WILKES-BARRE, PA $1.

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James Sox Ruane
spent his lifetime
serving others.
>> PAGE 7
Michael Kolessar
is nominated
for state award.
>> PAGE 16
Classic car show
staged at Pittston
Tomato Festival lot.
>> PAGE 32, 33
City mourns
loss of friend
Teacher of
the year?
A step back
in time
COUPON SAVINGS INSIDE WORTH $388.75
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I love everything about the
Greater Pittston Chamber of
Commerce event planned for
Saturday night at Open Space
in downtown Pittston.
Well, almost everything.
I love the entertainment. The
band with the irreverent name
of Bill Gelb and the Banana
Hammocks is one of my fa-
vorites. With a funeral director,
a basketball coach, and a retired
school teacher among the nine
members, not counting leader
Bill Gelb, a CPA who qualified
for Medicare more than a cou-
ple of years ago, how can you
go wrong? I do miss the ortho-
pedic surgeon on rhythm guitar,
though.
Then, theres the food. Coop-
ers Seafood is catering and its
being served hors doeuvre
style which is right up my alley.
Then, theres the beer. Theres
a good chance well be getting
our first taste of the wares of
the new Susquehanna Brewing
Company, located right here in
Greater Pittston.
Finally, theres the company.
Any time people around here
get together there is an abun-
dance of good cheer and good
conversation.
These are the things I love.
What I dont love is the rea-
son for the event.
Its being held to raise funds
to erect a memorial to Home-
town Heroes, four local men
who gave their lives in the line
of duty three in war and one
as a police officer and anoth-
er who was severely wounded
serving our country, and I really
wish we didnt have to do that.
The memorial, the brainchild
of Charlie Adonizio, president
of the Greater Pittston Chamber
of Commerce, will be a flag
pole surrounded by four monu-
ments on the chambers proper-
ty along Kennedy Boulevard in
downtown Pittston. The monu-
ments will be to 1st Lt. Jeffrey
DePrimo, SPC Dale Kridlo,
both of Pittston, and Lt. Col.
Richard Berrettini, of Dupont,
who were killed in action in
Afghanistan, and State Trooper
Joshua D. Miller, who was
killed in the line of duty. In
addition, a tree will be planted
as a living memorial to Capt.
TJ Hromisin, who was severely
wounded in Iraq.
A fund drive to raise the
$30,000 it will take to complete
the memorial is underway and
going well, Im told. The in-
kind donations, including the
50-ft. flagpole, have been more
than anyone would have hoped
for, and sales of 4 by 8 bricks
and 12 by 12 blocks in the walk-
way have been brisk.
Saturdays event is expected
to added thousands more to the
fund, especially since all in-
volved have either donated
services or offered reduced
rates. I understand Bill Gelb
and the boys are playing for
free.
The cause is most appropriate
and the motivation of all in-
volved pure, but I found myself
feeling, well, guilty, I suppose,
that come Saturday night I will
be having fun at an event that
would not be if these four men
were alive. So, I turned to the
one person I know for help: my
friend Albert Kridlo, father of
one of the Hometown Heroes to
be honored. How do we joke
and laugh and enjoy a party, I
asked him, when we know
why we are there?
The answer is simple, Al-
bert said. We do it because life
goes on.
I cant speak for any of the
other parents or loved ones, he
continued, but I suspect they
might be a lot like me. Im
mad, sometimes, really mad
furious actually. Other times, I
can find myself crying when I
didnt expect it. It comes out of
nowhere. And I live every day
knowing my life is changed
forever. But I laugh, too. You
just cant stop living.
Albert said the community
coming together to erect this
memorial helps his healing
because it serves as a reminder
that we are a country at war.
The vast majority of people go
about their business forgetting
that kids are being wounded
and dying every day defending
this country, he said.
Throughout the history of
America a lot of blood has been
shed so that the rest of us can
live in peace, and go about our
lives, and start businesses, and
raise families, and do all the
things we do, and we should
never forget that.
Talking to my friend made
me realize that one of the ways
perhaps the best way to
honor those who gave their
lives in the line of duty, is to
live our lives to the fullest. It
made me think of this poem
Eleanor Roosevelt carried in
her wallet throughout World
War II:
Dear Lord
Lest I continue
My complacent way
Help me to remember
Somehow out there
A man died for me today.
As long as there be war
I then must
Ask and answer
Am I worth dying for?
Full details on Saturdays
event are on page 27.
Ed Ackerman, optimist
eackerman@psdispatch.com
Be there Saturday, because life goes on
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Remembering Sox..........................................7
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Maris Remembers...........................................15
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If there ever was a doubt, let
us reassure you. West Pittston
is back.
The biggest parade in town
marched down Exeter and
Wyoming avenues on Satur-
day afternoon to ring in the
41st annual West Pittston
Cherry Blossom Festival.
Jaime Hindmarsh enjoyed
the moving display on a street
corner with some family mem-
bers. Her daughter, Madeline
Hindmarsh, a Little Miss
Cherry Blossom contestant,
had already passed in the pa-
rade and now she was just
soaking up some community
spirit.
This parade is fabulous,
theyre doing a great job, she
said. It says were back.
For many of the residents
lining the parade route, a sense
of community pride brought
them out. For the kids, it was
the candy. Lots and lots of
candy.
Lollipops. Pixie stix. Twixt
bars. Tootsie Rolls. Nearly ev-
ery organization marching the
parade was tossing treats to
eager children.
I got lollipops, said 4-year
old Janelle Jones of Pittston.
Her mom, Janice, said she
wont let her eat all the candy
at once. Ill give her a treat if
shes good.
41ST ANNUAL WEST PITTSTON CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
TONY CALLIAO PHOTOS/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Six-year-old Hannah Gibbs performs a dance routine in front of a large crowd at the opening day of the 41st West Pittston Cherry BlossomFestival on Saturday.
Cherry picking a good time
Annual event continues today with food, entertainment for entire family
By JOE HEALEY
jhealey@psdispatch.com
See CHERRY, Page 4
Morgan Hosier, 8, of West Pitt-
ston, was named Little Miss Cher-
ry Blossom 2012.
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Mayor Tony Denisco said
the sun was shining down on
West Pittston.
Weve had several months
of hardship, he said. A fes-
tival like this eases the pain
and shows were on the road to
recovery.
If youre headed to the fes-
tival today, dont forget to
bring an appetite.
Sausage and pepper sand-
wiches. Hamburgers. Cheese-
burgers. Hot dogs. Wimpies.
Soup. Pizza. Haluski. Pop-
corn. Oh, and hand cut French
fries.
Ill have one of each,
joked a patron standing in line.
All the food is prepared by
members of Boy Scout Troop
202 and the food stands are at-
tended to by
Scouts, their
family mem-
bers, Wyom-
ing Area
High School
Key Club
members
and festival
committee
members.
The festiv-
al continues
from noon to
6 p.m. today,
May 6, at the
riverbank by
the Fire-
fighters Me-
morial
Bridge in
West Pitt-
ston.
Jim Bussacco of Pittston
was selling some of his histor-
ic Pittston and West Pittston
memorabilia near the festival.
Theres so much history
here, he said. Were living
through some important histo-
ry right now.
The Jeanne Zano Band was
entertaining the crowd as they
were rolling in from the pa-
rade. Rolling in the Deep by
Adele was a crowd favorite.
Piano Man Lee Strubeck is
performing today.
Toni Valenti, the parades
Grand Marshal, described the
parade as an overwhelming
success.
It was the best ever, Valen-
ti said. Were back.
Judy Aita, chairwoman of
West Pittston Tomorrow, was
helping sell T-shirts and tote
bags to raise money for the or-
ganization.
Its a great way for us to get
some exposure, she said.
And to get West Pittston blos-
soming again.
Stanley Hanczyc grew up in
West Pittston and was happy to
be there among his family and
friends.
It benefits the whole town,
he said. Its good to see the
town come together like this.
Cherry
Continued from Page 3
TONY CALLIAO PHOTOS/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Five-year-old Katherine Potter performs a dance number at the West Pittston Cherry BlossomFestival.
Parade Grand Marshal Toni Valenti, and her granddaughter Nina,
are escorted on the parade route.
A member of the IremTemple performs along the parade route.
Weve had
several
months of
hardship. A
festival like
this eases
the pain and
shows were
on the road
to recov-
ery.
Tony Denisco
West Pittston
mayor
Jeanne Zano sings the national
anthem.
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Books with bound covers and
paper pages?
Thats so last year.
Thanks to a $10,000 grant
from Verizon, the West Pittston
Library plans to blast into the
21st century with six new iPads,
an interactive white board and
hundreds of digital books.
The grant, received with the
help of State Rep. Phyllis Mun-
dy, D-Kingston, was part of Veri-
zons initiative to bring technol-
ogy into libraries.
Verizon calls the program
Check Into Literacy. It allows
Verizon landline phone custom-
ers to support education by
checking a box on their monthly
phone bills to make a $1 tax-de-
ductible donation. Verizon then
distributes the donations to local
organizations that serve the indi-
vidual states in which the cus-
tomers live.
Verizon officials reached out
to Mundy to find an organization
that was in need.
It was a logical fit, Mundy
said of the program and the li-
brary. The community loves
this library and it needed some
positive news.
The library reopened five
months after the flood. It was
renovated and re-designed to
meet the demands of changing
library services and the needs of
changing community demo-
graphics. More seating areas
have been added for those who
use the library as a place to read,
work, study and catch up with
friends. The childrens area has
expanded to meet growing read-
ing interests, technological ad-
vances and educational pro-
grams.
The Verizon Foundation aims
to improve the literacy skills of
children and adults. The goal is
to enhance student achievement
by supporting strategic grass-
roots efforts that target improve-
ments in reading and technology
literacy and produce measurable
results.
Frank Buzydlowski, director
of state government relations for
Verizon, and Todd Darlington,
director of external affairs at Ve-
rizon, were on hand to present
the oversized check.
Well help out wherever we
can use technology to increase
literacy, Buzydlowski said.
Library director Anne Bram-
lett-Barr said comfortable furni-
ture, such as bean bag chairs are
also planned for the library.
We want to be a destination,
she said. We want children to
feel comfortable here. Theyll
likely stick around if we offer a
welcoming environment.
West Pittston
Library gets
$10,000 grant
JOE HEALEY/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Fromleft are Todd Darlington, director of external affairs at Verizon; Summer Belles, youth services
director at the West Pittston Library; Library Director Anne Bramlett-Barr; State Rep. Phyllis Mundy;
and Frank Buzydlowski, director of state government relations for Verizon,
By JOE HEALEY
jhealey@psdispatch.com
Laflin Public Library will cel-
ebrate Childrens Book Week
Tuesday, May 8, through Satur-
day, May 12. Children visiting
the library during this time may
make a bookmark, while suppli-
es last.
All are invited to the library at
4p.m. onFriday, May11for story
time for children ages preschool
through kindergarten. A special
guest storyteller will read Pi-
casso the Green Tree Frog and
will make an art project. Regis-
tration is necessary.
To end the week, children ages
6 and older we will decorate cup-
cakes to look like a flower at 11
a.m. on Saturday, May12. Regis-
tration is necessary.
Laflin Library is located at 47
Laflin Road, Laflin. Hours are 3
to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat-
urday. Phone number is 654-
3323.
Childrens Book Week begins
Tuesday at Laflin Library
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When an elderly woman
couldnt find her car in the
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Interna-
tional Airport parking lot, Dean
Robinson found it hidden behind
a large truck.
Whentwoladies whohadtoget
toFlorida hadtheir flight toPhila-
delphia cancelled, Ed Hanadel
took them to the airline counter
and helped them
make a connec-
tion to Florida
via Detroit. For
good measure,
the airline
bumped the la-
dies up to first
class.
Here were
two little old la-
dies who were
all upset and we
put them at
ease, Hanadel said.
The ladies were so impressed
byHanadels kindness, theywrote
a thank you letter to the airport.
Robinson, of Pittston Town-
ship, and Hanadel, of Exeter, are
not airport employees. They are
twoof11retirees fromthe Greater
Pittston area who volunteer as
Flight Ambassadors.
They man the information
desk, conduct tours and trouble-
shoot for passengers, visitors and
guests.
The airport calls them good-
will emissaries.
Robinsons wife, Beverly, a re-
tried Mt. Pocono school district
teacher, saidher husbandinspired
her to become an ambassador in
2006. Dean started first. He was
always interested in flying and
airplanes, she said.
As do all the ambassadors, Be-
verly works the information desk,
but conducting
tours is her fa-
vorite thing. I
always wanted
to be a tour
guide, she
said. And
when I heard
they did tours
for children, I
volunteered.
Beverly con-
ducts tours for
school, Scout
andother youthgroups. Theyget
an overviewof what its like to be
a passenger. They learn what they
can carry on and about the weight
of the luggage.
Tour kids visit the airports fire
department and sit in a training
plane.
The ambassadors also conduct
tours for trainees of Travelocity,
an online travel agency.
Dean Robinson said the tours
make sense both for businesses
like Travelocity and the public.
The public pays taxes to help
support the airport, he said.
They ought to be able to see it.
Hanadel likes trouble shooting.
I like the interaction with the
people. If there are problems, I
like to help them out, he said
Hanadel encouraged his friend,
John Bergen of Pittston Town-
ship, to join the ambassadors in
2006 and Bergen is glad he did.
I like to help out and I like to
stay active, Bergen said. I also
volunteer at Geisinger.
Joe Dessoye, of Pittston, a re-
tired Pittston Area teacher who
works the airport information
deskonTuesdays, saidits his way
of giving back to the community.
Hes impressed by his fellow am-
bassadors. These are nice peo-
ple, he said. They are terrific.
DeanRobinsonsaidas muchas
he likes helping people at the air-
port, hecant fill all their requests.
He tells a story about a request
that was rhetorical rather thanreal
and laughs as he recalls the situa-
tion.
There was a women getting
out of her car and you could tell
she was very upset. I said, may I
help you? and she said, yes, you
can help me kill my husband.
Other Greater Pittston Flight
Ambassadors are Ann Shelski,
Rita Skechus, Ron Skamanich
and Joe Andrews, all of Duryea
and Mary Walsh, of Avoca.
Flight Ambassadors ease travelers worries
Volunteer Flight Am-
bassadors fromthe
Greater Pittston area,
fromleft, Peggy Mo-
ran, Avoca; Beverly
Robinson, Pittston
Township; Ann Shel-
ski; Duruea; Rita
Skechus, Duryea; Ed
Hanadel, Exeter; Ron
Skamanich, Duryea;
John Bergen, Pitt-
ston Township; Joe
Andrews, Duryea;
Dean Robinson,
Pittston Township;
Joe Dessoye, Pitt-
ston and Mary Walsh,
Avoca.
11 from Greater Pittston
are Airport volunteers
By JACK SMILES
jsmiles@psdispatch.com
The Airport is looking for volun-
teers who are at least 16 years of
age and are willing to work a
minimum of one four-hour shift
per week. Individuals should have
an outgoing personality, possess
good communications skills, work
well with a variety of people and
be reliable. For more information,
call (570) 602-2000 or e-mail
ambassadors@flyavp.com
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Whats in a nickname?
James Ruane had one for ev-
eryone.
A fixture in Pittstons emer-
gency services history and own-
er of a local funeral home, Ruane
died Thursday. He was 86.
Everyone knew him by his
own nickname, Sox.
Laura Mudlock said Ruane
was her adopted grandfather.
Jimmy was a wonderful man
who loved everyone and was
loved by everyone, Mudlock
said. You will not find someone
who will say a harsh word
against him. He worked hard all
of his life, having 16 different
jobs and working for 8 different
funeral homes, including his
own.
Mudlock started helping
Ruane in1998 on the ambulance
crew and the funeral home.
He took me in, she said.
Weve been best friends ever
since.
Pittston Fire Chief Jim Roo-
ney has known Ruane for more
than 35 years. He said Ruane had
a dry sense of humor and hed
tell you things just to get reac-
tion.
And Ruane loved to give peo-
ple nicknames.
When Rooney was 18, he
worked the morning shift at UPS
in Pittston Township.
I was usually in dirty clothes
from moving boxes all day, he
said.
He started calling me
Rags.
And the nicknames that Ruane
collected for himself were nu-
merous.
Jimmy. Bonesy. Digger. But
Sox was the moniker that was
most attached to him.
He told me that when he was
growing up playing basketball in
the Junction, he used to wear
stockings, Mudlock said.
Since then he was Sox.
Four years ago, Ruane tripped
and fell while walking his dog,
Maggie, and sustained a severe
brain injury.
We didnt think he was going
to make it then, Mudlock said.
But he pulled though. He was a
fighter.
After high school, he fought in
the Armys 86th Infantry Black
Hawk Division during World
War II. He was wounded while
serving with the Armys 86th in-
fantry division.
Whenhe came back, his moth-
er sent himto mortuary school in
Philadelphia and he subsequent-
ly partnered with Michael Regan
and started Ruane and Reagan
Funeral Home.
Ruanes wife of 62 years, Ma-
ry McGlynn Ruane, will contin-
ue the family business and Mu-
dlock plans to get her mortician
certification soon.
A long legacy
Ruane recently retired as pres-
ident of the Greater Pittston Am-
bulance Association, where he
volunteered for 57 years. He was
a firefighter in the Eagle Hose
Co. #1 in Pittston, where he later
retired as fire chief. Since its in-
ception, he volunteered for many
years with Medic 303. He con-
tinued working as a licensed fu-
neral director and as the owner-
operator of the Ruane & Regan
Funeral Home until his date of
death. Among many other jobs,
he enjoyed working for the U.S.
Post Office and the Lehigh Val-
ley Railroad.
Ruane was honored in 2011by
the Greater Pittston Ambulance
Association at a surprise retire-
ment party held at the Tribeca
Banquet and Convention Center,
Pittston Twp. He retired as from
the association as the outgoing
president. He spent 35-years as
president out of the 57-years as a
member. In addition to his years
of service with the ambulance,
he also retired as a 50-year mem-
ber of the Pittston City Firemans
Association.
Pittston Councilman Michael
Lombardo, a member of the am-
bulance association, said hes
known Ruane since 1995, when
JAMES SOX RUANE 1 927- 201 2
City loses surrogate grandfather
Sox Ruanes viewing to
be Monday in firehouse
where he was a fixture
By JOE HEALEY
jhealey@timesleader.com
TONY CALLAIO/FILE PHOTO
James 'Sox' Ruane, left, with Pittston Fire Chief JimRooney at a
surprise retirement party last July.
Laura Mudlock with her
` 'adopted grandfather' Jim ` 'Sox'
Ruane.
See RUANE, Page 37
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of fasteners with 7 locations
throughout the United States has
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tion of President and CEO. He
has been employed by CBN
since 2009. Mr. Castellino has
33 years of experience in various
industries in Sales & Marketing,
Manufacturing and Distribution,
holding senior level positions
over the last 25 years. He is a
graduate of University of Dela-
ware with a Bachelor of Science
in Finance.
Jim Sperling the founder of
Circle Bolt &Nut Company, Inc.
has recently retired and will be
retained in a part- time consult-
ing role.
Interning in Wales
Megan Endres, the daughter
of Patty and Jim Endres of
Wyoming, just finished her ju-
nior year at Pennsylvania Col-
lege of Technology where she is
majoring in Culinary Arts and
Systems.
Megan, a 2009WyomingArea
alumnus, is leaving Friday for
Llangammarch Wells in central
Wales where she will spend her
summer as an intern at the res-
taurant located at the Lake
Country House Hotel and Spa.
A deans list student at the
Pennsylvania College of Tech-
nology, where she leads tours as
a student ambassador, Megan is
enrolled in a four-year Bache-
lors degree program that com-
bines chef training and business/
management classes.
She represented her school at
the Finger Lakes Wine Festival
in Lake Seneca, NY and at the
Pennsylvania Farmshowin Har-
risburg where she conducted
culinary demonstrations and
worked with the celebrity chef
featured at the Farm Show, Chef
Mike Isabella. (Chef/Owner of
Graffiato in Washington, DC)
She has already completed
two internships one at the Irem
Temple Country Club restaurant
in Dallas and one at the campus
restaurant Le Jeune Chef.
Megan will be in Wales with
Student Chefs Abroad, which
places culinary students in in-
ternships throughout the United
Kingdom.
Shell be back in mid-August
to for her senior year at Penn
College. Shes hoping to one day
open her own restaurant.
Deans list
Matthew Panzitta, Pittston,
was named to the Deans List at
Villanova University for the fall
2011 semester. Panzitta is en-
rolled in the College of Engi-
neering.
Villanova University Deans
List recipients are honored by
their colleges respective dean.
To qualify, one must be a matric-
ulated full-time student and earn
a semester grade point average
of at least 3.5.
STEM Fellow
Dr. Andrea Nerozzi of
Wyoming, a member of the sci-
ence faculty at Wyoming Semi-
nary College Preparatory
School, recently was accepted as
a Fellow to the prestigious 2012
Siemens STEM (Science, Tech-
nology, Engineering and Mathe-
matics) Institute at the Discovery
Headquarters in Maryland.
The 50 Fellows are chosen
from a national pool of educa-
tors. The Institute will run from
July 29-August 3 in Silver
Spring and will include lectures
by STEM leaders, field trips to
institutions using real-world ap-
plications of STEMsubject mat-
ter and opportunities for net-
working and collaborating with
peers from across the nation.
Nerozzi teaches chemistryand
Advanced Placement environ-
mental science and is director of
the Science Research Group.
She has been a member of the
Sem faculty since 1996.
Rovinski certified
Gregory Stanley Rovinski of
MetLife, has been authorized by
the Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards Inc. (CFP
Board) to use the certification
marks CFP and CERTIFIED
FINANCIAL PLANNERTM
practitioner in accordance with
CFP Board certification and re-
newal requirements.
Rovinski met the rigorous ex-
perience and ethical require-
ments, completed financial
planning coursework, and
passed the CFP Certification
Examination. CFPcertificants
must also agree to meet ongoing
continuing education require-
ments and to uphold the CFP
Boards Code of Ethics and Pro-
fessional Responsibility and Fi-
nancial Planning Practice Stan-
dards.
Rovinski is a graduate of The
Pennsylvania State University,
Smeal College of Business. He is
a member of National Associ-
ation of Insurance and Financial
Advisors. He has worked in the
financial services industry for
seven years.
Math competition
Gregory Cajka and Leslie
Shumlas, of Wyoming Area
High School, competed in the
64th Annual School of Mathe-
matics Contest sponsored by the
Luzerne County Council of
Teachers of Mathematics
(LCCTM) held at Wilkes Uni-
versity.
Castellino is named President/CEO of CBN
On Friday, April 27, the Pittston City and Reilly Associates welcomed a newtenant to the Reilly
Building, aka the Dime Bank building, Main Street, Pittston. Luddy Fleming Construction moved
into Suite 100.
At a reception to celebrate the occasion are: from left, Joe Moskovitz Pittston City manager;
Marty Quinn; Joe Chernauskas council; Mike Lombardo, council; Tom Reilly, Jason Klush, Pitt-
ston mayor; Luddy Fleming, Marie Manganiello, Joy Adams; Rosemary Dessoye, Pittston Cham-
ber of Commece; Rob Rosencrans and Jim Perotti.
Dime Bank gets a new tenant
James Castellino
Megan Endres
Dr. Andrea Nerozzi
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When the State Historical
Marker for Rocky Glen Park was
unveiled in 2008, a representa-
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torical and Mu-
seum Commis-
sion, which admin-
isters the marker
program, looked at
the crowd of 150 to
200 people, turned
to Bob Savakinus
and said, This is
the largest attendance Ive seen
at any state marker dedication.
Savakinus, who helped pre-
pare the application for the
marker, wasnt surprised. He
knows there are thousands of lo-
cal people, he among them, who
might be described as Rocky
Glenphiles. They are people,
most of them of the Baby Boom
generation or older, for whom
trips to the iconic Moosic
amusement park they affection-
ately called The Glen are pre-
mier happy-time childhood me-
mories.
In 2009, Savaki-
nus released an
hour-long DVDen-
titled Rocky Glen
Park. He worked
on the movie for a
year with partners
Shannon Keith and
Mark Migliore
The movie includes over 20in-
terviews with people connected
to the park and video from the
1930s through the 1980s, includ-
ingrare scenes of the Laurel Line
Railroad, the famed Million
Dollar Coaster and the Duck
Rocky Glen book in the works
Author seeks photos,
stories, memorabilia
Rusty Fender
bought this
Rocky Glen
fortune teller
machine at
auction in 1988
By JACK SMILES
jsmiles@psdispatch.com
See ROCKY GLEN, Page 31
To contribute information
to the Rocky Glen book
email Bob Savakinus at
rsavrobert@aol.com or
call him at 57-885-1384.
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MATTERS OF FAITH
email items for this page to sd@psdispatch.com; fax to 602-0183
The Womens Ministry of
Christian Missionary and Alli-
ance Church, Luzerne Avenue
and Parke Street, West Pittston,
is presenting a Spring Tea on Fri-
day, May 11, at 7 p.m. in the Fel-
lowship Hall for women interest-
ed in being challenged by what
God is doing through women
throughout the world. The
speaker is Joan Werzinski. Her
presentation is titled Detours,
Roadblocks and Blessings.
Werzinski was born and raised
in Hudson. She is garadaute of
Houghton College. After serv-
ing as Director of Christian Edu-
cation at a local church in Allen-
town, she and her husband Mark
were missionaries in Zambia for
two terms beginning in 1987.
They also ministered to gold and
platinumminers in South Africa.
Currently they represent a Bible
teaching ministry in South Afri-
ca.
The event is free. Reservations
are required. Call the church of-
fice at 654-2500.
SENIOR YOGA
During the month of May at
Our Lady of the Eucharist Par-
ish, North Main St., Pittston, ,
Senior Yoga will be offered on
Wednesday mornings, 9:30-
10:30 a.m. There will be no on
class May 30. A new class, ap-
propriate for all levels, including
beginners, will be offered on
Wednesday evenings, 7-8:15
p.m.
Senior Yoga incorporates
these objectives: breathe, move,
strengthen, renew, relax. This is
gentle yoga practice designed to
increase awareness, flexibility,
strength and relaxation. Partici-
pants are asked to bring a yoga
mat andblanket. Noprior experi-
ence is needed. Chairs are used
to assist those who require them;
there is no need to go to the floor.
The first class is offered free.
Classes will be offered on
Wednesdays, May 2, 9, 16, & 23
from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at $8 per
class
YOGA for Peace and Healing
is designed for all levels. This
class introduces yoga as the
pathway toward peace and heal-
ing. Students will learn a variety
of yoga and mindfulness based
practices to assist them in stress
release and in healing at the
deepest levels. Class is open to
all; no prior experience is need-
ed. Participants are asked to
bring a yoga mat and blanket. All
class sessions are supported by
essential oils and aromatherapy
candles. The first class free.
Classes are Wednesdays, May 2,
9, 16, &23 from7-8:15 p.m.; $10
per class.
DOO WOP SHOW
United Methodist Church,
Pittston, Flower Fund is running
a bus trip to the Doo Wop Caval-
cade Show at the American Mu-
sic Theater in Lancaster, Pa., on
Saturday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m.
Cost is $94whichincludes bus
seat, show ticket, dinner, all tips
and taxes.
Reservations must be made no
later than May 31.
A $50 deposit is required
when making reservation and
balance is due by August 1. A
smorgasbord dinner at Shady
Maple follows the show.
For additional information or
to make a reservation, call 603-
1915 and leave a message if no
answer.
PEDIATRIC CLINIC
The Care and Concern Pediat-
ric Health Clinic, located in the
former Seton Catholic School
building on William Street in
Pittston, will be open the first
and third Thursday of each
month. Free health care is pro-
vided for infants through age 11.
Registration is from 4:30 to
5:30 p.m. Participants should
bring your childs immunization
records with them. Parents or
guardians must be present to
have their child examined. All
services are free and confiden-
tial.
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 infor-
mation call 855-6035.
REFORMED
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
OF WYOMING VALLEY
1700 Wyoming Avenue, Forty-
Fort
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 ad-
ditional information call 570-
693-1918
BENNETT PRESBYTERIAN
501 Bennett Street, Luzerne
Everyone is welcome. The
church is handicap accessible.
BETHEL UNITED
METHODIST
532Main St.,
Avoca
(570) 457-2566
Pastor Sharon Dietz (570)
282-0104
Sunday Worship Service -
11:15 a.m.
Communion first Sunday of
each month non perishable
food items will be collected this
day.
Mondays Bible study 6
p.m. alternating each week with
Brick UM Church, Duryea.
1st Thursday of each month
food give-away 4 to 6 p.m. for
needyof Avoca andDuryea. Non
perishable food items and mone-
tary donations are accepted at
this time.
If you have a prayer request,
call Pastor Dietz who will activa-
te prayer chain.
BRICK UNITED
METHODIST
935 Foote Ave., Duryea
(570)457-4424
Pastor Sharon Dietz (570)
282-0104
Sunday Worship Service 9:45
a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.
during morning Worship
Services for ages 3-12
Communion first Sunday of
each month non perishable
food items will be collected this
day.
Mondays Bible study 6
p.m. alternating each week with
Bethel UM Church, Avoca.
Miracle of Awareness coffee
time 6 p.m. meeting 7 p.m.
Thursday New beginnings
meeting 7 p.m. Third Thursday
of each month United Metho-
dist Women 6:30 p.m.
CHRISTIAN AND
MISSIONARY ALLIANCE
CHURCH
Luzerne Ave. and Parke Street
West Pittston
Origins The Foundation of
Creation and Man Part will be
held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. through
May 13.
The study is open to Bible stu-
dents and well as interested indi-
viduals. Pre-registration is rec-
ommended by calling the church
office 654-2500.
Christs Community Clothes
Closet will be open from 9-11
a.m. on Wednesday and Thurs-
day evenings from 6-8 p.m.
The Womens Ministry is hav-
inga Springtea onFriday, may11
at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
for women interested in being
challenged by what God is doing
through women throughout the
world. The speaker is Joan Wer-
zinski. He presentation is titled
Detours, Roadblocks and
Blessings.
The event is free. Reservations
are required. Call the church of-
fice at 654-2500.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. James H. Breese, pastor,
Water Street, Pittston
Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Worship
and Praise Service/Childrens
Sunday School, Adult/Teen Sun-
day School immediately follow-
ing service.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
UCC
500 Luzerne Avenue
West Pittston
Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor
Sanctuary is handicapped ac-
cessible.
Sunday at 11 a.m. Morning
Worship Service
Tuesday at 7 p.m. Diaconate
Meeting, and at 7:30 p.m. is a
Church Council meeting.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
14 Broad Street Pittston
Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m.
with Rev. William N. Lukesh.
FIRST UNITED
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
West Pittston
Rev. James Thyren
654-8121
Today, May 6 10 a.m., Sun-
day school; 11:00 a.m., Worship;
12:05, Choir rehearsal;
May 8 7 p.m., Deacons
May 9 9 a.m., Morning Cir-
cle
May 10 7:30 p.m. Session;
May 12 1 to 4 p.m. Postal
Food Drive at meals on Wheels.
Services are being held at St.
Cecilias Roman Catholic
Church on 1700 Wyoming Ave,
Exeter as we recover from the
flood of September 2011.
Womens Ministry Spring Tea Saturday
On Tuesday, May 8, parishioners of United
Methodist Church, corner of Church and Broad
streets, Pittston, will offer a hoagie sale. Choic-
es are ham, salami and cheese or turkey and
cheese, with or without onion.
Price of a hoagie is $4.
To order, call 654-3936, 693-1572 or 603-
1915 by today, Sunday, May 6.
Orders due today for hoagie sale
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363 Laurel Street Pittston
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FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Wyoming Ave., West Pittston
May 6 - 10 a.m. worship and
Sunday school during worship.
May 7 7 p.m. Admin. Coun-
cil and Boy Scouts
May 8 7 p.m. UMW
May 9 10 a.m., Mommy and
Me; 5 p.m., Strings and Wings;
6:30 p.m., Tops; 7 p.m., Choir
May10 6 p.m., Finance com-
mittee; 7 p.m. Class 18 and
Weight Watchers.
FULL GOSPEL CHAPEL
Avoca
Adult Sunday School, 9:30;
Sunday morning worship at
10:30 a.m.
Wednesday evening Bible
study and prayer service at 7:00.
The churchalsohosts the Rose
of Sharon Church with Rev. Vin-
cente Torres on Sunday after-
noon at 3:00 p.m. for the Hispan-
ic 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.harding-
churchofchrist.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. School of Christian
Living (SOCL) and Confirma-
tion Class
10:30 a.m. Traditional High
Mass
Daily Mass 9:00 a.m. Monday
through Saturday. Do not forget
that every Wednesday in May we
have May Devotions to the
Blessed Mother at 7:00 p.m.
Please attend.
Mothers Day Breakfast will
be held on the May 13 following
the 8:00 a.m. Mass.
The Parish mens YMS of Ris
sponsoring this event and the
breakfast is a gift to all mothers;
grandmothers, godmothers,
aunts etc, are also invited.
INDEPENDENT BIBLE
CHURCH
328 Main Street
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 451-0346 Home/Office
JLaCava@TheBible-
Church.org
INKERMAN
PRESBYTERIAN
Main St., Inkerman
Services: Sundays, 8:30 a.m.
LANGCLIFFE
PRESBYTERIAN
1001 Main St Avoca
Sunday worship 11:15 a.m.
The Langcliffe Church is
handicapped accessible. Nurs-
ery is provided for children dur-
ing worship.
MOOSIC ALLIANCE
CHURCH
608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic
Pastor: Doug Jensen 457-
6020
maccma2@verizon.net
Sunday morning Sunday
School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday morning Worship at
10:45 a.m.
Prayer meeting, Wednesdays
at 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate Recovery Ministry,
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
OBLATES OF ST. JOSEPH
Highway 315, Pittston
Masses are held daily in the
seminary chapel at 7:00 a.m.
(Monday Friday) and on Sat-
urday mornings at 8:00 a.m.
There are no weekend Masses.
Confessions are heard daily
from 9:00 a.m. 12 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 ap-
pointment.
Office phone number is 654-
7542.
Every Wednesday evening
Mass is celebratedat 7:00p.m. in
conjunction with the Novena to
St. Joseph &St. Joseph Marello.
Novena prayers and the blessing
of the first-class relic of St. Jo-
seph Marello, Founder of the
Oblates of Saint Joseph Congre-
gation, immediately follow the
Mass. All are welcome to partic-
ipate!
Tune into Catholic Radio 750
AM. The radio studio is located
in the seminary building and is
broadcast daily from dawn to
dusk. For more information
about this station, contact Ed
Niewinski at 287-4670.
Annual Triduum&Feast of St.
Joseph Marello will be celebrat-
ed from May 27-30 in the semi-
narychapel. Masses will be cele-
brated each evening of the Tridu-
um (May 27-29) with novena
prayers to follow.
On the Feast of St. Joseph Ma-
rello (May 30) Mass will be of-
fered at 7:00pmby retired Auxil-
iary Bishop John M. Dougherty,
D.D. and concelebrated by the
Oblate Fathers. An outdoor re-
ception will be hosted by the Jo-
sephite-Marellian Lay Associ-
ation.
St. Joseph Marello, a native of
Asti, Italy, is the Founder of the
Congregation of the Oblates of
St. Joseph. He was canonized by
Blessed John Paul II in 2001 and
Oblate Fathers & Brothers are
working in12 different countries
throughout the world.
ST. JOSEPH MARELLO
PARISH
OUR LADY OF
MT. CARMEL
ST. ROCCOS
Pittston
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 Sat-
urdayat 5:30p.m. andonSunday
at 9:30 a.m.
St. Joseph Marello Parish Raf-
fle is now underway. Buy your
tickets now for a chance to win
2012 Chevrolet Cruz or $20,000.
Donations are $20 each and only
2,000 tickets to be sold. Seller of
the winning ticket receives
$500.00. If you would like to sell
tickets call Frank Sciabacucchi
655-6125, Pena Hansen-332-
5989, or the rectory office-654-
6902. Get yours before its too
late.
Bus trip to Shrine of Our Lady
of Lourdes, June 23/24. Contact
Pat 609-5173 or Jean 693-1041.
Anyone wishing to rent the
parish banquet hall or meeting
roomshould call Christine Silin-
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Spotlight Dance Studio
recently participated in the Guns and Hoses
charity basketball game held at the Pittston Area
Senior High School. The competition groups
Dazzling Divas and Glamour performed
during the charity event. The studio also donated
several items for the ticket rafe.
Spotlight Dance Studio
recently participated in the Miracles for
Maryann Fundraiser held at Chackos Bowling
Lanes in Wilkes-Barre. The students collected
cash donations. The studio also donated gift
certicates for the rafe.
Shown in the picture are students from the
competition groups at Spotlight Dance Studio.
Shown in the photo are the Dazzling Divas Halie Coggins,
Jenna Lombardo, Abby Nelson, Emilee Shaw, Emily Howells
and Marissa Traglia.
Shown in the photo is the group Glamour Alexandra
McKitish, Faith Musinski, Alexandra Traglia, Kaitlynn
Wolfram, Gabrielle McNeill and Jamie Lombardo
Center: Halie Coggins. First Row: Gia Turonis, Gianna Guiliano,
Emilee Shaw, Kacie Kridlo and Ashley Thomas.
Second Row: Jenna Lombardo, Marissa Traglia, Jaime Lombardo
holding Spotlights Mascot Brayden (little man) Thomas,
Abby Nelson and Emily Howells.
SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGH SPOTLIGH
Dance Studio
570-540-5910
405 Main St. Duryea
skie, hall manager at 704-8861
for details and/or a tour of the fa-
cility.
Mt. Carmel Senior Choir will
hold rehearsal on Mondays,
from 7-8:30 p.m. St. Rocco Se-
nior Choir will hold weekly re-
hearsals on Tuesdays at 7:30
p.m. in the choir loft of St. Rocco
Church. New members are wel-
come.
Home-bound parishioners
who would like to receive Holy
Communion, should call the
Rectory at 654-6902 and a priest
or Eucharistic Minister will visit
them.
St. Joseph Marello Annual
Golf Tournament will be held on
Sunday, June 10 at the Wilkes-
Barre Municipal Golf Course
with an 8 a.m. shotgun start and
dinner following at Mt. Carmel
Center, William Street Pittston.
Registration forms are at the en-
trance of the churches. Reserva-
tion and payment if received by
May 25 is $75 per player or $300
per foursome.
The Mass Book for 2012 is
available. Come to the rectory
office on William St.
A Mothers Day Carnation
Sale will take place at all Masses
next weekend. The carnations
will be at the entrances of the
churches. $1.00 donation is sug-
gested. You may take it home or
offer it to the Blessed Mother in
church (vases will be provided).
This annual fundraiser will help
the women who are assisted by
the Pro-Life Center of Wilkes-
Barre.
The parishextends a thankyou
to all who participated in the
Penny Auction. A special thank
you to Loretta Joyce, chairper-
son, all those who organized,
collected items, baked, sold tick-
ets, counted, etc. Also to Chris-
tine Silinskie for setting up, our
runners: Amy, Julie, Mary Silin-
skie, Brandon Goodlavage, Ni-
cole and Emily Audi, and Dylan
Berweld. Congratulations to the
raffle winners: $100 - Ann Rey-
nolds, $75 - Mary Schifano, $50
- Lucy Singer, and Baby Quilt
Mr. Lucky Frank Sciabacuc-
chi.
Mothers Day Adoption Mass
will be celebrated on Sunday,
May 13, at 10 a.m. in St. Peters
Cathedral, Scranton. Bishop
Emeritus James C. Timlin will
be the principal celebrant. All
are invited to attend. CTV will
broadcast the Mass. The Mass is
co-sponsored by Catholic Social
Services, which provides a wide
range of adoption and foster care
services. Participants in the litur-
gy will include adoptee, adop-
tive parents, and professionals
who facilitate the adoption proc-
ess.
A Mothers Communion
Breakfast, sponsored by the St.
Joseph Altar and Rosary Society
will be held in Mt. Carmel
Church Hall on Sunday, May 20,
following the 8:00 a.m. Mass.
Deacon Santo Agolino will be
the Keynote Speaker. Tickets are
available at the office (654-
6902) during office hours until
Thursday, May 17. The cost is
$11.50 adults, $4 children under
12 with catering by John Bing-
ham.
You must select your menu
choice when purchasing the tick-
et. Choices are scrambled eggs
with home fries, bacon and sau-
sage or Bananas Foster pancakes
with bacon and sausage. A fruit
cup, Danish, rolls, coffee, tea
and juice. Everyone is invited to
attend. Reserved seating-tables
of eight will be available. Altar
andRosarySocietymembers are
asked to sit in reserved seating at
the front of the church and re-
ceive communion in a body.
Anyone wishing to donate
fresh flowers in memory of a
loved one may bring them to the
church on Saturday morning.
Thank you.
Today Sunday, May 6, at 1:00
p.m. Mass the May Crowning
will be held by the First Holy
Communion Children.
Ava Serino will crown the
Blessed Mother. Ben Bowen is
the crown bearer.
The CCD Closing Mass and
May Crowning will take place
next Sunday, May 13, at 11:00
a.m. All students (grades K-8)
are asked to attend this Mass.
During the Mass our sixth grader
students will crown the Blessed
Mother.
First Holy Communion chil-
dren are asked to come dressed
with their First Holy Communi-
on attire. The children of the
First Communion Class will
stand as honor guard for the
crowning Mary Silinskie will
crown the Blessed Mother. Mike
Mikitish is the crown bearer.
Members of the First Holy
Communion class are Joshua
Adametz, Jack Albert, Aleni Al-
fano, Charles Mathis-Baliatico,
Angelo (AJ) Borino, Isabella
Rose Bartalotta, Ben Bowen,
Tyler Cegelka, Aleksander, Za-
chary Chilson, Elizabeth Casey,
Frank DAiello, Amanda Fath,
Seth Gale, Luke Galli Nicholas
Giardina, David Girman, Da-
niella Granahan, Katie Koss, Ke-
vin Herron, Marissa Gubitoso,
Olivia Kiwak, Matthew Kellog,
Jack Locker Lauren LoPresto,
Connor Manganiello, Lidia Ja-
nel Marranca, Hannah Merlino,
Robert Louis Miller, Jiana Mo-
ran, Kyle Norton, John Ozark,
Arianna Pisano, Alexander
Prete, Karissa Renfer, Robert
Sedlak, Olivia Sennett-Occhia-
to, Ava Serino, Kyleigh Shupp,
Ryan Smith, Bethany Sromoski,
Kevin Talipan, Abigal Tirva,
Salvatore Turonis, Sage Wei-
dlich, and Alexis Wenak.
Life Line Screening offers fin-
ger-stick blood tests within 10
minutes. Protect your health by
finding out your risk of diabetes
and vascular disease by partici-
pating in the Screening that will
be held at Mt. Carmel Parish
Center on Tuesday, May 8. Call
1-888-653-6441.
The St. Joseph Marello An-
nual Golf Tournament is Sunday,
June 10 at the Wilkes-Barre Mu-
nicipal Golf Course with a 8:00
a.m. Shotgun start and dinner
following at Mt. Carmel Center,
William Street Pittston. Regis-
tration forms are at the entrance
of the churches.
If reservation and payment are
received by May 25 its only $75
per player or $300 per foursome.
Anyone wishing to rent our
Parish Banquet Hall or Meeting
Room should call Christine Si-
linskie, Hall Manager at 704-
8861 for details and/or a tour of
the facility. Great for wedding
receptions, bridal showers, grad-
uations, bereavements, semi-
nars, birthday parties, etc.
CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH
Luzerne Ave., West Pittston
Daily Mass
7:30 a.m. at Immaculate Con-
ception; 8:30 a.m. at Holy Re-
deemer; 12:10 p.m. at Immacu-
late Conception
6:00 p.m. at Holy Redeemer
7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Con-
ception
The Parish Bazaar is Fri, Sat,
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EUCHARIST PARISH
535 N Main Street, Pittston
Parish Website
www.eucharist-pittston.org.
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30
a.m.
Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
(Confessions)
Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to
3:45 p.m. and by appointment
Religious Education
The School of Religious Edu-
cation has concluded classes for
this school year. The parish is
grateful to Maurita Bartnikow-
ski, Director and all the cate-
chists, aides, and substitute
teachers.
Parish Website
The address for the parish
webpage is: www.eucharist-pitt-
ston.org. You will find links to
the Schedule for Liturgical Min-
isters, weekly bulletins, monthly
calendars, upcoming events and
additional information.
Checkout the parishFacebook
page for all the latest informa-
tion. The address is www.face-
book.com/OLEPARISH.
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to the follow-
ing children who will approach
the Eucharistic Table for the first
time this Sunday: Richard John
Bowen, Madison Barbara Deck-
er, Benjamin Joseph Frederick,
Ethan Jeffrey Ghannam, Madi-
son Elizabeth Hector, Shelby
Lynn Klush, Isabella Noel Lato-
na, Abby Theresa Lazecki, Mat-
thewDavid Mayers, Avery Gene
McNulty, Samantha Rose
Quinn, Kalyssa Marie Reilly,
Stephen Schott, Avalon Eliza-
beth Starrie, and Paige Ann
Washko. The members of the
First Communion Class would
like to thank all who helped them
to prepare for and celebrate the
Sacrament of First Eucharist: Fa-
ther Tom, their Parents, Maurita
Bartnikowski, Katryna Reilly,
their Catechists and Teachers,
the members of the choir, their
families, friends and the Parish
Community of Our Lady of the
Eucharist.
Ministry to the Sick
On the first Friday of each
month Communion is brought to
those who are unable to partici-
pate in Sunday Mass because of
age or health. The Sacrament of
the Anointing of the Sick is cele-
brated with anyone seriously ill,
anticipating a serious operation,
or quite elderly. Please notify the
parish office of anyone desiring
these Sacraments, as well as any-
one in the hospital or a nursing
home.
Religious Education
Our Lady of the Eucharist Par-
ish Community Will Offer Little
Rock Scripture Study: James,
Peter, and Jude: The Catholic
Letters
Beginning this Tuesday, May
8, and continuing for seven
weeks, there will be two pro-
grams, one in the morning from
8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and
one on the evening from 7:00
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Both programs
will be held in the Parish Hall.
Father Thomas J. Maloney will
direct the program. Come and
join us and learn to make the real
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Its somewhat ironic that a guy whom
everyone called Sox leaves such big
shoes to fill.
But that is the case with the passing
Thursday of James Sox Ruane, of
Pittston, beloved surrogate grandfa-
ther of everyone in Pittston, as Coun-
cilman Mike Lombardo called him.
A funeral director by occupation,
Jimmy was a volunteer by desire. A
World War II U.S. Army veteran, he
served the Greater Pittston Ambulance
Association for 57 years, many of
those as president. He also was a fire-
fighter with Eagle Hose Company,
where he also served as chief, and
volunteered for many years with Medic
303, a rescue operation.
But more than anything he was
friendly, lovable gentleman who served
as a role model for dozens and dozens
of young men who encountered him in
these volunteer organizations. News of
his death was on the lips of just about
everyone in town within hours.
Jimmy was not one to accept acco-
lades. He turned down more than one
offer to be honored as Man of the Year
from this organization or that. On such
occasions, he would always grateful
acknowledge that he was honored to be
thought of, and then promptly point to
another person he insisted was more
worthy. That was his way.
Our condolences go to his family
and friends and especially to his wife
of 62 years, Mary McGlynn Ruane,
and to Laura Mudlock, his unofficial
granddaughter and dear friend.
A story about Jimmy appears on
page 5 and his obituary is on page 60.
Pittston in
mourning
The National Association of Letter Carriers will hold its
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 12.
This drive comes at a critical time as food banks across the
countryare seeingrequests for anincreasingnumber of families.
In our area, the letter carriers support Meals on Wheels of
Greater Pittston which provides meals for 50 to 60 individuals
daily.
The letter carriers collection provides Meals on Wheels with
the largest food drive held each year and provides us with a sig-
nificant portion of our needs for the year.
Since 2002 when record-keeping began, the mail carriers
food drive has provided an estimated 361,000 pounds to Meals
on Wheels for us to carry out our services to the people of Grea-
ter Pittston.
You can help the letter carriers and meals on wheels of Greater
Pittston by providing canned and dry food products at your mail-
box for the drive which will be held next Saturday, May 12.
Anthony Dombroski
Volunteer Coordinator
Meals on Wheels
Letter carriers annual food drive is Saturday
OUROPINION
If you did not have a chance to stop by
the West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festiv-
al Saturday, and even if you did, do your-
self a favor and enjoy the festivities today
on the riverbank in West Pittston.
Things get underway this morning at
11:30 with Lee Strubeck on piano. Enter-
tainment continues through closing at 5
p.m. with Richie Kossuth performing
from 4 to 5.
Theres plenty of food and fun and be
sure tostopat the West PittstonTomorrow
booth to tell them you support The Gar-
den Village blooming better than ever.
Dont forget
YOUROPINION
Just like Walking on Water
A day of sunshine, a day of peace.
A day for your love of the Savior
To increase.
When you pray, what do you really say?
Do you look to the sun,
The moon or the stars?
Yes, even Jesus loves you
With all your sinful scars!
He forgives you, He loves you,
He listens to you pray.
Again, when it comes time
To answer Him,
What will you say!
We educated ourselves
In a most spiritual way,
We ask saints to intercede
Yes, Jesus will help out in
Your personal need.
I pick up a Bible
I light a candle or two
If only I can speak face to face
With you know who!
Blest are they who have not seen
But believe
They are in for a spiritual retreat.
What a beautiful desire
For the blue sky and the sun
A desire shared by most everyone
A desire for the reality
To become even hotter,
Because sharing a spiritual
Relationship with the Creator
Is just like walking on water.
Michael J. English
Pittston Townhip
Pens poem on having a relationship with Christ
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There is a feeling of serenity as I sit on the back
porch watching the sway of the branches on the
trees, a cardinal andblue jayoblivious toeachother
feeding on the seeds beneath the bird feeder and
butterflies flickering on a beautiful lilac bush in
full bloom.
It is a beautiful sight - ne that puts a smile on my
face and peace in my soul.
Then why is my heart feeling so heavy and my
eyes filling with tears?
The scene is a time of reflection. In my alone-
ness, I see and miss Mama. She is in my heart at all
times but as the reminders of Mothers Day appear,
the thoughts and memories become more vivid.
I remember Mama from the age of 5 and she
was35 years old. Mamas hair was worn in a bun at
the nap of her neck, black-laced shoes with a mid
heel were on her feet and most of the time she wore
an apron.
That apron was a sense of security to me. Her
complexion had a rosy glow - one that was there
her entire life. Sometimes, those rosy cheeks con-
cealed how she felt inside.
There are many thoughts of her through the vari-
ous phases of my life and the lives of my brothers.
By the time I reached graduation age from high
school, Mamas hair was cut and permanently
waved, most of the time with the Toni home perma-
nent kits popular in the 1950s. She was getting
more modern and perhaps looking younger to me.
The style of her going-out shoes hadchangedintoa
black pump, but the house dress and apron re-
mained the same.
Uppermost in my mind are the lessons learned
fromthis very patient and wise mother. Keynote is
loyalty to self and those you surround yourself
with. She was adverse to gossip or unkind words
spoken against anyone. Her philosophy was not to
repeat what was heard or saw but to forget it.
The theory most remembered is when making
newfriends never forget your old friends. This was
lived through example.
The biggest lessonshe taught was courage. Inthe
last seven years of her life, she was a kidney dialy-
sis patient, going for treatment three days a week
for five hours. She never complained or lamented,
Why me?
Mama had a sense of humor and, at times,
stunned us with a quip or two.
One winter, we had a severe storm with a great
deal of snow making the roads impassable. Mama
was scheduled for a treatment. Having no way to
get her to the center, we were informed that trans-
portation would be provided.
Imagine her surprise when two young soldiers of
the National Guard knocked on her door to drive
her to the center.
There was a smile on her face as she was escort-
ed very carefully, arm in arm, to an Army Jeep by
two soldiers dressed in fatigues.
When she arrived home later that day, I told her
that a neighbor had seen her get into the Army jeep
and wanted to know why. Her response was, Tell
them I joined the Army! That story makes me
laugh and cry.
I ama crier by nature. I believe that God has giv-
en each one a unique characteristic to use in life.
There are those who can sit and pray for hours, oth-
ers are great listeners, some have the talent of pro-
viding laughter, those gifted with kindness to oth-
ers and those who can utter words of encourage-
ment.
The tears continue as my thoughts drift toward
the impending closing of our beloved St. Roccos
Church.
The pain and sorrowof what is to come is felt by
many.
Realizing others have walked this path before us
does not make the journey less painful.
The church is part of our lives from the time of
baptism to the present.
It is the church in which we received the sacra-
ments, learned the love of God, attended cate-
chism, sang in the choir, joined the sodality, attend-
ed Mass and, most importantly, became part of a
church family.
We have tried as others have done in the past,
pleading to keep our church open as a worship site.
Aresponse to a letter recently received fromRev.
John Polednak, V.E. Southern Pastoral Region,
states, BishopBambera was involvedfromthe be-
ginning with this process and has always listened
with deep respect to not only the needs of people,
but their feelings as well.
But he also cares for the entire diocese and must
ensure health for all the people and works of the
diocese. Bishop Bambera has been open to all re-
quests for a change, but, after careful review, has
seen compelling reasons to maintain the deci-
sions.
The cardinal and blue jay have flown away and
still I sit, immersed in reverie.
The sight and scent of the lilac bush reminds me
that soon the hydrangea bushes will be blooming.
Theywill be a magnificent sight that will give great
beauty and pleasure, as well.
It was a sight enjoyed for weeks by me and my
neighbor andgoodfriend, the late Vicki Moore. We
tookpride inmakingbouquets andplacingthemon
the altar of St. Roccos Church.
They will add to the reminders of what was, what
is and what is missed.
Being missed in the neighborhood for the past
five years is Mary Marcino Soska who had been a
resident of Highland Manor.
Mary passed away and was laid to rest this past
week. Her spirit, easy smile and laughter will long
be remembered.
My thoughts are interrupted by the calling of my
name.
The door opens and stepping out on the porch is
my name caller, Chet.
Looking at me he exclaims, What, youre cry-
ing again? Its enough to make a man cry!
MARIAREMEMBERS
Maria Capolarella Montante
Thoughts of Mama bring tears
The annual day of celebrating Moms is just around the corner.
Gift cards seem to be heavily advertised this year. I see billboards,
television commercials, and newspaper ads suggesting that a gift
card for their product or service is the right gift for your mom!
Many moms have the responsibility for planning, preparing, and
serving the meals for their household. In some homes, its the dads
responsibility. If this fits your home, giving a gift card for in home
cooked family meal might be just the right gift.
Much research has shown that both adults and children eat health-
ier when they eat at home. There are more benefits to enjoying family
mealtime together. Blend the two together and you have doubled the
value of your Mothers Day gift!
Here are the long reaching benefits of making and eating family
meals at home together.
Better relationships
Eating together helps build a close relationship with your children.
It gives everyone in the family a chance to learn more about each
other. Turn off the TVand do not answer the phone during mealtime.
Instead use this time to talk, connect, and make memories together.
Just recently I viewed a presentation that suggested we ask our chil-
dren what they think our core family values are?
Smaller portion sizes
Childrenlearnabout correct portionsizes. Let the childrenlearnby
serving themselves at dinner. Teach them to take small amounts at
first. Tell them they can get more if they are still hungry.
Greater sense of security
Eating with your child gives thema sense of security. Studies show
that this decreases the chances that the child will engage in activities
such as smoking and drinking.
Saves money
Eating at home saves the family money. It is cheaper to cook meals
at home than it is to dine out.
Builds cooking skills
Get everyone involved in meal preparation. Kids love to help pre-
pare food. Letting themhelp prepare food will help themfeel valued
and part of the family.
Builds social skills
Eating together as a family gives the children an opportunity to
learn and practice their social skills, table manners, and conversation
skills.
Introduces new foods
Offer your children new foods, even if its just a tasters bit. Let
them choose how much to eat. Kids are more likely to enjoy a food
when eating it is their own choice. The key is not to serve additional
foods if they do not like it. They will need to wait until the next regu-
lar meal time.
Moms who spend countless hours ensuring that there is family
meals dayafter dayneedtobe commended. It is not aneasytask! This
is one endless act of love to appreciate Mom for on Mothers Day!
Give her a break and make this easy to make dessert for Mom!
Strawberries are filled with Vitamin C, an antioxidant which helps
the body fight disease and aging. Call our office for a copy of the
Vitamin C fact sheet. Use dark chocolate for a boost of phytochem-
icals!
NUTRITION
CORNER
Mary R. Ehret, MS, RD, LDN
Penn State Cooperative Extension
Celebrate Mom at home
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.
See NUTRITION, Page 34
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The students eyes lit up when
they talked about their teacher.
He loves teaching, one senior
yelled out.
He gets us excited about
learning, another chimed
He cares about all students,
whether youre in his class or
not.
He makes calculus fun.
Not to mention the jokes. And
the singing.
Michael Ko-
lessar, math
teacher at Riv-
erside High
School for the
past 11 years, is
a semi-finalist
for the state De-
partment of
Educations
Teacher of the
Year award. Ko-
lessar, 42, is the
chairman of the
districts math
department.
Ive never
felt so honored
or humbled,
Kolessar said.
Thirty-nine teachers were se-
lected by the state to be consid-
eredfor theaward. Thelist will be
narrowed down to 12 this week.
Joe Moceyunas, principal at
Riverside, said when he sat down
to select a possible candidate to
nominate, Kolessar rose to the
top.
Tosumit upintwowords, hes
the best, Moceyunas said. His
concern for students is second to
none. He finds ways to reach the
kids that other teachers dont.
And his charisma is contagious.
He has that personality about
him.
Ana Sottile, Melony Plisko,
KellySiekierka andthe rest of the
eighth-period calculus class
agreed.
Hes the best, Plisko said.
Kolessar received notification
in February that he had been
nominated and had to write nu-
merous essays on his philosophy
of education, his teaching style
and similar topics. They wanted
to know everything.
After he submitted his writing,
he was notified he was a semi-fi-
nalist and had to write several
more papers.
Im a math teacher by trade
andits all writing, he joked. If I
advance, Ill be the happiest man
in the school.
Kolessar is known for his re-
laxed teaching style. Hell sing a
song to make a point. Hell tell a
joke. Hell tell lots of jokes.
Whats it like to live under a
carpet?
Get ready to giggle (or groan).
Rugged.
The first time I told that, I
heard crickets chirping in the
back of the class, he joked.
The way Kolessar sees it, cal-
culus is completely useful in ev-
eryday life.
Everyone says youll forget it
once youre out of high school,
but I take a different approach.
He says calculus teaches you
how to think rationally.
It provides discipline. It keeps
your mindfocused. Students start
to think logically, Kolessar said.
Its all about decisions and con-
sequences. In calculus and in
life.
Being named teacher of the
year, Kolessar said, would be a
win for all his students as well.
I demand a lot from my stu-
dents, he said. But if you walk
with me, I guarantee youll leave
my class with a greater knowl-
edge of math and a greater
knowledge about life.
Its amazing, Moceyunas
said. His students get as excited
as he does.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMI NEE
An equation for success
TONY CALLAIO PHOTOS/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Michael Kolessar, math teacher at Riverside High School for the past 11 years, jokes with students before the bell rings on Wednesday.
Kolessar is a semi-finalist for the state Department of Education's Teacher of the Year.
By JOE HEALEY
jhealey@psdisptach.com
Im a
math
teacher by
trade and
its all
writing. If I
advance,
Ill be the
happiest
man in the
school.
Michael
Kolessar
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Question
In 1959, what did
Mrs. Joseph Marci-
no of Pittston hear
for the first time in
32 years?
1959 53 Years Ago
The DeLuca children on Tompkins
Street in Pittston were mourning the loss
of their pet dog.
A car had hit him and police officers
were forced to put the pet out of his
misery.
After the story appeared in the Sunday
Dispatch, 50 area residents offered to
replace the childrens dog with a brand
new puppy.
Mayor Patrick OBrien didnt know
what to do with so many offers, so he
gave all the information to the family to
let the children decide.
The family chose a dog and the mayor
stated the incident proved to me that
there are an awful lot of nice people in
this area who will go out of their way to
bring happiness to a fellow man.
The on-going legislative probe into
the Knox Mine Disaster was nearing an
end but legislators in Harrisburg wanted
to hear additional testimony from one or
two men whose accounts were called in
to question.
The investigation of the mining disas-
ter, which claimed 12 lives focused on
mine inspectors who may have perjured
themselves on the witness stand. Of the
men indicted with mining and labor law
violations, conspiracy and manslaughter,
none were held responsible.
The men were convicted for income
tax evasion and served minor jail sen-
tences and probation.
Rio Bravo starring John Wayne,
Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson played
at the Comerford Drive-In.
Al Capone starring Rod Steiger
showed at the American Theatre.
Mothers Day dusters were on sale
for $2.88 at the Pittston Kresges.
Remember the burner with a brain?
The new gas ranges were on sale at
Pittston Gas Company.
Luchetti Sales and Service adver-
tised the 1959 Edsel, a luxury car pro-
duced by the Ford Motor Company
during the 1958, 1959 and 1960 model
years.
The Edsel never gained popularity
with contemporary American car buyers
and sold poorly.
Ford announced the end of the Edsel
program on Thursday, November 19,
1959.
1969 43 Years Ago
Michael Cicon of Wyoming was hit
by shrapnel as he bailed out of his plane
hit by enemy fire over Romania in 1943.
After hiding from the enemy and treat-
ing his own wounds he was captured
and sent to prison camp 13, Timis De
Jos in Romania where he met fellow
airmen and prisoners of war, Frank
Suponcic of Luzerne, Philip Rurak,
Massachusetts; Bill Treichler, Eliza-
bethtown; Francis Dolly, Texas; and
Charles Reed of New York.
In 1969, the six men gathered for a
reunion at the Pittston Elks Club to
reminisce about their 13-month wartime
ordeal.
Cicons plane, a B24 Liberator, was
struck on a low-level bombing run over
the Ploiesti Oil Field in Romania. Gen.
Jacob E. Smart, a four-star general con-
ceived the successful strategy for the
daring World War II bombing raid on
the oil refineries at Ploiesti. Romania
was one of the largest oil producers in
Europe and Ploesti was a major part of
that production.
There is an extensive amount of video
footage of the bombing of Ploiesti or
operation Tidal Wave at youtube.com.
Over 60 local artists were expected to
perform in the I.L.G. Rave of 1969. Bill
Gable and Clem Lyons headed the
production along with board members
Carmella Suriano, Stella Elko, Sophie
Klink, Louise Mullen, Ann Perry,
Marge Pukalis, Helen DePhillip, Lena
Gregori, Helen Burke, Sally Pakutka,
Theresa Cardascia, Ronnie Chiu-
mento, Charles Williams, Frank DiVi-
zio, Ross Pirelli, John Ventura, and
James Loughney.
The show featured a journey through
the Roaring Twenties, Mardi Gras and
Holiday in Hawaii.
A special segment of the show was set
aside to show garments made in the
Greater Pittston area.
Captain Philip Fogli a West Pittston
High School graduate, returned home
from duty in Vietnam and visited the
school to express his deep appreciation
to members of the schools student
council.
The 74th Reconnaissance Unit that
Captain Fogli served in Vietnam adopt-
ed a special Christmas project, which
would gather toys for the Lai Theu
School for deaf and mute children. Stu-
dent Council officers William Simon-
son, secretary; Michael Butera, presi-
dent; Michael Blandina, treasurer; and
James Gustainis, vice president, helped
with the Captains project, bringing toys
to the Vietnamese students in time for
the Christmas holiday.
Father Armar, a missionary priest,
opened the school for hearing and
speaking-impaired children at Lai Thieu
in the early 1900s.
The school survived the fall of Saigon
in 1975 and became the Thuan An Cen-
ter. According to the schools website,
For many, many generations of hearing
impaired, the school has provided educa-
tion and assistance. Thus, in Viet Nam,
we are known as the cradle of this sort
of training and assistance.
See more about the school at
www.thuongvevietnam.com.
1979 33 Year Ago
Sgt. James A. Gubbiotti of Inkerman
was presented the Army Commendation
Medal for meritorious service while
serving as project supervisor for the 402
Military Police Prisoner of War Camp in
Wilkes-Barre. Col. Robert Kachmar
presented the award.
According to militarypoliceunits.com
the police camp was activated on June 8,
1959, reorganized on May 21, 1976 and
inactivated on September 15, 1991.
The West Pittston Fire Department
celebrated its 90th year with the opening
of its new hose company building.
The company was first organized in
1889. In 1894, the company purchased a
four-wheel hose cart drawn by a team of
horses.
The cart lasted until 1900 when a hose
wagon was purchased. In 1919, a mo-
torized fire truck was obtained.
The hose companys racing team
made history.
Organized in 1891, Captain George
Lewis and members listed as Williams,
Adams, Searle, Courtright, Campbell,
Cook, Barber, Radcliffe, Bryden,
Rolen, Dendle, Stanton, Richards,
Davis, Thomas and Marritt were four-
time Pa State Champions. Officers in
1979 were Arnold Embleton, president;
William Bohn, vice president; Hayden
Thomas, secretary-treasurer; William
Goldsworthy Jr, fire chief; Bennett
Carpenter and Ron Foy, assistant chief;
Jerome Walsh, foreman; Jeff Carpen-
ter and Jamey Smith, assistant fore-
men.
Top 10 songs of 1979:
Reunited, Peaches and Herb
Heart of Glass, Blondie
Lady, Little River Band
Knock on Wood, Ami Stewart
Shake your Body, The Jacksons
Every Time I Think of You, The
Babies
What A Fool Believes, Doobie
Brothers
Love You Inside Out, Bee Gees
Blow Away, George Harrison
In the Navy, Village People
1989 - 23 Years Ago
Frank A Pugliese Jr., of West
Wyoming and assistant vice president of
operations at Allied Services, John
Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Med-
icine, was named to nominee status in
the American College of Healthcare
Executives.
After several levels of qualification, a
nominee would move on to advance
membership status. An adjunct faculty
member at Luzerne County Community
College, Pugliese had been affiliated
with the Heinz Institute since its open-
ing in 1982.
The American College represented
more than 21,000 healthcare executives
and in 1989 celebrated its 55th anni-
versary.
Joe Samony DeSimone of Old
Forge was elected president of the Lu-
zerne County Chapter of the Pennsylva-
nia Sports Hall of Fame.
Founder of the chapter, DeSimone
was known as one of the best athletes
produced by Old Forge High School. He
was the schools first all-scholastic foot-
ball player in 1931 and was an undefeat-
ed amateur boxer.
He was elected to the Scranton Sports
Hall of Fame in 1980.
Answer
Mrs. Joseph Marcino of Pittston,
with the help of family members, placed
an overseas telephone call and spoke
with her mother in Italy for the first time
in 32 years. Connection was made with
Mrs. Adrienne Graci in Caltanisetta,
Sicily. Both women were very emotional
and found it difficult to talk. Arrange-
ments were planned for Mrs. Marcino to
travel to Italy to see her mother some-
time in 1960.
Direct long-distance calling was
launched in 1951 and international call-
ing became a reality in 1956 with the
first transatlantic telephone cable, the
TAT-1. The word telephone is derived
from the Greek words meaning distant
sound.
Coming together is a beginning. Keep-
ing together is progress. Working togeth-
er is success.
Henry Ford
Loss of pet touches hearts 53 years ago
Peeking
into the past
With Judy Minsavage
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A federal district court in Washington, D.C.
issued a ruling upholding a new regulation that
requires federally licensed frearms retailers in
states bordering Mexico to report multiple sales
of semi-automatic rifes. Devised by the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,
the plan requires all of the 8,700 frearm dealers
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report all sales of two or more semi-automatic
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ATTENTION ALLFRACKING
WORKERS
connection between your faith
and your everyday life! In order
to be able to order the necessary
materials, we ask that you call
the parish office (654-0263) or
e-mail tjm65654@gmail.com to
register. The program is open to
all.
New Altar Servers
After First Holy Communion
we will be forming an instruc-
tion class for new altar servers.
All young people, grade 2 and up
are eligible to be altar servers. If
you are interested in this Liturgi-
cal ministry, please let Father
Tom, Sister Mary Ann or Mrs.
Bartnikowski know.
Yoga Class Schedule
During the month of May, Se-
nior Yoga will be offered on
Wednesday mornings, 9:30-
10:30 a.m. There will be no on
class May 30th. Anewclass, ap-
propriate for all levels, including
beginners will be offered on
Wednesday evenings, 7-8:15
p.m. There will be NO on class
May 30th.
Catholic Youth Group
The Pittston Catholic Youth
Groupwill be sponsoringa Sum-
mer Service Project fromJune11
15. Under the leadership of
Mrs. Marie DonnellyandPatrick
Leonard, the youth will be work-
ingtohelpwiththe rehabilitation
of homes affected by the Sep-
tember 2011 Flood. This is a full
week of work. A flyer concern-
ing the project can be found at
the back of the Church.
PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH
Old Forge
St. Marys Church, Lawrence
Street, Saturday Vigil 4 p.m.
Sunday, Mass 8 and 10 a.m.
St. Lawrence Church, Main
Street, Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Mass 11:15 a.m.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Lackawanna Ave., Dupont
First Communion is today
Sunday, May 6.Students are to
meet in the church hall at 10:10
a.m. Parents are to proceed di-
rectly to their assigned pew in
church.
The Scranton Chapter of
Pennsylvanians for Human Life
will conduct its annual Mothers
Day Sale after all of the masses
on May 14 and 15. The project
(which is the major fundraiser
for the year) will honor Mothers
and focus awareness on the dig-
nity and value of human life, and
raise funds to continue the Chap-
ters Pro-Life work and the oper-
ation of its Pro-Life Center. Do-
nation is $1.00 each.
May is the month of the Ros-
ary. The rosary will be prayed in
church before the first Mass
each day in May.
Members of the Womens So-
ciety will celebrate 10:30 a.m.
Mass as a group on Sunday, May
20.The Rosary will be recited
prior to mass. Members will
meet at 9:45 a.m. in the church
lobby.
Flowers will be ordered for
members attending the mass.
Reservations are required and
due by May 16, either by signing
up at the next meeting of by call-
ing Jerrie Coolbaugh at 457-
2623 or Carolyn Klimek at the
rectory office at 654-3713.A so-
cial for all members who have
signed up will follow the mass.
ST. BARBARA PARISH
28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter
Office Hours: Monday Fri-
day 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Evenings, by appointment.
Phone: 654-2103
The Christian Womens Orga-
nization will hold their monthly
Faith
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meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,
May 8, at the church hall. End of
the year dinner will be Tuesday,
June 12, and more information
will be given at the meeting.
Hostesses for the May meeting
are Josephine DelPriore, Ann
Marie Dillon and Lisa Dolhon.
The Cosmopolitan Seniors
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which will include famous smor-
gasbord and entertainment. If
you are interested please contact
Johanna at 655-2720.
Meeting for planning the
Summer Bazaar will be held on
Monday, May 7th at 7:00 pm in
the Parish Center. Everyone is
welcome.
The Christian Womens Orga-
nization will hold their next
monthly meeting on Tuesday,
May 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the church
hall. End of the year dinner will
be Tuesday, June 12. Prepara-
tions for the Baccalaureate
Mass, that will be held on Sun-
day, June 3 will be discussed.
Hostesses for the May meeting
are Josephine DelPriore, Ann
Marie Dillon and Lisa Dolhon.
The Golden Age Club will
meet on Thursday, May 10 at
1:30 p.m. at the Parish Center.
Hostesses are: Lena Seman, Ann
Marie Shedlock and Florence
Stankoski.
Mothers Day envelopes are
available in the back of both
churches.
May Crowning
May Crowing will be held on
Mothers Day, May 13. Any girls
wishing to participate in May
Crowning please call Denise at
239-3585.
Summer Bazaar
Plans are in full swing to make
the summer picnic another won-
derful event. This years celebra-
tion will be on July 20 - 22.
ST. JOHN THE
EVANGELIST PARISH
COMMUNITY
35 William Street
Phone: 654-0053
Pittston
The Parish Office will be
closed on Thursday, May 17, for
the Feast of the Ascension. If ser-
vices of a priest are needed call
654-0053.
The Holy Name Society held
its annual Easter Egg Hunt.
Drawings were held for prizes to
children of all ages. Lunch was
served to all who attended.
Grand prize winners of Bicycles
were Aiden Jenkins, Connor
Yencha, George Donnelly, Aly-
cia Foersch, Anna Hankey and
Madison Suruilla. Proceeds
from the February lottery made
this event possible. Thank you to
everyone for your help and sup-
port.
The next Baptismal Instruc-
tion will begin 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
June 5 in the parish center.
Bereavement Support Group
will begin meeting on May 8 and
then every Tuesday evening in
the parish center dining room
from7 to 8:30 p.m. until June 26.
For more information call the
parish office at 654-0053.
Altar and Rosary Society
meeting Monday, May 7, start-
ing with rosary at 1:30 p.m.
Mothers Day carnation sale
will take place May12 and13 af-
ter all Masses.
The Greater Pittston Food
Pantry is sponsored by the Care
and Concern Committee of St.
John the Evangelist Parish. Any-
one in need of food is asked to
call 654-9923.
Distribution of food is by ap-
pointment only.
The Free Health Clinic is open
at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in
the former Seton Catholic High
School, first come first serve.
Greater Pittston Kids Closet
celebrating its third anniversary
will provide newand gently used
clothing. Regular hours are
Wednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
and 5 to 7 p.m. The Closet ac-
cepts donations new and gently
used.
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN
9 Wood St., Pittston
Pastor John Castellani
Organist Marcia Colleran
Lay Reader Amy Launders
Acolyte Emily Goyne
Schedule: May 6 Brett Roo-
ney; May 13 Brooke Cherney;
May 20 Justin Peterson; May 27
Marissa Faccipointi.
Altar Guild for May is Mi-
chelle Cherney. Kathy Capo-
bianco alternate is Amy Saun-
ders.
Upcoming Events
Church Council meeting on
Monday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Small group Bible study Tues-
day, May15at 7p.m. Everyone is
welcome.
Week day school has resumed
at its normal time.
Vacation Bible school will
once again be on August 6 to 10.
New members and guests are
welcome.
Call the parish at 655-2505.
The e-mail address is stjohn-
spittston@verizon.co
ST. JOHNS P.M. CHURCH
316 Main St., Avoca
Pastor Rich Rock
570-457-8281
Sunday Worship Service
10:00am
Holy Communion the first
Sunday of every month
Bible Study every Wednesday
6:00-7:30 p.m.
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Laflin Road, Laflin, PA. 18702
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www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org
There will be a Festival meet-
ing, May 14, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Parish Center if anyone would
like to attend and get more infor-
mation about helping out at this
years Festival.
The Festival will be held July
27, 28 & 29 from 5 p.m. to 10
p.m. each night.
Festival preparations are under
way.
If anyone would like to spon-
sor a band, please contact the
Parish Office at 655-8956. The
bands for the Festival this year
are Groove Train, Mason Dixon
and Jeanne Zano Band.
The committee is looking for a
donation of a new girls and
boys bicycles.
Parish Calendar
MAY
6 - First Holy Communion
11:00 a.m. Mass (NO CCD TO-
DAY)
7 - Interviews for Seniors
8 - Pastoral Council Meeting
6:30
9 - Drop-off for rummage sale
11a.m. TO 2 p.m.
13 - Last day of CCD, Mothers
Day
The Banquet Hall is available
for all your special events. 655-
8956
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Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock,
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SAINT MONICAS 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-
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Father Leo J. McKernan, Pas-
tor
Mr. William Jenkins, Deacon
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
OLOS
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a.m. OLOS
Daily Mass at OLOS
Mon-Tues-Fri: 7:00 a.m.
(Please note: no Wed. a.m.
Mass)
Thurs: 7:00 p.m. No Bible
Study until after Pentecost. Life
in the Spirit will begin.
Parish Office: 570-693-1991
Email:olos363@verizon.net
Website: www.stmonicanepa-
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The children of the Parish will
receive their First Holy Commu-
nion today at the 11 a.m. Mass
May Crowning of the Blessed
Virgin Mary will take place next
Sunday, May 13 at the 11 a.m.
Mass. May is the Month dedicat-
ed to Mary and the Girls of the
Sodality will process and one
will be selected to Crown the
Statue of Our Lady. Another de-
votion to the Blessed Mother is
the Rosary. A number of St.
Monicas parishioners will be
reciting the Rosary every Mon-
day during May at 7 p.m. at
O.L.O.S. site. All are most wel-
come to join in.
Pro-Life Carnation Sale at all
Masses on the weekend of May
12 and 13 for the cause of life on
Mothers Day. This is the 25th
years that the Wyoming Chapter
of Pennsylvanians for Human
Life have added mothers and ba-
bies of poverty level. Please be
supportive.
Mother Teresas Haven: May
14 to 27, St. Monicas Parish will
host these homeless men at St.
Josephs Hall. This is an oppor-
tunitytohelpthose less fortunate
and show a caring spirit. If you
call volunteer some time, please
call Joanne Austin at 288-6785
or the Parish Office at 693-1991.
St. Monica Parish Mens
Group Retreat: This weekend re-
treat will be held on the weekend
of June 1-3 at Mount Saviour
Monastery located between El-
mira and Corning, NewYork. To
learn more about the Monks and
the Monastery, go to www.msa-
viour.org. For information about
the retreat or to make reserva-
tions contact Father McKernan
at 693-1991 or email at moni-
ca.ww@verizon.net. You may
contact Joe Lisewski at 693-
3366 (home) or his cell at 466-
6099. His email is joelisew-
ski@aol.com. Group size is lim-
ited to fifteen seats and reserva-
tions will be on a first-come ba-
sis.
SAINT PETERS
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH
100 Rock Street, Hughestown
Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com
654-1009
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PARISH
715 Hawthorne St.
(570) 457-3412
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Daily Masses: 8 a.m.
(Wednesday at 7 p.m.)
Eucharistic Adoration: Tues-
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 and
11 a.m.
Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45
p.m.; anytime upon request by
calling 457-3412.
The parish building and
grounds committee will meet at
6:30p.m. onMonday, April 30in
St. Marys Rectory.
Daily Masses: 8 a.m.
(Wednesday at 7 p.m.)
Eucharistic Adoration: Tues-
days from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Miraculous Medal Novena:
Wednesday following the 7 p.m.
Mass
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librarys $1.5 million expansion
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The funding awarded the li-
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Representatives of all West
Side communities, including all
the communities that comprise
the Wyoming Area School Dis-
trict, are meeting this week to
consider forming a council of
governments, commonly called
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The meeting is scheduled for 7
p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the
West Wyoming Hose Co. #1.
Invited towns are Exeter
Township, Exeter, West Pittston,
West Wyoming and Wyoming
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Larksville, Luzerne, Plymouth,
Pringle and Swoyersville from
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The COGwould act as a single
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State Sen. John Yudichak, D-
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The idea for next weeks
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Compost Commission) applied
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Yudichak said its a win-win
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The success of that project is
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and pulling their resources to-
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Yudichak added. Now several
West Side communities want to
have a round table discussion to
begin exploring other possible
multi-municipality projects.
Dan Guydish, executive direc-
tor of the Mountain Council of
Governments, will attend and
present the recent successes of
that groups multi-municipality
efforts in the Greater Hazleton
area. The Mountain Council of
Governments has been in exist-
ence almost 20 years. It began
when a few local municipalities
joined together for the purpose
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Asimilar, albeit smaller, coun-
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want to have a round table discussion to begin ex-
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Weekends Masses: Saturday
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Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45
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The parish will have its May
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assist the chapters pro-life work
and the operation of its pro-life
center.
The parishs pastoral council
will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday,
May 14 in St. Marys Rectory,
715 Hawthorne St.
The parish will have a hospi-
tality training session at 7:30
p.m. on Wednesday, May 16 in
St. Marys Church, 715 Haw-
thorne St.
The parishs womens guild
annual communion luncheon
will take place at noon on Sun-
day, May 20 in St. Marys School
auditorium, 742 Spring St. The
parishs 2012 high school gradu-
ates will be honored at this time.
To make a reservation, call the
rectory at 457-3412 by May 14.
The parishs worship commit-
tee will meet at 7 p.m. on Mon-
day, May 21 in St. Marys Recto-
ry, 715 Hawthorne St.
The parishs social concerns
committee will meet at 8:30 p.m.
on Monday, May 21in St. Marys
Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.
The parish has gone green!
Any person who would like to
drop off aluminum cans may
place them in a container in the
empty bay of St. Marys Rectory
garage which will be open on the
weekend during Mass times:
Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at
8, 10, and 11 a.m. To have your
cans picked up, please call Jason
at 351-5062.
Become a fan of our parish
Facebook page today!
Anyone who is interested in
renting St. Marys School for
child care, parties, or other use-
ful activities is invited to call the
rectory at 457-3412 to learn
more about this opportunity.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN
143 Parsonage St., Pittston
654-1411
Today, May 6 9:30 a.m. Sun-
day school; 11:00 a.m., Worship
May 8 6 p.m., Mission Com-
mittee; 7 p.m. AA
May 9 6:30 p.m. Choir Re-
hearsal
May 10, noon Sisterhood of
Divine Diners, East Mountain
Inn.
May 12 1 to 4 p.m. Postal
Food Drive at Meals on Wheels.
TRINITY EPISCOPAL
CHURCH
Spring Street and Montgom-
ery Avenue, West Pittston
Parish Mission:
To live and build holy com-
munity.
All welcome: Worldwide An-
glican Communion:
We believe in one holy, Ca-
tholic apostolic church. Web of
information and links at
www.trinityepiscopalchurch-
westpittston.org and www.dio-
beth.org.
Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11
a.m. every Sunday.
Food Pantry: March item
needed is cereal. Gerritys gift
cards, cash donations and other
non-perishable foods also ac-
cepted.
Daily prayer for those with
needs requesting prayerful sup-
port.
Start Prayer network at parish
office 654-3261.
Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. ev-
ery Sunday.
Weekday special events and
service projects as announced.
Faith Forum for Adults: En-
richment for adults seeking spir-
itual renewal and opportunities
for ministry and volunteerism.
Parish Life Events Team: Bi-
monthly first Sundays.
Parish Council: Every second
Sunday.
Women of Trinity: Every third
Sunday. WOT Ministry Invita-
tion.
The Women of Trinity have
undertaken a ministry to help
support Good Shepherd Episco-
pal 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 churchs
refurbished basement of donated
items.
The Women of Trinity have
supported this ministry by deliv-
ering donations of clothing, new
undergarments and socks and
toiletries to the Scranton church.
WOT will continue to collect
trial size and hotel toiletries and
invites the parish community to
join with themin helping the less
fortunate.
Donations of trial size and
sample size toiletries are wel-
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The event a benefit party
from 7 to 11 p.m. at the citys
Open Space venue to support the
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experience the new downtown
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Joshua D. Miller, who was killed
in the line of duty.
The memorial design includes
a 50-foot flag pole, four black
polished monuments with af-
fixed brass plates engraved with
the likeness and information of
the memorialized heroes and a
pair of searchlights. In addition
the chamber also plans to plant a
tree to honor retired United
States ArmyCaptainThomas Je-
rome TJ Hromisin who was
severely wounded in Iraq.
The chamber is also selling
engraved 4 x 8 bricks and larger
12 x 12 blocks in a monument
walkway.
An anonymous donor who is a
member of the chamber board
has already agreed to pay for the
flag pole. Joe Makarewicz of Ev-
erest Business Services donated
such things as brochures and
hard boards for an office depic-
tion of the memorial. Graphic
artist Jenn Robinson designed a
rendering of the memorial. Greg
Timonte, of Dupont Monument,
has consulted with the chamber
on the monuments and plaques.
In an email the chamber said,
The project has received help
from a wide range of support
from contractors who have
pledged in kind construction ser-
vices to the monument and other
suppliers and of course the com-
munity who have responded
with their donations.
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counties, recently recognized the
many volunteers who contribute
to the center.
A special lunch and program
was given as a thank you .
Anyone 60years oldor older is
invited to the following activities
at the center:
Tuesday, May8- Mothers Day
Luncheon Open House, follow-
ing at 1 p.m. oldies vocal pre-
sentation by Debbie Switzer
Thursday, May 10 - at 11:15
a.m. Free blood pressure screen-
ing by Julie Grodis RN from
Golden Living Center
Thursday, May10 2 to 6 p.m.
Dinner dance at Best Western
Genettis in Wilkes-Barre in-
cludes meal, dance band King
Henry and the Showmen and
door prizes. Cost is $21.
Friday, May 11 - at 11:30 a.m.
Presentation on Lyme Disease
by Chris Royek from the Health
Department
Friday, May 18 and Saturday,
May 19 - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
open house and showing of his-
torical pictures of Falls, Mill
City, Lake Winola andNorthmo-
reland Townships with pictures
and discussion by Herb Watkins
and John Headley.
This event will include a sale
of perennials, homemade fudge
and cookies. The center is locat-
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Sunday Worship Service 9:30
a.m.
Childrens Sunday School:
9:30 a.m.
Holy Communion: 1st Sunday
each month
Choir Rehearsal: Thursdays
at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise
United Methodist Women:
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The late Ed Miller provided
video and photographs of the
park and the Laurel Line, which
served the park.
Gretchen Sterling Frey, the
granddaughter of legendary park
owner BenSterling, providedac-
cess to photos and other infor-
mation.
We sold over 2,000 copies,
Savakinus said of the DVD. We
got so much positive feedback,
theres a second one in the
works.
Among Rocky Glen lovers in-
terviewed for the second book is
Duryea resident Dale Mikolac-
zyk, aka radio personalities Rus-
ty Fender and Shadoe Steele,
who considers Rocky Glen the
number one historical point in
the area.
Mikolaczyk paid $10,000 for
the 1938 Rocky Glen Grandma
Fortune Teller machine at auc-
tion when the park closed in
1988. Believed to be one of only
three in the world, the wax figure
in an oak cabinet is 9-feet high
and weighs a half ton.
Though, at 44, Savakinus is a
little young to have experienced
the parks heyday in the 1950s
and 60s, he does have childhood
memories of the parks second
life as Ghost Town in the Glen.
I started to go with my family
in the 1970s, he said. Good
memories. Rides, gun fighters,
the family atmosphere, picnics
with school groups.
As the president of the Penn-
sylvania Anthracite Heritage
MuseumandIronFurnace Asso-
ciates, Savakinus has a keen in-
terest in local history. He said it
was about 10 years ago that he
came to believe the history of
Rocky Glen, which operated for
a century from1886 to1987, had
to be preserved in some way. It
seemed everybody I talked to
had a good Glen story.
Hes deepintohis next mission
on behalf of the parks history
and is working on a book about
the park to be published by Arca-
dia Publishing in August.
Savakinus is looking for sto-
ries, photos and memorabilia for
the book. Wed look at anything
related to the park, he said.
While the DVDs and books
are meant to preserve history,
they are also meant to teach his-
tory. The park has been closed
25 years. Theres a lost genera-
tion that doesnt know anything
about it.
This State Historical Marker, erected in 2008, is on Rocky Glen Road at old park entrance, 1/4 mile off
Rt. 502 in Moosic. This newspaper ad is from the early 1950s
Rocky Glen
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28, in the Pittston Tomato Festival lo
season. Montage Mountain Classi
which takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. t
next Pittston show is set for May
Josephs Center in Scranton, is sche
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A few of the classic vehicles at the Pittston Car Cruise sponsored by
the Montage Mountain Classic Car Club on Saturday night.
Frank Novis, left, and Rich Asay, both of Pittston, check out the
engine of a 1958 Dodge Coronet.
1951 Jeep CJ3A owner Brian Fahey of Old Forge, left, and George
Morgan of Pittston glance across the lot at other car enthusiasts. The hood ornament of a black 1949 Cadillac.
Souped-up ca
in Tomato F
PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS
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gathered last Saturday night, April
ot for the first car cruise of the 2012
ics Car Club sponsored the show,
the last Saturday of the month. The
26. A special show, to benefit St.
duled from9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug.
Pittston Bypass.
CAR CRUI SE
heir hoods
Josh Coe, left, and Trevor Smith, both of Pittston, look over a 1977 Corvette
Stingray.
Carla Jackson of Wilkes-Barre, left, and co-owner Elaine Bonomo of Bear
Creek chat next to Bonomo's 1949 Studebaker.
Jack
Rudeski of
Hanover
Township
wipes down
the back
windshield
of his 1966
GTO con-
vertible last
Saturday
night in the
Pittston
Tomato
Festival lot
for the first
car cruise of
the 2012
season.
Montage
Mountain
Classics Car
Club spon-
sored the
show, which
takes place
from 5 to 9
p.m. the last
Saturday of
every
month.
This 1985 Ford Mustang is owned by Carmen Timonte
of Pittston.
ars on display
Festival lot
S/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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Nutrition
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The Luzerne County Histori-
cal Society will present its Sec-
ond Annual Classic Car Show at
the Historic Swetland Home-
stead, 885 Wyoming Avenue,
Wyoming today, Sunday, May 6
from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The
showwill be open to any vehicle
including classic cars, race cars,
muscle cars, tuners, trucks, mo-
torcycles, choppers, and bicy-
cles.
Entryfee is $15.00per vehicle;
free admission for spectators.
All proceeds will benefit the
LCHS.
The showis sponsored by Stell
Enterprises and will feature DJ
Steel Dragon, 50/50, a prize raf-
fle, and food. Trophies will be
awarded to the Top 25 entries as
well as Best of Show and Peo-
ples Choice award. Dash
Plaques and goody bags will be
given to the first 100 entries. The
Swetland Homestead will be
open for tours.
Rain date is May 20.
Salvation Army
The West Pittston Salvation
Army is preparing for its 100th
anniversary celebration. There
will be a Youth Group presenta-
tion on May 9.
A banquet and recognition of
Michael and Sandy Insalaco will
be held on Thursday, May 10 at
Saint Anthonys Center, Exeter.
For details, call Major Sheryl
Hershey 655-5947
An Open House will be held
from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May
11 and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sat-
urday, May 12 at the Salvation
Army Citadel, 214 Luzerne Ave.,
West Pittston.
Jenkins Seniors
The Jenkins Township Senior
Citizens organization will hold
their annual anniversary dinner
at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at
the Jenkins Township Hose
House.
Following dinner, bingo will
be played. For more information,
please call Jean at 654-9710.
PA class of 77
The Pittston Area Class of
1977 will hold a reunion meeting
on Wednesday, May 9, at Tonys
Pizza at 7:30 p.m. If you have
any questions, please call Jim
Collins at 654-8243 or Donna
Boylan Ahearn at 212-2348.
PHS Class of 57
Pittston High School Class of
57 reunion committee will meet
on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 pm
at TonysPizza, City Line, Plaza.
The 55th anniversary of the our
graduation will be held on Sun-
day, September 2, 2012 at Fox
Hill Country Club.class
All classmates are urged to at-
tend this important meeting.
Prombasket raffle
Parents of Wyoming Area se-
niors are raffling a Prom Basket
which includes two free prom
tickets good for one couples ad-
mission to the 2012 Wyoming
Area Sr/Jr Prom, a free tuxedo
rental from Tuxedo Junction (in
stock tuxedo only), a free arm
bouquet or wrist corsage and a
free boutonniere.
Tickets are two for $1 and will
be sold at the Senior Lunch and
in Mrs. Klepadlos room.
NARFE Meeting
The Greater Pittston Chapter
1723 National Association of
Active and Retired Federal Em-
ployees will hold their regular
monthly meeting on Thursday,
May 10, at 1 p.m. at the V.F.W.
Hall in Dupont.
Plans will be finalized for the
annual June luncheon. Members
wishing to attend the luncheon
should contact Liz Tigue at 655-
5153 or John Ryan at 654-3722.
All federal employees are invited
to attend.
Supervision training
Penn States Supervision Es-
sentials training program will be
offered from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on
May8, 15, 22and29at the NEPA
Alliance facility, Oak Street,
Pittston.
Fee is $695 per person or $645
for three or more from the same
organization.
For information, call 675-9102
or e-mail jqr8@psu.edu.
La Leche League
The Greater Pittston La Leche
League, affiliated with La Leche
League International and pro-
viding breastfeeding informa-
tion and support to families in
the Wyoming Valley since 1979,
will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,
May 8 in the Community Room
of the Laflin Borough Building,
Laflin Road, Laflin.
Pregnant women considering
breastfeeding will learn more
about the benefits of breastfeed-
ing at this meeting.
PSEA Retired luncheon
Shirley Judge, president of the
Luzerne County Chapter of
PSEA-Retired, announces the
annual Spring Luncheon will be
held on Thursday, May 10 at the
East Mountain Inn, Wilkes-
Barre.
Registration will open at 11:30
a.m. and lunch will be served at
noon.
Principal speaker will be Sue
Jones, president of PSEA-Re-
tired, who will update the results
of the recently held PSEA-Re-
tired House of Delegates and of-
fer information concerning
events and happenings of PSEA
in Pennsylvania.
Shirley Judge will be honored
as she ends her termas president
of Luzerne County Chapter.
Elections will also be held for re-
gion and county offices.
Jenkins Twp. Open
The Jenkins Township Little
League is sponsoring The Jen-
kins TownshipOpentobe heldat
Sand Springs Country Club,
Drums, with a shotgun start at 1
p.m. on Saturday, May 12. Re-
freshments and R11 Driver give-
away tickets can be purchased at
check-in.
Hole-in-one giveaway and
awards for the longest drive and
closest to pin will be presented.
Italian buffet dinner will be
served.
Cost for four-player scramble/
Captain and Crewis $75 per per-
son or $300 per team.
Forms noting team captain,
phone and players should be
mailed with check payable to
Jenkins Township Little League
to Joe Zelonis, 453 S. Main St.,
Jenkins Twp., PA18640.
The tournament benefits the
Jenkins Township Little League.
Barbershop Harmony Chorus
The Wyoming Valley Barber-
shop Harmony Chorus will have
Special Guest Night at the
Brooks Estate Community Cen-
ter at the Pitttson Wesley Village
Campus at 7 p.m. on May 14.
The chorus is open to men
who can sing four-part harmony
acapella style.
For more information call
883-7279, 696-3385 or 287-
2476
Third District GOP to meet
The Third District Republi-
cans will hold their district con-
vention at 8 p.m. Monday, May
14 at the Bar on Oak, 900 Oak
St., Pittston Twp.
All elected committee mem-
bers must bring a certificate of
election to this meeting.
The purpose of this conven-
tion is to elect a chairman.
Cash bar will be available. For
more information, call Pat Mar-
ranca at 654-1112.
Coast Guard Vets
The NEPACoast Guard Veter-
ans Assoc. will conduct their
monthly meeting on Wednesday,
May16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dallas
American Legion Post at 672
Memorial Highway, Dallas.
All Coast Guard Veterans are
welcome toattendthe meetingor
they may call Neil Morrison at
(570)-288-6817 for additional
information.
Pittston High class of 55
The PittstonHighSchool class
of 1955 reunion committee in-
vites class members and their
spouses to a pizza party at 7 p.m.
on Friday, May 18 at Rooneys
Irish Pub, South Main St., Pitt-
ston.
CCWbreakfast
The Confraternity of Catholic
Women of Holy Trinity Church,
Swoyersville will hold their an-
nual May Breakfast on Sunday,
May 20, in the school cafeteria.
The members are asked to as-
semble in the church hall by 8:15
a.m. to attend the 8:30 a.m.
Mass.
After Mass the women will
proceed to the school cafeteria
where breakfast will be prepared
and served by the Holy Name
Society members of the parish.
Crowning of the Blessed Mother
statue by a chosen member will
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Classic Car Show at Swetland Homestead today
Insalacos to be honored at Salvation Army 100th anniversary dinner Thursday
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The Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce
announces a fundraising campaign to construct a memorial to honor the ultimate sacrice
made for our country by the following servicemen/law enforcement ofcers:
Lieutenant Colonel
Richard Berrettini
1st Lieutenant
Jeffrey DePrimo
Captain T.J. Hromisin
Critically wounded in the Iraq conict
Army Specialist
Dale Kridlo
PA State Trooper
Joshua Miller
Police Ofcer
Rodney F. Pocceschi
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
City: _____________________________ State: _____ Zip: ____________
Phone: _______________ Email: _________________________________
Amount enclosed: $ _______
Hometown Heroes Memorial
Monetary Donations & Memorial Block/Brick Order
I would like a 12x 12 block
for $1,000. Please print message:
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For more information
call 570.655.1424 or email
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a memorial block or brick, please send the form
below with your check to:
Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce,
P.O. Bo 704, Pittston, PA 18640
Make payment to: GPCC Hometown Heroes Memorial
We thank the
following donors
for their monetary
and in-kind
donations:
Anonymous Donor for the Flagpole
Coon Industries, Inc.
Coopers Seafood on the Waterfront
Dupont Monument Shop
Jennifer Robinson of SEVEN Design
The Times Leader
The Sunday Dispatch Joseph Makarewicz of Everest Business Services LLC
Mark Kowalczyk of Marks Landscaping Northeast Sign Service
The Banana Hammocks Band Albert J. Kridlo Alberta Kridlo Andy & Michelle Kosik
Ann Marie Morgan & Son Anthony J Ciliberto, Jr. Antonino Farinella Atlas Realty, Inc.
Atty. Joseph & Elizabeth Dessoye Barbara Coyne Blue Ribbon Farm Dairy, Inc.
Capozucca Brothers Carmen Sciandra Carol Calabrese Casey-Kasa Coal Co.
Cathee Evans Catherine and Sandy Gubbiotti Christian & Kerry Girman
Dale Kridlos Daughters Damian Kridlo Deborah & Bernard Rachilla
Dr. Eugene Deminico Dupont Developers, Inc. Elaine Faleski Eric and Ann McCabe
Forlance Duffy Giambra Family Ginger Murphy Girard J. Mecadon, Esq.
Greater Pittston Chamber Womens Network Helen C. Adonizio
Highway Federal Credit Union Hon. Fred Pierantoni Insalaco Development Group
James McHale & the George A. Pugliese Memorial Committee James Tigue
Jay & Dorothy Delaney Jay & Katie Duffy Jeanne Rowker
Jenkins Twp. American Legioin Post 938 John & Margaret Brozzoski John P. Robbie
Joseph &Ann DeLucca Joseph & Rosemary Dessoye Joseph D. Angelella
Joyce Flynn Judge & Mrs. Michael Vough Kenneth J. Musto
Landmark Community Bank Limongelli Family Lynn Kridlo Cingolani & Renee Marsola
M&T Bank Marie Forlenza Milazzo Industries, Inc.
MERICLE commercial Real Estate Services Moe Mullarkey Monsignor John Bendik
Moose Lodge 1207 Mr. & Mrs. Carl Witkowski & Family Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Hromisin
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Chisdock Mr. & Mrs. John Stepanski Mr. & Mrs. Ray Calabrese
Mr. & Mrs. William Hopple Nick &Ann Marie of Piccini Surveying
Our Lady of the Eucharist ParenteBeard, LLC Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home
Peter M. Butera Peter J. Lello Pittston Lithuanian Club
Przybytek-Kundlas VFW Post 4909, Dupont Renee Valenti Robert Cingolani
Robert & Jennifer Haas Robert Volvonas Sabatelles Market Sandy & Marlene Insalaco
Sam DeAlba Saporito, Saporito & Falcone Savos Pizza & Family Restaurant
Sophie Kridlo & Family The Chropowicki Family The Law Firm of Skibitsky and Molino
The Terrana Family Tom & KimWysokinski UFCW Federal Credit Union
Upper Pittston Sportman Club Vincent Waszczak William & Nancy Keating
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take place at the breakfast. Res-
ervation deadline is May 13.
An invitation is extended to all
women of the parish, friends and
family members of the Confra-
ternity. Door prizes will be ac-
cepted the morning of the break-
fast.
Women who wish to join the
organization or wish to be rein-
stated are asked to contact Ma-
deleine Barush or any officer of
the Confraternity.
Rev. Joseph J. Pisaneschi, pas-
tor is spiritual moderator of the
group.
Rev. Edward P. Lyman is Se-
nior Priest of the parish.
The Churches of Holy Name-
St. Marys and Holy Trinity of
Swoyersville will be coming to-
gether in June, 2012 to form the
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.
Old Forge
Memorial Day parade
Old Forge boroughs annual
Memorial Day parade, spon-
sored by the American Legion
Post 513 and VFW Post 4954,
will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday,
May 28.
The starting point is the corner
of Main and Grace streets.
Participants should arrive by
9:30 a.m.
The parade will travel down
Main Street to Moosic Road,
where a ceremony will follow at
the Old Forge Cemetery.
PA Class of 1992
The Pittston Area Class of
1992 will celebrate its 20th anni-
versary reunion Saturday, Aug. 4
in the Seasons Ballroom at the
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs,
Wilkes-Barre.
Tickets are $55 each and can
be purchased via credit card, Pay
Pal or check.
All interested classmates are
asked to send their e-mail ad-
dress or mailing address to Tara
(Turkos) Craig at Craig.ta-
ra@hotmail.com or Ryan Car-
wardine at rjcarwardine@veri-
zon.net.
For more information, call
Class President Patti Pisano at
540-3277 or Mary (Turco) Arel-
lano at (210) 831-4769 for more
details.
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he joined the ambulance associ-
ation.
He had a friendly, grandfa-
therly way about him, Lombar-
do said. He was our surrogate
grandfather.
Lombardo said Ruane had a
good way making everyone feel
at home. He remembered an am-
bulance call they were both on
where a man had passed away in
his home.
He sat down with the widow
and comforted her. He was a
kindhearted soul, Lombardo
said. He wound up sitting down
at the kitchen table and having a
sandwich with her.
Mudlock said Ruane would be
annoyed at the funeral services
that are planned.
He never wanted any publici-
ty, she said. He was a very
modest man.
A Mass of Christian Burial is
scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday
at St. John the Evangelist
Church, Pittston. Interment will
be in St. Marys Cemetery, Ha-
nover Township.
Rooney said the Ruanes view-
ing will be on Monday from 3 to
7 p.m. in the Pittston City Fire-
house, a first for the department.
If anyone deserved it, he did,
Rooney said. We owe him ev-
erything.
Mudlock said Ruanes legacy
will live on.
Jimmy taught everyone
something, she said. He could
cause a roomful of gloomy peo-
ple to change into smiles and
laughter with one sentence. He
could calm an argument and set-
tle a disagreement without even
trying. He had that way about
him. He loved telling tales of the
early days on the ambulance, fire
truck, and medic unit to anyone
who wanted to hear how it was.
He always made my day, and ev-
eryone elses, a little brighter and
a little more relaxed. When I
think about the greatest people
that I know, his name is always at
the top of the list.
For Ruanes obituary, see Page
60.
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ACCREDI TED CHEST PAI N CENTER.
PRI MARY STROKE CENTER.
TWO LI FESAVI NG
REASONS TO CHOOSE US.
In this area, only Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has both an Accredited Chest Pain Center
and a Certifed Primary Stroke Center. This means that during a stroke or a heart attack,
Wilkes-Barre General can offer you a greater chance of survival. In an emergency, call 911
and know where to go. For more information on our stroke or chest pain services,
visit WilkesBarreGeneral.net.
Th /lliliat Hospitals ol Commonwalth Halth:
Prwick Hospital Cntr / First Hospital / MiU-Vally Hospital
Moss Taylor Hospital / Rgional Hospital ol Scranton / Spcial Car Hospital
Tylr Mmorial Hospital / Vilks-Parr Gnral Hospital
The reunionplanningcommit-
tee includes Patti Pisano, Mary
(Turco) Arellano, Jackie (Borth-
wick) Galvin, Lori (Braccini)
Cook, Ryan Carwardine, Alissa
(Costantino) Ranieli, Vicki Gui-
liano, Joe Hawk, Alex Schalles
and Tara (Turkos) Craig.
WA Class of 1992
Wyoming Area High School
Class of 1992 is planning its 20th
anniversary reunion for Satur-
day, Sept. 1 at Rodanos in
Wilkes-Barre.
Those interested in attending
are asked to e-mail their address
andcontact informationbyJuly1
to wasclassof92@yahoo.com or
call 655-0238.
USS Independence Reunion
Dick White, of Pittston, an-
nounces the USS Independence
CVA 62 reunion will be held
Sept. 5-9 in Portland, Maine.
All Navy, Marine and Air
Squadrons that served on the In-
dependence and their families
are welcome.
For more information, contact
USS Independence CVA-62, 65
Pioneer Ridge Road, Canton,
North Carolina 28716, call 828-
648-7378 or email ussindyc-
va-62@hotmail.com.
Pittston nurses
The 1982 class of the Pittston
Hospital School of Nursing is
planning a 30th anniversary
class reunion for fall 2012.
Members of this graduating
class are asked to contact either
Ted Kross or Janet Kelly
(Endres) to gather contact infor-
mation and help plan event.
Kross can be reached through e-
mail at tedandgina9@com-
cast.net or 655-4952.
Kelly can be contacted
through e-mail at janetakel-
ly@aol.com or 693-4165.
Dog licenses
The Pennsylvania Department
of Agriculture announced that
application for 2012 dog licenses
are available by contacting the
county treasurers office, 200 N.
River St,, Wilkes-Barre, or by
calling 825-1780.
Annual license fees for dogs
spayed or neutered is $6.45, not
spayed or neutered $8.45.
Senior citizens 65 years of age
and older or persons with a dis-
ability pay $4.45 for a spayed or
neutered animal and $6.45 for a
non-spayed or non-neutered ani-
mal.
All dogs three months of age
or older are required by Pennsyl-
vania law to have a current li-
cense. Failure to do so may result
in a fine up to $300.
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In the towns
Queen of the Apostles Parish
will have its MayCrowningcere-
mony during the11a.m. Mass to-
day, May 6 at St. Marys Church,
715 Hawthorne St. The May
Queen is Jacqueline Bennie and
her court consists of Amy Hoov-
er, Rachel Hoover and Macken-
zie Carroll.
The crown bearer is Saige
Stampien with escort John
McAdarra.
Happy birthday
Happy belated birthday to Bob
Ryzner Sr. who celebrated his
special day on April 28.
Rosary prayed
During the month of May,
Queen of the Apostles Parish in-
vites the community to pray the
rosary and the litany of the
Blessed Virgin Mary with them
following the daily 8 a.m. Mass
at St. Marys Church, 715 Haw-
thorne St.
Scholarship applications
Applications for the 1st. Lt.
Jeffrey DePrimo Scholarship are
now available. Students attend-
ing Pittston Area High School,
Wyoming Area High School or
students residing in either of
these two school districts but at-
tending Holy Redeemer High
School or Holy Cross High
School are eligible to apply.
Applicants are required to par-
ticipate in some kind of music
and have a past or present con-
nection to the military via a fam-
ily member.
Pittston Area, Wyoming Area
and Holy Redeemer students can
get applications at their schools.
Holy Cross students may get an
application by calling The Lu-
zerne Foundation at 714-1570.
VFW Auxiliary
V.F.W. Post 8335 Ladies Aux-
iliary will have a brief meeting at
6 p.m. on Monday, May 7 at the
post home, 915 Main St. Presi-
dent June Fitzgerald will pre-
side.
Kathie Sico will serve as the
installing officer as she installs
the elected officers for the 2012-
2013 term: June Fitzgerald, pres-
ident; Micheline Vermack, se-
nior vice president; Joan Emlaw,
junior vice president; Patricia
Rinkus, treasurer; Patricia Bart-
nicki, chaplain; Sylvia Smith,
conductress; and Mary Starin-
ski, guard.
The appointed officers are
Mary Orluk, secretary; and
Kathie Sico, patriotic instructor.
Trustees are Mary Hadley, Mari-
lyn OBoyle and Elaine Frietas.
Dinner will be served follow-
ing the installation ceremony.
Womens guild
Queen of the Apostles Parish
womens guild will meet at 7
p.m. on Tuesday, May 8 in St.
Marys School auditorium, 742
Spring St.
Wildcats registration
The Duryea Wildcats will
have a registration session from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
May 9 at the Duryea Sports
Complex, corner of Kramer and
Shaft Streets. The organization
will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday,
May 8.
Carnation sale
The Scranton Chapter of
Pennsylvanians for Human Life
will have its annual Mothers
Day carnation sale following the
weekend Masses on May 12 and
13 at Queen of the Apostles Par-
ish at St. Marys Church, 715
Hawthorne St. All proceeds will
assist the chapters pro-life work
and the operation of its pro-life
center.
Pastoral council
Queen of the Apostles Parishs
pastoral council will meet at 7
p.m. on Monday, May 14 in St.
Marys Rectory, 715 Hawthorne
St.
Yard waste
Avoca Borough will have a
yard waste collection on Tues-
day, May15, weather permitting.
In addition to collecting grass
clippings and leaves, borough
workers will collect other yard
waste, including shrubs, hedge
clippings and tree limbs.
Grass clippings and leaves can
be placed in the same container;
however, brushmust be placedin
a separate container.
Tree limbs should not exceed
three feet in length and one-half
inch in diameter.
Rocks, stones, dirt and animal
waste are not acceptable forms
of yard waste and will not be col-
lected.
A maximum of three open
containers, not exceeding 30
pounds, will be allowed per col-
lection. Please do not put collec-
tion items in plastic bags.
Collection items should be
placed curbside by 8 a.m.
Hospitality training
Queen of the Apostles Parish
will have a hospitality training
session at 7:30 p.m. on Wednes-
day, May 16 in St. Marys
Church, 715 Hawthorne St.
Communion luncheon
The Queen of the Apostles
Parish womens guild annual
communion luncheon will take
place at noon on Sunday, May 20
in St. Marys School auditorium,
742 Spring St. The parishs 2012
high school graduates will be
honored at this time. To make a
reservation, call the rectory at
457-3412 by May 14.
Worship committee
Queen of the Apostles Parishs
worship committee will meet at
7 p.m. on Monday, May 21 in St.
Marys Rectory, 715 Hawthorne
St.
Social concerns committee
Queen of the Apostles Parishs
social concerns committee will
meet at 8:30 p.m. on Monday,
May 21 in St. Marys Rectory,
715 Hawthorne St.
Sewer bills
Berkheimer Associates re-
cently sent notices to all Avoca
Borough residents who did not
pay their 2011 sewer bills.
Property owners are respon-
sible for paying the bills.
If the bills were not paid in full
by December 31, 2011, they were
turned over to Creditech.
All accounts delinquent $70or
more for more than one year will
be placed on a water shutoff list.
Property owners are also respon-
sible for water shutoff and resto-
ration fees which total $60.
For more information, call
Creditech at 1-800-555-5695.
Recycling
Avoca residents are invited to
recycle newspaper and commin-
gled glass, plastic and metal bot-
tles, cans and jars every Wednes-
day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the
Moosic Recycling Truck at the
Avoca Municipal Garage, 1106
Plane St.
All lids should be removed
and disposed of in home trash.
Containers should be rinsed,
plastics and metals should be
flattened and glass should not be
broken. Newspaper should not
be placed in bags. All recycla-
bles should be placed in the ap-
propriate compartment of the
truck.
Avoca residents can also recy-
cle corrugated cardboard from 8
a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Thurs-
day of each month in the Moosic
Recycling Truck at the Avoca
Municipal Garage.
Avoca residents can also recy-
cle corrugated cardboard from 8
a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Thurs-
day of each month in the Moosic
Recycling Truck at the Avoca
Municipal Garage.
Corrugated cardboard is card-
board with a ribbed section be-
tween two heavy layers of card-
board. All pieces should be col-
lapsed and flattened.
This collection does not in-
clude food contaminated non-
corrugated or coated cardboard
such as pizza, cereal or soda box-
es.
The recycling area will be
monitored and violators can be
fined or banned from future re-
cycling privileges. Recycling
calendars are available in the
lobby of the Avoca Municipal
Building and at the recycling
truck.
May Crowning today at Queen of the Apostles
AVOCA
JACKIE BORTHWICK-GALVIN
457-3351
avocahappenings@verizon.net
Hughestown Borough Coun-
cils work session is 7 p.m. on
Monday, May 10.
Final plans for the softball
field stand will be completed.
Softball sked
The girls softball league
schedule this week is as fol-
lows:
Monday - Twigs at Daffodils
Tuesday - Rosebuds at Vio-
lets
Wednesday Daffodils at
Rosebuds
Thursday Violets at Twigs
Compost site
The Greater Pittston Region-
al Compost site will be open
soon, allowing residents to
drop off yard waster and ob-
tain free mulch.
Councilmen Bob Gable and
Dave Stefanoski represent
Hughestown at the compost
meetings.
Council work session May 10
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Anyone group or organization
that would like their articles or
pictures added to the 2013 Du-
pont Borough calendar can
email articles to dupontbo-
ro@comcast.net or drop them
off at the municipal office during
regular business hours.
Contact Borough Manager
Patty McDonald at 655-6216 for
more information.
Sewer bills
Quarterly sewers bills have
been mailed and are due by June
30. Anyone who has not received
a bill is asked to contact the bor-
oughoffice as soonas possible at
655-6216.
Public works
The Dupont Public Works
Dept. asks residents to be mind-
ful of the weight limits on refuse
and yard waste. Containers and
bags should be limited to 30 lbs.
each. Residents must belong to
the refuse /recycling program to
have yard and recyclables picked
up.
Dupont Borough Yard Waste
Ordinance requires grass,
hedges, trees, etc. must be main-
tained and trimmed. No storage
or household trash on properties
within the borough limits.
ADog Ordinance requires res-
idents to pick up after their pets.
Door hangers have been
placed on properties in violation
of code enforcement, yard main-
tenance or non-refuse payments.
Notices will also be filed with
Magistrate Barilla. To date eight
citations are scheduled to be fil-
ed with the Magistrate for non-
payment of sewer bills.
Band in contest
The local band, Perfect Focus,
has entered a contest to be the
opening act for Slash in Phila-
delphia. Slash aka Saul Hudson
is best known as the former lead
guitarist of the American hard
rock band, Guns NRoses.
Anyone interested in helping
Perfect Focus winthe contest can
go to Facebook, search perfect
focus band and check the like
sections. The more likes re-
ceived, the better the chance of
winning.
Band members are Michael
McDonald, son of Borough
Manager Patty McDonald; Chris
Cashmere, Ryan Gruttadauria,
Jonathan Kamor and Doug
Jumper.
Memorial Day parade
The Dupont Annual Memorial
Day Parade will be held at 10
a.m. on Monday, May 28. This
years parade will be hosted by
the AmVets Post 189 with the
VFW Post 3909 and the Amer-
ican Legion Post 657 serving as
co-sponsors.
Teeball
Board members of Dupont
Softball/Teeball thank all who
participated, helped and donated
to the organizations opening
day. With over 225 children reg-
istered, it was the best opening
day ever!
Benefit raffle
Holy Mother of Sorrows
Friends and Family are holding a
Call for photos, info for 2013 borough calendar
PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS
Democratic congressional candidate Matt Cartwright, right, talks with voter Bernie
Babonis at the Dupont Municipal Building during the recent primary election. Cart-
wright won the Democrat nomination over incumbent Cong. TimHolden.
Democratic congressional candidate Matt Cartwright, left, talks with voter John
Lizak at the Dupont Municipal Building during the recent primary election. Cart-
wright won the Democrat nomination over incumbent Cong. TimHolden.
The Dupont Lions Club has adopted a highway fromPennDOT and will clean for the roadway every
few months north and south of Route 315, fromPilot to Petro truck stops. Members of the Lions Club
and volunteers who helped with the first cleanup are, fromleft, first row, Lion Stan Knick, Christian
Hansen, Lion Janet Rooney, Lion Denise -Hudzinski and Erica Lepores. Second row, Lion Rick Han-
sen, clean-up chairman; Lion Bart Bryk, Lion Chris Kalmanowicz and Rose Skrzysowski.
DUPONT
ANN MARIE PADDOCK
407-0231
dupont.news@comcast.net
See DUPONT, Page 43
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Are you ready for some foot-
ball? The Duryea Wildcats are
ready.
The Duryea Wildcats will
have an early registration session
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 9 at the Duryea
Sports Complex, corner of
Kramer and Shaft Streets.
The organization will meet at
6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8 at the
complex.
Happy birthday
Happy belated birthday to Bob
Ryzner Sr. who celebrated his
special day on April 28.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Chuckie
Thomas who will receive his
Master of Business Administra-
tion degree on Sunday, May 13
from Marywood University.
Chuckie is the son of Chuck and
Teddie Thomas.
Scholarship applications
Applications for the 1st. Lt.
Jeffrey DePrimo Scholarship are
now available. Students attend-
ing Pittston Area High School,
Wyoming Area High School or
students residing in either of
these two school districts but at-
tending Holy Redeemer High
School or Holy Cross High
School are eligible to apply.
Applicants are required to par-
ticipate in some kind of music
and have a past or present con-
nection to the military via a fam-
ily member.
Pittston Area, Wyoming Area
and Holy Redeemer students can
get applications at their schools.
Holy Cross students may get an
application by calling The Lu-
zerne Foundation at 714-1570.
Marian devotions
St. Marys Polish National Ca-
tholic Church will have Marian
devotions in honor of the
Blessed Mother at 7 p.m. every
Friday in May at the church, 200
Stephenson St. The services will
include Exposition of the Most
Blessed Sacrament, Litany to the
Blessed Virgin Mary and Bene-
diction.
Legion luncheon
The American Legion Ladies
Auxiliary Unit 585 will host a
luncheon at noon today, May 6 at
the post home, 329 Main St., for
the residents of the Wilkes-Barre
Veterans Administration.
Members of the American Le-
gion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 585
will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tues-
day, May 8 at the post home, 529
Main St.
Any local organization seek-
ing donations from the auxiliary
is asked to have a representative
attend this meeting.
Also, members of the auxilia-
ry are asked to pay their dues as
soon as possible.
Council meeting
The Duryea Borough Council
will have its monthly work ses-
sion and meeting at 6:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 8 at the Duryea
Municipal Building, 315 Main
St. The public is invited to at-
tend.
Rec Board meeting
The Duryea Rec Board will
meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
May 9 at the Duryea Municipal
Building, 315 Main St.
New recycling containers
Residents are invited to pick
up new recycling containers
from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May10 at
the rear of the Duryea Municipal
Building, 315 Main St.
Money for flood victims
Duryea Borough Council is
advising residents who were im-
pacted by the 2011 September
Flood to pick up a small mone-
tary award from 6 to 8 p.m. on
May14-15at the Duryea Munici-
pal Building, 315 Main St.
Residents of Bennett, Chitten-
den, Church, Dickson, Elm,
Lackawanna, Main from 51-312,
Pettebone from 100-131, River,
Short, Swetland from 124-138,
Stephenson and Watt Streets are
eligible for this benefit. Impact-
ed residents are required to bring
in their FEMApaper and drivers
license as proof of residency.
These awards were made pos-
sible fromdonations collected at
local businesses.
Ambulance fund drive
The Duryea Ambulance Asso-
ciations annual fund drive will
begin on Tuesday, May 15.
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Ziti dinner
The Polish Falcons, Nest 128
will have a ziti dinner to benefit
Diane Kozak from1to 5 p.m. on
Sunday, May 20 at the club, 631
Main St. The menu includes
tossed salad, ziti and meatballs,
rolls, dessert, coffee and soda.
Takeouts and free delivery will
be available too.
There will also be a Chinese
auction and a 50-50 raffle. DJ
Diamond Dave will begin per-
forming at 4 p.m.
Tickets, which are $6 each and
$4for children, canbe purchased
in advance by contacting Mary
Shock at 510-3409 or mrysh-
ock@yahoo.com, the club at
457-5355 or any Polish Falcons
member. They will also be avail-
able at the door.
All proceeds will help defray
Kozaks medical bills in her cou-
rageous battle against cancer.
Raffle tickets
The Sons of the American Le-
gion, Squadron 585 is currently
selling tickets for its Win APal-
let of Beer raffle. First prize is a
gift certificate for $600 to B&G
Beverage, Pittston. Second prize
is a $100 gift certificate to a
Wine &Spirits store. Third prize
is a $50 gift card to Weis Mar-
kets.
Tickets, which are $3 each or
two for $5, can be purchased
from any member or at the post
home, 329 Main St. The drawing
will take place at 8 p.m. on Fri-
day, May 25.
Sewer Authority
The discount period for sewer
bills ended April 30. A 10 per-
cent late fee will be added in
May.
Water turn off notices will be
sent on May10. The sewer office
hours are 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 and
noon to 3 p.m.
The Duryea Sewer Board Au-
thority will meet Monday, May 7
at the municipal building at 7
p.m. The meeting is open to the
public.
Wildcats set junior football registration date
DURYEA
JACKIE BORTHWICK-GALVIN
457-3351
duryeahappenings@verizon.net
Members of Cub Scout Pack 316 held a clean up at West Avoca Park recently. From left, first row, are
Daniel Iovacchini, Biagio Mangienello, Baize Bruneio, Johnny Sudol, Colin Keogh, Jagger Shearer.
Second row, Caiden Thomas, Ryan Turant and Joshua Iovacchini.
Scouts clean West Avoca Park
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Shirley Judge, president of the
Luzerne County Chapter of
PSEA-Retired, announces the
annual spring luncheon will be
held Thursday, May 10 at the
East Mountain Inn, Wilkes-
Barre. Registration will open at
11:30 a.m. and lunch will be
served at noon.
Christian Women
Christian Womens Organiza-
tion of St. Barbaras Parish will
meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
May 8 at the church hall. Infor-
mation about the end-of-the-
year dinner set for Tuesday, June
12 will be available at the meet-
ing. Hostesses for the May meet-
ing are Josephine Del Priore,
Ann Marie Dillon and Lisa Do-
lan.
Coyne Tournament
The Fourth Annual Joseph
Coyne Softball Tournament will
be held at 8 a.m. on Sunday, May
20 at the Exeter Lions Little
League fields. The event will
feature face painting, Tux the
mascot at 11a.m. and clown/bal-
loon artist Pat Ward from 2 to 4
p.m.
Cosmopolitan Seniors
Fifty six members and a guest
attended the previous meeting of
the Cosmopolitan Seniors.
Final preparations were an-
nouncedregardingthe 37thanni-
versary Mass and dinner. After
the meeting, the group enjoyed
refreshments and Bingo was
played. Fifth/fifty winners were
Marie Cheskiewicz, Sam Ferra-
ra, Evelyn Naples, Joann Naples,
and Veronica Wyandt. Helen Za-
rychta won the special game
prize and Terri Mislan won the
Bingo jackpot.
Travel coordinator Johanna is
accepting reservations for a casi-
notriponWednesdayMay9, and
a trip to Woodloch Pines Resort
on Sunday, May 20. This trip in-
cludes a seafood buffet along
with American and Italian cui-
sine, as well as entertainment,
Bingo and a boat ride, weather
permitting. There will be pick-
ups in Exeter and Pittston and
non-members are welcome.
Details can be obtained from
Johanna at 655-2720.
Scholarship applications
Applications for the 1st. Lt.
Jeffrey DePrimo Scholarship for
students of Pittston Area,
Wyoming Area and Holy Re-
deemer are available at their re-
spective schools. The scholar-
ship requires the student to have
musical participation of some
kindandmilitaryconnectionof a
family member past or present.
Open records officer
Borough Council is looking
for an interested Exeter Borough
resident to serve as the Open Re-
cords Officer for the borough.
Interested individuals should be
familiar with the Pennsylvania
Open Records Act and Right to
Know Law.
To apply for this voluntary po-
sition, send a letter of interest to
Denise Adams, chairman, at
1101 Wyoming Ave. Exeter, PA
18643. For more information,
call 654-3001 ext. 4.
Yard waste
Exeter Borough has begun
yard waste collection on Thurs-
days. Residents are asked to
place yard waste curbside by 6
a.m. and are encouraged to use a
mulching mower blade and
mulch grass weekly, leaving it on
the lawn. The benefits include
keeping fertilizer and pesticides
onthe treatedyard, thus reducing
the expense of additional treat-
ments.
Yard waste consists only of the
following materials: shrubbery
or grass clippings and tree limbs.
Tree limbs are not to exceed
three feet lengthor1/2-inchindi-
ameter. Limbs should be bun-
dled, tied and placed in an open
container. Rocks, stones, dirt
and animal waste are not accept-
able forms of yard waste. Any
yard waste containing unaccept-
able materials will not be collect-
ed.
Police reminder
Exeter Borough Police re-
minded citizens that anyone
caught dumping or littering
along Packer Avenue will be cit-
ed. Anyone who sees such action
is asked to contact the Exeter
Borough Police at 654-3301. In-
creased patrols will be present.
Chief John McNeil announces
that street sweeping will be held
between 5 and 9 a.m. on May
from Erie Street to First on both
sides of Wyoming Avenue. Resi-
dents are reminded that parking
will not be allowed during this
period.
All violators will be subject to
the issuance of a parking cita-
tion. This activity will be sched-
uled for the first Friday of each
month until November.
Refuse stickers
The rebate period for refuse
stickers has passed. Stickers can
be purchased with cash, checks,
money orders or credit card (no
American Express). Checks and
money orders should be made
payable to Exeter Borough Re-
fuse.
Hours of operation are 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m.
to 7 p.m. Wednesday. There are
no evening or Saturday hours.
Payments can be mailed to
1101 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, PA
18643. For more information,
call Lynda at 654-3001, ext. 2.
St. Barbaras Parish
A meeting for planning the
summer bazaar will be held on
Monday, May 7 at 7 pm in the
Parish Center.
The Christian Womens Orga-
nizationwill holdits next month-
ly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tues-
day, May 8 at the church hall.
End-of-the-year dinner will be
Tuesday, June12. More informa-
tion will be offered at the meet-
ing.
Preparations for the Baccalau-
reate Mass that will be held on
Sunday, June 3 will be discussed.
Hostesses for the May meeting
are Josephine DelPriore, Ann
Marie Dillon and Lisa Dolhon.
The Golden Age Club will
meet at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday,
May 10 at the Parish Center.
Hostesses are Lena Seman, Ann
Marie Shedlock and Florence
Stankoski.
Mothers Day envelopes are
available in the back of both
churches.
May Crowing will be held on
Mothers Day, May 13. Any girls
wishing to participate in May
Crowning are asked to call De-
nise at 239-3585.
Plans are in full swing to make
the summer picnic another won-
derful event. This years celebra-
tion will be July 20 - 22. Save the
date!
County PSEA Chapter spring luncheon Thursday
EXETER
EILEEN CIPRIANI
287-3349
ecipriani@comcast.net
The Exeter Lions Club held its monthly dinner meeting recently at Cuz's restaurant. Fromleft, are
Lion President Janet Serino, Lorraine Backo, Exeter Scout Home; Lion Rich Shields, Lion Mike
Burke and Lion Joseph White. Backo was presented with a check on behalf of the Scout program.
The Exeter Lions Club recently made a donation to the Stephanie
Jallen Paralympic Fund. Fromleft, are Janet Serino, Rich Shields,
Stephanie Jallen and Deb Jallen.
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To Beneft
Corpus Christi Parish West Pittston
May 25, 2012 6:00-8:00 pm
CORPUS CHRIST PARISH BASEMENT
LUZERNE AVE. WEST PITTSTON
Come see the local version
of our own food Network Star!
Cheryl Sempa
Radkiewicz
will provide cooking instruction and tips as well as a delicious meal,
with take-home treats available for purchase
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS TODAY!
Jacqueline 760-7082
Teresa 357-3985
IN THE
KITCHEN
$
25.00
Meal and instruction includes preparation of
Bourbon Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Honey Buttered Carrots
Plus two desserts!
WITH
raffle to Benefit Julie Vosburg
who has been courageously bat-
tling a sickness and is facing
complications. Prizes are an Ap-
ple iPad 3, grand prize; Chi Hair
Care/Beauty Basket $300 value,
second prize; $100 Visa gift card,
third prize; iPod, fourth prize;
Kindle with case, fifth prize; $50
lottery tickets, sixth prize; $50
Olive Garden gift certificate,
seventh prize; plus many addi-
tional gift cards and prizes.
The drawing will be held on
Mothers Day, May13 at the Par-
ish Hall. Raffle tickets are $5
each or five for $20 and may be
purchased by contacting: Fr.
Zbigniew Dawid, Angelo Con-
forti at 332-2576 or Julius Janes-
ko at 457-7854.
Gas service applications
Applications to request gas
service are available at the mu-
nicipal office during regular
business hours. For more infor-
mation about gas service, con-
tact Mike Trussa UGI represen-
tative at 829-8664.
Compost facility
The next meeting of the Re-
gional Compost Facility will be
at 7p.m. onWednesday, May9in
Dupont Council Chambers
Bowling banquet
The Dupont Jr. Bowlers will
hold their annual bowling ban-
quet at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 20
at Saint Maria Goretti banquet
hall. Tickets are on sale now at
Dupont Lanes. For more infor-
mation, call Donna at 655-6241.
Joeyc eco-tip
Here is Joeys eco-tip of the
week: If you get a new cell
phone, dont throw away your
old one. Donate it to Cell Phones
For Soldiers. Go to cellphones-
forsoldiers.com for more in-
formation.
Communion recipients
The following young parish-
ioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus
are receiving First Holy Com-
munion today: Aubrey Curley,
Zachary Elko, Mia Fanning, An-
thony Golya, Grace Holmes,
Emma Hunter, Maya Kasa, An-
drew Kleinberger, Shane Kli-
mek, Nicholas Lombardo, Dana
Mackin, Ethan Maslowski, Ma-
dison Ann Measris, Michael Na-
gy, Mason ODonovan, Jonathan
Joseph Renfer, Ronald Michael
Renfer, Jr., Jeffrey Terpak, Ash-
lyn Urbanski, Christian James
Wasko, Leanna Wruble, Carly
Anne Wywoda.
Church meetings
Sacred Heart of Jesus meeting
schedule:
Parish Pastoral Council will
meet at 7p.m. onMonday, May7
in the lower level of the rectory.
Choir will meet at 6:30p.m. on
Thursday, May 10 in the choir
loft. Senior Outreach Committee
will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednes-
day, May 9 in the lower level of
the rectory.
Raffle winners
The Womens Society of Sa-
cred Heart thanks everyone who
helped in any way to make its
bake sale and raffle successful.
The raffle prize winners are: Ste-
phen Dvorscak, $500; Joe Wru-
ble, $250; Pat Ruda, $125; and
Phyllis G., $100.
Food drive
The National Association of
Letter Carriers will hold its 20th
Anniversary Stamp Out Hun-
ger Food Drive on Saturday,
May 12. Leave non-perishable
food items, including pet foods,
at your mailbox on this day.
Blood drive
The American Red Cross will
host a blooddrive from12:30to6
p.m. on Tuesday, May 22 at the
VFWPost 4909. To make an ap-
pointment ,call 1-800-RED
CROSS. Walk-ins are always
welcome. For more information,
call the post home at 654-9104.
Lions meeting
The Dupont Lions will meet at
6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 14 at
the VFW Post Home. President
Bart Bryk will preside.
Service schedule
Dupont Service Schedule for
the week of May 6 is as follows:
Monday, May 7 Refuse,
30lb.weight limit. Tuesday, May
8 - Yard waste, weight limit for
containers is 30 lbs.
Wednesday, May 9 Recy-
cling, mixed papers
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Come into the Kitchen with
Cheryl.
See the local version of Food
Network star, Cheryl Sempa
Radkiewicz, who will provide
cooking instruction and tips, as
well as delicious meals, from6to
8 p.m. on May 25 at the Immac-
ulate Conception Church Hall,
605 Luzerne Ave.
The cost of the demonstration,
instruction and BYOB dinner is
$25. Dinner includes Bourbon
glazed pork tenderloin, creamy
mashed potatoes, honey buttered
carrots plus vanilla ice cream
with brandy walnut sauce and
whiie chocolate cheesecake fin-
gers.
There will be door prizes and a
basket raffle. Sauces, dips and
other items will be available for
purchase.
Call Jacqueline at 760-7082 or
Teresa at 357-3985 for reserva-
tions.
Library Friends
The Friends Association of
The West Pittston Library will
meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday,
May 7 at The West Pittston Li-
brary on Exeter and Warren Ave-
nues. Sara Kelly will preside.
Agenda items include but not
limited to: Election and installa-
tion of new officers for the up-
coming year (president, vice
president, secretary and treasur-
er). Christine Romani is willing
to serve as treasurer and Barbara
Insalaco as secretary. The group
is still looking for someone to
serve as vice president. Sara Kel-
lyis willingtoreturnas president
as long as there are four-officers.
Other agenda items are: fina-
lizing Charming Charlies, the
upcoming wine and cheese
event, and the Boscovs and Bon-
Ton Community Day Sales. A
special presentation by Friends
member Rebekka Parry, titled
Cleaning without Chemicals
will follow the meeting.
Contact Sara at 883-7079; sir-
kelly14@msn.com for member
information.
Legion meeting
The1st Lt. Jeffrey F. DePrimo/
American Legion Post 542 will
meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May
10 at the home of Shawn Stan-
ford, 117 Warren St.. Members
are asked to RSVP to Shawn at
466-8262.
Plans will be finalized for the
upcoming poppie sale at Insala-
co Plaza on May 19, cemetery
flag replacement on May 26 and
the Memorial Day Parade on
May 28. Commander Richard
A.Simonson Sr. will preside.
WP Rams news
The West Pittston Rams will
sponsor a dance for ages 5
through 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. on
May 11 at the Wyoming Area
Secondary Center cafeteria.
Children ages 5-11 require a
chaperone. Donations of $3 for
children and $5 for adults will be
taken at the door. One child will
be admitted free with each pay-
ing adult.
Doors openat 5:45p.m. Music
will be provided by DJ Jim Rod-
da. Drinks will be provided and
snacks will be available for pur-
chase.
Rams registration
The West Pittston Rams will
holdinga final signupfor the up-
coming 2012 season from 3 to 5
p.m. on June 3 the club house at
the football field, bell tower en-
trance. Cost is $110 per child,
which includes 10 lottery tickets
at $5 each. The charge for each
additional child per family is
$10.
New football players will be
requiredtopurchase a jersey. Ev-
ery registrant must have the fol-
lowing: birth certificate, current
picture, and two proofs of resi-
dence, such as a valid drivers li-
cense and a utility bill.
The association asks that all
coaches get their letter of intent
in as soon as possible. Junior ad-
visors are also sought for each
cheer squad.
Library fundraiser
The Friends of The West Pitt-
ston Library will sponsor a fun-
draising event from 6 to 8 p.m.
on Sunday, May 20 at Charming
Charlies at The Shoppes at Mon-
tage.
A $5 donation entitles the
holder to a shopping pass good
for 20% discount on items pur-
chased. Beverages and snacks
are included. Call Sara at 883-
7079 for details.
As an option, you may show
up on the 20th, pay your $5 at the
door and receive your special
discount coupon.
WP Class of 1957
The West Pittston Class of
1957 announces plans for its
55th anniversary class reunion to
be held the weekend of Septem-
ber 1.
Co-chairmen Mickey Mel-
berger and Don Lloyd need seek
classmates to serve on the orga-
nization committee. Anyone in-
terested is asked to call Mickey
at 654-1141 or Don at 655-4311.
The first meeting of the com-
mittee will be held at 1 p.m. on
May 9 at the old American Le-
gion Hall on Linden Street.
WA Class of 1969
Wanted: Wyoming Area Class
of 1969 graduation booklet. Call
654-7803 if you have a copy. A
copy will be made and your
booklet will be returned to you.
Street department
Police Chief Porfirio requests
residents to follow the designat-
edsigns bymovingtheir vehicles
for street sweeping.
Yard waste will be picked up
from Montgomery Avenue to
Erie Street onMondays andfrom
Montgomery Avenue to Susque-
hanna Avenue on Tuesdays.
Residents are asked to place
yard waste in open containers.
No plastic bags will be picked
up.
Tree limbs should not exceed
four feet in length or 1/2-inch in
diameter and must be tied in
bundles.
Any resident requesting chip-
ping of tree limbs is asked to call
the Public Works Building at
655-7786 to be placed on a
schedule.
Golf tournament
The West Pittston Rams Par-
ents Organizations Golf Tourna-
ment will be held April 28 at
Four Seasons Golf Course. Any
business interested in becoming
a hole-sponsor is asked to call
Chrissy Fernandes at 602-1614
or 430-1618.
Proceeds fromthe golf tourna-
ment will help purchase newhel-
mets for the football players.
WP Fun Run
The 35th Annual West Pittston
Anthracite 4-Mile Run spon-
sored by Big Top Rentals will be
held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June
2.
Registration begins at 7:30
a.m. at the borough building,
Exeter Avenue.
Preregistration fee is $15 prior
to May 30 and $18 after. Checks
should be made payable to West
Pittston Parks, Recreation and
Beautification Board and mailed
to 555 Exeter Ave., West Pitt-
ston, PA18643.
For further information, call
655-7782.
Tax collector
George L. Miller, tax collec-
tor, announces the 2012 county
and borough taxes have been
mailed.
The face period will begin
May 1 and continue until June
30. Penalty period will be honor-
ed through December 15 when
the tax books will be closed.
Office hours during rebate are
from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and
Wednesday.
It is the property owners re-
sponsibility to forward their tax
bills to their financial institution
for payment.
If a receipt is requested, please
include a self addressed stamped
envelope with payment.
For appointments, call 655-
3801 or 655-7782ext. 232.
Welsh classes
In preparation for the North
American Festival of Wales,
classes to sing in Welsh will be
conducted from 2 to 4 p.m. on
the secondandthirdSaturdays of
each month until September at
the Congregational Church, 500
Luzerne Ave.
The Festival of Wales is a five-
day cultural event held over La-
bor Day weekend, Aug. 30-Sept.
3, at the Scranton Hilton.
For information on the classes,
contact Chris Hastie at 905-9074
or e-mailchhmww@hot-
mail.com.
For information and registra-
tion for the Festival of Wales, log
onto www.nafow.org.
Library programs
Fertile Grounds CSA founder
Deb Shoval will lead an interac-
tive discussion about the health,
environmental and economic
benefits of local, organic farm-
ing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May
8. The event includes samples of
Fertile Grounds early spring sal-
ad and Hillside Farms ice cream.
Beginner Yoga 9:30 a.m. and
6:15 p.m. Mondays; 8:30 to 9:30
a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays; 9:30 a.m. Fridays.
Restorative Yoga 6 to 7 p.m.
Wednesdays
All classes are held on the top
floor of the former AmericanLe-
gion Building at 316 Linden St.
by the Montgomery Ave.
West Pittston Library Book
Club 6:45 p.m., first Tuesday
of each month.
Weekly Story Time - 1 p.m.,
Fridays
Childrens Yoga with Corinne
3:45 p.m., first Friday of the
month.
PNCFor Me, For You, For Lat-
er Story Time 1 p.m., Friday,
May 11
American Girl Celebration 1
p.m., Saturday, May 19
Story Time with Clifford 1
p.m., Friday, May 25
Birthday notes
Celebrating this week: Special
birthday wishes to Michael J.
Butera who celebrates his 89th
birthday today!
Also celebrating this week: AJ
Lemardy, Karyssa Gregorio, Ga-
ry Slusser, Jack Kizewich, Jamie
Balberchak, May 6; Lyndsi Ma-
rie Skesavage, Brittani Galli,
Anthony Bellino, May 7; Jessica
Hopkins, Melissa Dolhon,
Quinn Gillespie, May 9; Mike
Gentile, Stacey Blannett, Ste-
phanie Blannett, Jillian Balber-
chak, Katrina Blannett, May 10;
and Mike Ciali, Katie Terrana-
McHale, Donna Hine, May 11.
Thought of the week
Dont be sohumble; youre not
that great.
Cooking show coming to Immaculate Conception Hall
WESTPITTSTON
Tony Callaio
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Jack Smiles, writer/editor for
the Sunday Dispatch and the au-
thor of three biographies of local
baseball players Hugh Jennings
(Pittston), Ed Walsh (Plains) and
BuckyHarris (Hughestown) will
discuss his books at noon on Sat-
urday, May 12, at the Wyoming
Library.
All three men quit school to
work in local mines, turned to
baseball and wound up in the
Baseball Hall of Fame. In 1924,
Harris, the subject of Smiles lat-
est book, was the manager of the
Washington Senators. That Sep-
tember in the heat of a pennant
race with the Yankees, Harris
brought the Senators to Wyom-
ing/Exeter to play an exhibition
game against a local team at a
field located in the area of First
Street.
Smiles will discuss the careers
of these three men, local baseball
historyandthe onlymanlistedas
being born in Wyoming Bor-
ough to reach the Major
Leagues.
He and his wife Diane, a
Wyoming Borough council-
woman, have a daughter Sadie, a
senior at Penn State.
Classic car show
The Luzerne County Histori-
cal Society will hold its Second
Annual Classic Car Showfrom9
a.m. to 3 p.m. today, May 6 at the
Historic Swetland Homestead,
885 Wyoming Ave.
The show is open to any vehi-
cle, including classic cars, race
cars, muscle cars, tuners, trucks,
motorcycles, choppers, and bi-
cycles. Entry fee is $15 per vehi-
cle and free for spectators.
All proceeds will benefit the
LCHS. The show is sponsored
by Stell Enterprises and will fea-
ture DJ Steel Dragon, 50/50, a
prize raffle and food. Trophies
will be awarded to the Top 25 en-
tries as well as Best of Showand
Peoples Choice award. Dash
Plaques and goody bags will be
given to the first 100 entries.
\he Swetland Homestead will
be open for tours. Rain date is
May 20.
Night at the Races
Wyoming / West Wyoming
Little League will holda Night at
the Races on Saturday, May19 at
the West Wyoming Hose Com-
pany on Shoemaker Avenue in
West Wyoming. Doors open at 6
p.m. and races start at 7 p.m.
Cost is $10 to sponsor a horse or
$5 donation at the door. Admis-
sion includes food, beer, soda.
American Legion Post 904
The American Legion Post
904 will meet at 6:30 p.m. on
Tuesday May 8. Final plans for
the parade and election of offi-
cers for 2012/2013 will take
place.
Wyoming Area Senior Parents
Wyoming Area Senior Parents
will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednes-
day, May 9 in room 164 of the
Secondary Center.
Memorial Day parade
The Memorial Days events
begin at 8 a.m. with a ceremony
at the War Monument in front of
the VFW in Wyoming Post 396
in Wyoming. Following this, a
service will be held at 8:30 a.m.
at the War Memorial at Eighth
Street and Shoemaker Avenue in
West Wyoming. The service will
be conducted by both the Amer-
ican Legion and the VFW.
The parade line-up will begin
at 8:45 a.m. at Dailey Memorial
Park on Shoemaker Avenue in
West Wyoming with the parade
beginning at 9:15 a.m.
As the parade ends at First
Street in Wyoming, participants
and spectators are invited to the
Wyoming Cemetery for the Me-
morial Dayceremony. There will
be a short programending with a
rifle salute by American Legion
Post 904 West Wyoming and a
fly over honoring our heroes.
There will be food and bever-
ages at the VFW Post in Wyom-
ing after the ceremony.
St. Monicas
Vacation Bible School is being
held from June 25 through 29.
Lillian Dominici is coordinating
the weeks events, which include
indoor and outdoor activities.
Adult and teen volunteers are
needed to help with the games
and creative activities. Helpers
may call Lillian at 693-6227.
Anyone (from third grade
through high school) interested
in serving in the role of alter
server is asked to call the parish
office at 693-1991.
The parish is always in need of
newlectors. Anyone interestedis
asked to call Father McKernan at
693-1991.
Abus trip to the National Cen-
ter of Padre Pio in Barto will be
held on Friday, June 8. For more
information and reservations,
call Theresa Lisiewski at 822-
0831. Cost is $30 per person.
Golf tournament
The Rotary Club of Wyom-
ings 21st Annual Golf Tourna-
ment and Cook-Out will be held
on Thursday, May 24 at Irem
Temple Country Club. Lunch
and registration will begin at
11a.m. with a shotgun start at
noon. Cost is $95 per person and
includes, lunch, beer and a din-
ner cookout at the Checkerboard
Pavilion. Hole sponsorships are
available for $50 and $100. Con-
tact John Piszak at jpiszak@ya-
hoo.com or 570-313-8586 for
reservations or information.
Compost yard
The West Wyoming compost
yard will be open from10 a.m. to
2 p.m. on Saturdays for residents
of West Wyoming and Wyom-
ing. The compost yard accepts
brush, branches, leaves and
grass. Residents are reminded to
take care that yard waste does
not contain plastic or recyclable
bags. The compost yard does not
accept stones or dirt.
Compost is also available free
of charge to residents of both
towns.
Library news
Friends of the Wyoming Free
Library opened a used Book
Shop next door to the Library in
the United Methodist Church.
There was a special appearance
by the newly crowned, Little
Miss Library Grace Washney.
Friends of the Library will
meet at 6p.m. onMonday, May7
to discuss upcoming programs
for the summer. The Friends are
welcoming new members.
Membership is only $5 a year.
Friends of the Library will
meet at noon on Wednesday,
May 9 to discuss the book, 700
Sunday by Billy Crystal. Call
the library if you need a copy of
the book.
For information, access
www.wyominglibrary.org or call
693-1364. Library hours: 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Monday and Friday, 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through
Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday.
Smiles to discuss local baseball at library Saturday
WYOMING NEWS
EILEEN CIPRIANI
287-3349
ecipriani@comcast.net
The Arbor Day Foundation
congratulated West Wyoming
Borough on once again being
named a Tree City USAcommu-
nity for 2011. Residents of West
Wyoming should take pride in
the fact that they live in a com-
munity where planting and nur-
turing trees is a priority. This is
the third year in a row West
Wyoming has received this hon-
or. A representative of DCNR
will attend the upcoming council
meetingtopresent a flagandcer-
tificate to the borough.
Cause for the Paws
Representative Phyllis Mun-
dys Cause for the Paws will be
held from 1 to 4 p.m. on June 2
from at the Pavilion in Dailey
Park, Shoemaker Avenue, West
Wyoming. The event for dogs
will feature low cost rabies vac-
cines ($10) and microchipping
($25). Dog licenses will be avail-
able for sale. Cost is $6.45-$8.45
depending whether or not the
dog is spayed or neutered. The
event will also include animals
from the SPCA, bake sale and
raffle baskets with proceeds ben-
efiting the SPCA.
The SPCA will accept dona-
tions of cat liter, canned cat food,
kitten chow, Kong dog toys, pa-
per towels, bleach, rubbing alco-
hol, medium or large latex
gloves, laundry soap, and office
supplies.
Watershed Association
The Abrahams Creek Wa-
tershed Association will hold a
public meeting at 7 p.m. on May
15 in the West Wyoming Town
Hall to discuss the completion of
the watershed assessment pro-
ject. The watershed assessment
project has been an ongoing in-
vestigation of water and storm
runoff related issues throughout
the Abrahams Creek Watershed.
The watershed covers all of West
Wyoming and parts of Wyom-
ing, Exeter Twp, Kingston Twp,
Forty Fort, and Swoyersville.
Memorial Day Parade
The Memorial Days events
beginwitha ceremonyat the War
Monument in front of the VFW
in Wyoming Post 396 at 8 am
Memorial Day morning. Follow-
ing this, a service will be held at
the War Memorial at 8th Street
and Shoemaker Avenue in West
Wyoming. The service will be-
gin at 8:30 a.m. and will be con-
ducted by both the American Le-
gion and the VFW.
The parade line-up will begin
at 8:45 am at Dailey Memorial
Park, located on Shoemaker
Avenue in West Wyoming with
the parade beginning at 9:15 a.m.
As the parade ends at 1st street
in Wyoming, participants and
spectators are invited to the
Wyoming Cemetery for the Me-
morial Day Ceremony, there will
be a short programending with a
rifle salute by American Legion
Post 904 West Wyoming and a
fly over honoring our Heroes.
After the ceremony at the
Wyoming Cemetery, there will
be food and beverages at the
VFW Post in Wyoming.
West Wyoming is again named a Tree City USA
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Sports
Brandon Matthews breezed
through his high school career at
Pittston Area with several acco-
lades, including a PIAA Cham-
pionship in 2010.
Now, the much-honoredgolfer
will take his skills tothe Division
I collegiate level at Temple Uni-
versity, he announced on Friday
at Pittston Areas Cefalo Center.
The biggest thing is what this
coach could do with a golfer no
matter what skill level, Mat-
thews saidabout Owls coachand
teaching professional Brian
Quinn. As a golfer, hes going to
make me better. Im going to be
better coming out of there no
matter what than where I am
right now. I couldnt guarantee
that with any other school and I
knew that was the deciding fac-
tor.
The son of Donna and Ted
Matthews will major in Business
Management and chose the
Owls over other notable schools
such as San Diego State, Loui-
siana State and the University of
North Carolina. But there were
many other reasons for Mat-
thews choice, including being
close to his beloved Philadelphia
Phillies.
With the coach, you cant get
a better coach, Matthews added.
Its close to home. An hour 45
minutes frommy front door so if
Im homesick, I can go home
anytime. I can go to the Phil-
lies all the time.
Under Quinn the last five sea-
sons, the Owls have turned the
program around. In just his sec-
ond season in 2008, Quinn led
Temple to its first team cham-
pionship in three years at the Big
Five Invitational.
The team placed tenth at the
Atlantic-10 Championships last
weekend and did not qualify for
Temple fits PAs Matthews to a tee
2010 state golf champ to
play for Division I university
By DAVE ROSENGRANT
drosengrant@timesleader.com
SUNDAY DISPATCH/JACK SMILES
Brandon Matthews is seated with his parents Donna and Ted Matthews. Standing, fromleft, Pittston
Area principal John Haas, coach Len Benfante, assistant principal Art Savokinas and athletic direc-
tor Charles Turco.
See MATTHEWS, Page 48
Its no wonder local college basketball
programs came calling for Steven Stra-
vinski. The 6-3 Pittston Area senior, who
will graduate next month, averaged 22
point per game for the Patriots last season
and was rewarded with a spot on the
Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1
Coaches All-Star First Team.
Stravinski, who averaged a league-
leading 20.7 points per game during the
WVCseason, led the Patriots in rebound-
ing and knocked down 56 three-pointers
in 23 games. Stravinski also shot 76.4 per-
cent from the free throw line as a senior.
During his two years starting for Pittston
Area he scored 783 points and hit 77
three-pointers.
Misericorida, Marywood and Wilkes
universities courted Stravinski. He chose
Wilkes.
I visited them all, he said. I talked
with all the coaches. I love the Wilkes
campus and they have a great science pro-
gram, which Im interested in.
As to basketball Stravinski went to
Patriot basketball star
gets promoted to Colonel
By JACK SMILES
jsmiles@psdispatch.com
SUNDAY DISPATCH/JACK SMILES
In front, Steven Stravinski and his mother Marie. Standing, Pittston Area principal
John Haas, assistant principal Art Savokinas, coach Al Kiesinger and athletic di-
rector Charles Turco.
See STRAVINSKI, Page 47
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Wilkes games last season and
liked what he saw. I think Im a
great fit. I went to a couple of
their game last year and they
have great team chemistry and
the student support is awesome. I
was impressed with that.
Stravinski said he believes he
has a chance to help as a fresh-
man. They lost a lot of scoring
from last year. Two seniors, a lot
of points and they think I can
help themin that area and I want
to help in any way I can.
Wilkes coach Jerry Rickrode
gave Stravinski a preview of
what he may expect. He said Ill
be playing the three position and
maybe a little four because
theyre not the biggest team. I
think I could help them out my
freshman year a little bit.
Pittston Area served Stravin-
ski well. Ive seen tremendous
improvement since my freshman
year. Starting in my sophomore
year in the summer coming ev-
eryday. The great coaching staff
really helped.
As muchas he loves basketball
Stravinski takes academics seri-
ously and he likes the fact the
Wilkes coaches do, too. The
Wilkes coaches are not only
about basketball. They care
about school. They are going to
help you out with tutoring or
whatever you need. They care
about you.
Pittston Area coach Alan
Kiesinger said Wilkes is getting
a hard worker. Hes just scratch-
ing the surface, silly as that
sounds since he averaged 22, but
he has a work ethic and love of
the game like nobody Ive ever
seen. I havent coached anyone
with the desire he has to get bet-
ter. Hell grow into his body and
I think hell have a good career at
Wilkes.
The Wilkes Colonels finished
17-10 last season. They reached
the quarterfinals of the ECAC
South Region tournament and
the Freedom Conference cham-
pionship game.
Stravinski
Continued from Page 46
Greater Pittston Majors
Pittston Knight 6
Jenkins Yankees 2
C.J. Pisack led Pittstons
Knights of Columbus to a win
over Jenkins Twp.s Yankees. Pi-
sack had 12 strikeouts and two
hits. John Brady and Jake
McCabe also contributed with
two hits.
Other hitters for Pittston were
DylanSpurlin, Michael Skutack,
and Nathan Searfoss.
Hitting for the Yankees were
Cody Noone and Dominick Stel-
la.
Exeter Yankees 7
WWW Diamond 2
Matt Wright struck out 11 bat-
ters for the win Friday at West
Wyoming.
In a matchup of two undefeat-
ed teams, he helped his cause
with three doubles and scored
three runs.
Anthony DeAngelo and CJ
Rome each added two hits and
Mason Egan singled. Matt Silin-
skie went 2-2 to lead Diamond
and Josh Cumbo and Robbie
Trottini each singled.
Alex Gushka worked the save
over the last 1-1/3togive the Yan-
kees their sixth win.
Exeter Yankees 13
WP Moose 3
Matt Wrights grand slam in
the 4th extended a 4-run lead
Wednesday at Exeter.
He also ripped an RBI double
in the 2nd to lead the Yankee of-
fense.
CJ Rome added a double and
Anthony DeAngelo, Dylan Har-
man and Aaron Zezza each sin-
gled. FJ Braccini had two hits in-
cluding a double and McDade
added two singles to lead the
Moose offense.
Mike Bonita and Yordy also
added singles. Zezza pitched
three innings for the win.
DeAngelo knocked in Jake
Mikoliczyk to end the game in
the 4th.
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Avoca VFW 5
Phil Cocco led the Red Sox
going 4-for -4 with six RBI and
broke open a close game with a
grand slamin the top of the sixth
inning.
Luke Petroski had three sin-
gles, Connor Hazlet doubled
twice and Trevor Tigue also had
two hits for the Red Sox.
Joe Carchilla was the winning
pitcher in relief. Carchilla, Kol-
ton Zaffuto and Justin Lasota all
had a hit for the Red Sox.
Walter Coles and Joey Jones
both hit home runs for Avoca
VFW.
Jake Roguski had a double and
single and Peter Fuller had a hit
for Avoca VFW.
Pittston Knights 14
WWW Nultons 6
Jake McCabe got the win on
the mound and helped himself
with two hits.
Leading hitters for Pittston
were Dylan Spurlin with four
hits; John Brady with three hits,
including a homerun, and C.J.
Pisack with three hits.
Hitting for West Wyoming
were Nick Perry, Mike Amato,
Tanner Williams, and Seth
Kopcza.
Jenkins Yankees 5
WP Moose 2
The Jenkins Township Milaz-
zo Yankees defeated West Pitt-
ston Moose on Saturday 5-2.
Leading the offense for Jen-
kins was Dominic Stella with a
2-run homerun.
Dominic Cerreta was 3-for-3
and Santo Insalacco 2-for-3.
Zach Mascelli, Ryan Zelonis,
Logan McGowan had hits for
Jenkins.
Cody Noone was the winning
pitcher. Leading the offense for
West Pittston was FJ Braccini
and S. Yordy.
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Duryea VFW 6
The Jenkins Township Yan-
kees defeated the Duryea VFW
16 to 6 after a nail biting first in-
ning for both teams.
Jenkins defense was lead by
Zach Mascelli in relief pitching
with 9 strikeouts.
Offensive spark plugs were
Santo Insalacco, Nick Scavo,
Cody Noone, Donovan OBoyle,
Dominic Stella and Logan
McGowan.
Hitting for Duryea was Brian
Bartoli.
Old Forge/Taylor Little
League
Mariottis 3
Bosaks 2
PatrickBanks was the winning
pitcher for Marriottis.
Shane Smith and Anthony Ko-
menski had doubles.
For Bosaks Brendan Moze-
leski had a double.
Rossis 12
Honor Awards 0
Winning pitcher Nick Krenit-
sky threw a one-hit shutout with
11 strikeouts and had four hits.
Also for Rossis Patrick Dono-
van had a double, Kevin Welsh a
single and double and Nick Na-
laschi a double.
For Honor Awards Maverick
Meredick had the hit, a single
Dupont Softball
Marvine Dutch Gap 4
Liberty Tax 0
Liberty Tax of Dupont was
dealt their first loss of the season
by Marvine Dutch Gap of Scran-
ton 4 - 0 in 10u action from the
County Line Girls Softball
League.
Kaehler Kivler pitchingfor the
first time this season took the
loss, striking out 6 in 3 innings.
Madison Antal finished the
game holding the oppostion
scoreless.
Liberty Tax offense was led by
Julianna Wayman and Sarah
Earley.
Liberty Tax is now 1-1 on the
season.
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Atlantic Propane defeated Ca-
lanPhotographyof Taylor11-6in
12u action fromthe County Line
Girls Softball League.
Atlantic Propane used a trio of
pitchers; Carly Karaffa, Kerry
Shamnoski and Kyla Klocko to
hold Taylor to two hits.
Shamnoski was winning
pitcher, striking out 4 while hav-
ing a 1-2-3 inning, while throw-
ing only 4 pitches.
Kyla Klocko picked up the
save.
Atlantics offense was led by
Autym Stoss, going 3 for 3 with
3 RBI, Jordan Zbegner scored
three runs while Klocko and
Mackenzie Gable each scored
twice.
Sarah Lukowich led the de-
fense with several nice plays. At-
lantic Propane is 2 - 0 on the sea-
son.
YO U T H B A S E B A L L , S O F T B A L L
Pittston Knights, Exeter and Jenkins Yanks win two
The Tweety Birds are on top of the Lady Birds
Bowling League with a 38-26 record. Judy Krifka
has the highest average at 544.
Standings:
Tweety Birds 38-26, Flamingos 34-30, Seagulls
34-30, Robins 33-31, Blue Jays 30-24, Parakeets
23-41.
Leaders:
Judy Krifka 544, Debi Krakoski 528, Lee Law-
renxce 494, Therese Wrubel 449, Margo Yavor-
chak 439, Tricia Survilla 436, Sandie Toole 436,
Cini DiGennari 435, Shirley Gercak 405, Marma
Koscinski 404.
B O W L I N G
Tweety Birds on top in Lady
Birds League second half
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the regional event to be held May
17-19. The NCAA Champion-
ships will be held May 29-June 3
at the Riviera Country Club in
Pacific Palisades, Calif. The golf
season begins with a fall session
in September and October and,
after a break during the winter
months, resumes in March. Next
season, Temple will still be part
of the A-10 before moving to the
Big East the following cam-
paign.
Quinn is also a former profes-
sional, winning 17 events on the
Asian PGA, South African PGA
and South American PGA
Tours. Getting paid to golf is
something Matthews hopes to
accomplish when his career at
Temple concludes in four years.
Finish college, get my busi-
ness degree andfromthere, tryto
goonTour dependinghowI am,
the future Owl said. And if that
doesnt work out, probably be-
come a PGA Teaching Profes-
sional somewhere along the line.
Im going to try to my hardest to
make it on Tour, but if it doesnt
work, it doesnt work.
Matthews is not just a standout
golfer. Hes an honor student at
Pittston Area and is one of the
all-time great golfers to pass
through the area, and Quinn
knows what kind of person hes
getting in the Dupont resident.
He has done a great job both
academically and athletically,
Quinn said in a statement to Pitt-
ston Area principal John Haas.
In my opinion, I believe Bran-
donhas the abilitytobe a topcol-
legiate player inthe nation. I look
forward to spending the next
four years watching him grow
into a great golfer, but more im-
portantly a great human being.
Pittston Area coach Len Ben-
fante only contacted Quinn
through writing, but he praised
his former star andsays the skyis
the limit for Matthews future
and even compared him to for-
mer PGA Tour player from Ha-
nover Area Ted Tryba.
Unlimited ceiling, Benfante
said. Ive never seen anyone
like him. When hes on his game,
hes as good as anyone Ive ever
seen and Ive gone to pro tourna-
ments and watched pros play.
I never saw (Ted) Tryba play
in high school. I sawhimplay af-
ter high school. But talking to lo-
cal (coaches) that watched him
play in high school, this kid is ev-
ery bit or better than Ted was at
this age.
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Pittston Areas freshman goal
machine Allie Barber scored 12
of the Lady Patriots 14 goals in
three wins last week, as the LPs
defeated North Pocono, Hones-
dale and Hanover.
She scored four goals and as-
sisted on another as the Patriots
routed North Pocono 6-0 Friday
in a key Wyoming Valley Con-
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game.
The Patriots (8-3) clinched a
District 2 playoff spot and eased
closer to the division title with
two games to play.
Awin in either of their last two
games will clinch the division
for PA.
Pittston Area was up 3-0 by
midway through the first half as
Barber scored twice and senior
Danielle Fereck scored once.
Barber struck again twice late
in the half and 39 seconds apart
to push her goal total for the
season to 27, one less than WVC
leader Ashley Dunbar of Dallas.
Senior Nicolette Bradshaw
capped the scoring in the 63rd
minutes. The six goals equaled
the total North Pocono surren-
dered in its first 10 games.
On the road in Honesdale on
Wednesday Barber recorded all
five goals as Pittston Area de-
feated Honesdale 5-1.
Carly Filipski has two assists
to Barber and Jordan Cumbo had
four saves in goal.
Barber had a hat trick in a 3-1
win over Hanover. Katelyn Pu-
gliese and Danielle Fereck had
assists.
PA outshot the Hawks 17-11.
Jordan Cumbo stopped all 11
shots.
Wyoming A. 1 North Pocono 0
Abby Schwerdtman scored
unassisted for the game-winning
goal 26 minutes into the second
as the Warriors helped out PAby
defeating North Pocono on the
road on Tuesday.
Jordan Chiavacci contributed
to the victory with seven goalie
saves.
Wyoming Area 5 GAR 2
Wyoming Area pounced on
the Grenadiers early, with senior
Jenna Skirnak scoring twice and
making an assist to a goal by Va-
larie Bott on on Senior Night at
Jake Sobeski Stadium.
Jenn Bone added a goal, giv-
ing the Warriors a 4-0 cushion
late in the first half. The War-
riors Danielle Stillarty scored
seven minutes into the second
half assisted by Lizz Jones.
GAR outshot the LWs 21-14,
but goalie Jordan Chiavacci
stopped 19 shots.
Meyers 5 Wyoming Area 2
The Lady Warriors four-
game win streak ended Friday
under the lights in Wilkes-Barre
on Meyers Senior Night, but
they remain in first place in the
division. Jen Bone scored both
WA goals.
Only the division winner will
make the district playoffs. The
LWs are 9-2. Second-place
Tunkhannock is 8-2-1. That sets
up a possible showdown on
Wednesday at Tunkhannock. If
the LWs beat MMI (0-10) Mon-
day at Tenth Street, they can then
clinch the division and the play-
off berth with a win over Tunk-
hannock on Wednesday.
Coach Mike Sololas said the
girls better rebound from Friday
if they want to win the division
and extend their season in the
playoffs. They came out flat
against Meyers, he said. They
looked like they didnt even want
to be there. But they still control
their own destiny and thats what
I told them.
This week
Monday
MMI at WA
Tuesday
Meyers at PA
Wednesday
WA at Tunkhannock
PA at Wyoming Sem
(End regular season)
Standings
Division 3
Pittston Area 8-3
North Pocono 6-4-1
Hanover 4-5-1
Wyoming Sem 2-8-1
Honesdale 1-8-1
Division 4
Wyoming Area 9-2
Tunkhannock 8-2-1
GAR 6-4
Meyers 5-4-1
MMI 0-10
GI RL S SOCCER
PAs Barber cuts loose with 12 goals in three games
Lady Patriots clinch district playoff spot
Allie Barber of Pittston Area winds upfor a shot past North Poconos Lizzy Lisiecki during Fridays game in Pittston. Barber scored a
goal on the kick, one of four she made. (PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER)
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Last week in high school track
and field the Wyoming Area
boys were the only winners.
They defeated Hanover 84-66.
The WAgirls lost to Hanover 74-
43. The meet was at Hanover
Wednesday.
For the WA boys Cody
Schmitz won the long jump and
high jump and ran on the win-
ning 400 relay with Hale,
OBrien and Peoples. Peoples
won the 100, leading a sweep as
Obrien and Hale took second
and third. OBrien took the 200
dash. Also winning for WAwere
Filipiak,1600; Pardini, 400;
Bone,300 hurdles; and Smith, ja-
velin.
For the WAgirls winners were
Shemanski 100 and 300 hurdles;
Argenio, pole vault; AudreyHie-
dacavage, 800; Kazmerick, jave-
lin; and Hiedacavage, Radzwil-
ka, Shemanski and Argenio in
the 1600.
On Tuesday in Hazleton both
PAteams lost to the Cougars, the
boys 106.5- 42.5and the girls 84-
66.
Ron DEliseo stayed hot for
PA winning both hurdle events
the 110 in 15.3 and the 300 in
39.8. He has the best times in the
WVC in those events and has a
shot at the no .l seed in the Dis-
trict 2 AAA Championships.
DEliseo was also a winner
with the PA 1600 relay team
against Hazleton running with
Naples, Brady and Harth.
Other winners for PAwere Po-
li in the shot put and Connors in
the 3200 run.
Inthe girls meet for PAKristen
and Catherine Lombardo
teamed with Brianna Bolton and
Katlyn Kutcha to win the 3200
relay.
Olivia Giambra stayed hot in
the jumps for PA. The freshman
won the triple in 35- 9 and the
long in 16-4.She set the school
record in the event earlier in the
season going 17-2. Shes a likely
no. 1seedfor districts inthe long.
Also for PAC. Lombardo won
the 1600 and 3200 runs, Liz Wa-
leski won the 300 hurdles, and
Waleski, Scialpi, Lanza and Fe-
reck won the 1600 relay.
In Division 1 of the WVC, the
PAboys are 2-4. The PAgirls are
4-2 behind Dallas and Hazleton
both 5-0-1.
In Division 2 the WA boys are
tied with Holy Redeemer and
Northwest for first place all are
5-1.
The teams have one regular
season meet left.
The District 2 AAA Boys/
Girls Championships are at
Scranton Memorial Stadium on
3 p.m. Monday, May14.The rain
date is Wednesday, May 16.
This week
PA at Tunkhannock
Wednesday
Lake Lehman at WA
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Warriors at 5-1 in
logjam atop division
Since dropping their first two
games of the season13-9 to Holy
Redeemer and 13-5 the Haonov-
er, the Junior High Warriors have
won five consecutive games.
Against Redeemer catcher
Evan Musto had three hits in-
cluding a double and he threw
out a runner attempting to steal
third base to end a Royal scoring
threat. Mark Paluski, Tyler
Dougherty and Jeremy Stach all
contributed with singles.
Against Hanover Dougherty
and Nick Gushka turned a dou-
ble play. Mark Paluski had two
singles, Dougherty added a dou-
ble and Justin Steinburger reac-
hed base four times with two
walks and a single.
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Corey Lescavage tossed a
complete game 5-hitter, striking
out seven. He extended his con-
secutive innings without walk-
ing a batter to 12 innings. Musto
threw a Mohawk out at second
base in the third. Justin Stein-
burger had three singles while
first baseman Paluski added two
singles. Musto had two hits in-
cluding a double. Lescavage
added a triple and Gushka had a
double.
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Ryan Kasalavage pitched a
complete game. Centerfielder
Jeremy Stach was 4-for-4 with a
sacrifice fly. Jordon Thomas and
Steinburger added two RBIs
each. Lescavage and Musto
combined on a highlight play as
Lescavage threwa strike to Mus-
to at the plate to gun down a run-
ner from left field.
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Lescavage led the Warriors to
their third consecutive win by
tossing a complete game. He
struck out 11and walked two. He
also picked off two base runners.
Carter Kusakavitch and Gushka
had RBI singles and Musto add-
ed a sacrifice fly.
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In Sweet Valley the Junior
Warriors won their fourth
straight. Gushka had three hits
including a double. Jeremy
Stach had two singles and a sac-
rifice fly. Lescavage and catcher
Musto each had two hits. Musto
threwout a runner trying to steal
third.
Ryan Kasalavage picked up
the victory in four innings of
work and turned a 1-4-3 double
play. Tyler Dougherty picked up
the save with four strikeouts in
his first appearance of the sea-
son. Kusakavitch, Jason Tho-
mas, David Casterline, Paluski
and Steinburger all had singles.
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The Warriors jumped on 6 - 1
Trojans as Musto delivered an
RBI double in the first inning.
Lescavage struckout 5andwalk-
ed none in 3 innings. Ryan Kasa-
lavage picked up the save in two
innings of work. Gushka led the
Warriors with 2 singles and three
RBIs and Tyler Dougherty had
two 2 singles and 2 RBIs. Kusa-
kavitch had two hits including a
triple.
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Warriors on win streak
Maria Telincho, daughter of
Bruce and Marianne Telincho,
Jenkins Twp., wonfour District 2
Class A medals for Scranton
Prep in this years D2 champion-
ships held in early March.
Telincho was part of the gold-
medal teams winning 200 free
relay and 200-medley relay,
which broke district records in
both. She also received a silver
medal in the 50 free and a fourth
place in the 100 free.
The senior also medaled at the
PIAA state championships held
at Bucknell University with two
of the Classics relay teams. The
Prep medley relay received a sil-
ver medal with Telincho swim-
ming a personal best of 24.70
during her free-style leg of the
event.
She was also on the fourth-
place Prep 200 free relay team.
Telinchos high school career
ended with 14 district medals
and three state medals, includ-
ing a Prep gold medal in the
200 free relay during her soph-
omore year.
She has been selected to rep-
resent the All-Regional Swim
Teamfor 2012 and plans to pur-
sue a swim career in college.
D2 swim hardware for Telincho
Prep swimmer won four district medals
The Wyoming Area Catholic
fourth grade girls basketball
team finished in second place in
the St. Nicks/St. Marys third/
fourth grade basketball league
with a record of 13-0.
WAC girls second in league
Members of the team
are Ann Bagnall, kneel-
ing. Fromleft, second
row, are Camryn Casse-
tori, SamanthaYencha,
Tess Romani, Jill Foley,
Cassie Benderavich.
Third row Michele Cas-
setori and Don Casseto-
ri, coaches.
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Nicole Cumbo and Alex Holtz
lifted the Lady Warriors to two
shutout wins and into a first
place tie in with Tunkhannock in
WVC Division I West.
Both teams are 7-4.
Cumbo pitched a 1-hitter with
eight strikeouts in a 10-0 five in-
ning win over the rival Lady Pa-
triots on Tuesday. The one hit by
PA was a doozey. PAs Marissa
Nardone hit a laser shot off the
fence inleft center onthe flyfor a
double.
Nicole Turner, Emily Wolf-
gang, Alex Holtz, Serra Degnan,
Lindsay Carey each had two hits
for WA. Turners hit was a two-
out single with the bases loaded.
Then in a win over Tunkhan-
nock on Thursday, Alex Holtz
worked a four-hit gem for
Wyoming Area. Only one Tiger
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PHOTOS BT TONY CALLAIO
Left to right: The rivals got together as Katie George, Kaitlyn Simyan, Adrienne Przybyla, Lexi Coolbaugh, and Anna Littzi collected fire relief money for the Trivelpiece
family of Hazleton. Vince Travelpiece is the head softball coach at Hazleton High School whose family lost everything due to a fire at his home last week.
Lady Warriors tied for top spot
Lady Warriors tied with
Tunkhannock in D1 West
WA's Lindsay
Carey is tagged
out by PA's Anto-
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third.
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Old Forge rallied after giving
up a late-game lead but the Blue
Devils could not work any extra-
inning magic in a10-5 loss to Ho-
ly Cross in a Lackawanna League
Division II game on Thursday
night at the Miles Street Commu-
nity Park.
Trailing 2-0 after the top of the
first, Old Forge put three runs on
the board in its half of the inning
by manufacturing some offense.
Veteran Blue Devils manager
Pat Revellohadhis nine start their
at-bats battingfromtheleft sideof
the plate until Crusaders pitcher
Erika Mackie could throw a
strike. The strategy proved to
work as Mackie walked four dur-
ingthe first inning, leadingtoOld
Forge taking a 3-2 lead
The Blue Devils added to that
leadinthesecondafter Taylor Ne-
metz scored on an RBI-single by
Rhyan Barnic.
Nemetz - making just her sec-
ond career start - worked out of
bases-loaded jams in both the
third and fourth innings. Holy
Cross did score once in the fourth
to cut its deficit to 4-3.
Old Forge wasted a one-out To-
ri Tansley double in the fifth and
anerror byHolyCross inthesixth
that had runners in scoring posi-
tion.
TheCrusaders didtheopposite,
taking advantage of a one-out
double, two walks and an error in
the top of the seventh to take a 5-4
lead.
However the Blue Devils were
able to tie the score in the bottom-
half of the seventh.
Tansley reached on an error
with one out before giving way to
pitch-runner Nina Pascolini. Pas-
colini moved to third on a sacri-
fice bunt by Breah Carling and
scoredona passedball withKelly
Marhelski at the plate to knot the
score at 5-5.
But Holy Cross drew four con-
secutive walks to start the top of
the eighth, and plated five runs to
take a 10-5 lead after the Blue
Devils madetwoerrors later inthe
inning.
Tansley finished with three hits
for Old Forge, and Nemetz struck
out six.
Lakeland12 OF 0
Old Forge managed just a lead-
off single in a 12-0 loss to Lake-
land in a Lackawanna League Di-
vision II game on Monday after-
noon in Mayfield.
Lauren Careys single was the
Blue Devils only hit as the Lady
Chiefs Alissa Stier struck out 11
Old Forge batters.
The Blue Devils host Carbon-
daleonMondaynight beforetrav-
elingtoValleyViewonThursday.
Baseball
Holy Cross 3 OF 0
Old Forge had its smoking-hot
bats cooled off by Holy Cross on
Thursday afternoon as the Blue
Devils managed just two hits
against Crusaders starter Casey
Reed in a 3-0 loss in a Lackawan-
na League Division II game at
Pagnotti Park. The loss moved
Old Forge out of its first place tie
Valley View and Mid Valley
both of which won on Thursday.
Holy Cross got to Old Forge
starter Dave Chromey for two
runs in the first as the junior lefty
struggled to find the plate, walk-
ingfour inthe openingframe. But
Chromey bounced back to allow
just three hits in seven innings
while striking out 11.
However the Blue Devils never
got to Reed, managing only two
singles on the afternoon by Dave
Argust and Chris Talipski. Talip-
ski and Mike Vieira also drew
walks for Old Forge who had just
the four base runners in the game.
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Old Forge smashed 13 hits and
scored 15 runs all of them
earnedina15-5victoryover La-
keland in a Lackawanna League
Division II game on Monday
night inMayfield. Thevictoryput
the Blue Devils into a three-way
tie for first with Valley View and
Mid Valley.
Old Forge took a 3-1 lead after
threeinnings beforeexplodingfor
eight in its next two at-bats, and
four more in its final at-bat.
Anthony Trotta paced the Blue
Devils with three hits, including
twodoubles. SteveMascarodrove
in four runs with two hits, and
Dave Argust also singled twice.
Winning-pitcher Derek Drasba
helped his own cause with a two-
run double, and Mike Vieira also
added a two-run single.
Drasba pitched a complete
game for the Blue Devils, scatter-
ingninehitsandthreewalkswhile
strikingout eight. Heallowedfour
earned runs.
Dave Chromey chipped in with
a double, and Chris Talipski and
Ian Nemetz also added RBI sin-
gles for Old Forge (7-2).
Junior Varsity Softball
Old Forge 3 Valley View2
Winning pitcherSamantha Ta-
larico had eight strikeouts for Old
Forge
Nicole Tagliaferri, Anna Bala-
novichhadtwohitseachandMor-
gan Malia hit the game winning
double in sixth inning.
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Blue Devil softball drops two
Old Forge shortstop Rhyan Barnic makes a play to first against Holy Cross.
Old Forge second baseman Matt Mancuso fields a groundball against Holy Cross.
By RICK NOTARI
Dispatch Correspondent
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The Wyoming Area Warriors
won their fifth straight beating
Tunkhannock8-7onThursdayat
the Atlas in West Pittston. It
broke a string of 10 consecutive
losses to the Tigers including a
10-0 mercy rule beating on open-
ing day this season in Tunkhan-
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It teaches them we can play
with anybody, coach Chick An-
drewscavage told the Times
Leader. Were starting to find
that out. Im very proud of
them and how they keep plug-
ging away.
The Warriors are two games
behind Valley West (10-1) in the
WVCDivision1West with three
games to play. They play at Val-
ley West to-
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would have
to win that
to have a
chance at
the division
title. The
Warriors
gave Valley
West its only
loss.
That would be nice, but not as
important as getting a high seed
for the District 2 AAA Cham-
pionship Tournament. At 8-3,
Wyoming Area has the best re-
cord among Class 3A teams in
the Wyoming Valley Conference
and is ranked third in District 2
AAAbehind North Pocono (9-1)
and Valley View (8-2.)
The Warriors overcame an
early four-run deficit and a late
two-run rally on Thursday. With
scheduled starting pitcher Dylan
Maloney bumped by injury WA
fell behind 4-0 in the second in-
ning.
Even after the Warriors rallied
to take an 8-5 lead into the sev-
enth, there were still some lin-
gering nerves. With two outs,
Tunkhannock (6-5) strung to-
gether four straight hits to make
it 8-7 with runners on first and
second.
Erik Walkoviak came on and
induced a ground ball to short
that ended the threat and started
the celebration for Wyoming Ar-
ea.
It was Jake Granteed retired14
of 15 batters he faced in middle
relief to pick up the win.
Wyoming Area had just two
hits after four innings before
stringing together seven runs on
nine hits in the fifth and sixth.
Mike Carey gave the Warriors
their first leadwitha sacrifice fly
in the sixth. Trent Grove (dou-
ble) and Bart Chupka each
knocked in a run after that for an
8-5 lead.
PA 7 Hazleton 3
Pittston Areas Chuck Bressler
went the distance and struck out
10 as the Patriots knocked off
Hazleton Area 7-3 on Thursday
in a Wyoming Valley Confer-
ence baseball game. The Patriots
(6-5) earned a season sweep of
the Cougars and trail Coughlin
by one game in the Division I
East race. The two teams play
Thursday at Bucky Harris Field
in Hughestown.
Michael Schwab had two hits
for Pittston Area while Tyler
Loftus doubled and drove in a
pair of runs.
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The Mountaineers offense
broke through for its biggest day
of the season, racking up15 runs
on 12 hits to top the Patriots in
Hughestown
Brian Stepniak starred for
Dallas at the plate (3-for-4, dou-
ble, five RBI) and on the mound,
pitching a complete-game three-
hitter, striking out eight.
Pittston Area (5-5) had hits
from Jordan Houseman, Brian
Delaney and Patrick McGinty.
WA 2 Coughlin 1
The Warriors did PA a favor
when Adam Romanowski gave
up just one run and struck out
nine going the distance in an ex-
tra inning win over Coughlin on
Monday in a WVC Division 1
baseball game at Hilldale. The
Patriots are one game behind
Coughlin in Division 1 East.
Mike Carey drove in Matt
Klus (2-for-3) for the winning
run with a single in the top of the
ninth.
Division 1 East
Coughlin 7-4
Pittston Area 6-5
Hazleton 5-6
Holy Redeemer 3-7
Crestwood 3-8
Nanticoke 2-8
Division 1 West
WVW10-1
Wyoming Area 8-3
Berwick 7-3
Tunkhannock 6-5
Dallas 2-9
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BILL TARUTIS
Wyoming Area's Matt Klus elivers a pitch against Tunkhannock Thursday afternoon in West Pittston.
Monday
WA at Valley West
Nanticoke at PA
Thursday
WA at Dallas
Coughlin at PA
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Greater Pittston Stoners Youth
Soccer will hold fall registration
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tues-
day, May 8 at the Exeter Scout
Home of the Exeter Borough
Building on the corner of
Wyoming Avenue and Lincoln
Street.
There will no additional dates.
Cost is $48 if you do not need a
uniform, $63 if you need a uni-
form. Info: www.stonersocce-
r.org.
Jr. Patriots registration
The Pittston Jr Patriots youth
football and cheerleading pro-
gram will conduct registrations
running four Sundays in May on
6, 13, 20 and 27 from 1 to 3 at
West Park on Swallow Street.
Registration is $60. Players
and cheerleaders who sell their
$10.00 calendar fund raisers will
get the registration fee returned.
Please bring a copy of players/
cheerleaders birth certificates.
Football player will pay an addi-
tional $36.00 for jerseys.
Robert Fahey is the league
president
Duryea Wildcats signups
The Duryea Wild Cats will be
having early registration sign-
ups on May 9 from 5:30 to 7:30
at the field. Also our monthly
meeting will be held on May 8 at
6 p.m. at the field. Anyone inter-
ested in coaching or volunteer-
ing can do so at this time.
Pittston Area soccer boosters
The Pittston Area soccer
boosters will meet on Thursday,
May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at City Line
Plaza.
Plans for the Patriot C up will
be discussed. Parents of all play-
ers should attend.
Shamrock Wrestling Club
ShamrockWrestlingClubwill
begin this week. Practice will be
heldfrom4:30to6p.m. onMon-
day and Wednesday at Wyoming
Seminary and from 6 to 7:30
p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday at
Pittston Area High School.
Sign ups will be held before
practice for the next several
weeks.
Duryea Wild Cats
The Duryea Wild Cats will
meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8
at the field. Anyone interested in
coaching or volunteering can do
so at this time. Also sign-ups are
being held from 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. onApril 25andMay9at the
field.
JT LL golf tourney
The Jenkins Twp Little
League Annual Golf Tourna-
ment is Saturday, May 12.
Registration fee is $75 per per-
son($300per team) andincludes
greenfee, cart fee, unlimitedfree
driving range, hot dog and re-
freshments at the turn and a hole
in one prize on all par 3 holes.
An Italian buffet will follow
the tournament. For more infor-
mation and a registration form,
log onto www.jenkinstwplittle-
league.com..
Big Blue Devil Golf Classic
The inaugural Big Blue Devil
Golf Classic will take place May
20 at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf
Club.
Cost for the Captain and Crew
event is $125 per golfer or $500
per foursome and includes cart
and green fees, tournament din-
ner, cash prizes to flight winners
and runners-up, scats, prizes and
tournament golf shirt.
To register, e-mail BigBlue-
DevilClassic@gmail.comor call
650-9356. Scholarship sponsor-
ships are available for $250, hole
sponsorships at $100 and $50 pa-
tron sponsorships are also avail-
able.
To donate to the Richard P.
Notari Sr. Scholarship Fund can
mail donations to Rick Notari, 13
Lincoln St., Old Forge, PA
18518. Checks can be made
payable to the Richard P. Notari
Sr. Scholarship Fund.
WA field hockey to meet
The Wyoming Area Field
Hockey Parents Association will
meet Tuesday, May 22 at 7 p.m.
at the Moose Lodge on Exeter
Avenue in West Pittston. Parents
of field hockey players in grades
7through12are invitedtoattend.
Kiwanis golf tourney
The Kiwanis Annual Golf
Tournament to benefit the YM-
CA summer programs is Friday,
June 15. Registration starts at 10
a.m. with tee off starting at
11:30a.m.. The fee is $75per gol-
fer. Registration forms can be
found at the Greater Pittston
YMCA or on their website
(www.greaterpittstonymca.org).
Registration forms are due June
8, 2012.
Lions golf tourney planned
The Falls and Exeter Lions
Clubs are promoting a Golf
Tournament at Emanon Golf
Course in Falls on Saturday June
16.
For further information call a
333-4825, 388-2204 or 654-
7031. Or e-mail LION-
SGOLF@FRONTIER.COM
Walseki Camps
Registrations are being ac-
cepted for the Stan Waleski Bas-
ketball Camp to be held at the St.
Josephs Oblates gym in Laflin
from July 9 to 27 for boys and
girls in grades k through 8. The
camp stresses skills, fundamen-
tals, competitions, teamplay and
fun with all players receiving a
camp t shirt and certificate. The
camp features discounts for
players attending multiple
camps and for multiple family
members.
For camp information e mail
stanwaleski@yahoo.com or
calling Coach Waleski at 457-
1206 or Coach LoBrutto at 654-
8030. Inadditioninterestedplay-
ers can visit the camp web site at
stanwaleski.com for registration
information
S P O R T S B R I E F S
Stoners Soccer registration Tuesday in Exeter
Emanon Country Club Open-
ing Day Tournament was held
Sunday April 29 in windy condi-
tions. Ninety-two players partic-
ipated. Len Coleman and Mike
Lazevnick captured this years ti-
tle by shooting a one over par 71,
edging Len Benfante and Guy
Fasciana by one stroke.
Championship Flight
Len Coleman - Mike Lazev-
nick - 33 - 38 - 71
Len Benfante - Guy Fasciana -
32 - 40 - 72
John Engelman - Bill Briggs
34 - 40 - 74
Ted Matthews - Rick Laneski
31 - 43 - 74
1st Flight
Joe Coleman - Joe Graham 35
- 42 - 77
Dan Podwika - Joe Bartell 32 -
45 - 77
Clem Parulis - Kevin
McCracken 37 - 41 - 78
Rocco Barge - Pete Beczek 37
- 41 - 78
2nd Flight
Dave Barilla - Joe Sholtis 39 -
42 - 81
Adam Schoonover - Joe Co-
langelo 38 - 43 - 81
Bob Lampman - Vickey Pe-
trosky 38 - 43 - 81
Ted Robeson - Bob Coleman
36 - 45 - 81
3rd Flight
Dave Begliomini - Tony Pisa-
no 39 - 46 - 85
Joe Gentile - Rick Mazar 39 -
46 - 85
George Cramer - Joe Cramer
39 - 48 - 85
Howard DeGilio - Bob DeGi-
lio 40 - 46 86
Founderss Day Classic June
8-10
Emanons Founders Day
Classic is June 8 to 10. The cost
is $250 per team, which must be
paid in full by June 2.
The format is 54 holes of med-
al play with better ball of part-
ners consisting of two members
or member-guest. Teams will be
flighted after Saturdays round.
Ties will be broken with the re-
sults of Saturdays round.
Teams will play in the same
pairings fore the first two
rounds. Tee times will starts Fri-
day at 10:30 a.m. and run
through 4 p.m.
Tee times Saturday and Sun-
day will run from8 a.m. through
1:30 p.m.
The number of flights will de-
pend on the number of entrants.
A sudden death playoff will
break teis in all flights.
A full course dinner will be
served after the Saturday and
Sunday rounds.
Footjoy will have a corporate
tent next to the Pro Shop on Fri-
day. Prior to tee off of Friday gol-
fers will receive a gift certificate
toward purchase of won of four
Footjoy packages.
A sign up sheet is located in
the Pro shop. With questions call
388-6112 between 9 a.m. and 6
p.m. any day of the week.
Hoffmans leads Emanon
league
Hoffman Electric took over
sole possession of the lead of the
Emanon Golf League by beating
Adonizios 3 - 0. Hoffman was
led by Mark Eyets 38 and Pete
Lokutas 43 with John LaNuziata
shooting a 43 for Adonizio.
Ashley Machine stayed a half
point out of the lead with a 3 - 0
victory over Powers. Len Cole-
man lit it up for Ashleys with a 3
under par 31 and Alex Brogna
carded a 36, Powers was led by
Dave Begliominis 42.
OConnor Plumbing and Red
Mill stayed one point behind
leaders with OConnors defeat-
ing Bryan Construction 2.5 - .5
and Red Mill beating Selenski
Insurance 2 - 1.
OConnors was led by Tom
Kerrigan and Jack Mayer with
37 and 39. Tom Bryan Jr. carded
a 40 for Bryans. Guy Fasciana
and Dave Snell led the Red Mill
with 37 and 42 respectively with
Rick Laneski and Jim Breck
carding 38s for Selenski.
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Taylor Baker struck out 11 over seven
innings and racked up a double, a triple
and two RBI in a defeat of Pittston Area.
Marissa Nardone stayed hot going
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Wyoming Area 9 Coughlin 5
Wyoming Area kept Coughlins
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win on the road.
Alex Holtz struck out seven to earn in
the win in the circle for the Warriors.
Lauren Maloney added two hits, includ-
ing a double.
Hazleton Area 11 Pittston Area 0
Shannon Salvaterra threw a one-hit-
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streak to nine games.
Kaitlyn Simyan had a double for the
Patriots (1-10).
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Mike Chiampi didnt have any
sons, but in a way he had hun-
dreds of them. His sons were
and are the boys who played, and
play, Exeter Little League base-
ball on Mike Chiampi Stadium
field.
Chiampi died in 1982 at age
66, but before he did the Exeter
Lions Little League named its
field for him in 1975.
It was a fitting tribute to the
man who served the Exeter
League for two decades.
It was during his termas presi-
dent fromthe early1960s to1975
that Chiampi did the work that
put his name on the field. Under
Chiampi the league bought the
land for the field from the Penn-
sylvania Coal Company for
$4,500. He also oversaw the in-
stallation of news chain link
fencing, a backstopandlights for
night games.
Chiampis daughter Josephine
Hatrak said her father was asked
to be the leagues first president
when the league formed in1953,
but he was president of the Lions
Club at the time and didnt have
time for both.
Last month Hatrak and her
husband Paul donated a newsign
designating the Little League
complexas Mike Chiampi Stadi-
um. Dave Mead did the land-
scaping around the sign as a vol-
unteer.
The new sign is the third sign
thats been erected since the field
was dedicated to Chiampi in
1975. The first two were victims
of deterioration over time and
vandalism.
The league was charted in
1953. Its 60thanniversarywill be
next year.
When the league was formed
in1953 games were played on St.
Cecilias Field. The next year the
field was moved to near the site
of the current Major League
field on land leased from the
coal company, before Chiampi
arranged to buy the land.
In 1953 league volunteers
went to Binghamton where they
dismantled an old box car and
brought the wood back to Exeter
to build a fence.
Chiampi was a champ for Exeter Little League
Field sports new sign in
memory of Mike Chiampi
By JACK SMILES
jsmiles@psdispatch
JACK SMILES/SUNDAY DISPATCH
Fromleft in front of the new Exeter Little league sign, Janice Hizynski, president; Mike Coolbaugh, past president; Kevin Pugliese, trea-
surer; Frank DeAngelo, past vice-president; Josephine Chiampi Hatrak; Jerry Zezza, umpire-in-chief; Paul Hatrak Jr. League officals not
pictured, Matt Dillon, Vice President Softball Laura Simmons, Information Officer; Joann Coolbaugh, Safety Officer; Tracy Wright,
Equipment Manager and Dave Mead, grounds.
Mike Chiampi is third fromleft in the second row in this photo with the league managers in 1975 at
the time the field was originally dedicated to him. Front row, fromleft, Ed Janoski, deceased; Paul
Hatrak, Ed Paluski, deceased; Bob Stocha, deceased; Judge Arthur Dalessandro; Joe Pellegrini.
Second row, Al Manzi, deceased; Edo Fanti, Chiampi, Joe Pellegrini, Stanley Ambromavage, Joe
Coyne, deceased; Frank Pizano, deceased.
Exeter Little League press box
and concession stand in 1975
at the time the field was dedi-
cated to Mike Chiampi.
Joann M. Conroy McGurrin of
Taylor died Sunday, April 22,
2012, at home.
She is survived by her loving
and devoted husband of 44 years,
Martin J. McGurrin.
Born in Pittston, she was the
daughter of the late John G. and
Jean Hamlin Conroy and was a
1966 graduate of Pittston High
School. For numerous years,
Joannwas employedbyAmerican
Party Favor, Pittston, but then her
sister needed her, and she devoted
her time to being a nanny for her
nephew, Christopher.
She was a parishioner of Divine
Mercy Parish.
Joann loved her family and she
was the family photographer, cap-
turing every Kodak moment for
generations to cherish. She was
proud of her
Irish heritage,
exercised with
her whole heart
and was a true,
devoted friend,
who will be
dearly missed.
Also surviving her are son,
Shawn and wife, Jennifer, Pitts-
burg; two grandsons, Flynn and
Jack, who were the apple of her
eye; two sisters, Christine Lynott
and husband, William, Lewiston,
N.Y.; Jean Bantell and husband,
Anthony, Hughestown; two neph-
ews, Christopher Bantell and
Brian Lynott; two nieces, Heather
Notarianni and Rochelle Wilson;
brother-in-law, John McGurrin
andwife, Marie, Henderson, Nev.;
sister-in-law, Jayne Feshold, Las
Vegas, Nev.
An infant brother, John, preced-
ed her in death.
Inlieuof flowers memorial con-
tributions may be made to Griffin
Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin
Pond Road, Clarks Summit, 18411
or totheRonaldMcDonaldHouse
at Golisano Childrens Hospital,
601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester,
NY14621.
Thefuneral wasThursday, April
26, 2012, fromtheSemianFuneral
Home, 704 Union St., Taylor, fol-
lowed by Mass of Christian Burial
in Divine Mercy Parish, 312 Davis
St., with the Rev. Francis L. Pau-
selli, pastor. Interment was held at
Holy Cross Cemetery, Old Forge.
Please visit www.semiancares-
.comto share memories or extend
condolences.
Joann M. Conroy McGurrin
April 22, 2012
Joseph Piskorik, 86, of West
Wyoming, passedawaypeacefully
onFridaymorning, May4, 2012at
therehabunit of LittleFlower Ma-
nor, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Kingston, he was the
son of the late John and Anna Pis-
korik. Joewill berememberedasa
devotedhusbandandlovingfather
whotookgreat prideinhis vegeta-
ble garden and woodworking. He
was a member of St. Michaels
Byzantine Catholic Church, Pitt-
ston, and was a graduate of West
Wyoming High School. He also
attended Bucknell Junior College
in Wilkes-Barre for Engineering.
Joseph had
retiredfromThe
Consolidated
Cigar Co., West
Pittston and
Puerto Rico,
where he
worked as an Assistant Head Me-
chanic/Machinist.
He was precededindeathbyhis
lovingwife, theformerHelenHar-
ris, in 2008.
Surviving are his children,
Kathleen and her husband, David
Tryzenski, West Wyoming, Mary
Joan and her husband, Darren
Fetch, Harding, and Joseph M.
Piskorik, West Wyoming. Also
survivingarehissister, MaryBob-
cock, Wilkes-Barre, and numer-
ous nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invit-
ed to visitation on Monday from
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Gubbiotti
Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming
Ave., Exeter. Office of Divine Lit-
urgy will follow at 10 a.m. at St.
Michaels Byzantine Catholic
Church, 205 N. Main St., Pittston.
Interment will be in Sacred Heart
Slovak Cemetery, Dallas.
Tosendthefamilyanexpression
of sympathy or an online condo-
lence, visit www.gubbiottifh.com.
Joseph Piskorik
May 4, 2012
Dianne Lynn Rogers Brennan,
57, of Falls, passed away Friday,
May 4, 2012 at Geisinger Wyom-
ing Valley Medical Center.
She was born in Wilkes-Barre,
on March 4, 1955, daughter of the
late Eldon and Louva Jones Rog-
ers, Dallas.
Dianne was a graduate of Dallas
High School and Luzerne County
Community College, where she
earned an Associate Degree in
nursing. She was employed by
Kingston Commons, Kingston,
Pa.
Dianne was preceded in death
by sons, Dane
and Michael
Brenna; broth-
ers, Robert D.
and Richard J
Rogers.
Surviving
are a son, Matthew Brennan,
Wilkes-Barre; loving fianc and
best friend, Joseph Toole, Falls;
sisters, Marilyn Trimble, Levit-
town, Pa.; Janet Sorber, Winter-
ville, N.C., and twin sister Donna
Kurtz, Beaufort, S.C.; brothers,
Thomas Rogers, Meshoppen, Pa.;
James Rogers, Mehoopany, Pa.; as
well as many loving nieces and ne-
phews.
Memorial service will be held
at 8 p.m. today, May 6, 2012, at the
Richard H. Disque Funeral Home
Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway,
Dallas, with the Rev. Dr. William
D. Lewis officiating. Friends may
call today from6 p.m. until time of
service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in
Diannes name may be made to
The American Cancer Society, c/o
190 Wells Street Suite 118, King-
ston, PA18704.
Dianne Lynn Rogers Brennan
May 4, 2012
OBITUARIES
Richard M. Bryk, 65, of Du-
pont, passed away Tuesday, May
1, 2012 in Hospice Community
Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-
Barre.
He was born in Dupont on
February15, 1947, son of the late
Frank and Sophie Bryk.
Richard was a member of Sa-
cred Heart of Jesus Church, Du-
pont; he attended Dupont Ele-
mentary School, and was a grad-
uate of Northeast High School.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, and
served during the Vietnam War.
Richard was employed as a pur-
chasing agent for his family
business Dupont Tool and Ma-
chine, Dupont.
Family and friends will re-
member Richard as a kind, car-
ing and humorous soul. He was a
loving and devoted father to his
three daughters. His dog, Remi,
his soul mate and best friend,
was loved deeply by Richard and
will miss him beyond measure.
In addition to his parents, his
brother, Joseph, preceded himin
death.
He is sur-
vived by his
daughters,
Jennifer and
her husband,
Chris Ostrow-
ski, of Shavertown; Alison and
her husband, Wyatt, of Anchor-
age Ala.; Rachael and her hus-
band, Robert Kashow, of Dallas,
Texas; brothers, Vincent, Walter
and John Bryk, all of Dupont;
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held
Friday, May 4, 2012, from Kies-
inger Funeral Services Inc., 255
McAlpine St., Duryea, with a
Mass of Christian Burial at in
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church,
Dupont, with Fr. Joseph Verespy
officiating. Military Honors
were provided by the AM Vets
Honor Guard of Dupont. Inter-
ment was in the parish cemetery.
Online condolences may be
made to www.kiesingerfuneral-
services.com.
Richard M. Bryk
May 1, 2012
Foster J. Ritchie Jr., 62, Forty
Fort, passed away Tuesday, May
1, 2012, in the arms of his loving
wife, Rose, with whom he would
have celebrated their 35th wed-
ding anniversary on July 2.
Born on Feb. 11, 1950 in
Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the
late Foster J. Ritchie Sr. and Nel-
lie B. Ritchie. He graduated from
Wyoming Valley West and
Wilkes University. Foster had re-
sided in Forty Fort for most of his
life. He worked for Roses Tax
Service Inc., prior to owning his
own business, Wyoming Valley
Video Inc., for 25 years. Before
starting his business, he worked
for Joe Nardone Gallery of
Sound, and earlier for HUD dur-
ing the floods.
He was a lifetime member of
Holy Trinity Church, Swoyers-
ville. Foster was a member, and
formerly held a term as treasurer
of Knights of Columbus As-
sumpta Council 3989, Luzerne.
He volunteered his time with
many organizations fromthe For-
ty Fort Little League, Girl Scouts,
Camp LIL Friendship, Forty Fort
Park Restoration, bowling
leagues and Valley Santa. Foster
enjoyed his
summer home,
bowling and the
casinos. Music
was his passion.
He was very
creative. He did
not only make something, he cre-
ated the project. He put his all in-
to it. He had a witty sense of hu-
mor and was a gentleman, kind-
hearted, unselfish man.
Surviving are his wife, Rose
Perillo Ritchie; daughter, Rosalie
Noel Ritchie, Forty Fort; brother,
John and his wife Paulette; sever-
al nieces, nephews, great-nieces,
great-nephews, aunts, uncles,
cousins, and godchildren.
Funeral services were Satur-
day from the Hugh B. Hughes &
Son Inc., Funeral Home, Forty
Fort, with the Mass of Christian
Burial at Holy Trinity Church,
Swoyersville. The interment was
in St. Marys Cemetery, Hanover
Township. The family would like
to extend its deepest gratitude to
the staff and nurses at the King-
ston Commons and Hospice
Community Care and its Henry
Cancer Center, for the extraordin-
ary and compassionate care.
Foster J. Ritchie Jr.
May 1, 2012
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George Van Tuyle Dymond,
90, of Dallas, passed away
Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in his
residence.
He was born in Orange, son
of the late Fred and Zana Van
Tuyle Dymond.
George was a graduate of
West Pittston High School, and
served in Western Europe with
the U.S. Air force during
World War II.
George was in research as a
horticulturist with the Univer-
sity of Florida until his retire-
ment. He was a member of the
Dallas United Methodist
Church.
George was
preceded in
death by
brothers, Fred
(Ted) Dy-
mond Jr., Ger-
ald Dymond; sister, Vivian Dy-
mond.
Surviving are wife, Marion
Klimas Dymond; sons, Ho-
ward and his wife, Lisa Dy-
mond, Reston, Va., Mark and
his wife, Linda Dymond,
Clearfield, Pa., Douglas and
his wife, Kathryn Dymond, Le-
banon; sister, Glenna Rozelle,
Dallas; numerous grandchil-
dren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held
Friday, May 4, 2012, from The
Richard H. Disque Funeral
Home Inc., 2940 Memorial
Highway, Dallas, with the Rev.
Gideon Gaitano, pastor of New
Life Community Church, Dal-
las, officiating.
Interment was in Chapel
Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas.
In lieu of flowers, donations
in Georges name may be made
to, The American Cancer So-
ciety, 190 Welles St., Suite 118,
Kingston, PA 18704.
George Van Tuyle Dymond
May 1, 2012
Mrs. Margaret (Peggy) A.
Briggs, 65, of Duryea, passed
away Monday, April 30, 2012, in
her home.
BorninHughestown, shewasa
daughter of the late Joseph and
Margaret Williams Shea.
She was a graduate of North-
east High School.
Prior toher retirement, she was
employed by the Salvation Army,
West Pittston. She was a member
of Our Lady of the Eucharist Par-
ish, Pittston.
She resided in Duryea for the
past 14 years. Prior to that, she re-
sided in West Pittston.
Peggy was a loving mother,
grandmother, sister andaunt. She
was anavidreader andgolfer. She
was precededindeathbyher hus-
band, Richard G. Briggs; and
niece, Colleen Shea.
Survivingher aredaughter, Ka-
ren Schlenner and her husband,
David, of Coatesville; grand-
daughter, Gillian Schlenner of
Coatesville; sister, CathyMcDer-
mott and her husband, Joseph, of
Avoca; brothers, JosephShea and
his wife, Kathleen, of Plains
Township, and Patrick Shea and
his wife, Nancy, of Hughestown;
several niece and nephews.
A funeral was held Friday,
May 4, 2012, fromthe Bernard J.
Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204
Main St., Duryea, with a Mass of
Christian Burial in Our Lady of
the Eucharist Parish, Pittston. In-
terment was in Mt. View Ceme-
tery, Harding.
If desired, memorial contribu-
tions may be made to the Colleen
Shea Childrens Foundation.
Margaret (Peggy) A. Briggs
April 30, 2012
Susie Bonanni, 97, of Plains
Township, passed away Sunday
morning, April 29, 2012, at Geis-
inger Wyoming Valley Hospital,
Plains.
Born in Scranton, she was the
daughter of the late Salvatore and
Amelia (Cocchini) Marzocchi.
She was employed as a seam-
stress for Joan Dress of Plains
Township. She was a member of
the I.L.G.W.U.
She was preceded in death by
her husband Paul Bonanni; her
son Paul (Piey) Bonanni; great-
granddaughter Cassidy Thomas,
sister Celia Shandra, and her
brother Dino Mazarki.
Surviving are her daughters,
Emily Butch
and her hus-
band Thomas,
Plains; Joan
Barba and her
husband Jo-
seph, Pittston;
daughter-in-law Marie Bonanni,
Dushore; her grandchildren, Su-
san Schintz, Thomas Butch, Jr.,
Rochelle Meek, Sue Ann Sham-
noski, Joseph Barba, Marie Bo-
nanni, Paula Robinson, and Da-
moni Pedro; 11 great-grandchil-
dren; six great-great-grandchil-
dren, several niecesandnephews.
The family would like to thank
Dr. James Bruno and his staff for
the excellent care of Susie over
the years, and the staff of the 6th
Floor at Geisinger WyomingVal-
leyfor their wonderful careof Su-
sie.
Graveside services were held
Thursday, May 3, 2012, in the
Italian Independent Cemetery,
West Wyoming.
Arrangements bytheCorcoran
Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South
Main Street, Plains.
Memorial donations may be
made to The American Cancer
Society, 712 S. Keyser Avenue,
Taylor, PA18517 or the charity of
ones choice in Susies memory.
Online condolences may be
made at www.corcoranfuneral-
home.com.
Susie Bonanni
April 29, 2012
Mr. Michael (Mickey) P.Yaka-
lavich, 76, of Pittston, passed
away Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born in Pittston, he was the
son of the late Joseph and Ann
Stegnunas Yakalavich. He was a
graduate of Pittston High School
Class of 1953. He served in the
U.S. Navy Reserves for eight
years. He was employed by Pitt-
ston Lumber, Pittston, for 50
years.
Michael, also known as Nash-
ville Mike, and his wife, Harriet,
ran a country music website
called Nashville Mikes.com.
The website featured both local
and out-of-town bands showing
photos and videos. He was an
avid photographer and loved
woodworking. He loved to sing.
Surviving are his wife, the for-
mer Harriet Eckert; daughter,
Sherry Carpenter and her hus-
band, Jeffrey, of Exeter; step-
daughter, Danielle Cimakosky
and her husband, Christopher, of
Hanover Township; stepdaugh-
ter Joe Ann Co-
munale and her
husband, Jef-
frey, of Roseto;
stepdaughter
Christina Im-
peciati and her
fianc, David Cragle of King-
ston; seven grandchildren, Ryan
and Nicole Carpenter; Alissa
and Courtney Cimakosky; Dal-
ton and Bryan Skasko; Carmon
Comunale; brother Joseph Yaka-
lavich and his wife, Joanne, of
Pittston; aunt Alberta Kridlo; ne-
phew Joseph Yakalavich Jr.;
brother- and sister-in-law J.S.
Geare and Heather McClaren;
cousins.
Private viewing and funeral
services will be held at the con-
venience of the family. Arrange-
ments are by the Bernard J. Pion-
tek Funeral Home Inc., 204
Main St., Duryea. The family re-
quests, in lieu of flowers, memo-
rial contributions may be made
to the American Heart Associ-
ation in his memory.
Michael (Mickey) P. Yakalavich
May 1, 2012
OBITUARIES
Eleanor Ann Boyanoski, 84,
of Dupont, died Saturday, april
28, at her home.
She was the wife of Edward
Emmanuel Boyanoski.
The couple married on Sep-
tember 25, 1948.
She was born in Inkerman,
daughter of the late Charles
and Anna Stonikinas Labash-
osky and was a graduate of
Jenkins Township High School.
Eleanor was a member of
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church,
Dupont and the Pittston Senior
Citizens Center, where she was
very active.
In addition to her husband,
she is survived by a daughter
Janet Martin, New York, N.Y.;
a son Steven Boyanoski, Bath;
granddaughters, Amy Rose
Rickli, Brooke Boyanoski Var-
gas, Beth Smith, Alissa Boya-
noski, Hannah Boyanoski and
Molly Boyanoski; grandsons,
Chris Taylor, Edward John
Boyanoski III, and Timothy
Boyanoski; great-granddaught-
ers, Laura
Rickli and Li-
ly Rickli;
great-grand-
sons, Luke
Rickli and Le-
vi Rickli; an
expected great-granddaughter
Baby Vargas; an expected
great-grandson Baby Taylor;
sister Dolores OBoyle, Ocean
City, N.J.; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death
by a son Edward D. Boyanos-
ki; brothers, Charles, Thomas
and William Labashosky and a
sister Irene Kim Zimmerman.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday from the Lokuta-Za-
wacki Funeral Home, 200
Wyoming Ave., Dupont, with a
Mass of Christian Burial at 11
a.m. in Sacred Heart Church
215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont.
Celebrant was the Rev. Jo-
seph D. Verespy, pastor.
Interment was in St. Casi-
mirs Cemetery, Pittston.
Eleanor Ann Boyanoski
April 28, 2012
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dale, Arizona, where she resided for
three decades.
Nancy was born March 2, 1946 in
Duryea, to Tom and Aldona (Wal-
lace) Kelly and was a member of the
first graduating class of Northeast
High School (now Pittston Area).
She earneda B.A. fromMisericordia
University and an M.A. in English
from Niagara University.
Her professional career included
owning and operating several small
businesses related to the hospitality
industry. She was a terrific cook and
frequently hosted dinner parties for
her friends, especially on Christmas
and Easter holidays. Her St. Patricks
Day corned beef was legendary. She
was a master at crossword puzzles
and regularly completed the Sunday
New York Times puzzle, in ink.
Nancy will be missed by her
friends and leaves with them a lega-
cy of generosity and strength of spir-
it. For her entire life, she provided
unconditional love and tenacious
support to her baby sister. Nancy is
survived by her sister, Dr. Jan Kelly
and her husband, Tony Kleynowski,
Harveys Lake.
A private memorial will be held
at the convenience of her family.
Nancy Kelly
April 17, 2012
Andrea L. Marion, 68, of Pitt-
ston, passed away on Monday,
April 30, 2012, in Wilkes-Barre
General Hospital.
She was born Oct. 18, 1943 in
Lincoln Park, N.J., daughter of the
late John and Beatrice Bailey
Schneider.
She graduated from Boonton
High School, Boonton, N.J., and
was also a graduate of St. Marys
Nursing School and New Jersey
City College.
Andrea was employed as an OB
GYN nurse at Riverside Hospital,
Mountain View Hospital, and Or-
ange Memorial Hospital.
She most recently resided at
Heavenly Manor in Pittston.
In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by her sis-
ter, Virginia Handel; and brother,
Kurt Schneider.
Surviving are her sons, Mike
Marion and his wife Becky, Nor-
wich, Conn., Matthew Marion,
North Plainfield, N.J.; grandchil-
dren, Cassandra and Jessica; sev-
eral nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held Friday,
May 4, 2012, from E. Blake Col-
lins Funeral Home, 159 George
Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Services were
conducted by the Rev. Dennis
Gray, chaplain of Compassionate
Care Hospice, Scranton.
Memorial donations may be
made to Feed the Children, P.O.
Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK
73101. Condolences can be sent to
the family at www.eblakecollin-
s.com.
Andrea L. Marion
April 30, 2012
OBITUARIES
Grace (ODonnell) Piragas,
80, of Avoca, passed away
Thursday at Regional Hospital,
Scranton after a short illness.
She was married to the late
Paul B. Piragas who died in
1983.
Born in Avoca, she was a
daughter of the late Mary K.
(Pernot) and Joseph ODon-
nell. She was a graduate of
Duryea High School, Class of
1950 and was retired from
Schott Glass, Duryea.
Grace was a member of
Queen of the Apostles Parish,
Avoca, and also a member of
the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW
Post 8335, Avoca.
She is survived by daugh-
ters, Mary Kay Stetina and
husband Steve, Pittston; Patri-
cia Avery, Falls; daughter-in-
law, Pamela Piragas, Avoca;
sisters-in-law, Feryn ODon-
nell and Ann Marie Piragas
Conroy; eight grandchildren,
four great-grandchildren, and
several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she
was preceded in death by a son
Joseph, son-in-law, James Av-
ery; brothers, John, James and
Joseph, and sister, Doris Boyle.
The family would like to
thank the staff at Regional
Hospital ICU and Angels
Touch, especially Kristen, for
the great care given to their
mother.
The funeral will be Monday,
May 7, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. from
the Ruane and Regan Funeral
Home, 1308 Grove St., Avoca,
with a Mass of Christian burial
at 9:30 a.m. in Queen of the
Apostles Parish, 715 Haw-
thorne St., Avoca, with the
Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka offi-
ciating. Friends may call today,
May 6, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m.
To leave an online condolence,
visit www.ruaneandregan.com.
Grace Piragas
May 3, 2012
James M. Sox Ruane, 86,
of Pittston, passed away
Thursday at Geisinger Wyom-
ing Valley Medical Center.
His beloved wife of 62 years
is Mary McGlynn Ruane.
Jimmy was the son of the
late Patrick and Marguerite
Tonrey Ruane. He was a grad-
uate of St. Cecelias High
School and Eckles College of
Mortuary Science. He was a
member of St. John the Evan-
gelist Church, Pittston, the
Greater Pittston Ambulance
Association, Eagle Hose Co.
#1 Pittston, IAFF Local 840
Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania Fu-
neral Directors Association,
Knights of Columbus, VFW,
Emerald Society, and the
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.
Jimmy served his country
and community all of his life.
After high school, he fought
in the Armys 86th Infantry
Black Hawk Division during
World War II. He recently re-
tired as president of the Grea-
ter Pittston
Ambulance
Association,
where he
volunteered
for 57 years.
He was a
firefighter in the Eagle Hose
Co. #1 in Pittston, where he
later retired as fire chief.
Since its inception, he volun-
teered for many years with
Medic 303. Jimmy continued
working as a licensed funeral
director and as the owner-op-
erator of the Ruane & Regan
Funeral Home until his date of
death. Among many other
jobs, he enjoyed working for
the U.S. Post Office and the
Lehigh Valley Railroad.
In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by his
sister, Patricia Connerton, and
nieces, Peggy and Michelle
Connerton.
He is survived by his wife,
Mary; son, Jim, Brussels, Bel-
gium; granddaughter, Laura
Mudlock; his beloved dog
Maggie; nieces, Terri and Pa-
tricia Connerton, and several
other nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held
Tuesday, May 8, 2012, with a
Mass of Christian Burial at
9:30 a.m. at St. John the
Evangelist Church, Pittston.
Interment will be in St. Marys
Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Anyone attending the funeral
is asked to proceed directly to
the church. Friends may call 3
to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 7,
2012, at the Pittston City Fire-
house. The Luzerne County
Funeral Directors Association
will meet at 6 p.m.
Please consider making a
donation, in lieu of flowers, to
the Care and Concern Clinic,
William Street, Pittston, or to
the Greater Pittston Ambu-
lance Association, Box 615,
Pittston.
Funeral arrangements are by
the Ruane & Regan Funeral
Home, 18 Kennedy St., Pitt-
ston.
James M. Sox Ruane
May 3, 2012
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She told
stories of her
life growing
up on the
farm in Ber-
wick. Remi-
niscing about her childhood,
one would think it was a
fairytale. This molded Tina
into the sweet and wonderful
woman that she was, follow-
ing in the footsteps of her
amazing mother.
Her presence lit up every
room she entered. She was the
happiest watching her daugh-
ters in their many endeavors;
traveling throughout the coun-
try on field hockey tourna-
ments and pageants. Her pro-
fession was teacher and busi-
nesswoman, but her true pas-
sion was supporting Elise and
Vanessa.
She was a member of the
Church of St. Ignatius Loyola,
Kingston.
Preceding her in death, in
addition to her parents, are
sister, Deborah Ann Broody;
Mary Jean (Tina) Mosca,
61, of Forty Fort passed away
peacefully at her home sur-
rounded by her family Mon-
day, April 30, 2012.
Born in Kingston, Tina was
a daughter of the late George
and Olga Kobela Broody.
She was a graduate of Ber-
wick High School, class of
1968, and Mansfield Universi-
ty, class of 1972. Tina began
her masters degree program
at Bloomsburg University and
received a masters degree
from West Chester University.
Tina was formerly employed
by the Crestwood School Dis-
trict, teaching first and second
grades at Rice Elementary
School, Mountain Top.
Also an accomplished busi-
nesswoman, Tina was an in-
tegral part of her husbands
business, Cabinets, Counters
and More Inc., Wilkes-Barre
Township and Wyoming.
Tina was a truly selfless
person who lived for her fam-
ily. She loved to help them
and cook delicious homemade
and brother, John Broody.
Surviving are her husband
of 29 years, John Mosca, For-
ty Fort; daughters, Elise
Christina Mosca, Vanessa
Jean Mosca, Philadelphia;
brother, George Broody Jr.,
Berwick; sister, Suzanne
Hontz and husband, Robert,
Berwick; several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were held
Friday, May 4, 2012, from the
Harold C. Snowdon Home for
Funerals Inc., 420 Wyoming
Ave., Kingston. A Mass of
Christian Burial followed in
St. Anns Chapel, North Love-
land Avenue and Hoyt Street,
Kingston. Monsignor John
Bendik will officiated. Inter-
ment was in St. Mary Anti-
ochian Orthodox Cemetery,
Hanover Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions for melanoma
awareness may be made to the
Benefit Fund for Tina Mosca,
PNC Bank, Schechter Dr.,
Wilkes-Barre Township, PA
18706.
Mary Jean (Tina) Mosca
April 30, 2012
Mary Soska, 84, of Pittston,
passed away Sunday morning,
April 29, 2012 in Highland Ma-
nor, Exeter.
Born in Pittston, on April 20,
1928, she was the daughter of the
late Joseph & Bessy (Picone)
Marcino.
She attended Pittston City
schools, andwasemployedinthe
areagarment factories. Shewasa
member of the I..L.G.W.U.
She was preceded in death by
her husband Frank C. Soska in
2007; infant son Thomas in
1955, sister Adriana; brothers,
Angelo and Liborio.
Survivingareher sonFrankA.
Soska and his wife Judy, and her
daughter Adrianne Perks andher
husband Larry, all of Pittston.
Alsosurvivingare her sixgrand-
children, Frank Soska, U.S. Air
Force, andhiswifeScarlett, Cali-
fornia; Matthew Soska and his
wife Heather, Kingston; Robert
A. Simonson, N.C. National
Guard, Lenoir, N.C.; DanielleM.
Simonson, Wilkes-Barre; Re-
becca Perks, Phoenix, Ariz., and
Brian Perks and his wife Jenn,
Pittston Town-
ship; two
great-grand-
daughters, Lil-
lianna Marie
andAurora El-
izabettaSoska,
daughters of Frank and Scarlett;
sister Carmella Rinaldoni and
her husband Leo, Moscow, Pa.
A Mass of Christian Burial
was held Wednesday, May 2,
2012, in St. John the Evangelist
Church, WilliamStreet, Pittston.
Interment was held in St. John
the Baptist Cemetery, Exeter.
Arrangements are by the Cor-
coran Funeral Home, Inc., 20
South Main Street, Plains.
Memorial donations may be
made to St. Anns Basilica 1250
Saint Ann Street, Scranton, PA
18504.
Online condolences may be
made at www.corcoranfuneral-
home.com.
Mary Soska
April 29, 2012
Florence Flo Answini
ORavitz, of Sun City West,
Ariz., passed away Monday,
April 30, 2012, in the Banner
Dell Webb Hospital in Sun
City West, Ariz.
Born in the Keystone sec-
tion of Plains Township on
July 9, 1927, she was a
daughter of Henry Mac
and Josephine Answini.
Surviving are her husband
of 63 years, John ORavitz,
Arizona;
sons, Mark
ORavitz,
Scottsdale,
Ariz., Jeff
John St.
James, Flow-
ery Branch, Ga.; brother,
Dominick Answini, West
Wyoming; sisters, Lillian
Answini and Betty Stella,
both of Wilkes-Barre; grand-
sons, John Carter ORavitz,
Newport Beach, Calif., and
Dare Oravitz, an off icer and
ranger in the U.S. Army sta-
tioned at Fort Bragg N.C.
Funeral service details
will be released at a later
date.
The family requests, in
lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to The Johnny O
Alzheimers and Dementia
Awareness Foundation, P.O.
Box 15211, Scottsdale, AZ
85267.
Florence Flo Answini ORavitz
April 30, 2012
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OBITUARIES
Marie Ezzo Polaski, 75, of
Old Forge, died Thursday, May
3, 2012, in the Geisinger
Wyoming Valley Medical Cen-
ter, Plains Township.
She and her husband, Joseph
J. Polaski, celebrated their
52nd wedding anniversary on
June 20, 2011.
Born and raised in Old
Forge, daughter of the late
John and Louise DeMark Ez-
zo, she was a 1954 graduate of
Old Forge High School. Before
her retirement, Marie worked
in the area garment industry.
She was a member of the ILG-
WU and held a seat on its
local executive board. Of Ro-
man Catholic faith, she was a
lifelong par-
ishioner of
Prince of
Peace Parish,
Old Forge.
Marie de-
lighted in
cooking, baking, and sewing.
Most importantly, she made
her family her number one pri-
ority. They all meant the world
to her. Her family would like
to acknowledge Dr. Michalene
Torbik for her fine and excep-
tional care during Maries ill-
ness.
Also surviving are a son, Jo-
seph J. Polaski, of Old Forge; a
grandson, Joseph C. Polaski;
and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death
by a sister, Joann Novabilski.
The funeral will be held
Monday, May 7, 2012 at 9:30
a.m. from the Victor M. Ferri
Funeral Home, 522 Fallon St.,
Old Forge, with Mass of
Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in
St. Mary of the Assumption
Church at Prince of Peace Par-
ish, West Grace and Lawrence
streets, Old Forge. Entomb-
ment will follow in Mount Ol-
ivet Cemetery Mausoleum,
Carverton.
Friends may call today, May
6, 2012, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. To leave an online condo-
lence for Maries family visit
www.ferrifuneralhome.com.
Marie Ezzo Polaski
May 3, 2012
Gertrude (Trudi) Jellici, 76, of
Wyoming passed away Friday,
April 27, 2012, in her home.
Born in West Wyoming, she
was the daughter of the late John
and Laura Sprow Pointon. She
was a graduate of West Wyom-
ing High School and attended
Penn State University. Prior to
her retirement, she was employ-
ed at Schott Glass. After her re-
tirement, she was employed at
Walmart of Pittston as a greeter
and later as a crossing guard in
West Pittston and presently in
Exeter.
Preceding her in death were
her husband, Helmuth Jellici,
brothers, Daniel and John Poin-
ton; sisters, Jackie Wheeler and
Lillian Huntz.
Surviving are children Sharon
Stoss and her husband Richard,
Pittston; Laura Dunstan, Hazle-
ton; Susan Farrell and her hus-
band Jack, Exeter; Calvin A.
Dunstan Jr., Texas; 14 grandchil-
dren; 21 great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held
fromthe Metcalfe andShaver fu-
neral home Inc., 504 Wyoming
Avenue, Wyoming.
Gertrude (Trudi) Jellici
April 27, 2012
Charles J. Charlie Coo-
lidge, Sr., born July 21, 1926,
passed away April 25, 2012. He
was born in West Pittston.
Visitation was held on
Wednesday, May 2 at Waltrip
Funeral Home, 1415 Campbell
Road, Houston, Texas. Funeral
service took will Thursday,
May 3, at Houston National
Cemetery.
Please visit
www.waltrip-
funeraldirec-
tors.com,
where you
may view ser-
vice information and written
tributes may be left to the fam-
ily.
Charles J. Charlie Coolidge, Sr.
April 25, 2012
Anastasia B. Nowakowski,
78, formerly of West Wyoming,
passed away Wednesday morn-
ing, May 2, 2012, in the Golden
Living Center East Mountain,
Plains Township.
Born in Duryea, she was the
daughter of the late Chester and
Mary Galushka Lewandowski.
She was educated in the Duryea
schools and was a former mem-
ber of Holy Rosary Church of
Duryea.
Preceding her in death were
sisters, Ann Jasienski, Mary
Madden, Bert Nesgoda, Helen
Kania and Stella Bozinko and
brothers Joseph and Chester
Lewandowski.
Surviving are a son, Neal No-
wakowski of Moosic and
daughter Rose Swieboda and
her husband, Mike, of Avoca;
grandchildren, Jenn Graham
and her husband, Troy, Oly-
phant; Jill Frank and her hus-
band, Josh, Chicago; Neal No-
wakowski Jr., Old Forge; Britni
Nowakowski, Royal Palm
Beach, Florida; great-grand-
children; Jude and Ramona
Frank; sisters, Sophie Burke,
Scranton; Shirley Karuzie,
Avoca; brothers, Adam Lewan-
dowski, Hunlock Creek; John
Lewandowski, Moosic; Ed-
ward Lewandowski, Pittston;
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were at the
convenience of the family from
the Metcalfe and Shaver Funer-
al Home Inc., 504 Wyoming
Avenue, Wyoming.
Anastasia B. Nowakowski
May 2, 2012
Helen L. Nicholson, for-
merly of West Pittston,
passed away, Sunday, April
29, 2012, in St. Josephs Ma-
nor, Meadow Brook, Pa.
Born in Pittston on De-
cember 31, 1927, she was a
daughter of the late Andrew
and Elsie Mainwaring Cavill.
She was a 1945 graduate of
West Pittston High School.
Helen was a member of
The First Congregational
United Church of Christ,
West Pittston, where she
served as church secretary.
Prior to her retirement, she
was employed by General
Adjustment Bureau, Wilkes-
Barre, for 45 years.
Preceding her in death are
husband, Harold Nicholson,
1993; and sister, Janet Fehn-
er.
Surviving her are daugh-
ter, Janet Nicholson Merder;
and son-in-law, Martin Mer-
der, Philadelphia.
The funeral was held
Thursday morning, May 3,
2012, in the Howell-Lussi
Funeral Home, 509 Wyom-
ing Ave., West Pittston. In-
terment was held in Moun-
tain View Burial Park, Hard-
ing.
Helen L. Nicholson
April 29, 2012
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OBITUARIES
Helen M. Turek Kuzynski, 82,
of Pittston passed away peace-
fully on April 27, 2012 at Golden
Living Center, Scranton.
Born on February 5th 1930, in
Dupont, she was a daughter of
Joseph and Josephine (Magnus-
zewski) Turek.
She was a graduate of Saint
John the Evangelist High School
in Pittston, and was retired from
the local garment industry.
She was a member of the Sa-
cred Heart of Jesus Church, in
Dupont. She was a loving moth-
er, grandmother, great grand-
mother, and sister, and will be
greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by her son
Edwin Kuzynski; brothers, Ed-
ward, Joseph and John Turek.
Survivingare her sons, Ronald
Kuzynski and his wife, Sophie
Ann of Havelock, N.C.; Robert
Kuzynski and his wife, Sarah of
Pittston; grandchildren, Robert,
Ronald, Christopher, Jennifer,
Andrew, Sharon, Nicholas, Tho-
mas, and Ashley; great-grand-
children, Katelynn, Kristina, and
Gabrielle; sister Sister Rita Clare
of the Bernardine Franciscan
Congregation, Reading and sis-
ter-in-lawMary Turek of Virgin-
ia Beach, Va.
The funeral was held
Wednesday, May 2, 2012, from
Kniffen OMalley Funeral
Home Inc., 728 Main Street,
Avoca, with a Mass of Christian
Burial in Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church, Dupont. The Reverend
Joseph Verespy officiated. Inter-
ment will follow in the parish
cemetery.
To send Helens family words
of comfort and friendship,
please visit www.BestLifeTribu-
tes.com.
Helen M. Turek Kuzynski
April 27, 2012
Lucy C. Orkwis, 79, of
Pittston Township, was re-
united with the love of her
life in passing on Monday,
April 30, 2012.
A lifelong resident of Cork
Lane, Lucy was born on
March 5, 1933 to the late
Lawrence and Angeline (Ju-
lia) Pisano Corridoni.
She was a graduate of Pitt-
ston Township High School,
class of 1950, and had
worked in the local garment
industry, retiring from Lee
Manufacturing, Pittston. Lu-
cy was a member of the
ILGW Union.
She was preceded in death
by her husband, Alfred Ork-
wis; sister, Marie Prokop;
and brother, Oliver Corrido-
ni.
She is survived by her
daughters, Joyce Strubeck,
Mary Rose Orkwis, and Cor-
rine Nissen and husband,
Tom; son, Alfred (Fred) Ork-
wis and wife, Kim; seven
grandchildren, Emilee and
David Strubeck, Danielle,
Jamie Lynn, and T. Dylan
Nissen, Joseph and Joshua
Orkwis. Also surviving are
her siblings, Lawrence (Bul-
ly) Corridoni and wife, Rita,
Jean Donor-
ra and hus-
band, Peter,
Peter Corri-
doni, and
Caroline
(Cookie)
Kusner; several nieces, ne-
phews, and cousins.
Lucy was a caring mother,
Grammy, sister, and friend to
many. She loved cooking for
her family and friends, and
was an avid bowler and bin-
go player. She will be deeply
missed by all who had the
pleasure of knowing her.
A Mass of Christian Burial
was held Friday in St. Joseph
Marello Parish at Our Lady
of Mount Carmel Church,
Pittston. Interment was in St.
Roccos Cemetery, Pittston
Township. Arrangements
were by the Peter J. Adonizio
Funeral Home, 251 William
St., Pittston.
In lieu of flowers, memo-
rial contributions can be
made in Lucys Memory to
St. Jude Childrens Hospital,
501 St. Jude Place, Mem-
phis, TN 38105. Online con-
dolences may be made at
www.peterjadoniziofuneral-
home.com.
Lucy C. Orkwis
April 30, 2012
Frank Mattei, age 80, of
Plains, passed away peacefully
surrounded by his family on
April 30, 2012.
The only child of the late
Marino and Celeste Mattei,
Frank was born in Pergola,
Italy and immigrated to the
United States in 1947. After
graduation from Plains High
School, Frank served in the
U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955.
Upon return from the U.S.
Army, Frank initiated his life-
long career in retail and proud-
ly owned and operated Penn-
Lee Footwear from 1981
through 2003.
Frank and his wife of 54
years, Anna, were residents of
Plains, and members of Ss.
Peter & Paul Catholic church.
Frank was al-
ways an active
individual and
proudly sup-
ported the Ro-
tary club char-
ities over the
years, including the Rotary In-
ternational student exchange
program.
Frank and Anna enjoyed
traveling back to Italy during
their vacations to reconnect
with family and friends in cen-
ter Italy.
Frank is survived by his
wife, Anna (Biscontini);
daughter, Maria (husband Pa-
trick Flynn); son, Frank (wife
Susan) and three grandchil-
dren, Violeta, Daniella and Ju-
lianna.
A Funeral Mass was held on
May 3, 2012 at Ss. Peter &
Paul Parish, 13 Hudson Road,
Plains. Interment Services will
follow at Memorial Shrine
Park of Northeastern PA. Ar-
rangements are by the Grazia-
no Funeral Home, Inc., 700
Township Boulevard, Pittston
Township.
In lieu of flowers, contribu-
tions may be made in Franks
name to the Food Pantry of Ss.
Peter and Paul, 13 Hudson
Road, Plains, PA, 18705 or the
Rotary Club of Plains (c/o Ben
Berrini) 9 Birch Avenue,
Plains, PA 18705.
To submit online condolenc-
es or for directions, please vis-
it GrazianoFuneralHome.com.
Frank Mattei
April 30, 2012
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CHARMI NG CAPE COD
H O M E I N Q U I E T
N E I G H B O R H O O D ,
INCLUDES ECONOMICAL
GEOTHERMAL ENTERGY
SYSTEM WHICH LOWERS
Y O U R H E A T B I L L 4
BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS.
MLS# 12-265
CALL JOE 239-9663
D I R : M A I N S T . T O
SWALLOW, CONTINUE TO
TEDRICK, RIGHT ON PINE,
RIGHT ON FRONT CORNER
OF LEWIS.
THREE STORY TOWNHOUSE WITH PLENTY OF STORAGE AND 2 CAR BUILT IN GARAGE.
MODERN KITCHEN & BATHS, LARGE ROOM SIZES AND DECK. TWO BEDROOMS. MLS# 11-4567
CALL CHARLIE 829-6200
DIR: NORTH ON MAIN ST. PLAINS JUST PAST BIRCHWOOD HILLS TO RIGHT ON CLARKS LANE,
PROPERTY ON RIGHT.
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FULL BASEMENT, CAR
PORT, 2 BEDROOMS.
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CALL LUANN 602-9280
D I R : N O R T H O N
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ON TRAYOR (CARTERS),
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W E L L C A R E D F O R
INTERIOR, BRICK FRONT
T O W N H O M E , 3
B E D R O O M S , 1 1 / 2
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I N B A S E M E N T ,
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2 BR, 1 BATHS, 1ST FLR
LAUNDRY, OSP, DEEP
LOT. MLS# 11-3983
CALL TOM 262-7716
DIR: MAIN ST PITTSTON
TO PARSONAGE, TURNS
INTO FOOTE AVE, LEFT ON
GRE E N ST , HOME ON
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H O M E W I T H 3
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BATHS, 1ST FLR LAUNDRY,
LAMINATE FLOORS IN LR &
DR, NEW WINDOWS, NEW
CARPETING ON STEPS & IN
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DI R: TRAVEL NORTH ON
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ON UNION, 3RD LEFT ON
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SPECTACULAR HOME ON
A GORGEOUS CORNER
LOT. SPACIOUS 2 CAR
GARAGE,FINISHED LOWER
LEVEL, MODERN KITCHEN
& BATHS, TI LE FLOOR,
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ENTERTAINING INSIDE &
OUT! MLS# 11-2500
CALL JULIO 592-3966
DI R: 81 SOUTH TO PA
309, EXIT 165 TO 309 S
TO LEFT ON KIRBY, LEFT
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FI REPLACE AND LI BRARY
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A N D G A S H E A T ,
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Social Section
Inside
School menus ....................2
Birthdays............................3
Schools...........................4-6
Classified......................7-14
S E C T I O N B
S O C I A L
The Pittston Area Art Club
traveled to Philadelphia on April
28 to view the exhibit, Van
Gogh; Up Close as well as the
various galleries of the Philadel-
phia Art Museum. The students
also sawthe exhibits at the Perle-
man Building, an annex of the
Museum. Shown here in front of
the rear portico of the Museum
are art, fromleft, first row, Ange-
lina Reed, Mariah Mattioli, Kay-
la Kruchinsky, Alia Gestl, Liz
Raffa and Shaun McDermott.
Second row, Devon Piechota,
Carissa Suhockey, Brittany Mu-
dlock, Bethany Goss, Domin-
ique Del Priore, Sarah DeMace,
Nicole Sitnick. Third row, Lisa
Karp, Lisa Yeager, Josh Rey-
nolds, Julia Shandra, Matt
Shamnoski, Oleivia Santoro,
Ashley Hurtt. Fourth row, Britta-
nyGraham, Melanie Coolbaugh,
Marina Sell, Karlee Patton, Paul
Gestl, Amy Silinskie, Mrs. Ge-
tridge, Miss Valeski, Marissa
Vogel. Absent at the time of the
photo were Nellie Diaz, Cassy
Giarrantano, Maria Capitano,
Danielle Corcoran, Ashley War-
rick and Amber Tirva.
PI TTSTON AREA
A lesson in Van Gogh
Art Club takes field trip to Philadelphia Art Museum
The MYC School of Dance
presents its 33rd annual ballet re-
cital, entitled What Dreams are
Made Of at 7 p.m. on Thursday,
May 10 at Riverside Jr. Sr. High
School. Tickets can be pur-
chasedat the door. Proceeds ben-
efit St. Judes Childrens Re-
search Hospital. Gina Aldrich is
artistic director. Little Butterflies
are, from left, kneeling Lilly
Spathelf, Emily Reklaitis, Anna-
lucia Kasisky, Piper Pesotini.
Standing, Czarina Berazate,
Abigail Harshbarger, Kendal
Marianelli and Brooke Lyons.
Absent at the time of the photo
was Allison Jones.
MYC SCHOOL OF DANCE
Ballet recital set for May 10
What Dreams Are Made Of performance set for Riverside
Childrens Book Week is this
week, May 7-12 at the Pittston
Library. Celebrate with a visit
to the library. There will be a
make and take bookmark pro-
ject while supplies last. Each
child will also be given a raffle
ticket for a chance to win
prizes.
Writing contest
In conjunction with Chil-
drens Book week May 7-13,
kids age 6-12 are invited to par-
ticipate in a Finish The Story
writing contest. Deadline for
submission is Monday, May 7.
Adult Book Club
Adult Book Club will meet at
6 p.m. on May 7 to discuss the
book Dead Until Dark by
Charlaine Harris.
Books are available at the cir-
culation desk
Computer classes
We are offering basic com-
puter class for adults at 10:30
a.m. on Mondays. Please call
the library to register as space is
limited.
Crochet Club
The Crochet Club meets at 10
a.m. on Tuesdays and at 6 p. m.
on Thursdays.
Lego Club
Lego Club group will meet at
4 p.m. on May 14. The club is
operating on a wait list only.
Summer reading program
We are in the planning stages
for our summer reading pro-
gram. This years theme is
DreamBig, Read. We will of-
fer programs for ages 18
months through adult with age
related programs and activities.
Programs will include read-
ing, science, crafts, family mo-
vie nights, prizes andmore. The
programwill run June18 to Au-
gust 13. Sign up week will be
the week of June 11.
Furry Tails
FurryTails is from10to11:30
a.m. on May 12. Pre register at
the front desk
YA Book Club
The YABook Club will meet
at 6 p.m. on May 21. We will
discuss Kingdom Keepers:
Disney After Dark by Ridley
Pearson.
TAG meeting
The TAG meeting is 6 p.m.
on May 10.
Friends meeting
Friends will meet at 6:30
p.m. on May 24.
Childrens Book Week
at the Pittston Library
on presentation by local taxi-
dermist Ken Collins and his
son, Rob, of Taxidermy Stu-
dio in Taylor. Second-grade
teachers are Mrs. Moore, Mrs.
Maheady and Mrs. Lawrence.
The second-graders of
Wyoming Area, Tenth Street
Elementary School recently
completed their reading
theme, Amazing Animals.
Students experienced a hands-
WYOMI NG AREA
Taxidermist visits
Tenth Street school
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S C H O O L S
PITTSTON AREA
INTERMEDIATE, PRI-
MARY, KINDERGARTEN
Menu for week of May 7
Monday: beef taco salad or
corn dog nuggets, fiesta corn,
mandarin oranges, low fat milk
Tuesday: chicken sliders or
grilled cheese, carrots, pears,
low fat milk
Wednesday: pasta and meat
sauce, garlic bread or hot turkey
sandwich with gravy, cranberry
sauce, green beans, peaches, low
fat milk
Thursday: fish shapes, bread
slice or sloppy Joe on bun, mixed
vegetables, strawberries, low fat
milk
Friday: hot ham & cheese
hoagie or pizza, peas, mixed
fruit, low fat milk
Alternates: turkey wrap, chef
salad, Italian hoagie, chicken
rings with bread
Breakfast:
Monday: hot pockets
Tuesday: pancake sausage
wrap
Wednesday: sausage, egg &
cheese on bagel
Thursday: scrambled eggs
with toast
Friday: waffles with syrup
Available daily: breakfast pizza,
assorted cereals with buttered
toast, juice and low fat milk
HIGH SCHOOL AND
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Menu for week of May 7
Monday: chicken tenders,
mashed potatoes, gravy, bread
slice, corn, fruit, low fat milk
Tuesday: bacon cheeseburger,
carrots, fruit, low fat milk
Wednesday: pasta with meat-
balls, garlic bread, peas, fruit,
low fat milk
Thursday: rib a queue on
Kaiser Roll, green beans, fruit,
low fat milk
Friday: Italian dunkers with
marinara sauce, mixed vegeta-
bles, fruit, low fat milk
High school breakfast: grab &
go at cafeteria store has a hot
breakfast sandwich,
Breakfast pizza, cereal with
toast, breakfast bars, fresh fruit,
juice & low fat milk.
Middle school breakfast:
Monday: egg &cheese on ba-
gel or French toast sticks with
syrup
Tuesday: sausage &cheese on
English muffin or scrambled
eggs with toast
Wednesday: pancakes with
syrup or egg, bacon &cheese on
bagel
Thursday: breakfast pizza or
egg & cheese on bagel
Friday: waffles with syrup or
ha m & cheese on bagel
Available daily: plain and spe-
cialty pizza, whole grain chicken
patty, buffalo chicken hoagie,
salads, assorted hoagies and
wraps
WYOMING AREA
WYOMING AREA SEC-
ONDARY CENTER
Menu for week of May 7
Monday: A. Mozzarella
breadsticks w/ Marinara sauce.
B. Tyson Hot and Spicy chicken
sandwich on bun. C. Chicken
fajita w/lettuce, tomato, salsa,
sour cream. D. Rib-a-que,
cheeseburger or chicken patty on
bun. Sides: Baked colossal fries,
tossed salad/dressing, fruit.
Tuesday: A. Pierogies, bread.
B. Pizza bagel C. Philly double
cheese steak hoagie D. Rib-a-
que, cheeseburger or chicken
patty on bun. Sides: Fresh veg-
gies/ranch dip tortilla chips/sal-
sa, peaches
Wednesday: A. Popcorn
chickenbread. B. ChickenRisot-
to. C. Nachos Grande w/beef ta-
co, double cheese, lettuce, toma-
to, salsa and sour cream. D. Rib-
a-que, cheeseburger or chicken
patty on bun. Sides: Mashed po-
tatoes/gravy, sweet peas, pears.
Thursday: Early Dismissal -
Grab and Go breakfast
Friday: A. Early Dismissal
Grab and Go breakfast
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Monday
Mozzarella breaksticks w/
Marinara sauce or chicken nug-
gets, bread, tossed salad w/dress-
ing, mixed fruit cup. Alternate
Cheese sandwich, or PBJ or 4oz.
yogurt and animal crackers all
with choice of string cheese or
sunflower seeds.
Breakfast Waffle w/syrup,
fruit juice, milk
Tuesday
Cheeseburger or chicken patty
on bun, pierogies, pickle, peach-
es.
Alternate Cheese sandwich,
or PBJ or 4oz. yogurt andanimal
crackers all with choice of string
cheese or sunflower seeds.
Breakfast - While wheat En-
glish muffin w/jelly, cereal,
juice, milk
Wednesday
Baked popcorn chicken,
bread, mashed potatoes/gravy,
peas, pears...
Alternate Cheese sandwich,
or PBJ or 4oz. yogurt andanimal
crackers all with choice of string
cheese or sunflower seeds.
Breakfast Warm pizza slice,
cereal, juice, milk
Thursday
Early Dismissal
Breakfast - Break Box
Friday
Early Dismissal
Breakfast - Break Box
SCHOOL MENUS
KINDERGARTEN
CENTER
Registration
Kindergarten registration for the
2012-13 school year will be held from9
to 11 a.m. and from1 to 3 p.m. Monday,
May 21 through Thursday, May 24.
Parents must bring their child, the
childs shot record, birth certificate and
a proof of residency to the registration.
Pre-registration packets may be
picked up between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
weekdays at the Kindergarten, Primary
or Intermediate Centers.
Flag drawing contest
Chloe Andricks, a kindergarten stu-
dent in Mrs. Rowes class, has received
notification that her American flag
drawing has won second place at the
state level for the AMVETSannual con-
test.
Chloes art teacher is Mrs. Barbara
Kapish.
Chloe and her family have been invit-
edtoattendthe State Americanism/AA-
DAA Awards ceremony in June at the
AMVETS state convention.
Safety reminders
Identification must be presented by
parents/guardians whenever students
are released from school. Parents are
asked to have this information ready
when they enter the school office.
Parents are also reminded to review
school bus safety rules with their child.
All children must remain seated until
the bus comes to a complete stop.
Healthy snacks
Remember that birthday and holiday
treats should be healthy and nutritious.
A list of ideas for a healthier classroom
celebration has been sent home.
The school food service can also pro-
vide safe and portion-controlled foot
items for a reasonable cost. Contact Sue
Rudalavage, food service director, a t
654-7770.
Boxtops
The KindergartenCenter is collecting
General Mills Boxtops for Education
logos for the 2011-2012school year. Par-
ents are asked to cut the boxtops and put
them in bundles of 50 before sending
them into their childs teacher.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
May Act 80 Day
Friday, May25this anAct 80Day.Stu-
dents will be dismissed at 1:00pm
Memorial Day
The Pittston Area School District will
be closedonMonday, May28inobserv-
ance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Schools will reopen on Tuesday, May
29.
8th Grade Dance
The Middle School student council
will sponsor the annual 8th grade dance
on Friday, May 25. The dance will be
held in the Middle School Cafetorium
from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Music
will be provided by a DJ, and refresh-
ments will be served. A photographer
will be on site to take photos. For those
who are interested in having individual
or group pictures taken by the photog-
rapher, picture money is due by Thurs-
day, May 24
Students are responsible for their own
transportation to and from the dance,
and no limousines are permitted.
The 8th Grade Dance is a casual af-
fair. Any casual clothing that meets the
district dress code is acceptable. Girls
are not permittedtowear gowns, lowcut
dresses, short dresses or miniskirts, etc.
All rides must be in front of the middle
school no later than 8:45 p.m., and stu-
dents are not permitted to leave the
school before this time. All rules of be-
havior and decorumthat are expected of
our students on a daily basis are also ex-
pected at the dance. While we do not an-
ticipate any problems, if one arises, the
parent(s) of those involved will be con-
tacted and asked to pick the student(s)
up immediately.
School officials hope that the dance
will be a memorable experience for all
8th grade students as it has been in the
past, and appreciate everyones cooper-
ation in this matter. If you have any
questions, contact the main office at
655-2927.
General Hospital Junior Volunteer
Program
The Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
is accepting applications for its active
and challenging Junior Volunteer Pro-
gram. This program is offered to both
boys and girls between the ages of 13
and18whowouldlike toserve as Candy
Stripers and Junior Red Coats. This pro-
gram provides a very rewarding and
educational experience for all those
who participate. If you are interested,
stop by the main office to obtain an ap-
plication. Completed forms can be
mailed to the Department of Volunteer
Services at the Wilkes-Barre General
Hospital by May 31.If you have any
questions, please call 552-1199.
Full Band Practice
There will be full band practiceWed-
nesday from 8:15 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
Listen for an announcement on when to
report to the band room. The Middle
School Spring Band Concert will be
heldonThursday, May17at 7:00p.m. in
the High School Auditorium.
Middle School Sports Weekly
Schedule
Visit highschoolsports.net for com-
plete and up to date spring sports
schedules.
Junior High Girls Softball:
Monday vs. Solomon/Plains
Thursday vs. Berwick Area
Junior High Track and Field:
Monday vs. Hazleton Area
HIGH SCHOOL
Senior interviews
By Brittany Mudlock
Matt Gromala, a Pittston Township
native who was born on July 9, 1994, is
the son of John and Gayle. His favorite
catchphrase is Ill get to it. His favor-
ite teachers include Mrs. Saunders, Mr.
S. Walsh, Mr. Caprari, Mr. Burns, Ms.
Conlon, and Mr. Juinta. Matt has some
big plans for the future including col-
lege, backpacking across Europe, and
working as a journalist. He has been in-
volved in track, Journalism Club, and
Boy Scouts, and says that his most chal-
lenging part of high school was waking
up at 6 a.m.
Daughter of Angela andJoe Mozeles-
ki, Amy Mozeleski was born July 15,
1994. Amys favorite food is pizza and
she loves the movie, The Notebook. Her
extracurricular activities are track and
field and she also works at Coopers in
Pittston.
She is usually seen with best friends
Tina Boyanowski, Kara Kozar, and
Breanna Aldubayan. Her favorite teach-
ers are Mrs. Miller, Mr. Richards, Mr.
Devlin, andMr. Caprari. Amylooks for-
ward to going to college and meeting
new people. In one word, her high
school experience was interesting.
Shawn Simons, born November 27,
1993, is a resident of Pittston Township
and is the son of Mike and Gail. His
plans for after graduation are hockey,
than magnetic therapy.
His favorite teachers are Mr. Ri-
chards, Mr. S. Walsh and Mr. J. Walsh.
His favorites include the movie Seabis-
cuit, comedian Will Farrell, and king
crab legs. Shawn participated in a varie-
ty of sports including hockey, soccer,
golf, track, and cross country. If he
could start high school over, hed focus
more on his grades.
Living in Pittston, and born February
22, 1994, Shaina Tigue, daughter of
Tom and Wendy, has plans for college.
Her favorite movie is Tuck Everlasting,
and her favorite band is Black Veil
Brides. Shainas best friends are Sarah
Evans, Melissa Kolakoski, and Danielle
Richardson, and her most memorable
high school moment was meeting Andy
Six, Jeffree Star, and Jeff Hardy.
Nicolette Bradshaw, of Duryea, is
the daughter of Michael and Stacey and
was born June 23, 1994. She has many
favorite teachers including Mr. Joyce,
Mr. Caprari and Mrs. Miller. If given the
chance Nicolette would not start school
over because she feels it is unforgettable
the way it was. She enjoys extracurric-
ular activities such as volleyball, tennis,
and I.C.E. Club and hanging out with
best friends Steven Sklanka, Kristi Nay-
lor, Shelby Aruscavage, Stephanie Ju-
gus, EmilyBogdan, andMaria Reviello.
Nicolette describes her high school
experience as life changing. After high
school she plans on going to college. If
she could teach any class in the world it
would be psychology. What Nicolette is
most looking forward to when she be-
comes an adult is being a mom.
TomWolcott, of Duryea, is the sonof
Tom and Debbie and was born on No-
vember 13, 1993. He loves the movie
Footloose and eating bacon. His favor-
ite teacher at Pittston Area is Mr. Hop-
kins. Toms idol and favorite actor is Ke-
vin Bacon.
If Tom could teach one class in the
world it would be gym. When he gradu-
ates Tom plans on attending college.
Sarah Evans, of Avoca, is the daugh-
ter of Susan Hutchins and was born on
June 28, 1992. She found the most chal-
lenging parts of high school to be geom-
etry and biology.
Her most memorable moment in
school was being with friends, and get-
ting to learn new things. She said if she
could start high school over again she
would study more so she could pass ge-
ometry. Altogether Sarah would de-
scribe her high school experience as
fun.
Sarahs best friends are Shaina Tigue,
Breana Gonzalez, Melissa Kolakoski,
Crystal Wyble, Becky Perrins, and Da-
nielle Richardson. Sarah is most look-
ing forward to living on her own when
she is an adult.
James Connors, of Pittston, is the
son of James and Paula and was born on
February 26, 1994. Joining the track
teamis his most memorable high school
experience. James said if he could start
high school again he would start at Pitt-
stonArea, anddoeverythingover again.
After high school he plans to go to col-
lege and get a job, but for nowhe spends
his time on golf, cross country, track,
and swimming.
James closest friends are Shawn Si-
mons, Tyler Cummings, and Dimitri
Shea. James personal catchphrase is
"just deal with it". James is most look-
ing forward to having kids and a wife
when he is an adult.
PI TTSON AREA NEWS
Middle school schedules spring 8th grade dance
Students in the evening/
weekend nursing program at
Luzerne County Community
College were honored recently
at a pinning ceremony at the
Colleges Educational Confer-
ence Center. Fromleft, first row,
are Stephanie Porter, Wilkes-
Barre; Maureen A. Rooney, Lo-
cust Gap; Katlyn Prednis, Nan-
ticoke; Jessica Berry, Northum-
berland; Rachel Barletta, McA-
doo; Amanda Hughes, Wilkes-
Barre; Emily Fritz, Wyoming;
and Tammy Ulrich, Lewisburg.
Second row, Jamie Mancuso,
Clarks Summit; Donna Czo-
prack, Wilkes-Barre; LynnAnn
Bayliff, Shenandoah Heights;
Lydia Sudeck, Hegins; Marc In-
citti, Nanticoke; Megan Bartus-
ka, Avoca; Danelle Walsh,
Scranton; Karen Weaver, Kulp-
mont; and Caroline K. Howell,
Dallas.
LCCC nursing students honored
Graduation ceremonies for the
fifth-grade class of the D.A.R.E.
program were conducted recent-
ly at Wyoming Area Catholic
School. The program is spon-
sored by the Exeter Police De-
partment. From left, first row,
are, Exeter Police Chief John
McNeil, Ryan Bella, Lauren
Best, Dylan Burwell, Lindsey
Chepalonis, Dominc Cirelli, Ab-
by Connors, MacKenzie Crake,
Greg Godlewski, Adiya Golden.
Second row, Joshua Hartigan,
Christian Holmes, Relena Hor-
wath. Jeffrey Johnson, Rachel
Kern, Elizabeth Kravitz, Allyson
Lauivara, Rebecca Lalko, Jacob
Modlesky, Mrs. Josie Toomey,
fifth-grade homeroom teacher,
District Attorney Stefanie Sala-
vantis, guest speaker; Captain
Chris Mercavitch. Tjhird row,
Danielle Morris, Tyler Mozel-
ski, Nicholas Prociak, Kenny
Remus, Alexis Stella, Emma Ul-
ichney, Alexandra Van Horn,
Courtney Wartella, Sgt. Cool-
baugh of the Exeter Police De-
partment and teacher for the
D.A.R.E program; Mr. Chris
Tigue, principal.
WAC honors DARE graduates
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SUNDAY DISPATCH SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012 PAGE 3B
B I R T H D A Y S
Gianni Bartorillo, son
of Lyn and Robert Barto-
rillo, Hughestown, cele-
brated his third birthday
on May 4.
He is a grandson of
Steve and Linda Farrug-
gia, Hughestown and
Ann Karuza, Dallas. He
is a great-grandson of Jo-
sie Endres, Avoca.
Gianni has two broth-
ers, Nico, 1 year old, and
Luca Santino, two
months old.
Gianni Bartorillo
Macelia Marie Bulzo-
ni, daughter of Michael
and Danielle Bulzoni, of
Duryea, will celebrate her
fourth birthday on May 7.
Maternal grandparents
are Phyllis Smacchi, of
Pittston, and Ronald
Smacchi, of Northamp-
ton.
Paternal grandparents
are Carmella Bulzoni of
Scranton and the late Sal-
vatore Bulzoni.
Macelia Bulzoni
Joshua and Eric Fal-
zone, twin sons of Scott
and Renee Falzone,
Tunkhannock, celebrated
their seventh birthday on
April 19.
They are the grandsons
of Dennis and Patricia
Corcoran, Pittston Town-
ship and Thomas and Ju-
dy Falzone, Elizabethton
TN.
Josh and Eric have a
sister, Alexandra 11 years
old.
Joshua and Eric
Falzone
Ella Sebia, daughter of
Michael and Lynn Sebia,
Plains, celebrated her
second birthday on April
29.
She is the granddaught-
er of David and Corrine
Hudzinski, Jenkins Twp.
and Lewand the late Car-
ol Sebia, Pittston Twp.
Her godparents are David
Hudzinski Jr, Wyoming
and Cathy Sincavage,
Pittston.
Ella celebrated the spe-
cial occasion with family
and friends.
Ella Sebia
Julianna Marie OHop,
daughter of Vinnie and
Cara OHop, Suscon will
celebrate her first birth-
day on May 9.
She is the granddaught-
er of Donna Kasa, Suscon
and the late Cary Kasa
and Vincent and Barbara
OHop, Hughestown.
She is the great -rand-
daughter of Gloria Cos-
tello, Dupont.
Julianna OHop
Madelyn Grace Mihal-
ka, daughter of Mark and
Jeanna Mihalka,of
Mountain Lake, celebrat-
ed her first birthday on
May 3.
She is the granddaught-
er of Kathy and Wayne
Belles, of Pittston, and
Joe and Betty Mihalka, of
Mountain Lake.
Maddie has a big broth-
er, Max, who is 3 years
old.
Madelyn Mihalka
Jimmy Guariglia, is
celebrating his ninth
birthday today, May 6.
Jimmy is the son of To-
ny and Jane Guariglia,
Pittston. He is the grand-
son of David and Arlene
Clifford, Avoca, and Janet
and the late Dr. Angelo
Guariglia, New Jersey.
Jimmy loves basketball
and wants to be a meteo-
rologist when he grows
up. He has two older
brothers, Anthony and
Angelo, and an older sis-
ter, Alyvia.
Jimmy Guariglia
Guilia Sophie Argo,
daughter of Salvatore and
Ewa Argo, Mountain
Top, celebrated her first
birthday on April 27.
Maternal grandparents
are Stanley and Mira Kor-
zeniowski, East Hartford,
CT.
Paternal grandparents
are Danny Argo, Pittston,
and Sharon Argo, Exeter.
A party was held in
Guilias honor.
Guilia Argo
Marco Joseph Agolino,
son of Stephanie and Sam
Agolino, Pittston Twp.,
celebrated his first birth-
day on April 26.
He is the grandson of
Carmelina and Joseph
Agolino, of Plains, and
Vivian and Arthur Scavo,
of Duryea.
Marco also has a big
sister, Gabriella, 3 .
Marco Agolino
Stop by or mail your birthday photo to:
The Sunday Dispatch
109 New Street
Pittston, PA18640
Pictures can run in back and white for $2 or color for
$10. Deadline is Wednesday at 5 p.m., but space is limit-
ed, so pictures will be published on a first-come, first-
served basis. Any questions, please call 602-0168.
Happy birthday!
Checks can be made payable to The Sunday Dispatch.
The Department of English at
Misericordia University induct-
ed 10 students into the Sigma
Tau Delta International English
Honor Society during an induc-
tion ceremony in the Founders
Room on campus.
The societys central purpose
is to confer distinction upon stu-
dents of the English language
and literature in undergraduate,
graduate and professional stud-
ies. Misericordia University
students majoringinEnglishare
eligible for Sigma Tau Delta af-
ter completing at least three se-
mesters in the program and
maintaining a minimum grade
point average of 3.0 in the ma-
jors courses.
Participating in the ceremony
are, from left, seated, Sarah
Hauze, Sweet Valley; Amber
Gulla, Plains Township; Nicole
Mostik, Shamokin; and Carissa
Stonier, New Milford. Stand-
ing, Auraleah Grega, Wapwal-
lopen; Lisa Matriccino, West
Hazleton; Gayle Sekel, Hard-
ing; Dennis Halpin, New Hart-
ford, N.Y.; Marina Orrson, Sha-
vertown; Laura Thomas, Scran-
ton; and Dr. Amanda Caleb, as-
sistant professor of English.
MU English students
inducted into society
Harding student Gayle Sekel one of 10
inducted into Sigma Tau Delta group
Nineteen students in the Mi-
sericordia University biology
program were inducted into the
Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) Nation-
al Biological Honor Society dur-
ing an induction ceremony in
Sandy and Marlene Insalaco
Hall on campus.
TriBeta was founded in 1922
for students dedicatedtoimprov-
ing the understanding and appre-
ciation of biological study and
extending boundaries of human
knowledge through scientific re-
search.
From left, seated, are Chelsea
Bonetti, Massapequa, N.Y.;
Caitlynn Watkins, Pittston; Shel-
by Giblin, Honesdale; Amanda
Lazzeri, Honesdale; Amanda
Lee, Turnersville, N.J., and Anna
Konstas, Montrose. Second row,
Amelia Poplawski, Wilkes-
Barre; Jacqueline Kochmer, For-
est City; Moran Romesberg,
York; Andrea Carr, Dallas; Jessi-
ca Pavlikowski, OldForge. Third
row, Jonathan Weiss, Miners-
ville; Danielle Yurko, Sweet Val-
ley; Jena Hassinger, Sunbury;
Christopher Tiffany, Laceyville;
and Bryant Barnhart, Apalachin,
N.Y.
MU biology students inducted into society
C M Y K
PAGE 4B SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012 SUNDAY DISPATCH
C O M M U N I T Y
The Luzerne County Commu-
nity College Foundation, Inc.
Board of Directors recently ap-
pointed new members for 2012.
Mewmembers are Dawn Gua-
dino, owner and pharmacist,
Cooks Pharmacy; Nancy Lavan
78, customer service manager,
Offset Paperback Manufactur-
ing; Karen Natishan, second
vice president/senior investment
management consultant, Mor-
gan Stanley Smith Barney; and
Dr. Philip Webb, chiropractor.
Webb is a
resident of
Wyoming.
The Founda-
tion raises
funds in sup-
port of a schol-
arship program
for LCCC stu-
dents, which is comprised of 125
individual scholarships and
grants of approximately
$150,000 yearly in financial as-
sistance to qualified students.
Philip Webb named
to LCCC foundation
Webb
The Wom-
ens Auxiliary
of The Salva-
tion Army re-
cently donated
$500 to The
Salvation Ar-
mys flood re-
lief efforts.
Here, Auxilia-
ry President
Anne Gerrity,
left, presents a
check to Cap-
tain Patty Rich-
wine. From
left, second
row, are Betsy
Williams, Ei-
leen Davis, Ef-
fie May Met-
calf, Hermine
Mascelli, Flo-
rence Austin,
Josephine Lo-
patto, Audrey
Milford and
Jane Baumann.
Salvation Army Auxiliary presents check
The members and friends of
the Falls Senior Center spon-
sored by the Area Agency on
Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming
counties enjoyed an Easter vocal
presentation by Rev. Gideon
Giatano, his wife Robin and
daughter Avaree. Rev. Giatano is
a tenor concert vocalist. Those in
attendance for the presentation
were, from left, first row, Robin
Giatano, Rev. Gideon Giatano,
Avaree Giatano, Twila Watkins.
Second row, Donna Holeman,
Ronald Jackson, Helen Dietrich,
Art Haefner, Tom Rogers, Herb
Watkins, Sheryl Phillips. Third
row, Gayle Bodin, Linda Shoe-
maker, Charles Shoemaker,
Marita Zim, Darlene Headley,
Marilyn Fitzgerald, Nancy Die-
trich, Jodi Kashuba, Ron Die-
trich, Nancy Mc Kinney, Esther
Jordan, Ed Treat, Violet Treat,
Stanley Kaiser. Fourth row, Jea-
nette Martin, Donald Faux, No-
rene Faux, Marie Dowse and
Mary Lou Bugelholl
Priest entertains seniors
The Rotary Club of Pittston
and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
held their annual Score a Goal
Against Hunger project on
April 7. Non-perishable food
items and donations were col-
lected at the door for food
banks in Pittston, Wilkes-Barre
and Scranton, the Salvation Ar-
my and for St. Vincent DePaul
Soup Kitchen.
Rotarians sold tickets for $20
that included a voucher for a
Penguins hat.
Shown here are Kenneth
Darby, left, president of the
Rotary Club; and Marty Snyd-
er, treasurer.
Rotary Club holds benefit
Before Jacqueline Musto Car-
roll left the Luzerne County Dis-
trict Attorney office, the office
donated funds to help purchase
new bulletproof vests for local
police officers. The donations
were made possible from drug
forfeiture funds and were donat-
ed to the Adopt-A-Cop program
created by the founders of Fallen
Officers Remembered to help
purchase this valuable, life-sav-
ing equipment.
Kranson Uniform was also in-
strumental withthe purchase and
fitting of the vests.
From left, are Officer Kevin
Cielski, Pittston City vest recip-
ient; Kirk Kranson, vice presi-
dent, Kranson Uniforms; Jaclyn
Pocceschi Mosley, co-founder,
Fallen Officers Remembered;
Doug Kranson, president, Kran-
son Uniforms; Gina Boyle, co-
founder, Fallen Officers Re-
membered; Ryan Kranson, vice
president, Kranson Uniforms;
andOfficer ShawnReilly, Larks-
ville Borough vest recipient.
DAs office donates vest cash
C M Y K
SUNDAY DISPATCH SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012 PAGE 5B
C O M M U N I T Y
Mrs. Anita Sirak, principal of
Holy Redeemer High School,
Wilkes-Barre, announces the
following students have attained
High Honors and/or Honors for
the Third Quarter
HIGH HONORS
SENIORS
Michael Ambrulavage, Ste-
phanie Amendola, Allison
Banks, Ashley Bernardi, Lauren
Bernardi, Tessa Boyle, Casey
Brelsford, Michael Brown, Jef-
frey Capaci, Sara Cavanaugh,
William Cavanaugh, Matthew
Craven, Shaina Dougherty,
Brandon Drust, Patrick Duffy,
Dalton Ell, Mary Katherine
Evans, Zachary Evans, Eliza-
beth Finnegan, David Gawlas,
Nadia Gentilesco, Matthew Ge-
raghty, Arisa Gereda, Kelly Gre-
beck, Sarina Hall, Ryan Heck,
Nathan Janiczek, Eric Jones,
Christopher Kabacinski, Court-
ney Kreidler, Jessica Kreidler,
Jared Kukosky, Brianna Ligot-
ski, Michael Martin, Kara
McGrane, Daniel McGraw, Amy
McLaughlin, Joseph Melf,
Shannon Murray, Allison Muth,
James Nixon, Jarrod Pavelitz,
Devin Phillips, Nicole Phillips,
Christina Pino, Eric Ringsdorf,
Danielle Rose, Joseph Ruiz,
Leah Santucci, Rachel Simon,
Matthew Sipsky, Kirby Smith,
Raymond Stemrich, Tara Ste-
phens, Emily Suchocki, Sarah
Suchoski, Margaret Sullivan,
Michael Terninko, Elsbeth Tur-
can, Michael Vamos, Olivia Vi-
tali, Marissa Warnick, Kimberly
Waters, Julia Wignot, Erin Wil-
liams, Robert Wingert and Oli-
via Zurad.
JUNIORS
Nicholas Ambrulavage, Jere-
my Astolfi, Emily Becker, Be-
thany Chmil, Cornelia Chmil,
Matthew Collins, Tyler Dough-
erty, Marissa Durako, Cassandra
Gill, Danielle Gorski, Tricia Ha-
renza, Jeremy Heiser, Dakota
Hollock-Sinclair, Louis Jablow-
ski, Cody Januszko, Maria Sara
Kupczynski, Michael Kosik,
Sydney Kotch, Jacob Kozak,
John Kozak, Brendan Leahigh,
Patrick Loftus,Thomas Madi-
gan, Morgan Mancini, Andrew
Mark, Michael Mocion, Michael
Morrison, Jeremy Myslowski,
Angeli Nause, Devon Nowicky,
Megan Philllips, Victoria Reg-
gie, Kayla Rhiel, Joshua Siecko,
Matthew Slavoski, Rachel So-
winski, Christina Springer, Kait-
lyn Stochla, Joseph Szczechow-
icz, Leanne Tabit, Ryan Tabit,
Teresa Toomey, Adam Turosky,
David Wert and Sarah Williams.
SOPHOMORES
Nathaniel Anderson, Brian
Banas, Megan Banks, Caitlin
Barat, Michael Boland, Michael
Boris, Michael Boutanos, Ra-
chel Callahan, Casey Carty, Erik
Cudo, Megan Devaney, Eliza-
beth DiGiovine, Alec Eustice,
Dominique Falzone, Michele
Fromel, Carl Gross, Amanda
Halchak, Caroline Jones, Kellan
Katra, Lucas Klimuszka, Bailey
Klocko, Jeffrey Kloeker, Julie
Kosik, Tyler Kukosky, Jacque-
line Kurovsky, Melanie Kusaka-
vitch, Tram Le, Gary Loughney,
Emily Makar, Rachel Makar, Al-
lison Meluskey, Frank Mrozow-
ski, Vinay Murthy, Hailey Noss,
Nina Paoloni, Bryce Partlow,
Christopher Pawlenok, Alyssa
Platko, Michael Prociak, Do-
minick Rendina, Miranda Ro-
basky, Anneliese Romani, Emily
Savidge, Samantha Scalzo, Nik-
ki Scarantino, Christine Scav-
one, Nicole Slavoski, Sarah
Snyder, Donald Stephens, David
Tomaszewski, Ana Turosky,
Lloyd Wagner, Allison Zablocky
and Audrey Zavada
FRESHMEN
Kathryn Aldrich, Derek Bel-
sky, Mary Pat Blaskiewicz, Re-
nee Brown, Gaetano Buonsante,
Erin Byorick, Jamie Carty, Mi-
chael Conlon, Ann Cosgrove,
Caitlin Croke, Ryan Crossin,
Matthew Dacey, Arielle Djoko-
to, Robert Dougherty, Eric Flow-
er, Cameron Ford, Michael Ga-
tusky, Katarina Gereda, Cam-
eron Gill, Michael Gorski, Oli-
via Gregorio, Vanessa
Hannagan, Jillian Hayden, Ma-
ria Khoudary, Johanna Kultys,
Matthew Lyons, Conlan McAn-
drew, Marlee Mierzwa, Ga-
brielle Mohutsky, Arvind Mura-
li, Lindsay Musial, Emily
Schramm, Briana Scorey, Tyler
Scott, Gabriella Soroka Timothy
White and Abigail Wolfgang.
HONORS
SENIORS
Mario Adajar IV, Robert
Arensmeyer, III, Michel Banas,
Daniel Belsky, Ariana Brennan,
Jordan Cadwalader, Angela
Costigan, Amber Desiderio,
Thomas Doyle, Michelle Druby,
Michael Dupre, Ryan English,
Megan Ferrell, Ronald Foy III,
Alexandra Griswold, Francis
Hickey, Zachary Janusziewicz,
Kurt Jones, Christine Kabacin-
ski, Alexa Kalafut, Brian Kelly,
Elizabeth Knaub, Jessica Ku-
petz, Rebecca Makar, Paige Ma-
kowski, Alyssa Miller, Megan
Mirra, Thomas Murray, Dylan
Myslowski, Elizabeth Nicholas,
Dominick Policare, Alexandra
Pugh, M.Halie Rexer, Jessica
Ruppert, Michael Rychwalski,
Vera Sedlak, Alexandra Serra,
Stephanie Sullin, Monica The-
roux, Christopher Thoma, Wil-
liam Trimblett, Cody Tsevdos,
Ian Wagner, Lindsee Waldron,
Marissa Walker, Meeghan Wal-
ton, Jackson Welch and Andrea
Zupko.
JUNIORS
Vito Aiello, Vincent Amaran-
do, Fallyn Boich, James Bond,
Krzysztof Bozentka, Nadine
Carlo, Rachael Coassolo, Tho-
mas Cosgrove, Kelsey Crossin,
Kaitlyn Donnelly, Elizabeth Eat-
on, Callie Evans, Shane Flan-
nery, Brianne Frascella, Kyle
Gainard, Erik Gdovin, Alexan-
dra Gentilesco, Margaret Guar-
nieri, Robert Jones, Anna Kach-
marski, Geetika Khanna, Mary
Kolojejchick, Kellie Kopko,
Ann Kotch, Marnie Kusaka-
vitch, Katelyn Laskowski,
Amanda Latoski, Ashley
Leighton, JulieAnn Mahle,
Alexandria Malacari, Gerald
Maloney, Tyler Margalski, Bran-
don Marx, Nicholas McCarroll ,
Stephanie McCole, Patrick
McHale, Kasey Miller, Louis
Murray, Jenna Nitowski, Mi-
chael Pahler, Lauren Pikul,
Grace Rychwalski, Daniel Sea-
sock, Andrea Siejna, Grace Si-
pler, Kristen Stepanski, Frazee
Sutphen, Sarah Warnagiris, Kel-
sey Williams and Carleena Woz-
niak.
SOPHOMORES
Elizabeth Arensmeyer, Mi-
chael Berbano, James Blewitt,
Brandon Bojanowski, Thomas
Caffrey, Martin Cirelli, Devon
Claherty, Alyssa Clocker, Jo-
seph Devers, Michael Dubinski,
Taylor Engel, Alexia Evans, Ra-
chel Finnegan, Jessica Fu(Ting),
Brian Geraghty, Patrick Gilhoo-
ley, Tyler Guilford, Shawna Han-
non, Jason Hauze, Samantha Hi-
lenski, Katherine Jensen, Emily
Kabalka, John Kane, Margarete
Kukosky, Kaila Kurash, Mallory
Kusakavitch, Anna Layaou, Eric
Ligotski, Chelsea Linden, Chase
Makowski, Elizabeth Masi,
Mariano Medico, Sara Mirra,
Connor Mulvey, Victoria Nea-
lon, Matthew Pawlowski, Yar-
dley Phillips, Lucille Reilly, Na-
tasha Rostova, Patrick Serino,
Kelsey Stasko, Nicholas Strel-
lish, Taylor Wheeler, Heather
Williams, Krista Williams, Kay-
leigh Zablock.and Zoe Zarola.
FRESHMEN
Robert Bertram, Elena Brun-
ing-Martin, Ciaran Burke, Ni-
cole Calomino, Thomas Calpin,
Ryan Doyle, Ian Dysinger, Greta
Ell, Bailey Endler, Breanna Gor-
ski, Hannah Griffiths, Kaitlyn
Gushka, Megan Harding, Justin
Higgs, Taylor Isaacs, Alex
Kotch, Alexis Lewis, Thomas
Lewis , Mark Liskowicz, Lauren
Manganello, Danielle Marchese,
Lucas Mark, Jacob Martin, Ma-
dison Mishanski, Connor Mur-
ray, Benjamin Nause, Brandon
Povilitus, Justin Prenga, Ken-
neth Rexer, John Rey, Jennifer
Ringsdorf, Phoebe Ritsick, The-
odosia Seasock, James Slavin-
ski, Abigail Truschel, Terence
Vrabec, Matthew Wert, Adriana
Wesolowski, Alana Wilson,
Alexis Wylamand AdamZipko.
Holy Redeemer High School lists the 3rd quarter honor roll
Wyoming Area Catholic
School, a part of the Holy Re-
deemer Regional School Sys-
tem, announced its second and
third quarter honor roll for the
2011-2012 school year.
SECOND QUARTER
HIGH HONORS
GRADE 6
Alisa Barbrie, Ryan Hartigan,
Elizabeth Kolojejchick, Jocelyn
Kosik, Charles Kulick, John
Morris, Bryce Yencha
GRADE 7
Justin Bella, Allison Burge,
Molly Holmes, James Kosik,
Marissa Moran, Vanessa Musto,
Brenna Satkowski
GRADE 8
Matthew Clemow, Thomas
Day, Noah Heck, Jennifer
Loughney, Alyson Manley,
Alexia Mazzarella, James Orr,
Rebecca Prociak, Isabella Ro-
mani
HONORS
GRADE 6
JoAnna Cox, James Cunning-
ham, Dennis Harrison, Ryan Ja-
nuszko, Stephen Olson, Molly
Poray, Joshua Sepcoski, Erika
Serafin
GRADE 7
Nicole Cirelli, Rachael Co-
chran, Zachary Patterson, Made-
lyn Pavlico, Sarah Satkowski,
Steven Ulichney
GRADE 8
Nicholas Allardyce, Juliana
Buonsante, Abigail Burge, An-
drew Casper, Christian Coasso-
lo, Meghan Corridoni, John Paul
DAmato, Justin Januszko, Emi-
ly Johnson, Emily Kolojejchick,
Brandon Richards
THIRD QUARTER
HIGH HONORS
GRADE 6
Jocelyn Kosik, Charles Kul-
ick, Bryce Yencha
GRADE 7
Molly Holmes, James Kosik,
Marissa Moran, Vanessa Musto,
Brenna Satkowski
GRADE 8
Juliana Buonsante, Matthew
Clemow, Jennifer Loughney,
Alexia Mazzarella, Brandon Ri-
chards
HONORS
GRADE 6
Alisa Barbrie, JoAnna Cox,
James Cunningham, Ryan Har-
tigan, Ryan Januszko, Elizabeth
Kolojejchick, John Morris, Ste-
phen Olson, Erika Serafin
GRADE 7
Justin Bella, Allison Burge,
Nicole Cirelli, Rachael Cochran,
Madelyn Pavlico, Nikita Payly-
chev, Madelyn Ross, Steven Ul-
ichney
GRADE 8
Nicholas Allardyce, Abigail
Burge, Andrew Casper, Chris-
tian Coassolo, Meghan Corrido-
ni, Thomas Day, Eric Fritz, Noah
Heck, Emily Johnson, Emily
Kolojejchick, Alyson Manley,
James Orr, Rebecca Prociak,
Isabella Romani
Wyoming Area Catholic announces 2nd, 3rd quarter honor roll
The Pittston Area Key Club held its annual
officer installation dinner on April 26 at the
high school. In attendance were the officers
parents, families and three members of the
Pittston Kiwanis Club. Lieutenant Governor
Michael Hizny installed the 2012-2013 offi-
cers. From left, are James LaMarca, outgoing
secretary; Danielle Fereck, outgoing presi-
dent; Pietro Collela, outgoing treasurer; and
Jamie Lee, outgoing vice-president; Lt. Gov-
ernor Michael Hizny, Kristen Fereck, incom-
ing president; Shannon Turner, incoming sec-
retary; Matt Shamnoski, incoming treasurer;
and Liz Scialpi, incoming bulletin editor. Ab-
sent at the time of the photo was Suraj Pursna-
ni, outgoingbulletineditor andincomingvice-
president.
PA Key Club
officers installed
The Lithuanian Citizens Social and Beneficial Club, Pittston held an induction of officers cere-
mony and dinner recently. Judge Fred Pierantoni performed the induction ceremony. From left,
seated, are Scott Skesavage, director; Judge Fred Pierantini, John McClusky, vice president; Ron
Mortimer, recording secretary; and Luanne Davis, bar manager. Standing, JimMangan, financial
secretary; Rich McNeil, director; Jim Collins, director; John Kovaleski, treasurer; David Kizis,
director; and Ed Maleski, president. Absent at the time of the photo was AdamMontville, director.
Club holds officer induction
Oakwood Terrace Memory Care Community in Moosic recently conducted a community forumto help
families plan for better care for themselves and their loved ones. The presentation included a panel of six
professionals discussing various topics. Fromleft, seated, are Nancy Burns, MetLife Home Loans; Repre-
sentative Kenneth Smith, D112th-PA/Lackawanna County; Janine Starinsky, executive director, Oakwood
Terrace; Anissa Fetchen, VA coordinator; Attorney Brenda Colbert, Marshall, Parker & Associates; and
Rhondi Nachlis, Muskey Financial. Standing, Bob and Barbara Clarke, Linda Heath, Tiffany Court, Jessi-
ca Engel, Home Instead Senior Care; Gina Haley, Community Care Hospice; and Sylvia Kolosinsky,
community relations coordinator, Oakwood Terrace.
Forum held at Oakwood Terrace
C M Y K
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will be given the Stanford Test
starting on Monday, May 7 thru
May11, 2012. Students should be
well rested and eat a good break-
fast on those days. Please make
sure they report to school on
time.
PTO meeting
The Montgomery Avenue PTO
will have their meeting regular
meeting at 6:30 PM on Monday,
May 7 in the school cafeteria. All
parents are welcome to attend.
Kindergarten picture
The Kindergarten Celebration
group picture will be taken on
Wednesday, May 9th. If you wish
to purchase a group picture (5x7)
from Golden Photo for $8.00,
please send the envelope with
money enclosed to your childs
teacher. Anote and envelope was
given to each child last week.
WYOMI NG
AREA NEWS
United Methodist Homes
Wesley Village Campus
hosted a Valentines Day
party on February 13. The
Kingston High School Class
of 1960 donated music in
honor of Myers Manor resi-
dent Dorothy Turners 100th
birthday. The Friends of the
United Methodist Homes of
Pennsylvania donated cup-
cakes for the party. The
Friends made it possible for
each resident of the Par-
tridge-Tippett Nursing Fa-
cility to receive a personal
valentine. Valentine Kings
and Queens are, from left,
Dolores Chorba and Robert
Phillips, Partridge-Tippett
residents; Mary McNulty
and Jerome Armitage, An-
derson Personal Care Facil-
ity residents; and Ed Evans,
Myers Manor resident. Ab-
sent at the time of the photo
was Dorothy Turner.
Wesley Village honors Valentines Day royalty
SUNDAY DISPATCH SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012 PAGE 7
100 Announcements
200 Auctions
300 Personal Services
400 Automotive
500 Employment
600 Financial
700 Merchandise
800 Pets & Animals
900 Real Estate
1000 Service Directory
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LOWER LACKAWANNA VALLEY SANITARY AUTHORITY
Condensed Balance Sheet
December 31, 2011
Unrestricted Current Assets:
Cash $ 3,043.978
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $40,000) 343,895
Other receivables 1,153.552
Prepaid expenses 63,048
Total unrestricted Current Assets 4,604,573
Restricted Current Assets:
Construction fund 2,236,453
Bond redemption and improvement fund 116,239
Debt service reserve fund 543,110
Total Restricted Current Assets 2,895,802
Property, Plant and Equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $13,492,405) 10,773,469
Other Assets:
Deferred charges (net of amortization of $13,822) 127,156
Flood repairs (net of estimated reimbursements of $1,151,758) 60,619
Total Assets 18,461,619
Liabilities:
Payable from unrestricted current assets 290,060
Payable from restricted current assets 310,000
PennVest note payable 985,739
Sewer revenue bonds payable (less current maturities) 5,595,711
Total Liabilities 7,181,510
Components of Net Assets:
Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 6,118,371
Restricted for debt service 659,350
Restricted for construction 2,236,453
Unrestricted 2,265,935
Total net assets 11,280,109
Condensed Statement of Revenue, Expense
And Change in Net Assets
For the Year ended December 31, 2011
Operating revenue $ 4,620,243
Operating expenses 2,855,740
Operating income before depreciation 1,764,503
Depreciation expense (531,544)
Operating income 1,132,959
Non-operating income(Grant Income $1,193,913, interest $50,977) 1,244,890
Non-operating expense (interest $287,990 amortization of deferred
charges $8,293, Grant expense $138,874) (435,157)
Change in Net Assets 1,942,692
Net Assets-Beginning 9,337,417
Net Assets-Ending $ 11,280,109
The above condensed financial statements present fairly the financial position of Lower
Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority at December 31, 2011 and the results of its operations for the
year then ended. Financial statements of the Authority and the independent auditors report, are
on file at the office of the Authority.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City
Council of the City of Pittston, at a meeting
to be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at
7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, City Hall,
35 Broad Street, Pittston, Pennsylvania
will consider the following Ordinances (of
which this is only a summary) on second
and final reading.
File of Council No. 6 {2012}
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENN-
SYLVANIA, ESTABLISHING A CON-
DEMNED PROPERTY POLICY.
File of Council No. 7 {2012}
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENN-
SYLVANIA, SETTING FORTH UNI-
FORM REQUIREMENTS FOR CON-
TRIBUTORS INTO THE WASTEWATER
COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYS-
TEM OF PITTSTON CITY, ESTABLISH
THE AUTHORITY OF THE WYOMING
VALLEY SANITARY AUTHORITY.
The full text of File of Council No.
6 {2012} and No. 7 {2012} is available for
public inspection at the Office of the City
Clerk, City Hall, 35 Broad Street, Pittston,
Pennsylvania, during regular office hours
of 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday thru Fri-
day except on holidays.
Any person with a disability
requiring special accommodation to
attend this meeting should notify the City
Clerks office at 570-654-0513, as early as
possible, but not later than 3 to 5 business
days prior to this meeting.
Joseph Moskovitz, City Clerk
City of Pittston
100
ANNOUNCEMENTS
110 Lost
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120 Found
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with white paws &
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF
SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING TIME
CHANGE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN
THAT THE PUBLIC
WORK SESSION
AND REGULAR
MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIREC-
TORS OF THE
PITTSTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
WILL HOLD THE
REGULARLY
SCHEDULED
BOARD MEETING
ON TUESDAY, MAY
15, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
IN THE LIBRARY OF
THE PITTSTON
AREA SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL, 5 STOUT
ST., YATESVILLE,
PA., FOR GENERAL
PURPOSES.
BY ORDER OF THE
BOARD
Deborah A. Rachilla
DEBORAH A.
RACHILLA,
SECRETARY
150 Special Notices
P PA AYING $500 YING $500
MINIMUM
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310 Attorney
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406 ATVs/Dune
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HAWK 2011 UTILITY ATV
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adult ATV. Strong 4
stroke motor. CVT
fully automatic
transmission with
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start. Front & rear
luggage racks.
Long travel suspen-
sion. Disc brakes.
Dual stage head
lights. Perfect for
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& READY TO RIDE.
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412 Autos for Sale
DODGE `00 DURANGO
SPORT
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112K miles. Blue,
5 speed. Air,
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CD/cassette, Key-
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Car drives and
has current PA
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rust on corner of
passenger door.
Clutch slips on
hard acceleration.
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than Blue Book
value. $6,500
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412 Autos for Sale
& Auto Sales
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Scranton
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CHEVY 10
CAMARO SS
11,100 miles Gray
$29,499
DODGE 09
CALIBER
SXT 29,200 miles
Red $12,995
GMC 08
SIERRA SLT
LOADED w/ Plow
25,600miles White
$31,495
FORD 08
EXPLORER
Eddie Bauer
36,000 miles, Black
$20,995
FORD 08 EDGE
LIMITED AWD
28,000 miles, Red
$22,995
HYUNDAI 07
SANTA FE
FWD 74,000 miles
Gray, $13,495
TOYOTA 06
SIENNA LE
34,000 miles
Light Blue, $15,900
DODGE 05
NEON SXT
55,000 miles
Orange, $6,995
CHEVY 03
SUBURBAN LT
85,000 miles
Silver, $10,900
MERCEDES 00
BENZ ML320
70,000 miles,
Black, $8,899
HONDA 00
PASSPORT
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Pontiac 01
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$4,993
Chevrolet 99
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$4,697
Buick 01
LeSabre
White
$4,995
Honda 03 CR-V
Silver
$9,995
Mitsubishi 03
Eclipse
Silver
$6,994
Ford 03
Windstar
White
$5,398
BMW 05 X3
Black
$14,995
Chevrolet 05
Tahoe
Crimson Red
$14,995
Ford 05
Escape
Blue
$8,995
Chrysler 05
300 AWD
$11,995
Toyota 05
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$13,997
Jeep 06
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CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE
$49,000
FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD
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MERCEDES 76 450 SL
$24,000
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MAZDA `88 RX-7
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kept, 65k original
miles, black with
grey leather interior,
all original & never
seen snow. $7,995.
Call 570-237-5119
MERCEDES-BENZ `73
450SL
Convertible with
removable hard top,
power windows, AM
/FM radio with cas-
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player, automatic, 4
new tires. Cham-
pagne exterior; Ital-
ian red leather inte-
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kept, excellent con-
dition. Reduced
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MERCURY `79
ZEPHYR
6 cylinder
automatic.
52k original miles.
Florida car. $1500.
570-899-1896
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
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
570-
690-0727
421 Boats &
Marinas
GRUMMAN 95 DEEPV
16 48hp Evinrude
50 lb thrust electric
motor. All tackle
and life vests
included. Live well,
fish finder. $4,000
570-579-3975
427 Commercial
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Equipment
CHEVY 08 3500
HD DUMP TRUCK
2WD, automatic.
Only 12,000 miles.
Vehicle in like
new condition.
$19,000.
570-288-4322
FREIGHTLINER 96
FL70
5.9L CUMMINS,
6 speed, 24 box
with tail gate.
26000 lb.
$6995.00 or BO
570-655 2804
439 Motorcycles
BMW 07 K1200 GT
Low mileage. Many
extras. Clean.
$9,000
(570) 646-2645
BMW 2010 K1300S
Only 460 miles! Has
all bells & whistles.
Heated grips, 12 volt
outlet, traction con-
trol, ride adjustment
on the fly. Black with
lite gray and red
trim. comes with
BMW cover, battery
tender, black blue
tooth helmet with
FM stereo and black
leather riding gloves
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HARLEY 07
SCREAMING EAGLE
DYNA
Assembled by
Custom Vehicle
Operations. Very
Unique, Fast Bike.
1800cc. 10,000
miles. Performance
Rinehart pipes,
comfortable
Mustang seat with
back rest and
detachable rack ,
Kuryakyn pegs and
grips, color
matched frame, SE
heavy breather air
filter comes with
HD dust cover and
gold CVO owners
key. Excellent
condition. Silver
Rush/ Midnight
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$12,500
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Loud pipes.
Near Mint
174 miles - yes,
One hundred and
seventy four
miles on the
clock, original
owner. $8000.
570-876-2816
HARLEY DAVIDSON `07
Road King Classic
FLHRC. Burgundy /
Cream. 6 speed.
Cruise control. Back
rests, grips, battery
tender, cover. Willie
G accessories.
19,000miles. $13,250.
Williamsport, PA
262-993-4228
439 Motorcycles
HARLEY DAVIDSON 80
Soft riding FLH.
King of the High-
way! Mint origi-
nal antique show
winner. Factory
spot lights, wide
white tires,
biggest Harley
built. Only
28,000 original
miles! Never
needs inspec-
tion, permanent
registration.
$7,995 OBO
570-905-9348
SUZUKI 01 VS 800
GL INTRUDER
Garage kept, no
rust, lots of
chrome, black with
teal green flake.
Includes storage
jack & 2 helmets.
$3600
570-410-1026
YAMAHA 97
ROYALSTAR 1300
12,000 miles. With
windshield. Runs
excellent. Many
extras including
gunfighter seat,
leather bags, extra
pipes. New tires &
battery. Asking
$4,000 firm.
(570) 814-1548
442 RVs & Campers
FLAGSTAFF `08
CLASSIC
NOW BACK IN PA.
Super Lite Fifth
Wheel. LCD/DVD
flat screen TV, fire-
place, heated mat-
tress, 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
MOTORHOME
COACHMAN
2005 ENCORE
380DS 15,500
miles Cat engine,
Allison Auto trans,
New Tires, New
Aluminum Wheels,
new Brakes
Satellite antenna.
Has R-TITLE
repaired in 2008.
perfect condi-
tion.$74,500.
Any Questions call
570-655 0804
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
CHRYSLER `02
TOWN & COUNTRY
Luxury people
mover! 87,300 well
maintained miles.
This like-new van
has third row seat-
ing, power side &
rear doors. Eco-
nomical V6 drive-
train and all avail-
able options. Priced
for quick sale
$6,295. Generous
trade-in allowances
will be given on this
top-of-the-line vehi-
cle. Call Fran
570-466-2771
Scranton
FORD 02 EXPLORER
Red, XLT, Original
non-smoking owner,
garaged, synthetic
oil since new, excel-
lent in and out. New
tires and battery.
90,000 miles.
$7,500
(570) 403-3016
MERCURY `03
MOUNTAINEER
AWD. Third row
seating. Economical
6 cylinder automat-
ic. Fully loaded with
all available options.
93k pampered miles.
Garage kept. Safety /
emissions inspected
and ready to go. Sale
priced at $7595.
Trade-ins accepted.
Tag & title process-
ing available with
purchase. Call Fran
for an appointment
to see this out-
standing SUV.
570-466-2771
Scranton
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
MITSUBISHI `11
OUTLANDER SPORT SE
AWD, Black interi-
or/exterior, start/
stop engine with
keyless entry, heat-
ed seats, 18 alloy
wheels, many extra
features. Only Low
Miles. 10 year,
100,000 mile war-
ranty. $22,500. Will-
ing to negotiate.
Serious inquires
only - must sell,
going to law school.
(570) 793-6844
460
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
DIRECTORY
468 Auto Parts
All Junk
Cars &
Trucks
Wanted
Highest
Prices
Paid In
CA$H
FREE
PICKUP
570-574-1275
Collect cash, not dust!
Clean out your
basement, garage
or attic and call the
Classified depart-
ment today at 570-
829-7130!
506 Administrative/
Clerical
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
Part Time/Full Time
for busy Insurance
office. CALL LISA
570-208-5640
OR EMAIL STREMEL2@
NATIONWIDE.COM
509 Building/
Construction/
Skilled Trades
CARPENTERS
NEEDED
Call 570-654-5775
527 Food Services/
Hospitality
COOPERS SEAFOOD
WATERFRONT
Hiring Experi-
enced COOK for
2nd Shift. Clean,
modern kitchen,
Good starting
wages. Paid vaca-
tions. BC/BS.
Apply in person
304 Kennedy Blvd.
Pittston
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
AUTO SALES PEOPLE
NEEDED NOW.
Expanding Staff - 3
Positions Available.
Some experience
helpful but will train.
Good Pay - Great
Benefits.
Call Jason Kerr
GSM or email jkerr@
tomhesser.com
570-588-2000
ext 11
Tom Hesser Nissan Scranton
538 Janitorial/
Cleaning
OFFICE & WAREHOUSE
CLEANING
All shifts. Pittston
Location. Experi-
enced Floor Person
Needed, Also.
570-771-6173
542 Logistics/
Transportation
CDL-A DRIVER
Gas field/landscape
drivers plus hands
on labor required.
Operate dump
trucks & load equip-
ment on lowboy.
Deliver to job site.
Must operate skid
steer excavator,
hydro-seed truck,
etc. Will plow in win-
ter. Must have clean
driving record and
pass drug test. Top
Wages Paid.
Call Harvis
Interview Service @
542-5330. Leave
message. Will send
an application.
Or forward resume:
varsity.harvis@
gmail.com
Employer is
Varsity, Inc.
No walk-ins. EOE
DRIVERS
2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Class A CDL drivers
needed. Dedicated
routes. Must have
clean MVR; doubles
endorsement.
Home every day, off
weekends. Benefits
available. Full time
local work. One year
experience needed.
Call Todd
570-991-0316
Drivers: $2,500
Sign-On Bonus
Home Nightly
Hazleton, PA
Dedicated Run.
CDL-A, 1 year expe-
rience required.
Estenson Logistics.
Apply:
www.goelc.com
1-866-336-9642
SCHOOL VAN DRIVERS
Must have clean
criminal history and
be able to pass a
physical exam. 3, 4
or 5 hours per day.
Please call Rick for
appointment.
PART TIME MECHANIC
Needed also.
852-1457
RELIABLE
TRANSPORTATION
548 Medical/Health
LPNs/
Resident Care Aides
Looking for caring,
and compassionate
people for
Alzheimers assist-
ed living facility.
We are currently
hiring Part Time
LPNs (3rd shift).
Resident Care
Aides, all shifts.
Must be a high
school graduate,
experience pre-
ferred. NO PHONE
CALLS PLEASE.
Apply within.
Keystone
Garden Estates
100 Narrows Rd
Route 11
Larksville, PA 18651
Find Your Ideal
Employee! Place an
ad and end the
search!
570-829-7130
ask for an employ-
ment specialist
554 Production/
Operations
MACHINE OPERATOR
TRAINEES/PRINT
OPERATOR TRAINEES
A major thermo-
forming plastics
company is seeking
full time positions
for Machine Opera-
tor Trainees/Print
Operator trainees.
Qualified candidates
must possess
strong mechanical
aptitude with good
written and oral
communication
skills. Starting
wage, $17.62/hr
with 3/4 day weeks-
12 hour shifts. Drug
screenings and
background checks
are conditions of
employment.
Applications are
accepted on-site: 8
AM-5 PM or you
may forward
resume to:
Fabri-Kal Corporation
ATTN:
Human Resources
Valmont Industrial
Park
150 Lions Drive
Hazleton, PA. 18202
Phone: 570-861-3303
procure@
Fabri-Kal.com
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2005 Mazda Tribute s.........................................
2006 Honda Civic EX..........................................
2007 SaturnAura XE..........................................
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2009 Hyundai Sonata.........................................
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2009 SubaruImpreza 2.5i ..................................
2010 Toyota Corolla............................................
2005 FordF-250SD..............................................
2010 Hyundai Elantra.........................................
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe......................................
2008 Honda CR-VLX..........................................
2009 Honda AccordEX2.4...............................
2009 JeepLiberty Sport.....................................
2011 Honda CR-ZBase.......................................
2010 Toyota Camry.............................................
2008 Mazda CX-7.................................................
2007 Honda CR-VEX..........................................
2007 Honda CR-VEX..........................................
2008 Toyota RAV4...............................................
2008 FordExplorer XLT......................................
2006 BMW3 Series 325xi ..................................
2009 Chrysler Town&Country Touring........
2010 Honda AccordLX-P2.4...........................
2009 Honda CR-VLX..........................................
2009 JeepLiberty Sport.....................................
2008 Toyota RAV4...............................................
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe......................................
2006 Toyota RAV4 Limited................................
2010 Toyota Camry.............................................
2007 Honda CR-VEX-L.......................................
2008 JeepGrandCherokee Laredo................
2008 Honda Pilot EX-L........................................
2010 Toyota Camry.............................................
2010 Dodge NitroSXT........................................
2009 Honda CR-VEX..........................................
2011 JeepPatriot.................................................
2009 Honda CR-VEX..........................................
2012 ScionxB.......................................................
2008 Toyota RAV4...............................................
2011 Hyundai Sonata.........................................
2009 Honda AccordEX-L 2.4...........................
2009 Honda AccordEX-L 2.4...........................
2009 Honda CR-VEX..........................................
2007 Inniti G35 X...............................................
2009 Honda CR-VEX..........................................
2009 Acura TSX...................................................
2009 Honda CR-VEX..........................................
2011 JeepPatriot.................................................
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe......................................
2010 Toyota Camry.............................................
2010 Honda AccordEX-L 3.5...........................
2007 Lexus ES350...............................................
2009 Acura TSX...................................................
2009 Toyota RAV4...............................................
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85,200
92,771
73,699
102,206
80,953
92,490
98,917
74,270
50,874
44,683
88,459
82,008
31,487
85,604
22,555
49,853
26,927
47,262
54,951
54,831
28,441
72,305
41,846
25,478
79,450
50,828
55,629
33,489
74,303
54,624
20,441
73,154
18,702
55,897
24,582
22,169
63,209
23,443
48,190
38,077
45,227
29,248
14,270
16,651
45,617
66,127
52,092
43,431
45,466
62,141
39,388
24,427
21,317
14,317
34,680
42,129
21,171
18,128
40,410
44,836
76,407
27,078
22,270
33,712
13,662
30,642
..1,648
18,927
12,300
14,946
36,374
29,215
47,739
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24,017
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$18,495
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$18,676
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2007 Chevy Silverado1500 Classic WorkTruck....
2008 Acura TL......................................................
2010 Honda AccordEX2.4...............................
2009 Toyota RAV4...............................................
2009 Honda CR-VEX-L.......................................
2009 SubaruTribeca Special Edition5-Passenger.............
2011 Honda CR-VSE...........................................
2009 VolkswagenCC.........................................
2011 Honda CR-VSE...........................................
2010 SubaruForester 2.5XPremium..............
2009 NissanMurano...........................................
2010 BuickLaCrosse CXL.................................
2008 Acura TL......................................................
2011 Toyota Prius................................................
2008 Cadillac SRXV6..........................................
2010 Toyota RAV4 Sport ...................................
2011 Honda CR-VSE...........................................
2011 Honda CR-VSE...........................................
2010 Toyota RAV4 Sport ...................................
2008 Toyota Sienna.............................................
2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited................................
2010 Toyota RAV4 Base.....................................
2009 Acura TSX...................................................
2009 Honda Pilot EX...........................................
2009 Honda Pilot EX-L........................................
2009 Dodge Ram1500.......................................
2010 Acura TSX...................................................
2011 Honda CR-VEX..........................................
2009 Toyota Venza Base....................................
2009 Lexus ES350...............................................
2011 Toyota RAV4 Sport ...................................
2009 Toyota Tacoma Base V6..........................
2010 BuickLaCrosse CXL.................................
2009 Lexus ES350...............................................
2011 Toyota Sienna Base..................................
2009 Acura RDXBase........................................
2009 Toyota Highlander.....................................
2010 Acura TL Base............................................
2009 Toyota 4Runner .........................................
2011 Toyota RAV4 Base.....................................
2008 JeepGrandCherokee Limited...............
2009 Toyota Tacoma Base V6..........................
2009 Lexus ES350...............................................
2009 GMCSierra 1500........................................
2011 JeepGrandCherokee Laredo................
2010 Toyota Highlander.....................................
2009 Toyota Highlander.....................................
2010 Toyota Tundra Grade CrewMax...........
2011 Dodge DurangoCrew..............................
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Base.............................
2009 Mercedes C-Class C300...........................
2009 Mercedes C-Class C300...........................
2009 Toyota Highlander Limited......................
2011 Honda Pilot EX-L........................................
2011 Honda Pilot EX-L........................................
2009 BuickEnclave CXL....................................
2011 Honda Pilot EX-L........................................
2012 Acura TL Base Technology.....................
2012 Toyota Tacoma Base V6..........................
2012 Acura TL Base Technology.....................
2010 Toyota Highlander.....................................
2011 Mercedes C-Class C300...........................
2012 Acura TL Base Technology.....................
2010 LincolnMKTEcoBoost............................
2010 Lexus RX350..............................................
2010 Lexus RX350..............................................
2011 Mercedes C-Class C300...........................
2010 Lexus RX350..............................................
2012 Acura TL SH-AWDTechnology.............
2011 Lexus RX350..............................................
2010 Acura MDXTechnology..........................
2010 Lexus RX350..............................................
2012 Mercedes GLK-Class GLK350 4Matic...
2012 Mercedes GLK-Class GLK350 4Matic...
2012 Cadillac CTSLuxury..................................
2009 Mercedes GL-Class GL450......................
2010 Cadillac SRXLuxury Collection.............
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25,568
57,646
37,019
11,992
27,398
22,683
25,503
13,385
11,885
11,824
30,443
35,701
53,474
18,850
16,225
52,489
25,101
13,582
12,335
12,243
27,606
23,680
11,227
22,601
46,593
58,261
39,320
16,167
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24,716
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16,335
35,857
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36,678
10,921
38,602
35,000
28,981
23,601
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16,697
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12,151
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21,127
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10,301
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$37,439
$37,642
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$41,000
$42,357
$42,995
$47,660
$51,750
*ALL PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG, & TITLE. FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT. PRIOR SALES EXCLUDED. DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. WARRANTY ON SELECT MAKES AND MODELS. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. UNITS MAY BE SOLD PRIOR TO PRINTING. OFFERS EXPIRE 5/31/12.
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Auto., CD, Aluminum Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat,
Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air
Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless
Entry, Message Center,
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied
**Lease payments based on 36 month lease 31,500 allowable miles. First months payment,
$595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 5/31/12.
Auto., CD, Alum. Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side
Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite
Radio, Keyless Entry with Keypad, Message Center,
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied
**Lease payments based on 36 month lease 31,500 allowable miles. First months payment,
$595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 5/31/12.
All Wheel Drive, V6, CD, Alum. Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety
Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius
Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Message Center,
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 36 month lease 31,500
allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 5/31/12.
CALL NOW 823-8888 CALL NOW 823-8888
1-800-817-FORD 1-800-817-FORD
Overlooking Mohegan Sun Overlooking Mohegan Sun
577 East Main St., Plains 577 East Main St., Plains
Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 36 month
lease 31,500 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 5/31/12.
Auto., CD, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air Bags,
16 Alloy Wheels, Instrument Cluster, Message
Center, Fog Lamps, MyKey, Convenience Pkg.,
Cruise Control, Perimeter Alarm, MyFord, AC, Tilt
Wheel, SYNC, Sirius Satellite Radio,
XLT, Safety Canopy, Side Impact Air Bags, PL,
PW, CD, Air, Fog Lamps, Privacy Glass, Roof
Rack, 16 Alum. Wheels, Sirius Satellite
Radio. Keyless Entry, Rear Cargo Convenience
Pkg.,
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 36 month
lease 31,500 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 5/31/12.
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 36 month
lease 31,500 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 5/31/12.
All Wheel Drive, V6, Limited, Safety Canopy, Side
Impact Safety Pkg., Sirius Satellite Radio. Keyless
Entry, Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg., Luxury Pkg.,
CD, Reverse Sensing Sys., Rearview Camera,
,
XLT, Safety Canopy, PL, Side
Impact Safety Pkg., Pwr. Drivers Seat, Auto.,
PW, CD, Air, Fog Lamps, Privacy Glass, Roof
Rack, 16 Alum. Wheels, Sirius Satellite Radio,
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg., Keyless
Entry,
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied
**Lease payments based on 36 month lease 31,500 allowable miles. First months payment,
$595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 5/31/12.
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551 Other 551 Other 551 Other 551 Other
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
CDL Class B Drivers
Requirements: Valid CDL Class B license with Tanker & Hazmat endorsement. Minimum of 1 year
driving experience, Tanker experience preferred. Territory includes counties throughout PA, NY, NJ,
and DE.
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
Craft Oil is currently seeking a candidate to work directly with the Business Analyst and Controller to
provide support in their departments as required. The successful candidate must have ability to work
independently, be detailed oriented, manage multiple tasks, and recognize priorities. The ideal candi-
date should also be well versed in Accounts Payable functions. Accounts Receivable experience should
include collection calls and customer account maintenance, as well as, knowledge in all other A/R
functions. Strong interactive communicative skills, and computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel,
Word and Outlook a must. The successful candidate must maintain a minimum of three years experi-
ence in accounts receivable/accounts payable functions.
Competitive pay with experience factored. Full benefit package including health benefits,
FSA, 401K, and paid time off.
Preferred method of applying for these positions is to visit our website to complete an
online application.
To obtain an application please visit our facility or you can visit our website at
www.craftoilcorp.com.
To apply in person:
Craft Oil Corporation
837 Cherry Street Avoca, PA, 18641
Fax- 570-451-0700
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EEO/M/F/D/V
Craft Oil Corporation, a Lubricant & Oil Equipment
Distributor based in Avoca, PA is looking for
Experienced, Motivated, and Dependable People to
Join Our Avoca Team. Craft Oil Corporation currently
has the following employment opportunities available:
Applewood
Acres
Apartments
Come in and see our spacious
1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments
with heat and water included!
Ask About Our
3 Bedroom Special!
Abington Heights School District
Pets Welcomed
1%Wage Tax
House Buying Clause*
Job Transfer Clause*
For more information Call
570-586-2491
or visit us online at
www.applewoodacres.com
*restrictions apply
554 Production/
Operations
MACHINIST
Food Manufacturer
Seeks Experienced
Machinist
Nardone Bros.
Baking Co.
420 New Commerce
Blvd., Wilkes-Barre,
PA 18706
Fax Resume
570-823-2581
Attn: Mario Nardone
MANUFACTURING
Accepting appli-
cations for Shift
Production Work.
Excellent wages &
benefits. Frequent
lifting & standing.
WARP PROCESSING
95 STEVENS LANE
EXETER, PA.
600
FINANCIAL
610 Business
Opportunities
COFFEE SHOP
Turn key operation
in a wonderful area.
A must see! Deli &
ice cream. Will train,
excellent opportuni-
ty. $25,000.
570-262-1497
FIRE FIRE YOUR BOSS!!!! YOUR BOSS!!!!
WORK FOR
YOURSELF
INVEST IN
YOURSELF
WITH
JAN PRO
*Guaranteed Clients
* Steady Income
*Insurance &
Bonding
* Training & Ongoing
Support
* Low Start Up
Costs
*Veterans Financing
Program
* Accounts available
through
0ut Wilkes-Barre
& Scranton
570-824-5774
Janpro.com
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TURN KEY OPERATION
Located at
Wyoming Valley Mall
must sell. $125,000
negotiable. Ask for
Rob 570-693-3323
630 Money To Loan
We can erase
your bad credit -
100% GUARAN-
TEED. Attorneys
for the Federal
Trade Commission
say theyve never
seen a legitimate
credit repair opera-
tion. No one can
legally remove
accurate and timely
information from
your credit report.
Its a process that
starts with you and
involves time and a
conscious effort to
pay your debts.
Learn about manag-
ing credit and debt
at ftc. gov/credit. A
message from The
Times Leader and
the FTC.
700
MERCHANDISE
702 Air
Conditioners
AIR CONDITIONER
large room duct-
less, remote,
11,500BTU, model#
LSU122CE. Outdoor
& indoor units, clean
& very good condi-
tion. $500.
570-388-6348
702 Air
Conditioners
LG AIR CONDITIONER
& Heat Pump
18,000.4 SEER
R410 Refrigerant
Wall mounted, duct-
less. 220 volt. One
indoor, one outdoor
unit with remote
control. Call
570-288-0735
708 Antiques &
Collectibles
COINS. Fine - Ex
Fine 56-P, 58-P, 60-
D, 61-D, 63-P $75.
570-287-4135
PIANO. Luis Casali
Spanish Street
Piano made about
1900. 48 wide x
23 deep, x 49 tall.
Front turn crank, a
large barrel with
tin mechanism, 55
piano notes, 5 bells,
good condition.
Asking $2000. Call
8:00 am to 9:00 pm.
570-333-4199
726 Clothing
COAT
KENNETH COLE
Beige, size 6,
hardly worn. $75.
570-855-5385
736 Firewood
FIREWOOD
Cut-Split-Delivered
Large Steady
Supply Available
R&K Wettlaufer
Logging, Inc.
570-924-3611
744 Furniture &
Accessories
COMPUTER DESK:
Very good condition.
Black with slide key-
board shelf. $45.
570-740-1412 or
570-498-0439
FURNI SH FURNI SH
FOR LESS 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
Mattress
Queen Plush-Top
Set
New in Plastic
Must Sell ASAP
$150
Call Steve @
570-280-9628
ROCKER,
wood/tapestry,
$75. RECLINER,
Burgundy velour
cloth, $125.
SOFA, CHAIR,
OTTOMAN, 3
TABLES, great
for den. Wood
and cloth, all in
excellent condi-
tion. $450.
Call after 6 PM
570-675-5046
SOFA and oversized
chair, green. Excel-
lent condition. $350
call 570-696-4813
HARDING
180 Kitchen Lane
Saturday & Sunday
May 5 - 9 - 3pm
May 6 - 12 - 4pm
Variety of house-
hold items, holiday
decorations, square
dance clothes,
womens clothes,
furniture, vintage
books & albums,
brass NCR cash
register. 299-5940
750 Jewelry
CAROL IS BUYING
PAYING TOP
DOLLAR for your
gold, silver, co
ins, scrap jewel-
ry, rings, dia-
monds, neck-
laces,bracelets,
old antique cos-
tume jewelry.
Guaranteed to
be paid top dol-
lar. WE MAKE
HOUSE CALLS!
570-855 7197
570-328-3428
LINEUP
ASUCCESSFULSALE
INCLASSIFIED!
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752 Landscaping &
Gardening
RIDING MOWER
Murray 38702A 12
HP Briggs & Strat-
ton. 38 Good con-
dition. Needs elec-
trical repair. $375
570-696-2688
754 Machinery &
Equipment
FARM EQUIPMENT
Hay baler/ cut/
ditoner. Hay Wagon.
Corn Picker. Dirt
bucket. Disk,
sprayer. ATV. Call
570-427-4298
758 Miscellaneous
BEST PRICES
IN THE AREA
CA$H ON THE $POT,
Free Anytime
Pickup
570-301-3602
570-301-3602
CALL US!
TO JUNK
YOUR CAR
786 Toys & Games
SWING SET: Rain-
bow Play Systems
wooden swing set in
good to excellent
condition. Approx
14W x 33.5L. Con-
tains 3 swings, 1 tire
swing, 1 rope swing,
trapeze / rings
combo, slide,
Jacobs rope ladder
and monkey bars.
Also has a club-
house with pent-
house. Asking $999
or best offer. Call
570-868-5582
between 6pm&8pm
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
VITOS
&
GINOS
Wanted:
ALL
JUNK
CARS &
TRUCKS
Highest
Prices
Paid!!
FREE PICKUP
288-8995
WE PAY MORE
FOR YOUR
GOLD, SILVER
JEWELRY,
COINS SCRAP
JEWELRY, Bring
it on down for a
great price.
Anything old in
good condition,
trains, toys etc.
570-328-3428
570-855-7197
800
PETS & ANIMALS
815 Dogs
PAWS
TO CONSIDER....
ENHANCE
YOUR PET
CLASSIFIED
AD ONLINE
Call 829-7130
Place your pet ad
and provide us your
email address
This will create a
seller account
online and login
information will be
emailed to you from
gadzoo.com
The World of Pets
Unleashed
You can then use
your account to
enhance your online
ad. Post up to 6
captioned photos
of your pet
Expand your text to
include more
information, include
your contact
information such
as e-mail, address
phone number and
or website.
BASSET HOUND PUPS
AKC & UKC regis-
tered. Try-lemon
and white. Excellent
hunters and great
pets.
(570) 490-1464
Job Seekers are
looking here!
Where's your ad?
570-829-7130 and
ask for an employ-
ment specialist
GERMAN SHEPHERD
PUPPIES
Pure-Bred. Black &
Brown. $500. Call
570-840-4243
AKC DOBERMAN PUP
Male.Ready May 20.
Champion line. Call
570-788-2963
820 Equestrian
PINE SHAVINGS
Great for Bedding
Large Steady
Supply Available
Call for Pricing and
Delivery Rates
R&K Wettlaufer
Logging, Inc.
570-924-3611
900
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE
906 Homes for Sale
Having trouble
paying your mort-
gage? 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 nations con-
sumer protection
agency. Call 1-877-
FTC-HELP or click
on ftc.gov. A mes-
sage from The
Times Leader and
the FTC.
906 Homes for Sale
DURYEA
$159,900
Good visibility com-
mercial location.
Room for up to 3
businesses! Also
has 2 apartments.,
off-street parking
for 8 w/ possibility.
of much more in
rear. Great for
Beauty/Nail Salon,
Fitness Studio,
Shop, and Garage
type businesses.
Call
CHRISTINE KUTZ
for more
information.
570-332-8832
Need to rent that
Vacation property?
Place an ad and
get started!
570-829-7130
EXETER
Nice size 4 bed-
room home with
some hardwood
floors, large eat in
kitchen with break-
fast bar. 2 car
garage & partially
fenced yard. Close
to everything!
$89,000
Call
Christine Kutz
570-332-8832
EXETER
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
362 Susquehanna
Ave
Completely remod-
eled, spectacular,
2 story Victorian
home, with 3 bed-
rooms, 1.5 baths,
new rear deck, full
front porch, tiled
baths and kitchen,
granite counter-
tops, all Cherry
hardwood floors
throughout, all new
stainless steel
appliances and
lighting, new oil fur-
nace, washer dryer
in first floor bath.
Great neighbor-
hood, 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
JENKINS TWP
1252 Main St.
3 Bedrooms
1 Bath
Finished Walk-Out
Basement
Corner Lot
Single Car
Garage
$57,900
Call Vince
570-332-8792
JENKINS TWP.
Highland Hills
8 Patrick Road
Magnificent custom
built tudor home
with quality
throughout. Spa-
cious 4 bedrooms,
3.5 baths, 2 story
living room with
fireplace and library
loft. Dining room,
family room and 3
season sunroom
which overlooks
professionally land-
scaped grounds
with gazebo and
tennis/basketball
court. Lower level
includes recreation
room, exercise
room and 3/4 bath.
Enjoy this serene
acre in a beautiful
setting in Highland
Hills Development.
Too many amenities
to mention. For
more info and
photos visit:
www.atlas
realtyinc.com
MLS 12-723
$399,900
Call Terry
570-885-3041
Angie
570-885-4896
WEST PITTSTON
225-227 Boston Ave
Double block.
Wyoming Area
schools. Out of flood
zone. 1 side rented
to long term tenant
at $525 /month.
Other side remod-
eled - move in or
rent at $650/month.
3 bedrooms each
side, gas furnaces,
sunrooms, large
yard. $149,000. Call
570-357-0042
906 Homes for Sale
MOUNTAINTOP
Move right into this
beautiful 4 bedroom
home in desirable
Rockledge develop-
ment. Many
upgrades & fea-
tures including mod-
ern kitchen with
granite countertops,
22x20 great room,
2 fireplaces, new
paint, carpet, gor-
geous 2 tier deck
& much more.
$245,000. For more
information or to
schedule a viewing
please Call
570-242-5381
PITTSTON
175 Oak Street
New furnace,
3 bedrooms, 1.5
baths, 1st floor
laundry room, 3
season porch,
fenced yard and off
street parking.
MLS#12-721
$84,900
Call Patti
570-328-1752
Liberty Realty
& Appraisal
Services LLC
SWOYERSVILLE
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
52 Barber Street
Beautifully remod-
eled 3 bedroom, 1
bath home in the
heart of the town.
With new carpets,
paint, windows,
doors and a mod-
ern kitchen and
bath. Sale includes
all appliances:
refrigerator, stove,
dishwasher, washer
and dryer. Nice yard
and superb neigh-
borhood. 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
TAYLOR
Featured on
WNEPs Home &
Backyard. Move
right into this 3
bedroom, 2 bath
immaculate home
with custom maple
eat in kitchen,
stainless steel
appliances, hard-
wood floors,
Jacuzzi tub, 2 fire-
places, abundance
of storage leading
outside to a private
sanctuary with
deck/pergola & Koi
pond. Off street
parking. MUST SEE.
For more info and
photos visit:
www.atlas
realtyinc.com
MLS 12-733
$189,900
Call Keri
570-885-5082
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WEST PITTSTON
DOUBLE BLOCK
OUT OF
FLOOD ZONE
3 bedrooms each
side, modern kit-
chens with birch
cabinets, lower level
recreation room on
one side. 3 season
porches overlooking
semi-private yard.
New roof in 2011.
$145,000
570-654-3755
WYOMING
DOUBLE BLOCK
Easily converts to
single home. New
roof, electric,
windows & 2 car
garage. Remod-
eled. 66 x 100 feet,
fenced lot,
$120,000.
570-693-2408
906 Homes for Sale
WEST WYOMING
438 Tripp St
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
Completely remod-
eled home with
everything new.
New kitchen, baths,
bedrooms, tile
floors, hardwoods,
granite countertops,
all new stainless
steel appliances,
refrigerator, stove,
microwave, dish-
washer, free stand-
ing shower, tub for
two, huge deck,
large yard, excellent
neighborhood
$154,900 (30 year
loan @ 4.5% with 5%
down; $7,750 down,
$785/month)
100% OWNER
FINANCING
AVAILABLE
Call Bob at
570-654-1490
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912 Lots & Acreage
DURYEA
196 Foote Avenue
Corner lot, border-
ing Foote Ave and
McAlpine St. Com-
mercial zoning.
$10,000 or best
offer. Please Call
610-675-9132
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
AVOCA
Modern & spacious
1st floor, wall to wall
carpet. Appliances,
washer & dryer
hookup.
Off street parking.
Security, no pets.
$450 month.
570-655-1606
DUPONT
Completely remod-
eled, modern 2 bed-
room townhouse
style apartment.
Lots of closet
space, with new
carpets and com-
pletely repainted.
Includes stove,
refrigerator, wash-
er, dryer hook up.
Nice yard & neigh-
borhood, no pets.
$595 + security. Call
570-479-6722
DUPONT
Totally renovated 5
room apartment
located on 1st floor.
Partially furnished,
brand new fridge/
electric range, elec-
tric washer & dryer.
Brand new custom
draperies, Roman
shades, carpeting/
flooring & energy
efficient windows. 1
bedroom with large
closet, living room,
laundry room, stor-
age room, base-
ment & large front
porch. Easy access
to I-81, airport &
casino. Off street
parking. No smok-
ing. $600 + utilities
& security. Call
570-762-8265
EXETER
1st floor. 3 rooms +
bat h. Appl i ances
included & some
utilities. $520 +
electric, security &
references. No
pets, no smoking.
570-574-9561 or
570-696-3523
FORTY FORT
2nd floor, 4 rooms,
wall to wall carpet,
heat, public water,
sewer & recycling
fees included. Tile
bathroom with
shower. Attic &
yard. Stove & fridge
furnished. Washer /
dryer hookup. Good
location, off street
parking, No pets. 1
year lease & securi-
ty, $650. Call
570-655-0530
HARDING
Renovated 1st floor,
2 bedroom apart-
ment. New carpet-
ing and paint. Fridge
& stove. Water
Included. $600 +
security & utilities.
Call 570-240-6620
or 570-388-6503
KINGSTON
E. E. W Walnut alnut St. St.
Located in quiet
neighborhood. Kit-
chen, living room,
dining room, sun
room, bathroom. 2
large and 1 small
bedroom, lots of
closets, built in linen,
built in hutch, hard-
wood floors, fire-
place, storage room,
yard. New washer/
dryer, stove & fridge.
Heat and hot water
included. 1 year lease
+ security. $950
570-406-1411
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
KINGSTON
Beautiful, over-
sized executive
style apartment
in large historic
home. Two bed-
rooms, one bath,
granite kitchen,
hardwood floors,
dining room, liv-
ing room, base-
ment storage,
beautiful front
porch, washer/
dryer. $1,200
monthly plus util-
ities. No pets. No
smoking. Call
570-472-1110
KINGSTON
Freshly painted, 2
bedrooms, refriger-
ator & stove, wash-
er/dryer & water
provided, off-street
parking, no pets,
$525/month + heat,
electric &
security deposit.
Call (570)417-2919
KINGSTON
Nice area. Modern,
clean, 1 bedroom,
2nd floor. Recently
painted. Refriger-
ator & stove, wash-
er/ dryer hook up,
off-street parking,
no dogs. $550/
month & security,
includes heat, water
& sewer.
570-545-6057
KINGSTON
PETS PETS ALLOWED! ALLOWED!
Modern 1 bedroom
on the park
between Market &
Pierce Bridges.
$555/mo + electric
washer/dryer in apt.
Air, Dishwasher,
Free Internet,
Parking, Storage.
Call Jeff at
570-822-8577
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home?
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and let the
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570-829-7130
LARKSVILLE
AVAILABLE
IMMEDIATELY
Cute and clean 2
bedroom, off street
parking, w/d
hookup, eat in
kitchen. Immacu-
late. $435 + utilities.
1 mo. security. NO
DOGS 845-386-1011
LUZERNE
1 bedroom. Quiet,
nice neighborhood.
Off street parking.
Heat included. $525
Call 570-441-4101
LUZERNE
4 room apartment,
1 bedroom, 1 bath,
refrigerator and
stove provided,
washer/dryer
hookup, carpeting
off-street parking,
no pets. $500/
month, plus utilities,
1 month security
570-406-2789
MOUNTAIN TOP
WOODBRYN
1 & 2 Bedroom.
No pets. Rents
based on income
start at $405 &
$440. Handicap
Accessible. Equal
Housing Opportuni-
ty. 570-474-5010
TTY711
This institution is an
equal opportunity
provider and
employer.
Immediate Openings!
NANTICOKE
1st floor. 1 bed-
room. ALL UTILI-
TIES INCLUDED!
Off street parking.
Fresh paint.
NO PETS
$525 + security
570-477-6018
leave message
NANTICOKE
Honeypot Section
2nd floor, 3 room
apartment. Nice
neighborhood. $400
+ utilities & security.
No pets. Call
570-885-6878
NANTICOKE
Spacious 1 bed-
room 1st floor. New
carpeting, gas
range and fridge
included. Garage
parking, no dogs.
References and
security required.
$450/mo. Water,
sewer, garbage fee
incl. Tenant pays
gas and electric
570-696-3596
NANTICOKE
Very clean, nice, 2
bedroom. Water,
sewer, stove, fridge,
Garbage collection
fee included. Wash-
er/dryer availability.
Large rooms.
Security, $565/mo.
570-542-5610
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
30+
DAY
BEING
REMODELED
NORTH
WILKES-BARRE
FIRST FLOOR
Spacious
1 bedroom with
aesthetic fire-
places, new
kitchens, wall-
to-wall, built in
appliances &
MORE. APPLI-
CATION/EMPLO
YMENT VERIFI-
CATION being
considered NO
PETS/SMOKING
2 YEARS @
$625+ UTILITIES.
MANAGED!
America Realty
288-1422
WEST PITTSTON
203 Delaware Ave.
1st floor. 4 rooms,
no pets, no smok-
ing, off street park-
ing. Includes heat,
water, sewer,
fridge, stove, w/d.
High security bldg.
570-655-9711
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Large 2 bedroom,
2nd floor . Hard-
wood floors,
balcony, heat & hot
water included.
$775/month + secu-
rity. No smoking.
570-947-9340
WILKES-BARRE
Mayflower
Crossing
Apartments
570.822.3968
2, 3 & 4
Bedrooms
- Light & bright
open floor plans
- All major
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- Pets welcome*
- Close to everything
- 24 hour emergency
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- Short term
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WILKES-BARRE
1 bedroom. Heat &
hot water included.
$550 month +
security required
973-879-4730
WILKES-BARRE
155 W. River St.
1 bedroom, some
appliances included,
all utilities included
except electric,
hardwood floors,
Pet friendly. $600.
570-969-9268
WILKES-BARRE
Kings College
Campus
3 Large Bedrooms,
living room, wall to
wall, large kitchen &
bath with tile floors.
Stove, fridge, heat,
water & off street
parking included.
Shared yard. $900 +
security. Thats only
$300 per person.
570-823-0589
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
WILKES-BARRE
VICTORIAN CHARM
34 W. Ross St.
1 bedroom, 2nd
floor. Most utilities
included. Historic
building is non
smoking/no pets.
Base rent $700/mo.
Security, references
required. View at
houpthouse.com.
570-762-1453
944 Commercial
Properties
DOLPHIN PLAZA
Rte. 315
1,000 &
3,800 Sq. Ft.
WILL DIVIDE
OFFICE / RETAIL
Call 570-829-1206
950 Half Doubles
KINGSTON
3 bedroom, 1 bath,
1st floor laundry,
new carpeting and
paint. $590 + utilities
570-814-3838
PITTSTON
Remodeled 3 bed-
room double block.
Fenced yard. Pool.
$700. Includes
garbage, sewer &
heat. First / last
months rent +
security. No pets.
References. Avail-
able May 7. Call
570-954-0655
PITTSTON TWP.
MAINTENANCE FREE!
2 Large Bedrooms.
Off-Street Parking
No Smoking.
$600 + utilities,
security, last month.
570-885-4206
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WILKES-BARRE
Parsons Section
3 bedroom. Off
street parking. Pets
welcome. $550/mo.
Credit / Criminal
check required. Call
570-266-5336
953Houses for Rent
BACK MOUNTAIN
JACKSON TWP.
3 bedroom home
on Hillside Road.
$650/mo + utilities.
Lake Lehman
School District.
No pets.
Call American
Asphalt Paving Co.,
at 570-696-1181,
ext. 243 between
7:00AM and 3PM
Monday -Friday
DALLAS
FOR SALE
OR RENT
Single home in
gated retirement
village. 3 bedroom,
2 bath, 2 car
garage. Granite
countertops, hard-
wood floors, gas
fireplace, appli-
ances included.
Quiet 55 plus com-
munity. No Pets.
One year lease.
$1675/mo + utilities
& security. Monthly
maintenance fee
included.
570-592-3023
HARDING
Mt. Zion Road
6 rooms and bath,
stove provided,
washer/dryer hook-
up, no pets or
smoking. $650/
month, plus utilities,
& security deposit.
Call 570-388-2675
or 570-388-6860
NANTICOKE
Desirable
Lexington Village
Nanticoke, PA
Many ranch style
homes. 2 bedrooms
$900 + electric only
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746 Garage Sales/
Estate Sales/
Flea Markets
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3BR, 1.5 bath 1/2 double needs some work. Priced
to sell "as-is". 2 porches, house is fully carpeted. 11-4075
SUSAN K. 696-0872
North Main St Pittston - R on William - L on Church - L onto
Carroll - R on George - House on corner of George and Mill.
Priced to sell 1/2 Double - 4BRs, 1 bath, partial new
roof, finished attic, recent enclosed porch. Great view! 11-
3852
SUSAN K. 696-0872
N on Main St Pittston - R on Williams - L on Chuch - L on
Carroll - R on George - House on L - Corner of George & Mill.
Beautifully updated 2BR, 1 bath house in desirable
Avoca neighborhood. All appliances included. Lots of closet
space & great view from backyard. 12-962
ANDREA 714-9244
Traveling N, Main St Avoca, R on McAlpine, L on Grove.
House is in the 4th block on right-hand side.
NEW CONSTRUCTION at an amazing price! Features
4BRs, 2.5 baths on large lot. FR on LL. Plenty of room to grow!
12-1506
CHRISTINA 714-9231
Main St, Taylor to Union St, house on L.
Beautiful new 2story w/all the extras in
a wonderful community! Large lot & many great features.
Come & see!
LISA 715-9335
10-2209
Perfect for Contractor/Handyman torn
down to studs. New 200amp service cleaned & ready for
you to finish or flip.
LESLIE 696-0841
12-396
2-Story, 3BR home w/spacious room sizes on
a very large lot. Oversized 24x27 garage w/loft area.
Ample parking & sunroom.
DEBORAH ROCCOGRANDI 696-6671
12-397
Complete remodel. Everthing new in this cute
Ranch. Modern kitchen w/granite counters, new roof,
siding, windows, electric & plumbing.
MARCIE 714-9267
12-323
A little bit of updating will make this a
wonderful place to call home. Move-in ready. Beautiful
neighborhood.
TRACY 696-0723 OR MARK 696-0724
12-1079
Well maintained 3BR, 2 bath home
with private drive. Living room w/fireplace. Large level lot
with above ground pool.
JEN K. 715-9350
12-788
End-unit Townhome with finished lower level,
fresh paint, brand new carpet, fenced yard, security
system & home warranty!
LISA 715-9335
11-3723
Move in ready home located in Gable Crest.
Features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with
propane fireplace, large landscaped lot with a concrete
stamped patio and a oversized 2 car garage.
EVELYN 715-9336
12-1597
Wonderful home on a huge Country size lot
240x150 in a private setting, just off the beaten path plus
a terrific view from the front porch! Dual furnace system,
2 baths, C/A & Ductless system, FP & more.
DIANE M. 696-06672
11-3733
Pristine gem! Totally renovated from studs up.
2BR, 1.5 bath, HW floors, 2 car garage, private patio, new
eat-in kitchen. Bonus room on 3rd floor!
LESLIE 696-0841
12-401
Nice 3BR, 1 bath home with recent updates in
a quiet neighborhood. Large backyard & 1 car carport.
ANDY 714-9225
12-1594
Lovely 3BR home with large kitchen in a nice
neighborhood. 1st floor laundry & bonus room on 2nd
floor!
MARY M. 714-9274
11-3825
Great home in pretty neighborhood. Buy now &
enjoy the C/A, fenced yard & pool this summer!
TRACY 696-0723 OR LORI 585-0627
12-881
Move-in ready! LR, DR, eat-in kitchen, 1st flr
laundry. Generous room sizes, high ceilings, newer roof &
gutters.
MARY D. 696-0730
12-1088
Beautiful Ranch home with 3BRs, eat-in
kitchen, large LR & finished lower level that walkouts to a
covered patio.
PEG 714-9247
11-3627
Great home with wonderful possibilities.
Beautiful backyard, OSP & a cozy spacious home to enjoy
living.
PEG 714-9247
11-4531
One of the prettiest doubles in town! 3 BRs
each side. Totally renovated. Ready for occupancy. 12-1435
DEANNA 696-0894
Live on one side while the other helps pay the
mortgage! Remodeled double with many upgrades. Must see!
11-862
TINA 714-9277
Well maintained double block-great location,
gas heat, large room sizes, 2 story, detached 1 car garage.
Make an appt today! 11-4165
DEBORAH K. 696-0886
2nd floor move-in ready 1st floor needs
renovating. All expenses can be covered with only one unit
rented. 11-4499
TRACY Z. 696-0723
Nice double block located at end of a quiet street.
Low taxes! Live-in one side & rent the other. 08-3258
JILL 696-0875
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Scranton, PA 18507
Phone 570-340-7052 Fax 570-340-7063
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$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN,
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1000
SERVICE
DIRECTORY
1024 Building &
Remodeling
1st. Quality
Construction Co.
Roofing, siding,
gutters, insulation,
decks, additions,
windows, doors,
masonry &
concrete.
Insured & Bonded.
Senior Citizens Discount!
State Lic. # PA057320
570-606-8438
To place your
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1039 Chimney
Service
CELLAR RESURFACING
Chimney construc-
tion, hauling, small
demolition, stucco,
porches, sidewalks.
Insured. Licensed.
I RETURN ALL CALLS!
570-457-5849
1042 Cleaning &
Maintainence
HOUSE CLEANING
We would love to
clean your home.
We clean around
your schedule.
We clean weekly,
bi-weekly, and
monthly. We also
do one time clean-
ing. Call Eddie
570-677-0344 or
online at www.
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1057Construction &
Building
GARAGE
DOOR
Sales, service,
installation &
repair.
FULLY
INSURED
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CALL JOE
570-735-8551
Cell 606-7489
H-D Contracting
Flooring, siding,
decks & more.
Any size job.
Call Salvatore
570-881-2191
1135 Hauling &
Trucking
ALWAYS READY
HAULING
Moving, Deliver-
ies, Property &
Estate Cleanups,
Attics, Cellars,
Yards, Garages,
Construction
Sites, Flood
Damage & More.
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Garden
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LANDSCAPING
Specializing in
Grass Cutting,
Trimming of Shrubs
& Hedges,
& Mulching
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570-239-4011
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Landscaping, Lawn
Maintenance,Clean-
ups, shrub trimming,
20 years experience.
Fully Insured
570-885-1918
1165 Lawn Care
GRASS CUTTING
Affordable, reliable,
meticulous. Rates
as low as $20.
Emerald Green
570-825-4963
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Lieutenant Colonel
Richard Berrettini
1st Lieutenant
Jeffrey DePrimo
Captain T.J. Hromisin
Critically wounded in the Iraq conict
Army Specialist
Dale Kridlo
PA State Trooper
Joshua Miller
Police Ofcer
Rodney F. Pocceschi
A Benet Concert to Support
the Hometown Heroes Memorial
The Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce presents
FEATURING
Bill Gelb
and the
Banana Hammocks Band
Beer, soft drinks and a light fare
menu will be served.
TO RSVP, PLEASE MAIL THIS FORM WITH YOUR
PAYMENT BY MAY 7TH, 2012
Saturday, May 12th 7pm to 11pm at The Open Space Center
71 South Main Street, Pittston
YES!
I will need ______ reservation(s). My total amount enclosed is $_______.
No, I will be unable to attend. Please accept my donation of $_______.
Attendees:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Contact number: ( ______ ) ________________
I will be attending the benet concert at $30 per person to support the
Hometown Heroes Memorial.
BENEFIT CONCERT REGISTRATION FORM
GREATER PITTSTON
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
570.655.1424
info@pittstonchamber.org.
THANK YOU FOR
SUPPORTING
YOUR
HOMETOWN
HEROES!
To attend, please return this form with your payment to The Greater Pittston Chamber
of Commerce at P.O. Box 704, Pittston, PA 18640. Please make checks payable to:
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