The Pittston Dispatch 10-02-2011

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Patch gets pounded

Honesty’s her policy

Several homes uninhabitable in Port Blanchard.

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Sunday, October 2, 2011

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At least my kids are now my friends Whenever someone asks why I’m not on Facebook I say, “It’s not me.”

Well, suddenly I am on Facebook and guess what? It’s still not me.

Seriously. The Facebook page bearing my name – and photo – was created by someone else.

I’ve never seen it nor do I intend to. But apparently hundreds of people have. And they are all now my “friends.”

There’s nothing evil or malicious about this. In fact, it’s rather touching. But before getting into all of that, I think I need to back up a bit for the sake of my most loyal readers – you sweet little old ladies who stop me in the supermarket and tell me how much you love me.

I suspect many of you have no idea what Facebook is. Good, you’re better off.

For the record, I have never had a single problem with any woman over 60 … or under 6.

Wish I could say the same about all the ones in between.

Anyway, Facebook is the

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preeminent example of the phenomenon known as social media. It allows us to do something mankind has shied away from throughout all of his existence: bare our soul to the entire world.

It’s also a useful tool for announcing to most everyone you know, and many you don’t, that you’ve just fallen in or, more often, out of love … whether or not you’ve announced it to your partner first.

It also affords the opportunity to, if you desire, tell your hundreds of “friends” every single thing you do as you are doing it. Ed’s having a beer. Or, Ed is about to brush his teeth. Or, Ed just bought peaches at the farmers’ market. Or, Ed just threw up.

Isn’t that marvelous? Not the throwing up, of course, but the technology.

The word “friends” is in quotes back there because Facebook has changed the meaning of the word “friends.” Actually, Facebook has taken the mean-

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ing right out of it.

To us old folks, a friendship was something you built, nurtured and cherished. Since the dawn of Facebook, it’s something you establish, or destroy with the simple click of a mouse. That’s called progress.

But back to my own new Facebook page. I think that’s the right term. Or is it a Facebook “account”? Or “space”?

Whatever. Back to that thing out there on the web that isn’t me and that I have nothing to do with.

I learned only recently that anyone can log onto to Facebook and create a whole profile – yeah, that’s the word I’m looking for – about someone else. And that’s what someone did for me.

I had no idea until students – as in every single student I met in the hallways at the college – started saying, “Hey, Ed, you finally got a Facebook page.”

I had no idea what they were talking about, but, man, were they talking about it.

Finally one of them said, “Please don’t retire.”

“Pardon me?”

“Your Facebook. It says you are thinking about retiring and everyone is writing to tell you don’t.”

That was my first inkling of what was going on. It didn’t take long to figure out the rest.

Seems it started when a student had waited after class one day to tell me I was the reason she was enrolled at Luzerne County Community College. She said she had no intention of attending college but her sister had taken her to one of my classes last spring while she was a senior in high school and it turned her whole life around.

She wanted to thank me.

Her kind words were humbling but also quite welcomed and I told her that. I told her I’m getting to the age when people consider retirement and I always said I would only keep teaching as long as I believed I was relevant, that I was making a difference, and her words

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helped tip the scales toward not retiring.

She told this to her sister. Her sister went to Facebook. And, just like that, the whole thing went viral, a social network term that means just what it sounds like: it spread like a virus.

In less than an hour my cell phone was ringing. It was my son Michael from Colorado.

“Dad, are you on Facebook?”

“No,” I said, and told him the whole story.

“Well, you have 71 friends,” he answered, “and one of them is me. And one of them is Greta, so plan on having this conversation with her too.” Later my daughter Greta called from Texas to tell me I should go to my Facebook page – which isn’t mine, I kept reminding her – and read all the nice things students were writing about me.

I told her I wouldn’t. For one thing, I said, how do you know I’m not writing all those nice things myself? And for another, I don’t know how.

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Flood of 2011 a real

Home wrecker Stan Fritz stands in the back yard of his home on Miller Street in Port Blanchard. Fritz and his neighbors want Jenkins Township supervisors to condemn their properties.

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28 homes in ‘patch’ section of Port Blanchard sustain heavy damage

By Jack Smiles

Associate Editor

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Mike Nocera of West Pittston surveys the damage to his mother's home on Tennant Street in Port Blanchard.

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he Tennant-Miller-Jennings streets section of Port Blanchard, also known as the Port Patch, was the hardest hit neighborhood in Greater Pittston by the Flood of 2011 … and the least publicized.

Unlike the devastation along the heavily traveled River Road stretch of Port Blanchard and unlike the devastation in neighborhoods in West Pittston and Duryea, which are highly visible from busy Rts. 92 and 11, the Tennant-Miller-Jennings section is hidden from easy view by a raised railroad bed and the homes and businesses on River Road.

Tennant, the only road into the Patch, intersects River Road at the traffic signal at the Jenkins Township entrance to the Eighth

Street Bridge.

The neighborhood has 28 houses – mostly singles with a few multi-unit rentals – five on Tennant on the River Road side of the rail bed and 23 on Tennant, Miller and Jennings on the other side of the tracks.

All 28 were flooded on the first floor with water reaching the second floor on several.

More than one-third of the 23 homes on the south side of the tracks have been declared unsafe for occupancy. The river didn’t just rise in the patch, it raged, tearing away foundations, creating sink holes, collapsing buildings and a leaving a trail of mud and debris including hundreds of pallets and, in one yard, what looks like a large section of a dock.

Three of the most damaged

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This home on Miller Street in Port Blanchard was knocked off of its foundation.

The basement of a home on Tennant Street in Port Blanchard showing the exposed electrical box, oil tank, and water heater.

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homes belong to 84-year-old Annamae Nocera and her sonin-law Dan Fritz. At Nocera’s Cape Cod style house at the bottom of the railroad bank and at the corner of Tennant and Miller, the water line was three-feet up the main roof. The foundation blocks were pushed into the basement leaving a gaping tunnel under the length of the house.

Next door at 1 Miller, Fritz’s foundation was washed away.

Next door to that at 2 Miller a doublewide rental owned by Fritz was completely undermined. It split like a “V” with the middle collapsing into the basement.

Mike Nocera, Annamae’s son, grew up in the in his mother’s house. As a real estate agent who sold a house in the neighborhood and has one posted, he’s been acting as a sort of unofficial spokesman for the neighborhood by calling township, county, state and federal agencies. His mother’s house is beyond saving.

On Wednesday morning he had lots of questions. “Who’s going to condemn it? Who’s going to demolish it? Who’s going to haul away the debris?”

There are no easy answers, though the situation did become clearer later on Wednesday when Jason Humenanski inspected the

Nocera house and others in the Patch. “Eight homes were declared unsafe,” Humenanski said. “I hate to use the word ‘condemned.’ When people hear that they assume we’re (Jenkins Township) going to demolish the building. That’s not the case.”

The sign Humenanski put on Nocera’s home, seven other Patch homes, as well as some on River Road reads: This building is unsafe and its use or occupancy has been prohibited by the building inspector.

That can make Nocera and the other homeowners eligible for a FEMA buyout, a process known as “mitigation.”

Fran Healey, who lives alone at 20 Jennings in a house not declared unsafe and who does not have flood insurance, is one of several Patch residents who have already received checks from FEMA for home reconstruction.

Asked if he got enough to rebuild he said, “I think so. I’ll have to see when I get an estimate.”

Healey said he’d rather not move, but is wary. “It’s a nice quiet neighborhood. There’s no crime. It’s a beautiful place to live. But how many times do you want to keep going through this?”

On Friday State Rep. Mike Carroll said Healey’s question is the right one. “My preference would be not to rebuild. I called Jim Brozena and he agreed most or all of the homes in the Patch should be mitigated.” Brozena is

the head of the county’s Flood Protection Authority.

The problem with the mitigation plan is it takes time. Before FEMA steps in, the agency will want to see what insurers will do for the covered homes. While FEMA acted fairly quickly in getting checks to homeowners like Healey, mitigation is a longer and more complicated process, which requires FEMA and the homeowners to come to an agreement on a buyout figure near the pre-flood fair market value. FEMA would then demolish the home and the lot would revert to a permanent green space.

Mitigating a whole neighborhood, or at least all those that want to get out, can take years.

Carroll said it’s understandable residents have to live somewhere and are putting their homes back together in the meantime.

Nevertheless Carroll said his goal is to work at all levels – county, state and federal – to get as many residents out as want to get out, whether their homes were declared unsafe or not. “We have to get them out before the next flood, because it’s going to happen again.”

Denise Shaver is a homeowner at 13 Tennant Street who would happily accept a fair mitigation settlement. Her home is one of the five on the River Road side of the tracks. She had water onto See PATCH, Page 6

Ray Yacabowski of Jennings Street in Port Blanchard, Jenkins Township, holds his framed collection of 1970's all-star baseball cards that was inundated with flood waters.

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Pittston Area Homecoming football game dedicated to Spc. Dale Kridlo

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Al Kridlo, center, flips the coin before the start of the Pittston Area-Dallas high school football game at Charley Trippi Stadium last Saturday. The game was dedicated to Al's son, Spc. Dale Kridlo, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Nov. 7, 2010.

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ing to be used to build a donation tree at the Pittston Memorial Library in honor of Dale and First Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo, another Greater Pittston native, who was killed on duty in Afghanistan in 2008.

“One of the things that makes me sad,” Al explained, “is that there are so many people who don’t know we’re still at war.”

Last Saturday, people knew.

Al is grateful almost beyond words. “I can’t thank anybody truly enough,” he stated. “I couldn’t have asked for anything more.”

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coin toss can mean a great deal of things. At a high school football game last Saturday it meant a community has not forgotten the ultimate sacrifice of one of its own.

On that day, the Pittston Area football game against visiting Dallas was dedicated to the memory of U.S. Army Specialist Dale Kridlo, who was killed in action in Afghanistan last Nov. 7 With fans in the grandstands of Charley Trippi Stadium for Homecoming, an afternoon crowd took a moment of silence as two squads of captains gathered around the center of the field before the coin toss. There, in the middle, was Al Kridlo, Dale’s father.

Dale graduated from Pittston Area, and he loved football, said his dad, who had the honor of tossing the coin.

The ceremony was staged not only in remembrance of Dale, but also in recognition of all the lives lost in war. The resonance was powerful.

It was on November 7, 2010 that Spc. Kridlo was killed serving his nation in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan. He was 33.

With the first anniversary of his passing just a little more than a month away, there are no fading memories of Dale’s sacrifice, but rather vibrantly strong and meaningfully remembrances.

This is what happens to a fallen hero in his hometown.

Every honor that has been offered to Dale, Al Kridlo has received in a meaningful way. “I feel a joy from the community that is sometimes missing in life,” he explained Thursday afternoon as he reflected on last Saturday’s game. “There is a fullness of community … and with friends and family,” he added.

“Other times,” he said, “you have to go on. You’re forced to.”

In this past year, Dale has been remembered in many ways and by many people. The Pittston Tomato Festival 5K run was held in honor of Dale. Part of the proceeds from the summer concert event, The Junction Jam, are go-

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Nearly a year later, a community still remembers

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her second floor. She found a rental and is not going to move back to Tennant. The last she heard her neighbors are not coming back either.

Shaver said she was approached before the flood by representatives of Sheetz – a large-scale convenient/gas island chain – about buying her out.

While it’s confirmed Sheetz did talk to the five homeowners on the River Road side of Tennant, the company never submitted any building plans to the township.

Some residents on the other side of the tracks said they heard Mericle Development Company, who owns adjacent property, is considering offering buyouts.

Though the subject was broached briefly at a township meeting giving it some credence, it is still considered a rumor.

Buyouts of any type would be welcome in the Patch.

In contrast to neighborhoods in West Pittston and Duryea which are beehives of activity with residents, volunteers and hired crews cleaning, hauling debris and rebuilding, the Port Blanchard Patch looks like it has been abandoned.

As Nocera put it, “It looks like a ghost town.”

Renters just walked away.

Many of the homeowners are senior citizens who lived alone and don’t have the wherewithal, money or support for cleanouts.

On Thursday only a handful of residents were at their homes working or waiting for inspectors or insurance adjusters.

Ray Yacabowski is retired and lives alone in the house where he grew up at 8 Jennings Street. He said some King’s College students stopped by to help him clean up for two hours, but that was all the help he’s had.

His first floor was filled with 7 1/2 feet of water to just under the ceiling.

His foundation is cracked and the floor boards on his front porch are buckled.

On Thursday as he carried some debris out of his house, including a framed collection of signed baseball cards, he said he didn’t know what to do next. He hasn’t even gone into his cellar yet. He has flood insurance and

This collapsed shed and flood debris are common sights in the flooded area around Jennings Street in Port Blanchard.

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his adjuster did inspect the house.

That was a week ago and as of Thursday he hadn’t heard anything about a settlement from his insurance company or FEMA. He is staying with friends in Wyoming.

Another problem associated with the flood clean up is landfill

tipping fees. Jenkins Township has already been billed $50,000 in tipping fees.

Carroll said the affected mu-

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Pittston Diner waitress Deb Harth returns $260 ‘tip’

By Jack Smiles It was either one heck of a tip or one heck or a mistake.

Clearing a table where three men from the AmVets Honor Guard had stopped for coffee on the way to a Vet’s funeral on a Saturday, Pittston Diner waitress Deb Harth found three 20 dollar bills on top of two hundreds.

“Obviously,” she said with a laugh, “it wasn’t a tip.”

Harth put the $260 in an envelope and gave it to the diner owner.

Meanwhile, after the funeral, Tony Kotlowski, one of the AmVets Honor Guards, stopped at the Dupont VFW. Reaching in his pocket he found his money clip empty.

On Sunday as he mentally retraced his steps he called the

diner, but there must have been a communication breakdown because he was told no money had been found.

Then on Monday Jerry Guarneri – one of the AmVet guards who had been with Kotlowski the previous Saturday – stopped at the diner for breakfast. One of the waitresses said, “We’ve got your friend’s money.”

Guaneri called Kotlowski and he came to the diner to get his money. Harth wasn’t there, but he left a tip for her.

Kotlowski said Harth could have easily slipped the money into her pocket without anyone knowing. He’s impressed by her honesty.

“I don’t know if I would have done what she did. I think I would, but I really don’t know.”

Harth – the mother of four boys, one university pharmacy major, two Pittston Area foot-

ball players and a PA sixth grader – said she never considered keeping the money, not even for a moment. “They come in a lot,” she said.

“They’re Vets. I couldn’t do that to them or anybody. I know if I lost $260 I’d want it returned. He gave me a nice tip, so it pays to be honest.”

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Honest waitress Deb Harth

soldier, but he was also a true-tothe-word, knuckle-honest, diehard fan of football. Just ask his dad.

As Al walked off the gridiron, he thought of Dale. “I did feel a thought of him as I was walking off the field,” he said, “and I thought ‘everybody in this com-

When one of her co-workers said Harth set a nice example for her sons, Harth said, “I try to.”

Kotlowski said he got good vibes from the incident. “In today’s world, it’s tough out there. It makes you feel good that’s there’s still honest people.”

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Here’s a tip from a waitress: honesty pays

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However, Dale, like Al, loved a good game. The Patriots lost to the Mountaineers 21-14, with Dallas scoring the game-winning touchdown in the 4th quarter with just under one minute left.

“It felt good, and I think Dale would have been really glad it was such a close game,” Al said, before adding with a chuckle, “but he would have been pissed they lost.”

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JA’s fifth annual Taste of Success this Thursday

Taste of SuccessJunior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania Inc (JA NEPA) will hold its 5th annual Taste of Success gourmet fundraiser presented by Pennstar Bank from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 6. "This year’s Taste of Success will be held in our facility in Pittston Township" said Melissa Turlip, President of the JA NEPA. "We’ll be transforming the streets of BizTown into a food and wine festival."

The evening will feature gourmet delicacies, fine wines and an amazing silent auction. This year’s Taste of Success will feature food, wine and beer from Banko North, Bartolai Wines, Center City Cafe. Coopers Seafood House, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Nimble Hill Winery, Peking Chef, Red Robin, The Cake Studio, The Woodlands Inn, Truly Scrumptious and Vintners Circle. JA’s 5th annual Taste of Success is generously presented by Pennstar Bank and is sponsored by Lanar Advertising. "Dress code is casual, tickets are only $25 and proceeds benefit JA programs in the local area" said Turlip. "The funds we raise will help give young people their very own taste of success by providing lessons focusing on work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy."

Tickets for Junior Achievement’s A Taste of Success are $25. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Barbara Vitcosky at 602-3600 or mturlip@anepa.org.

AuditionsThe Music Box Players will hold auditions for Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’ on October 2 at 7 p.m., and Tuesday, October 3 at 8 p.m. at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes Street, Swoyersville. All roles are open for ages 12 and over.

Those auditioning will be asked to sing and read from the script.

An accompanist will be provided. The show is directed by Debbie Zehner.

For more information, call 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY.

King’s Theatre opens season with ‘Merry Wives of Windsor’ The King’s College Theatre Department will continue its tradition of opening each academic year with a Shakespeare production with its performances of one of the Bard’s silliest comedies “Merry Wives of Windsor” Oct. 5-8 at 8 p.m. in the King’s Theatre, located in the Administration Building on North River Street.

Sir John Falstaff, the tavern bad boy and knight of misrule in Shakespeare’s history plays, meets his match when he tries to scam the housewives of suburban Windsor.

And he is not alone. All manner of jealous, hotheaded, pompous and just plain silly men are brought firmly to their senses by Windsor’s merry women.

As the Roaring Twenties decline, this play emerges with even more wit and style as the wives abandoned their Victorian garb for the ways of 20th Century England. Occurring between the world wars in England, a new sense of freedom, vitality, and colorful jazz will accompany this familiar story where virtue and middle-class common sense triumph with the assurance that “Wives may be merry, and yet honest too.”

King’s Theatre Department brings a cast of more than 20 students to the stage. Local cast members include John Bubul, West Pittston (Bardolph); Michael Conklin, Plymouth (Simple); Sam Groome, Berwick (Nym); Adam McGahee, Wilkes-Barre (Doctor Caius); Anthony Melf, WilkesBarre (Pistol); DJ Nat, Plains (Master Page); Brian Palladino, Larksville (Slender); Karley Stasko, Warrior Run (Mistress Page); Lukas Tomasacci, Shickshinny (Sir JohnFalstaff), Jon Vojtko, Wyoming (Master Fenton), and Olivia Walakovits, Whitehall (Anne Page).

Tickets are free for King’s students, faculty and staff, and $10 general admission. Students/senior citizens, $5. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the box office at (570) 208-5825 or e-mail boxoff@kings.edu.

Rehearsing for King’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s comedy “Merry Wives of Windsor,” are, clockwise from left: Lukas Tomasacci (Sir John Falstaff), Brandi George (Mistress Ford), Meg Callan (Mistress Quickly), and Karley Stasko (Mistress Page).

New ArrivalsA boy was born to Tara Scarantino and Kenric Maynor of Duryea on September 4.

A boy was born to Vida Pardy and Jordan Legg of Falls on September 7.

Happy BirthdayHappy birthday wishes go to

Sam Flacone will be honored on his 90th birthday by all his friends at Biscotto’s Barbershop on Monday, October 3 at 5 p.m.

Stop by and wish him well.

Mike Andreiko of Fleetville celebrated on October 1.

Chuck Gorey of Hughestown will celebrate on October 4.

Jody Bush of Wilkes-Barre

will celebrate on October 6.

Marlene Guariglia of Duryea will celebrate on October 7.

Anniversary WishesHappy anniversary wishes go to Red and Sylvia Servernak of Port Griffith celebrated on October 1.

Marvin and Amy Gilpin of

West Pittston will celebrate their fourth anniversary on October 5.

Robert Patrick Nano

Recent GradRobert Patrick Naro of Laflin was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Science and Technology by the Pennsylvania State University at a graduation ceremony on May 14, at the Wilkes-Barre Campus in Lehman Township. Robert was also named to the Dean’s list. Robert is the son of Marie C. Ferriero of Laflin and Robert R. Naro of Taylor. He is the grandson of Patrick and Eleanor Aita of Hughestown and Agnes Naro and the late Anthony Naro of Taylor.

Blood DrivesThe Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross announce the following blood drives St. Veronica’s Parish, 363 West Eighth Street, West Wyoming, Wednesday, October 5 from 1 -6 p.m.

Plains American Legion, 101 East Carey Street, Plains, Tuesday, October 11 from 1-6 p.m.

GreaseThe Music Box Academy Workshop will present Grease, October 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and October 16 at 2 p.m. at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes Street, Swoyersville.

Show only performance. Prices are 418 adults and $16 students and children. Performed by students ages 13 to 18. For information and reservations call 2832195 or 800-698-play.

By Jack Smiles

Associate Editor

For Mary Jo Reedy and her business – Légendes Salon at 428 North Main St. in Pittston – the flood was more of an annoyance than a disaster and she has a plan to use the salon to help the Red Cross and flood victims, or as she likes to call them, “flood survivors.”

She’s been offering free haircuts to flood survivors and on Wednesday she and her salon’s skin care company, Murad, are having an open house at Lé-

gendes from 3 to 7 p.m.

Amy Jordan of the Red Cross will be there accepting donations. A Chinese auction of skin care products, hair care products and other donated items will also benefit the Red Cross. Mary Jo said with a laugh she will use her employee Amanda to sell arms’ lengths of tickets, “because she has short arms.”

There also will be drawings for flood survivors for free baskets of shampoos, conditioners, hair dryers, hair strengtheners and other products. Food and refreshments will be served.

Mary Jo said Murad is hosting, “A sexy eye event of affirming eye treatment and also classes on how to create a sultry look for the fall.”

Mary Jo, who has been in business in the century-old building for three years, said quick response by the city may saved her salon.

The basement took on eight feet of water and knocked out the furnaces, hot water heaters and air conditioning units. She called

9-1-1 as the water rose within a foot of the first floor.

Fire Chief Bill Williams responded and set up pumps. “He kept checking in on us throughout the night. Mayor Klush came and put gas and oil in the pumps.

He was in work clothes and work boots. I didn’t know who he was and it was comical when he introduced himself. I thought ‘wow this guy knows how to work.’ He and Bill Williams checked back with us frequently

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Mary Jo didn’t have insurance to cover her losses, but quickly cleaned up and got a new furnace and water heater at her own expense. “We had to get the business up and running again. We couldn’t stay down for a long period of time.”

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54th annual St. Jude Novena Oct. 19-28 The 54th Annual Novena in honor of Saint Jude will be held at Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish (St. Mary, Help of Christians Church), 535 North Main Street, Pittston, from Wednesday, October 19, through Friday, October 28. There will be two services daily.

Mass, followed by novena prayers and veneration of the relic of St. Jude, Patron Saint of Hopeless Cases and Things Despaired Of will be celebrated Mondays through Fridays at noon and at 7:00 p.m., Saturdays at noon and at 4:00 p.m., and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Rosary will be recited before all services and Confessions will be heard prior to all services.

The following guest homilists are scheduled for the novena: Wednesday, October 19, at noon and 7:00 p.m., Msgr. Neil Van Loon; Thursday, October 20, at noon and 7:00 p.m., Rev. Albert Leonard; Friday, October 21, at noon and 7:00 p.m., Rev. John Kilpatrick; Saturday, October 22, at noon and 4:00 p.m., Msgr.

John Jordan; Sunday, October 23, at 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Rev. Thomas J. Maloney; Monday, October 24, at noon and 7:00 p.m., Rev. Richard Cirba; Tuesday, October 25, at noon and 7:00 p.m., Rev. Louis Grippe; Wednesday, October 26, at noon and 7:00 p.m., Rev. Joseph Sica; Thursday, October 27, at noon and 7:00 p.m., Rev. Patrick Albert; and Thursday, October 28, at noon, Rev. John Lapera.

Rev. John M. Lapera, Diocesan Secretary for Pastoral Planning and Director of Called to Holiness and Mission, will celebrate the Solemn Closing Liturgy on Friday, October 28, at 7:00 p.m. Father Lapera also serves as the pastor of the Church of St. Gregory, Clarks Green.

For additional information, please call the parish office at 654-0263.

ROSARY RALLY A Rosary Rally will take place at Our Lady of Fatima Grotto, North Street, Wilkes-Barre, on October 15. For more informa-

Chicken barbecue next Sunday St. John the Evangelist Parish Community will hold their annual chicken BBQ on Sunday, October 9, from noon until 3 p.m. in the Seton cafeteria, Church Street in Pittston. Takeouts from 11 a.m. to noon.

Cost is adults $8 and children $4. Menu will

tion call Rose at 287-6939 or Dorothy 287-3545.

SOPRANO IN CONCERT Celebrating their 9th season of concerts, the Shavertown United Methodist Church Fine Arts Series will open their season with a concert by Christine Donahue, soprano, on Sunday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m.

Miss Donahue has performed with numerous opera companies throughout the United States, Canada and abroad including New York City Opera, Cleveland Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Winnipeg and Edmonton Opera Companies, Arkansas opera Theatre and the Hong Kong Opera to name a few. She holds a M.M. degree in Voice and Opera from the Julliard School of Music and a B.S. in Music Education from Wilkes University. Ms. Donahue is presently Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of Central Arkansas.

The church is located at 163 N. Pioneer Ave. Shavertown. A free will offering will be taken and a reception will follow the concert.

PEDIATRIC CLINIC The Care and Concern Pediatric Health Clinic will be open the first and third Thursday of each month. The clinic is located in the former Seton Catholic School Building on William Street, Pittston.

Free health care is provided for infants through age 11. Registration is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Please bring your child’s immunization records with you. Parents or guardians must be pre-

include barbecued chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, coleslaw, dessert and beverage.

For tickets, call the Parish Center at 6540053. Advanced ticket sales are requested by October 3.

sent to have their child examined.

All services are free and confidential.

The clinic is sponsored by the Care and Concern ministries of the Parish Community of St. John the Evangelist, Msgr. John Bendik, Pastor. For more information call 855-6035.

RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE The Confraternity of Catholic Women of Holy Trinity Church, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville will hold their Fall Rummage Sale and Bake Sale in the church hall on the following days: Monday, October 10 (Columbus Day) 9 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ($2 Bag Day and half price sale)Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to Noon (Everything needs to go sale) Items include clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry, small appliances, kitchen ware, baskets, picture frames, electronic items, puzzles, hard and soft cover books, linens, seasonal decorations, toys, bedding and many more items at affordable prices. A stage full of larger items is included in the sale. Racks of better clothing for men, women and children are priced accordingly.

A bake sale and a light lunch menu is available consisting of home made wimpies, halushki and hot dogs with kraut made by the men and women of the parish. Take-out menu is available.

Father Joseph J. Pisaneschi is pastor of Holy Trinity Church.

For more information call the rectory at (570) 287-6624. Off street parking is available along

side of the school building. The public is invited to attend.

CHICKEN BBQ St. John the Evangelist Parish Community will hold their annual chicken BBQ on Sunday, October 9, from noon until 3 p.m. in the Seton cafeteria, Church Street in Pittston. Takeouts from 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8 and children $4. Menu will include babecue chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, coleslaw, dessert and beverage. For tickets, call the Parish Center at 654-0053. Advanced ticket sales are requested

by October 3.

BIBLICAL STUDY Origins - The Foundation of Creation and Man, a study on the Biblical perspective or origins, will be held at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 317 Luzerne Avenue in West Pittston on Sunday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. through Sunday, November 13.

This study is open to the serious Bible student as well as interested individuals on a love offering basis, regardless of church affiliation.

Pre-registration is recommended and can be done by calling the church office at 6542500.

ROAST CHICKEN DINNER United Methodist Church, Pittston (corner Broad &Church Sts.) will hold a roast chicken dinner, take outs only, and bake sale on Saturday, October 15, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adults

$8.50 - Children $4.25 For tickets call 603-1915 or 332-9156 by Monday, October 3.

(Advance purchase of tickets recommended). Limited tickets will be available at door. All homemade items at the bake sale.

CRAFT, GIFT FAIR A Craft and Gift Fair will be held on Saturday, November 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Oblates of St. Joseph on Rt. 315 in Pittston.

40+ vendors will be offering a wide variety of handmade crafts and quality gift ware perfect for gift giving for the Holiday season. Theme baskets and a raffle along with refreshments will also be available. There is plenty of free parking.

This event is sponsored by St. John’s P.M. Church in Avoca.

For info, please call Judy at 655-8860 ST. FAUSTINA DAY A trip is planned for St. Faustina’s Feast Day at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts on Wednesday, October 5.

The bus will depart at 7 a.m. from the Oblate of St. Joseph Seminary, 1800 State Highway 315, Pittston. Arrival time is 11 a.m.

Refreshments, breakfast, snacks and water will be served on the bus. Pack your own lunch for between 12 and 1 p.m.

This year’s celebration includes seeing the new marble outdoor statue of St. Faustina from Poland surrounded by life size stations of the cross.

Itinerary: 1 p.m. Adoration and confession; 1:30 Rosary for life; 2 p.m. Mass; 3 p.m. Chaplet and benediction. The bus will leave the shrine at 5 p.m. and proceed to the Aegean Breeze Restaurant (dinner on your own).

Departure for home at 7:30 p.m.

Fee for the trip including entrance to the shrine and bus driver tip is $45. Call Cathy Mack at 654-6063 for reservations.

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CARD/BINGO PARTY The Ladies of Charity, Diocese of Scranton, have scheduled their annual card/bingo party to be held on Sunday, October 2, at 2 p.m. in the cafeteria at St. Robert Bellarmine, formerly St. Aloysius Church, in WilkesBarre.

If you have any questions, please call the president of the Ladies of Charity, Christine Palmiter at 868-3959. All are welcome.

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

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On Monday morning the kitchen in ICC was filled with volunteers preparing the first meal of meatballs, sauce, pasta, salad, bead, and desserts. Parishioners had no idea if they were preparing enough dinners, but they knew we would make it work.

By Monday afternoon, after seeing it on the parish website, the calls to help started pouring in…….from neighboring churches, businesses, civic and community groups and individuals. Probably the best way to describe it is the Gospel story of “the loaves and the fishes”…a fear of running out of food, in comes a group of people with trays and trays of hot home cooked foods ready to serve and

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The Holy Name Society of St. John the Evangelist, Pittston, recently presented its annual scholarship. $1000 is awarded to one student of the parish based on grades, community involvement and parish participation. The award is for graduate and post-graduate studies and is open to all active parish members. Shown is President Steve Vitek, 2011-2012 recipient Molly Feeney and Msgr. John Bendik, pastor, St. John the Evangelist Parish Community.

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many of you who have and continue to volunteer your time....cooking, delivering, cleaning, shopping, sorting clothing, etc….thank you.

If you wish to volunteer at ICC or Holy Redeemer, to do some food prep, sort clothing, clean the hall & kitchen and deliver food, and especially to help deliver the dinners, volunteers are at ICC daily from 10:00 a.m. and at HR from 2:00 p.m. Stop in and let us know when you can help.

This week the parish is in need of baked goods to serve with the dinners. If you can help, just drop them off at ICC hall or HRC hall.

CCD classes will start on Sunday, October 23, at both locations Immaculate Conception and Holy Redeemer. If you have not yet registered your child, please do so now. Forms can be found in the vestibules of the churches. There is a registration fee of $25 per child or maximum of $50.00 per family.

You do not have to pay the fee at this time, but we want all children to be registered so enough books and supplies can be ordered.

Starting Wednesday, October 5, all are invited every Wednesday to spend some quiet time with the Lord. Adoration will

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take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Holy Redeemer. At 3:00 p.m. the recitation the rosary and Chaplet to the Divine Mercy. For further information or to schedule a time, please call Fran Franko at 587-3406.

The parish seeks donations of shelving units, book cases, book shelves, and file cabinets for West Pittston Library. If you can help, please e-mail Summer Melvin Belles at sbelles@osterhout.lib.pa.us. Monetary donations may be sent to West Pittston Library Recovery Fund of Luzerne Foundation, 140 Main St, Second Floor, Luzerne, Pa. 18709 or call (570) 714-1570.

Our 10.org was founded on September 16, 2011 in response to heavy flooding damage here in Northeastern Pa. It is the hope of the founders that both flood survivors and those not affected by flooding will be able to connect with each other to address the needs of survivors in rebuilding their lives. For more information, e-mail Michael or Chris at info@Our10.org.

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.

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC 500 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Sanctuary is handicapped accessible. Sunday, 11 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion. The Rev. Joan Mitchell will lead our worship today.

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH West Pittston The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule: Sunday - 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Sunday School Monday - 7 p.m. Trustees, 7 p.m. Boy Scouts Wednesday - 10 a.m. Mommy & me; 5 p.m. strings and wings; 6:30 p.m. Tops; 7 p.m. choir.

Thursday - 7 p.m. Weight Watchers.

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, October 2 -11 a.m.

Worship at Second Presbyterian Church Parsonage Street, Pittston; Noon, Deacons dinner after Worship.

Monday-Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

Clean-up/tear out continues Starting Sunday, October 9 - 11 a.m. Worship will be at St. Cecilia’s Church, Wyoming Avenue, Exeter.

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.

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Call 388-6534 www.hardingchurchofchrist.org HOLY MOTHER OF SORROWS PNCC 212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m.

Traditional Mass; 10:30 a.m.

Traditional High Mass; 9:15a.m.

For Children - School of Christian Living, SOCL and Confirmation Class; 11:30 a.m. Ladies ANS meeting Daily Mass: 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday Annual Polish Dinner sponsored by Holy Mother of Sorrows Ladies ANS Society on Saturday October 8, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Menu: golombki, kielbasa, haluski, pierogi, green beans, cake, coffee, tea, ice tea.

Donation is $10.00 The PTO is holding this campsite party trip to Roba’s Tree Farm instead of the usual Hallo-

ween Party in the hall. It will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21. The hours are from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It is campsite #28. All children of the parish are invited to attend and can bring one friend which the PTO will purchase the tickets. Any adults attending will have to pay for themselves.

There will be no transportation, everyone will meet up at Roba’s.

There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, pretzels drinks and of course s’mores. There will be gift bags given to all the children attending. Respond by Oct. 19.

You can call Julie at 655-9359.

Children can wear their Halloween costumes.

INKERMAN PRESBYTERIAN Main St., Inkerman Services: Sundays, 8:30 a.m.

LANGCLIFFE PRESBYTERIAN Main Street Avoca 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.

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.

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.

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The Oblates of St. Joseph Josephite-Marellian Lay Association will hold their monthly meeting this Wednesday, October 5, immediately following the 7:00 p.m. Mass/Novena to St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello.

Monthly Vocation Holy Hour will be held this coming Thursday, October 6, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the seminary chapel.

Scranton Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will hold their fall convention at the seminary on Sunday, October 16, at the seminary. For more information, contact Linda at 840-7124.

The Guardian of the Redeemer Catholic Men’s Fellowship in the Diocese of Scranton will sponsor a Catholic Men’s Conference on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Oblates Seminary. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and light refreshments will be served.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during the day, which will conclude with the celebration of Eucharistic liturgy. For more information, please call 362-0417.

For more information about the seminary and the Oblates of St. Joseph locally and worldwide website: www.oblates-stjoseph.com OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL ST. ROCCOS Today, the Feast of the Mother of the Rosary will be celebrated with a special Mass at 9:30 a.m.

A procession will start at 3:00 p.m. through the neighborhood streets.

All members of the Motendoro Society, parishioners and friends are invited to participate in this celebration of our Lady of the Rosary. This marks the 89th year of the celebration.

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

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

Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment School of Religious Education All Religious Education classes are held for Grades 1 thru 7 from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in the Religious Education Center.

The Parish Advisory Council is calling a meeting of all interested parishioners in order to present ideas for the formation of societies and parish activities, and to seek support from parishioners for their development.

The meeting will be held in the parish hall on Monday, October 10, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The parishes of the cluster Our Lady of the Eucharist, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel/St. Rocco’s, St. Maria Goretti and St. John the Evangelist are happy to announce that Mrs. Marie Donnel-

ly, a parishioner of Our Lady of the Eucharist has agreed to be the Director of our Cluster Youth Ministry program. There will be an organizational meeting for all the youth, grades 8 through 12 on Sunday, October 16, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall at Our Lady of the Eucharist.

The members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry meet every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Religious Education Center. New members are always welcome.

The Parish Mass Intention Book is open through the rest of the year.

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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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.

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The Blessing of Animals, in honor of St. Francis, will take place today at noon in the church parking lot.

The Women’s Society will meet on Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. New members are always welcome.

The Women’s Society will attend the 10:30 a.m. mass on Sunday, October 9 and receive as a group.

The Rosary will be recited before Mass.

Members of the Holy Name Society will meet on Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall. New members are welcome.

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Today is respect life Sunday and National Children Day. Religious Education Program: Confirmation Classes for grades 6-7-8 are held every Sunday at 9:45 a.m. After class the students will attend the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

Classes for Kindergarten to grade 5 are held on Wednesday from 4:30p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

In conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis Assisi, animals will be blessed this Wednesday 5:30 p.m. outside the Mt. Carmel Parish Center. Bring your pets.

Holy Name Society of Mt. Carmel and St. Rocco will meet this Monday evening, October 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.

New members are most welcome.

Friday is the first Friday of the month: Masses at Mt. Carmel Church at 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. with devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Confessions will be heard before Masses (come early).

The Rosary is recited before Mass.

Mt. Carmel Senior Choir will hold rehearsals on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. St. Rocco Senior Choir will resume weekly rehearsals on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the choir loft of St. Rocco Church. New members are welcome.

Nite at the Races, Friday, at Mt. Carmel Parish Hall, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Food will be served. BYOB. Entrance donation is $5.00. Come and spend a

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Imagine it was you Evidence of flood destruction is all around us. For many of us our only connection to the destruction is seeing it through the window as we pass by in a car going about our normal routine. We may shake our heads and mutter, “oh those poor people.” But sitting in that car unaffected we can never know just how “poor” those people are, even if they have means Those of us who have helped in the clean up or harbored friends or relatives are a little closer to the tragedy, but even then we can never imagine what the flood victims are feeling.

Let’s try.

Imagine coming home from work tomorrow and finding your refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer out of order and beyond repair. Then imagine that didn’t really matter because you suddenly didn’t have electricity to run them anyway. Then imagine it didn’t matter because you suddenly didn’t have anything to put in the refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer anyway.

Imagine you suddenly had no vehicle.

Imagine wedding albums, collections, and children’s school projects washed away.

Imagine having nothing but the clothes on your back. Quite literally that, as you try to imagine your house, your home, marked by a big orange “X” surrounded by police tape, uninhabitable, doomed to be demolished.

Imagine your only livelihood is your own small business. Now imagine overnight it no longer exists.

Talk to such victims and many of them will seem stoic at first. They vow they will be back. They may even joke and laugh.

But talk to them long enough and eventually they breakdown.

And who can blame them?

Now imagine you are standing, hungry and tired, in the empty shell of what was once your home and along come some perfect strangers with food, with strong arms, with energy.

This is a scenario that has been happening everyday, over and over, since the water receded three weeks ago.

We can’t say enough about church groups, service organizations, school clubs and sports teams, police and firemen, street department workers, councilmen, mayors and even random strangers who have made it their mission to help.

We can’t imagine where the victims would be without them.

Jacob and Andrew Adonizio, twin sons of Michael and Melinda Adonizio of Avoca, enjoy watching their pumpkins grow in the Uncle P.J.’s patch, also of Avoca.

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Family thankful for support shown child with brain tumor In June of this year, our son Eric was diagnosed with an ependymoma, a type of brain tumor. He underwent surgery at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia followed by proton radiation therapy, which recently concluded. It has been a long and difficult road, but we are looking forward to a long and healthy future.

Our family would like to thank everyone who has kept Eric in their thoughts and prayers throughout this ordeal. Words or deeds can never express what your support and prayers have meant to our family.

Special thanks to Dr. Jim Tricarico and staff for their prompt referral to the wonderful doctors and staff at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; to the caring and compassionate doctors and staff at CHOP; Monsignor Sempa of Corpus Cristi Parish for his constant support, guidance and visits during this trying time; our family for their love, prayers and unending support; our West Pittston family, the Angeli’s, the Minichello’s, the Melberger’s and the Scalzo’s, for being there with us through every step of this strenuous journey; Eric’s friends for their continuous phone calls, texts, visits and inclusion with their everyday life; all of our

friends and members of our community who offered prayers, support and encouragement through this unimaginable ordeal.

We would also like to thank the West Pittston Little League Organization for holding their annual charity wiffle ball tournament for Eric and our family. Thank you to all of our family and friends who worked so hard to make it a successful and fun day!

We sincerely appreciate the numerous donations, baskets and treats.

Thank you to the WA Key Club members who volunteered their time. And in a time when our town was in the midst of a flooding disaster, it was truly astonishing to see our community, even people we did not know, rally around our son. We are blessed to live in such a kind, caring and compassionate area.

At the wiffle ball tournament, there was also an Alex’s Lemonade Stand to raise money for the ALSF (Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation). The ALSF funds various research projects working nonstop to find a cure for childhood cancer. We are proud to say we raised over $200 to help fight childhood cancer.

The Speicher Family

Thankful and grateful to the entire ‘WA Family’ We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers who assisted our flood victims at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center cafeteria; the members of the Red Cross, teachers, support staff, cafeteria workers and members of the community who assisted us in caring for these flood victims.

Also, we’d like to thank all the volunteers who helped our residents in their cleanup efforts, including the Wyoming Area students. Once again, this demonstrates the tight knit and caring community that we live in, with people reaching out to others at

their most vulnerable time. We are proud and honored to be part of it. The devastation that the flood caused to our community was a humbling experience for all of us. Our hearts go out to the wonderful residents of the Wyoming Area community as you rebuild your lives, homes and businesses. Our sincerest regards and best wishes as you fight back.

Nick DeAngelo Toni Valenti WA School Board

Maria Capolarella Montante

Celebrating our heritage, honoring our ancestry Pat was 30 years of age and the youngest franchise owner at that time.

In addition to overseeing her enterprises, Patricia serves on the Boards of the Ronald McDonald House in Scranton, Volunteers of America, Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, the American Red Cross and is a former President of the Penns Woods Girl Scout Council. She is married to Joseph Stella.

Other prominent recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award are Judge Gifford S. Cappellini; State Senator Raphael Musto; Attorney Michael I. Butera; Sandy Insalaco; Dr. Joseph Lombardo; Carmen Ambrosino; and Joseph Paglianite.

The Italian American Association begins its celebration of Columbus Day on Friday, October 7, with a ceremony and flag raising in the Luzerne County Courthouse in WilkesBarre at 9:30 a.m. Judge Joseph Augello is chairman.

On Sunday, October 9, membership and friends will attend Mass at St. Rocco’s Church in Pittston at 9:30 a.m.

Rev. Joseph Sibliano, OSJ, will celebrate the Italian American Mass.

Following Mass the assembly will march to the Columbus statue to the beat of the Paci’s Band to South Main Street where yearly a commemorative ceremony with the placing of a wreath is held.

This is a tradition that began with the Columbus League in the early 1900s. Judge Augello will preside at the ceremony.

James Deice and Herman Castellani, president, are serving as chairman and co-chairman. Reservations may be made by calling Louise Castellani at 654-6454 and Judy Deice at 654-7600.

Leonard Cumbo, who is sorely missed and served as Treasurer of the Association and chairman of the ad booklet since early inception, is in our thoughts and minds.

Leonard was the heart who gave of his time willingly and lightened meetings and functions with his teasing mannerism.

Rest In Peace.

Thank you, Mr. Christopher Columbus for your determination and conviction, and to our immigrant parents who had the courage to leave their native lands.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

This year, the 34th annual Columbus Day Banquet will be held on Sunday, October 9, by members of the Italian American Association of Luzerne County at the Genetti Hotel and Conference Center in Wilkes-Barre beginning at 5:00 p.m. with cocktails, dinner at 6:00 p.m. and dancing to the music of Danny Argo and Friends.

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

Enjoy fall vegetables Just this past week we encountered the season’s shift. We said goodbye to summer and hello to fall. Missing those fresh garden vegetables? Well summer isn’t the only season which provides us with fresh produce. Fall gives us nutrient-rich root vegetables like potatoes, winter squash and sweet potatoes. Some of these veggies just take a bit longer to bake and or cook.

Winter squash comes in many varieties, including butternut, acorn and spaghetti. The dark orange and deep yellow color of winter squash indicates a vegetable packed with rich nutrients like vitamin A which is needed for vision, immune function, and skin health.

Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A and are low in calories. A plain baked sweet potato contains 115 calories and has 4 grams of heart-healthy fiber. But the vegetable’s nutritional value is often negated when we add lots of brown sugar, marshmallows and butter to it.

Parsnips are often overlooked, but are a high energy, low-fat, nutrient-dense vegetable. One medium parsnip has 115 calories with 6 grams of fiber, and like other fall vegetables provides plenty of vitamin C and potassium.

Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene. Beta-carotene provides your body with vitamin A. One cup of sliced, canned carrots has 45 calories.

Turnips add a tangy flavor and a sharp bite to soups, salads and side dishes. One medium turnip has only 30 calories yet includes 25 percent of the daily need for vitamin C. Turnips are a fair source of potassium with nearly 200 mg. For a nutrition boost, cook turnips with the greens.

Potatoes are a naturally fat free food. One medium baked potato without sour cream and butter has about 145 calories and provides 35 grams of carbohydrates. Potatoes account for 25 percent of our daily need for vitamin C which is important for healing wounds. They also provide 650 mg of potassium to aid muscle and nerve activity. Below is a recipe that uses many fall vegetables from the Cancer Institute for Cancer Research.

Caramelized Carrots and Orange Squash 1/2 cup raisins 2/3 cup apple juice 2 lbs. carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally, 1/4-inch pieces 1 small butternut squash, peeled, and cubed, 1/2-inch cubes 1 small acorn squash (about 1 lb), seeds removed, peeled, cubed, 1/2-inch cubes 3 Tbsp. light olive oil 2 1/2 Tbsp. dark syrup/honey (or dark honey) 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon Coarsely ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup apricot halves cut into small pieces Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Soak raisins in apple juice.

Line large baking sheet with two sheets of parchment paper.

In large bowl, mix vegetables, oil, syrup, cinnamon and add pepper to taste. Spread mixture on baking pan.

Bake until carrots (the longest to bake) are just soft then add raisins and apricots. Bake about 10 minutes longer, until carrots are soft enough for fork to prick through. Serve immediately or, if refrigerating for several hours or more, pour1/3 cup apple juice over vegetables to keep moist before reheating.

Makes 10 servings.

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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As the page on the calendar is turned to October thoughts of a holiday celebrated and honored since early childhood comes to mind. It is Columbus Day celebrated on Monday, October 10. A holiday that does not receive the bells and whistles as other prominent American holidays but to me and many others of Italian American ancestry it is a special day.

Columbus Day became a Federal Holiday in 1937 by proclamation of the Congress and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt as a result of the lobbying by the Knights of Columbus who chose Christopher Columbus a fitting symbol of Catholic immigrants’ rights to citizenship.

This year, the 34th annual Columbus Day Banquet will be held on Sunday, October 9, by members of the Italian American Association of Luzerne County at the Genetti Hotel and Conference Center in WilkesBarre beginning at 5:00 p.m. with cocktails, dinner at 6:00 p.m. and dancing to the music of Danny Argo and Friends.

The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award presented annually to persons for distinguished service to the Association and in various fields of endeavor.

The recipients have been selected for Dedication and Untiring Efforts on behalf of the association, Leadership, Volunteerism in the community, county and church, Promoting Italian Culture, Preserving Italian Traditions, and Foremost for Instilling Family Values.

The Rev. Paul McDonnell, victor of the Oblates of St. Joseph, Yatesville, has been selected to receive the 20ll Person of the Year Award. Father McDonnell, a native of West Pittston, is the son of an Irish American father Thomas McDonnell and an Italian American mother Shirley Petrilla, will be the recipient Patricia Stella, a resident of Laflin a former school teacher, is currently the owner and operator of eleven McDonald’s franchises in Northeastern Pennsylvania that employ 568 people.

With the guidance and example of her parents Pat and Frank Colletti, who invested their live savings, the first McDonald’s was opened on the O’Neil Highway in Dunmore.

NUTRITION CORNER

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MARIA REMEMBERS

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Big things cooking at the Hitchner bakery

By Jack Smiles

Associate Editor

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round was broken Friday on the Hitchner project in West Pittston. The nonprofit development company, United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania is refurbishing the historic Hitchner Biscuit Company bakery into a complex of 16 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The project is expected to cost over $5 million.

The Hitchner’s Bakery was already 40 years old when it opened its huge, new, state-ofthe-art, national-scope, commercial bakery on Exeter Avenue in West Pittston in 1910.

Mike Hanley of UNC said the building will be developed into mid-income apartments for working families while preserving some of the historical aspects of the building including its name. It will be called the Hitchner Building.

In the bakery’s hey-day from

the 1910s through the 1940s the company produced, as one of the company’s ads proclaimed, an ABC of cookies and crackers from Acorn Crackers and Creso Biscuits to Vanilla Cremes and Zehu Bars. Creso Biscuits, which were named by an employee who won 50 bucks, were creme soda biscuits which were dubbed “The biscuit that made West Pittston famous.”

The bakery closed in 1952 and in the ensuing half-century the building went through a series of owners of manufacturing businesses before it finally closed for good more than 20 years ago.

Abandoned, the building deteriorated. Though structurally sound, it became an eyesore.

Worse, it was a potential fire hazard as it was packed with a plastic material, in bales and rolls, used in Easter basket straw which was left by the last owners.

In 2006 new members of the West Pittston council, Brian Thornton, Pete Musinski and

Michael Hanley, Executive Director, UNCDC, offers opening remarks at the groundbreaking of the Hitchner project in West Pittston.

PHOTOS BY TONY CALLAIO

Kevin Lescavage – who had run on a platform that included addressing the Hitchner building –and Mayor Bill Goldsworthy asked borough solicitor Charles Bufalino to research the building. It took eight months of

work. Eventually Bufalino, who has since died, arranged for the borough to buy the building at a tax sale for $68,000.

Lescavage cleaned the building for $38,000. It took him five months to recycle 28 trailer loads

of the plastic materials, five truckloads of paper and cardboard and dispose of 16 trailers of junk.

The borough sold the building for $350,000 and made a profit of more than $200,000.

Ground is broken for the Hitchner project in West Pittston. From left, Michael Hanley, Executive Director, UNCDC, Inc.; Boyd Hitchner; PA State Rep. Phyllis Mundy, 120 District; Lou Shapiro, President of the Board, UNCDC; Bill Goldsworthy; Atty. Mark Bufalino (representing his late father, Atty. Charles Bufalino); John Hood, West Pittston Council, George Miller, West Pittston Tax Collector; Brian Thornton, West Pittston Council President. Back row: Kevin Rogers, VP, Community Development, PNC Bank.

Question #1 The Community Chest game cards were included in the world famous board game, Monopoly, in the 1920s. What other game also had these cards?

Peeking into the past With Judy Minsavage

1948 - 63 Years Ago The Greater Pittston Community Chest announced their fund drive. The charity supported the Scouts, YMCA, Salvation Army and Catholic Charities, visiting nurses, clinics and hospitals.

The Kehoe Berge Coal Company was the first contributor donating $1,000 to the fund. John Kehoe Jr., general manager of the company, presented a check to William Bonser, general chairman of the campaign. Employees of the company were encouraged to donate as well.

The Community Chest quota for the 1948 fund drive was $78,541. The Federation for Charity and Philanthropy founded the first Community Chest, “Community Fund,” in 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. The number of Community Chest organizations increased from 39 to 353 between 1919 and 1929, and surpassed 1,000 by 1948. By 1963, and after several name changes, the term “United Way” was adopted in the United States.

Frank P. Dills, Avoca native and son of the owner of Dills Funeral Home, returned home after fulfilling an important duty with the United States Graves Commission. Dills was sent to the Pacific to disinter war dead at Manila, Okinawa, Iwo Jima, Singapore, Calcutta and at Nichols Field in the Philippines and Brisbane, Australia. Nearly 80,000 U.S. troops died in the Pacific, many buried in almost 200 battlefield cemeteries there. The first returns of World War II casualties took place in the fall of 1947, six years after the attack at Pearl Harbor.

Eventually, 171,000 of the roughly 280,000 identified remains were brought back to the U.S.

1968 – 43 Years Ago The Pittston Area Patriots football team played their first game in their new stadium in Yatesville. The more than 12,000 fans that crowded into the lighted stadium were prepared to see a victory over the Blakely Bears. However it was the Bears that came out on top securing

Question #2 In 1968, what did Dupont have for the first time?

1978 – 33 Years Ago Mary Figel LaTorre of Yatesville and Charles LaTorre of Pittston were glued to their television sets as the miniseries Centennial aired on NBC. Their grandson eight-year-old Tony LaTorre had a role along side Michael Ansara, Robert Conrad and Richard Chamberlain. Born in California to Carmella and Joseph LaTorre, Tony became enamored with show business at an Elvis concert in Las Vegas, where he mounted the stage at five years old and did an impromptu Elvis impersonation in front of the king of rock and roll himself. Tony LaTorre has performed in a number of popular television shows as well as performing as Elvis in venues

across the country and at corporate and private functions. Look for Tony’s performance as Elvis on youtube.com WVIA first aired on September 26, 1966 at 6:30 p.m. In its 12th year, the award-winning public station ranked number one in Pennsylvania and 16th in the country. Six of the staff members, Ray Pernot of Avoca, responsible for on-air production, Tom McHugh of Pittston, director of radio operations; Margaret Lavelle of Pittston, reception and memberships; Alice Allardyce Krafjack of Pittston, scheduling and Jim Frushon of Pittston and Allan Murphy of Wyoming, production, directing, audio and video were instrumental in bringing quality programming into homes across the area.

1988 – 23 Years Ago A local sportswriter once wrote, “Agnes Hushelpeck is one of the best basketball shots this writer has ever seen.”

Taking her Duryea team to 1924 District Championship against Hazleton and scoring the winning basket cinched her role as a legend among female basketball players in the area. In 1988 Agnes Hushelpeck DeFazio became the first woman from Greater Pittston to be inducted into the Luzerne County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.

Answer #1 Community Chest cards first appeared with the development of what became Monopoly in the 1920s. Daniel Layman’s Finance board game also included Chance and Community Chest cards.

Within one month of signing an agreement with Charles Darrow in 1935, Parker Brothers discovered the existence of other similar games, but by that time, it was evident that the game was going to be a huge success. According to the Parker Brothers, their best move was to secure patents and copyrights to The Landlord’s, Finance and Fortune games.

Answer #2 In 1968, Dupont Civil Service Commission appointed its first full time chief of police. George Legezdh began his duties by assigning five new officers: Albert Iannuzzo, Michael Sompel, Frank Lasota, Joseph Adams and Joseph Timinski, each were paid $1.25 per hour.

“You’re either part of the solution or you’re part of the problem.”

Charles Rosner

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1958 – 53 Years Ago Upon his retirement and after working 51 years with the Lehigh Valley Railroad, Michael Gillis of Pittston visited one last time with his co-workers. Victor Musselman, James Gildea, James Law, Frank Brandenburg, John Cook, Bart Sheehan, Frank Houser, Ray Donahue, Thomas Reilly, John Ryan and Thomas Herron gave Michael a hearty send-off. Michael and his wife Mary had three children, Matthew of Old Forge, John of White Plains, New

York and Alphonsus at home.

The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked, “Which type of work is harder mental or physical?”

Rocco Policare answered, “Mental work is more tiring and will eventually become physical labor as it slows your body up.”

Dorothy Robin Jacobson of West Pittston stated, “My favorite motto is ‘a busy hand is a healthy hand.’”

Ross Baccanari of Pittston commented, “A person who performs mental work thinks there is nothing more tiring, but convince a fellow who loads coal cars in the mines.”

Carol Bellanca of Pittston said, “I do bookkeeping, I prefer it to any other type of work. I wouldn’t say it was particularly tiring.”

Michael Barber, a local Ford dealer, handed over the keys to a brand new 1958 Sedan to Sarah Coyne Jordan, president of the Jenkins-Yatesville Joint School District. The car was slated to be used for the school’s driver training classes.

The Washington and Wilson schools combined PTA initiated plans for the annual Halloween Dance. Disc jockey George Gilbert of WARM radio was the feature attraction for event. PTA officers Lillian Witkowski, Marie Scazafava, Sophie Lojewski and Carmelita Sokolowski invited all students of Duryea and Greater Pittston area.

Luchetti Sales and Service of Exeter announced that there were only two Edsels left in their 1958 close out special sale. Detato’s Super Market sold choice rib steak for $.59 per pound, butter at $.59 per pound, short ribs went for $.35 per pound. At William P. Bonser of West Pittston, Firestone Super Champion Tires were $11.95 and $12.95 and at Zellers Furniture on Main Street in Pittston a 5-piece convertible living room set was $159.00.

a 33-0 victory.

To the chagrin of the Pittston Area Booster Club, the school board announced that they would not approve the boosters carrying out the same fund raising programs as it had done in the past. The board advised the boosters in a letter that they would take control of the concessions which the year before had totaled $25,000. With these monies, the club had purchased many items for the team and the field. The board limited the boosters to only selling memberships.

The Sunday Dispatch posed the question to readers, “What if parochial schools closed?”

At the beginning of the 1968 school year, students from the Franklin School were housed in the deteriorating Wilson Building in Pittston. Meanwhile many parochial school students were transferring to public schools in the district.

School officials looked to the future and concluded that the time was right to plan for construction of new elementary buildings. With students enrolled in St. John’s; St. Rocco’s; St Mary’s in Upper Pittston; St. Mary’s Assumption; St. John the Baptist; St. Mary’s, Avoca; Sacred Heart in Dupont and Holy Rosary in Duryea, plans were suggested to address the possibility of eventual turnover of parochial students to the public school system.

John S. Lacomis returned to Avoca a recipient of the Silver Star awarded to him for gallantry in action in Vietnam.

Lacomis serving as a medical aidman with Company A south of DaNang, and under heavy enemy fire, rescued and treated wounded until evacuated. Lacomis entered the service on Sept. 6, 1966.

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Dills answered important call in 1948

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1p.m. with a prayer service in the Church.

The Blessing of Graves will take place after the service.

CCD Calendar: Oct. 3 - class; Oct. 10 - no class (Columbus Day); Oct. 17 and 24 - class; and Oct. 30 - CCD mass at 8:30AM. Grade 6 will serve as ministers at this mass. First Graders are to report to the room in the rectory’s lower level and all other students report to the school.

The next Bible Study session will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Room in the lower level of the Rectory.

All are welcome. Bring your bible.

The focus will be on St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.

A Bake Sale will be held on Oct. 29 and 30 after all masses in the church hall. Donations of baked goods will be accepted in the church hall beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. Cash donations are also appreciated.

Proceeds fund the Senior Outreach activities.

Members of the Women’s Society who are turning 75 this year are asked to contact the rectory at 654-3713.

Bake sale Oct. 29 and 30 after all Masses.

Donations of baked goods will be accepted in the Church Hall starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct 29. Cash donations are also appreciated. Proceeds fund Senior Outreach activities.

ST. BARBARA PARISH 28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter Office phone 654-2103 Office hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Phone 654-2103 Parish Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Evenings, by appointment.

Phone: 654-2103 In honor of St. Francis Assisi blessing of pets and animals after the 10:30 Mass today, Sunday, October 2, in the grass area behind the rectory. Please keep your pets on a leash or in a cage.

Choir rehearsals will begin on Thursday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the choir loft at St. Anthony’s Church.

Cantors will meet at 6:30 p.m.

New members are always welcome.

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH COMMUNITY Pittston Bless of animals will take place on Sunday, October 2, at 1:15 in the courtyard on Church Street.

Celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on the First Friday, October 7.

All parents anticipating Baptism of their first child are required to attend baptismal instruction.

The next session will be held Tuesday, October 4, in the parish center 7:30 to 8:30.

Annual Chicken Dinner will be held Sunday, October 9. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

Call parish office for tickets 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 Thursday 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 11:30 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 Aycolyte - Justin Peterson Service begins at 9:30 a.m. Today is a communion Sunday.

Sunday School starts at 10:30 (right after service) Upcoming Events: October 4 - (7 p.m.) Small group Bible Study October 8 - College Football Navy Vs Southern Miss. Our 3rd annual football game trip to Annapolis, Maryland.

Cost is $ 100 per person with a 25% discount for Vietnam Vets.

Hoagies and soda will be provided. All other beverages are BYOB. Depart from Redners at Pittston Plaza at 6:30 a.m. Arrive approximately 11 a.m. Tour the Academy from 11:00- 3:30. Kick off at 3:30.

Back in Pittston around 11 p.m.

To reserve your seat or have any questions contact Tom at 457-7741 October 15 - Saturday Service 4 p.m. with communion October Acolyte schedule is: 9 Brooke Cherney, 16 Shelby Rinaldi, 23 Marissia Faccipointi ,30 Brooke Cherney Altar Guild for October is Barb Laurie ,Amy Saunders alternate is Maureen Orth October 16 there is an opening for Bulletin and Votive Candle; leave a message for Doris Mersincavage.

If you would like to join our Church Family have any questions or comments please call us at 655-2505.

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 website: www.stmonicanepa.com.

Father Leo J. McKernan, Pastor.

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - OLOS 7 a.m. Mass. Thursday - 7 p.m.

Help in response to recent flooding, contact Kim Konopka at 328-5132 to sort and help distribute items. Cleaning supplies are greatly needed.

CCD classes are prior to 11 a.m. Mass. Third grade CCD students will sponsor October 2 Mass.

Adult bible study resumes after 7 p.m. Mass on each Thursday of the Month.

SAINT PETER’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 100 Rock Street, Hughestown Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com 8:45a.m. Confirmation Class 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service October 2 - 9:00 a.m. First Communion Classes for 5th graders St. Peter’s is accepting mone-

tary donations to be given to the people that were in the flood.

SAINT MARIA GORETTI Laflin Have you ever thought of becoming Catholic? Do you have questions about the Catholic Church? Have you been coming to Mass regularly or often with family or friends? Have you thought about learning more about Catholic beliefs and practices?

The R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation Of Adults) provides an opportunity without any commitment, to ask questions and to learn about Catholic beliefs and practices.

If you are interested , please call 655-8956 and ask for Monsignor Van Loon CCD classes have begun this weekend and are being held in the Learning Center (lower level of our Church) from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

If you have not registered your child to date, please see Michelle Pinto today prior to class. Each child must have a completed registration form.

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.

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FOR INFORMATION CALL: 570-582-7180

Sunday masses at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Holy Day Masses: 8 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Rectory phone number 4572291.

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 715 Hawthorne St. /1000 Main St., Avoca (570) 457-3412 / (570) 4572483 stmarysavoca@verizon.net www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com If you would like to share in one last moment with the SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish family, please join them today at 2 p.m. at the church, 1000 Main St., where there will be a special closing Mass by the Rev. Philip J.

Waleski Basketball Camp, and Thomas’ Barbecue. Any business that is interested in supporting the parish’s 2011-2012 campaign should call the parish office at 457-3412.

In honor of Respect Life Month, St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish’s youth group will collect baby items for the Care and Concern Fee Health Clinic, Pittston.

The following items may be placed in the collection bins in St. Mary’s Church lobby: diapers, formula, wet wipes, blankets, etc.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish First Friday Mass will take place Friday, Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St., to coordinate with the Holy Rosary School schedule.

Students and staff will be attending this Mass.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish will have their First Friday healing Mass October 7 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Come and

receive the healing that only Christ can give.

Beginning October 9, St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish will have Masses on Sunday at 8, 9:30, and 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church.

The women’s guild will meet Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. The pastoral council will meet Monday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Rectory.

The implementation committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Rectory.

On Sunday, Oct. 16, the parish of St. Mary’s (not the church) will close. The newly formed parish of Queen of the Apostles, a combination of the parishes from St. Mary’s and SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches, will officially open Sunday, Nov. 6 at St. Mary’s Church.

The worship committee will meet Monday, Oct.17 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Rectory.

The social concerns commit-

tee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Rectory.

The finance council committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Rectory.

Cursillo of the Diocese of Scranton will host a Halloween party Saturday, Oct. 29 from 7-11 p.m. in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. Admission is $12.50 per person and includes light snacks and nonalcoholic drinks.

Attendees may bring their own alcoholic beverages. Costumes are optional.

Reservations can be made by sending a check made payable to Scranton Cursillo to Cindy Hogan, 125 Cornelia St., Pittston, PA 18640.

Reservations will be accepted until October 24. Please note attendees must be 21 years old or older to attend. For more information, please contact Marjorie Adcroft at 357-6822 or madcroft@msn.com.

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Sladicka, pastor. Due to the closing rituals involved, the approximate length of the Mass is expected to be one hour and 45 minutes.

Following the Mass, there will be a procession of SS. Peter and Paul’s parishioners with the Blessed Sacrament to St. Mary’s Church where they will be greeted by the members of their new parish family.

Upon the arrival of the procession, a brief benediction service will take place in the church. A welcoming reception will follow in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St., at approximately 4:30 p.m.

The parishioners of St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches extend a special thank you to the following businesses for supporting their parish discretionary fundraiser: Sub-Station, Panache, Amadeo’s Restaurant, Shimko Insurance, Valley Meat & Deli, the Avoca Basketball League, Jhon’s Place, Patty’s Sub Division, Ernie G’s, Cross Valley Federal Credit Union, Breznay Family Chiropractic, That Guy with the Dough, Stan

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SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 143 Parsonage St., Pittston The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church, 143 Parsonage Street, Pittston announces the following schedule: Sunday, October 2 - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School; 11 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion Tuesday, October 4 - 6 p.m.

Christian Ed Committee; 7 p.m.

Fellowship Committee; 7 p.m.

AA Meeting Wednesday, October 5 6:30Choir rehearsal Thursday, October 6 - Noon -Sisterhood of Divine Diners.

TOP OF THE SLOPE SKI SHOP, INC.

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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 delivering donations of clothing, new undergarments and socks and toiletries to the Scranton church.

WOT will continue to collect trial size and hotel toiletries and invites the parish community to join with them in helping the less fortunate. Donations of trial size and sample size toiletries are welcome.

Party and Banquet Space.

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

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

Visit www.musictogether.com for details or call 654-3261.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Broad & Church Sts. 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 Saturday, October 15 - Take Out Only Chicken Dinner & Bake Sale. Take outs available from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Adults $8.50 - Children under 10 $4.25.

For tickets call 603-1915 or 332-9156 by Monday, October 3.

Advance tickets recommended limited tickets at door.

All homemade items at Bake Sale.

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Homemade Lonza, Dried Sausage & Sticks, Soppersatta & Prosciutto

We have a large variety of Italian Goods, Pasta Bowls to Expresso Pots, etc. The best variety of Italian Specialty Food in the Northeast: Panatone, Torrone Pizzeles, Homemade Cookies, Prosciutto, Sopresatta, Homemade Lonza Dried Sausage, Salami, Super Chubs. We have Fresh Baked Bread and Rolls, Italian Cheese, Imported Pasta, Homemade Ravioli, Gnocchi and Pasta, Farm Fresh Produce, Fresh Made Salads Daily!

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Boy Scout Troop 316 will have a barbeque chicken dinner Sunday, Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. The menu consists of a half of a barbeque chicken, a baked potato, coleslaw, a dessert, and a roll. Takeouts will be available too. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from any member of the troop.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish will have its inaugural safe trick-or-treating and Halloween party Sunday, Oct. 30 from 3-7 p.m. at St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. Children up to 14 are invited to trick-or-treat throughout the school and enjoy games, prizes, face painting, food, drinks, music, and entertainment by Johnny Superstar.

Please be sure to bring an adult and a trick-or-treat bag to the party.

Individuals or businesses who would like to make a donation or sponsor a school room are asked to call Tara Iovacchini at 9542456.

Parishioners may make monetary donations by placing them in the collection basket at any weekend Mass in an envelope marked Halloween party.

Individuals who are interested in attending can make a reservation by calling Tara or e-mailing her at Taraiovacchini@gmail.com.

This project is being organized

by Samantha Iovacchini in fulfillment of the service requirements for the Girl Scout Silver Award.

This project is also supported

by Cub Scout Pack 316, Boy Scout Troop 316, Venture Crews 3701 and 2025, and Girl Scout Troop 3701.

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. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish now has a page on Facebook.

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."

Information and links at www.trinityepiscopalchurchwestpittston.org and www.diobeth.org.

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

Food Pantry: October items needed are peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars and nutrition bars.

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

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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 a.m. to 8 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 Confession: Saturdays 3:153:45 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church; anytime upon request by calling 457-3412.

Prayer Chain: 457-5867

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‘Cats’ in Duryea: this could be purr-fect Musical opens Friday at Phoenix on Main St. Melissa Hoover

Dispatch Correspondent

Every year hundreds of area residents save up their hard earned money and journey to New York City to enjoy a Broadway musical. One of the most memorable shows many people venture off to catch a glimpse of is the award winning musical “Cats.” Wouldn’t it be purr-fect to not have to take the long trek to the bustling city?

Well, it is.

The Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, located on Main Street, Duryea, will perform “Cats” the musical for nine nights starting this Friday, October 7, and running for the next three weekends.

The cast, made up of 25 adolescents ranging in ages from 9 to 17 and four adult performers, has been hard at work since July to produce a musical of this magnitude.

“This is the show of the season,” Lee LaChette, Business Director and Choreographer of the Arts Centre, said. “These kids have been knocking it out of the ball park.”

Since the summer the performers have not only learned their parts fully, but have mastered the art of purr-fecting their own makeup themselves.

Their costumes and wigs are custom made and true to the characters from the original Broadway show.

The stage set has been all hand painted in an array of wild colors to mimic the original production. Specialized lighting has also been positioned for the musical along with special effects.

The theater, located in the former Kurlancheek’s building, seats up to a maximum of 85 per show. Ticket are $12 for general admission and reservations are recommended.

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UNICO offers free spaghetti dinner Thursday in Exeter

Cemetery Cleanup

The West Pittston Jewish Cemetery got a cleanup thanks to officials from West Pittston and Exeter.

Maxwell Marcus, the cemetery overseer, said the flood left debris and mud in the cemetery and on the access road of Wilkern Street. Marcus said “railroad ties, logs, trees, rocks just general debris” littered the cemetery and road.

Marcus said Exeter councilmen Rick Murawski and Rick Turner and West Pittston fire chief John Janczewski and John Hood volunteered to clean up.

They brought in a front loader and a truck.

“I really thank them. I don’t know what we would have done without them,” Marcus said.

Flood Collection

Pittston Township Volunteer Fire Department and Supervisors will hold a community drop off to aid the flood victims of Wyoming Valley on Saturday, October 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bryden Street Park, Pittston Township.

Clothing, furniture, canned goods and cleaning supplies will be collected.

Appliances of any kind will not be accepted.

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FEMA Center

Luzerne County Emergency Management Agency announced that residents in Luzerne County who suffered damage as a result of flash flooding over the last several days are eligible to file a claim with FEMA for emergency disaster assistSee FLOOD NOTES, Page 31

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*50/50 - R - 110 Min. (1:25), (4:20), 7:25, 10:00 *Dream House - PG13 - 120 Min. (12:40), (3:10), 7:40, 10:15 *What’s Your Number? - R - 120 Min. (12:50), (3:30), 7:30, 10:10 Abduction - PG13 - 120 Min. (1:00), (3:30), 7:20, 9:50 Abduction in DBOX - PG13 - 120 Min. (1:00), (3:30), 7:20, 9:50 ***Dolphin Tale in 3D - PG - 125 Min. (12:30), (3:10), 7:10, 9:45 Dolphin Tale - PG - 125 Min. (1:20), (4:00), 7:20, 10:00 Killer Elite - R - 130 Min. (1:10), (3:50), 7:10, 9:50 **Moneyball - PG13 - 145 Min. (12:45), (1:20), (3:40), (4:15), 7:00, 7:20, 9:55, 10:15 (There will be no 7:00 or 9:55 show on Thursday, October 6th) Drive - R - 115 Min. (1:15), (3:50), 7:15, 9:45 (There will be no 1:15 or 3:50 show on Sunday, October 2nd and no 7:15 or 9:45 on Wednesday, October 5th) I Don’t Know How She Does It - PG13 100 Min. (1:30), 7:30 ***The Lion King in 3D - G - 100 Min. (1:10), (3:20), 7:10, 9:20 Straw Dogs - R - 120 Min. (4:10), 9:40 Contagion - PG13 - 120 Min. (1:15), (3:45), 7:15, 9:45 The Help - PG13 - 160 Min. (12:30), (3:40), 7:00, 10:10

SPECIAL EVENTS Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary Live from London’s Royal Albert Hall Sunday, October 2nd at 2:00pm Only ENCORE PRESENTATION Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary Live from London’s Royal Albert Hall Wednesday, October 5th at 7:30pm Only All Showtimes Include Pre-Feature Content

(Parenthesis Denotes Bargain Matinees)

Avoid the lines: Advance tickets available from Fandango.com ***$2.50 Additional Charge for 3D Attractions.*** No passes, rain checks, discount tickets accepted to these features D-Box Motion Seats are the admission price plus an $8.00 surcharge

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The Warriors Helping Warriors Flood Benefit will be held Sunday, October 16 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Wyoming Area cafeteria. $7 per person includes pasta, salad, meatballs, roll and homemade dessert. All proceeds to benefit Wyoming Area students who were affected by the recent flood.

The event is sponsored by the Wyoming Area Builders Club and prepared and served by Wyoming Area Alumni.

Tickets may be purchased from any WA student or by contacting Melissa Dolman at 655-

2836, extension 2204 or mdolman@wyomingarea.org.

714084

UNICO is presenting a spaghetti dinner free for flood victims at St. Anthony’s Center adjacent to St. Barbara’s parish in Exeter on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m.

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EVENTS, MEETINGS, BRIEFS

Annual IAA Columbus Day Dinner next Sunday K of C breakfast, Masonic Lodge pancake breakfast both next Sunday

Italian American Association of Luzerne County President Herman Castellani announced that Rev. Paul McDonnell, OSJ, Vicar of the Oblates of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yatesville, has been chosen Person of the Year by the Association.

Patricia (Pat) Stella has been chosen to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. She owns and operates 13 McDonald’s restaurants in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

They will be honored at the 34th Annual Columbus Day Banquet on Sunday, October 9, at Genetti Convention Center, Wilkes-Barre. Cocktails are 5:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. with cash bar. Dinner is at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $35.00 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.

The public is invited to attend.

Representative Mike Carroll will be the toastmaster for the evening.

This year’s nominees stood out

because of the excellence they have achieved in their careers and lifelong service to their community.

For reservations call Chairperson Louise Castellani at 6546454 or Co-Chairperson Judy Deice at 654-7600. Anyone wishing to purchase an ad in the program may call James Deice at 654-7600 or Herman Castellani at 654-6454.

K of C Breakfast

Knights of Columbus Council 372, Pittston, is sponsoring a fund raising breakfast on Oct. 9 from 8:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. at the Knights home at 55 S. Main St. Pittston. Tickets are $8.00 for adults $5.00 for children from 5 years old to 11. children under 5 are free. All are welcome.

“Come out and enjoy a nice breakfast after church,” suggests Grand Knight Greg Serfass.

Reservations are suggested but not necessary. Call Serfass at 655-1114 or Fran Ankenbrand at

451-1415 Pancake Breakfast

Valley Masonic Lodge 499 is holding their annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, October 9, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tickets are: adults, $7.00; children under 12, $3.50 Due to the recent flood the breakfast will be held at Four Seasons Golf Course in Exeter.

Pittston Library

A financial education class will be offered on October 5 at the Pittston Area Memorial Library at 10:00 a.m. The class is sponsored by Woodforest Bank.

Furry Tails - Read to the dogs on Saturday, October, 8 at 10 a.m. Please call the library to register.

Books and Bagels - The Adult Book Club will be on Saturday, October 15, at 10 a.m. All are welcome for bagels, coffee and a lively discussion about the book “Life” by Keith Richards. Pick

up your copy of the book as well as a readers guide.

Crochet Club - The 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 or stop by the library to register.

Grief Support - Your Journey Through Grief, presented by Heartland Hospice support group, is scheduled for Thursdays from October 6 to October 27. It is free and available for everyone in the community.

Pittston Area Memorial Library is located at 47 Broad St., Pittston.

Hours are Mondays and Thursdays, 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 www.pittstonlibrary.com or Facebook

Got a Used Vehicle?

Extra Mile Ministries has kicked off its fall drive for used vehicles throughout the area, offering tax deductions to qualifying donors.

Cars, trucks, boats, RVs, motorcycles, busses and campers are all acceptable vehicles. The ministry takes in both running and non-running vehicles and provides free towing and a tax receipt to the donor.

Appointments for vehicle pick- up are arranged at the donor’s convenience, and vehicles are usually picked up within a few days of the donor’s call.

Interested parties may call 717-307-5367 to schedule a pick up, or for further details.

Extra Mile Ministries is dedicated to meeting the spiritual and material needs of individuals through spiritual educational conferences and seminars and through networking with area churches and ministries.

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The Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority LLVSA business office has moved to the Avoca Borough Building, 752 Main Street, Avoca, due to the recent flood.

Anyone wishing to pay their bill should mail it to P.O. Box 2067, Duryea, Pa. 18642, or may stop by the Avoca Borough Building Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The LLVSA cannot accept credit card payments at this time.

A reminder to all customers, the third quarter bill is due by September 30.

The LLVSA total revenue for the month of August was $896,073.08 an increase of 1.7% up over last year’s total revenue of $512,104.88.

The business office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

The business office will be closed on October 10, in observ-

Pittston Cub Scout Pack 303 and Boy Scout Troop 303 are conducting open registration for boys in the 1st through 12th grades from the Pittston area and surrounding communities.

Cub Scouts (grades 1st to 5th) and Boy Scouts (grades 6th to 12th) will meet in St. Rocco’s Church basement from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4. The Scouts will continue to meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

For additional information about Cub Scout Pack 303 or Boy Scout Troop 303, please contact Assistant Scoutmaster P.J. Best at (570) 237-1990 or please visit the troop website (www.troop303pittston.org) for updated meeting schedules.

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If interested in participating in this event, call Mary Golya at 655-4552 or Mary Anne Quick at 654-5763 for more information.

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Farmers market continues through mid-November Despite the upheaval and diggings on South Main Street, the Pittston Farmers Market is still operational on Tuesdays 10:00 am. until 3:00 p.m. on its permanent location at the Robert Conroy, Sr. Parking lot on South Main Street.

Tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, eggplant, corn, onions, and potatoes are still available at Dymond’s Farms stand.

A beautiful array of gourds are also available for the fall season.

Brace’sOrchard still has peaches, plums, pears and a wide variety of apples along with cider, candied apples, honey and donuts.

Paul Plum is selling peaches, plums and tomatoes.

Pictured are recent winners of a Harvest Basket donated by the vendors. Rebecca Parry and her children Thomas, Daniel, John, Abigail and Rebecca were the winners of the basket provided

by Brace’s Orchard.

Linda Brace was excited for the children who, she says, patronize her stand frequently and commented how well behaved the children are.

Rebecca was pleased to win the basket. She said the children love coming to the market and especially love getting the fresh peaches from Brace’s.

Market goers are saddened for the Golomb family who lost their crops, some equipment and had their home damaged by the recent flood. They are missed at the market.

The market will continue until the Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving Day. Information concerning the market may be obtained by calling Maria C. and Chester Montante at 655-2398.

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CPR, first aid classes offered The National Preparedness and Health and Safety Services Department of the American Red Cross will be holding CPR and first aid classes at local chapters and training sites in the area.

Pre registration and payment are required.

Registration can be done on line at www.redcross.org or by calling 800-Red-Cross (7332767).

Classes offered at the Wyom-

ing Valley Chapter: Adult First Aid (CPR/AED) October 6, 5 to 10 p.m. Adult First Aid Review October 11 - 6 to 9:30 p.m. First Aid - October 20 - 6 to 9 p.m.; Pediatric PR/AED October 20 6 to 9 p.m. and November 9 6 to 9 p.m. CPR AED for Professionals and Health Care Providers, October 11 and 12 - 6 to 9 p.m. and November 8 and 9 - 6 to 9 p.m.

CPR Professionals Review - October 18 - 6 to 9 p.m.

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Dispatch Correspondent

U. S. Senator Bob Casey, along with Pennsylvania State Rep. Phyllis Mundy and Luzerne County Commissioner Mary Ann Petrilla met Friday at the recently flooded Agolino’s Restaurant in West Pittston.

Several businesses owners were on-hand to ask how funds can

be expedited from the federal, state and county governments.

The biggest issue brought up at the meeting was the interest rates being offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Loan rates are typically 4% to 6% over 30-years. These rates are much higher than expected by elected officials and business owners.

“My concern is over money,”

said Jim Ide. “I’m using money out of pocket to pay my workers and that money will run out soon.”

Jim and his wife Joy own Birchwood Landscaping in Plains where their property saw as much as 12 feet of water. Ide

told Sen. Casey that FEMA does not deal with businesses.

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Sen. Casey along with (left to right) Joe Costello, Mayor Denisco, and Sam Polit tour what was Polit and Costello Dentistry building located at 5 Luzerne Avenue. Costello and Polit were representing their sons Dr. John Costello and Dr. Anthony Polit.

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Restaurateur Joe Agolino explains the problems of rebuilding his business after the flood to Commissioner Mary Ann Petrilla, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Penna. Rep. Phyllis Mundy inside his gutted restaurant on Luzerne Avenue. Seven-feet of flood waters inundated this business.

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“I’m not sure where I’m going to get the money but I’m really concerned about my employees.”

“I’m nervous,” said Joe Agolino. “Personal money goes quick and what we (as business owners) want to know is how soon we can receive the money?

Once we have money to help, it would take a lot of pressure off of a lot of people.”

Ed Williams from Sen. Casey’s office said that once forms are filled out with FEMA or the SBA it would take 7 to 10 days to receive money.

Michael LaNunziata, owner of Crest Cleaners and rental properties of which one was razed already, asked Rep. Mundy what the State was doing to help. “Shamefully, not much,” Mundy replied. “There are bills currently being introduced to the House and Senate to take action and when these bills come up for vote, I’ll certainly vote for them.”

The flood has cost West Pittston borough approximately $2,000,000 to aid in cleaning up the streets and according to Cassandra Coleman, mayor of Exeter, the borough of Exeter has spent upwards of $200,000 on flood prevention and clean-up.

“The main cost has been in debris removal,” said West Pittston Borough council president

Funeral director, PJ Adonizio expresses his concerns on recovering from the flood with County Commissioner Mary Ann Petrilla, State Rep. Phyllis Mundy, and U.S. Sen. Casey.

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Brian Thornton. “We have much to do yet and along with collecting debris, we are working hard on cleaning catch basins in the sewer system to prevent them from backing up and overflowing.”

Because of the caked up mud in the sewers, many residents had back-up flooding in basements after heavy rains over a week ago.

West Pittston Mayor Tony Denisco has implemented a

plan on flushing out the sewer system. Denisco said, “We don’t have all the answers, but we’re working on doing the best we can. We will and have to get back on our own feet.”

Thornton feels it is important to keep existing flooded busi-

nesses in West Pittston and Country Commissioner Petrilla suggested business owners contact the county’s Community Development Office and fill out the proper forms for aid.

Sen. Casey assured the group he would do everything in his

power to help. He plans on keeping in constant contact with representatives in the flooded areas to see how progress is being made.

“The days are good, but the nights are long,” Joe Agolino told Sen. Casey.

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Program vouchers that they have until November 30 to redeem them.

These vouchers can only be used to purchase locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at the Farmers Market stands that are participants of the Dept. of Agriculture’s SFMNP; baked goods, meat, jam, honey, apple cider or eggs are not allowable for purchase with these vouchers.

For further information, contact Rhonda Adams at 822-1158 Ext. 333 Jenkins Class of 1951

The Jenkins Township Class of ’51 is planning a 60th anniversary class reunion.

They are looking for anyone who might know the address of Teresa Benkoski. If you have that

Master Gardeners

Penn State Cooperative Extension Luzerne County is now accepting applications for the 2011 Master Gardener training program.

The training program will be held on Saturdays, October 8, 15, 29, and November 5, 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Penn State Hazleton Campus.

In exchange for 36 hours of instruction, candidates must agree to volunteer 50 hours to Penn State Extension Luzerne County within the first year after training is completed. There is a program fee of $80.00 per person or $125 per couple to cover the cost of training materials and expenses.

For more information or an application please contact Donna Grey, Penn State Extension Luzerne County at 825-1701, 602-

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ance under the Tropical storm Lee Federal Disaster Declaration.

Residents may apply for assistance by visiting the Disaster Recovery Center, Advanced Technology Center, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke Pa 18634. The center is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Residents may also apply by calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA) or by going to www.disasterassistance.gov.

FEMA also reminds residents who experienced damage from Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee river flooding that you should also file a claim with FEMA as soon as possible.

Any questions please contact Stephen Bekanich at 820-4400.

Want to Help?

Spa Fundraiser

L’egendes Salon and Murad Spa, 428 North Main Street, Pittston, invites you to a Sexy Eye Event to benefit the American Red Cross on Wednesday, October 5, from 3 to 7 p.m. There will be a Chinese Auction, basket drawings for those affected by the flood, food, refreshments and lots more. Reserve your appointment for a complimentary Murad firming eye treatment. (See complete story on page 9.)

Music Box

‘Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical - a hilarious new musical comedy – will be presented at Music Box Dinner Theatre today, Sunday, October 2. Curtain: 3 p.m.

Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’ will be presented Nov. 26, 27, Dec. 1 to 4, 8 to 11, 15 to 18; Thursdays thru Saturdays: curtain: 8 p.m., Sundays: curtain: 3 p.m. Dinner and show and showonly tickets now on sale.

The Music Box Dinner Playhouse is located at 196 Hughes St, Swoyersville. Call 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY. Craft Fair Cancelled

The Falls Lions Club has cancelled their October 2, Craft Fair /Chicken Barbecue due to the recent flooding.

Polish Congress

The Polish American Congress of Northeastern Pennsylvania will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, October 3 at Norm’s Pizza, North Sherman Street, Wilkes-

Barre. Plans for the Christmas Wigilia are on the agenda. Felicia Perlik will preside.

Voice Clinic

Voice Clinic, How to be A Great Singer, men wanted, October 8, 15 and 22, at 11 a.m. at the Brooks Estate Community Room, Wesley Village, Pittston.

Hosted by Wilkes-Barre Harmony Society. For more information call 696-3383, 883-7279 or 287-2476.

Heritage Day

Heritage Day will be held at Frances Slocum State Park on Sunday, October 9, from noon to 5 p.m. Programs will include 1 p.m. The Frances Slocum Story

by John Moore, 2 p.m. Don Shappelle folk songs, and 3:30 Carbon County EE Center, Snakes of PA. There will be weaving and spinning, blacksmith, maple sugaring, log cutting and live butterfly demonstrations, the Pennsylvania Artifact Society, animal taxidermy, quilters, Native American display, hand made dulcimer music, 24th Connecticut Militia Regiment, and

live animals, crafts for kids, and much more.

Call 696-9105 for more information. Food will be available from Smokehouse BBQ, Mr. P’s Potato Pancakes and Scout Troop 155.

La Leche Meeting

The Greater Pittston La Leche League, affiliated with La Leche League International and serving families in the Wyoming Valley since 1979, will meet on Tuesday, October 11, 10:00 a.m. at the Saint Maria Goretti Church, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin. Meetings are held in the lower level of the Church building on the second Tuesday of each month, 10:00 a.m. The Church is easily accessed from Route 315 and Laflin Road.

Newborn infants are ready to nurse as soon as they are born, and they need to be fed often.

This and other information for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers as well as encouragement and support will be shared at the informal discussion, The Family and the Breastfed Baby.

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There is a new website designed to help families struck with disaster to start over. It was designed by two Tunkhannock natives; one who is still a resident of Tunkhannock and one who now lives in Maryland.

They wanted to find a way to help local victims of the flooding when they came up with the concept.

The American Red Cross has been helping to spread the word about the website. The website is www.Our10.org.

How it works: 1. Families and individuals struck by disaster create a list of 10 household items they need to most to start over. These could be as small as forks and knives, or as large as major appliances.

2. People can browse the lists to find items they have to donate that are needed.

3. Once they find the item(s) they have to donate, they select the item(s), click “make a connection” and are emailed the phone number of the person who had the item(s) on their list to arrange for pickup or delivery.

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The 2011 James and Jean Yates Leadership Award recipient, Krystina Prince.

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Atty. Michael and Cindy Vough, and Marie and Ed Donnelly.

Grace Reilly, Mary Agnes Kratz, Joe O'Connor, Kate Reilly.

YMCA Board President, Tina Fischer presents the 2011 Sam Milazzo Volunteer of the Year Award to Thomas Reilly.

Four recogniz The Greater Pittston’s YMCA’s Annual Dinner and Awards Reception was held at the Mohegan Sun banquet hall where Fr. Paul McDonnell, O.S.J. served as Master of Ceremonies.

This year, the Y honored Peter Danchak, PNC Bank, the 2011 Corporate Leadership Award; Thomas Reilly, Reilly Associates, the Sam Milazzo Volunteer of the Year Award; Louis “Bikes” Ciampi, Jr., the 2011 Leadership Award; and Krystina Prince, the James and Jean Yates Youth Leadership Award.

Remarks were also offered by Craig Lukatch, YMCA’s Executive Director.

YMCA Executive Director, Craig Lukatch.

High school classmates Fr. Paul McDon

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The always animated and entertaining Lou 'Bikes' Ciampi, Jr. during his acceptance speech after receiving the 2011 Leadership Award.

Peter Danchak, PNC Bank, accepts the 2011 Corporate Leadership Award from Fr. Paul McDonnell.

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YMCA Award recipients, left to right: Peter Danchak, PNC Bank, 2011 Corporate Leadership Award; Louis Ciampi, Jr., 2011 Leadership Award; Krystina Prince, James and Jean Yates Youth Leadership Award; and Thomas Reilly, Reilly Associates, Sam Milazzo Volunteer of the Year Award.

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Peter Danchak, Tina Fischer, YMCA Board President; Scott Meuser (Y Board Trustee), Chairman and CEO, Pride Mobility Products Corporation.

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nnell and Lou Ciampi, Jr. as Lou receives the 2011 Leadership Award.

Flu shots available Monday at Pittston Senior Center A ten-week Weight Wise class with Denise will be held at the Pittston Senior Center beginning Friday, October 7, and ending on Friday, December 6. Each session will be one hour long and begin a 1 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity to get that weight off right before the holiday. There is no charge for this class but registration is necessary by calling the center at 655-5561. Lose weight one meal at a time.

Flu shots will be given on Monday, October 3, by Superior Health Services from 1 to 2 p.m.

Medicare and most insurances are accepted. However, Geisinger plans cannot be accepted. For further information contact the center at 655-5561.

An AARP 8-hour Drivers Safety Program will be held in two four-hour sessions on Tuesday, October 11 and Tuesday October 18 from 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Cost for an AARP member is $12 and for non-members is $14.

You must register in advance for this program by calling the center. By taking this class you may be entitled to a discount on your car insurance.

A hiking group with Nikki is forming. The group will be meeting on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. at Frances Slocum State Park. For further details call the center.

Senior Citizens Centers, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming counties, offer hot noon meals Monday through Friday to people 60 years of age or older.

Donations from participants are gratefully accepted and needed in order to expand this program.

Menu for Week

The following is the menu for the week of October 3: Monday - Meatloaf, gravy, mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots, multi-grain bread, crackers, pear bread pudding, margarine, milk and coffee.

Tuesday - Grilled chicken sandwich, craisin spinach salad, salad dressing, lentil soup, whole grain sandwich roll, lettuce, tomato, mayo, brownie/vanilla pudding parfait, margarine, milk and coffee.

Wednesday – Bag lunch Thursday – Columbus Day Special: stuffed chicken breast, glazed baby carrots, three bean salad, dinner roll, white cake (sheet), margarine, milk and coffee.

Friday - Baked pork chop, sauteed red cabbage, egg noodles, rye bread, pineapple juice, baked apples w/caramel sauce, margarine, milk and coffee.

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Following the recent flood, the Falls Senior Center became a place for those affected by the flood to come to pick up needed supplies, get refreshments as well as information on FEMA and where to obtain needed services.

The Center has been open evenings for meals.

Sports memorabilia auction The Hazleton Enlarged Ministry will host its 14th annual sports/celebrity memorabilia auction at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19. The doors will open at 6 to preview the auction items.

The auction will be held at Diamond United Methodist Church, West Diamond Avenue and North Locust Street, Hazleton. $2 donation includes refreshments.

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Autographed trading cards, Mini football signed by the Philadelphia 76ers Thaddeus Young. Autographed books by Nelson DeMille, Susan Conant, Sara Paretsky, Mary Higgins Clark, Laurell K. Hamilton. Tshirts, caps, trading cards and gift certificates.

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The DePrimo Foundation in memory of First Lieutenant Jeffrey DePrimo, local serviceman who lost his life while serving his country, recently presented a monetary gift and plaque to the Care and Concern Pediatric Clinic in Jeffrey’s memory.

The clinic serves newborn to children 11 years of age. Located in the former Seton Catholic High School, 37 William Street, Pittston. Registrations accepted from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month. Please bring children’s immunization records. For information call 885-6035.

Pictured seated from left: Dr. Michael Imbrogno, Ron Gitkos, Phil Gelso Esq. Standing from left: Deacon Jim Cortegerone, Sharon Imbrogno RN., Msgr.

John Bendik, George Fediw, Helen Ann DePrimo, Danielle Fediw, Keri Ann Gitkos, Jodie Calabro, Baby Anthony Jeffrey Calabro, Tony Calabro.

The Wyoming Area Drama Club Parents Association will meet on Wednesday, October 5, at 7 p.m. in the Secondary Center Library.

Agenda items will include the bake sale scheduled for October 6 at the Secondary Center, “Get Acquainted Night,” and the Cabaret and Convention.

Anyone is welcome to attend.

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On Saturday, October 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Hope Church in the Cee Kay Auto complex, Moosic, will hold a clothing giveaway. All sorts of clothing will be available for free. For more information call 570-451-7460 or go to www.hopenepa.org

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Pittston Hospital Nurses Alumni dinner Tuesday The fall dinner meeting for the Pittston Hospital Nurse Alumni will take place at the Mohegan Sun Casino, Route 315, WilkesBarre on Tuesday night, October 4.

Appetizers of crudités with assorted vegetables, crackers and dips will be served at 6 p.m.

Guest speaker at 6:30 p.m. for the evening is Joann MarianelliFinnerty, owner of Bella Faccias

Personalized Chocolates.

She will bring a sampling of her chocolates.

Dinner buffet is at 7 p.m. and includes fresh rolls, butter, coffee, tea, and iced tea, mixed seasoned greens with ranch and light Italian dressings, Caesar salad, antipasto salad, pasta salad, tomato mozzarella salad, home style stuffed chicken breast, salmon with citrus beurre

blanc sauce, broccoli, wild rice and selection of assorted cakes, pies bars and petit fours.

Charge is $35 with tax and gratuity, make checks out to Pittston Hospital Nurse Alumni.

For reservations and more information, contact Mary Ann Rubin at 298-2616. Pictured are from left Joann Finnerty and Mary Ann Rubin, Pittston Hospital Nurse Alumni.

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A lending library offering titles on childbirth, nutrition and breastfeeding will be available at the meeting.

Children, including nursing babies, are always welcome at meetings.

For more information or help with a breastfeeding concern, please contact: Deborah Nelson, Wyoming; Vicki Prekel, Tunkhannock; Micki Jerome, WilkesBarre; Karen Shaw, Falls; or phone the HELP Line at 1-888829-1341.

Visit on line at Facebook or find answers to commonly asked questions and more information about La Leche League at www.lllofeasternpa.org USS Independence

Dick White, of Pittston, is pleased to announce the USS Independence CVA – 62 22nd Reunion. The reunion will be held in San Diego California, from October 12 through the 16. All Navy, Marine, and Air squadrons that served on the Independence and their families are welcome. For more information, please phone, write, or email: USS Independence CV – 62, 65 Pioneer Ridge Rd., Canton, North Carolina 28716. Phone: (828) 648-7379. Email: atlantismarketing@msn.com.

Flea Market

An inside and outside flea market and craft sale will be held at the Dallas Chapter Eastern Star Hall on Foster Street, Dallas, Saturday, October 15 from 9 to 3 p.m. Rain or shine.

Vendor spaces are available.

Vendor’s spaces are approximately 8 x 10 and available for $10, no tables provided. Inside tables at $15 a table, 8’ fable provided.

Eastern Star members will be serving soups, wimpies, hot dogs, haluski and desserts.

You can pre-order chicken noodle or vegetable beef soup.

Quarts are $5. Soup pick up is Saturday October 15 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the sale. Our famous Welsh Cookies will be available.

To place order contact Dianne Corby 675-4893.

dren age 12 and younger. To RSVP or help organize the event,

please contact Barb Tigue (570) 709-6039 or email

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Events

Riverside Class of 1981

The Riverside Jr.-Sr. High School class of 1981 will hold a 30th anniversary reunion on October 15 at Van Fleet’s Grove in Moscow from 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. The cost is $32 each for adults ($37.50 with dozen clams included) and $16 each for chil-

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The September Civil War Round Table meeting was cancelled due to the hurricane weather, therefore Chris Heisey will present his program on Photographing the Civil War Battlefield for the Wyoming Valley Civil War Round Table meeting to be held on October13 at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the DaddowIsaacs American Legion, 730 Memorial High Dallas.

A native Pennsylvania, having grown up near Gettysburg, Chris has traveled the country the past 20 years gathering images at more than 350 hallowed American battlefields. He has received numerous awards for his imagery including several national merit citations and a Photo of the Century award.

Any questions you might have, call Pete 639-1283. Guests are welcome to attend.

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btigue1@comcast.net For more info, visit: http://riverside81.webs.com Yatesville Halloween Party

The Yatesville Auxiliary will hold its annual Halloween Party for children 12 and under at the Yatesville Borough building on October 23 at 3 p.m. All children in the borough are invited to attend. Please call 654-7585 if you are planning to attend. Reservations will be accepted until October 19. Congratulations to Joe Damiano, Hale Street Yatesville on winning the Italian Basket Culinary Journey

The American Culinary Federation Professional Chefs of NEPA invites you to experience the culinary journey Food, The Next Generation. The 23rd annual Progressive Dinner will be on October 24 at Genetti’s Best Western Hotel and Conference Center, 77 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre. Champagne reception beginning at 6 p.m. Din-

ner courses and Grand Dessert to follow.

The event benefits chef’s charities.

Respond with payment in full on or before October 10. $100 per person or $800 per table (up to 8 guests per table). Make checks payable to Professional Chefs of NEPA, ACF. Professional Chefs of NEPA Inc. Blaise Alan Dente, CCC, HAAC, 95 Maple Lane, Pittston, Pa. 185640.

noski; Treasurer: Elaine Hoffman; Secretary: Carol Kareka; Chaplain: Lottie Kuligoski;

Conductress: Cathy Riddle; Three Tear Trustee: Evelyn Tetlak; Guard: Evelyn Tetlak; Patri-

otic Instructor: Lynn Healey; Publicity: Emily DeNardi

JTHS Class of ’62

The Jenkins Township High School class of 1962 is planning their 50th reunion for June 9, 2012. Classmates interested in attending or planning this event please call Stan Gelaszus at 609306-6939 or Paul Donahue at 570-510-1399.

VFW Auxiliary

The Auxiliary of Przybyta Kundlas Dupont VFW met recently to elect officers.

The following officers were elected.

President: Margaret Best; Senior Vice President: Ruth Heine; Junior Vice President: Marie Ja-

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follow in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St., at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Time to Celebrate

James Colella has lots to celebrate! James, who is the proud father of Ginger, will celebrate his 64th birthday Friday, Oct. 7.

James and his wife, Cindy, will celebrate their wedding anniversary October 6.

Thank You Note

The parishioners of St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches extend a special thank you to the following businesses for supporting their parish discretionary fundraiser: Sub-Station, Panache, Amadeo’s Restaurant, Shimko Insurance, Valley Meat & Deli, the Avoca Basketball League, Jhon’s Place, Patty’s Sub Division, Ernie G’s, Cross Valley Federal Credit Union, Breznay Family Chiropractic, That Guy with the Dough, Stan Waleski Basketball Camp, and Thomas’ Barbecue. Any business that is interested in supporting the parish’s 2011-2012 campaign should call the parish office at 457-3412.

Fire Dept. Raffle

The Avoca Fire Department is currently sponsoring a prize raffle. The prizes include gift certificates from Wal-Mart, Domino’s Pizza, Cooper’s Seafood, Cinemark, Subway, Perkins, the Moosic Diner, and the Tipsy Turtle as well as free passes for snow tubing at Sno Mountain.

The grand prize is a $500 Visa gift card. Tickets, which are $2 each or three for $5, can be purchased by calling the fire department at 457-2894.

Baby Items Drive

In honor of Respect Life

Month, St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish’s youth group will collect baby items for the Care and Concern Fee Health Clinic, Pittston. The following items may be placed in the collection bins in St. Mary’s Church lobby: diapers, formula, wet wipes, blankets, etc.

VFW Auxiliary

staff will be attending this Mass.

Healing Mass

cially open Sunday, Nov. 6 at St. Mary’s Church.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish will have their First Friday healing Mass October 7 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. Come and receive the healing that only Christ can give.

Worship Committee

Mass Schedule

Social Concerns

Beginning October 9, St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish will have Masses on Sunday at 8, 9:30, and 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish’s social concerns committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.

Women’s Guild

Roast Beef Dinner

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish’s women’s guild will meet Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St.

The Little Sisters of the Poor at Holy Family Residence will have a homemade roast beef dinner Sunday, Oct. 23 from 12-5 p.m. at Holy Family Residence, 2500 Adams Ave., Scranton, adjacent to Marywood University. Takeouts will be available all-day too.

At the dinner, the Sisters will honor longtime Holy Family volunteers Bill Gerrity and the late Harold Jordan.

The menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, applesauce, rolls and butter, apple pie à la mode, and assorted beverages. At the event, the Sisters will also have easy-listening live entertainment provided by Stacey Velez.

In addition to the dinner, the Sisters will also have a bake sale of their famous homemade scones as well as chocolate chip cookies. There will also be a raffle of the Sisters’ famous gift baskets as well as gift certificates for area restaurants and businesses.

Tickets, which are $10 for adults and $6 for children 10 and younger, can be purchased in advance by calling the residence at 343-4065. They will also be available at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Sisters in their mission of caring for the elderly poor at the residence with respect, dignity, and love.

The Avoca V.F.W. Post 8335 Ladies Auxiliary will have their regular meeting Monday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. in the post home, 915 Main St. Mary Ann Pauline, district president for Ladies Auxiliary District 11, will make her official annual inspection at this meeting. Plans for VA Bingo at the VA Medical Center, WilkesBarre, will also be finalized at this time. Gifts for the veterans and donations will be accepted at this meeting or can be dropped off at the post home until 5 p.m. on October 5. No sharp objects, glass containers, or food will be accepted. President June Fitzgerald will preside over the meeting.

Night at the Movies

Food Giveaway

Pastoral Council

The Avoca Lions Club will have their monthly food giveaway Thursday, Oct. 6 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.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish’s pastoral council will meet Monday, Oct.10 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.

The Avoca Fire Department is sponsoring a night at the movies Sunday, Oct. 9 beginning at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. The movie is Adam Sandler’s “Bedtime Stories.” Admission is $3 and concessions will be available.

All are invited to wear their favorite pajamas to the event.

Implementation Team

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish’s implementation committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.

First Friday Mass

Queen of the Apostles

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish First Friday Mass will take place Friday, Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St., to coordinate with the Holy Rosary School schedule. Students and

On Sunday, Oct. 16, the parish of St. Mary’s (not the church) will close. The newly formed parish of Queen of the Apostles, a combination of the parishes from St. Mary’s and SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches, will offi-

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish’s worship committee will meet Monday, Oct.17 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.

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Today is a sad day in Avoca as people say goodbye to SS. Peter and Paul’s Church. Serving the community since 1909, for many people SS. Peter and Paul’s Church is so much more than just a place of worship – it is home.

For thousands of people in its 102-year history, SS. Peter and Paul’s Church was the place where families shared their joys as well as their sorrows.

It was a place where couples pledged their love to one another when they married and would return in the following years to christen the children that grew out of that very love.

It was a place where families grew in their faith and learned how to make a difference in the world.

It was also the place where many people said goodbye to their loved ones until they would be united with them again in eternity.

As I write this text, I see a distinct pattern that is stitched into the very fabric of this church and that pattern is one of love. Regardless of where they worship in the future or who they worship with, they must carry the depth of the love that has grown out of the SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish family into the world. After all, that is what Christians are called to do – to love one another.

If you would like to share in one last moment with the SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish family, please join them today at 2 p.m. at the church, 1000 Main St., where there will be a special closing Mass by the Rev. Philip J. Sladicka, pastor. Due to the closing rituals involved, the approximate length of the Mass is expected to be one hour and 45 minutes.

Following the Mass, there will be a procession of SS. Peter and Paul’s parishioners with the Blessed Sacrament to St. Mary’s Church where they will be greeted by the members of their new parish family. Upon the arrival of the procession, a brief benediction service will take place in the church.

A welcoming reception will

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In the towns

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Dupont Lions to host District Eye Bank Thursday Dupont Lions Club will host the District Eye Bank meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6, at the VFW Post Home beginning at 6:30 p.m. Representatives from Lions District 14W will be attending.

All Dupont Lions members have been asked to attend this meeting.

On Sunday, October 9, Dupont Lions will hold their annual White Cane Coin Drop from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the intersections of Main St. and Bear Creek Rd. The Lions annual fundraiser is underway; tickets are $10.00 and are available from any Lion member. Match the Lottery tickets will begin on November 28 and run through December 24.

All proceeds benefit the Halloween Safety Stations, Children’s Christmas Party and annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Lions Club will sponsor Halloween safety stations this year and if anyone is interested in having a station set up in front of their home on Oct. 31 contact any Lion member. Lions will provide hot chocolate and assorted treats for each station.

DUPONT ANN MARIE PADDOCK 654-0897

Eco-Tip

Here is Joey’s Eco-Tip of the week: When you get a new cell phone, give your old cell phone back to the company where you bought it. Most cell phone stores have recycle take-back programs. This keeps your cell phone battery from polluting the earth.

Got Photos?

A request has been made to anyone who may have photographs of Sacred Heart’s Polonia Hall, which is located on Everhart St. It was sold in the 50’s and served as Steignut Dress Shop and now is an apartment complex. Please contact dupont.news@comcast.net or call 407-0231.

VFW Anniversary

The Dupont V.F.W. Post 4909 Home Association will hold its

66th anniversary dinner dance at the post home on Saturday, November 5. Dinner buffet will be served from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. and the bar will be open from 7:30 to 12:30. The Fabulous Gary Dee and Company will provide musical entertainment from 9 to 1 a.m. and Donation is only $25 per person. For tickets and reservations, see Bob Lopata at the VFW or call Bob at 6549104. Deadline for tickets is Friday, November 4. All PLCB Regulations apply.

Senior Bingo

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Senior Outreach Committee extends an invitation to senior citizens age 60 and over to the “Senior Bingo” which will be held next Sunday, October 9, from1to 4 p.m. in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Hall. An invitation has also been extended to St. Mary’s, The Nativity of Our

Lord and Holy Mother of Sorrows parishioners. There is no charge for the bingo. Token prizes are awarded and refreshments will be served.

Bake Sale

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Senior Outreach Committee will sponsor a bake sale on Oct. 29 and 30 at the church hall after all the weekend Masses. Donations of baked goods will be accepted in the Church Hall starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Cash donations are also appreciated.

Proceeds fund Senior Outreach activities.

Sacred Heart Meetings

Sacred Heart of Jesus Women’s Society will meet on Tues., Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. New members are always welcome. Sacred Heart of Jesus Holy Name will meet on Wed.., Oct. 5, 7 p.m. in the church hall.

New members are always welcome.

Tire Recycling

Registration for the annual tires recycling can be made by contacting the Dupont Municipal office. Residents can register to recycle two tires. Pickup will be Friday October 7, with delivery to recycling center October 8.

Polka Sundays

The VFW Post 4909 Polka Sunday schedule for October: Today, Oct.2 - Stanky and the Coal Miners; Oct.9 - John Stevens and Doubleshot; Oct.16 Matty Rock/Johnny Jay Polka Band; Oct.30 - Halloween Dance with the Pennsylvania Villagers.

Dances are held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Service Schedule

Dupont service schedule for the week of Oct.2 as follows: Monday, Oct 3 - Purple refuses bags Tuesday, Oct.4 - Yard waste 30 lb. limit Wednesday, Oct. 5 –Recycling plastics, cans, bottles

Pumpkin Patch

This year the Borough will sponsor a Smurf Halloween Pumpkin Patch at the park pavilion on Monday evening from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Children up to 12 are welcome to pick a pumpkin from the Smurf Pumpkin Patch, enjoy hot dogs, drinks and treat bags under the pavilion. No registration is required.

VFW Auxiliary

The VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 4909 will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m. at the post home.

Auxiliary President Margaret Bet will preside. Hostesses are Barbara Kaus and Marie Kosinski.

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Polish Dinner

Holy Mother of Sorrows Annual Polish Dinner will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the parish hall, 212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door on the day of the event.

Menu includes: golumbki, kielbasa, haluski, pierogi, green beans, cake, coffee, tea, ice tea.

The newly formed Dupont Neighborhood Crime Watch held their first meeting on Tuesday, August 30. Pictured are some of participants. From left, Stan Knick, President of Council; Jackie Musto Carroll, Luzerne County District Attorney; Mayor Dan Lello; Joseph Nolan, President of the Neighborhood Crime Watch and Molly Hanlon Mirabito, Assistant District Attorney.

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to Steve Santski.

Sons of the Legion

The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 585, recently installed the following individuals as officers for the 2011-2012 year: Dan Lock, commander; Jerry Chromey, Jr. vice commander; David Dehaba, finance; Peter Guitson, adjutant; Michael Andrews, historian; James Galuska, sergeant at arms. Shawn Erfman and Steve Kozak, who were absent from the ceremony, were installed as senior vice commander and chaplain respectively. A reception followed the ceremony. The Sons would like to thank the members of the post and its ladies auxiliary for all of their help this past year.

Flood Donations

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Sewer Authority

The Duryea Borough Sewer Authority (DBSA) will have its regular monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. The public is invited to attend.

Please note the semi-annual billing will be mailed this week for sewer service from April 1September 30, 2011. Please call the DBSA office at 457-0122 if you do not receive a sewer bill.

The office hours for the months of October and November 2011 are 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:303:30 p.m.

Excelsior Meeting

The members of the Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 will have its regular monthly meeting Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m., at the hose company, 798 Foote Ave. All members are urged to attend.

Germania Breakfast

The members of the Germania Hose Company will have their all you can eat country style breakfast Sunday, Oct. 9 from 7 a.m. to noon at the hose company, 430 Foote Ave. The menu includes eggs, bacon, home fries, biscuits, sausage, gravy, coffee, and juice. Tickets, which are $9 for adults and $6 for children, can be purchased from any hose company member or at the door.

For more information, please visit www.germaniafire.net. All proceeds will benefit the company’s firefighters who were victims of the flood.

Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Post 585 Ladies Auxiliary will have its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the post home, 329 Main St. All upcoming events will be discussed at this time. This year, the auxiliary will host the Luzerne/Wyoming BiCouncil meeting Saturday, Oct. 15 at noon at the post home. All members, senior and junior, are urged to attend both meetings.

Please note members of the auxiliary are reminded dues for 2012 are being accepted at this time. Anyone who has not paid their dues or updated their information is asked to do so as soon as possible.

Also any female, adult or child, who is interested in becoming a member of the auxiliary, is welcome and encouraged to apply. To be eligible, she must be a relative of a veteran, living or deceased. For more information please call the post home at 4574242.

Pizza Sale

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 585 will have an Old Forge style pizza sale Friday, Oct.14 beginning at11a.m. at the post home, 329 Main St. The cost is $10 per tray.

Onions can be added at no extra cost. Other additional toppings are available at an additional cost.

The toppings include pepperoni, sausage, shrimp, olives, mushrooms, and hot peppers. To place an order, please call the post home at 457-4242.

Harvest Dinner

The Adoration Society of St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church will have its annual harvest dinner Sunday, Oct. 16 from 1-4 p.m. in the church hall, which is located in the lower level of the church, 200 Stephenson St. Takeouts will be available from 12-1 p.m. The menu includes roast pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, red beets, stewed cabbage,

lima beans, kielbasa, rolls and butter, and cake and coffee. Tickets, which are $10 each, can be purchased in advance by calling Dolores Biscontini at 457-9381, Byron Wescott at 457-8155, or the rectory at 457-2291.

Tickets will also be available at the door.

The Rev. Carmen Bolock is the pastor, and Byron Wescott is the parish chairman.

Roast Beef Dinner

The Little Sisters of the Poor at Holy Family Residence will have a homemade roast beef dinner Sunday, Oct. 23 from 12-5 p.m. at Holy Family Residence, 2500 Adams Ave., Scranton, adjacent to Marywood University. Takeouts will be available all-day too.

At the dinner, the Sisters will honor longtime Holy Family volunteers Bill Gerrity and the late Harold Jordan.

The menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, applesauce, rolls and butter, apple pie à la mode, and assorted beverages.

At the event, the Sisters will also have easy-listening live entertainment provided by Stacey Velez. In addition to the dinner, the Sisters will also have a bake sale of their famous homemade scones as well as chocolate chip cookies.

There will also be a raffle of the Sisters’ famous gift baskets as well as gift certificates for area restaurants and businesses.

Tickets, which are $10 for adults and $6 for children 10 and younger, can be purchased in advance by calling the residence at 343-4065.

They will also be available at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Sisters in their mission of caring for the elderly poor at the residence with respect, dignity, and love.

Ambulance Drive

The Duryea Ambulance and Rescue Association would like to remind Duryea residents to return their membership requests as soon as possible. Anyone who did not get a membership packet in the mail may request one by calling the ambulance building at 451-0101.

Please leave your name and address on the answering machine. A packet will be mailed as soon as possible. You may also contact any member of the ambulance squad, and they will be happy to assist you as well. As you could see from the devastation that occurred in our area from recent flooding, your support is needed now more than ever to help our first responders respond for us.

Until Next Time

That’s about it for this week!

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

Please be sure to include your name and phone number with any correspondence in case I need to reach you.

Have a great week!

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The “Help for Duryea Flood Victims” relief program is still accepting donations for flood victims. The volunteers organizing this effort encourage not only Duryea residents but also any person who has been impacted by the flood to come to the new collection site at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St., to gather supplies to assist them in their cleanup efforts.

Anyone who is interested in making a monetary donation to help Duryea flood victims can mail them to the Duryea Borough Flood Relief Fund c/o Penn Security Bank, 304 Main St., Duryea, PA 18642.

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While so many of the flood victims lost so much, the webmasters of www.duryeapa.com have a unique piece of comfort for them.

Beginning immediately, any flood victim who contributed pictures or documents to the website and has lost the original items in the flood, can obtain free copies of these very same items!

All you need to do is contact Faith Wudarski at 457-2517, Diane Plisga at 457-4791, Mike at 655-8336, or Bernie Stiroh at (973) 838-7126. The items will be saved onto a CD for you.

Please note this is an ongoing project with no time limit.

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Website may be able to help with photos lost in flood

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Exeter Hose Company #1 pig roast is Oct. 22 Exeter Hose Company #1’s annual pig roast is on October 22 from 1 to 9 p.m. at the company headquarters at 1405 Susquehenna Ave. The event includes music and games.

The fire trucks and the ambulance will be on display.

Tickets for the event can be picked up at the station or by any member.

Person of the Year

Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ, Vicar of the Oblates of St. Joseph, has been selected as the 2011 Person of the year and Pat Stella, owner/operator of 13 area McDonald restaurants has been selected to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Italian American Association.

They will be honored at the Columbus Day Banquet held on Sunday, October 9, at Genetti Hotel in Wilkes-Barre. Tickets are $35 per person.

For reservations call Louise Castellani at 654-6454 or Judy Deice at 654-7600.

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Finance Council

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish’s finance council committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.

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Tax Reminder

Avoca Tax Collector Therese Wrubel reminds residents the second installment of the 2011 school tax bills is due by October 28. Residents may pay their taxes Tuesdays 9-11 a.m. at the Avoca Municipal Building, 752 Main St. Residents who are unable to stop by the municipal building to pay their taxes, may mail their payment to Avoca Borough c/o Therese Wrubel, 129 Factory St., Avoca, PA 18641. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment as well as the receipt part of the bill and the second installment coupon.

If you have any questions please call Therese at 457-4891.

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287-3349 ecipriani@comcast.net 10 household items they need St. Barbara’s news most to start over.

These could be as small as In honor of St. Francis Assisi forks and knives, or as large as pets and animals will be blessed major appliances. after the 10:30 Mass today, Octo2. People who want to donate ber 2, in the grass area behind the rectory. Please keep your pets on can browse the lists to find items that are needed. a leash or in a cage.

3. Once they find the items Choir rehearsals will begin on Thursday, October 6 at 7 pm in they can donate, they select the the choir loft at St. Anthony’s items, click “make a connection” Church. Cantors will meet at and are emailed the phone num6:30 pm. New members are al- ber of the person who had the item on their list to arrange for ways welcome. pickup or delivery.

Flood Website

Exeter Lions Club

There is a new website designed to help flood victims designed by two Tunkhannock natives. The American Red Cross has been helping to spread the word about the website. The website is www.Our10.org.

How it works: 1. Families and individuals struck by disaster create a list of

Lion President, Janet Serino has announced that the Exeter Lions Club will host their new district governor at a dinner meeting on Wednesday, October 5, at Cuz’s Bar and Restaurant, 189 Susquehanna Avenue.

All members are urged to attend this meeting. The phone committee will call members

Halloween Party

and can be purchased from any member of the troop.

Cursillo of the Diocese of Scranton will host a Halloween party Saturday, Oct. 29 from 7-11 p.m. in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. Admission is $12.50 per person and includes light snacks and nonalcoholic drinks. Attendees may bring their own alcoholic beverages. Costumes are optional.

Reservations can be made by sending a check made payable to Scranton Cursillo to Cindy Hogan, 125 Cornelia St., Pittston, PA 18640. Reservations will be accepted until October 24.

Please note attendees must be 21 years old or older to attend. For more information, please contact Marjorie Adcroft at 3576822 or madcroft@msn.com.

Chicken Dinner

Boy Scout Troop 316 will have a barbeque chicken dinner Sunday, Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. The menu consists of a half of a barbeque chicken, a baked potato, coleslaw, a dessert, and a roll. Takeouts will be available too. Tickets are $10 each

Trick or Treat Party

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish will have its inaugural safe trick-or-treating and Halloween party Sunday, Oct. 30 from 3-7 p.m. at St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. Children up to 14 are invited to trick-or-treat throughout the school and enjoy games, prizes, face painting, food, drinks, music, and entertainment by Johnny Superstar.

Please be sure to bring an adult and a trick-or-treat bag to the party.

Individuals or businesses who would like to make a donation or sponsor a school room are asked to call Tara Iovacchini at 9542456. Parishioners may make monetary donations by placing them in the collection basket at any weekend Mass in an envelope marked Halloween party.

Individuals who are interested in attending can make a reservation by calling Tara or e-mailing her at Taraiovacchini@gmail.com.

This project is being organized

by Samantha Iovacchini in ful-

Smoke Alarms

Exeter Borough Fire Department would like to remind all residents smoke alarms are available. Call 570-602-0739 for information.

Cosmopolitan Seniors

The Cosmopolitan Seniors, a Project HEAD club, is meeting for a hoagie luncheon on Tuesday, October 4, at 1 p.m. at St. Anthony Center, in Exeter. A brief meeting will follow.

The previous meeting was attended by 39 members and two guests. Vice President Joe Kleback was in charge. Terri Mislan read the minutes, and Amy Alpaugh gave the treasurer’s report.

The final call for ordering Hoagies for the upcoming luncheon was made. After the meeting the group enjoyed refreshments and bingo. 50/50 winners were: Lou Bryja, George Mislan, Terri Mislan.

Cosmopolitan Seniors travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a Mount Airy fillment of the service requirements for the Girl Scout Silver Award. This project is also supported by Cub Scout Pack 316, Boy Scout Troop 316, Venture Crews 3701 and 2025, and Girl Scout Troop 3701.

Until Next Time

That’s about it for this week! If you would like something to ap-

Casino trip on Wednesday, October 12. Pickups are in Exeter and Pittston. Non-members are welcome.

Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720.

Friendly Circle

Friendly Circle Senior Citizens will meet on Thursday, October 6 at 1 p.m. in the Exeter Community Room on Schooley Street. Ann Harvilla is the host.

New members are always welcome.

Exeter Website

The New Exeter Borough website up and running, you can visit it atwww.exeterborough.com Reminder

That is all for this week; remember if you have any events or news you would like listed in the Exeter Town column, you can reach me at 287-3349 orecipriani@comcast.net. pear 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.

Have a great week!

Borough to collect used tires Hughestown Borough Street Department will collect used tires on October 5, 6, and 7. Drop off at borough building, no rims or water in tires. No charge to get rid of these tires.

Craft, Gift Sale

The annual Craft and Gift Sale will be held, sponsored by Hughstown Park and Recreation.

Chairpersons are Mary Golya,

HUGHESTOWN 655-4552, and Mary Ann Quick, 654-5763. The event will be held at Hughestown Hose Company, November 6, from 12 to 5 p.m. A variety of gifts will be offered just in time for holiday gift giving.

Call if interested in participating.

SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011 The West Pittston High School Class of 1961 recently celebrated their 50th class reunion at Fox Hill Country Club.

Shown in the photo are, first row, left to right: Carolyn King White, Nancy Davis Williams, Anita Prischak Montante, Jerry Jean Baird Brown, Connie Zezza Rosencrance, Mary Ann Salvaggio Polit, Betty Montante Turco, Melanie Menichetti Stefursky, Sharon Weed Jones, Mata Adrian Curran Susan Thornton Serfoss.

Second row: Tony Denisco, Carol Mitchell Craig, Charlotte Jordan Dommes, Joan Hines, Andrea Templar Ackerman, Phyllis Seiple Rickert, Barbara Crisci Regula, Pat Maguire DeGennaro, Frank Brosso, Robert White, Jon Vanderburg, Bill Vanderburg, Barry Pizzano.

Third row: Bob Smiles, Sharon Wills Cook, Janice Schoonover Kyttle, Georganne Phethean Winslow, Robert Hines, Jack Stanton, David Brown, Bert Shiffer, Joe Mitchell, Ron Serfoss, Bill Van Auken, John Wierbowski, Howard Hoover, bob Tonkin.

Moose Club to continue breakfast buffet on Sundays Breakfast is continuing to be served at the Moose Lodge to the flood victims Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Moose Lodge is located at 425 Exeter Avenue.

Chef Pat Greenfield from Grico’s Restaurant will be preparing the meals. Check it out before or after work or church as residents put their lives and homes back together.

The Moose is an international organization of men and women dedicated to bringing communities closer together, caring for young and old and celebrating life.

Find out more about the Moose organization at: www.mooseintl.org.

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

through any student of Wyoming Area or by contacting Melissa Dolman at 570-655-2836 ext.

2204 or email to: mdolman@wyomingarea.org.

Any business or community member that would like to donate baskets/raffle items, or donate home-made baked goods, please contact Melissa Dolman, Builders Club Advisor, member

of the Class of 1991, at the email address above.

Food Collection

Pittston Kiwanis Club and Jeffrey DePrimo American Legion Post 542 in West Pittston are sponsoring a non-perishable food collection for the West Pittston Salvation Army through

Saturday, October 8.

Suggested non-perishable items include: canned vegetables, canned fruit, soups, macaroni and cheese, pasta, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, canned tomatoes, Spaghetti Os, ravioli, peanut butter, jelly, apple juice, orange juice, Hamburger Helper, beef stew, canned meat.

Drop off locations are: West Side Auto, 401 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston; Golden Care Home Health, 200 Overlook Drive (Old Pittston Hospital), second floor, suite 235, Pittston; Superior Plus Energy Services (formerly Montour Oil), 7 Kern

Pasta Dinner

Meals and clothing donations are still be distributed at the Immaculate Conception Church, a part of Corpus Christi Parish, each evening. Food is being served from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with take-outs available.

PHOTO BY TONY CALLAIO

Flood Fest 2011

Wyoming Area Key Club, in conjunction with other school and local civic organizations, is planning a music festival on Sunday, October 23, at the Anthony “Jake” Sobeski Football Field from noon to 7:00 p.m. to benefit the West Pittston Library.

The cost in advance is $3.00 for students and $5.00 for adults.

The day of the event, student tickets will be $4.00 and $7.00 for adults. Specially designed Tshirts have been designed and will be sold.

Fourteen bands have been booked playing 30-minutes each on alternating stages. There will be food, a Halloween costume contest and parade for the children, games and activities for one and all. Theme baskets will be raffled off. All proceeds will go to the Library.

The bands tentatively scheduled are:12 Letters, Lipstyk, Soul Duo, Eddie and the Dreamers, Jeanie Zano Band, Nutz, Ed Randazzo, As Is, Third Degree, 9 Level 9, Hostile Authority, Tambourine Murder Scene, and Flaxy Morgan.

See WEST PITTSTON, Page 44

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The Wyoming Area Flood Relief Committee will hold a pasta dinner on Sunday, October 16, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Secondary Center cafeteria.

Tickets are $7.00, and include salad, pasta, meatballs, roll, and choice of a homemade baked goods dessert. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the event at the door. Take-out are available.

Area businesses have donated baskets and raffle items to be done in a Chinese auction style at the end of the festival.

If you are interested in attending, you may purchase a ticket

Street, Exeter.

For information or to arrange pick up contact Ron Faust, 8147157; Sal Bernardi, 650-3547; Don Shearer, 357-9144; Ron Gitkos, 654-2261.

SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011

Salvation Army continues serving the community As large parts of the Wyoming Valley struggle with the flood relief effort, its aftermath, and the cleanup, there is still the Salvation Army doing “the Lord’s work,” as Major Sheryl Hershey puts it. The West Pittston Corps of the Salvation Army, itself badly hurt by the floodwaters, is served Avenue.

“We feed150 a day on site with a lunch and again with a hot evening meal,” said Major Hershey during the height of the recovery effort. “Lunch is usually a sandwich, maybe chips, a snack, water, soda and items like that.”

“At dinner time we serve a hot meal,” she added.

In addition to the 150 meals served on site, the corps sent out three drivers twice a day to deliver 650 of the same meals in the corps designated service areas.

“We fed cleanup crews, as well as the displaced residents.

Homes are not live-in ready and they have no power, heat, water or septic and so people are not allowed back in. The meals were prepared from the Scranton Salvation Army location while the Wilkes-Barre site provided the water, cleaning kits, and the meal containers, since regulations require all meals to be individually wrapped.

The basement of the Salvation Army living quarters in West

The Salvation Army Advisory Board meets to review flood recovery efforts. From left, front, Jay Delaney, Rose Grimes, Major Sheryl Hershey, and Ann Marie Adonizio; standing, Frank Cassarella, Tony Grieco, Dr Louis Guarneri and Joseph Heffers.

Pittston was completely wiped out as was the basement of the Corps and Church, damaging HVAC units and water heaters.

The basement of the Church contained a full complete kitchen that had to be torn out and tossed as well as all of the stockpiled food the Corps uses for their regular food programs.

West Pittston Continued from Page 43

For further information, go towww.wyomingarea.orgto download a flyer T-shirt and ticket order form.

In the event of inclement weather, the festival will be held at the Secondary Center.

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Thank You Note

The West Pittston Women of the Moose Chapter 2326 would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations of paper towels, toilet paper, disinfectants and cleaning supplies, disposable gloves and masks, bottled water, buckets and non perishable food items: Cascade, Keystone Garden Estates, Lettica Corp. and Lumley Upholstery.

Also, special thanks to all of the individuals who dropped off

donations and volunteers who helped pack the items. These truckloads of supplies delivered and distributed to the residents of West Pittston affected by flooding in their time of need.

Women’s Club

This month’s Women’s Club meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be covered dish on October 18 at the Methodist Church.

Home Tour Refunds

The West Pittston Tour of Homes scheduled for September 17 was canceled due to the flooding in the borough. Ticket refunds can be obtained by mailing tickets along with your return address to: West Pittston Historical

Regulations require that it be destroyed. Also lost were the collections of toys that would normally be distributed at Christmas time.

When asked what she needed right now, Major Hershey just replied “volunteers, preferably as groups.”

Major Hershey is working 12

hour days and some volunteers are doing full days.

The Corps also needs new shelving, new book shelves, cleaning kits, all types of canned goods and other non perishables.

There is no place now to sort and store clothing so any clothing donations should go to WilkesBarre. Personal items will be

needed in 2-3 weeks when people are allowed back in. And now that the supply of Christmas toys was destroyed there is a need for extra toys for this Christmas, starting right after Thanksgiving. Volunteers are asked to call Major Hershey at 407-1926 for all information, drop-offs and work schedules.

Society, c/o Sandra Panzitta, 914 Susquehanna Avenue, West Pittston, PA 18643 Refund checks will be issued as soon as possible and the Historical Society would like to thank everyone for your patience. If you have any questions, please email to: info@westpittstonhistory.org.

Facebook page and website.

In order to restore much needed basic library services to the public, such as; computer and internet use, lending of materials and information services, they ask the public to consider donating monetary contributions toward this effort c/o The WP Library Recovery Fund of Luzerne County Foundation, 140 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Luzerne, PA 18709 or call 570-714-1570.

Due to space constraints, the Library is not accepting book donations at this time.

enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with the entire bill. For an appointment, call 570-655-3801. Any property owners not receiving a tax bill are requested to contact the tax office at 655-7782 ext. 232.

Library Alert

As all of you are aware, the West Pittston Library suffered extensive damages due to the recent flooding. As a result, the library will be suspending all upcoming fall programs until further notice. If you have already registered and have paid for a program, please be assured the library staff will be in touch with you. They will be notifying community members of our temporary relocation plans within the next few weeks.

All up-to-date information will be posted on the library’s

Tax Bills Mailed

West Pittston Tax Collector George L. Miller announced the school taxes have been mailed.

Taxes are now at Face Value phase until December 1.

Office hours are: Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays 9:00 a.m. until 11:00. and by appointment.

If a receipt is requested, please

Birthday Notes

Celebrating this week are: Jill Grasso, 10/2; Judy Henson, 10/2; James Lavelle, 10/2; Shane Farrell, 10/2; Nikki Stewart, 10/3; Michelle Golden, 10/6; Georgia Bone, 10/6; Billy Prebola, 10/6; Christina Granteed, 10/7; Diane Mansi, 10/7; Gina Gross, 10/8; and Mary Jo Pavinski, 10/8.

Quote of the Week

“The minute I heard my first love story I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.” – Jalal ad-Din Rumi, Persian poet.

The Wyoming Rotary will host an all you can eat crab-fest fundraiser on October 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. at West Wyoming Hose Co #1, 928 Shoemaker Ave., West Wyoming.

The cost is $35 per person, which includes all-you-can-eat Baltimore hard-shell crabs, clam chowder, hot dogs, beer and soda.

For reservations call Chairman Mark Sobeck at 570-7601644 or Co-Chairman, Mike Kelly at 570-237-5063 Senior Citizens

The Wyoming/ West Wyoming Senior Citizens will meet Tuesday, October 4, at St. Monica’s meeting rooms at 1:30 p.m. with Frank Perfinski presiding.

Servers are Alice Daniels, Helen Markert and Ann Turon.

Bingo prize winners were Donna Pocceschi, Mickey DeSalvo, Maryann Paluck and Helen Markert. Bingo Jackpot winners were, Irene Zelenski and Elinor Yurek.

The Halloween committee made final plans for the Halloween Social to be held, October 18. There will be a special menu and dinner will be served at1pm.

There will be a short meeting and Bingo. New members are always welcome.

WYOMING NEWS EILEEN CIPRIANI 287-3349 ecipriani@comcast.net of the Wyoming Borough Buildp.m.

Starting October 7 through ing. Tickets are available for $10 December 16 the Library will be and include discounts, free gifts having Story Time for pre- and pizza in the Library at the school children ages 3-5. The end of the tour. Walk at your own program is from 11:00 a.m. – pace.

Purchase your ticket at the Linoon. There will be stories, snacks and crafts. Space is limit- brary. Date is Saturday, October ed so please call the Library at 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Visit the Library every third 693-1364 to reserve your child’s Saturday of the month from 10 – spot.

On the second and fourth 11 a.m. to read stories to dogs.

Monday of the Month, the Junior Have your parent call the Library Scrabble Club (8 years and up) to reserve a time to join us at will meet from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. 693-1364. If you have made five Snacks will be provided. The Se- visits between now and the end nior Club has the option of 1:00 of the year, receive $10 Barnes to 2:30 or 6:30 to 8:00 depending and Noble gift card.

Don’t miss the party sponupon interest. To sign up for this event or any sponsored event, sored by the Wizards of the please call the Library at 693- Wyoming Free Library. Reserve 1364. If any teen is interested in your spot. You must call to regishaving a group, please let the Li- ter (693-1364). Costumes are optional but add great excitement brary Director know.

For valuable information, ac- to the party. Win great prizes and cess the Library on the web at enjoy the Hogwart’s menu of delectable snacks. There is even a www.wyominglibrary.org.

Join the Friends of the Library “School of Magic.

The party is Saturday, October as they Walk and Shop Wyoming. We will visit boutiques, jew- 22 starting at 4:00 p.m. It is coelry shops, antiques, the Yoga sponsored by and an anonymous studio and more including a tour donor and the UFCW Federal

Credit Union, 337 Wyoming Ave. Volunteers from Wyoming Area Key Club are assisting the children in many activities. Other volunteers are needed.

Friendly Circle

Friendly Circle Senior Citizens will meet on Thursday, October 6 at 1 p.m. in the Exeter Community Room on Schooley Street. Ann Harvilla is the host.

New members are always welcome.

Pets Reminder

Wyoming residents are reminded to clean up after their pets when walking them in the borough.

St. Monica’s Parish

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is Friday, October 7 following the 7 p.m.

Mass. There will be all night adoration into Saturday morning when Benediction and Mass will be said. You may sign for a specific time or just come into Church at any time to pray before the Blessed Sacrament.

A great big thank you to all who attended and worked so hard at St. Monica’s Parish Picnic this past Sunday. It was a

Library News

You will not want to miss this party sponsored by the Wizards of the Wyoming Free Library, so reserve your spot. You must call to register (693-1364). Costumes are optional but add great excitement to the party. Lots of activities; win great prizes; enjoy the Hogwart's menu of delectable snacks. There is even a School of Magic. Party is Saturday, October 22, and starts at 4:00 p.m. Cosponsored by and anonymous donor and the UFCW Federal Credit Union ± 337 Wyoming Ave, Wyoming. Volunteers from Wyoming Area Key Club are assisting the children in many activities.

Other volunteers are needed. Left to right are: first row, Luke and Nathaniel Stavish; back row, John Roberts, Library Manager, Jackie Stash, Susan Doty, Allison Golden, Kim Golden, Sarah Crake and Shanndra Jones.

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The Wyoming Free Library’s writer’s workshop with Paul Bowersox, writer, ghostwriter, editor and teacher was a success.

His most recent work is Seeing in the Dark, published by Red Wheel/Weiser. Paul may be contacted at The Writing Studio atpbowersox11@verizon.netfor information on presentations, coaching for writing and pathways for creative projects.

The Library is selling booklets for $5 for Bon Ton Community Day sales on November 11 and 12. Inside each booklet is a $10 coupon plus many coupons for discount items. Booklets are on sale at the desk anytime from now until the sale. The $5 goes directly to the library.

For valuable information, access the Library on the web at: www.wyominglibrary.org or call 570-693-1364. Note: The Library is now open Monday nights from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00

great success. The weather even cooperated with plenty of sunshine.

The Guardian of the Redeemer Men’s Group will meet in the Rectory at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 8. The Parish Men’s Group will meet at 7 p.m. in the OLOS Hall.

Evening of Recollection on the New Roman Missal with Msgr. Dale Rupert is at OLOS Church and Hall from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Msgr. The New Roman Missal will be introduced in all Catholic Churches on the First Sunday of Advent 2011.

Fr. Anthony Ozele will be at St. Monica’s on Thursday evening, October 20 with Rosary at 6:30 p.m. for a healing Mass, followed by songs of praise and thanksgiving. At 7 p.m. there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Sung Evening Prayer. Fr. Ozele will Preach the Word of God. Afterwards we will pray for healing and end with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and Sung Night Prayer.

Bible Study will be held on Thursday, October 6, after the 7 p.m. Mass. Bring your Bibles and ask a friend to join you. We are currently studying St. Luke’s Acts of the Apostles. Bible study is followed by the night Prayer of the Church.

Bingo is on Sunday, October 9, in the OLOS Church Hall. Doors open at 1 p.m. and Games start at 2 p.m. Tickets for admission are being sold for $5. There will be prizes and refreshments will be available. Tickets will be available after all Masses today. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Tom Tomsak at 2372188.

Tickets are available for St. Monica Parish Fall Raffle featuring a handmade Queen Size Quilt as first prize, $250 second prize and a basket of cheer third prize. The drawing will be held on November 6. Tickets may be purchased after all Masses at St. Joseph’s Church and at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. You may also call the creator of the quilt, Joann Kwasny at 283-3388 or the Chairman of the Fundraising Committee, Tom Tomsak at 2372188.

You can see a picture of the quilt on the Parish website atwww.stmonicanepa.com.

SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011

Wyoming Rotary crab-fest fundraiser set for Friday

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Sports

Colella, Consagra lead Patriots in rout Duo leads Pittston Area past Wyoming Area, 10-3

By Matt Page

Dispatch Correspondent

Pittston Area got off to a quick start and never looked back in 10-3 victory over cross-river rival Wyoming Area in WVC soccer action on Saturday at the Bucky Harris Athletic Complex in Hughestown.

The Patriots dominated all facets of the game as they controlled most of the possession and fired off 40 shots, 25 of which were on goal. Pietro Colella netted three goals and an assist and Jordan Consagra added two goals and four assists to lead the way for PA. “It’s a nice tight brand of soccer,” said Patriot coach Pat O’Boyle about the fast start. “We get results from it.”

Ian Tracy got the Patriots started when he took a pass from Chris Musto and buried the ball into the net for a 1-0 lead just 1:45 into the game.

Four minutes later, the Colella-Consagra show started when Colella took a pass from Consagra, fought his way through a defender and tucked the ball into the right side of the net past the diving keeper.

Seventeen seconds later, Consagra found Colella again who beat the keeper low for a 3-0 lead.

Fifty seconds after Consagra dished out the assist, he took the ball himself, dribbled to the left-side of the penalty box and ripped a hard low shot which deflected off the defender into the goal.

Tom Allardyce added his name to the score sheet when he elevated over the top of the defenders and put his head onto a Consagra corner giving the Patriots a 5-0 lead 14:44 into the game.

PA pushed the lead to 6-0 at the 17:26 mark when Matt Tavaglione saved the ball from going over the endline and chipped a cross to Tracy who put the ball into the net for his second goal of the day.

For his great individual effort on the assist to Tracy, Tavaglione was rewarded when Consagra found him open in the box. Tavaglione blasted the ball past See SOCCER, Page 50

Above, Pittston Area's Jordan Consagra, right, shoots on goal as Wyoming Area's Sean O'Malley defends in a WVC soccer game in Hughestown on Saturday afternoon. Below left, Wyoming Area's Gared Zaboski, left, controls the ball as Pittston Area's Pietro Colella defends. Below right, PA's Ian Tracy, center, splits WA defenders Brian Mapes, left, and Michael Kohut.

PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS

Playmakers lead Warriors to victory O’Brien, Bouie combine for 271 yards rushing, four TDs

By Matt Page

Dispatch Correspondent

Pictured above, Joe Adonizio is lifted by teammate Ahmad Bouie after his touchdown catch in Wyoming Area's win over Nanticoke on Friday night. Below left, Warriors QB Nick O'Brien sprints upfield during one of his two touchdown runs. Below PHOTOS BY CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK right, Zak LaNunziata breaks a tackle.

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Playmaking is the best word to describe the Wyoming Area football team. And once again, the Warriors used their playmaking abilities to rip off huge plays and score in quick fashion as they dominated both ends of the field in a 48-6 win over Nanticoke Area on Homecoming Night, Friday at Jake Sobieski Stadium in West Pittston.

Mr. Everything, Nick O’Brien, ran for 115 yards on six carries, two of them for scores, and also went 7-for-7 through the air for 156 yards and two more touchdowns. Backfield teammate Ahmad Bouie accounted for three scores on 149 yards of total offense to give Wyoming Area a 1-2 punch against the Trojans.

“The bottom line is that (Nick) is the leader and he’s the guy that starts it all,” said Head Coach Randy Spencer. “It starts and ends with him. “(Ahmad) is an explosive player.

He’s got speed. He’s also a strong runner. He has the ability and the skills to be a breakout guy, a big-play guy. It was great to see Ahmad Bouie have the kind of night he had tonight.”

After forcing a quick three-and-out, O’Brien used one play and 16 seconds to give the Warriors a quick lead.

The junior took the snap, rolled to his right and got himself to the edge of the defense. It was goodbye from there as he turned on the burners and went 77 yards to paydirt. Freshman AJ Lenkaitis booted the first of six extra-points on the night for the 7-0 lead.

Wyoming Area’s defense forced another punt and the Warriors offense strung together a long drive for their standards before O’Brien hit a wide open Bouie for the 39-yard touchdown on the fourth play of the possession to give the team a 14-0 lead less than seven minutes into the game.

Another three-and-out for the Trojans set up another four-play scoring drive for the Warriors as O’Brien threw the fade to the corner to Joe Adonizio, who despite being interfered with, went over the defender to snag the ball out of the air for the third touchdown of the quarter and a 21-0 lead.

The second quarter started with Nanticoke putting together a 12-play drive before the defense came up with yet another big play. With the ball at the 11yard line, the handoff went to the Trojan tailback who was promptly tagged

by Jake Smith, forcing the fumble, and O’Brien was there to pounce on it giving the ball back to the Warriors.

The Warriors took over on their own 12, and on the third play O’Brien hit tight end Trent Grove for 35 yards. WA moved the ball down the field before being held at the Nanticoke 12 before the Trojans finally stopped the Green Machine.

However, after a big sack by Zak LaNunziata for a loss of eight, Cody Schmitz came up with an interception giving the dangerous Warriors offense the ball back with 1:37 left in the half.

O’Brien hit Bouie for 11 yards to the Trojan 26, and after a false start penalty pushed the Warriors back to the 31, O’Brien took the snap and moved to his left, got to the edge and went 31-yards untouched, splitting defenders en route to his second rushing score of the day to give the Green and Gold a 28-0 lead with 51 seconds left in the half.

Wyoming Area (3-1) received the ball after halftime and once again used only four plays to add to its lead when O’Brien handed the ball to Justin Langdon on the sweep right. Langdon then handed the ball to Bouie who was coming around for the reverse and went 41 yards for the score, bumping the lead to 35-0.

Then after a Nanticoke Td made it 35-6 with 3:13 left in the third quarter, the Warriors jumped on the onside kick attempt giving them the ball at their 45yard line. On the first play, Bouie ran into a pile of defenders and somehow a few seconds later burst through the other side and out ran everyone to the endzone for a 41-6 lead.

After Jordan Zezza picked off another Nanticoke pass, he made a play on the offensive side of the ball when he dropped back and took a big hit before delivering a perfectly thrown ball to Schmitz who made the catch and out ran his defender to the endzone for a 90-yard touchdown giving the Warriors a 48-6 lead.

“You’ve got to give the kids credit,” Spencer said. “They’ve done a great job especially in the climate and environment you’re well aware of these past three weeks. It was very important for us in this setting, our Homecoming.”

“Its great,” added O’Brien about finally getting to ring the Victory Bell in the north endzone of the Warriors home field. “Obviously it was great, it was Homecoming, it was huge.”

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VA R S I T Y F O O T B A L L

Cougars triple-threat outlasts Patriots Pittston Area cannot complete comeback in 27-13 loss

By Josh Horton

Dispatch Correspondent

High school football coaches hope they can find one consistent running back to enhance their running game.

Hazleton Area Head Coach Jim Drumheller has three goto guys in backs Chad Hoffman, Brian Campbell, and Yousef Guzman - and he needed all three - in a 27-13 victory over the Pittston Area Patriots at Harman Geist Memorial Field last night.

“He’s another back, back there,” Drumheller said of his quarterback, Hoffman. “I can use him at tailback, fullback, he’s just a tough, tough kid and he refuses to go down.”

The Cougars found the end zone four times in their third victory of the season. All four of their touchdowns came on

the ground. Campbell and Hoffman both had a pair of touchdowns for Hazleton Area, and Guzman got tough yardage when the Cougars needed it most. Hoffman rushed for 137 yards on 16 carries while Campbell churned out 89 yards on 17 carries.

Campbell put the Cougars on the board when he broke loose of Patriot defenders for a 12-yard touchdown. The PAT was missed wide left and the Cougars lead was 6-0 with 2:20 remaining in the opening quarter. Campbell’s first touchdown was made possible after a 16-yard rush by Hoffman put them in the red zone.

The Cougars extended their lead to 13-0 with 8:31 remaining in the first half. Penalties backed Hazleton back to their

own 21, but that didn’t matter as Hoffman broke loose for a 60 yard touchdown.

The Patriots finally found the end zone with 5:12 remaining in the first half. Anthony Schwab found his tight end Brian Delaney for a 9yard touchdown reception.

Chris Musto added the PAT for the Patriots and the Cougars lead was tightened to just 13-7 late in the first half.

Hoffman found the end zone for the second consecutive time to give the Cougars a 19-7 lead with a 14 yard rushing touchdown. The PAT was again wide and the Patriots were in trouble with just 7:41 remaining in the third quarter.

Pittston Area responded with a score in the fourth quarter. The score would not have been possible if the Josh

Blaker wouldn’t have sacked Hoffman in the backfield on fourth-and-9.

After the defense stopped the Cougars, the offense took over first-and 10 from their own 39-yard line. A series of rushes by both Marc Romanczuk and Justin Wilk set the Patriots up in the red zone. Wilk capped off the drive with a 7-yard touchdown carry. The Cougars blocked the extra point and the Patriots trailed by six with 9:26 remaining in the game.

The Cougars dampened the spirits of the Patriots, taking back momentum when Campbell went for a 61-yard jaunt.

Hoffman then completed the two-point conversion to A.J. Gasser making it a 27-13 game.

Romanczuk had 95 yards on 13 carries in the Patriots

loss, and Justin Wilk rushed 17 times for 89 yards.

The Patriots fell to 2-3 on the season, while the Cougars improved to 3-2.

Patriot Games

John Ameen had his fifth straight double-digit tackle game for the Patriots, checking in with 13 stops – three of which went for a loss. Dave Dragon added 11 tackles for PA, and Mike Stankoski and Josh Blaker chipped in with nine each…. Quarterback Anthony Schawb went 8for-12 for 54 yards for Pittston Area, finding Joe Starinsky three times for 19 yards and Jordan Houseman twice for 21. Brian Delaney, Tyler Roman and Mike Chisdock each hauled in one reception each.

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the diving keeper for the goal and a 7-0 lead.

Colella completed his hat trick on a great finish when the ball bounced to his feet and he buried it past the diving keeper at the 30:55 mark. Less than three minutes later, Colella assisted Consagra on his second goal of the game, giving the Patriots a 9-0 lead at the half.

After back-and-forth play in the middle third of the field for the opening nine minutes of the half, Pittston Area was whistled for a foul in the penalty box giving Wyoming Area a penalty kick. Sean O’Malley stepped up and blasted the ball high and in the middle of the goal to get WA on the board.

With a little life in their play, the Warriors found the back of the net again three minutes later when the ball came off of a PA defender and to the dangerous striker Nate Brague, who rifled the ball past the diving keeper and into the net.

PA’s Allardyce tried to slow the WA momentum when he, once again, elevated over the defenders on a Musto corner kick and knocked the ball into the back of the net for his second goal of the game. The goal pushed the PA lead to10-2 with 17 minutes left in the game.

Wyoming Area answered right back when they were awarded a penalty kick after PA tripped a WA player in the box. Brague stepped up to take the PK and ripped the ball high into the back of the net for his second goal of the game.

However, it was a little too late as the Patriots early offense explosion was enough and the defense was able to control the WA offense for the rest of the game earning the 10-3 victory.

“We’ve got probably six guys that I have no problem putting up (front),” said O’Boyle. “It’s a nice problem to have.”

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PA 3, Crestwood 6

Pittston Area fell behind early in a 6-3 loss to Crestwood on Friday afternoon in Moun-

taintop.

The Comets moved out to a 5-0 first-half lead before holding off a Patriots’ second-half rally.

Shawn Jones, Pietro Colella and Jordan Consagra all scored for Pittston Area ion the final 29 minutes of the game.

Zach Mikitish had 12 saves in net for PA. PA 4, Hanover 1

Pittston Area scored three unanswered goals in the second half to post a 4-1 win over Hanover Area in a WVC crossover match on Monday afternoon in Hanover Twp. Leading 1-0 at intermission on an Ian Tracy goal at the 29:23 mark, Pittston Area saw its lead evaporate quickly as Hanover scored just 2:07 into the second half on an Austin Bogart goal.

But the Patriots quickly regained control when Matt Tavaglione scored on an assist from Julian Koester to take a 2-1 lead at the 55:17 mark of the second half.

Pittston Area then added to its lead on unassisted goals within four minutes of each other from Jordan Consagra and Quinn Tracy between the 63rd and 67th minutes of action.

Taylor Roberts stopped nine shots in goal for the Patriots, and Pietro Colella added an assist.

WA 2, Holy Redeemer 4

Wyoming Area fell behind four goals before getting on the board in a 4-2 loss to Holy Redeemer on Friday afternoon.

Down 1-0 at the half, the Warriors allowed three unanswered goals before they were able to find the net.

Sean O’Malley and Zack Sypniewski both scored unassisted goals in the final seven minutes for Wyoming Area.

Aaron Carter made 15 saves in goal for the Warriors.

WA 2, Hanover 4

Wyoming Area lost for the second time to Hanover Area, 4-2, in a rain-shortened WVC Division 3 match on Tuesday

afternoon in Hanover Twp. The Hawkeyes also beat the Warriors top open the WVC season in the first week of September.

Trailing 1-0 with 27:20 left in the first half, Sean O’Malley knotted things up with an unassisted goal to get the Warriors back in the game. But Hanover responded with two more goals to take a 3-1 lead at halftime.

The Hawkeyes took a 4- 1 lead to open the second half, but Chris Bone cut the deficit in half with a goal at the 38:33 mark.

The game was called three minutes later when torrential rains made the field unplayable.

Aaron Carter stopped 10 shots in goal for the Warriors.

Dispatch Staff Writer Rick Notari also contributed to this report.

This week’s schedule

Monday PA at Nanticoke WA v. Meyers Tuesday WA at Nanticoke OF v. Mid Valley Wednesday WA v. Lake-Lehman OF v. Carbondale Thursday OF at Forest City Friday PA at Valley West WA at Tunkhannock Saturday WA at Seminary

Above, Wyoming Area's Brian Buckman, right, prepares to make a pass as Pittston Area's Eric Fino defends. At right, Wyoming Area's Nick Gushka, right, takes the ball of the face courtesy of Pittston Area's Julian Kester.

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Controversy clouds classic battle Riverside has 12 men on field for deciding play in 15-14 win over OF

By Rick Notari

Dispatch Staff

Pictured above, Old Forge quarterback Colin Carey looks upfield after getting away from Riverside's Mike Loftus. Below left, Mike Vieira returns a kickoff for the Blue Devils during their loss to the Vikings. Below right, Tony DeSando has Riverside's Hakeem Lincoln wrapped up.

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It may forever be known as the, ‘Dirty Dozen.’

A game that might have gone down as one of the greatest ever played in the 64-game series between arch-rivals Old Forge and Riverside, instead may be remembered for the Vikings having an extra man on the field on the game’s deciding play.

Riverside quarterback Nick Dranchak found Dave Sweetman in the endzone with 12.8 seconds left, and then hit Jim Tucker for the two-point conversion as the Vikings rallied for a dramatic, 15-14, victory in front of over 4,000 fans at Old Forge Veterans Memorial Stadium.

But after a night of watching film, Old Forge Head Coach Mike Schuback discovered that Riverside had a 12th man on the field during the successful twopoint conversion.

“We had a question about the formation they came out in (for the conversion) at the time,” said Schuback by telephone Saturday afternoon. “The officials assured our players that the formation was good, but when we looked at it on film they absolutely have 12 men on the field.”

The play in question had Riverside rushing to line up for its two-point try after exhausting its three timeouts during the 21play, 83-yard drive which ended with the winning score. The Vikings sent three receivers to the right side and a split end to the left, and put Dranchak in the shotgun, flanked by two backs.

Those seven players joined five offensive linemen for a total of 12.

On the play, Dranchak was forced out of the pocket by defensive end Joey Ciuccio, and when the junior signal-caller scrambled to his sideline, he found Tucker - one of the seven skill players on the field - open in the endzone.

The missed call by the officials detracted – albeit some 12

hours later - from what was otherwise a classic battle between the storied rivals.

Opening the game by receiving the football, Riverside reeled off 18 plays on an 82yard drive that featured a bad bounce for each team.

Facing fourth-and-goal from the Old Forge 5, Vikings tailback Hakeem Lincoln was hit at the line of scrimmage and was stripped of the football.

Sophomore safety Jake Manetti snatched the ball out of the air and took off up the home sidelines, but Sweetman chopped at the ball from behind to force a fumble.

Riverside recovered the loose ball, and three plays later, Lincoln scored from 4-yards out with 3:32 left in the opening stanza. Tim Lebiak drilled the extra-point, and the Vikings took a 7-0 lead. The drive was paced by Lincoln’s 46 yards on 10 carries and took 8:34 off the clock.

Old Forge answered with a 10-play scoring drive of its own, aided in part by two Riverside penalties – one on a defensive hold, the other a late-hit personal foul penalty after a 23-yard completion from Colin Carey to Tony DeSando which set the Blue Devils up with first-andgoal from the Vikings 9.

Three plays later, Carey beat the Riverside defense to the pylon on a straight quarterback sweep on fourth-and-goal from the 2 to put Old Forge on the board. Matt Mancuso’s extrapoint try was true, and the game was tied at 7-7 with 11:12 remaining in the first half.

The Blue Devils held Riverside to just 13 yards on its next two possessions, and after Dranchak punted from his own 2-yard line, Old Forge return man Mike Vieira gave the Blue Devils great field position with a 10-yard return to the Riverside 25.

A 9-yard run on second down

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all season, the Blue Devils bogged down in the red zone.

Riverside stopped tailback Lou Febbo for no gain on first down, before Mike Loftus sacked Carey for a 9-yard loss on second down. Back-to-back penalties on the Blue Devils pushed the football past the 50yard line and gave Old Forge third-and-55 from the Vikings 40.

The Blue Devils had a shot to pick up the yardage when Carey scrambled to the Riverside bench before sprinting back to the Old Forge sideline where he directed Dave Argust to fly upfield. Argust had his defender beat, but Carey’s pass went just long, past the outreached arms of his top receiver.

The teams traded possessions to end the first half, but Old Forge took the lead on the opening possession of the second half.

Carey directed an 11-play, 68yard drive, going 4-for-5 for 58 yards while running for 22 yards in converting two third downs and a fourth down.

On third-and-13 from his own 41, the senior hit Argust for a 15-yard completion and a first down on the Riverside 46.

Two plays later, Carey found Vieira for a 17-yard strike and a first down on the Vikings 25.

Two more penalties on the Blue Devils set up third-and-21 from the 36, but Carey again made a play, finding Anthony Piccolini for an 18-yard pickup to give Old Forge a manageable fourth-and-3 from the 18.

Carey picked up the first down on his own with a 10-yard jaunt up the middle before finding Argust in the endzone two plays later for an 8-yard score.

Mancuso’s kick was good and Old Forge led 14-7 with 7:57 left in the third quarter.

Two possessions later, Riverside marched from its own 7 to midfield as Dranchak hooked up with Sweetman for 12 yards on a third-and-12, and with Loftus for 14 yards on secondand-8.

But the Blue Devils dug in and Ciuccio sacked Dranchak for an 8-yard loss on first down before Cory Stuart and Anthony Trotta forced the Riverside QB into incompletions on third

and fourth down to force a punt.

Old Forge took over on its own 31 and after two runs by Carey for 17 yards, the Blue Devils had the ball on the 48.

But Riverside held Old Forge on its next three plays and forced a punt to set up the game-winning drive.

The Vikings took over on its own 17, and after two runs by Lincoln sandwiched around a Dranchak completion to Loftus, Riverside had a first down at its own 28. An incompletion followed by a holding penalty on the next play pushed the Vikings back to its own 15, but Dranchak made back-to-back plays to keep the drive alive.

Scrambling across his own goal line under heavy duress from the Blue Devils defensive front on second-and-24, Dranchak found Sweetman in a crowd for a 20-yard gain. Then the former 1,000-yard passer hit John Nawrocki for 13 yards across the middle for a first down at the 35.

“My guys played hard. But let’s give them credit,” said Schuback on Friday night.

“When they needed to make a play, those two guys, Dranchak and Sweetman, did it.”

The drive continued on the ground for the Vikings as it ran behind its massive offensive line – a group which averages 6’1, 280-pounds – for 13 of its next 16 plays.

But it was Dranchak’s arm that eventually did the Blue Devils in.

On fourth-and-7 from the 50, Dranchak found Loftus for an 11-yard gain. Then on thirdand-9, and with Trotta hanging all over him, Dranchak somehow got the ball to Sweetman for a 10-yard completion to the Old Forge 15.

Six plays later, including one in which Dranchak rushed for six yards on fourth-and-3 from the 8, the quarterback found Sweetman in the endzone on third down for a 1-yard score.

Riverside’s final drive took 9:59 off of the fourth-quarter clock. The Vikings ran 39 plays for 165 yards on its opening and closing drives of the game.

Old Forge was able to run one final play, but Loftus intercepted Carey to solidify the victory for the Vikings.

“They made a couple plays at the end,” said Schuback. “We needed to make stops. They needed to make a catch. They made the catch. We had them in some long situations but they were able to convert. It overshadowed some of the good things we did.”

Carey finished the night for the Blue Devils with 82 yards rushing on 11 carries and 94 yards passing on a 6-for-13 night. Old Forge leading rusher Lou Febbo managed just 35 yards on 12 carries. Argust caught a team-high three balls for 36 yards and his first touchdown of the season.

Trotta notched a career-high 18 tackles, including eight on Riverside’s final possession, as the senior desperately tried to stop the Vikings with an outstanding individual effort.

Dranchak led Riverside with a 13-for-20 performance for 122 yards. His main target was Sweetman who caught eight passes for 74 yards. Loftus added three catches for 33 yards for the Vikings. Dranchak also rushed for 44 yards on 14 carries, but it was Lincoln who chewed up the yardage on the ground for Riverside, running for 104 yards on 27 carries.

Old Forge (3-2) will travel to Montrose on Friday night while Riverside (3-2) hosts Western Wayne.

“We need to bind together the rest of the way,” said Schuback.

“We need to work together instead of work apart. We need to take some pressure off of our young offensive lineman, and get our running backs more in the flow earlier in the game. We need to do a better job with that.

We need those guys to be in the flow of the game.”

Above, Old Forge wide receiver Dave Argust runs after one of his three catches against Riverside. At right, Anthony Trotta (63) and Ryan Paulish (51) bring down Riverside tailback Hakeen Lincoln.

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Defending PIAA champ fires 8-under 63

down to.”

For the second straight season, Redeemer will represent the WVC in the District 2championshipmatchon Monday, Oct. 10 at Fox Hill. The Royals will face the Lackawanna League champion.

As of Friday, the conference from up north was concluding its quarterfinals.

Following Matthews for the Patriots was Ryan Tracy and Matt Carroll who fired 79s and C.J. Lynch’s 82.

“I know my team’s disappointed but you have days like that,” Matthews noted. “It wasn’t as bad as we played on Monday, but we didn’t play our best.”

Dallas placed third in the team race scoring 321, while Valley West’s Chris McCue finished third to Matthews and Medico carding a 73.

Pittston Area's Brandon Matthews pumps his fist after sinking his putt on the 18th hole of the WVC team golf championship at Fox Hill Country Club in Exeter on Friday afternoon. Matthews shot a PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS course record, 8-under 63.

Rydzewski top GP finisher

Wyoming Area’s Nick RydzewskifinishedfourthattheWyoming Valley Conference Pre-District 2 qualifier at Fox Hill Country Club on Monday to earn top honors among Greater Pittston golfers.

Rydzewski fired a 7-over 77 (39-38) to place six strokes behind winner Mariano Medico of Holy Redeemer. His 77 was also one stroke better than defending PIAA state champion Brandon Matthews of Pittston Area who shot 8over 78 (38-40). Matthews’ score was good for eighth in the event.

Thirty-four WVC golfers qualified for the District 2 Championship Tournament which will be held at Elmhurst Country Club on Wednesday at 9 a.m. Matthews is also the defending District 2 champion.

Also among the 34 qualifiers were Pittston Area’s Matt Carroll, See RECORD, Page 55

Pittston Area's Ryan Tracy eyes up his putt in the WVC team championship Friday afternoon in Exeter.

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Earlier in the week, Brandon Matthews carded one of his worst scores at Fox Hill Country Club during Monday’s Pre-District Tournament.

On Friday, the Pittston Area senior made up for that performance by shooting not only his best round at the course, but the top score ever recorded at the establishment.

Matthews, the defending PIAA champion, fired an 8-under par 63 on Friday during the Wyoming Valley Conference Team Playoffs.

He shattered the previous mark set by club member Bill Lawler by two shots.

“The only way to explain Monday was a little trampoline effect: what goes up must come down,” said Matthews, whose remarkable round consisted of just one bogey and nine birdies. “Confidencewise this is the best thing that could happen to me to break the course record by two here in a tournament like this.”

Although Matthews’ 63 was nine shots better than Holy Redeemer’s Mariano Medico, the Royals still prevailed and won the league’s championship for the second consecutive year. The Royals, who defeated the Patriots by one stroke in a match earlier this season and by just three shots during the Preseason Tryba Tournament, outshot Pittston Area by only two on Friday to claim the title.

Medico’s 72 paced the Royals.

He was followed by Will Fulton’s 74, a 77 from Matt Slavoski. A 78

by Chase Makowski rounded out Holy Redeemer’s scorers.

“It’s not that we’re that much better (than Pittston Area) we’re just a little deeper,” Redeemer coach Art Brunn Jr. said. “I have to give my guys credit because they knew(Matthews)wasplayingwell and they hung in there and didn’t give up and that’s what it came

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West Pittston annual Wiffle Ball Tourney a success

14-Adult Bracket, 1st Place, KUTCH'S CUBS, from left to right, Jason Kutch, Kevin Kutch, Dave Rosario, Jerry Williams, and Nat Lussi.

14-Adult Bracket, 2nd Place, TEAM MONA , Michael Mazzatelli, Jake Gilroy, Nicole Turner, Rob Thomas, and Chris Bone.

10-13 Bracket, 1st Place, SKILLZ DAT KILLZ, Gared Godlewski, Steven Shamnoski, Steve Hannon, Matthew Havrilla, and Nick Allardyce.

10-13 Bracket, 2nd Place, WP BOMBERS , PJ Angeli, Dylan Melberger, Eric Speicher, Michael Bonita, and Marc Minichello.

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The annual West Pittston charity wiffle ball tournament was held on Saturday, September 17th at the West Pittston Little League Complex.

This year’s tournament benefited Eric Speicher, a local West Pittston baseball player undergoing treatment at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

7-9 Bracket, 1st Place, THE UNDERARMOURS, John Angelella, Derek Ambrosino, Jakob Switzer, Dominic DeLuca, and FJ Braccini.

Hello and welcome month of October. I am mentally finished with summer and have been waiting patiently for you to arrive. I enjoy the cool crisp mornings of fall especially while I’m sitting in a treestand waiting for the sun to rise. While I do enjoy the smells of spring, the enticing aroma of mushrooms growing on the damp forest floor is quite seasonably nice. The leaves are about to start changing and the anticipation of Mother Nature’s colors of fall is driving me crazy.

Pennsylvania and especially Northeastern Pennsylvania is known for its fall foliage and scenic trail system. Most experts agree that the brilliant fall colors usually coincide with the Columbus Day weekend. This year Columbus Day falls on Monday, October 10. There are many websites to help you plan your fall foliage adventure but I always turn to the state’s website (visitpa.com). You will also find driving instructions and pages of events designed to help you enjoy the beauty of this fall season. Foresters and tourism promoters believe that this could be the most colorful autumn we have had in years. Don’t let it pass you by!

Fall also means hunting in our house. The six week archery season started yesterday and by the deer sign I’ve seen it should be quite productive. Most deer could be found around apple trees and brush lines until the acorn start falling. I have seen a few on the ground but I believe the best is yet to some.

The weather could play an im-

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portantroleinmorewaysthanone.

While this cooler weekend could get them feeding up for the winter, I expect that the Indian summer warmer temperatures will arrive on time. This means that a harvesteddeershouldbeprocessedquickly in the field and again at home. It is probably a good idea to place a bag of ice in and on the carcass before traveling for a long distance in order to keep your meat as fresh as possible. Good luck and be safe if you’re heading out with your bow and arrows.

The recent flooding has surely played havoc with the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s pheasant stocking program. Two agency game farms in Lycoming County were ravaged by flood waters resulting in the loss of over 30,000 pheasants. Some of them were killed while many escaped to nearby farms and mountain sides. Prior to the flooding from Tropical Storm Lee, the Commission game farms were on track to have more

than 104,000 ring-necked pheasants for release on public lands throughout the state for the upcoming small game hunting seasons. Initial reports showed about 40,000birdsweremissingafterthe flood waters receded. That number was revised to 30,000 when Game Farm employees worked hard to round up the birds that escaped. They managed to recapture more than10,000 birds and are still working on recapturing more.

The Commission has two other game farms in Crawford County andArmstrongCounty.Theywere not impacted by flood waters.

Combined with the birds unaffected by the flood and recaptured around the two Lycoming County game farms, the Commission was forced to reduce pheasant stocking allocations across the state by about 30 percent. Based on the present figures, the Game Commission expects to be able to stock 73,390 pheasants this year instead of the planned 100,000. This in-

cluded 11,510 birds for the junioronly season (Oct. 8-15).They will also deliver the1,800 pheasants allocated for those clubs sponsoring mentored pheasant hunts for juniors on Oct. 8. The one season effected by the loss of pheasants is late season from December 26 to February 4. That scheduled stocking has been cancelled for this year.

The good news is that the youth hunt for pheasants will go on as planned. The pheasant stockings will begin this Friday, October 7, when the agency will release 11,510 birds (6,880 males and 4,630 females) for the junior pheasant hunt scheduled for Oct. 8-15.The Luzerne County properties expected to be stocked for the youth hunt include Frances Slocum State Park and Nescopeck State Park. Game lands187 in lower Luzerne County is also on the list. For a complete listing of stocking locations for the youth hunt go to pages 25-27 of the 2011-12

to qualify for the D2 tourney.

Wyoming Area’s Zach Mulhern shot 43-45, 88; Colin Herron carded a 41-49, 90; and Connor Mangan shot 50-51, 101.

Pittston Area’s Todd Mitchell fired a 45-50, 95.

tourney at Elmhurst Country Club for a spot in the East Regional Tournament on Oct. 17 at Golden Oaks CC in Fleetwood.

point by the same score.

Senior Corey Palma won his eighth individual match of the season and teamed with junior Tyler Cavalari to win a better-ball point to solidify the Blue Devils victory.

Melvin qualifies for D2 event

Wyoming Area’s Courtney MelvinwasoneofjusttwoWyoming Valley Conference girls to qualify for the District 2 championships when she shot 88 (4444) at the WVC Pre-District 2 qualifier on Monday afternoon at Fox Hill Country Club in Exeter.

Melvin will now play in Wednesday’s D2 championship

OF 5, West Scranton 4

Underclassmen AJ Cantarella and Jordan Ohler earned three points in the final group to lead Old Forge to a 5-4 win over West Scranton in a Lackawanna League Southern Division golf match on Saturdaymorningonthebacknine at Summit Hills Golf Course in Clarks Summit.

Cantarella, a freshman, and Ohler, a sophomore each won individual matches, 5 and 4, while teaming up to take a better-ball

OF 0, Abington Heights 9

The Blue Devils completed its season – and a Saturday doubleheader of sorts – with a 9-0 loss to once-beaten, division champion Abington Heights at Glen Oak Country Club.

Forced to play two matches to complete LLSD play before league playoffs began on Monday, Old Forge was swept by the Comets.

J Argonish had the best chance at a point for the Blue Devils, losing2and1toJohnComerford.CoreyPalmalosthisindividualmatch 3 and 1 to Jackman Tournament champion Dalton Coldwater, 3 and 1.

The Blue Devils finished the season 4-5-2 – one game behind final Southern Division playoff qualified Valley View (6-5).

Dispatch Staff Writer Rick Notari also contributed to this report.

This week’s schedule

Wednesday District 2 Championship Elmhurst CC, 9 a.m.

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CJ Lynch and Ryan Tracy. Carroll carded a 79 (36-43); Lynch shot 82 (37-45); and Tracy fired an 83 (4142) to earn spots in the championships.

Wyoming Area’s Jake Wysocki and Pittston Area’s Calvin O’Boyle both shot 84s in tying for the final spot to districts. But Holy Redeemer’s Matt Slavoski earned the final spot, beating the duo out on the first playoff hole.

Four other local golfers also playedintheWVCeventbutfailed

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Pennsylvania Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations, which is provided to each license buyer.Youcanalsofindmoreinformation about the pheasant program on the agencies website at www.pgc.state.pa.us.

The state’s youth squirrel hunt and rabbit hunt seasons start next Saturday as well. This is a great opportunity to spend time with a young hunter without the stress of hunting pressure. Squirrel hunting is a great way to instill safe hunting practices and marksmanship.

Most hunters I know grew up shooting rabbits and squirrels.

Some of my fondest memories include sitting up against a pine tree with my father while waiting for a squirrel to show up. This hunt could be filled with action considering the large squirrel population in our area.

The fall hunting seasons continue to grow with the early muzzleloader season for deer in two weeks and the general small game season and turkey season not far behind. Please be safe if you are takingtothefieldandrememberto wear the appropriate amount of fluorescent orange. Be sure to share a photo with us here at the Sunday Dispatch.

Be sure to watch Pennsylvania Outdoor Life tonight at 6:30 p.m. on WNEP-TV. We’ll take you smallmouth bass fishing on the Susquehanna River with bass pro Casey Magargle. He has a few tips you can use to catch the big ones.

We will also announce the winners of this year’s Thomas P. Shelburne Award for Environmental Leadership. Have a great day.

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Warriors dominate behind O’Brien, o-line Junior QB runs for 137 yards, 3 TDs in 48-0 win over Hanover

By Matt Page

Dispatch Correspondent

The Warriors from blew by Hanover Area 48-0 on a Saturdaynight, September 24 on the road at Hawkeye Stadium in Hanover Twp. Wyoming Area dominated the line of scrimmage as Nick O’Brien rushed for 137 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries, while the Warriors defense forced four turnovers and won the battles at the line of scrimmage all night en route to a 48-0 drubbing of the Hawkeyes.

“We have athletes and we have skilled kids," Wyoming Area coach Randy Spencer said. "But Nick O’Brien definitely makes all of that go.

"It’s nice to have the versatility with Nick when you have a player who can potentially have his hands on the ball every snap."

O’Brien got Wyoming Area out to a quick start, bursting through the line on a quarterback keeper, then out-running Parrish Bennett, one of the fastest players in the Wyoming Valley Conference, for a 44-yard touchdown on the Warriors fourth offensive play of the game at the 10:07 mark of the first quarter.

From there, Wyoming Area never looked back.

The second quarter started just how the first did when O’Brien took the snap, juked to his right and turned on the burners as he raced down the sideline before diving into the endzone just nine seconds into the second period.

With a 14-0 lead into the second quarter, the Wyoming Area defense created their first turnover of the game. Bennett took the handoff and was hit by a defender forcing a fumble which the Warriors pounced on at the Hanover 14-yard line The offense quickly rewarded the defense.

Matt Kintz ripped off a hard 13-yard run to the one, then O’Brien scored his second touchdown in less than a minute when he rolled left, ran into his running back, and bounced into the endzone at the 10:59 mark.

The two-point attempt was no

Wyoming Area quarterback Nick O'Brien takes the snap from center Jake Smith during the Warriors win over Hanover Area last Saturday night.

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good but Wyoming Area had a 20-0 lead early in the second quarter.

The Warrior defense held the Hawkeyes to a three-and-out and the offense went 46-yards in 3:07 capped off with a little trickery when Cody Schmitz took the handoff on the reverse and used a block from O’Brien to easily get in from 10-yards out.

On the second play of Hanover Area’s next possession, EJ Driving Hawk saw the Hawkeyes quarterback fumble the exchange from center and dove on the ball giving the Warriors great field position.

After an incomplete pass, Jeff Skursky rumbled 17 yards to the Hawkeye 5-yard line and on the next play he powered through a hole in the line for the score at the 4:04 mark of the second half.

The score put the Warriors in a dominating position holding a 34-0 lead.

The defense was able to hold the explosive Bennett to just 41 yards and hold the team to only 27 yards of total offense in the first half by using a stiff run defense and an explosive pass rush that accounted for four sacks and multiple quarterback hurries.

While the defense was tying down the Hawkeyes, the offense was running loose to the tune of 238 yards.

The second half proved to be no different for both the Warriors and the Hawkeyes.

The Warriors Justin Langdon came up with an interception on the Hawkeyes first drive of the half. The offense then used an11play, six-minute drive to push the lead to 41-0 when Jordan Zezza pitched the ball to O’Brien who was lined up at tailback. Zezza then ran a wheel route and when the defense collapsed on O’Brien, he lofted an easy pass back to Zezza who was wide open for the score.

WA’s defense held the Hanover Area offense to another threeand-out, and after a shanked punt, the Warriors had the ball on the 19-yard line of the Hawkeyes.

Warriors wide receiver Cody Schmitz carries the ball against Hanover Area.

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WWE wins three, West Pittston takes ‘A’ The Wyoming/West Wyoming Exeter Panthers won three of four against Plymouth last Sunday, while the West Pittston Rams ‘A’ team beat Dallas.

The Panthers B-team defeated Plymouth by the score 28-0. The Panther defense was led in tackles by Dimitri DiPetro. Alex Gonzales added an interception.

On offense, Blaise Ciampi had several long runs behind the blocking of Ray Knaub and Damon Barhight and scored on two extra-point conversions.

Robbie Trottini had two TD runs an threw a TD pass to Alex Gonzales, who added a rushing TD as well. Cole Bresnahan added several long runs and pass receptions to contribute to the Panther win.

The Panthers ‘D’ team won 36-32. WWE managed to squeak by with a win, in a barnburner against Plymouth. Leo Haros scored a season-high four touchdowns; while Rocco Pizano also had a score and three, two-point conversions.

The o-line was strong with blocks by Sebastian Butler and Lakota Cains. The defense was stout with tackles from Luke Barhight, Keegan Rusyn and Drew Mruk.

The Panthers ‘A’ team lost to Plymouth, 44-0, and the ‘C’ team won, 40-0.

West Pittston won its ‘A’ game, 36-16 over Dallas. The ‘B’ team lost, 18-8; the ‘C’ team fell, 34-8; and the ‘D’ team lost 28-6.

The Duryea Wildcats split with Swoyersville winning the ‘B’ game, 42-0, and the ‘C’ game, 48-8. The ‘D’ team lost 30-0, and the ‘A’ team lost a forfeit, 1-0.

SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Above, The Rams No. 17 Kendrick Beyer takes a hand-off from No. 39 PJ Angeli with No.2 Jordan Thomas leading the blocking.

At right, Michael Bonita sweeps left and gets around a Dallas defender for an 8-yard gain.

Far right, Rams No.95 Connor Switzer grabs the Dallas QB behind the line of scrimmage.

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PHOTOS BY TONY CALLAIO

SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011

VA R S I T Y V O L L E Y B A L L

VA R S I T Y C R O S S C O U N T R Y

Kross leads PA runners earn trophies Lady Warriors to win over GAR WA 3, GAR 0

Wyoming Area broke a threegame losing streak with a 3-0 win over winless GAR in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division 3 match on Tuesday afternoon in Wilkes-Barre.

Kate Kross led the Lady Warriors with 23 service points in the 25-8, 25-10, 25-10 victory. Kross also added 15 aces and three kills in the victory.

Leslie Shumlas added 18 points and seven aces for WA. Audrey Hiedacavage chipped in with 11 assists, five aces and nine points.

WA 0, Nanticoke 3

Wyoming Area lost its third straight match, falling to Nanticoke, 3-0, in a WVC Division 3 contest on Monday in Exeter.

The Lady Warriors lost 25-6, 25-16, 25-14 to the undefeated Trojanettes.

Aubrey Hiedacavage had five assists and one block to pace

WA, while Sam Acacio added four kills and two blocks.

PA 0, Coughlin 3

Pittston Area struggled in a 3-0 loss to Coughlin in a WVC crossover match on Wednesday afternoon in Thomas R. Kelly Gymnasium in Yatesville.

Ali Slomba led the Lady Patriots with six service points, four digs, three aces and two kills in the 25-17, 25-11, 25-11 loss.

Nicolette Bradshaw added five assists and two points for PA. This week’s schedule

Monday WA v. Meyers Tuesday PA at Delaware Valley Wednesday WA at Nanticoke Thursday PA v. Valley West

The Pittston Area boys and girls Varsity and Junior High Cross Country teams participated in the 18th annual Lackawanna Commissioner’s Invitational Cross Country Race held at McDade Park.

In the junior high race, Tara Johnson placed first and Abby Scherer placed 18th. In the boys’ varsity race, Jamie Connors placed 16th for the Patriots. In

the girls’ varsity race, Catherine Lombardo won the race, while teammates Bianca Bolton placed 8th and Kaitlynn Kuchta placed 13th. The girls’ varsity team placed 3rd overall at the meet.

Pictured, from left to right, Jamie Connors, Abby Scherer, Kaitlynn Kuchta, Bianca Bolton, Catherine Lombardo and Tara Johnson.

Warrior harriers place at Robbins, Lackawanna Commish Invitational

Patriots, WA meet today for charity

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Pittston Area and Wyoming Area will get together today at 2 p.m. at the Bucky Harris Athletic Complex for a charity field hockey match to benefit the “I am Beautiful” Charity.

Sponsored by PA National Honor Society members Mallory Yozwiak and Gabby Vaxmonsky, the game is the second annual affair which has proceeds going to benefit eating disorder awareness in local communities and schools. Last

year’s game raised over $2,000.

Admission to the game is $3 for adults and $2 for students and will feature a Chinese auction, a 50/50 drawing, and an exhibition game between the Pittston Area senior boys and junior boys following the contest between the Lady Patriots and Lady Warriors.

Monetary donations can be sent to Pittston Area high School, 5 Stout Street, Pittston 18640.

Email sports to rnotari@psdispatch.com

Two Wyoming Area Cross Country runners recently took home trophies at the 37th Annual Cliff Robbins Sr. Memorial Invitational. The Invitational is considered the kickoff race to the cross country season.

MacKenzie Bilbow placed 10th in the junior high girls’ race in 13:12. In the varsity girls’ race, Sara Radzwilka placed 19th in 21:57.

The junior high team is coached by Mike Struckus and the varsity girls are coached by Paul Leonard.

Bilbow, also took home a trophy at the 2011 Lackawanna County Commissioners Cross Country Meet. She placed 8th in the junior high girls’ race in 11:56.

Pictured are Coach Leonard, Bilbow, Radzwilka and Coach Struckus.

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1t. Jordan Houseman, PA ..........16-177 (1) 1t. Dave Argust, OF ..................16-171 (1) 3. Joe Starinsky, PA..................13-123 (1) 4. Cody Schmitz, WA ................6-181 (2) 5t. Joe Adonizio, WA ..................5-70 (2) 5t. Mike Vieira, OF .....................5-61 (1) Scoring (points)

1. Nick O’Brien, WA............................72 2. Justin Wilk, PA ................................48 3. Lou Febbo, OF.................................36 4t. Colin Carey, OF..............................24 4t. Jordan Houseman, PA .....................24 6. Jeff Skursky, WA .............................20 7. Chris Musto, PA...............................16

1. Joey Ciuccio, OF ..............................12 2. Tony DeSando, OF.............................7 3t. John Ameen, PA ...............................5 3t. Anthony Trotta, OF ..........................5 Sacks

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John Ameen, PA...............................50 Anthony Trotta, OF..........................46 Dave Dragon, PA .............................43 Jorden Sekol, OF .............................26 Jake Zalewski, PA............................25 David Mawson, PA...........................24 Joey Ciuccio, OF .............................23 Ryan Cadwalder, OF ........................21 Matt Kintz, WA................................19

Mike Vieira, OF.........................10-160 Nick O’Brien, WA ........................4-97 Dave Argust, OF...........................8-74 Jordan Houseman, PA ...................5-43 Justin Langdon, WA......................2-28

1. Chris Musto, PA....13-for-14, 1 FG (16) 2. Lenkaitis, WA .................11-for-13 (11) 3. Matt Mancuso, OF..........10-for-12 (10) Punting

1. Chris Musto, PA .......................24-36.9 2. Dave Argust, OF ......................13-30.8 3. Nick O’Brien, WA .....................8-27.5

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WVC 3A

Dallas..........................5-0 Crestwood ...................3-1 Pittston Area ...............2-3 Coughlin .....................2-3 Berwick ......................2-3 Tunkhannock ...............0-4 Wyoming Area ............3-1 GAR............................3-1 Northwest....................3-2 Lake-Lehman ..............2-3 Hanover.......................2-3 Nanticoke ....................1-3 Meyers ........................1-4 Holy Redeemer ...........0-4 LFC Division 1

Valley View .........2-0, Delaware Valley ...1-0, Scranton Prep .......1-0, Wallenpaupack ......1-1, West Scranton.......1-1, Abington Heights .0-1, Scranton ...............0-1, North Pocono.......0-2,

5-0 4-0 3-1 4-1 2-2 2-2 1-3 0-5

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Dunmore .....................5-0 Lakeland .....................3-2 Western Wayne............3-2 Riverside.....................3-2 Carbondale ..................1-4 Honesdale....................1-4 LFC Division 3

Lackawanna Trail ........5-0 Old Forge....................3-2 Holy Cross ..................3-2 Susquehanna ...............3-2 Mid Valley ..................2-3 Montrose.....................0-5

Valley West........540 Delaware Valley.480 Wallenpaupack ...430 Hazleton ............290 Scranton .............110 Williamsport .......110

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Valley View.....126.0 (5-0) Dallas..............124.0 (5-0) Crestwood .........90.0 (3-1) Scranton Prep ...82.5 (3-1) Abington Heights 62.5 (2-2) West Scranton...47.5 (2-2) Pittston Area ....46.0 (2-3) Coughlin...........46.0 (2-3) Berwick ............42.0 (2-3) Honesdale..........16.0 (1-4) Tunkhannock ......0.0 (0-4) North Pocono .....0.0 (0-5) D2 Class 2A*

Wyoming Area ..87.5 GAR .................85.0 Lakeland...........76.0 Susquehanna .....64.0 Hanover ............50.0 Mid Valley........48.0 Western Wayne .46.0 Lake-Lehman....42.0 Nanticoke..........25.0 Meyers ..............22.0 Carbondale........22.0 Holy Redeemer...0-0 Montrose ............0.0

(3-1) (3-1) (3-2) (3-2) (2-3) (2-3) (2-3) (2-3) (1-3) (1-4) (1-4) (0-4) (0-5)

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Dunmore............690 (5-0) Lackawanna Trail680 (5-0) Old Forge ..........420 (3-2) Riverside ...........400 (3-2) Holy Cross ........390 (3-2) Northwest ..........380 (3-2) *Points per game average is used to rank teams

The Rick’s District 2 Dispatch Dozen

Ahmad Bouie carries the ball for Wyoming Area in a 48-0 win over Hanover last Saturday.

PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS

1. Valley View .....(5-0) 2

7. Wallenpaupack (4-1) 4

2. Valley West ......(5-0) 1

8. Abington Hts...(2-2) 8

3. Del. Valley.......(4-0) 3

9. GAR.................(3-1) 9

4. Dallas ..............(5-0) 5

10. Wyo. Area ..(3-1) NR

5. Dunmore .........(5-0) 6

11. Trail ............(5-0) NR

6. Crestwood........(4-1) 7

12. Scr. Prep........(3-1) 11

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Kintz started the drive with a bruising 18-yard run to the one yard-line and four plays later, Zezza bootlegged left into the endzone extending the lead to 48-0.

“The game was going to be the two lines," said Spencer. "Hanover Area has outstanding size and great measurables, but our kids up front did a hell of a job.

Offensively, (Joe) Erzar, Driving Hawk, (Jacob) Smith, (Nick) Bartoli, (Carl) Zielinski and our tight end Trent Grove did a great job playing toe-to-toe.

“That three yards makes all the difference in a football game and they did a great job handling that tonight."

D2 Class 4A

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Nick O’Brien, WA .............52-584 (12) Lou Febbo, OF ....................95-442 (5) Colin Carey, OF...................61-382 (4) Marc Romanczuk, PA ..........58-333 (3) Justin Wilk, PA ...................68-294 (8) Kyle Gattuso, PA..................24-161 (0) Ahmad Bouie, WA ...............16-152 (2) Brian Tomasetti, OF ............30-130 (2) Jeff Skursky, WA .................27-117 (3)

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D I S PAT C H F O O T B A L L S TA N D I N G S

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SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011

SPORTS BRIEFS

Pittston Red Devils meeting this week The Pittston Red Devils Sportsmen Club will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Dr. Nicholas Ruggerio’s home in West Pittston.

All summer events, along with upcoming fall and winter events, and Christmas Party, will be discussed. All members are urged to attend this important meeting.

WA Ice Hockey running trip

The Wyoming Area Ice Hockey team will sponsor a bus trip to Philadelphia to take in some city attractions and a Flyers’ Hockey Game.

The trip will travel to Philadelphia on October 22 and include stops at Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary, Jack’s Firehouse Restaurant, The Franklin Institute “Mummies of the Word Exhibition”, and the Flyers game versus the St Louis Blues. Cost of the trip is $114 and includes an “All You Can Eat” Limited Concessions at the game. The bus will leave the Wyoming Area High School Gymnasium parking lot at 7:45 a.m. and return after the 7 p.m. hockey game. Tickets for the game will be located in Section 222A For more information contact Dawn Thomas at 693-3742 or 592-2863, or email mejane134@aol.com.

PA wrestling boosters meeting Monday

Pittston Area Wrestling Booster club will hold a meeting on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the high school. Election of officers will take place.

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Ring of Pride

Wyoming Area’s annual Ring of Pride ceremony and festivities have been rescheduled for November 4 with the Warriors host arch-rival Pittston Area at Jake Sobeski Stadium.

The event was to take place this past Friday but due to the recent flooding, Wyoming Area’s game with Lake-Lehman was moved to the Black Knights’ home field in the Back Mountain.

There will be a ceremony at the 50-yard line before the LakeLehman game honoring Dante

Bovani, Mike Liberski and Tommy Evans who will be inducted into the Ring of Pride. The 1971 Championship team will also be honored. It is their 40th anniversary.

There will be a cocktail party immediately following the game at St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall in Exeter. Tickets are $25 each and includes hors d’oeuvres and beverages (beer, wine and soft drinks). All fans of Warrior Football are invited to attend and questions should be directed to Lou Ciampi Jr. at 654-4040.

All members (players, coaches, managers etc) of the 1971 championship team are encouraged to attend the football game for the pregame ceremony plus the cocktail party. Any 1971 team member with questions should contact Dave Amico atdamico@wyomingarea.org. If any family members have contact with former players out of town, please relay this message to them.

Emanon event rescheduled

The Industrial League Yearend Golf Tournament has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 9.

Pace Setter Hoops League

The Pace Setter Athletic Club of Northeastern Pa. will sponsor basketball leagues this Fall at the Greater Scranton YMCA in Dunmore. Leagues include; Mondays for boys grade 7 - 8, Tuesdays men’s adult league, Wednesday 5 - 6 grade girls, Thursday will feature men’s adult leagues. Saturday and Sunday will include a series of tournaments for 5th grade to senior varsity.

The Pace Setters will also sponsor sports specific training classes for six consecutive weeks on Sundays at the YMCA. The clinics will run from Oct., Nov., and December. The event will include basketball fundamental instruction as well as weight training, and a variety of sports specific programs.

Please contact Pace Setter A.C. at 347-7018 or 575-0941 or email to pacesetterbasketball@verizon.net

OBITUARIES Michael J. McClernon September 28, 2011 Michael J. McClernon, 39, of West Pittston, died September 28, 2011, at Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia.

Born in Monticello, NY, May 2, 1972, he was a son of the late Fredrick and Helen (McCloskey) McClernon. He was a 1991 graduate of Pittston Area High School, and he was employed at the Tobyhanna Army Depot. He was a Golden Glove boxer and was trained by his very good friend "Irish Gene Reed." He performed in many local rock bands. He was fiercely committed to organ donation, and fol-

lowing his death, he "gave" of himself by donating his organs to The Gift of Life Foundation.

His brother, Fred McClernon, also preceded him in death.

In addition to his wife, Gena (Raymond) McClernon, his is survived by his brother, Richard of MSB, FL; stepfather James Slusark of Duryea; parents-in-law, Gene and Lori Raymond of West Wyoming; sisters-in-law, Jessica Houck and Mia Raymond; brother-in-law Jim Houch; nephew Liam Houch; niece Chantel Coolbaugh; great nephew Sullivan; uncle and aunt, Richard and Ronda McClernon; cousins, Kelly McClernon and Jennifer Colaianni; numerous cousins

and friends.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Friends may call today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church; there will be no procession from funeral home to the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family of Michael McClernon, 714 Exeter Ave., West Pittston, 18643. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

Fiore Cremard September 29, 2011 Fiore Cremard, 96, of Old Forge, and a former longtime Duryea resident, died unexpectedly on September 29, 2011, at home. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Victoria Taroli, on November 26, 1994.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late Aniello and Carmella Citra Cremard, he was educated in the Duryea School District. Along with his father and brothers, he worked in the past at Cremard Farms and Cremard Produce Market in Duryea. He

was a licensed Nationwide Insurance agent for 67 years and since 1948 was the owner of Cremard Insurance in Old Forge. He worked faithfully until his passing on Thursday evening, just one month prior to his planned retirement. For many years, he also operated Cremard Brothers Topsoil along with his son. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Carmella Cremard; and four brothers, Aniello "Louis," Albert, John and Louis "Butch" Cremard.

Surviving are a son, Fiore A. Cremard Jr., and wife Peggy, of

Old Forge; a grandson, Dr. Fiore Cremard III of Old Forge and his companion, Christine Belles; a sister, Madeline Cremard of Duryea; and nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. in the Victor M. Ferri Funeral Home, 522 Fallon St., Old Forge, with services to be officiated by his nephew, the Rev. Dr. Albert Cremard, pastor of the Independent Bible Church, Duryea. Interment Marcy Cemetery, Duryea.

Friends may call Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. For additional information, or to leave an online condolence, visit www.ferrifuneralhome.com.

Marjorie C. Davis September 29, 2011 Marjorie Catherine Davis, 89, of South Montrose and formerly of West Pittston, died at Endless Mountain Health Systems, Montrose, on September 29, 2011.

She was born on April 8, 1922, in Wilkes-Barre. She graduated from St. John the Evangelist High School, Pittston. Prior to retirement, she worked for Min-

ers Saving Bank, McCarthy Florist, El Pocono Dude Ranch and Howard Johnsons at the airport.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Davis, who passed away in 1976; and a sister, Eleanor MacDonald.

Surviving are a daughter, Gretchen Bell, and her husband, Bernie, of Springville; a stepson, William Davis of WilkesBarre; two grandchildren, Jennifer Sobeck and her husband, George, of Dimock, and Chadwick Bell of Springville; as well

as three great-grandchildren, Ava Marie Bell, and George and Josey Sobeck.

A Blessing Service will be held Thursday at noon in the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock.

Friends may call one hour before the service. Interment Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. For directions or condolences, please visit www.aplitwinfuneralhomes.com.

September 24, 2011 Rose M. (Dougher) McHale, 93, of Pittston, died September 24, 2011, in the Highland Manor, Exeter. She was the widow of John J. McHale, who died in 1986.

Born in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Williams) Dougher.

Rose attended Pittston city schools. After moving to Baltimore, MD, she was employed at the Heck Department Store as head sales clerk. She then worked at Worth’s Department Store in Waterbury, CT, before moving back to Pittston to retire. She was a member of St. Mary, Help of Christians Church in North Pittston and its Altar and Rosary Society and Marion Club, where she was active in planning many events, in-

cluding the St. Patrick’s Day party.

She was also preceded in death by her seven brothers, Thomas, Patrick, James, Eugene, Joseph, John and Paul; three sisters, Mary Fitzpatrick, Gertrude McHale and Nora Dougher.

Among her numerous nieces and nephews, she is survived by her special niece and goddaughter, Rosemary McHale, and her husband, John A., of Pittston, and Tracy Nesgoda and her husband, Brian, Dupont.

The funeral was held Sept. 28 from the Leonard Funeral Home, Pittston with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish at St. Mary, Help of Christians Church, Pittston. Interment parish cemetery.

Rose Dente September 24, 2011 Rose Dente, 98, of West Pittston, died September 24, 2011 at Highland Manor Nursing Care

Center, Exeter.

Born in Exeter, on September 30, 1912, she is a daughter of the late John & Anna Minichello Recupero. She was a graduate of St. Cecelia’s High School, Exeter. She was a lifetime member of St. Barbara Parish/St. Anthony’s Church, Exeter, and a member of the Golden Age Club.

She was also preceded in death by her husband John P. Dente in 1990; and brother, Anthony L. Recupero Sr.

Surviving her are daughters, JoAnn Braccini, Rosemary DeNisco and her husband Ross, both of West Pittston; grandchildren, Lisa Barletta, Karen DeNisco, Frank Braccini, Diane Molitoris, and Ross Anthony DeNisco; great-grandchildren, Victoria, FJ, Brianna Braccini, Andrew and Isabella Molitoris, Katelyn and Nicholas DeNisco.

A Funeral Mass was held Sept 27 in St. Anthony’s Church. Entombment Dennison Cemetery, Swoyersville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Corpus Christi Parish for flood victims, or St. Barbara’s Parish. Arrangements are through the Anthony L. Recupero Funeral Home, West Pittston.

Obituary Policy

September 21, 2011 Mario G. Cellucci, 81, of Pittston, died September 21, 2011, in his home with his fam-

ily at his side.

Marty, as he was better known to family and friends, was born in Exeter on August 13, 1930. He was a son of the late Gerard and Rose Gregorio Cellucci. He was educated in Nanticoke schools. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, attaining the

rank of Master Sergeant. Prior to his retirement, he worked as an electronics technician at Tobyhanna Army Depot. In younger years, he was a machinist for Continental Cigar Co., Moosic. He was a former member of the Emanon Country Club, Falls.

He was also a member of the VFW Post 1227 Duryea.

He was the husband of the late Rose Giambra Cellucci.

Before she passed away in 2003, Rosie and Marty shared 50 years of marriage.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Rita.

He is survived and will be sadly missed by his daughter, Arlene Herron and husband Bryan of Dallas; sister, Theresa Blasavage, Hughestown; numerous nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Brianna, Valerie, Lindsay, Natalie, Ian Jeffery, Leah, and Gregory.

Funeral services were held Sept. 28 from the Graziano Funeral Home, Pittston Twp., with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rocco’s RC Church, Pittston. Interment St. Rocco’s RC Cemetery, Pittston Township.

Anna Marie Casterline September 23, 2011 Anna Marie Casterline, 83, of Exeter, died September 23, 2011, at home surrounded by

her family.

Born in Exeter, on July 1, 1928, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna Koscelansky Kostisock. She attended St. John the Baptist School, Pittston, and Exeter High School. She had been employed in the local garment industry and was a member of the ILGWU. She was a life member of St.

John the Baptist Church, Pittston, where she was active with the Christian Mothers Group and a member of St. Barbara’s Parish - St. Anthony’s Church, Exeter.

She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter Jennifer Casterline; and a sister, Florence Maffei.

Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Edward Casterline; son Ronald Casterline and his wife, Rae Ann, Exeter; daughter Joyce Boyer and her husband, Cleon, Wyoming; f ive grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Marion Pocces-

chi, West Wyoming, and Theresa Alexander, Dallas; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sept. 28 from the Adonizio Funeral Home, Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Barbara’s Parish - St. Anthony’s Church, Exeter. Interment St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Exeter.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, West Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

Donald R. Evans September 27, 2011 Donald R. Evans, 60, of Wyoming, died September 27, 2011, in the WilkesBarre General

hospital.

Born in Pittston, he was a son of Elsie Marinello Evans of West Pittston and the late Donald Evans. He was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School, class of 1970. For many years, he was employed at EFO Furniture of WilkesBarre as the store manager. He was currently employed at Barber Ford of West Pittston,

and through the years he was employed at various dealerships.

Also preceding him in death was his granddaughter Rylee Rukstalis.

Surviving are his wife of 11 years, the former Donna Van Auken; children, Valerie Wright and her husband, Francis, Pittston; Donald Jr., West Pittston; Tracy Rukstalis and her husband, Brock, Swoyersville; Lisa Sitkowski and her husband, Robert, Wyoming; Kevin Myslak, Pittsburgh; and Courtney Cole and her husband, Timothy, Pittsburgh; nine grandchildren; brothers,

Robert and his fiancée, Ann, California; Richard Evans, West Pittston; and Jeffrey Evans and his wife, Luanne, Ransom; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sept. 29 in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home, Wyoming, with the Rev. Marc Ramirez, of the Fellowship Evangelical Free Church of Dallas, officiating. Interment at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania, 613 Baltimore Drive, Ste. 3, Wilkes-Barre, 18702.

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Mary F. Masker September 22, 2011

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her husband, John Masker.

Surviving are son Robert G. Masker, West Pittston; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held Sept.

27 from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, Exeter, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Interment Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton.

H. Harrison Cook September 27, 2011 H. Harrison Cook, 79, of Dallas, died September 27, 2011, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hos-

pital.

He was born February 20, 1932, a son of the late Walter and Alverda Harrison Cook. He was a graduate of Kingston Township High School, class of 1950. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Economics from Wilkes College, graduating in 1954. He was employed as a sales representative for National Gypsum Co., retiring in 1996. A lifelong resident of the Back Mountain, he was a member of the George M. Dallas Masonic Lodge, Bloomsburg Consistory and Irem Temple.

He was an active member of Shavertown United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, the former Lois Wood; son, Gregg Harrison Cook, and wife Leslie, Weston, FL; daughter, Bonnie Louise Snedeker, and husband Gary, Wyoming; and grandchildren, Christine Snedeker, Katie Snedeker, Morgan Cook and Dylan Harrison Cook.

Funeral services were held Oct. 1 in Shavertown United Methodist Church, Shavertown, with The Rev. M. Lynn Snyder officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Dallas.

Memorial donations may be made to Shavertown United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown, 18708; or Luzerne County Special Olympics, PO Box 1832, Shavertown, 18708.

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The funeral was held Oct. 1 from the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, West Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Cecilia’s Church, Exeter. Entombment Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville.

Joseph P. Pagnotti, M.D. September 25, 2011 Joseph P. Pagnotti, M.D., 56, of Old Forge, died September 25, 2011, in the Community

Medical Center.

Born in Old Forge, he was a son of Louis J. Pagnotti Jr., Old Forge, and the late Josephine Domiano Pagnotti. As a youth, he was an active volunteer in community service. He was a 1973 graduate of Scranton Prep High School, where he received numerous academic awards and was an avid wrestler. In 1977, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of

Scranton. In 1982, he graduated from Penn State’s Milton Hershey Medical School. He was also employed at Pagnotti Enterprises.

He was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish- St. Mary’s Church.

Also surviving are four brothers, Louis J. III and wife Maria, West Pittston; David and wife Angela, Old Forge; Robert and partner Jeanne Wideman, Jenkins Township; James and wife Diane, Old Forge; sister, Beth Ann and husband Michael Brannon, Old Forge; nephews, nieces, and a great-niece.

The funeral Mass was held Sept. 29 in the Prince of Peace Parish, St. Mary’s Church, Old Forge. Interment Old Forge Cem-

etery. Arrangements by Ciuccio Funeral Home, Old Forge.

Memorial contributions may be made to Scranton Prep High School, 1000 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, 18509; Prince of Peace Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 123W. Grace St., Old Forge, 18518; David L. Wideman Foundation, 3 Isabelle Ct., Jenkins Township, 18640.

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Surviving are sisters, Audrey Kennedy, Topeka, KS, and Mary Claire Manganiello and her husband, Robert, Plains Township; grandchildren, Mark Cicacci and his wife, Molly, McMurray; Jill Cicacci and her husband, Chris Hoyt, Palm Coast, FL; and Jennifer and her husband, Eric Gobbler, Wilkes-Barre; greatgrandchildren, Kaitlyn and Zachary Cicacci, McMurray;

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She was born in Duryea, May 28, 1932, a daughter of the late Michael and Helen Stryski Glodzik.

She is survived by sons, Gerald Cerulli of Pittston, and Joseph, of Exeter; daughters, Mary Seamon of Orlando, FL, and Anita Cerulli, Exeter; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held Sept.

30 from the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, West Pittston, with a Mass of Christian

Betty Joan Pellegrino, of Exeter, died September 28, 2011, in Highland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Nursing Center, Exeter.

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September 14, 2011 Irene Mirro Rainone, 91, of Saugus, MA, died September 14, 2011.

She was born in West Pittston, and resided on Freemont Street. She was a graduate of West Pittston High School, and worked locally before her marriage to the late John Rainone, Jr., formerly of Dupont.

She was also preceded in death by sisters, Grace Rainone and Helen Mirro; and brothers, Tony and Gene Mirro, all of West Pittston.

She is survived by children

John A. Rainone III, Sandra M. LoRusso, James J. Rainone, Corinne M. Rainone, Grace A. Coppola, Irene Martins, and Helen Barry; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and nieces Janice Graziano and Loretta Joyce, and nephew Richard Ross, all of Dupont.

A funeral mass was held at Immaculate Conception Church with entombment in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, Malden, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joey LoRusso Memorial Fund, PO Box 1144, Saugus, MA 01906.

September 25, 2011 Nancy R. Rothenbecker, 73, of WilkesBarre, died September 25, 2011, at Timber Ridge Health Care Center.

Born May 14, 1938, in New York, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Charlotte Koblyski Snopkoski. Raised in Danbury, CT, and Duryea, she was a graduate of Pittston High School. Before retiring, she was employed by Luzerne County for 30 years. She was a member of the Parish of St. Ni-

John F. Poslusney, 83, of Pittston Township, September 25, 2011, in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, after surgical complications. His wife of 62 years is the former Lillian Dominick.

Ge was born in Dupont on July 30, 1928, and attended Dupont schools. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked in the area coal mines for several years and then worked for Mecadon Brothers before establishing his own plumbing and heating business.

He was presently on the Board of Directors of the Pittston Township Sanitary Authority and also served as an inspector. He was a former member of The Duryea Rod and Gun Club, and a member of the American Legion, Duryea.

He was a son of the late Louis

and Mary Spivak Poslusney.

He was the father of Janice Lane, Suscon, Pittston Township, and the grandfather of Tara and her husband, Daniel Waitkus, Clarks Summit. He was the brother of seven siblings, Edward and Theresa (both deceased); Bernard, Old Forge; Emil, Pittston; Phyllis Polinski, Bridgewater, NJ; Louise Posley, Dupont, and Joseph, Wilkes-Barre. He was "Uncle Johnny" to his many nieces and nephews.

He and his wife, Lillian, were married in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Pittston, where he has since been a member.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Sept. 30 in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Pittston. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions are made to the donor’s favorite charity. Arrangements are entrusted to the Adonizio Funeral Home, Pittston.

children; siblings, Robert and Steven Snopkoski, and Beverly Norton, all of Connecticut.

Celebration of Life was held Sept. 28 with a family visitation at McLaughlin’s, followed by a Funeral Mass in the Church of St. Nicholas. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hanover Township.

Memorial donations may be made to The SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Fox Hill Road, Wilkes-Barre, 18702-6911. Permanent messages and memories can be shared at www.celebrateherlife.com.

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A son, Kevin; daughter Margaret Mary; and brother, Charles Snopkoski, also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband, John J. "Jack" Rothenbecker; children, Jack and his wife, Sheila Rothenbecker; Susan Smith; and Michelle and her husband, Joel Vincent, all of Wilkes-Barre; grandchildren, Brenda Carr, Janelle Behm, Jackson and Jessica Rothenbecker, Julia and Danny Smith, Lauren and Kalie Decker, Nadine Blihar and Melissa Frankiewicz; six great-grand-

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September 26, 2011 Joseph Robert Shimley, 78, of Ashley and formerly of Duryea, died September 26, 2011, at Hospice Community Care at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Duryea, he was a son of the late Joseph S. and Edna Kwiatkowski Shimley.

He was a graduate of Duryea

High School. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. Prior to his retirement, he was the owner of Shimley’s Plumbing, Duryea. He was a member of the VFW Post 1227, Duryea.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Theodore.

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Kim Duzen Havard gave birth to a baby boy, Landon Robert Havard, on Tuesday September 13. Born at 8:19 a.m., Landon weighed 6 lbs 12 oz. 18 ¼ “ long. Kim is married to Robert Havard. They have a daughter, Tenley Marie, who will be three in November.

Krista Duzen Tomazic gave birth to a baby girl, Natalie Kathryn, on Wednesday September 14. Born at 3:52 p.m., Natalie weighed 7 lbs 9.8 oz. 18’’ long. Krista is married to David Tomazic. This is the first child for the Tomazic’s.

Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Jeff) Havard of Old Boston; Paul and Elaine Duzen of Dupont; and Dr. and Mrs. David Tomazic of Forest City. Great grandmother is Lenor Tomazic of Vandling, PA. Paul and Elaine Duzen are blessed with four other grandchildren, Abigail, Kelsey, and Frank Domoracki, Tenley Marie Havard, daughter of Robert and Kim Havard.

The Havard and Tomazic families would like to thank Dr. Louis J. Freedman, and his staff at Associated OB/ GYN Specialists, PC. They would like to thank all the nurses and staff at Geisenger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in the labor and delivery unit and also the mommy and baby unit staff.

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roud grandparents, Emma O’Brien of Pittston, William O’Brien and Joan O’Brien together with Nancy Lewis and Richard Pershau and Barb and Frank Zielinski Nanny and Poppy celebrated the baptism of Savannah Marie O’Brien on September 18, 2011 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont, PA. Savannah together with parents Keith Pershau and Amanda O’Brien (outer left and right) and godparents Brittany Driscoll and Robert Zielinski (inside with Savannah).

oseph and Ann Marie Silinskie, Inkerman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 16. They were married in St. John the Baptist Church, Pittston by the late Msgr.

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Mrs. Silinskie is the former Ann Marie Vitek, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Vitek, Port Griffith. She is a retired maintenance administrator from Verizon Communications. Mrs. Silinskie is the son of the late Joseph and Helen Silinskie, Inkerman. He was a White House Police Officer and retired sergeant from the Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D.C. They have six children: Joyce and her husband Christopher Iorio, Laflin; Carolyn and husband Christopher Traglia Allentown; Joseph and wife Christine, Westminister, Ronald and wife Lynn, West Wyoming; Dr Kevin and his wife Dr. Mindee, Rochester, N.Y.; and Christopher and his wife, Tammy, Breinigsville, Pa. They also have fourteen grandchildren: Christopher, Michael, Amy, Julie, Mary, Joseph, Nicholas, Joseph, Maria, Matthew, Nicole, Allie, Luke and Sydnee.

The couple attended the anniversary celebratory mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral with Bishop Joseph Bambera. Also a mass with Father Hugh McGroarty in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston was celebrated. A family dinner and cruise to Grand Cayman and Cozumel marked the occasion.

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aniel James Saporito, son of Dr. Daniel J. Saporito and Kara Saporito of Plains, PA was baptized on July 9, 2011 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston by Msgr. John J. Bendik. Godparents are Laine Martin, aunt, of Danville, PA and James Supinski, Jr. of Wyoming, PA. Daniel was born on May 26, 2011at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Hospital in Plains, Pa. He is the grandson of James and Linda Sheerer of Avoca, Pa and Daniel and Judy Saporito of Pittston Township.

A reception was held in his honor at the Colonnade in Scranton.

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ellie Butera will celebrate her 100th birthday on October 6. She currently resides at Wesley Village in Pittston. She enjoys playing her favorite card game Scupa, looking at family pictures and never refuses candy or desserts.

She is the daughter of the late John and Anna DeRosa. She is the widow of the late Angelo Butera. She has two sons, Gasper, Blue Bell, and John, Pittston.

To help celebrate her birthday are daughter-in-laws, Toni and Joyce Butera. Her six grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

A birthday party will be held by her family today at Wesley Village

Duryea Troop 285 is proud to announce that an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Reception for Joseph Richard Gorgol took place on August 28 at the V.F.W. Post 1227, Duryea hosted by his family. Joseph attained the rank of Eagle at the June 15, 2011 Board of Review at the NEPA Council Scout Office in Moosic. Joseph is the son of Patricia Paolucci Gorgol and Richard Gorgol of Peller Avenue, Scranton. He is the grandson of Ceil and Joseph Gorgol, Scranton and the late Claire and Joseph Paolucci.

Joseph has a sister Evonne who is a student at Marywood College. Joseph began his scouting career as a Wolf Cub Scout in Pack 375 in 2003 and worked his way through the ranks receiving the highest rank - the Arrow of Light in 2004. He also received his Light of Christ Medal and the Parvuli Dei Religious Medal at Holy Rosary Church, Duryea while in Cub Scouts. He is a member of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Scranton and was an altar server for many years at Holy Family Church, Scranton.

Joseph is a member of the Eagle Patrol and served the troop as Historian, Asst. Patrol Leader, Asst. Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader and is now serving the troop as a Jr. Asst.

Scoutmaster. The troop is sponsored by the American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585, Du-

ryea. He is a Brotherhood member of the National Honor Society Order of the Arrow Lowwapanau Lodge l9l and the National Eagle Scout Association. He is a member of Aviation Explorers Post 747 at the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport.

He attended Goose Pond Summer camp for five years and earned a total of 36 merit badges.

He passed his NEPA Council Eagle Board of Review on June 15, 2011. He worked on 5 other Eagle Scout projects while in scouting and served as den chief staff for NEPA Council Day Camp as pool aide for several years. He attended NEPA Council traveling camporees to Canada, Colonial Williamsburg and Pittsburgh.

He has earned the Polar Bear Patch, Gettysburg, Pittsburgh and Lackawanna Heritage Trail Patches.

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Pittston David Blight dancers compete at Fernwood Resort

Sugar Babies: left to right in front are Emily Howells, Emilee Shaw, Jenna Lombardo. In back are Marissa Traglia and Abigayle Nelson.

The competition dancers from the Pittston David Blight Studio recently competed at the M.B.C. Talent Competition held at Fernwood Resort in the Pocono’s.

The Sugar Babies competed in the 7-9 group age category. They

won first place in lyrical, hiphop, pantomime, and jazz. The Kit Kats competed in the 13-15 group age category. They took first place in hip-hop, modern, tap and pantomime. They also received a special "Best" award

for their pantomime.

Both the Sugar Babies and Kit Kats performed together to win second place in line production.

The dancers are instructed by Miss Christina Koons.

Kit Kats: left to right, in front is Rachel Leandri, middle is Hunter Antal, Jamie Lombardo, and Maria Lussi. In the back are Alexandra Traglia, Faith Musinski, Alexandra McKitish,and Gabrielle McNeill.

Falls Senior Center visits Frances Slocum Park

Pulaski Scholarship Committee planning scholarship ball The Pulaski Scholarship Committee of Northeastern Pa. are making plans for their second annual Pulaski Scholarship Ball to be held Saturday, October 22, 2011, at the Gus Genetti Hotel and Conference Center in Wilkes-Barre at which time a scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded to a 2nd year student in a four year area college or university. The student must have a Polish background.

The scholarship will be based 50% on a 500 work essay on "What My Polish Heritage

Means to Me" and 50% on financial need, grade point average, school, community and church involvement. Forms have been sent out to colleges and universities in the Scranton/WilkesBarre/Hazleton areas. Last year our Pulaski Ball, which is a formal affair, was a huge success and this year we plan for the same success and a great time.

The Ray Suda orchestra will supply the wonderful music again this year. Please keep the date October 22, 2011 open so you

can join us at this very special affair, which is invitation only.

For more information or an invitation, please call Dolly Kubasko, 655-0760; Helen Kowalick, 825-5500; Tom or Pat Osisek, 868-5479; or Rose Carlin, 457-4058.

Committee members from left to right are Dolly Kubasko, chairman and reservations; Pat and Tom Osisek, patrons and sponsors; Helen Kowalick, cochairman and decorations; Rose Carlin, publicity.

prep work before the annual tomato sandwich social, held at Wesley Village each year during the Pittston Tomato Festival in

Pictured in front from left are Norma Talbot, Marilyn Fitzgerald, Florence Keyes, Darlene Headley, Twila Watkins and Herb Watkins.

Second row: Jeanette Martin, Rosemary Lunny, Pat Fisher,

Eleanor Rezykowski, Pat Smith, Art Haefner and Margaret Zalackas.

Back row: John Headley, Elaine Pendleton, Joy Yeust, Eugene Smith and Stanley Kaiser.

Chickeletti attends NCOA Conference

Gerry Chickeletti, Program Director and Denise Hatcher, Administrative Support, from The Mature worker Program, recently attended the 2011 NCOA Conference in Atlanta, GA. The Mature worker Program, Area Agency on Aging for LuzerneWyoming Counties, was awardAugust.

Pictured above, from left are ed a Certificate of Achievement Loretta Budzelek, Alvira Do- for attaining the Senior Community Service Employment Prominick and Bertha Kuckla.

Tomato Social held at Wesley Village campus Residents of the PartridgeTippett Nursing Facility on United Methodist Homes’ Wesley Village Campus helped with

Members and friends of the Falls Senior Center sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming counties recently enjoyed a day of good food, games and music at Frances Slocum State Park.

gram Average of 100% of NCOA’s Performance Goals Program Year 2010-2011. The Mature Worker was also recognized as one of the top three projects for the best performances in community service.

The Mature Worker Program is a federally funded training program for people who are 55 years and older who want to get back into the work force. If in-

terested learning more about the program, please call 1-800-2521158 ext. 3335.

Pictured in first row from left to right are Frances Chapman and Susan Nork. Second row: Joseph Middleton, Dave Vernouski, Claire DiSanto, Denise Hatcher, Katherine Yellets, mary Steckman, Joan Pesta and Gerry Chickeletti, Program Director of the Mature Worker Program.

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Danielle Morris

Danielle Kathleen Morris, daughter of Stephen and Colleen Morris, Plains, is celebrating her eleventh birthday, Tuesday, October 4.

Maternal grandparents are Albert and Kathleen Forlenza of West Pittston.

Paternal grandparents are Cecilia Morris of WilkesBarre and the late John V. Morris. Maternal great grandmother is Jule Bianco of West Pittston.

Danielle attends Wyoming Area Catholic School.

She is a Junior Girl Scout and plays in the Plains Power Soccer League.

Christian Schumann Christian Joseph Schumann, son of Christian and Peggy (Agolino) Schumann of Melrose, Massachusetts, will celebrate his third birthday on October 5.

Grandparents are Santo and Ann Agolino of Wyoming and Walter and Paula Schumann of King of Prussia.

Christian has a younger brother, Campbell, who is 16 months old.

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Rebecca Lubinski Rebecca Lynn Lubinski celebrated her eighth birthday yesterday, October 1. She is the daughter of Edward and Lisa Lubinski, Harding.

Rebecca is the granddaughter of Robert and Phyllis Yurkanin, Avoca and Charlotte Lubinski, Yatesville and the late Edward Lubinski Sr. Rebecca attends Sara J.Dymond Elementary School in Harding and is in the second grade. Rebecca also attends ballet, tap and jazz classes at Julie Ardito School of Dance.

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Jack Bernardi Jack Michael Bernardi, son of Ray and Jessica Bernardi, Duryea is celebrating his first birthday on October 5.

Jack is the grandson of Ray and Karen Bernardi, West Pittston and Dottie and Denny Penman, Bloomsburg, and Greg Sinkovich, Danville.

Jack has a brother, Dominic, five years old.

Robert Wall Robert Donald Wall III celebrated his fifth birthday on September 27. He is the son of Melissa Redding and Robert Wall Jr. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Redding, Duryea. Paternal grandparents are Mary Rose Salerno, Duryea and Robert Wall Sr., West Pittston.

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Ethan Joseph Griglock, son of Joseph and Holly Griglock of Laflin, is celebrating his first birthday on September 30. He has a sister Emily, three years old.

Ethan is the grandson of Donald E. Rau and the late Ruth Rau of Wilkes-Barre, and Anthony and Eleanor Griglock of Jenkins Township

Nico Bartorillo, son of Lyn and Robert Bartorillo, Hughestown is celebrating his first birthday on Monday, October 3.

Nico is the grandson of Steve and Linda Farruggia, Hughestown and Ann Karuza, Dallas. He is the great grandson of Joseph Endres, Avoca.

He has a brother, Gianni, two years old.

Addison and Cassidy Orzel Cassidy and Addison Orzel, daughters of Paul and Deanna Orzel of West Wyoming, celebrated birthdays in September.

Cassidy turned 10 on September 7 and Addison turned 12 on September 20.

Both girls are involved with Wyoming -West Wyoming Little League Softball, Stoners Soccer, and play basketball for Greater Wyoming Area Girls Youth Basketball.

They are the granddaughters of Carl and Donna Sanfilippo, both of Wilkes-Barre, Jeanne Orzel, Moosic and the late Arthur Orzel.

Tyler Granahan

Matthew Olmstead Matthew Edward Olmstead, son of Patricia and Mark Olmstead, Exeter, celebrated his first birthday on August 14.

Matthew’s grandparents are Edward and Louise Hennigan, Exeter and Joan and the late David Olmstead, formerly of Pittston. His godparents are Ed and Janine Hennigan.

Matthew attends Sunshine Learning Center and celebrated with a party held in his honor.

Tyler Granahan, son of Tom and Fran Granahan, Pittston celebrated his 10th birthday on Friday, September 30.

Tyler is the grandson of James and Elizabeth LaFoca, Pittston and the late Patrick "Buddy" and June Granahan, Pittston Township.

Tyler plays fall baseball and is in the fourth grade at Pittston Area.

celebrated his first birthday on September 20.

Nicholas is the son of Barton J. Weidlich of Pittston and Julie Brookfield.

His paternal grandparents are Patricia A. Weidlich and the late James F. Weidlich Sr. of Pittston. Maternal grandparents are Cynthia Varviglione and David Brookfield.

Nicholas Weidlich A celebration was given by Nicholas James Weidlich the Weidlich family.

Email school news and photos to sd@psdispatch.com

Holy Redeemer High School holds collection for flood victims Holy Redeemer High School has been collecting items to help victims of the recent flood as they begin to reclaim their homes. Working in cooperation with Immaculate Conception Church of Corpus Christi Parish in West Pittston, school students have been bringing in new and gently used linens, towels, socks, clothing, and cleaning supplies to be distributed to families.

Shown with some of the donations, kneeling from left, are Noah Orlandini-Sapak, Swoyersville; Patrick Serino, Shavertown; Shawn Stefanski, Wilkes-Barre; Collin Shandra, Pittston Twp.; Seth Tarselli,

Mountaintop; Ryan DeRemer, Shavertown; Brian Geraghty, Shavertown; and David Gawlas, Shavertown.

Standing: Michael Booth, vice principal for student life; Morgan Mancini, Mountaintop; Danielle Gorski, Wilkes-Barre; Kellen Katra,, Mountaintop; Rachel Simon, Hughestown; Maria Khoudary, Dallas; Jillian Hayden, Mountaintop; Father Joseph Elston, school chaplain.

The collection has been coordinated with Immaculate Conception through Lisa Mulvey, vice president of the school’s Royal Parents Club, and the Rev. Msgr. John Sempa.

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Pittston Area 2011 Homecoming Court honored at game The 2011 Pittston Area Homecoming Court and their escorts are pictured here at the Homecoming football game against Dallas, on Saturday, September 24.

Nicolette Bradshaw, daughter of Michael and Stacy Bradshaw of Duryea, escorted by Steven Sklanka, son of Don and Grace Sklanka of Pittston Township.

Danielle Fereck, daughter of Carmella and Albert Fereck of Port Griffith, escorted by Eddie Winn, son of Ed and Mary Winn of Duryea. Elizabeth Gromeski, 2009 Homecoming Queen, daughter of Ed and Annette Gromeski of Duryea, escorted by Marco Daniels. 2011 Homecoming Queen, Kelly Keener, daughter of Byron and Debbie Kenner of Jenkins Township, escorted

by Brandon Pernot, son of Gerry and Patty Pernot of Duryea.

Kristi Naylor, daughter of Mark and Sharyn Naylor of Duryea, escorted by Michael Hizny, son of Jacob and Meghan Hizny of Pittston. Grace O’Neill, daughter of the late Ann Marie and the late Tim O’ Neill, and granddaughter of James and Ann George of Avoca, escorted by Kenny Miller, son of Richard and Candy Miller of Pittston Township.

The Homecoming Dance, sponsored by the Student Council, was held after the game and was a great ending to Pittston Area’s 2011 Homecoming Week- Pictured left to right are Nicolette Bradshaw, Steven Sklanka, Danielle Fereck, Eddie Winn, Elizabeth Gromeski, Marco Daniels, Homecoming Queen Kelly Keener, Brandon Pernot, Kristi Naylor, Michael Hizny, Grace O'Neil, and Kenny Miller. end.

Primary Center students participate in health program All Primary Center students participated in an interactive program about good health and practices presented by Geisinger Health System. The Germ City presentation focused on the importance of frequent hand-washing.

Pictured are representatives from all classes. First row left to right: Makenna Russo, Colby Sarfine, Vincent Quinones, Kevin Roby, Tyler Savage, Kaden Whispell. Second row: Elina Vangelatos, Gianna Richards, Ryan Turant, Sarah Venetz, Sage Weidlich, Isabella Pisano. Third row: Santiago Sosa, Dylan Slack, Tyler Sowden, Zoe Scott, Edward Rosiak, Timothy Slezak, Ava Serino. Fourth row: Kimberly Auman, Geisinger nurse; Mrs. McAndrew, Principal and Cindy Grubb, Geisinger nurse.

Healthy Snacks

School Pictures

The Pittston Area School District Structured Dress Code Policy is on the Pittston Area website at www.pittstonarea.com. A copy of the policy is also available in the office of all schools.

School pictures will be taken on October 4 and October 5.

Specific class dates and ordering information will be sent home.

Columbus Day

Remember that birthday and holiday treats should be healthy and nutritious. Packaged or non edible items are suggested. A list of alternatives will be sent home.

Our food service can also provide safe and portion controlled food items for a reasonable cost.

Contact the school for more information.

School Rules

Parents are reminded to read and discuss the school rules with their child. Remember to sign and return the Parent Child Agreement that was sent home.

Remember to review and discuss why following rules is important. All students will attend an assembly this week about keeping safe by following our school rules.

Structured Dress Code

There will be no school on Parent Note about Reading Read to your child daily! A fun Monday, October 10 in honor of Columbus Day. School resumes holiday book to read aloud to your child is There Was an Old on October 11.

Witch by Howard W. Reeves.

October Assembly The rhyming verse describes a The Primary Center “What’s witch’s Halloween hat and uses Special About October” As- words associated with Hallosembly will be held on Friday, ween. Your child may want to October 21. Miss Verdine’s first check out this book from our ligrade class and Miss Vitek’s sec- brary. ond grade class will perform.

Performances are at 10:00 and Math Opportunity Count by 2’s, 5’s and 10’s with 2:00. your child. Divide Cheerios, dry School Credits elbow noodles, or buttons into Remember to register the Pri- piles of 2’s, 5’s, or 10’s and have mary Center at Target. Box Tops fun counting. Take turns with for Education can be sent in dai- your child in setting up the piles to count. ly.

Miseri presents annual DAS event on Oct. 26 The Misericordia University Dead Alchemist Society is planning to present an expanded spectacle for the student organization’s 20th annual “Things that go Boom in the Night!’’ on Wednesday, October 26 at 7 p.m. in the Wells Fargo Amphitheater on campus. The event is open free to the public.

The popular event features experiments that show fire-breathing, vomiting and exploding pumpkins, exploding balloons, and new experiments with magical ink and fiery flames. The Dead Alchemist Society will also offer new and expanded activ-

ities for children, including disappearing ink, chemiluminescence and interactive stations that include milk designs and making slime.

There will also be free candy for children, and a bake sale and basket raffle that benefits the Misericordia University Dead Alchemist Society. For more information about the 20th annual “Things that go Boom in the Night!’’ event at Misericordia University, please call Dr. Anna Fedor, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry, at (570) 674-6769 or e-mail her at afedor@misericordia.edu.

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School menus for the week of October 2 at PA and WA Pittston Area

Kindergarten, Primary and Intermediate Centers Monday –Chicken tenders, bread slice, mashed with gravy, mixed fruit, low fat milk Breakfast: Egg 7 cheese on bagel or French toast sticks w/syrup Tuesday –Cheese steak hoagie, corn, peaches, low fat milk. Breakfast:Scrambled egg with toast or sausage & cheese on English muffin, low fat milk Wednesday –Beef-a-roni, wheat bread, green beans, pineapples, low fat milk. Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup 100% or Egg, bacon & cheese on bagel low fat milk.

Thursday –Beef fajita, bread slice, peas, apple crisp, low fat milk, Breakfast:Breakfast pizza or egg & cheese on bagel, low fat milk Friday –Pork and cheese hoagie, carrots, pears, low fat milk Breakfast: Waffles with syrup, or ham & cheese on bagel, milk.

Weekly choices –Assorted wraps & hoagies including Italian, turkey, ham and cheese tuna, fresh crisp salads with low fat dressing, whole grain chicken pattiesdaily.

Fresh Pizza Monday - Buffalo Tuesday - Pepperoni Wednesday - Buffalo

Thursday - White Friday - Buffalo Plain available daily Breakfast available daily - Assorted whole grain cereals w/toast, breakfast pizza, buttered toast.

Middle and High Schools Monday –Italian Panini, green beans, low fat milk.

Tuesday - Chicken tenders with mashed potatoes, gravy, bread,low fat milk Wednesday –Cheese steak hoagie w/marinara sauce, corn, low fat milk Thursday –Pasta with meat sauce Italian bread, carrots, low fat milk Friday –BBQ chicken with potatoes au gratin, dinner rolllow fat milk Deli Specials: Salad assorted "made to order" hoagies and wraps.

Grill Specials – Whole grain chicken patty and Chicken fajita. Chicken Patties Fresh Pizza: Monday - Buffalo Tuesday - pepperoni Wednesday - Buffalo Thursday - Sausage Friday - Buffalo Plain Pizza available daily Chicken & Beef taco bar

High School: Smart start breakfast – Grab & Go at the Cafeteria Store. Hot breakfast sandwiches, bagels, breakfast bars, and pizza, cereal, toast, fresh fruit, juice cups, low fat milk.

Wyoming Area

Elementary Monday -Rotini with meatballs, or pasta w/ butter string cheese, bread, tossed salad, dressing cinnamon applesauce. Alternate: Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz yogurt and animal crackers, all w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds.

Breakfast: Whole wheat cinnamon roll cereal, milk Tuesday -Mini corn dogs or rib a que on bun, baked beans, green beans, sliced peaches. Alternate: Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz yogurt and animal crackers, all w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast: Scrambled eggs w/bacon, toast, juice, milk Wednesday -Taco w/ beef cheese, lettuce tomato, or cheeseburger on bun, golden sweet corn, seasoned rice, mixed fruit Alternate: Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz yogurt and animal crackers, all w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast: Warm pizza slice, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Thursday -Chicken fryz/dippin sauce, bread, mashed potatoes/gravy, garden peas and carrots,

chocolate pudding. Alternate: Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz yogurt and animal crackers, all w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds.

Breakfast: Bagel w/jelly, fruit juice milk Friday -No School teacher in-service Secondary Center Monday -A. Rotini pasta w/ meatballs or butter cheese, bread, B. Chicken parm, side pasta.

C. Chicken fajita w/ lettuce, tomato, salsa, sour cream. D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides: Tossed salad/dressing seasoned spiral potatoes, cinnamon applesauce Tuesday - A. Tyson hot-n-spicy chicken sandwich on bun. B. Pizza bagel C. Philly double cheese steak hoagie. D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides: Tortilla chips/ salsa, green beans, juicy peaches Wednesday - A. Asian sesame chicken, rice.

B. Turkey beacon cheese 7 lettuce on honey wrap. C. Taco bowl w/ beef, rice, corn tortilla chips, cheese, toppings. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides:B&D baked potato wedges, golden corn, mixed fruit Thursday - A. Baked chicken fryz, bread, B. Hot pork sandwich C. Meatball hoagie w/mozzarella cheese. D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides: Peas and carrots, mashed potatoes/gravy, chocolate pudding.

Friday -No School Teacher In-Service

PTO fall fundraiser packets distributed at Kindergarten Center winners from a random draw- cost. Contact the school for The annual PTO Fall Fun- ing. All orders and payments more information. draiser packets were distributed are due Friday, October 7.

Cheer Camp last week. Selling helps fund Healthy Treats Pittston Area will hold a field trips and purchase holiday cheer camp on Saturday OctoRemember that birthday and gifts for students. Everyone ber 8 from 12 to 3 p.m. in the holiday treats should be healthy selling at least one item will high school gym. A performand nutritious.

A list of alternareceive a gift. Each homeroom ance will immediately follow tives will be sent home.

Our with 50% participation will the camp at 3:05 p.m.

The cost food service can also provide earn a class party. The top three sellers will receive Toys R Us safe and portion controlled is $30 and includes a t-shirt gift cards and there will be two food items for a reasonable and small snack. If your child

Fall Fundraiser

would like to participate, please fill out the permission slip and return it along with payment, to your child’s teacher by October 3.

Lunch

Please remember to go over the choices for lunch each morning before school so your child can tell the teacher what he/she will be eating for lunch

that day. If your child brings a remember that open toe shoes lunch from home, instruct them are not allowed. to tell the teacher they won’t be Box Tops buying.

The Kindergarten Center is Dress Code collecting General Mills box Parents are reminded that the tops for education logos for the Pittston School District has a 2011-2012 school year. We are structured dress code policy asking parents to cut the box that all students will follow. tops and put in bundles of 50 Shorts will be allowed during before sending them to your the month of September. Please child’s teacher.

Pittston Area’s Middle School Science Club to meet October 5 Pittston Area Basketball Association

Sign-ups for Pittston Area’s boys’ basketball league are now being accepted. The Pittston Area Basketball Association (PABA) is forming right now. The league will be separated into two divisions (a third and fourth grade division and a fifth and sixth grade division). An hour of instruction will be followed by games of 3 on 3 as well as 5 on 5 during each session.

The league will be held in both the Middle School and Intermediate Center gyms on Mondays and Wednesdays (Please note that there are 2 Thursday dates) from 5pm

until 7 pm. Varsity Head Coach Alan Kiesinger and his staff will provide coaching and instruction. All interested boys must complete and return a permission slip in order to participate. Permissions slips will be available in the main office. No student will be allowed to play until a permission slip has been returned. Please make a note of the league schedule below.

Monday: October 3, 17, 24 and November 7 Wednesday: October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 9 Thursday: October 13 and November 3

30, was the last day that stu- the meetings must provide dents were allowed to wear their own transportation home, and rides must be in shorts until May 1st, 2012. front of the middle school no Math Club later than 3:45 p.m.

Members of the Math Club who were unable to attend the Talent Show September 27 meeting are Auditions for the Middle asked to stop and see Dr. Kes- School Talent Show will be ka as soon as possible for held after school on Thursyour “problem sets”. Interest- day, October 6, in the Middle ed students are still able to School Cafetorium. Sign-ups join the Math Club by com- were held this past week durpleting and returning a per- ing each grade’s lunch period. mission slip to Dr. Keska.

Students are responsible for their own transportation Science Club home following the auditions.

The first Science Club meeting will be held on Spelling Bee Practice Wednesday, October 5 after Spelling Bee practice will Dress Code school in room 145 with Ms. be held after school in the This past Friday, September Quinn. Students who attend Middle School Library until

4:00 p.m. according to the schedule below. Each practice is mandatory, and students are responsible for their own rides home. Rides must be in front of the Middle School no later than 4:00 p.m. on practice days. The tentative date for the Spelling Bee is December 20.

October 4, 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 14, 22 December 6, 13 Communications Club

MID-TV’s schedule for 10/ 03 through 10/07: Members of the Blue Team should report to the TV Studio first thing in the morning. All members are reminded to check in with their homeroom

teachers prior to reporting to the studio.

Sports and Activities

Sports Weekly Schedule Co-Ed Cross Country: Tuesday at Wyoming Area with Hazleton, Crestwood, Hanover, & Holy Family Girls Field Hockey: Tomorrow vs. Wyoming Area; Wednesday at Tunkhannock Area 7th and 8th Grade Football: Tuesday vs. Berwick Area Co-Ed Soccer: Tomorrow vs. Nanticoke Area; Wednesday at GAR; Friday at Hanover Visit www.highschoolsports.net for more information

Flooding victims receive help from Pittston Area students is collecting clothes and nonperishable food items throughout the week of October 3-7. All in all, the high school raised a On Friday, September 23, a successful total of $1877.50 to “dress down” day was held at the donate to flood victims within Pittston Area High School for the school district. victims of the September flooding. Each student had the oppor- Cheer Meeting There will be a PA Cheerleadtunity to make any type of donation to the victims during their ing Parent Organization meeting homeroom period. Senior James held on October 5 at 7 p.m. at LaMarca said, “It feels so good Savo’s Pizza. Topics to be disto help these people who are go- cussed will be the upcoming ing through such devastation.” competition and the Applebee’s In conjunction with the “dress fundraiser. All parents are endown” day, the Stand Tall Club couraged to attend.

Pittston Area Students Provide Relief to Flood Victims By: Anthony Schwab

Senior Interviews

Kyle Yockey of Duryea, daughter of Karen and Robert, was born on March 1, 1994. After her nearly four years as a Pittston Area student, Kyle has cited her favorite teachers as Mr. Richards and Mrs. Verdine.

Kyle’s favorite movie is A Walk to Remember, and she says that her favorite celebrity is Sandra Bullock. Her favorite song is “Got Money” by Lil’ Wayne, and her best friends are Victoria Pierson, Chelsea Zongilla, Ariel Ardo and Breanna Moughan. After graduation,

Kyle plans to attend cosmetology school, and she is most looking forward to freedom as an adult.

Mike Stankoski of Jenkins Township is the son of Sue and John, and was born on September 9, 1993. Mike has said that his favorite teachers at Pittston Area have been Mr. Hazlet and Mr. Joyce.

Mike is a fan of the movie Get Rich or Die Trying, and he is a fan of Chris Brown. Mike’s favorite song is “Hustlin’” by Wiz Khalifa. Mike has two catch phrases, “Yeaaah Buddy” and

“Lightweight Baby!” He enjoys football, card collecting, bowling, and grilling and Bruce Lee is his idol.

After graduation, Mike plans on attending college and says he looks forward to making money as an adult.

Meaghan Goode, resident of Hughestown and daughter of Thomas Goode and Mary Jackson, was born on February 24, 1994. Mr. McGarry, Mr. Caprari, and Mr. Richards are her favorite teachers.

Meaghan’s favorite band is Woe, Is Me, and her favorite

song is “Lion Skin” by Hands Like Houses. She is a big fan of the movie Taken, and she has said that Danica Gurdinak, Josh Batch, Matt Powell and Brian Freed are her closest friends.

Post-graduation, Meaghan plans to attend college and become successful. Her dad is her idol, and if she could teach any class in the world, it would be math. Meaghan is looking forward to feeling good about earning what she receives as an adult, and has called her high school experience “life- changing”.

High School students and their teachers compete for cash prizes U.S. high school students and their teachers are invited to participate in the Bill of Rights Institute’s sixth annual “Being an American Essay Contest.”

The largest contest of its kind in the country, the Being an American Essay Contest explores the Founding principles outlined in the Constitution.

The contest is administered by the Bill of Rights Institute, a non-profit educational organization in the Washington, D.C. area devoted to educating young people about the Constitution and Founding principles. The 2011-2012 contest is sponsored by the History Channel.

“This contest is unique in that it gives students the opportunity to think about the important

founding principles communicated in our Constitution,” said Dr. Jason Ross, Bill of Rights Institute Vice President of Education Programs. “This context is vital to helping students see their Founding principles as a meaningful part of the American experiment of self-government.”

Specifically, students are asked to share their thoughts on the Constitution by answering the following question: “How does the Constitution establish and maintain a culture of liberty?”

The top three student winners from each of the five geographical regions will be awarded cash prizes of $1,000 (First Place), $500 (Second Place),

and $250 (Third Place). Teacher sponsors for each student winner will also receive a cash prize of $100.

“The contest not only honors and awards sponsoring teachers, but also equips them with free lesson plans and other supplemental materials that meet state and national academic standards so they can easily incorporate the essay contest into their classrooms. The Contest is really a tribute to the excellent work teachers do in the important task of civic education,” said Ross.

Over 80,000 students have participated in the essay contest since it began in 2006.

“We are pleased to support the Bill of Rights Institute’s Being an American Essay Con-

test,” said Dr. Libby O’Connell, SVP, Corporate Outreach and Chief Historian, History Channel. "The contest encourages students to think critically and truly makes the past relevant in their lives today."

Complete contest details can be found below. Further information, including submission criteria, lesson plans and background information on the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Founders and the Founding principles are available at www.BillofRightsInstitute.org/Contest.

Contest Goal: To help promote dialogue among students and teachers about American Founding principles. The Essay Contest serves as a key part of the Bill of Rights Institute’s mis-

sion to educate young people about the words and ideas of America’s Founders, the liberties guaranteed in our Founding documents, and how our Founding principles continue to affect and shape a free society.

Essay Question: “How does the Constitution establish and maintain a culture of liberty?”

Eligibility: Students in grades 9-12 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and are either attending public, private, religious, or charter schools, being home-schooled, or participating in a GED or correspondence school program but are no older than 19 years of age. Military bases and U.S. territories are also invited to participate.

Essay Length: No more 1,000

words.

Judging Criteria: Adherence to Essay Question, Originality, Organization, Writing Style, Depth of Analysis Judges: High school teachers Student Cash Prizes: Three cash prizes per region will be awarded to students: First Prize: $1,000 each Second Prize: $500 each Third Prize: $250 each Teacher Cash Prize: Cash prizes of $100 will be awarded to the teachers of all winning students: Deadline: December 15, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. PST. All essays must be submitted at www.BillofRightsInstitute.org/Submit.

Winners will be announced in February 2012

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Bishop Bambera celebrates mass with Holy Rosary School

On Monday, September 26, Holy Rosary School was honored to welcome the Bishop of the Diocese of Scranton, Bishop Joseph Bambera, to Holy Rosary “East” to celebrate Holy Mass with us. The entire school community was excited to have the Bishop here with us, and we appreciate him taking the time from his busy schedule to come to St. Mary’s Church in Avoca. Our gratitude to our diocesan Vicars General, Father Brian Clarke and Father Philip Altavilla, our Diocesan Chancellor Teresa Osborne, our Superintendent of Catholic Schools Kathleen Hanlon, and our Assistant Superintendent Mary Tigue for their presence. Their support during this time of transition has been constant and most reassuring.

As always, we thank our regional pastors and priests, Monsignors John Bendik and Neil Van Loon, and Fathers Thomas Maloney, Joseph Verespy, Louis Kaminski, Joseph Sibliano, and Richard Cirba and of course, our “hometown” pastor, Father Charles Rokosz and administrator, Father Andrew Sinnott, for

their help in all facets of our move, and for celebrating Mass with us on Monday if they were able. We are grateful to Deacon Jim Cortegerone for his constant and prayerful presence within our school family. Our endless thanks to the pastor of St. Mary’s/ SS Peter and Paul parishes, Father Philip Sladicka, and to his parishioners for opening their school building and their hearts to us. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Pictured is Bishop Bambera accepting the offerings of bread and wine, several of our Junior Choir members singing at the Mass, and principal Kathleen Gilmartin and teacher Melissa Skutack with several Holy Rosary students participating in the liturgy. Our final thanks goes to Andrea Petro of Northern Light Photography, one of our school parents, who volunteered to take these pictures.

extended to us these past few weeks. Your prayers, kind words, and generous donations to assist our recovery efforts are appreciated more than you will ever know. May God bless each of you for all you have done.

Holiday Marketplace

Congratulations to Chairpersons Debbie Davis and Sharon Chase on a successful and beautiful PTO Holiday Marketplace.

Everyone who joined us had a great time getting a “head start” on holiday shopping. Thanks also to the many parent volunteers who helped make the afternoon an enjoyable one for all.

TerraNova Testing

Parent-Teacher Organization will be held on Tuesday, October 4 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Mary’s School auditorium. We welcome all parents to attend and to show their support for our school by volunteering their time and talents at our upcoming events.

First Friday Liturgy

Our First Friday Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, October 7 at 9:00 a.m. in ST. Mary’s Church. We invite all family and friend to join us on our School Feast Day as we begin the month dedicated to our school patroness, Our Lady of the Rosary.

She has watched over us well.

Gift Certificate News

Vouchers sales will continue to be held in Sacred Heart Church Hall in Duryea each Thursday from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. School families may send in your orders on Wednesday to be filled on Thursday. If you have any questions, you may contact Teresa at 457-9001.

Students in third, fifth and seventh grades will begin TerraNova testing this week. The testing will conclude by Thursday, October 13. A reminder to our students: Get plenty of sleep and eat a good breakfast each day to keep God Bless Our Friends those brains working. Good luck Recycling Now that we are somewhat set- on your tests.

In addition to cartridge recytled in, we are beginning the cling we also have cell phone reprocess of acknowledging the PTO Meeting The October meeting of the cycling. Select cell phones can many kindnesses that have been

your support of these programs by sending in your labels to the school office or by placing them in the church vestibule. If you have any questions, please contact the school’s office. Also, please check labels for expiration dates. They can be sent in immediately and processed before they expire; there is no need to wait until you accumulate a quantity.

be dropped off and recycled for credit. For more information or for a list of qualifying cartridges, visit www.fundingfactory.com or contact Mrs. Skutack at 4572553.

Labels & Box Tops

Campbell’s Soup labels and Box Tops for Education are being collected at Holy Rosary School. These programs enable us to provide educational resources that may be unaffordable through our regular budget. They offer exciting merchandise like computers, software, sports equipment, reference materials, science and art items, even musical instruments. Please continue

Tab Collection

The Holy Rosary Student Council will be collecting ring tabs for the Ronald McDonald House throughout the school year. Please send them to school with your children.

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WA holding Drama Club and student trip meetings this week Drama Club

The Wyoming Area Drama Club Parents association will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, October 5 at 7 p.m. in the Secondary Center Library.

Agenda items will include the Bake Sale scheduled for October 6 at the Secondary Center

"Get Acquainted Night," Caba- of 2012. The fourteen day trip ret and Convention. Anyone is will take the students to the welcome to attend.

Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, Dublin, a Welsh castle, WordStudent Trip sworth’s home in the Lake DisWyoming Area teacher Bar- trict of England, and Edinbara Bullions is sponsoring a burgh. They will then take an student trip to Ireland, Wales, overnight train to London Scotland, and England for June where tours of the city’s high-

lights include Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Covent Garden, the London Eye and more.

Next, the group heads to Oxford University and an overnight stay in the city of Bath, home of the Roman baths and Jane Austen.

They will then travel to Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral. A tour guide will accompany the group from the minute they land in Shannon until they depart from London.

This will be Mrs. Bullions’s sixth trip through EF Educational Tours. She has taken stu-

dents to England, Italy, France, Spain and Morocco.

An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 5 at 7 p.m. in the Secondary Center. Anyone interested in this tour can leave a message for Mrs. Bullions at 655-2836 x 2180.

Wyoming Area Catholic to begin Terra Nova testing this week Dates to Remember

October 3: Liturgy 1:00 at St. Cecilia’s, Fr. Sibliano will be the celebrant. Seventh grade will lead the school community in prayers.

October 5: Eighth grade parent meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, October 7: Back to School Dance October 10: Columbus Day, No School October 12: Holy Hour, eighth grade will lead us in prayer/rosary.

October 19 Liturgy 1:00 at St. Cecilia’s, sixth grade will lead us in prayer

Monday, October 24: School sic Teams, Junior Varsity and pictures, students will wear Varsity, will be as follows: uniforms October 4 and 5 from 2:45 to 4:00 p.m.

Terra Nova Testing October 11 and 12 from 2:45 Students in third, fifth and to 4:00 p.m. seventh grades will take the October 18 and 19 from 2:45 Terra Nova Test October 3- 13. to 4:00 p.m.

For the test students need # 2 October 25 and 26 from 2:45 pencils. Tips to help take a test: to 4:00 p.m.

Students should also get a November 1 from 2:45 to good night sleep and eat break- 4:00 p.m. fast, relax, listen, plan your time, think and keep a positive Uniforms The Dress Code changes state of mind from summer to winter uniForensic form on October 17. Please rePractices for the Fall Foren- fer to the Wyoming Area Ca-

tholic addendum to the Student-Parent Handbook (available on Edline and sent home in the first brown envelope). Girls cannot wear polo shirts with the winter uniform. All students must wear school shoes – no sneakers except on gym days with gym uniforms. The dress code will be strictly enforced.

Lunch Update

Students who ordered lunch for September 13 will be served on Monday, September 26. To receive credit for lunches paid for September 8, 9, 12,

14, 15 and 16 please take the beginning any sport – no excredit on the October lunch or- ceptions. der.

The schedule is as follows: Boys’ Flag Football: Tuesday Intramural Sports and Thursday from 3:00 to Our Intramural Sports Pro- 4:00 p.m. gram began the week of SepGirls’ Flag Football: tember 12 and will run until Wednesday and Friday from November 4. The programs of- 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. fered beginning that week will Volley Ball: Monday from be Flag Football (Boys and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Girls) and Volleyball (Co-ed).

Students in fourth through Labels Please keep sending in eighth grades are eligible to participate. The completed Par- Campbell Soup Labels and ent’s Release form and Physi- Box Tops for Education. The cian’s Certificate must be in containers for the labels are in the school office prior to the the main hallway.

OF School District announces peer mediators for 2011-2012 The Old Forge School District is proud to announce the peer mediators for the 2011-12 school year. The elementary mediators are sixth grade students, and high school grades seventh through seniors. The advisor for the elementary mediators is Mr. Chris Guida.

The advisors for the high school students are Mr. Shawn Nee and Mrs. Jennifer Churla Pictured from left to right, kneeling are Alexandra Yudiski, Mariah Gonzales, Jennifer Regan, Alexandra Nocera, Gianna Barasse, Scarlett Spager, and Ashley Bound.

Second row: Kelci Wolfe (President), Stephanie Piccoletti, Natalie Mishello (secretary) , Alexa Furcon, Amber Allegrucci, Jess Shiptoski (treasurer), Troy Benson, Lauren Carey, Jimmy Aversa, Danielle Vols, Anthony Trotta, Derek Drasba, Paul Papi, Ian Nemetz, David Megotz, Brandon Nee, and Ian Kerrigan.

Third row: Arianna Argust, Brit Souryavong, Mariah Kresevsky, Kimmy Regan, Jay Argonish, Brian Tomasetti, Joey Bruno, Michael Vieira, Adam Barsigian (Vice President) and Warren Welsh.

Holy Redeemer names Simon new vice principal Abe Simon has been named Academic Vice Principal at Holy Redeemer High School, assuming overall responsibility for the school’s curriculum development, guidance program, and faculty training.

The former principal of Gate of Heaven School in Dallas, Simon has 29 years of experience in Catholic education with the Diocese of Scranton and is himself a graduate of the former Sacred Heart School in Luzerne.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Bloomsburg University and a master’s degree in

school administration from the University of Scranton, as well as numerous credits in related course work.

A former teacher, elementary vice principal, and coach, Simon brings to Holy Redeemer a passion for Catholic education and a firm belief that “all of us here – teachers, faculty, staff, parents – truly believe in Catholic schools and that Catholic education really make a difference to our students.”

Simon is a resident of Hughestown.

Local residents begin internships LCCC to offer truck driving Krista Lamanna, a resident of Moscow, and Robert Davis of Old Forge are among 35 King’s College students participating in the College’s fall internship program.

Lamanna, a senior psychology major, is interning in guidance office at Holy Cross High

School in Scranton. During her internship, Lamanna will be shadowing the school’s guidance counselors and, eventually, the school psychologist. She will also assist in guidance office functions. In addition to her internship, Lamanna is a member of the Psychology Club. She is the

daughter of Robert and Phyllis Lamanna.

Davis is a senior computer science major and math minor interning at Guard Insurance Students in the Luzerne CounGroup, Wilkes-Barre. He is the ty Community College Profespresident of King’s College Coding Club. He is the son of Rob sional Truck Driving Program recently completed the program and Cindy Davis. at the College’s Public Safety Training Institute (PSTI). The LCCC Professional Truck Driving Program is dedicated to providing quality training for anyspond appropriately to the risks one desiring to be employed as a one faces in violent confronta- professional entry level tractortions. trailer driver. The program emThe one-day seminar will be phasizes safety and driver courheld on Saturday, October 29, tesy as well as skills developfrom 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the ment.

College’s Educational ConferA daytime section of the proence Center. Tuition is $89 per gram will be offered from Monperson with lunch included. For day through Friday, from 7:30 more information, or to register, a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning Moncontact LCCC at 740-0481 or day, October 3 through Friday, e-mail kflannery@luzerne.edu.

November 11. An evening pro-

Law enforcement seminar Oct. 29

Luzerne County Community College will host a law enforcement seminar on Saturday, October 29, for individuals who deal with facing and responding to a potentially lethal threat. Lt. Col. David Grossman, U.S. Army (Ret.), will be the featured speaker at the seminar. Lt. Col. Grossman is director of the Warrior Science Group, a member of the Amer-

ican Board for Certification in Homeland Security, and a member of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute. He has combined his experiences to become the founder of a new field of scientific endeavor termed “killology.”

Participants will receive instruction on self-assessment, potential areas of improvement, and individual capacity to re-

program

gram will be offered from Monday through Friday, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., beginning Monday, October 24 through Friday, December 23. For more information, or to register, call the LCCC PSTI at 740-0431 or (800) 377-LCCC, extension 7431.

Shown in top photo are recent graduates of the program, from left: Lenny Dorrance, Luzerne; Ron Maloney, Wilkes-Barre; John Keiling, Slocum; Frank P. Fritz, Jr., Penn Lake; Ryan Winters, Dunmore; Joseph Buzunis, Harveys Lake; Mark Gensel, Shickshinny; Roderick Watt, Wilkes-Barre; Donald Buckingham, Nanticoke; Thomas Kaminski, Exeter; John Belles,

Shickshinny, instructor, PSTI; and Harold Fisher, Mountain Top, coordinator, truck driving program.

Shown in bottom photo are John Belles, Shickshinny, instructor, PSTI; Chris Murray, Benton; Matt Ward, Ashley; Todd Rader, Plymouth; John Koonrad, Kingston; Bob Borchard, Pittston; Bob Selner, Hanover; and Mike Lahey, Scranton. Second row -- Harold Fisher, Mountain Top, coordinator, truck driving program; Paul Smith, Shavertown; Paul Borget, Dupont; Keith Baran, Dupont; Kevin Schinski, Nanticoke; Eldwin Rubio, Hazleton; Tom Hartz, Lehman; and John Walko, Nanticoke, instructor

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100 Announcements 200 Auctions

thepittstondispatch.com 300 Personal Services 400 Automotive

500 Employment 600 Financial

700 Merchandise 800 Pets & Animals

900 Real Estate 1000 Service Directory

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Lost

ALL JUNK CARS WANTED!!

ŠCALL ANYTIME ŠHONEST PRICES ŠFREE REMOVAL ŠCA$H PAID ON THE SPOT

570.301.3602

LOST MALE CAT

Name is Austin, he is a domestic medium hair, grey with black strips and a white belly and paws.

Has blue/ grey eyes. Weights 17 lbs. Missed dearly.

Reward if returned.

301-466-2989 LOST: WEEDWACKER Pittston Twp. Pittston Bypass area. 570-457-1840

Line up a place to live in classified!

Found

FOUND, German Shepherd on Eighth Street in Franklin Twp. (570) 333-5970

Looking for the right deal on an automobile?

Turn to classified.

It’s a showroom in print!

Classified’s got the directions!

135

Legals/ Public Notices

City of Pittston Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (Notice of Second Advertisement) At a meeting held September 21, 2011, the Governing Body of the City of Pittston enacted an ordinance authorizing issuance of $1,157,000.00, principal amount of its Capital Note, Series A and B, and the private sale thereof to Landmark Community Bank, at par bearing interest at the rate of 3.65% per annum, Series A, and 5.25% per annum, Series B, plus an aggregate Origination Fee of $500.00.

The Note is a general obligation of the City of Pittston and the officers of the City are directed to do all acts necessary and proper for the issuance and securing of said Note.

No amendments were made during final passage of the Ordinance.

CAT, white, found in Plains near Tuft Tex. Call to describe.

570-822-2867

The final text of the Ordinance as enacted is available for examination by any citizen in the office of the City Clerk/Manager at 35 Broad Street, Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640, during the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on regular business days.

FOUND, Dog. Small Black & brown.

Found in Luzerne 9/28. 570-332-2925

City of Pittston By, Joseph Moskovitz, City Clerk/ Manager

412 Autos for Sale

412 Autos for Sale

120

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135

Legals/ Public Notices

ESTATE NOTICE IN RE: ESTATE OF EUDORA ALEXIS Deceased, late of Borough of Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (Date of Death: September 6, 2011) DECEDENT’S ESTATE Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted to the above estate. All persons indebted to said estate are required to make payments and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Robert Miner, Executor, or Michael R. Mey, Esquire, 318 Penn Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503.

FIRST PUBLICATION Estate of EUDORA ALEXIS, late of Borough of Kingston, PA (Died September 6, 2011), Robert Miner, Executor and Attorney Michael R. Mey, 318 Penn Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scranton, PA 18503.

MICHAEL R. MEY, ESQUIRE Attorney for Estate

LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE IN CLASSIFIED!

135

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ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of JOHN A. ADONIZIO, a/k/a JOHN A. ADONIZIO, SR., late of the Borough of Hughestown, who died September 21, 2011.

All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present the same, without delay, to the Executor, JOHN A. ADONIZIO, JR., and his Attorneys.

SAPORITO, SAPORITO & FALCONE 490 NORTH MAIN STREET PITTSTON, PA 18640

150 Special Notices ADOPT

A mom, dad, and two little sisters would love to provide a happy home for your baby.

Expenses paid.

Allison & Joe 877-253-8699 www.allisonjoe.com

To place your ad call...829-7130

ADOPT: Adoring Mom, Dad, Big Brother would like to share a lifetime of hugs & kisses in our loving home with a newborn.

Please Call Lynda & Dennis 888-688-1422 Expenses Paid

412 Autos for Sale

409

PAYING $500 Full size 4 wheel drive trucks

ALSO PAYING TOP $$$

for heavy equipment, backhoes, dump trucks, bull dozers HAPPY TRAILS TRUCK SALES 570-760-2035 542-2277 6am to 8pm

WRESTLING CLINIC

The Wyoming Area Wrestling Club announces a Benefit Wrestling Clinic and Yard Sale for Oct 1. All proceeds from these events will go to the WA Wrestling Families who have been affected by the flood. The Clinic is $40 per wrestler.

The Yard Sale is $25 for an 8 foot table, you keep your profits.

For more information, go to www.orgsites.com/ pa/wawrestlers or email wyoming areawrestling @yahoo.com.

406

ATVs/Dune Buggies

HAWK 2011 UTILITY ATV

Attorney Services

Free Bankruptcy Consultation Payment plans.

Carol Baltimore 570-822-1959

350

Elderly Care

NEW!! Full size adult ATV. Strong 4 stroke motor. CVT fully automatic transmission with reverse. Electric start. Front & rear luggage racks.

Long travel suspension. Disc brakes.

Dual stage head lights. Perfect for hunters & trail riders alike. BRAND NEW & READY TO RIDE. $1,695 takes it away.

386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre

409

Autos under $5000

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

570-394-9004

FORD ‘93 TAURUS Newly inspected,

with 15 years experience is looking for work. 570-871-5668

new brakes, new tires, air conditioning. 102K. $1850 FIRM. Call Vince after 5 570-258-2450

412 Autos for Sale

412 Autos for Sale

CAREGIVER

Pierce Street

MOTORS

manual, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, CD player, leather interior, sun roof, rear windshield wiper, tinted windows, GREAT ON GAS. REDUCED $3,000.

570-654-8469

412 Autos for Sale

BUICK `05 LESABRE Garage kept. 1 owner. Local driving, very good condition.

53,500 miles.

Asking $9,700 (570) 457-6414 leave message

CHEVROLET `03 IMPALA 97,000 miles, $3,300.

570-592-4522 570-592-4994

412 Autos for Sale

CADILLAC `94 DEVILLE SEDAN

310

Autos under $5000

HYUNDAI `02 ELANTRA 129,995 miles,

MINIMUM DRIVEN IN

ADOPT: Adoring couple longs to adopt newborn.

Forever love, secure future awaits your baby.

Kim & Tim 800-407-4318

Doyouneedmore space?

A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way to cleanoutyourclosets!

WANTED You’re in bussiness MALE SINGERS 570-696-3385 with classified!

412 Autos for Sale

150 Special Notices

250 General Auction

AUDI `05 A6

412 Autos for Sale

CADILLAC ‘06 STS

CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with

AWD, 6 cylinder, Silver, 55,000 miles, sunroof, heated seats, Bose sound system, 6 CD changer, satellite radio, Onstar, parking assist, remote keyless entry, electronic keyless ignition, & more! $16,500 570-881-2775

DODGE `06 STRATUS Only 55K. Brand

new tires, plugs, wires, oil. Excellent Condition. $6,995 (570) 562-1963

250 General Auction

black and red interior. 9,700 miles, auto, HUD, removable glass roof, polished wheels, memory package, Bose stereo and twilight lighting, factory body moldings, traction control, ABS, Garage kept - Like New. $25,900 (570) 609-5282

250 General Auction

Absolute Real Estate Auction

3 Bedroom Home 521, 523 & 525 Luzerne St., Scranton, PA Thursday Evening October 13, 2011 6:00PM

3.2 Quattro AT6.

Auto tiptronic 6 speed. Black with black leather. Garage kept. Fully loaded, gps, cold weather package. 78K miles.

Asking $18,500. Call 570-814-6714

Auction To Be Held @ Home - 521, 523 & 525 Luzerne Street, Scranton, PA 18504. From I-81: Take Exit 191B To US 11S / Scranton Express To 7th Avenue Exit, Keep Right At Fork To N. 7th Ave. Which Becomes Railroad Ave., To Right On Luzerne Street, To #521.

A Nice Home For Family Or Great Rental Property 2-Story, 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home With City Utilities, Front & Rear Porch, Rear Fence, Replacement Windows, Nice Kitchen, Etc., Etc.; A Home For Any Size Family; 2 Parcels Selling Together, Plenty Of Parking; Would Make A Nice Home For A Family Or A Great Rental Property. Property Sells Absolutely To The Highest Bidder, Regardless Of Price. Property Sells As-Is, Where–Is, How–Is. Property Sells Subject To NO Contingencies, Be Prepared. If Any Tests Are Wanted Or Needed They Must Be Done Prior To Auction. Announcements Made Day Of Auction Take Precedence Over Printed Material. Brochures Including More Details, Tax Map, Purchase Offer, Etc. Will Be Available On Our Website @ www.manasseauctions.com.

Open House: Day Of Auction, 1 ½ Hours Prior To Auction Start Time; Terms & Conditions: A 10% Buyers Premium Will Be Added To The Final Bid Price, And That Total Will Become The Purchase Price. 15% Down Of Total Purchase Price Or $3000, Whichever Is Greater, Due Night Of Auction In Cash Or Good Check With Positive ID. Balance Due At Closing In 30 Days; Property Sells With Special Warranty Deed.

Mel & Matt Manasse Auctioneers & Licensed Real Estate Brokers PA Auctioneers License # AU571L & AU3517L; PA Brokers License # SBR000462 & ABR000472 607-692-4540 / 1-800-MANASSE WWW.MANASSEAUCTIONS.COM

BMW `01 X5

4.4i.

Silver, fully loaded, tan leather interior. 1 owner.

103k miles. $8,999 or best offer. Call 570-814-3666

BMW `07 328xi

Black with black interior.

Heated seats. Back up & navigation systems. New tires & brakes.

Sunroof.

Garage kept. Many extras!

46,000 Miles.

Asking $20,500.

570-825-8888 or 626-297-0155 Call Anytime!

BUICK `03 LESABRE

35k miles, V-6.

Power steering, brakes & windows.

A/C, Nice, clean car. $7,300. Call 570-674-3185

412 Autos for Sale

412 Autos for Sale

412 Autos for Sale

412 Autos for Sale

412 Autos for Sale

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2007 Jeep Liberty Sport

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$11,495

$7,995

STK #81360B

STK#3319A

2007 Hyundai Sonata SE 6 Cylinder/ Autostick

$10,995 STK#2242A

2007 Pontiac G5

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

4 Cylinder/Automatic

6 Cylinder/Automatic

STK#81696A

STK#81488A

$7,295

$8,495

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

2006 Ford Mustang V6

4 Cylinder/ Automatic

4 Cylinder/Automatic

STK#K1253B

STK# 36010

$5,995

2005 Ford Escape XLT

$8,995

6 Cylinder/Automatic

$9,995

006 Jeep Liberty Sport

6 Cylinder/ Automatic

$9,995 STK#81594A

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STK#31256A

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#12029A , 35K M iles......................................

#Z2512A , O nly 9K M iles..................................

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Rare, Exclusive Opportunity To Own...

MERCEDES-BENZ `95 SL 500 Convertible, with

2002 BMW 745i The Flagship of

the Fleet New - $87,000 Midnight Emerald with beige leather interior. 61K miles.

Mint condition.

Loaded. Garage Kept. Navigation Stunning, Must Sell! $20,000 $18,600

‘26 FORD MODEL T Panel Delivery

100 point Concours quality restoration. Red with black fenders. Never Driven.

0 miles on restoration.

RARE! $40,000 $38,000 $36,500

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 CHEVY`01 MALIBU LS Shinny midnight blue

metallic. Like new with all power options: sunroof, rear spoiler and aluminum wheels.

Very well maintained. $4,295.

(570) 313-5538

CHRYSLER `04 SEBRING LXI CONVERTIBLE

Low miles - 54,000.

V6. Leather interior.

Great shape. A/C. Power door locks. $7,500.

(570) 760-1005

FORD `04 MUSTANG Mach I, 40th

ANNIVERSARY EDITION V8, Auto, 1,400 miles, all options, show room condition. Call for info.

Asking $24,995 Serious inquiries only. 570-636-3151

FORD `07 MUSTANG

63,000 highway miles, silver, runs great, $11,500. negotiable.

570-479-2482

HONDA `07 ACCORD

V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1 owner with maintenance records.

Slate blue with leather interior. Sunroof. Asking $12,500.

Call 570-239-2556

JAGUAR `00 S TYPE

4 door sedan. Like new condition. Brilliant blue exterior with beige hides.

Car is fully equipped with navigation system, V-8, automatic, climate control AC, alarm system, AM/FM 6 disc CD, garage door opener. 42,000 original miles. $9,750 Call (570) 288-6009

Say it HERE in the Classifieds!

570-829-7130

JAGUAR `98 XK840k Convertible.

miles. Great condition. Silver with black interior.

Garage kept.

Recently inspected. V8/auto/ AC. AM/FM / 6 disc. $12,000 or best offer. 570-310-1287

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

WANTED!

ALL JUNK CARS! CA$H PAID

570-301-3602

MAZDA `08 MIATA

MX-5 CONVERTIBLE Red. Power steer-

ing, auto, AC, CD. ONLY 5,500 MILES. $18,000 (570) 883-0143

MAZDA 3S `07

Silver sedan. 4 cylinder 2.3, auto, FWD, all power, keyless entry, cruise, a/c, am/fm stereo/cd, ABS. 55k miles.

Excellent condition.

Asking $11,600. Call 570-574-2141

removable hard top, dark Blue, camel interior, Summer Driving Only, Garage Kept.

Very Good Condition, No Accidents.

Classy Car.

Price Reduced! $10,995 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.

Factory warranty to 50K miles. $19,995 (570) 472-9909 (570) 237-1062

NISSAN `08 SENTRA 58K miles. 4 cylin-

der, 6 speed manual. Great condition.

All power.

A/C. Cruise. $11,500. Call 570-333-4379 after 6:30 pm

NISSAN `09 370Z TOURING-MAG BLACK 11,200 miles, auto-

matic, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, all power, AM/FM radio, CD changer, keyless entry, leather interior, custom wheels, $28,000. Call after 5:00 p.m.

570-403-5343

PORSCHE `85 944

Low mileage, 110,000 miles, 5 speed, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, AM/FM radio, CD changer, leather interior, rear defroster, tinted windows, custom wheels, $8,000.

(570) 817-1803

SAAB `06 93 A E R O s p o r t .

Leather interior.

Heated seats. Sunroof. Good condition. $8,000. Serious inquiries only.

Call 570-760-8264

SUBURU ‘06 LEGACY GT door, LIMITED SEDAN 4 black,

approximately 76,000 miles. 2.5 liter engine, auto. asking $12,000.

570-510-3077

TOYOTA `05 COROLLA-S

68,700 miles. Automatic, power windows, locks, mirrors, air, cruise, keyless entry. Ground effects. $8,900 Negotiable 570-388-2829 or 570-905-4352

VOLKSWAGEN `04 Beetle - Convertible

GREAT ON GAS! Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition.

Garage kept.

Newly Reduced $14,000 570-479-7664 Leave Message

VOLKSWAGEN ‘00 BEETLE 2.0 automatic, air 67k miles $6400.

570-466-0999

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

CADILLAC `80 COUPE DEVILLE Excellent condition, $3,000 located in Hazleton.

570-454-1945 or 561-573-4114

CHEVROLET `65 CORVETTE STINGRAY

Clean, sharp, runs great! Must see. $13,500. As is.

(570) 269-0042 LEAVE A MESSAGE - WE WILL CALL YOU BACK.

CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP Very Good Condition!

Low miles! $7500. FIRM 570-905-7389 Ask for Lee

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CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000

FORD ‘76 THUNDERBIRD

All original $12,000

MERCEDES ‘76 450 SL $24,000

MERCEDES ‘29

Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

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

421

Boats & Marinas

BOAT 12’ Sears Gamefisher, 2 live wells, needs work $50. 570-821-9371

CUSTOM CREST 15’

Fiberglass boat with trailer. Outboard propulsion. Includes: 2 motors Erinmade, “Lark II series”

PRICE REDUCED! $2,400 NEGOTIABLE

570-417-3940

DESOTO CUSTOM ‘49 4 DOOR SEDAN

427

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

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

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

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 570-455-6589

FORD SALEEN ‘04 281 SC Coupe

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

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

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MERCEDES 1975

Good interior & interior. Runs great! New tires.

Many new parts.

Moving, Must Sell. $2,300 or best offer 570-693-3263 Ask for Paul

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

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

Only 12,000 miles.

Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000.

570-288-4322

439

Motorcycles

BMW ‘07 K1200 GT Low mileage. Many extras. Clean. $9,500 (570) 646-2645

HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL Black. 1,800 miles.

ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm.

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023

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

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

HONDA `03 REBEL

250. Black with red rebel decal. 65MPG. Excellent condition.

1,800 miles. $1,750 or best offer. Call 570-262-6605

HYOSUNG `04 COMET

250.

157 Miles.

Excellent Condition. $1,200. Call 570-256-7760

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KAWASAKI ‘05 NINJA 500R. 3300

miles. Orange.

Garage kept. His & hers helmets. Must sell. $2400 570-760-3599 570-825-3711

Kawasaki` 93 ZX11D NINJA LIKE NEW 8900 Original

miles. Original owner. V@H Exhaust and Computer. New tires. $3,800.

570-574-3584

YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

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

(570) 814-1548

442 RVs & Campers

CHEROKEE ‘10

Must Sell!

Appraised for $9,200 • All original

45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727

STUDEBAKER ‘31 Rumble seat, Coupe Good condition.

Call for details (570) 881-7545

Travel trailer. 39 ft., 4 slide outs, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, microwave, awning, tinted windows, Brand new.

Have no pets or smokers. Much more!!!!! $33,000 (cell) 682-888-2880

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.

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

570-868-6986

442 RVs & Campers

EQUIPMENT/BOBCAT TRAILER

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

NISSAN `10 ROGUE SL AWD. Gray. Sun-

roof. Bose stereo system. Black leather seats. 5,500 miles. $24,000 (570) 696-2777

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. $2,595 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre

PACE ‘99 ARROW VISION

Ford V10. Excellent condition.

8,700 miles. 1 slide out. 2 awnings. 2 colored TVs, generator, back up camera, 2 air conditioners, microwave/convection oven, side by side refrigerator with ice maker, washer/dryer, queen size bed. $37,900 negotiable (570) 288-4826 (570) 690-1464

SUNLINE SOLARIS `91

25’ travel trailer A/C. Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater.

Excellent condition. $3,900.

570-466-4995

SUNLITE CAMPER 22 ft. 3 rear bunks,

center bathroom, kitchen, sofa bed.

Air, Fully self contained. Sleeps 6.

New tires, fridge awning. $4500.

215-322-9845

TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft

Rear queen master bedroom, Walk thru bathroom.

Center kitchen + dinette bed. Front extra large living room + sofa bed.

Big View windows.

Air, awning, sleeps 6, very clean, will deliver. Located in Benton, Pa. $4,900.

215-694-7497

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS CXL BARGAIN!!

AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles.

Small 6 cylinder.

New inspection.

Like new, inside & out. $13,900.

(570) 540-0975

Collect cash, not dust!

Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!

FORD `90 TRUCK 17’ box. Excellent

running condition.

Very Clean. $4,300.

Call 570-287-1246

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

JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

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.

Trade in’s accepted.

570-466-2771

SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,

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

TRACTOR TRAILERS

FREIGHTLINER ’97 MIDROOF 475 CAT & 10 speed transmission. $12,000 FREIGHTLINER ’99 CONDO 430 Detroit, Super 10 transmission.

Asking $15,000.

‘88 FRUEHAUF 45’ with sides. All aluminum, spread axle. $6,500.

2 storage trailers.

570-814-4790

VOLVO `08 XC90

Fully loaded, moon roof, leather, heated seats, electric locks, excellent condition. New tires, new brakes and rotors. 52,000 miles highway $26,500/ best offer.

570-779-4325 570-417-2010 till 5

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FREE PICKUP

MITSUBISHI `11

OUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, Black interi-

or/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heated seats, 18” alloy wheels, many extra features. Only 4,800 miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. $23,500.

Willing to negotiate.

Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school.

(570) 793-6844

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

570-301-3602

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

for Construction Inspectors for Roadway and Bridge projects in north-central PA (Bradford, Tioga, Sullivan and Lycoming). PENNDOT project experience preferred, NICET, NECEPT, ACI, PDOT Conc., CDS NeXtGen certs. desired, but not required. CE/ASCET grads welcome.

Established consulting firm with excellent benefits.

Email resume to jobs@mctish.com, or send resume with copies of credentials to McTish, Kunkel & Assoc., 3500 Winchester Rd, Suite 300, Allentown, PA 18104.

AA/EOE/M/F/V/H

518 Customer Support/Client Care

TELEPHONE OPERATORS Action #1 Answering

Service is seeking Part Time/Full Time Telephone Operators. Shifts available include dayshift with start time of 6:30AM and evening shift with 3pm start time and may include split shifts. All positions include weekend and holiday availability. Typing is required for all positions. Job training will be provided. No phone calls please.

Apply in person from 10AM-6PM at Action Telephone; Rear 58 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top.

522

Education/ Training

TEACHER’S AIDES

For private day care/elementary school. Part time.

Afternoon hours. $7.50 per hour.

Call 823-7907 between 1-3pm.

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527 Food Services/ Hospitality

SERVERS WANTED FULL AVAILABILITY & EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Day One Benefits, 401k, Paid Vacation, Meal Plan, Credit Union.

Apply in person at Red Lobster 10 East End Center Wilkes-Barre

SERVERS/BARTENDERS COOKS/DISHWASHERS

506 Administrative/ Clerical

RECEPTIONIST

Positive Results Marketing, Inc., one of the area’s leading advertising agencies, is looking for a dynamic individual to work a t it’s Main Street, Old Forge location as it’s receptionist.

Position is full-time and starting pay is $8. per hour. First raise guaranteed within 90 days and this shall be commiserate with clerical /office skills. Fitness membership, health insurance and paid vacation are some of the benefits.

Please submit your resume to prminc510@aol.com to be considered.

509

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

Call 570-696-4732

CDL CLASS A DUMP TRUCK DRIVER Seasonal Work.

Call 570-868-8375

FLAGGERS

20 immediate openings. Certification & vehicle a plus. Will train.

Call 570-829-1180

TRIAXLE/ DUMP TRUCK DRIVER CDL LICENSE REQUIRED. Call 570-735-1441 or 570-824-0901

533

ROADWAY AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS IMMEDIATE NEED

570-574-1275

CARPENTER & MERCURY `07 CARPENTER’S HELPER Full Time MARINER Immediate Start One owner. Luxury 4x4. garage kept.

Showroom condition, fully loaded, every option 34,000 miles.

DRASTICALLY REDUCED $15,500 (570)825-5847

509

New Restaurant.

Opening Soon.

ARTUROS Former Mambo Italiano’s/Celestino’s.

Apply in person 140 Main Street Dupont

WAIT STAFF

Immediate positions available. Must be flexible and would have experience with POS. Apply in person.

1180 Wyoming Ave. Exeter, PA

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

COCCIA FORD

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

•AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN •AUTOMOTIVE REFINISH TECHNICIAN •SHOP HELPER/ MAINTENANCE Experienced Body Shop Techs needed for our high volume body shop.

Applicants must have a minimum of 4 years repair experience. ASE and I-Car certifications are helpful.

Techs must be detail oriented, possess knowledge, have skills and abilities to perform all types of auto body repairs.

We offer an excellent pay and benefit package that includes paid health insurance and 401k.

Apply in person to the Shop Manager

Coccia Collision Center 1600 Highway 315, Laflin, PA 18702.

570-655-8845

538

Janitorial/ Cleaning

HOUSEWORK

2 different houses, 1 day a week each.

Flexible hours.

References needed 570- 881-7228

539

Legal

LEGAL ASSISTANT Part Time

Civil rights lawyer needs assistant No legal experience preferred.

Send resume to: Attn: Office Manager 363 Laurel Street Pittston, PA 18640

542

Logistics/ Transportation

ARKOMA HOTSHOT SERVICES Class A CDL drivers with HAZMAT. Minimum 2 years driving experience.

Oilfield experience preferred. Good pay. Please call 570-888-8081

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

CLASS A CDL DRIVERS

Needed for local/ regional dry van runs. Full time driving positions available with a fast growing company.

-Home Weekends -Competitive wages -Flexible schedules -Excellent health insurance benefits: medical, dental, prescription, vision Send email to edwardsL@ edwardsoffice.org

DRIVER needed to

drive handicapped individuals for various duties.

570-290-1834

542

Logistics/ Transportation

DRIVERS CDL - A: Local Dedicated Route! Home every night! Great Pay, Benefits! Estenson Logistics. Apply www.goelc.com 1-866-336-9642 Drivers: Regional & OTR. Start up to $.41/mile + Excellent Benefits. 401K + Bonuses. Miles & Guaranteed Hometime! CDL-A 6 months experience.

(888) 219-8041

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548 Medical/Health

COMMUNITY HOMETime WORKERS Full week

on/week off schedule (including 7 asleep overnight shifts) to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a community home in the Pittston area. Experience is helpful, paid training is provided. Valid drivers license is required. For information or application, call IMPACT SYSTEMS, Inc. at (570) 829-3671.

Starting Salary is $22,048 + benefits Drug free workplace EOE

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST

Full Time. Benefits.

Prior Dental Office Experience preferred. Email, Fax, Send resume to Carpenter Dental, 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, 18704. Carpenter Dental@hotmail.com Fax 570-714-5184.

FULL TIME EMT’S

Needed for a rapidly growing ambulance/ transport company.

Must have valid driver’s license, current certifications.

Competitive salary and benefits. Apply in person or online, no phone calls.

Also accepting Paramedic and Van Driver applications TransMed Ambulance 100 Dilley St., Forty Fort, PA transmednepa.com

548 Medical/Health

INTENSIVE CASE MANAGER

Intensive Case Manager position available in our Scranton Office.

Candidate will be responsible for the daily management of all assigned cases and their reporting; assist chronically homeless individuals with mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues transition from temporary to permanent housing; creating supportive service environments.

Clients will be based out of Lackawanna County. Successful candidate must possess a BS or BA in human services, counseling or other related field; good communication, people, and written skills.

Experience working with this population a plus but not required.

EOE. Interested applicants can send resumes to: Catholic Social Services Attn: Brandy Updike 516 Fig Street Scranton, PA 18505

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OPTICAL

Dispensing Optician. Experience required with frame selection, adjustments and contact lenses.

30-35 hours/week.

Send resume to: Vision Associates 6 North Main St. Pittston, PA 18640 or fax 570-655-6516 eyeguy.2020@ verizon.net

PITTSTON HEAVENLY MANOR Needs kind & dedi-

cated Caretakers/ Aids. No experience needed. Med Techs, Housekeeper Manager. Needs GED or HS diploma. Apply 9-2. 51 Main St., Pittston.

Caregiver to work flexible hours. hours 2-4-6-8 . 7 days per week 570-290-1834

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548 Medical/Health

548 Medical/Health

WE’RE HIRING Hiring for all shifts, all days, in Luzerne, Lackawanna and surrounding counties.

1 Year Experience Required.

Hiring: CNAs • RNs • LPNs • HHAs We work around your schedule.

Adults: 570-883-5600 Ask for Elizabeth 533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

AUTO MECHANICS McCarthy Tire Service Co, Inc, has an immediate full time openings for Auto Service Technicians at our Kingston, location. Successful candidate must have experience, must have own tools. PA State Inspection and Emissions license needed and diagnostic testing and alignment experience a plus. Successful candidate must have brake and front end experience.

We offer an excellent salary, benefits package, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, vacation and personal time, 401(K) plan with company match. Interested applicants may apply in person at 520 Pierce Street, Kingston, PA or call 570.283.0521 for more information.

Serious inquiries only please.

LINCOLN

Northeast PA’s Largest Ford Lincoln Dealership has immediate openings for

EXPERIENCED CLASS A, B, AND C TECHNICIANS

Applicants must have a state safety and emission inspection licenses. Ford certifications are a plus.

We offer an excellent pay & benefit package.

Apply to Rudy Podest Parts & Service Director rpodest@ cocciacars.com 577 E. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-823-8888

COMMERCIAL ROOFING ESTIMATOR Must be familiar with all roof systems. Must be willing to re-locate.

Top pay and benefit package.

Respond to jyanan@comcast.net

714423

412 Autos for Sale

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Automatic, Pwr. Mirrors, Advance Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtains, AM/FM/CD, Pwr. Door Locks, Remote Keyless Entry, Tilt Wheel, Air

MPG

MPG

Auto., Air, Pwr. Mirrors, SYNC, Advance Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtains, AM/FM/CD, Tilt Wheel, PL, Sport Appearance Pkg., Rear Spoiler, Cruise Control, 15” Alum. Wheels. Winter Pkg., Heated Seats, Keyless Entry w/Keypad WAS.........$18,160 FORD REBATE...............-250 OFF LEASE REBATE......-500 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP....-70 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP....-76

WAS.........$15,680 FORD REBATE...............-250 OFF LEASE REBATE......-500

24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 10/3/11.

Remote Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD, Pwr. Door Locks, Air, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air Bags, Side Impact Air Bags, Message Center, MyKey

MPG

24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 10/3/11.

MPG

Auto., AM/FM/CD, Anti-Theft Sys., PL, Side Curtain Air Bags, 16” Steel Wheels, PW, Tilt Wheel, AC, Instrument Cluster, Message Center, Keyless Entry, Pwr. Side Mirrors, Fog Lamps, MyKey WAS.........$19,385 FORD CREDIT REBATE......-500 OFF LEASE REBATE......-500 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP. .-386

WAS.........$18,390 FMCC REBATE...............-500 OFF LEASE REBATE......-500 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP....-91

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24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 10/3/11.

APR

M O S.

PLUS

Auto., CD, 16” Alum. Wheels, Tilt, Safety Pkg., 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Impact Air Bags, Message Center, Cruise Control, PL, PW WAS.........$21,595 FORD REBATE...............-500 FORD BONUS REBATE....-1,000 FMCC REBATE...................-500 OFF LEASE REBATE...-1,250 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP. .-346

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APR

APR Auto., AM/FM/CD, Alum. Wheels, Tilt Wheel, Pwr. Seat, Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Message Center, Pwr. Moonroof, SYNC, PL, PW

PLUS

M O S.

WAS.........$25,065 FORD REBATE...............-500 FORD BONUS REBATE....-1,000 FMCC REBATE...................-500 OFF LEASE REBATE. . .-1,250 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP....-445 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP. .-871

V6, Auto., CD, Alum. Wheels, Tilt, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry, Message Center, Pwr. Moonroof, SYNC, Pwr. Leather Heated Seats, Driver’s Vision Group, Blis w/Cross Traffic Alert, Rearview Camera, Rear Spoiler

PLUS

M O S.

WAS.........$32,445 FORD REBATE...............-500 FORD BONUS REBATE....-1,000 FMCC REBATE...................-500 OFF LEASE REBATE. . .-1,250 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP.-1,445 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP. . .-1,251

24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 10/3/11.

24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 10/3/11.

*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 OCTOBER 3, 2011.

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

SUNDAY DISPATCH 548 Medical/Health

SERVICE REP

Lincare, leading national respiratory company seeks caring Service Rep. Service patients in their home for oxygen and equipment needs. Warm personalities, age 21+, who can lift up to 120 lbs should apply.

CDL with DOT a plus or obtainable.

Growth opportunities are excellent.

Stop by our office to fill out application: Lincare, Inc. 1574 Highway 315 Plains Twp.PA 18702 Drug-free workplace. EOE.

Looking for that special place called home?

Classified will address Your needs.

Open the door with classified!

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Other

DIESEL MECHANIC Excellent pay, good hours. aPPLY IN PERSON City-Line Trucking 542 S Main St Pittston 570-655-8385

554

Production/ Operations

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN I MATERIAL HANDLER Fabri-Kal Corporation, a major thermoforming plastics company has full time benefitted positions for: Industrial Electrician I and Material Handler.

HS/GED required.

Electrician: 3 years experience required. Conduit, emt and ridged pipe; Equipment testing; AC/DC motors and drives; PLC systems.

Material Handler: One year forklift experience within the past five years.

Current forklift certification preferred.

Availability for overtime required. Drug & Alcohol screening and background checks are conditions of employment.

Competitive wage and benefits package: Health Insurance, Prescription, Dental & Vision, Disability, 401K, Education, Paid Leave. Apply on site: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM; or forward resume to: Fabri-Kal Corporation ATTN: Human Resources Valmont Industrial Park 150 Lions Drive Hazle Township, PA 18202 FAX: 570-501-0817 EMAIL: hrmail@hazleton. f-k.com www.f-k.com EOE

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Sales/Retail/ Business Development

RETAIL SALES MANAGER Seeking versatile,

reliable and customer service oriented person.

Training,benefits available. Respond to joer@ efofurniture.com

600 FINANCIAL 630 Money To Loan “We can erase your bad credit 100% GUARANTEED.” Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission say they’ve never seen a legitimate credit repair operation. No one can legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report.

It’s a process that starts with you and involves time and a conscious effort to pay your debts.

Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc. gov/credit. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.

700 MERCHANDISE 702

Air Conditioners

AIR CONDITIONER, 8,000 BTU, $30.

12,000 BTU, $40.

570-592-7723

708

Antiques & Collectibles

ANTIQUE PEDAL TRACTOR, ESKA 560 red FARMALL, good condition $325. Table Saw 10” with stand, Craftsman, new condition $60. 570-696-2008

708

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011 PAGE 12 Antiques & Collectibles

COMIC BOOKS Gen 13-1, X-files, Spiderman & many others, $1 each.

NEON SIGN - Electric, Camel sign, 30 years old, $150.

RECORDS - LP’S, 78’S, 45’S From 40’S, 50’S, 60’S & 70’S. $1 each.

570-829-2411

710

Appliances

CHEST FREEZERKenmore 4 years old, excellent condition $250.388-4242 REFRIGERATOR 2 year old Whirlpool fridge stainless steel bought for $1600. selling for $800. 578-2670 REFRIGERATOR Haier, 1/7 cu. ft.

Great for college student $25.

570-868-5450 STOVE: Kitchen Aid Slide-In, gas, white, good condition. $225. 819-0408

730

Computer Equipment & Software

DELL DIMENSION 3000.

Excellent condition. Windows Xp. 2.4ghz cpu. dvdrom/cdrw. $65.

570-905-2985 DESKTIOP: off lease refurbished compaq desktop: 2.4/512/40 /dvd.windows 7, anti virus + more, keyboard + mouse included $100. Off lease refurbished ibm desktop: 1.8/ 512/40 /dvd. windows xp prp, antivirus + more, keyboard + mouse $75. 570-862-2236

732

Exercise Equipment

EXERCISE MACHINE, Gazelle still in good condition $20. 825-4177 TREADMILL, Vision Fitness, heavy duty, excellent condition. $375. 288-4451

Firewood Looking for the right deal 736 on an automobile?

Turn to classified.

It’s a showroom in print!

FIREWOOD Classified’s got SEASONED OAK the directions!

Split and Delivered 712

Baby Items

INFANT CAR SEAT

by Graco. rear facing seat holds infants 5 - 30 lbs. 5 point adjustable harness. brown with sage trim. includes 2 bases. $40.

570-735-6527

716

Building Materials

BUILDING SUPPLIES 1-8”x8”x1’ I beam $50. 2-6’x6’ x 10’ I beam $30 each 14”x4”x20’ I beam $40. 2-2 1/2 x 3 1/2”x 20’ angle iron $20 each. Other U channel and metal floor grating.

Call 570-678-56895 570-709-3700 PAVER BLOCKS 500 used with end pieces. Reasonable 570-654-0907 PAVERS - Concrete patio pavers. Most blocks are 6 1/8” x 6 1/8” x 2 1/2. There is at least 225+ square ft of pavers. Were removed to make way for a pool in the backyard. $350.

570-474-9766 SHUTTERS, outdoor, new, black plastic 15’ x 51”, 1 pair, $10.

570-779-9791

720

FIREWOOD Super-Dry oak firewood.

Ready to burn. $100 / cord Call 973-445-1994 Located in Plymouth

742

Furnaces & Heaters

BOILER: Pearless cast iron 200,000 btu natural gas $300. 388-4242 GAS HEATERS, propane & natural gas vent free heaters new in box with warranty. Can be mounted on floor or on wall, blower & thermostat. 20,000 btu $190. 30,000 btu $220.. call after 6pm. 570-675-0005

744

May be Separated Rose Lawn Section $450 each 570-654-1596

MEMORIAL SHRINE LOTS FOR SALE

6 lots available at Memorial Shrine Cemetery. $2,400.

Call 717-774-1520 SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY

Clothing

COAT White Leather Medium-Large. $50 570-696-1661 JACKET: men’s medium/large size, 3/4 length genuine leather excellent condition $150.

570-714-4477 PURSES, Gucci, medium size tote, 2 handle, $325. Louis Vuitton, shoulder bag, zipper top, $350. Both excellent condition.

570-288-4451 SHIRT: POLAMALU POSSE airbrushed tshirt $50 (570)477-1269 SHOES 4 pairs of brand new in box women’s Hush Puppies size 9 with 13/4 to 2-3/4 heel, in different popular colors $10. per pair.

570-868-5450 TIGER 24months/ 2T sleeveless pullover with tail & hood $10. Black Widow, Gothic , Vampira? satin & lace 40” from shoulder to bottom, elastic waist $20.

Cat pullover costume 12-2t plush, hooded, tail,$10.

Sabrina the Sorceress 12-14. pretty silky dress, hat, & belt. $15.

Spiderella Deluxe Costume 12-14. dress with spider lace sleeves + printed collar with gold spider $10. STAR TREK 12-14 jumpsuit $12.

Old Navy pumpkin - hat & shoes, black jumpsuit underneath, hat, & shoes $15. + size butterfly $25 Pirate queen 12-14 girls. $10. Skunk-1 piece medium 37” from shoulder to ankle $15. Skeleton Bride girls 12-14 tattered gown, lace up bodice & tulle trim cuffs, headband & attached veil $15.

12-14 vampire dracula gothic costume 12-14 $15. 50’s Girl sock hop, 1 piece black & white strip up top with satin pink with black poodle & sequins on bottom.$15.

570-735-2661

Furniture & Accessories

MIRROR (standing) about 5’, tilts in wood frame $22.

Rocking chair, white wicker for patio or porch $35.

End table, white wicker to match rocker, $22. Bed, queen size, pine with 2 matching nightstands $400. Room Divider, black with oriental murals on 1 side & stonework on other side $250.

570-288-4451 NIGHT TABLE maple with drawer $30.

Maple 3 shelf book stand $25.

570-288-8689 PATIO SET 39” round resin tan colored table, used one summer $20.

570-868-5275 or 570-301-8515 PATIO SET green, 66x36 glass top table & 2 end chairs, 2 bench, type chairs all with cushions. $55.

Black entertainment center with glass doors & storage for CDs & DVDs 60wx49hx19d $50.

570-868-5450 RECLINING LIFT CHAIR, hardly used, light brown $200.

570-824-7015 SECRETARY 35”w x 80” h. Very good condition. $35.

570-864-0858 SOFA black velourgood condition $125.

CORNER COMPUTER DESK Modern $25.

570-388-4242 SOFA, chair rocker wooden, removable cushions, table lamp. FREE to flood victims. 779-4282

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

DURYEA

Furniture & Accessories

BEDROOM SET Dresser, mirror, chest, full or queen headboard, 2 night stands. $200.

570-814-5477 BEDROOM SET, queen size, dark oak, frame, 2 night stands, chest of drawers, double dresser with mirrors for $200. Grill $25.

570-606-9149

Cemetery Plots/Lots

MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available

726

by the cord. $150 (570)704-9609

744

BEDS, (1) white full size, 4 poster with dresser, $150, (1) Platform, navy & maple, twin with drawers, $100.

Armoire, oak,42x76 $150, CHAIR, wingback, green print, $75. DESK, computer, large, $40, HUTCH, custom made, solid cherry wood, perfect condition, $450, CHAIR, Reclining, cognac colored, wingbacked, leather, $300 570-287-7671 DINETTE / KITCHEN SET - Light Solid Wood, Four Matching Chairs, Very Good Condition $95.00 570-262-6627 DINING ROOM oak table with leaf, 4 regular & two captain chairs, dry sink, hutch for $200.

Hunter green hutch for $40. 592-7723 DINING ROOM TABLE & chairs in fair condition. Asking $45. or best offer. Located in Mountain Top After 5pm 570-868-8156 DRESSER, Maple, wood, 6 drawer with mirror. $40. ROCKER, with cushions, $35. CHAIR, barrel, $35. 570-779-1414 E N T E R TA I N M E N T CENTER gorgeous oriental piece, double doors top opens 40” w for TV bottom holds stereo components. deep cranberry gold hand painted design brass hardware original price $3000. sell $800.

570-693-2570 ETAGERE. wicker, with 5 glass shelves, $100. End Table, wicker, with glass top, $40.

Both from Pier One & excellent condition. 570-813-5778

FURNISH FOR LESS

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

132 Wright Street Saturday & Sunday 9am-1pm Lots of kids stuff!

Strollers, pack & play, toys, clothes & more.

BUYING

US/FOREIGN/ CANADIAN COINS & CURRENCY PREMIUMS FOR SILVER DOLLARS & BETTER COINS

GOLD & SILVER

JEWELRY & INGOTS STERLING SILVER Old Postcards & Local Photo’s, Lead Soldiers & Old Toys, Mining & Military Stuff, Old Crocks, Jugs Local Advertising

STAMPS

PAYING HONEST CA$H PRICES

Over 35 years, a respected coin dealer.

HERITAGE GALLERIES DALLAS, PA

Across from Dallas Agway on Rt. 415 Look for blue & white signs NEW HOURS TUES-FRI, 10-6 SAT, 10-5 570-674-2646

750

Jewelry

WATCH: Invicta men’s 4342 Russian Diver Watch Collection has Black Face.

Like new. Comes with box. $50.

570-823-5943

758 Miscellaneous BOWLING BALLS (2) 14lb Brunswick & bag $10. Brunswick & Bag $5. Keson 100’ nylon coated NEW measuring tape $10. 2-sets of disc brakes for 2004 Ford Escape $10. New white vinyl crank-out window with screen $40.

10’x10’ Garden Gazebo tent with screen new in box $75. Plastic folding picnic table seats 4 adults, great for tailgateing new in box $30. 570-822-0519 COFFEE MAKER Mr. Coffee 4 cup $5.

Mrs Coffee Tea for two $5. George Foreman extra large grill, $10.

Green Toaster, $2. Green 12 cup coffee maker, $10. all work well.

570-8685275/570-301-8515 COOKBOOKS Weight Watchers set of 4. New. $20.

570-472-1646 DISHES - Gibson fruit grove pattern.

Service for 8 plus 2 serving bowls, 2 platters $30 570-474-9255

FREE AD POLICY

The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totalling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. One Submission per month per household.

You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA. Sorry no phone calls.

GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS PVC pipes $1 each.Bookcase desk, $10. 2 end tables $20. Sewing machine, peddle, $25.Sewing machine, electric, $10. Ironing board, new, $2. Printer, HP Scanjet, $2. Meat grinder $3.

570-868-609

HELMET: Cairns New Yorker leather fire helmet. $325.

570-371-9114 RELIGIOUS ITEMS Hand made Rosaries, $5. Pope John Paul II Memoriblia. 570-829-2411 SINGER SEWING MACHINE #9410 school model heavy duty, great condition includes bobbins, accessories & operating manual. 10 built in stitches plus buttonhole feature.

Orig. $400. sell $150. 570-714-4477 SNOW TIRES set of 4 P225 60R16 used 2 seasons, good tread $100. Snowtracker P235 70R16, 4 used 1 season, good tread $175.

LARGE KENNEL portable, $60.

570-594-4992 SPOT LIGHTS GE 150 watts, 120 volts new, case of 12. $20. 570-779-9791 TOW BAR. Blue oxwith cables, pins, & cover. Used twice. $300. 570-831-5778 UTILITY TRAILER 4x8 with spare tire $140. 287-3955

LAWNMOWER Murray 4hp 22” cut, runs good $60.

570-655-3197

WHEELS (2) with studded radials, Wintertrax, widetrack, P175/70R13 82S. used one season $45. 779-4176

Medical Equipment

POWER CHAIR Jazzy Select, $500. Walker - $25.

570-829-2411 WHEELCHAIR. Jazzy, red and in good condition.

Includes charger.

Asking $800/neg.

570-822-5603 570-371-9101 (cell)

758 Miscellaneous

LIVING ROOM 1970’s retro couch & chair, used very little and in excellent condition. Autumn orange in color but can be covered with a throw. Asking $50.

570-735-8542

BOOK & CD “Power Trading/ Power Living”, with cd. Learn the keys to investing in the stock market.

Regular $99. sell $39 or best offer.

570*288-2949

LIVING ROOM SET, Blue, tan trim, couch, chair and a half & ottoman, excellent condition. $400 OBO. LOVESEAT, white with pullout bed. $100 OBO 570-574-6261

CANDLE HOLDERS 31 piece set of clear glass votive candle holders; various sizes; used only once; excellent condition; great for weddings or parties; asking $25 for set.

570-239-6011

772

762

Musical Instruments

PIANO Story & Clark, good condition. $500 570-822-4593

766

Office Equipment

DESK , large solid oak 33”x60”, middle drawer, 6 side drawers. 4 straight back chairs seats need to be recaned.

Wood office chair on wheels. FREE TAKE AWAY 675-1949

Don't need that Guitar?

Sell it in the Classified Section!

570-829-7130 SCANNER, hp scanjet 2200c, flatbed, with software and manual, $20. USB Connectivity, Works FAX Machine, Panasonic older rolled paper print spare roll, $20.

570-836-6706

Pools & Spas

ABOVE GROUND POOL

18 X 36 with accessories. Will need to be taken down.

FREE 570-369-3581 POOL, above ground, 21’ pool with filter & covers. $999 or best offer.

570-592-4685

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

776 Sporting Goods

776 Sporting Goods

BIKE 20” pink with white tires, pink rims. $40. 735-2661

TRAMPOLINE Large in size ,netting around to ensure safety, great condition $150. ESPN Center-Voice Activated keeps score.

All sports include basketball, football, golf, baseball, lots of fun for indoors. $100. Both great condition. 675-9939

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL...

IN CLASSIFIED!

BIKES. Girls, 15 speed 26” All-terrain, Boys, 18 speed 26” Multi-terrain Stone Mtn. Bike. $85 for both.

570-333-4827

GOLF SHOES 3 pair of men’ s Ecco Golf Shoes size 10.5 $200. 570-7886654 KICKING BAG century martial arts free standing, good condition $50.

570-655-3197.

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

548 Medical/Health

NOW HIRING FOR OUR RETREAD DEPARTMENT Please Go to wingfootct.com/careers and click on Wilkes Barre to apply.

778

468

Televisions/ Accessories

TV 14” Color RCA with remote $20.(14 w X 13” h X 14” D) 570-288-8689

780

TV Zenith 36” Good Condition. 10 years old $60. 388-4242

Televisions/ Accessories

TELEVISION. 19” Phillips Magnavox. $30. 570-779-1414

548 Medical/Health

TV 20” Phillips color with remote. $15. 570-868-5450

TV, 19” Aanalog signal model, includes remote. Works well! $20. 570-836-6706

782

Tickets

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST PENN STATE TICKETS. (2) Oct. 15 vs Purdue.

Homecoming. Section SFU Aisle chairback seats. Parking pass incl. $150 for both.

570-362-0328

Please reply to: recruiter@friendshiphousepa.org Or mail resume to: Friendship House c/o Human Resources 1509 Maple Street, Scranton, Pa 18505

Visit us On-Line at www.friendshiphousepa.org

548 Medical/Health

Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

Auto Parts

780

SUBWOOFERS: 2 12” JL audio with sub box and Pioneer 500 mono power amp paid $250 or best offer. 6 months old. 570-825-6318

We Offer Full Benefits Including 401K, life insurance, paid sick and vacation time.

468

Stereos/ Accessories

Job Purpose: To perform psychological evaluations with children on the Autism Spectrum.

Part time contracted position available.

Wingfoot Commercial Tires

NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Auto Parts

We are seeking professional individuals in the following positions:

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP

Admissions Coordinator

Competitive salaries and Excellent benefit package

Please come in to complete an application at 1404 Golf Park Drive Lake Ariel, PA 18436 or send your resume to maryanne.hornack@saberhealth.com

$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!

NOBODY Pays More 570-760-2035

EOE

Monday thru Saturday 6am-9pm • Happy Trails!

554

Production/ Operations

554

Production/ Operations

Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center

UPHOLSTERS

NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Local manufacturer of durable medical equipment is accepting applications for upholsters.

The successful candidate will be able to use air powered staple guns to shape and staple fabric to prepped wooden frames to create backs, arms and seats for lift chair production. These positions are steady day shift, Monday through Friday.

We are seeking professional individuals in the following positions:

Full and Part Time RNs Full and Part Time CNAs Per diem RNs, LPNs and CNAs

We offer competitive wages and benefits and are located only 15 minutes from Wilkes-Barre or Scranton.

Send resume or apply in person to: jobs@goldentech.com

GRILL. Charcoal, Blackbarrel type.

Top lifts, 24x35 grill space. $35 570-333-4827 HEATER: EdenPure portable quartz, new $125. Frigidaire 5000BTU air conditioner, new $50.

Holmes digital twin window fan, new $20. Calvin Klein dark purple hooded ski jacket small, brand new $40.

570-328-1165

Personal Electronics

PHONES, extremely rare, Rotary dial desk phones, (1) bright red, (1) bright orange, like new $150. each.

570-696-2008

DISHES: Phaltzgraff Rose pattern, service for 8 plus serving bowls. New. $25. 570-388-6863

752 Landscaping & Gardening

756

768

Competitive salaries and Excellent benefit package

Please come in to complete an application at 1404 Golf Park Drive Lake Ariel, PA 18436 or send your resume to maryann.williams@saberhealth.com EOE

401 Bridge Street Old Forge, PA 18518

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Workplace Employer

542

Logistics/ Transportation

542

Logistics/ Transportation

Looking to Grow DRIVERS WANTED! CDL Class A Local and OTR Routes

The Greater Hazleton Health Alliance has the following openings:

Home daily Benefit package includes: paid holiday and vacation; health, vision, and dental coverage; 401K with company match.

ICU Nurse Manager - Full Time

Telemetry RN’s – Full Time/Part Time OR RN’s – Full Time (prior experience required)

Candidates must be 23 years of age with at least 2 years tractor trailer experience.

Drivers paid by percentage.

OB RN’s – Full Time/Part Time (recent OB experience preferred)

Home Health RN’s – Part Time Home Health Supervisor – Full Time PACS Administrator - Full Time Programmer Analyst - Full Time

Applications can be filled out online at www.cdstransportation.com or email to: dchapin@cdstransportation.com or you can apply in person at CDS Transportation Diane Chapin One Passan Drive Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-654-6738 548 Medical/Health

Excellent Benefit Package, for full time employees which includes medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement defined contribution plan.

Part Time employee’s benefits are pro-rated.

Candidates interested in joining our team can forward their resume in confidence to: jobs@ghha.org Employment Applications are available for download from our web site at www.ghha.org

548 Medical/Health

700 E. Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201

Our Heart Is In Healthcare

Discover an exceptional opportunity to deliver quality healthcare to America’s Veterans

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is currently accepting applications for full time Registered Nurses at the Medical Center

Registered Nurses Emergency Room ICU/Telemetry Float - ER/ICU Two years ER or ICU experience preferred.

ACLS/BCLS Certification documentation required upon joining the VA Medical Center staff or within the first 3-months of employment.

In addition to an attractive salary, we offer paid, 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 Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, VAF 10-2850a; Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306; Curriculum Vitae, License Verification. For additional information please call (570) 824-3521, EXTENSION 7208.

Please mail your complete application package to:

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Medical Center (05) 1111 East End Boulevard Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 VA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EVERY THURSDAY IN OCTOBER from 10am-4pm At the Tunkhannock Public Library

Interested Applicants can Apply Online at www.XLCServices.com.

Interviews scheduled Monday thru Friday. Call 800-472-1013 or walk-ins welcome at Job Fairs.

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Tickets

TICKETS, (2) George Thorogood at the FM Kirby Center, Tuesday, October 4 at 7:30PM. Front row seats. A210 & A-211. $140 for pair OBO. 570-639-1305

784

Tools

LADDER:16’ extension, aluminum, good condition $60. call 570-655-3197 SNOW BLOWER Ariens 24” excellent total price for all items $300.

570-472-3888

786 Toys & Games BUDWEISER POKER TABLE TOP with accessories poker chips, cards & dice, never used & is in mint condition $50.

570-825-4177

788

Stereo/TV/ Electronics

RADIO TOWER 20’ steel tower.

It comes apart in 10’ sections. Good for a TV antenna or dish for TV 829-2695 Located in WilkesBarre area $50.

570-829-2695 TELEVISION, Hitachi projection, 46” screen, rarely used in excellent condition. $400 OBO 570-574-6261 TV: Toshiba 37” flat screen, big grey cabinet, color TV, remote & manual— good condition $325. or best offer.

570-714 - 4477

790

Swimming Pools/Hot Tubs

HOT TUB, 5-6 person, heater not working. FREE 570-362-0214 HOT TUB: 2001 Dimension 80”X80” hot tub, & gazebo. includes cover, electrical, chemicals Good condition. $1,000. negotiable.

570-239-4142

815

Dogs

LABRADOR RETRIEVERS AKC

Chocolate, white, yellow, black. 3/4 house trained.

Dewormed & shots.

Ready to take home Oct-1. They’ll go fast at $350 each. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED! 570-899-3807

Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks Highest Prices Paid!!

FREE PICKUP

288-8995

October 22. Shots, vet checked. Parents on premises. $500. Call (570) 654-6730

845

Pet Supplies

CAT LITTER BOX with lid + food dishes $6. 696-3368

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.

DURYEA

PRICE REDUCED! 314 Bennett Street Refashioned 3 or 4 bedroom, two full modern baths. Two story, 2300sf, with level yard with lovely new landscaping and 1 car garage.

New EVERYTHING in this charming must see property.

Custom blinds throughout the home. Great neighborhood with Park beyond the backyard. MLS# 11-3776 $ 174,900 Call Patti 570-328-1752 Liberty Realty & Appraisal Services LLC

Cats

KITTENS Free 1 male, 1 female, 8 weeks old.

570-239-7344 KITTENS, 6 weeks old, all black, liter trained, free to a good home.

518-779-3015.

KITTENS, FREE to good home.

8 weeks old. Kingston 570-239-8391

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Dogs

PAWS TO CONSIDER....

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

906 Homes for Sale

HANOVER TWP.

PITTSTON

WEST WYOMING 438 Tripp St

SALE BY OWNER 12 Oaklawn Ave. Out Of Flood Zone!

Pristine 3 story home with garage, full basement, beautiful woodwork. Carpeted & painted throughout. Newer Roof, including all appliances, gas heat, rooms with many features. Great Neighbors. No work for you, move right in! $120,000. Call 570-823-8710

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday 12pm-5pm 46 Zerby Ave 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. $134,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $6,750 down, $684/month) WALSH REAL ESTATE 570-654-1490

LAFLIN

210 Beechwood Dr Rare brick & vinyl tri-level featuring 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, family room with fireplace, rear patio, sprinkler system, alarm system & central air. $204,900 CALL DONNA 570-613-9080

MOOSIC

800 PETS & ANIMALS KITTENS - Beautiful 7 week old free to loving home.

Call 570-762-1015.

906 Homes for Sale

SHIH TZU PUPPIES 5 females. Ready

EXETER

810

906 Homes for Sale

KINGSTON

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

VITO’S & GINO’S

SUNDAY DISPATCH

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

362 Susquehanna Ave

Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths and kitchen, granite countertops, all Cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances and lighting, new oil furnace, washer dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) Owner financing available.

570-654-1490

It's that time again!

Rent out your apartment with the Classifieds 570-829-7130

Furnished home.

Greenwood Section 3 Bedroom ranch, well maintained.

Furniture and appliances included.

Beautiful neighborhood & yard. $145,000 negotiable Call 570-430-7017

MOUNTAINTOP 129 Timberwood Dr.

4-5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. 4,500 above ground sq. ft.

Whirlpool tub, master suite (approx 650 sq. ft.) 2 story grand foyer with oak staircase, hardwood floors, formal dining room. Great room has cathedral ceiling and fireplace. Library, deck, 3 car garage, security system. $595,000 More info at: forsalebyowner.com List # 20712604 570-474-2993

PITTSTON 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

PITTSTON

FORTY-FORT

167 Slocum St Handyman special.

3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, two story.

Nice lot/neighborhood. Being sold as is. $45,000 570-954-8825 or email gckar1@yahoo.com

HOP BOTTOM

DOUBLE LOT 2 bedroom, 3 bath refurbished home.

Garage/barn.

20 minutes from Scranton. 570-239-6016

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

175 Oak Street 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1st floor laundry room, 3 season porch, fenced yard and off street parking.

MLS#11-1974 PRICE REDUCED! $89,000 Call Patti 570-328-1752 Liberty Realty & Appraisal Services LLC

WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

DOBERMAN PINSCHER

Puppies AKC, red & rust, ready now, for appointment call Cooper’s Dobermans 570-542-5158

92 Tompkins Street Totally remodeled 2-story; 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-car garage, deck, rear fence.

MLS# 11-2770 $108,000 CALL JOE OR DONNA 570-613-9080

PITTSTON TWP. STAUFFER POINT 42 Grandview Drive NEW PRICE

better than new end unit condo, with 1st floor master bedroom and bath, Living room with gas fireplace, hardwood floors in living, dining room & kitchen, granite countertops and crown molding in kitchen, with 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 $274,500 MLS 112324 call Lu-Ann 602-9280

additional photos and information can be found on our web site, www. atlasrealtyinc.com

PLAINS 18 ABBOTT ST two story, single

family, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, offstreet parking, eatin kitchen, dining room, office/study, living room, utility room, electric heat, Quiet neighborhood, not in the flood area, near school and cross valley.

New roof, replacement windows, tile floor in the kitchen, hardwood floors in the bedrooms.

Ceiling fans and Air units.

Full basement.

Large lot with driveway, covered patio with attached carport. Price includes appliances and some window treatments. $80,000 Call 570-592-2837

PLAINS

KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road

TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2

bedrooms, 1 bath, attic for storage, washer, dryer & 2 air conditioners included.

New Roof & Furnace Furnished or unfurnished.

Low Taxes! New price $118,500

570-885-1512

LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace?

A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets!

You’re in bussiness with classified!

WEST PITTSTON

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday 12pm-5pm Completely remodeled home with everything new.

New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $7,750 down, $785/month) 570-654-1490

909

Income & Commercial Properties

PITTSTON

Township Blvd.

EXETER

2nd floor, 1 bedroom. W/d included.

No pets. $500 includes water.

Security deposit required 570-357-1383

EXETER

CHOOLEY

912 Lots & Acreage

EXETER

Ida Acres, Wyoming Area School District.

6 lots remain, starting at $38,000. Private setting. Underground utilities.

570-947-4819

Call for appointment

1665 Wyoming Ave. 3rd floor 1 bedroom, utilities included. Off street parking, security deposit required.

NO PETS $525/mo. available immediately.

570-690-0564 or 570-823-7564

FORTY FORT

2nd floor, 4 rooms, wall to wall carpet, heat, hot water, public water, sewer & recycling fees included.

Stove, fridge & furnished.

Laundry room with hook-ups for washer & dryer. Good location, off street parking, No pets. 1 year lease & security, $650. Call 570-655-0530

FORTY FORT

EXETER

Out of flood area.

100x125ft. All utilities in place. Building moratorium does not apply to this lot. $45,000 reduced to $42,000 Call 570-655-0530

PITTSTON

19 Ziegler Road Picture a sunrise over the mountain.

Ready to build, residential lot. Secluded entrance road from Route 502. Priced to sell! Underground telephone and electric service in place. Make this the site of your future home.

MLS#11-486 $55,000 Ron Skrzysowski (570) 696-6551

AMERICA REALTY RENTALS “OVER 2

GENERATIONS OF MANAGED SERVICE” Check availability of 1 Bedroom remodeled units starting @ $500 /mo + utilities 2

YEAR LEASES/

SAME RENTS/ EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION

REQUIRED/NO SMOKING OR PETS/APPLI-

ANCES/LAUNDRY

288-1422

FORTY FORT

915 Manufactured Homes

PITTSTON

Stay in area, out of flood zone. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 10 year old double wide, all window treatments, w/w carpet, central air, kitchen appliances, porch furniture, electric grill, 3/4 furnished plus much more, oversized shed & older land Rover included all under $64,000 Call Office 570-655-2050

Available October 1 1st floor, very well maintained spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment in great neighborhood.

Large living / dining area. Extra large eat-in kitchen with washer/dryer hookup. Hardwood floors throughout.

Front porch, screened back porch. Excellent storage, central air. Off street parking. $950 + utilities.

Call 570-510-4778 from 9am-5pm for an appointment

For Sale by Owner.

Double Block, easily convertible to single. Kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms & bath each side.

New 2 car garage.

66’x100’ lot. Asking $160,000. Call 570-693-2408

WILKES-BARRE ‘92 Champion

Mobile Home.

28x44 Double wide.

3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Located in Laurel Run Estates. $16,000. Call 570-825-3999

Winterset Estates Studio Apartment New & charming. $600 per month + security & references required.

Absolutely no pets.

Call 570-814-1316

FORTY-FORT

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

BACK MOUNTAIN Sunny, spacious 1

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

KINGSTON

1 bedroom, ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED. $520/month. No pets, section 8 OK Call 570-817-3332

KINGSTON

Beautiful 1st floor in great neighborhood. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, newly remodeled. W/d hookup, stove, dishwasher, microwave included. All hardwood flooring except tile in kitchen and bathroom. NO PETS. $695/mo + utilities & security deposit Call Scott at 714-2431 ext. 137

KINGSTON Newly remodeled,

2nd & 3rd floor, 2 bedroom, appliances included, central air, off street parking. $525 + utilities. No pets.

Call 570-287-9631 or 570-696-3936

KINGSTON

Penn St. 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths.

Fully carpeted. 4 closets. Gas heat.

Washer/dryer hook up. Parking. Yard.

No section 8. No pets. $725 + utilities.

570-714-1530

KINGSTON

Remodeled 2 bedroom, dining & living room, off street parking. All new appliances. $600/ month + utilities, security & references. Water & sewer included.

Absolutely No Pets.

Call 570-239-7770

KINGSTON

West Bennett St 1st floor 1 bedroom.

Kitchen, living room, bath.

Water & sewer included. $450 + utilities, security & lease.

570-675-4938

HOUSING

Available Immediately ASK ABOUT OUR DISCOUNT PROGRAM...

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KINGSTON

1 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM

WILKES-BARRE

2 BEDROOMS 1st & 2nd floor

WILKES-BARRE

2 BEDROOM Modern, near Mohegan Sun All Apartments Include: APPLIANCES MAINTENANCE SEWER FEES

Ask about our good credit discount!

570-899-3407 Tina Randazzo Property Mgr

MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.

No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570-474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

OLD FORGE

Get out of the flood zone! 4 rooms with basement. All appliances. Off street parking. Fresh paint & new carpet. $575 per month includes heat, water & sewage. No pets.

No smoking.

MURRAY ST. Large 1 bedroom.

Air, hardwood floors, throughout.

Private off street parking. Fully equiped kitchen & designer bathroom.

No pets. $700 570-881-4993

HANOVER TOWNSHIP West End Road

bedroom. Modern kitchen. Large dining room. Large living room. Private entrance. Off street parking. Nice views.

Lawn privileges.

Deep well water. No pets. No smoking.

References please. $575, heat included.

570-477-5010

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

DALLAS Large 3 bedroom

JENKINS TWP. 3rd floor, 1 bed-

room. All utilities included. Refrigerator & stove. No pets. Available end of September $600 month. call 570-655-0539

NANTICOKE

2nd floor, 1 bedroom non smoking. Water & sewer included.

No pets. 1 year lease + references. $380/month + security & utilities. Call 570-735-3719

NANTICOKE

347 Hanover St. 1 bedroom, 1st floor, wall to wall carpet, eat-in kitchen with appliances, washer /dryer hook up, porch & shared yard. $400 + utilities & security.

Call 570-814-1356

NANTICOKE

603 Hanover St 2nd floor, 1 bedroom.

No pets. $550 + security, utilities & lease. Photos available. Call 570-542-5330

Apartments/ Unfurnished

AVAILABLE NOW! Two spacious, 5 room, 2 bedroom apartments. 1st & 2nd floor. Rent + utilities. Lease & security. No pets. $550 & $625 570-650-3008 or 570-881-8979

DAYTIME

570-760-9144

WILKES-BARRE

EVENING

570-457-8983

PITTSTON

1 bedroom.

Off street parking for 1 vehicle.

Washer dryer hookup.

Fridge & stove. Non smoking. $425 + utilities, security & references. Call 570-430-3804

PITTSTON

2nd floor rear apt.

3 rooms, bath, w/w rugs, heat & garbage fee paid by landlord. $425 per mo. + security.

No pets 570-655-1713

PITTSTON

Recently remodeled 1 bedroom. Kitchen, living room & laundry on 1st floor. Off street parking. Gas heat. $500 + utilities Call 570-299-9030

PITTSTONHUGHESTOWN Completely remod-

eled, modern 2 bedroom apt. Lots of closet space, with new tile floor and carpets.

Includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, gas heat, nice yard and neighborhood, no pets. $600/month $1000 deposit.

570-479-6722

SUGAR NOTCH

Charming 2 bedroom. Wall to wall carpeting, completely renovated. $450/mo. Tenant responsible for own utilities.

570-822-6184 646-807-5699

SWOYERSVILLE ENERGY EFFICIENT 1 bedroom + 4

rooms. Very modern & clean. 1st floor, washer, dryer, off street parking, new carpeting 1st month & security required. Quiet & respectful building.

No pets, no smoking. $550 + utilities.

Call 267-872-4825

WILKES-BARRE

Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available

Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*

Immediate Opennings!

2 bedroom, 1st floor. Large eat in kitchen, fridge, electric stove, large living room, w/w carpeting, master bedroom with custom built in furniture. Ample closet space. Front/back porches, off street parking, laundry room available. No pets, smoking, water, sewer, garbage paid. $575/mo + gas, electric, security, lease, credit, background check.

Call (570)696-3596

941

WILKES-BARRE

NANTICOKE

FORTY FORT

OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. 12-5 232 North Street Completely remodeled two story home with, 2 bedroom & 1.5 baths.

New kitchen, bath, carpet, tile, hardwoods, all appliances, including washer & dryer in upstairs bath. This is an awesome home with lots of extra amenities, large closet space, driveway, nice yard and neighborhood. $139,900 with $5,000 down, financing at 4.5% 30 yrs, monthly payment of $875.

(Owner financing available also.)

Call Bob at 570-654-1490

Apartments/ Unfurnished

VE

EXETER, PA Accepting applications for 1 bedroom apartments.

Quality apartments for ages 62 and older.

Income limits apply. Rent only $437 month. *Utilities Included *Laundry Facilities *On Site Management *Private parking

FORTY FORT

MAKE AN OFFER! Ideal location between WilkesBarre & Scranton.

Ample parking with room for additional spaces. Perfect for medical or professional offices. Contact agent to show.

Asking $945,000 Contact Judy Rice 570-714-9230 MLS# 10-1110

941

Senior Apartments 222 S A .

570-654-5733 Monday - Friday 8am-12pm. Equal Housing Opportunity

2nd floor.

Remodeled 1st floor, 1.5 bedrooms.

Off street parking.

Call Joe 570-881-2517

39 Prospect St • Nanticoke

DURYEA

Let the Community Know!

Place your Classified Ad TODAY! 570-829-7130

WYOMING

BUYING 11am to 11pm

Apartments/ Unfurnished

4 ROOMS & BATH CALL 570-430-1660

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

570-735-1487

941

WILKES-BARRE 123 GEORGE AVE

2nd floor, 2 bedroom. Stove, dishwasher, washer/ dryer hook up. $550 per month + utilities & security. No pets, lease, credit check, references.

570-472-9494

WILKES-BARRE 264 Academy St

1.5 bedrooms, newly renovated building. Washer & dryer available.. $600/per month includes heat, hot water and parking.

646-712-1286 570-328-9896 570-855-4744

HEIGHTS Townhouse type apartments. 2 bedrooms, Stove , Fridge, washer/ dryer hookup. Offstreet parking. Utilities by tenant. No Pets. $495/month 570-825-8355 6 to 8 pm ONLY

WILKES-BARRE Maffett St

Just off Old River Road. 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2nd floor duplex. Off street parking, deck in rear. Ample closet / storage.

Neutral decor. Appliances included. $625 + utilities, security & lease. No pets.

570-793-6294

WILKES-BARRE NORTH

807 N. Washington 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor. Wall to wall carpeting. Eat in kitchen with appliances. Off street parking - 2 cars.

Coin op laundry. All utilities included. $650 / month + security. No pets.

570-814-1356

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH

WILKES-BARRE

WILKES-BARRE HEIGHTS

356 E. NORTHAMPTON 1st floor, 1 bed, large kitchen, deck.

Clean. Heat & water included. $450/ month + security & references. Call 570-824-9071

Commercial Properties

FORTY FORT

1188 Wyoming Ave This unique 2,800 Sq Ft. interior (Circa 1879), features 10’ ceilings, large distinctive chandeliers as well as two fireplaces. Three french door entrances contribute to the interior’s light, bright atmosphere. Other features include: 40 car, lighted parking area Handicapped accessible entrance Central A/C Hardwood floors A large carpeted open floor space.

This building’s curb appeal is second to none.

The signage is perfectly positioned on the 179 ft. front Over 15,000 vehicles pass daily 570-706-5308

OFFICE SPACE 18 Pierce St

Kingston, PA Available Immediately, Off street parking. Security required. 2 room Suite $200/month,, 4 room Suite $500/month, includes utilities.

570-690-0564 570-823-7564

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

Lease Space Available, Light manufacturing, warehouse, office, includes all utilities with free parking.

I will save you money!

2nd floor, 2 bedroom, big living room, off-street parking, washer /dryer hook-up. $500 + utilities & security deposit.

570-690-7721

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS

1 & 2 bedroom apartments.

Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok.

570-332-5723

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH

TWO APARTMENTS Recently renovated 2 & 4 bedroom apartments available. Off street parking. Serious inquiries only. $600$800 + utilities 570-242-3327

WILKES-BARRE

South Welles St. 2 Bedrooms, 2nd floor. New bath.

Washer/dryer hookup. Heat, hot water, sewer & garbage included. $595 + security, pets negotiable.

Call 570-589-9767

315 PLAZA

900 & 2400 SF Dental Office direct visibility to Route 315 between Leggios & Pic-ADeli. 750 & 1750 SF also available. Near 81 & Cross Valley.

570-829-1206

WAREHOUSE / COMMERCIAL 2,275 Sq. Ft. Building in Wilkes-Barre.

Formerly used as a commissary. Loading dock, plenty of parking. Call 570-814-8106

950

Half Doubles

FORTY FORT

WYOMING

1 bedroom, 2nd floor. All utilities incl. $595/mo + security.

No Pets.

(570) 762-7522

WYOMING ONE BEDROOM AND AN EFFICIENCY For lease, available

immediately, Washer-Dryer-StoveRefrigerator, offstreet parking, no pets, Non Smoking, $425.—$325/per month, plus utilities, First Month + Security/security deposit.

Call (570) 885-0843 after 9:00 a.m. to set an appointment or email: ccamark49@ verizon.net.

944

Commercial Properties

MEDICAL, PROFESSIONAL, RETAIL OFFICE SPACE Medical / profes-

sional space - over 2,000 sq ft. Retail space, move in condition, over 2,000 sq. ft. Located in S. Wilkes-Barre. Corner of Carey Ave & Hanover St. Between Myers High & Geisinger South Hospital Call 570-824-0693

941

3 bedroom, 1/2 double, 1.5 bath, gas heat, off-street parking, fenced in yard, excellent condition. $600/ month + utilities, references & security. No pets.

Call 570-654-7992

944

Apartments/ Unfurnished

26 BEDFORD ST. 1ST FLOOR 1 bedroom. $550 month. Off street parking. Washer & dryer included. Fireplace in living room, Tenant pays gas & electric.

570-287-5090

JENKINS TWP WYOMING

2 bedroom 1/2 double. Tile kitchen & bath.

Off street parking. $600 + utilities. 570-237-2076

PITTSTON

PARSONAGE STREET 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen.

Washer/ dryer hook-up. Wall to wall carpet. Full basement. $650 per month + utilities & security deposit. Off street parking.

Call (570) 406-8741

PLYMOUTH

3 bedrooms. Newly remodeled with yard & large patio.

Washer & dryer hookup, wall to wall carpeting, $650 + utilities, 1st month rent & deposit required. Section 8 O.K. 570-779-3965

PLYMOUTH

Half double. Living room, dining room, kitchen.

2 bedrooms, wall to wall carpeting, washer/ dryer hookup. Off street parking. $475 / month + utilities, 1 month security & references. Call Call 570-287-5782 or 570-709-2192

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

SAINT JOHN Apartments 419 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre

• Secured Senior Building for 62 & older.

• 1 bedroom apartments currently available for $501. per month INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES. • YOU regulate heat & air conditioning • Laundry Room Access • Community Room/Fully equipped kitchen for special events • Exercise Equipment • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • Garage & off street parking • Computer / Library area • Curbside public transportation

570-970-6694

Equal Housing Opportunity

SUNDAY DISPATCH 953 Houses for Rent

WEST PITTSTON

BEAR CREEK 4500 SQ/FT RENTAL Available immedi-

Completely remodeled 2 story, 2 bedroom home with new kitchen, 1.5 bath rooms, all new stainless steel appliances, including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer, new carpet tile and hardwood, paved driveway, electric heat, nice yard and neighborhood. No pets $1200. month $2000 security.

570-479-6722

ately, 5 bedrooms, 5 bath rooms, all appliances provided, washer/dryer on premises, no pets, finished basement, all hardwood, 2-car garage. $2000/per month, water and sewer paid, Call 570-899-6065

WYOMING

Beautiful 2 bedroom, 1 bath. A/C. All appliances included. New wall to wall carpet.

Attached garage, off street parking, large yard with patio, in school zone.

No pets. No smoking. Quiet Neighborhood. $1,100 + security & utilities.

Call 570-237-5632

FORTY FORT

384 SHOEMAKER ST. bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Garage, Washer/Dryer, Fenced Yard. $1500/month. $3000 Security Deposit. Pets Negotiable, Call (570) 760-7040

959 Mobile Homes

PITTSTON

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL...

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QUIET COVE MOBILE HOME PARK 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, new carpeting. Good condition. Includes washer & dryer. $600 per month + utilities & security deposit.

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1006

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Front porch, foyer entrance, hardwood floors, living room, dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, 2.5 baths, granite kitchen, sun room, basement with plenty of storage, no pets, no smoking. $1,600/month

GUTTER 2 GO, INC.

PA#067136- Fully Licensed & Insured.

We install custom seamless rain gutters & leaf protection systems.

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Modified stone, blade & compacted. Hot tar and chips, dust and erosion control.

Licensed and Insured.

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570-474-6329 Lic.# PA021520

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Licensed & Insured COMPLETE HEATING SERVICES 570-817-5944

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Building & Remodeling

1st. Quality Construction Co.

Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric

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

Insured & Bonded.

SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

Plumbing & Heating

1249 Remodeling & Repairs

IMMEDIATE INSTALLATION

570-472-1110 Nice Area

Paving & Excavating

VMF -Service Now! We fix Furnaces, Hot Water Heaters, Boilers & handle Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration. 24 Hour Service. Licensed & Insured. 30+ Years Experience. Call 570-343-2035

1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY

Executive Home well maintained.

1129 Gutter Repair & Cleaning

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THORNHURST

Concrete & Masonry

Affordable General Masonry & Concrete

3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, appliances, attached garage.

Full basement on 2 acres. No pets or smoking. $850/mo plus security 570-842-8786

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Ceramic Tile Work - Kitchens - Bathrooms - Garages - Replacement Windows - New Homes - Additions - Doors Complete Remodeling FREE Estimates - Insured

457-8145 or 655-0777

Quality Works at Affordable Prices PA008322

JOHN PREGMON CONSTRUCTION Complete Home Remodeling, Kitchens, Baths, Drywall, Windows, Siding & Roofs.

570-457-0087 PA# HIC EA 18685

FLOORING

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www.colortilepoconos.com

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570-602-LAWN • 570-602-5296 West Pittston

90 N. First Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 800-600-3033 (570) 421-7468 Free shop at home service!

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ROOFING

PLUMBING, HEATING & A/C

ATTENTION FLOOD VICTIMS Call Northeast Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning For all your needs. Licensed / Insured

570-499-3225

member Northeastern & Central PA

PREFERRED CONTRACTOR SINCE 1976

SMITH & MILLER ROOFING, INC.

• Flat Roofs • Shingles • Siding • Replacement Windows Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED ROBERT SMITH, WEST PITTSTON

LANDSCAPING

& La wn Ser vices, Inc.

HIC PA 026831

Local & long distance moves.

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(570) 299-7852 jcawleymoving@yahoo.com

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FLOORING

J. CAWLEY MOVING, LLC

Seasonal Services, Pain Gutter Cleaning, Snow Removal & More.

POWER WASHING

570-313-8728

MOVING

LET US HELP FIX WHAT IRENE AND LEE TOOK AWAY!!

WE SPECIALIZE IN THE REPLACEMENT OF: • FURNACES & BOILERS • REGULAR & TANKLESS WATER HEATERS • ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES • BROKEN PIPES PA CONTRACTOR

LICENSE #PA003006

655-6710

HIC# PA-005521

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