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The long road back

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Four years later TJ Hromisin has made great strides.

Annual Fireworks over Susquehanna starts at dusk.

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TJ is still TJ Mary Ellen and Jerry Hromisin soon realized their greatest fear – that their son would die – would not be their only fear. Almost as terrifying was the fear that should he live, he would never again be their son … not at all as they knew him and possibly not even close. Doctors made it painfully clear that patients suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI), if they survive, are often not the same person. Worse, they can become mean-spirited, foul-mouthed and belligerent. It’s a direct result of the part of the brain that is damaged or missing. It’s certainly not their fault, but it is a horrible experience for their loved ones. “This is what made Patrick (TJ’s older brother) break down and cry,” said Mary Ellen Hromisin Wednesday afternoon as she, her husband, and, yes, TJ talked candidly about TJ’s ordeal, now four years old, with some members of the Sunday Dispatch staff in the kitchen of their Pittston home.

As it turns out, Patrick never had to deal with it. None of the Hromisins have. It’s been a long road and hard work, but four years after a sniper’s bullet in Iraq tore out a third of his skull and a portion of his brain and left him blind for the remainder of his life, TJ is still TJ. What struck me most as we said our good-byes after more than two hours was how much everyone in that kitchen laughed during our visit, none of us more than TJ. He showed that he could take it, allowing his mom and dad to tease him about the size of his head which had brain surgeons astonished when they unwrapped an artificial skull made specifically for him, saying they had never before seen one so large; and that he could dish it out, referring to his dad pushing him to exercise his brain with the comment, “It’s tough having a teacher for a parent.” For the first 24 years of his life, TJ, written without periods and short for Thomas Jerome,

was about as perfect as a son could be: honor student, athlete, good Catholic faith, college ROTC grad, Army officer. Then, two years to the day of his college graduation, he took a bullet to the head and that changed everything. But, when all is said and done, it hasn’t changed him. Once a cross country standout, he can no longer run, but he walks with his dad almost every day. Once an honor student, he can no longer read, but he consumes audio books. And on it goes. Perhaps most striking is TJ’s faith in God – “it’s strengthened,” he says. “Yes, there was a time when all I said was ‘Why, God?’ now I just thank Him for keeping me alive.” Along with God, TJ thanks his parents. “They’ve done more than anyone could ask for without ever being asked,” he said. “They always knew what to do and when to do it, and they are still that way. Their service, their sacrifices, all the

good things. I really feel loved.” Unfortunately, not all who return from battle with traumatic brain injuries – and there are some 320,000 of them from Iraq and Afghanistan – return to parents such as Mary Ellen and Jerry Hromisin. Some have no homes at all. That prompted Kristin Perilli, an occupational therapist of the U.S. Navy, and her husband, William Perilli, a CPA, to create a fund to provide a home for troops with TBI who need permanent living arrangements following rehabilitation. Kristin, who was friends with TJ when both were students at the University of Scranton, was reunited with him when he became her patient at the US Navy Hospital in Bethesda. Kristin named the project the Thomas Jerome House. Ground for the first one will be broken shortly at Hamilton Square, New Jersey, and TJ will be there for the ceremony. Funds for the project are desperately needed. A cam-

paign in TJ’s name called “One Million/One Dollar” has been launched hoping to get one million people to donate one dollar each. All the details can be found at thomasjeromehouse.org or at onemilliononedollar.com. I’m praying for an overwhelming response from the people of Greater Pittston. Men like TJ are heroes, who essentially sacrificed the life they knew for America. That’s from the thomasjeromehouse.org website. The most difficult thing after my brain injury was going from the person who helped everyone with whatever they needed, to the person that needs help with almost everything in life. I want to have the opportunity to participate in the community the way I did before my injury. I support the Thomas Jerome House and its efforts to bring normalcy and purpose to every Marine, Sailor, Airman and Soldier that passes through its doors. That’s from TJ.

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VOL. 65, NO. 21 TJ Hromisin .......................................................3 Fireworks ...........................................................4 Bridge Coming Down.......................................5 Stephanie Jallen ..............................................6 Local Chatter ....................................................8

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TJ is on his way

Captain (Ret.) TJ Hromisin, 28, talks about his long road to recovery at his home in Pittston some four years after being critically wounded in Iraq. PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS

Critically wounded in Iraq in 2007, TJ Hromisin is making great strides By Jack Smiles

Associate Editor

Friendly Sons of St. Patrick’s Man of the Year. TJ, his father Jerry Hromisin said Wednesday, never understood what the fuss over him was all about and he was happy to keep a low profile these past two years. This week with the 4th of July and its link to independence as a motivator, TJ agreed to an interview. Sitting at the kitchen table at his parents’ home in Pittston on

TJ Hromisin as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in Iraq. An ROTC graduate of the University of Scranton, he was in Iraq only seven weeks when a rifle shot to the head left him critically wounded. The ambush occurred exactly two years after his college graduation.

Wednesday afternoon, he – along with his father and his mother Mary Ellen – talked about his recovery. It has been to use his father’s word “amazing.” In the immediate aftermath of his injury doctors held out little

hope that TJ would ever be able to do the things he does today. “I’m able to move around freely without help,” he said. “I think clearer. I put dates and times in their proper situations.” See TJ, Page 16

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our years ago on May 29, 2007, retired United States Army Captain Thomas Jerome “TJ” Hromisin, then a 1st Lieutenant, was critically wounded by a sniper bullet during Operation Iraqi Freedom while leading a combat patrol. A third of his skull and part of his brain were destroyed and he was blinded.

Later that summer Tee It Up for TJ, a golf benefit at Edgewood in the Pines Golf Course in Drums, was organized by his cousin Ron Hromisin. That Thanksgiving more that 600 friends and family wore purple ribbons to honor Hromisin at a Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church. In 2008, Hromisin was the honorary starter of the Pittston Tomato Festival 5-k race. In 2009 he was the Greater Pittston

SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011 Views of past F ` ireworks over the Susquehanna Fourth of July weekend displays.

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Officials of Pittston City and West Pittston Borough invite everyone to the annual Fireworks over the Susquehanna River tonight at dusk. The Firefighters Memorial Bridge (Water Street Bridge) will be closed to vehicular traffic to provide an ideal viewing place. Other viewing locations are along the East and West sides of the river in Pittston and West Pittston and also from the sidewalk of the fort Jenkins Bridge. Mayor Jason Klush, Pittston, Mayor Tony Denisco, West Pittston, and former West Pittston mayor Bill Goldsworthy again called for donations to defray the cost of the display. The fireworks are funded through the PittstonWest Pittston Community fund. “We truly feel this fireworks display will help continue the harmonious relationship between the people, businesses and

government officials of both communities. More importantly, it will provide a fun event for all the people of the Greater Pittston area, and it will help foster pride in the great events surrounding the founding of our great nation, especially for the youth of our area,” the mayors wrote in a letter to area businesses and individuals seeking funds. Donations can be sent to the Pittston-West Pittston Community Fund c/o Pittston City Clerk’s Office, Pittston City Hall, 35 Broad Street, Pittston, Pa. 18640.

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Now that the approach spans on the Wyoming side of the old Eighth Street Bridge are gone, the obvious question is how will the looming steel truss spans of the old bridge be taken down? While it seems logical that because the truss spans are so close to the new bridge that blasting them down would not be an option, blasting is in fact the plan. But by law the truss spans can’t be dropped into the river, so the next phase of the project was to reposition the causeway. The causeway is the raised dirt and stone road that was built on the river for the construction of the new bridge. The causeway has been repositioned under the old trusses, but as of Saturday it was still under water. Bill Bohn, a consulting engineer on the job, said the plan is to raise the causeway above the river with stone on Tuesday and blast on Wednesday. While Wednesday is a target date, it is tentative depending on the weather and the river level. An offical annoucnment from PennDot will likely come Tuesday. The blasting Wednesday, if it happens, will bring down the trusses, not the piers. The piers, which are two feet into the river

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Eighth Street Bridge trusses coming down

Workers prepare for the eventual demolition of the 8th Street Bridge across the Susquehanna River between Port Blanchard and Wyoming. PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS

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“When I got home Thursday, the keys were in my mailbox,” said Marcella Starr, the president of the Wyoming Monument Association. The keys were for the doors to the monument and the fact that they were in her mailbox meant Masonry Preservation Services of Berwick had finished repairs and restoration of the monument in time for its rededication tomorrow during the 133rd Annual Observance of the Battle and Massacre at Wyom-

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Call also goes out for Little Miss, Little Mr. Tomato candidates Single young ladies between the ages of 13 and 19 years old are invited to compete for the title Miss Pittston Tomato Festival which comes with a $500 cash college scholarship. Prizes and gifts are presented to all participants and a $250 cash college scholarship to the first runner-up. Scoring is based on an interview, stage performance/talent, which may include a commercial for the Pittston Tomato Festival, a song, dance, etc. Entrants are not required to be from the Pittston area. To be eligible you need to be single, between the ages of 13 and 19, and available to compete Saturday, August 20, at 1 p.m.

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‘Junction Jam’ to honor two fallen Pittston soldiers Annual outdoor event in memory of Jeff DePrimo and Dale Kridlo Aug. 26, 27 Junction Jam ’11 will be held the weekend of August 26 and 27 at Jefferson Park in the Junction section of Pittston. This year’s event will be held in honor of Jeff DePrimo and

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The location of the 2011 Pittston Farmers Market that opens on Tuesday, July12,10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., has been moved to William Street on the former St. John the Baptist parking lot. Entrances to the paved lot are adjacent to DeMuro’s Pizza on both sides of the building. The market has been moved from its original location on South Main Street due to the current and ongoing sewer project. Harold and Audrey Golomb, of Golomb Farm and Greenhouses, vendors with the market since early inception, will return to the market with vegetables, herbs and flowers that are in season. Other vendors returning to the market are: Braces’s Orchard, Dymond’s Farm, and Paul Pauliny. New to the market is Edward Transue from the Dallas Area. Vouchers from the PA Department of Agriculture will be accepted at the market by the ven-

purchased in honor of Jeff and Dale and placed in the upcoming expansion section of the Pittston Memorial Library. Kids 12 years of age and under will be admitted free with a food donation for the Pittston Food Pantry. Ticket prices for adults are: $10.00 for the Friday, August 26, happy hour (5 p.m. to 9 p.m.) only; $15.00 for the Saturday, August 27, kids’ day (11 a.m. to 11 p.m.) at the park; $20.00 for both days. Cost of the ticket includes food and musical entertainment

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Urban recognized by U.S. Achievement Academy Cebula third in state in AMVETS poster contest

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Peter Urban, of Exeter, has been recognized by the United States Achievement Academy as a student of excellence in history and government. He has been chosen for the “National Social Studies Award” and acknowledged as “Who’s Who Among Honor Students.” This is a prestigious honor very few students can hope to attain. In fact, the Academy recognizes fewer than 10% of all American high school students. Peter attends Wyoming Area High School. Ms. Ashley Aritz, a social studies teacher at the school, along with the school counselor, nominated him for this honor. Peter will appear in the United States Achievement Academy’s Official Yearbook, which is published nationally. The Academy recognizes students upon the exclusive recommendation of teachers, coaches, counselors, and other qualified sponsors and upon the Standards for Selection set forth by the Academy. The Standards for Selection include academic performance, interest and aptitude, leadership qualities, responsibility, enthusiasm, motivation to learn and improve, attitude and cooperative spirit, dependability, and recommendation from a qualified sponsor. Peter is the son of Peter and Joan Urban of Exeter. His grandparents are Louis and JoAnn Pizano of Exeter, and John and the late Catherine Urban of Swoyersville. Happy BirthdayMother and daughter celebrat-

Benjamin Cebula participated in the AMVETS National Americanism Poster Contest. This year’s topic was "Why Is It Important To Vote?" Benjamin’s entry which focused on "Every Vote Counts" earned third place at the state level for all 5th grade entries. The Pennsylvania winners were recognized at a ceremony during the AMVETS State Convention in Greensburg, PA on June 11. Ben is the son of Heather and Stanley Cebula. He has completed fifth grade at Pittston Area Intermediate Center and will be moving to the Middle School next Fall. Ben is pictured with members of the Greater Pittston AMVETS Post 189. ed birthdays last week. Eileen Murtha Dewey celebrated on June 21 and her mom Rosalie Murtha celebrated on June 24. Both live in Exeter Happy healthy birthday wishes go out to Deborah Goldstein, who observed her special birthday on Wednesday, June 29. Happy birthday wishes go to Rock Street Music’s Lisa Kossuth celebrating on July 3. Lorraine Cwalina of Swoyersville will celebrate on July 4. Mary Anne Talipan of Pittston will celebrate on July 4. Colleen Tigue DeFrank of Hughestown will celebrate on July 4. Ann Merlino of Hughestown will celebrate on July 7. Lisa Buchieri Lepage of Macungie will celebrate on July 8.

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Aug. 5 event staged annually in memory of John Viercinski The Fourth Annual John Viercinski Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Friday, August 5, at noon at Edgewood in the Pines Golf Course in Drums. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Care and Concern Free Health Clinic in Pittston. The tournament honors the memory of John Viercinski, former Director of Pharmacy at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital and Wyoming Valley Health Care System, a Persian Gulf war vet-

Jenkins Lions scholarship deadline nears Jill Stahl, Jenkins Township Lions Club president, announced that the local club will sponsor a scholarship program for the coming year. The club will issue a $500 scholarship a $300 and a $200 scholarship award. To be eligible, the student must be a resident of Jenkins Township, have completed a year in an accredited institution

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Planning the Fourth Annual John Viercinski Memorial Golf Tournament, which ebenfits the Care and Concern Free Health Clinic in Pittston, are, from left, Dennis Bieryla, CareMark; Molly Bieryla, W-B General Hospital; Bill Bedwick, Director of Pharmacy, W-B General Hospital; Gloria Blandina, Director of Care and Concern Free Health Clinic, Pittston; Marie Viercinski, Hershey Medical Center; Kurt Kienle, Director of the tournament; Joe Tabit, General Community Pharmacy.

eran and a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army. Cost for the captain and crew tourney is $85 per golfer and $340 for a team of four. Price includes greens fees, cart, refreshments on the course, dinner, awards, and prizes. Those interested in donating or participating may contact Kurt Kienle at 655-3571 or kkienle@comcast.net, or Dennis Bieryla at 824-3709 for more details. Space is limited.

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MATTERS OF FAITH

First Baptist parking lot picnic July 10 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 July 10 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. During the picnic, the food pantry and clothing bank will also be open. The parking lot picnic always promises to be a good time for all and everyone is welcome to attend. The pastor of the church is Rev. James H. Breese. Anyone who has any questions can contact the church at 654-0283. CHICKEN BBQ Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Mt Zion Road, Harding, will hold a chicken BBQ on Saturday July 23. Take outs are 4 to 5 p.m. Dinner 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $8.50 and children 12 and under $5. For tickets call Carole at 3886565 or Bob 823-2484. RUMMAGE SALE A rummage sale to benefit Wyoming Hose Company #1and Wyoming Ambulance will be held at the First Baptist Church, 52 East 8th Street, Wyoming on September 9 and 10. Friday hours 4-8 p.m. and Saturday 9-3 p.m. Anyone who can donate any items please call Lisa Klansek 693-1754.

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FLEA MARKET Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will hold its annual yard sale/flea market on Saturday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church grounds, Mt. Zion Road, Harding. Vendor space is available for $10 each table by calling Brenda at 388-2265. or Idella at 3882600. Vendors must supply their own tables. Lunch and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Mt. Zion UM chicken barbecue Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Mt Zion Road, Harding, will hold a chicken BBQ on Saturday July 23. Take outs are 4 to 5 p.m.

FLEA MARKET St. John the Evangelist Parish Community will hold a flea market at their parish bazaar on August 11, 12 and 13 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Items such as CDs, videos, books dishes, glassware, stuffed animals, children’s toys, silverware, jewelry, and seasonal items will be welcome and can be dropped of at Seton Catholic cafeteria, Church Street, Pittston, starting Monday, July 11. Volunteers will be on hand. Large items such as furniture, appliances, fitness equipment, computer equipment and clothing will not be accepted. BUS TRIP A Fall Doo Wop Cavalcade Bus Trip to American Music Theater, Lancaster, is planned for Saturday, September 24, at 2 p.m. A Smorgasbord Dinner at Shady Maple will follow the show. The bus leaves Pittston Plaza promptly at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $94 which includes bus seat, show ticket, dinner, bus driver tip, all taxes and tips. A $50 deposit is required when making reservation and balance is due by August 1. For additional information or to make a reservation call 6031915; leave a message if no answer. Trip is being sponsored by the United Methodist Church, Pittston. BIBLE SCHOOL Bennett Presbyterian Church, 501 Bennett Street, Luzerne, announced the vacation bible school for 2011 will be held from July 18 to 22 from 6-8 p.m. The theme this year will be “Inside

Dinner 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $8.50 and children 12 and under $5. For tickets call Carole at 388-6565 or Bob 823-2484.

out, upside own on Main Street” where children join in the exciting happenings on Main Street. Registration will be held downstairs upon arrival. Information may be obtained by calling the church at 288-7361 or Stella at 675-2853.

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

AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN 1700 Wyoming Avenue, FortyFort Morning Worship:10:30 a.m. Bible School: 11:45 a.m. On Sunday, July 3, Rev. R. F. Dymond, the local Pastor, will have a pulpit exchange with Rev. Paul Brace, the Pastor of the Hazleton Area Reformed Presbyterian Church. Visitors are welcome. For additional information call 570-693-1918

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pittston Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, First Baptist Church, Water Street, Pittston Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship and praise service/Children’s Sunday school, adult/teen Sunday school immediately following service. Wed. 7:15 p.m. Bible Study For more information, please contact the church at 654-0283.

BENNETT PRESBYTERIAN 501 Bennett Street, Luzerne Everyone is welcome. The church is handicap accessible. Further information may be obtained by calling the church 288-7361 BETHEL UNITED METHODIST Main St., Avoca 11:15 a.m. Worship

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC 500 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Pastor: the Rev. Wayne Shontz, Jr. Sanctuary is handicapped accessible. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. (Please note the earlier time.) Mark Obrzut will lead our worship today. The Rev. Joan Mitchell will be with us for the rest of July.

BRICK UNITED METHODIST 905 Foote Ave., Duryea Pastor Michael Shambora Service: Sunday 9:45 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL CHAPEL Avoca Wednesday evening prayer service and Bible study is at 7:30 p.m. weekly.

CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH Holy Redeemer, Harding Immaculate Conception, West Pittston The Corpus Christi Youth Choir will be singing the nation-

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

FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN West Pittston The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule: Sunday, July 3 - 9:30 a.m. Worship Monday, July 4 - 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book meets in kitchen Wednesday, July 6 - Noon, 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Saturday, July 9 - 10:30 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous The First United Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Exeter Avenue and Warren Street. The Sanctuary is handicapped accessible and child care is available during Worship 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 Fr. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m. Traditional Mass; 10:30 a.m. Traditional High Mass Daily Masses: Monday, July 4 Mass will be held at the Waymart Manor at 11:00 a.m. in Waymart; 9:00 a.m. Tuesday thru Saturday. Saturday, July 16, Annual Chicken BBQ. It will be held on the church grounds from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dinner tickets are $9.00 and you can get them from Arnold Borc. Call him at 654-8175, or at the rectory call 654-4262. The National United Choirs is holding a Convention and Music Workshop at our parish from JuSee FAITH, Page 11

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ly 27 to 29. It is being hosted by the Scranton Circle Choir. A Concert will be held in Church on Friday, July 29, at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and hear the beautiful voices of this choir in religious song. INKERMAN PRESBYTERIAN Main St., Inkerman Services: Sundays, 8:30 a.m. LANGCLIFFE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Main Street Avoca Members of the Langcliffe Presbyterian Church are pleased to announce their schedule for the month of July. As has been the custom for the last several years, we will be combining our worship services with the members of the Moosic Presbyterian Church for the month of July as a way to combat the heat as the Langcliffe Church has air conditioning. Beginning on Sunday, July 3, up to and including Sunday, July 31, joint worship services will be held at Langcliffe beginning at

The Nativity of Our Lord Parish will hold the annual summer picnic on Friday, July 8, through Sunday, July 10. The picnic will be held at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church grounds on Stephenson Street in Duryea and will feature ethnic foods and live entertainment. The entertainment lineup is: Friday night Flaxy Morgan, Saturday night The Cadillacs and Sunday Judes Polka Jets II followed by the Home Town Boyz. Pictured from left to right, kneeling, Tim Welling and Alan Hoover. First row, Michael Sowa, Jr. and Mercedes McHale. Second row, Rev. Charles W. Rokosz, Michelle Piontek, Adam Chase and Michael Sowa, Sr. Third row, Denise Decker, David Tighe, Helen Negvesky and Len Negvesky.

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10:30 a.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this worship and fellowship time. On Sunday, July10, from 9:0010:00 a free breakfast will be held in the social hall prior to worship. On Sunday, July 31, immediately following Worship a catered luncheon will be held in the social hall. All are encouraged to bring their favorite dessert to share. The Langcliffe Church is handicap accessible and air conditioned. Sunday school is also provided for young children during worship service. Members are also reminded to return their mission study forms as this is crucial in our ongoing search for a permanent Pastor. Monthly session meeting will be held on June 27 at 7:00 pm in the social hall.

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MOOSIC ALLIANCE CHURCH 608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic Pastor: Doug Jensen 457-6020 maccma2@verizon.net Saturday evening Bible Study at 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening Worship at 7:00 p.m. Sunday morning Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Ministry, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. OBLATES OF ST. JOSEPH Highway 315, Pittston Masses are held daily in the seminary chapel at 7:00 a.m. (Monday – Friday) and on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m. There are no weekend Masses. Confessions are heard daily from 9:00 a.m. – noon and from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Office hours are Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., evenings and weekends by appointment. Office phone number is 654-7542. Every Wednesday evening Mass is celebrated at 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Novena to St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello. Novena prayers and the blessing of the first-class relic of St. Joseph Marello, Founder of the Oblates of Saint Joseph Congre-

gation, immediately follow the Mass. All are welcome to participate! Tune into Catholic Radio 750 AM. The radio studio is located in the seminary building and is broadcast daily from dawn to dusk. For more information about this station, contact Ed Niewinski at 287-4670. Happy Fourth of July weekend to everyone from the seminary staff. Office will be closed on Monday, July 4. First Thursday Holy Hour for Vocations will be held on July 7, beginning at 7:00 p.m. with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of rosary with vocation-theme meditations, Scriptural reading, sermon, general intercessions and benediction. All are welcome to pray one hour each month for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life, especially in the Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph and in the Diocese of Scranton. Josephite-Marellian Laity members will hold a special “summer” meeting in preparation for Fun Fest ’11 on Wednesday, July 20, immediately following the 7:00 p.m. Mass/Novena to St. Joseph. The purpose of the meeting is to get an update from members on their chicken dinner sales and to assign work stations for the event. Any questions, please call the seminary office. Fun Fest ’11 will be held on the seminary grounds on Saturday, August 13, from noon to 10:00

p.m. Events include an outdoor chicken bar-b-q dinner, variety of foods, games for all ages, and live musical entertainment by “Sweet Peppers and the Long Hots” (formerly “Them Again”). To purchase chicken dinner

tickets or for any information, please contact the seminary office (654-7542). Anyone wishing to volunteer is also asked to contact Fr. Paul McDonnell, OSJ, seminary rector. Check out more information

about the seminary and the Oblates of St. Joseph locally and worldwide by turning to their website: www.oblates-stjoseph.com

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MOUNT CARMEL/ST. ROCCO’S PICNIC, JULY 15, 16, 17

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL GROUNDS William St., Pittston

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL SATURDAY JULY 16 NOVENA STARTS JULY 7 MASSES AT 7:30 & 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM

MAIN ATTRACTIONS • Porketta Sandwiches • Tripe • Red/White Pizza • Pizza Fritta • Pasta Fagioli • Potato Pancakes • Ice Cream

• Sausage & Pepper Sandwiches • Strawberry Shortcake • Hamburgers • Hot Dogs • Philly Steak Sandwiches • Chicken Tenders & Fries • Pierogies

Games For The Whole Family! Speciality Baskets, Novelties and Drawings

Bazaar Opens 5PM Each Night!

Pizza by the Slice Stromboli by the Piece Pizza • Subs Salads • Soups Taste The Pizza Then You’ll Know The Difference is in the dough

4949 Birney Ave., Moosic Cee Kay Complex

(570) 457-1900

Open Mon. - Sat. 11am-8pm

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Friday - FLAXY MORGAN 7-11 Saturday - THREE IMAGINARY BOYS 7-11 Sunday - THE CADILLACS 6-10 Don’t miss your chance to win a brand new 2011 CHEVROLT MALIBU OR $20,000 (only 2000 tickets will be sold) Other drawings are for $1,000, $500.00, $250.00 $100.00 & $50.00 Drawings will take place on our last night, July 17th

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND. Rain or shine. We have plenty of seating.

stand infield seats for $100 per ticket. There are registration forms available at the doors of the Church. The form is also available on the parish website, www.eucharist-pittston.org. The address for the parish webpage is: www.eucharist-pittston.org. On the first Friday of each month Communion is brought to those who are unable to participate in Sunday Mass because of age or health. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with anyone seriously ill, anticipating a serious operation, or quite elderly. Please notify the parish office of anyone desiring these Sacraments, as well as anyone in the hospital or a nursing home.

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OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL ST. ROCCOS Independence Day Masses will be at 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel will be celebrated on Saturday, July 16. Anyone interested in becoming an Altar Server for St Rocco’s church please contact the rectory. Anyone who wishes to donate fresh flowers in memory of a loved one may bring them to church on Saturday morning. Rectory office will be closed Monday, July 4. Priests will be available for emergencies Altar servers will graduate on Sunday, July 10, at 11 a.m. in Mt. Carmel Church. Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel will be held on Saturday, July 16. Novena will begin on July 7 with three Masses celebrated every day 7:30, 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mt. Carmel/St. Rocco summer picnic will be held July 15, 16, and 17. Picnic hours are Friday 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday 5 to 11 p.m. and Sunday 5 to 11 p.m. There will be raffles for cash prizes, specialty baskets, games for adults and children, face painting and more. Anyone wishing to donate a basket can bring it to the rectory during office hours. Help is needed . Call the rectory during office hours 654-6902 to volunteer. Also, you can win a 2011 Chevy Malibu or$20,000 being chanced off on the last night of the picnic. Tickets can be obtained by calling the rectory at 654-6902. Tickets are$20 each only 2,000 are being sold. Seller of the winning ticket receives $500. OUR LADY OF THE EUCHARIST PARISH 535 N Main Street , Pittston, PA 18640 Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30

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a.m. Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions): Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment Parish Meetings: Thursday, July 7, at 7:00 p.m. – Prayer Shawl Ministry The Parish Mass Intention Book is open through the rest of the year. Please call or come into the office with your Mass Intention Requests. Our assistant organist, Michael Sowa, provides piano instruction for students and adults. For more information, please call Michael at 655-1419. The new Ministry Schedule

for July through September 2011 has been mailed to all ministers. It will also be posted on the parish webpage. An invitation is extended to all parishioners who might be interested in serving our parish as an Altar Server, Lector, Cantor, and Eucharistic Ministers. You will find a form in the back of the Church for this purpose or call the parish office and leave a message. Summer baseball trip is Saturday, July 9, for the 1:05 game between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees. Cost includes : Round trip motor coach, game ticket, pre-game hot tailgate food and T-shirt. Grand-

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ATTENTION PITTSTON AREA CLASS OF 1991! We are planning our 20 year high school reunion When: Saturday, August 13, 2011 Where: F.O.P. Grove, Route 502 Time: 1pm - 8pm If you’d like an invitation to attend, please provide your mailing address by calling Jodi (Nammar) Yemola at 570.603.0224 and leave a message

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The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston awarded two scholarships to two young men in the church. The Leo Stankus Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Alex J. Sickler. Alex is attending Juniata College. The Sterling Simons Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Jamie Bresnaham. Jamie is attending the University of Scranton. Shown in the picture are on the left Alex Sickler and from the right Jamie Bresnaham.

PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH Old Forge St. Mary’s Church, Lawrence Street, Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. Sunday, Mass 8 and 10 a.m. St. Lawrence’s Church, Main Street, Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 11:15 a.m.

SACRED HEART OF JESUS Lackawanna Ave., Dupont The weekly mass schedule is: Monday, July 4 at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday through Friday at 7:00 a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The Rectory office will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of the holiday. Welcome to our new altar servers: Joshua Baiera, Andrew Krawczyk, Michael Ostrowski and Joseph Wruble. The Picnic Chairpeople will meet on Wednesday, July 6, at 6:30 p.m. in front of the rectory. The Building and Grounds Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 6, at 7 p.m. in the lower level meeting room of the rectory Picnic Scholarship letters were recently mailed to parents of students who are registered as active members of Sacred Heart Church and will be attending Catholic school for the 2011-2012 school year. If you haven’t re-

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OUR OPINION Independence

Tomorrow is Independence Day with an upper case “I” and “D.” It’s a patriotic day on which we celebrate our country’s independence from Great Britain. But tomorrow is a good day to reflect on the many examples of lower case independence which affect our lives. The process of growing from a child to an adult is a series of gains of independence. A toddler learning to walk and talk is gaining independence. A child learning to ride a bike and an older child learning to drive are gaining even greater independence. When a young adults turns18 a world of independence is thrust upon him or her. At 18 young adults can legally do, independent of their parents, lots of things that they couldn’t do the day before. At 18 they can, on their own, vote, apply for a credit card, get married, join the military, start a business, get a mortgage or auto loan, enter into contracts, etc. At 21 they can drink alcohol without breaking the law, a form of independence frought with many possible negative ramifications for themselves and society if they celebrate that independence too freely. Independence can also be lost and then found again. Marriage restricts independence, divorce may restore it. Becoming a parent restricts independence, raising that child to adulthood may restore it. Drug abuse takes away independence. Getting clean can restore it. A person on welfare wins independence by finding a job. An illiterate adult can become independent by learning to read. There are different types of independence. Being handy is a form of independence. Being happy, that is not expecting someone else to make one happy, is a form of independence. Sometimes giving up independence can be a good thing. We give up some independence when we join a team, when we play in a band or sing in chorus. We give up some independence when we adopt a pet and when we fall in love. Independence can be different things to different people. For the sick or injured independence comes from healing. For a good example turn to pages two and three and learn what independence means to TJ Hromisin. Like him, cherish the independence you have and strive for the independence you want. Remember not everyone can be independent. Let’s use our independence to help those who, through no fault of their own, are dependent on others. Jack Smiles

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This baseball fan’s a real deer

Dispatch photographer Tony Callaio snapped this photo of a deer wandering beyond the outfield fence at a Little League game in Avoca. You might say it was game attending a game. To submit items for Your Space, drop off or mail to Sunday Dispatch, 109 New St., Pittston, PA 18640 or email to sd@psdispatch.com

YOUR OPINION

Left out of kindergarten, but turned out just fine Jack Smiles’ “Random Notes,” about all-day kindergarten on June 26 made me chuckle. My Mom, Lottie Innamorati, was basically a no nonsense, take no prisoners, type of Mom. She had no patience with anyone who didn’t understand her agenda. Times were tough right after the depression, Mom didn’t drive and she had a tousled hair little two-year-old son, besides me, her five-year-old daughter. Mommy decided she wanted me enrolled in kindergarten. It wasn’t like she could look on the internet for the schedule and we didn’t even have a telephone. When we got to the school, she was told that the enrollment was filled. Now, this was pretty much back in the days of “Little House on the Prairie”. Mom didn’t like the school’s response so she did what wouldn’t be tolerated today; she fibbed and enrolled me in the first grade of the local Catholic School. Instead of being five

years old, I was now six. Wasn’t much checking back then. Well, lo and behold, I thrived. Of course, five year olds had a heavy dose of reading, by then, back in the good old days; being there was no TV. There was no “Dancing with the Stars” or reality shows to miss, so my parents, poor as they were, always had time to read me a story before bed-time. Plus I became the only Italian kid in my family to speak the Slovakian language! When I graduated from high school, I had just passed from my 16th to my 17th year, which helps to explain why I got married so young. Oh well, there’s a down side to everything, isn’t there? Deanna Innamorati Farrell

Says men’s attitudes influence breastfeeding decisions Research has demonstrated that men’s attitudes toward breastfeeding can influence women’s infant feeding decisions. A finding from the 2007 Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System also shows that a man’s attitude toward breastfeeding is

strongly influenced by his cultural background and beliefs. Young men in a woman’s circle of friends have the opportunity to See BREASTFEEDING, Page 33

Skate away

upcoming 30-year high school reunion and invitations to become a member of both the NRA and AARP. That’s it, I decided, these skates were going to save my life, my figure and the scant slice of what’s left of my addled brain. I yanked open that box and there they were … pristine, white, hopeful and a potential hoot. The purple wheels were a tad Barney-esque, but what the hell…they turned. Because I didn’t want to delay my newfound enthusiasm for all things get-up-and-go one moment further, l laced them up, hobbled to a precarious vertical position, and feeling like Olivia Newton John in Xanadu, skated smoothly through my house. All three kids were on the couch and stared. They did not blink. They did not breathe. They stared. Then, of course, they began the expected response of snorting, chortling and pointing. Me: “I don’t care what you all say. I love these!” Nick: “Ohhh. Well. They sure are… um…fancy. Do they say…” he squinted, “…Roller Derby Star on the side, Mom? ROLLER DERBY STAR???” Me: “This is outstanding exercise! Don’t judge me! But maybe long pants instead of my baggy shorts would make me look a little less silly…” Madeline: “You’re an old lady on white roller skates with purple wheels! Nothing is going to make you look less silly!” Undeterred, I practiced up and down the street. With each swipe down the blacktop I felt lighter and more exuberant. My husband drove by and helpfully pointed out that 1985 called and they wanted their skates back. I told him he could take them back with him when he returned his acidwashed Wrangler jeans and powder blue Members Only jacket. Two can play this game, dammit. I skate every night and I love it. I realize I’m straddling a world between delight and ridiculous, yet I skate and I skate and I don’t worry about looking like an ass. If I worried about looking like an ass, I would have never played Twister, or had a mullet or repeatedly and without provocation stuck a spoon to my nose or worn a bikini. You can’t not do something that makes your heart sing just because people nudge and point and giggle. And believe me, they do. I think they’re jealous, actually. I think they want to also have a brand new pair of roller skates. Because, I have a brand new pair of roller skates and I also hold the proverbial brand new key. The key to fun and toned glutes and revisited adolescence. I hold the key to glee. Who knew all it would take was a pair of Roller Derby Stars? Maria Heck skates into the hearts of Sunday Dispatch readers every other week in this space.

Mary R. Ehret, MS, RD, LDN Penn State Cooperative Extension

Barbecue with safety There are numerous ways to cook burgers, chicken and ribs on the grill. Many of us have our grilling secrets when grilling outdoors. USDA has some too, that is very specific recommendations for cooking meats to ensure that you and your guests are safe from food borne illness. One fact sheet written by USDA, entitled “Barbeque and Food Safety” identifies the ten top mistakes made by those who grill foods outdoors. Here are three of those frequently made mistakes.” First, when reheating fully cooked meats like hot dogs, grill to 165°F or until steaming hot. It is not recommended to just warm the hot dogs, but rather use a food thermometer to ensure that they reach 165°F. Second after cooking meat and poultry on the grill, keep it hot until served — at 140 °F or warmer. It is not recommended to just place grilled food on the serving table and leave food out for longer than two hours. Remember, in hot weather (above 90 °F), food should never sit out for more than 1 hour. Keep cooked meats hot by setting them to the side of the grill rack, not directly over the coals where they could overcook. At home, the cooked meat can be kept hot in an oven set at approximately 200 °F, in a chafing dish or slow cooker, or on a warming tray. Third frequently made mistake, when taking food off the grill, use a clean platter. Don’t put cooked food on the same platter that held raw meat or poultry. Any harmful bacteria present in the raw meat juices could contaminate safely cooked food. Using a cooking thermometer is a must when ever cooking meats. In a previous nutrition corner column, “To Wash or Not to Wash”, I mistakenly quoted that the final cooking temperature for ground beef was 155°F, however more correctly stated the final cooking temperature for restaurants or retailers as noted in the FDA food code is 155°F with a rest time of 15 seconds, but not for home cooking or consumers. The correct temperature for cooking ground meat products at home as recommended by USDA is 160°F, five degrees higher and no rest time. Rest time is the amount of time that the finished cooked product rests before eating. During rest periods, internal temperatures of meat can either stay the same or increase. Along with ground beef, all grounds meats, pork, turkey and beef need to be cook to an internal temperature of 160°F for consumers. The new final cooking temperature that was just released by USDA for whole cuts of pork is 145°F and with an added a three-minute rest time. The safe temperature for cuts of beef, veal, and lamb remains unchanged at 145 °F, but the department is adding a three-minute rest time as part of its cooking recommendations. Cooking raw pork, steaks, roasts, and chops to 145 °F with the addition of a three-minute rest time will result in a product that is both microbiologically safe and at its best quality. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has determined that it is just as safe to cook cuts of pork to 145 °F with a three minute rest time as it is to cook them to 160 °F, the previously recommended temperature, with no rest time. Every kitchen needs a calibrated cooking thermometer. As you can see, if FDA and USDA are making recommendations within specific degrees, then using your eye as a determinant of doneness is not safe. Be safe, use a calibrated chef’s thermometer. In addition, visit foodsafety.gov to check out some of the neat new youtube videos. These are part of the government coalition for food See NUTRITION, Page 33

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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“I’ve got a brand new pair of roller skates…you’ve got a brand new key…” If you’re old enough to remember that song, you’re old enough to remember the skates. Hold that thought. I’m 48 years old. And, a 48 year-old woman apparently has to stay active in order to avoid looking like a Russian nesting doll. It’s a sad fact. I can no longer eat an entire pallet of sticky buns and not expect it to relocate to my bulbous belly, which resembles a plum left in the cold recesses of the refrigerator too long. My metabolism is as slow as molasses in January and my estrogen supply follows lazily behind. So, I’ve valiantly tried to get my slug-like self up and rotating. Walking is okay, but it’s not very titillating. Unless I catch something enthralling through someone’s window. (Oh, and I have). I’ve tried walk/jogging, “wogging”, but I fell down, and that was that. I bike ride and I do enjoy it…even with my husband yelling after me: “You GO, Wicked Witch of the West! Where’s Toto? WHERE’S TOTO?” I throw him a gesture that is so very familiar to him and off I peddle. But still, I required more. I needed to get into better shape before my next call was to 1-800-pajama-jeans. I thought back to a time when excessive motion was actually fun and I remembered the one activity that I’ve always loved: roller skating! When we were kids, during medieval times, remember we all skated with those archaic metal apparatuses that clung onto our shoes and could only be tailored using a special skate key? We had to wear the key on a shoelace around our neck, because: one, it was cool, and two, once you lost your key, you were effectively screwed. There was no other way to manipulate those skates, I will tell you that. I know because my sister always stole my key and I was …well, effectively screwed. When my husband and I lived in California, BC (Before Children), he would spend countless empty hours golfing (surprise) and I would spend those same hours roller skating around the golf course. I had graduated to cool, white, lace-up skates then and I tell you, I flew. Flew! Now, this was the ‘80s so suffice it to say those skates were paired with enormous shoulder pads, legwarmers and enough blue mascara to sink a Carnival cruise ship. But honestly, I was never in better shape; although that was partially because three children hadn’t yet laid claim to my worn-out uterus and other instrumental parts, leaving my belly in the crepe-paper shape it’s currently enjoying…but still… So, instead of traveling to a Planet called Fitness, I ordered a pair of roller skates. They weren’t like the skates from my Flashdance days, but pretty damn close. Finally, they arrived at my door…along with mail including an announcement of my

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SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011 Mary Ellen, TJ, and Jerry Hromisin share a laugh at their home in Pittston on Wednesday as they discussed TJ's long road back after a critical head wound incurred in Iraq in 2007. PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS

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He recalls when he couldn’t say a sentence like that one. “I was always able to talk making words,” he said, “but not making any sense with them.” Today TJ, although he speaks deliberately, makes a lot of sense and is independent enough to make his own breakfast and wash a load of clothes. He goes to cognitive therapy sessions with Dr. Kristin Bewick where he is encouraged to write. “I’m putting together essays, mainly about people from my past, to combine thinking skills and writing skills and have the ability to write a decent essay on any kind of subject,” he said.

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He also gets mobility training from Susan Friedman who takes him around the University of Scranton campus where he

spent four years as an ROTC scholarship student and where he hopes to enroll in classes. His more immediate goal, he said, is to “get around that campus with as little help as possible.” To help his mobility he walks several miles a day with his father, uses a treadmill and does a little weight training. He said he always liked to run and had been a member if the cross country team at Seton Catholic High School. Eventually TJ, who was promoted to Captain in the U.S. Army but is now officially retired from that position, would like to work. “I’d like to get a job I want to do,” he said, “instead of settling for a job.” Even at that, TJ and his parents don’t dwell on the future. “To use a cliché, one day at a time,” Jerry said. “Everybody says it, but we do it. We get through today and get up tomorrow and see what’s next.”

One of the ways they get through today is with humor. TJ is fair game for jokes about the size of his head – it’s big, as xrays of his skull provided by his orthodontist to the surgeons who repaired his skull revealed. His mother said when the surgeons saw the size of the plastic polymer skull that was specially built to replace TJ’s destroyed skull, it was so big they thought a mistake had been made. Another way the Hromisins do “one day at a time” is to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. TJ likes to eat, “watch” TV, listen to baseball games on the radio, listen to audio books and to music on his iPod which he said “has everything from rock, to rap to country.” It all sounds normal and that, T.J said, is what keeps him motivated. “I want a chance at normalcy,” he said.

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1947 – 64 Years Ago Upon the 50th reunion of the Twin Shaft Disaster of June 28, 1896, a July, 1947, issue of the Sunday Dispatch contained the names of miners killed in the accident that shook the town like an earthquake. Fifty-eight men and boys were killed when the roof of the tunnel gave way trapping the miners. Rescue attempts were futile, therefore the miners are still entombed on the site. A marker signifies the event and location. To read all the names and the account of the mine accident go to www.gendisasters.com/data1/pa/mines/pittston-minecavein1896.htm. Professor Peter Pace of the Oregon section of Pittston set about arranging the revival of the Greater Pittston Concert Band in order to present public performances. Mr. Pace hoped to find past members and gain new. The American Federation of Musicians supported free public concerts and the Holy Name Society of St. Rocco’s Church hoped to sponsor some events. The Yearling, staring Gregory Peck and Jane Wyman, was screened at the American Theatre. The Farmer’s Daughter, with Loretta Young and Joseph Cotton, was showing at the Liberty in Exeter and Palace in Avoca.

1977 – 34 Years Ago Not to be outdone, Greater Pittston held their first Fine Arts Festival. Many musical groups were scheduled to perform with local artists Marie Mastruzzo, Michael Perry, Mary Coleman and Juanita Miller, Josette Borzik, Rich Suchocki, Debbie Lynn, Linda Busch

and Marion Marrow displayed their original works. Steven LaTorre of Harding displayed his Winchester rifle and antique clock collection, Tom Civiletti and Jim Rauh demonstrated wood carving, Denise Faleski offered to silk screen t-shirts. Don Cassetori and Pat Sciandra provided tennis mini-lessons. Question #2 Greater Pittston laid claim to having two of the rarest of these in the world. What were they? 1997 – 14 Years Ago The following memorial books were donated to the West Pittston Library in 1997: In memory of Sidney Bugelholl, Chronicles of the Great War, The Western Front 1914-1918 presented by John and Beverly Williams. In memory of Carlo J. Saporito: Stephen Spielberg: a Biography, presented by Attorney and Mrs. Michael J. Cefalo. In honor of John Markarian: John Muir; Nature Writings, presented by Helen B. Platten and Minnie B. MacLellan. Answer #1 Nathan’s, a dress shop on North Main Street, held a large clearance sale with the “best prices in town.” Noticing the huge response to the sale, other businesses joined in by quickly posting sale notices in their windows. Police were dispatched to the area as some women stormed the shops causing injury. Answer #2 Mrs. and Mrs. Ed Rees of Exeter and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cefalo along with their children Michele and Mark of West Wyoming each owned a rare breed of dog. The Rees’s Egyptian Pharaoh Hounds, capable of running at speeds of 52 miles per hour are excellent hunters and were once thought to be extinct. The Cefalo’s Chinese Shar-Pei was listed in the 1976 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records as “one of the rarest dogs in the world,” with a history dating back as early as 206 B.C. Read more and see photos of these two extraordinary breeds of dog at westminsterkennelclub.org. We on this continent should never forget that men first crossed the Atlantic not to find soil for their ploughs but to secure liberty for their souls. Robert J. McCracken Let’s celebrate our precious freedom this 4th of July!

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1957 – 54 Years Ago Exeter resident Vince Yanovitch was the golf pro for Whiteface Inn Golf Club at Lake Placid. Named a rising star in the sport, Yanovitch had formerly been at Shawnee Country Club owned by Fred Waring, a renowned choral director and bandleader in the 1940s and ‘50s. Waring broadcasted his famous radio show from that location hosting many of the top celebrities of the time. After taking the job as pro at Whiteface, Yanovitch tied the course record. He has been a member of PGA Professionals for over 50 years and is the PGA Director of Golf at Great Bear Golf and Country Club in East Stroudsburg. You can also get his golf tips online. It was a big game but all in fun when Detato’s Market challenged the Umpires Association to a softball exhibition. The umps took some good-natured ribbing, and fans were treated to an entertaining game. Members of the

teams were Nick Daley, Val Daley, Bob Linskey, Tony Rincavage, Billy Brill, Jim O’Malley, Joe Cadden, Jack Hoover, Al Amer, Larry Delaney, Dan Forlenza, Tony DeGerolomo, Eddie Leyshon, Joe DeLucca, Paul Pascoe, Jack Thomas, Len Wendoloski, Tony Rossi, Gene Allegrucci and Bob Detato. Detato’s won. Billy Dructor, of Pittston and a local American Legion boxing champion, joined the Air Force and was stationed at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington D.C. but he did not forget his competitive nature. While at the base, he was selected to coach Air Force track and field team taking the Northeast championship. Dructor participated in the event taking second in the 440-yard hurdles, and was on the winning 440yard relay team. He was selected to coach the Air Force World Wide Track and Field Tournament held in Texas. Paddy Fadgen was known as “king of the woods” and lived in the “last house on the right in Paddy’s land just at the foot of mile hill,” according to a Sunday Dispatch reader. The writer further commented that “Paddy would turn over in his grave” if he knew what was happening at Langan’s Settlement in Pittston Township. A police raid uncovered that “upstart teenagers” were using the patch of land once owned by the Irishman for late night beer parties. The writer appealed to local politicians for help in returning the patch of land to a peaceful area. In the Subscriber’s Corner of the Dispatch a young person commenting on the police raid stating, “If there was a party near Langan’s would there be a corpse house out there? It’s so far out in the woods you need a guide to get there and a horse to get back. We’re not bothering anybody. What do you want us to do, drop dead?” Marion Salvo of Pittston, Miss Wyoming Valley of 1957, was to make a guest appearance at a record hop at Holy Rosary Church in Duryea. Marion competed with 22 other contestants in the Miss Pennsylvania Pageant at Longwood Gardens, West Chester, and placed sixth.

1967 – 44 Years Ago Miner’s Savings Bank on South Main and Broad Streets in Pittston celebrated its 98th year. With combined total assets of over $19 million, the bank had five offices in Pittston and Duryea. The bank opened In January of 1869, and in December of 1986 was taken over by First Eastern Bank. Mrs. Coray H. Miller of Wyoming and President of the Wyoming Monument Association gave a detailed history of the monument on the 189th anniversary of the battle of Wyoming. “The battle occurred on July 3, 1778 but the bodies of dead were laid to rest in a field owned by John McDowell some months later. Phillip Jackson located the grave in 1832 shortly afterward a group of citizens met to plan a monument. In the spring of 1833, the bones of 83 solders were disinterred and placed in three large boxes kept in the Swetland Store located nearby. The corner stone of the monument was laid on July 3, 1883. The first officers of association were Mrs. Chester Butler, Mrs. G.M. Hollenback and Mrs. E. Carey.” To find out more about one of the “unknown” officers in the battle read “A Forgotten Hero” of the Massacre at Wyoming, Major John Garret, written by Rev. Horace Edwin Hayden. Excerpts from the book located at the Library of Congress can be found at http://www.archive.org/stream/majorjohngarrett00hayd#page/n3/mode/2up. Four young men out for a day of summer adventure wound up being rescued by approximately 50 volunteer firefighters and rescue workers. The youths attempted to climb area landmark Campbell’s Ledge only to find three quarters of the way and 200 feet above the base, they became stranded. Rescue teams from Germania and Excelsior Hose Companies joined forces to bring the boys to safety. Earlier in the day, Walter Bechtold of Coxton observed the youngster’s plight and notified Patrolman James Steer. Steer notified the firefighters. Two brothers of Excelsior, Dave and Charles Wickizer, climbed the cliff and lowered three of the boys to the ground, the fourth made his way down without aid.

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Happy birthday, America Red, white and blue flags and buntings are flying proudly throughout our area and towns across America in honor of the forthcoming “Independence Day” marking this nation’s 235th birthday. The flags when caught by the wind unfurl majestically affirming the feelings of pride and honor we have in our great country. We are reminded of the sacrifices made from the birth of this nation to the present. Celebrating and marking this historical “Independence Day” is a tradition dating back to 1776 when the Second Continental Congress presented a second draft of the list of grievances known as the Declaration of Independence to King George of England. Bravely the signatures of 56 men were penned on the document. They pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor. Twenty four were lawyers and jurists, eleven were merchants; nine were farmers and plantation owners; others were men of means and well educated. As each man signed his name it was with the realization of the danger of being called treasonous against Mother Country England and the crown. With courage, conviction and determination they signed to establish a country free from English domination with full knowledge they may be executed. John Hancock, president of the Congress, was the first to sign the document. He signed most flamboyantly. His signature was easily recognized and unfounded comments of his ac-

tions are: “The British Ministry can read that name without spectacles let them double their reward.” Among the signers were: Edward Rutledge at age 24 the youngest; Benjamin Franklin at age 70 the oldest; John Adams and Thomas Jefferson two future Presidents of the United States; nine members of the Congress representing Pennsylvania: George Clymer, Merchant and Banker; Robert Morris, Merchant, established Bank of the United States;; Benjamin Rush, Physician and Educator; James Smith, Lawyer; George Taylor, Production and Iron Master; Benjamin Franklin, Printer and Publisher; John Morton, Judge; George Ross, Lawyer and Judge; and James Wilson, Lawyer. The fate of some of the 56 men who signed the original Declaration: five were captured by the British as traitors and tortured before their death. The homes of twelve were confiscated and burned. Two lost their sons while serving in the Revolutionary Army and another had two sons captured. Nine died of hardships of the war; eight signers had their homes vandalized and looted; one’s wife was jailed where she died; three were forced from their homes and their families vanished. One sold his home and property to pay his debts and died in rags; another died bankrupt and three died of exhaustion and broken hearts. Through the 235 years of America’s history there has been much blood shed and sacrifices made by sons and daughters on

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Food as always played a major role in the day. Many times the food was prepared at home especially the pasta al forno with perpatti (meatballs). The large fireplaces in the park were fired up and chickens brushed with olive oil, lemons, garlic and rosemary were roasted on the grill. By one o’clock the aroma of those chickens filled your nostrils, piqued your appetite and were attacked with great gusto. Food tasted so much better in the outdoors. The wonderful part of those get together was that everyone sat to eat dinner together. There was much gaiety and laughter between the grownups and the children. I can’t recall any quarreling or bickering. It was just a fun day for everyone. I must note that once in the park all the cooking and cleanup was done by our fathers. It was a special treat for our mothers. Our evening fare was half and

half. Half Italian and half American. Hamburgers that were prepared with a meatball recipe and shaped into round patties were served on Ristagno’s Bakery rolls as well as the hotdogs. There was no potato salad or coleslaw since they were prepared with mayonnaise which was not a popular condiment. Today firework displays are so much grander than in the simple days of the ohs and ahs. Watching fireworks explode in air with vibrant colors of red, blue green, gold, silver and white cascading gracefully is spectacular. One stands in awe as sparkling splashes of colors fall from the sky. They take your breath away. However, you are celebrating “Independence Day” remember its meaning. Remember to be grateful and ask God to continue to bless this great land. You might want to sing “Happy Birthday” to America.

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ceived a letter and are interested in obtaining information regarding the picnic scholarship, please contact the rectory at 654-3713 during office hours. To fill the food baskets to be chanced off at our picnic, donations of purchased non-perishable food items and paper goods (no super sized items) are being accepted. Containers have been placed in the church lobby for the collection of items. Items may also be left on the rear porch of the rectory. Deadline for donations is July 11. Volunteers are needed, even if for only one night, to provide kitchen help during the upcoming parish picnic on August 4, 5 and 6. The hours are 4 p.m. until midnight. You would be providing heated food in the kitchen to students who will pick it up and carry it to the picnic grounds. Pots and pans would be washed as they are returned to the kitchen. Please call the rectory for more information or to volunteer. Training will be provided. Stands chairpersons, Stan Barnak and Tim Stonikinis, announce that the setting up of the stands will take place on Saturday, July 16 beginning at 7:00 a.m. until noon and will continue during the weekdays that follow, as needed. Bring your truck and/ or hammer and feel welcome to come and lend a hand. Donations of new items are being accepted for the stands at the picnic. Handmade or purchased dolls are welcome for the Doll Stand. Donations of theme baskets or items for a theme basket are being accepted. If you have questions or ideas for a basket, please contact Ann Marie Paddock at 654-0897 or the rectory at 6543713. All prizes can be left on the rear porch of the rectory.

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH COMMUNITY Pittston All parents anticipating Baptism of their first child are required to attend baptismal instruction. The next session will be held Tuesday, August 2, in the parish center 7:30 to 8:30. A special meeting of all Holy Name Society members and anyone helping with the bazaar set up and clean up will be held on July 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Tony’s Wine Cellar, City Line Plaza, Refreshments will be served. Mass intentions are being accepted for August, September and October The Parish office will be closed on Monday, July 4. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in the upper church. The Church bazaar will be held on August 11-13, anyone interested in making a money donation toward this event or items

for our various booths, books DVDs CDs, lottery, merchandise, crafts, gifts, jewelry and flea market items please contact the parish office. In regard to bake sale items please contact Susan Lombardo and Janet Delaney. The Greater Pittston Food Pantry is sponsored by the Care and Concern Committee of St. John the Evangelist Parish. If you are in need of food please call 654-9923. Distribution of food is by appointment only. The Free Health Clinic is open every Wednesday from 5:30 in the former Seton Catholic High School, and on first come first serve basis. Pediatric Health Clinic is open on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Registration is held in the Seton building from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Bring your child’s immunizations records. Greater Pittston Kids Closet is open Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. and on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Closet accepts donations new and gently used. For information call the parish office. ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN 9 Wood St., Pittston Pastor - John Castellani Organist - Marcia Colleran Lay Reader - Doris Mersincavage Acolyte - John Peterson 9:30 a.m. Service. Don’t forget our Second Sunday Social Service July 10, right after service. Our monthly third Saturday Service July 16 at 4 p.m. “Panda Mania, Where GOD is Wild about You” is the theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School August 1-5. You don’t want to

miss out on the bamboo blast. Pastor Castellini has informed us that Sunday Church Services will remain at 9:30 a.m. with the air conditioner on. Please drop aluminum cans (crushed if possible), copper, etc. in the back of the church lot. Church Council meeting Monday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions, comments or would like to join our Church family please call 655-2505 and leave your name, phone number and a message and a member of our Church will get back to you as soon as possible. Our e-mail address is stjohnspittston@verizon.com ST. JOHN’S P.M. CHURCH 316 Main St., Avoca Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study 6:007:30 p.m. SAINT MONICA’S CHURCH 363 West 8th Street, West Wyoming, PA 18644 Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. – Fri. Phone: 570-693-1991 Email: olos363@verizon.net Web site: www.stmonicanepa.com Father Leo J. McKernan, Pastor On the first Friday of each month there will be Mass at 7 p.m. Into the Wild, an outdoor experience weekend for men includes rustic cabin, 9 meals, 4 talks and outdoor skill training. For more details visit www.intothewildweekend.com The Holy Spirit Promise of the Covenant Retreat will be held at Villa of Our Lady Retreat in Mount Pocono on August 26-28. For more info call 955-0680

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ST. BARBARA PARISH Memorial Avenue, Exeter Mass schedule: Saturday - Confessions 3-3:45 p.m. at St. Anthony’s; Mass 4 p.m. at St. Anthony’s; 5:30 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Sunday - 7:30 a.m. St. Anthony’s; 9:00 a.m. St. Cecilia’s; 10:30 a.m. St. Anthony’s; 7 p.m. St Cecilia’s This first bazaar of the new Parish of Saint Barbara will be July 22, 23, 24. Parishioners are invited to offer their talents and service. The Confirmation Class is having a Flea Market at the Bazaar. Donations of unwanted treasures are welcome. No clothes please. Items may be brought to the Parish Center at the side door facing the Pride Manufacturing starting the week of June 13. First Holy Communion photos have arrived. Contact Denise at 239-3585.

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Vacation Bible School July 17 to July 21, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Theme is “Inside out and upside down on Main Street” for ages 3 to 6th grade - everyone welcome. Closing exercise July 22 at 7:00 p.m. Call 654-1008 to register. SAINT MARIA GORETTI Laflin St. Maria Goretti Parish Festival will be held Friday, July 29, 6:00 - 11:00; Saturday, July 30, 6:00 to 11:00 and Sunday, July 31, 5:00 - 10:00 at the Church Grounds, 31 Laflin Road, Laflin. Entertainment: Friday - The Polka Partners; Saturday - Tommy Gunns Band; Sunday - The Poets The next Flea Market DropOff date will be August 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bible camp is July 11-15. Sign up to volunteer for this special event. Group leaders (16 and over) and adult volunteers needed. Sign up sheets are outside the church, available online at our website or you may call the Parish office at 655-8956. Kids ages 4-12 are welcome ST. MARY’S POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH 200 Stephenson Street, Duryea Fr. Carmen Bolock Phone: (570)-457-2291 Daily masses are at 8:00 a.m. Sunday masses at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

ry’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish now has a page on Facebook. Anyone who is interested in renting St. Mary’s School for child care, parties, or other useful activities is invited to call the rectory at 457-3412 to learn more about this opportunity. Daily Masses: St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St., at 8 a.m. (Wednesday at 7 p.m.) Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass Weekends Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church; Sunday at 8 and11a.m. at St. Mary’s Church and at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church Confession: Saturdays 3:153:45 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church; anytime upon request by calling 457-3412. Prayer Chain: 457-5867 SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Parsonage St., Pittston The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church, 143 Parsonage Street, Pittston announces the following schedule: Sunday, July 3 - 10 a.m. Worship Tuesday, July 5 - 7 p.m. AA Meeting TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston Parish Mission: “To live and build holy community.” All welcome: Worldwide Anglican Communion: ‘We believe in one holy, Catholic apostolic church.” Web of information and links

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at www.trinityepiscopalchurchwestpittston.org and www.diobeth.org. Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. every Sunday. Holy Days as announced. Food Pantry: July items needed are pastas, sauces and instant beverages. Prayernetwork. Open To Public. Daily prayer for those with needs requesting prayerful support. Start Prayernetwork at parish office 654-3261. Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. every Sunday. Weekday special events and service projects as announced. Faith Forum for Adults: Enrichment for adults seeking spiritual renewal and opportunities for ministry and volunteerism. Parish Life Events Team: Bimonthly first Sundays. Parish Council: Every second Sunday. Women of Trinity: Every third Sunday. WOT Ministry Invitation. The Women of Trinity have undertaken a ministry to help support Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Scranton in their outreach to the homeless of the region. Each month after enjoying a home cooked meal at Good Shepherd all who have needs may “shop” for necessities like clothing, shoes, toiletries in a store-like setting in the church’s refurbished basement of donated items. The Woman of Trinity has supported this ministry by recently delivering donations of clothing, new undergarments and socks and toiletries to the Scranton church. WOT will continue to collect trial size and hotel toiletries and invites the parish community to join with them in helping the less fortunate. Donations of trial size and sample size toiletries are welcome.

Party and Banquet Space. Newly renovated banquet room and kitchen. All Day Rental $100. Reservations at 654-3261. Music Together Classes: Fun and music for infants and children through age five accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Visit www.musictogether.com for details or call 654-3261. Trinity’s Giant Neighborhood Yard Sales: Every First Saturday now through October! Reserve space in advance by telephoning the parish office at 654-3261. All day vendor space only $10. Lunch items such as chili-dogs, wimpies and baked goods available throughout the day. Average of 30+ vendors every First Saturday and hundreds of customers visiting! We do the advertising. You make the sales! UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Broad & Church Sts. Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 1st Sunday each month Choir Rehearsal: Thursday’s at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise United Methodist Women: Second Monday unless told otherwise Website www.umcpittston.org Phone 655-4340 leave message Next Hoagie Sale is Tuesday, July 12 - to place an order call654-3936 or 693-1572by Sunday, July 10. Choices are ham, salami & cheese or turkey & cheese with or without onion. Cost of hoagies $4.00 Next Ad Council Meeting is Wednesday, July 20, at 7 pm. All are encouraged to attend.

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SAINT MARY’S/SS PETER AND PAUL’S CHURCHES 715 Hawthorne St./1000 Main St., Avoca stmarysavoca@verizon.net www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish will have a pastoral council meeting Monday, July 11 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. The annual summer festival Thursday, July 14 through Saturday, July 16 with the festivities beginning at 6 p.m. nightly on the grounds of St. Mary’s School, corner of Hawthorne and Spring Streets. The festival will open on Thursday evening featuring the polka music of “Joe Stanky and

The Cadets.” St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s are also pleased to welcome “New Standard” who will be playing the best of the oldies on Friday. And crowd favorite, “The Hometown Boyz,” will perform on Saturday. 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, 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 St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s famous theme baskets, a trunk of cheer, and homemade quilts. The parishioners are also seeking heavy duty paper or foam plates, heavy duty plastic cutlery, aluminum foil, disposable salt and pepper sets, ketchup, and mustard. Donations may be dropped off on back porch of the rectory. Worship committee meeting Monday, July 18 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Rectory. Implementation team committee meeting Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Rectory. St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish is going green! Any person who would like to drop off aluminum cans may place them in a container in the empty bay of St. Mary’s Rectory Garage which will be open on the weekend during Mass times: Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8, 10, and 11 a.m. To have your cans picked up, please call Jason at 3515062. Become a fan today! St. Ma-

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Holiday refuse hours in Jenkins Twp. The Jenkins Township refuse and recycling collection for the Fourth of July will be on a day late schedule. The schedule will be as follows: Monday scheduled pickups will be Tuesday July 5 and Tuesday scheduled pickups will be Wednesday July 6. All refuse and recycling must be placed at curbside the night before scheduled collection. The Jenkins Township munic-

ipal offices will be closed July 4 in observance of Fourth of July and will reopen on Tuesday July 5 at 8 a.m. The monthly work session will be held on Wednesday July 6 and 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building. The regular meeting of the Jenkins Township board of supervisors will be held on Wednesday July 13 at 7 p.m. at the municipal building.

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the original construction, work for which Masonry Preservation Services is well qualified having won awards for work on the U.S. Penitentiary at Lewisburg, The Swetland, Fleck & Darte Hall at Wyoming Seminary, and the Osterhout Library. Last fall the company did containment work to minimize winter deterioration. Repair and restoration of the masonry obelisk started in the spring. The cap, which had been in two pieces, was waterproofed and the joints were sealed. The top two courses of blocks were removed, repointed and replaced and a lightning suppression system was installed. The cracked survivors plaque was replaced with a new one donated by the Wyoming Commemorative Association. Other repairs, not associated with the lightning were also made. There were some discoveries during the work. When the contractors removed the granite plaque they found the original marble plaque behind it. Though it is deteriorated it was preserved and will be on display tomorrow. When the contractors scraped the doors, which were painted black, they found they are made of bronze. They were varnished to preserve the bronze look. Starr, who will offer remarks tomorrow, said, “I’m so excited. It’s just beautiful. And I’m proud to say it has been preserved for another 75 to 100 years.” The keynote speaker for tomorrow’s commemoration ceremony is Dr. Kenneth Wolensky, a noted author and historian who grew up in Wyoming Valley.

The service celebrates the occasion of the 233rd anniversary of the Battle of Wyoming. Mayor Robert Boyer of Wyoming Borough is the ceremony chair and master of ceremonies. Monsignor Neil Van Loon of the Church of St. Maria Goretti in Laflin, will serve as chaplain. Drs. Joseph and Rose Mattioli will be guests of honor. The event will include introductions of descendents of battle participants and colonial re-enactors. The Wyoming Monument honors the more than 170 Connecticut settlers who were killed by Tories and Iroquois Indians on July 3, 1778, in the Battle of Wyoming. The remains of those killed were found in a mass grave in May of 1832 and reburied where the monument stands. The monument’s construction began in July of 1833 and was suspended due to a lack of funds when the monument reached 20 feet. Construction resumed in 1841 when the Ladies Luzerne Monumental Association, which became the Wyoming Monument Association in 1860, raised money to complete the monument at a cost of $8,000. On the 100th anniversary of the battle on July 3, 1878, a commemoration service drew more than 50,000 people to hear the main speaker for the event, U. S. President Rutherford B. Hayes. The service has been held on the battle anniversary every year since. President Theodore Roosevelt visited the Monument in 1905.

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A 10-year reunion for all former employees of Nesbitt Memorial Hospital will be held on Sept. 2 at Appletree Terrace, Newberry Estates in Dallas. For more information, contact Mary Ann Martinsky at 570-287-3484 or Jay Snee at 570-824-5020. Some of the planning committee members, from left, first row, are Madelyn Brennen and Judy Mullen. Second row, Doug Wolfe, Mary Ann Martinsky, Jay Snee and Nancy Sommers.

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Coast Guard vets march in Memorial Day parade Northeast PA Coast Guard Veteran’s Association marched in the annual Tunkhannock Memorial Day parade. Pictured left to right, first row, Joe Keglovits, Joe Slakis, Neil Morrison; second row, Bill Corcoran, George Fetchko, Link Lindquest, Ann Kaniss, Karl Kaniss; third row, Jim Law, Cmdr. Chris Carney, USNR; Joe Katchko, Bob Youngblood.

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Pittston Food Bank among those groups receiving funds Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 477 closed their 2010-2011 fiscal year. During this time they donated to the Pittston Food Bank and WilkesBarre VA Hospital. Bottom photo, at the Pittston Food Bank, left to right, Peggy Burke, Pittston Food Bank, Nancy Brogna, president; Sylvia Waxmonsky, secretary and Rosemary Dwyer, Treasurer. Absent from the photo Judy Tigue, Sgt at arms. Photo at right is from WilkesBarre VA Nursing Home, where bingo was played with the residents. Canteen books were distributed to all residents along with ice cream and yogurt. Pictured, back row left to right, Volunteer, Ann Edwards; VA Rep, Rosemary Dwyer, treasurer;

Sylvia Waxmonsky, secretary; Nancy Brogna, president. Front

row, a volunteer, and Marion Kunigonis, former VA rep. Absent

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SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011 Ned Jones with Hall of Famer Jim C ` atfish' Hunter during the 1986 baseball trip.

Ned Jones with beloved Yankees centerfielder Bernie Williams.

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20 years ago, local baseball fans invaded

Avoca’s Ned Jones was on a mission to get players’ autograp

By Bill Riccetti

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Dispatch Intern

Twenty years ago, Ned Jones wanted to do something nice for his son, Dave. He was suffering from a heart condition and would have liked nothing more than a signed baseball from one of his favorite players. Little did Ned know that 20 years later he would have amassed one of the most prolific and impressive baseball collections one can put together. In order to set off on his mission to get a signed ball, Ned enlisted the help of his good friend Mike Carroll. Mike was going to spring training in Florida and Ned was going to tag along with some other friends, including Dan Llewellyn, Jim Allardyce, Bill Riccetti, Jim Jumper, and Tom Lacomis. Knowing they weren’t going to get much more than an upper deck ticket at one of the games, Carroll decided to try to help the cause. He went to Ed Ackerman, then managing editor of the Sunday Dispatch, who provided him with a press pass and send bring back some photos for the paper. Neither one was sure if it would work. There was one problem though: no baseball. A contract dispute had halted play. But, Ned was not going to give up on his son.

Next year they tried the same thing, only this time they had better results. They wound up meeting some of the most famed figures of baseball including: Yankees Don Mattingly, Paul O’Neil, Bernie Williams, and the boss himself, George Steinbrenner. They were also able to meet some great Phillies players, including John Kruk, Lenny Dykstra and general manager Bill Giles. They met the players, they ate with the players, they drank with the players, and they shared stories with them. Jim Jumper was excited about seeing a different person. During one of the games he was stunned to see Hall of Fame organist Wilbur Snapp. Snapp is famous for playing Three Blind Mice on his organ once the umpires blew a call. Eventually the umpire threw him out. He became the first and only organist to be thrown out of a baseball game. Bill Riccetti even added a bit of surprise to the trip when, to the disbelief of the rest of the group, he called current Red Baron Dave Cash, and asked him to show them around. Apparently, they were good friends and he was able to give them a tour of the field. Through all the excitement and the activities, Ned Jones was able to get enough memorabilia for his son. He returned home

with a big smile and a ton of stories. Ned continued to grow his collection of baseball memorabilia throughout the years. Twenty years later he has signed baseballs from players such as: Sandy Koufax, Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens, Tom Seaver, Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Mike Schmidt, Ted Williams, Yogi Berra, Tom Larson, Harmon Killebrew, Ernie Banks, Pete Rose, Reggie Jackson, Eddie Matthews, Cal Ripken Jr., and Frank Robinson. Dave Jones, Ned’s son, passed away the next year on March 15, 1992. Ned Jones with Yankee pitcher Jim Abbott who, despite being born with only one arm, made it to the Major Leagues and pitched a no-hitter in 1993 at Yankee Stadium.

Mike Carroll, right, with Phillies' Dave Cash.

Mike Carroll with Dick Vermeil, NFL football coach.

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nter, with Ned Jones and Mike Carroll.

Brian McCarthy with then-Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly.

Ned Jones with Yankees Paul O'Neil.

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hs for his ailing son

At Vero Beach, Ned Jones, center, with Dodgers Louis Tiant, left, and Alex Johnson.

Mike Carroll with Tony Kubek, Yankees broadcaster at the time and former Yankee shortstop.

Ned Jones, center, meets Northeastern Pennsylvania sportscasters Jim Miller, left, and Tim Karlson at spring training.

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Mike Carroll with Craig Nettles, Yankees third baseman at the time.

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Pittston Area sophomore Justin Peterson of Pittston wipes down a table at the Pittston Township McDonald's during PA basketball fundraiser night.

Nicholas McAdarra, 12, of Avoca, left, smiles for the camera as Ronald McDonald pays a visit to the Pittston Township McDonald's during PA basketball fundraiser night. PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS

McDonald's general manager Ron Smithonic, left, talks with Pittston Area senior Steve Stravinski of Pittston during PA basketball fundraiser night.

Pittston Area sophomore Kyler Kovaleski of Avoca wipes down a table at the Pittston Township McDonald's during PA basketball fundraiser night.

Sacred Heart, Duryea, bazaar is next weekend Compiled by Matt Powell

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Church Church grounds, Stephenson Street in Duryea Fri., Sat., Sun. July 9, 10, 11 Friday, 611; Sat., 5-11:30; Sunday, 4-10 Eats: Ethnic foods including haluski, pierogies, kielbasi, piggies and Pennsylvania’s best homemade potato pancakes. Featuring: Flea market, nightly bingo, kids’ games, cash raffle, baskets, auction, game booths. Live entertainment: Fri., Flaxy Morgan; Sat., Hometown Boyz; Sunday, Jude’s Polka Jets. First Baptist Church of Pittston

Church grounds, Water Street Sunday, July 11, noon to 3 p.m. Featuring: free food, special music and fellowship. Our Lady of Mount Carmel/St. Rocco’s

Parish Grounds, William Street, Pittston Friday, Sat., Sunday July 15, 16, and 17, 5-11 p.m. Eats: Homemade tripe, porketta sandwiches, red/white pizza, potato pancakes, sausage/ pepper sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, Philly steak sandwiches, chicken tenders and fries, pasta fazul, pierogies, pizza frit-

ta, strawberry shortcake. Featuring: Raffles for new car or $20,000 other cash prizes; specialty baskets, games Live Entertainment: Fri., 3 Imaginary Boys, 7 to 11 p.m.; Sat., Flaxy Morgan , 7 to 11 p.m.; Sun., Cadillacs, 6 to 10 p.m. St. Marys/SS Peter and Paul

nese Auction baskets, wheel barrel of cheer raffle, bingo, pony rides, children’s games Live entertainment: Friday, Iron Cowboy; Sat., 5:30- 7, Italian Music by Gabriel and 7-11, the Jeanie Zano Band; Sunday, 5-7 Italian music by Frank and Judy, and 7-11, Fender Bender. St. Maria Goretti

St. Mary’s Grounds, Hawthorne Street, Avoca, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 14, 15, 16 Eats: Ethnic foods including potato pancakes, pizza fritta, homemade baked goods, chicken cheesesteak hoagies, pizza Featuring: Children’s games, raffles, theme baskets, Irish pub. Live entertainment: Thursday, Joe Stankey and the Cadets; Friday, New Standard; Saturday, Hometown Boyz

Church grounds, Redwood Drive off Laflin Road, Laflin Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 29, 30, 31, 6-11, Friday and Saturday; Sunday 5-10 Eats: Potato pancakes, chili, pizza, bake sale, picnic fare Featuring: Bingo, pony rides, raffle for great prizes Live entertainment: Friday, Polka Partners; Saturday, Poets; Sunday, the Tommy Gunns Band

St. Barbara’s

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Former St. Anthony’s Exeter Parish grounds, Erie Street, Exeter, Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 22, 23, 24. Friday and Saturday, 5:30 - 11:00; Sunday, 5-11 Eats: Traditional picnic fare, potato pancakes, ice cream; and homemade red and white pizzas, meatballs, Italian wedding soup, Manhattan clam chowder, pierogies, porketta sandwiches, haluski, and funnel cakes Featuring: Flea market, Chi-

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Parish lot, Broad Street, Pittston Thur., Fri. and Sat., August 11, 12, 13; 5-11pm Thursday and Friday, 5-11 p.m. on Saturday. Eats: Traditional picnic fare, pieogies, potato pancakes, pizza, clam chowder, shrimp, porketta, wimpies, hand cut French fries, Featuring: Merchandise booth, craft booth, Buckets Galore, Bountiful Baskets, Children’s games, magician Pat Ward on Saturday. TBA Live entertainment: TBA Germania Hose Company

Hose Company Grounds, Foote Ave., Duryea, July 19-24 Tues., July 19: 6-10 just rides,

no food specials, one price $15 Wed. July 20: 6-11 family rides and limited food Thurs. July 21: 6-11 band: TBA Fri. July 22: 6-11 parade at 7; band: Flaxy Morgan Sat. July 23: 6-12 fireworks; band: Hillbilly Deluxe Sun. July 24: 3-6 all stands open; Jeannie Zano Band Eats: Homemade pieogies, corn, Kaminski’s famous kielbosi, Rehoski Market’s famous sausage, homemade pizza. Pittston Tomato Festival

Festival Grounds, South Main Street, Pittston, Thursday through Sunday, August 18-21. Thursday and Friday opening at 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. Eats: Over 25 variety food booths Featuring: Parade, 5K run, scholarship pageant, sauce wars, tomato fights, tomato contest; Little Miss and Mr. Contest. Live entertainment: TBA Corrections, additions: jsmiles@psdispatch.com or 602-0178

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never frozen; kielbasi deluxe sandwiches, haluski, pizza, traditional picnic fare Featuring: Game booths, dime pitch, gold fish pond, face painting, arts and crafts stand Live entertainment: Thursday, Joe Stankey and the Cadets; Friday, John Stevens and Double Shot; Saturday, Kickin’ Polkas

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Book sale Thursday at Pittston Memorial Library Pittston Library

Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. Book Sale The Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library will hold a book sale on Thurdsay, July 7, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the basement of the library. Books for children and adults plus audio books will be for sale. Fourth of July Hours Pittston Area Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day Hours At the request of patrons, the library will be open our normal hours. The only change will be Saturdays in July and August will be 9am to 1pm Pittston Area Memorial Library is located at 47 Broad St., Pittston. Hours are Mondays and Thursdays, 12 Noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone number is 654-9565, or visit us on the Web at www.pittstonlibrary.com

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Borough notes No newspapers will be collected, Monday, July 4 due to the holiday. Place papers at curbside Monday evening for pick up. The roads have been inspected. Information will be handed in for repairs. Councilman Wayne Quick and Street Commissioner Moon Copp have toured the areas in question. Picnic in the Park committee members have prepared a list of food, refreshments, entertainment for the big event to be held July 16 from 12 to 5 p.m. Pony rides, free of charge will be given from 1 to 3 p.m. Moon, dunk tank, games for all ages, free food beverages will also be available including hamburgers, hot dogs, and salads. This even is open to all residents you and old. Hughestown Hose Company, Duryea Hose Company volunteers will assist along with Hughestown Lions Club members manning the grill. Thanks to Frank Ardo for his use of the grill. Hughestown Hose Company will donate watermelons. Ma-

HUGHESTOWN ry Ann Quick, Mary Golya, Geraldine Sarti will also donate goodies. Shirley Newman donated chips and pretzels. Anyone wishing to donate salads or baked goods may do so. Also an opportunity to see the new equipment in the park thanks to the expertise of chairman Carmen Ambrosino. Without his knowledge this would not have been a reality. Thanks also to everyone else who helped put it together. The next meeting will be held July 12 at 7 p.m. with Carmen Ambrosino presiding. Hughestown Borough council work session will be held on July 7 at 7 p.m. Regular council meeting will be held on July 11 at 7:30 with Wayne Quick presiding. Special thanks to everyone for making St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church Strawberry Social a success. As usual foods, desserts surpassed excellence.

Life Flight Open House

Geisingerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life Flight 3 base in Avoca will hold an open house for the public from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center West Entrance parking lot at 1000 East Mountain Drive,

Wilkes-Barre, to recognize Life Flightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30 years of service. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the Life Flight staff, tour a state-of-the-art helicopter and enjoy light refreshments with the crew. This rain-or-shine event is free and open to the pub-

lic. For more information, callLisa Weston at 570-271-6217. Laflin Library

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Summer Reading One World, Many Stories is the name of the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Reading Program. Registration is in progress and ongoing all summer. It is open to all children ages 3-11 with crafts, programs, story times, weekly guessing jars and more. There will be a craft each week, this week the craft is a Jungle Frame. Registration is required. The Young Adult program â&#x20AC;&#x153;You are Hereâ&#x20AC;? is for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tweens and Teenâ&#x20AC;? entering 6th grade and will begin in July. Registration is required Crochet Club Pittston Area Memorial Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crochet club will meet on Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to noon and Thursday from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Participants bring their own supplies (crochet hook and yarn) and learn to make simple projects. Open to ages 12 and up. Call the library to register Furry Tails Come and read to the dogs. The next event is scheduled for

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support the health of the women they know and the next generation of children by learning the facts about breastfeeding and communicating those facts to their peers. “Talk to me! Breastfeeding; a 3D Experience,” is the theme of the approaching World Breastfeeding Week to be celebrated worldwide from August 1 through 7, 2011. This theme encompasses the depth and texture of time-place-talk across the many facets of a new mother’s daily life. Parenthood creates a significant climate of change for a mother, her partner and their friends; however, choosing to breastfeed can in fact ease the transition to the responsibilities of child care while it enriches the bond with the newborn. Since breastfed babies are extremely portable, social outings are easy to achieve with the baby along. A dinner-date can still include an occasional alcoholic beverage for mom two or three hours prior to baby’s next feeding. Recent research by a noted cosmetic surgeon dispels the myth that breastfeeding is problematic for

a woman’s figure; on the contrary it is especially good for a woman’s breast health and for the daughters she breastfeeds. For more information on the importance of breastfeeding and how you can encourage a baby’s mother as she provides this optimal infant food contact The Luzerne County Breastfeeding Coalition 570-808-5534. The Coalition is comprised of representatives from Northeastern Pennsylvania whose mission is to establish breastfeeding as the cultural norm in our community by advocating the promotion, protection, and support of breastfeeding. We believe that establishing more resources for breastfeeding mothers will encourage breastfeeding practices and improve breastfeeding outcomes. Local hospitals, Lactation Consultants, Maternal and Family Health Services, Pennsylvania Department of Health, Early Head Start, Nurse Family Partnership, and La Leche League, sit on this Coalition and new members are welcome. Karen L. Shaw GP La Leche League

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safety campaign for Food Safe Families. To accompany meats and/or your entrée, try also grilling vegetables and fruits.Try this easy to make recipe: Grilled Tomatoes

4 ripe tomatoes 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon lemon pepper Slice tomatoes in half, lengthwise. Prepare coals. Cover grill grid with foil. Place tomatoes on foil and sprinkle with oregano and lemon pepper. Grill tomatoes with cut side down, over hot coals for about four or five minutes.

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new summer hours. The library will be open Tuesday through Friday - 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 1:00p.m. Bee A Reader is the name of the Summer Reading Program which began on Tuesday, June 28. Registration for children ages 3 and older is currently in progress. The program will continue through Wednesday, August 10 and close with a cookout for the children on Saturday, August 13. For more information and/or to register your child, please call the Librarian. The Laflin Public Library is located at 47 Laflin Road, Laflin. Phone number is 654-3323 or visit on the web at www.laflinlibrary.org. Summer Meltdown

The Greater Pittston YMCA will be continuing its Military Meltdown boot camp workouts. It will be offering a 6 week outdoor boot camp class in the summertime – Sizzlin’ Summer Meltdown. The class will be held at West Park on Swallow Street in Pittston. For more information, contact Kelly McCabe at 655-2255 ext 104.

NEPA Coast Guard

The NEPA Coast Guard Veterans Assoc. will hold their monthly meeting on July 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Costello’s Restaurant, 67 S. Wyoming Ave., Edwardsville. Any Coast Guard Veteran interested in joining should contact Neil Morrison at 570-288-6817 for additional information Musicbox

The Music Box Repertory Company presents the musical Cabaret, July 22 to 24, 29 to 31, and August 5 to 7. Fridays and Saturdays: 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. Buffet dinner is served 90 minutes before curtain. Tickets on sale for dinner and show and show-only. Call 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY for reservations. Music Box Dinner Playhouse is located at 196 Hughes St, Swoyersville. Jenkins Class of 1951

The Jenkins Township Class of ’51 is planning their 60th class reunion. They are looking for anyone who might know the address of Teresa Benkoski. If you have that information, please contact Eileen at 655-1555.

K of L Meeting

IAA Picnic

The members of The Knights of Lithuania, C143, Pittston, will have a regular meeting on Sunday afternoon, July 10 at 12, at the home of Martha Warnagiris in Pittston. On the serving committee are Helen Karpovich, Jean Mihalick, and Janice Perfetto. Jean Mihalick will preside.

The Annual July Picnic will be held on Thursday, July 14, at the Plains Pavilion, Plains. Arrival time is 5:00 p.m. with dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Music will be by Gary Dee with dancing to 9:15 p.m. The special reduced cost is $17.00 per person with an array of door prizes to be awarded. This picnic is open to Paid Dues Members Only. Reservations deadline is Friday, July 8, and can be made by calling Judy Deice at 654-7600 or Louise Castellani at 654-6454.

Blood Drives

The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer a blood drive on Tuesday,

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bottom, will be taken down at a later date. The approach spans on the Wyoming side -- the deck surface, the supporting beams and the piers were removed -- were

removed over the past few months. Motorists entering the new bridge traveling south on the Jenkins Township side are forced into a wide turn by concrete barriers because the old bridge is in the way of completing the lane design. When the lane design is complete, which could take another

Reggae for Robert

Reggae for Robert VI, a night to donate, dine and dance for the benefit of autism awareness and support will be held on Saturday, August 6, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center, William St., Pittston. The evening features open bar, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing. There are also dozens of giveaways. Live music will be provided by the band “Them Again.” Tickets are limited to 200 and will be available soon. The event is sponsored by The Earthly Angels autism Fund. PHS Class of ‘57 Picnic

The Pittston High School class of 1957 is holding a summer picnic on Saturday, August 20, at the Pittston Township Pavilion not August 13 as was previously published. Cost for the day is $35 per person which includes dinner. Reservations can be made with Janie at 655-0224 or Rose Marie at 654-1579. PHS Class of 1951

The Pittston High School class of 1951 will hold their 60th class reunion on September 4, at Fox Hill Country Club. Seton Class of 1981

Plans are underway for a 30th class reunion to be held Sat. 9/3/ 11 at Trattoria Bella, Montage Mountain, Moosic. Committee is looking for alumni, particularly out of town classmates. If you are interested in attending , please forward your interest and mailing address to Setonclassof1981@groups.facebook.com Northeast H.S.

Northeast High School class of 1966 will hold a 45th class reunion on Sunday, September 4, at the Checkerboard Inn Pavilion, Carverton Road, Trucksville.

month or two, the single travel lane exiting on the Jenkins side will split into three lanes, left, right and straight. If they do blast on Wedensday it will likely be in the afternoon and traffic will have to be stopped on Eighth Street and River Road at least 750 feet away from the blast site.

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3 apples, peeled, pared and sliced 1/4 cup melted margarine 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons brown sugar In a small bowl, mix margarine, lemon juice, cinnamon and brown sugar. Place sliced apples on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Top with mixture of other ingredients. Fold the edges of the foil to seal. Grill on low to medium heat for 20-30 minutes until tender. Serve warm. Pears also are delicious prepared this way. For a copy of the fact sheet Grilling Fruits & Vegetables from Clemson Cooperative Extension call our office at 825-1701.

July 19, at the V.F.W. Post 4909, 403 Main Street Dupont from 12:30 to 6 p.m.

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In the towns

Avoca Borough slates ‘white goods’ collection Spring might be over, but that doesn’t mean spring cleaning cannot continue. And the Avoca Borough has just the collection coming up to help you with it. The Avoca Borough Street Department will have a white goods collection in each of the borough’s wards the week of July 12. Any household displaying a valid 2011 garbage sticker may place three white goods curbside the night before their ward’s collection date. The collection dates for the wards include Tuesday, July 12 for the first ward; Wednesday, July 13 for the second ward; and Thursday, July 14 for the third ward. The items that will be collected include washers, dryers, refrigerators and freezers with the doors removed, hot water heaters, and air conditioners. Microwave ovens, TVs, and other electronics will not be collected. Please note the items will be collected at the convenience of the street department.

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

tion items in plastic bags. They will not be collected. Collection items should be placed curbside by 8 a.m. on the collection date. Please note due to the large volume of yard waste and grass, the collection may take two or three days to complete. Please leave your items curbside. They will be collected. Food Giveaway

The Avoca Lions Club will have their monthly food giveaway Thursday, July 7 from 46:30 p.m. at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 532 Main St. Volunteers are needed to unload the truck at 1:30 p.m. Individuals who use this service are encouraged to bring boxes and bags with them for their goods. For more information, please call Mary Ann at 457-7619.

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to Cindy Colella who will celebrate her special day Thursday, July 7.

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Yard Waste

Avoca Borough will have yard waste collections Tuesday, July 5 and 19 weather permitting. In addition to collecting grass clippings and leaves, the borough workers will also collect other yard waste including shrubs, hedge clippings, and tree limbs. Please note that grass clippings, leaves, and brush must be placed in separate containers. The tree limbs should not exceed three feet in length and onehalf inch in diameter. Please note that rocks, stones, dirt, and animal waste are not acceptable forms of yard waste and will not be collected. A maximum of three open containers, not exceeding 30 pounds, will be allowed per collection. Please do not put your collec-

Duryea Wildcats

The Duryea Wildcats are now on Facebook. You can also contact the Wildcats via e-mail at Duryeawildcats@yahoo.com. The Duryea Wildcats will have sign-up sessions for football and cheerleading July 11-14 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Duryea Wildcats field, corner of Kramer and Shaft Streets. All participants must submit their birth certificate, two proofs of residency, a photo, and medical clearance from a doctor to play. The registration fee is $60 and 20 tickets for a single family and $60 and 25 tickets for a family of two or more. Returning players who have not returned their uniforms are asked to do so at this time. For more information, please email Wildcatsmommy05@verizon.net. The Wildcats are also seeking advisors for the A, C, and D teams. If you’re interested in helping your community, please

Bonnie Grochal during one of the sign-up sessions. Duryea Wildcats’ cheerleaders will practice Monday, July 11 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Duryea Wildcats field, corner of Kramer and Shaft Streets. This practice is the A, B, C, and D teams. Pastoral Council

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish will have a pastoral council meeting Monday, July 11 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. Waleski Camp

The Stan Waleski Basketball Camp will take place July 12-30 at the St. Joseph’s Oblates Seminary gymnasium, 1880 Highway 315, Pittston, for boys and girls in Kindergarten through eighth grade. The camp stresses fundamentals, skills, team play, and fun. All attendees will receive a camp T-shirt and certificate. For registration information, please contact Coach Waleski at 457-1206 or stanwaleski@yahoo.com or Coach LoBrutto at 654-8030. Camp information is also available at www.stanwaleski.com. Summer Festival

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish will have their annual summer festival Thursday, July 14 through Saturday, July 16 with the festivities beginning at 6 p.m. nightly on the grounds of St. Mary’s School, corner of Hawthorne and Spring Streets. The festival will open on Thursday evening featuring the polka music of “Joe Stanky and The Cadets.” St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s are also pleased to welcome “New Standard” who will be playing the best of the oldies on Friday. And crowd favorite, “The Hometown Boyz,” will perform on Saturday.

Donations Sought

Speaking of the festival, St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish is need of various types of donations to make it a success. The parishioners are seeking theme basket donations, baked goods, and stand sponsors. For more information about theme basket donations, please contact Elizabeth Dessoye at 815-7635 or edessoye@gmail.com. To donate baked goods, please call Janice Dowdell at 451-0345. For stand sponsorship information, please contact Jim Haddock at 947-5113. Please note the deadline for stand sponsorships is July 6. The parishioners are also seeking heavy duty paper or foam plates, heavy duty plastic cutlery, aluminum foil, disposable salt and pepper sets, ketchup, and mustard. Donations may be dropped off on back porch of the rectory. Coin Drop

The Duryea Wildcats will have a coin drop Friday, July 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All coaches and advisors are asked to report to the field at 5:15 p.m. Wildcats Practice

The Duryea Wildcats’ football players will have practice Monday, July 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Duryea Wildcats field, corner of Kramer and Shaft Streets. This practice is for the A, B, C, and D teams.

dress, writings, and graffiti; and understanding gang mentality. The public is encouraged to attend. Worship Committee

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish will have a worship committee meeting Monday, July 18 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. Implementation Team

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish will have an implementation team committee meeting Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. VFW Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post 8335 will not have a regular monthly meeting in July. In place of the meeting, they will have a picnic at Marion Ostrosky’s home Saturday, July 23 from noon until dusk. The rain date for this event is July 30. All members are invited to attend. Going Green

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish is going green! Any person who would like to drop off aluminum cans may place them in a container in the empty bay of St. Mary’s Rectory Garage which will be open on the weekend during Mass times: Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8, 10, and 11 a.m. To have your cans picked up, please call Jason at 3515062.

Crimewatch

The Duryea Neighborhood Crimewatch and the Duryea Police Department will host a gang awareness presentation Monday, July 18 at 6 p.m. at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. At this presentation, which will be given by the F.B.I., Philadelphia Division, Scranton Office, attendees will learn about the following topics: gangs that are operating in Northeast Pennsylvania; the history of gangs; identifiers including tattoos,

Until Next Time

That’s about it for this week! If you would like something to appear in next Sunday’s edition of the Avoca News, please e-mail or call me with your information by Thursday at noon. You can email me at avocahappenings@verizon.net or call me at 457-3351. Please be sure to include your name and phone number with any correspondence in case I need to reach you.

Happy Fourth of July everybody! I received the following note about the Nazarchuk family reunion that the family asked me to share: The descendants and cousins of Andrew and Valeria (Helen) Nazarchuk (Nazarek) will gather at the Duryea V.F.W. Post 1227, 492 Stephenson St., for the first family reunion in the family’s history. While many suggestions for celebrations had lacked interest in previous years, 79 percent of the available family members expect to enjoy hours of memories and treats. Travelers from Florida, Pittsburgh, Michigan, New Jersey, and the local area will be welcomed at the V.F.W., to share priceless stories from the ‘Good Ole’ days when Duryea bustled with numerous mom and pop stores, a movie theater, more corner bars than one could count, a recreation / bowling, and roller skating center. Happy Birthday

Happy healthy birthday wishes are going out to a wonderful gal, Deborah Goldstein, who observed her special birthday on Wednesday, June 29. From her family and friends: We wish her the best! She’s number one; and she’s the best; and we just want it to be expressed! Happy birthday to Ruth Brostowski who will celebrate her special day Wednesday, July 6. Happy birthday to Paul Butrynowick who will celebrate his special day Wednesday, July 6. Happy birthday to Ruth Grow who will celebrate his special day Friday, July 8. Park Available

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Recycling Reminder

Duryea residents are reminded to wash all bottles and cans before placing them in their recycling container. Many residents are leaving liquid and food in the cans and bottles. Also, residents are reminded to only place the following items in the recycling container: clear and colored bottles; aluminum and steel cans; and plastic soda bottles, milk, water, and detergent bottles. Newspaper, phone books, and magazines can be recycled; however they must be placed in a brown paper bag or tied with string. The following items cannot be recycled: window panes, light bulbs, mirrors, ceramics, aluminum foil, pie tins, aerosol cans, paint cans, plastic bags, motor oil bottles, margarine tubs, Cool Whip containers, flower pots, take-out containers, children’s toys, or cardboard. Please note recyclables that are not clean or contain items that are not recyclable will not be picked up by the street department. Sewer Authority

The Duryea Borough Sewer Authority office will be closed Monday, July 4. The office will re-open Tuesday, July 5 at 9 a.m. Please note the office hours during the summer are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holiday Hours

The Duryea Borough Street Department and borough offices will be closed Monday, July 4. Garbage and recyclables will be collected one day late this week. Yard waste will not be collected for this Friday only. Duryea Wildcats

The Duryea Wildcats are now on Facebook. To learn more about the team and follow them all season long, simply request them as your Facebook friend. You can also contact the Wildcats via e-mail at Duryeawildcats@yahoo.com. The Duryea Wildcats will have sign-up sessions for foot-

ball and cheerleading July 11-14 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Duryea Wildcats field, corner of Kramer and Shaft Streets. All participants must submit their birth certificate, two proofs of residency, a photo, and medical clearance from a doctor to play. The registration fee is $60 and 20 tickets for a single family and $60 and 25 tickets for a family of two or more. Returning players who have not returned their uniforms are asked to do so at this time. For more information, please email Wildcatsmommy05@verizon.net. The Wildcats are also seeking advisors for the A, C, and D teams. If you’re interested in helping your community, please Bonnie Grochal during one of the sign-up sessions. The Duryea Wildcats’ cheerleaders will have practice Monday, July 11 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Duryea Wildcats field, corner of Kramer and Shaft Streets. This practice is the A, B, C, and D teams. The Duryea Wildcats will have a coin drop Friday, July 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All coaches and advisors are asked to report to the field at 5:15 p.m. The Duryea Wildcats’ football players will have practice Monday, July 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Duryea Wildcats field, corner of Kramer and Shaft Streets. This practice is for the A, B, C, and D teams. Excelsior Meeting

The members of Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 will have a special meeting Sunday, July 10 at 12:30 p.m. at the hose company, 798 Foote Ave. All members are urged to attend. Little League

The Duryea Little League will have its monthly meeting Sunday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at the Duryea Little League Field House, Shaft Street. Movie Night

The Duryea Rec Board will

sponsor a movie night in the Community Park Saturday, July 16. Keep reading the Duryea News for details as they become available. Crimewatch

The V.F.W. Post 1227 will have a yard sale Saturday, July 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the post home, 492 Stephenson St. Tables can be reserved for $10. Food and beverages will also be available. For more information, please call Mary at 451-0719. The rain date for this event is Sunday, July 31.

Music from the 50s and the 60s will provide the entertainment for the night. Prior to the dinner, there will be a Mass at 4:30 p.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Parish at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 529 Stephenson St., for departed members of the class. Germania Tournament

The Germania Hose Company is holding its fourth annual golf tournament Saturday, Sept. 10 at Pine Hills. It is a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The cost is $80 per player which includes green fees, cart, dinner, refreshments, and prizes. For more information, please contact Jerry at germaniagolf@gmail.com. Holy Rosary Golf

Holy Rosary School will have its third annual golf classic Sunday, Sept. 18 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 placed on a team. The cost is $100 per player which includes lunch and dinner at the club. There are several sponsorship opportunities available at various donation levels . For more information please contact Debbie Davis at 451-1762.

Class of 1961

Bingo is Back

The Duryea High School class of 1961 will have its 50th reunion Saturday, Sept. 3 at Memorable Occasions, 268 S. Main St. The cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner at 7 p.m. which includes an open bar.

This bingo is under new management and will take place Monday evenings at the Germania Hose Co., 430 Foote Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Early bird begins at 6:30 p.m., and the regular games begin at 7 p.m.

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The Duryea Rec Board has opened the Community Park and the Healey Memorial Playground and Park to the community for birthday parties and other special events. To discuss the terms and availability of the Community Park, which is located behind the Duryea Municipal Building, please contact Ann Levandoski at 457-4728. To discuss the terms and availability of the Healey Park, which is located on the corner of Foote Avenue and Wright Street, please contact Trina Moss at 604-0637 after 5 p.m.

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Holy Mother of Sorrows to host music convention The National United Choir (NUS) 22nd Music Workshop/30th General Convention hosted by the Scranton Chapter Circle Choir will be held at Holy Mother of Sorrows Church on Wednesday, July 27, through Friday, July 29. This workshop brings together the many talents of organists, choir members and musicians dedicated to the music ministry of the Polish National Catholic Church. The convention will open on Wednesday with a Mass at Holy Mother of Sorrows beginning at 5:00 p.m. concelebrated by the Prime Bishop Anthony Mikovsky of the Polish National Catholic Church, United States and Canada; Bishop John Mack of the Diocese of Central Scranton, New York and New Jersey; Bishop Thomas Gnat, Bishop of the New England Diocese, Bishop Anthony Popka, Bishop of the Diocese of Chicago and Father Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor of Holy Mother of Sorrows. Five instructors will give their expertise in music over the two day workshop: Dr Jim Ploshanka of Cleveland, Ohio; Dr Neil Stahurski of Pittsburgh, Patrick Marsinko, II; Scranton; Lisa McConlogue, Scranton, Director of Vocal Music at Scranton High School and Wendy Blotzer, McKeesport, Math Teacher, Clairiton City, who has served the National United Choirs as a Music Commission member, Music Scholarship Reviewer and Composer. The Convention/ Workshop

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participants will review the new organist handbook, expand the music scholarship program which has awarded more than $330,000 since its inception in 1966 to parishioners committed to the music ministry, prepare music selections for the two free concerts and introduce their newly published church hymnal. This one of a kind hymnal includes all of the traditional Polish hymns from all the holidays plus customary church songs with the Polish verses on one side and the English translation on the other side. Volunteers from all parishes throughout the continental United States spent 20 years crafting this hymnal. On Thursday, July 28, and Friday, July 29, after the days convention the National United Choir will hold two concerts free of charge and will be open to the public. Both concerts will be held in Holy Mother of Sorrows Church starting at 7:00 p.m. On Thursday the Ekumen Chorale the Premier Eastern European Choral Ensemble of Northeastern Pa. conducted by Patrick Marsinko, II will perform sacred choral works compiled by composers of Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Belarus. Marsinko, founder and conductor of the Ekumne since its creation in 1985 is a native and resident of Northeastern Pa. and

The Polish National Catholic Church 23rd Music Workshop/ 30th General Convention hosted by the Scranton Circle Choir Chapter of the National United Choir will be held at the Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC Parish July 27 thru July 29. Pictured are Convention/Workshop representatives of Holy Mother of Sorrows. Left to right, first row, Jan Cwikla and Al Micka, Chairman of the Workshop; second row, Joshua Carey and Father Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor of Holy Mother of Sorrows.

holds Bachelor’s Degree in Language and Music from the University of Miami. He studied for his Master’s Degree in Rome and at the Eastern European Institute at Fordham University. He has worked with the Miami Symphony, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. He has taught at Marywood University and Keystone Junior College, was Director of the Keystone Choir and has also taught in the Scranton and Archbald Public School Systems for the past 28 years. Friday’s concert will include all the visiting Bishops with the workshop participants singing a selection of songs from the new hymnal featuring Dr. Neil Stahurski as organist. Following this concert refreshment will be served in the parish hall. All are welcome. The National United Choir has commissioned the hymnals for sale to the public. If you are interested contact Raymond Makowski, Librarian of the NUS at 1233 Rundel St, Scranton, Pa. 18504, or call 570-346-6756. The cost is $25.00 and $3.00 for shipping. He will also have the hymnals available after the concerts on Thursday and Friday. Party in the Park

Party in the Park T-shirts have arrived and are now available for pickup. You can obtain your shirt at the hub or borough office, wherever you placed your order. There is still time to order a Tshirt: you have until July 8. Solids T-shirts are $8.00 and tie-dye $10.00. The winner for the 4th of July lottery basket, drawn at the Hub 1 on June 30, is Joanne Exter of Stanton St., Dupont. All monies raised from this raffle will be used for this year’s Party in the Park. Dupont Reunion

Dupont Schools Committee recently met to complete plans for the homecoming of all Dupont schools. The affair will be held on August 21 at the Pavilion

in the Park on Elm St. Festivities will being at 11:00 a.m. with a continental breakfast of coffee and assorted pastries, fruit tray and antipasto. A full course dinner will be served at 4:00 p.m. Cost is $20.00 per person and should be remitted with your reservation to Kay Rhienschmidt, 220 Center St. Dupont, by August 12. The affair is open to anyone who attended Dupont Schools: Wilson, Sacred Heart, Pulaski and Dupont High. Contact you former classmates it will be a great time to plan that reunion. You can reserve a table for your graduating class. Eco-tip

Here is Joey Jones Eco-tip of the week: Go to your local farmer’s market to get your vegetables in the summer. This saves gas, because your fresh vegetables will not have to be shipped from somewhere far away! Chicken Barbecue

Holy Mother of Sorrows 48th Annual Open Pit Chicken Barbecue will be held on Saturday, July 16, on the church grounds, 212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Donation is $9.00. Dinner includes: half a chicken, French fries, coleslaw, roll, cake and beverage. Softball Tournament

The 5th annual Dupont Softball Tournament will be held July 15 to July 17 at the Dupont Little League Field. The games are set to begin on Friday, July 15, and continue all day as well as on Saturday, July 16, before concluding on Sunday, July 17. For more information contact Rob Lopata at 883-0185. Sacred Heart Picnic

Sacred Heart of Jesus Picnic Chairpersons will meet on Wednesday, July 6, at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Rectory for a photograph. Sacred Heart Building and Grounds Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 6, at 7 p.m. in the rectory’s lower level meeting room. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Stands Chairpersons Stan Barnak and Tim Stonikinis announce the setting of the stands

for the annual church bazaar will take place on Saturday, July 16, starting at 7 a.m. until approximately noon and continue during the weekdays following as needed. If you have a truck and/or hammer, please feel welcome to come and lend a hand. Altar Servers

Sacred Heart of Jesus welcomes new altar servers: Joshua Baiera, Andrew Krawczyk, Michael Ostrowski and Joseph Wruble. Blood Drive

The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross hosts community blood drives and will be at the VFW Post 4909 on Main St on Tuesday, July 19, from 12:30 to 6:00 p.m. Web Sites

Local web sites of interest: VFW Post 4909: www.vfw4909.com; Dupont Borough: www.dupontpa.info; Holy Mother of Sorrows Church: www.hmscpncc.org Service Schedule

Please note the modified Dupont service schedule for the week of July 3: Tuesday, July 5 - Purple refuse bags Wednesday, July 6 – Recycling cans and bottles; yard waste - 30 lb. limit Thursday, July 7 - Yard waste 30 lb limit During the summer months the street department will begin at 6 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Residents should have all material trash, yard waste and recycling out the night before scheduled pickup days. Please be mindful of the weight limits for refuse and yard waste containers is 30 lbs. Got News?

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

The West Pittston Parks & Recreation Board will sponsor the 2011 Fourth of July Young Run-4-Fun on Monday, July 4 at 9:00 a.m. This event is a special, non-competitive race for children 14 and under. It is designed for every child to be a winner and to have fun. More than 100 children participate every year. Thank you to sponsors: Independent Graphics, Argo’s, Montour Oil, Don’s Machine Shop, WP Cherry Blossom Festival and many other local businesses. If anybusiness is interested in making a donation please call Gina Malsky at 883-7277. Preregistration entry fee is $8.00. Proceeds of the race benefit children’s programming through the West Pittston Rec Board. The children run in memory of Angelo Schifano. Bag Sale Extended

The Friends of the West Pittston Library will be extending their famous bag sale for an additional week starting Tuesday, July 5, until Saturday, July 9. Bags are provided for one dollar each and can be filled with books. The sale is in the Board Room of the West Pittston Library at 200 Exeter Avenue in West Pittston and begins at noon each day. For more info call 654-9847.

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to noon or by appointment will resume on August 1. For further information or to schedule an appointment, call 655-3801.

American Legion Outing

Rams News

Library Programs

West Pittston Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo American Legion Post 542 will hold a picnic outing at Frances Slocum State Park on Saturday, July 9, from noon until 5:00 p.m. at Pavilion 3 for members, their families and children. Food and sodas will be available. Members are asked to bring a covered dish. Contact Commander Richard Simonson, Sr. at 655-6258 or 650-9463.

Football parents who have ordered practice jerseys and football pad girdles at prior registrations are reminded to remit their payment to the Rams by the July 7 registration to allow for the order to be fulfilled. The Rams Board of Directors is seeking an interested volunteer for the Board position of Safety Officer.

Adult Programs Beginner Yoga - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: $7:00 drop-in; discounted punch passes available. West Pittston Library Book Club - First Tuesday of Each Month, 6:45 p.m. Basic Computer Classes - Session 2: Thursdays, 7/7-7/28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Session 3: Thursday, 8/4-8/25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $40.00 per session. Friends Helping Friends Event, 10/4, all day - Purchase a $5.00 coupon book to receive a 25% off shopping pass at Boscov’s on this day. Booklets are available at the Circulation desk and all proceeds benefit the Library. The Friends of the Library meet once a month at the Library. Call the Library for information about their upcoming meetings. Financial Courses - Roth and Roth Conversions: 7/20, 6:007:00 p.m.; College Funding Workshop: 8/17, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Work Your Wellness! Saturdays, 7/9-8/27, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

WP Golf Open

The West Pittston Parks and Rec. Board will hold their 2011 West Pittston Open Golf Tournament on Sunday, August 14, at the Emanon Country Club in Falls. Tee times will start at 10:30 a.m. There will be food and drinks on three holes. The format will be captain and crew. Dinner and ceremonies will take place at the Moose Lodge in West Pittston starting at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $ 80.00 per golfer. Hole sponsors will cost $ 50.00. Any questions, please contact Golf Chairman Ed Martin at 905-1722 or e-mail to emartin311@comcast.net.

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1st. Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Golf Tournament will be held at Wilkes-Barre Golf Course on August 20. Planners are seeking sponsors and teams. Go to www.deprimogolf.com for more information. Tax Reminder

The face value is now over and taxes are in the penalty phase. There will be no office hours during the month of July unless by appointment only. The tax collector’s regular office hours of Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Saturday: 9:00 a.m.

Birthday Notes

Celebrating this week are: Julia Gober, 7/3; Julie Fumanti, 7/3; Debbie Jacobs, 7/4; Joy Ide, 7/6; Mike Fedor, 7/6; Lori Cresho, 7/6; Mike Yakobitis, 7/7; Nadine Blannett, 7/7; and Richie Kossuth, 7/9.

Amy Surridge, left, and Jerry Harris browse through some of the many books for sale during the 2011 Book and Bake Sale at the West Pittston Library last weekend.

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Alberta Phelps and Joan Pribula, Library committee, display a raffle basket at the Book and Bake Sale at the West Pittston Library.

DePrimo Tourney

8-Week Program: $32.00; Individual Sessions: $5.00. Sessions are: July 16 - Food groups, Serving Sizes and Nutritional Needs July 23 - Menu Planning July 30 - Label Reading August 6 - Tips for Dining Out and Grocery Shopping August 13 - Functional Foods (Vitamins & Minerals) August 20 - Mindful Eating August 27 - Wrap Up! Lifestyle vs. Diet Kayak the Susquehanna River: 7/16, 8:30 a.m. meet to get on the water by 10:00 a.m. Costs are: $45.00, single kayak; $65.00, tandem kayak; $15.00, if you provide your own boat and shuttle to the starting location. Children’s Programs Travel the globe without ever leaving your library! Join this year’s Summer Reading Program and Summer Enrichment Series. These two 8-week programs run through August 20 .

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Fourth of July Run-4-Fun event Monday morning

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Exeter Borough Council meeting rescheduled Exeter Borough Council has rescheduled its July 7 meeting to July 26 at 7 p.m. at 1101 Wyoming Avenue. Council will meet on July 26 at 6 p.m. for a work session followed by the regular meeting. The public is invited to attend. Friendly Circle

The Friendly Circle Senior Citizens will meet on July 7 at 1 p.m. in the Exeter Community room on Schooley Avenue in Exeter. Mary Yuravich and Jane Mikolosko are the hosts for coffee, cake and bingo. New members are always welcome Exeter Open

The 45th annual Exeter Open will be held on Sunday, August 21, at the Emanon Country Club. The cost is $75 per player with

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cart and $65 per player without cart. This fee includes green fees, prizes, food and refreshments. The format for this tournament will be captain and crew. The deadline for registration will be August 18. Applications may be obtained from George Burns or any committee member. Open fee must accompany the application. Please mail applications to George Burns, 41 Barber Street, Exeter, PA. 18643. Anyone is welcome to participate in this tournament. DePrimo Tourney

1st. Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Golf Tournament at Wilkes-Barre

the Pride Manufacturing. Sewer Billing

Golf Course August 20 is seeking sponsors and teams. See www.deprimogolf.com for more information.

Exeter Borough has started the process for water shut-off on delinquent sewer billing accounts. The water shot-off is in compliance with the Exeter Borough’s Ordinance

St Barbara’s Parish

Holiday Trash Schedule

The first bazaar of the new Parish of Saint Barbara is July 22, 23, 24, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All parishioners of the new Parish are invited to offer their talents and service. The Confirmation Class is having a Flea Market at the Bazaar. They kindly ask that you donate your unwanted treasures. Clothes will not be accepted. Items may be brought to the Parish Center at the side door facing

Due to July 4 falling on a Monday, refuse pick-up in Exeter Borough will be Thursday, July 7. Please have garbage curbside by 5 a.m. Recycling will be picked up on Tuesday, July 5. Residents are reminded that garbage must be placed in garbage bags and then placed in a can to prevent animals from ripping it apart. The garbage men will not pick up garbage that is ripped apart. Also, a reminder that Exeter

has a 3 bag limit per contract. If you have extra bags you can purchase an extra bag sticker at $2 per bag at the borough building. If you have any bulk items you can purchase a sticker at the borough building for $15 per item. Box springs and mattresses are $30 each. Larger items may cost more. Refrigerators, air conditioners and tires are not accepted. Any questions call 654-3001 ext #2 Recycling Changes

Exeter is now accepting clean 5 gallon plastic containers with the number 1 or 2 in the chasing arrows (triangle made with arrows) on the bottom. The bottles can be placed in the weekly commingled collection. Corrugated pizza boxes are now being accepted but all food and paper lining must be removed.

Fraternal Order of Eagles, West Wyoming, celebrating 100 years The Fraternal Order of Eagles, AERIE #1965, West Wyoming, is celebrating their100 year anniversary on July 16 and 17. The original charter was granted June 11, 1911. The 100 year celebration activities include entertainment and light refreshments with cash bar the evening of July 16, and a dinner reception July17, located at the West Wyoming Hose Company No.1. The dinner is free and open to all members currently in good standing. The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international nonprofit organization based on a charitable philosophy of people helping people.

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Pavilion at Shoemaker Ave Park. For information or to volunteer call Marlene at 693-3944. Annual Bazaar

West Wyoming Hose Compa-

ny #1, Shoemaker Avenue will hold its third annual bazaar on Saturday, July 30 from 4-11 p.m. in Dailey Park next to the Hose Company grounds. The event will kick off with a parade at 3:30 p.m. and include a car and bike cruise, food, games, Chinese auction and a homemade bake sale. Volunteers are needed

for the event. If you would like to volunteer please contact any department member or event chairman Rick Humphrey. Delinquent Bills

West Wyoming Borough has started the process for water shut-off on delinquent sewer

West Wyoming residents please note that the regular trash pickup this week will be on July 5 due to the holiday. Yard Waste will be collected on Friday July 8. Story Time in the Park

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Compost Yard

The West Wyoming Borough compost yard will be open on Saturdays from 10am -2pm for residents of Wyoming and West Wyoming during the growing season. The compost yard is located behind Hose Co #1 on Shoemaker Avenue. Yard Waste

Trash Collection

The West Wyoming Recreation Board is sponsoring a Storytime In The Park on July 2, at 10 a.m. Children ages 4-9 are welcome to attend. They will be treated to a story and snack at the

billing accounts. The water shotoff is in compliance with the Borough’s Ordinance

The Fraternal Order of Eagles, AERIE #1965, West Wyoming, is celebrating their 100 year anniversary on July 16 and 17. Board of Trustees members pictured seated from left, Paul Karashinski (Chairman), Vince Holland, Andy Skolnick, and Michelle Stavish, Standing Betty Beemiller (Chaplain), Gary Stavish (Treasurer), Jimmy Dennis (Worthy President), Janet Renna (Secretary), Caremella Dessoye (Worthy Vice President), and Harold Evans (Inside Guard),absent at the time of photo, Lonnie Seaman (Trustee) and Anthony Magni (Outside Guard).

West Wyoming Borough has begun yard waste pick-ups in April. Pick-ups will be on Thursday. Every other week one-half the town will be collected until the beginning of November. The schedule will be as follows, July 8, 8th Street to the Exeter Line. July 14, Atherton Section up to 8th Street but NOT including 8th Street This schedule of alternating weeks will continue until November. Residents can call the Borough building to arrange to drop off waste or request the truck be left at their residence for large volume. Residents are advised if their yard waste container weighs more than 40 lbs the haulers will not collect it.

Dr. Kenneth Wolensky, a noted author and historian who grew up in Wyoming Valley, will be the keynote speaker at the 133rd annual Observance of the Battle and Massacre at Wyoming, to be held on Monday, July 4, at 10 a.m. at the Wyoming Monument National Historic Site, Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. The annual service, sponsored by the Wyoming Monument Association, celebrates the occasion of the 233rd anniversary of the Battle of Wyoming, Northeastern Pennsylvania’s most significant Revolutionary War battle. Dr. Wolensky is the author of four books and is a frequent contributor to Pennsylvania Heritage magazine and the Harrisburg Patriot newspaper. He has been a long time public historian with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in Harrisburg. A graduate of College Misericordia, he received a Master’s Degree from the University of Delaware and a Doctorate from Penn State University. The Wyoming Valley Band will offer a concert at 10 a.m., followed by the program. Mayor Robert Boyer of Wyoming Borough is the ceremony chair and master of ceremonies. Monsignor Neil Van Loon of the Church of St. Maria Goretti, Laflin, will serve as chaplain. The Wyoming Monument Association, the non-profit organization that owns and maintains the Monument, will be celebrating the restoration and repairs recently completed at the Monument following the 2008 lightning strike at the site. The event is free and open to the public; tent covered seating is available on a first-come, first served basis.

WYOMING NEWS EILEEN CIPRIANI 287-3349 ecipriani@comcast.net tizens will meet on July 7 at 1 Senior Citizens p.m. in the Exeter Community The Wyoming-West Wyomroom on Schooley Avenue in ing Seniors met recently at the Exeter. Mary Yuravich and Jane St. Monica Parish meeting cenMikolosko are the hosts for cof- ter with Frank Perfinski presidfee, cake and bingo. New mem- ing. The next meeting will be bers are always welcome. held on Tuesday, July 5 at 1:30 p.m. Servers are Theresa Alexander, Marian Pocceschi and HeFarmers Market len Ostroski. Due to wet weather conditions Fifty-Fifty winners were Paul during the early growing season, Delaney, Howard Kelley, Charthe Wyoming Farmer’s Market maine Potenzaa and Marion Powill open on July 9 at 9 a.m. The ceschi. Bingo jackpot winner market had been scheduled to was Theresa Alexander. New open July 2. A variety of fresh member, Eva Casseri was welproduce, Amish-made baked comed to the club. Guest attendgoods, jams and preserves and ing was Catherine Michelson. local food and craft vendors will New members are always welbe on hand every Saturday come and the club meets the first throughout the harvest season. and third Tuesdays of the month. Interested vendors should Call Frank Perfinski at 693-3202 contact the Wyoming Borough for more information. The anoffice at 693-0291. If you have nual picnic will be held July 19 at already called the Borough of- the Daley Park Pavilion on Shoefice with your contact informa- maker Ave. in West Wyoming. tion, the WRB will be contacting Dinner will be served at noon by you shortly. The fee for a single Ann Voitek catering. Bingo and spot is $20/week for food ven- games will be played. Parking dors and $10/week for non-food will be available and also for the vendors. Pre-payment is wel- handicapped. comed with checks made out to Wyoming Recreation Board. Also, anyone interested in pro- Summer Reading The Wyoming Free Library viding workshops are welcome has scheduled its2011 Summer to participate. Reading Club Activities:

Wednesday, July 6 Movie day – The Lion King 11 a.m.: all ages; Friday, July 8 Destination Africa 11 a.m. – noon, ages 6 and up; Monday, July 11, preschool story time 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ages 3-5; Wednesday, July 13, Destination China 11 a.m. – noon ages 6 and up. Also: Friday, July 15, Destination Australia, 11 a.m. – noon ages 6 and up, Friday Night Adult Movie Discussion Watching and Discussing, “Blue Valentine” 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 16, Furry Tails reading program 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. all ages, puppet show 11:30 all ages; Monday, July 18 Preschool story time 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ages 3-5; Wednesday, July 20 Movie day – Rango 11:00 a.m. all ages. Also: Friday, July 22 Destination Egypt 11 a.m. – noon ages 6 and up; Saturday, July 23 Movie day – Aladdin 11:00 a.m. all ages; Monday, July 25 Preschool story time 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ages 3-5; Wednesday, July 27 Movie day – Mulan11:00 a.m. all ages; Friday, July 29 Destination London 11:00 a.m. – noon ages 6 and up.

Borough Notes

Garbage stickers for the 2nd half of 2011 are now available for sale at the Borough offices during business hours. Residents may also make payment by mail to Wyoming Borough 277

Rummage Sale

A rummage sale to benefit Wyoming Hose Co. #1 and Wyoming Ambulance will be held at the First Baptist Church, 52 East 8th St., Wyoming, on September 9 and 10, Friday 4-8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. To donate any items call Lisa Klansek 570-693-1754.

The Friendly Circle Senior Ci-

St. Monica’s Parish

Please continue to bring your non-perishable food items to Church. Foods like cereal, pasta, peanut butter, crackers are always in need. If you are interested in coordinating this ministry, please call Father McKernan at 693-1991. Final week’s winners were: $50.00 – Taryn Marancik, M. Krolick & Theresa Pinkowski, Ron Sheeder, Bernie Turant & Angie Gill. $100.00 – Angela Ward & John Romani. Congratulations and thanks to all whom made it a success by participating in our fundraiser. St. Monica’s Sweepstakes Raffle raised $5,320.00 for the Parish. There is lots of information on the parish website atwww.stmonicanepa.com and it is growing daily. Did you know you could find Churches and Mass times when you are traveling? There is a link to the Catechism of the Catholic Church – so you can have answers to questions. The Parish Mass schedule is listed. Young Parishioners can find out what the Youth Group is doing. The Youth Group of St. Monica’s will be traveling to the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen to serve lunch on Sunday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents can donate their time by providing transportation. If interested call 693-1907.

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Sunday, June 26, Cub Scout Pack 366 held their Junepak meeting and picnic at the Minnelli home in Harding. Shown are the Bear Cub Scouts who advanced to Webelos. From left to right: Robert Semyon, George Sharkey, Chris Sinibaldi, Joey Sanfilippo, Joe Chiampi, Mike DeSanto and JJ O'Brien, boys from the pack who were present received service stars and certificates for advancing. Two of the boys recently tied for third place overall at the Two Mountains District Derby and were presented their trophies. Receiving trophies were Nick Perry, a second year Webelo and JT Gober, a Wolf Cub Scout. The scouts and their families wish to extend their gratitude to Paul and Lisa Minnelli for allowing them the use of their property.

Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming PA 18644. A self-addressed, stamped envelope should be enclosed. Half-year stickers are $100 and $95 for seniors. Payment by mail is encouraged. Wyoming residents may take their yard waste to the West Wyoming Borough compost yard. The site will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. for residents of Wyoming and West Wyoming during the growing season. The compost yard is located behind Hose Co #1 on Shoemaker Avenue. No contractors or landscapers are accepted. Residents are also reminded that the borough offers a bulkitem pick up. The next pick-up is scheduled for July 13. Bulkitems are collected at curbside. Residents must obtain a bulkitem permit sticker for $5 at the Borough office.

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Historian Wolensky speaker for Battle observance

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Sports

Allan title to be decided today Briggs-Crossin, Coleman-Mulhern to play 18-hole playoff

By Ryan Konopki

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The first 18 holes in the final round of Sunday’s championship flight were not enough to determine a clear leader heading into the last nine holes. As it turns out, neither were the back nine or the three playoff holes. The foursome of Don Crossin, Bill Briggs, Joe Mulhern and Len Coleman remained tied at 14-under par in the 65th annual John A. Allan Tournament better-ball stroke play format at Fox Hill Country Club. An 18-hole playoff will be played today, starting at noon, to determine the winner. The third playoff hole was completed, with both Crossin-Briggs and Mulhern-Coleman making par on the 18th green. Neither team was able to convert on potential match-winning putts and the match was called due to darkness. Crossin and Briggs were in a similar situation in last year’s championship event, eventually losing to Brian Corbett and Bob Gill on the third playoff hole. Needing to make a 4-foot putt to win the tournament on the third playoff hole, Crossin’s ball lipped around the edge of the hole. "I wanted to make it badly," said Crossin, whose team made seven birdies in the final round. Crossin and Briggs were in a three-way tie heading into the last nine holes of regulation at10-under 203 with Mike Hirthler Jr. and Bill Burke, as well as 2010 PIAA state champion and Pittston Area senior Brandon Matthews and Rick Laneski. Hirthler Jr.-Burke finished 9-under par while Matthews-Laneski finished at 12-under. However, it was Mulhern and Coleman 7-under with nine to play - who stole the show as they captivated the gallery following them Sunday. Mulhern was the first to send the crowd in a frenzy with his first-career hole-in-one. His hybrid 3-iron shot off the 13th tee traveled 242 yards and landed about 10 feet to the right of the pin. It broke left, down the slope of the green and into the cup for the ace. "My father just passed away in December," said Mulhern. "It was odd not seeing See ALLAN, Page 49

Above, Joe DeLucca of Pittston Township chips to the 9th green during the first round of the John A. Allan Memorial Golf Tournament at Fox Hill Country Club in Exeter. Below left, Don Crossin watches his approach shot on the 11th hole of Sunday's Allan Tournament championship flight. Below right, reigning PIAA state champion Brandon Matthews watches his putt on the 11th green in the championship flight of the Allan Tourney on Sunday. PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS

Fahey chosen for Semper Harris to make Fidelis All-American Bowl pro debut at

‘Inauguration’

By Rick Notari

Dispatch Staff

Duryea’s Joe Fahey - one of Greater Pittston’s most well know varsity sports spectators - will soon get to watch one of his own perform at high school football’s highest level. Fahey’s grandson Scott has been selected to play in the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in Phoenix, AZ on January 3, 2012. The Semper Fidelis Bowl, which will be held in conjunction with Fiesta Bowl Week, is part of a partnership between Marine Corps Recruiting Command and Junior Rank. The bowl game, which will be nationally televised by CBS, will be an East-West format game featuring the top 100 high school seniors that participated in Junior Rank camps throughout the year. Fahey, the son of Joseph and Monica Fahey of Chesapeake, VA, was selected after his performance at a Junior Rank Diamond Flight Camp in Virginia Beach, VA in May. A 5-foot-11, 275pound senior center at Hickory High School this coming fall, Fahey won the leadership award at the camp. According to recruit757.com, Junior Rank founder Shaon Berry had this to say about the player with Greater Pittston roots. “Scott Fahey was a guy who was picking up his

Exeter resident on card at Mohegan Sun Arena

By Matt Powell

Dispatch Intern

teammates all weekend long. What we noticed with Scott was once he understood his role, he started to help his teammates with their role. He’s a solid kid. He’s well put together. He just displayed exceptional leadership for us and he’s a kid that we thought very highly of.” The Diamond Flight Camp took place at the Virginia Beach Field House and Sportsplex, and was three days of football instruction and evaluation, and training by the USMC. Scott is also the grandson of Ann Fahey of Duryea, and Martha McShane of Virginia.

JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL

Casper recalls 27 years as St. Mary’s basketball coach By Jack Smiles

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Division 3 MVP at Wyoming Seminary. He played at Bloomsburg University. Albert Melone III, was another Division 3 MVP at Wyoming Seminary. Dr. Steve Murray won a championship at SMA and played for Scranton Prep and Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. Steve Barnic was a football quarterback at Pittston Area and King’s. Billy Noone, was a baseball draft pick from King’s. Jimmy Dessoye played at Seton and Misericordia. Atty. Billy Burke played at Seton and the University of Scranton. Both won multiple See CASPER, Page 48

“Harris is one of the best fighters I’ve seen in his eight years as a serious trainer.” “I’ve always been a fighter and knew that’s what I wanted to do since the fourth-grade,” said Harris. Harris’ fighting debut was in Ossining, New York as a wrestler, where he managed to obtain an impressive 167 wins. He decided to bring his skills to Wilkes University where he wrestled for three seasons managing a compelling record of 93 wins and only 23 losses. Harris later decided to continue and expand his skills as a fighter in the ring as a boxer where he was trained by his assistant coach Marty Redding of Pittston. “Fighting is what I always wanted to do for a living and this was the only way I could do it,” said Harris. Redding a true sportsman, has been boxing since he was 17 years old and fought as an See MMA, Page 48

T-Rex Harris makes his MMA pro debut on July 18

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Sheila Walsh, the president of the defunct St. Mary’s Assumption school athletic association, used to kid the school’s boys basketball coach Mark Casper about his pay. “She told me she doubled my pay every year,” Casper said with a chuckle. “Double of nothing is nothing.” Casper coached the team for the now closed school as a volunteer for 27 years and 719 games. His record was 485-234. His SMA teams won 11 regular season Wyoming Valley Boys Catholic 8th Grade

League championships. They were runners-up three times and Diocesan runners-up twice, losing to St. Paul’s, Scranton both times. Casper coached over 400 kids and against the likes of Bob Sura and Gerry McNamara. To mention just a few of the notable players Casper coached over the years start with Dr. Keith Pritchyk who was honorable mention allstate at Seton Catholic where he scored score 50 plus points in back to back games at Seton which got him featured on ESPN. Aaron Norakus is another. He scored 1400 points at SMA, went on to be a WVC

When you look into the eyes of Rex “T-Rex” Harris of Exeter you immediately see a fighter. The light heavyweight who stands 6-feet tall weighing 205 pounds is a mountain of muscle. A wrecking machine who is trained to take down any opponent that crosses his path. “I am a fighter and that’s what I was born to be,” said Harris. But that’s not the only thing that sets Harris apart from any other fighter. It’s his determination, confidence, and will to succeed that has shaped him into a champion. “He is aggressive and has the heart of a warrior,” said Sean Diggs, head trainer of World Class Boxing in Kingston. Diggs has trained Harris in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) for about two years now and says,

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Shuleski hits for cycle as Exeter beat WP W/WW also wins two to advance to D31 Winner’s Bracket Semi ville, 12-0, in a District 31 Majors Tournament Elimination Bracket Quarterfinal on Monday in Wyoming. Charney also smashed a home run and a double among his three hits for W/WW, and Tanner Williams also added three hits.

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Exeter 16, West Pittston 9 Winning pitcher Ryan Shuleski hit for the cycle as Exeter defeated West Pittston, 16-9, in the District 31 Majors Winner’s Bracket Quarterfinal on Wednesday afternoon in Exeter. Exeter will take on Kingston/ Forty Fort in the Winner’s Bracket Semifinal today at 2 p.m. Kyle Musto also added four hits for Exeter, and Steve Homza and Matt Wright each had three hits for the winners. Collin Barletta blasted a grand slam for Exeter. Ryan Miles, Matt Martin and Lucas Jurchak all homered for West Pittston. Ryan Webb added two hits for WP. 9

Pittston Twp. 0, SWB 3 Pittston Township was knocked into the District 16 Majors Elimination Bracket after a 3-0 loss to South Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday afternoon. Andy Adkins was the toughluck loser for PT, striking out 10 in a complete-game effort. Joe Delucca, Kyle O’Fier and Kolton Zaffuto each had hits for Pittston Twp.

West Pittston 3, Swoyersville

West Pittston was eliminated from the District 31 Majors Tournament in a 9-3 loss to Swoyersville on Friday in an Elimination Bracket Quarterfinal. Jordan Petrowski homered for West Pittston. 7

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West Pittston's Tony Saitta delivers a pitch against Exeter. PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS

West Pittston 12, Northwest

Winning pitcher Lukas Jurchak fanned 10 in five innings to lead West Pittston to a 12-7 win over Northwest in a District 31 Majors Tournament First Round game on Monday.

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W/WW 10, Plymouth 0 Wyoming/West Wyoming continued its shutout streak in the District 31 Majors Tournament with a 10-0 win over Plymouth on Wednesday in a Winner’s Bracket Quarterfinal game. W/WW takes on West Side today at 2 p.m. in a Winner’s Bracket Semifinal. Josh Kopcza smashed two hits and earned the win on the mound for W/WW. Brandon Charney, Tanner Williams, and Max Silinskie each added two hits for the winners. W/WW 12, Swoyersville 0 Brandon Charney twirled a two-hit shutout as Wyoming/ West Wyoming beat Swoyers-

Pittston Twp. 4, Jenkins Twp. 1 Joe Delucca struck out 11 as Pittston Twp. beat Jenkins Twp., 4-1, in a District 16 Majors Tournament First Round game on Monday in Pittston Twp. Delucca also added two hits, and Andy Atlins, Kolton Zaffuto and Kyle Ofier also hit for the winners. Steve Shamnoski led JT with a home run. Cody Noone and Ryan Zelonis also hit for Jenkins Twp. Nick Allardyce struck out six in three innings of work for JT. Jenkins Twp. 13, Newport 12 Jenkins Twp. remained alive with a 13-12 win over Newport in a District 16 Majors Elimination Quarterfinal on Friday. Nick Allardyce went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and five RBI, and Steve Shamnoski also smacked three hits, including a home run for JT. Dom Stella also homered for JT who will play at Avoca/Dupont today at 2 p.m.

Exeter pitcher Steve Homza makes a throw to first.

Jenkins Twp. 17, Ashley 8 Jenkins Twp. avoided elimination with a 17-8 win over Ashley on Wednesday afternoon in a District 16 Majors Tournament West Pittston shortstop Ryan Webb reaches for the ball on a hit by Exeter.

Exeter shortstop Kyle Musto yells to make the play at third base.

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Cawley leads Duryea/PT to D16 title tilt Pitcher fans 29 in two wins - including a 16K, no-hit performance her three hits as West Pittston defeated Northwest, 15-4, in a District 31 Minors Tournament Elimination Bracket First Round game on Tuesday in Shickshinny. Olivia Kopetchny got the win for WP as she struck out seven. Lauren Kelly added two hits for the winners.

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Duryea/PT 12, Mt. Top 7 Duryea/Pittston Twp. advanced to Tuesday’s District 16 Minors Winner’s Bracket Final with a 12-7 victory over Mountain Top on Thursday afternoon in Duryea. Lauren Cawley did the damage for D/PT again as she struck out13 in the complete-game win. Cawley also smacked three hits and scored four runs. Anjelica Singer, Alexa McHugh, Alyvia Cook and Bailey Loyack all had hits for Duryea/Pittston Twp. Duryea/PT. 9, Plains/NWB 2 Lauren Cawley struck out 16 in a no-hitter as Duryea/Pittston Twp. beat Plains/North WilkesBarre, 9-2, in a District 16 Minors Tournament First Round game on Tuesday in Plains. Cawley added a three-run triple, and Anjelica Singer smashed two doubles for the winners. Aleca McHugh chipped in with a two-run single for Duryea/PT.

WP 2, Bob Horlacher 12 Sara Holweg smacked two hits for West Pittston/Swoyersville in a 12-2 loss to Bob Horlacher in a District 31 Minors Tournament First Round game last Sunday in West Pittston. District 16 Majors

Jenkins Township shortstop Taryn Ashby tags out a Plains runner during her team's 10-3 win. PHOTOS BY ALEX ANTONACCI

District 31 Minors

GWA 4, Bob Horlacher 3 Greater Wyoming Area moved into yesterday’s District 31 Minors Winner’s Bracket Final with a 4-3 win over Bob Horlacher on Tuesday in Wyoming. Gwen Glatz smacked three hits and earned the win on the mound after Cassidy Graham drove in the winning run with a seventh-inning single. Stephanie Palovchick also drove in a run with a single for GWA.

Jenkins Twp. 5, Nanticoke 8 Nanticoke proved to be the thorn in the side of Jenkins Twp. as the locals suffered their second loss to the team from the south in the District 16 Majors Championship game. Kayla Miller led JT with a three-run double, and Taylor Baloga added two hits. Taryn Ashby doubled and scored a run for Jenkins, and Dominique Quaglia singled and scored a run. Jenkins Twp. 10, Plains 3 Jenkins Twp. beat Plains for the second time in a week on Wednesday in a 10-3 victory to advance to the District 31 Majors Championship Series. Taylor Baloga struck out 15 in a complete-game three-hitter, and also belted two hits and scored two runs for JT. Dominique Quaglia blasted a grand slam and drove in five runs, and Taryn Ashby added two hits and three runs scored for the winners.

GWA 10, Northwest 7 Winning pitcher Gwen Glatz cracked four hits with a double to lead Greater Wyoming Area to a 10-7 win over Northwest in a District 31 Minors First Round game last Sunday in Wyoming. Aubrey Mytych added two hits for GWA, and Abigail Gober, Tinsley Sarnak and Aleah Kranson all chipped in with singles.

Jenkins Twp. 3, Nanticoke 7 Dominique Quaglia and Lauren Landendorfer each singled and scored a run as Jenkins Township lost to Nanticoke, 7-3, in the District 16 Majors Winner’s Bracket Final on Monday in Jenkins Twp. District 31 Majors WP's Alexis Sokach beats out a hit.

JT's Taylor Baloga rounds second on her way to third.

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WP 15, Northwest 4 Sara Holweg tripled among

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Grove double gives GP walk-off win Greater Pittston Legion team on pace to make WVAL playoffs

By Josh Horton

Dispatch Correspondent

On Friday night at the Atlas, the Greater Pittston American Legion baseball team knew it had to play its most important game of the season without two of their best hitters. What they didn’t know was, they wouldn’t need them. Trent Grove delivered in the clutch by smashing a 0-2 fastball over the head of the Swoyersville centerfielder to Greater Pittston a 5-4 victory in walk-off fashion in a Wyoming Valley American Legion game with playoff implications at the Atlas Sports Complex in West Pittston. “It felt great to come through and get a hit there,” Grove said with a huge smile. “I haven’t been hitting well lately and it felt great to get the win.” Despite ultimately losing the game, Swoyersville took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Nick Hogan led off the game with a line drive single to left field and put himself into scoring position by stealing second base. With one out in the inning, Joe Pechulis roped and RBI sin-

Greater Pittston's Nick O'Brien smashes a bases-clearing triple in the bottom of the fourth to give his team the lead in a 5-4 win over Swoyersville on Friday in West Pittston. PHOTO BY TONY CALLAIO

gle down the first base line. However, he was thrown out at second by Greater Pittston right fielder Sam Eramo after trying to stretch his single into a double. Swoyersville extended its

lead to 2-0 in the top of the second inning after Chris Sabol drew a walk with the bases loaded. Mike Leonard walked home for Swoyersville after reaching on an error. After leaving men on base in

each of the first three innings, the Greater Pittston offense exploded for a four-run fourth. The inning was highlighted by a three-run triple to right-centerfield off the bat of Nick O’Brien. Chris Murphy fol-

lowed and roped an RBI-single to centerfield to give Greater Pittston a 4-2 lead. “You just have to play the hand you’re dealt,” said Greater Pittston Manager Drew Whyte of his lineup being void of Ron Musto and Kody Nowicki. “The kids battled hard today and Nick came through with the huge hit to give us the lead.” Swoyersville cut the Greater Pittston lead to just 4-3 in the top half of the fifth inning as Pechulis scored on an RBI double down the left field line by Kyle Lewis. In the top of the seventh, Swoyersville knotted the game at 4-4. Matt Zielen scored from third on a ground out to first off the bat of Tyler McGovern. Greater Pittston first baseman Anthony Bellino made a fantastic full extension dive to his glove side to stop the hard hit grounder by McGovern. If Bellino had not made the play, Pechulis most likely would have scored to give Swoyersville a 5-4 lead. Greater Pittston’s first two hitters in the bottom of the seventh struck out and grounded See PLAYOFFS, Page 51

Plains trumps Old Forge in extra innings Post 513 playoff hopes dashed in 3-2 loss By Matt Petrini

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With both teams fighting for a spot in the upcoming Wyoming Valley American Legion playoffs, one inning could make or break the game, or a season for Old Forge and Plains. Unfortunately one inning – an extra inning – broke both for the Post 513 team on Friday night at Pagnotti Park in Old Forge. After Old Forge fought back to force extras, Plains’ Dom Gulius trickled a sacrifice bunt in the top half of the eighth which was fielded and launched past the first basemen - allowing the go-ahead

run to score from second as Plains trumped Post 513, 3-2, to remain alive for the WVAL postseason which starts Saturday at Mountain Post. Plains tacked on a run right out of the gate courtesy of Joe Parsnik. After Bob Sorokas drew a walk and Anthony Grillini followed with a single, Parsnik laced an RBI double to left scoring Sorokas from second as Plains took the early lead 1-0. Old Forge starter Ian Nemeworked out of the inning, retiring the final two batters to end the threat, and keep Post 513 in the game. Post 513 answered back in the

home half of the second when Dom Avvisato was hit by a pitch, and Derek Drasba drew a walk. After a strikeout and a passed ball, Nemetz helped out his own cause with an RBI-fielder’s choice to plate Avvisato from third as Old Forge evened up the score at 1-1. Plains starter Grillini dominated throughout the middle innings as Nemetz used timely pitches along with a solid defense behind him to keep the visitors off-balance until the sixth inning. But in the sixth, Sorokas led off the sixth with a single to first. After a sacrifice bunt and a sacrifice fly to right, Parsnik connected on his second RBI of the game as he

slapped an fielder’s choice to shortstop, scoring Sorokas as Plains (12-5) took a late 2-1advantage. Connor Fultz launched Old Forge’s first hit of the game, a single to center and was quickly chased over to second on a single by AJ Phillips. With momentum switching hands, Drasba followed one batter later with an RBI single to left scoring, Fultz from third to tie the game at 2-2. Grillini restored order and retired the final two batters he faced, ending the threat. Entering extra innings, Anthony Grillini led off the eighth with a sharp double - which screamed

just past a diving Dave Chromey at first base – to set up the eventual game-winning run. Nemetz went five inning allowing four hits and one earned run and four strikeouts. Phillips allowed three hits in three innings of relief in taking the hard-luck loss for Old Forge. Old Forge (7-9) will travel to West Pittston today for a doubleheader with Greater Pittston, starting at noon. They will complete their season during the week with a game on Tuesday at Nanticoke, and a game on Thursday against Wilkes-Barre. See POST 513, Page 51

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Elimination Bracket game. Winning pitcher Matt Havrilla smashed four hits, including a triple, for JT, and Johnny Jones and Nick Allardyce each collected three hits. Zach Mlodzienski and Jonathan Winters each homered for the winners. Avoca/Dupont 9, Plains 8 Avoca/Dupont stayed alive in the District 16 Majors Tournament with a 9-8 win over Plains in an Elimination Bracket Quarterfinal game on Friday. Austin Smithonic and Alex McAndrew each blasted home runs to back winning-pitcher Aidan Jopling who went the distance for A/D. A/D will face Jenkins Twp today at home at 2 p.m. Avoca/Dupont 3, Mt. Top 14 Austin Smithonic doubled for Avoca/Dupont in a 14-3 loss to Mountain Top in a District 16 Majors Tournament First Round game on Monday. Pittston City 0, Hanover 10 Holden Prescott doubled for Pittston City in a 10-0 loss to Hanover in a District 16 Majors Tournament First Round game on Monday in Hanover Twp. Duryea 1, NWB 11 Duryea was eliminated from the District 16 Majors Tournament on Friday in an 11-1 loss to North Wilkes-Barre in an Elimination Bracket Quarterfinal. Jordan Black had two hits for Duryea in the loss. Duryea 0, Mt. Top 10 Duryea lost its opening game of the District 16 Majors Tournament, 10-0, to Mountain Top on Wednesday afternoon. District 31 Minors

ry. West Pittston 22, West Side 1 West Pittston advanced to the District 31 Minors Winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bracket Final with a 22-1 win over West Side. West Pittston faced Back Mt. American last night in the Winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bracket Final. District 16 Minors

JT 14, Avoca/Dupont 3 Jenkins Twp. stayed alive with a 14-3 win over Avoca/Dupont in a District 16 Minors Elimination Semifinal on Friday night. JT will host Hanover today at 2 p.m. Winning pitcher Nick Prociak fanned eight and allowed just one hit for JT. Tyler Mozeleski tripled and singled for JT, and Joe Stella doubled. Ryan Winters and John Romanoski each had a hit for A/D. Jenkins Twp. 10, Mt. Top 16 Jenkins Twp. was knocked into the Elimination Bracket of the District 16 Minors Tournament in a 16-10 slugfest loss to Mountain Top on Thursday afternoon. Tyler Mozeleski, Nick Prociak, Nick Scavo and Santos Insalaco all singled for JT. JT 11, Pittston City 2 Joe Stella earned the win as Jenkins Twp. advanced to the District 16 Minors Semifinals with an 11-2 win over Greater Pittston rival Pittston City. AJ Gorto was the top hitter for Pittston. Avoca/Dupont 11, NWB 1 Avoca/Dupont avoided elimination with an 11-1 victory over North Wilkes-Barre in a District 16 Minors Elimination Bracket Quarterfinal on Thursday in Avoca. Winning pitcher John Vernagif struck out eight and allowed just one hit in the four-inning game. Ryan Winters singled twice for A/D, and Dylan Lukachko singled and scored two runs. Avoca/Dupont 1, Hanover 16 Alex Haas and Aiden Joyce each singled for Avoca/Dupont but it was not enough as the locals lost16-1to Hanover in a District 16 Minors Tournament Quarterfinal on Sunday in Hanover Twp.

Exeter's Collin Barletta, right, beats the throw as West Pittston first baseman John Rubino reaches for the ball. PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS

Pittston Twp. 2, Hanover 18 Pittston Twp. was eliminated from the District 16 Minors Tournament on Friday in an 18-2 loss to Hanover in the Elimination Bracket Semifinals. Luke Petroski had two hits for PT. PT 14, Nanticoke 4 Pittston Twp. stayed alive with a 14-4 win over Nanticoke in a District 16 Minors Elimination Quarterfinal on Thursday night. Justin Lasota struck out six in five innings of work, and Evan Elko singled twice and scored three runs for PT. Joe Cencetti also added two hits for the winners. PT 10, Pittston City 0 John Lasota, John Delucca and Joe Cencetti combined to no-hit Pittston City as Pittston Twp. shutout its Greater Pittston rival, 10-0 in District 16 Minors Elimination Bracket First Round game on Tuesday. The trio combined to strike out 10 hitters. Cencetti and Delucca each scored two runs for PT, and Connor Hazlet also scored two runs. Luke Petroski added a double for Pittston Twp. Logan Booth stole a base for Pittston.

Exeter catcher John McNeil makes the grab on a tailing fastball.

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WP 9, Back Mt. Natl. 6 Colby Thomas smacked four hits and drove in four runs as West Pittston beat Back Mountain National, 9-6, in a District 31 Minors Tournament Quarterfinal on Sunday in the Back Mountain. Kyre Zielinski added a triple, single and three RBI for the West Pittston. Zielinski also combined with Jake Hogan and Marc Minichello on the mound with Minichello picking up the victo-

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WP 1, Kingston/FF 2 West Pittston was eliminated from the District 31 Majors Tournament by a team they beat last week as Kingston/Forty Fort edged WP, 2-1, in the District 31 Majors Elimination Bracket Final on Wednesday afternoon. Hannah Klaproth struck out six in the loss for West Pittston. Lexi Sokach, Grace Angelella and Julia Kopetchny each singled for WP. West Pittston 0, Back Mt. 5 Hannah Klaproth struck out nine but it was not enough as West Pittston lost to Back Mt., 5-0, in the District 31 Majors Tournament Winner’s Bracket Final on Monday in the Back Mountain. Grace Angelella and Jenna Harrison each had two hits for WP. GWA 6, Bob Horlacher 12 Greater Wyoming Area was eliminated from all-star play in a 12-6 loss to Bob Horlacher in a District 31 Majors Tournament Elimination Bracket first round game last Sunday in Wyoming. Dupont Softball

Atlantic 11, Taylor 8 Atlantic Propane wrapped up the regular season with an 11-8 come-from-behind win over Taylor Post 306 for its 12th victory of the season. Atlantic took advantage of 12 walks and two hit batters in the victory. Grace Remus and Bernadette Lieback each scored twice for AP, and Emilee Demarco, Julianna Wayman and Mackenzie Gable each drove in a run. Gable earned the win with five strikeouts in three innings of relief.

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Atlantic 11, Wagner’s 1 Atlantic Propane belted three home runs, including two grand slams, to defeat Tripp Park Wagner’s, 11-1, in the first round of playoff action in the Dupont

Softball League. Bella Gorzkowski and Mackenzie Gable each hit grand slams for AP, and Kerry Shamnoski added a solo shot. Gorzkowski finished with three hits and five RBI, and Grace Remus, Madisyn Antal and Lexi Felinski each had multiple hits for the winners. Kyla Klocko was the winning pitcher with six strikeouts in two innings, and Gable and Gorzkowski combined to pitch three perfect innings in relief. Atlantic 11, Natalie’s 8 After leading big, Atlantic Propane needed a four-run rally in the fifth to beat Tripp Park Natalie’s 11-8, in the second round of playoff action in the Dupont Softball League. Mackenzie Gable hit a twoout, three-run double, and scored on a single by Kerry Shamnoski to give the Dupont team a lead they would keep. Shamnoski had two hits in the game, including a two-run home run. Kyla Klocko and Lexi Felinski each added two hits for the winners. Klocko and Gable combined for 12 strikeouts on the mound.

West Pittston's Hannah Klaproth connects for a hit during all-star action this past week.

Atlantic 4, Papershop 5 Atlantic Propane took unbeaten Tripp Park Papershop intro extra innings before dropping a tough one, 5-4, in semifinal playoff action in the Dupont Softball League. Tied at 2-2 going into extra innings, Atlantic Propane pushed across two runs on aground out by Bailey Jordan and a fielder’s choice by Lexi Felinski. Papershop tied it up with two runs in the bottom of the frame, and in the 8th, scored on a bloop hit to centerfield to score from second for the win. Kyla Klocko pitched four innings and had nine strike outs for AP.

Pierantoni 0, Demarco 9 Pierantoni Law lost the rematch with Demarco Plumbing, 9-0, as the managed just three hits. Sam Rydzy, Dez Bellas and Sara Joyce had the three hits for Pierantoni Law.

Pierantoni 12, Demarco 2 Pierantoni Law defeated Demarco Plumbing, 12-2, behind the two-hit pitching of Alyssa

Pierantoni 11, National 4 Pierantoni Law rebounded in the season finale with an 11-4 win over National Furnace to

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Davies and Kristyn Murray. Davies also added three hits and two RBI, and Liz Cappelloni smacked two hits and drove in three. Taylor Eichler added two hits and two RBI for Pierantoni Law, and Murray chipped in with two hits and an RBI.

finish the regular-season with a 7-4 record and the second seed in next week’s playoffs. Kristyn Murray picked up the win, scattering up 10 hits and striking out four. Liz Cappelloni led the offense with three hits and three RBI, and Jessica Borget cracked a three-run triple for Pierantoni Law. Nicole Walters added two hits and two RBI, and Madeline Moss and Kelsey Joyce each had two hits. Ashley Scarantino and Sam Rydzy each chipped in with doubles. Bow Clinic 15, Solfanelli’s 4 Megan Purcell smashed two doubles to lead Dupont Bow Clinic past Taylor Solfanelli’s, 15-4, in the Tripp Park League playoffs.

Rachel Kochanowski added a home, and winning pitcher Nina Cencetti doubled. Cencetti struck out eight in three innings of work. Bow Clinic 9, Baloga’s 1 The Dupont Bow Clinic defeated Baloga Funeral Home, 9-5, in the Tripp playoffs. Winning pitcher Nina Cencetti fanned seven for DBC. Lauren Lanzendorfer doubled and singled, and Dominique Quaglia doubled for Bow Clinic. Bow Clinic 3, Taylor 9 Vicky Steinetz had two hits but it wasn’t enough for the Dupont Bow Clinic in a 9-3 loss to Taylor in the Tripp playoffs. Mary Silinskie and Rachel Kochanowski each added hits for DBC.

Little League coaches are asked to send scores and stats from upcoming games, and team photos of All-Star and Tournament teams with identifications for publication, by email to Rick Notari at rnotari@psdispatch.com

Guilford Pub golf tourney to aid Wounded Warriors KB Guilford’s Pub in Wyoming is sponsoring a golf tournament to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project, a non-profit which aids injured soldiers. The group’s missionistofosterthemostsuccessful,welladjusted generation of wounded warriors in this nation’s history. The group’s goals are to raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members. To help injured service members aid and assist each other. And to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members. Check out http:// www.woundedwarriorproject.org. The golf tournament is Sunday, July 17 at Stonehedge Golf Course in Tunkhannock. The format is two-person captain and mate. The cost is $100 per player which includes cart, green fees, lunch at the turn and dinner at Guilford’s after the tournament. Based on a full field $1,200 in prize money will be paid out to the first three places in the top three flights. The tourney also features closet to the pin and long drive awards, skins game and door prizes. Tee sponsorships are available for $50. Stop in Guilford’s at 87 Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming, call Guilford’s at 693-4060 or Bob Guilford at 592-4279. Or send a check for a team for $200 payable to KB Guilford’s at the above address, zip 18644. KB Guilford proprietor Bob Guilford has a son serving in Afghanistan. PA soccer boosters plan Patriot Cup

The Pittston Area Soccer Booster Club is seekingdonationsofwater,Gatorade,baked goods, etc. for its Patriot Cup Soccer Tournament to be held on Saturday, August 6. In addition to food or beverages, all parents of girls and boys soccer players at the junior and senior high level are kindly asked to consider volunteering time on the day of the tournament. Also, solicitations for corporate or small business advertisements for the tournament program can also begin at this time. Any questions or concerns can be addressed to Thom Tracy at 570-760-8535. Red Devils meeting Tuesday

The Pittston Red Devils Sportsmen Club is meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Dr. Ruggerio’s home in West Pittston. Discussions of summer events are on the agenda. All members are urged to attend. PA Senior Class 2012 golf tourney

JTLL golf tourney date set

JenkinsTwpLittleLeaguewillholditsannual Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 23at Sand Springs Golf Course. All money raised from this event will benefit the Jenkins Twp Little League. Registration fee is $75 per person ($300 per team) and includes green fee, cart fee, unlimited free driving range, hot dog and soda or beer at the turn, Italian buffet dinner, and prizes and raffles. Registration form and more information can be found atwww.jenkinstwplittleleague.com or by calling 760-7986.

Football grades 7-12 July 6 Girls Volleyball grades 9-12 July 13 Girls Field Hockey grades 7-12 July 13 Cross Country grades 7-12 July 13 Golf grades 9-12 July 20 Soccer (boys/girls) grades 7-8 July 20 Soccer (boys) grades 9-12 July 20 Cheerleading/Girls Tennis grades 9-12 July 20 No physical will be done without a completed School Physical Form signed by a parent/guardian. If you have not returned a completed form, pick one up at the principal’s office and bring it the day of your physical. Athletes cannot practice without a physical. Ifyoucannotattendonthescheduleddate, please attend on the other day. Private physicalsmustbesubmittedbyAugust1tobeeligible to practice with your team. Private physicals must be dated after June 1, 2011. Reminder: Proper clothing must be worn for your physical. (For example: loose tshirts, no layers, no bathing suits.) PA tennis workouts

The Pittston Area girls’ varsity tennis team is preparing for their 2011 fall season. Pre-season workout will be held on Tuesday, July 5 at 7 a.m. the middle school tennis courts. Players should dress for athletic activity and bring water. For more information call the high school office at 654-2415.

Duryea LL meeting next Sunday

WA indoor soccer practice

The Duryea Little League will hold its monthly meeting on Sunday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at the Duryea Little League Field House.

The Wyoming Area boys’ varsity soccer coachSamFullerwillbehostingindoorsoccer on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. at the Wyoming Area high school gymnasium. The indoor soccer is open to students who will be playingvarsitysoccerthisyearforWyoming Area. The students may also sign-up for the teamandobtainschoolphysicalformsatthis time. Mandatory practice begins on Monday, August 15 at Tenth Street School. Physicals for varsity and junior high soccer will be on July20,3:15p.m.attheWyomingAreafootball stadium. If you have any questions or cannotsignupinpersonpleaseemailCoach Fuller at samfuller@verizon.net.

Young Run 4 Fun tomorrow

The West Pittston Parks and Recreation Board will sponsor the 2011 Fourth of July Young Run 4 Fun. It is Monday, July 4 at 9 a.m. This event is a special, non-competitive race for children14 and under. It is designed foreverychildtobeawinnerandtohavefun. Over 100 children participate every year. Pick up your applications at the WP Borough Building. Sponsors are: Independent Graphics, Argo’s,MontourOil,Don’MachineShop,WP Cherry Blossom Festival and many other local businesses. If any business is interested in making a donation please call Gina Malsky at 883-7277. Pre-registration entry fee is $8.00. The deadline is June 29. Proceeds of the race benefit children’s programming through the WP Rec Board. The children run in memory of Angelo Schifano. WA Sports Physicals Schedule

Wyoming Area fall sports physicals are at 3:15 p.m. at the Field House at the Stadium following this schedule:

WA football alumni tourney slated

The annual Wyoming Area Football Alumni Association Golf Tournament is set forFourSeasonsGolfClubonJuly30witha 1 p.m. shotgun start. Cost is $75 per person and included cart, green fees, beverages and food. Hole sponsorships are available for $100. All proceeds benefit the Warriors football program and the Rind of Pride-Al Ciampi Scholarship. PlayersorfoursomesmustregisterbyJuly 6. For more info, contact Lou Ciampi Jr., at 654-4040 or lou2@independentgraphi-

cs.com Warrior Pride camp set

The annual Wyoming Area Warrior Pride football camp will be held July 29. Registration is 8-9 a.m., and camp is from 9 a.m. to noon at Jake Sobeski Stadium. Football players, ages 6-14 are welcome at the camp. To register, go online at www.wyomingareafootball.org or contact Lou Ciampi, Jr at 654-4040 or lou2@independentgraphics.com. The Wyoming Area football coaches, the 2011 Warriors, and the WA football alumni will serve as coaches for this event. Pre-registration is highly suggested. The WA football alumni association are asking for a $10 donation per camper. Checks may be made payable to Wyoming Area Football Alumni Association. This is a non-contact skill development camp and players will be drilled in the fundamentals of Wyoming Area football. New York Yankee bus trip

Guilford’s Pub in Wyoming is running a bus trip to a New York Yankees game on Monday, July 25. The $85 price includes game ticket, two-hour pre-party noon to 2 p.m. at Guilford’s and round-trip video bus transportation. Stop in Guilford’s at 87 Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming or call 6934060. Waleski Baskeball Camp has openings

Openings are available in the Stan WaleskiBasketballCamptoheldattheSt.Joseph’s Oblates Gym in Laflin from July 11-29for boys and girls entering grades K through 8. The camp stresses skills, fundamentals, competitions, team play and fun with all players receiving a camp t-shirt and certificate. For camp info, call Coach Stan Waleski at 457-1206 or Coach Charles LoBrutto at 654-8030. Camp info is also available at stanwaleski.com or by e-mailing stanwaleski@yahoo.com. Rock Rec hosting hoops camp

The Rock Rec Center, 340 Carverton Road, will be holding its 9th annual Summer Basketball Camp. The camps are open to girls and boys Pre-K through 6th grade. Dates and times are as follows: Pre-K - 1st Grade, week of July 25, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 2nd-3rd Grades, weeks of July11and August 1, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. 4th - 6th Grades, weeks of July18 and August 8, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. All 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. camps include swimming at Valley Tennis & Swim Club. For more information contact the Rock Rec Center at (570) 696-2769 or www.rockrec.org.

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The parents of the 2012 graduation class are sponsoring the Pittston Area Senior Class of 2012 Golf Tournament on August 28 at 8 a.m. at the Four Seasons Golf Club, Exeter. The event will be a four player captain and crew event. Tickets are $60 each. This will includeanOl’FashionedCookoutincluding hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken BBQ. Prizes

will be awarded for two flights, longest drive (men and women) and closest to the pin (men and women). There is room for 30 teams, so please reserve as soon as possible. Sponsorships available are Corporate -$500, includes foursome, meal and hold sponsorship, Gold - $100, tee box sponsor, name recognition and name on main board at club house; Silver -$50, name recognition at clubhouse. To register, send name, phone number, company, address, email address list of players names and checks payable to Pittston Area Senior Parents Association 2012, 491 Broad Street, Pittston, 18640. Donations and/or sponsorship will benefit the 2012 graduating class all night party. The party will be held on graduation night, providing a safe place for students to celebrate together.

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I N S I D E YO U R YA N K E E S

Baby Yanks holding four aces – and more By Tommy Romanelli

Special to the Dispatch

Last winter, the only thing I heard when it came to the New York Yankees is how they didn’t have any pitching and how they were going to be in trouble in the 2011 season because they were weak at that position. What the fans don’t realize, and it is funny how this never seemed to be brought up in the offseason, is how deep the Yankees actually are in starting pitching. The fans of the Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees should be flooding to the stadium just to see the pitching talent this team has. They started this season with an all-prospect starting rotation. How many teams can say that? They have one of the three most hyped pitchers in the organization in Andrew Brackman. He is projected to be a top of the line starter in the majors someday. I’m not entirely convinced on Brackman just yet though. He’s got good stuff but the control is just not there yet. He’s one of those players that only time will tell but it’s still worth going to see such a highly ranked pitcher. The SWB rotation also has D.J. Mitchell, Adam Warren, and David Phelps in their stacked rotation. These players have been called the Yankees “second tier prospects.” They’re only called that, though, because the Yankees have the three super-prospects in Manny Banuelos, Dellin Betances (both are at Double-A Trenton) and Brackman. Those pitchers are good enough that they would be top prospects on any other team. Some of them might even already be in the majors by now if they weren’t with the Yankees. They each have their advantages and disadvantages, though. D.J. Mitchell has always struggled in his career against lefties. This raises some concern because as a starting pitcher you need to command both lefties and righties. It seems, though, that Mitchell might have that figured out because lefties are only hitting .266 against him this year. He is an interesting prospect but I think he has the lowest chance out of the three pitchers to be successful at the big league level. Adam Warren, on the other hand, is having a terrific season. He’s pitching to a 3.09 ERA so far this season and he’s off to the best start out of the group. Warren is the type of prospect that gets you excited to have him on your team. He hasn’t struggled at any level, going back to his college days in North Carolina. The fascinating part about Warren is that he throws three different fastballs: one that breaks left, one that breaks right and one that drops. Having all three of those pitches will really help Warren go far. The final prospect is David Phelps. He is the pitcher that I like the most in SWB. Phelps is known for having what they call a “bulldog mentality” because his game is to attack the strike zone. Attacking the strike zone allows Phelps to keep his pitch count down and it lets him go deep into the games. In my opinion, Phelps has the best shot. His approach at the plate is exactly what you need to handle those pressures of pitching in New York and he has the stuff to go with it. With the injuries that the Yankees have been getting hammered with, fans should really be keeping an eye on these players. I think at least one of them will be up in the Bronx sooner rather than later. Tommy Romanelli is a WA Grad and a sophomore at LCCC. He writes for pinstripesplus.com. His thoughts on the SWB Yankees will appear in the Dispatch throughout the season.

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championships at Seton. Others include Brendan Carroll, Mike McGarry, Ian Gilmartin and John Staub who is the head soccer coach Del Val high school. Casper said when the season approaches he’s not sure what it will be like without a basketball team to coach. “I’m looking to stay involved in the game at some level,” he said. One way he’ll stay involved is to keep his annual summer camp going by moving it from St. Mary’s to Wyoming Area Catholic. “Wyoming Area Catholic A.D., Mike Prociak, asked me to continue doing my camp at their site so Mark Casper’s HOOPS4ME CAMP will continue,” he said. The camp is August 15 to August 19 at the Wyoming Area Catholic gym. Call 760-6396 or e-mail hoops4me2@comcast.net for details or an application. Another way Casper will stay involved will be as Wyoming Valley Boys Catholic 8th Grade League president for the f ifth year. Casper said that the closing of Catholic schools in the diocese has caused rumors to surface that the league would fold. It won’t. Though down to just f ive schools -- Holy Rosary, Wyoming Area Catholic, St.

Jude’s Mountaintop, Good Shepherd and St. Nick’s/St. Mary’s Wilkes-Barre -- the league will operate next season. Casper said Good Sheppard, and maybe one other school, could enter two teams. Good Sheppard is hosued in the former Bishop O’Reilly high school in Kingston. In it’s heyday the league had seven teams in the Greater Pittston area alone in St. John the Baptist, St. Mary’s Avoca, St. Mary’s Old Forge, St. Mary’s Assumption, Wyoming Area Catholic, Mt. Carmel and St. Rocco’s. Casper said everyone involved with St. Mary’s and the basketball programs, boys and girls, over the years deserve praise. “I want to thank all of the parents for allowing me the privilege of coaching their children. I want to thank the teachers for their help and dedication to our student athletes. I also want to thank the past presidents and athletic directors for all of their cooperation. We always looked good and had the best equipment. “Finally, to every player that ever wore an SMA uniform, did a side drill, ran 17’s, or ran the dreaded ‘steps’, thanks for giving it your all and thanks for doing it the right way. It was my pleasure to have coached you and to have been a small part of your life.”

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amateur in his twenties. When he decided to stop competing Redding decided to bring his unique knowledge of the sport to World Class Boxing. “I have a huge passion for the world of boxing and still needed to be around it,” said Redding. With Redding’s help along with Harris’ relentless hard work in 2009, Harris became the Pennsylvania Golden gloves Champion along with obtaining the Summer Gloves title. “I wouldn’t be nearly as good in the cage if it wasn’t for Coach Marty,” said Harris. Harris wanting to be skilled in all aspects of fighting decided to throw his hat into the cage as an MMA fighter. That’s when head coach Sean Diggs, an expert in Muay Thai, [Moy-tie] KickBoxing, and Jeet Kunedo (Bruce Lee’s style) decided to teach Harris a new way of fighting. You would think learning a completely new style of fighting would be difficult, but not for Harris. Harris combined the technical aspects of boxing with the fast paced aspects of MMA. “I train individuals based on their personalities. Harris is aggressive and sometimes it came so natural to him that we had to ask him to slow down,” said Diggs. Harris started competing as an amateur in MMA back in December defeating the more experienced Charles Fox by knock out in the first round. He went on to defeat amateur fighters Nicholas Piegari and Duane Shelton both by submission. “I have the whole package. I use the technical aspects of boxing, my martial arts, and my wres-

tling background to beat any opponent who crosses my path,” said Harris. Now Harris will be facing his biggest challenge by competing in his first pro MMA competition at the MASS ‘Inauguration’ on July 16, at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Harris will be matched up against Ohio’s Chase Owens who has an amateur record of 9-0 and a professional record of 2-0. Both have a wrestling background and both are undefeated. However, Harris isn’t worried. “I only worry about me and that’s it. I do not study my opponents because I bring something different to the table each time. I know I’m going to win.” On the same fighting card is pro undefeated MMA fighter and training partner Jim “The Kid” Hettes of Swoyersville. Hettes is another undefeated fighter whose record is 5-0 as an amateur and 7-0 as a pro. Hettes is an expert in Jujitsu and in boxing. He will be facing Jacob Kirwan who has an amateur record of 3-0 and a professional record of 8-0. “We’re both going to win and nothing can stop us,” said Hettes. Hettes has confidence in Harris and says that “Rex is an animal and it might be the first death in MMA.” Both fighters have trained hard in the gym and say they are ready to get the job done. Other local professionals fighting on the MASS card include Clarks Summit’s James “Humble Pie” Cianci and West Scranton’s Dave Morgan. The event also features UFC veteran Kris McCray.

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him here this weekend. That ace on No.13 was for him." Not to be outdone by his teammate, Coleman sent his second shot from 150 yards out on the par-4 No. 17 to the top on the green. The ball slowly descended from the fringe and fell in for eagle. "My partner has been saying all weekend, we call the Allan(tournament) Christmas in June," Mulhern said. "The adrenaline was really flowing after that one." The duo went 7-under during the last nine holes of regulation to tie Crossin and Briggs, forcing the first of what would be three playoff holes. Championship Flight

T1st Joe Mulhern-Len Coleman T1st Don Crossin-Bill Briggs 3rd Rick Laneski-Brandon Matthews 4th Dave Kluger-Eric Williams 5th Bob Gill-Brian Corbett 6th Bill Burke-Michael Hirthler Jr. First flight

1st B. Lombardo-R. Petrillo 2nd T. Gill-P. Johnson 3rd G. DeSanto-B. Medico Second flight

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Ninth Flight

1st T. Sharkey-D. Loughney 2nd J. Mantione-G. Reimiller 3rd S. Gartley-S. Gartley Tenth Flight

1st T. Crossin-T. Crossin 2nd J. Coccia-G. DePalma 3rd D. Harris-M. Harris Eleventh Flight

1st B. Davis-D. Barilla 2nd J. Richards-D. Banko 3rd L. Medico-L. Rosati Twelfth Flight

1st J. Burke-M. Burke 2nd L. Answini-S. Answini 3rd J. Ashley -J. Biago Thirteenth Flight

1s t R. Nemetz-R. Nemetz 2nd W. Ostroskie-C. Blight 3rd J. Richards-A. Melone Fourteenth Flight

1st S. Menn-T. Gorman 2nd C. Coates-J. Deluca 3rd W. Lauer-E. Lauer Fifteenth Flight

1st Judge Dalessandro-A. Dalessandro 2nd A. Terrana-M. Hirthler 3rd K. Sorick-K. Sorick Jr Sixteenth Flight

1st S. Opeka-J. Gilroy 2nd F. Valenti-M. Valenti 3rd M. Yanuzzi-A. Cardoni

1st L. Medico-M. Medico 2nd J. Angelella-J. Petrosky 3rd B. Gill-T. Vonderheid Third flight

1st T. Romanowski-J. Karcutskie 2nd R. Crossin-J. Leighton 3rd J. Anzalone-J. Anzalone

1st K. Smith-S. Artiz 2nd G. Kornblau-J. Oschal 3rd G. Gibbons-B. Gibbons Ninteenth Flight

1st J. Valenti-D. Valenti 2nd B. Martin-E. Clark 3rd J. Joyce--A. Joyce Twentieth Flight

1st J. Bruno-D. Bruno 2nd T. Hannigan-J. Moses 3rd J. Solano-J. Solano Twenty-First Flight

Seventh Flight

1st C. Turco-L. Benfante 2nd A. Nobile-A. Nobile 3rd D. Pavlico-T. Ziegler Eighth Flight

1st S. Selenski-J. Coleman 2nd L. Bonita-A. Bonita 3rd F. Berman-J. Berman

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Eighteenth Flight

Sixth Flight

1st D. Strach-M. Pleban 2nd M. Nobile-V. Nobile 3rd M. Miller-B. Semko

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1st E. Fumanti-B. Cherundulo 2nd L. Jake-R. Albanesi 3rd T. Burke-A. Vezendy

1st C. Tracy-R. Tracy 2nd J. Joyce-E. Joyce 3rd C. Baloga-T. Biscotti Fifth Flight

Pittston Area second baseman R.J. Emmett recently signed a national letter of intent to play baseball at Lackawanna College. Emmett has been a two-year starter at second base for the Patriots. He was an important contributor to the Wyoming Valley Conference Division I Eastern champions this season, often hitting in the cleanup spot. He plans on majoring in Life Sciences. R.J. chose Lackawanna College because of the high caliber baseball he will play and because of the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success rate placing players into high-quality four year programs. He credits the whole program, including Coach Zaffuto, Coach Richards, and Coach Brogna, for inspiring him to continue his baseball career. R.J. is shown seated and flanked by his parents Ralph and Juliann. Standing, John Haas, high school principal; Ace Brogna, assistant coach; Chris Pensack, Lackawanna College baseball coach; Paul Zaffuto, PA baseball coach; Charlie Turco, PA athletic director; and Art Savokinas, assistant principal.

Seventeenth Flight

1st C. Robinson-J. Cicon 2nd F. Lombardo-F. Lombardo 3rd W. Kuharchik-A. Brunn Jr Fourth Flight

Emmett signs with Lackawanna

1st J. Crossin-M. McCue 2nd G. Nahas-R. Fitzer 3rd S. McDermott-J. Morgan Twenty-Second Flight

1st J. Marranca-J. Marranca Jr 2nd T. Yurek-J. Tedesco 3rd B. Anzalone-B. Anzalone

Wyoming Area Warriors football player Julian Campenni, a scholarship athlete headed to UCONN, played in the Big 33 Classic on Saturday, June 18 at the PNC Field in HersheyPark Stadium in Hershey. As a show of support from his fellow teammates, the Wyoming Area Football Parents Association organized a bus trip to Hershey for the day. Julian Campenni, center, in the post-game festivities with many of his fellow Warrior teammates and additional Wyoming Area students near the 50-yard line in HersheyPark Stadium.

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Plenty to do this holiday weekend Just think about it, the year is half over. That’s right there are six months left to the year 2011. It seems like just yesterday when we were preparing to bring in the New Year with all of the parties and celebrations. Summer is here and it is time to get into the groove and enjoy it before the second half of this year passes. There is plenty to do this holiday weekend. Fishing, camping, hiking and boating are the obvious solutions. I have spent a good deal of time outside over the past two weeks. While I enjoyed every minute of it, most of it was spent dodging thunderstorms. The river may be less than perfect for bass fishing but then a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work. I recently spent a day on the west branch of the river in Lycoming County. This part of the Susquehanna River was also less than ideal and yet we still caught enough bass for an upcoming program on Pennsylvania Outdoor Life. Our cameras and fishing gear also spent a day on Lake Wallenpaupack. This trip began right at daybreak in the middle of the week. We all agreed that the conditions were perfect for wetting a line and it was. We boated more than our share of fish before the rest of the boaters hit the water. We fished well past noon before saying Uncle. The main reason for leaving the lake was the choppy waves created by the recreational boaters. Jet skis, water skiers and speed boats covered the lake by one o’clock and it was time to head home. The boating sports are alive and well in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission are aware of the increase in recreational boating and they have asked us to remind boaters to follow safety precau-

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tions when they are on the water. “Boating is among the most popular of summer recreational activities and a lot of people like to anchor their boats and go swimming,” said Ryan Walt, PFBC boating and watercraft safety manager. “However, a day of fun and sun out on the water could end in serious injury or even death if boaters don’t follow appropriate safety precautions. Every year we see accidents in which individuals swimming behind boats are struck by propellers.” Last year in Pennsylvania, 72 boating accidents were reported to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, 15 of which involved individuals being struck by propellers. Since 2000, three people have died as a result of being struck by a propeller. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, more than 6,000 boating accidents occur every year. The Commission says propeller strikes are among the most preventable of all boating accidents. It’s simple, follow a few safety precautions and enjoy a safe boating experience. It begins before the boat engine is started. Be sure to check around

the motor to make sure no one is nearby. Always attach the lanyard to the engine cut-off switch to your life jacket. If the lanyard is removed from the switch, the engine will shut off. Talk with the passengers about the propeller and the danger of swimming next to it. Discuss preventing falls overboard: Maintain three points of contact; keep your weight low and close to the centerline. Avoid rough water and adverse weather conditions whenever possible. Limit alcohol use. Make sure everyone has a life jacket on and assign a passenger to keep watch around the propeller area of your boat when people are in the water. Safe boating and common sense are important when boating. For more information on boating safety, go to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission homepage at www.fishandboat.com. There are safety practices for just about every form of outdoor recreation. Remember to wear sun screen and bug spray. If hiking is your bag, wear the right shoes and drink enough water to stay hydrated. Outdoor fires are a major part of a camping trip.

Be sure to build fires responsibly and put them out before walking away. Common sense should not be forgotten at home when packing for your summer adventure. Be prepared, be safe and enjoy your 4th of July holiday weekend! Sunday Hunting Update.

Two weeks ago I spoke out on behalf of Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania. It’s all because the House Game and Fisheries Committee are holding public hearings on the topic. I made a few points about the changing times and the need for our state to allow hunting to compete with the rest of the activities allowed on Sunday. I wrote about children’s sports, shopping, gambling as well as liquor sales. All of which you can do on a Sunday. The article also included the fact that the State Lawmakers had to change the law that would allow the Game Commission to decide on Sunday hunting. It also pointed out that the Pennsylvania Game Commission hadn’t taken a stand at all on the topic. That changed this week at the Pennsylvania Game Commis-

sion meeting. The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners approved a resolution to support repeal of the statutory prohibition on Sunday hunting. In short, they want the right to make the decision to hunt on Sunday. The resolution was proposed by Game Commissioner Jay Delaney Jr. (our local representative on the Commission) and seconded by Game Commissioner Ralph A. Martone. The final tally was four in favor, three opposed with one abstention. Game Commission staff will present the resolution to the House Game and Fisheries Committee at the next hearing. The meat of the resolution includes many reasons for a change. They include such things as consistent declines in hunting participation by both resident and non-resident hunters over the past several decades, the need to increase youth participation by effectively doubling the number of hunting days for youths during the school year by offering Sunday hunting, and recruiting new hunters and retaining current hunters by increasing hunting opportunities. It also included some economic points as well as a few positive notes about traditional hunting camps and clubs. You can read the entire resolution on the Pennsylvania Game Commission webpage at: www.pgc.state.pa.us. I applaud Commissioner Delaney and the other Commissioners in favor of the resolution for their actions this week. Now it’s time to get on the lawmakers to act accordingly. With that said, remember to get your hunting license because the first round of antlerless deer permits can go in the mail next Monday, July 11th.

Send your sports scores, news and photos by email to Rick Notari at rnotari@psdispatch.com

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out. However, Randy McDermott drew a key walk and Grove shattered any hopes Swoyersville had of winning the game with a walk-off double. Murphy was terrific for Greater Pittston on the mound and earned the complete-game win. He allowed four runs, only two of which were earned, while striking out five. “I knew we would be playing without a couple of our best hitters, so I wanted to make sure I had my best stuff today,” Murphy said. “I felt like my curve ball was really keeping hitters off balance and I was able to command my fastball.” Bellino, Grove, Eramo, and Murphy each had two hits in the 5-4 Greater Pittston win. The victory puts GP in position to qualify for the postseason and defend their WVAL title with a 12-3 record. The top four teams in the league qualify for the playoffs, and Greater Pittston is currently second behind Back Mt. who is 14-3. But the postseason is not secure for the locals as Plains (12-5), Nanticoke (12-6) and Swoyersville (12-7) are all close behind with five games left for GP. Greater Pittston played a doubleheader against Tunkhannock (5-9) yesterday after Dispatch deadlines, and play today in a doubleheader against Old Forge (7-9) before finishing the season at Mountain Post (5-12) on Tuesday. The WVAL playoffs begin Saturday at Mountain Post. GP 4, Nanticoke 7

Greater Pittston suffered its third loss in four games as Nanticoke rallied for a 7-4 victory on Wednesday afternoon. Nick O’Brien paced the GP offense with two hits, and Trent Grove, Matt Carroll and Ryan Carey each had RBI singles. Anthony Bellino was dealt the loss after allowing 10 hits and seven earned runs in 4.1 innings of work. Kyle Colarusso finished the game for GP, pitching the final 1.2 innings while allowing two hits and three walks. GP 8, Hazleton 0

Greater Pittston pitcher Chris Murphy pitched a complete-game to earn the win over Swoyersville. PHOTO BY TONY CALLAIO

Hazleton on Tuesday afternoon at the Atlas Sports Complex in West Pittston. Sam Eramo pitched the complete-game shutout, scattering seven hits and a walk while striking out three. Eramo also smacked three hits, including a double and drove in a run. Trent Grove added a three-run double for GP, and Matt Carroll collected two hits and two RBI. Ryan Carey also stroked two hits for Greater Pittston. GP 12, Back Mt. 15, 10 inn.

Greater Pittston lost its first WVAL game of the season in a 15-12, 10-inning loss to Back Mountain on Sunday afternoon in the completion of a suspended game at the Atlas Sports Complex in West Pittston. Back Mountain scored three in the top of the tenth against Chris Murphy to earn the victory against the previously undefeated league leaders. Ron Musto smacked four hits, including a home run to lead GP at the plate. Ryan Carey added three hits, and Murphy contrib-

uted two hits – including a home run and a double - and two RBI for the defending WVAL champs. Murphy pitched the last three innings for GP, allowing three hits and two earned runs while walking four and striking out three. GP 3, Back Mt. 7

Greater Pittston also dropped the second game of the short doubleheader at Atlas in a 7-3 loss to Back Mountain in the regular-scheduled game on Sunday. Back Mt. got to Murphy for six earned runs in the first three innings as the Wyoming Area grad also got the start in the second game after finishing up the suspended game. Nick O’Brien paced GP at the plate with three hits. Anthony Bellino added a two-run single for Greater Pittston, and Andre Harris, Ryan Carey and Sam Eramo each contributed singles. Harris pitched 3.1 innings of relief, allowing five hits and a walk while striking out four.

game. The Realtors are Tony Reino, Hank Rodeghiero, Dr. Steve Marianni and Al "The Hitman" DeAngelis. Al has acquired his new nickname because of his uncanny hits this week. His hitting prowess came to the fore this week. He is our "Fosco" of the week. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Guy DePascale Jr. and Sr. the league now has state of the art scoreboards. Standings

Team ....................W L Points Blandina Apartments..15-6 219 Bassler Equipment......14-8 241 Cuz’s Bar & Grill........13-8 227 KWIK ’N EZ Mart.....13-8 217 Dyller Law .................10-11192 Robert’s Repairs .........8-13 191 Atlas Realty ................8-14 202 OF Chiropractic ..........8-14 159 JetSurge .......................7-14 146

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Old Forge was shutout by Swoyersville, 4-0, in WVAL action on Tuesday afternoon at Pagnotti Park. Connor Fultz, Tyler Loftus and Ryan Fletcher each had two hits for Post 513 who actually out hit their opponent, 10-9. Pittston Area’s Brandon Pernot scattered eight hits over five innings in allowing three unearned runs in being charged with the loss. OF 15, Tunkhannock 2

Ryan Fletcher earned a complete-game win as Old Forge beat up Tunkhannock, 15-2, in a WVAL game on Monday in Wyoming County. Fletcher scattered five hits and seven walks while striking out six in seven innings of work against Tunkhannock. Connor Fultz and Ian Nemetz supplied the offense for Post 513, each driving in three runs. Dave Argust added two hits and two RBI for Old Forge, and John Jurosky also added two hits.

Standings (as of Saturday morning)

Back Mt. .........................14-3 Greater Pittston...............12-3 Plains ..............................12-5 Nanticoke........................12-6 Swoyersville ...................12-7 Hazleton ...........................9-8 Old Forge .........................7-9 Tunkhannock....................5-9 Wilkes-Barre...................5-11 Mountain Post.................5-12 Northwest .......................0-20 This week’s schedule

Sunday GP v. Old Forge (DH) noon Plains v. Tunkhannock Tuesday GP at Mountain Post OF at Nanticoke Wednesday Plains at Wilkes-Barre Thursday OF at Wilkes-Barre Saturday WVAL Playoffs at Mountain Post

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Greater Pittston bounced back from its first two losses of the season with an 8-0 win over

Blandina Apartments split their two games and remains in first primarily because the second, third and fourth place teams beat up on each other. With just one week left in the first half the number one spot is still up for grabs. Dyller Law swept all three matches this and firmly secured a playoff spot. The Lawmen are Paul Santarelli, Erald Biondi, Barry Dyller and Paul Minichelli. They will be a force to be wary of come the second half. Atlas Realty is an enigma. This week they were undefeated. Last week they lost all their matches. Consistent is not the middle name of this team. At times they are brilliant, other times they are tarnished. Through all their ups and downs they are hanging onto the final playoff spot and making the post-season is the name of the

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PLAYOFFS

June 30, 2011 Stanley J. Nasternak, 92, of Laflin, died June 30, 2011, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Plains Township, on May 3, 1919, he was a son of the late Jan and Tessie Nasternak. He was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School, class of 1937, and had attended Wilkes College. He was a decorated U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a heavyequipment operator and me-

chanic. He drove an armored half-track to transport military personnel and equipment to the front lines. He was awarded the European Theater Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, and the Combat Infantry Drivers Medal in addition to other medals. He had retired as the head buyer of the Pomeroy’s Department Stores. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. He was preceded in death by sisters Jean Adams and Lillian Briskie; and by brothers John and Edward Nasternak.

May 2, 2011 Surviving are his beloved wife of 61 years, the former Helen J. Tetlak; a son, Robert J., both at home; brother Chester Nasternak, San Diego, CA; sister Lottie Petrick, Tuson, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. A private viewing and funeral service will be held with the Rev. Joseph D. Verespy, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. Interment parish cemetery, Dupont. Arrangements by the Yanaitis Funeral Home, Plains Township. Online condolences may be made at www.yanaitisfuneralhome.com.

Andrew G. Wasta Andrew G. Wasta passed away recently. Born in Duryea in 1935, a son of the late Andrew and Anna Mae Wasta, "Sonny" graduated from Duryea High School, class of 1953. He was a musician and a member of the Duryea Teenagers, who performed on the "Ted Mack Original Amateur Hour," winning a national championship in the 1950s. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He married

the former Linda Frattaroli of Wanamie in 1966 and moved to Piscataway, NJ, where he was a resident for over 45 years. He was employed by Con-Lux Paints and Ferro Corporation (formerly Metz Metallurgical) for over 20 years, retiring in 2004. He was an umpire for the Piscataway Softball Industrial League for 18 years. A member of St. Frances Cabrini Church, and also served as an usher. He was an active member of the Piscataway Superchief Band Parents Association. He is survived by his wife of

45 years, Linda; his daughter, Stacey, and son-in-law Ryan Atkinson; grandson, Augustus "Gus" Atkinson, Beverly, NJ; his brother Don and sister-inlaw Judy Wasta, Duryea; his brother Paul and sister-in-law Barbara Wasta, Pittston; his brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, Dino and Trini Frattaroli, Weaverville, NC; several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass was held July 2 at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Interment St. John the Baptist Slovak Cemetery in Duryea at a future date.

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OH; Jillian and Jeffrey Chiucchi, both of Plains Township; Michael Panzetta, Milton; and Amy, Carisa and Ryan Panzetta, all of Dallas. Funeral was held July 2 from the Corcoran Funeral Home, Plains Township, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston. Interment Italian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.

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Surviving are his sons, Michael Ciannilli III of Harding, and Darren Ciannilli of Pine Brook, NJ; granddaughters, Sabrina and Victoria Ciannilli; step-granddaughters, Jennifer and Stephanie Doran; sister, Phyllis Ciannilli of Brick, NJ; nieces, Cheryl Clifford of California and Michelle McGrady of Brick, NJ; great-nephew, Sean McGrady; greatniece, Allison McGrady; and former wife, Carol Sue, Robinson, FL. Funeral was June 29 from the Piontek Funeral Home, Duryea. Interment Marcy Cemetery, Duryea.

Lucille Herman June 25, 2011 Lucille Herman, 85, a lifetime resident of Duryea, died June 25, 2011, at home in the loving care of her nieces, Sandy Loftus, Duryea; Mary Kay Gardner, Pittston; and Lori Kostelansky, Pittston. She was born in Duryea, on August 22, 1925, and was a daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Herman. She was a former member of St. Joseph’s Church, Duryea, and a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. She was a graduate of Duryea High School, and retired from Topps Chewing Gum, Duryea. She was also preceded in

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Michael F. Ciannilli, 73, of Wyoming and formerly of Harding, died June 24, 2011, at Highland Manor, Exeter. Born in Duryea, he was a son of the late Michael and Adeline Homschek Ciannilli and the stepson of the late Charles Vavrek. He was a graduate of Kearney High School, Kearney, NJ. He served in the U.S. Marines. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Scranton Post Office. He was a member of the Romeo Club, New Jersey. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Ciannilli.

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June 27, 2011 Louise Johnson, 84, of Pittston, died June 27, 2011, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Syracuse, NY, on May 9,1927, she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret Hughes Muscarelli. She was a high school graduate and a member of St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin. She, along with her late husband,

William (Len) Johnson, owned and operated the Red Mill in Pittston, which is run by her family today. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Helen Tieso, Laura Durkin and Ann Zelonis. Surviving are her children, Mary Lou and her husband, Vince Tozzi, Yatesville; Joe Johnson and his wife, Denise, Avondale, AZ; Scott Johnson, Pittston; and Robert Johnson and his wife, Linda, Yatesville; grandchildren, Ernest and Jeff

June 26, 2011 Priebe, Heather Loftus, Kerry Butcher, Kathy Johnson, Stacy Walsh, and Olivia and Matthew Johnson; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held June 30 from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, West Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Online condolences may be made atwww.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

June 27, 2011 and Anna Nicotra Montalbano. She was a graduate of Ss. Joachim & Anne School, Queens Village, NY. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, and also the American Boxer Association. Surviving are her sons, Paul DeGennaro and Robert Faso, both of Pittston; brother, Carl

Montalbano, Ridge, NY; five grandchildren, a nephew, Michael Montalbano, Bay Shore, NY, and best friends, Roxie and Baron. A Memorial Mass was held July 1 in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. To leave an online condolence visit www.BalogaFuneralHome.com.

Leona G. Capitano June 26, 2011 Leona G. (Tuttilmond) Capitano, 83, of Pittston, died June 26, 2011, at home surrounded by

her family. Born in Pittston on June 2, 1928, she was a twin daughter of the late Louis and Carmela "Nellie" Tuttilmond. She graduated from Pittston High School and was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers

Union. She left the work force in 1958 to raise her family and became a full-time homemaker and mother. She returned to the work force after raising her two sons. She was a lifetime member of the St. Rocco’s Christian Mothers Society. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Michael Capitano; her identical twin sister, Carmelita Maira; brothers-in-law, Sam Maira and Thomas Murtha. Surviving are her two sons,

Michael and his wife, Maureen, and daughter Maria; Louis and his wife, Gloria, and daughter Kristen; sisters, Sara Murtha, Mary Lou Fitzpatrick and her husband, James; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial was held June 30 at St. Rocco’s Roman Catholic Church. Interment services West Pittston Cemetery. Arrangements by Graziano Funeral Home, Pittston.

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Joseph Parrick, 80, died on June 26, 2011 in Fayetteville, NC. Born in Pittston in 1931, he was preceded in death by mother and father Margaret and George Parrick of Pittston; sisters, Jane and Darlene; brothers William, Robert and Thomas. He was a veteran of 24 year of the Korean and Vietnam wars and was a civil servant for 20

years. He is survived by his wife Elako; sons, George, Leonard and Joseph, all of North Carolina; and sisters Mary and Peggy of Pittston, Dolores of New Jersey, Shirley Ann of Florida and brother George Parrick of Pittston. Funeral services were held June 27 in North Carolina.

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Antoinette DeGennaro Antoinette "Toni" DeGennaro, 61, of Heather Highlands, Jenkins Township, died June 27, 2011, at her home, after a brief illness. She was the widow of Augustine "Augie" F. DeGennaro, who passed away February 10, 2011. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Joseph

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Lena J. Lipperini, of Pittston, died June 24, 2011. Born May 17, 1911, in Pittston, she graduated from Pittston High School, class of 1929. She attended art classes at Marywood College. She celebrated her 100th birthday on May 17. She was a lifelong resident of Greater Pittston, where as a young woman she owned and operated a dress shop in Dupont. She was an avid handcrafter, spending much of her free time creating heirloom crochet, knit and crewel works of art. She was a member of St. Rocco’s RC Church, Pittston. She was one of five children born to Stephen and

Rosina Lucchino LaTorre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, in 2003; her son Albert in 2003; her sisters, Mary Parrino and Jenny LaTorre; and her brothers, Sam and Joseph LaTorre. She is survived by a son, Daniel, and his wife, Carol, Pittston; daughter-in-law Joellen, Honesdale; grandchildren, Daniel Jr. and his fiancée, Jennifer Williams, Swoyersville; Joel and his girlfriend, Maggie Redmond, Wilkes-Barre; and Shira Ramirez and Brooke Lipperini, Honesdale. Funeral was held June 28 from the Anthony Recupero Funeral Home, West Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rocco’s Church, Pittston. Interment West Pittston Cemetery.

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June 26, 2011 Jason P. Weiskerger, 41, of WilkesBarre, died June 26, 2011, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 31, 1969, he was a son of the late Elmer (Pete) and Helen Comstock Weiskerger of West Pittston. He belonged to the First Presbyterian Church, West Pittston, and was a 1987 graduate of Wyoming Area High School. A lover of cars and beaches, he moved to California shortly after where he was a service advisor

for Acura for five years. He, then, returned home to pursue studies at King’s College. He graduated as an LPN from Wilkes-Barre Career and Technical Center in 2009 and was currently pursuing his bachelor of science in nursing at Wilkes University. He was employed as a nurse at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca. Surviving are his friend, Jason Phillips, Forty Fort; cousins, Carol and John Golecki, and Linda Weiskerger; paternal grandparents, Peggy and Dick Murphy, Hawley, and mother by birth,

June 27, 2011 Candace Bauman, Souderton; brothers Rusty Bauman, Souderton, and Jeremy Purdy, Texas, and his sister, Rebecca Bauman, Souderton; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation and remembrances were held June 30 at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, Exeter. The Rev. James Thyren, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiated. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, West Pittston, the SPCA, the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, or the American Cancer Society.

Helen Michalec John the Baptist Church, Pittston, now St. John the Evangelist Parish Community. Alsoprecedingherindeathwere sisters, Madeline Moss, Jeanette Charge and Ann Healey. Surviving are her brother, George Litz, Cresco; nieces, Elaine Sammon and her husband, Jack, Mountain Top; Trina Moss, Duryea; Janet Boughton, Pittston Township; Sharon Ide, Pittston Township; Karen Struckle and her husband, Donald, Cresco; Andrea Hermes and her husband, Robert,

Deerfield Beach, FL; and Joyce DeSchriver and her husband, Thomas, Stroudsburg; nephews, Bill Healey, Hughestown; Andrew Healey, Hughestown; and George Litz Jr., Cresco; great-nieces and great-nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held July 2 in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Interment Pittston Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Mountain View Care Center, 2309 Stafford Ave.,Scranton,18505.Onlinecondolences may be made at www.pe-

Robert H. Kugler June 26, 2011 Robert H. Kugler, 86, of Bradenton, FL, died June 26, 2011, at the home of his stepson in

daughter, Linda Rizzo, who passed away in 2009. Surviving are daughter Helen Yuhas and her husband, David, of Clarks Summit; brother, Edward Winn Sr., and his wife, Mary Lou, of Duryea; nephews, Edward Winn Jr. and Jeffrey Winn; nieces, Debra Abent and Cynthia Scoda; son-in-law, Angelo Rizzo; several good friends and neighbors, especially Stanley and Suzanne Vols, for their care and concern. A Mass of Christian Burial was held July 2 in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea. Interment Marcy Cemetery, Duryea Arrangements by the Piontek Funeral Home, Duryea.

ert and Bruce Kugler, Nicholas and Kristina Hartranft, Katie Kugler; great-grandchildren, Alicia, Brett, Alyson, Bradly Kugler; several nieces and nephews; stepgrandchildren, Kelly Ann Hall, Leigh Ann, Nicholas, James Thomas and Paul Wisnieski; stepgreat-grandchildren, Seth Wisnieski and Natalie Hall. Funeral services were held June 29fromtheDisqueFuneralHome, Dallas, with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Memorial donations may be made to St. Therese’s Church, 64 Davis St., Shavertown, or the American Cancer Society, 190 Welles St., Suite 118 Kingston, 18704.

June 27, 2011 Theodore "Ted" Tvorak, 78, of Kingston, died June 27, 2011, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospi-

tal. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late George and Mary Bowalick Tvorak. Ted was a graduate of Kingston High School, class of 1950. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. In April of 1969, he and his partner, Tom Politis, started Regency Catering at the American

Legion Home in Wilkes-Barre. The business grew into locations in Pittston, Taylor and Hazleton. He was a member of St. Ignatius Church in Kingston. He is survived by his sister, Marlene Uhde, Kingston; nieces, Jodi, Kathy and Mary Lou; and grandniece, Christine. Funeral services were held July 1 from the Kopicki Funeral Home, Kingston, with Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Hope Parish, Wilkes-Barre. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.

Anna Stancavage June 26, 2011 Anna (Antosh) Stancavage, 89, of Avoca, died June 26, 2011, at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Taylor. She was married to Edmund Stancavage for 69 years. Born in Plains, she was a daughter of Joseph and Anna (Timko) Antosh. She attended Plains Township area schools and worked as a beautician. She was also employed by Hotel Jermyn in Scranton. She was a parishioner of Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Avoca. She was also preceded in death by several brothers. She is also survived by a daughter, Elaine Kurceba, and

husband Ron, Valley Township; son, Edmund J. Stancavage, Avoca; grandchildren, Julieanna Gillespie, Westchester, and Bethany Brown Johnson and husband, Andre, San Francisco, Calif.; great-grandsons, Hugh and Hayden Gillespie, Westchester; plus several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. The funeral was held June 29 with a Mass of Christian Burial in Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Avoca. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Arrangements are by Ruane & Regan Funeral Home, Avoca. For online condolences visit www.ruaneandregan.com.

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Trucksville. Born in Scranton, he was a son of the late Henry and Agnes Fitzgerald Kugler. He was a graduate of Scranton High School and The University of Scranton with a bachelor of science degree in accounting finance. He was a member of St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown,andamemberoftheHoly Name Society. Robert enlisted and served in the U.S. Air Force during WorldWarII.Hewasemployedby Bell Telephone for 37 years, retiringin1984.Hewasanactivemem-

ber of The Bell Telephone Pioneers. He enjoyed volunteering for the Special Olympics and helping children with special needs. He was a Scout Master with Boy Scout Troop 155, and was a member of the Big Band Society. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Dougherty Kugler. Survivingarehiswife,RitaWeigelWisnieskiKugler;sons,Robert T. Kugler, Shavertown; John H. Kugler, Dallas; Kerry C. and his wife, Inez Mullany-Kugler, Wyoming;daughters,MaryFrantz andherhusbandGary,Dallas;Carol Hartranft and her husband, Dennis,Catawissa;step-children,Thomas and his wife, Cheryl Wisnieski, Mississippi; James Wisnieski, Trucksville; grandchildren, Rob-

Harry A. Winn, 85, of Duryea, died June 27, 2011, at his home. Born in Duryea, he was a son of the late Joseph and Helen Guntkowski Winn. He was a graduate of Duryea High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He and his brother, Edward, owned and operated Winn’s Auto, Duryea. He was also employed by the former Affiliated Foods, Scranton. He was a member of the American Legion Post 585, Duryea, and the VFWPost 1227, Duryea. He was also preceded in death by his wife, the former Anna Mae Jaskulski Winn, who passed away in 2001; and a

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June 28, 2011 Helen Michalec, 94, of Pittston, died June 28, 2011, in Mountain View Care Center, Scranton. BorninHughestownonJune26, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Vucci Litz. She was a graduate of Hughestown High School. She had worked in the local garment industry and was amemberoftheILGWUnion.She and her late husband, Stephen Michalec, owned and operated Michalec Variety Store, North Main Street, Pittston, for many years. She was a former member of St.

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IF YOU ARE DOWNSIZING OR JUST STARTING OUT, THIS IS THE PERFECT HOME FOR YOU. LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN 3 BR, 1 BATH, 2 CAR GARAGE AND NICE YARD. CLOSE TO SHOPPING & MAJOR HIGHWAYS. MLS# 11-1660 CALL MICHELE 905-2336 DIR: PARSONAGE ST TO LEFT AT LIGHTONTO PHOENIX ST, HOME ON LEFT.

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOME. SEMI MODERN KITCHEN, PLASTER WALLS, WALK OUT BASEMENT, 1 CAR GARAGE. LOCATED IN THE ‘JUNCTION’ SECTION OF PITTSTON. MLS# 11-1298 CALL LUANN 602-9280 DIR: NORTH ON MAIN ST. PITTSTON, RIGHT ON UNION, LEFT ON CLIFF ST.

3 BEDROOMS WITH MASTER ON 1ST FLOOR WITH 1/2 B A TH , LA UN D RY O N 1ST FLOO R, A L L N EW SIDING, SHINGLES, WINDOWS, WATER HEATER, KITCHEN & BATHROOMS. MLS# 11-73 CALL TOM 262-7716 DIR: MAIN ST. TO MCALPINE, LEFT ON PACKER, HOME ON RIGHT.

LAGE 4 BEDROOM HOME WITH NICE REAR DECK, NEW REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, OFF STREET PARKING, POSSIBLE APARTMENT IN BASEMENT WITH SEPERATE ENTRANCE. MLS# 11-2091 CALL TOM 262-7716 DIR: MAIN ST TO TOP OF HILL, BEAR RIGHT ON WILLIAMS, HOME ON RIGHT.

SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM, 2 1/2 BATH CAPE COD HOME, HARDWOOD FLOORS UNDER CARPET, OPEN FIRST FLOOR PLAN, FIRST FLOOR MASTER AND HANDICAPPED BATH. MLS# 11-2243 CALL TERRY 885-3041 OR ANGIE 885-4896 DIR: NORTH ON MAIN ST. PITTSTON, RIGHT ON NEW ST, LEFT AT 3RD STOP SIGN, LEFT ON MAPLE HOME ON LEFT.

GREAT 2 BEDROOM HOME, WELL MAINTAINED IN NICE KINGSTON NEIGHBORHOOD. LARGE SUN PORCH, PRIVATE BACK YARD, GARAGE, MODERN KITCHEN, FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT. MLS# 11-2278 CALL COLLEEN 237-0415 DIR: PIERCE ST TO RIGHT ON N. DAWES, HOME ON LEFT.

VERY NICE DUPLEX, FULLY RENTED WITH GOOD RETURN IN A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD. MLS# 11-2149 CALL CHARLIE 829-6200 DIR: WYOMING AVE WEST ON YATES ST, LEFT ON MURRAY ST. HOUSE ON LEFT.

ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE! BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPPED, ENERGY EFFICIENT 2 BEDROOM HOME THAT’S ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. JUST BRING YOUR BELONGINGS AND MOVE RIGHT IN. ADDITIONAL 518 SQ. FT ON SECOND FLOOR READY TO BE FINISHED. MLS# 11-1923 CALL MICHELE 905-2336 DIR: COURTDALE AVE TO COOPER ST, HOME ON RIGHT.

1/2 DOUBLE HOME WITH MORE SQUARE FOOTAGE THAN MOST SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, ULTRA MODERN KITCHEN, REMODELED BATHS, SUPER CLEAN, JUST PAINTED WITH NEW CARPETING. A MUST SEE HOME. MLS# 11-2120 CALL CHARLIE 829-6200 DIR: MAIN ST UP WILLIAM, HOME ON RIGHT.

LOCATED IN PITTSTON TWP, WELL ESTABLISHED 8 UNIT IN A QUIET COUNTRY LIKE LOCATION, ZONED COMMERCIAL AND LOCATED RIGHT OFF INTERSTATE 81. PARK IS PRICED TO SELL. OWNER FINANCING IS AVAILABLE WITH DOWN PAYMENT. MLS# 11-1530 CALL KIM 466-3338 DIR: RT 81 TO EXIT 180 TO ROUTE 502, FOLLOW APX 1 MILE TO PROPERTY ON LEFT.

LARGE FIRST FLOOR SHOWROOM WITH DISPLAY W I N D O W . P L U S L U X U R Y A P AR T M E N T O N 2 N D FLOOR. COULD BE OFFICES. GREAT HIGH TRAFFIC LOCATION RIGHT ON WYOMING AVE. MLS# 10-4339 CALL CHARLIE 829-6200 VM 101 DIR: JUST BEFORE CORNER OF 8TH ST & WYOMING AVE ON WEST SIDE.

FORMER COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH 2 APARTMENTS. SEPERATE ELECTRIC METERS. COMMERCIAL SECTION IS OPEN SPAN WITH OFFICE SPACE. MLS# 10-3872 CALL CHARLIE 829-6200 VM 101 DIR: MAIN ST. AVOCA TO MCALPINE, RIGHT ON ST. MARY ST.

GARAGE, APARTMENT AND OFFICE SPACE ALL COMBINED INTO ONE PROPERTY WITH TONS OF POTENTIAL. CURRENTLY IN POOR SHAPE. IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES! MLS# 10-15 CALL COLLEEN DIR: MAIN ST. PLAINS TRAVEL NORTH TO PROPERTY ON LEFT.

GREAT 2 FAMILY HOME IN MOVE IN CONDITION, SEPERATE UTILITIES, 6 ROOMS EACH, 3 CAR DETACHED GARAGE IN SUPER NEIGHBORHOOD, WALKING DISTANCE TO COLLEGE. HOME NEEDS NOTHING. MLS# 11-1608 CALL TOM 262-7716 DIR: MAIN ST TO LEFT ON KOSCIUSZKO TO RIGHT ON CHURCH, PROPERTY ON LEFT.

2 UNIT HOME WILL MAKE A GREAT RENTAL PROPERTY OR OWNER OCCUPIED HOME. DETACHED 3 CAR GARAGE, LARGE YARD, PRIVATE LOCATION. A MUST SEE HOME! MLS# 19-2696 CALL COLLEEN 237-0415 DIR: NORTH ON WYOMING AVE, LEFT ON 7TH ST, HOME ON RIGHT.

PROFITABLE DUPLEX WITH 2 BEDROOMS IN EACH UNIT. SEPERATE GAS HEAT, GAS HOT WATER HEATERS, ELECTRIC AND WATER. MLS# 11-1007 CALL LUANN 602-9280 DIR: MAIN ST. PITTSTON TURN RIGHT ON OAK, RIGHT ON SPRING CT, PROPERTY ON LEFT.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME! LIVE IN ONE SIDE, LET TENANTS RENT PAY (MOST OF) YOUR MORTGAGE. DOUBLE BLOCK HOME ON CORNER LOT IN PARSONS SECTION. MLS# 11-512 CALL MICHELE 905-2336 DIR: NORTH ON WASHINGTON ST, RIGHT ON GEORGE AVE, LEFT ON MILL ST.

LARGE 2 STORY HOME WITH BALCONY OFF MASTER OVERLOOKING THE VALLEY. A GREAT HOME WITH 1 3/4 BATHS, EAT IN KITCHEN, ENCLOSED PORCH, LOW MAINTENANCE CORNER LOT. MLS# 11-930 CALL COLLEEN 237-0415 DIR: KENNEDY BLVD TO RIGHT ON W. OAK ST, LEFT ON ELIZABETH, CORNER OF W. COLUMBUS.

SUMMER FUN IS WAITING, INGROUND POOL WITH CABANA AND WOOD BURNING STOVE, VIEWS OF CAMBELS LEDGE, 3 BR, LARGE LR WITH GAS FP, SUPER HOUSE WAITING FOR YOU! MLS# 11-1639 CALL COLLEEN 237-0415 DI R: NORTH ON MAIN ST PITTSTON, RIGHT ON UNION ST, HOUSE ON LEFT.

THREE BEDROOM HOME, FRESHLY PAINTED WITH MODERN KITCHEN AND BATH WITH TILE FLOOR, OFF STREET PARKING. MLS# 11-1278 CALL LUANN 602-9280 DIR: PITTSTON BY-PASS TO LEFT ON OAK ST, RIGHT ON FORD, LEFT ON PARNELL. HOME ON RIGHT.

MODERN INTERIOR IN THIS TRADITIONAL 2 STORY HOME, COMFORTABLE LIVING, NEW FLOORING, EATIN KITCHEN, FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY, LARGE YARD WITH CARPORT. GREAT LOCATION! MLS# 11-1685 CALL COLLEEN 237-0415 DIR: WILLIAM ST PITSTON TO DEFOE, RIGH THEN LEFT ON RADCLIFF, RIGHT ON CARROLL.

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2,500 SQ. FT. 2 DOCTOR OFFICES, PLUS 4 EXAM ROOMS, XRAY, RECEPTION AND BREAK ROOM. HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE, ADAPTABLE TO ANY BUSINESS, PARKING FOR 8 CARS. MLS# 11-751 CALL CHARLIE 829-6200 VM 101 DIR: LOCATED ON KENNEDY BLVD NEXT TO COOPERS.

FO UR BEDRO OM, 1 3/ 4 MOD ER N B AT HS , MODERN KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOP, FIRST FLOOR MASTER BR WITH WALK-IN CLOSET, 1ST FLR LAUNDRY, OPEN FLOOR PLAN, HARDWOOD FLOORS IN LR & DR, OSP. CALLL LUANN 602-9280 DIR: SOUTH ON WYOMING AVE TO LEFT ON DELAWARE, RIGHT ON 2ND ST, RIGHT ON NORTH.

WELL CARED FOR SINGLE WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 1 1/2 BATHS, SUNROOMS, FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY, GAS HEAT A N D OF F S T R EET P A RKI NG . UP D A TE D E LEC T R IC A L, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, LANDACAPING WTIH POND. MLS# 11-1641 CALL LUANN 602-9280 DIR: NORTH ON WYOMING AVE, LEFT ON EXETER AVE, RIGHT ON ANN ST, LEFT ON SUSQUEHANNA AVE.

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Inside Brides .................................1 Birthdays............................3 Schools ...........................2-8 Classified......................9-16

Ian Bell and Cassandra Ninotti

Mr. and Mrs. John Uhrin

60th Anniversary

r. and Mrs. John Uhrin, Duryea, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 30, 2011. They were married by the late Rev. George Durisin in St. Nicholas Greek Catholic Church, Old Forge. Their attendants were the late Edna Uhrin Lamberti and the late Louis Faulent. Mrs. Uhrin is the former Gertrude Faulent of Duryea. The couple has two children Bruce Rhin, Duryea and Carole Hilenski, Pittston. They also have two grandsons Jeff Rhin and Danny Polerecki. A family dinner was held in their honor.

60th Anniversary

Engaged to Wed

assandra Maria Ninotti and Ian Joseph Bell, with their families, announce their engagement and approaching marriage. The bride to be is the daughter of Nereo and Linda Ninotti of Harding. She is the granddaughter of the late Alfred and Bridget Ninotti and George and Nancy Kubasti. The prospective groom is the son of Scott and Judith Bell, West Wyoming. He is the grandson of Jean Washinsky and the late Joseph Washinsky and the late James and Ruth Bell. Cassandra is a 2004 graduate of Wyoming Area High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from West Chester University. She is currently employed as a professional administrative assistant at Tammac Holdings Corp. Ian is a 2003 graduate of Wyoming Area High School. He attended Lafayette College and is currently employed as a strategic accounts rep at InterMetro Industries. The couple have been high school sweethearts and will exchange vows at the Irem Country Club on August 11, 2012.

r. and Mrs. William (Vince) Konsavage, Wilkes Barre, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 30, 2011. They were married in Holy Trinity Church, Wilkes Barre, on June 30, 1951 by the late Rev. John Valunas. Mrs. Konsavage is the former Anna Gayz of Pittston. They are the parents of two sons John and wife Joan of Jenkins township and James and fiancé Theresa Marchel of Plains. They have five grandchildren: Bill and Danielle, Robert, Jill, and Christopher, as well as two step-grandchildren, Jeff and Jordan. A family dinner was held by their children to honor the couple

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bellanca

Dean’s List for Wilkes University

Wilkes University Provost Reynold Verret announces the Dean’s List for the spring 2011 Semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must obtain a minimum 3.4 GPA and carry at least 12 credits. The university extends its congratulations to the following students:

Evanich, Anthony Ferrese, Richard Harth, Jack Lewis, Rachel Matteucci, Theresa Romaldini, Robert Sperazza, and Daniel Troynacki

Avoca

Hughestown

Nina Sparacino

Dupont

M Mr. and Mrs. Rich Hansen

Harding

Casey Bohan, Julia Cikota, Emily Dymond, and Jonathan Seward Rachel Capitano and Edward Pearson

Olivia Dworak and Patrick Jenkins Township Lauren Para and Allison RoLello manski,

25th Anniversary

ina (Rinaldi) and Rich Hansen of Dupont are celebrating their 25th anniversary on July 5, 2011. They were married on July 5, 1986 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church of Pittston. They have been blessed with a son, Cristian. The Hansen’s are celebrating their anniversary with family and friends on July 2.

50th Anniversary

r. and Mrs. Sam Bellanca of Laflin, formerly of Pittston, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 1, 2011. They were married in St. Rocco’s Church by Rev. Julio Serra, O.S.J. She is the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary LaMarca of Pittston. Sam is the son of the late Salvatore and Rosina Bellanca of Pittston. Their marriage was blessed with two children; Susan and her husband DeLeon Major of Philadelphia and Salvatore R. and wife Maria Bellanca. Salvatore is serving with the Navy in Naples, Italy. The couple was also blessed with four grandsons: Erik, Devon and Ezekiel Major and Gianfranco S. Bellanca. Their attendants were maid of honor Rose LaMarca Maholski, bridesmaids were Assunta Giordano Black, Rosina Bellanca, Mary Ann Bellanco and Nancy Medico. Flower girls were Adele Policare Gouse and Lucille Bellamo. The best man was Steve Bellanco, deceased. Ushers were Cataldo LaMarca, Frank Gallo, Joseph Scarantino and Joseph DeBono. The occasion was marked with special Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton with Bishop Bambera celebrating the Mass. Sam and Sue are the proprietors of Garden Village Italian Deli of West Pittston. A family dinner will mark the occasion.

Duryea

Sarah Jones, Kirk Jones, Kris- West Pittston John Borzell, Luke Brady, ten Klimchak, Lewis Stalbird, Amanda Fasciana, Lea Kunkle, and Kaitlin Wolcott and Kayla Mattioli,

Duryea H.S. Class of 1961 planning reunion

Gaetano Fasciana, Michael Wyoming Kristin Andres, Sara Bellanco, Kachmarsky, and Sara KasprisZachary Jones, Rachel Miller, kie, Michael O’Day, and Meghan Pittston Shinert Ashley Graff, Brittany Battista, Alexander Caicedo, Timothy Yatesville Carroll, Ariana Colella, Amanda John Carroll

Duryea High School class of 1961 is making plans for a 50th reunion to be held on Saturday, September 3 at Memorable Occasions, 268 South Main Street, Duryea with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner at 7 p.m. and open bar. 5060’s music will complete the evening. There will be a Liturgy for departed classmates at Nativity of Our Lord Church (formerly Sacred Heart of Jesus Church), Stephenson Street at 4:30 p.m. on that date. Pictured are committee members, seated left to right are Josephine Chilek Jezorwski, and Ray Smitka. Standing, Kathleen Granahan Belak, Pat Pokorney McGlynn, Janice Vignali Nowakowski, and Judy Ryczak Rasimas.

Exeter

WA cheerleaders to hold Cheer Clinic

The Wyoming Area Cheerleading Clinic will be held July 26 through the 29from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Secondary Center cafeteria for girls ages 5 through 12. The cost is $35 per child. The clinic is hosted by Wyoming Area cheer coaches Krista Baines and Josette Cefalo and 20112012 Warrior Cheerleaders. The camp features teaching of fundamentals, skilled stations (cheers, jumps, kicks, dances), individual instructions, last day performance and pizza party,

award certificates given by Wyoming Area Cheerleaders. To enroll send check payable to Wyoming Area Cheerleading to Josette Cefalo, 103 Jean Street, Exeter, Pa 18643. It is imperative the following information be included with the check: child’s name, address, phone, emergency daytime phone number, allergies/limitations, parents signature, grade in September, age and t-shirt size. Deadline for registration is July 11.

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PA’s National Honor Society students give back to community

Teaching Spanish Class: Christopher Musto

I AM BEAUTIFUL: Gabrielle Vaxmonsky and Mallory Yozwiak

Spring Fling Bingo: Mike Lenchak and Miranda Godlewski

Mitten Tree: Miranda Warunek and Letitia Warunek

Teaching Spanish Class

National Honor Society member Christopher Musto spread his love of Spanish to the gifted students at the Pittston Area Middle School. Christopher would teach the students every Tuesday.

Warmth for the winter: David Dragon

Shoot for a Cause: Anthony Schwab, Grace ONeill, and Kenny Miller

Easter Bingo Ball: Devon Davis, Kara Kozar, and Jennifer Hadley

Dance Benefit: Miranda Warunek and Letitia Warunek

Irish Step Dance: Amanda Tracy and Katie Joyce

wood to supply heat throughout the house. Spring Fling Bingo

Mike Lenchak and Miranda Godlewski held a Spring Fling Bingo at the United Methodist Homes, Wesley Village Campus. They bought chocolate from I AM BEAUTIFUL Gertrude Hawk to give to the resGabrielle Vaxmonsky and idents along with chips and pretMallory Yozwiak held an I AM zels. BEAUTIFUL field hockey game. This game raised aware- Shoot for a Cause Anthony Schwab, Grace ness about the dangers of anorexia. The rival game was be- O’Neill, and Kenny Miller tween Pittston Area and Wyom- teamed up with the Avoca Basing Area. The proceeds benefit- ketball League to sponsor a ed a guest speaker who spoke to Shoot for a Cause Free Throw all 8th grade middle school girls Contest. The event was held on Saturday, February 19th. The on June 8, 2011. free throw competition was for Warmth for the Winter boys and girls from second thru Dave Dragon cut down wood sixth grade. They raised $678.00 to help the Major family. Due to which benefited the American the loss of their father, the family Cancer Society and Miles for Valentines Bingo Ball: Ashley Menichini, Nina Fisher, James LaMarca, Alison Slomba, Sarah Kosik, and Rachele Poveromo did not have enough money to heat their home. They needed See Honors page 3

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Ava Flanagan Ava Elizabeth Flanagan, daughter of Lauren and Jerry Flanagan of Norristown, celebrated her second birthday on June 10. Ava is the granddaughter of Donna and Bernie Vodzack and Terry and Jerry Flanagan and great granddaughter of Genevieve Barosky and the late Stanley Barosky and Mary and Bernie Vodzack. A birthday celebration was held to mark this special occasion.

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

Allie Mozeleski Allie Lynn Mozeleski, daughter of Tom and Amber Mozeleski, Pittston will celebrate her fifth birthday on Monday, July 4. Allie is the granddaughter of Tom and Linda Elkins, Peckville and the late Mary and Francis Mozeleski. She is the great granddaughter of Freida Elkins Stevensky, Gouldsboro. Allie will be attending Wyoming Area Catholic in the fall and likes to dance and swim. Allie has a big brother, Tyler, who is 10 and a Golden Retriever named Buddy.

Isabella Wesolowski-Halapin

Zachary Connors Zachary Connors turned two on July 1. He is the son of Martin and Catherine Connors, Duryea. He is the grandson of Martin and Ann Connors, Pittston and the late Joseph and Nancy Jones of Wilkes-Barre. Zachary has a brother, Anthony, 21 and a sister, Abby, 9.

Isabella Joy Wesolowski-Halapin was nine years old on June 30. She is the daughter of Vanessa Ann Wesolowski-Halapin and Bernard Halapin of Dupont. Maternal grandparents are Michelle and Joe Wesolowski of Dupont. Paternal grandmother is Verna Weiskerger of Wyoming. Godparents are Stacey Wesolowski of Dupont and Danny Halapin of

Wyoming. Isabella Joy has a sister Victoria Ruth and will celebrate her birthday with family and friends at Hershey Park.

Rachel Freed Rachel Freed, daughter of Dr. Glenn and Carol Freed will celebrate her 11th birthday today, July 3. Rachel is the granddaughter of Nora and Mike English of Pittston Township and of the late Robert and Sonya Freed of Virginia. Rachel has a brother, Max, who is five years old.

Cousins celebrate birthdays Luke Vincent White celebrated his fourth birthday on June 20. He is the son of Ronda and Doug White, Pequannock, New Jersey. Luke’s grandparents are Mary Ann and Ronald Rinaldi, Dupont and Marion White, New Jersey and the late George White. Great grandmother is Irene Orloski, Dupont. Luke has a big brother, Jack, nine years old and a sister, Grace, seven years old. Luke attends pre-school at Jacksonville Chapel and plays soccer. Nicholas Vincent Rinaldi celebrated his third birthday on June 30. He is the son of Jennifer and Ron Rinaldi, Duryea. Nick’s grandparents are Anne DeMaio, Moosic and the late Vincent DeMaio; Mary Ann and Ronald Rinaldi Dupont and Rose Watkins, Wilkes-Barre. Great grandmother is Irene Orloski, Dupont. Nick has a big brother, Matthew, who will be 10 in August and a sister, Emily, eight years old.

Edward Rosiak Edward Robert Rosiak, son of Ed and Kristy Rosiak of Avoca celebrated his 6th birthday on June 21. Eddie is the grandson of Robert and Karen Camasse of Pittston and the late Edward and Lorraine Rosiak of Pittston. He is the great grandson of Beulah Vaughn of Altoona. Eddie is a recent kindergarten graduate that enjoys playing basketball at the Avoca Rec Center and T-ball at Dupont Little League. Eddie is the proud big brother of his sister, Ella, three and a half years old. Edward celebrated his birthday at the Ice Box in Scranton.

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Michael Foundation. Dance Benefit

Miranda Warunek and Letitia Warunek held a dance show to benefit the Pediatric Health Clinic. Emerald Irish Step Dance performed while baskets were being raffled. They raised $7,050 which benefited the Health Clinic.

Mitten Tree

Miranda Warunek and Letitia Warunek held a mitten tree at the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen. The St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen was established in 1983, and is headed by the Catholic Social Services of the Wyoming Valley. It provides a daily meal for anyone Easter Bingo Ball: Tyler Cummings, Tim Lello, and Nick Remsky who is hungry. During the cold winter months, the need for warm clothes skyrockets. Even with generous donations, the kitchen cannot completely accommodate all those in need in the Wyoming Valley.

Stauffer Star, first row: John Poli, Letitia Warunek, Heather Marsico, and Dave McLean. Second row: Benjamin Pace, Vince Riggi, John Lombardo, and Anthony Guariglia

Easter Bingo Ball

Devon Davis, Kara Kozar, Tony Amitia, and Jennifer Hadley held an Easter Bingo Ball on April 16th, at St. Mary’s Villa Nursing Home in Elmhurst, Pa. The students played Bingo with the residents, served food and refreshments, and handed out prizes.

Irish Step Dance

National Honor Society members Amanda Tracy and Katie Joyce spread some Irish cheer on March 13th, by performing for the residents of Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home in Dunmore. The girls along with the Crossmolina School of Dance performed a number of routines for the residents. Amanda and

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Benefit the Laurels: Jamie Lee and Michelle Fernando

Easter Egg Hunt, first row: Kristi Naylor, Tyler Bauman, Lindsey Karzenoski, Samantha Horchos, and Nicolette Bradshaw. Second row: Justin Wall, BryannaDarbenzio, Jonathon Jugus, Dominic Rinaldi, Mike Stankoski, and Marissa Nardone

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Holy Redeemer High School holds fourth annual commencement

Holy Redeemer High School held its fourth annual commencement at the Anderson Center Arena at Misericordia University, awarding diplomas to 174 graduates. Class Salutatorian Meagan Benner welcomed graduates and guests. Most Reverend Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, conferred diplomas to the graduates, who were presented by Holy Redeemer High School Principal Anita Sirak and Vice Principal Michael Booth. The farewell address was given by Valedictorian Rebecca Richards. Remarks were also delivered by Kathleen Hanlon, Diocesan Secretary for Catholic Schools/ Superintendent of Schools, and Bishop Bambera. Members of the 2011 graduating class were the first freshman class at Holy Redeemer, following the consolidation of Catholic high schools in Luzerne County and are the first to graduate as â&#x20AC;&#x153;True Royals.â&#x20AC;? Class officers are

Rebecca Richards, president; Thomas Hogan, vice president; Daniel Geraghty, secretary; and Stephen Ruch, treasurer. Members of the Class of 2011, first row, from left: Francesca Marie Agostini, Nathan Carey Albrecht, Peter Anthony Alexis, Alycia Marie Al-Saigh, Marissa Lynn Angradi, Dino Joseph Arcuri, Brandon Michael Baker, Alexander Bedrin, Sarah Rose Benczkowski, Meagan Lorelle Benner, Nicholas Ryan Bogumil, Kyle Gregory Boyes, Molly Loretta Boylan, Connor Patrick Boyle, Braunsen Robert Bozek, Joseph Nunzio Bruno IV, Colleen Elizabeth Burns, Daniel Michael Byorick, Jr., Patrick Edward Caffrey, Laura Kate Campbell, Allison Marie Capaci, Austin Britton Carr. Second row: Paul John Chmil III, Tayler Lauren Collins, Sarah Jean Crane, Louis Peter Degnan, Jr., Marisa Gloria Del Gaudio, Donald Stephen DeRemer, Jr., Jessica Kelin DiBernardo, Alexandra Dillon, Michael Matthew

Dogal, Andrew Michael Dorak, Kelly Anne Dougherty, Marissa Eve Dougherty, Cody J. Drabot, Adam John Dunsmuir, Samuel William Eley, Jessica Elizabeth Elston, Mark Andrew Evitts, Jr., Timothy Joseph Faux, Andrew Thomas Federo, Yuri Alexander Filak, Meghan Elizabeth Flanagan, Christopher Ryan Folk, Olivia Dolores Francisc. Third row: Mary Leah Frank, Matthew Manuel Fromel, Amanda Lynn Gabriel, Stephen Joseph Gadomski, Job J. George, Brian Daniel Ghezzi, Arthur R. Gialanella, John Thomas Gibbons, Morgan Claire Ginter, Tina Giutashvili, Sarah Holleran Godfrey, Sarah Charlotte Griffiths, Mary Elizabeth Griseto, Bridget Noel Guarnieri, Emily Elisabeth Halbing, Brian Eugene Halchak, Maria Heaney, Kristie Ho, Thomas P. Hogan, Christopher John Honeywell, Brittany Lee Anne Hughe. Fourth row: Sara Lee Jackson, William Michael Jezewski, Nikole Kara Johnson, Jeffrey Mi-

chael Jones, Jr., Jonathan Alexander Kerestes, Peter Kmec, Sarah Beth Kolodziej, Daniel Joseph Kopicki, Sarah Elizabeth Kosloski, Daniel Robert Kubasti, Jr., Julia Margaret Kundratic, Bernard Joseph Kuprionas III, Timothy Ryan Lambert, Amanda Leigh Lamooney, John Jerome Laputka III, Melissa Ann Larralde, Glenn Charles Layaou III, Anh Quoc Le, Courtney E. Lee, William V. Lewis III, Adam Joseph Limongelli, Mary Alexis Loughran, Mark F. Mallo. Fifth row: Jennifer Nicole Manganello, Alexandra Concetta Marriggi, Meredith Jean Martin, Samantha Jean Martin, Nicole Rose Maximowicz, Ryan John May, John Donald McCarthy III, Ashley Marie McFarlane, Katelin Frances McGraw, Brian Leo McKernan, Samantha Michelle Menichini, Maria D. Micca, Joshua Thomas Mihal, Timothy Richard Mike, Mary Rose Monseur, Monica Teresa Morgan, Nicholas Steven Morrison, William Joseph Morrow, Victo-

ria Lynn Mosca, Tushar Mukhija, Connor Patrick Murphy, Erin Marie Murphy. Sixth row: Marilyn Alice Nahas, David Charles Namey, Michael Robert Napkori, Noella Nkamjeu, Louis Connor Oley, Leonard John Olivarez, Lauren Lee Orlando, Michael James Pace, Danielle Marie Phillips, Kelsey Lynn Polachek, Alyssa Marie Pope, Deena Prescavage, Zachary Nathan Razawich, Kyle D. Reed, Victoria L. Rendina, Rebecca Anne Richards, Nicole Marie Riley, Theodore Joseph Ritsick, Carin Elizabeth Roman, James Joseph Romanowski, Stephen Thomas Ruch, Erin Cavanaugh Ryan, Michael J. Sabulski. Seventh row: Nicole Elizabeth Sandrowicz, Nicholas Saracino, Matthew James Seasock, Andrew James Seman, Shawn Frederick Senese, Katelyn Rose Serino, Alyssa Marie Shorts, Jacob Daniel Joseph Siejak, Michael Paul Simon, Jr., Dustin Michael Siperko, Sarah Delores Skiro, Stephen Joseph Skiro, Leah N.

Smart, Allison E. Smith, Allison C. Spencer, Erika Lynn Stanczak, Karley Marie Stasko, Emily Elizabeth Steele, Kyrsten Anne Julia Strickland, Tyler John Michael Suda, Jessica Marie Szczechowicz. Eighth row: Zachary James Tomasura, Gerald Vincent Tulao, Amanda Leigh Urbanski, Rachael Catherine Vito, Julia Ruth Warnagiris, Jeffrey Michael Waugh, AnnMarie Wempa, Amy Elizabeth Wert, James Zachary Wesser, Kelsey Taylor Wolsieffer, Joshua David Yakus, Erin Anne Yanoshak, Adhem M. Zaghloul, Carly Theresa Zaklukiewicz, Thomas Michael Zdipko II, Kelly Anne Zirnheld Absent from photo: Daniel Patrick Geraghty, Kiera Marie Stachowiak, Andrew Phillip Luke Wabik Holy Redeemer seniors merited over $14,000,000 in college scholarships, and 99 percent will attend a college or university next year. One percent will enter the military or other training.

Holy Rosary students earn awards at state competition dents Kayla Jones, Matthew Marsh, Nina Mucciolo, and Kevin Yanul. Second awards were merited by eighth grade student Matt Klein and seventh grade students Edward Sankus and Jeff Smicherko. Alumnus Nick Bennie, currently a student at Holy Cross High School, received a First Award in the high

school division, and alumnus Jordan Marsh, also a student at Holy Cross High School, received a Second Award. Pictured are the students enjoying the campus, working in the laboratory, and with their awards. We offer our deepest thanks to their parents for their encouragement and support

throughout the preparation for the competition. A special â&#x20AC;&#x153;thank youâ&#x20AC;? to alumnus Matt Radle, currently a student at Penn State, for giving our students a tour of the campus and See Holy Rosary page 5

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tition, held at Pennsylvania State University, Main Campus, in May. Each of these students were awarded first awards at the Regional Competition held at Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College in March, which made them eligible to present their research at Penn State. At each competition, the students presented their research and projects to panels of judges, who judged them on scientific thought, experimental methods, analytical approach, and presentation. We are proud to announce that Holy Rosary students received seven first awards at Penn State, and three second awards. Eighth grade students Brianna Mazzaccaro, Gina Pettinato, and Ten students from Holy Ros- Pennsylvania Junior Academy Eric Sklanka each received first ary School participated in the of Science (PJAS) State Compe- awards, as did seventh grade stu-

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for arranging time for them to perform lab experiments in the Penn State Science Lab. Congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Casey, PJAS moderator, and to these PJAS students for their outstanding work and dedication.

Hall: Thursday, July 7, Thursday, July 21, Thursday, August 4 and Thursday, August 18. If you have any questions, you may contact Teresa at 457-9001. Happy Fourth of July

As we celebrate the birth of our nation tomorrow, we ask God’s continued blessings for our country and for all those who are serving our nation, both here and in foreign countries. It is a wonderful opportunity to Gift Certificate Summer spend time with family and Schedule friends and to thank God for the Gift certificates are sold in the blessings he bestows on us each summer every other week. Sum- day. May He bring all our troops mer gift certificate hours are safely home. from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and they will be sold on the following 2011-2012 News days in Holy Rosary Church Our summer mailing will be

sent home within the next two weeks to all our families, but here are just a few dates and times for your calendar regarding the first days of school: First through eighth grades will begin classes on Monday, August 29, Kindergarten will begin classes on Tuesday, August 30, the PK 4 year old will begin on Wednesday, August 31, and the PK 3 year old class will begin on Tuesday, September 6. Curriculum Night for first through eighth grades is scheduled for Thursday, September 1 at 6:30 p.m., and Holy Rosary School will celebrate our Return to School Mass on Friday, September 2 at 9:00 a.m. All parents and friends are welcome to attend. There will be early dis-

missal days on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of the first week of school. Dismissal on each of those days will be at 11:00AM. This will continue to be our usual early dismissal time, unless the times are changed by Pittston Area due to busing schedules. Lunch will be served each day of the first week of school except Friday. There will be no lunch served Friday due to the Back to School Mass. There will be no school on Monday, September 5 for the Labor Day holiday. The first PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria, and we look forward to welcoming all our new families

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as members. Enjoy the summer! ing collected at Holy Rosary School. These programs enable PK and Kindergarten us to provide educational reOrientations sources that may be unaffordaThere will be special pre- ble through our regular budget. school and kindergarten orienta- They offer exciting merchandise tions for students and their par- like computers, software, sports ents at the following times: Pre- equipment, reference materials, school Four Year Old - Monday, science and art items, even muAugust 29 from 9:00 to 10:00 sical instruments. Please contina.m.; Kindergarten - Monday, ue your support of these proAugust 29 from 1:00 to 2:00 grams by sending in your labels p.m., and Preschool Three Year to the school office or by placing Old - Tuesday, August 31 from them in the church vestibule. If 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Preschool par- you have any questions, please ents will receive a more detailed contact the school’s office. Also, letter concerning preschool mat- please check labels for expiraters from Mrs. Simkulak. tion dates. They can be sent in immediately and processed beLabels & Box Tops fore they expire; there is no need Campbell’s Soup labels and to wait until you accumulate a Box Tops for Education are be- quantity.

Head Start to hold open recruitment session on July 11 Luzerne County Head Start, Inc., will be holding an “open recruitment session” at the Pittston Early Head Start Center on Monday, July11. The center is lo-

cated at 1880 Highway 315, Pittston, PA. Applications will be taken from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and again from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Early Head Start is a full-year

child development and family support program for low-income families with infants and toddlers and for pregnant women. Any parent or caregiver planning

to attend a recruitment session is required to bring proof of child’s age, documentation of child’s diagnosed disability/special needs (if applicable), medical insur-

ance coverage, and verification of one year’s income (previous 12 months or last calendar year). Social Security Numbers may be requested for verification of

public assistance and child care subsidy. For more information please contact Early Head Start at 8249050, or 1-800-551-5829.

Tenth Street Elementary announces student awards Tenth Street Elementary School in the Wyoming Area School District recently held presentation of awards to the students in the areas of: Academic Excellence, Academic Achievement, Peer Tutoring, Perfect Attendance, and award in 4th grade Spelling Bee. Perfect Attendance

Kindergarten: Katie Rowlands, Thomas Henry Figura, Dylan Kostik, Keegan Rusyn; First grade: Kelsey Chedister; Second grade: Adam Wisnewski, Morgan Chedister; Third grade: Michael DeSanto, Brianna Misson, Hannah Novakowski, Jonathan Augustine; Fourth grade: Lincoln Heck, Olivia Chedister, Jesse Cegelka, Selena Herrera, Rachel Pisarick; Fifth grade: Blaise Ciampi; Sixth grade: Katherine Augustine, Vanessa Casterline, Aaron Dobbs, Cole Keating, Mackenzie Pegg, Michael Wall, Evelyn Urban, Jonathan Fernandes, Megan Hoyt, Brian Miles, Kristen Nassavage, Lea Getz, Aaron Herrera, Morgan Maslousky, Jeffery Urban, Collin Barletta, and Adam Rivera

Academic Excellence

Fourth grade: Vitaliy Biksey, Stephen Lucas, Kayla Vols, Michael Abromovage, Nicholas Perry, Marissa Traglia, Michael Amato, Rachel Pisarick, Kiaura Ruskey; Fifth grade: Blaise, Lindsay Higdon, Ray Knaub, Addison Orzel, Miranda Smith, Nina Sypniewski, Alexander Gonzales, James Kosco, Tyler Nayavich, Julianna Ritsick, Kristi Skok, Alyssa Vikara; Sixth grade: Jessica Hopkins, Leah Moore, Kyle Musto, Anthony Nardell, Peter Butera, Michael DeNardi, Kara Dooner, Kimberly Ferrara, Megan Pitcavage, Kathryn Augustine, Madison Beppler, Matthew Hindmarsh, Stephen Homza, Alexandra Peck, Mackenzie Pegg, Alex Robbins, Evan Stravinski, Katrina Stavinski, Ryan Wrubel, Evelyn Urban, Andrew Bartoli, Michael Bonita, Julia Bonomo, Nicole Rose Lukesh, Julia Patts, Laura Sachaczenski, Anthony Saitta, Joseph Bender, Lydia Bugelholl, Robert Butwin, Jessica Kupiec, Aaron lee, Brace Pepe, Victoria Braccini, Erin Ains-

worth, Nikolas Athmann, Louis Dominick, Nina Minnelli, William Shelley, Allison Vukovich, Kelsey Young, Austin Alder, Ryan Shuleski, Shelby Stanford, Katie Wolfgang, Kyle Zaboski, Grace Scrobola, Kyle Carr, Adam Buczynski, Ashley Donovan, Marius Kohut, and Cassie Wilson Academic Achievement

Fourth grade: Steven Bonomo, Damin Bronsburg, Riley Brown, Gavin Bryan, Quynh Bui, Nicole Butler, Victoria Ciannilli, Abigail Gober, Lincoln Heck, Nicholas Katulka, Ilana McCloe, Abigayle Nelson, Patrick Nelson, Kya Robbins, Alana Start, Nathan Victor, Bret Bednarski, Mikayla Brown, Anna Campbell, Joshua Carlson,Ilana Cunningham, Jenna Donahue, Raymond Driving Hawk, Davita Dwyer, William Fauntleroy, Edward Golushka, Aubrey Mytych, Grace Jeffery, Brett Kostik,Mark Margavage, Gianna Paoloni, Michael remley, Paige Ross, James Sheridan, Meghan Shulde, Matthew Wycoski, Julia Zimmerman, Connor Ardoline, Peter Calimeres,

Ryan Carter, Isabella Concha, Jaden Cordero, Valerie Gerchak, Toby Hallman, Colin Kwiatkowski, Madeline Kwiatkowski, Tatum Maslousky, Alexa Regis, Kayla Taddei, and Carlina Urban Fifth grade: Damon Barhight Blaise Ciampi, Kayla Dovidas, Akira Condry, Allison Lampman, Isaac Maniero, Mykalah Marcy, Austin Parent, Lindsey Pozaic, Justin Randazzo, Stefani Schell, Matthew Silinskie, Alexia Smith, Hallie Stark, Jessica Walkowiak, Olivia Bellanco, Makiah Cintron, Justin Esposito, Erica Gallagher, Alexander Hawk, Hannah Hinkle, Max Kneeream, Elizabeth Moore, Bruce Rowlands, Kaleigh Shisson, Robert Trottini, Thomas Walkowiak, and Olivia Williams Sixth grade: Morgan Coolbaugh, Tyler Demko, Lea Getz, Joshua Kopcza, Walker regis, Emily Uritz, Ashley Vikara, Bryan Bowser, Klay Kennedy, Shari Liddick, Kathleen Mahle, John Rubino, Tiffany Vincavage, Albert Sciandra, David Alberigi, Vanessa Casterline, Brandon Charney, Aaron Dobbs, Mitchell Higley, Tristan – So-

co, Erica Gallagher, Hannah Hinkle, Elizabeth Moore, Addison Orzel, Robert Trottini; Sixth grade: Mackenzie Pegg, Julia kash- Minnick, Amy Troy, EmiBonomo, lie Wanko, Michael Wall, Albert Blannett, Caitlyn Butchko, Ly- Spelling Bee Winner dia Edwards, Matthew KlimaFourth grade: Victoria Ciansiewfski, Keely Matthews, Kara nilli, Selena Herrera; Sixth Moscatelli, Eric Speicher, Ariel grade: Walker Regis DePietro, John McNeil, Kristen Nassavage, Makila O’Reilly, Math League Winners Justin Smith, Seth White, Tanner Fifth grade: Fourth place, Williams, Grace Angelella, Col- Tyler Nayavich lin Barletta, Matthew Booth, Sixth grade: First place, Peter Dante DeLuca, Evan Esposito- Butera; Second place, Austin ,Lindsey Feeney, Rachel John- Alder and Robert Butwin; Third son, Dylan Kostak, Madison place, Dante DeLuca; Fourth Mulhern, Kyle Poepperling, place, Morgan Coolbaugh and Chrisina Sakalas, Sarah SheDylan Kostak; Fifth place, Jomanski, Ryan Webb, Ethan seph Bender, Kyle Popperling, Crake, Miranda Jones, Brendan Christina Sakalas, Ryan ShulesLee, Devon Memory, Matthew Feeney, Kira Kusakavitch, Ni- ki, and Shelby Stanford; Sixth cole Romanowski, Victoria Voy- place, Darius Brown, Jessica chuk, Kendrick Beyer, Logan Hopkins, Jason Mapes, Leah Campbell, Martina McGrath, Moore, Joseph Skrip, Grace AnVanessa Shedlock, Zachary gelella, Adam Buczynski, SteZimmerman, Jolenne Fink, and phen Homza, John McNeil, Makaila O’Reilly, Albert Sciandra, Gianni Mazza Eric Speicher, Julia Bonomo, Peer Tutors Cassie Button, Jessica Kupiec, First grade: Zachary Sheri- Julia Patts, Walker Regis, Tony dan; Fourth grade: Aubrey My- Saitta, Grace Scrobola, Justin tych, James Sheridan, Abigail Smith, Jeffery Yrban, Ryan Gober, Iliana Mc Cloe, Lily Wal- Webb, Jake Wiesner, and Gina ton; Fifth grade: Olivia Bellan- Zehner

Summer SAT prep classes offered at Wyoming Area High School Wyoming Area is offering SAT Prep classes this summer. The summer courses offer the students the opportunity to have more time to devote to the course content. Students and parents are encouraged to enroll their children in these courses. Students who have already completed the courses are encouraged to re-enroll

since the more practice they have the better their chances of increasing their scores. Tooth and Nail will be used during the SAT verbal classes along with other SAT verbal review material. The focus during the classes will be vocabulary development and reading comprehension. Tooth and Nail books will be available on a

loan basis and there will also be books available for purchase. A large organized Math SAT review folder will be provided each student in SAT math classes. Students in grades 9, 10, 11 are encouraged to take advantage of these courses. Schedule for SAT math

classes - Tuesday July 5 from 5 to 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 6 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, July 7 from 5 to 8:00 p.m. This is one class which is 10 hours of instruction. Tues July 12 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wed July 13 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thurs July 14 from 5 to 8 p.m Schedule for the SAT verbal

classes - July 26 to 29 Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; August 8 to 12 Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and August 15 to 19 Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $35 per each verbal and each math course enrolled in. Non-residents fee is $50 per each course enrolled in. Each class will run for a total of 10

hours. For a class to run at least 10 students must be enrolled. Mrs. Teddi Rabel, guidance secretary, will accept enrollment for these courses. Call 655-2836 extension 2339 daily from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. She will answer questions about the classes and will take reservations.

Montgomery Avenue Students who did not get their report cards on the last day of school may come to the Montgomery Avenue Elementary office to pick them up, we do not

mail report cards in the elementary. The office hours for the summer are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday thru Thursday and we will be closed on Friday.

Sem’s Sokach receives science award

WA’s art class creates interactive artwork Wyoming Area’s Art class, under the instruction of Barbara Talaska, recently created frame interaction artwork. The objects in the paintings interact with the

frame in an over/under lapping fashion to add a 3D illusion in a 2D painting. Ms Talaska teaches painting, 3D design, crafts & drawing, stu-

dio art, and general art to grades 7- 12. Shown in the photo, left to right are Skhye Siandra (octopus), Michelle Gitkos (whale),

Ms Talaska, Rebecca Johnson (soccer ball), Stephanie Blannett (cat dog), Brandon Cellini (snake), and Rachael Stark (candles).

Wyoming Seminary cum laude graduate Carly Sokach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sokach of West Pittston, received the Dr. William Schuler Pierce Award in recognition of her excellence in science during the school’s 167th Commencement. Prior to Commencement she received the President’s Educational Excellence Award, the Jerry A. and Edith K. Iscovitz Memorial Good Sportsmanship Award, the PIAA Scholar Athlete Award, the Karen Klassner Award for achievement through perseverance, the Spencer Bible Prize and the Lindsley Morgan Washburn on May 29. Prize in Mathematics. Sokach Seen following the Comwas one of 126 students who mencement exercises is Carly completed their Sem educations Sokach.

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Katie made 250 cookies to serve to the residents after the performance. Valentine’s Bingo Ball

Guariglia participated in a very successful national honor society project. In March, 2010 the lot the star stood on was sold. In May, they decided to take on the task of moving and lighting the star. Jim Zerra, a local contractor/electrician, agreed to help us with our project. They made a presentation to the school board, requesting permission to place the star on school grounds we had to clean, paint, and reassemble the star. They also had the daunting task of raising over $4,000 in order to put the new lights on the star. The star was first lit on May 29, 2011.

Ashley Menichini, Nina Fisher, James LaMarca, Alison Slomba, Sarah Kosik, and RachelePoveromo held a Valentine’s Day Bingo Ball at the Wesley Village on February 12th. The students purchased gifts for the winners of each game. They supplied desserts and refresh- Easter Bingo Ball ments. Tyler Cummings, Tim Lello, and Nick Remsky held an Easter Easter Egg Hunt Bingo Ball for the residents of

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Kaitlin Brady held a Dodgeball Tournament at the high school. They raised $1,100 which benefited the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Dog Show

Destiny Simon, Samantha Hurt, Jessie Napkora, Amanda Boland, Ashley Kocher and Megan Velehoski held a dog show to benefit the S.P.C.A. Dogs competed in categories such as Best Groomed and Neatest Trick. 45 dogs participated in the show. The girls raised $800.

Benefit the Laurels

National Honor Society members Jamie Lee and Michelle Fernando joined forces with Junior Leadership Wilkes-Barre to Valentines Day Bingo Ball: Justin Wall, Fred Lokuta, Emily Zielinski, Tyler Baran, and William Elko hold a Bingo event at St. Ignatius

Dodgeball Tournament, first row: Jamie Lee, Danielle Fereck, PietroColella, Todd Mitchell, and Emily Bogdan. Second row: Tina Boyanowski, Mike Hizny, Kelly Lynn, and Kaitlin Brady

Dog Show: Destiny Simon, Samantha Hurt, Jessie Napkora, and Megan Velehoski

C.A.S.U.A.L Day: Shelby Smith, Jessica Oliveri, Brittany Czerniakowski, and Ariel Porzucek

Kaidens Cause: James Castellino, Alyssa Stella, Cara Capozucca, and Steven Sklanka

3 on 3 Tournament: Mia Baldinucci, Shannon Gilhooley, Kaylene Sutkowski, Danielle Dorosky, R.J. Emmett, and Jordan Bone

S.P.C.A.: Steven Stravinski, Ronnie Musto, Bill Ardoline, and Joe Coyne

The annual Easter Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, April 16th, at the Kindergarten Center. Kristi Naylor, Tyler Bauman, Lindsey Karzenoski, Samantha Horchos, Nicolette Bradshaw, Justin Wall, BryannaDarbenzio, Jonathon Jugus, Dominic Rinaldi, Mike Stankoski,Marissa Nardone, Kelly Keener, Rachel Scalon, Joe Harth, and Vincent Pietras participated in this event. They hid Easter eggs, face painted, gave out prizes, and served cake and refreshments. Stauffer Star

John Poli, Letitia Warunek, Heather Marsico, Dave McLean, Benjamin Pace, Vince Riggi, John Lombardo, and Anthony

Church Hall in Kingston on March 13th the benefit the residents of The Laurels. The girls made holiday cards which were passed out to the residents, raffled off baskets, and served food Valentine’s Day Bingo Ball and refreshments. They raised at Justin Wall, Fred Lokuta, Emi- total of $1,500. Proceeds benely Zielinski, Tyler Baran, Wil- fited the residents of The Lauliam Elko, and Shelby Bentler rels. held a Valentine’s Day Bingo Ball at Wesley Village. They pro- Kaiden’s Cause National Honor Society memvided cupcakes and jello to the residents. Prizes were given to all bers Cara Capozucca, James Castellino, Alyssa Stella, and the winners. Steven Sklanka hosted the secDodgeball Tournament ond annual “Kaiden’s Cause” Jamie Lee, Danielle Fereck, bowl-a-thon at Chacko’s Family PietroColella, Todd Mitchell, Bowling Center in Wilkes-Barre Emily Bogdan, Tina Boyanow- on November 14th. The event ski, Mike Hizny, Kelly Lynn, and benefited Kaiden Abul-Ela of Wesley Village on April 16th. They played bingo with residents, handed out the Easter eggs, stuffed animals, and many more.

St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen School Supplies: Miranda Warunek, Ali Quinn, Letitia Warunek, Sara Kielbasa, Anna Podrosky, and Bianca Bolton

Pittsburg who was diagnosed called AT/RT. They raised more with a rare form of brain cancer than $1,700. Unfortunately, Kai-

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Students at Wyoming Area Catholic plant grass seeds

The Wyoming Area Catholic Preschool Library class celebrated the coming of spring by listening to stories about spring and planting grass seeds in plastic Easter Eggs. Pictured with their growing grass in row one are Anna Musto, Callie Morris, Katherine Potter, Olivia Latoski, and Christian Renfer. Row two: Elliott Miller, Jessie Weinckoski, Ben Byers, Julia Bilder, and Logan Walizer. Row three: Stephen Renfer, Manissa Miller, Vincent Contardi, Nicole Yencha, and Michael Casey. Miss Torbik is the preschool teacher for Wyoming Area Catholic. Mrs. Theresa Sabetta is the Librarian. Summer Reading Program

The Summer Reading Program will began the week of June 27 and will end on Thursday, August 11. Books can be checked out from the library every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. New this year, we will offer afternoon and evening hours every other Monday. Monday hours will be 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

The summer reading program works in the following way: Students can come to the library any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday morning: or they can come the new Monday evenings and check out two books. Once those books are read and the students are ready to take an Accelerated Reader Test, they can come back to the library on the designated days and take their AR test in the library. The library computers will be the only computers utilized for the summer program. When the library books are returned, new ones may be checked out. There are no due dates during the summer reading program. All books checked out during the summer must be returned by the beginning of school in September Please note that students coming to the library are to be accompanied by an adult and the adult must remain at school. Students cannot be dropped off and picked up later. Time and space only allows students to take a test and choose books to check out. Any questions concerning the summer reading program can be directed to Mrs. Theresa Sabetta, librarian at 570-654-7982.

Summer Hours

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday Evenings: 1 to 6 p.m. On the following dates: July 11, July 25, August 8 The library will be closed during the following weeks: August 15 to August 19 Monday and Tuesday, July 4 and 5. Cougar Cash Summer Schedule

The summer Cougar Cash schedule will begin on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Gift Cards/ Certificates for the following local stores will be sold on a first come, first served basis on Wednesday mornings between the hours of 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.: Gerrity’s, Redner’s Crest Cleaners, Sabatini’s Perkins, Weis/Mr. Z’s, Wegman’s, Grotto Pizza, Sapphire Salon, Price Chopper, Cooper’s Seafood, Montour Oil, Quinn’s, Bo Brothers, McDonald’s, Schiel’s and Pizza Perfect. Every effort will be made to have enough certificates for the above stores in stock to fill all orders on Wednesdays. Orders for

July 4: No Cougar Cash other merchants available July 13, 20, 27 and August 3: through Cougar Cash program will be taken on Wednesday All Merchants August 10: Local Merchants morning and will be available for pick-up the following Wednes- only. August 17: No Cougar Cash day morning. August 24: All Merchants The schedule will run on the Check Edline regularly for any following dates:

possible changes in the schedule. Labels

Please keep sending in Campbell Soup Labels and Box Tops for Education. The containers for the labels are in the main hallway.

Pittston Area High School announces fourth quarter honor roll John Haas, Principal of the Whispell, Emily Zielinski, EmiPittston Area Senior High ly Zurek. School announces those students who have qualified for the Seniors, First Honors William Ardoline, Joshua honor roll for the fourth quarter. Batch, Mariah Buckley, Kyle Seniors, Honors with Callahan, Cara Capozucca, NiDistinction cholas Collins, Mariah Curtis, William Balasavage, Tyler Alyssa Donato, Jennifer Hreha, Baran, Tyler Bauman, Carly Caitlin Hunter, Samantha Hurtt, Bellas, Shelby Bentler, Amanda Lyndsie Johndrow, Katie Joyce, Boland, Jordan Bone, Brandilen Chelsey Karp, Lindsey KarzeBurke, Maria Carone, James noski, Stephen Kerish, SamanCastellino, Antonella Castro, tha Kirn, Kelsey Knowles, Ryan Jenny Chaump, Angelia Clark, Kochanowski, Arturo Mejia, ErCharles Cometa, Whitney ica Murdock, Aaron Pepe, John Cooper, Joseph Coyne, Ash- Peterson, Keri Promovitz, Anleigh Crispell, Tyler Daczka, gelina Russo, Rebecca Shaver, Bryana Darbenzio, Michael Di- Rachel Smyden, Kendra YakobMaggio, Danielle Dorosky, itis. Ashley Drouse, William Elko, Robert Falvo, Chelsey Fetter, Seniors, Second Honors Thomas Adel, Rachael BraShannon Gilhooley, Miranda Godlewski, Anthony Guariglia, nas, Megan Coolbaugh, Daniel Emil Ishley, Chelsea Jones, Jo- Cottrell, Alisa Decker, Michael nathon Jugus, Sara Kielbasa, Domarasky, Ralph Emmett, Kathryn Kitcho, Ashley Kocher, Carolyn Falcone, Jonathan ForAnnarose Kosierowski, Brianna kin, Brandon Hampton, Thomas Kresge, Andrea Krevey, Mat- Hawksley, Amy Jones, Ryan Andrea Llewellyn, thew LaPorte, Michael Len- Joyce, chak, Taryn Leyshon, Frederick Mitchell Miller, Kelsey MundeLokuta, Brandon Lombardo, nar, Ronald Musto, Danielle OlJohn Lombardo, Kyle Magda, iveri, Kristen Ozack, Peter ParRyan Maroni, Heather Marsico, ente, Jacob Parrick, Anthony Danielle McDade, David Passarella, Brian Pernot, Christy McLean, Robert Meranti, Petro, Nicole Rabecs, Christine Christina Musto, Peter Nallin, Rizzo, Nicole Rosentel, Maria Jessie Napkora, Thomas Nissen, Sagliocco, Bryann Sands, JoshTaylor Pascoe, Jennifer Peters, ua Savakinus, Jon Skrzysowski, Nicole Pitts, John Poli, Cory Cody Timms. Poplawski, Vincent Riggi, Dominic Rinaldi, Tyler Robinson, Juniors, Honors with Amy Ruda, Rachel Scanlon, Distinction Thomas Allardyce, Anthony Alyssa Scatena, Erin Schneider, Frank Shannon, Destiny Simon, Amitia, Shelby Aruscavage, Joshua Smith, Alyssa Stella, Jessica Baker, Kathleen BlazoLeah Strunk, Kaylene Sutkow- sek, Emily Bogdan, Bianca Bolski, Michael Szumski, Amanda ton, Nicolette Bradshaw, Kaitlin Tracy, Megan Velehoski, Justin Brady, Charles Bressler, Ciera Wall, Letitia Warunek, James Callahan, Pietro Colella, James Connors, Elizabeth Cox, Tyler

Cummings, Brittany Czerniakowski, Christine D’Agostino, Brian Delaney, David Dragon, Danielle Fereck, Michelle Fernando, Nina Fischer, Paul Gestl, Brian Gima, Jordan Gruttadauria, Jennifer Hadley, Rebecca Hetro, Michael Hizny, Patrick Kaczmarczyk, Kelly Keener, Sarah Kosik, Christopher Kovaleski, Robert Kuzynski, James LaMarca, Jamie Lee, Timothy Lello, Kelly Lynn, Anthony Mancini, Kendall Melochick, Ashley Menichini, Kenneth Miller, Taylor Miller, Samantha Moluski, Amy Mozeleski, Christopher Musto, Kristi Naylor, Grace O’Neill, Jessica Oliveri, Benjamin Pace, Michael Panuski, Anna Podrasky, Ariel Porzuczek, Rachele Poveromo, Ali Quinn, Nicholas Remsky, Anthony Schwab, Christen Sedlak, Jenna Sharr, Steven Sklanka, Alison Slomba, Shelby Smith, Michael Stankoski, Steven Stravinski, Matthew Taylor, Tanya Tiffany, Gabrielle Vaxmonsky, David Whispell, Thomas Wolcott, Mallory Yozwiak. Juniors, First Honors

Danielle Acernese, Jonathan Aston, Miranda Bellas, Joshua Blaker, Tina Boyanowski, Michelle Coyne, Sarah DeMace, Nellie Diaz, Amanda Dockett, Patrick Dougherty, Dominique Exter, Afton Fonzo, Christopher Gerrity, Angelo Guariglia, Joseph Harth, Samantha Horchos, Rachel Kashuba, Susan Kitcho, Edward Klein, Alexander Korjeski, Thomas Matthews, Katherine McGinty, Colleen McLane, Todd Mitchell, Terry Morgan, Patrick Nallin, Kimberlee O’Hop, Austyn Pivarnik, Christopher

Santana, Jamie Scarantino, Stella, Brian Stonikinis, Cory Samantha Scialpi, Joseph Stoss, Tobin, Jonathan Tonte, Ian TraMarissa Vogue, Edward Winn. cy, Ryan Tracy, Shannon Turner, Michael Twardowski, Marissa Juniors, Second Honors Vogel, Miranda Warunek, KaitDonald Booth, Vincenzo Chi- lynn Wolfram, Matthew Yatimento, John Cummings, Bruce son. Edwards, Ryan English, Charles Gallo, Daniel Ginocchetti, Evan Sophomores, First Honors Hahn, Nicholas Holl, Stephanie Katlyn Arena, Alicia ChoJugus, Katlyn Jumper, Kara Ko- pyak, Trina Davila, Kevin Dolzar, Caroline Manganiello, Bra- man, Henry Doran, Michael dley McKitish, Jaret Monte- Harding, Ryan Hawksley, Mianforte, Thomas Powell, Elizabeth na Hopkins, Kaitlynn Kuchta, Raffa, Jordan Teixeira, Kevin Justin Martinelli, Felix MascelTonte, Christopher Wesolowski, li, Kaitlyn McGuire, James Bryan Winters, Ashley Young, Musto, Matthew Pierantoni, KeGabrielle Ziegler, Josh Zurek. vin Psolka, Shelby Rinaldi, Carissa Suhockey, Lisa Yeager. Sophomores, Honors with Distinction

Frank Ardo, Kyle Berlinski, Aaron Black, Nicholas Bolka, Maria Capitano, Anthony Capozucca, Matthew Carroll, Michael Chisdock, Anthony Cotto, Jordan Cumbo, Christian Curtis, Sarah Driscoll, Ciara Edwards, Austin Elko, Kristen Fereck, Cassandra Giarratano, Lauren Golden, Jeremy Homschek, John Kielbasa, Austin Kostelansky, Kyle Kostelansky, Joseph Koytek, Olivia Lanza, Jenna Leiva, James Lizza, Catherine Lombardo, Jamie Lombardo, Kristen Lombardo, Katrina Lutecki, Christopher Lynch, Elizabeth Mikitish, Connor Mitchell, Kelly Mitchell, Brian Mlodzienski, Nicholas Montini, Ashley Muchler, Cassie Nocito, Calvin O’Boyle, Karlee Patton, Mark Prebish, Suraj Pursnani, Joshua Rugletic, Bryan Russo, Marina Sell, Michael Sell, Matthew Shamnoski, Julia Shandra, Amy Silinskie, Jillian Starinsky, Joseph Starinsky, Stephen Starinsky, Amanda

Sophomores, Second Honors

Sara Czerniakowski, Ronald D’Eliseo, Santo Giambra, Michael McGlynn, John Minich, Nicole Piccoletti, Angelina Reed, Kristen Santey, Alexandria Serafin, Nicole Sitnick, Taylor Stull, Jonathan Sulkoski, Gary Thomas, Ariele Williams, Hannah Zondlo. Freshman, Honors with Distinction

Michael Antal, Rhiannon Avvisato, Anthony Baldiga, Kevin Boone, Ali Brady, Joseph Champi, Enrico Connors, Caitlin Conway, Robert Costello, Christopher Cummings, Anthony D’Eliseo, Lori DeFazio, Dominique DelPriore, Megan Dougherty, James Emmett, Brandon Ferrance, Kayle Forkin, Marie Terese Fox, Lea Garibaldi, Candido Green, Mason Gross, Michael Harth, Emily Herron, Katie Jobson, Allison Kizer, Steven Lee, Sierra Lieback, Carmen LoBrutto, Rachel Longo, Irene Magdon, Cameron Marotto, Jennifer Mataloni, Da-

na Maurizi, Hassan Maxwell, Patrick McGinty, Kallie Miller, Mark Miscavage, Tyler Mullen, Jenna Mundenar, Leanne Para, Justin Peterson, Michael Pieszala, Troy Platukus, Charles Poli, Taylor Powers, Jacqueline Rabender, Taylor Roberts, Alyssa Rodzinak, Sara Ruby, Michael Schwab, Rachel Simansky, Kyle Sommer, Tyler Spurlin, Bridget Starinsky, Alyssa Talerico, Kayla Vogaue, Carly Walker, Trent Woodruff, Tyler Woodruff, James Wychock, Meredity Yozwiak, Jean Luc Yurchak. Freshman, First Honors

Daniel Brady, Christine Briggs, Nicole Chaiko, Alexa Danko, Robert Haas, Anthony Halat, Aarika Hennington, Brittany Hypolite, Kyler Kovaleski, Adrian Langan, Kaycee Langan, Rachel Lazevnick, Tyler Lutecki, Nicole Mayerski, Bareana Miller, Matthew Miller, Courtney Osiecki, Samantha Piazza, Cody Powell, Ian Satkowski, Richard Weinstock, Kevin Wesolowski, David Wilczewski. Freshman, Second Honors

Antoinette Antonacci, Taylor Balasavage, Samantha Baldwin, Laura Brady, Nicholas Coleman, Tyler Demich, Sarah Gromala, Zachary Hoffman, Kenneth Hoover, Jamie Kelly, Maria Lussi, Patrick Lynch, Jennifer Meck, Mark Modlesky, Skylar Montgomery, Brittni Morrell, Samantha Moska, Joshua Razvillas, Alleysha Reynolds, Rosemary Ritsick, Michael Roper, Evan Rosengrant, Ciara Smith, Jessika Timinski, Adam Valkos, Kaitlyn Wallace, Marissa Williams, Andrew Yuhas, Mariah Zimmerman, Haleigh Zurek.

PA Kindergarten Center completes registration for 2011-2012 Pittston Area Kindergarten registration for the 2011-12 school year is now complete. Any important paperwork not handed in during the registration

days should be completed as soon as possible. Parents who missed registration should call the school to make arrangements to sign your child up for kinder-

garten. If you move or have a change in daycare that would affect the child’s bus stop, you must notify the school immediately. The phone number is 654-9503.

Box Tops

The Kindergarten Center is going to be collecting General Mills Box Tops for Education logos for the2011-2012 school year.

We are asking parents of newly registered students to please begin collecting box tops. Please cut the box tops and put in bundles of 50 before you send them

to your child’s teacher. Current kindergarten students who will be entering 1st grade should continue to collect box tops for the Primary Center

Frances Slocum State Park announces upcoming July events July 9

Ages 6-12. Registration required. Young people will capture and identify damselflies and dragonflies along the lake edge. Meet at the Environmental Education Building. 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. What’s the Buzz? Bring the family out to learn about the hidden life of honeybees. Campground amphitheater.

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Kayaking for Beginners Full Ages 14 and up. Registration required. Folks with no kayak experience are invited to join the naturalist for an easy paddle along part of the lake. Registration opens June 9th. Further information given upon registration. 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Damsels and Dragons July 16

2:00– 3:30 p.m. Ladies of the Lake Kayaking Girls & women age 12 and up. Ladies, if you have kayak experience, then come out and paddle with us as we cruise around the lake. Registration opens June 16. Call 696-9105 to register. Further information given upon registration. 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. SSSnakes All Around Carbon County EE Center will

share the natural history of some of the snakes that live around us. You’ll love the live examples. Meet in the campground amphitheater. 9:00 pm – 10:00 p.m. Astronomy Extravaganza Stay up late with the Lackawanna Astronomical Society as they introduce us to some heavenly sights. They’ll start off with a PowerPoint presentation and then the members will show us

some awesome sights through their grownups can learn abut lathe powerful telescopes. Meet at dybugs through story, craft, and Pavilion #3 hands on activities. Meet at the campground amphitheater July 30 7:30 -8:30 p.m. Firefly Frolic 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Birds and Learn a little bit about fireflies Butterflies and how to become a citizen sciLet’s take a short walk to see entist and monitor firefly activwhat birds and butterflies are buity in your own backyard. Campsy in the park. Meet at the bird ground amphitheater feeding area below Pavilion #2 For information on any of the 4:00-5:00 p.m. Ladybugs for events call Kathy Kelchner at Little Ones 696-9105. Ages 3-5. Preschoolers and

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HONORS Continued from Page 6

den lost his battle on December 10th, 2011. C.A.S.U.A.L Day

Shelby Smith, Jessica Oliveri, Brittany Czerniakowski, Ariel Porzucek hosted a “C.A.S.U.A.L. Day” at the Pittston Area High School on March 31th. C.A.S.U.A.L. Day stands for Colon Cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives. The girls sold C.A.S.U.A.L. Day t-shirts and pins to the students and faculty. They raised over $755 which benefited the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s Colorectal Cancer Education and Outreach Programs. Easter Egg Bingo: Angie Clark, Ashleigh Crispell, LyndsieJohndrow, and Maria Carone

S.P.C.A.

Steven

Stravinski,

Ronnie Guns N Hoses: Bryan Winters and Matthew Taylor

Food Drive: Thomas Adel, Frank Shannon, and Thomas Dylan Nissen

Musto, Bill Ardoline, and Joe Coyne sold Gertrude Hawk candy bars, and placed contribution canisters in local businesses to benefit the S.P.C.A. They also had a coin drop outside the Pittston Commons Shopping Center. They raised $603.72

Letitia Warunek, Sara Kielbasa, Anna Podrosky, Bianca Bolton, and Danielle Corcoran purchased school supplies to donate to the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen. They sold Gertrude Hawk candy bars to raise money to purchase the supplies.

3 on 3 Tournament

Guns N’ Hoses

Mia Baldinucci, Shannon Gilhooley, Kaylene Sutkowski, Danielle Dorosky, R.J. Emmett, Aaron Pepe and Jordan Bone held a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on May 22nd. The winning team received a prize that included a free pizza from Cebulas, Tonys, Savos, Grande Pizza, and Dino’s Pizza, coupons to McDonalds, free movie tickets, hats and Miles for Michael t-shirts. Tshirts and bracelets were sold. They raised over $1,100 which was donated to the Miles for Michael foundation.

Bryan Winters and Matthew Taylor held a Guns N’ Hoses basketball tournament. They raffled off a bike and baskets. They raised a total of $3,000 which benefited St. Jude’s Children Hospital

Operation Touch of Home: Kyle Madga, Patrick Dougherty, and Frank Shannon

There were boxes in every homeroom. Additional boxes were placed in the Dupont V.F.W. and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Dupont. All donations were collected and taken to Operation Touch of Home located in Brodheadsville, Pa. Food Drive

Thomas Adel, Frank Shannon, and Thomas Dylan Nissen held a food drive at the Pittston Area High School and Rock Church in Clarkes Summit, Pa. Over 50 items were donated. Donations were given to the St. Vincent de Easter Egg Bingo Paul Soup Kitchen in WilkesAngie Clark, Ashleigh Cris- Barre. pell, LyndsieJohndrow, and Maria Carone held an Easter Bingo Oakwood Terrance Surprise Ball at the Manor Care. There Brianna Kresge, Brandi were games and activities for all Burke, and Kendra Yakobitis residents. surprised residents at the Oakwood Terrance nursing home. Operation Touch of Home All residents were very surprised St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kyle Madga, Patrick DoughKitchen School Supplies when they received their bags of Oakwood Terrance Surprise: Brianna Kresge, Brandi Burke, and Kendra Yakobitis erty, and Frank Shannon collectMiranda Warunek, Ali Quinn, ed items for our troops overseas. sugar free treats.

LCCC’s Circle K Club to hold blood drive this Thursday The Luzerne County Com- and the American Red Cross annual blood drive on Thurs- p.m., at the College’s Campus The drive is open to all munity as well as the public. munity College Circle K Club will hold the College’s semi- day, July 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 Center. members of the College com- No appointments are necessary.

Pittston Area’s Primary Center holds monthly assembly

On Friday, June 3, the Primary Center’s monthly assembly was held. Mrs. Morreale’s 2nd grade class and Ms LoBrutto’s 2nd grade class performed songs, poems and dances and highlighted spe-

cial events they learned about Hawaii. All primary students will have the opportunity to perform in one assembly during the school year. At left is Ms. LoBrutto’s second grade class. First row

left to right:Gwen Balavage, Abby Bartoli, Anna Sudol, Aslyn Menendez, Emily Rinaldi, PJ Pisano, Stephen Sciandra. Second row: Alexys Borthwick, Kacie Kridlo, Jacob Semon, Halle Bryk, Ja-

cob Giardina, Joey Cosimo, Joey Long, AJ Merlino. Third row: Peyton Spindley, Blaise Boggetti, Kyle Norton, Lindsey Christian, Emilee Shaw, Clare Karotko, Bella Guasto, Kyiesha Glover. Ms LoBrutto and Mrs. Engelman. At right is Mrs. Morreale’s

second grade class. First row left to right: Brandon Pantucci, Aden Johnson, Marco Stella, Matthew Cocco, Jianna Eike, Rachel DeLeo, Jordan Ralston, Giavanna Turonis, Second row left to right: James Guariglia, Nicky Cortes, Kyra Richards, Karis-

sa Luke-Renfer, Ava Perrins, Alyssa Uporsky, Frankie Nocito, Mia DeMarco. Third row left to right: Mrs. Morreale, Matthew Rhoades, Brendan Kelly, Abby Swartz, John Florio, Kiera Murphy, Elisabeth Lampman, Karlie Bieble.

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Found

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Legals/ Public Notices NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of JOSEPHINE J. BATTISTI, late of the City of Pittston, who died January 22, 2011. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present the same, without delay, to the Executrix, HEATHER HADDOW CLANCY and her Attorneys. SAPORITO, SAPORITO & FALCONE 490 NORTH MAIN STREET PITTSTON, PA 18640 ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Administration CTA have been granted in the Estate of CYRILLA HODUN, late of the City of Wilkes-Barre, who died April 8, 2011. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present the same, without delay, to the Administratrix CTA, MARY ANN STENCIK and her Attorneys. SAPORITO, SAPORITO & FALCONE 490 NORTH MAIN STREET PITTSTON, PA 18640

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CITY OF PITTSTON PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Pittston, shall meet for general business on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. prevailing time in Council Chambers, City Hall, 35 Broad Street, Pittston, Pennsylvania to consider the introduction of an Ordinance to place a government study commission question on the November 2011 general election ballot and to entertain any other business that may lawfully come before the City Council. Joseph Moskovitz Pittston City Clerk/Manager PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Pittston, at a meeting to be held on July 20, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. prevailing time in Council Chambers, City Hall, 35 Broad Street, Pittston, Pennsylvania, will consider the following Ordinances (of which this is only a summary) on second and final reading. The full text of File of Council No. 7 and File of Council No. 8 are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office during regularly scheduled business hours Monday through Friday 9AM to 4PM (excluding Holidays). “AN ORDINANCE” File of Council No. 7 (2011) (Amending An Ordinance, File of Council No. 1 (2007) Regulating and licensing the operation of coin operated amusement devices by including Video Kiosks within the subject matter/general scope of the ordinance. “AN ORDINANCE” File of Council No. 8 (2011) Regulating the enforcement of Business District Loading Zones, providing for application and review of procedures for issuance by the Traffic Committee of the City of Pittston. Any person with a disability requiring special accommodation to attend this meeting should notify the City Clerk’s office at 570-6540513, as early as possible, but not later than 3 to 5 work days prior to this meeting. The City of Pittston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Joseph Moskovitz Pittston City Clerk/ Manager

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CADILLAC `94 DEVILLE SEDAN

94,000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, air bags, all power, cruise control, leather interior, $3,300. 570-394-9004

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412 Autos for Sale

ACURA `08 TL Type-S. All Options.

SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SECURED FROM THE SECRETARY’S OFFICE IN THE PITTSTON AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, 5 STOUT ST., YATESVILLE, PITTSTON, PA. QUOTES WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED ON JULY 14, 2011 AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL QUOTES OR TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY ITEM OR ITEMS THEREOF. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD: Deborah A. Rachilla DEBORAH A. RACHILLA BOARD SECRETARY

412 Autos for Sale

BMW ‘02 M3

FORD `07 MUSTANG 63,000 highway

miles, silver, runs great, $11,500. negotiable. 570-479-2482

FORD ‘02 MUSTANG Convertible. SMG equipped. Brand new wheels & tires. All service records. Navigation, Harmon Kardon, 6 disc changer, back up sensors, xenons, heated seats, Only 77,000 miles, Fully Loaded $19,999 (570) 301-7221 advertisinguy @gmail.com

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the Fleet New - $87,000 Midnight Emerald with beige leather interior. 61K miles. Mint condition. Loaded. Garage Kept. Navigation Stunning, Must Sell! $20,000 $18,600

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412 Autos for Sale

White. 33,000 miles. $22,000 (570) 876-3832

BMW `01 X5

4.4i. Silver, fully loaded, tan leather interior. 1 owner. 103k miles. $12,999 or best offer. Call 570-814-3666

100 point Concours quality restoration. Red with black fenders. Never Driven. 0 miles on restoration. RARE! $40,000 $38,000 $36,500

1954 MERCURY MONTEREY WOODY WAGON 100 point restoration. $130,000 invested. 6.0 Vortec engine. 300 miles on restoration. Custom paint by Foose Automotive. Power windows, a/c, and much more! Gorgeous Automobile! $75,000 $71,000 $69,900

From an Exotic, Private Collection

Call 570-650-0278 CADILLAC ‘06 STS AWD, 6 cylinder, Silver, 52,600 miles, sunroof, heated seats, Bose sound system, 6 CD changer, satellite radio, Onstar, parking assist, remote keyless entry, electronic keyless ignition, & more! $17,000 570-881-2775

CHEVROLET ‘06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Silver beauty, 1 Owner, Museum quality. 4,900 miles, 6 speed. All possible options including Navigation, Power top. New, paid $62,000 Must sell $45,900 570-299-9370

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CHEVY `05 EQUINOX

LT (premium package), 3.4L, 47,000 miles. All wheel drive, power moonroof, windows, locks & seats. Leather interior, 6 cd changer, rear folding seats, keyless entry, onstar, roof rack, running boards, garage kept. $13,750. 570-362-1910

BMW `07 328xi CHEVY`96 CAMARO Black with black Silver. 42k miles. 6

interior. Heated seats. Back up & navigation systems. New tires & brakes. Sunroof. Garage kept. Many extras! 46,000 Miles. Asking $20,500. 570-825-8888 or 626-297-0155 Call Anytime!

BMW `93 325 IC Convertible,

Metallic Green Exterior & Tan Interior, 5 Speed Transmission, Heated Seats. 2nd Owner, 66k Miles. Excellent Condition, Garage Kept, Excellent Gas Mileage. Carfax available. Price reduced $7,995 or trade for SUV or other. Beautiful / Fun Car. 570-388-6669

cylinder auto. Fully loaded, all power, cruise, t-tops, new tires, garage kept. Female owned. Non smoker. $6,400 or best offer. Call 570-333-4958 or 570-313-9525

CHRYSLER ‘06 300C HEMI

Light green, 18,000 miles, loaded, leather, wood trim, $24,000. 570-222-4960 leave message

FORD `04 MUSTANG Mach I, 40th

ANNIVERSARY EDITION V8, Auto, 1,300 miles, all options, show room condition. Call for info. Asking $24,995 Serious inquiries only. 570-636-3151

GT CONVERTIBLE

Red with black top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $18,500 570-760-5833

HONDA `08 CIVIC

Every option available. Sunroof, leather, navigation system, premium sound system. Must sell. $16,000 or best offer (570) 301-7221

HYUNDAI `04 TIBURON GT

Blue, 5 speed manual, CD, Air, factory alarm, power windows & locks. 38K. $7,500 negotiable. Call 570-540-6236

LEXUS `08 IS 250

AWD Sedan. 17,200 miles. No accidents. Perfect condition. Black with leather. V6 Automatic. Moonroof. 27 MPG. Never seen snow. $26,800 (570) 814-1436

LEXUS `98 LS 400 Excellent condition,

garage kept, 1 owner. Must see. Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS navigation, moon roof, cd changer. Loaded. $9,000 or best offer. 570-706-6156

LINCOLN `94 TOWN CAR Blue. 162k miles, fair condition. $1,000. Call 570-239-9236

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MAZDA `08 MIATA MX-5 CONVERTIBLE

Red. Power steering, auto, AC, CD. ONLY 5,300 MILES. $18,500 (570) 883-0143

MERCEDES-BENZ `95 SL 500 Convertible, with removable hard top, dark Blue, camel interior, Summer Driving Only, Garage Kept. Very Good Condition, No Accidents. Classy Car. Price Reduced! $13,995 or trade for SUV or other. 570-388-6669

MINI COOPER`08 CLUBMAN Ssilver Sparkling

metallic. Roof and mirror caps in black. Black leather interior. Automatic steptronic paddles. Dual moon roof. Cold weather package. Dynamic stability control. Excellent Condition. 33,600 miles. Just Serviced. 30 MPG City. $20,995 (570) 472-9909 (570) 237-1062

NISSAN `02 SENTRA SE-R SPEC V Red. 87,000 miles, manual, sun roof, tinted windows, $5,600. 570-954-0115

PONTIAC `07 GRAND PRIX GTP 140000 miles, auto-

matic, front wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, all power, CD player, tinted windows, new breaks, tires. $5,500. 570-582-7514

PONTIAC ‘69 FIREBIRD 400 CONVERTIBLE Blue/white top & white interior. Recent documented frame-off restoration. Over $31,000 invested. will sell $21,500. 570-335-3127

412 Autos for Sale

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

PORSCHE `02 BOXSTER 1949 DESOTO CUTOM S Great convertible, 4 DOOR SEDAN black top, 6 speed

manual transmission, carbon fiber dash, leather interior, front & rear trunk, fast & agile. $18,000 or best offer. Call 570-262-2478

SUBARU `96 OUTBACK

Legacy. Red. Auto, AWD, air, everything in working condition. Factory roof-rack. New tires & brakes. Non smoker. 174k miles. Asking $2,900 570-687-3613

SUBARU ‘05 LEGACY 2.5i Limited AWD,

Excellent Condition, Dark Blue, Loaded with features such as sun roof and heated seats. Manual 5-speed transmission. 116,000 accidentfree highway miles. Asking $7,500. Call 570-575-0656

TOYOTA `93 MR2 T-top, 5 speed.

AM/FM/CD, AC, power antenna. New tires. No rust. Great condition.

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VOLKSWAGEN `04 BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition. Garage kept. Reduced $14,000 570-822-1976 Leave Message

VOLVO `01 XC70

All wheel drive, 46,000 miles, burgundy with tan leather, complete dealer service history, 1 owner, detailed, garage kept, estate. $9,100. 570-840-3981

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

427

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

FORD ‘99 E350 BUCKET VAN Triton V8. 2 speed

boom; 92,000miles; $9999 or best price. Great condition. Call 570-675-3384 or 570574-7002 3 on the tree with fluid drive. This All American Classic Icon runs like a top at 55MPH. Kin to Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial Desoto, built in the American Midwest, after WWII, in a plant that once produced B29 Bombers. In it’s original antiquity condition, with original shop & parts manuals, she’s beautifully detailed and ready for auction in Sin City. Spent her entire life in Arizona and New Mexico, never saw a day of rain or rust. Only $19,995. To test drive, by appointment only, Contact Tony at 570-899-2121 or penntech84th@ gmail.com

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LINCOLN `88 TOWN CAR 61,000 original

miles, garage kept, triple black, leather interior, carriage roof, factory wire wheels, loaded, excellent condition. $5,500. Call Mike 570-237-7660

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Motorcycles

HARLEY DAVIDSON `03

100th Anniversary Edition Deuce. Garage kept. 1 owner. 1900 miles. Tons of chrome. $38,000 invested. A must see. Asking $18,000. OBO 570-706-6156

HARLEY DAVIDSON `07

Road King Classic FLHRC. Burgundy / Cream. Driver & Passenger back rest, grips, battery tender, cover. Willie G accessories. 19k miles. $14,400 or best offer. Call 262-993-4228

HSoft ARLEY DAVIDSON ‘80 riding FLH. King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $8,500 570-905-9348

MERCEDES BENZ `74 450 SE

SOLID CAR! Interior perfect, exterior very good. Runs great! New tires, 68K original miles. $5,500 FIRM. 570-905-7389 Ask for Lee

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CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP Very Good Condition! Low miles! $7500. FIRM 570-905-7389 Ask for Lee

CHEVROLET `81 CORVETTE Very good condi-

tion. 350 engine, classic silver with black bottom trim, all original, registered as an antique vehicle, removable mirror tops. 66,000 miles, chrome wheels & tires in very good shape, leather interior, garage kept. Must see to appreciate. Asking $9,000 or willing to trade for a newer Pontoon boat. Call 570-545-6057

FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517

FORD `66

Mustang Coupe. Pearl white, pony interior. Pristine condition. 26K miles. $17,000 or best offer. (570) 817-6768

FORD SALEEN ‘04 281 SC Coupe

1,000 miles document. #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854

ian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $31,000. Call 825-6272

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT DRASTICALLY

REDUCED!! This model only produced in 1967 & 1968. All original 45,000 miles, Color Burgundy, cloth & vinyl interior, 350 rocket engine, 2nd owner. Fender skirts, always garaged. Trophy winner at shows. Serious inquiries only, $7,500. 570-690-0727

421

Boats & Marinas

CUSTOM CREST 15’

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427

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

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

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

Brand new 2010 tandem axle, 4 wheel electric brakes, 20’ long total, 7 x 16 wood deck, fold up ramps with knees, removable fenders for oversized loads, powder coat paint for rust protection, 2 5/16 hitch coupler, tongue jack, side pockets, brake away switch, battery, 7 pole RV plugs, title & more!! Priced for quick sale. $2,995 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC

Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, water purifier, awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, raised panel fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986

SUNLINE `06 SOLARIS

Travel Trailer. 29’, mint condition, 1 slide out a/c-heat. Stove, microwave, fridge, shower inside & out. Many more extras, including hitch equipment and sway bars. Reduced. $12,500. Call 570-842-6735

SUNLITE CAMPER

TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft Kawasaki` 93 Rear queen master bedroom, Walk thru bathroom. ZX11D NINJA Center kitchen + dinette bed. Front extra large living LIKE NEW room + sofa bed. 8900 Original

miles. Original owner. V@H Exhaust and Computer. New tires. $4,100. 570-574-3584

Q-LINK LEGACY `09

250 automatic. Gun metal gray. MP3 player. $3,000. Great first motorcycle. 570-696-1156

CADILLAC `80 MERCEDES-BENZ `73 COUPE DEVILLE Excellent condition, 450SL with SUZUKI `07 C50T $3,000 located in Convertible Hazleton. removable hard top, CRUISER 570-454-1945 or power windows, AM 561-573-4114 /FM radio with casEXCELLENT sette player, CD player, automatic, 4 CHEVROLET `72 new tires. ChamCONDITION pagne exterior; ItalWindshield, Bags,

Two door hard top. 307 Motor. Needs work. Comes with additional 400 small block & many parts. $3,500. Serious inquires only. (570) 836-2574

EQUIPMENT/BOBCAT TRAILER

22 ft. 3 rear bunks, center bathroom, kitchen, sofa bed. Air, Fully self contained. Sleeps 6. New tires, fridge awning. $4500. 215-322-9845

MAZDA `88 RX-7

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

442 RVs & Campers

Floorboards,V&H Pipes, White walls,Garage Kept. 6K Miles $5,200 (570) 430-0357

YAMAHA `04 V-STAR

1100 Custom. 5800 miles, light bar, cobra exhaust, windshield, many extras, must sell. $4,900. Call 570-301-3433

YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

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

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Big View windows. Air, awning, sleeps 6, very clean, will deliver. Located in Benton, Pa. $4,900. 215-694-7497

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS CX HARD TO FIND!!

AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 20,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New tires. Like new, inside & out. $14,900. Call (570) 540-0975

CHEVR0LET`02 EXPRESS

CONVERSION VAN Loaded. Low miles. Excellent condition.

$18,900

570-674-3901

CHEVROLET `05 TRAILBLAZER LT Black/Grey. 18,000

miles. Well equipped. Includes On-Star, tow package, roof rack, running boards, remote starter, extended warranty. $16,000 (570) 825-7251

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451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

CHEVROLET `09 EQUINOXmileage, LS Low

16,000 miles, automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM radio, Sirius radio, On-Star, cassette player, CD player, keyless entry, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, tinted windows. REDUCED PRICE $16,500. (570) 954-9333 Call after 9:00 a.m.

DODGE `99 DAKOTA SPORT 4 X 4, extended

cab, 117,000 miles, new inspection, just serviced, oil, trans flushed, new fluid transfer case & axels, cooling system flushed. $6,599.00 Call 693-1262 after 5:00 PM

FORD `03 EXPLORER Low mileage,

63,500 miles, automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, all power, cruise control, AM/FM radio, CD changer, keyless entry, leather interior, sun/ moon roof, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, tinted windows. $12,500. (570) 362-0938

FORD `04 FREESTAR

Limited. Leather. 7 passenger.Remote doors. DVD player, premium sound. Rear A/C. 57,800 miles. $8,995. Call 570-947-0771

FORD `04 FREESTAR Automatic, front

wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, cruise control, AM/FM radio, CD player, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, tinted windows, new starter, just inspected, $3,900. 570-594-4992. Call after 4:30 p.m.

FORD `06 EXPLORER 78,400 miles, auto-

matic, four wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, cruise control, AM/ FM radio, CD changer, DVD player, keyless entry, leather interior, moon roof, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper. $16,000 (570) 954-5462 Call after 9 a.m.

TRUCKS FOR SALE Ford, GMC,

International-Prices starting at $2,295. Box Truck, Cab & Chassis available. Call U-haul 570-822-5536

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

FORD `99 E250 Wheelchair Van

78,250 miles. Fully serviced, new battery, tires & rods. Seats 6 or 3 wheelchairs. Braun Millennium lift with remote. Walk up door. Front & rear A/C. Power locks & windows. Excellent condition. $7,500. 570-237-6375

GMC `99 SUBURBAN

Champagne exterior, leather interior, power windows & locks, 4 wheel drive. $3,685. Call 570-362-4080

HYUNDAI `05 TUCSON 61,000 miles, auto-

matic, four wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, cruise control, AM/FM radio, cassette player, CD player, keyless entry, sun/ moon roof, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, new towing package, auto start. $10,000 (570) 762-4543

JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

GMC `99 TRUCK SLE PACKAGE

2 wheel drive 84,000 original miles $5,900. or best offer 570824-3096

HONDA `10 ODYSSEY

Special Edition. Maroon, Fully loaded. Leather seats. TV/DVD, navigation, sun roof plus many other extras. 3rd seat . Only 1,900 Miles. Brand New. Asking $37,000 (570) 328-0850

INTERNATIONAL ‘95 DUMP TRUCK

Refurbished, rebuilt engine, transmission replaced. Rear-end removed and relubed. Brand new 10’ dump. PA state inspected. $12,900/best offer. 570-594-1496

Triple black, economical 6 cylinder. 4x4 select drive. CD, remote door opener, power windows & locks, cruise, tilt wheel. 108k highway miles. Garage kept. Super clean inside and out. No rust. Sale price $6,895. Scranton. 570-466-2771

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JEEP `07 WRANGLER X 4x4, stick shift, soft

top. Red exterior, well maintained, garage kept. 11,500 miles, one owner. AC, CD player, cruise control. Tow package with cargo carrier. Excellent condition. $18,700 Call 570-822-9680

SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,

automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, all power, CD player, leather interior, tinted windows, custom wheels, $13,000 Call 570-829-8753 Before 5:00 p.m.

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509

MITSUBISHI `95 MONTERO SR 4WD 177,102 miles, auto-

matic, four wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, cruise control, AM/FM radio, cassette player, CD changer, leather interior, sun roof, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, new Passed inspection, new battery. $2,500 (570) 868-1100 Call after 2:00 p.m.

TRACTOR TRAILERS

FREIGHTLINER ’97 MIDROOF 475 CAT & 10 speed transmission. $12,000 FREIGHTLINER ’99 CONDO 430 Detroit, Super 10 transmission. Asking $15,000. ‘88 FRUEHAUF 45’ with sides. All aluminum, spread axle. $6,500. 2 storage trailers. 570-814-4790

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ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR / SERVICE MANAGER

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570-301-3602

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BEST PRICES IN THE AREA CA$H ON THE $POT, Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602

Accounting/ Finance

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ADMINISTRATOR

Immediate Opening for an Accounts Receivable Administrator with a flooring company in the Hazleton area. The candidate must have previous accounts receivable experience, familiarity with credit and collection procedures a plus. Strong attention to detail & interpersonal skills, working knowledge of MS Office Suite with emphasis on Excel SAP experience a plus. Excellent benefits & competitive salary based on qualifications. Please send resume and salary requirements to: Attention: HR Dept. Box 667 Hazleton, PA 18201 Fax: 570-450-0231 email: donna. reimold@forbo.com

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460 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DIRECTORY

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL WORKER

Fabricates components by using equipment to cut, form, and fasten pieces. Develops sheet metal projects by analyzing work orders, prints, and completed assembly. 10+ years experience. Foreman experience. FULL TIME (DAY). R.N. DeMeck ROOFING & SIDING Inc. CONTACT US AT: 570-842-4474

Local Construction firm is seeking an experienced estimator. Knowledge of Industrial & Commercial projects, customer relations skills, and computer experience a must. Experience with Maxwell Estimation System a plus. Send cover letter, resume, references & salary history to: George J Hayden, Inc., Attn: HR Dept, 235 E Maple St, Hazleton, PA 18201

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PROJECT/CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

This position will be primarily responsible for the administrative activities of a project once it has been estimated and awarded, as well as providing assistance in preparing bids. Other activities include: *Track manhour productivity *Track job costs for labor, equipment & materials. *Solicit subcontractor & vendor quotes *Prepare monthly billings. *Prepare submittal & close out packages. 3-5 years construction background. BSCE or Construction Management. Computer proficiency Excel/Word. Knowledge of HCSS a plus. American Asphalt Paving Co. 500 Chase Road Shavertown, PA 18708 Fax: 570-696-3486 Email: jobs@ amerasphalt.com

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518 Customer Support/Client Care

CLIENT SERVICES/ TELEPHONE RECEPTIONIST

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

FENCE INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN We help keep dogs

Our busy animal hospital is looking for a motivated, dependable person to work in our client services and telephone receptionist departments. Customer service and experience answering multi-line telephones is preferred. Ability to work well with the public and attention to detail a must! Hours will include weekdays, some Saturdays and evenings. Please reply to: c/o The Times Leader Box 2615 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

safe using “Invisible Fence” technology. Training provided installing our underground wire and components. Travel required & outdoor labor experience a must. Full time. Must be courteous, have good math skills, clean driving record & pass physical & drug test. Call Harvis Interview Service for application: 542-5330 or apply in person at: Invisible Fence of Northeast PA, 132 N. Mountain Blvd. Mountaintop Questions? Email Brian at Ifnepa.jobs@ gmail.com

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

542

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilkes-Barre

HOUSEKEEPER

Do you believe there is a place for everything and everything in its place? Are you at your best when there’s a mess to clean up? If you answered YES then you may be the person we’re looking for to join the housekeeping team. If you are motivated, and dependable stop by and apply to day:

876 Schechter Dr. Wilkes-Barre

KITCHEN/CLEANING ASSISTANT Needed for the

By Pass Lounge Call 570-655-6044 after 4pm.

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

MECHANIC Responsible for

daily maintenance of equipment. Knowledge in hydraulic and electrical systems. Welding a plus. Competitive salary and benefits. Solomon Container Service 495 Stanton St. Wilkes-Barre 570-829-2206

Logistics/ Transportation

CDL-A DRIVER

Gas field/landscape drivers plus some hands on labor required. Operate dump trucks and load equipment on lowboy. Deliver to job site. Must operate skid steer excavator, hydro-seed truck, etc. Will plow in winter. Must have clean driving record and pass drug test. Call Harvis Interview Service @ 542-5330. Leave message. Will send an application. Or forward resume: varsity.harvis@ gmail.com Employer is Varsity, Inc. No walk-ins. EOE

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ROLL OFF TRUCK DRIVER Class A or Class B

CDL. Minimum 2 years experience. Full time positions. Benefits include company paid health insurance, holidays, vacation and 401k. Apply In person Louis Cohen & Son 9 Fellows Avenue Hanover Twp.

548 Medical/Health

AIDES NEEDED

Bayada Nurses needs aides for the Lackwanna County area. Please call Theresa @ 570-883-5600

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS (CNA’S) CareGivers America is seeking CNA’s for Home Health Services and Staff Relief. Flexible Hours, Competitive Pay, Referral Bonuses, 24/7 Support, More. 570-585-4624. Apply today: www.caregivers america.com.

CRNAS

Local surgery center looking for CRNAs full time and per diem coverage. Surgery center hours. Must have experience. Confidential CV to P. O. BOX 70 MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707, or fax to: 570-501-6869

if necessary. Pace Transportation 570-883-9797

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Other

FOSTER PARENTS needed! FCCY is looking for people to help meet the growing demand for foster homes. Those interested in becoming foster parents call 1-800747-3807. EOE.

NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS No experience

needed, will train. Part time. Flexible hours. Weekends a must. Apply in person at America’s Best Value Inn 400 Hwy Route 315 Pittston Twp, PA

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PRINTING

Kappa Graphics, a busy publication printer 45 years strong, has openings on all shifts/ all departments. If you have experience: *On digital, sheetfed, or web printing presses as an operator or helper. *In pre-press using imposition software *As a production equipment maintenance technician. *In supervision, customer service, or scheduling. If you have no experience: *But looking for steady factory work with room for advancement. Then today is your lucky day!

DRIVERS

NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Best pay. Will train

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DENTAL ASSISTANT

Full Time. X-Ray Certified. EFDA a plus. Email Resume to: WyomingValley FamilyDental@ hotmail.com or to c/o Times Leader Box 2595 15 North Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Part time position. Kingston root canal/implant specialist. Applicant must be x-ray certified and be available for a flexible work schedule. Call 283-1000 for an interview.

MERCY CENTER NURSING UNIT, INC.

Mercy Center Nursing Unit, Inc., a Long Term Care facility, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Mid Atlantic Community, is committed to the care of the elderly in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing settings. Mercy Center Nursing Unit, Inc. is seeking the following positions:

NURSING CNA

7-3 & 3-11 Full Time - EOW Per Diems Available

Apply in person Monday - Friday 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. OR send resume to: Kappa Graphics 50 Rock Street, Pittston, PA 18640.

SUNDAY INDEPENDENT CONTRACT HAULERS

To deliver the Times-Leader to single copy locations, this includes stores and coin racks. Delivery hours are 3 am to 7 am. Must have reliable vehicle with capability to haul a minimum of 2000 lbs. Call Rosemary at 570-829-7107

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DIETARY

10-6 Dietary Aide 4-7 Dietary Aides &Dishwashers

Personal Care Nurse Aide ALL SHIFTS PER DIEM

Competitive salary and compensation package which includes health insurance including Vacation, sick time and personal days, 403B retirement, credit union, tuition reimbursement. Partial Benefits available for parttime employees. If you are interested in joining a compassionate and professional organization, fax resume to 570674-3132; email to: hresources@mcnu. org, apply in person at Mercy Center, Lake Street, Dallas; or call 570-675-2131 ext. 378. Mercy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employers

RN/LPN

Full Time. Private solo practice. Excellent benefits. Send resumes to: c/o Times Leader Box 2610 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

560 Quality Assurance/Safety

QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR Quality Assurance

Coordinator immediately available in a growing, fast paced & successful blood plasma collection facility. Responsibilities include performing quality assurance checks/ inspections in the source plasma center, reviewing records, monitoring employee practices, assessing activities and the facility for compliance to regulations. Self motivated, well organized, detail oriented candidates must have a BS in Life Sciences or related field and experience in the medical field preferred. New grads welcome. Interstate Blood and Plasma offer an excellent work environment & a competitive wage and benefits package. Fax resume to 570-823-7366 or email to apanzarella@ interstateblood bank.com.

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Sales/Retail/ Business Development

INDEPENDENT SALES BROKER FOR A STAFFING AGENCY

Lucrative Commission Plan, Make Your Schedule, & Room for Growth. Experience with Cold Calling a Must! Serving Lackawanna & Luzerne Counties. rjacobs@caregivers america.com

Find Your Ideal Employee! Place an ad and end the search! 570-829-7130 ask for an employment specialist Swift Kennedy & Assoc. specializes in Group Employee Benefits Plans and has an opening in our Wilkes-Barre office. Candidate must have prior group sales experience and be licensed to sell insurance. Compensation is based on experience. Send resume to dclark@ swiftkennedy.com

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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

General Laborers

Sapa Extruder, Inc. a manufacturing facility that extrudes, anodizes and fabricates aluminum, located in Mountain Top is looking to hire General Laborers for its 2nd and 3rd shift. Base pay rate is $12.06 per hour plus shift differential. Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus. If you feel you would qualify as a candidate, please submit a resume to: Teresa.mandzak@sapagroup.com Or send a resume to: Sapa Extruder, Inc. 330 Elmwood Avenue, Mountain Top, PA 18707 Attn: Teresa Mandzak Human Resources Manager E.O.E. No phone calls please!

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Auto Parts

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BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 and Up $125 extra if driven, pulled or pushed in. NOBODY Pays More

570-760-2035

Monday thru Saturday 6am-pm Happy Trails!

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

We Buy Scrap Metal $$$$ ALL KINDS $$$$

PIPE - ROD - SHEET - BAR - TUBING - TURNINGS - BEAMS PUNCHINGS - OLD CARS -TRUCKS MACHINERY - FARM EQUIPMENT - METAL ROOFING ENGINES - TRANSMISSIONS -EXHAUST SYSTEM PARTS APPLIANCES - ANY AND ALL SCRAP METAL FREE CONTAINER SERVICE Small quantities to 1,000’s of tons accepted HIGHEST PRICES PAID FAST SETTLEMENTS CALL DMS SHREDDING, INC

570-346-7673 570-819-3339

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M O S.

ON EVERY VEHICLE LISTED BELOW OVER

NEW 2011 FORD FUSION SE Auto., AM/FM/CD, Tilt Wheel, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, Anti-Theft Sys., 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry, SYNC Message Center,

NEW 2011 FORD ESCAPE XLS 4X4 All Wheel Drive, Auto., Pwr. Locks, 16” Steel Wheels, Pwr. Windows, Keyless Entry w/ Remote, Safety Canopy, Air, Side Air Bags

NEW 2011 FORD F-150 4X4

APR LUS

M O S.

P 3.7L V6, AM/FM/CD, Cloth Seat, ABS, Cruise Control, XL Plus Pkg., 40/20/40 Split Seat, XL Decor Group, Air, Automatic

FOOT BOX

24 Mos.

72 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 7/5/11.

CALL NOW 823-8888 1-800-817-FORD Overlooking Mohegan Sun 577 East Main St., Plains

Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B

WWW.COCCIACARS.COM

*Tax and tags extra. Security Deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. See salesperson for details. All payments subject to credit approval by the primary lending source, Tier 0 rate. Special APR financing cannot be combined with Ford cash rebate. “BUY FOR” prices are based on 72 month at $18.30 per month per $1000 financed with $2,500 down (cash or trade). Photos of vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford is not responsible for any typographical errors. No Security Deposit Necessary. See dealer for details. Sale ends JULY 5, 2011.

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Business Opportunities

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Your chance to build your own business with a JAN-PRO Cleaning Systems franchise.

Extensive Training Guaranteed Customers Guaranteed Financing No Selling Needed

Just $950 starts your career, so call 570-824-5774 today!

BREAD ROUTE NJ’s fastest grow-

ing bread company. Anthony & Son’s Bakery. Two routes available. One in Wilkes-Barre Area and one in the Leigh Area. Both excellent routes. Earning net $1,600/week. Trucks included at $99K each. Pick up in the Mt Pocono Area. Call Phil at 973-625-2323 x236

BUSINESS FOR SALE! Location: NEPA Gross: $194,667.00 Net: $90,000.00 Selling Price: $250,000.00 17 year old operation with existing client base. We provide specially made products to order. Serious inquires only. Send letter of interest to: PO Box 1271, Kingston PA 18704

Antiques & Collectibles

YEARBOOKS: Coughlin H.S. 1926, 1928, 1932, 1934, 1943, 1944, 1946, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1961, 1963; GAR H.S.: 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1945, 1946, 1955, 1956, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1984, 1980, 2005, 2006; Meyers H.S.: 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1950, 1957, 1960, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977; Old Forge H.S.: 1966, 1972, 1974; Kingston H.S.: 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1948, 1949, 1962, 1964; Plymouth H.S.: 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1938, 1960; Hanover H.S.: 1951, 1952, 1954; Berwick H.S.: 1952, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1967, 1968, 1969; Lehman H.S.: 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980; Dallas H.S.: 1966, 1967, 1968; Westmoreland H.S.: 1952, 1953, 1954; Nanticoke Area H.S.: 1976, 2008; Luzerne H.S.: 1951, 1952, 1956, 1957; West Pittston H.S. Annual: 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1931, 1932, 1959, 1960, 1954; Bishop Hoban H.S.: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975; West Side Central Catholic H.S. 1965, 1975, 1980, 1981, 1984; Pittston H.S.: 1963; Hazleton H.S.: 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964; Hazle Twp. Senior H.S.: 1951, 1952. 570-825-4721

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Appliances

DISHWASHER. Hot Point white under counter. Excellent condition. Used very little. $100. STOVE White GE gas. Excellent condition. $100. 570-655-0711 DRYER Amana electric, white super capacity $50. 570-287-3056

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

(570) 819-1966

“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.

REFRIGERATOR 2 door, 22 cu.ft. white Whirlpool, excellent working condition $150. Bottom shelf on door is cracked but otherwise great shape. 570-7799464 or cell 570817-2389

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Air Conditioners

AIR CONDITIONER 12000 BTU, professionally cleaned inside, coolant topped off, start capacitor replaced, runs like new! $75. 570-824-0654 AIR CONDITIONER Fedders 5000 btu good working condition $50.655-3197

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Antiques & Collectibles

ANTIQUE victorian rocking baby cradle, circa 1920, all original. $250. 570-823-6829 DOLL HOUSE 1960’S Tin Doll House Superior Toy Co Very good condition. Has some furniture & the original assembly instructions. $150. or best offer. 570-239-6622 MILK CAN with lid, painted black has decal $30. 570-288-8689 WALKING LIBERTY HALVES 1917-S-18-S 1920-S-36-S $70. 570-287-4135 YEARBOOKS, Kings College 1970, 1990, 1994, 1995, 1996. Wilkes University - 1988, 1989. $10 each. 570-706-1548

Baby Items

INFANT CARRIER: Wallaby, never Used. $25. Evenflo Baby ExersaucerFarm Theme-For 4 months to walking. Excellent Condition $25.570-288-7905 SWING, Newborn $40. CLOTHING, Newborn-12 mos, girl, new. $5 or less. 570-825-0569 TODDLER CLOTHES 4t winter girl’s bag full $10. Toddler 3t winter bag full $10. 570-954-1273

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Bridal Items

WEDDING GOWN package, new, tags on, ivory strapless, size 10, beautiful bead work, veil beaded to match & slip. Paid $600 asking $100. 570-287-3505 WEDDING GOWN: Size 10, elegantly embroidered organza gown, 3D floral details. Strapless draped bodice and A-line skirt create a slimming effect. Chapel train, Veil included—Never Worn, never altered, not bad luck-Bride bought different dress! $800 or Best Offer. 570-287-1560

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Building Materials

BATHROOM SINK SET: Gerber white porcelain bathroom sink with mirror and medicine cabinet. Matching set. $80. 570-331-8183

CLOSET DOORS (2) Birch sliding 30” x 77” ready to hang $40. 288-8689

630 Money To Loan

Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!

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FISHER PRICE Papasan swing, plays music, activity tray, paid $150. sell $35. Evenflo activity center. bright colored toys, music, seat expands as baby grows, collapses for storage, paid 65. sell $15. Carters bouncy seat, yellow & blue, music & vibrating seat $5. Pastel Noah’s Ark bedding - bumper, comforter & mobile $15. Fisher Price activity tunnel & wall, lights & toys for ages 6-24 mos. $10. Everything in great condition. 706-1407

CERAMIC TILE 4 3/8”x 4 3/8”, 140 pieces. asking $25 for all. 301-7067

Landscaping Business For Sale

Must have 5 years experience in landscape design, retaining walls and all aspects of paver work. Includes dump truck, mini excavator, 2 skidsters, trailer & 2 snow plows with a great current snow contract. Serious inquiries only. 570-233-6880

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REFRIGERATOR office sized, black $45. MICRO WAVE OVEN Amana $30. FOOD DEHYDRATOR, Ronco, 10 tray, like new $40. JUICE EXTRACTOR, Black & Decker like new $10. 570-824-7807/ 570-545-7006

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130 STOVE. Kenmore electric. Ceramic flat top surface, black front, cream color. Very good. $150 570-457-7854 WASHER GE king size capacity, top load, stainless steel tub, 19 was cycles, 3 speeds, like new only 5 years old. Asking $250. call Dave 570-714-5247 WATER COOLER G.E. makes hot & cold water floor model, excellent condition $75. 570-474-6028

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Baby Items

BABY ITEMS: Boppy portable swing with music and adjustable settings. Excellent condition $35. Pink bouncer chair with music & vibrationsExcellent condition $15. Eddie Bauer grey plaid playpen with matching carseat $50. Highchair. Converts from infant to toddleradjustable settings. Excellent condition $30. Navy blue infant carrier, like new $7. 1st Years. mobile with animals, 4 sound settings, moon/stars night light, Excellent condition. $15. White changing table $15. 570-899-2305 FISHER PRICE JUMPEROO with lights & music $40. Vibrating infant seat $15. Pfaltzgraff Dishes $40. 570-639-1803 FISHER PRICE sit and spin zebra $15. Fisher Price lights & sound roaring dinosaur with balls $10. Fisher Price sit & play piano$10. Little Tykes ride on giraffe $10. 570-954-1273 HIGH CHAIR blue with animals on it . asking $15. 570-655-6465

KITCHEN CABINETS & GRANITE COUNTERTOPS 10 ft.x10 ft., 1 year old, Maple kitchen. Premium Quality cabinets, undermount sink. Granite tops. Total cost over $12,000. Asking $3,890 570-239-9840

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Cemetery Plots/Lots

MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available

May be Separated Rose Lawn Section $450 each 570-654-1596 ST. NICHOLAS’ CEMETERY, SHAVERTOWN 6 Plots. Can be divided. Near Entrance. $550 each. Call 570-675-9991

742

Furnaces & Heaters

KEROSENE HEATER Corona $30. 570824-7807 or 570545-7006 STOVE Whirlpool propane gas stove can be converted to natural gas, 2 years old, great shape, white & black $250. Hearth Rite 3 brick propane heater with blower, very good condition $150. 570-693-1921

744

Furniture & Accessories

BATHROOM VANITY, Mahogany with granite top. Beautiful. Must see. Paid $1,200. Sell for $600. 570-822-1724

Bedroom set, Danish Modern. Includes, full bed, chest, triple dresser and mirror, desk, chair, cedar chest $50. Comforter/drapes set for full bed. Dark green and coral flowered print. Lined drapes. $20 Comforter/drapes set for twin bed. Burgundy and blue flowered print. Lined drapes. $15 570-283-1406 BOOKCASE moving out of state, must sell 29 3/4 across, 71” tall with 4 shelves. $25. 570-313-5213 DESK, roll top good condition, dark wood, fine bedroom desk. $15. or best offer. 706-1407 DESKS drop down top 3 drawers, pecan finish, $85. Computer with pullout for keyboard, shelf for tower $15. 570-287-2517 DINING TABLE: Round, 52” solid dark wood, unique tressel bottom with 4 cushioned chairs. Asking $275.00. 570-899-2305 DRESSER: triple mirror & dresser, night stand, mirror folds straight or can fold inward, $150. Floral lined drapery 52”w x 72” l each panel, matching valance 106”l x 14” d & floral quilted full matching bedspread $40. Bates George Washington off white full bedspread $15. Beige floral full bedspread reversible both sides different pattern $15. Purple twin butterfly quilt with matching sham $15. Call after 3:30 pm 570-288-4809

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER $150. Chair & ottoman $200. 3 piece girl’s bedroom collection $250. 3 piece white bedroom set $150. Twin headboard & footboard $50. 570-639-2626 HEADBOARD, Twin Oak. $50. Night stand, Oak. $50. 570-825-0569 KITCHEN SET dark pine, solid wood with 4 matching chairs. Very good. $50. 570-823-6829.

KITCHEN SET, 60” x 30” tile top table & 4 high quality chairs, white wash. Originally $800. Sell for $135. 878-2849

WEB CAMERA for computers, used once, got a new computer with one on it. Paid $200. asking $100. excellent condition. 570-474-6028

732

Exercise Equipment

Exercise Bicycle $25. 570-822-4251 EXERCISE EQUIPM E N T: P o w e r t e c Shoulder press, $175; Bench Press $175; Lat with low & Mid Pulley $175; Body Solid Workout Equipment: Leg Extension / Leg Curl $175; TDS Workout Equipment: Spyder row machine $175; Shrug Bar $100. Call 570-239-8040

752 Landscaping & Gardening

Sofa and love seat by Wesley Hall flower print $295 Coffe table and two end tables by Thomasville $50. 3 brass Stiffel lamps, 2 table, one floor. $65 Antique server/ cabinet $20 stereo cabinet and CD/DVD cabinet $10. 570-283-1406 SOFA BED and love seat $50 like new 570-417-2074 TABLE: 48” long sofa table, medium color wood $35. 2 seater child high back bench $12. 2 country wood shelves $8. for both. Chrome clothes tree $3. Large red velvet Christmas bows $3. for all. Pine trees for decorating, small .25. medium .50 & large $1. each. 301-8515 TV ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, fits 32 inch TV, 42w x 48h x 15d, wood finish,very good condition, asking $20.00 (570)287-0690 WALL CURIO, with shelves. Dark wood. $25. 570-262-1136 WARDROBE CABINET 1940’S vintage light wood color, good used condition $100. 570-655-3197 WICKER 8 PIECE SET in good condition. Cushions included which are in excellent condition $200. 570-655-8475

752 Landscaping & Gardening LAWN MOWER Murry 4.5 hp 20” cut, excellent condition, great buy $55. 570-457-7854 LAWN MOWER, Briggs & Stratton. Engine 3.5 HP, runs great, easy start. $60. 570-825-3371 LAWN ROLLER: 934 Water Fill lawn roller $100. 262-9989.

WEED EATER, gas powered. $20. 570-690-8009

726

Computer Equipment & Software

SECTIONAL with recliner & sleep sofa, LAZYBOY, ultrashield fabric protection. Excellent condition. $990/ 570-388-1106

GARAGE SALE LEFT OVER ITEMS

CELL PHONE LG, PRIME, AT&T & charger, new. $75. Uniden model EXA 17980, 900 mhz, extended range, cordless phone, built in digital answering machine $99. or best offers. 570-287-2901

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LOVE SEAT SOFA cream with flowers $20. RECLINER blue, excellent condition $75. MAPLE KITCHEN TABLE with chairs, good condition $50. Small DRESSER brown, good condition $30. 570-868-6635

ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, good condition $55. 570-287-0837

Kitchen Set Wood Table with 4 chairs, white legs and white hutch. $300.00 Full size bedroom set dresser with mirror and nightstand $150.00 JVC Surround Sound System $80.00 (570) 256-4450

Clothing

Furniture & Accessories

TRIMMER: Craftsman electric string trimmer, works. 3 years old $10. 570-693-1072

724 Cellular Phones

WEDDING GOWN accessories, good condition $100. 570-457-3541

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LAMPS (2) grey metal & black. $25 each. 570-740-1246 LIVING ROOM FURNITURE consists of couch, chair with ottoman, end tables & lamps, 27” RCA console TV all in good condition $200. Sears Roebuck sewing machine table model 5669673 $30. WATERFALL BEDROOM FURNITURE consists of wardrobe, dresser, vanity with seat and small wooden bedroom chair $400. 570-239-6622 LOVE SEAT Floral pattern $25. 570-287-3056 POOL TABLE, 7’, non slate table top, without leg support. Call after 6 pm. $200. 829-2382 RECLINER: Electric lift recliner, neutral color, good condition. $125.00. 570-446-8672

752 Landscaping & Gardening

NEED TOP SOIL? Screened & Blended. Delivery Available.

Call Back Mountain Quarry 570-256-3036

754

Machinery & Equipment

MOTOR: 6HP Single Phase 220 electric motor $300. 570-239-6622

756

Medical Equipment

POWER CHAIR - full size with cover and rack for walker. $400. 570-288-3059 ROLLATOR. Brand new. Seat and hand brakes. Never used. $100. 570-824-5595 ROLLER WALKER. lightweight aluminum, folds, padded seat, basket for storage, hand brakes, $40. BENCH. Shower transfer, heavy duty, $50. CHAIR, shower, sits in tub, $20. WHEELCHAIR, (2) Guardian Easy Care 4000. Paid $520, sell $250, Golden Power, Compass Sport, new condition, $2000. STAIRLIFT, Sterling 950 stair glide. Excellent, $1400 570-239-8040 SCOOTER. GoGo Elite Traveler. 4 wheel, new. Paid $1300 sell $950. Will deliver local for small fee. 570-239-8040

758 Miscellaneous AIR MATTRESS queen size with electric pump $30, ROTISSERIE Broil King, fits gas grill $15. 570-696-2008 BARREL, wooden. 53 gallon. Excellent condition $195. 570-876-3830 BEDLINER: 89 Chevy S10 truck bedliner, standard cab $30. Four barrel carb running from Chevy motor $50. 3 suitcases in excellent shape $40. 90 feet flexible fencing, new $50. Five storm windows $50. 570-740-1246 BICYCLES Girls 20” $40. 570-822-4251 CANES & WALKING STICKS. New batch Different sizes and shapes. Made from the roots of Slippery Maple Trees. Over 20 available at $4. & & $5. 735-2081.

758 Miscellaneous

776 Sporting Goods

BOOKS: An invitation to the White House. At home with Hilary Clinton” published 2000. Jack & Jackie Kennedy portrait of an American Marriage” published 1996. Memoirs of Barbara Bush published 1994. Memoirs of Nancy Reagan published 1989 Sarah Palin Going Rogue” published 2004 Secret Live Of Marilyn Monroe” published 1985. All for $45. Call Jim 655-9474

Sump Pump - Rigid, 1/2hp, pedestal sump pump. Excellent condition. $100. 570-655-2192 TIRES: 4 WINTERMARK Magna/Grip P225/60R16 mud and snow tires for sale. Original price over $100 each. Only used one season. $100 for all 4. call 570-829-1903.

BOW: Hoyt Havotec compound with all accessories & arrows $100. Golf clubs: Calloway Diablo 5 iron $35. Nike IC putter with oversize grip $35. Srixon 56 deg. wedge $35. Call 655-9472

CEDAR CHEST 80 years old, CASWELL RUNYAN CO. 41”x21” carved legs. $160. 570-675-5723

A LARGE VARIETY OF ITEMS!!

COMPRESSOR, Campbell Hausfeld, 20 gal tank. Made in USA. Next to new. $120. 570-825-3371 CUPS. Ensure Pudding smooth Milk Chocolate or Vanilla. 48x4oz case by Abbott. $45/case will deliver local only 570-239-8040 FAN-oscillating, various speeds, excellent condition. $15. 570-472-1646

GARAGE SALE LEFT OVER ITEMS

Dresser - 6 drawers with mirror $25. 4 drawer dresser chest, matches dresser $25. Girl’s 20” 2 wheel bike $10. 570-954-4715

GARAGE SALE LEFT OVER ITEMS

Solid oak headboard with frame $50. Two 6’ electric baseboard heaters $15 each. Two step-type exercise machines $15. each. One stepper exerciser $10. Little green machine shampooer $5. 10 packs scalloped flower bed edging $5. each. 570-822-8701

GARAGE SALE LEFT OVER ITEMS

Wagon, Radio Flyer, $40, Piano, Pearl River, $1200, 2 wheelchairs. $100 each, floor steamer, $20, drop in fridge/ freezer, $40, Baseball pitching target, $20, Barbie collection (15) - $400 for set, Pinewood Derby Timer and test track, $40. 570-474-0191

GARAGE SALE LEFTOVER ITEMS

DOLL COLLECTION and ACCESSORIES $1-$12. Lead Miners and Firemen $4.$10. Tools, Nails. New comforter & shams - double queen, $10. Pasta Machine. Call 570-288-0296

GARAGE SALE LEFTOVER ITEMS

Solid wood table $25. 4 dining chairs $40. TV Teddy + 6 videos $18. 20” girl’s bike $10. Graco portable playpen $10. Typewriter $5. Cat litter vox $8. Doll house $3. Ceramic canister set, duck design & spice rack $5. 570-696-3368

GARAGE SALE LEFTOVER ITEMS

TIRES 2 Michelin Symmetry all season tires, less than 5,000 miles, P225/ 60R 16-975 $120. SKI BOOTS DALBELLO NX6.5 comfort fit twin overlap ski boots, worn once, size 9, ladies $40. 570-824-1241 GLASS DOOR. 4 way glass door for bath tub. $25 570-331-8183 GRILL: Aussie, charcoal, walk-about, portable, used once, sells for $40. asking $20. 570-474-6028 MANUALS: Chilton & Motor Manuals for auto/truck repair, ranging from 1960 1980. $12. each. Truck Door for 19731980 Passenger side Dodge Pickup. New, never used. $100. Pinto Trailer hook for dump truck $40. Radiator for 1950/54 model Chevy Truck $75. or best offer. Tail Lights, new, for Ford dump or box truck brackets included 2 for $25. Auto repair manuals 1950-1985 $12. each. Electric chain saw sharpener, made in USA $30. 570-823-6829 PENNIES: Wheat back pennies in good condition . Total of 26 rolls, all for $50.00. 570-735-6638 RAMP for wheelchair, wood-3’x 9’6” $30. Oil Tank 140 gallon $65. 570-474-6947

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

SAFE: Mosler fire resistant safe $50. 570-287-0837

SNOW TIRES: 2 unmounted P195 65R15. Like new, deep tread. $99. 570-823-0415

Upholstery Shop Liquidation Sale Stripping Tanks,

Industrial Sewing Machines, Material & much more. Call for Appointment 570-909-7334

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Musical Instruments

AMP - Marshall JMD 102 combo amp. 100 watts with 2x12” Celestion speakers. $625. 283-2552 DRUM SET WJM percussion 5 piece set complete with cymbals, throne, metallic blue, slightly used. 4229. Radio Shack MD-1121 synthesizer with stand like new $125. 570-574-4781 GUITAR, Jackson Kelly, excellent condition; works great. Has Straplock system & Floyd Rose 2 trem. The only blemish is a tiny spot on the top of the fin where the paint is off. Paid $400. selling for $100. Call 570-3312176, ask for Scott. GUITAR: Fender accoustic guitar, new with case &d instructional material $175.l 655-9472

766

Office Equipment

PRINTERS HP Office Jet model 6310, all in one, color printer, fax, scanner, copier, new in box $99. HP Deskjet model 3520V portable ink jet color printer with new HP#27 cartridge $75. or best offers. 287-2901

768

Personal Electronics

Kindle 3rd generation, 3G/WIFI, Like New in box, includes USB/ charger, case, purchased new Oct. 2010, balance of manufacturer & extended warranty till Oct 2012, 1 White 1 Graphite, $175. each, must sell. 570-592-3072

770

Photo Equipment

MOVIE CAMERA old Bell & Howell 8mm double run Sportster spring loaded $60. 570-675-5723

772

Pools & Spas

POOL FILTER. DE filter with 1HP pump & chlorinator. Hayward model EC-40. Older Model. $20. 570-693-1072 SWIMMING POOL STEP2 BIG SPLASH CENTER with slide approXimately 45”wx66”lx11”deep $35. 570-287-3056

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Restaurant Equipment

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT

Bev Air 2 door refrigerator/ sandwich prep table, Model SP48-12, $1300. For details

Call 570-498-3616 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT

SOMERSET TURN OVER MACHINE Model # SPM45, $500; ALSO, Bunn Pour Over Coffee Machine, Model # STF15, $225 For more info, call

570-498-3616

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT

Somerset Dough Sheeter, Model CAR-100. Only 1 available. $1,500 Call for more info

570-498-3616

To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649 776 Sporting Goods BASKETBALL HOOP; Great condition, asking $90. Call 570-331-8183 BICYCLE, girl’s Rallyee Charm 12” with training wheels, perfect 3 to 5 years old just learning to ride, easy rolling pneumatic tires, double chain guard protection, $15. 570-709-3146 BICYCLES: Italian Racing Bike Mangusta Precision 3000, aluminum composite engineered $125. Girls Free Spirit Outrage, 15 speed, all Terrain never used. $75. 570-474-6028 BIKE girl’s 16” Torker, wild cherries, light blue with basket & training wheels. $20. 570-287-3056 BOOTS: Burton snow board boots, size 9. Excellent Condition $60. Call Mark at 570-3013484 or Allison 570631-6635.

FISHING POLE new, pink, turn handle, lights up, Roddy Hunter $20. firm. 570-235-6056

GARAGE SALE LEFT OVER ITEMS

BIKE girl’s $35. Assortment of club clubs $5-$15. 570-639-2626 GOLF Wedges, Taylor Plade 52 degrees $35. Titleist Vokey 58 degrees $35/ Hybrids Taylor Plade R7 draw 25 degrees 425. Taylor made R7 draw 28 degrees $25. 570-735-4824 SKIS: USA Super S Volart 72IN Skis with Salomon 900S alum bindings $99. 570-287-2901

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Stereos/ Accessories

STEREO SYSTEM with two tall speakers. Holds 6 CDs. $75. 570-262-1136

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TELEVISION: 32” Color Zenith. Works great. $50. 570-262-1136 TELEVISION: GE. 28” works good, needs remote $90. 570-740-1246

Tools

FLASHLIGHT/DRILL Ryobi 18 volt cordless drill/ flashlight combo with charger. Excellent condition. $50. 655-9472 HEDGE TRIMMER: Garden Groomer Pro with bag, 3 years old, like new, $200. 654-0956

786 Toys & Games DAWN FASHION SHOW STAGE in original box, from Topper toys. $75. 570-823-6829. PLAY YARD Pressure treated play yard with six level tower connected with swinging bridge to a two level tower, swings, sliding board and basketball backboard. footprint 18 ft. by 10 ft. FREE to children’s organization or family. 570-885-1122

PLAYHOUSE Little Tikes $30. WAGON, green, seats 2 $25. 570-592-8915 TRAIN SET: Lionel Dodge Motorsport Set LIO11933 O27 Gauge. Brand New, $125. 570-574-4781 TRICYCLE: Radio Flyer pink & lavender, used very gently $1. JEEP Barbie pink & purple with long life battery & radio. Used maybe 15 times,outgrew $200. or best offer. 570-706-1407

788

Stereo/TV/ Electronics

SONY 5 piece speaker & base unit $25. 570-824-7807 / 570-545-7006

790

Swimming Pools/Hot Tubs

POOL SKIMMER with telescoping pole handle, vacuum attachment included. $20. HAYWARD PUMP for above ground swimming pool, 2 years old, hair & lint pot included. Rated at 1 horse power & 60 gallons/minute. Excellent condition. $125. SAND FILTER in great condition, 2 years old, sand & mounting base included $125. POOL LADDER for 4ft. above ground swimming pool, great condition. $20. 570-690-8009 POOL. Family. New in box. Strong durable vinyl 103”x69”x18”. $6. 570-235-6056

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Dogs

PAWS

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

BUYING SPORT CARDS Pay Cash for

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

Dogs

Vet Checked. First shots & dewormed. Males & Females $400. each Family Raised. 570-954-5903

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.

GERMAN SHEPHERD

PUPPIES. 3 months, vet checked, guaranteed, family raised. 2 females & 1 male. $450 each. (570) 736-6518 (845) 913-8766

Birds? Cats? Dogs? Skunks? Snakes? Sell Your Animals with a Classified Ad! 570-829-7130

GERMAN SHEPHERD/ LAB PUPPIES

YORKIE AKC TEACUP

Female. Black and gold, 10 weeks, 1st shots and wormed. Excellent disposition and a teddy bear face! Pictures available. $900 570-436-5083

Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

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Pet Supplies

BIRD CAGES: Small $10. Large $20. 570-288-4852 FISH TANK. 29 gallon. Includes 3 tier wooden stand filter, lid, light, heater and a bag of accessories. $100 570-762-1015

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

3 males, $350 each. 1 female, $400. All Black. CHIHUAHUA PUPS 1 female $375, 1 male $325. Black & tan. Great lap dogs. All puppies ready now. Vet certified. No papers. 570-648-8613

DURYEA

GOLDEN RETRIEVERS Registered puppies,

REDUCED!! Three bedroom ranch home, completely renovated (tile, hardwood, granite, carpet, roof, Stainless steel appliances) two baths, Dining room, Living room, Family Room, Laundry, Garage, office, rec room, utility room, lot is 75 x 150. Over 2,500 sq ft of living space, finished basement. $159,900. Call Jim 570-212-2222

from excellent bloodlines. Family raised. First shots & wormed. $395. Call 570-374-2190 or 570-716-1050

ITALIAN CANE CORSO

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

LAB BEAGLE MIX PUPPIES

Family Raised, vet checked, 1st shots. Ready now. $100. Call for further information at: 570-204-5981

FORTY FORT CHECK THIS OUT! NEW PRICE!

LAB PUPS

AKC. Chocolate & Black. English, stocky, big blocky heads, hips/eyes clear. Ready Now. 570-549-6800

www.emlabradors.com

POMERANIAN PUPPY

Male. 9 weeks old. Sable. 1st shots, wormed & health check. Paper & outdoor trained. $350. Call 570-829-1735

SAINT BERNARD

1 year old. Neutered. Shots & house broken. Very loveable. Can’t keep. $500. (570) 379-3898 (570) 606-9312 SHIH TZU female sixteen weeks old. All shots and dewormed. $500. 570-313-7148

1509 Wyoming Ave. A large private back yard provides a peaceful and serene setting! This immaculate house is located on prestigious Wyoming Avenue close to everything you need! Central air, hardwood floors throughout, modern kitchen, laundry room, 1.5 baths are just a few of the many features. Move in condition and all appliances are included. For more details and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-604 $172,900 Call Kim 570 466 3338

HARVEYS LAKE

Parents on premises Shots Current. $500 -Shih-Tzus $400 -Shih-Tzu mix’s 570-401-1838

Baird St. Ranch, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, bonus room, finished basement, deck. Two car garage. Double Lot. www.harveyslake house.com $189,900 Call (570) 639-2358

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

Video Game Systems/Games

NINTENDO DSI black, like new $75. 570-407-2775

815

STANDARD POODLES PUPPIES 8 weeks old.

Televisions/ Accessories

TELEVISION. RCA XL-100 13”. Like new, remote, $45. 570-698-5448

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SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

570-735-1487 WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

BUYING 10am to 6pm

800 PETS & ANIMALS 810

Cats

KITTENS & 2 cats free to good home. Call 570-709-7439

39 Prospect St • Nanticoke

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WEST PITTSTON 2000 sq. ft. custom brick ranch; 3 BRs, 2.5 baths LR w/ FP & built-in shelving, DR w/ built in lighted china, walk-up attic, tons of closet space, C/A, gas heat, 4-season Florida Room, covered outside patio w/ built-in gas grill & oversized 2 car garage. Out of flood area. MLS#11-1836 $257,900 Call Donna 613-9080

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KINGSTON

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Own this home for less than $400 a month! Large 3 bedroom home with formal dining room, off street parking and large yard. For more information and photos, log onto www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS#09-2449 $64,900 Call Charles

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46 Zerby Ave Sunday 2pm-5pm Lease with option to buy, completely remodeled, mint, turn key condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets, with hardwoods, carpet & tile floors, new kitchen and baths, gas heat, shed, large yard. $134,000, seller will pay closing costs, $5000 down and monthly payments are $995/month. WALSH REAL ESTATE 570-654-1490

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All Services Physician Assistant (all specialties) In addition to an attractive salary, we offer paid malpractice insurance, vacation/sick leave, health and life insurance coverage and an attractive retirement package including a tax deferred savings plan. Interested applicants must submit the following information: Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists and Chiropractors, VAF 10-2850, Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, VAF 10-2850a, or Application for Associate Health Occupations, VAF-10-2850c, and Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306, Curriculum Vitae, License Verification. For additional information please call (570) 824-3521, EXTENSION 7209.

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8 Circle Drive Only one lucky family will be able to make this home their own! Beautifully kept Ranch with 2 car garage, new bath, partially finished basement, 3 season room, almost 1 acre in Dallas School District. Home Warrancy included. For more information and photos visit our website at www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS #11-370 $174,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

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rooms with 3.5 baths. Fully finished lower level with home theater. 2 car garage. Central air. Eat-in kitchen. Price: $379,000 Please call (570) 466-8956

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129 Welles St Lovely 2 story, 3 bedroom single family home. Large master bedroom suite with walk in closet and additional closet and full time bath. Wall to wall carpeting throughout. Additional 1 1/2 tile baths. Modern Kitchen with all appliances including laundry. Very large dining / living room area and extra first floor room for office or den. Nice backyard and deck. Friendly neighborhood. Immaculate move-in condition. Don’t miss this one! Asking $137,500. Please call 570-650-3358 for more info and for an appoint to see this ‘beauty!’ No Realtors

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For sale by owner. Single family home. 3 bedrooms. Fenced in yard. Off street parking. Flexible Terms. $75,000. 570-829-2123

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12 George Street

Two story single with 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new windows, modern kitchen, some appliances included, electric service, some carpeting and hardwood floors. Call Rita for details $68,900 570-954-6699 Walsh Real Estate 570-654-1490

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Move into luxury! Bright open floor plan w/ 2story foyer, great room & stone FP. Balcony loft! Energy efficient & more! 11-705 TOM 715-9329 Rt. 315 to Suscon Rd., 2nd right after 2nd overpass, 2nd to last home on left.

Beautifully remodeled Cape Cod. New gas heat, plumbing electric, new modern kitchen w/patio doors to deck. 11-2232 CHRISTINA 714-9235 Take Main St, Old Forge, to West Grace St, house on R.

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP. No upgrades needed. Includes HW, tile baths, granite & stainless in kitchen. All units have open floor plans. 11-1697 MARCIE 714-9267 OR MARIE 881-0103 Rte. 315 to Oak St. Oak St. to Pittston by-pass. L on bypass to end. L on Main. Insignia Courtyards is on the R.

Great location! Many upgrades to this 4 BR, 3 bath Tudor. New roof, hw floors, Corian, tile. Move right in! 10-4093 SHIRLEY 714-9281 Rt 315N from W-B, L at Oblates of St Joseph (Pittston Ave), L on Old Mill, house on L.

Unique great room w/FP, tile balcony & many windows overlooking lovely yard. Make this 2 story 3BR a step above the rest. Amenities include: U-shaped kitchen, FR, gas heat & C/A. 11-2159 MARIE 881-0103 Rt 315 to St. Joseph’s Oblate, L on Yatesville Rd, L into Willowview, straight on Antrim, home on R.

Beautiful open staircase w/original woodwork greets you in this formal foyer. Features LR, DR, Kit, 4BR, 1 bath & private drive. 10-3837 KATHLEEN 696-0870 Avoca Exit off Rt.81 to Main St. Avoca - R onto Plane St. House on L.

Great condition and very spacious. New carpet throughout. Pretty kitchen w/new counters, breakfast bar & lighting. New deck & large backyard. Not a drive-by! 11-1893 PAT S. 715-9337 From Rt. 92 to Lockville Rd. Home about 8/10 mile on right.

Completely remodeled on a spacious private lot. A must see for anyone seeking a spacious home w/every amenity! MARCIE 714-9267 11-1085

Terrific 4-5BR 6000SF home on 1.68acres; LR & DR; eat-in cherry Kit w/all appls; 1st flr FR w/FP; MBR Ste; 1st flr office; A/C; Rec rm; Pool; 3 garages. RAE 714-9234 11-270

OAKWOOD PARK - Beautiful landscaping, great views surround this gracious all brick ranch. Great kitchen w/brkfst area, opens to heated FL rm. 2 FP’s. Frml LR & DR w/HW. Must see! TERRY D. 715-9317 10-4583

All brick 3BR Ranch w/gas heat, laminate floors throughout, oak kitchen, FR, nestled in lovely Oakwood Park. MARIE 881-0103 11-789

Update this 3BR, 1.5 bath Townhome w/gas heat & C/A nestled in lovely neighborhood. 2 miles from Casino, I-81 & Turnpike. MARIE 881-0103 11-224

Beautiful all brick stately home w/HW floors, 5BRs, spacious LR & DR, lovely screened in porch, inground pool, 2 car garage - all of this plus the home is on 2 lots! Make this house your home! PEG 714-9247 OR ANDY 714-9225 11-1654

Supreme living! Set a new standard of living in this wonderful brick/vinyl sided 2sty nestled in a great neighborhood! Large sunken LR w/gas FP, tastefully decorated mod kitchen, 3BRs & much more! ROSEMARIE 714-9231 10-3101

Beautiful stately home w/old world charm & all the modern amenities. Breathtaking inside w/ crown moldings, built-ins, wainscoting & so much more! PEG 714-9247 11-1446

Well cared for & nicely kept. A place to call home! Complete w/2 car oversized garage, C/A, 1st fl laundry, eat-in kitchen. Convenient to shopping, West Pittston pool & ball fields. JUDY 714-9230 11-583

PRICE REDUCED! Move right into this 3BR, 1 3/4bath split level w/open floor plan, HW flrs, wood burning stove, garage located on a quiet street. Add’l lot included in sale. DEB R. 714-5802 10-2246

Beautifully remodeled home w/granite countertops & stainless steel appliances in kitchen. Travertine in bathroom & beautiful HW floors in LR & DR. Don’t miss this one! JULIO 239-6408 11-2283

$30,000 PRICE REDUCTION! Stone & vinyl BiLevel w/oak kitchen w/granite, hardwood, 2 gas fireplaces, Great yard w/ pool! JONATHAN 714-9241 11-882

Why rent when you can own this 2-3BR, 1 bath Ranch? New roof, nicely maintained. Convenient location. All appliances included. LAURA 696-0842 11-770

3BR in Duryea Borough. New kitchen & carpet. Just a few more finishing touches to make this home complete! TRACY 696-0723 11-1502

3BR move-in condition Ranch. Sunken LR w/ HW floor, DR w/hardwood, eat-in oak kitchen w/Corian countertops, 2 baths, 2 car garage. MATT 714-9229 11-969

End Unit Townhouse in excellent condition on almost a 1/4acre lot. 2BRs, 2.5 baths w/ finished basement, 1 car garage & private deck. ANDY 714-9225 11-1970

Large well cared for 1/2 Double with newer kitchen, 3BRs, 2 full baths, 1st floor laundry & 2 car garage. MARY M. 714-9274 11-1828

Highland Hills Beauty! Tile & laminate floors, bright beautiful kitchen, 3BRs, 4 baths, brick FP, patio, deck, exercise room & in-ground pool. DEANNA 696-0894 11-2348

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PITTSTON TWP. STAUFFER POINT 42 Grandview Drive

Nursing Assistants:

Available shifts include: Midnight to 8 am; 7:45 am – 4:15 pm; 4 pm – midnight. All shifts, will include rotating coverage on holidays and week-ends. A minimum of 6 months general and 6 months specialized experience received in a nonprofessional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home or other patient care facility is required. Must maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification and provide certification documentation before employment at the VA Medical Center. Interested applicants for all positions must submit, Application for Associated Health Occupation, VAF-10-2850c; Declaration of Federal Employment; OF-306; copy of BCLS certification, and a copy of Discharge from Military Duty, form , DD-214 if applicable. Applications can also be obtained online at www.usajobs.gov or by calling (570) 824-3521 EXT. 7209 OR EXT. 4980. Applications will be accepted until July 14, 2011. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Just like new end unit condo, with 1st floor master bedroom and bath, Living room with gas fireplace, hardwood floors in living ,dining room and kitchen, granite countertops and crown molding in kitchen, w separate eating area, lst floor laundry, heated sunroom with spectacular view, 2 additional bedrooms, full bath and loft on the 2nd floor , 2 car garage, gas heat and central air, priced to sell $277,000 MLS 112324 call Lu-Ann 602-9280

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NURSING ASSISTANTS (NA) TEMPORARY NTE 1 YEAR We are currently accepting applications for full-time NA positions. These positions are temporary not to exceed 1 year, may be renewed, however they will not lead to permanent positions. We offer an excellent benefits package to include paid vacation/sick leave, health and life insurance, 10 paid holidays.

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WEST WYOMING 438 Tripp St WILKES-BARRE

FREE 536 W. Eighth St. Nice starter home with 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1.25 baths. 1 car garage and carport. Home has plenty of parking in rear with shed and great yard. MLS #536 $85,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716

221 Conyngham Ave.,Wilkes-Barre

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SUNDAY 1:00PM-3:00PM Completely remodeled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (835.00 / 30years/ 5%) 570-654-1490

informational workshop on how to qualify for a Habitat house Saturday July 23 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Boscov’s downtown Wilkes-Barre Affordable newly built 3 bedroom home. 20-year no-interest mortgage. Must meet Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity eligibility requirements.

Looking to buy a home? Place an ad here and let the sellers know! 570-829-7130

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER 1111 EAST END BOULEVARD WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA

WEST WYOMING

TOY TOWN SECTION

148 Stites Street

CHARMING BUNGALOW $74,500

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

SOCIAL WORKER POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER/ SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST The VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is currently accepting applications for one (1) full-time permanent Social Worker – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Substance Abuse Specialist. The PTSD/Substance Abuse Specialist must have knowledge and experience working with individuals who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorders and Substance Abuse concerns. Specifically, this Social Worker will provide individual and group counseling, case management and discharge services to Veterans and their families. The incumbent will work primarily within our Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program and may also provide outpatient counseling. A Master’s Degree in Social Work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required and must be licensed or certified at the Master’s level to independently practice social work in a state. Applicants must have one (1) year of professional social work experience which must have been in a clinical setting and demonstrated the potential to perform advanced assignments independently. BCLS certification is a requirement of the position and must be obtained upon selection. Non-Qualifying Experience: Clinical social work experience obtained prior to completion of the requirements for a Master’s Degree in Social Work does not satisfy this requirement. Salary range: $57,408 - $74,628 per year and depends on education, training and experience. We offer vacation/sick leave, health and life insurance coverage and an attractive retirement package including a tax deferred savings plan. Interested applicants must submit VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations, OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment, a copy of your current license and official transcripts.

Complete application package must be received in human resources by July 19, 2011.

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210 Susquehanna Avenue Well cared for 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, modern kitchen, sunroom, 1st floor laundry. Updated electric, replacement windows, gas heat, off street parking. Beautifully landscaped property with pond and fish, storage shed, river view, no flood insurance required. For additional info and photos view our site at www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-1641 $134,900 Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280

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KINGSTON

72 E. W alnut St. 2nd floor, located in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen, living room, dining room, sun room, bathroom. 2 large and 1 small bedroom, lots of closets, built in linen, built in hutch, hardwood and carpeted floors, fireplace, storage room, yard, w/d hookup and new stove. Heat and hot water incl. 1 yr. lease + security $900/month 570-406-1411

KINGSTON

E.Light, WALNUT ST. bright, 1st

floor, 2 bedrooms, elevator, carpeted, Security system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Heat & hot water furnished. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $840. 570-287-0900

LARKSVILLE

Cute 3 bedroom apartment, just renovated, quiet neighborhood, no pets, washer/dryer hook-up, off-street parking, $515/ month + utilities & 1 month security. 845-386-1011

Overnight Junket to Atlantic City’s Golden Nugget!

Tuesday, July 12 & 13

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

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

PITTSTON

South Main Street 5 rooms, 2nd floor, includes heat, appliances, sewer, front & back porch, fenced yard & private parking. Lawn maintained. Section 8 Welcome. No Pets. $695/month 654-2257

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Laurel Run & San Souci Parks, Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, facebook.com/ MobileOne.Sales Call (570)250-2890

New furnished 3 room apartment Includes water, septic & most of the heat. No smoking & no pets. $750/ month. + security, references. Could be unfurnished. Call 570-954-1200

PAINTING

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BUILDING SITES

ESTATE SALE Dallas Heights Lot 4 $35,000; Lot 5 $28,000; Lot 6 $45,000, or all 3 lots for $89,000. Frontage 220x120. Call 757-350-1245

Clean & bright 3 bedroom apartments. Heat, water, garbage & sewer included with appliances. Off street parking. No pets, non smoking, not section 8 approved. References, security, first and last months rent. $725/month 570-852-0252 570-675-1589

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PAINTING

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1987

We also do Black Top Seal Coating!

HANDYMAN

POTENTIAL RESIDENTIAL

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LOCAL PROS

1-800-273-7130 for Local Pros CONSTRUCTION

14.2 Acres bordering State Game Lands. Wyoming County. Would make a great family homestead or private hunting retreat. $119,500. Please call 570-905-0268

WILKES-BARRE Miners Mills

3 bedroom, 1 bath. Close to casino, off street parking, nice yard. New energy efficient windows. $66,000 570-479-0935

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

HANOVER TOWNSHIP West End Road

ASHLEY PARK

By owner. 178 Kidder St. 100% owner financing with $4,900 down, $489.83 per month. 3 bedroom, 1 bath Asking 59.9K. jtdproperties.com (570) 970-0650

DUPONT

Large completely remodeled 2 bedroom. Stove & fridge included. Private interior attic & basement access. Washer/ dryer hookup. Nice yard. $650. No pets. Call 570-479-6722

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2.51 Acre Wooded Lot Ice Harvest Drive $115,000

915 Manufactured Homes

WEST PITTSTON

THE VA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Dispatch

WILKES-BARRE

297283

To receive an application package, please contact Beverly Notartomaso, Human Resources Assistant at (570) 824-3521, ext 4174, or obtain online at www.usajobs.opm.gov.

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On corner lot with 2 car garage. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, walk up attic & full heated basement, hardwood floors with three season room. Freshly painted & move in condition. 570-446-3254

Available immediately. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, all appliances provided, off-street parking. $650/month, water & sewer paid. (570) 441-4807 or email cmdraus@ptd.net

MOUNTAINTOP ICE LAKES

NOXEN Route 29

16 year old ranch house. 3 spacious bedrooms. 2.5 baths. 3/4 walk-in attic. Full basement. Approx. 1 acre. Move in condition. $180,000 Call 570-690-3613 for appointment.

DUPONT LARGE 1ST FLOOR 219 Quality Rd.

Great location, 1 bedroom apartment in residential area, all utilities included. $600/month + security. 908-482-0335

“LOT” In Subject

SHAVERTOWN

Apartments/ Unfurnished

Inquire at 570-820-8002

912 Lots & Acreage additional photos and information can be found on our web site, www. atlasrealtyinc.com

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HIC# PA-005521

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WILKES-BARRE

Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms

No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. Call 570-474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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

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2nd floor, 1 bed apartment. $475. Lease, references, gas heat. No pets. Call 570-760-1819 after 4:30 pm Leave Message

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WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom

cy plus extra room. Appliances included. Off street parking. No Pets. $475/month. All utilities included. (570) 417-4311 or (570) 696-3936

apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok. 570-332-5723

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WILKES-BARRE West River Street

Several 1 bedroom apartments available. Hardwood flooring & appliances included. Heat, water, sewer & trash also included. Walking distance to Wilkes University. Pet Friendly. Available July 1. Starting at $600. 570-969-9268

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WYOMING Clean, 1st floor effi-

ciency. Separate kitchen & bath. Includes stove, fridge, sewer & garbage. Laundry facilities. Storage. $415 + security & references. No Pets Call (570) 388-6468 or (570) 466-4176

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Commercial Properties

AFRAID TO MOVE?

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JENKINS TWP

950

Half Doubles

570-288-1422

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

Lease Space Available, Light manufacturing, warehouse, office, includes all utilities with free parking. I will save you money!

EDWARDSVILLE

182 Summit St. 5 rooms + bath. New carpeting throughout, repainted & newly remodeled. Air conditioning, dishwasher & gas stove. Yard & carport. No pets. $600/month + first & last months rent. Call (570) 836-7861 after 6pm

KINGSTON

DOLPHIN PLAZA

21 Industrial Drive Warehouse or light manufacturing. 4,000 sq. ft. with 2 offices. $800/month Call 570-654-2426

WILKES-BARRE/ PLAINS TWP LAIRD STREET COMPLEX, easy interstate access. Lease 132,500 sf, 12 loading docks, 30 ft ceilings, sprinkler, acres of parking. Offices available. call 570-655-9732

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Commercial Properties

WAREHOUSE

Center City WB

Are you paying too much for your current office, but dread the inconvenience of moving? We can help! We not only offer less expensive rent, but we will also help you move to our modern office space in the Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square. Rents include heat, central air, utilities, trash removal, and nightly cleaning - all without a sneaky CAM charge. Access parking at the the intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available. We can remodel to suit. Brokers protected. Call Jeff Pyros at 570-822-8577

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PLAINS TWP 7 PETHICK DRIVE OFF RTE. 315 1200 & 700 SF Office Furnished. 570-760-1513

2 bedroom. No pets. References & security deposit $525/mos + utilities Call (570) 430-1308

1750 & 3200 SF Retail / Office Space Available 570-829-1206

Half Doubles

Nice Street. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, hardwood floors, appliances included. Off street parking. $700/mo, + utilities, security and references required. Call (570)283-3086

953 Houses for Rent

DALLAS

NANTICOKE Desirable

PITTSTON

3 bedrooms, 2 large living rooms, large eat-in kitchen, 1.5 baths. All appliances, garbage & sewer included. No pets. Plus utilities. $600/month + 1 month security (570) 883-0012

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP 2 bedroom in

Great Location, Off-Street Parking. All appliances included. No Pets/ No Smoking. $600 + electric, security & last months rent. 570-237-6000

PLAINS 2 bedroom. No

pets. References & security deposit $500/mos + utilities Call (570) 430-1308

WEST WYOMING

Half double. 2 bedrooms, freshly painted, new carpeting, off street parking, big back yard, no smoking. Finished basement. Available August 1. $600 + utilities & security. Call 570-855-3008

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KINGSTON

315 PLAZA

950

In town 2 bedroom, 1st floor, full kitchen & living room. Water, sewer & garbage included. Nice yard. No Pets. Off street parking. $575 + security 570-639-2256 Leave a Message

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Single home, 1 bedroom, large living room, totally remodeled, gas heat, off street parking. No Pets. No Smoking. $625/month + security 570-793-5333

KINGSTON TWO 1/2 DOUBLES 3 bedrooms, dining

room, living room, 1 bath yard, off street parking. New kitchen, carpeting, appliances, washer/ dryer included, no pets. $825 & $850 month plus utilities. Available July. 570-899-3407

BEAUMONT

Country 2nd floor apartment. 2 bedrooms, kitchen & living room. Water, sewer & heat included. Nice Yard. No Pets. $600/ month + security. 570-639-2256 Leave a Message

NANTICOKE

2 bedrooms, 2 bath single home. Freshly painted, hardwood floors, dishwasher, w/d hookup, porch. No pets or smoking. $565/per month, plus utilities, Call 466-6334

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PITTSTON

2 bedroom Ranch home - 1 block from Main Street. Fenced in yard with front covered porch. Includes refrigerator & stove. $595 + security. 570-457-0877 Leave Message

WILKES-BARRE MONARCH RENTALS 3 bedrooms,

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Hauling & Trucking

A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, Fire & Flood Damage. Free Estimates, Same Day Service! 570-822-4582

1189 Miscellaneous Service

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Painting & Wallpaper

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

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Paving & Excavating

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EDWARDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALL COUNTY PAVING & SEAL COATING 3 Generations of Experience. Celebrating 76 Years of Pride & Tradition! Licensed and Insured. Call Today For Your Free Estimate

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1105 Floor Covering Installation

NORTHEAST FLOORING SYSTEMS, INC Installing & Refinishing Hardwood floors. We install laminate flooring too! 570-561-2079

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TR PROPERTY

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