The Pittston Dispatch 12-04-2011 by The Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company

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Agolino’s is back

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Milking a column, one more time Many of you know Father Paul McDonnell as a master of the quip. About ten years ago I had just introduced Father Thomas O’Hara, president of King’s College at the time, as speaker for the annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Holy Name Society Smoker and took my seat at the head table next to Father Paul. No sooner had Father O’Hara begun his talk when the pager of funeral director P.J. Adonizio, seated up front, went off. Startled, Father O’Hara stopped in mid-sentence and said, “Is my time up?” To which Father Paul immediately replied, “Somebody’s is.” But for as quick and clever as Father Paul is, his brother Kevin is even better. I was in a situation last week where I had to choose between using powdered non-dairy creamer in my coffee or drinking it black – I chose black – and thought of Kevin and a column I wrote more than 25 years ago.

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We both worked for the Dispatch then, I as managing editor and Kevin as sports editor. He arrived at the office one morning to see me reading the list of ingredients on a container of non-dairy creamer. “What are you doing?” he asked, “trying to milk a column from the nondairy creamer label?” “I am now,” I said. Actually, I was just trying to find out what was in the stuff. Someone had forgotten to rinse the community spoon and the non-dairy creamer stuck on it couldn’t be chipped off with a knife. I had to find out what I was putting into my stomach several times every day. The big print on the back of the jar sounded pretty good: no preservatives, no cholesterol, low in sodium. It could have been a jar of vitamins, except that the small print revealed it contained less than two percent of the daily allowances of vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, calcium and iron. That, interestingly, was

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listed under “nutritional information.” Clearly, the strong suit of this product, I concluded, was “servings per container.” There were 311. The ingredients themselves reminded me of chemistry class. Tops on the list was corn syrup solids followed by partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. I remember thinking: has anyone ever encountered fully hydrogenated vegetable oil and what would happen if one did. The third ingredient was hard – pun intended – to swallow. It read: “May contain one of more of the following.” May contain? I thought. Don’t they know? And what’s the determining factor, who happens to be doing the mixing that day? “Freddie’s on duty this morning and he’s hung over. Watch him go crazy with the palm kernel again.” Yes, palm kernel is one of the things they weren’t sure was in there … or if it was, how much. Others were coconut oil, cottonseed oil, safflower oil and

soybean oil. Does it take a chemist to know if there’s coconut oil in something? Don’t you just have to take a whiff? I suppose in a way you have to give the manufacturers credit for admitting they don’t know if certain things have made their way into the product. You find an empty drum or two of cottonseed oil lying around and have no idea where it went, might as well put a disclaimer on the label … you know, just to cover your behind. The label also listed sodium caseinate followed by the word protein in parentheses. It suggested an adherence to some FDA regulation about putting at least one worthwhile item in there. Then came the famous glyceride sisters, “Mono” and “Di.” Both were present, according to the label, to “prevent oil separation.” Sounds like something you’d want in your carburetor not your coffee. But at least you can take comfort that the oils in

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your non-dairy creamer – if, of course, they happen to be in there (see above) – are going to stay together. The di-potassium phosphate was about the only ingredient I noted that made sense. The label said it was included to “moderate coffee acidity.” I’ll drink to that. There were only two things left and the first of them makes no sense at all: artificial flavor. I hope the lobbyist who got that smoke screen approved was paid millions. Think about it. If it’s legal to say “artificial flavor” why not just dispense with the list of ingredients all together and just say “stuff ”? With, of course, the disclaimer “may contain other stuff.” The final ingredient was something called “annatto,” defined as “a vegetable-derived artificial color.” I wondered for a moment what color this concoction was before they put the annatto in but concluded I really didn’t want to know.

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Popular West Pittston eatery reopened Friday after being flooded in September By Tony Callaio

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As patrons streamed into his restaurant for its reopening on Friday morning, Joe Agolino, the owner of Agolino’s Family Restaurant in West Pittston, said with his voice noticeably emotional, “This is a great day in my life.” Agolino has lived in West Pittston for more than 60 years. He is the father of four children and has been through and seen a lot in his life, but the ordeal of bringing his restaurant back after the September flood was monumental. “My dad planted the seed, but I, with the help of many family and friends, have been able to fertilize this restaurant,” said Agolino. It’s been nearly three months since the September flood poured 7 1/2 feet of water and mud in the dining room and kitchen of the iconic Garden Village eatery. But now, with the grand reopening, Agolino’s is back. “It’s been overwhelming to say the least and thanks to a lot of people from friends, to the borough, to the county and of course to the customers, I don’t think I’d be able to do this,” continued Agolino. Joe’s brother Sam couldn’t be happier for his brother, the town, and the customers that have been loyal to the business. “It’s bittersweet in a way not having my parents here to see how hard my brother persevered to get the restaurant back open,” said Sam. “I marvel at his resilience and not one nail or screw was reused, evSee AGOLINO'S, Page 32

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Business as usual at Agolino’s restaurant

Little Gabby Agolino, granddaughter of Joe and Camelina (behind Gabby), does the honors of cutting the ribbon to the reopening of Agolino's Family Restaurant Friday in West Pittston. PHOTOS BY TONY CALLAIO

Jack Joyce, left, has the distinction of being the first customer, along with his mom Janet, for the reopening.

Dana Magyar serves up a very happy Bill Yoemans his breakfast special

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Joe Bellino, Atty. Michael Butera, Billy Joyce, Frank Schevets and Bobby Faber seem to be at home at the newly located counter.

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S U N D AY S I T D O W N

Going strong – ‘weather’ or not Barry Finn has come a long way from his days as a TV meterologist With Jack Smiles

Barry Finn, 63, grew up in West Pittston with a sister Donna and brother Jim. He lived in West Pittston until 2006. He graduated with the first Wyoming Area jointure class in 1967. A little over 10 years ago he was a TV personality, having been the chief meteorologist for WYOU TV for 10 years. He also worked in TV meteorology in Erie, Minneapolis and El Paso, Texas. Today he works with his sons, Paul and Matt, owners of the internet franchise www.wilkesbarrescrantonnightout.com. He has done extensive research on global warming and flood mitigation.

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Let’s start with your Pinky Lee story. I started dancing with Tony Grant when I was five. I danced a couple times on the Steel Pier in AC. Then I went to David Blight. He put together a little troupe of Pinky Lee Dancers. He picked six and I was one of them. He taught us the Pinky Lee song and dance routine. I don’t know if the mothers made them, but we had Pinky Lee outfits. Black and white checkered coat, black and white checkered hat and red and white shirt and a little black bow tie. Ben Sterling, who owned Rocky Glen, had Pinky Lee coming to the Glen. He knew about our troupe. Sterling called Blight who called my mom. She took me there in my Pinky Lee outfit. So Pinky is doing his routine and he spots me, stops, and calls me on stage and together we did the Pinky Lee routine.

The photo is old and faded, but that's Barry Finn as a kid on stage with Pinky Lee at Rocky Glen.

Former TV meteorologist Barry Finn has thoughts about preventing future flooding PHOTO BY JACK SMILES

pinochle for the year. So I did a series of odd jobs until I finally figured out what I wanted to do, so I went to Penn State and became a meteorologist.

Who was Pinky Lee? In the 50s and early 60s he was a national TV star of thee Saturday morning kid’s show.

Were you always interested in weather? As a kid my friend Billy Umbauer and I would make our own forecasts. It was always a hobby. Even during that year at LCCC it was a hobby. I was working as a security guard at the airport part time and I got to go upstairs and meet the guys at the weather bureau. Over the next three, four years I was a constant visitor. They sent books home with me and literally taught me how to forecast weather.

What was your college experience like? I went to community college for a year. The dean called me in and said, Barry you’re a nice guy but college is probably not for you. (Laughs). All I did was play

How did you get started as a TV weatherman? I a started at WNEP when I was still in college. Paul Douglass was the first meteorologist on local TV. He actually started while he was a student at Penn

State and so did Tom Clark. I thought if they could do that, why couldn’t I? So I called and talked to the news director and asked for a job as a weekend the weather guy. She said why would you ask for a job when you have no experience? I said Tom Clark and Paul Douglass did it. So she interviewed me and I got hired. My last two years at Penn State I came home weekends and was on air doing weather. I’d go back to school Monday. Then Monday evening I’d go to the home of my communications professor. She taped my forecasts and she’d go over them with me and critique me. It was a great learning experience. When worked at WNEP, Tom Clark was chief meteorologist. He became a great mentor, boss and friend. I attribute a lot of my television success to Tom. What was your career arc in meteorology? Erie was my first fulltime job

out of college. In TV if you want to move up and make more money you have to move round. I went from Erie to Minneapolis, back to W-B for a while and then to El Paso, Texas. I wanted to come back here because my two sons were here. Bill Christian was the GM at WYOU. We talked a lot. He liked me and wanted me to come back. It took a year and a half for the pieces to come together and then I came back and spent my final 10 years at WYOU from 1992 to 2001. What was it like forecasting in different cities? In El Paso it’s sunny with a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm and that covered your forecast 360 days of the year (laughs). Erie was a lot of fun, especially in winter because you had to forecast the lake-effect snow storms. That was challenging. But I always like Northeastern PA. In my 25 years as a meteorologist, I found NEPA has the most challenging weather, because of the location. To the west you’ve got all these bodies of water in the Great Lakes. To the east you’ve got the Atlantic Ocean and here we sit in the middle with mountains around us.

What happened at WYOU? A corporation bought YOU. They were making wholesale changes in their on-air talent to save money. The news director said we want to keep you, but we need you to take a 50 percent salary cut. It was a big decision for me. I didn’t want to take the cut and you kind of have an ego after all that time and I basically told him to kiss my rear end. They did the same thing to Debbie Dunleavy. What was the highlight of your TV career? In 1996 Clinton and Gore invited 25 meteorologists to the White House to discuss Global Warming. Don’t know how or why, but I was one of them. Clinton and Gore were interested. They paid attention. Afterwards a reporter from the Washington Post asked my thoughts. I thought that was pretty cool. What happened after WYOU? That was 10 years ago. After having moved around a lot my decision was: do I move again, because there were not a lot of options here. I did have some ofSee FINN, Page 5

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fers in New England and out West. But one thing I found in being in TV for almost 25 years is it comes at a great expense to your family. I ended up being divorced. My children were growing up and hardly knew me. On a typical day I’d be out speaking three different places. It wasn’t just being on the air at 6 and 11 there was a lot of other stuff and my typical day was noon to midnight. I didn’t get a chance to be with my kids. That’s a big factor in why I didn’t move. I wanted to be here and experience their athletic stuff and everything and be a part of their lives. You had a couple of health scares? Yeah, within a year after WYOU I had a heart attack and a quadruple bypass. After I recovered I got a job in Forty Fort with Allied Medical and Technical Careers as director of admissions. Then I went to Empire Beauty School in Moosic and was there until two years ago when my health really took a big turn I was having problems with leg muscles, weakness in my legs. I took a couple of falls. My leg muscles were actually disintegrating. The doctors told me it was related to back problems I had in the past and they sent me to a physical therapist. After six months the therapist says you’ve been coming here six months and your legs are getting weaker, there’s something going on. So I went to Philadelphia and

found out I have a disease called CIDP. It’s very close to MS. It can also go into Lou Gehrig’s. I go to Philadelphia every month and take IV therapy for three days. It’s kind of like a chemo, but a little milder. There’s no known cure, but so far it seems like the treatments have stopped to the progression. ∝ What’s ‘night out’ about? I was always active, coaching baseball, involved with the football parents, being president of the Little League. When I was hit with this disease I was sitting around a lot doing nothing and my sons said I needed something to do. So I found this franchise. They bought it and I help with it. It gives me something to do because no matter how bad a day I’m having I can sit at home and put stuff in the computer. It’s an online search engine that will help you find, say, a place to go out to dinner or to a bar, or to see a band. There are all kinds of different categories like if you want to go golfing or get a haircut. There is also Wilkes-Barre Scranton Day In to search retail, professional businesses, attorneys. My sons are still developing the day in. Matt just graduated from Lock Haven in sports management and Paul is a PhD student at Temple. Do you think Penn State is tainted now? It will recover its reputation eventually. There’s probably a lot we don’t know yet. Hopefully with the appointment of Louis Freeh they will do a though investigation. I think the investigation will show there was a lot of

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Were you affected by the recent flood? No. I used to live on Philadelphia Ave, the block by river. I had been flooded in 2004 and 2006. There’s no more of a helpless feeling in life than when you stand there and watch the river go into your house. It’s hard to explain what that feels like. You’re so helpless. There’s nothing you can do. Having gone through that twice at my age and in my condition I told my sons that was it. I couldn’t do that anymore. It’s a good thing I moved when I did. In ’04 and ’06 the water came up to the first floor. Now I understand the home I sold had seven

or eight feet of water. I feel sorry for those people down there. They can’t sell and it’s going to happen again. I moved to Swoyersville, side of the mountain. (Laughs.) What did you learn in your flood research? The flood was 42.6, a half foot from top of the dike. I talked to an engineer who said if the river goes to 42 again next year, because it’s been weakened, the dike won’t hold. We’ve spent billions on dikes. Do we now go and raise it another two feet? Or do we stop and look at the fact that four of the highest six crests have been in last 15 years? Agnes was supposed to be a 100 year flood, but we’ve had four or five 100 year floods since then. Flash flooding has increased five fold in the last 10-15 years. River flooding is going up because of development. We’re

taking away land area where water could soak in and now it runs off. If we say we’ll buyout homes and you can no longer live in the flood plain we’ve wiped out almost half of West Pittston. Is that doable? Are you going to do that in Bloom, Shickshinny, are we going to just eliminate all these communities? People have to live somewhere. We can’t stop development. Look at what happened with Katrina? The Army Corps told them they were protected and they weren’t So what’s your theory? Rainwater harvesting. Instead of just letting all of it run off back into the aquifers and cause floods, collect it above the ground or in underground tanks. They do it in India and other See FINN, Page 9

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EVENTS, MEETINGS, BRIEFS

Concerts to begin Monday at Wyoming Area HS Pasta Dinner Wednesday to benefit Avoca 8-year-old with leukemia WA Concert Schedule

Monday, Dec. 5 - Guitar Concert Thursday, Dec. 8 - Chorus Concert Thursday, Dec. 15 - Band Concert Thursday, Dec. 22 – SixthGrade Band Concert (at Tenth Street Elementary) All performances begin at 7 p.m. at the Secondary Center. Hughestown Lions

Hughestown Lions Club will meet Monday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Hughestown Hose Company. Members will plan the annual visit to St. Joseph’s Center in the borough. The Lions meet the first and third Monday of each month. To become a member call Steve Golya at 655-4552.

Apostles Parish at 457-3412. Justin was first diagnosed with Leukemia in March, 2009, and later went into remission. In May 2011, he relapsed and needed a bone marrow transplant which he received in August 2011 at Hershey Medical Center. Santa in Jenkins

Santa will be at the Jenkins Township Fire Department on Dec. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. Snacks, drinks will be served and there will be prizes for Jenkins Township children.

K of C Raffle

Pittston Knights of Columbus Council 372 is sponsoring a raffle for recent flood victims. Purchase tickets at the Knights home at 55 S. Main St. or by contacting Grand Knight Greg Serfass 655-1114 or Committee Chairman Fran Ankenbrand (451-1415)

day, Dec. 15at 6 p.m. Veterans from the W-B VAMC are guests and will be transported on the new VA Bus. The evening will start with food and refreshments and “Template” will entertain until 11 p.m. Donation is $10. For reservations, call Jerry Gurnari at 655-2924.

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The Greater Pittston La Leche League will meet Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. in the lower level of the Saint Maria Goretti Church. Jenkins Lions Party

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AMVETS Party

AMVETS Post #189’s Christmas Party is at the Polish American Citizens Club (PACC) on Elm Street in Dupont, on Thurs-

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The family and friends of Avoca 8-year-old Justin Burns, who is suffering from leukemia, will have a takeout pasta dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Colarusso’s La Palazzo, 4500 Birney Ave., Moosic. The menu includes salad, penne pasta with meatballs, rolls and butter and cake for dessert. Tickets are $10 each and can be obtained by calling Bob Houston at 457-1513, Maureen Hopkins DiMattia at 471-3436, Breznay Family Chiropractic and Be Wise Occupational Health at 457-5249 and Queen of the

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will hold its annual Christmas party on Friday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jenkins Twp. Hose Company, Second Street. Gift packaging for residents of the Wesley Village Nursing Home and the Christian Manor will be done. All members and guests are asked to bring canned goods for donation to the Greater Pittston Food Pantry. RSVP to Stephen at 655-5307. San Cataldo Party

The San Cataldo Society of Pittston will hold its annual Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the society’s hall, 111 S. Main St. Tickets are $13.50 per person and are limited. For more information, call Carla or Pete Scarantino at 655-1551. Wigilia Dinner

The Wilkes University Polish Room Committee will have its Second Annual Wigilia Dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the Frank and Dorothea Henry Student Center on the campus of Wilkes University. Co-chairwomen for the event are Audrey Brozena and Bernar-

dine Sweeney. Also on the Wigilia Dinner Committee are Fran Macy and Marie Voitek, reservations; Marie Amico and Theresa Sabol, decorations; Joyce Latoski, publicity; and Helen Grebski, advisor. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for guests and $10 for children. Reservations must be made by December 2 by calling Marie at 696-3982 or Fran at 693-0354 Library Open House

The Pittston Memorial Library Annual Holiday Open House will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No registration is necessary. Families and friends are invited for a day of holiday fun. There will be entertainment, holiday refreshments including cocoa, candy canes and cookies, a holiday craft for children of all ages, a complimentary chance on a gift basket and a story hour featuring guest readers from the community beginning at noon. Chances for the Friends Holiday Basket will be available throughout the day.

Greater Pittston Food Pantry’s third annual Christmas turkey and trimmings give-away. The event will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the former Seton auditorium on Church St., Pittston. All participants must be pre-registered. Coats may be dropped off at the parish center at 35 William St., Pittston, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clothes, suits or shoes will not be accepted. Volunteers are needed on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 9 a.m. to carry foodstuffs to the parking lot. Anyone available is asked to call 654-9923. Yatesville Party

The third annual children’s Christmas party in Yatesville will be held Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. in the borough building. Children 12 years of age and under are invited. Santa will dis-

tribute presents and snacks will be served. Reservations are required by December 7 and may be made by calling 654-7585 or 655-8088. Polish Congress

The Polish American Congress of NEPA will hold its annual Christmas Wafer (Wigilia) Dinner at 2 p.m. today, Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Touch of Class restaurant, 228 George Ave. Wilkes-Barre. Sem Concert Today

The Wyoming Seminary Madrigal Singers and Chorale will present their annual Christmas Choral Concert today, Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. in the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., just north of Kingston Corners. The concert is free and open to the public.

WA trip to Greece

Wyoming Area history teacher Barbara Bullions and Spanish teacher Christine Marianacci are planning an educational tour of Greece for summer 2013. After three days in Athens, the group will board a cruise ship with stops in Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini and Patmos. The ship will also stop in Kusadasi, Turkey. Returning to the mainland, the students will next travel to Epidaurus, Mycenae, Argolida, Pilos, and Olympia. For further information, call 655-2836, ext. 2180.

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Pens poem about slain Police Chief Daley

On the night of July 28 in 1918, West Wyoming police Chief Ralph Daley tried to disperse a group of young men loitering outside an ice cream parlor blocking the sidewalk on West Eighth Street between 10 and 11 o’clock. Shots rang out and Daley was killed. Three hours later around 3 a.m. on the morning of the 29th, Wyoming Police Chief Edward Brennan and Officer Hiram Long were stopping vehicles and teams on Wyoming Avenue as part of the investigation into Daley’s slaying, when they were told the suspect had been seen in the area of First Street. Telling Officer Long to continue the road block, Brennan went to investigate. Minutes later two shots were heard. Chief Brennan was also slain. They remain the only two police officers from Wyoming or West Wyoming ever killed in the line of duty. The new Wyoming Borough building was dedicated to Chief Edward Brennan Public Safety Annex last July. An investigation implicated three men in the double murder case: Louis Mancino, Antonio "Tony" Rizzo, Steve Martini. Charges were eventually dropped against Mancino and Martini and Rizzo was found not guilty after a jury trial. Arlene Daley Welliver, granddaughter of Police Chief Ralph Daley, penned this poem about the day her grandfather was gunned down in the line of duty along with Chief Brennan. On one very sad day Two young chiefs lives were taken away. One was Chief Brennan And the other Chief Daley. They never got to enjoy their families. Chief Daley was on duty in West Wyoming that day When his life was taken away. A group of men formed under a street light. And that’s where Chief Daley lost his life. The news spread quickly all around That Chief Daley was gunned

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brary voucher to the cashier prior to their purchase. Vouchers will not be available at the store, but are available at the library or by logging onto www.laflinlibrary.org and link onto upcoming events. Patrons without vouchers may tell cashiers they would like to support the Laflin Public Library. Story Time Christmas story time will be held for children ages 3 and older on Friday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at Laflin Library. The story, “Olive the Other Reindeer” will be read by a special guest story teller from the Luzerne County Reading Council. Children will make a craft and light refreshments will be served. Registration is necessary.

Four-year-old Jason Riddle Jr. of Avoca drops a donation into the Salvation Army kettle at the Wal-Mart in Pittston Township as bell ringer Ronald Roote watches. Major Sheryl Hershey, commanding officer of the Salvation Army, West Pittston, said donations are down a bit from this time last year but she is optimistic things will pick up in the coming days. Volunteers to ring bells at Salvation Army kettles are always needed. Call 655-5947 if interested. Photo by Bill Tarutis

down. The killer quickly left our town and went to Wyoming and shot Chief Brennan down. What a very, very sad day When two young chiefs lives were taken away. When I was young my dad said to me I wonder what it would have been like If my dad raised me? He would have got to know me And I would have got to know him. I know he would have been My best friend. Then, a sadness came over my

dad’s face That years and time did not erase. ‘The night when my dad died,’ he said, ‘When I get to the other side will I see my dad? will he know me? For I was over the age of three Maybe I was more like four. I hope I see my dad once more.’ On that very, very sad day, When two young dads’ lives were taken away They never got to go home that night To hug their kids or kiss their wives.

Chief of Police Brennan and Chief of Police Daley Never got to enjoy their family, And no one ever paid the price For taking Chief of Police Edward Brennan Or Chief of Police Ralph Daley’s lives. Help the Library The Laflin Public Library will host a book fair at Barnes & Noble, Arena Hub Plaza Store on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Barnes and Noble will donate a percentage of all media and cafe sales to the library when a shopper presents a special li-

Milestones Happy Birthday wishes go to Hughestown residents Tammy Strelish, celebrating November 27, Bill Brodbeck and Tony Grieco both celebrating on November 28, and Cathy Alba celebrating on December 6, Liz Guarilia, Duryea celebrating on December 4 and Frankie Naugle, Pittston Township formerly of Pittston, is celebrating on December 7 (Pearl Harbor Day). Happy Anniversary wishes go to Hughestown Councilwoman Barbara and Vito Gatto celebrating on December 7. Colonial Hospitality The Nathan Denison House, 35 Denison St., Forty Fort, will host its afternoon of colonial hospitality today, Sunday, Dec. 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $4 per adult, $2 for children between the ages of 5 and 12 and free for children under 5 years of age. For more information, call 288-5123, 288-5531 or 2881820. The Denison House is a marvelous place to visit during the holiday season.

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places. They went to individual homeowners and said here’s a system you can put in that will provide all your water. They gave them tax incentives to do it and they did it the same thing with businesses. They keep the water unfiltered for toilets, lawns, irrigation, car washes. The rest they filter and use for drinking water. Ninety percent of their drinking water comes from rainwater harvesting. Do you believe it is practical to send rainwater through pipelines to relive droughts? In the last 10 years in flood and drought related costs the feds have spent over $500 billion. In

Texas just this past summer the drought-related damage cost billions. You spent $500 billion and what did you accomplish? Are you going to save those areas from future floods? No. People are rebuilding their homes and businesses. Are we going to spend billions more when the next flood wipes them out again? What if that $500 billion went into rainwater harvesting and building a pipeline. The Alaskan pipeline was 800 miles and cost $5 billion in ’77 dollars. That’s $25 billion today. Increase that three times to 2400 miles and cover the whole country. So what if it’s $75 billion? That’s better than 500. This would create a lot of jobs. I talked to congressman Barletta and he found it interesting. I’m trying to get the governor’s office interested. We’ll see

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Advent Concert tonight at Queen of Apostles As part of a 63-year choral history of songs for the season, the Catholic Choral Society will present an Advent Concert at Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles Church, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca, on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. The group will be singing sacred Advent and Christmas music as well as a few secular Christmas pieces. The concert is open to the public free of charge. Pastor of Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles Church is Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka. The Catholic Choral Society is composed of more than 60 members from both Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties. Dr. Thomas Rittenhouse and Brenda Grunza are co-presidents of the Catholic Choral Society. Ann Manganiello is music director of this group and Jean Shields is accompanist. For information about concerts and membership please call 570-587-2753 and seewww.catholichoralsociety.org. PRO-LIFE GATHERING The gathering of Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, a pro-life rosary apostolate, will meet on Dec. 10 from 9 to 10 a.m. to pray for an end to abortion at the Allentown Women’s Center, 1409 Union Blvd. Local transportation will be provided. Rides are available at 7 a.m. from St. Ann’s Basilica, West Scranton. Leader is Passionate Father Ed. Buchheit. For more information, call 347-5691. A pro-life meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Our Lady of Victory Church, Harveys Lake, at 6:30 p.m. For more info contact Donna Baloga: (570) 239-9404

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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.

Josephite-Marellian Retreat today The annual Advent Retreat, hosted by the Josephite-Marellian Lay Association, is scheduled for today, Sunday, Dec. 4 and will take place at the Oblate-staffed parish of Holy Annunciation in Hazleton. The retreat is free and open to the public and bus transportation will be provided to and from

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 present to have their child examined. All services are free and confidential. The clinic is sponsored by the Care and Concern ministries of the Parish Community of St. John the Evangelist, Msgr. John Bendik, Pastor. For more information call 855-6035. REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WYOMING VALLEY 1700 Wyoming Avenue, FortyFort Pastor Rev. R.F. Dymond Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Bible School: 11:45 a.m. Wednesday evening prayer service: 6:30 p.m. every other Wednesday Visitors are welcome. For additional information call 570693-1918 BENNETT PRESBYTERIAN 501 Bennett Street, Luzerne Everyone is welcome. The church is handicap accessible. 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.

Hazleton for those wishing to attend. The bus will leave at 2:00 p.m. from the Oblates Seminary. Retreat begins at 3:00 p.m., which includes conferences, confessions, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and a concluding Mass at 5:30 p.m. (the parish evening Mass). Light refreshments will follow the Mass.

CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH 605 Luzerne Ave, West Pittston All children are welcome to join the Youth Choir. Practices are Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in ICC. Contact Mary Supey at 237-2275. Adult choir practices are Saturdays, following the 4 p.m. Mass in ICC. All are invited to join Father Arbo for Advent Bible Study on Monday evenings in the rectory at 7:00 p.m. Students in 7th grade and older are invited on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 6:00 p.m. in ICC hall for a planning meeting and pizza party. Registration forms are in the vestibule. All are invited Sunday, Dec. 11, for Breakfast with Santa immediately following the 10:30 a.m. liturgy in Immaculate Conception Church hall. Tickets will be available after masses. Donation is $8 for adults, $5 for children and children under 3 years old free. You may also call the rectory 654-2753 or Joyce at jcecconi50@gmail.com. Immaculate Conception Church is in need of a new air conditioning system. The parish has entered into an agreement with Air Excellence for a new system. The cost to the parish will be $40,750. To date, $1,100.00 in donations has been received without solicitations. Contributions are needed for the balance of $39,650.00. This year the parish plans to give shut-ins and residents in nursing homes gift boxes of homemade Christmas goodies which they can enjoy and share with visitors. As parishioners bake their favorite Christmas goodies...cookies, candy, etc,

perhaps they can bake a few extras and drop them off at ICC church hall on or before Saturday, Dec. 17. The parish youth group is once again conducting a yearly Christmas wreath sale. The cost is $10 per wreath. Tickets to reserved your wreath can be purchased after masses or call the rectory. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pittston Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, First Baptist Church, Water Street, Pittston Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship and praise service/Children’s Sunday school, adult/teen Sunday school immediately following service. Wed. 7:15 p.m. Bible Study FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC 500 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Sunday,11 a.m.. Worship Service with Holy Communion The Rev. Gordon Wilson will lead worship today. The Rev. Joan Mitchell is expected to be back next week. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 14 Broad Street Pittston Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. with Rev. William N. Lukesh. FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH West Pittston Dec. 4 – 10 a.m. Sunday School11a.m. Second Sunday of Advent Worship, 12 choir re-

hearsal, 12:05 Personnel Committee, 12:30 Women’s Assoc. Christmas Tea. Dec 6 - 7 p.m. Trustees; Dec 8 – 7:30 p.m. Session, Dec. 10 – 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Kids Gathering. Call Erin to make reservations. Services are being held at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, Wyoming Ave., Exeter as the church recovers from the flood of September 2011. There is parking on Wyoming Avenue and in the parking lot behind the church. FULL GOSPEL CHAPEL Avoca Weekly church schedule is: Adult Sunday School, 9:30; Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer service at 7:00. The church also hosts the Rose of Sharon Church with Rev. Vincente Torres on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for the Hispanic community. GLENDALE GOSPEL CHURCH 105 Church Drive Glendale/Pittston Township Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. HARDING CHURCH OF CHRIST RR 1 Box 187A, Falls Sunday services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Church Service. Call 388-6534 www.hardingchurchofchrist.org HOLY MOTHER OF SORROWS PNCC 212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. Traditional Mass 9:15 a.m. Confirmation Class and SCOL (Sunday School) 10:30 a.m. Traditional High Mass; 6:00 p.m. Christmas Caroling in Dupont with Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Daily Mass 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday See FAITH, Page 11

INKERMAN PRESBYTERIAN Main St., Inkerman Services: Sundays, 8:30 a.m. LANGCLIFFE PRESBYTERIAN Main Street Avoca The Langcliffe Church is handicapped accessible. Sunday school is also provided for young children during worship service. Monday, Dec. 5, the session will hold their monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the choir practice room.

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MOOSIC ALLIANCE CHURCH 608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic Pastor: Doug Jensen 457-6020 maccma2@verizon.net Saturday evening Bible Study at 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening Worship at 7:00 p.m. Sunday morning Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Ministry, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

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There are no weekend Masses. Confessions are heard daily from 9:00 a.m. – noon and from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Office hours are Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., evenings and weekends by appointment. Call 654-7542.

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Children’s Confession will be held Saturday, Dec. 10th at 9:30a.m. Adult Confession will be Friday Dec. 23 at 7:00 p.m. Brownie Girl Scout Troop #33589 will still be collecting items for the Greater Pittston Meals on Wheels. They can use canned fruits and vegetables, cake and cookie mixes, and Jell-o and pudding mixes. They can be dropped off at the hall or in the vestibule of the church. The deadline is Dec 15, 2011. Christmas Party and Play for all the Children and Youth of the Parish and their friends will be held on Saturday, Dec.17, at 5:00 p.m. All parishioners and friends are also invited.

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Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10:00 a.m. a brunch with Santa will be held in the social hall. The cost is$5.00 child, $8.00 adult. Activities include a visit with Santa (be sure to bring your cameras) also cookie decorating.

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ST. JOSEPH MARELLO PARISH OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL ST. ROCCO’S Pittston Religious Education Classes on Wednesday afternoon. Confirmation Classes on Sunday morning. Mt. Carmel Senior Choir rehearsals on Mondays from 78:30 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. 1224 at Mt. Carmel Parish Center on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the rectory office Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Rock Street Music, Main St. Pittston, at $15 each.(make checks payable to Rock St. Music). The next meeting of the Youth Group for all of the Greater Pittston Churches on Sunday, December 11, 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the Religious Education Center at

Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Main St. Pittston. The St. Joseph Marello Altar & Rosary Society will hold its December meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. This meeting will be a

catered at a cost of $12 per member/guest. Please call the rectory at 654-6902, Theresa Mulesky at 655-2006 or Joyce Capone at 655-8442 before Dec. 10 . New members are always welcome. The Holy Name Society of St.

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Obligation for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8). Mass will also be celebrated on the Solemnity at the regular time of 7:00 a.m. Check out more information about the seminary and the Oblates of St. Joseph locally and worldwide by turning to the website:www.oblates-stjoseph.com

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Talk to our 1224: The spirit of Christmas Greatest Wednesday is the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which precipitated America’s entry in to World War II. As hard as it is to comprehend that means a soldier or sailor who was just 20 years old on that Day of Infamy – as President Franklin D. Roosevelt called December 7 in 1941 – is 90 today. It means that we are rapidly losing the men and women of our Greatest Generation as Tom Brokaw nicknamed the men and women who lived through the Great Depression and World War II and were the parents to those we call The Baby Boom Generation. On Memorial Day, July 4, and Veteran’s Day we stop and honor our Veterans and what they have done for us with ceremonies and parades. Here’s a call for another way to honor, not just our elderly Veterans, but our elderly who lived through those times – talk to them. And we don’t mean just Veterans of WWII. We urge readers who are lucky enough to have parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or friends and neighbors who are in their 80s and 90s, Veterans or not, to ask them about their lives and memories. Talk to them, but more importantly, listen to them. It is estimated that 900 WWII Vets die every day, that only 1 in 8 of the 16,000,000 who served are still living and they will be gone within as little as 8 years. It will be too late to hear their stories when that time comes. So record those stories if you can. And if you do let us know about them.

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The audience was mesmerized with the merging of guitars, drums, bass, string instruments, a hint of brass and the most The musical group Twelve Twenty Four performed at the Ha- beautiful vocals ever heard. The band’s “angel” offered all of us a zleton Area High School auditorium on November 19. Their per- reminder of the innocence of our youth that the season brings. formance was unlike anything that those in attendance had ever Throughout the performance, the audience clapped along with seen before the music, listened to the stories and experienced the true meanThe pure talent that each band member shared with the audi- ing of Christmas. The spirit of giving surrounded us. For the 152 ence was unmatched. The evening was filled with overtones of residents of White Haven Center, no better gift could ever have the true meaning of the season and made everyone reflect on the been imagined. spirituality that Christmas brings. Words can never describe the depth of gratitude that our White Although I recommend that everyone take advantage of the Haven Center family has for the gift of opportunity to witness the magTwelve Twenty Four. When thanked ic of the Twelve Twenty Four ex- In the purest sense of the word “givfor their generosity, band members Riperience, my sole reason for ing,” Twelve Twenty Four gave this per- chie Kossuth and Lenny Kucinski rewriting this message is not to “It was you who gave us a gift.” formance as a gift to 152 residents of plied, promote the band, for there is a In addition to Richie and Lenny, our story behind the performance. White Haven Center, none of whom had special thanks go out to Jason Santos, In the purest sense of the word ever witnessed anything like this beCornelius Goodwin, Kevin Reilly, “giving,” Twelve Twenty Four fore. Bobbie Kucinski, Tanisha Redding, gave this performance as a gift Mallory Shaw, Dirk Yahraes, Frank to 152 residents of White Haven Gruden, Kyle Segarra, Hannah Levine, Center, none of whom had ever witnessed anything like this be- Jill Trapane, Michaelina Trapane, Zach Alley, Christine Barnes fore. On that evening, the center’s residents, families, staff and and Kelsey Barnes (the band’s special angel). Also, heartfelt friends came together to experience once-in-a-lifetime moments thanks go out to the “road crew” consisting of Tom Abod, Gene that words could never adequately describe. Smith, Joe Wakalavich, Mark Murphy and a young woman To put this in perspective, Twelve Twenty Four consists of 17 whose name escapes me. performers and a host of others who are needed to set up for the White Haven Center would also like to thank the Hazleton show. They started arriving at the Hazleton Area High School Area School District for its generous offering of the school audiauditorium at10 a.m. to begin setting up the stage and production torium and their very helpful, friendly security and administrawith truckloads of equipment. tive support staff. This event would not have been possible withBecause the show is “high tech,” a great deal of preparation is out their partnership. required. The crew worked tirelessly and competently to accomLastly, we would like to thank Mr. Gerald Feissner for his onplish this task without skipping a beat. As the band members going support and assistance in making this show happen. arrived, we all felt the excitement in the air. As the show neared, Please know that the spirit of Christmas is alive and well in they began to transform from wearing their street clothes into red Northeast Pennsylvania. For the members of Twelve Twenty carpet performers. Their wardrobe changes throughout the show Four, their performance is a true reflection of their outward geneadded color and dimension. The audience waited in anticipation rosity and compassion. for the show to commence. Twelve Twenty Four then offered a performance that is unNote: There will be a performance of Twelve Twenty-four tomatched. From their beautiful blend of rock infused Christmas night beginning at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish music to their story telling messages of hope, it all came together. Center, William Street, Pittston.

By Fred C. Lokuta

The first words of the Bill of Rights from the first amendment of the Constitution of the United States are these: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...” What kind of a legal genius came up with the notion that those 16 words can be construed to prohibit a small town from putting a manger scene in its public square? It sounds backwards. Isn’t banning a manger scene “prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” We would love to have a constitutional scholar explain to us where we’re wrong.

Rygiel recalls more old Wyoming memories Sometime in the 1930s and 40s on East Eighth Street across from what is now Hose Co. 1 was a blacksmith shop. As I recall the smithy’s name was Witheridge. He was a stocky built man and smoked a pipe that "dripped." He probably shoed horses before that time, but I recall when he would take a strip of quarter or half inch steel and heat it in his coal-fired forge. He inserted the piece of steel and got it white hot. Then wearing heavy gloves he took a 20-pound hammer that matched his arms and hammered the steel into various shapes: a hinge, a door handle, a shelf bracket or a pair of tongs for a fireplace. He and his wife were inseparable. When she passed away, he joined her only a few weeks or a month later. True love. Another place of interest was Jumpers’ garage and auto repair. It was located in the alley behind what is now Bednarski’s Funeral Home on Wyoming Ave. The shop is still there.

Two brothers, George and Pete, both mechanics, operated the business. After Pete died George continued to run it for many years. During WWII they worked in defense plants in New Jersey. They were true mechanics. George would stand by my car and – listen. From that he could tell what the problem was and what was needed to fix it. There were no computers or electronics. One winter night it was snowing and the wind was blowing. We came out of church and our car, a 47 Chevy, wouldn’t start. I called George at home. He said open the hood and wipe off the snow that he knew had blown onto the distributer. We thought he was kidding, but we did what he said and the car leaped into life. Oh, for the good old days John Rygiel Wyoming

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Freeze cookie dough Does the thought of baking for the holidays leave you in a holidaydaze? Frozen with fear that you won’t get it all done? Instead of baking to a frazzle this holiday season, try chilling out. Bake ahead and freeze cookie dough to avoid last-minute hassles. Freezing cookie dough works better than baking the cookies then freezing. If the dough is packaged correctly, no one will ever know your secret to getting all the cookies baked and have all the other holiday preparations finished. Below is a recipe for the best cookie of1940-1945. During this time period, the World War II efforts brought the need to simplify baking. Men went off to war and women took their places in the production lines. Cookie baking and other home tasks had to be speeded up. Refrigerator cookies were popular because the dough could be mixed one day, sliced and baked the next. Home freezers weren’t introduced until 1946. Today, the dough now can be frozen as freezers are available in just about every home today. Here are some guidelines to help you start First, it is important to use freezer containers or wrappings that are moisture-vapor-resistant. Suitable freezer wrapping materials include freezer paper, plastic freezer bags, plastic wrap designed for freezer use and extra heavy or heavy duty freezer aluminum foil. If you are in doubt, check the wrapping labels for specific information about whether the wrappings work for freezing. Other suitable materials include rigid freezer containers such as food grade plastic. It is important to choose a container that fits the amount of food you’re freezing. If there’s greater than about a1/2 inch space between the surface of the dough and the top of the container, wrap the food with a layer of freezer wrapping before placing it in the container. This helps prevent moisture loss. Some containers aren’t suitable for freezing. For example, milk and cottage cheese cartons aren’t moisture-vapor-resistant enough for freezing. Label each package with the type and amount of the contents and the date it was frozen. Next step, check your freezer internal temperature. Foods should be frozen at 0 F or below. Avoid overloading your freezer with too much dough for freezing at one time. When ready to bake the cookies, thaw in the refrigerator. One day should be sufficient for most foods to thaw. For thawing at room temperature, allow only one to two hours for the food to thaw. Now to get started, here is the best cookie from 1940-1945 Caramel Refrigerator Cookies

1/4 cup margarine 1/4 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda Cream together margarine and butter. Add sugar, beat until light and fluffy. Add egg, cream again. Stir flour and baking soda together. Add to creamed mixture. Form into a roll 2 and 1/2 inch width. Wrap in wax paper. Freeze. Thaw in refrigerator one day before baking. Slice1/8 inch. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes approximately 5 dozen. Note, the instructions were adjusted for using an electric mixer. 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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My friend, Anne, has recently used her yoga-like where she enjoyed sunbathing in the 1970s. As much as I grunt and strain and gasp, my arms finesse and zenability to cajole/bully me into joining her on a little hell-train I like to call “Pilates”. can only reach so far down my thighs and my neck, Pilates. It even sounds nasty … like … tuber- while never considered swan-like, is now bulging with veins and throbbing like a church pew fell on culosis or impetigo or Guantanamo or exercise. Let me get to the end of the story first: Pilates is my head. Our teacher encourages breathing … in and out kicking my not-yet-defined a@#. Our classes are held in the church basement, I is the way to go, apparently. Yet each time she says assume for the very reason that when I scream: exhale, I inhale… and vice versa. How can I ever “Holy Mary Mother of God, HELP ME!” it’s very hope to secure the body type of Cameron Diaz if I convenient to get my pleas to reach the spiritual can’t get the breathing gig down accurately? During a technique called “The Roll Up,” I held ears of Someone Important more expediently. My sister, who’s adapted all things Southern my breath for so long that I …. well let‘s just say since moving to Georgia, has a term for a moment that kielbasi and horseradish were an unfortunate of self-awareness that may cause emotional or dinner choice pre-Pilates. Especially for those poor saps located downwind physical pain. She calls it a from me. “Come to Jesus” moment. Our teacher encourages breathing Lesson learned. I will Pilates, for me, is one … in and out is the way to go, ap- only eat a lettuce leaf and enormous “Come to Jesus a Dixie cup of water preMoment,” all cocooned parently. Yet each time she says Pilates. I respect these within the church base- exhale, I inhale… and vice versa. ment; verrryyy well-suited How can I ever hope to secure the women too much to make them inhale my vapors for prayers-on-the-run, or body type of Cameron Diaz if I during Downward Dog, the mat, as it were . or whatever the hell the Every time the instructor can’t get the breathing gig down animal is I’m emulating. directs me to “Tuck in my accurately? Well! I think it may be abs and curl toward my tail working. If it hurts to floss bone” I pray. Each time she my teeth, it must be workchirps: “Time for 100s” I pray. Each time she demands: “Knit those ribs!” I ing, right? Also, it hurts to squat and chew. Not simultanescratch my head in confusion, frown, throw-up, ously. It hurts to file my nails. It hurts to talk, not then pray. I’m a newbie. I’ve no earthly idea what I ‘m do- that it stops me. My cheeks hurt, both facial and posterior. ing on the tile floor in this basement except that my Even my hair follicles hurt. belly has begun to rest on my thighs as I sit, toiletIt hurts so much to heave my battered body up prone, and I’ve discovered, tragically, I have the flexibility of a tree branch and the stamina of a and out of my Serta Perfect Sleeper every day that I wonder if I can hire a team of Oompa Loompas to cockroach stuck in molasses. Something had to be done and Anne, sick and come over with a hand truck and WD-40 to get the tired of my whining, forced me into action. I did not job done. I’ve had three children, three kidney stones and realize this action actually required, you knomy gallbladder, appendix and boobs removed. w…action. Our instructor, a darling, dainty dynamo (alliter- Guess what? Pilates hurts more. But…on the bright side? My fancy pants butation intended) is hard to hate. She’s adorable, and elfin and as pleasant as I toned this morning! And, I’m standing up straightimagine Hansel & Gretel’s stepmother to have er so I’ve almost reached the five foot mark! And been prior to leading them into the forest. She is after class, I don’t run home and eat a platter of difficult to abhor, even while she is imploring me to Tater Tots anymore! I’d give a thumbs up here, but “scoop those abdominals,” causing me to sob into it hurts. But, Holy Mary, Mother of God … if you’re up my new yoga mat. Which smells like sweat and there while I’m knitting my ribs on this smelly yoga Preparation H. I don’t know why. Yes I do. At the start of class, she cheerfully advises us to mat in the church basement, please come down and give me a hand. Otherwise, this downward dog – or get into the “table position”. whatever the hell the animal is I’m emulating – What in God’s name does she mean by that? Judging by the positions assumed by my Pilates- may just have to bark, twist, shout, tinkle and simmates, it appears the table she is referring to is that ply … expire … all on a broken gynecologist’s taof my gynecologist. Same table, same position, ble. same humiliation. I yank my limbs into the table position…and I cannot move. I can’t. I then flip onto my belly like a Fortunately for Dispatch readers Maria Heck has catfish on a hook and I’m stuck; prone like Sunset enough strength left to write her column which Malibu Barbie on the roof of her Barbie Camper, appears in this space every other week.

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Looking for that Christmas magic The magic and spirit of Christmas should have happened right after Thanksgiving with the frenzy of Black Friday. The anticipation of bargain hunting, thinking of all the money that would be saved, being caught up in the lore of the hunt. Somehow it didn’t happen. I’m still in the Thanksgiving mode. Maybe it’s because there is still left over turkey and pumpkin pie in the refrigerator. Or just maybe, I can’t muster up the energy and enthusiasm to stand in lines waiting at cash registers to be checked out. Nor can I find the energy to walk a mile from the parking lot to the entrance of the mall. It could be my age or a true reality check. There is one place that the Magic of Christmas is found for it is safely stored not in tissue paper but in love to be remembered and savored at will. It is in the crevices of my memories and in the beat of my heart. Christmas as a child began at St. Rocco’s Church as we prepared for the birth of Jesus. Yearly, a Christmas pageant was held with the Nativity scene recreated. We waited anxiously to learn who would play the roles of Mary and Joseph. One

year we had no Joseph because there was no costume. Bravely, I raised my hand and announced Mama would make my costume if I were Joseph. I got the part. It was doubly exciting for as Joseph, I escorted Mary as she presented Jesus to be placed in the crib at the altar at Midnight Mass. That year Sister decided Baby Jesus would be wheeled in a carriage. It was difficult trying to keep the carriage straight with one hand. The instructions were to keep the right hand over the heart and steer with the left hand. The carriage kept veering to the right edging towards the pews. By the time we arrived at the altar the carriage made a direct hit on the front pew. That created a few snickers and laughs. While the laughter was muffled, I could feel Sister’s disapproval and a chill trickling up my neck. That was not good. Midnight Mass was the highlight of Christmas. The church was beautifully decorated, prior to mass the organist played Christmas music on the pipe organ filling the church with magnificent sounds. If you were not seated by 11:00 p.m. there was standing room only. People stood shoulder to shoulder in the aisles, vestibule and on the outside landing

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of the church. As a teen, I remember walking to church for Midnight Mass. (Now I was a member of the choir.) People came from all directions talking, laughing and walking briskly on a cold winter night merging at the churches. It occurred throughout the towns since cars were not yet part of households. Can you envision people walking in downtown Pittston to the many churches located throughout the city and greeting each other with “Merry Christmas.” Two words that are rarely heard today and have been replaced with “Happy Holidays.” If we didn’t know better it could be Groundhog Day, March Winds Day, or any other day that could be called a happy holiday. To Christians it should always be “Merry Christmas.” Memories of shopping in downtown Pittston are heartwarming. Main Street from South Pittston to North Pittston was lined with every kind of shop imaginable. I picture sidewalks crowded with shoppers as a gentle snow falls adding to the anticipation of Christmas. The Salvation Army Santa always stood in front of Woolworth’s with a red kettle ringing a

bell for donations. I truly believed he was the real Santa from the North Pole. The thrill of seeing him and being given a penny to put in the pot for the poor children was magical. There is still magic in giving. Tears flow as I remember my first Christmas tree at age 12. Papa and I went to Mr. Russo’s store where only two trees remained. One was full and beautiful and had just been sold. The other was a tall skinny tree that I suppose for many weeks had been pushed aside and by-passed. Papa bought the tree and together we carried it home. He made a special set of pink lights. Later as my brother Jim wrapped the lights on the tree he informed us that Papa had used outdoor lights. Those lights were brilliant and lit up the whole room. Christmas magic for parents is in the faces of their children on Christmas morning when they discover Santa had arrived and filled the room with packages. It was a ritual on Christmas morning as we waited for our two daughters to come running down the hall to announce “Santa came” as they pulled us out of bed See MARIA, Page 18

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through Friday at 7:30 & 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Every Tuesday after the- 7:30 & 11:30 a.m. Mass, Novena prayers to the Miraculous Medal and Mother Cabrini. Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour at our Lady of Mr. Carmel Church. Every Wednesday after the 7:30 & 11:30 a.m. Mass, Novena prayers to Saint Joseph and St. Joseph Marello. Weekend Masses: At Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, on Saturday at 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. At St. Rocco Church, on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation. There will be a Triduum, three days of prayers, in preparation for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Masses will be celebrated on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. and at St. Rocco’s Church at 11:30 a.m. On the Feast Day, Dec. 8, Masses will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church: on Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. for children and adults and at 7:00 p.m.

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to come see. What fun and how precious those memories. My heart swells as I think of the beautiful Christmas magic made in Texas with two adorable grandsons, Nicolas and Alexander. The visits to see Santa Claus, the sprinkling of reindeer dust on the lawn, the expression on their faces as they opened packages left by Santa. Entrenched are the memories of little arms wrapped around our necks, the kisses planted on our cheeks, the cuddling between me and grampy to hear a story or sing a song. There is no price tag on those memories. It gives me a warm feeling remembering 47 Christmas parties celebrated with the girls in our

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The Wyoming Area Drama Parents are sponsoring a Holiday Poinsettia Sale. A 6 inch pot (1 stem) is $12 and a 7 ½-inch pot (2 stems) is $16. Orders and money are due on December 5. Vouchers will be distributed and the club. We formed a Pokeno club in 1963 and though the numbers and a few faces changed, the original six members still meet. We loved telling stories about our children and then our grandchildren and now one of us is a great grandmother. Now we tell stories of our aches and pains. We create our own magic where ever we go. The ultimate magic will occur when I walk up into the attic and take down the Christmas decorations. Among the boxes is the one box that contains the chalk set of the Nativity scene that I purchased in Woolworth’s Five and Dime Store 65 years ago. Each piece will be lovingly unwrapped for they hold memories of Mama, Papa and my lifetime of Christmases with happy and sad memories.

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music of the Trans Siberian Orchestra, as well as the band’s own recorded holiday creations! Every performance 12/24 presents benefits a specific charity. The Tunkhannock High School performance proceeds will benefit the Tunkhannock Area Music Program. This year the Twelve Twenty Four Tour will be dedicated to band member Andrew Collinsworth, Cellist, who passed away at the age of 33 from pancreatic cancer. Tickets, at $15 prior to the concert, may be purchased from Tunkhannock Marching Band students, Gay’s True Value, Bridge Street, Tunkhannock; Rock Street Music, Pittston; or online at www.twelvetwentyfour.net. Tickets at the door will be $20. For further information, call 836-6979. IAA membership drive

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Thurs., Dec. 8 in observance of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. The December Meeting and Installation Dinner of the Holy Name Society will take place on Wed., Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. If you wish to attend,

call Mark Kulick at 883-9334. The newly elected officers are: Jerry Stanco, president; Pat Doughery, vice-president; Mark Kulick, secretary and David Kaminski, treasurer. The Women’s Society will have their regular scheduled

meeting on Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. On Dec. 8, members will gather in the lobby of the church at 6:15 p.m. They will recite the Rosary and attend the 7 p.m. mass as a group. Anyone member who is turning 75 yrs. old in 2011 is asked to

call the rectory so that you can receive your rosary at the Wafer Dinner. Tonight, Dec. 4, (weather permitting), parishioners and friends will gather in the church See FAITH, Page 21

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hall at 6 p.m. and wander the streets of Dupont for about an hour singing Christmas Carols. CCD classes will be held on Dec.5 and 12. Class Christmas Celebrations will be held on Dec. 19. There is no class on Dec. 26. The CCD Program Mass will be held on Dec. 18 at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Grade 4 will serve as ministers of Mass. The parish will be collecting donations of new toys, scarves, hats and gloves for the St. Vincent DePaul Kitchen Christmas Drive. Donations may be left in the church lobby or on the rear porch of the rectory until Dec. 18. Christmas Wafers (Oplatki) will be available in the church hall following all masses this weekend. The donation is $2.00 a package. The next Bible Study Session

will take place on Wed., Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the lower level of the Rectory. All are welcome. St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians will be discussed. ST. BARBARA PARISH 28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter Parish Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Evenings, by appointment. Phone: 654-2103 Feast of the Immaculate Conception is Thursday, Dec. 8. Masses for the Feast will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. All Masses will be held at St. Anthony’s Church. St. Barbara’s Parish Christian Women Organization will hold their Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 1:00 p.m. at Cooper’s Seafood House in Pittston. Cost is $20.00 per person. Deadline for reservations is Monday Dec. 5. RSVP to Mary King, 126 Jean

St. Exeter (655-4744) or Barbara Russo, 73 Mason St. Exeter (654-8670). There will be a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6, for the men of St. Barbara Parish. It will be held in St. Anthony’s Hall and will begin at 7:00.

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The Holy Name Society will meet Sunday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m. in Seton cafeteria. New members welcome. All parents anticipating the Baptism of their first child are required to attend baptismal instruction. The next session will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the parish center from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 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. The annual Altar and Rosary Christmas party will be held Tuesday, Dec. 6. ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN 9 Wood St., Pittston Pastor – John Castellani Organist - Marcia Colleran Lay Reader Aycolyte – Justin Peterson Service begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School starts at 10:30 a.m. Today is a Communion Sunday. Third Quarter of the Portals of Prayer are in the rear of the church. Both large and small print are available. If you would like to join the Church Family call us at 6552505. Upcoming Events: Advent Services Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Hanging the Green Service...Communion and Election of Church Council. Tuesday, Dec. 6 Small Group Bible Study 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Birthday Par-

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Pharmacist goes independent in a corporate age By Jack Smiles

Associate Editor

Time was when an individual pharmacist could rent a storefront, hang out a shingle and make a living. In today’s corporate-dominated business world it would seem that time has passed. But for Joseph Albert that time is now. After 18 years working for major chains at two different locations on the Pittston By-Pass, Albert, a Pittston native and 1987 Pittston Area graduate, is bucking the corporate trend with his own independent Pharmacy at 201 South Main Street. Asked why he struck out independently, Albert said opening his own pharmacy was a dream deferred. “When I got out of school,” he said, “I had loans to pay. I had to take a job. I never stopped wanting to start my own business, but it was like I blinked and 20 years went by.” He was encouraged by some of his old college buddies at Temple, from where he graduated in 1992, who had success independently. “After watching them the time seemed right,” he said. “I wasn’t getting any younger and I’m not afraid. It’s different when you can practice pharmacy the way you want, not the way a corporation wants.”

Albert’s Pharmacy had a soft opening in October, since then his business has grown incrementally, just the way he hoped it would. He said he is creating a pharmacy where customers will be known by name not by number. Many of his customers from the By-Pass stores have followed him and new ones from the neighborhood are coming in. Albert said when he was getting his store, which he rents from Joe O’Malley, ready and before he opened, people would stop him on the street and say, “We can’t wait until you open.” As an independent pharmacist he can offer customer service the major chains can’t match. He offers free delivery and has a drive through window where customers can talk to a pharmacist in the window, not a machine. At the same time Albert’s is high-tech with an automated phone ordering system and a computerized records system. While Albert’s is independent, it is a Good Neighbor Pharmacy. That’s a network that helps independently owned and operated pharmacies compete with the pricing of chain stores. Good Neighbor Pharmacies were rated the highest in customer satisfaction by a J. D. Power study in 2010 and 2011. Albert’s is at 201 S. Main at the corner of Oak Street in what was

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The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled in a custody suit that a man is a boy’s legal father even though a paternity test proved he is not the biological father. Paternity was legally established, the court said, when the man and the mother signed a notarized form in 2006 acknowledging the man as the boy’s father. The boy spent his first four years with the man after the mother fled the state to avoid arrest on methamphetamine charges. *** Connecticut has a new law that decriminalizes small amounts of marijuana. *** Under a new California law, any lender who agrees to a short sale, which by definition will yield insufficient funds to cover the outstanding loans on a property, must accept it as payment in full for all loan balances. *** Driving with extreme care can be evidence of a crime, according to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. An office watched as a truck slowed to a near stop at an intersection even though there was no stop sign. At the next block, the truck again came to a full stop before proceeding. There was no other traffic nearby. The officer had taken a “drunk driving course” and found the driving suspicious–especially since he said it was “bar time.” The officer conducted a traffic stop. The court ruled the officer had reasonable cause to make the stop, and upheld the driver’s conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol. ***

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ST. JOHN’S P.M. CHURCH 316 Main St., Avoca Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study 6:007:30 p.m. ST. MARIA GORETTI Laflin Cash Club is underway. Return tickets have begun to come in. Purchase your ticket (s) soon so you don’t miss out on any drawings. The beginning date is January 15, 2012. The Banquet Hall at St. Maria Goretti Parish is available for all your special events. Event Coordinator Dorothy will be pleased to assist in the planning of your event, including weddings, showers, parties, fundraising projects or business events. To schedule your event, call the Parish Office at 655-8956. 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. Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. OLOS Sunday: 8:30 a.m. STJ; 11:00 a.m. OLOS Daily Mass at OLOS: MonTues-Wed -Fri: 7:00 a.m.; Thurs: 7:00 p.m. followed with Bible Study & Night Prayer - Bible Study will resume on Dec. 1. H.S. Theology Group will meet in the Rectory with Father McKernan at 9:45 a.m. every Sunday. Registration is on going so if you want to attend, please call Father McKernan at 6931991. St. Monica’s Spiritual Lending Library is located at OL.O.S site in the Church Hall and is available every day. The books and tapes, videos & C.D.s are on signature only basis. A vast collection of great spiritual books for reading, reflection and prayer can be found on its shelves. High on the recommended list by Father McKernan and Mary Ann Romanowski, Library Manager is: “Words of Love” by Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcutta; “The Diary of Divine Mercy by St. Faustina and “Fatima: The Full Story” by John DeMarchi. JMJ Radio – 7.50 AM: - listen and learn about your Catholic

Faith; come closer to Jesus as you know His teachings. If you have difficulty hearing JMJ on 7.50 AM – why not tune in via the Internet – live streaming at www.jmj.750.com. SAINT PETER’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 100 Rock Street, Hughestown Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com Confirmation Class - 8:45 a.m. Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship service 10:00 a.m. Sat., Dec. 17, 6:00 p.m. - Blue Christmas Service - Ann outreach for those who are grieving Sunday, Dec. 18, 4:00 p.m. St. Peters Sunday School Christmas Pageant Sat., Dec. 24, 4:00 and 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Services with Communion Sunday, Dec. 25, 10:00 a.m. Christmas Service with communion Sat. Jan. 7, 6:00 p.m. - Lessons and Carols Service All are welcome Women of St. Peters ELCA are selling Nut & Poppy Seed Rolls $8.00 each Last day to order is Dec.11. Pick-up date is Dec. 20. To order call Carolyn at 654-1849 or Ruth at 6540-1594 Choir rehearsals for the Christmas Season will be held

on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 7, Dec. 14, Dec. 21 QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES PARISH 715 Hawthorne St./1000 Main St., Avoca stmarysavoca@verizon.net www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com 457-3412 / 457-2483 The women’s guild will have its Christmas party Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. at Colarusso’s LaPalazzo, Moosic. Tickets are $25 per person. To make a reservation, please contact Debbie Callahan at 457-8887 or Chris Martin at 457-2963. Queen of the Apostles Parish is accepting orders for DVDs from the closing Mass of SS. Peter and Paul Church. DVDs are $16 each and $19 to have it mailed directly to your home. Please call the rectory at 4573412 to place your order. Queen of the Apostles Parish is forming a junior choir. All children and teenagers of the parish are invited to participate. To join, please come to the choir loft today before the 9:30 a.m.

Mass. Queen of the Apostles Parish will host a concert by the Catholic Choral Society of Scranton today, Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. The public is invited to attend. The parishioners of St. Mary’s Church are currently selling the stocking stuffer edition of their Pot of Gold Match the Daily Number raffle tickets, which are for January. Tickets are $10 each. The winning number is based on the evening daily number of the Pennsylvania Lottery. Anyone who has a specific ticket number they would like to purchase or to just simply purchase a ticket may call St. Mary’s Rectory at 4573412. The ticket will be mailed to you. 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: 8 a.m. (Wednesday at 7 p.m.) Eucharistic Adoration: Tues-

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Printing company bounces back after flood Independent Graphics ‘about there’ says Lou Ciampi Jr. By Malcolm Bowes

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Independent Graphics on River Road in Plans is 31 years old and its grounds next to the Eighth Street Bridge had stayed dry through four floods. This September, however, water spilled over the river’s embankment, climbing to six feet high in the building before receding to the river level. When Lou Ciampi Jr., owner and president of Independent Graphics, stepped back through the doors of his business, he knew what to expect. “I expected what I saw,” Ciampi said. “The damages were substantial.” Independent Graphics is a family owned-and-operated, business-to-business printing and shipping company, offering digital services, pre-press and concept work, binding and direct mail. The company was founded by Lou’s father, Lou Ciampi Sr. in 1980. After Lou graduated from Dickinson College in 1985, he entered Independent Graphics as a salesman, eventually working as a sales manager. He held that position until two years ago when he became president of the company. Lou’s brother, Jim, became vice president of sales and Lou Sr. took over as acting CEO. As with many businesses affected by the flood, Independent Graphics faced a challenging road to recovery. In its first step forward, the business immediately, but temporarily, relocated to the former Zorgo Printing facility on Main Street in Pittston on September 11. The business opened on September 12 and began taking orders and shipping product that same day. However, it wouldn’t be until November 18 that employees were able to completely return to the main location. “The fact that people were still able to e-mail orders and place orders through our FTP site and through the computer, for folks who were both out of town and local, it was a great help,” Lou Ciampi, 48, added.

Charlotte Kenzakoski shrink wraps pocket files at Independent Graphics temporary production facility inside Diamond Manufacturing in Wyoming. PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS

Graphic designer Paul Georgetti sorts advertisements at a color printer at Independent Graphics, Inc., on River Street in Jenkins Township.

Ciampi is focused on getting the business back to where it was before he looks ahead to future growth. “We have always been very good at logistics because we do business out of town,” he said.

John Murray, left, and Mark Siebel transfer a load of finished flyers onto a palette at Independent Graphics temporary production facility inside Diamond Manufacturing in Wyoming.

“We are able to print a job and get it to Philadelphia or New Jersey because our business model is predicated by five days and 24 hours. We can make things happen in a hurry.” But, the passage to total recov-

ery has been slow at times. Yet, increasingly, it has grown steady. Before the flood, the company had 27 employees. Now, remarkably in months passed, it is back up to 24 employees and has consistently worked the sales vol-

ume close to where it once was. “Our sales volume is down as far as the kind of jobs that we can do and our ability to turn them around, but we’re about there,” Ciampi stated. “Now that we have a 29-inch four color press running 24 hours a day, we’re back.” The company has restored its offices and its pre-press and digital printing operations. There has been a great deal of extra effort and efficient business management decision making. “There’s only so much you can do, so fast and so competitively,” Lou said. “Now that we’re past that point, and we’re probably producing about 85% of all our jobs, we can get after it again. We can be competitive from a price standpoint and a labor standpoint.” Ciampi’s short-term plan is to get back to profitability. “As I tell my staff, the first really hard part is over,” he explained. “The next really hard part is upon us. We have a lot of hard work to do. We’ve got a five-color press scheduled for delivery. When both of our presses are back up and running for a couple of months, we should be in a better situation.” As for the original values and company production established by Ciampi Sr., the family has made them into cornerstones of the business and keys in both operating through recovery and finding continuity in development. “It’s a testament to the dedication of our staff,” Ciampi said. “Our management team, the job that they have done to get us back to where we are now is nothing short of amazing and unparalleled. The commitment to the local community and to the employees that my father has shown to get us back to where we are now, it’s phenomenal. There were easier ways to go about this than to clean up and try to return to the same business model we had before. That’s my father’s dedication and commitment to the people who work for us. “Just to be here today, we have a lot to be proud of,” he added.

Question #1 What good news did Pittston city employees receive in December of 1952?

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1952 – 59 Years Ago With Judy Minsavage Freshman Nick Ruggerio of Pittston nel’s second leading scorer in 1961 with started out as a water boy for the Pittston 347 points in 24 games. High School football team. He soon John Murtha of Exeter, a man of became a much more valuable part of limited means, heard of a fire that dethe team. Named manager in his sophostroyed the home of a Harvey’s Lake more year, Nick was in charge of equipfamily. He came into the Sunday Disment, schedules, playing records, three patch office with an envelope containing changes of uniforms and repairs. Nick $5 and asked the editors to “get the contributed to the spirit and morale of money to that family.” A few days later, the team by assuring a smooth transition an Exeter family lost a loved one in a from game to game. fire that destroyed their home. John Miners Bank offered a hand held came into the office again with another calendar bank for the Christmas holienvelope containing $5 for the family days at only $1.25. The display slots saying, “They’ll need the money, maybe would change to the current date each it will make other people think about time a coin was inserted encouraging helping.” people to save every day. Calendar While assigned to Headquarters of banks are collectors items today valued USAF Security Service in Germany, anywhere from forty-five to seventy-five Captain Daniel F. Berkant of West dollars. Pittston received the Air Force ComHughestown residents were extremely mendation Medal for, meritorious serhappy that they would be getting the vice, outstanding initiative, leadership good night’s sleep they had missed for and devotion to duty. several years. Sullivan Trail Coal ComThe merged board of the Northeast pany ceased stripping operations and School District numbered 37. The removed the draglines and noisy equipboard’s jurisdiction covered 3,126 stument that had kept residents sleepless during its midnight shift. Edgar Saunders, president of the board of Wyoming School District, had a hard time implementing government subsidized school lunches. Some officials objected as they felt the program socialistic in nature. Saunders did not see the issue as political but tremendously helpful to the students. Board members decided to investigate other school district’s handling of the issue. According to USDA.gov, “In July 1943, the 78th Congress enacted Public Law 129 amending Section 32 of the Agricultural Act of 1935, authorizing the expenditure of Section 32 funds not in excess of $60 million for maintaining the school lunch and school milk programs.” The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act is a federal law signed by President Harry S. Truman in 1946. The act enabled allocation of surplus food and grants to states so school districts could provide lunches for children who might otherwise go hungry.

Question #2 Through what poem did the borough of Avoca receive its name? 1972 – 39 Years Ago Pittston Area Principal John Donovan announced Carol Morris, Karen Elko, Rachel Young, Susan Fritschy, Susan Swanek, Linda Halat, Kathy Russavage, Mary Ellen Alu, Sandi Roman, Eleanor Masakowski, Mary Egan, Debbie Savoia, Susan Poplawski, Tom Jones, Jan Draus, Laurie Kania, and Linda Phillip were nominated to compete for $640,000 in scholarship funds

through the Outstanding American High School Students program. Billed as one of the most unique in the nation, the program consisted of unrestricted honor grants to any college of the student’s choice. The women of the St. John’s Lutheran Missionary League set aside the month of November to accumulate food items and monetary gifts for the local Meals of Wheels. Winifred Nill, president and Gladys Bowman, secretary presented numerous items to Mary Bobbouine, vice president along with Rev. Roland Haase, of Meals of Wheels. According to the Meals of Wheels of American website, there are approximately 5,000 local Senior Nutrition Programs in the United States. The volunteers who work for the programs across the country number between 800,000 and 1.7 million making it the largest volunteer army in the nation. Top Ten Songs of 1972 American City Suite – Cashman and West. Summer Breeze – Seals and Croft Papa was a Rolling Stone – The Temptations Operator - Jim Croce Elected – Alice Cooper Freddie’s Dead – Curtis Mayfield Convention ’72 – The Delegates It Never Rains in California – Albert Hammond I Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Nash See PEEKING, Page 30

The Old Forge High School basketball team from the late 40s or early 50s. Left to right, front, Herbie Hoover, Rico Pascolini, Peter Reviello, Joe Trotta, Hugo Mori, Bob Rogo, John 'Babe' Mucciolo and Anthony Brutico; rear, Cookie Zahorski, Orlando 'Tubby' Notari, Bob Neishman, Anthony 'Tuffy' Fabbo, Fred Lettieri, Tom Goblick and Tony Semenza

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1962 – 49 Years Ago Local basketball star Joe Adamitis of Exeter was set to start his second season with the George Washington University Colonels as center. Joe was the Colo-

dents, with issues such as bus transportation, food and payroll projected to hit one million dollars. The ability of the board to agree on the many issues it faced was challenging. Over 500 teenagers from Greater Pittston enjoyed a holiday dance at St. Rocco’s auditorium. One of the highlights of the dance was the release of a live turkey on the dance floor. It was up to the girls to catch the bird to be served at a Thanksgiving feast. In 1962, Mary Kay Hines captured the prize. Her friends Joe Nardone, Judy Spohrer, Ann Marie Hodakowski, Ann Marie Sobol and Jack Borzell were there to congratulate her.

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I’d Love You To Want Me – Lobo 1982 – 29 Years Ago The idea of staging a free Christmas concert for area senior citizens started with Pittston Area School District Superintendent Gerard Musto and District Principal Frank Serino. The idea flourished when Charles Giordina volunteered his services to drive the bus supplied by the district to transport seniors. The students of the alternative learning program offered to assist with refreshments, the stage band was totally on board and ready to perform Christmas favorites. The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked, “Did you play the Million Dollar Lotto? And if you would have won the 9.2 million what would you do with the money? Diane Paxson of Dupont answered, “I didn’t play, but if I won I would buy a new home and travel around the world.” Sam Giunta of West Pittston added, “I did play. I would make a list of all the people

who tried to impress me with their money then I would never talk to them again.” Cheryl Hines of West Pittston stated, “No, but I would buy a new sports car, wardrobe and pay for my college tuition. Vince Pepe of Exeter said, “Yes, and I would put it all on Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.” Andy Hetro added, “Yes I played. The first thing I’d do is quit work, build a home in the country and play softball seven days a week.” 1992 – 29 Years Ago Christmas was coming and Sam Agolino Jr., Luzerne County Building and Grounds Superintendent, was pleased when he heard that Anna Sokach of Exeter donated a 15foot Blue Spruce tree from her yard to place in the Luzerne County Courthouse. “The tree is definitely one of the most beautiful and biggest we’ve ever had,” said Sam. Decorated with dozens of lights and ornaments the tree stood in the northwest corner of the courthouse rotunda. Anna’s tree was

one of more than 200 offered to the county. Job openings advertised by the Pittston Job Center in 1992: Tractor Trailer Driver, 22 to 27 cents per mile over the road, Truck Mechanic $7 per hour, Office Clerk $6 per hour full time, HVAC installer $6 per hour and Plumber $8.50 per hour. Answer #1 The Pittston city employees received news they were to be enrolled in the Social Security program starting in 1953. Due to an Act of Congress, city employees once prohibited from the benefit no longer were if municipal officials agreed. The benefit estimated to cost the city $1,900 a year, with payment of 1.5 per cent on wages. Employees matched the contribution. Answer #2 Charles A. McCarthy, local historian and member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, explained “The Meeting of the Waters” written by Thomas Moore, contained the line “The vale of Avoca”. He further explained a state land office clerk, while surveying the re-

gion, listed plots with poetic names instead of the usual number format and placed the name of Avoca on the map covering that area. If you want to build a ship,

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days from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass Weekends Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45 p.m.; anytime upon request by calling 457-3412. Prayer Chain: 457-5867 Queen of the Apostles Parish is forming a junior choir. All children and teenagers of the parish are invited to participate. To join, please come to the choir loft today before the 9:30 a.m. Mass. In observance of Thanksgiving, Queen of the Apostles Parish will not have religious education classes today or tomorrow. Queen of the Apostles Parish will host a concert by the Catholic Choral Society of Scranton Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Queen of the Apostles Parish has gone green! Any person who would like to drop off aluminum cans may place them in a container in the empty bayof 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, call Jason at 351-5062. Queen of the Apostles Parish will have Masses for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation, Thursday, Dec. 8 at 9 a.m., noon, and 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. There will be a vigil Mass Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. Prior to the feast day, the par-

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN 143 Parsonage St., Pittston The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church announces the following schedule: Dec 4 -9:30 a.m. – Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. – Worship; Dec. 5 - 5:15 Caroling as Wesley Village 7:00 p.m. – Caroling at Highland Manor Dec 6 – 7 p.m. AA Meeting, Dec. 7 – 6:30 p.m. choir rehearsal, Dec 8 – Noon - Sisterhood of Divine Diners Fox Hill Country Club. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston Trinity will be giving away fresh Christmas trees and wreaths to West Pittston residents affected by the flood. The event will take place this Satur-

day from 4 to 7 pm on the church grounds on the corner of Montgomery and Spring. We’ll start with 40 trees and 20 wreaths, and when they run out we’ll be handing out vouchers until we exhaust the funds available for the project cases of water, some food and a limited amount of toys and Christmas decorations to give away. Funds for the trees came from throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem -- a number of churches took up special collections to provide money for this project, and a generous discount by Ciampi’s Greenhouses is helping us stretch the funds. Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. every Sunday. Faith Forum for Adults: Enrichment for adults seeking spiritual renewal and opportunities for ministry and volunteerism. Parish Life Events Team: Bimonthly first Sundays. Parish Council: Every second Sunday. Women of Trinity: Every third Sunday. WOT Ministry Invitation. The Women of Trinity have

undertaken a ministry to help support Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Scranton in their outreach to the homeless of the region. Each month after enjoying a home cooked meal at Good 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. Donations of trial size and sample size toiletries are welcome. Music Together Classes: Fun and music for infants and children through age five accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Visitwww.musictogether.com for details or call 654-3261.

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Alyssa Grove pours dressing on a long awaited salad during lunch at Agolino's Friday. PHOTOS BY TONY CALLAIO

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sandra Coleman, who also stopped in on Friday. “I’m amazed on how quick they came back. This place has great memories for me of when my grandfather (former Exeter Mayor, the late Joe Coyne) would dine with us here. The restaurant is simply better than ever.” “We’re thrilled to be back. We’ve missed everyone,” family member Corinne Agolino Salko said.

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Fire department Christmas tree sale underway It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Avoca. There are so many homes decorated so beautifully as well as the decorations the Lions Club provides on Main Street. Speaking of preparing for the holidays, the Avoca Fire Department is having its annual Christmas tree sale at the hose company, 740 Main St. They offer an assortment of Douglas Fir trees. The price range is $35-45, and the department offers free trimming and delivery. Sale hours are Monday through Friday 6-8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to the tree sale, the department is also selling raffle tickets for a 2011 Union Pacific Lionel Train. Other prizes include a Lionel holiday car and the 2011 Hess Truck and race car. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. For more information, please call the department at 457-2894. Post Office Drive

In order to keep the U.S. Post Office operating in Duryea, the Duryea V.F.W. Post 1227, which owns the building, needs to do major repairs at the facility. The roof has been replaced, and they have begun replacing and painting the ceiling tiles. To help offset the cost of these repairs, the community can send donations to the Duryea Veterans Home Association Building Fund #2 c/o of Penn Security Bank, Main Street,Duryea,PA18642.

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parish fundraiser. With this fundraiser, advertisers are invited to place their business’ flyer in the parish bulletin for a nominal fee. For more information, please call the parish office at 4573412. Season for Giving

Residents are invited to consider making someone’s Christmas bright by participating in Queen of the Apostles Parish’s outreach programs. The community is invited to provide a specified gift to a person who is enrolled in the Giving Tree program or to a nursing home resident residing in the Little Sisters of the Poor’s Holy Family Residence. The parish is also accepting non-perishable food items. For more information on how you can help, please call the parish office at 457-3412. Concert Tonight

Queen of the Apostles Parish will host a concert by the Cathol-

ic Choral Society of Scranton tonight at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. The group will be directed by Ann Maganiello and accompanied by Jean Shields. The concert will also feature the Queen of the Apostles Parish Junior Choir directed by Debbie Brady and the Holy Rosary School/Nativity of Our Lord Parish Junior Choir of Duryea directed by David Tighe. The public is invited to attend. Sanitary Authority

The Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority (LLVSA) business office will reopen Monday, Dec. 5 at 8 a.m. at the Coxton Road location. For more information, please contact at 655-1665. Yard Waste

Avoca Borough will have a yard waste collection Tuesday, Dec. 6 weather permitting. In addition to collecting grass clippings and leaves, the borough workers will also collect other

yard waste including shrubs, hedge clippings, and tree limbs. Please note that grass clippings, leaves, and brush must be placed in separate containers. The tree limbs should not exceed three feet in length and onehalf inch in diameter. Please note that rocks, stones, dirt, and animal waste are not acceptable forms of yard waste and will not be collected. A maximum of three open containers, not exceeding 30 pounds, will be allowed per collection. Please do not put your collection items in plastic bags. Collection items should be placed curbside by 8 a.m. on the collection date. Please note this is the final collection of the season. Holy Day Masses

Queen of the Apostles Parish will have Masses for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation, Thursday, Dec. 8 at 9 a.m., noon, and 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. There will be a vigil Mass Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. Prior to the feast day, the parish will continue to pray the Miraculous Medal Novena follow-

The congregation of the Langcliffe Presbyterian Church will have a Santa Brunch Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. For more information and to make a reservation, please call 457-6587. Christmas Party

The Queen of the Apostles Parish women’s guild will have its Christmas party Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. at Colarusso’s LaPalazzo, Moosic. Tickets are $25 per person. To make a reservation, please call Debbie Callahan at 457-8887, Chris Martin at 457-2963, or the rectory at 4573412. Crystal Band

The Crystal Band will have a Christmas concert Friday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Langcliffe Presbyterian Church, 1001 Main St. A free will offering will be taken. In addition to the offering, please support the local food pantry by bringing a non-perishable food item to this event. VFW Party

Stocking Stuffers

Queen of the Apostles Parish is forming a junior choir. All children and teenagers of the parish are invited to participate. To join, come to the choir loft today before the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Thank You Note PAGE 34

Santa Brunch

The members of Avoca V.F.W. Post 8335 will have their annual children’s Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 17 from 1-3 p.m. at the post home, 915 Main St.

Junior Choir

Queen of the Apostles Parish extends a special thank you to Joe Malosh of That Guy With The Dough for supporting their

ing all Masses and conclude it on the feast day.

The Avoca Lions recently inducted two new members. Shown here, from left, are sponsor Lion Butch Regan, new members Kerry and Sandy VanLuvender, Lion Joe Regan and sponsor and past district governor Bob Milligan.

The parishioners of St. Mary’s Church are currently selling the stocking stuffer edition of their Pot of Gold Match the Daily Number raffle tickets, which are for January. Tickets are $10 each. The winning number is based on the evening daily number of the Pennsylvania Lottery. Anyone who has a specific ticket number they would like to purchase or to just simply purchase a ticket may call St. Mary’s Rectory at 457-3412. The ticket will be mailed to you.

Pearl Harbor Day salute Wednesday at VFW Post to attend. Holy Rosary School will have tims” relief program is still acDURYEA Dues for the American Legion cepting donations for flood victheir annual Toyland Bingo Friday, Dec. 9 at Germania Hose Company, 430 Foote Ave. The doors open at 5 p.m., and the bingo begins at 6 p.m. Admission is $3 at the door. Toyland Bingo is played just like regular bingo except your prize will be a new toy or game. Prizes include a flat screen television, an iPod touch, a Kindle, and more. This is a fun night for the whole family. Holy Rosary extends a special thank you to the Germania Hose Company for donating the use of their hall for the event while Holy Rosary School continues to be repaired due to recent flooding.

Cards for Vets

The ladies of Crossin Towers are having a Christmas card drive for the veterans at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre and the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland. Please keep reading the Duryea News for details as they become available. Smoke Detectors

Via WNEP-TV’s Operation Save a Life program, the Excelsior Hose Co. has smoke detectors available for free to Duryea residents. The detectors will be available on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please contact the hose company at 457-2233 or www.excelsiorladder96.com. Post Office Drive

In order to keep the U.S. Post Office operating in Duryea, the

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Duryea V.F.W. Post 1227, which owns the building, needs to do major repairs at the facility. The roof has been replaced, and they have begun replacing and painting the ceiling tiles. To help offset the cost of these repairs, the community can send donations to the Duryea Veterans Home Association Building Fund #2 c/o of Penn Security Bank, Main Street, Duryea, PA 18642. Sanitary Authority

The Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority (LLVSA) business office will reopen Monday, Dec. 5 at 8 a.m. at the Coxton Road location. For more information, please call 655-1665. Pearl Harbor Day

The members of the American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585 and V.F.W. Post 1227 will have a Pearl Harbor Day military salute Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. at the V.F.W. post home, 492 Stephenson St. The public is invited to join them as they honor all of the service members who paid the ultimate price for the freedoms Americans enjoy today. Budget Meeting

Duryea Borough Council will have a budget meeting Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. The 2012 budget will be read

at this time. The public is invited to attend. Children’s Party

American Legion Post 585 will have their annual children’s Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 10 from 1-3 p.m. at the post home, 329 Main St. Members are encouraged to sign up their children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, who are 10 years old and younger, to attend. Legion members are reminded that moking will not be allowed during this party. Christmas Social

Duryea Crime Watch will sponsor the Duryea Community Christmas Social Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Hall, 529 Stephenson St. All are invited to come and enjoy the food, music, crafts, and prizes. There will also be a visit from Santa, and the evening will be topped off with a Christmas caroling hay ride. The Duryea Crime Watch will have an organizational meeting to finalize the Christmas party plans Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 585 will meet Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the post home, 329 Main St. All members are encouraged

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Christmas Party

The Duryea Lions Club will have their annual children’s Christmas party Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Germania Hose Company, 430 Foote Ave. The Lions have lots of exciting activities planned for the children this year including four chances to win a new bicycle. In addition to receiving a stocking filled with a variety of treats, each child will also enjoy a dinner of pizza, hot dogs, snacks, and soft drinks. The Lions will also have a DJ spinning all of your favorite Christmas tunes throughout the evening. Flood Relief

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tims. 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 collection site at the former Zambor’s building, 177 Foote Ave., to gather items to assist them as they rebuild their lives. Currently, the volunteers have numerous pieces of bedroom and living room furniture available, and they are seeking small kitchen appliances. If you would like to help or to schedule a pick-up time, please call Rose at 2598629. Feed the Needy

American Legion Post 585 is conducting their annual Feed the Needy Christmas Basket program. Non-perishable food items can be brought to the post home, 329 Main St. Members are in need of extra donations due to the economy and flood disasters. 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 e-mail or call me with your information by Thursday at noon. You can email me at duryeahappenings@verizon.net or call me at 457-3351. Be sure to include your name and phone number with any correspondence.

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Santa will be at the Jenkins Township Fire Department on Dec. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served and there will be prizes for the children.

Ladies Auxiliary Post 585 are still being accepted for 2012. 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 inquire about the application process. To be eligible, the applicant must be a relative of a veteran, living or deceased. For more information, please call the post at 457-4242 or stop by the post home.

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Holy Rosary ‘Toyland Bingo’ Friday at Germania

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Peal Harbor Day ceremony Wednesday in Dupont VFW Post 4909, along with AMVETS Post 189 and American Legion Post 657, will commemorate Pearl Harbor Day with a program scheduled from Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Dupont Borough Memorial Lawn. Refuse Billing

Dupont Borough will not mail out refuse billing notices this year. Residents can purchase and pick up their 2012 refuse bags, window sticker and calendars beginning December 15 at the municipal office during regular business hours. Bags are $75 for seniors, $105 for residential and $150 for commercial. The Hub has discontinued selling refuse bags until further notice. Additional bags may be purchased at the borough office. Residents must pay the 2012 refuse fee by January 30, 2012. Donations for Pets

National Honor Society student Timothy Lello, a senior at Pittston Area High School and a parishioner at Sacred Heart, will collect donations for pets throughout the season of Advent. Non-perishable pet food items (cans, treats, etc.) and pet toys may be deposited in a box in the vestibule of Sacred Heart Church through December 18. Donations made outside of Mass times may be left on the back porch of the rectory. Proceeds will benefit the SPCA. For more information, call Lello call Timothy at 954-4346.

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ceive gift cards, candy treats and a ticket toward winning prizes. Santa along with Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and special guest will arrive at 1:30 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling Patty or Joan at the municipal office at 655-6216. Eco-tip

Here is Joey’s Eco-Tip of the week: If you need new lights for your Christmas tree, buy LED lights. These save energy! Christmas Party

AMVETS Post #189 will hold its annual Christmas Party on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Polish American Citizens Club, Elm Street, Dupont in place of the monthly meeting. Veterans from the W-B VAMC will be special guests and they will be transported on the new VA Bus to the event. The evening will start with food and refreshments and “Template” will entertain until 11 p.m. Donation is $10. For reservations, call Jerry Gurnari at 655-2924. Holy Name Society

The monthly meeting and installation dinner of the Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will take place on

Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. Christmas Drive

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church is collecting donations of new toys, scarves, hats or gloves for St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen Christmas Drive. Donations may be left in the church lobby after masses or on the back porch of the rectory no later than December 18. Wafer Dinner

The Women’s Society of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will hold its annual Christmas Wafer Dinner on January 15 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Hall. The event will be catered by Coopers of Scranton. Cost per person is $10 due at time of reservation. Reservations may be made by December 28 by calling Diane Skrzysowski at 654-6639 or Carol Klimek at the rectory office number of 654-3713. VFW Meeting

The V.F.W. Post 4909 will hold its next meeting on Monday, Dec.5 at the post home. Commander Dave Burrier will preside. Home Association meeting will follow.

Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary to Pryzybytek Kundlas VFW Post 4909 will have its business meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Post Home. Auxiliary President Margaret Best will preside. The Ladies Auxiliary Christmas dinner will follow the brief meeting. Women’s Society

The Women’s Society of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will have its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesdsay, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. Wafers, Calendars

Christmas wafers (Oplatki) and 2012 calendars will be available in the Sacred Heart Church hall following all Masses this weekend. Donation for the Oplatki is $2. Girl Scouts

Brownie Girl Scout Troop #33589 of Dupont is collecting canned fruits and vegetables, cake and cookie mixes, Jello and pudding mixes for the Greater Pittston Meals on Wheels Program. Deadline for donations is December 15. Pasta dinner A take-out pasta dinner o benefit 8-year-old Justin Burns, who is suffering from leukemia, will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Colarusso’s La Palazzo, 4500 Birney Ave., Moosic. The dinner includes salad, penne pasta with meatballs,

Parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Parish Family, along with those from Holy Mother of Sorrows Parish Family, will carol throughout the community today, Dec. 4 beginning at 6 p.m. All carolers will meet at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Hot Chocolate and cookies will be served at Sacred Heart after.

Orders for the Sacred Heart of Jesus Welcoming Committee Christmas Greens Sale will be available for pick-up in the church hall on December 10 and 11 after all masses. For more information, call Tammy at 457-3855. Salt Use

Dupont Borough has received notification from Slusser Brothers regarding the use of de-icing salts on the new concrete curbs installed throughout the borough this past summer. It is recommended that salt such as calcium or sodium chloride not be used as a de-icing agent as it can cause scaling or de-laminating of the concrete surface. Ammonium nitrate or ammonium sulfate can also destroy concrete and should never be used for de-icing. Borough residents are asked to use other methods such as clean sand for traction. Service Schedule

Bowling Raffle

Weekly Winners of Elko’s Jr. Bowlers annual fundraiser: 1st Prize #177 - Bryan Shupp, Jr.; 2nd Prize #62 Bernie Halapin; 3rd Prize #200 - Courtney Osiecki; 4th Prize #247 - Melissa Welter.

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Holiday Greens Sale

The Dupont service schedule is as follows: Monday - Dec. 5 - Purple refuses bags Tuesday - Dec. 6 - Yard Waste, 30 lb. limit Wednesday- Dec. 7 – Recycling, cans and bottles.

Christmas Caroling

Dupont’s Annual Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 4909 on Main Street. Each child will re-

rolls and butter, and cake for dessert. Tickets are $10 each and may be obtained by calling Bob Houston at 457-1513, Maureen Hopkins DiMattia at 471-3436, Breznay Family Chiropractic and Be Wise Occupational Health at 457-5249 and Queen of Apostles Parish at 457-3412. All proceeds will benefit Justin’s family to help them pay his mounting medical bills.

Dupont Lions Club welcomed new Lion members Denise Hudzinski and Rich Hansen at a recent meeting. Pictured are: Lion Chris Kalmanowicz, Lion Susan Knick Gregory, sponsor, Lion Denise Hudzinski Rowan, Lion Rich Hansen, Lion Janet Rooney, sponsor and Lion Bart Bryk, president of Dupont Lions.

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The Cosmopolitan Seniors will welcome in the holiday season on Tuesday, Dec. 6, with a Christmas party at noon in St. Anthony’s Center, in Exeter. Travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a Mount Airy Casino trip on Wednesday, Dec. 14, with pickups in Exeter and Pittston. You do not have to be a member to come on these trips. Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720. Scouts Food Drive

Cub Scout Pack 310 and Boy Scout Troop 311 are distributing flyers asking Exeter residents to participate in the annual Scouting for Food Campaign. Place your donation of non-perishable food in a plastic bag on your front porch or steps with the flyer attached on the date and time listed on the flyer and a Cub Scout or Boy Scout will pick it up. Food will be donated to the Greater Pittston food Pantry. If you do not receive a flyer and want to donate call 693-3724. Breakfast with Santa

The Wyoming Area Kiwanis Family, including the Key Club and Builders Clubs, is hosting its 18th Annual Breakfast with Santa today, Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Wyoming Area High School Cafeteria from 8:30 a.m. until

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception is Thursday, Dec. 8. Masses for the Feast will be at St. Anthony’s Church Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. This year parishioners will be sending gifts to the Care & Concern Ministry at St. John’s in Pittston. There are 420 boys and girls in need of Christmas gifts. They have asked St. Barbara’s to sponsor the 10-18 years age group because these ages sometimes fall through the cracks.

There will be trees in both churches with tags on them. There is room on the tag so you may include a note if you wish. The gifts should be returned by Dec. 10 or 11, sooner if possible. Bring the gifts unwrapped and put them under the tree. Some suggestions are books, hats, scarves, gloves, socks, personal care items, I-tunes gift cards and makeup. Anyone is welcome to bring a gift and just put a tag boy or girl with an age from 10-18 on it. If you have any questions about the tree, call Eileen at 654-6555 or Loretta on 654-0936. The Food Drive is continuing in December. Parishioners are asked to donate non-perishable food items. These items will be delivered after each weekend to the Greater Pittston Food Pantry. The Christian Women Organization’s Christmas Party is Sunday, Dec. 11 at 1:00 p.m. at Cooper’s Seafood House in Pittston. The cost is $20.00 per person and the deadline for reservations is Monday December 5. RSVP to Mary King, 126 Jean St. Exeter (655-4744) or Barbara Russo, 73 Mason St. Exeter (6548670). There will be a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6, for the men of St. Barbara Parish in St. Anthony’s Hall at 7 p.m. to discuss the direction of the organization. The Golden Age Club will meet on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 1:30

p.m. at the Parish center. Hostesses are: Ann Loftus, Grace Loftus and Josephine Fasciana. Plans for the Christmas party will be made. There will be Choir rehearsal on Thursday, December 8 after the 7 p.m. Mass at St. Anthony’s Church. His Excellency The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., the Bishop of Scranton and the Office for Parish Life and Evangelization/Family Life invite couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversaries in 2012 to a Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 3. The event includes a 2:30 p.m. Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a reception. The Holy Redeemer High School Placement/Scholarship Test for private and public school 8th graders is Saturday, Dec. 10 (Snow Date Dec. 17) at 8:30 a.m. Please call the guidance office to register for the test at 829-2424. The Sounds of the Season Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 159 S. Pennsylvania Blvd., Wilkes-Barre.

497; Gracelynn Williamson, 473; Ann ALfano, 454; Trisha Chmiel, 453; Rose McDade, 441. American High Scratch Series Scores: John Grohowski, 684; Tom Spurlin, 682; Dave Kern, 674; Edward Collins, 667; Gary Sr. Magdon, 653; Mark Klick, 653; Al Jr. Cannarella, 646; Scott Kowalczyk, 639; Joe Liscoski, 638; Francis Pupa, 615. Sunday Night Mixed High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Francis Pupa, 579; Ray Wasko, 542; Terry Salek, 514; Vito Buzzetta, 508; Gene Wasko, 504. Women’s Division: MaryLou Fereck, 495; Courtney McKitish, 466; Marianne Argenio, 405; MaryTheresa Pupa, 387; Karen Umbra, 380. Prep Boys

High Scratch Series Scores: Jesse Carlen, 427; Evan Elko, 359; Joey Jones, 345; Jimmy Dillon, 306; Anthony DePascale, 300; Dylan Kelly, 282; Zachary Garbarino, 278; Dominic Falzone, 246; Tyler Granahan, 242; Charlie Boswell, 230. Bantam/Prep Mixed High Scratch Series Scores: Boy’s Division: Jeremy Lavelle, 206; Zachary Elko, 190; Nicolas Aschenback, 176; Tyler Cegelka, 160; Marc Piechota, 146; John Jr. Colarusso, 143; Ozzie Dobrowalski, 99; Chaz Sciandra, 97; Jacob Severnak, 96. Girl’s Division: Kacie Fisk, 134; Makenzie Kaminski, 116; Madison Mesaris, 107; Emily Dessoye, 101. Mixed Girls High Scratch Series Scores: Jordan Cegelka, 446; Danille

Zydko, 390; Erin Donnelly, 371; Veronica Rizzo, 330; Katrina Dillon, 329; Autym Stoss, 314; Leah Hodick, 310; Callie Kipp, 274; Kayla Hindmarsh, 270; Hannah Maruhnich, 268. Mixed Boys High Scratch Series Scores: Peter Kulick, 616; David Zydko, 562; Stephen Yuhas, 541; Spencer Saxon, 521; Anthony Zimmerman, 450; Michael Elko, 440; Michael Felter, 429; Evan Esposito, 423; Justin Coyne, 414; Paul Greco, 405.

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noon. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children over 2. Breakfast will consist of pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, and beverages. Santa will be available to the children in a safe, non-threatening environment in the midst of a Christmas Wonderland setting. Professional photos will be available from PSP Photos. There will be several basket raffles for both boys and girls. Christmas Crafts will be made by the children, along with face painting and Christmas card making and Christmas coloring books. Parents may also arrange for a letter from Santa for their children. Tickets are available at the door, though pre-reserved tickets will be given priority seating. ∝ WA Donut sale

The Wyoming Area Class is selling Krispy glazed donuts for $7 a See a member of the Class to place an order.

Senior Kreme dozen. Senior

Recycling Reminder

Exeter residents are reminded to call recycling coordinator KaWarehouse Mixed High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: John Borgia, 746; Ron Shaw, 647; Matt Charney, 602; John Doran, 576; Chris DeHaas, 563. Women’s Division: Noel Horwath, 420; Melony Yurek, 384. Magic Circle High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Paul Chmiel, 695; Rich Jr. Aston, 641; John Colarusso, 625; Joseph Chmiel, 615; Don Whiting, 610; Joe Sr. Wruble, 606; Bill Pupa, 601; Wally Zieminski, 585; Jeff Bogdanski, 584; Francis Pupa, 557. Women’s Division: Marytheresa Pupa, 453; Lisa Heck, 451; Sarah Helcoski, 388. Dupont Bowlerettes High Scratch Series Scores: Debbie Stevens, 517; Donna Kasa, 511; Helen Zapotoski, 509; Kim Kishel, 503; Irene Jemiola,

ren Szwast at 570-654-0933 to report missed recycling. She asks residents to please be patient with the street department workers as the different materials are sometimes collected in separate trucks. Wait until the afternoon and call Szwast with your address and your materials will be collected. Be sure to place the recyclables curbside by 6 a.m. and prepare them as described on your recycling calendar. Ensure the proper paper recyclable is placed curbside on the appropriate week. New calendars will be available Dec. 1. St. Barbara Parish

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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 or ecipriani@comcast.net.

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Dupont Lanes Bowling Leagues Scores: Junior/Senior High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Billy Jr. Elko, 645; Michael Szumski, 619; Zachary McKitish, 569; Michael Lenchak, 523; Dave Pacovsky, 520. Women’s Division: Katie Wynn, 434; Michell Grossbauer, 392; Irene Magdon, 312; Pittston Twp VFW High Scratch Series Scores: Jack Casper, 686; Joe Jr. Walsh, 612; Jim Chimento, 573; Anthony Grieco, 571; Joe Argenio, 568; Rich Russian, 567; Joe Dalessandro, 565; Gene Wasko, 546; Jody Marranca, 526; John Blattner, 521.

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Cosmopolitan Seniors Christmas party Tuesday

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Christmas caroling in borough next Sunday The West Pittston Parks and Recreation committee will sponsor the annual Christmas Caroling next Sunday, Dec. 11 with a rain date Monday, Dec. 12. Everyone is asked to meet at the United Methodist Church located on Wyoming Avenue, for a craft activity before walking to the town tree near the PNC Bank building. Carolers will sing Christmas songs around the tree, enjoy refreshments, and have a visit from Santa. Poinsettia Sale

The Wyoming Area Drama Parents are sponsoring a Holiday Poinsettia Sale. A 6-inch pot (1stem) is $12.00 and a 7 1/2-inch pot (2-stems) is $16.00. Orders and money are due tomorrow, Dec. 5. Vouchers will be given out and the poinsettias can be picked up at Carmen’s Flowers and Gifts, Wyoming Ave, Exeter until Dec. 17. Library Programs

Yoga - Beginner Yoga - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Anne Bramblett Barr, library director and certified yoga instructor, leads a class for all experience levels. Vinyasa Yoga (All Levels) Mondays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Softening into Strength: The Art of Letting Go (All Levels) Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Classes will begin on Dec. 22.

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Classes are held in the former American Legion Building at 316 Linden St. by the Montgomery Ave. Elementary School. $7 drop-in; discounted punch passes available Book Club - First Tuesday of Each Month, 6:45 p.m. Grab a cup of coffee and join the WPL Book Club in an informal discussion of member-selected books. There’s no need to purchase the books; just ask at the circulation desk for an available copy of the month’s selection. The club will not meet during the month of January. The book club is currently meeting off-site. Please call the library for details. Christmas Caroling – Dec. 18, 5:45 p.m. Carolers meet at the library and enjoy some hot chocolate afterwards. Singing experience (or talent) not required. New York City Holiday Bus Trip Fundraiser – Dec. 10, all day, $25.00. Proceeds benefit the West Pittston Library. The Martz Bus will pick up at the Atlas Building on 4th St. and Pacific Ave in West Pittston at 6:30 a.m. and will drop off and pick back up at 6:30 p.m. sharp on 8th Ave. between 50th and 51st Streets. Friends of the Library Meeting & Fundraisers - Barnes & Noble Book Fair,12/11-12/13. Do

some holiday shopping at Barnes & Noble and part of the proceeds will go to the West Pittston Library (excludes gift card purchases). Shop at any B&N (or the Starbucks inside) on 12/11 to 12/13 and present this voucher at the time of sale. If you forget the voucher, just let the cashier know you want to support the West Pittston Library. Get your gifts wrapped by The Friends of the Library at the Arena Hub B&N. Add book fair #10591287 during your online checkout. Boscov’s Bake Sale - 12/10, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop by Boscov’s in downtown Wilkes-Barre to stock up on all of your Friends’ homemade favorite treats. Christmas Lunch at Fox Hill 12/14, 12:30 p.m. Cost: $26.00.The Friends of the West Pittston Library will be having their annual Christmas buffet lunch at the Fox Hill Country Club. This is open to all Friends and prospective Friends. Next meeting is on 1/9 at 12:30 p.m. at the library. Children’s Programs Weekly Story Time - Every Friday, 1:00 p.m. Wind, money fish, sunshine, birds, picnic, bugs. What do these things have in common? They’re all prior Story Time Themes. Each week,

Summer, the Youth Services Coordinator, chooses a fun, kidfriendly theme, reads a few books aloud to the group, and gathers the children and adults to complete a related craft. Sign-up each week by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. An Evening on The Polar Express - 12/19, 6:30 p.m. Get your kids in their pajamas and head over to the West Pittston Library to enjoy a special evening Story Time. Children will hear the story of The Polar Express followed by a theme related craft and a yummy snack of hot chocolate and cookies. Pre-registration required. Children 10-years and under only. Street Department

West Pittston residents are requested to follow the street sweeping schedule for leaf pick up. Leaves are to be raked in piles or placed in open containers and left on the tree lawn for removal by the borough. Tax Reminder

West Pittston Tax Collector George L. Miller announced the Face Value phase of taxes is now over and the penalty period phase is from Dec. 1 until Dec. 30. If you are paying the town tax and the school tax, please make out two separate checks for each tax. Office hours are: Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00

p.m., Saturdays 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and by appointment. If a receipt is requested, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with the entire bill. For an appointment, call 570655-3801. Any property owners not receiving a tax bill are requested to contact the tax office at 655-7782 ext. 232. Birthday Notes

Celebrating this week: Sandy Lloyd Giunta, 12/4; Courtney Tokaryk, 12/5; Deb Jallen, 12/5; Diane Dirhan, 12/9; Meghan Williams, 12/10; Julia Maranca, 12/10; and Diane Devine, 12/10. Happy belated birthday goes out to Lorraine Kizewich who celebrated her birthday on Wednesday, November 28. My apologizes. Lorraine, I missed this one last week. Hope you had a great birthday. Thought for the Week

Out of intense complexities intense simplicities emerge. Quote of the Week

“We have just enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love one another.” – Jonathan Swift, Irish author. Bumper Sticker

Beauty is power; a smile is its sword.

Proposed West Wyoming budget has no tax or fees increases West Wyoming Council read the 2012 borough budget for the first time at the November monthly council meeting. The proposed 2012 budget has no tax increases for residents. Sanitation sticker fees and sewer user fees will remain unchanged for 2012. The budget is available for inspection Monday through Friday at the town hall during normal business hours.

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Recycling

West Wyoming recycling containers are located behind Hose Company #1. Recycling may be dropped off any day of the week. The borough accepts paper,

WEST WYOMING NEWS cardboard and commingled items. The following items are acceptable for recycling: Commingled includes #1 & #2 Plastic Containers only (no lids), no plastic sheets, packing materials, styrofoam, or other plastic items. Bottles should be emptied and rinsed. Aluminum, tin and food service cans. No foil or aluminum trays. Glass bottles and jars (no lids). No windshields, window glass, dinnerware or ceramics.

Leaf Pick-ups

West Wyoming Borough leaf pick-ups will be as follows: December 14 - Atherton Section up to 8th Street but not including 8th Street; December 15 - 8th Street to the Exeter line. Leaves are to be placed in open containers, no plastic bags. Place curbside the day before pick-up. Landlord Registrations

According to West Wyoming Ordinance 1-2008, every owner

of rental properties within the borough limits must register their tenants with the borough. The borough is currently updating its landlord registration files. To do so, landlords must register their tenants prior to their purchasing of sanitation stickers. Forms can be picked up in the borough hall. Sanitation Stickers

Sanitation stickers are now on sale at the town hall weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. All residences in West Wyoming must purchase a sticker. The cost remains the same as last year, $200. If stickers are

purchased before January 31, 2012, senior citizens (65 and older) will receive a $25 rebate ($175) while all others will receive a $15 rebate ($185). If stickers purchased from February 1-28, 2012, the full price of $200 will be charged. After February 28, 2012, the cost will be $300 for the year and citations will be filed with the district magistrate for noncompliance with the ordinance. Stickers are also available through the mail: West Wyoming Borough Building, 464 W. 8th St., P.O. Box 4035, West Wyoming, PA 18644. Visa, MasterCard and Mac are accepted

The Wyoming Recreation Board’s Children’s Holiday Party is next Sunday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. at 10th Street School Cafeteria The board’s Holiday House Decorating Contest judging begins the week of Dec. 12. Seniors Dinner

The Wyoming, West Wyoming Seniors’ annual Christmas dinner is Dec. 6 at the St. Monica meeting center for members and guests. Ann Voitek is doing the catering. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m. There will be games and prizes. New members are always welcome. Legion Post Dinner

The American Legion Morning Star Post 904’s Christmas dinner is at Agolino’s Restaurant in West Pittston on Dec.11 at 3 p.m. for members and guests. To make reservations and choice of menu call, Ron Semanski at 650-5983, George C. Yurek at 693-1913 or Frank Perfinski at 693-3202 by November 30. WA Donut Sale

The Wyoming Area Senior Class is selling Krispy Kreme glazed donuts for $7.00 a dozen. See a member of the Senior Class to place an order.

WYOMING NEWS EILEEN CIPRIANI 287-3349 ecipriani@comcast.net Today’s talks are from 11:00 office and its other locations are accepting donations for Toys For a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Tibetan Tots. Families in need will find Views on Death and Dying, Part registration dates in the Request 1 and from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. TiToys tab, on the Toys for Tots betan Views on Death and Dying, Part 2. Both events will be in website,http://wyomingthe Community Room. There is pa.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.asp. no charge for the event but donations are accepted. The Scrabble Club meets on Library News the first Monday of the month The Wyoming Free Library from 6 pm. to 8 p.m. The first closes at 6:00 p.m. session is Monday, Dec. 5. Mark The Library’s for Old Fashion your calendars. Bring your Christmas Celebration is Dec. 17 Scrabble Board. Participants from 4 - 7 p.m. It will be holiday have had a great time and new fun for the entire family comers are welcome. The event will feature light reThrough Dec. 16 Story Time freshments, story time, caroling, for pre-school children ages 3 to and crafts. Registration is re- 5 from is 11 a.m. to noon. Space quired. Please call the library at is limited. Call the library at 693693-1364 or send your RSVP on 1364 to reserve a place. Facebook to reserve your spot. The Book Discussion Group Registration ends Dec. 12.The meets on the second Wednesday program is free and space is lim- of each month at noon in the ited. The doors open at exactly 4 Miller Room. New members are p.m. welcome. Today is the final day for the The Friends of the Wyoming Ven. Lama Rinchen Phuntsok Free Library meet on the third series of talks on Tibetan Budd- Wednesday of the month. Dues hism, its philosophy and medita- are $5 per year. The Friends plan tion practices. Lama Rinchen is events, parties and fund-raising an accomplished meditation programs for the Library. practitioner and teacher served “The Crafty Ant” as she is as the head of Monasteries in In- called by relatives and friends, dia and Nepal. has created clothes for the Amer-

ican Doll. She has hundreds of pieces from skirts and slacks to blouses and dresses and coats and hats and more. Contact her on the email atleap2298@epix.net. All proceeds are donated to the Library. St. Monica’s Parish

“He who sings, prays twice” is a quote from St. Augustine who was the son of St. Monica, the patron Saint of the Parish. Perhaps that is why music is an integral part of the parish worship services and Masses. The Music Director is Ninarose Lewko who teaches, directs and plays for all Church events. Organ music and the newly donated grand piano are the musical accompaniment for many liturgical pieces. Lessons on flute, trumpet, guitar, harpsichord, piano and voice are available for the parish youth. The youth orchestra consists of four flutes, two clarinets, four trumpets, four guitarists, two percussionists and mallets, a violin and a cellist. The parish has a youth schola cantorum, junior choir and adult choir. Members of the group are Morgan Coolbaugh, Maria Marianacci, Grace Washney, Elizabeth Sheeder, Sara Tomsak, Alyssa Vikara, Isabella Romani Olivia Dekmar, Morgan Chesna, Maryssa Lewko, Brittany Bubblo, Brittany Thomas, Da-

Boy Scouts

An Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast to support West Wyoming Boy Scout Troop 366 is Sunday, Dec. 11, 8 a.m. -10 a.m. at Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill, WilkesBarre Township. Cost is $5.00 per person. Tickets may be purchased from any boy scout or at the door the morning of the Breakfast. Any questions please contact Scout David Corby at (570) 388-2670. The Troop is taking orders for Christmas sand candles. The cost of the kits is $6 per dozen and the supply is limited. To order, please contact Barbara or Carl Stahley, 693-1425. Troop 366 is sponsored by Hose Company #1.

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The St Monica youth schola cantorum, junior choir and adult choir is shown at the Thanksgiving Liturgy. In the photo: Morgan Coolbaugh, Maria Marianacci, Grace Washney, Elizabeth Sheeder, Sara Tomsak, Alyssa Vikara, Isabella Romani Olivia Dekmar, Morgan Chesna, Maryssa Lewko, Brittany Bubblo, Brittany Thomas, Danielle Confletti, Ashley Vikara, Juliana Buonsante, Amanda Dekmar, Ninarose, Music Director, Blaise Erzar, Jackie Stash, Lauren Stash, Doug Jones, Father Leo McKernan, Pastor, Gaetano Buonsante, Nick Granteed, Nick Dominic, Matthew Blom.

That’s all for this week; remember if anyone has any Wyoming news or special events, such as birthdays or anniversaries, I would like to hear from you. You can contact me at 287-3349, Fax 287-3349 orecipriani@comcast.net.

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nielle Confletti, Ashley Vikara, Juliana Buonsante, Amanda Dekmar, Ninarose, Music Director Blaise Erzar, Jackie Stash, Lauren Stash, Doug Jones, Father Leo McKernan, Pastor, Gaetano Buonsante, Nick Granteed, Nick Dominic, Matthew Blom. During the Mass of Thanksgiving the C.C.D. Students from 7th and 8th grades participated in the readings, songs, and presentation of gifts. The children attending the Parish Christian Doctrine Classes donated all the gifts of food for distribution that were presented at the Offertory. Parishioners who enjoy singing and/or playing instruments should consider joining our music ministry. Contact Mrs. Lewko at 288-4006 or on the website on the “Contact us page.” Bible Study has resumed on Thursday evenings after the 7 p.m. Mass. Bring your Bibles and ask a family member or friend to join you. An Advent Social is Friday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Church Hall at OLOS Site. The event will be a covered dish with music and song in honor of Father Leonard Butcavage. On Monday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. St. Monica’s Council of Catholic Women will have a short meeting. After the meeting the women will clean the Church (OLOS.) Bring supplies such as pails, clothes, etc. The fundraising Committee is once again in the planning stages for our annual Nite at the Races. The event is scheduled for Feb. 10, 2012. All members of the Parish are encouraged to make this event a success. To sign up for any aspect of the event, please contact Tom Tomsak, Chairman, at 237-2188. Check out the web site atwww.stmonicanepa.com. You can even pray the Rosary on Line.

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Coaches from Old Forge, Wyoming Area, Pittston Area, Northwest and Mid Valley get together to discuss the 12th Annual Anthony "Badger" Marseco Memorial Boys' and Girls' Tip Off Tournament. Pictured from left to right, sitting, Old Forge girls' varsity coach Tom Gatto, Northwest boys' varsity coach Jerry Blazick, Pittston Area boys' varsity coach Alan Kiesinger, and Old Forge boys' varsity coach Al Semenza; standing, Mid Valley girls' varsity coach Bob Doughton, Wyoming Area girls' varsity coach Ryan Kennedy, Wyoming Area boys' varsity coach Alex Brogna, and Pittston Area girls' coach Kathy Healey.

‘Badger’ Tournament tips off hoop season PA, Warriors, Blue Devils to play in 12th annual Marseco Memorial By Rick Notari

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The 12th annual Anthony “Badger” Marseco Memorial Boys’ and Girls’ Tip-Off Tournament tips off the 2011-12 high school basketball season for all six local varsity hoop teams on Friday and Saturday at Old Forge High School. The Pittston Area girls will be the f irst team to tip off on Friday night at 6:15 p.m. The Lady Patriots matchup against last year’s tournament winner, Mid Valley. The Spartanettes reached the PIAA Class 2A Eastern Final last year before falling to Dun-

more at the Scranton CYC. Mid Valley went 25-5 last season with all five losses coming to Dunmore. Pittston Area returns its leadingscorer in junior Mia Hopkins, and senior sharp-shooter Grace O’Neill. Hopkins averaged 18.9 points per game, and is 283 points shy of 1,000 for her career. O’Neill scored just under 10 points per game last season, and has 77 three-pointers in the past two seasons. Wyoming Area and host Old Forge will face off in Friday’s nightcap at 8 p.m. The game is a rematch of last season’s opening round thriller which saw the Blue Devils rally for a

49-46 win over the Lady Warriors. Both teams could be in for a rebuilding season as Ryan Kennedy takes the over reins of the Wyoming Area program, and Old Forge needs to replace four starters from last season’s 13-13 squad. Kennedy, an assistant the past few seasons, will have his transition eased by the return two-year point guard Serra Degnan to the Lady Warriors lineup. The junior was WA’s second-leading scorer with just under eight points per game. The Blue Devils lone returning starting is sophomore Lauren Carey. Carey averaged just under six points

a game as a freshman. Senior center Morgan Malia also returns. Malia saw quality minutes off the bench last season. The winners of Friday’s semif inals will meet on Sunday at 5 p.m. for the tournament championship. The consolation game will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. The boys’ side of the tournament tips off on Saturday at 6:15 p.m. when Northwest takes on Pittston Area. Wyoming Area and Old Forge will meet in the 17h annual “Badger Game” at 8 p.m. See MARSECO, Page 43

Talented Patriots Wyoming Area sets ready to reload lofty goals on mat Pittston Area not as deep as in past years, return Scarantino

Pittston Area senior wrestlers, pictured from left to right, Pat Nallin, Chris Wesolowski, and Jamie Scarantino.

Mytych expects WA to compete for District 2 2A Duals title

Wyoming Area's top returnees and coaches, pictured from left to right, Assistant Coach Joe Rovelli, Nick Heck, Andrew Schutz, and Head Coach Steve Mytych.

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First-year Wyoming Area Head Coach Steve Mytych won’t settle for another losing record this season. The Warriors finished 6-16 last season, and to the new mat coach, that is unacceptable. The poor record kept Wyoming Area out of the District 2 Duals, and Mytych believes this year’s team shouldn’t settle for less that than. Mytych said the team’s number one goal this season is to get back to district duals. “Last year they were 6-16 and missed out on district duals, so I think a realistic goal would be to make district duals as a team and once you make the district duels anything can happen,” Mytych said. “Meyers represented our district at the state duels.” This year’s grapplers will be led by returning key wrestlers Nick Heck and Andy Schutz. Mytych feels both wrestlers will be key to any success the Warriors may enjoy this winter. However, it isn’t just Heck and Schutz that excite Mytych. He is pumped about his entire lineup and feels the Warriors

have the ability to surprise some people this season. “We are going to have a full lineup this year with a lot of tough kids,” Mytych said. “I really think we are going to surprise some teams with our talent, as well as our depth. We had a huge turnout and this is probably the most kids the program has had since the 70s.” Mytych inherits a young team starting right at the bottom in the 106 lb. class with Sean Vazquez. Carmen Mauriello will be the go to guy at 117 lbs, Steve Barush will wrestle 120, Schutz at 132, Heck at 138, Mike Harding at 145, Ryan Filipiak at 152 and Nikko Mizzone at 160 round out the lighter weights. “Andy Schutz is ranked fifth right now and I would like to get him in the state finals,” Mytych said. “He has been working really hard and he will have a great season.” Warriors football star Nick O’Brian will wrestle at 171. Jude Moran takes the 182 lbs. division, and Jeff Skursky gets the nod at 195 lbs. Corey Popovich will be the go to guy at 220 lbs. There will be a battle for the See GOALS, Page 47

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Pittston Area has always taken great pride in having a solid wrestling program. Second-year head coach James Woodall expects the success to continue for the 2011-2012 season. The Patriots will have to do so without some of their major contributors from last season. Domonick Lussi, Michael Domarasky, Jason Laboranti, Bob Falvo and Brandon Dolan have all graduated. “We definitely lost a lot last year,” Woodall said. “They were good wrestlers and were even better leaders.” The losses leave the Patriots with not much room to wiggle the lineup for favorable matchups. “We are definitely a little down compared to what we had last year. Last year we had a lot of depth and we were able to move kids around the lineup,” Woodall said. “This year we are lacking depth and don’t have a lot of different options.” Despite not having the luxurious roster of just a year ago, Woodall expects his team to be fine. With the wrestling season

just around the corner, he is having a hard time figuring out who is the clear-cut favorite in the division. “From what I am looking at right now, it’s hard to say who has the best team out there,” Woodall said. “It’s still early, but it will be interesting this year to see what happens.” The Patriots will be led by Senior captain Jamie Scarantino in the 113 lbs. class. Steve Dileo will be this year’s lightweight at 106, Tyler Lutecki will get the nod at 120, Daniel Gambini and Justin Paglienti will compete for the 126 spot. “Justin is a new wrestler and Gambini is a freshman who didn’t wrestle junior high because he went to catholic school,” Woodall said. Donnie Parham and Bradley Rush will battle for the 132 lbs. spot, and Kevin Wesolowski will fill in at 138, while junior captain Angelo Lussi takes the 145 slot. “Kevin wrestled a lot over the summer so I expect him to have a good season,” Woodall said. “Angelo is also a captain and spent a lot of time in the weight room this offseason and should have a great

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‘Athletes of the Fall’ thrilled sports fans in 2011 By Rick Notari

Dispatch Staff

Fourteen weeks of the Fall Sports Season produced some memorable performances by the teams and their respective athletes from the Greater Pittston area. From the first swing of the golf club in August to the last touchdown scored on the final Friday in November, the Patriots, Warriors and Blue Devils gave all of our local sports fans something to cheer about. Over 250 student-athletes contributed in many victories, playoff appearances, and record-setting performances on the pitch, gridiron, trails, and courts. Many in doing so fought off the adversity presented by September’s flooding, and a season filled with postponements and crazy res-

cheduling. But through it all, there were performers who stood heads and shoulders above the rest. Today, the Sunday Dispatch recognizes those student-athletes. Five student-athletes are honored with the inaugural Sunday Dispatch “Athletes of the Fall” award. A male and female representative has been chosen for both Pittston Area and Wyoming Area, and a male representative for Old Forge. Old Forge does not sponsor a female sport during the fall season. The Pittston Area “Athletes of the Fall” are golfer Brandon Matthews and cross country runner Catherine Lombardo. The Wyoming Area “Athletes of the Fall” are quarterback Nick O’Brien and cross country runner Sara Radzwilka. Old Forge’s “Athlete of the Fall” is quarter-

back Colin Carey. Read about them on pages 44-46. Other fall athletes have also been chosen as “Stars of the Fall” and others have received “Honorable Mention” status. Pittston Area

Pittston Area’s “Stars of the Fall” include a list of six males and five females representing golf, cross country, field hockey, soccer, tennis football and volleyball. Soccer studs Jordan Consagra and Pietro Colella lead the Patriot “Stars”. Consagra scored 30 goals and assisted on nine others in leading Pittston Area to eight victories. Colella put 26 soccer balls in the back of the net, and assists on 10 other goals to give PA a potent 1-2 scoring punch on the soccer pitch.

Fellow soccer player Chris Musto joins his teammates on the “Stars” list, but more as a football player. The twosport athlete was 26-for-27 on extrapoints during his senior season and drilled three field goals. On the soccer pitch, Musto assisted on six goals while scoring another. Football players Anthony Schwab and Jordan Houseman were also Pittston Area “Stars” this year. The Patriots senior quarterback turned in a fine year in his first season under center. Schwab completed better than 50 percent of his passes while throwing for 1,095 yards and 10 touchdowns. His main target – Houseman – caught 35 passes for 457 yards and six of those touchdowns. The junior led

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at least five points per game last season. The Warriors won just three games a year ago. The defending champion Blue Devils are also in rebuilding mode after losing all five starters from last season’s 17-win team. Seniors Dave Argust, J Argonish and Colin Carey give Old Forge three returning players with varsity experience. The boys’ championship game will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. with the consolation game taking place Sunday at 3 p.m. All-Time Badger Boys’ Records

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The Patriots and the Blue Devils met in last season’s championship tilt with Old Forge winning its sixth title. Pittston Area had won the previous two crowns, and has won the championship three times in the tournament’s 11year history. Seton Catholic won the first two tournaments, and the Warriors have yet to win the crown. Pittston Area returns five of its top six players from a year ago, including leading scorers Steve Stravinski and Steve Sklanka. Both averaged 10-plus points as juniors. The Patriots also return 6’4 senior forward Chris Kovaleski, and 6’0 junior guards Jordan Houseman and Shaun McDermott. Northwest also returns a stable of experienced players from last year’s squad which won the consolation game over Wyoming Area, 43-41. The Warriors also feature a new coach in Alex Brogna. Brogna served as an assistant at Wyoming Area the past few seasons, and previously was the head coach at Pittston Area. Brogna welcomes back 10 players with varsity experience, but Wyoming Area will be in rebuilding mode as only senior Lou Vullo averaged

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ATHLETE of the FALL

Brandon Matthews Pittston Area Golf

Catherine Lombardo Pittston Area Cross Country

It was going to be tough for Brandon Matthews to top his junior season playing golf for Pittston Area. After all, Matthews only became the first three-time winner of the Tryba Pre-Season Tournament, dominated Wyoming Valley Conference play, won the District 2 title, and oh yes, captured THE gold medal in winning the PIAA State Golf Title. So what did Matthews do for an encore? The senior became the first FOUR-time winner of the Tryba first. He then shot a 31 during a WVC match, and led the Patriots to another WVC Divisional crown. During the WVC team championships, Matthews broke the course record at Fox Hill. Not the high school course record, THE course record, carding am eight-under 63. Matthews finished his season by placing fourth at the District 2 championships, and winning the East Regional Tournament to advance to the PIAA state championships for a second consecutive season where he placed in a tie for seventh.

There wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a Wyoming Valley Conference Cross County meet where Pittston Area runner Catherine Lombardi f inished out of the Top 3. She began the season by placing ninth at the prestigious Robbins Memorial Invitational with a time of 21:05. The Lady Patriots harrier followed that up by winning two WVC clusters finished second in another, and third in the f inal event. Lombardo posted a season-best 19:16 in WVC competition, while leading PA to a 12-2 record. That 19:16 set a course record at Pittston Area which she followed up with a 19:04 to win the Lackawanna County Commissioners Race later that week at McDade Park in Scranton. Lombardo f inished fourth overall at the WVC Coaches Meet with a time of 19:47, and placed seventh overall at the District 2 Class 3A meet at Elk Lake with a time of 20:45.

Nick O’Brien Wyoming Area Football

Sara Radzwilka Wyoming Area Cross Country

Before the season even started his coach stated that Wyoming Area junior Nick O’Brien was going to be like “Where’s Waldo?” because the Warriors were going to put him in different spots to utilize his talents. Well the Warriors opponents may have been looking for Waldo, but they never found him. O’Brien rushed for 1,783 yards and 29 touchdowns as he powered the WA offense to seven wins and a 40.9 points per game scoring average. The first-year, full-time quarterback also threw for 815 yards and nine touchdowns on 47-of-94 passing to account for 70 percent of Wyoming Area’s total yardage on the season. But O’Brien did more than call the signals. The 5’7 all-purpose back also lined up at tailback, wide receiver – where he caught two passes for 79 yards and a touchdown – and defensive back, leading the Warriors in solo tackles with 54. He also intercepted two passes, returning one for a touchdown. He also returned a punt for a touchdown, and boasted a 30.5 average punting the ball for the Warriors.

There is not much doubt that Cross Country is an individual sport when it comes down to it. But many times, the ability of the individual runner is enhanced by the strength of the team around them. Just image what a team would have done for Wyoming Area’s Sara Radzwilka. Running without the benefit of a full team of runners - the Warriors XC team was low on athletes this season – Radzwilka ran with the best of them, turning in four Top 6 times during the Wyoming Valley Conference season. The senior’s best time came in a third-place effort – her top finish of the season – in a meet in mid-September. Radzwilka turned in a time of 20:06, also her best time of the year, in a meet again Nanticoke. Radzwilka continued her success in the bigger competitions, finished 13th at the WVC Coaches Meet with a time of 20:47, and 18th at the District 2 meet with a time of 21:00.

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the Patriots in scoring with 54 points as he also returned two punts for touchdowns and an interception for a score. Houseman also led the team with three interceptions. Tennis player Anna Podrasky was the “Star” for the Lady Patriots on the hardcourts, posting a 5-4 WVC record. Podrasky led PA to a 4-1 win over Cross River Rival Wyoming Area with a 6-0, 6-0 singles victory. She also teamed with Miranda Warunek to win a first round match in the District 2 Tournament. Field Hockey players Gabby Vaxmonsky and Rebecca Weinstock also earned “Stars” for their performance during the fall season. Vaxmonsky scored 12 goals and add six assists while Weinstock recorded seven assists and five goals as the Lady Patriots won six matches and advanced to the District 2 playoffs. Linkster Ryan Tracy earned a “Star” for his role as the No. 2 man on the Patriots golf team. Tracy posted six scores of 38 or better during the WVC season, including a 36 in a win over rival Wyoming Area. He also shot a 71 at the Tryba Tournament, a 79

during the WVC Team Championships, and an 83 at the District 2 WVC qualifier. Volleyball player Nicolette Branshaw and cross country runner Bianca Bolton round out the PA “Stars”. Brandshaw posted a seasonbest 59 assists for the Lady Patriots. Bolton ran strong for Pittston Area, finishing in the Top 5 four different times. She finished eighth at the Lackawanna Country Commisioners Race with a season-best time of 19:04; 10th at the WVC Coaches Meet; 12th at the District 2 Class 3A event, and 16th overall at the Robbins Memorial Invitational. Twelve athletes received honorable mention status for Pittston Area, Matt Carroll (golf), Tyler Cummings (cross country), Miranda Warunek (tennis), Marc Romanczuk (football), Justin Wilk (football), John Ameen (football), Anthony Haughton (football), Jake Zalewski (football), Dave Mawson (football), Kaitlyn Kutcha (cross country), Alexandra Kochis (volleyball), Ariel Ardo (field hockey), and Ian Tracy (soccer). Wyoming Area

Wyoming Area’s “Stars of the Fall” include a list of six males and three female representing football, golf, field hockey, soc-

cer, cross country, and volleyball. Serra Degnan led the WA field hockey team to a District 2 playoff win over Cross River Rival Pittston Area with a hat trick. She also added 12 other goals on the season for the Lady Warriors and added four assists. Fellow field hockey player Jenna Skrinak also earned a WA “Star” with and eight-goal, one-assist season for the Lady Warriors. Soccer players Nate Brague and Sean O’Malley also earned “Stars” for their performances throughout the 2011 season. Brague tallied 16 goals and four assists for the Warriors, and O’Malley added 11 goals and four assists. Volleyball player Audrey Hiedacavage was rewarded with a “Star” for her 183-assist season for the Lady Warriors. Hiedacavage also served 65 points for Wyoming Area. Running without the aid of a team, Wyoming Area harrier Eric Filipiak shined during the cross country season, and is honored with a Dispatch “Star”. Filipiak ran to three Top 10 finishes as only one of two Warriors running for WA this year. Golfer Nick Rydzewski earns a “Star” as the Warriors top golfer this season. The senior postSee PATRIOTS, Page 50

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New WA coach seeks to build powerhouse Mytych takes over Warriors wrestling program By Josh Horton

Dispatch Staff

For Steve Mytych, wrestling is part of his life. It has been ever since he was a kid. But, now Mytych is getting a first hand look at a side of the sport he has not been on yet. Last season Mytych spent the season as an assistant coach on John Stutzman’s staff at Bloomsburg University. His days of being an assistant are now over as he will take over the Wyoming Area wrestling program. He inherits a program, which went just 6-16 a year ago, but

Mytych is excited about the opportunity to try and turn the program into a wrestling powerhouse. “We have a lot of positive energy right now and it is really circulating throughout the program, from the guys, the parents, the booster club and the athletic department. I feel like it is a very exciting time for Wyoming Area wrestling, finally,” Mytych said. He will be assisted by former Meyers High School and Hofstra University standout, Joe Rovelli. Mytych feels an experienced staff is the key to victory and feels he and Rovelli make a

good duo. “My assistant coach is Joe Rovelli, he was a state champ for Meyers high school in 2004 and he went to Hofstra and I went to Drexel, so we were in the same conference,” Mytych said. “We became buddies growing up and then in college I got to see him go to the National tournament four times. Between us we have eight NCAA D-1 berths, and to have two coaches on the staff like that, most college programs don’t have a staff like that.” He and Rovelli will try and build a consistent winning program, just like the program

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year.” There is a cluster of Patriots who will fill the 152-170 spots. They include, Frank Ardo, Justin Wilk, Sammy Falcone and Chris Cummings. “Wilk is coming off of a great football season and he is just transitioning back into wrestling,” Woodall said. “We are not sure what we will get from Cummings, because he is still battling back from a football injury.” Pat Nallin will go at 182, while John Mitick will wrestle at 197. Eric Danher is the 220 lb. specialist, while Chris Wesolowski is the team’s heavyweight. “Chris is our heavyweight,” Woodall said. “He has grown a lot and matured and I expect him

to have a good season.” Coach Woodall is especially looking forward to the Coughlin match. “Coughlin is always a big match for us no matter what. We are so close to each other and we get to work out a lot and do different things together over the summer,” Woodall said. “We have a good relationship with Coughlin, but when it comes time to compete we are bumping heads and it’s always a good match. This year shouldn’t be any different.” One thing that excites Woodall about this year’s squad is their hard work and willingness to do whatever it takes to be successful. “One thing that this team this

year has, probably better than any other team, is the team unity. They all get along good and have a great work ethic,” Woodall said. “Since I have been coaching they have been the hardest working group that I have been around. All of them commit to it, buy into it and work really hard; there is no slacking off or complaining. They do the work and they like it and they want to put that effort in.” He doesn’t want people to think they aren’t talented, because he feels they are very talented. “We have some very talented guys in the room and have some great individuals who can have great seasons and maybe get down to states too.”

team champs so that’s a huge matchup. I have a little friendly rivalry with their coaches.” The rivalry with Wyoming Valley West is not so friendly. As a freshman, Mytych wrestled at Wyoming Valley West before leaving for Northhampton High School. “I can’t wait for the Wyoming Valley West duel meet,” Mytych said. “It’s the last meet of the year and I have some bad

blood with them so it would be fun to beat them.” “I really want to get to state duals as a team. That is the ultimate goal,” Mytych said. “I feel like we are going to be good for a while. Next year we will have an awesome team. There three eighth graders I would pull up now if I could. They are that talented. I would definitely like to get a few guys to Hershey for states.”

Dec. 10.....................................................................at Quakertown Dec. 14.....................................................ABINGTON HEIGHTS Dec. 16 ...........................................................at King of Mountain Dec. 20..............................................................at Delaware Valley Dec. 29 ............................................................at Conestoga Valley Dec. 30 ............................................................at Conestoga Valley Jan. 4 ..........................................................................at Crestwood Jan. 6 .............................................................at WVC Tournament Jan. 7 .............................................................at WVC Tournament Jan. 11.........................................................................COUGHLIN Jan. 14..................................................................VALLEY WEST Jan. 24 ...........................................................................BERWICK Jan. 25 ...................................................................at Tunkhannock Jan. 28...........................................................................at Hazleton Feb. 3 ...........................................................DISTRICT 2 DUALS Feb. 24 .................................................................at D2 Individuals Home matches in CAPS

Wyoming Area Wrestling Schedule Dec. 13..................................................................at Scranton Prep Dec. 17.....................................................................at Valley View Dec. 22 ....................................................................BLUE RIDGE Dec. 29....................................................at Tunkhannock Kiwanis Dec. 30....................................................at Tunkhannock Kiwanis Jan. 4............................................................................HANOVER Jan. 6 .............................................................at WVC Tournament Jan. 7 .............................................................at WVC Tournament Jan. 16 .....................................................................................GAR Jan. 18..............................................................................at Meyers Jan. 25.........................................................................at Nanticoke Jan. 28 ...............................................................................at Dallas Feb. 1..................................................................LAKE-LEHMAN Feb. 3 .................................................................at District 2 Duals Feb. 11...................................................................at West Scranton Feb. 18..................................................................VALLEY WEST Home matches in CAPS

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heavyweight division between Shaun Whiting and Carl Zielinski. There are a few matches Mytych has circled as key matches for the season. They are Lake Lehman, Wyoming Valley West and Meyers. “When we wrestle Lake Lehman it is going to be huge,” Mytych said. “Meyers is huge, they were the returning District 2 2A

it.” In addition to coaching, Mytych is also competes professionally in mixed martial arts, as well as for the Lehigh Valley Athletic Club. He has been competing in numerous tournaments in hopes of qualifying for the Olympic Trials. “I actually compete for the LVAC on the Olympic wrestling circuit. I placed top seed at the World Team Trials,” Mytych said. “Right now I will be going to a couple tournaments to qualify for the Olympic trials in April.”

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across the Susquehanna River. “Traditionally, Pittston has had great coaches and great wrestlers,” Mytych said. “For one day for Wyoming Area to have a consistent winning pedigree like Pittston has is definitely a goal we would like to reach as a team.” Mytych feels the fact he is still a competitive wrestler will really benefit the Warrior squad. “I am still competing myself. So, I know both the aspects and that helps to know when to push guys or give them a day off,” Mytych said. “I can relate to them better because I am still in

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THE BRIDGE TROPHY

Patriots running away with The Bridge Defending champion has 7-1 lead over Wyoming Area By Rick Notari

Dispatch Staff

The opening of the quest for The Bridge started fast before the fall sports season was interrupted by rain, floods, and even more rain. But when all of the events finally were scheduled, rescheduled and rescheduled again, it was defending champion Pittston Area who was way out in front in the race for the 2011-2012 Bridge Award. The Patriots got off to a fast start as Brandon Matthews, Ryan Tracy, and Matt Carroll tore up the links in a win over the Warriors on September 2. A two-week delay of the girls’ tennis match just put off the Lady Patriots 4-1 win over the Lady Warriors as Anna Podrasky and Miranda Warunek led the Pittston Area to a 2-0 lead on Sept. 16. The golf teams went at it again four days later, with PA defeating WA by 28 strokes on Sept. 20.

The cross-country teams finally got together in the final week of September with Pittston Area taking two wins from a depleted WA squad on the boys and girls’ side for a 5-0 lead. October brought more of the same for the Patriots as Jordan Consagra and Pietro Colella led PA to a 10-3 soccer win, and a six-game advantage over the Warriors. Serra Degnan finally got Wyoming Area on the board, leading the Lady Warriors Field Hockey team to a 4-0 win over the Lady Patriots in a District 2 Class 3A match. Degnan had three of the Lady Warriors goals to get WA a win in the series which they now trailed 6-1. Wyoming Area looked to start a winning streak with the annual match up on the gridiron, but the Patriots pulled off the 24-21 upset as the Anthony Haughton-led PA defense kept Warriors superstar Nick O’Brien out of the endzone for

the only time this season. The Warriors and Lady Warriors will try to get back into the race for The Bridge during the winter sports season with four matchups and two other possible events next Sunday. The 12th annual Anthony “Badger” Marseco Memorial Boys’ and Girls’ Tip Off Tournament gets under way on Friday. Neither the boys’ nor girls’ basketball teams are slated to meet in the first round, both the teams could meet in the championship or consolation games on Sunday. Barring matchups next Sunday, the schools are scheduled to meet again on January 13 in a swim meet at Wyoming Area. The teams will take to the pool again on February 8 at Pittston Area before the Lady Patriots and Lady Warriors meet on the hardwoods on February 16 at PA. The boys’ hoops teams will then play on February 17 at Wyoming Area in the annual DeMinico Game.

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Jenkins Township Little League meeting on Tueday JTLL meeting Tuesday

Jenkins Twp Little League will hold a monthly meeting on Tuesday, at 6 p.m. at the fieldhouse. Items to be discussed are new officer elections and 2012 signups. All interested members and parents are urged to attend WA Boys’ Hoop parents to meet

The Wyoming Boys’ Basketball Parents will meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the lobby of the HS Gym. Plans for the upcoming season will be discussed. All parents of players in 7-12 are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please call or text Tracy Carey at 3130837.

For each year, the following sections of the football program can be viewed from the web site: program cover, senior pictures, team picture, scores of games. Thus far, with the exception of 1981 and 1985, all programs since 1980 have been posted. Programs and printed materials from 1966 to 1979 are needed. Pictures of cheerleaders and coaches are also being captured and will be posted at a later date. Anyone who has a 1981 or 1985 Warrior football program, or programs printed from 1966 to 1979, is asked to contact Nick Perugini at nperugini@aol.com. Materials will be scanned and returned promptly to the owner. Registration begins

The Pittston Red Devils Sportsmen’s Club is meeting Tuesday, December 6 at Dr. Ruggerio’s Home in West Pittston. Plans for the winter including the December 14 Christmas party and election of officers for 2012 are on the agenda.

Shooting Starz Gymnastics is accepting enrollment for 2012 session dates. Registration begins on December 12. The dates for 2012 are January 2-February 25, February 27-April 14, April 23-June 11, June 25-August 18, August 27-October 15, October 29-December 22. For more information, contact Joelle Rose at 822-1212. The gymnastics school is located on 250 Johnson St., WilkesBarre.

WAGBPA meeting Dec. 6

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Red Devils meeting Tuesday

The Wyoming Area Girls Basketball Parent Association will be having their monthly meeting on Dec.6 at the High School in Room #133 at 7 p.m. All parents of girls playing basketball in grades 7th thru 12th are encouragedto attend. Warrior Legacy project seeks items

The Wyoming Area Football Alumni Association is working on a project to collect old Warrior football programs, Goalposts, and other printed memorabilia for posting on the Internet. The Warrior Legacy Project can be viewed at www.wyomingareafootball.org

Pittston Area Wrestling Boosters will hold a meeting on December 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Basketball tourney

The Pace Setter Athletic Club of Northeastern Pa. is organizing a one-day basketball tournament for boys in seventh and eighth grades on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Greater Scranton YMCA in Dunmore. Teams will play a minimum of two games or a maximum of three games. Action begins at 1 p.m. and continues throughout the day. Rock Solid AAU tryouts set

Rock Solid AAU Basketball will be holding try-outs

for the Spring 2012 Travel Basketball Season on Sunday, January 8 and Sunday, January 15. The try-outs will be for Girls and Boys 5th to 10th grade. Cost is $10 per player. For more information contact Doug Miller at (570) 696-2769 or email TheRockRecCenter@bmha.org. Basketball league

The Pace Setter Athletic Club of Northeastern Pa. will conduct a Winter Basketball League throughout December, January and February. A men’s adult league will be held Monday and Thursday evenings at the Greater Scranton YMCA in Dunmore. The league will conduct a regular season schedule plus post-season play-offs. Teams will play approximately a 10-game schedule. Interested parties may contact Pace Setter Athletic Club at 575-0941 or 347-7018 or by e-mail at topacesetterbasketball@verizon.net. FIRM A.C. sets tryouts

The FIRM A.C. will be having basketball tryouts for the spring of 2012.The full tryout schedule is listed online at www.firmacbasketball.com. All Tryouts will be held at the Kingston Rec Center, 655Third Ave., Kingston. The cost for tryouts is $40 which includes a t-shirt and the option to attend all of the tryouts. Please email firmacbasketball@gmail.com for a registration form or for any questions. The tryout schedule is: Dec 30 5-7 p.m. 5th/6th/7th Grade Boys; Dec 30 7-9 p.m.5th/6th/7th Grade Girls; Dec 31 8-9:45 a.m. 4th/5th/6th Grade Boys; Dec 31 9:45 -11:30 a.m. 7th/8th/9th Grade Boys; Dec 31 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4th/5th/6th Grade Girls; and Dec 31 1-3 p.m. 7th/8th/9th Grade Girls.

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ed three sub-40 scores in WVC play, and also finished fourth at the District 2 WVC qualifier with a 77. Football players Matt Kintz and Nick Bartoli round out the Wyoming Area “Stars”. Kintz was the second-leading tackler for the Warriors with 51 stops, and also served as one of Nick O’Brien’s blocking backs. Bartoli led a WA offensive line that paved the way for the Warriors rushing attack which ran for over 2,700 yards and 42 touchdowns. Twelve Warriors were selected honorable mention, for Wyoming Area, Chris Bone (soccer), Courtney Melvin (golf), Kate Kross (volleyball), Lisa Chihorek (tennis), Valerie Bott (tennis), Emily Lukasavage

(tennis), Jake Wysocki (golf), Ahmad Bouie (football), Corey Popovich (football), Sam Shiner (field hockey), Jeff Skursky (football), and Cody Schmitz (football). Old Forge

Old Forge’s “Stars of the Fall” include a list of six male athletes representing the golf, football and soccer teams. Golfer Corey Palma leads the way. The senior posted an 8-3 individual record and had big performances in wins over arch-rival Riverside, Delaware Valley, Mid Valley and West Scranton. Palma also earned Top Senior honors at the annual Jackman Memorial Tournament with an even-par 72 at Scranton Muni, and qualified for the District 2 Tournament with a 7-over 79 at Elmhurst CC.

Two-sport athletes J Argonish (Golf, Soccer) and Matt Mancuso (Soccer, Football) also earned “Star” nominations with solid performances in their respective sports. Argonish, the school’s alltime leader in goals scored, turned in another solid year on the pitch for the Blue Devils. The senior scored 15 goals and added six assists in his final campaign. Argonish also made a crucial putt on the final hole of Old Forge’s win over Riverside on links. Mancuso tallied a school-best 51 points as the Blue Devils placekicker on 36-for-41 point-after tries, and a school-record five field goals. On the soccer field, the sophomore scored four goals and added six assists. Football players Dave Ar-

gust, Lou Febbo, and Anthony Trotta round out the “Stars” selections for Old Forge. Argust caught a career-high 40 passes for 660 yards and seven touchdowns during the Blue Devils run to a District Class 1A title. He also returned an interception and a punt for touchdowns in a comeback-win over Mid Valley, and hauled in a school-record 91-yard touchdown reception. Argust also finished his senior season with 25 tackles, three interceptions, and a 31.8-yard punting average. Febbo rushed for 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns on 214 carries during his senior season. He also caught 13 passes out of the backfield for 156 yards and a touchdown, including two huge passes during the Blue Devils game-winning drive against

Lackawanna Trail in the D2 playoffs. Trotta finished his senior year with a career-best 138 tackles, 17 of which went for a loss. The two-year inside linebacker led the Big Blue Wrecking Crew defense which held arch-rival Riverside without a first down through three-and-a-half quarters of the D2 final. Six athletes received honorable mention status for Old Forge, Adam Barsigian (golf, soccer); Ian Nemetz (golf, soccer); Bob Cipollina (soccer); Brian “Bubba” Tomasetti (football); Jorden Sekol (football); Shane Schuback (football); and Joey Ciuccio (football) The Sunday Dispatch will also honor local student athletes after the winter and spring sports seasons.

November 30, 2011 Frank Hilstolsky, 83, of Carverton, died November 30, 2011, at home. Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Frank and Victoria Hilstolsky. He was formerly employed at Olympic Pools for 35 years and worked at the family farm. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Also preceding him in death were brothers, Stanley, Henry and John; sisters, Helen Yagloski and Jennie Martin. Surviving are brother, Ed-

ward of Carverton; sisters, Celia Lawrence of Florida and Irene Murray of Carverton; numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Frances Cabrini Church, Carverton. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the Anthony Recupero Funeral Home, West Pittston.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Speakers listed this week at Pittston Senior Center Lillian Burnett, from Penn State Extension, will present the final part of the Penn State Nutrition Links Nutrition Education Program Series on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 12:30 p.m. at the Pittston Senior Citizens Center. Terri Stocki, from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of NE Pa., will speak on Financial Literacy and Money Education on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 11 a..m. Zumba Gold classes are being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:30 pm. Cost $2 for members and $3 for non-members. Dance to the sounds of the G.T.O. Orchestra at the annual Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Jenkins Township Social Hall. Ticket cost is $23 and includes a family style dinner, soda, beer, wine, dancing and door prizes. Doors open at noon, dinner is at 1 p.m. and dancing will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. For

The Falls Senior Center, Route 92, invites anyone 60-plus to the following activities: Wed. Dec.7, 1 p.m. - Tenor concert vocalist Rev. Gideon Gaitano will give a Christmas musical presentation. Thurs. Dec.8, 11:15 a.m. - Free blood pressure screening followed at 11:30 a.m. by a talk on “Winter Safety” by Jodi Grodis RN from Golden Living Center. Fri. Dec. 9, 1.p.m. - The Jolly Senior Band holiday concert. Tues. Dec. 13 -our Holiday Luncheon at noon followed at 1 p.m. with a guitar/vocal Christmas musical presentation by Jodi Kashuba. For more information, call Twila at 388-2623.

Craft night Monday at library

Lucy R. Alexander (Alessandri), 98, of Pittston, died December 1, 2011 in Little Flower Manor,

Wilkes-Barre. Born in the Old Boston Section of Jenkins Township on August 31, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Maria Vitra Dalessandro. She was a graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School, Pittston. She and her sister the late Mary Pompino owned and operated Philomena’s Linen Shop in Pittston for several years. She also worked at the Friendly Shop in Pittston. She was a life member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, its Altar and Rosary So-

The Adult Book club will meet on Saturday, Dec.10 at 10 a.m. There will be bagels, coffee and a lively discussion about the book “Skipping Christmas” by John Grisham. Family Movie Night will be held on Monday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. Space is limited so participants are asked to register early.

ciety and the St. Lucy Filippini Society. Her and her late husband, Louis Alexander (Alessandri), were active in the Pittston Ambulance Association. She was very civic minded and in her earlier years, was involved in local politics. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Rocco, Dominick, Joseph, and John Dalessandro; sisters, Alice Grippo, Jennie Ciarcia, Lena Carozzi; and Mary Rose Pompino; and granddaughter, Karen Alexander. Surviving are sons, Larry Alexander and his wife, Barbara, Bel Air, MD; and Vincent Alessandri and his wife, Lynn, Hazleton; grandchildren, Lynn and her husband, Craig Kuhn, Airville; Angeline Alessandri,

Hershey; and Vincent Alessandri Jr, Hazleton; nephew, Judge Arthur D. Dalessandro, Mountaintop; niece, Naomi Brannigan, Philadelphia; numerous great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services will be Monday at 9 a.m. from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William Street, Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston. Interment, Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Friends may call today from 3-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Little Flower Manor, 200 South Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre, 18702-6299. On-line condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com

Margaret L. Smith December 2, 2011 Margaret L. Smith, 93, of Mount Zion, died December 2, 2011 in the Wesley Village Methodist Home Complex, Jenkins Township where she had been a resident since 2009. Born on September 19, 1918 in Exeter she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Harriet Bonnard Taylor. She was graduate of Exeter High School class of 1936. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. In earlier years she was employed by the Wilkes-Barre

general hospital Housekeeping Department and later worked as a Home Health Nurses Aide. Also, preceding her in death was her husband Willard Smith in 1980, a sister and four brothers. Surviving are children; Sandra Endres and her husband Bob, Palmerton; Ruth Pennay and her husband Jerry, Kingsley; Ben Smith and his wife Mary, Corning, OH; Warren Smith and his wife Linda, Mt. Zion, PA; nine grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; sister; Harriet Taylor, Exeter; sister-in-law; Roberta Taylor, Fayetteville, AK.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home, 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming with the Rev. Leslie Halchack of the Mount Zion United Methodist church officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Exeter Twp. Friends may call Sunday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 1544 Mount Zion Road, Harding, 18643 or Wesley Village Methodist Home Complex, 209 Roberts Road, Pittston, 18640.

Obituary Policy The Sunday Dispatch publishes obituaries of local individuals who reside, formerly resided or have family living in the Greater Pittston area. Obituaries should be submitted by12 p.m. Saturday to ensure publication in the same week’s edition. Email is preferred for submission, but fax or handwritten entries will be acceptable with a contact name and phone number. Entries not including a contact name and telephone number will not be published. Email obituaries to sd@psdispatch.com; Fax obituaries to 570.602.0183; or mail them to 109 New St., Pittston, PA 18640. For more information call the obituary desk at 570.602.0170, or to place a memorial ad call 570.602.0168.

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A craft night for adults will be held on Monday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Pittston Memorial Library. Participants will make a Hershey Kiss Tree. Cost of $10 payable at time of reservation will cover all the materials plus instructions. Call the library to register. The public is invited to read to dogs on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m.

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further information, call Connie Andrews at 655-5561. Falls Seniors

Lucy R. Alexander

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David M. Fronczek

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November 26, 2011 Mr. David M. Fronczek, 58, of Harding, Exeter Township, died November 26, 2011 in the Inpatient Unit of Hospice Community Care at Geisinger South WilkesBarre following an illness. Born March 3, 1953 in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Joseph and Helen (Poostay) Fronczek. He was a graduate of the West Side Vocational Technical School, class of 1972. He had been

employed as a warehouse supervisor for the Warp Processing Company of Exeter, where he worked for over 27 years. Previously, he was employed by the former B.F. Goodrich Company, formerly of Exeter for over 10 years. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Ann Fronczek; brother, Andrew Fronczek, and a niece, Helen Wallace. Surviving are a brother, Joseph, with whom he resided, Harding; a sister, Mrs. Dolores J. Sperrazza, and her husband, Joseph J., of the

November 26, 2011 Pittsburgh area; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Nov. 30 with a Funeral Mass in the Church of the Holy Redeemer worship site of Corpus Christi Parish, Harding. Interment Holy Assumption of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Dallas. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 190 Welles Street, Suite 118, Forty Fort, 18704. To send online condolences, visit www.JohnVMorrisFuneralHomes.com.

Rosalie I. Ardo November 27, 2011 Rosalie Imelda Budzak Ardo, 89, of Pittston, died November 27, 2011. Her husband, Carmen F. Ardo, passed away in 2000. Born in Dupont, on March 3, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Pauline Lizak Budzak. She was spent her entire life in Pittston and graduated from St. John the Baptist grade school and Hughestown High School, Class of 1940. She was a member of St. Joseph Marello Par-

ish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston. She had been employed by Hessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department Store until her retirement at the age of 72. She was one of 10 children and was also preceded in death by brothers, Samuel, John, Joseph, Stephen and Andrew Budzak; sisters Elizabeth Cady, Mary White; and Irene Bolinski. Surviving are her sister, Ann Baker, Pittston; daughters, Janet and her husband, James Bulger, Dallas; Ann and her husband, Joseph Bender, Ballston Spa, NY; son, Carmen Ardo, and his wife, Lynda,

Pittston Township; grandchildren, Jason Bender and his wife, Jade, Sherman Oaks, CA; Joyce Ann Bender Raeburn and her husband, Sarek, Amsterdam, NY; and Alysia Ardo, Pittston Township; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Nov. 30 from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Pittston. Interment St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Exeter. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

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November 28, 2011 Ann Rossi DeGuglielmo, 73, of Kingston and formerly of the Old Boston section of Jenkins Township, died peacefully on November 28, 2011, in Highland Manor, Exeter. Born in Wilkes-Barre, on October 24, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William and Della Brown Rossi. She attended GAR High School and graduated from Jenkins Township High School in 1956. She also graduated from Bradford Beauty Academy and had worked in numerous salons throughout the Wyoming Valley. She was a

member of St. Joseph Marello Parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, George Mulreany, in 1969; and her second husband, Elmer J. DeGuglielmo, in 2008. S Surviving are her daughter, Georgiann Mulreany Anderson, and her husband, Mark, Shavertown; grandchildren, Kelly, Jason and Michael Anderson; brother, Guy Rossi, and his wife, Ida, Old Boston; nieces and nephews, Annette Razvillas and her husband, Robert, Old Boston;

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William Rossi and his wife, Mary, Old Boston; and Angela Harashinski and her husband, Brian, Laflin; greatnieces; great-nephews; brothers-in-law and sistersin-law. Funeral services were held Dec. 1 from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at in St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston. Interment Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

Fred "Buddy" Van Cramer Jr., 60, of Duryea, died suddenly at CMC Hospital on Nov. 26, 2011, while surrounded by his family. Born October 28, 1951, in Scranton, he was the son of the late Fred Van Cramer Sr. and the late Ruth Kurisko Petro. He was a 1971 graduate of Riverside High School, Taylor, and was employed by Traff Com as an electrician. He was a member of the National Slovak Society Leaf 75, where he served as a former vice president. He also was a former scoutmaster for Troop 285, Duryea. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, George Petro, and his brother Gale J. Petro. Surviving are his wife, Debbie, Duryea; children, Lori Lynn Weyel and husband Harry, Conroe, TX; Jacqueline Barnhart and husband Devlin, Pennsburg; Ge-

orge Cramer and wife Bobbi Jo; twin sons, Jamie and Joseph Cramer, all of Scranton; stepsons, Ronald Meager and wife Dena, Plains Township; Eric Meager and wife Nina, Wilkes-Barre; sisters, Lehrae Ann Edwards and husband Gary, Duryea; Lucy Piccoletti and husband Tom, Old Forge; Marlin PetroWesnak, Moosic; Pamela Dawson and husband Maxwell, Gridley, CA; Kitty Wallace and Michele Cramer, both of San Diego, CA; 15 grandchildren, George Jr., Joshua, Brianna, Amanda, Alexis, Megan, Jamie Jr., Noah, Giavannah Cramer, Jack Weyel, Darian and Jared Barnhart, Kira, Joseph and Kalli Meager; several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Dec. 3 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Rectory, Duryea. Arrangements by the Piontek Funeral Home, Duryea.

Angela Kelly November 29, 2011 Angela Kelly, 89, died November 29, 2011, in the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Muncy Valley Hospital, Muncy. She was born July 7, 1922, to Joseph and Christina (Cibello) Moresco in Starkville, CO. She was a long time resident of Swoyersville, and was an accomplished artist and won numerous awards for her work including the prestigious Grumbacher Award for an oil painting of the live chess match in her ancestral hometown of Marostica, Italy. She was active in various art organizations in the Wyoming Valley, was a longtime assistant director of the MacDonald Art Gallery at College Misericordia, Dallas, and did volunteer work at the Hoyt Library, Kingston, and the West Wyoming Public Library, where she contributed to a mural in the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wing in the library.

She was preceded in death in 1985 by her husband of 46 years, Patrick Kelly; sisters, Marcella Brunacci and Luisa Toton, both of Wilkes Barre. She is survived by her brother, Joseph Moresco, Ithaca, NY, and Albert Moresco, King of Prussia; daughter, Christine (Peter) Ostrowski, Swoyersville; and son, Patrick (Nancy) Kelly, Muncy; grandchildren Nancy (Ostrowski) and Ted Adams, Alex Ostrowski and Tara Connolly, Angela (Ostrowski) and Thomas Griglock, Ann Kelly, Lauren Kelly and Patrick Kelly II; greatgrandchildren Alexis Adams, Brigid Ostrowski and Finn Ostrowski. A celebration of her life will be held in a private ceremony at the discretion of the family. The family suggests that a donation of a book in her name be made to the West Wyoming Public Library. Arrangements are through the Anthony Recupero Funeral Home, West Pittston.

November 22, 2011 Mary A. Pizzano, 89, of Pittston, died November 22, 2011, in Highland Manor, Exeter, surrounded by her family. Born in Pittston, December 8, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Pasquale and Alice Loungo Pizzano. She was a graduate of Pittston High School, class of 1939. She has been employed for the Pittston Area School District as a cafeteria aide at the former Lincoln Elementary School. She had worked at the former Maxon Defense Plant, in the local garment industry for Lori Dress Company, and for the Foster Grandparents Program. She was a life member of St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston. She was also preceded in death by her brother Carmen Pizzano and infant brother Raymond Pizzano, sister Elizabeth O’Reilly, and nephew Robert O’Reilly.

She is survived by her sister Vera Lussi, Shavertown; sisterin-law Mary Pizzano, Exeter; nieces and nephews, Donna Timko, Bernadine Lello, Gail Lussi, James O’Reilly, Dennis O’Reilly, Barry Pizzano, Carmen Pizzano, Richard Pizzano and Mary Ann Pizzano-Walker, several great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Funeral services were held Nov. 28 from the Peter J. Adonzio Funeral Home, Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston. Interment Dennison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Memorial donations may be made at the Care and Concern Clinic or the Food Pantry at 35 William Street, Pittston, 18640 or to St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, William Street, Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

Glenn F. Dymond November 21, 2011 Glenn F. Dymond, of Long Valley, died November 21, 2011, at the home of his daughter in Long Valley, NJ. He was born in Orange, and resided proudly for 86 years in the family home in West Pittston before moving in with his daughter at age 92. He retired after 30 years of service as an electrician with the Pennsylvania Power and Light Company. He was an avid golfer at Irem Temple Country Club and was a Shriner with the Masons. He was very active in

the West Pittston Methodist Church. He is survived by his daughter Kay Dymond and her husband, Barry Drake, of Long Valley; a son, Ernest Dymond of Las Vegas, NV and four grandchildren, Zack and his wife, Kristin Dymond Drake, Kira Dymond Drake, Corey Tierney and Cassay and Carly Dymond. Private funeral services were held under the direction of the Scala Memorial Home, Hackettstown, NJ.

Joseph Koslick November 2011

Joseph Koslick, 68, of Lakewood, NJ, died peacefully at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Coach Koz courageously fought leukemia for the past 18 years. He was born and raised in Wyoming, where he attended Wyoming High School and graduated from King’s College. He taught English for 35 years at Edison High School, where he was also the varsity basketball coach and cross country coach. He also coached varsity basketball at St. Peter’s High School in New Brunswick, and St. Joseph’s High School in Metuchen. In 1993, his team won St. Joseph’s first ever Greater Middlesex County Championship, and for this accomplishment, he was recognized by the Greater Middlesex County Athletic Association. Son of the late Louis and Mary Koslick, he is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia Ostopick of Plains Township; children and their spouses, Joe and Michelle Koslick, Cornelius, NC; Patti and Bob Kelly, Newtown; his four grandchildren, Amy and Daniel Koslick, and Tommy and Johnny Kelly; loving brother, Edward Koslick; brothers-in-law, Bob Ostopick and Gene Ostopick and

his wife, Marian; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Dec. 2 from the D’Elia Funeral Home, Lakewood, NJ, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Lake

Church, Lakewood, NJ. Private cremation. Memorial contributions be made to The V Foundation for Cancer Research. To leave an online condolence, visit www.deliafuneralhome.com.

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November 29, 2011 Walter Eugene Pupa, formerly of Pittston, died November 29, 2011, at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, NC. From humble beginnings in Pittston, he earned a football scholarship to the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. His education and college football career was interrupted by his service in the military during World War II. He served in the U.S. Navy’s Tunney program, which assigned physical education majors as trainers for new recruits. After the war, he returned to UNC to complete both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. He earned All-American status as the bruising fullback during the Justice-era, and played in the 1946 Sugar Bowl. He was awarded the prestigious Patterson Medal, presented to the senior student-athlete in the University who is judged by a com-

mittee of faculty, administrators, and students to be most outstanding in athletic ability, sportsmanship, morale, leadership, and general conduct. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears to play professionally, but following knee surgery, elected to retire as a player and become an assistant football coach at UNC. Following a five-year coaching career, he began his business career as a sales engineer at Amoco Oil Company, where he exemplified his workethic for over 30 years. He became a very accomplished amateur golfer in North and South Carolina, winning many tournaments. He led a very active retirement life that included playing golf at Raleigh Country Club, attending UNC sporting events, serving as an usher at church and supporting numerous charitable organizations. He was a lifetime member of the General Alumni Association plus a long-time member of the Educational Foundation at UNC and had been inducted

November 23, 2011 into numerous Halls of Fame. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Babette (Betty) Reichold Pupa, in 2003. He is survived by his three sons and daughters-in-law, Walter Reichold and Margaret Linda Jones Pupa, Raleigh, NC; Edward Reichold and Mary Ruth Jones Pupa, Raleigh, NC, and Thomas Reichold and Linda Sue Clawson Pupa, Hartsville, SC; seven grandchildren, Nicholas, Aaron, Benjamin, Jordan, Sarah, Jessica and John; and one great-grandchild, Gavin; two brothers, Arthur and Edward Pupa, and many family members in Pennsylvania. The funeral was held Dec. 3 from the Mitchell Funeral Home, Raleigh, NC with Mass. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Raleigh, NC. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 2718 Overbrook Drive, Raleigh, NC 27608. Condolences and special memories can be shared at www.MitchellatRMP.com.

Ida M. Meulstee November 25, 2011 Ida Mae Meulstee, (nee Rodel) 79, formerly of Exeter and Plains, died November 25, 2011 in the Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit of Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Langhorne, she was the daughter of the late Phillip

and Mary Cauthlin Rodel. She grew up in Langhorne was a graduate of Langhorne High School and graduated first in her class from the Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. She became an accomplished woodcarver, creating museum-quality carvings of animals and wildlife of all types. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Judson N.

Carol M. Rowe

Meulstee, and her brother, Phillip Rodel. Surviving are her daughter; Ann Marie Brezinski of Taylor; grandchildren, Kelly and David; sister-in-law; Laura Rodel; nieces, Ren and Polly; nephew, Greg. Funeral services at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements by the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home, Wyoming.

Carol M. Rowe, 94, of WilkesBarre, died November 23, 2011. Born in Dupont, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Swider) Cebula. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed by the Social Security Administration. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell, and by

several brothers. Surviving is sister, Josephine Zondlo, Ledgewood, NJ; nieces, nephews and cousins. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bednarski & Thomas Funeral Home, WilkesBarre.

Lorraine Bartush November 23, 2011 Lorraine Bartush, 82, a resident of Wesley Village, died November 23, 2011, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born September 18, 1929, in Exeter, she is a daughter of the late John and Christine Potomis. She was a graduate of Pittston High School and a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish Community Before retirement, she was a supervisor at the Veterans Administration Office in Wilkes-Barre. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert; and brother, John. Surviving her are daughter,

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Joyce Matous and husband Randy, Olyphant; sisters, Betty Thompson and husband Robert, Gardnerville, NV, and Sheryn Dellaglio and husband Robert, Plains Township; and several nieces, nephews, greatnieces, and great-nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Dec. 10 at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, William St., Pittston. The family will receive friends from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment St. Casimir’s Cemetery, Pittston. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Wesley Village, 209 Roberts Rd., Pittston, 18640. Arrangements are by Kizis-Lokuta Funeral Home, 134 Church St., Pittston.

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Richard A. Guditus Duryea schools and lived his entire life in Duryea. He owned and operated Richie’s Garage in Duryea for over 40 years. Surviving are a son, Richard, and wife Karen, Clarks Summit; a daughter, Denise Pisack, and husband Carl, Pittston; five grandsons, Ricky, Gregory and Kevin Guditus, Clarks Summit; C.J. and Eric Pisack, Pittston. Funeral services were held

Dec. 1 from Kiesinger Funeral Services, Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea. Memorial contributions may be made to the Association for the Blind, 1825 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, 18643. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

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November 27, 2011 Robert Joseph Stoesser, 65, of West Wyoming, died November 27, 2011 at the home of his father after a lengthy illness. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Alfred Stoesser of West Wyoming, and the late Florence (Gedrich) Stoesser. He was a graduate of West Wyoming High School, Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, and earned his master’s degree

in social work from Marywood University, Dunmore. He was a Coast Guard veteran of the Vietnam War and was employed as a social worker for North East Counseling, Nanticoke. Also surviving are his sister, Maureen Librick, and her husband, Edward, Saylorsburg; niece Lea Rubini and her husband, Daniel, Yardley, and great-niece Gwendolyn Rubini, Yardley.

November 28, 2011 Funeral Services with Military Honors were held Nov. 30 from the Corcoran Funeral Home Plains. Interment Memorial Shrine Burial Park, Wyoming. Memorial donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 480 Scott Street, Wilkes- Barre, 18702. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.

Mary Jane Reardon November 29, 2011 Mary Jane Reardon, 87, of Pittston Township, died November 29, 2011, in Little Flower Manor,

Wilkes-Barre. Born in Hughestown, on January 27, 1924, she was a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Gerrity Gardner. She was a graduate of Hughestown High School, Pittston Hospital Nursing School and Misericordia College. She had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and had worked as a nurse in the Philadelphia Naval Hospital. She had been employed as a registered nurse in Pittston Hospital

and for the Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18, where she worked for over 20 years and retired from in 1986. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John A. Reardon, in 1994; sisters, Elizabeth Kelly, Ann Marie Barber and Marguerite Gardner; and brother Joseph Gardner. Surviving are her sons, John J. Reardon and his wife, Patricia, Pittston Township; James T. Reardon, North Dakota; William Reardon and his wife, Cheryl, Wilkes-Barre; daughters, Mary E. Mundenar and her husband William, Pittston Township; Ann Marie Murphy and her

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husband, John (Jack), Massachusetts, and Mary Jane Schilling and her husband, Charles, Virginia; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers Donald Gardner, Hughestown, and Martin J. Gardner, Michigan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Dec. 3 in the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Interment parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Care and Concern Clinic, 35 William St., Pittston, 18640. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

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John C. Lacomy Sr., 78, of Old Forge, died November 28, 2011, at the VNA Hospice and Palliative Care Center at Community Medical Center, Scranton. He was born on July 21, 1933, in Shickshinny. He was the son of the late Frank and Mary Vrobleski Lacomy. He was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and attended Wilkes College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed as a metal fabricator and inspector for R & H Fabricators, Orangeville Metal and Berwick Metal Fabricators. He was a member of Price of Peace Parish, Old Forge. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Joe F. Lakomy, Glastonbury, CT; Edward

Lacomy, Old Forge; Paul F. Lacomy, Nanticoke; Frank P. Lacomy, Taylor; and Walter J. Lacomy, East Hartford, CT; sisters, Josephine H. Duda, Nanticoke, and Frances N. Gregory, Baltimore, MD. Surviving him are his wife, Mary Ann (Osmola) Lacomy, Old Forge; children, John C. Lacomy Jr. and wife Michele, Wilkes-Barre, and Francis J. Lacomy, Plymouth; aunts, Frances Bushman and Pauline Sarday, both of Plymouth; grandchildren, John B., Thomas, Rachel, Samantha; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Dec. 3 from the. Stegura Funeral Home, Nanticoke, with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Faustina’s Parish, Nanticoke. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Wanamie.

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John W. Sepanek, Sr. November 26, 2011 John (Jack) W. Sepanek, Sr., age 73, of Moosic, died November 26, 2011, at the Regional Hospital in Scranton. He is survived by his wife, the former Gayle Jones; son, Jack Sepanek Jr., and wife Katie, of Moosic; two sisters, Joanne Lucarelli of Duryea, and Diane Sepanek of Scran-

ton; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Nov. 30 from the Kearney Funeral Home, Old Forge, with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church, Queen of the Apostles’ Parish, Avoca. Interment St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish Cemetery, Greenwood.

November 30, 2011 grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. Calling hours will be held today from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Cantelmi Funeral Home, 1311 Broadway, Fountain Hill. A service will originate Monday at 11a.m. in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3900 Mechanicsville Road, Whitehall, followed by entombment in the Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum, Allentown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Center for Animal Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, 18042, and/ or Fellowship Community 3000 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall, 18052. Online condolences may be made at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

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John Malcolm "Jack" Jones, 86, formerly of Allentown, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 30, 2011, in Fellowship Manor in Whitehall. He was the husband of the late Marion M. (Morgan) Jones, who died on Feb. 9, 2005. Born in West Pittston on October 31, 1925, he was a son of the late Grace (Davis) Smith. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of Pierce College in Philadelphia. He was the owner/operator of Jack Jones Buick in Bethlehem for 40 years. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal

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Seton Catholic Class of ’86 reunites on 25th anniversary

Members of the Seton Catholic Class of 1986 gather for a photo at their 25th anniversary reunion last Saturday night at Rooney's Irish Pub in Pittston. First row, from left: Karen Marsh, Elaine Mesuk, Lisa Moore, Pauline Thomas, Kathleen Leonard Dugan, Christine Sheridan Celia, Renee Zurek. Second row: Jerry Marsh, Renee Mesaris, Trish Reddington, Tammy Dixon, Bob Zakreski, Trisha Lepore, Jina Kohl, Mary Kay Luchetti D'Elia, Michel DeStefano, Jude Healey Krady, Ann Parrick, Joseph Parrick. Third row: Michael Mesaris, Stephen Vitek, George Severnak, Michael Ezdebski, and Joseph Spencer. PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS

Seton Catholic Class of 1986 officers attending their 25-year reunion, from left: Vice President Mary Kay D'Elia, Secretary Jina Kohl, and Treasurer Ann Parrick.

Seton Catholic Class of 1986 classmates Trisha Lepore, left, and Karen Marsh pose for a photo at the class reunion.

George Severnak, center, is surrounded by fellow Seton Catholic Class of 1986 Reunion Committee members, clockwise from left: Mary Kay D'Elia, Jina Kohl, Kathleen Dugan, Trisha Lepore, and Trish Reddington.

Misericordia students ‘Adopt a Family’ The Adopt a Family Program, organized by Misericordia University’s Campus Ministry, provided food for a Thanksgiving meal to 63 families in need for the holiday, including 164 adults and 128 children. Each group was responsible for raising the money or collecting the items for a holiday food bag and making the deliveries during the week before Thanksgiving. The Misericordia project focused its attention on families affected by flooding in September. Participating in the annual program are, from left, kneeling Tori Flormann, Prospect, Conn.; Chelsea Mixon, Bethlehem; Shannon Kowalski, Glen Lyon; and Anthony Powell, Lansford. Standing, Sarah Church, West Wyoming; and Sarah Munley, Sussex, N.J.

WAC collects treats for military

The Student Council at Wyoming Area Catholic School recently observed Veterans Day in a unique way. Class representatives asked the student body to donate their leftover Halloween treats to military personnel serving overseas. Shown here with the pounds of sweet treats collected are, from left, Erika Serafin, treasurer; Alexia Mazzarella, president; Sarah Satkowski, vice-president; and Danielle Morris, secretary. The Student Council is moderated by Evelyn Owens and Ann Marie Walsh.

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Wyoming Area Scholarship Info Night Thursday T Smencils he Wyoming Area GuidSmencils are available in the ance Department will hold its third annual school office. Anyone interested Scholarship Information Night is asked to see Rachelle. on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in Tyson labels the high school cafeteria (note Labels from participating change of location). A question and answer period will follow. Important information about the scholarships that will be available on Wyoming Area’s website in early January 2012 will be discussed in detail. Several new scholarships have been added to the offerings. Several of the donors will be present to talk about their specific scholarship and will provide information on how to develop a solid application. The purpose of the meeting is also to inform parents and students about the online application since a student only has to fill out one application to apply for multiple scholarships. Ninth and 10th grade students and parents are also encouraged by the guidance department to attend this meeting. Any family, individual, business, civic organization contemplating donating a scholarship to a deserving Wyoming Area Senior is also invited to attend this meeting.

Tyon products earns the school uled for Dec. 15 and 16. 24 cents for each label. A date PTO Party for label collection will be anThe PTO School Holiday Parnounced soon. ty is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 15, at 6:30 p.m. More inforSanta Workshop Santa’s Workshop is sched- mation on both events will be

available soon.

Website Visit the Wyoming Area website at www.wyomingarea.org and click on JFK for more PTO information. Click on Mr. Pol-

lard’s name to view PTO information. You can also check out JFK on Facebook at Wyoming Area JFK PTO. Any PTO questions can be sent to our email at WAJFKPTO@hotmail.com.

SAT Classes

Wyoming Area will offer SAT verbal and math classes beginning next week. Cost is $20 per student per class. At least 12 to 15 students must be enrolled in a class for it to schedule. Class teachers will collect money for the classes. See Mrs. Rabel for the names of the class teachers who will teache each of these sessions. SAT verbal classes will be offered Tuesdays, Dec. 6, 12, 20 and Jan. 3, 10, 1 and 24 from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. and Wednesdays, Dec. l, 7, 14, 21 and Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. SAT math classes will be offered: Tuesdays Dec. 6, 13, 20 and Jan. 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays Dec. 8, 15, 22, and Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. JFK Elementary

PTO meeting The next PTO meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Child care is provided. Thank you Thank you to Jenny Kranson and Tina Romefor a great job chairing the Vera Bradley Bingo. Also, thank you Maria Sabatini for chairing the fall fund raiser and everyone who purchased products.

WAC reading program students honored Wyoming Area Catholic School students who achieved top points for the first quarter in the Accelerated Reading Program are shown here. The top photo shows lower elementary students. From left, first row, are Julia

Girman, Olivia Latoski, Christopher Maciejczyk, Vincent Contardi, Stephen Renfer, Matthew Maciejczyk. Second row, Molly Blaskiewicz, Mrs. Theresa Sabetta, librarian; Makaylee Crake, Gabby Morgan, Molly Moran, Jayden Halstead.

The bottom photo shows students in fourth through eighth grades. From left, first row, are Valentina Caparelli, Jillian Foley, Walker Cherry, Ryan Reedy, Adiya Golden, Abby Connors, Rebecca Lalko. Second row, Alisa Barbie, Mrs. Josephine

Toomey, reading teacher; Charles Kulick, Ryan Januszko, Brenna Satkowski, Marissa Moran, Vanessa Musto, Mrs. Theresa Sabetta, librarian; Noah Heck, Abigail Burge and Danielle Franklin.

SCHOOL MENUS Sausage & cheese on English muffin OR Chef Salad Scrambled eggs with toast Turkey Hoagie Week of December 5 Wednesday Chicken patty Monday Pancakes with syrup OR Egg, bacon & Cereal Chicken tenders, bread, mashed potatoes, cheese on bagel Breakfast Pizza gravy, corn, fruit, milk Thursday Buttered Toast Tuesday Breakfast pizza OR Egg & cheese on bagel Cheese steak hoagie, green beans, fruit, milk. Friday Wednesday Waffles with syrup OR Ham & cheese on ba- WA Secondary Pasta, meat sauce, roll, carrots, fruit, milk Monday gel Thursday – A. Turkey & cheese on bagel, B. Mozzarella BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, Breadsticks, marinara sauce. C. Chicken fajita, bread, fruit milk PA Intermediate, Primary, Kindergarten: lettuce, tomato, salsa, sour cream. D Friday Week of December 5 Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty. Stromboli, mixed vegetables, fruit, milk Lunch Breakfast Sides: Celery, carrots/ranch dip, baked potato DAILY FAVORITES Monday: wedges, mixed fruit. Plain Pizza Cheese steak hoagie or grilled ham and Tuesday - A. Hot dog w/chili or cheese sauce. High school grill specials cheese, peas, apple slices, milk B. Macaroni ‘n cheese, C. Philly double cheese Whole grain chicken patty Breakfast Hot pockets, fruit juice, milk steak hoagie. D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or Deli specials Tuesday chicken patty on bun. Sides: Brown sugared Salads, assorted “made to order” hoagies and Macaroni and cheese or cheeseburger, car- carrots, seasoned spiral potatoes, applesauce. wraps rots, peaches, milk Wednesday - A. Popcorn chicken, bread. B. Daily middle school favorites Breakfast: Ham, egg, cheese on bagel, juice, Hot turkey sandwich. C. Taco, hard or soft, w/ Plain pizza milk meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, rice. D. Rib-aGrill specials Wednesday que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Whole grain chicken patty and chicken fajita Chicken fajita, or meatball hoagie, green Sides: Mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, Deli specials beans, Mandarin oranges, milk Jell-o. Salads, assorted hoagies and wraps Breakfast: Pancakes w/syrup, juice, milk Thursday - A. Chipotle burger w/cheddar WEEKLY SPECIALS Thursday cheese. B. Southwest chicken wrap w/lettuce. High school and middle school Ham slice, potatoes au gratin or Rib-a-que, C. Meatball hoagie w/Mozzarella cheese. D. Pizza Smart Start Breakfast corn pineapple, milk Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on M W F: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, toast, juice, milk bun. Sides: Baked colossal fries, pickles, diced Buffalo chicken Friday pears. Grab and go at the cafeteria store: T- pepBeef fajita or white pizza, mixed vegetables, Friday - A. Cheese or sausage pizza, B. Bufperoni, TH - sausage pears, milk falo chicken sub. Grilled cheese sandwich, taco Middle school breakfast: Breakfast: Waffles w/syrup, juice milk soup. D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken Monday Egg & cheese on bagel OR French Available Daily patty on bun. Sides: Tossed salad, tortilla chips/ toast sticks with syrup Ham & Cheese Wrap salsa, peaches. Tuesday Pittston Area Senior High, Middle School

WA Elementary Monday

– Turkey and cheese on bun or grilled cheese, carrots, celery, broccoli/dip, tomato soup, saltines, Minute Maid Frozen Juice Bar. Alternate: Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers, all w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast: Blueberry muffin, cereal, juice milk Breakfast: Warm danish, juice, cereal, milk Tuesday

– Hot dog, macaroni ‘n cheese, brown sugar carrots, applesauce. Alternate: Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers, all w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast: Blueberry muffin, cereal, juice milk. Breakfast: Whole-wheat English muffin w/jelly, juice, milk Wednesday – Baked popcorn chicken, bread, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, Jell-o. Alternate: Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz yogurt and animal crackers, all w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast: Fortified donut, cereal, juice, milk Thursday – Cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun, baked freedom fries, pickle, pears. 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/sausage, whole-wheat toast, juice, milk. Friday – Cheese Bosco pizza dunkers with marinara sauce. Tossed salad/dressing, diced pears, oatmeal cookie. Alternate: Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers, all w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast: French toast with syrup, cereal, juice, milk.

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Emily Calub

Shane Corcoran

Jude Ferentino Jr.

Emily Isabel Calub, daughter of Eugene Calub and Tina Grieco-Calub, of Winfield, Illinois, will celebrate her second birthday Dec. 10. Maternal grandparents are Anthony and Sandy Grieco, of Hughestown. Paternal grandparents are Drs. Joseph and Alicia Calub, of Northbrook, Illinois.

Shane Corcoran, son of Lynn and Donald Corcoran, Laurel Run, will celebrate his 10th birthday on Dec. 5. He is a grandson of Joseph and Angelica Borysewicz, of Dupont, and Charlotte Corcoran, of Plains. Shane has two brothers, Cameron, 11, Evan, 6 and a sister, Irelyn, 4.

Jude Ferentino Jr., son of Jude and Lori Ferentino, of Pittston, celebrated his third birthday Nov. 22. Jude’s grandparents are Robert and Paulette LaSota, of Dupont, and Charles and Rose Grimes, of Jenkins Township, and the late Gary Ferentino. His great-grandmother is Ida Bartoli.

Paige Hennigan Paige Janine Hennigan, daughter of Edward and Janine Hennigan, of Exeter, celebrated her fourth birthday on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Paige is the granddaughter of Allen and Linda Blackwell, of Edwardsville, and Edward and Louise Hennigan, of Exeter.

Gabrielle Rose Gabrielle “Gabby” Rose celebrated her 10th birthday on Oct. 8 with a bowling party at Elko’s with family and friends. Gabby has three brothers and two sisters, Jordan,15; Ashleigh,13; Dominick, 3 and Santino 1. Her parents are Sheri Salvo, of Duryea, and Jeremy Rose, of Pittston. Maternal grandparents are Henry and Agnes Wert, of Duryea.

November Assembly at Primary Center The Pittston Area Primary Center held its monthly assembly recently. Mrs. Cosimo’s first grade class and Mrs. Zambetti’s second-grade class highlighted special happenings. The students performed songs, poems and special movements. Vocabulary and math skills were integrated into the performance through the use of signs and props. Students in Mrs. Cosimo’s first-grade class are shown in the top photo. From left, first row, are Danielle Whitman, Alex Lappano, Crista Bonk, Caroline Hintze, Adam Wickizer, Sierra Walling, Morgan Maida, John Barchi-Crich. Second row, Nicholas Rios, Zachary Karrott, Joseph Armitage, Jasmyne Rakochy, Jordan Marstell, Gloria Tabone, Kayleigh Avvisato, Vincenzo Bonomo. Third row, Megan LaRue, Alex Macaluso, David Walker, Leslie Dong, Stephen Clark, Kevin Lockett, Kyle Sante, Justin Welter, James Oswald. Fourth row, Mrs. Cosimo and Miss Purdy. Students in Mrs. Zambetti’s second-grade class are shown in the bottom photo. From left, first row, are, Gianna Slodysko, Rhiannon Okuniewski, Ryli Smith, Isabella Latona, Sophia Vanesko, Sarah Armitage, Jah’Theory Hypolite, Francis Williams. Second row, Logan Overman, Zach Valeski, Gino Triboski, Keanu Horton, Jesse Frahn, Luke Galli, Connor Manganiello, Christian Wasko. Third row, Megan Armitage, Tyler Sowden, Jillian Lynn, Paige Kutchkus, Alex Hoban, Ethan Ghannon, Kacie Fisk, Mia Marriggi, Elle Hoban. Fourth row, Mrs. Zambetti, teacher.

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

Christopher Nat

Alisha Roman

Christopher John Nat celebrated his second birthday on Nov. 27. He is the son of John and Sandy Nat, Duryea. His grandparents are Linda and Patrick Farrell, Moosic; Frank Skoranski Sr., Avoca; and the late Joan Nat. Great-grandparents are Helen Hastie, Moosic, and the late Joseph and Mary Skoranski. Christopher’s godparents are his uncle Frank Skoranski Jr. and his cousin Julianna Nat, who celebrated her birthday on Nov. 30. Christopher celebrated with a Thomas the Train party with family and friends.

Alisha Danielle Roman celebrated her 14th birthday on Tuesday, Nov. 22. She is the daughter of Kim Tambur, of West Pittston, and Jeff Roman, of Scranton. Alisha is the granddaughter of the late Daniel and Barbara Tambur, of Harding. She is an eighth-grade student at Wyoming Area Secondary Center and is very interested in drawing. She celebrated her birthday at home with a party with friends and family.

Santino Salvo Santino Salvo celebrated his first birthday on Nov. 15. His parents Ken and Sheri Salvo had the Monster Truck Backdraft and driver Jeremy Slifko at his party. Tino has two brothers and two sisters: Jordan, 15; Dominick, 3; Ashleigh, 13 and Gabrielle, 10. Maternal grandparents are Harry and Agnes Wert, of Duryea. Paternal grandparents are Ken and Angie Salvo, of Avoca.

Christian Santos Christian Santos, son of Jason and Jill Santos, of Kingston, will celebrate his second birthday today, Dec. 4. Christian’s grandparents are Rev. Harriet Santos, of Swoyersville, and the late Ross Santos, and Joseph and Carol Trzcinski, of Avoca. Christian has a sister, Mattea, 3 1/2. He will celebrate at a party with family and friends.

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Stuccio family of Pittston travels to Sicily and Calabria Rose Marie Stuccio Andrush, Theresa Stuccio Grabo and Fred Stuccio, children of the late Serafino and Mary Stuccio, of Pittston, and grandson Fred Andrush recently traveled to Sicily and Reggio Calabria to meet their parents’ families for the first time. Their spouses, George Andrush, Daniel Grabo and Arlene Stuccio also made the trip. After an Internet search, they were able to locate the nephews, nieces and cousins of their father, Serafino (Stucci) Stuccio, in San Ferdinando, Reggio Calabria. To their surprise, a banquet was held at The Peperoncino Restorante in their honor and in remembrance of their Stucci ancestors with more than 50 relatives in attendance. The travelers were treated to the most delicious plates typical of the Calabrian tradition. The family also prepared a video presentation of the highlights of the Stucci family, starting with their grandparents Ferdinando and Maria Stucci and their father Serafino, the eldest son of Ferdinando and Mari Rosa. Serafino immigrated to the United States as a young man and settled in Pittston, never to return to his native land. More than 100 relatives live in San Ferdinando, Reggio Calabria while others live in Genoa, Italy. The local television station was on hand to capture the occasion. In Serradifalco, Sicily, they met their mother, Mary DeFrancesco Stuccio’s first cousin Angela Difrancesco and her family. They had the opportunity to enjoy the local food and eat fresh walnuts from the walnut tree on their patio. Another highlight was participating in the procession of Our

This family photo, taken during the visit of the Stuccio family of Pittston to the land of their ancestors, includes some members of the Stucci family of Italy. The visitors were surprised to learn that one of their father's nephews, Jerome Stucci, lives in Cranford, N.J. with his wife and children. Jerome met them for the first time at the Newark International Airport prior to their departure for Italy.

Lady of the Rosary in Montedoro, Sicily. In addition to connecting with family, they toured the Valley of the Temples, a vast archeological complex featuring 5th century BC Temple Castor and Pollux the Temple of Hercules and Concord and the Temple of Hera. They visited Mount Etna Volcano, visited the luxurious seaside resort of Taromina, “the Queen of the Mediterranean,” and sampled the local wine at a vineyard in Sicily. The travelers said it was the opportunity of a lifetime to meet and spend time with their families and connect with their heritage. Note: Stuccio is Stucci in Calabria and DeFrancesco is Difrancesco in Sicily.

Making a recent trip to Sicily to meet family members for the first time are, from left, George Andrush, Rose Marie Andrush, Fred Andrush, Fred Stuccio, Arlene Stuccio, Theresa Grabo and Daniel Grabo.

Theresa Grabo, left, Fred Stuccio, center, and Rose Marie Andrush are shown in front of the home of their father, Serafino Stuccio.

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Members of the Difrancesco family of Serradifalco, Sicily, are shown here with the Stuccio, Grabo and Andrush families.

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PITTSTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

PA Senior High first quarter honor rolls announced John Haas, principal of the Pittston Area Senior High School, announced those students who have qualified for the honor roll for the 2011 first quarter.

SENIORS

Honors with Distinction Danielle Acernese, Thomas Allardyce, Anthony Amitia, Shelby Aruscavage, Jessica Baker, Anthony Bartoli, Robert Bartoli, Emily Bogdan, Bianca Bolton, Tina Boyanowski, Nicolette Bradshaw, Kaitlin Brady, Charles Bressler, Ciera Callahan, Pietro Colella, Charles Cometa, Elizabeth Cox, Tyler Cummings, Brittany Czerniakowski, Christine D’Agostino, Devon Davis, Brian Delaney, Amanda Dockett, Patrick Dougherty, David Dragon, Madeline Dworak, Dominique Exter, Michelle Fernando, Nina Fischer, Afton Fonzo, Paul Gestl, Brian Gima, Daniel Ginocchetti, Breana Gonzalez, Angelo Guariglia, Jennifer Hadley, Joseph Harth, Rebecca Hetro, Samantha Horchos, Kelly Keener, Susan Kitcho, Sarah Kosik, Christopher Kovaleski, Robert Kuzynski, James LaMarca, Jamie Lee, Timothy Lello, Kelly Lynn, Katherine McGinty, Kendall Melochick, Ashley Menichini, Robert Meranti, Kenneth Miller, Taylor Miller, Todd Mitchell, Samantha Moluski, Amy Mozeleski, Christopher Musto, Patrick Nallin, Marissa Nardone, Kristi Naylor, Jessica Oliveri, Grace O’Neill, Benjamin Pace, Michael Panuski, Anna Podrasky, Ariel Porzuczek, Rachele Poveromo, Nicholas Remsky, Christopher Santana, Tyler Sawyer, Jamie Scarantino, Anthony Schwab, Christen Sedlak, Jenna Sharr, Steven Sklanka, Alison Slomba, Shelby Smith, Michael Stankoski, Steven Stravinski, Thomas Strunk, Matthew Taylor, Tanya Tiffany, David Whispell, Edward Winn, Bryan Winters, Mallory Yozwiak.

Pernot, Austyn Pivarnik, Dylan Prescott, Ashley Sadberry, Samantha Schneider, Joseph Stoss, Jessica Welter, Thomas Wolcott.

Breakfast with Santa The PTO is sponsoring Breakfast with Santa for first grade students on Tuesday, December 20. Second grade students will have Breakfast with Santa on Wednesday, December 21.

Second Honors Kathleen Blazosek, Howrasha Bryan, Stephen Bugianesi, Caitlynn Cadwalder, Brittany Gilley, Nicholas Holl, Josh Houghtlin, Stephanie Jugus, Nikole Kenyon, Edward Kolankiewicz, Jeremie Kudey, Anthony Mancini, Caroline Manganiello, Bradley McKitish, Terry Morgan, Kimberlee O’Hop, Aileen Overman, Ali Quinn, Elizabeth Raffa, Samantha Scialpi, Justin Searfoss, Jordan Teixeira, Kevin Tonte, Quinn Tracy, Gabrielle Vaxmonsky, Marissa Vogue, Brielle Warren, Christopher Wesolowski, Kyle Yockey, Ashley Young, Josh Zurek.

Box Tops Students are reminded to bring in Box Tops for Education logos. Target Shopping Take Charge of Education is a program sponsored by Target. Register your Target REDcard at Target.com/tcoe or call 1-800316-6142 to register the Primary Center for credit. Price Chopper Go to www.pricechopper.com to register your AdvantEdge Card for our school to receive credit towards free educational equipment. These credits are in addition to any other credits a family may be earning.

JUNIORS

Honors with Distinction Kyle Berlinski, Nicholas Bolka, Maria Capitano, Anthony Capozucca, Matthew Carroll, Michael Chisdock, Anthony Cotto, Jamie Coyne, Jordan Cumbo, Christian Curtis, Ronald D’Eliseo, Kevin Dolman, Derrick Donato, Sarah Driscoll, Austin Elko, Carmella Gagliardi, Cassandra Giarratano, Michael Harding, Jeremy Homschek, Mianna Hopkins, Austin Kostelansky, Kyle Kostelansky, Joseph Koytek, Kaitlynn Kuchta, Olivia Lanza, Catherine Lombardo, Jamie Lombardo, Kristen Lombardo, Katrina Lutecki, Christopher Lynch, Justin Martinelli, Elizabeth Mikitish, Connor Mitchell, Kelly Mitchell, Nicholas Montini, James Musto, Cassie Nocito, Calvin O’Boyle, Karlee Patton, Matthew Pierantoni, Mark Prebish, Suraj Pursnani, Shelby Rinaldi, Bryan Russo, Marina Sell, Michael Sell, Matthew Shamnoski, Julia Shandra, Amy Silinskie, Jillian Starinsky, Joseph Starinsky, Stephen Starinsky, Brian Stonikinis, Carissa Suhockey, Cory Tobin, Ian Tracy, Ryan TraFirst Honors cy, James Tugend, Shannon Jonathan Aston, Miranda Bel- Turner, Miranda Warunek, las, Joshua Blaker, Donald Ariele Williams, Matthew YatiBooth, Adam Bykowski, Vin- son. cenzo Chimento, James Connors, Brian Corcoran, Sarah DeFirst Honors Mace, Bruce Edwards, Sarah James Ardoline, Aaron Black, Evans, Danielle Fereck, Chris- Ciara Edwards, Kristen Fereck, topher Gerrity, Jordan Grutta- Ryan Hawksley, Samantha Hodauria, Dalton Hazlet, Joshua ban, Lisa Karp, Kristopher LitHerron, Michael Hizny, Edward tleton, Paula Loftus, Felix MasKlein, Melissa Kolakoski, Alex- celli, Kaitlyn McGuire, John ander Korjeski, Kara Kozar, Jo- Minich, Ashley Muchler, Santiseph Longo, Brandon Matthews, no Musto, Nicole Piccoletti, Thomas Matthews, Jaret Monte- Robert Policare, Angelina Reed, forte, Kevin O’Brien, Brandon Dakota Rowan, Joshua Rugletic,

Members of the Dupont V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary recently visited the Pittston Area Kindergarten Center to recognize students for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Classes recited the Pledge and sang patriotic songs as the members visited each classroom. Students received a coloring book about patriotic symbols. Miniature flags will be distributed to parents during parent conferences. From left, first row, are Shane Connolly, David Getz, Jaden Exter, Emily Grabko, Jayda Eike. Second row, Tyler Hutchins, Alex Hanson, Jayden Pacheco, Ciaran Bilbow, Karlie Lombardo. Third row, Mrs. McAndrew, principal; Margaret Best, president, ladies auxiliary; Barbara Kause, Marie Kosinski, Emily DeNardi, Catherine Riddle and Ruth Heine.

Kristen Santey, Emily Seaman, Alexandria Serafin, Tiffany Smith, Justin Stavish, Gary Thomas, Austin Welch, Justin Wilk, Kaitlynn Wolfram. Second Honors Timothy Allen, Bryan Anderson, Mary Theresa Anderson, Frank Ardo, Alexandra Cawley, Dillon Chapman, Adam Chopyak, Justin Coe, Mieranda Gonzalez, Jordan Houseman, Abby Joyce, James Lizza, Hailey Lupyak, Angelo Lussi, Stephanie Martinez, Cody McLean, Brian Mlodzienski, Jonathan Tonte, Alexa Turney, Sierra Williams, Darius Wright, Hannah Zondlo. SOPHOMORES

Honors with Distinction Michael Antal, Rhiannon Avvisato, Anthony Baldiga, Alex Bauman, Kevin Boone, Ali Brady, Daniel Brady, Laura Brady, Nicole Chaiko, Joseph Champi, Enrico Connors, Robert Costello, Christopher Cummings, Alexa Danko, Casey Deaton, Lori DeFazio, Anthony D’Eliseo, Dominique DelPriore, Tyler Demich, Megan Dougherty, James Emmett, Brandon Ferrance, Marie Terese Fox, Lea Garibaldi, Candido Green, Ma-

son Gross, Robert Haas, Michael Harth, Emily Herron, Zachary Hoffmann, Brittany Hypolite, Katie Jobson, Ryan Joyce, Samantha Kachinsky, Allison Kiser, Kyler Kovaleski, Adrian Langan, Kaycee Langan, Rachel Lazevnick, Steven Lee, Sierra Lieback, Carmen LoBrutto, Rachel Longo, Maria Lussi, Tyler Lutecki, Irene Magdon, Cameron Marotto, Jennifer Mataloni, Dana Maurizi, Nicole Mayerski, Patrick McGinty, Zachary Mckitish, Kallie Miller, Mark Miscavage, Mark Modlesky, Matthew Mott, Jenna Mundenar, Celes Owens, Leanne Para, Michael Parrs, Justin Peterson, Michael Pieszala, Troy Platukus, Charles Poli, Taylor Powers, Jacqueline Rabender, Joshua Razvillas, Alleysha Reynolds, Taylor Roberts, Alyssa Rodzinak, Alexander Roper, Jordan Rose, Sara Ruby, Ian Satkowski, Michael Schwab, Rachel Simansky, Tyler Spurlin, Bridget Starinsky, Alyssa Talerico, Kayla Vogue, Carly Walker, Richard Weinstock, Corey Wetzel, David Wilczewski, Ryan Witman, Trent Woodruff, Tyler Woodruff, James Wychock, Meredith Yozwiak, Andrew Yuhas, Jean Luc Yurchak.

First Honors Jason Bandru, Terry Briggs, Paul Butler, Matthew Cawley, Nicholas Coleman, Samantha Coleman, Nicole Dale, Kayle W YO M I N G A R E A C AT H O L I C Forkin, Anthony Halat, Kenneth Hoover, Matthew Miller, Tyler Mooney, Samantha Moska, Tyler Mullen, Evan Rosengrant, Samantha Rydzy, Robert Ryzner, Juliana Buonsante, Matthew ea. Families can make a Christ- Megan Schuster, Kyle Sommer, Upcoming Events Dec. 7 - Bus Safety Program Clemow, Thomas Day, Noah mas wish come true by purchas- Marissa Williams. Heck, Emily Kolojejchick, Jen- ing the item or items named on for K-2nd grade Second Honors Dec. 8 - Feast of the Immac- nifer Loughney, Alyson Manley, the ornament. “Giving Tree Ornament ReAlexia Mazzarella, James Orr, Antoinette Antonacci, Taylor ulate Conception Liturgy – 1 p.m. St. Cecilia’s Brandon Richards, Isabella Ro- quest” forms have been sent Balasavage, Kyla Balchune, home with the students. When John Butera, Dakota Chapman, Church; seventh grade will lead mani the form has been returned, the Daniel Costantino, Brielle Culp, HONORS prayers. child will pick an angel from the Robert Dudek, Brandon HuGrade 6 Dec. 9 - Santa’s Secret WorkAlisa Barbrie, JoAnna Cox, tree. Requests will be accepted dacko, Jonathon Kamor, Alyssa shop Barnes and Noble will support James Cunningham, Ryan Har- until December 16. Parents are Knowles, Tyler Koval, Jessica Wyoming Area Catholic on tigan, Elizabeth Kolojejchick, asked to forward all gifts to Maleta, Michael Mazur, Jennifer school by Monday, Dec. 19 with Meck, Breana Miller, Brittni Tuesday, Dec. 6 by giving a per- Stephen Olson, Erika Serafin the selected angel attached. Grade 7 Morrell, Ryan O’Boyle, Taya centage of the net sale of purMrs. Ann Meszczynski has Oliver, Courtney Osiecki, Justin Justin Bella, Molly Holmes, chases made at the store on this day. Patrons should present a Marissa Moran, Brenna Satkow- volunteered to deliver the gifts. Paglianite, Michael Powell, RoThank you to Mrs. Josephine semary Ritsick, Ayla Samano, Wyoming Area Catholic vouch- ski Toomey and Mrs. Dana Ungureit Scott Sayer, Vinny Scarantino, Grade 8 er prior to making a purchase. Abigail Bradigan, Abigail and the fifth-grade students for Eric Scatena, Emily Schwartz, Vouchers can be obtained at the Kaitlyn Simyan, Ciara Smith, school or available at the gift Burge, Andrew Casper, Chris- organizing this project. Sarah Smith, Andrea Stephenwrap section at Barnes and No- tian Coassolo, Meghan Corridoni, John Paul D’Amato, Eric son, Antonia Timonte, Jesika ble on that day. Fritz, Justin Januszko, Emily Poinsetta Sale Timinski, Kaitlyn Wallace, ReFirst Quarter Honor Roll Johnson, Jack Patterson, RebecFlowers will be delivered on becca Wolfram, Mariah ZimWyoming Area Catholic ca Prociak Tuesday, Dec. 13. They can be merman, Haleigh Zurek. School Community announces picked between the hours of 2:45 the honor roll for the First Quarand 3:45 p.m. or between the ter for the 2011-2012 school year. Giving Tree hours of 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. at St. FRESHMAN The Annual Giving Tree ProHIGH HONORS Cecilia’s Church Hall. Honors with Distinction ject began on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Grade 6 Angelo Aita, Harlow AlexanAs in the past, a Christmas tree Ryan Januszko, Jocelyn KoLabels der, Hunter Antal, Robert Bamsik, Charles Kulick, John Mor- has been placed in the school’s Parents are asked to continue rick, Allison Barber, Marina front hallway and is decorated ris, Bryce Yencha sending in Campbell Soup La- Barnak, Desirae Bellas, Dakota with a multitude of Angel OrnaGrade 7 bels and Box Tops for Educa- Blake, Keith Boone, Shannen Allison Burge, James Kosik, ments that hold the Christmas tion. The containers for the la- Brady, Patrick Cadden, Kristen wishes of children and young Vanessa Musto bels are in the main hallway. Capitano, Elizabeth Cappelloni, adults from the surrounding arGrade 8

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Madison Cardinale, Bryan Davis, John DeBoard, Michael Delaney, John Fagotti, Jordan Fritz, Jasmine Gage, Daniel Gambini, Kyle Gattuso, Olivia Giambra, Gina Grossbauer, Michael Gutowski, Michael Havrilla, Cody Holl, Jade Jones, Jacob Kaminski, Megan Karuzie, Christopher Konsavage, Edward Kosierowski, Joshua Kramer, Marina Maida, Tyler McGarry, Christopher McGlynn, Elaina Menichelli, Katrina Mikitish, Michael Minich, Madeline Moss, Virginia Myrkalo, Mark Naples, Mikayla Nardone, Rachel Naylor, Callie O’Donovan, Nicole Pasila, Amanda Radginski, Trina Rafalko, Sydney Ralston, Anamarie Rogers, Nuncio Savoy, Elizabeth Scialpi, Eric Sklanka, Mara Stella, Brandon Strelecki, Aryana Thompson, Mitchell Tomaszewski, Jacob Vaxmonsky, Elizabeth Waleski, Nicole Walters, Rebecca Weinstock, Brandon Winters, Stephen Yuhas, Brandon Zaffuto.

Computer Site An interactive site for parents and children to visit together is: www.northpole.com. Reading, math, writing, and fun activities are available on this site. Note about Reading Remember that books make great gifts. Create an opportunity to talk to your child about holiday customs by reading aloud. A fun story is Olive, the Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh and J. Otto Seibold. After reading, discuss how this story is similar to and different from the traditional Rudolf story. Make family Christmas cards with your child to practice writing names. Review the rule that names begin with a capital letter. Let your child try to write the names of family members and friends. Use groups of three names and practice putting the names in alphabetical order. Kindergarten Center

Raffle Winners The PTO Basket Raffle winners are as follows: Christmas Wreath – Deb Sowden; lottery tickets – Bonnie Bidwell; foot massager – Cathy Menichini; Muddy Moose basket - Joseph O’Malley; baby basket – Betty Golembieski; Yankee Candle basket – Paige Minnich; Fall basFirst Honors ket – Hunter Smith; Christmas Jamie Baker, Shivon Bellas, basket – Cheryl Nagy; hand and Mackenzie Carroll, Christopher body lotion basket – Paul MorCashmere, Christian Charney, gan. Lauren Dragon, Carly Filipski, Cristian Hansen, Christopher Shea Fund Raiser Hufford, Katie Kelly, Sabrina The Pittston Area School DisLyons, Mikhaela Moher, Kate- trict is selling Jon L. Stopay pealyn Pugliese, Dylan Ratzin, Ja- nut butter Chiffon candy for mie Rosencrans, Cassandra Christmas. Proceeds will benefit Ross, Lauren Senese, Brandon the Colleen Shea Children’s Shamnoski, Claudia Shandra, Foundation. Cost of an 8 oz. box Katherine Stonikinis, Robert is $7. Parents are asked to return Swartz, Rebecca Tomko, Sarah the form along with payment to Velehoski, Kevin Walsh. theirchild’s teacher by Wednesday, Dec. 7. Delivery will be Second Honors Wednesday, Dec. 14. Jessica Ameen, Michael Barney, Jacob Boedeker, Elizabeth Cinemark Field Trip Brandt, Michael Bunney, DestiThe PTO is sponsoring a field ny Coolbaugh, David DeLeo, trip to Cinemark Theater in Theresa Domarasky, Courtney Moosic on Tuesday, Dec.13 to Dougal, Collin Dougherty, see “The Muppets.” Students Shane Flannelly, Braulio Garcia, will receive popcorn and a soda. Rachel Hoover, Joshua John, Pa- Parents should fill out the pertrick Joyce, Julian Kester, Mat- mission slip and return to their thew Klein, Joseph Lombardo, child’s teacher by Friday, Dec. 9. Vance Maslowski, Allison Mol- Buses will leave at 9:15 a.m. lica, Joseph Musto, Brittany Children will be back in time for Myers, Kristen Nerbecki, Daniel lunch. Parents interested in O’Brien, Sara O’Hop, David Pa- chaperoning the trip should covsky, Sarah Perrego, Ryan complete the information on the Renfer, Megan Ruda, Girard permission slip and return with Scatena, Morgan Shea, Gurjot money. Price is $14 for PTO Sidhu, Kenneth Slusser, Jamie members and $16 for non-memSmicherko, Rebecca Zielinski. bers. The trip will be rescheduled if weather is bad. PA Primary Center

Snacks A list of healthier ideas for Act 80 Day birthday or holiday treats was Friday, December 16th is an sent home. The school’s food Act 80 Day. Students will be dis- service can provide safe and pormissed at 1:30. tion controlled food items for a reasonable cost. Contact Sue RuDecember Events dalavage, food service director, The Primary Center “What’s at 654-7770. Special About December” Assembly will be held on Thursday, Box Tops December 15. Miss Morreale’s Parents are asked to cut Generfirst grade class and Mrs. Shot- al Mills Box tops and put them in well’s first grade class will per- bundles of 50 before sending form. Performances are at 10:00 them to their child’s teacher. and 2:00.

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Holy Redeemer inducts 65 students into National Honor Society Holy Redeemer High School recently held an induction ceremony for 65 new members of the National Honor Society, Holy Redeemer Chapter. They join over 70 current members inducted last year. New members were inducted at a school assembly, which included a candle lighting ser-

vice and blessing of the National Honor Society pins. Members were inducted by Principal Anita Sirak and Vice Principals Abe Simon and Michael Booth. Students accepted into Holy Redeemer’s chapter of the National Honor Society are invited to apply and are reviewed by a faculty

council in the areas of academics, leadership, service, and character. A student must be a junior or senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher and meet standards in all four areas. The National Honor Society of Holy Redeemer strives to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote

worthy leadership, and encourage character. Officers for the 2011-2012 school year were also introduced at the ceremony. Officers are Dalton Ell, president, Plains; Nicole Phillips, vice president, Pittston; Sara Cavanaugh, Secretary, Plains; Jeffrey Capaci, treasurer, Mountaintop.

OF Devil Pride Students named OFHS Students of the Month

Mrs. Nicole VanLuvender, principal of Old Forge Elementary School, announced October Devil Pride Students. Those students were chosen based on their recognition for the outstanding demonstraThe Old Forge School District announced its High School October Students of the Month. Left to tion of Devil Pride. Pride stands for Prepared, Respectful, Independent, Dependable and Example to right, front row, Sara Manso (12th), Sarah Fumanti (8th), Chris O’Brien (7th); second row, Joey Bruno others. October’s students are, from left, seated, Michael DiGregorio, Jack Conover, Avery McGurgan, (10th), Vince Talarico (11th), and Corey Souryavong (9th). Anthony Mucciolo. Standing, Jessica Musick, Nina Zimmerman, Allie Yudiski and Mrs. VanLuvender.

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CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with

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FORD `95 F150

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ACURA `06 TL

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3.2 Quattro AT6. Auto tiptronic 6 speed. Black with black leather. Garage kept. Fully loaded, gps, cold weather package. 78K miles. Carfax report included. $15,900. 570-814-6714

BMWSilver, `01 X5fully 4.4i. loaded, tan leather interior. 1 owner. 103k miles. $8,999 or best offer. Call 570-814-3666

BMW `07 328xi Black with black

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BMW `99 M3

Convertible with Hard Top. AM/FM. 6 disc CD. 117 K miles. Stage 2 Dinan suspension. Cross drilled rotors. Cold air intake. All maintenance records available. $11,500 OBO. 570-466-2630

Only 97,000 Miles. Full custom body kit, dark green metallic with gray interior. Dual exhaust, 4 coil over adjustable struts. All new brakes, air intake kit, strut brakes, custom seats, custom white gauges, 2 pillar gauges, new stereo, alarm, custom side view mirrors. 4 cylinder automatic, runs excellent. $8,500. Call 570-876-1355 or 570-504-8540 (evenings)

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FORD ‘02 MUSTANG

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HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S Excellent condition

inside & out. Garage kept. Regularly serviced by dealer, records available. Option include alloy wheels, decklid spoiler, sport seats, interior accent lighting (blue), Nose mask and custom cut floor mats. Dark grey with black interior. 56K highway miles. REDUCED! $13,300. Call 570-709-4695

HYUNDAI `02 ELANTRA 129,995 miles,

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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. $9,000 Call (570) 288-6009

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“AN ORDINANCE” FILE OF COUNCIL NO. 22 {2011} Amending an Ordinance, File of Council No. 4 {2007}, No. 5 {2009} and No.13 {2010}, amending Section #5, “Fees for Outside Communities” for Municipal Disposal and Collection Services.

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JAGUAR ‘94 XJS CONVERTIBLE

Mint Condition Magnolia red, with palomino beige leather interior. This car rates a 10 in & out. 4 new tires and services. Florida car. $13,300. 570-885-1512

CHRYSLER `04 SEBRING NISSAN `08 SENTRA 58K miles. 4 cylinLXI CONVERTIBLE

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LEXUS `98 LS 400

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SUBURU ‘06 LEGACY GT door, LIMITED SEDAN 4 black,

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CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000

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FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

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FORD SALEEN ‘04 281 SC Coupe

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

MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE

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JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

MERCEDES 1975

Good interior & exterior. Runs great! New tires. Many new parts. Moving, Must Sell. $2,300 or best offer 570-693-3263 Ask for Paul

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OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

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

OLDSMOBILE ‘53 98 SEDAN 72K original miles.

Rocket V8 motor. Hydromatic transmission. Mechanically sound. Antique tags. Excellent Driver. Must see to appreciate! Asking $7,200 Or best offer. (570) 855-3040

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Motorcycles

‘96 HONDA

American Classic Edition. 1100 cc. 1 owner, under 20,000 miles. Yellow and white, extra chrome, VNH exhaust, bags, lights, MC jack, battery tender, helmets. Asking $3500 570-288-7618

BMW ‘07 K1200 GT

Low mileage. Many extras. Clean. $9,000 (570) 646-2645

DAELIM 20064,700 150 CCs. 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

439

miles. 70 MPG. New battery & tires. $1,500; negotiable. Call 570-288-1246 or 570-328-6897

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 OBO 570-905-9348

HYOSUNG `04 COMET

Kawasaki` 93 ZX11D NINJA LIKE NEW 8900 Original

miles. Original owner. V@H Exhaust and Computer. New tires. $3,800. 570-574-3584

442 RVs & Campers

CHEROKEE ‘10

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

SUNLINE SOLARIS `91

25’ travel trailer A/C. Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995

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 BARGAIN!!

AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New inspection. Like new, inside & out. $13,000. (570) 540-0975

CADILLAC `07 ESCALADE ESV Black with extended

cab. Fully loaded. Low miles. Extra set of tires & rims. Leather interior. $32,000. (570) 357-1383

FORD ‘02 EXPLORER Red, XLT, Original

non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery. 90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016

GMC `05 SAVANA

1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Very clean. $11,950. Call 570-474-6028

JEEP `04 CHEROKEE 135,000 miles, auto-

matic, four wheel drive, $6,500. (570) 237-6979

MERCURY `07 MARINER One owner. Luxury

4x4. garage kept. Showroom condition, fully loaded, every option 34,000 miles. GREAT DEAL $14,500 (570)825-5847

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

NISSAN `10 ROGUE SL AWD. Gray. Sunroof. Bose stereo system. Black, heated leather seats. Sunroof 6,800 miles. $24,000 (570) 696-2777

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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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Auto Parts

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CALL US! TO JUNK YOUR CAR

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

TAX PREPARERS

WANTED Part time. Knowledge of individual partnerships - corporation tax returns. IRS PTIN required. Send Resume to: 561 N. Main St. Suite 2 Pittston, PA 18640

509

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

HIRING: TRUCK DRIVERS, ABORERS MECHANIC AND Lstarting Excellent

rate. Must be physically fit and reliable with a friendly attitude. Call MondayFriday 1pm-4pm. 570-477-5818

512

Business/ Strategic Management

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

A local non-profit Association seeks candidate with building industry and office management experience. Must be proficient with Quickbooks, MS Office and Publisher. Will plan events and serve the Board of Directors. Full time salary position. Call Harvis HR Services with questions 542-5330 or forward resume to apply: BIANEPA.JOBS@ GMAIL.COM Please, no calls to BIA office.

513

Childcare

DAY CARE AIDE

Part time. 12:30pm - 5:30pm $7.50/hour. Call 570-823-7907

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

BEST WESTERN GENETTI’S Wilkes-Barre, PA Hands on dish room supervisor needed. Previous experience helpful, but not required. The candidate should be: highly motivated, energetic, neat and organized, and must work well as a team player. Long shifts are often required, as well as weekends and holidays. Rate is based on experience, benefits included. Apply in person at 77 E. Market St. KITCHEN HELP NEEDED

SALAD PREP COOK & DISHWASHER BOBBY O’S DUPONT 570-654-2200

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

Entry level position. Experience in Autobody required. Full time/Part time. Benefit package. Apply in person at: Pat & Dan’s Del Balso Ford 249 Market Street Kingston, PA 18704 Call 570-288-4501

AUTOMOTIVE MANAGERS/MECHANICS

Mavis Discount Tire/ Cole Muffler is currently in search of high quality, experienced Tire Store Managers and Mechanics. Qualified applicants should be proficient in tire sales, undercar repairs and exhaust. PA emissions license a plus. Experienced candidates please call 914-804-4444 or e-mail resume to cdillon@ mavistire.com

542 503

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

Accounting/ Finance

AUTOBODY

HONDA `10 ODYSSEY

KAWASAKI ‘05

Motorcycle for sale? Let them see it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

JEEP `03 LIBERTY

SPORT. Rare. 5 speed. 23 MPG. 102K highway miles. Silver with black interior. Immaculate condition, inside and out. Garage kept. No rust, maintenance records included. 4wd, all power. $6,900 or best offer, trades will be considered. Call 570-575-0518

FORD `04 EXPLORER

Eddie Bauer Edition 59,000 miles, 4 door, 3 row seats, V6, all power options, moon roof, video screen $12,999. 570-690-3995 or 570-287-0031

250. 157 Miles. Excellent Condition. $1,200. Call 570-256-7760

NINJA 500R. 3300 miles. Orange. Garage kept. His & hers helmets. Must sell. $2400 570-760-3599 570-825-3711

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 $6,495. Scranton. Trade in’s accepted. 570-466-2771

503

Accounting/ Finance

INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX PREPARER For local accounting firm. Seasonal positions (January to April). Full or part time. Experience necessary. Flexible schedule. Excellent pay. Send inquiries to: Manager PO Box 1253 Kingston, PA 18704

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: Start up to $.41/mi. Home Weekly or Bi-Weeky. CDL-A 6 months OTR experience required. Equipment you’ll be proud to drive! (888) 247-4037

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#Z2402, 37K M iles........................................

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06 GM C CA N YON S L RE G CA B 4X4

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............................................... 36,480 3dr Cpe Auto GS........................................ 38,628 4dr Man EX................................................ 23,632 4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.5..................................... 43,250 4dr Sdn SE................................................. 20,788 5dr HB........................................................ 53,806 ................................................................... 33,856 4dr Sdn Auto LE......................................... 21,000 2dr Cpe Deluxe.......................................... 38,789 2dr Auto EX-L w/Navi ............................... 57,456 2dr Cpe LS ................................................. 16,196 4dr Sdn Auto LE......................................... 41,842 2dr HB Auto............................................... 41,049 4dr HB SXT ................................................ 33,430 4dr HB SXT ................................................ 29,155 4dr I4 Auto LX............................................ 35,790 4dr Sdn V6 Auto Limited ........................... 38,245 AWD 4dr Auto GLS *Ltd Avail* ................ 55,786 4dr Sdn Auto LE......................................... 28,495 4dr Sdn SXT............................................... 29,790 2dr Auto LX................................................ 42,743 AWD 4dr Auto GLS ................................... 80,094 2dr Auto LX................................................ 7,037 4dr Auto LX................................................ 14,292 4dr I4 Auto EX-L PZEV ............................... 47,559 4dr Sdn Auto GLS...................................... 17,876 4dr Sdn Auto S .......................................... 39,398 4dr Sdn Auto S .......................................... 25,380 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 30,454 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 33,337 4dr Sdn Limited ......................................... 54,519 4dr Sdn R/T ............................................... 33,942 4dr Sdn R/T ............................................... 34,206 4dr Sdn SEL ............................................... 33,249 2dr HB Auto............................................... 45,479 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 25,285 4dr Wgn SE ............................................... 17,707 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 20,486 ................................................................... 17,703 ................................................................... 33,768 4dr Auto EX ............................................... 16,771 4dr I4 Auto LX............................................ 19,901 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto GLS PZEV..................... 42,139 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 32,873 4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.5 SL................................ 36,661 4dr Sdn R/T ............................................... 21,743 4WD 4dr 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.............................. 22,813 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto GLS .............................. 22,531 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto GLS .............................. 13,241 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto GLS PZEV..................... 26,881 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 21,747 4dr Sdn I4 Auto XLE .................................. 32,921 4WD 4dr SE............................................... 20,408 4WD 4dr Sport .......................................... 6,530 AWD 4dr Luxury w/3rd Row ..................... 46,762 ................................................................... 22,573 ................................................................... 33,739 ................................................................... 22,384 ................................................................... 30,235 ................................................................... 28,142 4WD 4dr V6 Auto XLT ............................... 45,785 4dr I4 Auto 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Subaru.........Outback.......... 4dr H4 Auto Ltd ......................................... 55,850 Toyota..........Prius ............... 5dr HB........................................................ 7,644 Honda..........Civic ............... 4dr Auto LX-S ............................................ 11,305 Toyota..........Prius ............... 5dr HB II..................................................... 37,304 Subaru.........Forester.......... 4dr Auto X L.L. Bean Ed PZEV *Ltd Avail* 38,273 Honda..........Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto EX-L PZEV ............................... 24,641 Subaru.........ImprezaSedan 4dr Man WRX w/Premium Pkg ................. 21,604 Honda..........Accord............ 4dr V6 Auto EX-L ....................................... 23,847 Honda..........Accord............ 4dr V6 Auto EX-L PZEV.............................. 26,571 Honda..........Civic ............... 4dr Auto LX................................................ 1,417 Hyundai.......Sonata............ 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto Ltd................................ 13,188 Toyota..........Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto SE .................................... 6,457 Honda..........Accord............ 4dr V6 Auto EX-L ....................................... 19,647 Toyota..........RAV4 .............. 4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT ............................... 34,788 Honda..........Accord............ 4dr V6 Auto EX-L w/Navi .......................... 28,554 Toyota..........4Runner ......... 4WD 4dr V6 SR5 ....................................... 67,425 Ford..............Edge ............... 4dr SEL AWD............................................. 44,679 Toyota..........Camry ............ 4dr Sdn V6 Auto SE................................... 29,524 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 20,649 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 30,471 Nissan..........Titan............... 4WD King Cab SWB SE ............................ 47,507 Subaru.........Forester.......... 4dr Auto 2.5X Premium ............................. 26,656 Honda..........Accord............ 4dr V6 Auto EX-L ....................................... 20,783 Chevrolet ....Silverado1500 4WD Ext Cab 134.0â&#x20AC;? LT w/1LT.................. 39,002 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn Auto ............................................. 30,709 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 28,196 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr LX ............................................... 13,182 Toyota..........Tacoma .......... 4WD Double 128 V6 AT ............................ 57,138 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn Auto ............................................. 26,950 Subaru.........Legacy............ 4dr Sdn H4 Auto Limited Pwr Moon ......... 8,680 Toyota..........FJ Cruiser....... 4WD 4dr Auto ........................................... 24,183 Jeep .............Wrangler........ 4WD 4dr Unlimited Sahara....................... 28,006 Toyota..........Camry ............ 4dr Sdn V6 Auto XLE ................................. 27,266 Dodge..........GrandCaravan 4dr Wgn Crew ........................................... 18,674 Mazda..........CX-9 ............... AWD 4dr Grand Touring............................ 32,766 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn Auto ............................................. 16,342 Acura...........TSX ................ ................................................................... 44,570 Toyota..........Venza.............. 4dr Wgn I4 FWD........................................ 29,108 Jeep .............Wrangler........ 4WD 4dr Unlimited Sahara....................... 33,291 Acura...........RDX ................ AWD 4dr Tech Pkg .................................... 52,582 Chrysler.......T & C .............. 4dr Wgn Touring........................................ 8,231 Dodge..........GrandCaravan 4dr Wgn Crew ........................................... 14,337 Jeep .............Wrangler........ 4WD 4dr Unlimited Sahara....................... 50,484 Toyota..........Highlander..... 4WD 4dr Sport .......................................... 60,900 Jeep .............WranglerUnltd 4WD 4dr Sport .......................................... 20,287 Lexus ...........GX 470 ........... 4dr SUV 4WD ............................................ 60,526 Honda..........Odyssey ......... 5dr EX ........................................................ 24,482 Chevrolet ....Traverse ......... AWD 4dr LT w/1LT .................................... 31,203 Honda..........Element.......... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 9,071 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 9,892 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX-L w/Navi............................... 19,534 Chevrolet ....Equinox.......... AWD 4dr LT w/2LT .................................... 29,357 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 31,879 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 31,373 Ford..............Edge ............... 4dr Limited AWD....................................... 35,839 Lexus ...........IS 250 ............. 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD.......................... 29,650 Dodge..........Ram 1500....... 4WD Quad Cab 140.5â&#x20AC;? SLT ....................... 20,595 BMW............3-Series.......... 4dr Sdn 328xi AWD................................... 33,355 Honda..........Odyssey ......... 5dr EX ........................................................ 17,524 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 8,265 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 13,265 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 14,947 Jeep .............GranChero ..... 4WD 4dr Laredo ........................................ 19,740 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 40,122 Ford..............F-150............... 4WD SuperCrew 150â&#x20AC;? Lariat .................... 43,586 Honda..........Odyssey ......... 5dr LX ........................................................ 5,282 Toyota..........Venza.............. 4dr Wgn I4 AWD....................................... 35,914 Jeep .............GranChero ..... 4WD 4dr Laredo ........................................ 26,222 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 21,490 Jeep .............GranChero ..... 4WD 4dr Laredo ........................................ 17,523 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 20,251 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr EX............................................... 12,103 Acura...........RDX ................ FWD 4dr .................................................... 18,920 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr EX-L............................................ 21,640 Jeep .............GranChero ..... 4WD 4dr Laredo ........................................ 21,948 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 63,023 Jeep .............GranChero ..... 4WD 4dr Laredo ........................................ 28,054 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 34,105 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury 4MATIC..................... 23,713 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 17,193 Lexus ...........RX 350............ AWD 4dr.................................................... 35,349 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr EX-L............................................ 19,627 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr EX-L w/RES................................ 31,641 Lexus ...........IS 250 ............. 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD.......................... 22,120 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 25,754 Acura...........MDX ............... 4WD 4dr .................................................... 43,285 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 14,393 Honda..........Odyssey ......... 5dr EX-L ..................................................... 14,405 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 16,367 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 13,589 Chevrolet ....Suburban....... 4WD 4dr 1500 LT w/1LT............................ 33,071 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 16,997 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 11,812 Chevrolet ....Tahoe ............. 4WD 4dr 1500 LT....................................... 34,355 Cadillac........CTS................. 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury AWD ......................... 14,770 Toyota..........Highlander..... 4WD 4dr V6 Limited.................................. 22,151 Cadillac........CTS................. 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury AWD ......................... 15,097 Lexus ...........RX 350............ AWD 4dr.................................................... 16,164 Chevrolet ....Camaro .......... 2dr Conv 2SS............................................. 841 MB................M-Class .......... 4MATIC 4dr 3.5L........................................ 33,384 Jaguar .........XF ................... 4dr Sdn Supercharged............................... 19,607 GMC.............Yukon Hybrid 4WD 4dr .................................................... 20,945 Cadillac........Escalade......... AWD 4dr.................................................... 30,411 Lexus ...........RX 350............ AWD 4dr.................................................... 13,114 Lexus ...........RX 350............ AWD 4dr.................................................... 17,554 MB................E-Class ........... 4dr Sdn Luxury 3.5L 4MATIC..................... 26,253 MB................E-Class ........... 4dr Sdn Luxury 3.5L 4MATIC..................... 15,253 Cadillac........Escalade......... AWD 4dr.................................................... 30,125 Lexus ...........LS 460 ............ 4dr Sdn AWD ............................................ 13,084 MB................GL-Class ......... 4MATIC 4dr 4.6L........................................ 16,351 BMW............6-Series.......... 2dr Conv 650i ............................................ 8,311

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BABY SWING, Rainforest by FP with music, lights, mobile., hardly used, $40. Portable pack & play by Evenflo, removable bassinet, light blue $40. 855-9221 BOTTLE HOLDERS: Two (2) Leechco “Keep-it-up” bottle holders. Great for multiples or just busy moms! $8/each. 2/$14. 570-592-3159 CHANGING TABLE, NURSERY 2 shelves, DRESSER, with 3 drawers, cherry finish, brand new still in box. $100 each, $175 for both. 570-405-4366

CRIB and high chair. FREE 570-825-3585 CRIB, metal tube style, baby colors & white, with matching changing table. $25. 570-301-2694

Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130 DOUBLE STROLLER: Graco Duoglider. 7 mos. old, slight wear underneath carriage. Part of Graco easy travel system. Will include pink mommy hook with purchase. $80 or best offer. 570-592-3159 HIGH CHAIR, wooden, Eddie Bauer $25. (2) ladybug comforter sets $25. each. 1 pink car seat $15. 570-417-1171

720

Cemetery Plots/Lots

MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available

May be Separated Rose Lawn Section $450 each 570-654-1596

MEMORIAL SHRINE LOTS FOR SALE

700 MERCHANDISE 708

Antiques & Collectibles

BASEBALL CARDS, 2011 complete set, $25 570-824-8810 DALE EARNHARDT items, $45.DOLLS. (3) Porcelain. Heritage collectibles. Still in original package. $20 for all. 570-235-5216 DOLLS: Porcelain, 12” in original boxes $10. each. 570-654-6283 SLOT MACHINE, Red Meteor with tokens, $100. 570-239-4864

Selling Your Furniture? Do it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130 TRAINS, (3) Lionel, Brand New, Harry Potter, Polar Express & American Flier, $200/each. 570-239-4864

710

Appliances

CERAMIC HEATING UNITS Stiebel Eltron, 240

volts, 3,000 watts. Bought new, 3 @ $150 each. 570-474-9202 COUNTERTOP RANGE Kenmore, electric. Stainless steel, 4 burner with center grill. $200. 570-675-0248 MICROWAVE, white Kenmore countertop 1.2 cu ft, 1200 wt. $40. Washer & dryer, white, electric, Kenmore 70 series. Good condition $100. 855-9221 Washer and Dryer. Maytag. White. Good condition. $200. Call 570-474-0753

522

Education/ Training

TEACHER We are looking for qualified, dedicated individuals to join the Head Start Team – Full Time Teacher is needed. BS Early Childhood Development degree required. Visit our website at www.lchs.hsweb.org for details. Classroom Substitute positions are also available at all sites in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Applicants must possess current PA State Police Criminal Clearance, FBI Fingerprints and Child Abuse History Clearance; Send Resume/Cover letter and 3 Written Letters of Reference to LCHS, ATTN: Human Resources, PO Box 540, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0540. Email LCHSHumanResources@hsweb.org; Fax #570-8296580. E.O.E. M/F/V/H. NO PHONE CALLS

6 lots available at Memorial Shrine Cemetery. $2,400. Call 717-774-1520 SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY

722

Christmas Trees

CHRISTMAS TREE, 7.5 foot, pre-lit, 400 clear lights. Paid $135. Selling for $25. 570-288-3784

726

Clothing

CLOTHING size 18/XL misses pants, Lee & Eddie Bauer, (24 pairs) $10-$12 each. Lee jeans (5 pairs) $12 each, 1 Raincoat $10, Woolrich coats (3) $25 each. JM Collection tops (10) $10 each. Eddie Bauer sweaters (2) $10 each, Worthington ankle pants (4) $15 each . Winter/Spring items. New or in excellent condition. 570-474-6069

COAT

KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385 LOAFERS 2 pair 9 1/2 1 brown, 1 black, new in box $10 each. 654-6283 SUITS 2 men’s black, size 38 regular. worn once. Paid $100 sell for $35. each. 570-735-0812

732

Exercise Equipment

POWER RIDER exercise equipment, new condition $50. 570-675-0920 PROFORM 825 elliptical trainer, good condition $95. call Mark 570-762-4914

742

Furnaces & Heaters

HEATER: Vent free propane gas 30k BTU blue flame wall heater, New with blower and thermostat. Manual and mounting bracket included. $150.00 New in box vent free with thermostat & blower. Floor or wall mount. Propane and natural gas. 20k $180. 30k BTU $210. With warranty. Call after 6 pm or leave message 570-675-0005

744

Furniture & Accessories

BAKERS RACK hunter green, metal, 2 drawers $125. 570-239-6011 BED, twin with headboard, footboard, frame, light wood $85. Wooden computer desk, natural wood $25. 570-735-0812 COFFEE TABLE drop leaf, cherrywood, $75. 570-472-1646

744

Furniture & Accessories

BEDROOM SET 4 piece complete, queen, modern, like new, headboard, footboard, frame, dresser with mirror, tall chest of drawers & nightstand $500. COMPUTER DESK & CHAIR $25. FULL BED COMPLETE, wood, Broyhill $200. TV STAND $20. 570-332-4400 DINING ROOM SET 7 piece Bernhardt antique, mahogany table, 4 chairs, buffet, china closet, very good condition $700. 570-690-1184 DINING ROOM SET Oak by Broyhil. table, 2 leafs, 5 chairs, lighted china cabinet, buffet 2 wall mirrors $400. 570-675-0248 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, oak, 46” h, 40”w. Will hold up to 26” TV, has drawers & shelves, excellent condition. $50. 570-696-1703

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 HOPE CHEST: Light oak excellent condition $75. 570-696-5204 KITCHEN SET green, 4 swivel captain chairs, green wrought iron legs + extension $75. Handmade apron & doilies $4.331-3220 SOFA 84”, 2 recliners built in, beige$75; TV 42” Sony Wega LCD- $50. 570-655-0211 WARDROBE, metal extra closet space in your home $50. COUCH, green, has recliner in both ends of couch. $50. ANTIQUE couch & chair, floral print. $75. Queen ann chair, light green, $50. 570-446-8672

750

Jewelry

HEART AND CROSS PENDANTS on necklaces asking only $3 a piece have rings for $1 and Bracelets for $2 give a call well worth it $3. 570-332-7933

RING DIAMOND 1.5 carat, G-color,

VS1. Paid $6,000, asking $3,500. Call Stan 570-702-5967

756

Medical Equipment

HOSPITAL BED Electric Like new. FREE TO SOMEONE IN NEED 570-823-4936 leave message Mini Jazzy Chair new batteries Needs repair ($75 price of batteries only) 474-5683

758 Miscellaneous TOM TOM G.P.S Home & Car Charger $70 655-2548 CANES & WALKING STICKS over 30 available. $4- $5 each. CHRISTMAS ITEMS & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS over 200 available, includes Christmas lights, trees, ornaments, flowers, vases, lamps, baskets, nic nacs also 4 piece luggage. Samsonite belt massager. All for $65 570-735-2081. CAR RAMPS 2, metal, yellow. $15. for both. 655-2154 CHRISTMAS FIGURES moveable, animated from the 9-0’s, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Santa writing letters. 435. each. Dog arthritis bed, medium size, never used, paid $69. sell $30. Boyd Bears & Other plush 10 large @ $10. each; 10 small @ $8. each. country home decorating items, 5 large pictures, victorian, country $7. each. country wall hangings 10 @ $5. 570-735-0812 CHRISTMAS lights, small bear 12 sets $20. 7’ pine with stand $50. Christmas green plantation farm 4’x8’ with train tracks $75. 570-826-1460 CRUTCHES $10. Religious beautiful stone with mother Mary & baby Jesus $15. Spongebob kids stool set $10. Longaberger basket $10. 570-472-1646

758 Miscellaneous

FREE AD POLICY

The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $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. HELMET bell motorcycle helmet with visor $55., 25 Barbie dolls, unopened, $100. for all. 570-650-3450 LUGGAGE SET, Jaguar 5 piece, good condition, $50. MATT CUTTER, Logan Compact, cuts straight & beveled, barely used, $40. 570-301-2694 “NASCAR family album” stories & mementos of America’s racing family. Great book for racing fan. $15. 570-655-9474 NATIVITY SET, ceramic, $50 570-824-8810 OXYGEN TANK – travel size, 2500 psi $50. Cannister set back & white with Sunflowers $20. Carousel ceramic egg shape musical with water globe & horses inside water, Play “Entertainer” $20 Antique cottage cookie jar Japan china $75. 570-675-0248 PERFIT incontinence underwear Size X-L 14 per package $5 each. 288-9940 PUNCH BOWL, Victorian with 6 matching cups, fancy glass, $25. SANTA SLEIGHS, 2, wooden, 12” long, $5 each. ROCKING LEG REST, wooden, new, $5. 570-675-0920 RAIN LAMP needs motor $5. 9 single electric candles $5. for all. Small manger scene $5. 570-675-0920 TIRES- 4 new Firestone Winterforce, P205/75R15. Never mounted. Bought incorrect size online. $275. 570-344-6611 TV Samsung LED 3D Smart 55”, 2-sets 3D glasses, manufacture warranty, less than 1-year old, $999. 288-3352 UTILITY TRAILER: 2000 lb. capacity with treated wood box, almost new. $500. 836-8080. VHS MOVIES children’s Olsen twins 3 pack $30. 5 Disney movies $45. HONDA CAR RIMS 4 pair 15” will fit any model Accord, Civic ^ Del-Sol cars. Brand new $300 or OBO. 570-239-6011 WHEELS & TIRE SET (4) five spoke with mounted tires for Ford Windstar p21565r16 $300. 570-696-2212

762

DRUMS Mapex QR 5 piece, blue sparkle, chrome snare, tom mounts, mint condition. $350 570-344-6611 ORGAN, Hammond Spinet Model #7182 $100 (needs Tuning) 570-474-5683

772

Pools & Spas

HOT TUB

6 person Jacuzzi brand hot tub with lounger. $2,700 (570) 466-3087

778

Stereos/ Accessories

Televisions/ Accessories

TV Sony Trinitron 46” tube. Very good condition. $50. 570-855-9221

782

Tickets

Televisions/ Accessories

TV 51” Toshiba big screen projection tv. good condition $100. 570-654-7451 TV Graig 15 x 9” flat screen color less then year old great for a kitchen or will make a great gift $80. 570-406-4523 TV Phillips 32” HD wide screen, flat front, tube $75. 570-696-0187

Cats

KITTENS, FREE, 7 weeks old, litter trained. 570-417-1506

815

Dogs

BUS TRIPS

12/4, 1:00 pm Show Orch. $156 12/9,1 :00 pm Show 2nd Mezz. $91 12/11,2:00 pm Show, Orch. $156 12/16,1:00 pm Show 2nd Mezz. $91 12/17 11:30am Show Orch. $156 2nd Mezz. $121

DECK THE HALLS WINE TOUR at Seneca Lake Sat. 12/3. $186 per couple Receive a Free Christmas Wreath

NEW YORK CITY SHOPPING

12/4 & 12/10 Only $35 BASKETBALL AT MSG 12/10 DUKE VS. WASHINGTON PITTSBURGH VS. OKLAHOMA STATE $85 or $115

COOKIE’S TRAVELERS 570-815-8330 570-558-6889

cookiestravelers.com

784

Tools

LADDER, Aluminum extension folds,to step, scaffold etc, new. $75. 570-675-6513 TOOLS. saws, and various others. Moving must sell. $140 for all 570-235-5216

786 Toys & Games

906 Homes for Sale

DURYEA Blueberry Hill.

DURYEA

3 bedroom ranch. Large lot with pool. $339,500 No Realtors For more details call 570-406-1128

DURYEA

Sell your own home! Place an ad HERE 570-829-7130

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.

PITBULL/LAB MIX PUPS4 7 weeks old.

black, $50 each. 2 yellow, 1 white, $100 each. Call 570-836-1090

ROTTWEILER

1 year old. AKC Registered. $500. Call 570-704-8134

DURYEA

NOT IN FLOOD ZONE 319 Bennett Street For Sale by Owner Two story, 2-unit home. Live in one unit rent the other to pay mortgage or great investment property. Small fenced-in yard and detached garage.

$65,000 Negotiable Call Tara 570-430-1962

PRICE REDUCED Not in Flood Zone Single family house, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, oil heat, unfinished basement, small yard, $30,000 neg. Call 570-457-3340

SUNDAY 12/4/11 1PM TO 3PM 314 Bennett Street NOT IN FLOOD ZONE Refashioned 3 or 4 bedroom, two full modern baths. Two story, 2300sf, level yard with new landscaping and 1 car garage. New everything in this charming must see property. Custom blinds throughout. Great neighborhood. Park beyond the backyard. MLS# 11-3776 $164,900 Call Patti 570-328-1752 Liberty Realty & Appraisal Services LLC

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions!

DURYEA

CHRISTMAS DOLL on 3 wheel bicycle, blonde hair, blue eyes, 18” H $25. 570-696-1927

570-735-1487 WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

BUYING 11am to 11pm

DOLLHOUSE custom made, 35 years old, 8 rooms. For all items: $150 or best offer. 570-256-3933

788

Stereo/TV/ Electronics

STEREO: 240 Watt JVC Stereo. 3 Disc changer. Excellent condition. $80 or best offer. 570-592-3159

Line up a place to live in classified! 792

Video Equipment

DVD PLAYERS Samsung, $40. for both. 570-472-1646

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

NEED CASH?

YORKIES

Registered. Ready to go by Christmas. Taking deposits. Small $750 to $850. Pictures available. 570-436-5083 570-788-2963

DON’T BE FOOLED!

Demand the Best AKC Purebred Puppies. Find Breeders at:

www.puppybuyerinfo.com Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employment specialist

845

Pet Supplies

FISH TANK. 29 gal. glass with oak stand, hood, heater, filter, air pump, replacement filters, food, test kit, etc. $175 540-814-6167

We Buy:

Gold & Gold coins, Silver, Platinum, old bills, Watches, Old Costume Jewelry, Diamonds, Gold Filled, Sterling Silver Flatware, Scrap Jewelry, Military items, old Tin & Iron Toys, Canadian coins & paper money, most foreign money (paper/coin). PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR GOLD & SILVER COINS FROM VERY GOOD, VERY FINE & UNCIRCULATED. Visit our new location @ 134 Rt. 11, Larksville next to WOODY’S FIRE PLACE & PRO FIX.

We make house calls!

Buyer & seller of antiques! We also do upholstering. 570-855-7197 570-328-3428

VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP

288-8995

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.

AVOCA

FOR SALE BY OWNER. Very nice split level home. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths with over-sized jacuzzi. Living room with fireplace. Kitchen with dining area, family room, rec room with pool table. Garage with opener. Central air. 3 season sun room, deck, large fenced lot with shed. In great neighborhood. $189,900 (570) 540-0157

800 PETS & ANIMALS

CATS

566 Sales/Business Development

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%) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490

KINGSTON

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) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490

LAFLIN

One of the premier Telecommunications and IT services providers is seeking an experienced and motivated business to business sales person to tend to existing accounts and cultivate new business opportunities in this growing market. Send your confidential resume today to itsalespros@gmail.com for consideration. E.O.E.

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. MLS#11-2819 $199,000 CALL DONNA 570-613-9080

566 Sales/Business Development

INSURANCE SALES We are a top-rated State Farm agency, located in Dallas, PA. We are looking for individuals to help us develop our expanding sales force. If you are highly motivated, results-driven, and have a positive attitude, we want you! Successful candidates will be goal-oriented self-starters who can demonstrate an above average talent for setting and achieving aggressive goals. You must have a positive attitude and the ability to work independently, with strong sales background. Requirements: • Excellent organizational skills • Attention to detail • Strong communication skills • Customer service skills and experience

• Ability to work well within a team • Computer skills • Active PC/Life/Health Insurance license or willing to acquire license

Please mail or fax resume to Lisa Zavada-Rizzo State Farm Insurance Co. 156 Tunkhannock Highway Dallas, Pa 18612-1220 Fax: 570-674-7054

Logistics/ Transportation

542

Logistics/ Transportation

EOE

542

Logistics/ Transportation

MAXUM PETROLEUM A nationwide distributor of fuel and lubricants is seeking dedicated long-term employment combined with dedication to safety, customers and the environment for our Williamsport, PA location. Competitive Wages and Benefits. We are a growing company looking to expand operations in the Eastern region of the United States and offer challenging positions which will assist us in our achieving our strategic initiatives. We offer a full benefit package available the first of the month following 30 days of employment including 401K company match. Paid holidays, sick days and vacation days are provided as well. EOE

DRIVER – CDL Class A or B

Seeking Transport (Class A) and Tankwagon (Class A or B) Drivers. Not an over the road trucking company. We offer DOT roadside and annual achievable safety bonus programs based on your safety performance

Cats

Loveable, free to a good home. Male & female litter mates. Both house trained & neutered. Need good home due to allergies. Very well behaved & good natured. Call 570-362-0277

EXETER

Looking for a fresh start in 2012 with your sales career?

542

BACK MOUNTAIN Centermorland 810

39 Prospect St • Nanticoke 566 Sales/Business Development

906 Homes for Sale

Single Family Dwelling

Kitchen, Living room, dining area, 2 bedroom, full bath & pantry. Was in Flood - took up to 3” on first level. $15,000 firm. Call (570) 780-0324

AFUIT FRIENDS new in box, Sage $55. Willa $68. Logan $75 and Serafina $80. 570-899-3372

STEREO SYSTEM Excellent condition. $50. 570-472-1646

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

810

RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

776 Sporting Goods BINOCULARS. Lafayette, zoom, field, 5.5 degrees. Case. Rough shape but usable. $20 for both. 235-5216

780

HANDBAG & CHANGE PURSE, Dooney & Bourke, $200. Ladies shoes & sneakers, size 8, medium, 7 pairs, $100 for all, negotiable. Chair-pads, 4 black micro-fiber $25. Droid, Verizon cell phone, 3 back covers, $100. 570-855-3363

Musical Instruments

780

529 SR 292 E For sale by owner Move-in ready. Well maintained. 3 - 4 bedrooms. 1 ¾ bath. Appliances included. 2.87 acres with mountain view. For more info & photos go to: ForSaleByOwner.com Search featured homes in Tunkhannock. $275,000. For appointment, call: 570-333-4024

Requirement: Class A or B Commercial Drivers License, HAZMAT & Tanker endorsements, Two years verifiable experience and clean driving record, Positive Attitude/Willing to Work

HEAVY DUTY DIESEL MECHANIC

Requirements: Must have own tools, At least five years experience, Local travel required - local garage facility in Williamsport, PA, Must be able to work independently, Flexible scheduling a must. Physical Requirements: Able to push, pull, and lift in excess of 75 pounds, Must be able to stand for long periods of time and work outdoors and within the shop during all weather types associated with location of facility.

Apply on line at http://www.maxumpetroleum.com/careers.aspx

SUNDAY DISPATCH

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2011 PAGE 11

WE WILL BEAT ANY COMPETITORS PRICE ON A NEW KIA GUARANTEED OR WE WILL PAY YOU $1,000*** RATES AS LOW AS

2012 KIA RIO

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*Plus tax and tag.

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2012 KIA Soul ONLY $

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Our shelves are restocked! We have the cars and we have the deals! COME IN TODAY!

NO CREDIT APPLICATION WILL BE REFUSED. Wyoming Valley Motors

560 Pierce Street Kingston, PA 18704 570-714-9924 www.wyomingvalleykia.com

Find the car you want to buy from your mobile device! SCAN HERE >

The Kia 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program includes various warranties and roadside assistance. Warranties include power train and basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for details or go to kia.com. *24-hour Roadside Assistance is a service plan provided by Kia Motors America, Inc. **All rebates applied, plus tax and tag. Picture may not represent exact trim level. Plus tax & tag, 12k miles per year with 1,500 down & fees due at signing. Payments based on a 39 month lease with approved credit. *** Must be a documented deal. Dealer reserves right to buy that vehicle.

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NEW

SUNDAY DISPATCH

FORD FIESTA NEW

Automatic, Air, Pwr. Mirrors, Tilt Wheel, Pwr. Door Locks, CD, Remote Keyless Entry, Advance Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtains

FORD FIESTA SE

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

27 Mos.

FORD REBATE................500 OFF LEASE REBATE........500

FORD REBATE................500 OFF LEASE REBATE........500 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP......70 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP......76

27 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11.

ALL NEW FORD FOCUS SE

ALL NEW FORD FOCUS

Auto., AM/FM/CD, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air Bags, PL, PW, 16” Steel Wheels, Tilt Wheel, Instrument Cluster, Message Center, Keyless Entry, AC, Pwr. Side Mirrors, Fog Lamps, MyKey

Remote Keyless Entry, CD, Pwr. Door Locks, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air Bags, Side Impact Air Bags, Air, Message Center, MyKey FORD REBATE..................500 FMCC REBATE.................500 OFF LEASE REBATE...........500 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP.....200

Auto., CD, 16”Alum. Wheels, Tilt Wheel, PW, PL, Safety Pkg., 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Impact Air Bags, Keyless Entry, Message Center, Cruise Control

FORD REBATE................500 FORD BONUS REBATE....1,500 FMCC REBATE................500 OFF LEASE REBATE.....1,250 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP..........41

FORD REBATE................500 FMCC REBATE..............500 OFF LEASE REBATE........500 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP. . .386

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

FORD REBATE................500 FORD BONUS REBATE....1,500 FMCC REBATE................500 OFF LEASE REBATE.....1,250 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP.....445 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP.......871

27 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11.

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

FORD REBATE.............1,000 FORD BONUS REBATE....1,500 OFF LEASE REBATE.....1,250 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP......195 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP. . .786

*Tax and tags extra. Security Deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 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

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

Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B

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Auto Parts

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BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP

$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!

NOBODY Pays More 570-760-2035

Monday thru Saturday 6am-9pm • Happy Trails! 548 Medical/Health

548 Medical/Health

906 Homes for Sale

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Engineering

MOUNTAINTOP New Listing

For Sale By Owner 2+ acre lot. 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 2 story home. Hardwood floors. New roof. Large detached garage. Crestwood area school district. $69,000. Needs some TLC. Call 570-868-8223

WILKES-BARRE Parsons Section

32 Wilson St No need for flood or mine subsidence insurance. 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a safe, quiet neighborhood. Aluminum siding. Corner, 105’x50’ lot. Fenced in yard. Appraised at $57,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 570-826-1458 for appointment

548 Medical/Health

Chief Executive Officer

Full Time position responsible and accountable for the overall financial, operating, and strategic performance and growth of InterMountain Medical Group, Inc. Assists in developing the Corporation’s Vision and is responsible for the implementation of the Strategic, Operational, and Financial Plans to meet corporate goals. Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Health Care Management required. Masters Degree preferred. Ten years minimum experience in health care management with specific experience leading and directing large physician organizations

Director Practice Operations

Full Time position to provide senior leadership and direction for all operational activities of a 52 physician multispecialty group. Human Resources and purchasing experience helpful. Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care or Business Administration required. Masters Degree preferred. 5 years experience in a large multi-specialty physician group practice preferred.

Human Resource Specialist

Full Time position to coordinates all human resources functions. Candidate must have excellent communication and relationship skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Access required. Bachelor’s Degree required. Healthcare experience preferred.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Full Time position to review, code, & process payment of invoices and check requests for a multi specialty medical practice. Proficiency in Microsoft office applications and Real world accounting software preferred.

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Engineering

Municipal Engineer ARRO, a civil engineering and environmental employee-owned consulting firm is looking to expand into the Luzerne/Lackawanna counties. Immediate opportunity for a Municipal Engineer will help lead this expansion. Minimum of 8-10 years experience in municipal engineering and land development required. Experience in traffic impact studies, signal control planning and highway.Excellent communication skills, experience working with public works projects and clients including municipalities and sewer and water authorities are a must. Project management, business development, broad knowledge of civil engineering and PE license preferred. Work may involve reviewing development plans for municipalities, design and/or project management for roads, sanitary sewers, wastewater treatment facilities, water systems, and stormwater management facilities. ARRO offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. If you are interested in moving your career forward with ARRO, please forward your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to the attention of the Human Resources Manager. ARRO 649 N. Lewis Road; Suite 100 Limerick, PA 19468 Fax: 610-495-5855 E-mail: hr@thearrogroup.com EOE/MFDV

548 Medical/Health

906 Homes for Sale

PITTSTON

906 Homes for Sale

PLAINS

SWOYERSVILLE

KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road

92 Tompkins Street Totally remodeled 2-story; 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-car garage, deck, rear fence. MLS# 11-2770 NEW PRICE! $108,000 CALL JOE OR DONNA 570-613-9080

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548 Medical/Health

Compassionate Care Hospice

Where Care and Compassion Come Together We are hiring for all positions in Hazleton and CNA, RN’s and LPN’s for all other areas. 960 North Main Avenue Scranton, PA 18508 570-346-2241 866-744-9660 Toll Free 570-346-2247 Fax

Receptionist

Full Time position to provide a variety of clerical duties for the office. Candidate must have excellent communication, computer, and nursing skills. Evening hours required.

LPN/Medical Assistant

Full time position for a Float Nurse. Expected to travel to various practices. Candidate must have excellent communication, computer, and nursing skills. Must be able to give immunizations and work flexible hours

Please fax resume to (570) 283-6924 or email to hr@ihgltd.com 906 Homes for Sale

906 Homes for Sale

Compassionate Care Hospice is proud to serve the following counties! Columbia Lackawanna Luzerne Susquehanna Wayne Wyoming Compassionate Care Hospice is a community based organization committed to providing the highest quality of end of life care to patients, their families and close friends throughout nineteen states. The Compassionate Care team strongly embraces the philosophy that end of life care is so much more than just treating the symptoms of a disease. Treating the spirit and soul are equally important in allowing a terminally ill patient to die in peace and allow those left behind to be supported through their grief.

906 Homes for Sale

Apartments/ Unfurnished

ASHLEY TWO APARTMENTS

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

52 Barber Street Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of the town. With new carpets, paint, windows, doors and a modern kitchen and bath. Sale includes all appliances: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Nice yard and superb neighborhood. Priced to sell at $89,900 or $433.00 per month (bank rate; 30 years, 4.25%, 20% down). Owner also willing to finance 100% of transaction with a qualified cosigner Call Bob at 570-654-1490

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

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

912 Lots & Acreage

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

Brand new 2 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, $550 month + utilities 4 bedroom, full basement, washer / dryer hookup, $500 month +. 570-868-6020

Looking to buy a home? Place an ad here and let the sellers know! 570-829-7130 DUPONT Completely remodeled, modern 2 bedroom townhouse style apartment. Lots of closet space, with new carpets and completely repainted. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer hook up. Nice yard & neighborhood, no pets. $595 + security. Call 570-479-6722

915 Manufactured Homes

ASHLEY PARK

Laurel Run & San Souci Parks, Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, MobileOneSales.net Call (570)250-2890

EXETER

2 bedroom, modern kitchen and bath, Includes OSP stove, fridge, heat, water, sewer. No Pets. $650. 570-693-1294

438 Tripp St

Completely remodeled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $7,750 down, $785/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490

Available Immediately

KINGSTON

1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

WILKES - BARRE 938

Apartments/ Furnished

906 Homes for Sale

2 bedroom with deck near Mohegan Sun. Included: appliances, carpeting, maintenance.

PLAINS

Furnished 1 bedroom, luxury apartment. EVERYTHING INCLUDED. Heat, hot water, A/C, electric, phone, cable. Private, no smoking, no pets. 570-954-0869

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

DALLAS

New ofﬁce soon to open in Hazleton!! 906 Homes for Sale

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Township Blvd.

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

Health Coach

Full Time position to provide information, teach disease specific skills and promote patient behavior changes. Candidate must have excellent communication, computer, & nursing skills. Available to work flexible hours. LPN preferred.

Income & Commercial Properties

PITTSTON

TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2

bedrooms, huge modern kitchen, big TV room and living room, 1 bath, attic for storage, washer, dryer & 2 air conditioners included. New Roof & Furnace Furnished or unfurnished. Low Taxes! Reduced $115,900

909

4 bedroom 1/2 double. Apps for January 2012 WE OFFER A DISCOUNT TO GOOD CREDIT HOLDERS!

REFERENCES, CREDIT CHECK, LEASE REQUIRED.

Large 3 bedroom 2nd floor. No pets. Off street parking. Call Joe 570-881-2517

570-899-3407

906 Homes for Sale

Tina Randazzo Property Mgr

Unique end unit 3BR Townhouse with many lovely updates nestled in a private setting. Minutes from the Casino & Interstates. 11-3401 MARIE 881-0103 Rt315, L on Laflin Road, L on Haverford Dr, 1st road on R.

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP. No upgrades needed. Includes HW, tile baths, granite & stainless in kitchen. All units have open floor plans. 11-1697 MATT 714-9229 OR MARCIE 714-9267 Rte. 315 to Oak St. Oak St. to Pittston by-pass. L on bypass to end. L on Main. Insignia Courtyards is on the R.

Nicely organized 3BR home. Remodeled bath w/whirlpool tub, DR w/patio doors leading to yard. 11-3058 CHRISTINA 714-9235 Rt 11, L on Luzerne St, R onto Spring St. House is on the right.

Tranquil & peaceful surroundings enhance this 2BR Townhouse w/many updates. Enjoy the private setting. Just minutes from Casino & Interstates. 11-3233 MARIE 881-0103 Rt 315 to Laflin Rd, L on Haverford Dr, follow to last row on L.

Top of the line everything in this gorgeous 4BR home. Great pool area w/huge deck. Over 4000SF. Stone & vinyl. A must see! TERRY E. 696-0843 11-3672

Great condition and very spacious. New carpet throughout. Pretty kitchen w/new counters, breakfast bar & lighting. New deck & large backyard. Not a drive-by! PAT S. 715-9337 11-1893

Stone & vinyl Bi-Level w/oak kitchen w/granite, hardwood, 2 gas fireplaces, Great yard w/ pool! AMIE 715-9333 11-882

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

Beautiful 2 story in West Pittston. 3BRs, 1.5 baths, office, spectacular kitchen! Awesome huge garage. Not a drive-by. Must see! CORINE 715-9331 11-3900

Classic pre-depression 4-square in Garden Village. 4BRs, HW floors, Retro tiled kitchen & baths. Well maintained. JULIO 239-6408 11-2803

Move right into this 3BR, 1 3/4bath split level w/open floor plan, HW flrs, wood burning stove, garage located on a quiet street. Add’l lot included in sale. DEB R. 714-5802 10-2246

Modern redone 2-3BR home in a great neighborhood. LR, DR & kitchen w/pergo & renovated. Gas hot water baseboard heat. Large fenced in yard. ANDY 714-92252 11-2332

Well cared for & nicely kept. A place to call home! Complete w/2 car oversized garage, C/A, 1st fl laundry, eat-in kitchen. Convenient to shopping, West Pittston pool & ball fields. JUDY 714-9230 11-583

3BR, 1.5 bath home that needs updating. LR, DR, gas heat & 2 car detached garage. ANDY 714-9225 11-3018

Huge inside! Cathedral ceilings enhance this 4BR, 3 bath w/family room, A/C, garage, inground pool & more! JUDY 714-9230 11-3871

Traditional meets modern! 4BR authentic Tudor w/every amenity overlooking gorgeous private grounds w/in-ground pool, mature trees & gardens. A must see! MARCIE 714-9267 11-3957

Pre-depression beauty w/8 rooms of oak floors, door, trim, built-ins, French doors, climate control w/2 separate units. DEANNA 696-0894 11-4159

Well maintained 6yr old 2 story w/4BRs, 3 baths, office, large Master Suite, HW floors, 2 car garage, large yard on a quiet cul-de-sac. MIKE D. 714-9236 11-2678

Move into luxury! Bright open floor plan w/2story foyer, great room & stone FP. Balcony loft! Energy efficient & more! TOM 715-9329 11-705

3BR move-in condition Ranch. Sunken LR w/ HW floor, DR w/hardwood, eat-in oak kitchen w/Corian countertops, 2 baths, 2 car garage. MATT 714-9229 11-969

Neat as a pin! Don’t miss this 3BR, 2.5 bath home meticulously updated & completely move-in ready. Modern kitchen & baths & so much more! MIKE D. 714-9236 11-3706

Need a 5 car gar? Beautiful 3BR, 2 bath home w/gar in great neighborhood. 5 minutes to shopping, PA Turnpike & 81. C/A on 1st flr, new electrical service, plumbing, maybe HW under carpet. SHIRLEY 714-9272 11-3597

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

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

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

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KINGSTON - NEW Ford Avenue

NANTICOKE 2 bedroom, 1st

Quiet 2 bedroom, second floor. Pantry, storage, w/d, garage. NO PETS $600 + security Call Jay at 570-430-0093

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 dogs, smoking, water, sewer, garbage paid. $525/mo + gas, electric, security, lease, credit, background check. (570) 696-3596

KINGSTON 595 MARKET ST

BRAND NEW

2 bedroom apartment. $650 + utilities. No pets / No smoking. Off street parking, air, new appliances & microwave, laundry. Security, references & Background check required. 570-288-4508

PITTSTON

KINGSTON

Jenkins Twp.

Newly remodeled 2 bedroom, dining & living room, off street parking. All new appliances. $575 month + utilities, security & references. Water & sewer included. Absolutely No Pets.570-239-7770

Newly renovated, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen, stove, & fridge included washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking. Heat & water included. $875. per month + security deposit. Credit check & references. Cell 917-753-8192

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LUZERNE

ately, 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, refrigerator and stove, off-street parking, no pets, living room & kitchen. $385/month, plus utilities, & security. Call 570-287-0451 or 570-239-3897

WEST PITTSTON

203 Delaware Ave. Out of flood zone. 4 rooms, no pets, no smoking, off street parking. Includes heat, water, sewer, fridge, stove, w/d. High security bldg. 1st floor or 2nd floor 570-655-9711

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PITTSTON TWP.

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NANTICOKE

PLAINS

15 & 17 E. Carey St Clean 2nd floor, modern 1 bedroom apartments. Stove, fridge, heat & hot water included. No pets. Off street parking. $490-$495 + security, 1 yr lease Call 570-822-6362 570-822-1862 Leave Message

PITTSTON

152 Elizabeth Street Spacious 2 bedroom apartment with ample closet space. Off street parking. All utilities and appliances included. No pets. $795 + lease & security. Call 570-510-7325

Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*

SUGAR NOTCH Main Street

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WILKES-BARRE

151 W. River St. NEAR WILKES 1st floor. 2 bedrooms, carpet. Appliances included. Sewer & trash paid. Tenant pays gas, water & electric. Pet friendly. Security deposit & 1st months rent required. $600. 570-969-9268

Apartments/ Unfurnished

IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE

Immediate Occupancy!!

Efficiencies available @30% of income

MARTIN D. POPKY APARTMENTS

61 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 • Affordable Senior Apartments • Income Eligibility Required • Utilities Included! • Low cable rates; • New appliances; • Laundry on site; • Activities! •Curbside Public Transportation

Please call 570-825-8594 D/TTY 800-654-5984

W. Chestnut near General Hospital) Clean 1st floor, 1 bedroom, bath. Appliances with range, fridge, microwave, includes water and sewage. Section 8 welcome. No smoking or pets. Security $475 + utilities. 570-829-1253 570-817-5345 (c)

WILKES-BARRE

950

Half Doubles

Managed Building!

PITTSTON

1/2 Double 161 Butler Street 3 bedroom. Great location. $600 + utilities. 570-407-4140

W. PITTSTON/EXETER

2 or 3 bedroom. 1.5 bath. Washer/dryer hook up. New tile kitchen & bath. Off street parking. $700 + utilities. 570-237-2076

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom

944

Commercial Properties

4 bedroom, off street parking, yard, garage, totally remodeled. $850/month plus security 570-299-7103

WILKES-BARRE

Downtown. Unique, modern. 2,300 sq ft NY Loft style apartment. Oak hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, high ceilings. 12 bedrooms, 2 full baths. New tiled kitchen, living room & great room. Fireplace. Front / rear entrance with deck. Water incl. $1,500. 570-821-0435

CONSTRUCTION

WEST PITTSTON

CHRIS LATONA General Contractor

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JOHN PREGMON CONSTRUCTION Complete Home Remodeling, Kitchens, Baths, Drywall, Windows, Siding & Roofs.

570-457-0087 PA# HIC EA 18685

A+ MASONRY

ALL ASPECTS OF MASONRY

Specializing in waterprooﬁng basements with stone walls. 570-468-3988 • 570-780-8339 Lic. & insured.

DUMPSTER

NEED A DUMPSTER?

MOUNTAIN TOP AREA NEAR LILY LAKE

Senior Citizens Discount! State Lic. # PA057320

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, Farm house. Modern kitchen, hardwood floors. $950/month + security & 1 year lease Call 570-379-2258

570-299-7241 570-606-8438

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NANTICOKE Desirable

Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric

SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

STORM OR FLOOD DAMAGE?? HUGHES Construction

WILKES-BARRE

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher provided, washer/dryer on premises, front and rear porches, full basement and attic. Off-street parking, no pets, totally remodeled. $1,000/ month, plus utilities, security & lease. Call 570-824-7598

DALLAS TWP.

1156

Got Power?

C. Burti Electric Co. Keeping the Traditions of Great Electricians. RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL

570-457-0431

MASTER ELECTRICIAN. INSURED. HEALTH/BEAUTY

EAR CANDELING

Itchy ears? Cleaning with a cue-tip? Try Ear Candeling! Removes Wax and Debris from ear! $12/ear Shirley Berti Hair Designs 19 1/2 Main St., Inkerman Open 7 Days. By Appointment Only.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

NORTHEAST WINDOW, INC.

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Roommate Wanted

• Storm Doors • Vinyl Railings • Rooﬁng • And More

FREE ESTIMATES

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FLOORING HIC PA 026831

CALL 570-335-4755

HARVEYS LAKE

1 bedroom, fully furnished. Includes utilities/cable, internet, access to lake. $400 month. Call Don 570-690-1827

Falcone’s City Carpet Center 35 North Main St, Pittston, PA 18640

Flood Damage - Free Estimates!

We were there for you in the flood of -72 & will help you get your home back together after the -11 flood.All your flooring needs: carpet, vinyl, laminate, hardwood; Window treatments: blinds, shades, custom drapes. 498-0977, 822-3494, or 592-4060

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90 N. First Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 800-600-3033

Free shop at home service!

Luzerne County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce

The Dispatch

LOCAL PROS TTo oP Place lace Y Your our A Ad dC Call all 1 1-800-273-7130 -800-273-7130 MOVING

TRAVEL

J. CAWLEY MOVING, LLC

Overnight Junket to Atlantic City’s Golden Nugget!

JASON CAWLEY, PITTSTON

Local & long distance moves. Residential, Offices & Institutional moves. (570) 299-7852 jcawleymoving@yahoo.com

Tuesday, December 6 & 7

Complementary room, transportation & baggage handling. Food, Beverages & Snacks served on bus. $25 per person.

Al Lispi: 570-814-3137 or 570-823-9578

PLUMBING, HEATING & A/C

ATTENTION FLOOD VICTIMS Call Northeast Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning For all your needs. Licensed / Insured

570-499-3225

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

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FLOORING

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Locally Owned & Operated Since 1987

• Windows • Siding • Enclosures • Fiberglass Doors

We Need Your Help!

Insurance

Long Term Care Insurance sales. Reputable Companies. 570-580-0797 Free Consult www.nepa longtermcare .com

LAKE SILKWORTH

2 bedroom, 1.5 bath single home. Lake view with dock & lake rights. Remodeled with hardwood & tile floors. Lake Lehman Schools. No pets No Smoking. $725 + utilities, security & lease. Call 570-696-3289

Call 829-5000.

NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY

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Get convenient home delivery.

ROOFING, Home Renovating. Garages, Kitchens, Baths, Siding and More! Licensed and Insured. FREE ESTIMATES!! 570-388-0149

Newly remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Large kitchen with stove, water, sewer & garbage included. $545 + 1st & last. 570-332-8922

KINGSTON

Exterior Home Improvements By

CONCRETE & MASONRY

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

959 Mobile Homes

953 Houses for Rent

ELECTRICAL

Building & Remodeling

1st. Quality Construction Co.

2 bedrooms with lots of storage. Hardwood floors. 5 minute walk to General Hospital. $670. + utilities. 570-814-3838

MAINTENANCE FREE! 2 bedroom. Off street parking. No smoking. $600 +utilities, security & last month. 570-885-4206

FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET! Why pay extra for

internet? Our new leases include a FREE high speed connection! Affordable modern office space at the Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square. Rents include internet, heat, central air, utilities, trash removal, and nightly cleaning all without a sneaky CAM charge. Parking available at the intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available. We can remodel to suit. Brokers protected. Call Jeff Pyros at 570-822-8577

1024

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, $475/month, plus utilities, lease and security. Nice neighborhood. Call 570-287-2405

WEST PITTSTON

apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok. 570-332-5723

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Off 1-81. Nuangola exit 159. Electric appliances, off street parking. You pay electric. $675 plus deposit. Call (570) 881-5974

PLYMOUTH

Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

AMERICA REALTY 288-1422

It’s there when you wake up.

1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY

MOUNTAIN TOP AREA 2 bedroom Ranch.

MOCANAQUA

3 bedroom, modern kitchen & bath, large yard and deck, off-street parking, water and sewer paid. $600/month, + security & lease. Call 570-542-4411

“GENERAL HOSPITAL” VICINITY

Super Clean, remodeled compact 3 rooms, laundry, appliances, off street parking 1 car. $470 + utilities. EMPLOYMENT, CREDIT, LEASE REQUIRED. NO PETS/SMOKING.

953 Houses for Rent

KINGSTON

Sprague Ave. Charming, Spacious 6 room, 2 bedroom duplex, includes 2nd and 3rd floor. Convenient to Wyoming Ave. Washer/dryer hook-up, basement storage, $550 / month + utilities, security & lease. NO PETS.570-793-6294

Center City WB

Modern 1st floor efficiency. $275 + security & utilities. No pets. Call 570-822-2032

Apartments/ Unfurnished

WILKES-BARRE 9 Sycamore St. (off

WEST PITTSTON

East Packer Avenue 2 bedroom Townhouse with full basement, 1 bath, off street parking. $625/mo + utilities. No Pets. 570-2831800 M-F, 570-3886422 all other times

Attractive weekly & monthly rates for single & double rooms and suites. Water, heat, cable & maid service included. AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN Call 570-655-1234

Second floor, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, appliances, air conditioning, heat & hot water, no smoking or pets. $625/ mo. 570-735-8939

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SWOYERSVILLE Available immedi-

WILKES-BARRE

41 Mill Street. Convenient to Cross Valley, large 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, large living room with ceiling fan, large bath with shower, utility room with washer & dryer, large closets professionally organized, off street parking, no smoking $595 + utilities. 570-288-3438

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SUNDAY DISPATCH

POWER WASHING

BEE CLEAN

Power Wash & Landscaping Gutter Cleaning • Snow Removal Firewood & More

457-1840

KITCHEN & BATHROOM CONTRACTOR

COUNTER TOPS Plus FULL SERVICE

KITCHEN AND BATHROOM CONTRACTOR • • • •

Tile/Hardwood Floors Kitchen Cabinets Interior Woodwork Closet Systems

• Countertop Replacements • Storage Unit • Custom Built In

For All Your Interior Home Improvement Needs

570.693.4350 570.371.9917

PA CONTRACTOR 055641

ROOFING

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

655-6710

HIC# PA-005521