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he electronic sign outside a chain drug store sent me back in time a good 17 years or so and had me laughing to myself all the way home one day last week. The sign read: movie pack candy. I was newly divorced in 1995 and doing a pretty good job of figuring out the single dad thing, if I do say so myself. Now, I am the first to admit there are many things women know — actually, it seems to come naturally to them — that guys never think of. But I am an observant sort, and in those days of adjusting to a new way of living, I often marveled at the little life skills I had picked up — through osmosis, I suppose — during my years of marriage. One was the movie candy strategy. Unlike most dads — at least this dad, anyway — no mom would ever dream of buying candy in a movie theater. That’s what chain drug stores are for. Ever wonder why there always seems to be a drug store located within a hundred yards of a movie theater? But I had been well schooled on the

topic and so, as my son and I neared the movie theatre one summer afternoon, I pulled into the parking lot of the drug store first where we loaded up on all our favorites. For the record, I am a Raisinettes fan, which Michael, until he was about 12 years old, called “raisin nuts.” He, I’m sure, bought things like “Sour Patch Kids” so he could insist on me popping one in my mouth so he could enjoy the expression on my face, which I might have exaggerated to some extent but was mostly involuntary. Whatever happened to Dots? Anyway, we were all set when we took our place in line at the ticket booth. It was one of those “all tickets a dollar” places, too, which made me feel even more practical and also accounted for the large line waiting to get in. I couldn’t help but notice, by the way, that I was the only dad among the throng of moms and kids. As we waited, Michael tugged at my sleeve and said, “Dad, aren’t you going to hide the candy?” I glanced at the plastic bag in my hand and said, “What are you talking about,

hide the candy?” “Mom always hides the candy,” he said. “She puts it in her purse.” “For starters,” I answered, “I don’t carry purse. But so what? We don’t have to hide our candy. We bought it fair and square. There’s a receipt in the bag for cryin’ out loud. What is this, Russia?” “Well, Mom hides it,” he continued. By this time, all the women in line were starting to chuckle. I was sure they thought we were cute. Well, their chuckles became outright guffaws when the guy in the ticket booth said, “What’s in the bag, buddy?” “Our candy,” I said, thinking it was fairly obvious. “Well hand it over,” he demanded. “Hand it over? Whaddya mean, hand it over? We bought it to eat during the movie.” “Yeah, I know. But you can’t bring it in. We sell our own candy inside.” “I know you do,” I said. “That’s why we bought it outside.” I knew this was a battle I was not about to win. Besides, the laughs from behind

me had turned into groans as showtime neared, so I gave him the bag of candy and in we went, the savings on the dollar tickets soon wiped out by the 12 bucks we forked over at the concession stand. They were the most expensive “raisin nuts” I had ever eaten. The thing that really got me, though, is what all those mommies sitting around us pulled out of their purses: not just candy, but big bags of potato chips, boxes of cookies, even 12-inch subs. One lady had tacos and salsa, I swear. Then I could hear ring tabs popping on cans of soda. I assume they were cans of soda, but I wouldn’t put anything past those gals. Well, I learned a bitter lesson that day, and Michael, who was smart enough to keep his mouth shut about the whole thing, knew it. As we drove home, however, I made a silent promise to myself. Never again when we go to the movies, I vowed, will there be a bunch of women in line laughing at my bag of candy. There’s a pretty good chance, though, they’ll be laughing at my purse.

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Cardinal Angelo Cardinal Sodano, Dean of the College of Cardinals, gives his homily during a Solemn Pontiﬁcal Mass of Thanksgiving at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Pittston on May 31, 2009.

Angelo Cardinal Sodano, right, enters Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Pittston with then Oblate Provincial Superior Rev. Paul McDonnell, OSJ, front left, and Diocese of Scranton Vicar General Monsignor Vincent Grimalia, VG, on May 31, 2009.

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His Eminence Angelo Cardinal Sodano, right, and Diocese of Scranton Bishop Emeritus James C. Timlin say the Eucharistic Prayer during a Solemn Pontiﬁcal Mass of Thanksgiving on May 31, 2009.

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Angelo Cardinal Sodano, right, greets altar servers outside of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Pittston after a Solemn Pontiﬁcal Mass of Thankgiving on May 31, 2009.

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The path to the Vatican sometimes goes through Pittston. Cardinal Angelo Sodano, one of the temporary heads of the Roman Catholic Church put in place after the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI, spent time in Greater Pittston in 2009 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Oblates order in America. Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation Thursday opened what is known as the “sede vacante” or “vacant see” - the transition period between papacies when a few key Vatican officials take charge of running the church. Sodano is the senior member of the College of Cardinals, the so-called “princes” of the church whose main task is to elect a pope. Sodano oversees the pre-conclave meetings, at which the problems of the church are discussed, and has duties inside the conclave itself, including asking the newly-elected pontiff if he accepts the job. Sodano is 85 years old, cannot vote and is an unlikely candidate for Pope, said the Rev. Paul McDonnell, a West Pittston native, now leader of the Oblates order in the United States, stationed in California. “It will be the privilege of Cardinal Sodano to announce to the world from the Vatican balcony following the papal election: ‘HABEMUS PAPAM’ or ‘We Have a Pope.’ It will be then that the newly-elected Holy Father will step out to greet the world,” McDonnell said. Sodano is a native of Asti, Italy, the same boyhood area and home diocese of St. Joseph Marello, McDonnell noted. “He visited the Greater Pittston area from May 29 to June 1, 2009 on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the arrival of the Oblates of Saint Joseph from Italy to the United States, spe-

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1,000 gardeners sought By TONY CALLAIO Sunday Dispatch Correspondent Exeter’s Jeremy Connor needs 1,000 people to participate in new venture called One Perfect Harmony. It sounds a lot like Connor is starting a dating website, but not true. Like dating websites, however, where one seeks love and harmony, the harmony Connor is looking for is one with the earth. Twelve-years ago, Connor took a biology and a physical geology course where he discovered particles come from the stars. A light bulb went on and suddenly evolution made sense. From that day forward, his life changed. Connor has used those college course lessons to improve his life and, over the last few years, he has

gotten into the healthy lifestyle of home gardening. “When my first child was born, I was already turned on to gardening and I knew things weren’t quite right with our food system. But, having a child made me want to seek out the best food for our family,” said Connor, who lives in Exeter with wife, Beth, and daughter, Emmy. Another child is due very soon. Connor built a greenhouse in his backyard and gathered rain barrels for his new organic garden. “I began to seek out new information about life,” he said. “I learned how to grow from seed and how to preserve food, how to compost with worms and thermally and more passively. I built six raised beds in my yard and a garden in my neighbor’s yard. I planted fruit trees and

grape vines.” Why grow a garden in your yard? According to the One Perfect Harmony website, a garden in the backyard can increase one’s sense of community. It offers better nutrition. You get exercise. It saves fuel. You get a sense of pride. It expands your knowledge base. It increases family time. And the bottom line: it benefits the environment. One Perfect Harmony is looking for 1,000 gardens to participate in the program. “We would like to set up composting for all willing participants,” Connor said. “We will need leaders who will assist in coordinating a task force. We want to raise 10,000 seedlings organically, using all natural and organic methods.” Seedlings will be distrib-

uted at the first-ever One Perfect Harmony Wellness Festival which is in the works. Along with collecting seedlings, organizers hope to also collect 10,000 20 oz. containers, stack logs and set up a database for participant needs. The logs would be put to use for building raised beds. “Our mission is simple,” said Connor. “It’s to seek out individuals who desire to become more harmonious with the space they occupy and to assist them in that process.” If you or someone you know would like to participate in this venture or for more information, email 1perfectharmony@gmail or log onto www.oneperfectharmony.com. Facebook TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH users can find the organiza- Jeremy Connor stands in the the homemade greenhouse tion at 1PerfectHarmony. he constructed in his backyard to grow organic plants.

By JOE HEALEY jhealey@psdispatch.com The battle lines are drawn, so to speak. The state Supreme Court this week approved Yatesville, Jenkins Township and Pittston Township being added to the magisterial district that currently represents Pittston City, Dupont, Duryea and Hughestown. Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas President Judge Thomas Burke submitted the proposed plan to revise the district under a directive from the administrative office of Pennsylvania courts. The vast Pittston and Jenkins townships and small borough of Yatesville are currently in the territory of District Judge Diana Malast in Plains Township whose district was reduced to just Laflin and Plains Township. The Pittston seat is currently occupied on an interim basis by Senior Magisterial Judge Andrew Barilla

Jr., formerly the longtime Swoyersville judge. He was appointed to the seat after Fred Pierantoni became a county judge. One early favorite for the district magistrate’s seat was former Luzerne County District Attorney Jackie Musto Carroll, but she has decided not to run. “I did receive a lot of encouragement from my supporters, but in searching my heart of hearts, I decided it just wasn’t the direction I wanted to take my career,” Musto Carroll said. “But I won’t close any doors at this time.” Musto Carroll, of Yatesville, waited for the high court ruling because she lives in a town that is newly realigned. As of now, she is not supporting any candidate. “I know most of the candidates, and I know some of them very, very well,” she said. “They’re all good people.” She said there’s a lot of speculation on who will come out on top,

but she didn’t want to make a prediction. “I’m not very good at speculation,” she said. Candidates who have annouced their candidacy in the Sunday Dispatch include: - Art Bobbouine, of Pittston, has served as Luzerne County’s Chief Deputy Sheriff and currently serves as the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts for Luzerne County. He also teaches in the Criminal Justice program and general education courses at Fortis Institute in Forty Fort. - Alexandra “Sciandra” Kokura, of Dupont, is a court-appointed Special Master presiding over Family Court in Lackawanna County. She also served as a law clerk and was responsible for conducting comprehensive legal research and participating in the judicial process of resolving legal issues. - Jeffrey C. Kulick, of Hughestown, is a practicing lawyer. He is affiliated with the Kulick Law Firm, LLC, in Exeter with his broth-

er and serves as co-solicitor for the Greater Pittston YMCA. - Qiana Murphy Lehman, of Pittston, is a trial lawyer who has prosecuted criminals with the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office and has trial experience on the civil law side working with the law firm of Brady & Grabowski in Wilkes-Barre. She previously established a practice in downtown Pittston. - Girard “Jerry” Mecadon, of Jenkins Township, runs a law office in Pittston. He served as a law clerk in the U.S. Attorney’s Office and was previosuly a law partner of Judge Michael T. Vough. He is also an assistant public defender for Luzerne County. He serves on the board of directors of Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce. - James “Red” O’Brien, of Pittston, served as mayor of Avoca for three years, was elected to three terms on the Pittston Area School Board where he served as president in 2007 and served a 4-year term as

the Luzerne County as the Recorder of Deeds. - Len Sanguedolce, a lifelong resident of the Greater Pittston area, practices law on Main Street in Pittston. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics from The University of Scranton and a law degree from Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law. - Mark Singer, of Pittston, is a practicing lawyer. He served in Lehigh County as a public defender and an assistant district attorney in Luzerne County and First Assistant Liaison to the Lower Lackawanna/ Upper Luzerne County Drug Task Force. He also served as a municipal police officer, instructor and taugh crimal law and criminal procedure at Luzerne County Community College. He also served on the Pittston Area School Board. Magisterial district judges are elected to six-year terms and are paid $72,000 a year. All candidates can cross-file if enough signatures are presented.

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Wyoming Area School Board pressured over teachers’ contract By SUSAN DENNEY Sunday Dispatch Correspondent The pressure on the Wyoming Area School Board to settle a contract with the teachers union has increased and a recent advertisement in a regional newspaper put forth the union’s side of the story. The school board quickly responded by posting its view of the stalemate on Wyoming Area’s district website. It’s clear that both the school board and the teachers union want a fair contract. Tuesday night’s board meeting left attendees wondering how the two groups can reconcile differences in their expectations. Before the meeting, teachers huddled under umbrellas in cold rain as they protested the lack of a contract. They are now working in their third year without a contract. Their posters showed messages, including “Better Contract, Better Education,” “No More Excuses” and “Quality Education Our Children Deserve.”

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District solicitor Jarrett Ferentino announced that the meeting had not been properly advertised and that no votes could be taken due to the Sunshine Law. But there was plenty of discussion. During the meeting, the union’s newly-elected president Melissa Dolman, an eighth-grade reading teacher at the Secondary Center, complained about the posting of the school board’s stand on the district’s website. She said teachers use that website in computer labs and it would interrupt the educational pro-

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Exeter Mayor’s journey to the brink By EILEEN CIPRIANI Sunday Dispatch Correspondent

tially blocked by numerous clots lodged in her lungs. She was transported to the University of PennsylIt was only a year ago, that Ex- vania, admitted to ICU and started eter Mayor Cassandra Coleman on a TPA protocol to dissolve the found herself in the hospital emer- clots. gency room, after being stricken ill Jim Coleman, her fiance, and her at home. parents held vigil as doctors told She awaken unable to breathe them Coleman’s condition could be and sweating profusely. fatal. After 32 days in the hospital, At only 24 years old, Coleman she was sent home, but not without was shocked when the doctor said lingering effects. she had multiple blood clots in her She had short-term memory loss lungs, a potentially and faced future life-threatening condi- One of Coleman’s risk factors that tion. would have longlungs was 100 But blood clots, or term effects on her Deep Vein Throm- percent blocked life. bosis, are very com- and the other ””I am close to mon, says Dr David R, back to normal, but Mariner, FACS, RVT, partially blocked I will never be back director of the Depart- by numerous to the way I was ment of Vascular and before,” says ColeTONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH Endovascular Surgery clots lodged in man. Her health Cassandra Coleman is shown working with light weights during her workout to prevent blood clots at Geisigner Wyoming her lungs. issues began with from returning in her body. Valley Medical Center. knee surgery. AfMarch is Deep-Vein ter her surgery, she Thrombosis Awareness Month. continued to have pain in her leg and prevent the clot from traveling to along with her anticoagulant medi- a resolution to the state house this cation has helped her stay clot free week to acknowledge Deep Vein According to the Centers for Dis- a second surgery was performed to the patient’s lungs. for almost a year. Thrombosis Awareness Month and Coleman was fortunate that medease Control and Prevention, up alleviate the pain, but the pain perNow, she wants to help bring to heighten attention to the lifeications dissolved her blood clots, to 600,000 people are affected by sisted. “I knew there was something awareness to this serious condition. threatening effects of blood clots. but she will be treated for the rest DVT or pulmonary embolism (PE) wrong with me,” she said. “This is very prevalent and can “In the drop of a dime, things can of her life with Coumadin therapy. in the United States each year. 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By JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com At St. John’s Lutheran Church on Wood Street in Pittston, parishioners are being lifted up to the Lord in more ways than one. The 156-year-old parish installed a front entrance enclosure and chairlift on its 96-year-old church. Pastor John Castellani said the much-needed improvement was made possible by a campaign among parishioners who raised $3,000. “It’s one of the best things we’ve done,” Rev. Castellani said. “We have a lot of older people.” Rev. Castellani’s wife, Helen, said the enclosure is good for weddings and other events because it keeps the entrance and steps out of the weather. Helen is one of the benefactors of the lift. “Little did I know when we started the campaign that I would be one of the ones using it,” she said. Helen is scheduled for total knee replacement surgery in the near future. In the meantime, she uses the lift to get up the dozen steps to the church entrance. Two years ago, Rev. Castellani was retired in Cleveland where he served as a pastor for 35 years. He was contacted by members of the St. John’s Parish Council who coaxed him into coming to Pittston to replace an interim pastor who had

served one year after the Rev. Russell Ray Kerns Sr. died in 2008 at age 95. Rev. Kerns had served St. John’s for 23 years. As was Rev. Kearns, Rev. Castellani is a U.S. Navy veteran. Coming to the area was a something of a homecoming for Pastor Castellani, who grew up in Taylor and whose father was one of 10 miners killed in the Schooley Shaft Mine Disaster in Exeter in 1947. The church was founded on Nov. 22, 1847, in Hughestown when it was known as the German Lutheran Church. In 1863, the parishioners split over a plan to build a new church in Pittston. One faction went ahead with that plan and that church became St. John’s. The other faction formed St. Peter’s Lutheran in Hughestown. The current St. John’s Church was built in 1917. Tucked away at the end of Wood Street in the city’s Fourth Ward section, tiny St. John’s has a bit of an identity crisis. “Nobody knows we’re here,” Rev. Castellani said. “When I mention St. John’s in Pittston, they say ‘o yeah, that big church on William Street,’ thinking I mean St. John the Evangelist.” Though the church has only 120 members, Rev Castellani and his wife said the members are loyal and close like an extended family. Services are at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays.

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Helen Castellani demonstrates the new chair lift at St. John’s. She is one of the benefactors of the lift. “Little did I know when we started the campaign that I would be one of the ones using it,” she said.

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Eric is a 2007 Pittston Area graduate. He works as a Security Analyst for Dow Jones in Princeton and lives in North Brunswick, N.J. He is the son of Richard and Lynne Fay, Duryea. Carnegie performance Erik Cudo, Wyoming, is one of four students from Holy Redeemer

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Cherry blossom ‘Idol’ contest is also planned for opening day of festival, May 4 The West Pittston Cherry Blossom Committee is accepting applications for the Little Miss Cherry Blossom Contest and the Cherry Blossom Idol. Both events are Saturday, May 4, on the opening day of the 42nd Annual West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival. The Miss Cherry Blossom contest is open to girls ages 4-8 from Greater Pittston. The first 15 applicants will be accepted to compete. All contestants must ride in the parade. Each girl will be judged on talent, stage presence, interview and overall participation. Talent performances are limited to three minutes. Contestants must bring their own music, cued and ready Qualified judges not affiliated with the festival will choose the winners.

Avoca Crime Watch is now incorporated The Avoca Neighborhood Crime Watch held its monthly meeting at the town hall on Feb. 19. Jeff Pisanchyn, Avoca Borough building inspector, spoke about apartment inspections and ordinances and how they are applied. David Homschek, Avoca police chief, reported 92 police calls were responded to during the month. The group also discussed abandoned properties in the town.

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Duffy named Friendly Sons grand marshal Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick President Jimmy Clancy announced that James (Jay) Duffy will serve as Grand Marshal for the 99th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Banquet. Duffy was born in Wilkes-Barre on March 15, 1966, the son of the late James (Jimmy) Duffy and Florence Aquilina Duffy. He grew up on Leonard Street in Pittston and currently resides in West Pittston with his wife Katie. They are the proud parents of Chase, age 10, and Cassius, age 2. Duffy graduated from Saint Mary’s Assumption grade school in Pittston in 1980 and later from Seton Catholic High School in 1984. He went on to graduate from the University of Scranton in 1989 with a B.S. in Accounting. After college, he worked in the public accounting profession for four years until he took a position

a Financial Advisor. He left Prudential Securities in 2001 to join Wells Fargo Advisor’s (formerly Wachovia Securities). He is a Financial Advisor and Vice President-Investments for Wells Fargo Advisors for the last 12 years and has offices in Dallas and Milford. Duffy stays active in his community by volunteering his time in many community organizations. He is currently on the Executive Committee of the Pittston Tomato Festival and is also the Co-Chairman for the Miles for Michael/Tomato Festival 5K Run. He also helps to organize an annual ALS fundraiser James (Jay) Duffy

with Prudential Retirement Services where he worked in management until 1998. He transitioned from Prudential Retirement Services in 1998 to join Prudential Securities as

in memory of his late Father and participates in many of the local 5k races and fundraising events. He takes an active role with his son’s school and athletic programs by volunteer coaching for the Holy Rosary Boys basketball team’s, as well as, teams in the Avoca Basketball league and the Oblates Youth Basketball league. He was also actively involved with the West Pittston Little League and the Pittston Stoners Soccer program. Duffy and his family are members of Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish in Pittston. The St. Patrick’s Day Banquet

will be held at the Woodlands Inn and Resort and will feature Colonel Frank Noonan, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner, as the principal speaker. William “Billy” Anzalone is the General Chairman. Award winners this year include: Man of the Year, Mark Casper, and Swingle Award, Andy Ashby. Ticket prices are $65 for adults and $50 for guests under 21 years of age. Tickets can be purchased from any active member of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick or by stopping in the Knights of Columbus in Pittston any Thursday night from 7-9 p.m.

Dupont Hose co. breakfast today Pop Up Dinner today, Monday at Hughestown Hose Company Dupont Hose Co. Breakfast The Dupont Volunteer Hose Co. #1 will hold its 48th annual breakfast at the hose company hall on Main St. Dupont today, Sunday, Mar 3. Servings will be from 7 a.m. to noon all you can eat eggs, pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea. Adults are $8 children under 12 $4. Lottery tickets will be sold at the door and a money tree wil be chanced off. All tickets are available at the door or from any

member. Forgotten NE Wing Meeting The Friends of the Forgotten NE Wing will meet at the Taylor Borough Building on Union Street in Taylor at 11 a.m. today, Sunday March 3. Plans for the upcoming April spag whetti dinner at the Regal Room in Olyphant will take place. Also, the second round of nominations for officers will be held. President Jack Stahulak will preside.

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Jablowski will perform at the Kirby in both voice and piano, and Brianna Stilp and Maria Khoudary will play piano at the Kirby on April 14. Erik and Maria are students of Christine Leandri, Louis is a student of Andrea Bogusko and Laura Anderson, and Brianna is taught by Diane Shuleski. Dean’s List Allison Golden, of West Pittston, has been placed on the Gettysburg College Dean’s Honor list for outstanding academic achievement in the Fall 2012 semester. Students with a quality point average of 3.60 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for a semester’s work are placed on the College’s Dean’s Honor List. Terrence Donnelly, a member of the class of 2016 from West Pittston, has been named to the fall 2012 Dean’s List at Loyola University Maryland. Happy Birthday Birthday wishes go to Rosalyn Fasciana, Dupont, who is celebrating her 16th birthday, March 4; Brian Talipan, of Pittston Township, who celebrated his 17th birthday on Feb. 28; and James Talipan, Pittston, who celebrated his birthday on March 2; and Bob Chmarney, who recently turned 60. Also to Kim Gydish Davidson, of Florida, celebrating today, March 3; Ann Ames, of Pittston, celebrating March 7 and Anita Lizza, Exeter, celebrating on March 9.

VFW Post 8335 Auxiliary V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 8335 will have a business meeting monday, Mar. 4 a 7 p.m. in the post home, 915 Main St. Plans for the Children’s Easter Party will be discussed. President June Fitzgerald will preside over the meeting. Hostesses for the evening will be Gloria Kostiak and Betty Lewis. Dupont VFW #4909 meeting The V.F.W. Post #4909 March meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 4 at the post home. Commander Gary Cawardine will preside. The Home Association meeting will follow. Hughestown Lions meeting The Hughestown Lions Club will meet Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Hughestown Hose Company. President Steve Golya will preside. The agenda will include planning for the annual Easter egg hunt in the borough. All members are urged to attend. Anyone wishing to become a member can contact Steve Golya at 655-4552 or any member of the club. Meetings

are held the first and third Monday of each month. Ladies Auxiliary Post 4909 The Ladies Auxiliary of Przybytek-Kundlas V.F.W. #4909 will hold their monthly business meeting on Tuesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. at the post home. Elaine Healey, auxiliary president will preside. Hostesses for the meeing are Carol Kareha and Evelyn Tetlak. St.John’s Class of 1962 The St. John’s High School Class of 1962 will meet at 7 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the Tipsy Turtle, 29 Market Street, Pittston Township. Plans for a summer party will be discussed. All classmates are encouraged to attend VFW Post 4909 Auxiliary The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4909’s business meeting is Tuesday, March 5 at the post home at 7 p.m. President Elaine Healey will preside. Hostesses are Carol Karena and Evelyn Tetlak. Pittston Kiwanis Meeting Pittston Kiwanis Club will meet on Tuesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. at

the Gramercy Restaurant, 155 S. Main Street in Pittston. Contact Sal Bernardi at 650-3547. Pop up dinner Peculiar Culinary Company will hold a Pop Up Dinner today and monday, March 3 and 4, at the Hughestown Hose Co. This BYOB event is a prefix menu at $55 per person for even courses. There will be live entertainment by Tom Graham and Bill Orner on Sunday and John Smith and Shannon Weeks on Monday. Call 212-0960 for reservations. Rec Board to meet The Duryea Rec Board will meet Wednesday March 6 at 6:15 p.m. in the Duryea Boro Bldg. Meeting will discuss the Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for Sat. March 30. Dupont VFW Ballroom Dancing Ballroom dancing retruns to the DUpont V.F.W. Post 4909 on Wednesday, Mar. 6, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. and will be held every

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Wednesday thereafter. Cost is $10 and includes a meal. WA 10th Street PTO The next WA 10th Street PTO Meeting will be on Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in the school cafe. Food giveaway The Avoca Lions Club will have a food bank from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at the Bethel United Methodist Church, Avoca. Volunteers are needed at 1:30 p.m. to help unload the truck. Please bring boxes. WA Book Fair The Wyoming Area Book Ends is holding a Bookfair at Barnes

& Noble on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 8, 9, and 10 at the Arena Hub Plaza. Please see a member of the Book Ends for a voucher to use for in store purchases. A portion of the sales on those days will be earmarked for the group. If you make purchases online from March 8 to 15, enter the bookfair ID 10905784 on the payment page during checkout. Sportsmen’s Dinner The Men’s Ministry of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 317 Luzerne Ave. West Pittston, will hold its tenth annual “Beast Feast” Sportsmen’s Dinner on Saturday, Mar. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Hall. The speaker will be sportsman and hunter Brent Haggerty

from Warren, NJ. Haggerty will share stories about his adventures on hunting expeditions in the US and Africa. The event is open to the community, free of charge. Seating is limited so reservations are required by calling 654-2500 and giving your name, address, phone number and request number of reservations. A free will offering will be received to help defray costs. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Duryea American Legion The Son’s of the American Legion, Squadron 585, Duryea will hold its monthly meeting on Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. at the post home. Plans will be finalized for boat raffle and chicken bbq.

St. Barbara’s Christian Women St. Barbara’s Christian Women’s Organization will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 at the church hall for those who do not drive at night. Hostesses are Clara Rome amd Rosalie Mazzarella. Pasta and Sausage Dinner St. Maria Goretti Church,, Laflin Road, Laflin will be holding a homemade pasta and sausage dinner on Sunday, Mar. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. Take out starts at noon to 4 p.m., containers will be provided. Tickets at the doors are $9.50 adults, children five years old and under are free – eat in only. See BRIEFS page 23

Spring’s a comin’

A time to every purpose under Heaven

On assignment for another story, photographer Bill Tarutis couldn’t resist taking this artsy shot of the clock and railing along the balcony at St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. The Dispatch welcomes submissions to the Your Space section. Drop off or mail to The Sunday Dispatch, 109 New St., Pittston, PA, 18640 or email to sd@pdispatch.com.

YOUR OPINION On the Italian Festival at St. Joseph Marello It is celebrated once a year, When we seniors dress in red and green and let out a cheer Even if we’re not Italian or close to it The main thing is to have fun, be with friends and sit Nothing feels better than to sing along Have nice company, a hot meal, and a good song Some melodies we remember quite well, When our voices were youthful, clear like a bell, Ah, the memories of life that need to be told

A boy and his dog Who’s that sitting on a hollow log Fishing pole in hand, a croak from a frog It’s just a boy and his dog. Who’s that walking along the trail A couple of sandwiches in a pail Stop a while at the bog It’s just a boy and his dog. Who’s walking along the railroad track Apple pie in a burlap sack The train whistle blows as they begin to jog It’s just a boy and his dog. Who’s that tossing that ball in the yard Retrieving it with such regard A red barn in the background like a post card A yell from mom to come in for supper He replies I won’t be long

When we had lots of energy and sometimes might have been bold Even though our heritage was not the same The Italian melodies were delightful, just like a ball game Music never goes out of style – no way Whether you sing, hum or play So enjoy another Italian day, Because it’s here for you on display. Ronald Voveris Yatesville

It’s just a boy and his dog. After supper it’s time for homework He talks to his pal with a silly smirk Dad says lights out, it’s time for bed You whisper your secrets, some words unsaid When at the end of the day, it’s still man’s best friend It’s only a boy and his dog that can pretend. In the morning when he wakes you for school The look in his eyes says I’ll be waiting for you To do it all over again It’s the kind of friendship that never ends, You might say this is an epilogue After all it’s just a boy and his dog. Joseph Ledoretti Plains

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It’s been a rough February temperature-wise. This weekend, the first one in March, hasn’t been much better, but hold on, relief is on the way. How do we know? No, not from the long-range weather forecast, but from what’s on the pages of today’s Dispatch. Committees are meeting to plan bazaars and picnics. The West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival is calling for Little Miss and West Pittston Idol contestants. Stores are stocking grills and patio furniture. Bears are waking up. Fawns are being born. Ducks and geese are finding mates. The Fish Commission is stocking trout. Little Leagues and softball leagues are holding signups. The Greater Pittston American Legion already has enough players to field four teams. Ah, baseball. Spring must be in the air, even if that air is darned cold. According to the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) spring starts tomorrow. That’s right, Monday, March 4, is the first official day of practice for high school baseball, softball, boys tennis and boys and girls track and field. Guess the PIAA officials didn’t see their shadow either. Looks like the teams might have to jockey for gym time for a few days, but the long range forecast says highs in the 40s by the end of this week and into the 50s by next. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders porcupine mascot is out and about at area schools and events and we hear, ticket sales are brisk for the Railraider season. So it won’t be long before we’ll be hearing the crack, or ping, of the bat and the thwack of the racquets as we go about our business. Cannot come soon enough to suit us. By the way, while we are pining for the arrival of spring weather, the Railriders porcupine is pining for a name. So is his mascot sidekick, a 9-ft. tall superhero. The name-the-mascot contest, which ends March 15, is being run through area schools. So, kids, ask your teacher how you can submit a name.

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Local dancers head to NYC for St. Patrick’s Parade By JON O’CONNELL Sunday Dispatch Correspondent

Letitia Warunek, 20, started dancing 12 years ago with her mother, Pat and her younger sister, Miranda. A 42-block hike from Midtown to She said the three of them will dance the Upper East Side doesn’t get any in the New York parade. shorter just because there’s a spring “I can’t imagine dancing without in your step, but the Emerald Isle my mom or my sister,” Warunek Step Dancers plan to jig all the way said. during New York City’s St. Patrick’s Warunek, an instructor at the Day Parade. school, does not feel intimidated by Founded in 1980, the Emerald more renowned dance groups and is Isle Step Dancers have performed not worried about the New York perin big St. Paddy’s formance. Mostly, she Day parades, but W h a t ’ s n e x t ? hopes the group will most of them agree March 9 - Scranton St. Pat- have endurance to get that an invitation to rick’s Day Parade through the parade. dance in New York March 10 - Jim Thorpe St. Gabrielle Gattuso, City is their call up Patrick’s Day Parade – March one of Woss’ first stuto the big leagues. 10 dents and now an inJennifer Woss, April 7 - Pittston Pediatric Health Clinic beneﬁt perfor- structor, said the group owner, operator mance at Pittston Area High spends more time and chief choreog- School preparing for perforrapher at the Emermances, not competiald Isle Step Danctions, so dancers have ers School on Kennedy Boulevard a chance to hone their craft, rather said the group’s Big Apple debut is than to get caught up in the pagan honor. eantry. “I’m excited” Woss said. “We’ve The dancers at Emerald Isle train done Savannah, Ga. We’ve done with a strong sense of community. Philadelphia. We do Scranton and Gattuso has made some of her Jim Thorpe every year, but never best friends at the school and spends something like this.” much of her free time with a fellow The parade, scheduled for Satur- instructor, Sarah Remakus, whom day, March 16, begins at 44th Street she met at the school about 13 years and travels just over two miles on ago. 5th Avenue to 86th Street. It starts at Warunek said, with students trav11 a.m. and continues until about 5 eling from Dallas, Wilkes-Barre, p.m. with over 200,000 participants, Mountain Top and beyond to dance including performers from around every week, friendships formed that the world. would not have happened if not for

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cifically in the Diocese of Scranton,” McDonnell said. “Cardinal Sodano celebrated Mass on May 30, 2009 in the chapel of the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Laflin, on the Feast Day of St. Joseph Marello, founder of the Oblate Congregation.” The following day, Sodano was the principal celebrant and homilist of a Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary. A commemorative banquet followed afterwards in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center. “It was a glorious weekend to have the former Secretary of State and present Dean of the College of Cardinals in our midst as he enjoyed his visit to Pittston and the many faith-filled people of our local area,” McDonnell said. Burly and sociable, the Italian Sodano was Pope John Paul II’s longtime secretary of state. As dean, he spoke on behalf of all the cardinals

in giving a final farewell to Benedict on Thursday, thanking him for his “selfless service.” Still, Sodano and Benedict were known to have clashed when Benedict was Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, particularly over the scandalplagued Legion of Christ religious order. Sodano was a chief backer and protector of the Legion’s late

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Letitia Warunek rehearses a jig with Sarah Remakus, Gabrielle Gattuso and Emerald Isle Step Dancers owner Jennifer Woss just a few weeks before the school is to participate in New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 16.

the school. Pat Warunekloves sharing dance with her girls, something she knows many mothers might never get to do with their daughters. Woss’ own daughter, 8-year-old Emily, has been dancing since she was 2 years old

and dances in the younger classes. Warunek said Irish dancing should be a family affair and many dancers at the Emerald Isle school take classes as a family or are the siblings of dancers who have moved on.

Annie Bagnell, one of the younger dancers, started dancing at age 3 at the insistence of her father, a native of Ireland. She continues not only because he wants her to, but because she loves it.

founder, the Rev. Marcial Maciel, even though the Vatican had known for years of solid allegations that he was sexually molesting his seminarians. Within Benedict’s first year in office, Maciel was sentenced by the Vatican to a lifetime of penance and prayers for his crimes. That same year Benedict named Bertone to replace the retiring Sodano as secre-

tary of state. A portrait of Sodano and a commemorative plaque hang in the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary chapel. McDonnell said these are exciting times for the Church and the entire region should be proud there is a “Pittston Connection” to what is unfolding in the “Eternal City.” “We, Oblates of St. Joseph, lo-

cally and throughout the world, are proud and grateful for the many years of friendship that we have had with Cardinal Sodano, who was very instrumental in the Beatification and Canonization process of our Holy Founder, St. Joseph Marello.”

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Cosmopolitan Seniors The Cosmopolitan Seniors next meeting will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 in St. Anthony Center, Exeter. Hosts/ Hostesses are Lou Bryja, Rosalie Ferrara, Sam Ferrara, Edith Jones and Bernie Petrasek. President Vic called the meeting to order while Vice President Joe Kleback led the group in prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song accompanied by Bill Kull on the organ. Secretary Terri Mislan read the minutes. Fifty/fifty winners were Marcella Fountain, Johanna Malinowski, Ron McAdarra, Sharon McAdarra and George Mislan. Edith Jones won the special bingo and Frances Poluske won the Bingo jackpot. Travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip to Mount Airy Casino on Wednesday, March 20. Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720. Wyoming, West Wyoming Wyoming/West Wyoming Seniors met recently at St. Monica’s meeting rooms with President Frank Perfinski conducting the meeting. Fifty-fifty winners were Stanley Mulesky and Ann Kosloski. WWThe Bingo jackpot winner was Frank Perfinski. Servers for the next meeting on March 5 are Nancy Marcy and Ann Kosloski. Pittston Senior Center 2013 membership renewals

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The Avoca Neighborhood Crime Watch is now incorporated and non-profit, filing all required papers in Harrisburg and Luzerne County. The Crime Watch organization’s 75 members and board ordered a Council-approved hand-carved “Welcome to Avoca” sign which, when completed, will be placed at

are now being accepted. Requested donation is $5. For further information, contact Connie Andrews, Center Director at 655-5561. Appointments are now being taken to assist in ﬁlling out Property Tax and Rent Rebate Forms only at the center. Call the center at 655-5561 and asking for Connie or Hazel. Registration is now being taken for a program entitled “Dining with Diabetes.” Falls Senior Center The members and friends of the Falls Senior Center recently enjoyed a Valentine’s party with special music by Stewart Atkinson, saxaphone; Carlene Howard, piano; and Ron Jackson on the guitar. Anyone age 55 or over is invited to the following activities: Mon., March 7 - 11:15 a.m., free blood pressure screening, followed with a talk on healthy eating tips by Susan Anderson from Golden Living Center. Every Monday at 9:30 a.m. - Falls Senior Center and Tunkhannock Senior Center compete in Wii bowling. Mondays and Fridays - 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., body stretch exercises using weights and bands. Mondays - 1 to 2 p.m., Crocheting Club meets (all levels welcome.) Anyone age 60+ wishing to join us for a hot meal at noon for a suggested donation of $2 should RSVP to Twila at 388-2623 by 12:30 p.m. the day before.

PRIMARY ELECTION 2013

Mecadon announces candidacy Attorney Girard “Jerry” Mecadon, a Pittston based solo practitioner, announces his candidacy to run for Magisterial District Judge 11-1-04 which was recently expanded to include all Pittston Area School District towns: Avoca Borough, Dupont Borough, Duryea Borough, Hughestown Borough, Jenkins Township, Pittston City, Pittston Township, and Yatesville Borough. Mecadon is seeking the seat formerly held by the Honorable Fred A. Pierantoni, III. This will be Mecadon’s first bid for elected office. He was honored with the Italian-American Association of Luzerne County “Person of the Year” Award in 2012. He also won “Best Attorney” in the Best of Greater Pittston 2012 awarded by the Sunday Dispatch. Mecadon serves on the Board of Directors of Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce; is a Board member of Unico National WilkesBarre; serves as Solicitor to various municipalities, donates his services to serve as Solicitor of the Pittston Township Little League and also donates his services to serve as Solicitor of the Pittston Tomato Festival; is a former Advisory Board Member to Landmark Community Bank; is a member of the Pittston Township Lions Club; and the Rotary Club of Plains, where he received the highest recognition in Rotary as a Paul Harris Fellow; and is a Second Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, President John F. Kennedy Council 372 & Assembly 948.

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He is the past President and Chairman of the Board of Unico National – Wilkes-Barre Chapter, which donated over $40,000 to numerous charities throughout Luzerne County in the year he served as President. The son of the late Alfred “Chubby” Mecadon of Pittston Township and Rita Gelatka Mecadon originally from Port Griffith, Jenkins Township, he was raised in the Cork Lane section of Pittston Township, and has been admitted to practice law in both state and federal courts since 1991. Mecadon began his legal career as a Law Clerk in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania in Scranton. He thereafter entered into a partnership in Pittston with Michael T. Vough, Esquire, now The Honorable Michael T. Vough, in the law firm of Vough and Meca-

don and subsequently established the Law Offices of Girard J. Mecadon where he employs residents of the Greater Pittston Area. He is also an assistant public defender for Luzerne County. His office is housed at 363 Laurel Street, Pittston, in the building built in 1960 by his father, who operated his plumbing, heating, electrical and fuel oil business at that location for over 40 years, and also once housed Cotter’s Crafts and Laurel Street Florist, owned and operated by his sister, Judy Cotter Greenwald. Mecadon has represented hundreds of clients in thousands of cases. He has handled virtually every type of case heard by a Magisterial District Judge. Mecadon possesses strong ties to the Pittston Area, as the Law Offices of Girard J. Mecadon represents the third generation of Mecadon family businesses in Northeastern Pennsylvania. He is proud to serve the local community and to employ local people in operating his practice for over 20 years. He is a graduate of Seton Catholic High School, the University of Scranton and Widener University School of Law. He resides in Jenkins Twp. with his wife, Christa DeVizia Mecadon, daughter of Joseph DeVizia, Sr. and Mauria Klemek DeVizia of Larksville. An announcement and petition signing reception will be held on Thursday March 7, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at the upstairs ballroom of the Gramercy Restaurant, 155 South Main Street, Pittston. All are welcome to attend.

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the south end of Main Street. Residents who would like to donate to the beautification project or would like more information are asked to call Jim at 457-8446 , Ned at 457-6109 or Gene, at 457-0776. The Avoca Neighborhood Crime Watch organization will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 at the town hall. Pennsylvania State Trooper Matt Connors will inform those attending on meth labs.

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West Pittston Library announces gifts

December 2012 IN MEMORY OF Thomas Kearns, Sr.: “Mad Hungry” & “Live by Night,” presented by The Cinram-Olyphant IT Department and “Buddy,” presented by Jackie and Ed Vasquez Melbourne Stocker: “Black List,” presented by Bob & Karen Kirby and Family Jeffry F. Mitchell: “Nano,” presented by Dan and Jean Ragantesi Clayton C. Albrecht: “Threat Vector,” Winter of the World,” Lincoln’s Last Days,” “Abe Lincoln’s Dream,” “The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland,” “The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland,” “The Trial of Fallen Angels,” “The Big Book of Why,” “If I Built a House,” “39 Clues: Trust No One,” presented by The Flaherty Family; “ Help Thanks Wow: The 3 Essential Prayers,” presented by Mr. And Mrs. F. McGraw Mary Jiunta Supplee: “Love Anthony” and “You are the Love of My Life,” presented by Marrion and Ed Heck, Sr. Dolores M. LaBrutte: “Goodbye for Now,” presented by Jim, Maureen and Mary Theresa Condusta Anna Wierbowski: “Magnificence,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. R. Lucarella Thomas Kearns, Sr.: “A Letter to my Dog,” presented by Marion, Jim, Merritt and Carmen Richard Alan Mirro: “The Outpost,” presented by Mom, Dad and Jeff Mirro Regina Battaglino: “Junie B, Turkeys We Have Loved & Eaten,” presented by Stella Martin MONETARY DONATIONS In honor of Mary Grico Palmieri, presented by Charles and Sara Rome JANUARY 2013 IN MEMORY OF Mary Catherine Petroziello: “The Richard Burton Diaries,” presented by Connie Parente and Joe

Szewczyk Richard “Butch” Simonson: “The World Without Yesterday,” presented by Iva Coyle; “Living with Honor,” presented by Valley Lodge #499 – F,A & M – West Pittston Purchased by Charlotte Thomas for inclusion within the David William Thomas & David William Thomas, Jr. Rock n’ Roll Collection: “Bruce, Mick: The Wild Life & Mad Genius of Jagger,” “Who I Am: A Memoir,” “Sounds Like Team Spirit: Stolen Melodies,” “Ripped-Off Riffs and The Secret History of Rock and Roll,” “Just Kids,” I” Am Ozzy,” “Clapton: The Autobiography,” “Rock & Roll,” “When Giants Walked the Earth: A Biography of Led Zeppelin,” “Lips Unsealed: A Memoir,” “Between a Heart & Rock Place: A Memoir,” “101 Albums that Changed Popular Music Forever,” “The Secret History of Rock n’ Roll,” “Life,” “You Can’t Always Get What You Want: My Life With the Rolling Stones,” “The Grateful Dead and Other Wonder Reprobates” “The Gospel According to Bob Dylan,” “Fab: An Intimate Life of Paul McCartney” and “Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock” FEBRUARY 2013 IN MEMORY OF Carmella Parente: “Here I Go Again,” presented by Jasmine Mikita; “Lucky Me,” presented by Joanne Braccini; “A Land More Kind than Home,” presented by Frank and Ann Marie Parenti; “The Death of Bees,” presented by Esther Mirro; “The Pretty Boy,” presented by Bob and Ruth Fino’ “Truth in Advertising,” presented by The Lackawanna Insurance Group; “Astray,” presented by Iva Coyle; “Love Saves the Day,” presented by Debbie Chikowski; “Guilt,” presented by Anne and David Bedwick; “The Layered Garden,” presented by The Friends of the WP Library; “The Last Runaway,”

presented by Mr. and Mrs. John Williams; “A Week in Winter,” presented by Donald and Helen Soska; “The Lost Art of Mixing,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Agolino; “Wilderness,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. T. Connor; “The Light of Amsterdam,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sobuta; “Frances & Bernard,” presented by Joan Linskey; “Life Among Giants,” presented by Michael, Elaine and Tom Pugliese; “Bugs Galore” and “Here Where the Sunbeams are Green,” presented by Wayne M. Scull; “See Now Then,” presented by Rosella Fedor-Purcell; “Where’s You Go Bernadette?” presented by John and Betty Ann Dessoye; “Until the End of Time,” presented by Alberta Phelps; “If I Ran for President,” presented by Mary Ann Roditus and Laura Roditus; “Adventures of Biscuit,” presented by the Woytach Family; “Saturday Night Widows,” presented by Jane Firestine; “Touch & Go,” presented by the Staff of the WP Library; “World’s Best Travel Experiences,” presented by Peter Gillot; “The Map of Lost Memories,” presented by Robert and Elaine Coburn; “The Women from Paris,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. Ross Denisco; “A Fatal Winter,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Faust; “All This Talk of Love,” presented by Angela and Rosemary Pello; “The Shortest Way Home,” presented by Carol Hilenski; “The Midwife of Hope River,” presented by Anne Monahan; “Golberg Variations,” presented Linda and Bob Johnson; “The Great Unexpected,” presented Edythe Kepics; “You Are the Love of My Life,” presented by Cindy and Vito Malacarri and Family; “Better than Fiction,” presented by Eleanor Lewis; “She Matters,” presented by Angela Mazzarella; “The Inn at Rose Harbor,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. R. Lucarella; “The Dinner,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Manganello; “Habits of the House,” presented by Char-

lene King; “The Three Day” and “Hit Me,” presented by Barbara Pumplun; “Trust Your Eyes” and “More Than Sorrow,” presented by Theresa and Victor Salidas’ “The Tin Horse” & “Ancient Light,” presented by Lois Ostrowski; “Sweet Talk” & “The Prophet,” presented by Diane Crane Acker; “Frozen Heat,” presented by Craig and Adrienne Searfoss and Matt and Devon Hagy; “Looking for Yesterday,” presented by Elaine and Lee Searfoss; “Parlor Games,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. J. English’ “My Brilliant Friend,” presented by John, Joline, Evan and Katrina Stravinski; “A Medal for Murder,” presented by Anita Prula; “Who was Jackie Robinson?” and “What was the Boston Tea Party?” presented by Carter and Grant Searfoss; “What was the Battle of Gettysburg?” and “Who was Babe Ruth?” presented by Cole and Connor Hagy; “The Good House,” presented by Syl and Mary Kay Myers; “Farewell, Dorothy Parker,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. Filipini; and “Benediction,” presented by Liz, Jody and Marie Marranca MONETARY DONATIONS The following people made monetary donations to be used for the Technology Fund in the name of Carmella Parente: Mr. and Mrs. S. DeSalvo; Cathleen, Kevin and Grace Schmonsees; Isabel and Rene Lucarella; Anne Ferrare; Elaine, William and Cara Bell and Donato Battista; Mr. and Mrs. B. Nicolosi, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Ross Bratlee; Charles Parente; PNC Bank/Lisa Slocum; Louis DeNaples; Ruggerio Family; Sandra Williams; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Neff; Leona Castor; Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Rokita; Red Hat Society/ Ruby Slippers; Dennis and Carol Noonan; Pagnotti Industries IN MEMORY OF Leonard C. Insalaco, II: “White Dog Fell from Sky,” presented by Grandmother Carmel Insalaco Don Moss: “Schroder,” presented by Jim, Marion, Merritt and Carmen; “The Myths of Happiness,” presented by Marie and Jody Marranca; “It’s Not What You’ve Got,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. J. Duffy; “Heavy,” presented by Ron and Madge Rogers; “Painter of Silence,” presented by Mary and Joe Agolino and “The Force of Things,” presented by Bettie Ann Morgan Daniel Phelps: “ Sutton,” presented by Ann Alaimo; The Marseille Caper,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. W. Pollard; “Team of Rivals,” presented by Mr. an Mrs. L. Pribula; “Engineers of Victory,” presented by the Staff of the WP Library Annette Fetch: “This is How You Love Her,” presented by Robin Trotta; “The Middlesteins,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. William Yeomans Kathleen Keder Pitcavage: “When it Happens to You” & “Dear Life,” presented by Diane Crane Acker; “Nightsong,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Neff Frances Ostrowski: “Learning to Bake Allergen-Free,” presented by Theresa and Frank Colella Connie Marshall: “The Casual Vacancy,” presented by Mr. amd Mrs. Patrick Cawley and Family Tom Ohl, Jr.: “My Brother’s Book,” presented by John and Mary Claire Hetro Virginia Foglia: “My Lady

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Pocahontas,” presented by Joe and Joan Verna Angelo and Grace Guiliano: “The History of Us,” presented by Leonard and Barbara Insalaco Clayton C. Albrecht: “The Inventor & the Tycoon,” presented by Mrs. Mary Rickenbaker Antoinette Annette Maria Strucke: “The Best of Youth,” presented by Miss Sandra Cella Connie Caprari: “The Aviator’s Wife,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sammon and Family Alfonse Balzano: “A Higher Call,” presented by Stanley and Angela Doblovasky and Family Grace Judge: “The Storyteller,” presented by the Staff of the WP Library IN HONOR OF Katherine Naples: “Love is a Canoe,” presented by Paul, Charlotte and Beatrice Naples Mary Agolino: “Cover of Snow,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wasko; A Leaf Can Be…” & “ Follow, Follow,” presented by Dorothea and Gill Atherholt and Mary Saraceno Wright; “”Mirror, Mirror,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Insalaco E. Ronald Rogers: “A Want-

ed Man,” presented by Ron and Madge Rogers Bridget Giunta Husted’s 30th birthday: “The Autobiography of

Us,” presented by Amy Hetro Mrs.Linda Sharpe: “The Future,” “Midst Toll & Tribulation,” “Lady Almina & The Real Down-

ton Abbey,” “Empire and Honor,” “Summer & Bird,” “Shadow of the Crown,” “The House Girl,” “Above All Things,” presented by

Dr. and Mrs. W. Barnes Major Lee Castana: “ The Smithsonian Military History,” presented by Mary and Drew Smith

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Dr and Mrs. Basil Rubusky, Wilkes-Barre, attend the 63rd Annual Kosciuszko Ball.

Locals enjoy 63rd Annual

Kosciuszko

BALL The 63rd annual Kosciuszko Ball hosted by the Wilkes-University Polish Room Committee was held Jan. 19 at the Woodlands Inn and Resort,

ABOVE: Winners of the Judianne Stanitski and Wilkes University Polish Room Scholarships, respectively, are, from left, Stephen Olshemski, Dallas and Lauren M. Para, Jenkins Twp.

Plains Township. A $3,000 Wilkes University Polish Room scholarship was presented to Lauren M. Para of Jenkins Twp. The $1,000 Judianne Stanitski Scholarship was presented to Stephen Olshemski, of Dallas. Music was provided by the George Tarasek Orchestra

RIGHT: Jenny Witkowski, Kingston and Andrew Jecen, LaďŹ&#x201A;in, attended the 63rd Annual Kosciuszko Ball.

Jean and John Levandosky, Wilkes-Barre, enjoy the festivities of the annual Kosciuszko Ball.

Robert and Lois Milnar, of Carbondale, enjoy the Kosciuszko Ball.

Mary Ann Keating, Kingston and Bernard Novibilski, Old Forge take a break during the ball.

Enjoying the Kosciuszko Ball are, from left, Jeri and Andrew Jecen, of Laﬂin, and Rose and Jeffery Fritzen, of Shavertown.

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Dr. and Mrs. John Presper, Shavertown, take a break during the annual Kosciuszko Ball.

Mary Ann Drust, Laﬂin, enjoys the Kosciuszko Ball.

Audrey Brozena, Wyoming, was at this year’s Kosciuszko Ball. FAR LEFT: Jean Chacko, Old Forge, and Frank Bohenek, Tunkhannock, share a moment at the annual Kosciuszko Ball. LEFT: Dr. and Mrs. Henry Zielinski, Kingston enjoy the Kosciuszko Ball.

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Chicken Dinner Queen of the Apostles Parish will have its annual spring chicken dinner from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St., Avoca. The dinner includes a half chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable, homemade cole slaw, rolls and butter, homemade dessert and beverages. Takeouts will be available too beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 and younger. To purchase dinner tickets, call the parish office at 457-3412. Pittston Central Catholic Class of 1955 The Pittston Central Catholic HIgh School class of 1955 will hold their monthly dinner meeting on March 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Valenti’s Restaurant, Wyoming Ave. Exeter. All classmates are invited to attend this important meeting. For more information call Ky Lazzari, 825-2648. If there is no answer, callers are asked to leave a message. Avoca/Dupont/Duryea Next organization meeting of the Wildcats junior football will be held on Wed. Mar. 13 at the Polish Club (lower level) in Dupont at 6 p.m.. All are welcomed to attend. Anyone interested in coaching can inquire at this meeting. Duryea WildCat sign ups will be at the field 5:30-7:00 p.m. on April 10 April 24, May 8, May 22. Early registration fee will be applied for sign-ups on or before May 22. DePrimo Post Meeting West Pittston’s Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo American Legion Post 542 will meet Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m. at the home of Ron Gitkos, 459 Roosevelt Street in Exeter. Phone Ron at West Side Auto, 654-2261. Civil War Roundtable

served at 6:30. Price is $25.00 per person. Music for dancing by Gary Dee with dancing to 10:15. Reservation deadline is Friday, March 8, 2013. For reservations and membership information, please call Judy Deice at 654-7600 or Louise Castellani 654-6454. President, James Deice will preside. Dupont VFW Post 4909 membership drive Dupont VFW Post 4909 is accepting applications for membership from veterans who qualify. The post conducts military funerals for deceased members, entertains disabled veterans from two local veteran’s nursing x homes four times a year, conducts military service on Memorial,. Veteran’s, Flag and Pearl Harbor Days, sponsors the Memorial Day Parade, replaces flags on graves of deceased veterans buried in several area cemeteries. The post also sponsored blood drives, children’s Christmas Park, Coats for Kids and is a meeting place for over a dozen organizations. Contact the post commander at 654-9104. Night at the Races Cancelled The 1st. Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Memorial Fund, Luzerne Foundation, has had to cancel our fifth annual Night At The Races, scheduled for March 23, due to recent developements. They would like to thank all of the sponsors & supporters for their continued loyalty. The post hopes new legislation will be passed in the near future, so that they may then continue this very successful event. The post will, however, be moving its annual Golf Tournament up to June 8, to be held at Wilkes Barre Municipal Golf Course. More in-

formation will be forthcoming. Dupont VFW St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance The Dupont V.F.W. post #4909 Home Association will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, March 16. Music provided by Millennium. Door prizes will be chanced. Tickets are $28 per person. Reservations can be made through Bob Lopata or call 654-9104. Deadline is Friday, March 15. Ham & Cabbage dinner Saturday, March 16, Will be held on Saturday, Mar 16 at the Wyoming United Methodist Church, 376 Wyoming Avenue. Service starts at 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are Adults $9 and children 5-12 $5 and are availabel from church members and at the door. For more information call 6932821. Take-outs are available along with a convenient drive-thru. Pancake Supper The Mount Zion United Methodist Church on Mount Zion Road in Harding is having its 66th annual pancake supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. Takeouts can be picked up at 4 p.m. and dining room service will start at 4:30. All you can eat pancakes, fresh eggs, sausage, beverages and dessert will be served. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. For tickets, call Bob at 823-2484. Sem Open House Students and their parents interested in learning more about Wyoming Seminary Upper School are invited to attend a spring Upper School Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 on Sem’s Kingston campus. The Open House will feature

campus tours, opportunities to meet faculty and students and information on admission. Visitors should convene at the Admission Office in the Stettler Learning Resources Center on North Sprague Avenue, Kingston. Pre-registration is requested. For more information, call the Admission Office at 270-2160. Third annual Ham Bingo Rev. Gary Mensinger and the parishioners of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church are sponsoring their third annual Ham Bingo at 1 p.m. on March 17 in the church hall at 320 Vine St., Old Forge. Theme baskets, door prizes, and various Bingo specials will be available throughout the afternoon. The kitchen opens at 11 a.m. A variety of food items and refreshments will be available. The church will also sponsor a bake sale during the bingo. Admission is $3. Duryea Falcons to hold Dance and Pizza Sale The Polish Falcons, Nest 128, Duryea is holding a night of music performed by the band Omnishal at the nest on Saturday, Mar. 30 starting at 8 p.m. Food and Refreshments will be served. A Pizza Sale will be held on Good Friday, March 29 from noon till 9 p.m. 12 cut tray of red is $12, 6 cut tray white is $8, 12 cut tray of white is $15, 12 cut tray of tomato & garlic is $15. and 12 cut tray of red shrimp & pepper is $15. Delivery is available Noon till 2 p.m.. Eat in or takeout. Pre-ordering is required. To order call 457-5355 or 313-0189.

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The Wyoming Valley Civil War Roundtable, which is open to the public, will hold the first meeting of 2013 at 7 p.m. on March 14 in the lower level of the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion, 730 Memorial Highway, Dallas. The speaker will be Ryan Lindbuchler from Wilkes-Barre who has written “Gone But Not Forgotten” and will give brief biographical sketches of Civil War veterans of Northeastern Pennsylvania. A donation of $3 for non-members is requested. For more information, call John at 675-8936. NARFE Meeting John Ryan, president of Greater Pittston NARFE, Chapter 1723, has announced the next meeting will be conducted on March 14. The agenda will include the election of officers. Knights St. Patty’s Eve fund raiser Pittston Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a fund raiser for the Lehigh Burn Trauma Center with a St. Patty’s Eve celebration, March 16, at the Knights Hall, 55 S. Main St Pittston. Music will be provided by Optimum Entertainment. A Ham and Cabbage dinner will be available along with pizza, cheeseburgs and hotdogs. There will be a $4.00 cover with all proceeds going to the Burn Center. Doors open at 5 PM Music will start at 7 PM. Daffodil sale Orders are being taken for the Greater Pittston Daffodil sale. To order call 817-2311. Flowers will be delivered March 20. To volunteer to help wrap call 562-9749 ext. 342. Italian American Assoc. Dinner Meeting The March Dinner Meeting of the Italian American Association of Luzerne County will be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Genetti’s Hotel and Convention Center. Arrival time is 6:00 p.m. with dinner

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Chrissy Yucan, center, of Avoca, olds her sons Brody, 2, left, and Wyatt, 10 weeks, during storytime at Music Together at Trinity Episcopal Church in West Pittston.

Emma Wenner, 4, and her mom Krista traveled from Bloomsburg to participate in Music Together at Trinity Episcopal Church in West Pittston.

Two-yearold Lucy Bressler, right of Avoca, plays her bongo drum made from a soup can and a balloon with her grandma Maurie Brogan, of Pittston Township.

Music to these kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ears

Music Together, an international early childhood music program with a location in West Pittston, offered a music class at the West Pittston Trinity Episcopal Church last weekend. Music Together helps families ,caregivers and early childhood professionals use music as an educational tool where children learn to sing in tune and keep a beat, rather than experience music passively through CDs and TV.

Sammy Field, 2, left, of Kingston, and Jaden Hodosi, 3, of Plains Township, play as Music Together teacher Jessica Jensen reads a story.

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Three-year-old Samson McDonough puts a scarf on his head during a dance at Music Together at Trinity Episcopal Church in West Pittston.

Members of the head table for the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce’s Mid-Winter Breakfast Meeting. Seated, left to right: Phyllis Brandwene, breakfast chairwoman; Robert Lawton, Luzerne County manager; Richard Kazmerick, Chamber treasurer; Charles Adonizio, immediate past president. Standing: Joseph Saporito, Esq., Chamber counsel; Joseph Burke, Esq., Chamber president; Pat Stella, 2nd vice president; Rosemary Dessoye, Chamber executive vice president.

Robert Lawton, Luzerne County manager, addresses the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce at St. Anthony Parish Center.

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Chamber President Attorney Joseph Burke offers remarks at the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce’s Mid-Winter breakfast meeting Friday.

Networking and eggs, with a side of government County manager Robert Lawton addresses Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce at mid-winter breakfast

By TONY CALLAIO Sunday Dispatch Correspondent

The team at the Chamber. Left to right: Shirley Bartos, adminstrative assistant; Brandi Bartush, ofﬁce manager; Rosemary Dessoye, executive vice president.

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corrections facility and of Moon Lake Park. “Moon Lake Park is another entity,” he said “It’s 700 acres of what I believe should be ‘the people’s country club’ and we have not been able to fund that. We have not been able to operate that in the manner that people deserve.” “We’ve had a good year, we’re going to have a great year next year,” Lawton concluded. “I think you’re going to like what you’re going to see in the next twelvemonths.” Phyllis Brandwene served as General Chairperson of the breakfast.

PA State Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich and Steve Morris, advertising account executive The Times Leader and Sunday Dispatch.

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f Home Rule in Luzerne County can be likened to a triathlon, the county is just one-third of the way home. That’s what Robert C. Lawton, Luzerne County manager, told the gathering at the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce annual Mid-Winter Breakfast Meeting Friday at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, Exeter Lawton, the County’s first manager under the Home Rule Charter adopted in 2010, came to Luzerne County with more than 30-years of public service under his belt. His last position was as a County Administrative Officer of Calaveras County in California. On the job for about a year, Lawton is enthusiastic about the future of the county but cautioned that there is much to be done. “Home Rule government didn’t finish the day that the Home Rule was adopted,” said Lawton. “We have just finished the swimming leg of the triathlon this first year with council, the first year with the manager, the first year of the authority and power granted under the charter.” The next two phases, Lawton went on to say, is the cycling leg then the running leg. “The point is, we have a long game, and there is much work ahead of us. This has to be a shift in our culture at the county and that has taken route and are raising of the expectations both internally on

the management side and by the public.” This year the county has a $260 million budget, from which the current administration shaved off $400,000 from last year’s budget. “We did not increase our budget, we reduced spending under the Home Rule administration; we held the line on taxes,” Lawton said. On the downside of holding down taxes and reducing the budget there are no new buildings, highway systems or bridges planned. “That’s in the past,” Lawton said. “We have to made good on our debt service.” Lawton said the 1,400 county employees take up 52% of the budget with 20% earmarked to repay the debt service. The rest goes to insurance and collective bargaining costs. The county is fully funding its health insurance obligation this year and not waiting until the end of the year to find out where they can get the money, he said. “I’m going to be using the Council’s Strategic Initiatives Committee, their findings, their plan linking that to our county budget, so when you as a public take a look at our county budget, tt’s a document that tells you our story that explains what it is we do at the county, why we do it, how well we do it compared to other counties and how much we did better this year, than last year,” Lawton said. “It’s about being transparent and it’s about being accountable to the Council for the money we request and to the public for the taxes we spent.” Lawton went on to talk about two long-term goals of this administration: the refurbishment of the

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LOCAL LIBRARIES

Spring programs at West Pittston Library ADULT PROGRAMS Women in History display Two years ago, the library gave you access to rub shoulders with all the presidents of the United States. Now mingle with life-sized cardboard cutouts of women who changed the world. This event for both children and adults will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. iPad classes for adults Retired IBM employee Jack Szeghy and Library Director Anne Bramblett Barr are teaming up to teach a series of hands-on iPad classes. Pre-registration is required. Overview Class 1 Monday, April 8, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Overview Class 2 Tuesday, April 16, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Session 1: Arranging Icons, Accessibility Features and iPad Maintenance Wednesday, March 6, 1 to 2 p.m. Session 2: Venturing Online Monday, March 11, 1 to 2 p.m. Session 3: Using Your iPad for E-mail Tuesday, March 19, 1 to 2 p.m. Session 4: Getting Social with Facetime and iMessage and Managing Your Contacts Monday, March 25, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Session 5: Downloading and Using Apps Wednesday, April 10, 1 to 2 p.m. Session 6: Using your iPad as an e-reader Thursday, April 18, 1 to 2 p.m. Session 7: Playing Music Wednesday, April 24, 1 to 2 p.m. Session 8: Exploring Photos Thursday, May 2, 1 to 2 p.m. Session 9: Playing Games & Using Maps Wednesday, May 8, 1 to 2 p.m. Session 10: Using Your Calendar, Setting up Reminders & Notifications and Making Notes Tuesday, May 21, 1 to 2 p.m. Create it: Easter place cards and napkin rings Learn how to brighten-up your family Easter dinner with handmade paper decorations in the colors of spring with Bridget Giunta Husted of Knot Just Any Day Photography & Design from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $10. Pysanky egg demonstration Master Pysanky Artist Marianne Lurie will discuss the origins of this 2000-year-old folk art from Eastern Europe at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9.

Tax and rent rebate assistance Staff members from the offices of Sen. John Yudichak and Rep. Phylllis Mundy will be at the library to provide free assistance for patrons filing their tax and rent rebate forms from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3. Pre-registration is required. Basic computer classes This beginner class taught by PC Specialist David J. Reese from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, April 4 to 25. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $50. Beginner knitting class Learn how to knit in this threeweek beginner knitting class that meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 10 to 24. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $10. Getting started with genealogy Tom Mooney, genealogy columnist for The Times Leader, will help participants from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. get started in America’s most popular hobby. Pre-registration is required. National Library Week is April 15 to 20 Amnesty granted During Amnesty Week, return any WP Library item and you will not be charged any overdue fines. Leaves of Library Love Come in any time during the week to put your name on a leaf and add it to our tree. Downloading free E-books from the library Library Director Anne Bramblett Barr will teach a hands-on workshop on how to borrow ebooks from the library at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6. Pre-registration is required. Intermediate knitting class Learn how to knit a hat in the round in this class that meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, May 8 to 22. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $10. Yoga Beginner Yoga 1 will be at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays. Beginner Yoga 2 will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All-Level Yoga will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. All classes are held on the top floor of the former American Legion Building at 316 Linden St. by the Montgomery Avenue Elementary School. Cost is $7 drop-in and discounted punch passes are available. Book Club The West Pittston Library Book Club will meet at 6:45 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Friends of the Library The Friends of the Library meet

once a month at the library and are always looking for new members. They will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 4 and Monday, April 8 at the library. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Weekly Story Time Story Time is for pre-school children ages 3 and up and meets from 1 to 2 p.m. every Friday. PNC For Me, For You, For Later Story Time Series During the final program of this early financial education series sponsored by PNC Bank and Sesame Street at noon on Friday, March 8, children will apply previously learned concepts to decide when to spend, why to share and how to save their money. Pre-registration is required. American Girl Party Celebrate the new Girl of the Year for 2013, Saige, at an afternoon tea at the Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Pre-registration is required. Story Time with Misericordia Students from the Speech-Language Pathology Department of Misericordia University will conduct this Story Time at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 26 as well as educate parents and caregivers on language and literacy. Pre-registration is required. Book Week Carnival The library is kicking off Children’s Book Week with more fun than a barrel of monkeys from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. Special events throughout the day include sack race at 1:30 p.m., Bingo at 2 p.m. and an egg relay at 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Children’s Book Week Bookmark Design Contest In honor of Children’s Book Week (May 13 to May 18), we’re asking children of all ages to show their art skills. Stop by the library for an entry sheet, then design your bookmark and return it by Saturday, May 18. One Book Every Young Child This statewide annual program highlights the importance of early literacy development in preschoolers age 3-6. At the program at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13, children will hear the story as well as engage in book-related activities and crafts. Each child will go home with a copy of the book. This program is limited to the first 10 families; siblings will take home one copy. Pre-registration is required. Cherry Blossom Parade Children of all ages and a chaperone are invited to show support for the West Pittston Library by walking with library staff in the Cherry Blossom Parade at 11:30 a.m. on May 4.

Pittston Library events The Pittston Memorial Library, located on Broad Street, announes the following: The Friends of the Pittston Library will hold a Book Sale from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 in the lower level of the library. The outside entrance of the library will not be in use for the book sale. Entrance will be through the library. Hard cover, paper back, children’s, cook books, tapes, ﬁdeos and more will be on sale. Books are shelved according to author’s last initial making it convenient to ﬁnd favorite authors. Paperback books are being accepted for the sale and may be dropped off at the library. Janet Delaney, chairperson is assisted by Ellen Munlock, Eileen Burns, Maria Capolarella Montante, Ann Marie Conroy, Patti Gregorio, Betty DeGennaro and Ann Simko. • CEO after school meals: After school meals are free to all children up to age 18. The library will serve dinner from 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, and will serve snacks from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Everything is free. No registration required. • Story Time sessions Story Time sessions will continue through April 2. Toddler Story Time with Miss Nicole will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Preschool Story Time with Miss Patricia will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please note the time change for Preschool Storytime. Registration is required. Family Story Time at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays is open to all

ages. No registration is required. • Grandparents raising grandchildren The library is starting a new program for you. Please let the folks at the library know what concerns and issues you have. Call or stop by the library. There is a questionnaire to fill out to help organize the program. The library will have an Intergenerational Family Program meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 9. • Lego Club Lego Club will meet at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 11. • Crochet Club Crochet Club meets at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and at 6 p.m. on Thursdays. • Kids Science Club Kids Science Club meets the first Saturday of every month and is open to children in grades 2-5 to work on experiments and fun science projects as a group. Learn about the world around you, practice your science skills and learn to reuse household items. Free of charge. Call, visit or email to register. • Kids Book Club Page Turners is open to children in third to fifth grades. The book club meets at 4 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Call or email us to register. • Furry Tails: Come read to specially trained dogs at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 9. • Friends Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. • Library closed The library will be closed on March 29 and March 30 for the Easter holiday.

Lady Patriots state bid a Royal pain By TOM ROBINSON Sunday Dipatch Correspondent Stopping Holy Redeemer’s best player was one problem for Pittston Area during Saturday afternoon’s District 2 Class AAA girls basketball playoff at Wyoming Area High School. Keeping their own players on the floor was another. Alexis Lewis scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while combining with Pittston Area foul trouble to help Holy Redeemer land the district’s third and final spot in the state Class AAA tournament with a 55-40 victory. “Alexis is a great player,” Pittston Area coach Kathy Healey said. Monmouth recruit Mia Hopkins was not on the floor at the beginning or end for Pittston Area. Hopkins did not start because of what Healey would only describe as “a team thing.” She fouled out with 4:08 remaining, finishing well below her season averages with seven points and five rebounds. That was not the only foul trouble for the Lady Patriots. Pittston Area managed to get within, 35-29, when Allie Barber scored the final five points of the third quarter during a time in which Hopkins and Eastin Ashby were already sitting out with four fouls and Jackie Rabender eventually joined them after picking up her fourth. “That was huge,” Healey said, “especially, the offensive fouls. They called one on a player who wasn’t even there. “Everybody was in foul trouble. You can’t play that way.” Hopkins and Rabender each fouled out. Ashby and Liz Waleski finished with four fouls. Barber

appeared to be whistled for an offensive foul, one of four called on Pittston Area in a seven-minute stretch of the second half, on a drive to the basket with 3:06 left in the third quarter. The foul was reported to the official scorer as being on Rabender, who wound up missing 4:41 of the game while Barber played on with one foul. Pittston Area opened the fourth quarter with three starters on the bench because of the foul trouble and Holy Redeemer scored four quick points to regain command. The Lady Patriots never got closer t han nine the rest of the way. Brianne Frascella, who scored all seven of her points in the fourth quarter, hit two baskets during a game-breaking, 7-0 run for a 49-33 lead with 4:32 left. Alyssa Plasko had 10 points and six rebounds before fouling out for Holy Redeemer. Waleski led Pittston Area with 10 points and six steals. Ashby and Barber added nine points each. Rabender had a team-high eight rebounds. Hopkins entered the game after just 2:06 with Holy Redeemer in front, 4-2. Pittston Area scored the next five points for a 7-4 lead. With Lewis scoring nine points in the first 4:22, the Lady Royals moved ahead for good. They scored the final 10 points of the first quarter for a 14-7 lead. Lewis had two more baskets when Holy Redeemer scored six straight points for the first of its two 11-point, first-half leads, 25-14. Hopkins scored her only points of the half on a basket when Pittston Area broke the press with a minute left in the second quarter. That closed the first-half scoring with Holy Redeemer in front, 27-18.

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Liz Waleski lays in two points Saturday afternoon against holy Redeemer at Wyoming Area gymnasium.

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DISTRICT 2 SWIMMING

PA’s Nardone, medley team win District medals Nardone won individual medals for fourth place in the 200 IM and second in the 100 butterfly. Scranton Prep’s Katie Voltik won the butterfly in 58.61. Nardone touched in

1:01.26. Shannen Brady, Adison Hazlet, Nardone and Tiffany Smith won medals for sixth place in the 200 medley relay.

Medals were awarded from first to sixthplace winners in the 22-team AA field. The championships continued on Saturday.

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Pittston Area sophmore Mia Nardone won three medals on Friday in round one of the District 2 AA Swimming Championships at the Wilkes-Barre Catholic Youth Center.

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OLD FORGE BASKETBALL

Unbeaten Old Forge girls keep rolling By TOM ROBINSON For the Sunday Dispatch

Six different Old Forge players connected on 3-point shots Wednesday night while leading the unbeaten Lady Devils to a 50-26 rout of Forest City in the District 2 Class A championship game. Old Forge also had six players hit from beyond the arc on Feb.15 when it captured the Lackawanna League Small School Championship by destroying Montrose, 55-24, in a meeting of teams that went unbeaten in division play. Defense is an even bigger reason why the Old Forge girls enter the state tournament as the only unbeaten basketball team in all of District 2. “We’ve been playing good defense all year,” said Coach Tom Gatto, whose team has allowed just 30.9 points per game and has held four opponents to 20 points or fewer. That defense held Forest City’s Carly Erdmann, an all-state selection last season, to just three points.

Senior members of the Old Forge girls basketball team and their parents were honored recently. From left, are Mr. and Mrs. John Lee with daughter, Vicky, and Mr. and Mrs. Seth Souryavong with daughter, Brittany.

Old Forge had one more factor in its favor in the district final. Post player Tori Tansley overpowered Forest City, pounding the offensive boards and drawing fouls. She went 9-for-11 from the line on the way to 18 points and nine rebounds. “She was tough to stop in there,” said Forest City coach Carl Urbas, who retired following the game, ending

a career that included more than 500 victories, all for his alma mater. Tansley also had one of the 3-pointers in the district championship game. Lauren Carey, who finished with 11 points, and Teri Vieira connected from long range in the first quarter when Old Forge took a 12-4 lead. Rhyan Barnic and Tansley made the 3-pointers in the second

quarter for a 24-12 halftime lead. When Forest City closed within eight midway through the third quarter, the Lady Devils looked inside. Tansley did all the scoring to close the quarter on a 6-2 run to restore a 32-20 advantage. “We needed a lift,” Tansley said. Barnic hit her second 3-pointer to begin a game-clinching, 11-1, fourthquarter run that she capped with a drive for a 43-23 lead with 3:02 left. Vicki Lee and Marissa Zambetti added 3-pointers as the Lady Devils continued to pull away. Old Forge finished 7-for-19 from 3-point range in the district championship game. The Lady Devils (24-0) were even sharper against Montrose in the league title game, going 9-for-14 (64.3 percent). Barnic came off the bench to go 4-for5 on 3-pointers against the Lady Meteors, state Class AA semifinalists last season. Lee, Vieira, Taylor Nemetz and Natalie Bieryla hit the others for a team that has had eight players hit 3-pointers in two local

playoff games. Now Old Forge is back in the state tournament. Gatto said this special season has its roots in last year’s state tournament where then-sophomore Carey connected for a career-high 40 points in a 66-43 rout of District 3 champion Lebanon Catholic to send Old Forge to the state quarterfinals. Carey is the only player averaging in double figures in scoring this season on an otherwise balanced team. “Last year when they had that run, they got a taste,” Gatto said. “They knew we could be good.” The carryover was extra dedication to the sport in the summer and an increase in interest in girls basketball in Old Forge all the way down to the fifth-grade level. The Lady Devils reported to the start of the season ready to work and, despite playing several traditionally strong programs in Division 3 of the Lackawanna League, have beaten 18 of 24 opponents by at least 13 points. They have won 15 times by 21 or more.

Old Forge boys back on top of D2 By TOM ROBINSON For the Sunday Dispatch Old Forge had been the indisputable king of District 2 Class A boys basketball for five years. After Susquehanna took that title away last year, the Blue Devils wanted it back. Jimmie Aversa scored 13 of his 16 points in the second half Friday night to rally Old Forge to a 47-42 victory and its latest championship. “We can’t do anything about

what happened last year,” said Old Forge coach Al Semenza. “We can’t take the game back. They beat us. But, we waited. We waited a year for this.” When the Lackawanna League made Susquehanna the team Old Forge would face twice in Division 3-4 crossover play, the Blue Devils liked the idea. Friday’s win made it a sweep of the three-game season series between the two teams. “We were happy about it because

we wanted to prove we were the better team,” Semenza said. “We told our guys. ‘We’re going to play them three times. We’re going to beat them three times’.” The latest win gave Old Forge the only remaining berth for District 2 in the state Class A tournament. The Blue Devils will play District 11 runner-up Pius X Friday night. Aversa is a big reason why. After scoring 15 of his 19 points

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to lead a second-half rally in the last meeting at Susquehanna, he did it again. The 5-foot-10 junior guard hit his first four shots of the half, two of them from 3-point range, doing all the scoring in a 10-4 run over the first 2:45 of the third quarter for a 30-27 lead. “We did a better job penetrating and I left like I was coming off screens quicker,” Aversa said. In a game that featured six lead

changes, Susquehanna was in front for just 25 seconds the rest of the way. Old Forge held on by going 5-for-6 from the line in the final 1:02. Brendan Wahl, who had eight assists and three steals, and Brian Tomasetti scored 11 points each for the Blue Devils. Cole Mallery led Susquehanna with 17 points and 15 rebounds.

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Last splash for senior Patriot swimmers Three senior girls and one senior boy from the Pittston Area swim team and their parents were honored for their dedication to the program before the last regular season home meet. The team finished undefeated in Division 3 of the WVC for the third consecutive season. From left, are Maureen Littleton, Kris Littleton, Lisa Seaman, Emily Seamon, Tara and Daniel Iovacchini, Tiffany Smith, Pat Warunek, Miranda Warunek and Joe Warunek. Absent at the time of the photo was David Littleton.

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No more waves for WA senior swimmers The Wyoming Area swim program said good-bye to the 2012-13 senior swimmers and their parents after the last home meet against Pittston Area earlier this month. From left, first row, are Steve and Lisa Bonomo, Daniel and Mary Jo Charney, Richard and Theresa Kazmerick, Karen Shatrowskas, Mary and Len Belotti, Mark and Sue Shemanski, Ed and Nancy Brown, Dave and Nancy Alberigi. Second row, Megan Bonomo, Marissa Charney, Melissa Kazmerick, Allyson Shatrowskas, Alyssa Belotti, Emily Shemanski, Victoria Brown and Gabrielle Alberigi.

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HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING

Warriors bring home D2 hardware By TONY CALLAIO For the Sunday Dispatch Wyoming Area senior Andy Schutz headed to his fourth consecutive PIAA Northeast Regional Wrestling Tournament at Williamsport this past Friday and Saturday as the most heralded wrestler in the Warrior’s wrestling history. Schutz (126) reached the Regional title bout last night versus Kent Lane of Southern Columbia. Win or lose he secured trip to the state championships. Schutz received his fourth gold medal at the PIAA District 2 AA Wrestling tournament at LakeLehman High School Feb. 22-23 to catapult him to regionals. Joining Schutz (126 lbs.) at Regionals were fellow gold medal winners, seniors Nick Heck (138), Carmen Mauriello (120) and freshman Patrick Heck (106). Although Schutz will take his 20-2 season record into the Regionals, he wasn’t the most successful grappler on the team. Nick Heck was an impressive 26-1 while Patrick Heck was over .500 with a 14-12 record. Carmen Mauriello was 19-2. “Humbling,” was Schutz’s reply when asked how it felt being the most successful wrestler in Wyo-

Patrick Heck is lifted by, left to right, Andy Schutz, Carmen Mauriello, and his older brother, Nick. All four were gold medal winners at Districts.

ming Area’s history. “It’s a totally awesome feeling.” The Heck brothers are not the only two family members taking part in the wrestling program; Nick and Patrick are joined by their fa-

ther, Anthony, a former wrestling standout, who is an assistant coach with the Warrior program. Nick Heck (138) reached the third place bout, but lost to Demetri Probst of Bucktail 1-0.

The Warrior wrestling squad had a successful season peaking at the District II wrestling tournament. Front row gold medal winners, left to right: Carmen Mauriello, Andy Schutz, Nick Heck, Patrick Heck. Standing: Nick O’Brien, 3rd place; Shaun Vazquez; Shawn Whiting, 5th place;

Lussi, Lutecki latest PA golden boys By JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com Before they left for Hershey for the Northeast Regional Meet on Friday morning, Pittston Area District 2 wrestling gold medalists Angelo Lussi and Tyler Lutecki took a few minutes to talk about their seasons, careers and PA wrestling. Lussi, a senior, won the D2 3A gold medal at 152 pounds. He progressed through the medal ranks with a sixth place as a freshman, fourth place as a sophomore and second place as a junior. He became the 13th PA wrestler to win 100 bouts on Feb. 14, but even so he didn’t rank himself among the PA all-time greats. “I’m right there,” he said, “but to get on the level with all those guys - the Woodalls, Robbie Robinson - I have to get to states and place in states.” When Lussi said that, it wasn’t known how he did at the regional - he needed a top three to get to the state tourney - but his PA career is something to be proud of. “I’m happy with everything I accomplished,” he said. “Getting 100 wins, being be a district champ.”

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A son of John and Linda Lussi, of Pittston, he expects to wrestle at either King’s College or Wilkes University next season. Lutecki, a junior and the District 2 3A 120-pound champion, made the leap to the top of the podium after finishing third last season. Next season he could be the 14th Patriot to win 100 bouts. “I’d like to join the club,” Lutecki said. “I only need 28 more and I already have 33 this year,” he said. Asked about the district gold medal, he said, “It was exciting but it’s not where I want to end the season. I want to make it farther, so I’ll be happier if I make it to states.” Lutecki, a son of John and Renee Lutecki, of Duryea, said head coach James Woodall and the PA program are molding him. “We put in a lot of time. We work hard. He does a lot for us. It’s a great environment. He’s a state champ, the only one from the school, so he’s a great guy to push us.” Lussi and Lutecki lost first round bouts on Friday and went into the consolation round. Lussi lost a decision 9-8. Both wrestlers were elminated in consolation bouts.

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Tyler Lutecki, left, and Angelo Lussi won gold medals for Pittston Area at the District2 3A wrestling championships.

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JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS HOOPS

WA junior high girls teams cop titles Wyoming Area girls basketball teams won the championships of the seventh and eighth-grade divisions of the Leighton Greater Wilkes-Barre Girls Basketball League at Wyoming Seminary Lower School. The seventh-grade team, coached by Rich Musinski, won in a thriller,

beating Good Sheppard Academy of Kingston, 39-34. The score was back and forth the entire game but the Lady Warriors pulled away late. The seventh-graders finished 11-1. The eighth-graders erased a 10-point deficit in the second half to defeat Meyers, 43-35, and finish the season with a 10-2 record.

The Wyoming Area eighth-grade girls basketball team won the championship by defeating Good Shepard at the Wyoming Seminary Day School gym. From left, kneeling, are Lydia Edwards, Sarah Holweg, Lexi Crossley, Caitlin Butchko, Ariana Pamias. Standing, Sarah Shymanski, tahira Sessoms, Kim Ferrara, Coach Krissy Williams, Gina Zehner, Megan Pitcavage, Katie Wolfgang, Jojo Fink.

Sarah Holweg scores two of her game-high 15 points on this fast break. TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

Katie Wolfgang, who eventually sunk two free throws to propel the Wyoming Area eighth-grade team over Good Sheperd for the championship, drives the lane before getting fouled.

Wyoming Area seventh-grade basketball team took home the championship of the Wilkes-Barre Area Seventh-Grade Girls Basketball league â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? Division. From left, kneeling are Annie Karkutskie, Amber Rought, Gwen Glatz, Jalen Rhodes, Megan Dillon, Julia Kopetchney. Standing, Casey McNew, Cassidy Graham, Addison Orzel, Sarah Holweg, Coach Rich Muzinski, John Leighton, Kristi Skok, Emily Cheskiezicz.

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PA sixth grade girls cop league crown

The Pittston Area Bulldogs were crowned champions of the sixth-grade girls gold division of the Back Court Hoops League after defeating Wallenpaupack 41-21. The team finished with a 12-1 record and perfect 3-0 record in the playoffs. From left, first row, are Kayleigh Walker,Krista Maurizi, Emily O’Brien,Jenna Smith, Lauren Cawley. Second row, Angelina Falcone,Juliana Wayman, Kallie Kovaleski, Megan Mihalka. Third row, Brian Walker, Mike Smith and Brian Cawley, coaches.

SPORTS MEETINGS & BRIEFS

Avoca/Dupont Little League signups set for Monday 3 p.m to 7; Wednesday 3 p.m. to 5; Thursday 3 p.mm to 7 and Friday 3 p.m. to 5:30. Students entering grades 7-9 afre asked that you be there on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. Hughestown softball sign ups Hughestown softball is conducting sign ups Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 at the borough bulding on the second floor and Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. With questions call Joanne at 457-3761 or Amanda at 655-8193. Pittston Twp. LL tryouts Tryouts are Saturday, March 9. Boy tryouts will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. and the girl tryouts will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Please note that all children that did not play in the Major division for baseball or softball must tryouts. Stoners spring sign-ups Registration dates for Stoners soccer are Tues., March 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 and Thurs March 7 6 p.m. to 8 for players U10 and above at the Exeter Scout Home in the rear of the Exeter Borough Building. Cost is $25 if you do not need uniform and $40 with a uniform. For more infohttp://stonersoccer. org/ County Line Girls Softball Thursday March 14, 6:30pm is a County Line Girls Softball League meeting for town reps. Coaches are

also welcome. On Thursday March 21 at 6:30 p.m. the Dupont Softball/Teeball coaches will meet. At least one coach from each Dupont team should attend. Anyone interested in coaching in Dupont should also attend. For more info call Bob Cappelloni @ 881-8744 West Pittston Rams sign ups The West Pittston Rams registration are at Sabatini’s March 20 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.; March 27, 6-8 p.m.; Apirl 10, 6-8 p.m.; April 20, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Registration is $110 per player, $20 each additional child, $40 for jersey. Copies of a birth certificate, driver’s license and a current utility bill are needed to register. Checks and moneyorders are acepted. Payment is due at the time of registration, twithout exception. Emails are on the website at westpittstonrams.com. Flyers are being sent home with the elementary students. The next open board meeting is March 20 at 6:30; the first registration will start immediately folowing it. Duryea Wildcats The Duryea Wildcat signups are at the field 5:30 to 7 p.m on April 10, April 24, May 8 and May 22. Early registration discount of $10 off the registration fee will be applied for sign-ups on or before May 22

Duryea Little League The Duryea Little League will hold its regular monthly meeting this Sunday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at the VFW on Stephenson Street. All Managers and Coaches are asked to attend. Pro Woman’s Wrestling Next Saturday night, March 9, Princess Chrissy Johnson will be defending her East Coast Professional Wrestling Woman’s Championship Belt at the Greater Pittston YMCA. After defeating Little Jackie Daniels back in December, Johnson and Daniels are back in the ring to battle for the future of the belt. “I’m excited to be back at the Greater Pittston YMCA for this match and can’t wait to get back into the ring with Daniels,” roared Johnson. Part of the proceeds from the event goes directly to the Greater Pittston YMCA to support youth programming and education. It’s not too late to buy your tickets. Advanced rings side tickets are $12 and advanced general admission is $10; all tickets at the door are $13. Kids under the age of 5 are free. The event is Saturday, March 9, doors open at 7 p.m. with a bell time at 7:45 p.m. To purchase tickets stop by the Greater Pittston YMCA 10 N. Main Street, Pittston or call 570-655-2255.

PA baseball boosters meeting The Patriot boys varsity baseball boosters are meeting Wednesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at the Red Mill Tavern The annual fund raiser breakfast is on the agneda. All senior parents are asked to attend. The boosters thank all of the sponsors who helped will this year’s fund raising. The names of our sponsors are printed on our lottery tickets which will be available. WA ice hockey lottery canceled The Wyoming Area Ice Hockey Association has canceled the fund raising lottery scheduled for March 2013. Anyone who purchased a ticket will have their money returned by the person who sold them the ticket. We would like to thank you for your continued support and we are sorry for any inconvenience. WA baseball boosters meeting Wyoming Area Diamond Club will meet on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00 in room 129 of the Secondary Center. Meet the Warriors has been changed to March 24 at 1:00. Baseball mass will still be held on April 7. Please attend this meeting to discuss and plan for this change. PA weight Lifting schedule Weight Lifting at the Cefalo Center for students entering grades 7-12 who intend on playing football for the upcoming season is Monday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday

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Avoca/Dupont Little League will hold signups on Monday, March 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the upper Avoca field clubhouse. Registration fee is $60 per player and $75 for a family of two or more. Teener baseball fee is $60 each player. Fundraising fee is asked to be pre-paid at time of registration. Final signups will take place next week on March 11 because rosters need to be finalized for schedules to be made. WA field hockey meeting The Wyoming Area field hockey parents bingo planning meeting is March 4. The monthy meeting is March 13. Both meetings are at the high school. Parents should make every effort to attend. PA football boosters meeting The Pittston Area Football Booster Club is metting Monday, March 4 at the Cefalo Center. Parents of players going into grades 7-12 in September should attend. Candy money returns are due at this time and additional candy will be available. For more information go to: pafootballboosterclub.com Red Devils meeting The Pittston Red Devils Sportsmen Club will meet Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Dr. Ruggerio’s home in West Pittston. Spring and summer events are on the agenda.

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Knights of Columbus free throw contest winners

The Knights Of Columbus Pittston Council #372 held its annual basketball free throw contest on Saturday, Feb. 23 at St. Joseph’s Oblates in Laflin. The contest was open to all area boys and girls age 10 -14. Pictured are this year’s contestants with the winners advancing to the regional contest in Bethlehem on March 10. From left, first row, are Jacob Black, James Marsh, Abigail Gaffney , Brianna Mac Rae and Theresa Cebula. Second rowm Jordan Black , Griffin Gilroy, Alexis Walsh and Matthew Marsh.

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Mangan, also a board member on the negotiating team, pointed out that the union would not set a date. “It would have been nice to schedule something,” Gober-Mangan said. “It was like a slap in the face.” One major disagreement between the union and the board has been over health care costs.

“We understand that paying for health care is a reality,” Dolman said, expressing optimism that negotiations for a contract will succeed. There was a lengthy discussion about a new motion which had not appeared at last week’s work session. The district has proposed the appointment of Quad Three Group Architects to design a new secure entrance vestibule for the Secondary Center.

The project has a preliminary budget of $100,000. When questioned, district business manager Tom Melone explained that the funding for the project was available because some of the money for the Montgomery Avenue Renovation Project would not be used this year. Superintendent Raymond Bernardi said the project had been proposed because of the findings of a school safety study. Several board members, as well

a neuroscience competition. Cajka has been designated as a National Merit Finalist, one of the highest honors for American high school seniors. Only 15,000 finalists are chosen each year out of 1.5 million entrants. Because no resolutions could be passed during the meeting, Ferentino announced an additional school board meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 at the Secondary Center.

Theodore J. Tylutke

Leonard Pribula Thursday, Feb. 28 Lisa, Pittston; Paul Gillespie, Pittston; John Pribula and his wife Lori, Maryland; and Leonard Pribula Jr, and his wife Nit, west Pittston. He is also survived by eight grandchildren Heather, Jason, Erica, Quinn, Colin, Andrew, Gerald and Petra and three great-grandchildren, Nathan, Lily and Conner. Arrangements are by Recupero Funeral Home, 406 Susquehanna Ave., West Pittston. Donations in his name can be made to the Leonard Pribula Fund in care of Moose Lodger 1207, 425 Exeter Ave., West Pittston or the Knights of Columbus Home Association, 55 South Main St., Pittston PA, 18640. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church, Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. Friends and family are requested to go directly to the church Tuesday for the 11 a.m. Mass.

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February 22, 2013 Beach, Va.; a grandson, Walter Tylutke; granddaughters, Alyssa Tylutke and Shanna Tylutke; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Diane Zayers of Berwick; Laraine Antal of Pittston Township; and Eleanor DeLorenzo of New Jersey. Funeral services were entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home, Inc., Pittston Township.A

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Leonard , 86, of West Pittston passed away Thursday, February 28 at General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Susan and Andrew Pribula of Exeter. He was a member of Immaculate Conception (Corpus Christi) Church, West Pittston. He graduated from St. Cecila’s High School in 1945 and joined the U.S. Navy. He was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, Pittston Council 372. He was a lifetime member and served as steward for the Knights for 40 years. He was on the K of C original bowling team and played in their dart league. He was a devoted Catholic and participated in all their events. Len was a past governor and lifetime member of Moose Lodge 1207 with a fellowship degree. He was a charter and board member of Emanon C.C. and enjoyed golfing with his many friends. Len worked in the garment industry at Dury Clothing in West Pittston and later at Wyoming Valley Pants. He then worked for Wyoming Area school district in maintenance, from where he retired at age 65. The family thanks Dr. James Bruno, Dr. Mark Bernardi, Lori Jordan and Joy and Penny in the CCU department at General Hospital for his excellant care. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were brothers Andrew, John, Tom and Joseph; sisters Anna, Helen, Verna and Margaret Pribula and Mary Seaman, Sue Dziak, Betty Zukowski and Mary Yonki. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Joan Keim Pribula; daughter Nancy Stewart and her husband David, Texas; Joesph Gillespie and his wife

as residents, questioned the need for the project. Casarella agreed that the project was important. “This building is not as secure,” he said of the Secondary Center. “It makes sense to be pro-active in the area that’s most accessible.” The board and the large audience gave a standing ovation to senior Gregory Cajka for many academic accomplishments. He recently took first place in the Northeast Pennsylvania Brain Bee,

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OBITUARIES Frank Thomas Leono

Jessie R. Costanzo

Feb. 25, 2013 Jessie R. Costanzo, West by her sister Pittston, died Monday, Feb. 25, Josephine 2013, in Wilkes-Barre. Costanzo. Born May 5, 1938 in Pittston, Surviving Jessie was the daughter of the are her brothers, late Nicholas and Pasqulina Angelo Costan(Sciandra) Costanzo. zo, ChambersShe graduated from Pittston burg, and James Costanzo, High School, Class of 1956, Pittston; sister Eleanor Galante, and College Misericordia, Class Burbank, Calif.; and nephew, of 1963. She also received her Ralph Costanzo, West Pittston, graduate degree from the Uniwith whom she resided for versity of Scranton. many years. After graduation, she went Funeral services were enon to teach for three years in the trusted to the Graziano Funeral Abraham Lincoln Elementary Home Inc., Pittston Township. School, Levittown, Pa. She later A blessing service, officiated by became a reading specialist for Monsignor John Sempa of CorPittston City Elementary, retirpus Christi Parish, took place ing from this position in 1993. Thursday in the funeral home. She was a member of the To submit online condolences Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) and AARP. to Jessie’s family, please visit www.grazianofuneralhome.com. Jessie was preceded in death

Helen M. Washinski

Feb. 25, 2013 Helen M. Washinski, 95, of by her husband, Wassil, and 13 Alden, passed away Monday, brothers and sisters. Feb. 25, 2013, at Geisinger Surviving are sons, David P. Wyoming Valley Medical Cenand his wife, Barbara, Alden, ter, Plains Township. and Ronald J. and his wife, Helen was born on Jan. 15, Sharon, Pittston; four grandchil1918, a daughter of the late Audren; five great-grandchildren; gust and Ann Seroka Switlavich. and nieces and nephews. Prior to her retirement, Helen Funeral services were held was employed for many years Friday in Earl W. Lohman by Penn Footwear Co. She was Funeral Home Inc., Nanticoke, a member of Holy Spirit Parish/ with Father Donald Williams St. Adalbert’s Church, Glen officiating. Interment was in St. Lyon. Mary’s Cemetery, Wanamie, She was preceded in death Newport Township.

Michael Matthew Bell

Feb. 24, 2013 Surviving are his sons, Michael M. Bell, 74, of NanMichael Anthony Bell and his ticoke, formerly of Yatesville, wife, Suzanne, of Nanticoke, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at the home of his son and with whom he resided; Shaun Bell and his wife, Amber, of daughter-in-law, with whom he Summerville, S.C.; and Branresided. don William Bell, of Taylor; Born in Pittston on May 29, grandsons, Ryen, Moosic, and 1938, he was the son of the late Aiden, Summerville, S.C.; Benjamin and Angeline Manuncle, Joseph Bell, Kingston, gione Bell. He was a graduate of Jenkins and cousins. A Blessing Service was held Township High School, Class Wednesday in Peter J. Adonizio of 1955, and served in the Funeral Home, Pittston. U.S. Marines. He was a past Memorial donations may be member of the Yatesville Fire made to the Jenkins Township Department and a member of the American Legion, Lee Park, Fire Department, 2 Second St., Pittston, PA 18640. Online conWilkes-Barre. dolences may be made at www. He had worked at Hillcrest peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com. Lamp Shades, Old Forge.

Frank Thomas Leono, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born Feb. 16, 1943 in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of Mertle Marie Farrell Bozek of Wilkes-Barre. Frank attended Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was self-employed as a painter in the area for many years. He enjoyed going to the horse races at Pocono Downs. He is survived by his daugh-

Feb. 28, 2013 ters, Shirley Leono, Patricia Curry and her husband, Patrick, and Mary Sherlinski and her husband, Martin, all of Wilkes-Barre; companion, Brenda Banaszek; grandchildren, Jill Kreuter and her husband, Corey, of Drums, Benji Matthew Benjamin, of Wilkes-Barre, Jamie Simmons and her husband, Brian, of Exeter, and Stephanie

Curry, Wilkes-Barre; several nieces and nephews; and his good friend, Gene Plantamura, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral was held Saturday in Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 N. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre, with the Rev. George Kropp officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, or to the American Cancer Society, 101 W. Frack St., Frackville, PA 17931.

Stella A. Shugdinis

Stella A. Shugdinis, 96, West Pittston, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at her home. Born in Pittston on Jan. 18, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Petcavage. She attended West Pittston schools and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Drury Clothing. Stella enjoyed working in her garden.

Feb. 28, 2013 She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in 1956; and brothers William, Ignatz, Tony, Stanley and Frank Petcavage. She is survived by her sons, Charles Shugdinis and his wife, Mary, West Pittston, and William and Virginia Shugdinis; brother Peter Petcavage, West Pittston; and several grandchil-

dren and great-grandchildren. Funeral was held Saturday in Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Interment was in St. Casimir’s Cemetery, Pittston. Memorial donations may be sent to Scoliosis Research Society, 555 E. Wells St., Suite 1100, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823.

Lawrence A. Corridoni Sr. Lawrence A. Corridoni Sr., 78, of the Cork Lane section of Pittston Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at home with his loving wife and family by his side. Born in Pittston on Nov. 15, 1934, he was a son of the late Lawrence A. Corridoni and Angeline Pisano Corridoni. He was a graduate of Pittston Township High School, class of 1951. Lawrence served two years overseas in Germany with the U.S. Army between 1957 and 1959, then worked in the flourishing garment industry as a floor supervisor. Lawrence worked extremely hard all his life in order to provide the best things for his family. He enjoyed supervising his sons’ many house projects, watching television sports like the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Steelers, and visiting the casino when possible. He was a member of Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish,

Feb. 26, 2013 Pittston. He was an avid bowler and poker player with the Pittston locals, but most of all, Lawrence enjoyed spending time with his large family. In recent years his health became a challe stewart nge, but Lawrence’s strength and courage persevered and he was able to make it through very tough times. In addition to his parents, Lawrence was preceded in death by a brother, Oliver Corridoni; and sisters, Lucy Orkwis and Marie Prokop. In addition to his parents, Lawrence was preceded in death by a brother, Oliver Corridoni; sisters, Lucy Orkwis and Marie Prokop. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rita Sauter Corridoni; children, Lawrence Jr. and Eve of Pittston Township; Joseph Sr. and Nicole of Exeter; Matthew of Rochester,

NY; Christopher and Cara of West Chester; grandchildren, Joseph Jr.; Meghan; Lawrence III; Angelina; and Max; sisters, Caroline (Cookie) Kushner of Scranton; Angeline (Jeannie) Dennora of West Pittston; brother, Peter Corridoni, Plymouth; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, March 2, 2013, in Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Pittston. Interment was in St. Mary’s Assumption Cemetery, Hughestown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Celtic Healthcare/Hospice of Northeast PA, Kingston, or to Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Pittston. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

Harry H. West

Mr. Harry H. West, 92, of Dallas, formerly of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. He enjoyed making new friends and participating in the activities while he was a resident at the Hi-Meadows Apartments. He was the son of the late Joseph and Edith R. West and a 1938 graduate of Plymouth High School. Mr. West retired in 1982 from UGI Corp., Hunlock Creek, as an operations engineer with 31 years of service. During World War II, he was a first sergeant in the Army Air Corps, Mediterranean Division. As a civic leader, he was past president of the Century Club of UGI; past secretary of Local 262 UWA; past treasurer and coach of Plymouth Little League & Teener League Baseball; former Boy Scout leader of Troop 247; former member of Plymouth No. 1 Hose Co; and former member, deacon and trustee of Pilgrim Congregational Church in Plymouth. He was a member of American Legion Post 463, VFW Shawnee Post 1425, Blue Lodge 332 F&AM, and a member of the Patriotic Brotherhood of America. Mr. West was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hiking, camping, fishing and hunting. His grandchildren shared some adventures while traveling in his camper trailer. His “work hard, play hard” attitude inspired them to travel and appreciate the outdoors. His accomplishments include visiting and camping in all 50 states and the completion of the Pennsylvania portion of the Appalachian Trail and

Feb. 4, 2013 beyond. He was a member of the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club, and secretary of the KEA Hiking Club. He was instrumental in designing and marking the “Joe Gmiter Hiking Trail” and providing detailed hiking maps for Luzerne County. Each year, he would plan his next exploration. Traveling east to Europe, west to Hawaii, north to Alaska, and south to Panama, were a few of his quests. Former WDAU spokesman Dave DeCosmo enjoyed his traveling companionship. He was a member of the Ruggles Methodist Church, where he co-sponsored a young man in pursuit of his Eagle Scout badge. He also helped with the summer Bible School program. To any young man uncertain of his future, he strongly suggested joining the military to develop life skills. Mr. West was active in country and square dancing circles. A hint of his humor, he would tell tales of being the “Harry West” of the WARM radio show. Then he would insist that he is the real Harry West. He valued his family time and never missed a special occasion, from graduations and weddings in California, Colorado, Florida and Pennsylvania to area softball/soccer/field hockey games and piano/dance recitals. He would quiz us with “hullygully” pocket change games, naming the birds from his porch and trivia from his Snapple bottle caps.

Walter Baseski

Preceding him in death were his wife of 37 years, the former Jane M. Maggs; his son, Dr. Harry West, P.E., of Houston, Texas; and his brother, Thomas West, of Sunbury. He is survived by his son, Robert West and his wife, Maureen, Bowie, Md.; and daughter, Nancy West Walters and her husband, Gary, Shavertown; grandchildren, Deborah West, Boulder, Colo., Donald West and his wife, May, Taipei, Taiwan, Scott Walters and his wife, Alicia, Wyoming, Pa., and Susan Walters and her fiancé, Josh Reissig, Atlanta, Ga.; six great-grandchildren, Coral Hackler, Pearce, Ariz., Elena, Jenna, Kate, Lauren and Silas Walters, Wyoming, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Jennie Dwyer, Larksville; and nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service was held at Grace Community Church, Dallas. Final arrangements were made by Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, corner of routes 29 & 118, Pikes Creek. He had a love of learning and encouraged others to reach their potential. Memorial gifts can be made to the Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas, PA 18612 or the Plymouth Public Library, 107 W. Main St., Plymouth, PA 18651. A memorial tribute was created by Debby West. Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome. com.

Michael James McEvoy Feb. 24, 2013 An avid outdoorsman, Michael loved fishing, motorcycles and all things motorized. He enjoyed time with family and friends at his family’s home on Center Hill Lake. In addition to his parents and siblings, Michael is survived by his great-grandmother, Grace Ristango, Pittston; grandparents, Ruth P. McEvoy, Kingston, and Michael and Dorothy Ristango, Pittston; aunts and uncles, Anita and Pat Fino, Pittston; William J. McEvoy, Saratoga, N.Y.; Mary and William Dockeray,

Shavertown, and Michael and Nia Ristango, Scottsdale, Ariz.; and many beloved cousins and friends. Arrangements provided by Williamson Memorial. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Brentwood, In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Nashville Rescue Mission or the Williamson County Animal Shelter.

Feb. 26, 2013 He was Walter Baseski, 97, of Wyoming, died Tuesday morning preceded in at the Commonwealth Home death by four Health & Hospice of Wilkes brothers, Peter, Barre. His wife, Wanda Baseski, John, and Joe died in 2011.Born in SwoyersBaseski and ville, he was a son of the late Adam Leptuck; Peter and Katherine Antos Basand two sisters, Mary Baseski eski. Walter was a member of and Anna Kern. St. Frances X. Cabrini Church, He is survived by two Carverton. For many years, sons, Barry and wife Theresa, he was an insurance agent for Carverton, and Lance and wife the Met Life Insurance Co. He Marianne, Carverton; six also owned and operated Wafer grandchildren, 12 great-grandBakery for many years prior to children; and three great-greathis retirement. He was a U.S. grandchildren. Navy veteran of World War II. Funeral Mass was held He was a family man who loved Friday, March 1, 2013, at the his wife of 76 years and adored St. Frances X. Cabrini Church, his children, grandchildren, Carverton. Interment was in St. great-grandchildren and greatMary’s Cemetery, Swoyersville. great-grandchildren. He was Arrangements provided by very community-minded and Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral was involved with many local Homes, Carbondale. organizations over the years.

Rose Marie Sherinsky Stewart Feb. 23, 2013 Rose Marie Sherinsky Stewart, 79, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at The Meadows in Dallas. Born in Harding on Aug. 31, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Rose Pacovsky Sherinsky. Rose Marie and her mom shared the same birthday: August 31. Rose Marie served in the U.S. Air Force and retired as staff sergeant. She also was a senior flight attendant for Eastern Airlines out of Miami. She was married to Thomas W. Stewart, who preceded her in death in August 1999. Together they traveled the world but always loved coming home to Pennsylvania. After their retirement, they moved to Mountain Shadows in Chattanooga, Tenn. Recently, Rose Marie moved back home toPennsylvania. Rose Marie had an unconditional love for dogs, especially her Profit, then Molly and Waggles. She always was seen walking through Mountain Shadows with one of her dogs or one of the many neighbors’ dogs for which she cared. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents and husband, Tom, were her brothers,

Vince, Edward and Alex; and sisters, Mary, Helen and Leona Graboski. Rose is survived by her brother, Joseph M. Sherinsky and his wife, Joan, West Pittston; sister-in-law, Ann Sherinsky; and niece and caregiver, Barbara Sherinsky, Exeter. The family thanks the staff at The Meadows in Dallas and Hospice of the Sacred Heart, along with Dr. Boonin and Mary Jo Grimes for the exceptional care they gave to Rose Marie. A special thanks to her longtime best friend, Fay Perry, and to Dick King. A special thanks also to her devoted friends, Julia and Mack Parker, Maria and Mike Wright and Karen Peoples in Chattanooga. Thanks also to longtime friends Linda and Bill Scott of Indiana, John Marks and Cheryl Graziani. “Brother Joe, for the last time, I Y S.” There were no calling hours. Arrangements were entrusted to Kizis-Lokuta Funeral Home, 134 Church St., Pittston.

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Michael James McEvoy, 21, of Brentwood, Tenn., died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at Southern Hills Medical Center, Nashville. Born Sept. 29, 1991 in Portland, Ore., he was a son of James P. and Kimberly Ristango McEvoy, and brother to Sarah, Madison and Aidan McEvoy. Michael attended Kenrose Elementary, Woodland Middle School and graduated from Ravenwood High School, Class of 2010. He was employed as a service technician at Wirtgen America Inc.

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OBITUARIES Alice M. Costello

March 1, 2013 Alice M. Costello, 84, of A memorial West Pittston, passed away on Mass will be Friday, March 1, 2013 at the held on Tuesday Manor Care Nursing Home, at 9:30 a.m. at Kingston. Corpus Christi Born in Pittston, she was a Parish at Imdaughter of the late Robert A. maculate Conand Anna Brady Judge. ception Church, West Pittston, She was a graduate of West with Monsignor John Sempa, Pittston High School and a pastor, as celebrant. The family member of Corpus Christi Parwill receive friends from 8:30 ish at Immaculate Conception a.m. until the time of service at Church, West Pittston. the church. Interment will be in Alice enjoyed crocheting and Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. baking and was an avid bingo The family thanks the staffs player and reader. at Geisinger Hospital, Manor She was preceded in death by Care and Heartland Hospice for her husband, Leonard, in 2006; the excellent services that they and her brother, Robert Judge, provided. in 2007. Funeral arrangements have Surviving are her son, Leonard Jr. and his wife, Kristen been entrusted to the Gubbiotti Costello, West Pittston, and their Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. daughter, Carly Costello; sister, To send the family an expresNancy and her husband, Harry sion or an online condolence, Ardoline, Bethlehem; sister-inplease visit www.gubbiottifh. law, Kathy Judge, Bethlehem; com. two nieces and two nephews.

Timothy Gerard Dillon

Feb. 28, 2013 eral nieces and Timothy Gerard Dillon, 50, Port Griffith, passed away nephews; aunts, Thursday evening, Feb. 28, uncles and 2013, in Geisinger Wyoming many cousins. Valley Medical Center, Plains A memorial Township. Mass will be Born in Kingston, he was a held on March son of Joseph J. Dillon Sr., Port 9 at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Griffith, with whom he resided, Evangelist Church, 35 William and the late Mary Geraldine St., Pittston. Interment will be Langan Dillon. Timothy was a in the parish cemetery. Military graduate of Pittston Area High School, class of 1980. He was services will be conducted by a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. the AMVETS Honor Guard Tim also was a member of St. of Greater Pittston. There will John the Evangelist Church, be a celebration of Timothy’s Pittston, the American Legion life on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Post 585, Duryea, the PAV, at Baloga Funeral Home Inc., Plains Township, and the Dis1201 Main St., Pittston (Port abled American Veterans. Prior Griffith), and Saturday from 9 to his illness, he was a manager a.m. until the time of Mass at at the Hard Rock Cafe, Miami. the church. Tim was a beloved son, In lieu of flowers, memobrother and uncle who was cherished by his family and many rial contributions may be made friends. His memory will live on to the Palliative Care Unit, in the hearts and minds of those c/o Geisinger Wyoming Valwho knew and loved him. He ley Medical Center, 1000 E. was an avid Philadelphia Eagles Mountain Dr., Wilkes-Barre, PA fan. 18711, or the Wilkes- Barre VA In addition to his father, Medical Center, 1111 East End Timothy is survived by his Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. sister, Patti Allford and her husFor directions or to leave an band, Hal, Gettysburg; brother, online condolence, please visit Joseph J. Dillon Jr. and his wife, Suzanne, Aledo, Texas; sevwww.balogafuneralhome.com.

John J. Smutko

John J. Smutko, 63, of West Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, surrounded by his wife, son and other family members. John was a very devoted husband to his wife of 41 years, the former Ann Marie Pellegrini. His favorite pastime was spending his weekends outdoors with his son, Johnny. John was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during the Vietnam era and began his career working for more than 30 years at Schott Glass Technologies in Duryea. He began his career as a machinist, was elected vice president of their union and was later promoted to a supervisory position. He was also credited with a prestigious

Feb. 27, 2013 award for his successful efforts to increase workplace efficiency. His last employment was at Don’s Machine Shop in West Pittston. John willingly served as a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, Assembly No. 1928, secretary of West Wyoming Hose Co. No. 1 and was also a PIAA umpire, where he served on the executive board. John waslovedvery muchthroughout his life. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and son, family and friends and was always pleased to offer a helping hand wherever he could. John was preceded in death

by his brother, James, in 1987, and a sister, Agnes. In addition to his wife, Ann Marie, West Wyoming, and son, John, Conshohocken, he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as cousins. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, in Holy Family Parish Church, Bennett Street, Luzerne, with the Rev. Michael Zipay as celebrant. Memorial donations may be made to the Pancreatic Action Network at www.pancan.org. To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www. gubbiottifh.com.

Thomas M. Lawall Thomas M. Lawall, 70, of Wilkes-Barre, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at Hospice Community Care. Born Dec. 20, 1942 in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Martin and Catherine Scanlon Lawall. Tom was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School. Before retiring, Tom was employed by PennDOT for 26 years. He was a great fan of Philadelphia Phillies baseball as well as Notre Dame and Philadelphia Eagles football. Tom was kind, loving and

Feb. 25, 2013 good-hearted person who always put theneeds of others before his own. He was a second father to his niece and nephew. A brother, Edward R. Lawall, died Feb. 6, 2002. An aunt, Mary Scanlon, also preceded him in death. He will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews, Kevin and his wife, Kimberly, and their son, Hunter Thomas Lawall, West Wyoming, and Mary

Alyce and her husband, Steven, and their sons, Steven and Edward Joseph (EJ) Langdon, Wilkes-Barre. Celebration of Thomas’ life was held Friday in McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, with Funeral Mass in Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hanover Township. Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Tom’s family at www.celebratehislife.com.

Emma Richelmi Feb. 23, 2013

Emma Richelmi, 90, of Wyoming, passed away Saturday morning in the Tiffany Court Senior Living of Kingston. Emma was a loving mother and grandmother who was truly devoted to her family. Born in Yatesville, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Catherine Ferris Ross. She was educated in St. John’s High School, formerly of Pittston, and for many years was employed in the garment industry. She was a member of St. Monica’s Parish. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Richelmi; siblings, Mildred Lombardo,

Angeline Casale, Ann Perrone, Louise Romanescz, Catherine Amico, Lena Insalaco, Benjamin Ross and Sylvio Ross. Surviving are children, Sandra Richelmy, Denver, Colo.; Paul Richelmi and his wife Mary, Wilkes-Barre; grandchildren, Lt. Paul A. Richelmi Jr., U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General Corps, and his wife, the former Carolyn Dorsey, Washington, D.C.; Kayla Richelmi, Chicago, Ill.; Matthew Richelmi, Wilkes-Barre. The family would like to extend its deepest appreciation to the staff at Tiffany Court and their loving and attentive care

towards our mother and also Fran McGlyn, CRNP, from the Intermountain Medical Group, Dallas. Deepest appreciation also goes to Hospice of the Sacred Heart staff, which offered comfort and support to our mother A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Feb. 26, in St. Joseph’s Church of St. Monica’s Parish, 97 E. 6th St., Wyoming. Interment was in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Margaret A. (Miller) Nocito

Robert W. Stover Jr.

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the Immaculate Conception Church in West Pittston. She was fortunate in her friendships and her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family. The family thanks the nurses and aides of Wesley Village for their kindness and compassion over the past four years, as well as Monsignor John Sempa for the comfort he provided to the family. In addition to her loving husband of 56 years, she is survived by her brother, attorney William D. Miller; son, attorney Frank and wife, Lori; daughter, Peggy Balberchak and husband, Michael, and their three daughters, Michelle, Jamie and Jillian; son,

James; son, attorney Joseph and wife, Kristine, and their four sons, Sam, Nick, Jude and Joe; son, attorney John and wife, attorney Jennifer, and their two sons, Will and Luke; and her many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Church, Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston at 10 a.m. on Monday. Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Pittston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 51 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Arrangements are by Recupero Funeral Home, 406 Susquehanna Ave., West Pittston.

Helen T. Wolfe

Helen T. Wolfe, 91, of Dupont, passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at the Hospice Community Care Center, Dunmore. She was born in Dupont on March 5, 1921 and was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Bryk) Drost. Helen was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont, and a member of its Women’s Society. She attended Dupont schools. Helen worked for many years at Howard Johnson’s, Pittston, and the Woodlands Inn and Resort, Plains Township. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by

Feb. 21, 2013 her husband, Charles Wolfe, who passed away in 1980; her brothers, Andrew, John and Walter; sisters, Ceil Drost, Mary Yakabowski, Jane Drost, Lottie Drost and Ann Budzilek. Helen is survived by her brother, Frank Drost, of Dupont; several nieces and nephews; great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great nieces and greatgreat nephew. Helen’s family thanks the doctors, nurses and staff of the Scranton Health Care Center, and Hospice Community Care

Center, Dunmore, for the excellent care given to Helen. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 26, from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont, with the Rev. Joseph Verespy officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont, PA 18641. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

Kingston; brothers Robert F. Thomas and his wife, Barbara, of Forty Fort; Daniel Thomas and his wife, Rita, of Kingston; sisters Mignonette Heenan of Yucapia, Calif., and Jane Blaum of Wilkes-Barre; six grandchildren. Funeral was held Tuesday in Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, West Pittston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Blue Chip Farms, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 18612.

Feb. 23, 2013 Gerald, Pittston; Louis J. Roman, 89, of Pittston, passed away Saturday, 11 grandchilFeb. 23, 2013, at the home of dren; and five his daughter, Linda Hoban. great-grandchilBorn in Pittston, he was a son dren. of the late Frank Roman Sr. and The funeral Carmella Dominic Roman. He was a 1941 graduate was held Friday in Howellof Pittston High School and a Lussi Funeral Home, West member of St. John the EvangePittston, with Mass of Christian list Church, Pittston. Louis was Burial in St. John the Evangea U.S. Army veteran of World list Church, Pittston. Interment War II, serving in the 452nd Bombardment Squardron, 322 was in St. John’s Cemetery, Bombardment Group. He was Pittston. Memorial donations, if a member of the VFW, Pittston, desired, may be sent to Care and and the B-26 Marauder HisConcern Free Health Clinic, 35 torical Society. For many years, William St., Pittston, PA 18640. Louis and his brothers operated the Roman Taxi Service, servIn Loving M em ory ing the Greater Pittston area. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by PP&L. He was an avid golfer and member of the Emanon Retirees’ League. W h o leftu ssu ddenly M arch 1,1986 He was preceded in death by his wife, Jule Micklas Roman, on Nov. 11, 1993; and brothers Peter, Frank and Rocco Roman. Surviving are his son, Robert Roman, Bethlehem; daughters, Linda Roman Hoban, Hughestown; Cheryl Roman M ay th e Lord w atch ab ove you Grimaldi, Longmont, Colo., and D earD om inick Julie Roman Yarnal, Florence, M issYou and Love You M om ,D ad,Lisa,A nth ony, S.C.; brothers Carl, BinghamD au gh terTrina,G randch ildren, ton, and Joseph, Pittston; sister, Fam ily and Friends. Victoria McClean, and husband

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John E. Thomas, 79, of Harding, formerly of Kingston and Exeter, passed away Saturday at Hospice Community Care at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late William F. Thomas and Mignonette Reilly. John was employed by The Municipality of Kingston as a truck driver until his retirement. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army. John was a member of the VFW Post 396 Wyoming and also Sons of the American

parents, are his son, Robert W. Stover III, Lake Winola; two sisters, Pastor Ginger Daubenhauser and husband, Jack, Dunmore, and Terri Remetta of Wilkes-Barre; one nephew and six nieces. A celebration of life and military honors will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the Howard J. Snowdon Funeral Home, 1810 Sanderson Ave., Scranton, with the Rev. Arthur W. Davis as officiating clergy. Memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 1546 Monsey Ave., Scranton, PA 18509. For online condolences, please visit www.duffyandsnowdon.com.

Louis J. Roman

John E. Thomas

February 23, 2013 Legion Post 644 in Swoyersville and also the Wyoming Hose Co. No. 2 in Wyoming. John was proceeded in death by his daughter, Patricia Ann Thomas; brothers William F. Thomas and Richard Thomas; sister Ruth Szela. John is survived by his sons, Jack and his wife, Aine Thomas ofHarding; James Thomas of

Robert W. Stover Jr., 52, of Denver, Colo., died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. Born Nov. 2, 1960 in Kingston, he was a son of Robert W. Stover of Falls and Beryle (Cordes) Stover of Pittston. He was a 1978 graduate of West Side Vocational-Technical High School and a U.S. Army veteran, serving with the 82nd Airborne Division from 1980 to 1984. He was a member of the Special Forces Rangers and participated in the rescue mission of the captive hostages during the Iran hostage crisis in 1980. Robert was employed as an industrial welder in Colorado for many years. He was a member of the Falls United Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to his

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Margaret A. (Miller) Nocito, 80, of West Pittston, died on Friday, March 1, 2013, at the Wesley Village Nursing Home in Pittston at the age of 80, surrounded by her family. Born in West Pittston on Sept. 3, 1932, she was a daughter of the late William and Ethel (Davis) Miller. She graduated from West Pittston High School in 1950 and from the Wyoming Seminary School of Business in 1952. She married James A. Nocito in 1956. The couple lived in West Pittston, where they raised five children. Prior to her marriage, she worked at the Bureau of Employment Security in Pittston. She was later employed at Diversified Records Services in West Pittston. Mrs. Nocito was a longtime parishioner of

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3 MLB teams battled over Billy Williams Jr.

RENAISSANCE MAN

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Leo Sperrazza the wine-maker shows off his wine cellar on Broad Street in Pittston. Top left, Sperrazza the photographer looks over one his favorite pieces, the Colosseum in Rom. Top right, Leo Sperrazza the cyclist poses with one of his machines equipped with a ‘wine bottle carrier.’

West Pittston man leads multi-faceted life By JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com

old that a friend had described him as a Renaissance man, Leo Sperrazza laughed and said, “I guess that depends on how you define Renaissance man.” One way to define a Renaissance man is someone who is an accomplished wine-maker and photographer. A man who is a collector, a gun hobbyist, a serious bicyclist, a small businessman, a volunteer, a family man, a dog lover and, at age, 54, a college student. Sperrazza has his own business, an insurance office on Broad Street, where a display of pieces of his multifaceted life make up the background. Joe Borini paintings of vintage Pittston share wall space with shelves of a die-cast cars collection and Sperrazza’s own framed photos of iconic scenes of Italy and local landmarks. Among them are the Coliseum, The Leaning Tower of Pisa, the canals of Venice, panoramas of the Fort Jenkins Bridge and the Susquehana River at Campbell’s Ledge with a fisherman hip-deep in the water in the foreground. Sperrazza has been a photography hobbyist for 30 years, forced, somewhat reluctantly, to transistion from the film to digital age. He and his wife, Luann, have been

Though somewhat hectic, the New to Italy twice and are going back in the spring. On a previous trip, they went York City ride was fun and he is doing to Sicily where Leo, having done a it again in May, this time hoping all little genealogy work, met some of his three of his children will join him. His relatives, visited the graves of his an- daughter is a lawyer and his youngest cestors and the town where his grandson, Leo, is a student at King’s College. father grew up. Sperrazza is also active with UNICO Though he doesn’t hunt, Sperrazza has a collection of rifles and pistols where he’s a pwast president and board and enjoys target shooting when he member and still active in all the orcan find time amid his other activi- ganization’s events. He is always open to ideas about how to ties like family-time, wineimprove attendance at making and, his latest pas- “I couldn’t even annual UNICO allsion, bicycling. tell you how many the star football game, the “I like to dabble in a little organization’s primary bit of everything,” he said. medals we’ve fund raiser. He pedaled 3,000 miles won. Some gold, When Sperrazza last year. He sometimes raises a glass of wine bikes with his three adult some silver, some children, Frank, 30; Leo, bronze. I think this at dinner or to toast friends and family, it’s 21; and Angela, 25. Last usually with a vintage year, Leo, Frank and the will be our 12th of his own making, a younger Leo biked from year entering.” Bethlehem to Hershey on Leo Sperrazza hobby his frend Charlie Adonizio introduced the Tour de Hershey, a him to over a decade charity ride to benefit juvenile cancer research at Lehigh Valley ago. Sperrazza soon developed a knack for working with grapes. Hospital where Frank is a doctor. His wines have won medals at comHe also likes to ride in the Coxton area and on the Lehigh Valley Gorge petitions and he’s been wildly successful at Corrado’s Family Affair Wine from Jim Thorpe to White Haven. While Sperrazza finds the Coxton Making Competition in Clifton, New and Gorge rides relaxing, a bike ride Jersey. “I couldn’t even tell you how in New York City last year was less many medals we’ve won,” he said. so. He and his sons and his daughter- “Some gold, some silver, some bronze. in-law rode the five boroughs of New I think this will be our 12th year enterYork City, an event that drew 33,000 ing.” Sperrazza’s most prestigious wineriders.

making medals were national awards from Winemaker Magazine where he won best in show one year for a white wine for a pinot grigio. He also won gold for a NAPA Valley Cabernet. Amid it all, Sperrazza is not too busy to be a college student and is currently taking courses at Misericordia University toward a bachelor’s degree in finance, a journey he began after high school but never finished because life — work, marriage, children — interrupted. He is well established in the insurance business for 25 years and doesn’t need a degree. But, he said, “I felt like it was something I should finish.” Sperrazza’s customers have grown used to seeing his bulldog, Roxie, around the office. Roxie is bit of a celebrity, having been pictured in newspaper ads in a tomato outfit and as a bunny and a reindeer. At 13, she is semi-retired. The storefront window of Sperrazza’s office displays an antique floor model radio and an Underwood typewriter on a drop down desk, a touch of class added by his wife. The two were high school sweethearts, having met at Wyoming Area High School, he in the class of 1978 and she a year later. They have been together for 30 years. Sperazza said the longevity of his marriage and the support of his wife and children is what makes it all possible for him to be that “Renaissance man.”

Question: In March of 1950, why did “hundreds” of Greater Pittston residents travel to Mehoopany? 1950 – 63 years ago Three major league baseball teams, the Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies “had their eye” on Billy Williams Jr., of Duryea. Williams, while pitching for the Clem’s Eagles, struck out 140 batters in 77 innings and, in 10 of those outings, struck out three men in one inning. Williams played with the Duryea Wildcats as a sophomore in high school and was a member of the Brick Methodist Church basketball team. Young Williams’ father, William Williams, played professional baseball with Warren, Ohio in the Steel League from 1919 to 1920. Dupont High School “Coal Crackers” basketball team won the East Anthracite Conference in an “overtime thriller before the largest crowd ever to witness a game at Dupont.” The team garnered the “first cage championship” in the school’s history. Coached by Guy Costello, the team expected an even larger crowd for their district playoff game with Wyoming. High scorers were Dom Bau, Eddie Romanko, Teddy Gemzik and “Moe” Kulick. In 1949, a letter to the editor of the Sunday Dispatch asked the question, “Why doesn’t someone organize a camera club in the area?” That letter brought about the organization of the Fort Jenkins Camera Club headed by Jack Balcomb, Newman Darby, Elihu Carr and Sidney Bugelhall, all of West Pittston. By March of 1950, the club increased to 12 members and would meet twice a month. Carr, who admitted he only had a small camera and roll of film when he joined, commented, “Now you should see any one of the group wield the Rolleiflex, Speed Graphic or Graflex. These “antique” cameras can fetch quite a sum today. Produced by Graflex in Rochester, New York, the Speed Graphic is commonly called the most famous press camera. Although the first Speed Graphic cameras were produced in 1912, production of later versions continued until 1973. Rolleiflex is the name of a long-running and diverse line of high-end cameras originally made by the German company Franke & Heidecke. 1960 – 53 years ago Charles A. McCarthy, former president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Greater Pittston, presented a copy of the history of the Friendly Sons from 1771 to 1892 to King’s College Library. McCarthy, who also donated books on Irish history and literature, wrote a series of articles for the Sunday Dispatch, chronicling the history of public education in the area. The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked, “Soviet Russia is xporting small automobiles to the United States. Do you think Americans should buy these cars?” Charles Pernot, of Duyrea answered, “No, we have enough cars of our own. There’s enough money going out of this country as it is.” Ann Marie Vigilione, of Hughestown stated, “I can’t see why Americans should purchase any Russian products. They’d do better buying American products, it would put more men and women to work.” Joseph Marotto, of Exeter added, “If you ever bought a Russian car and something went wrong, you’d have a heck of a time getting into that country for a part. They’d pull down the Iron Curtain just when you needed new spark plugs or something.” 1970 – 43 years ago To most West Pittston residents, Harry Schmaltz was the quiet, unassuming owner of an established “building” business, but one weekend a month Schmaltz made the change to Lt. Colonel and would fly off to destinations unknown. Schmaltz began his flying career in 1942 as an aviation cadet in the Army Air Force. He went on to Italy flying combat missions in a P-51 Mustang until 1945. After the war, he joined the Pa. Air National Guard, commanding a C-121 Super G. ConstellaSee PEEKING, Page 2B

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PITTSTON AREA NEWS

Intermediate Center gets healthy on ‘Fruity Friday’

HIGH SCHOOL Attention, juniors. Youth Salute applications are now available in the guidance office. Who can be recognized by Youth Salute? High school juniors with a 3.0 grade point average or above and involved in several or many activities (high achievers), including but not limited to school, religious activities and/ or community. What is Youth Salute? Youth Salute is a national program created to recognize youth and their achievements. NCYL, Youth Salute is a non-profit program headquartered in St. Louis honoring youth leaders since 1976. Youth Salute conducts the national competition in cooperation with Washington University in St. Louis. On a local level, over 4,000 students have been recognized in the Greater Wyoming Valley. Youth Salute’s motto is “Recognizing and Applauding Today’s Youth.” How does Youth Salute work? Applications are available in the guidance office or at www. photo-by-andy.com/youth-salute. Once a student has been accepted as a nominee, nominees will be scheduled for a photography session that will include four different outfits. The nominees can bring props or items that pertain to their accomplishments. Parents are required to accompany the nominees to their session. At this time, nominees will fill out a form with their profile information. All images and profile info must be completed by July 2013, in order for panels to be ready for their tour. Following this, the display panel is created and is scheduled for tour at set locations. This year-long program will continue from January to November. In September, the Greater Wyoming Valley will hold the Youth Salute Awards Program to honor the nominees and announce the local youth leaders. How do Youth Salute nominees get recognized? After applications are accepted, Youth Salute nominees are recognized in the area through

a traveling display. Accepted nominees are photographed and, along with their individual achievement, a display profile is created for each accepted. The Youth Salute nominees are also recognized at a yearly awards ceremony. All nominees are invited to attend and are awarded their certificates and the Youth Leaders of the area are given recognition and some may receive scholarships. The top Youth Leader of the Year is awarded a fully-paid round trip to represent the Greater Wyoming Valley at the Nnationals in St. Louis and have a chance to compete for scholarship money. Completed applications are due to the guidance office by March 22. Cheerleaders redeemed at competition 2013 By Lauren Senese The Pittston Area cheerleaders returned to Pennsylvania from Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL early in the morning on Tuesday, Feb. 12. They brought home 28 bronze medals, a third-place trophy and a national title. They participated in the Universal Cheerleading Association’s National High School Cheerleading Championship and competed in the category of Large Varsity NonTumbling for the third consecutive year. Their first competition was on Saturday, Feb. 9 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The cheerleaders placed in the top half of the semifinals and moved on to Sunday’s competition. They placed third in the nation for their category. They were first among schools from Pennsylvania. KINDERGARTEN CENTER Dr. Seuss birthday celebration The Kindergarten Center celebrated the birthday of author Dr. Seuss on Friday, March 1. Our cafeteria served “Green Eggs and Ham” for breakfast and baked special birthday cookies that each student ate during lunchtime. Teachers read a Dr. Seuss book and the “Grinch” came to visit. He visited all the classrooms. Students received a “Read Across America 2013” participation certificate.

Pittston Area kindergarteners celebrate Mardi Gras

The students in Mrs. Mary Rose Karaffa’s class spent several days learning all about Mardi Gras. By the end of those days, the students were able to define the term Mardi Gras (which means Fat Tuesday ), tell how and where it originated (New Orleans, LA), how it is celebrated here in America and also, activities, customs and items associated with Mardi Gras. Throughout the time they learned about the holiday, the students were able to taste popular desserts linked to Mardi Gras like King Cake, work on developing their fine motor skills by coloring and gluing jewels to create their own masks and their large motor skills by parading the hallways of the Kindergarten Center. They also listened to the books, “Mimi’s First Mardi Gras” and “Dinosaur Mardi Gras.” In a final celebration, students listened and danced to lazz music just like people New Orleans. From left, first row, are Jacob Stoudt, Aidan Slezak, Koralina Wallace, Michael Wesolowski, Alvaro Ortiz, Shawn Shimonis, Trayvon Sessoms. Second row, Victoria Winter, Ayla Kriegar, Angel Pon, Paul Rusincovitch, Maxx Lohmann, John Fronczek, Ava Thomas, Jeffery Hoover, Luciano Pugliese. Third row, Eric Travor, Taya Mitchell, Richar Tonte, Melissa Peak, Gianna Shandra, Christopher Scavo, Caitlin Strunk, Makayla Marsh, Ashlynn Seldon. Fourth row, Mrs. Karen O’Donovan and Mrs. Mary Rose Karaffa. Absent at the time of the photo were Kristian Concha and Anthony Johnson.

Students enjoy fresh fruits as part of cafeteria program

Hopkins gets award

Pittston Area girls basketball player senior Mianna Hopkins was recently presented with an award in recognition for being nominated to the McDonald’s All-American Basketball game. Besides her plaque, Hopkins also received a gift bag, including a sweatshirt and a watch. In the fall, Hopkins will attend Monmouth University in New Jersey to play basketball. Hopkins is shown here with her mother, Sharon Hopkins, and Ronald McDonald.

Students at the Intermediate Center enjoyed ‘Fruity Friday’ on Feb. 22 provided by Nutrition Inc. “Fruity Friday” is offered once a year to encourage students to eat healthy and expose them to a variety of fruits. Students enjoyed smoothies and a variety of fruits, including pineapples, pears, oranges, apples and bananas. Sue Rudalavage and Nutrition Inc. coordinated this special day. From left, are Kylie Lynch, Alexis Vernagis and Ava DeSena.

‘Fruity Friday’ is offered once a year to encourage students to eat healthy and exposes them to a variety of fruits. From left, are Madison Davis, Hailey Warner and Alexandra Hernandez.

D’Eliseo heading to ESU Mark McFarland, Avery Smith and Sadie Gutierrez eye up delicious fruit during ‘Fruity Friday.’

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Pittston Area senior Ron D’Eliseo recently signed a letter of intent to attend East Stroudsburg University. A four-year track veteran, D’Eliseo will be a part of both ESU’s indoor and outdoor track teams. From left, seated, are Rob D’Eliseo, Brenda D’Eliseo, Ron D’Eliseo and Ron D’Eliseo Sr. Second row, John Haas, principal; Jason Mills; head high school track coach, and Charlie Turco, athletic director.

lation. Although flying planeloads of supplies to airbases in Vietnam held great risk, one of his worst experiences was in Leopoldville, Africa during a political upheaval when armed men surrounded his plane. Schmaltz married the former Clara Herron, of Hughestown and had four children, Harry W., Alan, Carol and Janet. Jon McHale coached the very first Pittston Area High School swim team to be named district champions. Taking first

place in the District II meet were the PA 200 yard medley team composed of Gordon Finn, Bill Healey, Chuck Masulis and Mike Wilchinski. The team set a district record time of 1:06.6. The young men were set to compete in the state championships at Penn State. We would like to know how the team faired. Call me at 6020168. Closing of the Pittston Catholic Elementary school was announced. Affected were 197 students from St. Rocco’s Church and St. Mary’s Help of Christians Church. Superior General Mother M. Berta Wertz I.H.M. cited a shortage of IHM person-

Nutrition Inc. Staff got into the spirit of ‘Fruity Friday.’ From left, are Pat Bonnany, Diane Zyko, Joanne Perrins, Michelle Welters and Lori Hapersberger. nel and noted that the consolidation of the two schools had not been successful. A study of where existing teachers would be most effective was scheduled to take place. 1980 - 33 years ago The St. Mary’s 8th grade girl’s basketball team, coached by Marlene Mariggi and Cathy Healey, ﬁnished its season with a perfect 12-0 record. Historically, the team “spawned” most of the area’s high school basketball talent with graduates such as Seton Catholic’s Ellen Gilhooley and Pittston Area’s Janet Sheerer. Starting line-up of the team consisted of Jackie Higgins, Kay McAndrew,

Lynn McCutcheon, Patty Soy and Denise Scheller. Answer: A train pulling cars loaded with meat and butter derailed near Mehoopany and the word was out that the material was selling at substantially lower prices. Greater Pittston residents joined thousands at the site. One railroad employee commented, “I’ve never seen anything like it, when the butter was put up for sale at an astounding low price, the women in the crowd pushed and clawed like gals at a bargain sale in Gimbel’s basement.” A local man claimed he purchased a half a calf for $5.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Arthur Bobbouine Arthur Bobbouine, son of Art and Trish Bobbouine, of Pittston, will celebrate his sixth birthday on March 5. He is the grandson of Bob and Helen Sgarlat, of Forty Fort and Donna and the late Arthur Bobbouine, of Pittston. He has a sister, Giovanna, 21 months old.

Anthony Thomas Anthony S. Thomas celebrated his 10th birthday on Thursday, Feb. 21. He is the son of Kelly Widdick, of Jenkins Twp. and Kurtis Thomas, of Wilkes-Barre. He is the grandson of Denise and Stephen Widdick, of Jenkins Twp. and Gail Thomas, of Brooklyn, NY. Anthony enjoys playing football for the Pittston Jr. Patriots, wrestling for the Pittston Area Elementary team, and playing basketball with the Avoca Youth Basketball League. He has a brother, Ayden, 8 years old. A party was held with family and friends at Elko’s.

Haley Karboski

Lucia Campenni

Haley Karboski, daughter of Ken and Dr. Nicole Balchune Karboski, of Pittston, celebrated her second birthday on Feb. 18. Haley’s grandparents are Joe and Eileen Balchune, of Duryea and Leonard Karboski, of Pittston.

Lucia Grace Campenni,daughter of Tommy and Chrissy Campenni, West Pittston is celebrating her ﬁfth birthday today, March 3. She is the granddaughter of Sam and Josie Mantione, West Pittston and the late Jim and Rosemary Campenni. She is the great-granddaughter of Frances Bellanco, Pittston. Lucia has two sisters, Samara, 7, and Ella, 2.

Ella Alba

Tyler Karcutskie

Ella Alba, daughter of David Alba and Rebecca Kammerer, Pittston will celebrate her ﬁrst birthday on March 4. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Alba, Pittston. Maternal grandparents are Bill Kammerer, Old Forge and Vanessa Kammarer, Dallas. A party in Ella’s honor will be held with family and friends today.

Tyler Joseph Karcutskie, son of Joseph and Maria Karcutskie, celebrated his second birthday, Monday, Feb. 25. He is the grandson of Gini Ciampi and the late Al Ciampi, of West Pittston; and Charles and Beatrice Karcutskie, of West Wyoming. Tyler’s godparents are Michael Karcutskie, of Harding; and Mary Lombardo, of Boonton, N.J. He has two sisters, Gianna, 5 years old, and Kayla, 4 years old. A party was held in his honor.

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Mia Adelson Mia Joy Adelstein, daughter of Mark Adelstein and Joy TetlakAdelstein, of Dupont, celebrated her second birthday on Feb. 28. She is the granddaughter of Jack and Marion Tetlak, of Dupont; Sheldon and Sue Adelstein, of Valrico, FL; and Peg Hoden, of Clarks Summit. Her great-grandmother is Ann Tetlak, of Dupont.

WAC lists 2nd quarter honor roll March 7 Spring Regional Forensics Competition Holy Redeemer High School, 6 p.m. March 8 Stations of the Cross, 1 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Church. Grade 7 will lead prayers. SECOND QUARTER HONOR ROLL HIGH HONORS Grade 6 Lindsey Chepalonis, Christian Holmes, Bianca Mazzarella, Danielle Morris, Nicholas Prociak Grade 7 Jocelyn Kosik, Charles Kulick, Bryce Yencha Grade 8 Molly Holmes, James Kosik,

Marissa Moran, Brenna Satkowski HONORS Grade 6 Lauren Best, MacKenzie Crake, Adiya Golden,Joshua Hartigan, Elizabeth Kravitz, Michael Mecadon, Tyler Mozeleski, Alexandra VanHorn Grade 7 JoAnna Cox, James Cunningham, Dennis Harrison, Ryan Hartigan, Ryan Januszko, John Morris, Stephen Olson, Molly Poray, Joshua Sepcoski, Erika Seraﬁn Grade 8 Justin Bella, Nicole Cirelli, Rachael Cochran, Vanessa

Musto, Amy Santayana, Sarah Satkowski Stations of the Cross March 8 - 1 p.m., Grade 7 March 15 – 1 p.m., Grade 6 March 22 – 1 p.m., Grade 5 Computer Fair 2013 Wyoming Area Catholic will participate in the Pennsylvania Middle School Computer Fair on March 8. The fair is sponsored by the Luzerne Intermediate Unit and is open to all sixth, seventh and eighthgrade students. Wyoming Area Catholic is entering one of the largest groups of students. The students will enter in the categories of Graphic Design, Digital Movie, and Webpage Design.

Representing Wyoming Are Catholic are John Morris and Stephen Olson, Grade 7, Digital Movie; Danielle Morris, Grade 6, Graphic Design; Mackenzie Crake and Allyson Laiuvara, Grade 6, Graphic Design; Dominic Cirelli and Christian Holmes, Grade 6, Webpage Design; Elizabeth Kravitz, Adiya Golden and Rebecca Lalko, Grade 6, Webpage Design. Mrs. Melissa Skutach is the computer teacher at Wyoming Area Catholic. Labels and box tops Our school is a avid collector of Box Tops for Education. So keep clipping and help our school.

Cody Jackson Cody Matthew Jackson, son of Kevin and Rachel Jackson, of Avoca, celebrated his third birthday on Feb. 11. His paternal grandparents, both deceased, are Robert and Jean Marie Jackson, Pittston. Maternal grandparents are Ronald and Sherri Tompko, of Wilkes-Barre. His godparents are his “Cioci” Amber Clymo, of Lindenburst, NY; and his Uncle David Jackson, of Pittston.

Polish National Alliance Bee winners announced

Polish National Alliance District VII NEPA recently held its annual spelling bee at the American Legion Post 585, Duryea. Elizabeth Bartuska, of Hunlock Creek, emerged as the ﬁrst-place winner. She is an eighth-grade student in the Lake-Lehman School District. Bartuska will represent the district at the Polish National Alliance Spelling Bee to be held during March in Chicago, Illinois. Ashley Donovan, of Harding, an eighth-grade student of Wyoming Area Secondary Center, Exeter and a member of Council 131, and Daniel Grifﬁth, of Roaring Brook Township, an eighth-grade student of North Pocono and a member of Council 37, were presented monetary awards.

WAC science class learns about extinct animals Mr. James Renfer’s ﬁfthgrade science class at Wyoming Area Catholic School in Exeter did a research project on a specﬁc extinct animal. Their

ﬁndings were presented on a poster board with their pictures and report on the animal. From left, ﬁrst row, are Carl Yastremski, Ethan Cegelka, Richard

Morris, Ryan Gardjulis, Ryan Reedy, Kristopher Latoski, Kyle Potorski, George Chronowski, Wlaker Cherry. Second row, Annie Bagnall, Tess Romani,

Camyryn Cassetori, Samantha Yencha, Mr. James Renfer, science teacher; Jillian Foley, Valentina Caparelli, Cassie Benderavich and Cheyanna Hillman.

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seniors news

Cosmopolitan Seniors set next meeting for March 5 Cosmopolitan Seniors The Cosmopolitan Seniors next meeting will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 in St. Anthony Center, Exeter. Hosts/ Hostesses are Lou Bryja, Rosalie Ferrara, Sam Ferrara, Edith Jones and Bernie Petrasek. The previous meeting was attended by 51 members and three guests. The afternoon began with a pizza party along with refreshments as a belated Valentine’s Day celebration. Many of the members wore red for the occasion. President Vic called the meeting to order while Vice President Joe Kleback led the group in prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song accompanied by Bill Kull on the organ. Secretary Terri Mislan read the minutes of the previous meeting . Bingo was played after the meeting. Fifty/fifty winners were Marcella Fountain, Johanna Malinowski, Ron McAdarra, Sharon McAdarra and George Mislan. Edith Jones won the special Bingo and Frances Poluske won the Bingo jackpot. Travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip to Mount Airy Casino on Wednesday, March 20 with pickups in Exeter and Pittston.Nonmembers are welcome. Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720. Wyoming, West Wyoming Seniors The Wyoming/West Wyoming Seniors met recently at St. Monica’s meeting rooms with President Frank Perfinski conducting the meeting. Fifty-fifty winners were Stanley Mulesky

and Ann Kosloski. WWThe Bingo jackpot winner was Frank Perﬁnski. Servers for the next meeting on March 5 are Nancy Marcy and Ann Kosloski. Valentine’s Day was celebrated with a special menu. Plans were discussed for the St. Patrick’s social with more details later. Also discussed were the 37th anniversary dinner to be held on May 7 with more details later. Members are reminded to continue to bring canned goods and non-perishable items. There will be refreshments after the meeting and Bingo will be played. Pittston Senior Center 2013 membership renewals are now being accepted. Requested donation is $5. Please update us on any changes you may have had since your last renewal. New members will receive a complimentary dinner voucher and a free gift for joining. For further information, contact Connie Andrews, Center Director at 655-5561. Appointments are now being taken to assist in ﬁlling out Property Tax and Rent Rebate Forms only at the center. You can make an appointment by calling the center at 655-5561 and asking for Connie or Hazel. Registration is now being taken for a program entitled “Dining with Diabetes.” This program is being offered through the Penn State Cooperative Extension and will be held at the Pittston Senior Center. Four classes will be held from 12:30 to 2 pm on April 11 and 18 and May 2 and 16. Each class will

offer food demonstrations and tastings, physical activity, ideas to take home and discussions regarding important information to help manage your diabetes. Medicare recipients receive free registration. There is a small fee if you do not have Medicare. Preregistration is necessary by contacting Connie Andrews at 655-5561. Falls Senior Center with pic The members and friends of the Falls Senior Center sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming Counties recently enjoyed a Valentine’s party with special music by Stewart Atkinson, saxaphone; Carlene Howard, piano; and Ron Jackson on the guitar. Anyone age 55 or over is invited to the following activities: Mon., March 7 - 11:15 a.m., free blood pressure screening, followed with a talk on healthy eating tips by Susan Anderson from Golden Living Center. Every Monday at 9:30 a.m. - Falls Senior Center and Tunkhannock Senior Center compete in Wii bowling. Mondays and Fridays 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., body stretch exercises using weights and bands. Mondays - 1 to 2 p.m., Crocheting Club meets (all levels welcome.) Come help us complete our 35 pairs of slippers and lap blankets for our Christmas project for the homebound. Anyone age 60+ wishing to join us for a hot meal at noon for a suggested donation of $2 should RSVP to Twila at 388-2623 by 12:30 p.m. the day before. The center offers daily free unlimited coffee as well as activities such as Wii bowling.

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Members of the shufﬂeboard council at the Pittston Senior Center are, from left, ﬁrst row, Helen Shannon, captain; Lois Nolan, Sharon McAdarra, Audrey Kurtz. Second row, Ruth Rinkavage, Lucy Murtha, Amy Alpaugh, Esther Jumper. Third row, Tom Alpaugh, Matina Willson, Barrett Leonard, Ronald McAdarra Absent at the time of the photo were Dave Brodbeck and Stanley Cwiek.

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MATTERS OF FAITH

Road to Resurrection in Avoca on Wednesday

Road to Resurrection The third step on the Lenten journey will be hosted by Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca, on Wednesday, March 7. Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. with Father Phillip Dabney, CSSR as guest homilist. On Wednesday, March 14 the Mass will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Marello Parish, Pittston, with Father Phil Altavilla as guest homilist. The last step on the Road to Resurrection will be hosted by St. John the Evangelist Parish on Wednesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. with Father Phil Altavilla as guest homilist. All are welcome to make this journey of faith and prayer. Easter Egg Hunt The Queen of the Apostles Parish invites all to a peanutfree Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, at 9:30 a.m. at Kiesinger Funeral Home, 225 McAlpine Street, Duryea. Reservations must be made by calling Erin at 654-2429. Please leave the names of the children attending and if they have a peanut allergy. A call back is not necessary. By leaving a message with the children’s names, and if there is a peanut allergy, you are registered for the Egg Hunt. Please have children bring a basket or bag the day of the Hunt.

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. Mondays – Bible study – 6 p.m. alternating each week with Brick UM Church, Duryea. 1st Thursday of each month – food give-away 4 to 6 p.m. for needy of Avoca and Duryea. 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. Mondays – Bible study – 6 p.m. alternating each week with Bethel UM Church, Avoca; Miracle of Awareness – coffee time – 6 p.m. meeting 7 p.m. Thursday – New beginnings meeting 7 p.m. Third Thursday of each month – United Methodist Women – 6:30 p.m. Christian and Missionary Alliance 317 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Meals have resumed at the Breaking Bread Soup Kitchen at the church. Christ Community Clothes Closet will be open Mondays from 5- 6:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m., and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. First Baptist Church Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, Water Street, Pittston Rev. James H. Breese, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Water Street, Pittston, will be conducting a series of Community Lenten Services every Wednesday during Lent at 7:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. For more information, please contact the church at 654-0283. First Congregational UCC 500 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor Sunday, 11 a.m. Morning Worship First Presbyterian Church 14 Broad Street Pittston Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. with Rev. William N. Lukesh. United Methodist Church Corner of Broad & Church Sts. Pittston Rev. Susan Hardman-Zimmerman Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

To discuss role of music in worship Dr. Neil Stahurski will give a presentation at noon on Saturday, March 9 at Holy Mother of Sorrows Church, 212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont. The lecture will address the historical role of music in Christian worship and the historical development of the organ and its use in Christian worship over the centuries. Fellowship with soup and sandwich will follow in the parish hall. This event is free of charge. Dr. Stahurski holds a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Organ Performance and the Performer’s Certiﬁcate from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. While at Eastman, he was a student of the late David Craighead and the late Michael Farris. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Sacred Music from Duquesne University where he studied with Ann Labounska. He has been featured as a recitalist in the Pittsburgh area, having previously served

Holy Communion: 1st Sunday each month Choir Rehearsal: Thursday’s at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise United Methodist Women: 2nd Monday unless told otherwise Websitewww.umcpittston.org Phone 655-4340 leave message Hoagie Sale on Tuesday, March 12 - choices are ham, salami and cheese or turkey and cheese with or without onion cost of hoagies is $4 each. Orders must be placed by Sunday, March 10. To place an order call 654-3936 or 693-1572 Ad. Council meeting on Wednesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service with Communion on Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m. - all are welcomed to attend. First United Presbyterian West Pittston Rev. James Thyren 654-812 Mar. 3 - 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. a.m. Worship; 12:05 p.m. choir Rehearsal. Mar. 5 - 7 p.m. Trustees Mar. 7 - 11 a.m. Lenten bible Study at Second Presbyterian church, Parsonage St., Pittston. Services are being held at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, 1700 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. There is parking on Wyoming and in the parking lot behind the church. First United Methodist Church West Pittston Mar. 4 - 7 p.m. Admin Council, 7 p.m. Boy Scouts Mar 6 – 10 a.m. Mommy & Me, 6 p.m. Daisy Scouts, 7 p.m. choir Mar 7 – 7 p.m. Weight Watchers Mar 10– 10 a.m. Worship, Sunday School, 11:15 a.m. Conﬁrmation. Full Gospel Chapel Avoca Adult Sunday School, 9:30; Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. 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 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. Church Service. Call 388-6534 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). Conﬁrmation Class, Coffee Hour

as organ accompanist for the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh. He has served as a recitalist and clinician at sevStahurski eral music workshops sponsored by the National United Choirs of the Polish National Catholic Church. He is also active as a composer in the Pittsburgh area with the OvreArts organization, a group of young composers who jointly perform works at Heinz Memorial Chapel on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Stahurski has a special interest in research of the organ literature of Poland and has presented recitals and programs featuring works of Polish composers. He traveled to Poland three times, and in 1997 had the opportunity to study at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow.

10:30 a.m. Traditional High Mass Daily Mass - 9:00 am, Tuesday through Friday Lenten Devotions —- Stations of the Cross are held on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Bitter Lamentations are held on Friday at 7:00 p.m. SERMON, SOUP AND SANDWICH will be held on Saturday March 9, at Holy Mother of Sorrows Church at 12:00 P.M. Dr. Neil Stahurski, will have a lecture on the historical role of music in the Christian Church. Lenten Potato Pancakae & Clam Chowder Dinner will be served Friday March 15, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Takeouts available from 1 p.m. Ticket donation is $8. Independent Bible Church 328 Main Street, Duryea, PA 18642. (570) 451-0346 Home/Ofﬁce. JLaCava@TheBibleChurch.org Inkerman Presbyterian Main St., Inkerman Services: Sundays, 9 a.m. Langcliffe Presbyterian 1001 Main St Avoca 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 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Ministry, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Nativity Of Our Lord Stephenson St., Duryea Mass schedule: Saturday, 4 p.m. Holy Rosary Church; 5:30 p.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Sunday 8 a.m. Holy Rosary Church; 9:30 a.m. Holy Rosary Church; 11 a.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church On Monday, Mar. 4, and all Mondays of Lent, Confessions, Benediction and the Rosary will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. in Holy Rosary Church. On Friday, March 8, homemade red clam chowder, vegetarian vegetable soup, seafood bisque along with homemade pierogi, haluski, pizza, and a bake sale will be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (or until sold out!) at Sacred Heart Hall, 529 Stephenson Street. Oblates of St. Joseph Highway 315, Laﬂin Masses are held daily in the seminary chapel at 7 a.m. (Monday – Friday) and on Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. There are no weekend Masses. Confessions are heard daily

from 9 a.m. – noon and from 3 – 6 p.m. Office hours are Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., evenings and weekends by appointment. Office phone number is 654-7542. Every Wednesday evening Mass is celebrated at 7 p.m. in conjunction with the Novena to St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello. St. Joseph Marello William St., Pittston All St. Joseph Marello Parish second grade children, Catholic and Public School, will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (First Penance or Confession) together on Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. Living Stations will be held on Good Friday. Bible Study class offered by Fr. Alvaro Oliveira Joaquin, OSJ, Deacon Santo Agolino and James Poppo. The classes will be held at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. For further information contact the office at the Seminary at 654-7542 or you may pick up the yellow form at the entrances of the church. The Annual Novena to St. Joseph will begin at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Route 315, Laflin. Masses are held daily at 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. with novena prayers following. Monday, March 11 - Fr. Daniel Schwebs; Tuesday, March 12 Fr. Joseph Sibilano; Wednesday, March 13 - Fr. Alvaro Oliveira Joaquin; Thursday, March 14 Fr. Gregory Finn; Friday, March 15 - Fr. Jackson Pinheiro; Saturday, March 16 - Fr. Raymond Tabon; Sunday, March 17 - Fr. Daniel Schwebs; Monday, March 18 - Fr. Philip Massetti; Tuesday, March 19 - Fr. Paul McDonnell During the Lenten Season Confessions will be heard every Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Holy Hour is held at 7 p.m. Lenten schedule: Daily Masses: Monday thru Friday: 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. Stations of the Cross every Friday after the 11:30 a.m. Mass and at 5:30 p.m. with Holy Communion and the Eucharistic Benediction. Religious Education classes on Wednesday for all the students, Kindergarten to grade 4. For the 5th & 6th graders classes on Sunday at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Masses at 4 and 6 p.m. On Sunday, Masses at 8, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. The Holy Rosary is recited before all Masses. Any Home Bound Parishioner who would like to receive the Sacraments call the Rectory at 654-6902 and a priest will visit them. The Mass Book for 2013 is available accepting Mass Offerings for the months of March and April. Due to the large number of families, offerings are accepted on a first come, first serve basis by coming into the office during the hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Contact the rectory at 654-6902 for more information. Anyone who is having difficulty coming to the altar to receive Holy Communion may sit in the first pew. The Priest or the Eucharistic Minister will come to you. Anyone interested in renting the Parish Banquet Hall or Meeting Room should call Christine Silinskie, Hall Manager at 704-8861 for details and/or a tour of the facility. Corpus Christi Parish Immaculate Conception Holy Redeemer churches Luzerne Ave., West Pittston Youth Choir The Youth choir meets for practice on Sundays at 5 p.m. Our Lady of the Eucharist 535 N Main Street, Pittston www.eucharist-pittston.org Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 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 The Light is ON for YOU In addition to the regularly scheduled time for Confessions,

during the Season of Lent, Father Maloney will be available in the Church for the Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the following Mondays, March 4, 11, and 18. In keeping with the tradition of the parishes of Pittston, the annual Lenten Penance Service will be held on Monday, March 25, at 7 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. The priests from the area parishes will be there to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross will be celebrated on Friday evening at 7 p.m. This Friday we will be using Mary’s Way of the Cross. Prior to Stations, at 6 p.m., we will share soup, bread and fellowship in the parish hall. Sign up sheets can be found at the back of the Church. All are welcome to this time of fellowship, prayer and reflection. Road to Resurrection This Wednesday, March 6, Road to Resurrection will be held at Queen of the Apostles, Avoca. Religious Education Religious Education Classes, grades 1-6 are held on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. If you have any questions with regard to the program, please call Sister Mary Ann at 654-0263. Confirmation Class will NOT be held this weekend. Next Sunday, March 10 at 5 p.m. there will be a rehearsal for all Confirmation candidates and their sponsors. Confirmation robes will be distributed at the end of the rehearsal. Adult Choir Practice Adult choir rehearsals have resumed on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. The choir will be rehearsing music for the Easter Triduum. As always, new members are most welcome to attend. Any questions, please call the parish office or Michael Sowa at 881-2301. Children’s choir rehearsals will be held on Sundays from 12 to 12:45 p.m. beginning this Sunday, March 3. The children’s choir will sing at the 11 a.m. Mass on Easter Sunday (March 31). Membership is open to all children in the parish who are in the first grade or older. Call Michael Sowa at 6551419 if your child will be joining the choir for the first time. Easter Egg Hunt All children of the parish are invited to meet the Easter Bunny and participate in an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m. Carolyn Moscatelli has volunteered to chair this event. Registration Forms will be distributed at Religious Education Classes as well as being available in the back of the Church for those children not yet in school or who are enrolled in parochial or private school. The deadline for registrations is Sunday, March 17. Ministry Schedule The new schedule through April 28, has been mailed to all Liturgical Ministers and has been posted on the parish webpage. Sacred Heart of Jesus Lackawanna Ave., Dupont ‘The weekly mass schedule is: Monday through Friday at 7 a.m., Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Stations of the Cross will be prayed on Friday at 7 p.m. Members of the Holy Name Society will receive Communion as a group today at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Girl Scout Mass will be celebrated next Sunday, March 9 at 4 p.m. All Girl Scouts are invited. A pizza party will follow the Mass. Contact Janice Sepcoski, 472-3253, for information. CCD classes are scheduled for March 4 and March 11. CCD students in Grade 6 will have the opportunity for Confession on Monday, March 4 during regular class time. In case of school closing or early dismissal due to severe weather, CCD class will be canceled for that night. If there is a late start to school, CCD class will be held as scheduled. Parents of students in grade 2,

public and Catholic schools, will meet on Tuesday, March 5 at 7 p.m., in the school. The Women’s Society will meet on Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. The Choir will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, in the choir loft. The Holy Name Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, in the church hall. St. Barbara Parish 28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Evenings, by appointment. Phone: 654-2103 Weekend Masses: Saturday – St. Anthony 4 p.m. – Vigil Mass St. Cecilia 5:30 p.m. – Vigil Mass Sunday - St. Anthony 7:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. St. Cecilia 9 a.m. & 7 p.m. Daily Masses: Monday & Tuesday: 7 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 7 a.m. & 11 a.m. Lenten Schedule of Sacraments and Devotions Besides the regular weekly schedule: Confessions: every Monday evening 5:30 - 6:30 followed by Mass at 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross: every Friday at 4 p.m. followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and at 6:30 p.m. followed by Mass at 7 p.m. Rosary: The first Sunday of every month the Christian Women’s Organization will meet at 10 a.m to recite the rosary before 10:30 Mass. The Christian Women’s Organization will hold their monthly meeting on Sunday, March 10 at 1 p.m. at the church hall. This is a perfect opportunity for those who cannot drive at night to attend. Upcoming events will be discussed. Hostesses for this meeting are Clara Rome and Rosalie Mazzarella. Christian Women’s Organization Spring Tea to be held on Sunday, April 21. More info to be coming. Pizza Sale St. Barbara Parish will have a Red and White Pizza Sale on Friday, March 22. Pick up will be from 2:30 - 6 p.m. Order forms will be in the back of each church and should be filled out and returned to the rectory. You may place them in the collection basket. Religious Education News The student Mass was this past weekend at the 10:30 Mass. Representatives from each grade read and assisted with the Mass. Thomas Walkowiak read the first reading and Jessica Walkowiak read the second (Grade 7 & 8 Confirmation class). Petitions were written by each class and were presented by: Louis Ciampi (Grade 1), Olivia Walters (Grade 2), Matthew Clark (Grade 3), Nicole Donvito (Grade 4), Josh Cumbo (Grade 5) and Ryan Gatto (Grade 6). All did an impressive job. The junior choir sang and sounded beautiful. We are all proud of everyone involved. Our next student Mass will be at 10:30 on Sunday, March 17. The parish children’s choir is seeking children from 2nd through 12th grades to share their vocal talent. Practices will be on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to noon after the 10:30 Mass at the St. Anthony’s church choir loft. Practice hsd begun for the Living Stations of the Cross to be presented on Good Friday. Practices will be at 2:30 on Sundays at the St. Anthony’s worship site. If you’re in 7th grade or higher, please come to practice on Sunday at 2:30. St. John the Evangelist Parish Community 35 William Street Pittston. Phone: 654-0053 On all Mondays during the season of Lent, individual confessions will be offered between the hours of 5:30 and 7 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston, and at nearly all the Catholic churches in the Diocese of Scranton. The

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Wednesday is ‘World Read Aloud Day’ Holy Rosary School in Duryea announces the following: - We hope everyone had a great time at Holy Rosary School Night Out at the WilkesBarre/Scranton Penguins game. - There is a lot to do at Holy Rosary this week. Don’t forget that Wednesday is “World Read Aloud Day.” We look forward to the day’s activities and encourage everyone to take some time to read together at home. - One of the greatest gifts we can share with our children is a love of reading and eating yummy yogurt! Holy Rosary School will conduct a fundraiser from 1 to 10 p.m. on Friday, March 18 at Sweet Frogs. When full price purchase is used, Sweet Frogs will donate 25 percent to our school when a coupon is presented. Sweet Frogs is located at 2258 Highland Park Blvd. Wilkes-Barre and we thank them for their generosity in allowing us this great family night opportunity. - We are so proud of all of our students who participated in Saturday’s Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition at King’s College. Check back for photos and congratulations to our students who will move on to state competition. - Congratulations to the varsity cheerleaders for earning ﬁrst place at the ASA Cheer Competition. - Our eighth-grade students will participate in a retreat from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5. We welcome Father Edwards to our school and thank him for organizing

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dates are March 4, 11, 18, and 25. Mar. 3 – 6-7 p.m. Knitting Ministry Mar. 4 – 5:30 to 7 p.m. Confessions, 1 p.m. Altar and Rosary Society Meeting Mar. 5 – 7 p.m. Bereavement Support Group Mar 6.– 7 p.m. Road to Resurrection. Apr. 2 – Baptismal Instruction The Free Health Clinic is open at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the former Seton Catholic High School, first come first serve. Greater Pittston Kids Closet celebrating its third anniversary provides new and gently used clothing. Hours are Wednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Pediatric Health Clinic is open on the first and third Thursday of the month. Registration is held in the Seton building from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Bring child’s immunization records. All services are free. St. John’s Lutheran 7 Wood St., Pittston 570-655-2505, stjohnspittston@verizon.com Pastor John Castellani Organist Marcia Colleran Acolyte Justin Peterson Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. First Quarter Portals of Prayers are available in the rear of the Church, while supplies are available. Guests are welcomed to attend and perhaps join this family. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please call 655-2505. St. John’s P.M. Church 316 Main St., Avoca Pastor Rev. Dale E. Pepper 570-780-9587 Sunday Service 10 a.m. Bible Study every other Thursday 6 p.m. All are welcome. St. Maria Goretti Laflin Road, Laflin, PA. 18702 Pastor: Monsignor Neil Van Loon 42redwood@comcast.net www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org PASTA DINNER This year’s famous and delicious Spring Pasta Dinner is next week on March 10 from noon to 5 p.m. for sit-down din-

Parishioners of Queen of the Apostles Parish who are students at Holy Rosary School, Duryea, and Holy Cross High School, Dunmore, recently participated in a Catholic Schools’ Week Mass celebrated by Reverend Phil Sladicka, pastor of Queen of the Apostles Parish. Shown here are some of the students who attended the Mass. Pictured, ﬁrst row, from left, are Abby Miller, Reverend Phil Sladika, Joanne Berlinski, and Michael Allardyce. Second row, Maddie Miller, Cole Ferranti, Jack Allardyce, Maille Allardyce, Rosalie Bennie, Alexis Bressman,Grazia Saporito, Patrick Bennie, Molly Houston, Hannah Ferenchick, and Belle Vermac. Third row, Kalley Kovaleski, Emily Miller, Mrs. Karen Miller, Charlie Vermac, Matt Dowdell, Jacqueline Bennie, Kyler Kovaleski, Caroline Dowdell, Rachael Ferenchick, Mrs. Debbie Brady and Mrs. Mary Ann Bennie.

this opportunity for prayer and reﬂection with our graduating class. - Our ext PTO will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5. - We ask God’s blessing on our second-grade students who have received or will be receiving their First Penance in the next few weeks. - Good luck to our junior var-

sity and varsity forensics teams who will participate in the regional competition on Thursday, March 7 at Holy Redeemer High School. Nine teams will perform two and three-person plays. Everyone is ready thanks to their moderators Mrs. Lauren Gedrich, Mrs. Nancy Musso and Mrs. Joan Dowd. - Stations of the Cross will be prayed from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. on

on Friday. - We wish all students competing in the Computer Fair the very best of luck. The Computer Fair will be held at LIU on Friday, March 8. If your child is participating, please be sure to arrange transportation home from HRS for the day as the bus from the LIU will return to HRS between 2:30 and 2:45 p.m. after our buses have left for the day.

Please send a note with your child stating who will be picking them up that afternoon. Sincere thanks to Mrs. Melissa Skutack for affording our children this exciting opportunity. - Thank you to Mrs. Simkulak, Mrs. Loftus and Mrs. Miller for their program which strives to instill in our students Catholic ideals and values. Students may donate a dollar through March

ners and noon to 4 p.m. for takeouts. The price of the ticket is $9.50 which includes, salad, bread/butter, beverage and dessert. Children 5 yrs of age and under eat free for “eat-in only”. Last November we served over 1,200 meals. LIVING STATIONS We are planning to have the Living Stations done by the children of our parish on March 29, at 3 p.m. If you would like to take part in this service, please contact Michelle Pinto, A.S.A.P. at 905-5713. LAFLIN FOLLIES APRIL 21 - 7 p.m. in the Parish Center Reserve this date for a good time and lots of fun. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served after the show. Rehearsals for the show will be March 3 in the Piano Room in the basement of the Church; March 17, April 7, April 14 and April 17 in the Parish Center. All rehearsals will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. POSTCARD CAMPAIGN The “Project Life and Liberty” Postcard Campaign is taking place this weekend throughout the Diocese. The ushers will be passing out postcards for each of us to sign. The goal of this campaign is to encourage Congress to make sure that taxpayers are not forced to subsidize abortion, and that Catholic (and other) individuals and institutions are not forced to violate their moral and religious convictions when they provide or purchase health care, or provide assistance to people in need. St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church 200 Stephenson St. Duryea Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock, Pastor Phone: 457-2291 Email: padre@saintmaryspncc.org Website: saintmaryspncc.org Holy Mass: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Weekdays: 8 a.m. Holy Days: 8 a.m. & 7 p.m. St. Monica’s Church 363 West 8th Street, West Wyoming, PA 18644 Ofﬁce Hours - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. – Fri. Phone: 570-693-1991 Email: olos363@verizon.net www.stmonicanepa.com. Father Leo McKernan, Pastor Father Joseph Adonizio, Visiting Priest Mr. William Jenkins, DeaconMass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m.@ OLOS Sunday: 8:30

a.m. @ STJ 11 a.m.@ OLOS New Daily Mass Schedule: Daily Mass at OLOS – Tues, Wed., Fri. – 7 a.m.; Mon. & Thurs. – 7 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena – after Monday Evening Mass. Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy - Before Morning & Evening Masses at OLOS site. Stations of the Cross: will be held on Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Divine Mercy Ministry: of St. Monica’s will be meeting on Sunday Evenings from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Year of Faith - 2013 - Series exploring the Documents of the 2nd Vatican Council will be held next Month on Thursday, March 14 in the Church Hall at 7:30 p.m. after the 7 p.m. Mass. The topic will be Dei Verbum On Divine Revelation by Father Leo McKernan. On Thursday, April 4 the topic is The Divine Liturgy presented by Deacon Bill Jenkins. Every Parish in the Diocese will be participating in a Lenten initiative entitled “The Light is On for You.”Beginning on the ﬁrst Monday of Lent and continuing through the last Monday of Lent, March 25, confessions will be heard in each Parish from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. so that Catholics can come to or return to this incredible source of God’s grace, mercy and healing. Youth Group Bake Sale at all Masses the weekend of March 9 & 10. Any donation of baked goods would be greatly appreciated. Call Michele Stark at 693-1907 to arrange drop-off of baked goods, or bring them to the 4 p.m. Mass on March 9. The youth of the Parish who can volunteer to help, call Michele. The Youth Group is also having a Game Night at OLOS Hall on March 9. Contact Michele for time and additional information. St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 Rock Street, Hughestown Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com Sunday School 9 a.m. Conﬁrmation Classes 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. Queen of the Apostles Parish 715 Hawthorne St. (570) 457-3412 stmarysavoca@verizon.net www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com Queen of the Apostles Parish will host its parish mission “Rich In Mercy” March 3-6 at St.

Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca. The mission, which will be led by the Rev. John Lavin, C.S.s.R., will include Mass at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. The evening service will also feature different topics: March 3 – God’s Mercy Comes to Us; March 4 – God’s Mercy Seeks and Finds Us; March 5 – Knowing Jesus Day by Day; and March 6 – Discipleship. Please note the March 6 service will also serve as the third stop on the Pittston Deanery’s Road to Resurrection Lenten program. The social concerns/respect life committee will meet Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in the rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. The parish will have its annual spring chicken dinner on Sunday, March 10 from noon to 4 p.m. in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. The dinner includes a half of a chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable, homemade cole slaw, rolls and butter, homemade dessert and beverages. Takeouts will be available too beginning at 11 a.m. In addition to the dinner, there will also be a raffle with great prizes from area businesses and cash prizes. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 and younger. To purchase dinner or raffle tickets, call the parish office at 4573412. The parish council will meet Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in the rectory. The building and grounds committee will meet Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in the rectory. The women’s guild will meet Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the rectory. The worship committee will meet Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the rectory. The finance committee will meet Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in the rectory. The parish will have its annual Easter egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 30 on the grounds of Kiesinger Funeral Services, Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Attendees are asked to bring a basket or bag for the hunt. To register, call Erin Berlew at 654-2429. When registering, include the name(s) of the child(ren) attending with your message and if any of them have a peanut allergy. Anyone who would like to donate candy for the event that would fit inside of a traditional

plastic Easter egg can place them in the box located in the church. The parish has exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and holy hour prayers every Tuesday at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St., following the 8 a.m. Mass. Throughout the Year of Faith, the chaplet of Divine Mercy will also be prayed. At 7:30 p.m. the rosary is prayed before benediction and reposing of the Blessed Sacrament. Anyone who can spend one hour weekly at adoration on a regular basis is asked to call Ann Jake at 457-3521 or the parish ofﬁce. Daily Masses: 8 a.m. (Wednesday at 7 p.m.) Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays 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. Prayer Chain: 457-5867 Second Presbyterian 143 Parsonage St., Pittston 654-1411 The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church announces the following schedule for the week of March 3: Sunday, March 3: 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School 11 a.m. – Worship Tuesday, March 5: 6:30 p.m. – Clean Plate Club 7:00 p.m. – AA Meeting Wednesday, March 6: 6:30 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 7: 11 a.m.– Lenten Bible Study, Soup & Sandwich Trinity Episcopal Church Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston Web of information and links at www.trinityepiscopalchurchwestpittston.org and www.diobeth.org. Parish Mission: “To live and build holy community.” All welcome: Worldwide Anglican Communion: ‘We believe in one holy, Catholic apostolic church.” Web of information and links at www.trinityepiscopalchurchwestpittston.org and www.diobeth.org. Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. every Sunday. Holy Week Services: Palm Sunday: Mar. 24, Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. w/Blessing of Palms; Maundy Thursday, Mar. 28, 4:30 p.m. Agape Meal, 5:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist with The Wash-

30 and they will receive a paper heart with their name on it to be hung in the classroom. Children may donate as many times as they’d like. At the conclusion, we will determine the class that has raised the most money to receive an ice cream treat. All monies will be donated to the Care and Concern Free Pediatric Clinic of St. John the Evangelist for the care of the children they serve. - Last Wednesday, your children came home with a “Kickoff Packet” of information about our Race for Education. Your participation is essential to the success of this program, and will provide an excellent opportunity to reduce your tuition for 2013-2014. Please take advantage of this fun opportunity to help reduce your own tuition, while helping to provide money for the school for future programs and maintenance. - The Third Annual HRS 5K Race and 1K Fun Walk will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, rain or shine. - Gift certiﬁcate news vouchers sales are held from 8 to 10 a.m. each Thursday in the basement of Holy Rosary Church. School families may send in orders on Wednesday to be ﬁlled on Thursday. - In addition to cartridge recycling we also have cell phone recycling. Select cell phones can be dropped off in the same location and recycled for credit. For more information or for a list of qualifying cartridges, visit www. fundingfactory.com or contact Mrs. Skutack at 457-2553.

ing of the Feet; Good Friday, Mar. 29, 5:15 p.m. Good Friday Services; Easter Vigil, Mar. 30, 5:15 p.m. Holy Vigil and Lighting of the New Fire; Easter Day, Mar. 31, 11 a.m. Easter Sunday Holy Eucharist Food Pantry: March items needed are paper goods (tissues, toilet paper, paper towels), as well as personal care items like shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. Gerrity’s gift cards, cash donations and other nonperishable foods also accepted. Prayernetwork. Open To Public. Daily prayer for those with needs requesting prayerful support. Start Prayernetwork at parish office 654-3261. Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. every Sunday. Weekday special events and service projects as announced. Faith Forum for Adults: Enrichment for adults seeking spiritual renewal and opportunities. Parish Life Events Team: Bimonthly first Sundays. Parish Council: Every second Sunday. Women of Trinity: Every third Sunday. WOT Ministry Invitation. The Women of Trinity have undertaken a ministry to help support Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Scranton in their outreach to the homeless of the region. Each month after enjoying a home cooked meal at Good Shepherd all who have needs may “shop” for necessities like clothing, shoes, and toiletries in a store-like setting in the church’s refurbished basement of donated items. The Woman of Trinity has supported this ministry by delivering donations of clothing, new undergarments and socks and toiletries to the Scranton church. WOT will continue to collect trial size and hotel toiletries and invites the parish community to join with them in helping the less fortunate. Newly renovated banquet room and kitchen. All Day Rental $100. Reservations at 654-3261. Music Together Classes: Fun and music for infants and children through age five accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Spring semester of Music Together begins April 9. For information email musicareproject@ hotmail.com. Visit www.musictogether.com for information on Music Together.dates are March

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Accounting/ Finance

CONTROLLER

Local transportation & Logistics Company looking for an Experienced Controller: Great working environment, excellent benefits package: Send resume to: hr@calexlogistics. com. EOE. No phone calls

506 Administrative/ Clerical

412 Autos for Sale

FORD ‘08 FOCUS SE

Silver, black interior. 4 door sedan. Power windows and locks, CD. 104k highway miles. Runs excellent. $7200 negotiable. 570-578-9222

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112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629

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Beauty/ Cosmetology

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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Logistics/ Transportation

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Logistics/ Transportation

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ELECTRICAL PROJECT MANAGER

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Production/ Operations

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ATTENTION VENDORS Accent items,

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796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

VINYL RECORDS

Buying old rock & roll albums & 45’s. 50’s, 60’s & 70’s 774-535-2268

815

Dogs

424 Simpson St. Good condition Cape Cod. 3 bedroom, 1 full bath in quiet neighborhood. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-4357 $72,000 Brian Harashinski 570-237-0689

JENKINS TWP. $27,900

151 E. Saylor Ave. Fixer upper with great potential in quiet neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with off street parking and nice yard. Directions: Rt 315, at light turn onto Laflin Rd to bottom of hill. Turn right onto E. Saylor. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-3672 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

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JOB FAIR TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013 10AM TO 4PM! Job Openings: •Part-Time and Full-Time CDL Class A Drivers** •2nd Shift Part-Time Forklift Operators •Full-Time Weekend Shift Forklift Operators •2ND Shift Part-Time Inventory Control Clerk **1 year experience and demonstrated experience is required On site – On the spot interviews! Stauffer Industrial Park Scranton, PA 18501 *Follow the signs for DC 5*

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

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Antiques & Collectibles

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Immediate opening available for an experienced automotive technician at our Sans Souci location. Clear driving record and valid PA Driver’s License required. We do have a no tolerance drug policy. Apply in person to Charlie Kasko at:

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LAFLIN $129,900

111 Laflin Road Nice 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Split Level home with hardwood floors, 1 car garage, large yard and covered patio in very convenient location. Great curb appeal and plenty of off street parking. Rt. 315 to light @ Laflin Rd. Turn west onto Laflin Rd. Home is on left. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2852 Keri Best 570-885-5082

PITTSTON

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Income & Commercial Properties

PITTSTON

Cozy two bedroom home, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen, living room, oil heat, nice yard with shed. $45,000. negotiable. 570-696-3858

560 Quality Assurance/Safety

10 Fairfield Drive Exceptional & spacious custom built cedar home with open floor plan and all of the amenities situated on 2 lots in picturesque setting. Create memories in this 5 bedroom, 4 bath home with 18’ ceiling in living room, gas fireplace, granite kitchen, large 2 story foyer, huge finished lower level for entertaining with bar/full kitchen & wine cellar. Inground pool & hot tub. $389,900 Directions: Rt 315 to Laflin Rd., right onto Oakwood Dr., right onto Fordham Rd, left onto Fairfield Dr., home is on the right. www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-4063 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

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R. 1104 Springbrook Cape Cod home with endless possibilities. 3-4 bedroom, 1 bath, central air, plenty of storage. Enclosed porch, garage with carport. Situated on 3 lots. Directions: 181, Exit 180 Moosic (Rt. 11) L. onto 502, straight 1/2 mile. Turn R onto 8th St., up hill, turn left, house 3rd on right. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-607 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

912 Lots & Acreage

DURYEA LOTS FOR SALE

Borough of Duryea Request for SEALED Bids for the Purchase of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 Located on Jones Street, Duryea Borough, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The Borough of Duryea bid documents, in accordance with specification and requirements on file, are available for pick up at the office of the Duryea Borough Manager, 315 Main Street, Duryea, between 7:00 AMnoon and 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Monday through Friday beginning Monday, February 25, 2013 Bid Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked with the Lot Number and contain all the specifications along with any other pertinent information. All bids must be received by the Borough Manager, Lois Morreale, 315 Main Street, Duryea, no later than 3:00 PM, on Monday, March 11, 2013. Bid Opening will be at the Borough Council Meeting, Tuesday, March 12, 6:30 PM, in the Duryea Borough Building Council Chambers, 315 Main Street, Duryea PA 18642. The right to reject any and all bids is hereby reserved by the Borough of Duryea. Lois Morreale Duryea Borough Manager

JACKSON TWP

LAND FOR SALE

Russell Dr. Lots 4-5-6-7 $1,500 570-814-8920 LAFLIN $32,900 Lot#9 Pinewood Dr

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Owner, two rental properties, side by side, close to schools & LCCC. Great income potential, currently rented, recently remodeled. 252 and 254 East Grand Street. Buy now, interest rates low. Low taxes. Must See! $150,000 for both. Contact Vince 570-258-2450

156 X 110 X 150 X 45 DIRECTIONS Rt 315

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560 Quality Assurance/Safety

-Be part of our management team with responsibilities involving creation and implementation of continuous emphasis on all aspects of our safety program -Broad knowledge of regulations involving OSHA, DOT, EPA and record keeping requirements -Periodic inspections and audits of all facets of safety activity -Administer required training topics -3+ years experience-a degree plus -Reports to Vice President -Excellent Benefit Package SUBMIT RESUME AND SALARY REQUIREMENTS TO:

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941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

AVOCA rooms includes

3 heat, hot water, water, garbage & sewer + appliances, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking. Security. No pets. $490/month. 570-655-1606

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BEAR CREEK

New 3 room apartment. Furnished or unfurnished oil heat, water, sewer, etc included no electric. No smoking & no pets. $650 + security and references. Call 570-954-1200

EDWARDSVILLE

PITTSON Small 1 bedroom, all CLEANING POSITIONS Part and Full time

Sovereign has excellent opportunities to earn additional income or take on a new career. Wilkes Barre- Hanover and Pittston Full time - 10:30pm-6am Mon-Fri Part time – 4:30-7:30pm Mon-Fri And 6pm-10:30pm Mon-Fri General cleaning, floor care and restrooms. Friendly cleaning environment and staff. Apply online at: www.sovereigncs.com EOE and Drug Free Workplace

Physical Education Teacher BA/BS Health and Physical Education required Part time position available, up to 10 hours per week. Please reply to: recruiter@friendshiphousePA.Org Or mail resume to: Friendship House c/o Human Resources 1509 Maple Street, Scranton, Pa 18505 visit us On-Line at www.friendshiphousepa.org E.O.E./L.E.P.

ONE-OF-A-KIND Beautiful brick

trimmed Colonial, 2nd floor 2 bedroom unit with wood paneled loft. Remodeled completely, maple kitchen, all appliances, gorgeous enclosed porch, covered carport, gas fireplace, more! $800 + utilities. 2 YEAR SAME RENT LEASE, NO PETS / SMOKING. EMPLOYMENT V E R I F I C AT I O N

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HANOVER AREA 2 Bedroom apartment. Immediately available near Hanover. appliances, bay windows washer/ dryer hookup. $595. 570-709-0170

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941

included, no electric. $500/month + security. Security. No Pets 570-406-1061

FORTY FORT 2nd floor, Wyoming

Avenue, 2 bedroom wall to wall carpet, tile bath, stove & fridge furnished, washer/dryer hook up. Heat, public water, sewer & recycling furnished by landlord. Use of attic, yard & porches. Good location, off street parking. No pets. 1 year lease & security. $675 570-655-0530

PARSONS 2nd floor, 2 bed-

room. Wall to wall carpeting throughout. Stove, fridge, washer & dryer included. $495 + utilities & security. 570-650-2494

PITTSTON

ECONOMICAL

Nice modern economical 2 bedroom apt. Stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hookup. No pets. $475/month. + utilities & security. 570-417-2063

PITTSTON

MUST SEE! Modern, clean, 2 bedroom apartment, in a quiet neighborhood. Off street parking. coin operated washer and dryer available in basement. No pets, no smoking. $550/ month + security & utilities. 570-357-1383

KINGSTON E. W alnut St.

2nd floor. Located in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen, living room, dining room, sunroom, bath, 3 bedrooms; 2 large & 1 small. Lots of closets, built-in linen closet & hutch. Hardwood & carpeted floors. Fireplace. Storage room. Yard. Washer / dryer, stove / fridge. Heat and hot water included. 1 year lease + security. $950 570-283-4370 Kingston & Area

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WYOMING: 2 bedroom 1st floor, $525/month. KINGSTON: 1 bedroom 2nd floor $460/month. KINGSTON: 1/2 double 3 bedrooms, new kitchen, living room, dining room, yard, off street parking. $800/month KINGSTON: 3 bedroom, 2 floor apt. living room, dining room, off street parking. Taking applications for March. $525/month WILKES-BARRE: 4 bedroom 1/2 double, living room, dining room, laundry room, yard, off street parking. $750/month

Appliances included. Utilities by tenant. References, employment required. Tina Randazzo for info. appt. 570-899-3407

KINGSTON

Small 2 bedroom, water included $500/mo. + security.

548 Medical/Health

LUZERNE

WILKES-BARRE: 3 bedroom home. living room, dining room, fireplace yard. Nice neighborhood. $750/month

PITTSTON

Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath room home COMPLETELY renovated interior including electrical, plumbing, heating system and new roof. Newer appliances included, off-street parking. $114,900 Call 570-762-8394

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Commercial Properties

HANOVER

Repossessed Income Property Out of flood area 5 apartments, 2 buildings on one lot in excellent condition. Hardwood floors. $95,000 570-822-9697

3 APARTMENTS

FULLY RENTED Asking $77,500 Motivated Seller 570-656-2645

941

Charming 2 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment, features a fireplace, built-in bookcases, large living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, sun room & much more! $525 + utilities. Available April 1st. Please call 570-714-8568

KINGSTON

ST. E.Light, WALNUT bright, 2nd

floor, 2 bedrooms, elevator, carpeted, Air Conditioned, Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Entry system. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $775 + utilities. Call. 570-287-0900

MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.

No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

NANTICOKE

2nd floor, 1 bedroom non smoking. Water & sewer refuge included. No pets. 1 year lease + references. $400/month + security & utilities. Call 570-735-3719

WEST WYOMING

Large modern 2 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment on quiet street. $550 a month plus utilities. (570)479-0302

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

WILKES-BARRE

Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available

Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com

WILKESBARRE

TOP OF HILL

NORTH MAIN Maple kitchen, all appliances, laundry, FIRST FLOOR $625 + utilities. Beautifully done Victorian, fireplace (ornamented), 1 bedroom. NO PETS /SMOKING. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION

AMERICA REALTY 570-288-1422

RETAIL SPACE

RTE 315 LAFLIN 1200 SQ. FT. $600. PER MONTH INCLUDING UTILITIES. Business must be related to Home Furnishings. Call 570-650-6265

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953 Houses for Rent

WILKES-BARRE

2 bedroom, wall to wall carpeting, small backyard, washer & dryer hookup, no pets. $550 + security & utilities. Call 570-822-7657

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KINGSTON

WILKES-BARRE TWP 3 bedroom newly

remodeled available immediately. appliances $600. month. 570-793-6256

WILKES-BARRE/NORTH

By General Hospital Large 1 bedroom, hardwood floors, appliances. Eat in kitchen. Parking space available. $500/month + utilities. No pets. 570-540-5312

WYOMING

1st floor 1 bedroom apartment. No pets, no smoking. Eat in kitchen, washer & dryer hookup with partial basement. Nice yard. $475/month plus utilities. 1 year lease and 1 month security required. 570-840-0400 for appointment.

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

944

Newly renovated 1/2 double in Kingston, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, newly renovated kitchen and new gas heating system. Off street parking also available. $725 plus security and references. Call Scott at 714-2431 ext. 137

PLAINS Spacious, modern 2 bedroom. Wall to wall carpeting, bath, living room, kitchen with all appliances, off street parking. $600 + utilities, 1st & last month’s rent & security. Absolutely no pets or smoking! 570-823-4116 570-417-7745 570-417-2737

WEST PITTSTON 3 bedroom 1 bath, freshly painted, new carpet, modern appliances. $635 + utilities. 570-239-3887

953 Houses for Rent

900 Sq. Ft. STORE RETAIL SPACE Will be vacant as of January 1, 2013 200 Spring St. Wilkes-Barre Great for a Barber Shop! Call Michael at 570-239-7213

Certain Restrictions Apply*

ence fixing major appliances: Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Compactors. Most brands. Free phone advice & all work guaranteed. No service charge for visit. 706-6577

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1135

Hauling & Trucking

A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, we’re cheaper than dumpsters!. Free Estimates, Same Day! 570-855-4588

1213

Commercial Properties

COMMERCIAL RETAIL PROPERTY FOR RENT:

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Paving & Excavating

DALLAS

PERFECT 2 BEDROOM

2 bath, 1 car garage on 1 acre cared for by Landlord. All brand new appliances included. 1st Floor laundry, full basement for storage, Great view, patio. $1100/mo plus utilities.

570-762-8481

*DRIVEWAYS *PARKING LOTS *ROADWAYS *HOT TAR & CHIP *SEAL COATING Licensed and Insured. Call Today For Your Free Estimate

570-474-6329

PITTSTON 108 S. Main Street

WILKES-BARRE

NORTH END 17 Thompson Street Good neighborhood & good landlord requests good tenants. 2 bedroom, 2nd floor. Stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hook up in basement. Heat, hot & cold water included. Shared yard & off street parking. Newly renovated. Section 8 OK. Small pets considered. References, credit & background checked. $625/ month + security & lease. Now available. Leave name & phone number. 570-825-0151

536

IT/Software Development

5,000 square feet. Suitable for many businesses. Parking for 100 cars. $600/month + security. 570-540-0746.

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

Lease Space Available, Light manufacturing, warehouse, office, includes all utilities with free parking. I will save you money!

536

IT/Software Development

SQL & VisualBasic.net Programmer

Well established, local manufacturer of Home Health Care is accepting resumes for SQL, VB Programmer. Must be proficient in SQL Programming and VisualBasic.net, prior experience with SQL Server, Microsoft Access and Crystal Reports would be helpful. Familiarity with a manufacturing environment, and ERP systems is preferred. Previous project management experience in software deployments and installations is desirable. Must be able to work independently and with staff and software VARs to provide solutions and resolve issues. We offer competitive rates and benefits and are located only 15 minutes from Wilkes-Barre or Scranton. Send resume or apply in person to:

Lic.# PA021520

KINGSTON Single family home, 3 bedrooms, one and a half bath, with washer and dryer hook up. Hardwood floors, tile floor and kitchen. $875/month plus utilities, security deposit and references. No pets, No smoking. 570-693-1511

1249 Remodeling & Repairs

HARTH & SON’S General

Contractor 15% off with this ad. 570-815-8294

SYLVAN LAKE

Running your own business? Spread the word with an ad here! 570-829-7130

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1 bedroom house on Sylvan Lake, $515/month, plus utilities & one month security. Available April 1. Call 570-256-7535

Physical Therapist Full-Time position Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Full Time Position Competitive Pay Rates & Benefit Package We are looking to fill these healthcare career opportunities immediately! To apply please email your resume sandrews@birchwoodnrc.com

jobs@goldentech.com

401 Bridge Street Old Forge, PA 18518

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Workplace Employer

548 Medical/Health

or call 570-735-2973 We are located at 395 Middle Road, Nanticoke PA

PEDIATRIC NURSES - RN OR LPN - GREAT OPPORTUNITY Interested in a truly rewarding Pediatric Nursing Career? Looking for a Stable and Growing Company?

Pediatria HealthCare for kids provides center based private duty nursing services for medically complex and fragile children. Part-time or Full-time hours are currently available in the Forty Fort, Hazleton, Scranton & Wilkes-Barre areas. • pediatric nursing experience required • G-Tube and Tracheostomy experience necessary • Must be an RN or LPN in PA If Caring for Kids is your Calling email resume to: employment@pediatriakids.com or Apply online at www.pediatriakids.com • http://www.pediatriakids.com

Pediatria HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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MILES $6,969

STK: C3757A

2009 Cadillac CTS Base 1SB .............................. 4D Sedan..................................... 68,932

MILES $21,120

STK: HP16008 2007 Ford Focus SES ........................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 68,336

MILES $8,360

STK: H29837A 2011 Honda CR-V SE............................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 30,205

MILES $21,126

STK: M8098A

2006 Ford Taurus SE ............................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 27,262

MILES $9,029

STK: H29186A 2010 Toyota Venza Base..................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 26,222

MILES $21,357

STK: H29620A 2005 Scion xB Base.............................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 70,466

MILES $9,685

STK: T30253A 2010 Toyota Prius II .............................................. 5D Hatchback .............................. 13,960

MILES $21,479

STK: H29573A 2005 Honda Accord EX 3.0................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 87,483

MILES $9,974

STK: J5604A

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 ST .................................. 2D Standard Cab ......................... 24,838

MILES $21,479

STK: H29310B 2007 Chrysler PaciďŹ ca Base............................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 55,694

MILES $10,359

STK: T30865A 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X................................. 4D Sport Utility............................ 18,433

MILES $21,492

STK: L11897B

2004 Lexus ES 330................................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 96,955

MILES $10,379

STK: T30376A 2010 Jeep Liberty Renegade............................. 4D Sport Utility............................ 29,151

MILES $21,499

STK: T30778A 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS............................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 51,968

MILES $10,849

STK: T30958A 2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited................................. 4D Sport Utility............................ 39,110

MILES $21,499

STK: H28885A 2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS.................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 60,187

MILES $10,954

STK: T30061A 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium............... 4D Sport Utility............................ 27,687

MILES $21,545

STK: C3658B

2004 Lexus ES 330................................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 79,840

MILES $11,273

STK: A11194A 2010 Acura TSX 2.4.............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 20,615

MILES $21,562

STK: C3752C

2006 Toyota Camry LE ........................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 57,583

MILES $11,385

STK: L11944A

2006 Lexus GS 300 ............................................... 4D Sedan..................................... 49,327

MILES $21,579

STK: BS0484A 2003 Mercedes C-Class C240 Base 4MATICÂŽ...... 4D Sedan...................................... 46,201

MILES $11,428

STK: J5575A

2010 Jeep Wrangler Sport.................................. 2D Sport Utility............................ 20,623

MILES $21,861

STK: B10068A 2009 Hyundai Azera GLS.................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 87,927

MILES $11,857

STK: A11425B 2012 Mini Cooper S Base.................................... 2D Hatchback .............................. 4,624

MILES $22,250

STK: K13624A 2009 Ford Fusion SE ............................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 48,121

MILES $12,383

STK: T30642A 2010 Toyota Avalon Limited.............................. 4D Sedan..................................... 35,129

MILES $22,384

STK: H29743A 2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE.............................. 2D Convertible.............................. 58,857

MILES $12,705

STK: H29390A 2011 Honda CR-V EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 33,466

MILES $22,479

STK: K13717A 2007 Chrysler 300 Touring.................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 66,170

MILES $12,763

STK: A11779A 2010 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 29,054

MILES $22,479

STK: H29510A 2005 Honda CR-V EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 69,766

MILES $12,944

STK: J5581A

STK: T30373A 2010 Toyota Corolla LE ....................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 23,813

MILES $13,022

STK: L12002A 2008 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan..................................... 16,960

MILES $22,749

STK: A11512B 2010 Chrysler Sebring Limited.......................... 4D Sedan...................................... 30,110

MILES $13,234

STK: H29597A 2011 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 11,965

MILES $22,784

STK: H29298A 2007 Honda Civic EX ........................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 63,540

MILES $13,340

STK: H29753A 2011 Honda CR-V EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 18,563

MILES $22,926

STK: L11789B

2010 Dodge Charger SXT................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 72,760

MILES $13,444

STK: T30407A 2012 Toyota RAV4 Sport .................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 1,015

MILES $23,083

STK: K13761A 2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS.................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 49,431

MILES $13,489

STK: L12054A 2008 Cadillac CTS Base 1SB .............................. 4D Sedan..................................... 36,658

MILES $23,175

STK: J5536A

2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 1FL........................... 4D Sedan...................................... 68,672

MILES $13,499

STK: T30900A 2009 Toyota Tundra SR5..................................... 4D Extended Cab......................... 60,817

MILES $23,192

STK: D0626C

2005 Acura TL Base Navigation ....................... 4D Sedan...................................... 74,608

MILES $13,597

STK: C3634A

2009 Cadillac CTS Base 1SA.............................. 4D Sedan..................................... 19,153

MILES $23,264

STK: H29423A 2008 Honda Accord EX 2.4................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 51,902

MILES $13,744

STK: T30892A 2010 Toyota Venza Base..................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 25,919

MILES $23,391

STK: A11618A 2008 Ford Escape XLT......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 75,568

MILES $13,855

STK: T30625A 2009 Toyota Venza Base..................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 23,919

MILES $23,429

STK: H29323A 2009 Honda Accord LX 2.4................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 57,066

MILES $13,903

STK: A11732A 2010 Acura TSX 2.4.............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 24,130

MILES $23,530

STK: CH5655A 2010 Toyota Corolla LE ....................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 33,338

MILES $13,982

STK: JP16027

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Base 2.0...................... 4D Sedan...................................... 29,260

MILES $13,999

STK: T30667A 2011 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 ........................... 4D Access Cab ............................ 25,329

MILES $23,591

STK: K13641A 2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS.................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 35,450

MILES $14,104

STK: T30804A 2010 Acura RDX Base......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 27,354

MILES $23,601

STK: BS0465A 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS.................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 41,684

MILES $14,120

STK: A11504A 2011 Acura TSX 2.4.............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 29,739

MILES $23,777

STK: T30922A 2007 Toyota Camry XLE ..................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 83,644

MILES $14,290

STK: C3768A

2009 Cadillac CTS Base 1SA.............................. 4D Sedan..................................... 19,921

MILES $23,850

STK: B10071A 2006 Ford Five Hundred Limited....................... 4D Sedan...................................... 33,436

MILES $14,293

STK: JP16015

2008 Dodge Charger R/T .................................... 4D Sedan..................................... 4,769

MILES $23,922

STK: H29339A 2010 Honda Accord LX 2.4................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 26,814

MILES $14,474

STK: J5600A

2012 Toyota RAV4 Sport .................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 14,404

MILES $23,977

STK: T30718A 2006 Honda CR-V SE............................................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 67,740

MILES $14,731

STK: K13417C 2009 Mercedes C-Class C300 Luxury 4MATICÂŽ .......... 4D Sedan..................................... 49,871

MILES $24,499

STK: A11769A 2009 Jeep Liberty Limited.................................. 4D Sport Utility............................. 72,065

MILES $14,809

STK: H29615A 2011 Honda Pilot EX............................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 19,991

MILES $24,764

STK: T30169C 2008 Mazda CX-7 Sport...................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 35,711

MILES $14,989

STK: T30807A 2010 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 ........................... 4D Double Cab ............................ 34,407

MILES $24,803

STK: CH5642A 2011 Chrysler 200 ................................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 25,293

MILES $15,222

STK: CH5592A 2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS.................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 26,238

MILES $15,254

STK: T30459A 2010 Toyota Corolla S.......................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 25,947

MILES $15,255

STK: K13699A 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L V6................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 35,304

MILES $15,487

STK: J5608A

2009 Ford Fusion SEL .......................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 47,634

MILES $15,489

STK: M8154B

2008 Ford Mustang V6 Premium...................... 2D Coupe...................................... 37,921

MILES $15,499

STK: H29405A 2011 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4 ............................ 4D Sedan...................................... 30,192

MILES $15,596

STK: H29296A 2010 Honda Accord LX 2.4................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 14,532

MILES $15,766

STK: T30242B 2009 Chevrolet Colorado LT............................... 4D Extended Cab.......................... 33,372

MILES $15,999

STK: K13730A 2009 Mini Cooper S Base.................................... 2D Hatchback ............................... 64,190

MILES $16,001

STK: S0765A

2010 Toyota RAV4 Base...................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 47,154

MILES $16,032

STK: K13706A 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS.................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 15,315

MILES $16,189

STK: T30734A 2011 Toyota Corolla S.......................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 16,322

MILES $16,227

STK: T29941B 2008 Acura TL Base............................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 45,175

MILES $16,308

STK: J5471A

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland ............. 4D Sport Utility............................. 65,365

MILES $16,453

STK: TP15995A 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ.............................. 4D Sport Utility............................. 74,750

MILES $16,489

STK: H29225B 2006 Jeep Wrangler X......................................... 2D Sport Utility............................. 73,700

MILES $16,489

STK: T30752A 2010 Toyota RAV4 Base...................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 34,650

MILES $16,782

STK: H29755A 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S .................................... 2D Coupe...................................... 31,595

MILES $16,883

STK: KS0489

MILES $16,979

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS.................. 4D Hatchback ............................... 8,408

STK: TP16007 2008 Nissan Frontier SE ...................................... 4D Extended Cab.......................... 47,155

MILES $17,057

STK: T30868A 2006 Nissan Titan SE............................................ 4D Crew Cab ................................ 69,557

MILES $17,489

STK: L11913B

2006 Lexus RX 330............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 91,951

MILES $17,489

STK: H29803A 2008 Honda CR-V LX ........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 53,876

MILES $17,499

STK: T30614A 2009 Toyota Prius ................................................. 5D Sedan...................................... 47,967

MILES $17,499

STK: J5609A

2007 Nissan Frontier SE I4.................................. 4D Extended Cab.......................... 47,901

MILES $17,936

STK: J5602A

2008 Nissan Xterra SE......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 55,538

MILES $17,989

STK: T30756A 2008 Acura TL Base............................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 52,287

MILES $18,204

STK: L12030A 2009 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 75,559

MILES $18,263

STK: D0796A

2011 Toyota Camry SE ........................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 21,410

MILES $18,479

STK: L12014A

2005 Lexus RX 330............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 59,188

MILES $18,496

STK: H29859A 2009 Honda CR-V EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 54,493

MILES $18,499

STK: L11945A

2008 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 55,738

MILES $18,586

STK: K13498A 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited........................... 4D Sedan...................................... 47,042

MILES $18,592

STK: C3704C

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT .............. 4D Extended Cab.......................... 83,332

MILES $18,616

STK: K13673B 2009 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 42,368

MILES $18,618

STK: T30683A 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Base.............................. 4D Sport Utility............................. 72,539

MILES $18,907

STK: KS0490

MILES $18,981

2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS.................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 7,238

STK: AS0486

2012 Ford Escape XLT......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 9,050

2012 Acura TSX 2.4 Special Edition ................ 4D Sedan..................................... 6,974

MILES $22,499

MILES $24,833

STK: T30474A 2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5.................................. 4D Sport Utility............................ 46,938

MILES $25,114

STK: LS0469A 2012 Acura TSX 2.4.............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 6,924

MILES $25,348

STK: T30955A 2011 Toyota Avalon Base................................... 4D Sedan..................................... 25,409

MILES $25,479

STK: T30707A 2010 Toyota Highlander Limited....................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 55,169

MILES $25,614

STK: BP15983 2010 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................ 4D Sedan..................................... 32,874

MILES $25,760

STK: J5513A

2009 BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive ........................ 2D Coupe..................................... 28,446

MILES $25,850

STK: L11983A

2010 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan..................................... 26,495

MILES $26,004

STK: C3688A

2008 Mercedes E-Class E350 4MATICÂŽ.......... 4D Sedan..................................... 34,159

MILES $26,009

STK: H29483A 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 31,023

MILES $26,034

STK: H29632A 2010 Honda Pilot EX............................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 33,088

MILES $26,065

STK: A11576A 2012 Acura TSX 2.4 Special Edition ................ 4D Sedan..................................... 23,154

MILES $26,077

STK: H29148A 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 32,763

MILES $26,253

STK: H29904A 2011 Honda Pilot LX ............................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 22,567

MILES $26,479

STK: B10018B 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sahara............................... 2D Sport Utility............................ 7,860

MILES $26,479

STK: L11892A 2011 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan..................................... 26,651

MILES $26,755

STK: L12037A 2010 Lexus IS 250 ................................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 14,773

MILES $26,873

STK: A11653A 2010 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Performance............... 4D Sedan..................................... 28,635

MILES $27,439

STK: H29868A 2011 Toyota Tundra Grade 4.6L V8 .................. 4D Extended Cab......................... 19,172

MILES $27,479

STK: H29619A 2011 Toyota Avalon Base................................... 4D Sedan..................................... 11,041

MILES $27,479

2010 Cadillac CTS Premium............................... 4D Wagon ................................... 31,215

MILES $27,851

STK: T30766A 2010 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 ........................... 4D Double Cab ............................ 35,918

MILES $27,999

STK: A11594A 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 17,545

MILES $28,154

STK: C3685A

2010 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Performance............... 4D Sedan..................................... 29,835

MILES $28,472

STK: AS0497

2012 Acura TSX 2.4.............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 13,766

MILES $28,479

STK: C3665A

STK: T30977A 2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited................................. 4D Sport Utility............................ 3,003

MILES $28,479

STK: T30894A 2009 Toyota Highlander Limited....................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 44,140

MILES $28,499

STK: A11628A 2010 Acura MDX Base........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 49,958

MILES $28,499

STK: T30782A 2011 Cadillac CTS Base....................................... 4D Sedan..................................... 16,529

MILES $28,723

STK: H29500A 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 25,493

MILES $29,420

STK: BP16005 2010 Mercedes GLK-Class GLK350 4MATICÂŽ ............ 4D Sport Utility............................ 22,871

MILES $30,061

STK: BP16012 2011 Mercedes C-Class C300 Sport 4MATICÂŽ............. 4D Sedan..................................... 25,965

MILES $30,087

2010 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 36,280

MILES $30,371

STK: H29847A 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 17,675

MILES $30,479

STK: L11956A STK: D0729A

2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2SS ........................ 2D Coupe..................................... 9,728

MILES $30,499

STK: BP16004 2011 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................ 4D Sedan..................................... 17,731

MILES $30,862

STK: J5447A

2010 Mercedes M-Class ML350........................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 44,619

MILES $31,072

STK: D0758A

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T............................... 2D Coupe..................................... 55

MILES $31,183

STK: T30323A 2010 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 17,509

MILES $32,041

STK: L12038A 2011 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 33,739

MILES $33,167

STK: H29157B 2012 Acura RDX Technology Package........... 4D Sport Utility............................ 14,581

MILES $33,416 MILES $33,479 MILES $34,479

STK: H29395A 2010 Honda CR-V EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 42,216

MILES $19,199

STK: L12035A 2009 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 32,704

MILES $19,279

STK: T30895A 2010 Toyota RAV4 Base...................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 23,070

MILES $19,406

STK: K13749A 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited ........................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 41,310

MILES $19,499

STK: L12063A 2010 Toyota Sienna Limited............................... 4D Passenger Van ....................... 26,470

STK: L11985A

2011 Toyota Prius One ........................................ 5D Hatchback ............................... 13,785

MILES $19,982

STK: L12023A 2010 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 42,139

STK: T30496B 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1.................. 4D Crew Cab ................................ 84,177

MILES $19,989

STK: BS0496

STK: T30779A 2012 Ford Escape XLT......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 5,245

MILES $20,070

STK: L12069A 2010 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 28,830

MILES $35,479

STK: T30495A 2010 Toyota Highlander V6................................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 33,329

MILES $20,120

STK: J5503A

2011 Cadillac SRX Premium Collection .......... 4D Sport Utility............................ 31,867

MILES $35,828

STK: J5352A

2009 Lexus IS 250 ................................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 56,968

MILES $20,306

STK: A11171C 2010 Porsche Cayenne Base ............................. 4D Sport Utility............................ 19,794

MILES $36,995

STK: A11649A 2008 Acura TL Base............................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 38,200

MILES $20,365

STK: D0653A

2012 Toyota Sienna XLE Limited 7 Passenger...... 4D Passenger Van ....................... 8,924

MILES $38,479

STK: H29860A 2010 Honda CR-V LX ........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 12,445

MILES $20,390

STK: AS0494

2012 Acura MDX Base........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 4,770

MILES $38,479

STK: H29269B 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X................................. 4D Sport Utilit ............................y 9,260

MILES $20,390

STK: L12022A 2012 BMW 3 Series 328i...................................... 4D Sedan..................................... 4,308

MILES $38,499

STK: H29801A 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck ........ 2D Standard Cab .......................... 11,461

MILES $20,397

STK: K13693A 2012 Mercedes SLK-Class SLK250................... 2D Convertible............................. 10,187

MILES $39,962

STK: M8179A

2012 Hyundai Veloster Base.............................. 3D Hatchback ............................... 14,848

MILES $20,446

STK: L11923A

2009 Lexus LS 460 L............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 45,772

MILES $40,834

STK: D0814A

2010 Jeep Commander Sport ........................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 47,544

MILES $20,499

STK: L12036A 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon......... 4D Sport Utility............................ 4,115

MILES $20,535

STK: C3769A

MILES $20,584

STK: SR0118A 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 ST Crew Cab DRW.... 4D Crew Cab ............................... 600

MILES $41,479

MILES $20,765

STK: H27977B 2008 Mercedes S-Class S550 4MATICÂŽ.......... 4D Sedan..................................... 58,534

MILES $41,499

MILES $20,774

STK: T30246A 2012 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 7,895

MILES $44,479

STK: K12591A 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Base .................. 4D Sedan...................................... 16,895

STK: H29790A 2010 Honda CR-V EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 38,761 STK: H29864A 2010 Honda CR-V EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 36,407 STK: H29566A 2009 Nissan Murano SL...................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 51,501 STK: K13033A 2010 Hyundai Veracruz Limited........................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 42,312

2012 Mercedes GLK-Class GLK350 4MATICÂŽ ............ 4D Sport Utility............................ 9,148

2010 Cadillac Escalade Luxury.......................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 51,075

MILES $34,479

MILES $41,284 MILES $41,296

MILES $20,857

STK: BS0493

2012 Mercedes E-Class E350 4MATICÂŽ.......... 4D Sedan..................................... 14,485

MILES $51,999

STK: T30870A 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE........................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 18,864

MILES $21,042

STK: BP15974 2010 Mercedes S-Class S550 4MATICÂŽ.......... 4D Sedan..................................... 44,831

MILES $53,099

STK: TP16017

MILES $21,117

STK: B9963A

2012 Mercedes CLS-Class CLS550................... 4D Sedan..................................... 10,705

MILES $64,166

2009 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 ........................... 4D Access Cab ............................. 59,876

*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 03/31/13.

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2013 Honda Civic LX Sedan

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

• Model #FB2F5DEW • 140-hp (SAE Net), 1.8 Liter, 16 Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® 4 Cylinder Engine • 5 Speed Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning with Air Filtration System • i-MID with 5 inch LCD Screen and Customizable Feature Settings • Rear View Camera with Guidelines • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®3 • SMS Text Message Function4 • Power Windows and Door Locks • Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) with Traction Control • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) • Cruise Control • Illuminated Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise, Audio, Phone and i-MID Controls • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers • Pandora® Internet Radio Compatibility5 • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio3 • USB Audio Interface6 • MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack • Exterior Temperature Indicator • Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release

199

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*Lease 36 Months through AHFC. $0 Down Payment. 1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $12,445.65

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2012 CIVIC LX COUPE

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MPG 28 City 39 HWY

• Model #FG3B5CEW • 140-hp 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® • 5-Speed Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System • Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors • Cruise Control • Remote Entry • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers • ABS • Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • Side Curtain Airbags **Lease ase 36 Months through ahfc ahfc. $0 Down Payment Payment.

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2013 Honda CR-V LX

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

MPG 22 City 30 HWY

MPG 27 City 36 HWY • Model #CR2F3DEW • 185-hp (SAE Net), 2.4-Liter, 16-Valve, DOHC i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine with Direct Injection • Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) with Traction Control • Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) • 16-Inch Alloy Wheels • Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air-Filtration System • Rearview Camera with Guidelines • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® • Pandora® Internet Radio Compatibility • USB Audio Interface • MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack • i-MID with 8-inch WQVGA (480x320) Screen and Customizable Feature Settings

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• Model #RM4H3DEW • 185-hp (SAE Net), 2.4-Liter, 16-Valve, DOHC i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine • Automatic Transmission • Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control SystemTM • Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) with Traction Control • Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink • USB Audio Interface • Remote Entry System • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers ****Lease *Lease 36 Months through ahfc ahfc. $0 Down Payment Payment. • Pandora® Radio Compatibility 1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $15,856.00 • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

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***Lease Lease 36 Months through ahfc ahfc. $0 Down Payment Payment. 1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $14,427.40

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‘S

05 EX, Black, 106K

05 DODGE STRATUS CPE R/T

MAZDA MIATA CONVERTIBLE

Gray, 90K, Was $7,950

Burgandy

Now

$6,500

09 CHEVY COBALT LS CPE 5 Speed, Silver, 65K

Now

$8,750

07 NISSAN ALTIMA “S” SDN Black, 77K

Now

$10,950

06 HONDA CIVIC LX SDN Blue, 68K

Now

$11,950

08 TOYOTA RAV4 4WD Gold, 81K

Now

$13,500

08 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4WD

Now

00 LEXUS RX300 AWD Gold, 103K

Now

$14,950

$8,750

HONDA CRV EX 4WD 06, Silver, 96K $11,500 06, Black, 102K $11,950

Gray, 38K, Was $15,750

Now

$11,950

JEEP PATRIOT 4WD Green, 46K

Now

$13,500

09 DODGE JOURNEY SXT 4WD Blue 35K

Now

$15,500

2.9% for 60 mos

08 10 10 10

ACCORD ACCORD ACCORD ACCORD

ACCORDS EXL SDN Green, 70K .....................NOW $14,500 EX SDN Silver, 74K .........................NOW $14,750 LX SDN Red, 28K...........................NOW $15,950 LX SDN Gold, 15K ..........................NOW $16,950

10 10 11 11 10

ACCORD ACCORD ACCORD ACCORD ACCORD

EX SDN Gray, 20K ..........................NOW $18,500 LXP SDN Gray, 17K .......................NOW $17,950 EXL SDN Navy, 20K.......................NOW $19,750 EX V6 Black, 16K.............................NOW $20,750 LX SDN Black, 25K .........................NOW $16,750

10 ACCORD EXL SDN Red, 41K .......................NOW $17,500

1.9% for 36 mos

ELEMENT 4WD 10 ELEMENT EX Gray, 25K...................................NOW $18,950

FIT

10 HONDA FIT SPORT Red, 37K......................NOW $14,950

1.9% for 36 mos 10 10 10 10 10 10 12 11 11 12

CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC

2.9% for 60 mos

CIVICS LX SDN Titanium, 60K ............................NOW $14,250 LX SDN Silver, 18K ................................NOW $13,950 LX SDN Titanium, 28K ............................NOW $15,250 EX SDN Gray, 51K.................................NOW $15,250 LX CPE Gray, 18K..................................NOW $15,950 EX SDN Black, 31K................................NOW $15,950 EXL Black, 6K..........................................NOW $20,500 LX SDN Blue, 63K .................................NOW $13,750 EX CPE Red, 20K..................................NOW $16,950 LX SDN Black, 12K ................................NOW $18,950

2.9% for 60 mos

PILOT 4WD 10 PILOT EXL Black, 28K .......................................NOW $27,950 11 PILOT EXL Gray, 32K ........................................NOW $28,500 11 PILOT EXL DVD Silver, 25K ............................NOW $28,950 11 PILOT LX Navy, 23K ...........................................NOW $28,500 11 PILOT EXL Gray, 33K ........................................NOW $28,500 12 PILOT TOURING NAVI/RDVD Black, 31K ...NOW $34,500

11 CRZ EX

10 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS SDN

Red, 47K

Now

$7,500

1.9% for 36 mos

05 VP, Black, 88K

1.9% for 36 mos 10 10 10 11 11 10 11 10 11 11 10 12

CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV

CRZ HYBRID Frost, 5K................................................. NOW

$17,500

2.9% for 60 mos

CRV 4WD EX Black, 40K...............................................NOW $20,750 EX Silver, 40K...............................................NOW $20,750 EXL NAVI Titanium, 49K ...........................NOW $20,950 SE Sage, 29K ...............................................NOW $21,250 SE White, 25K...............................................NOW $21,950 EXL Black, 19K ............................................NOW $22,900 EXL-NAVI Black, 41K...............................NOW $23,500 EXL Sage, 30K ............................................NOW $22,500 EXL Titanium, 21K ........................................NOW $24,950 EXL White, 18K............................................NOW $24,950 EXL Green, 64K ...........................................NOW $17,950 EX Titanium, 19K ...........................................NOW $23,950

RIDGELINE 4WD 08 RIDGELINE RTX Red, 55K.............................NOW $18,500

*1.9% for 36 mos/ 2.9% for up to 60 mos on Certified Hondas thru Am Honda Finance W.A.C. Certified Hondas have 1 yr - 12k, Basic Warranty & 7yr - 100k Powertrain from orig. inservice date.

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07 LX, Black, 67K 07 EX, White, 86K

$7,950 $8,500 $11,500 $11,950

08 CHEVY IMPALA LT SEDAN

99 HONDA ACCORD EX SDN White, 87K

Now

08 FORD FUSION SEL SEDAN

White, 53K, Was $10,950

Now

$9,999

07 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4WD Navy, 25K

Now

$11,500

04 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 4WD Gray, 85K

Now

$12,950

10 MAZDA 3i TOURING SEDAN Blue, 40K

Now

$13,950

07 DODGE DAKOTA SXT 4X4

Black, 65K

Now

$17,500

$10,950

08 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX SDN Blue, 14K, Was $12,950

Now

$11,500

08 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS CPE Silver, 37K

Now

$12,950

11 TOYOTA COROLLA LE SEDAN Red, 23K, Was $14,950

Now

$13,950

10 BMW 328Xi AWD SDN Navy, 41K

Club Cab, Black, 26K, Was $19,950

Now

$8,250

Now

$22,850

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