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a Yaqui Indian medicine man, for want of a better word. Don Juan befriends young Castaneda and while teaching him a “Yaqui way of knowledge” — such bits of wisdom as “Things don’t change, only the way you look at them” — points to little events in nature — a bird alighting on a bush, for example — as affirmations that they are on the proper path. Almost immediately, I chose to believe in such affirmations. We do choose our beliefs, by the way. We are not born with them. Some may choose to believe that certain ethnic groups have certain characteristics, or that certain religions are truer that certain others, or that certain behaviors are sinful … or not sinful. I choose to believe in, among many things, affirmations. And that comes from a larger belief that all things are connected and another belief that nothing is a coincidence. So, for me, that cardinal in my hedge has major significance. So, too, in a much more profound way, does what has come to be known as “Jesus fish” — those symbols for Christianity some people stick on the backs of their cars. While I am a church-goer, I admit I sometimes struggle with formal religion. But never with my belief in Christ. If someone asks me my religion I usually answer like
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this: “If I am filling out a form I write down Roman Catholic, but if I am engaged in meaningful conversation, I say, a follower of Christ.” The teachings of Jesus Christ sustain me. I heard them summed up recently like this: die to self, live for others, and love like God. There it is. The goal I strive for. Every day. Still, I am not the type of person to stick a Jesus fish on my own car. It just isn’t me. But I’m glad others do it because those fish are another of my affirmations. I could be having an absolutely miserable day, pull up behind a car at a red light, spot a Jesus fish on the bumper in front of me, and just like that, everything’s fine. I’m right back on track. God’s in his Heaven, all’s right with the world. Sometimes my affirmations are downright silly, but no less important. As I absent-mindedly shopped for groceries Thursday morning, lost in contemplation about writing this very column, I picked a bunch of about six bananas from a shelf, thought about adding a few more, decided six was enough after all, and headed to the scale in the produce department to weigh them and print out a price sticker. The bananas came to exactly one dollar. Tell me that’s not an affirmation. One dollar. On the nose.
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Right then and there I knew writing this was a good idea. Life is filled with affirmations. I’m driving along with my son on Route 81 in a blinding snow storm wondering if I should try to find a place to spend the night. I see an exit sign for the town of St. Clair and I have my answer. My mother’s name was Claire. There’s as traffic jam on Route 80 in New Jersey. I wonder if taking the next exit will solve the problem. I see it’s onto Howard Boulevard and I immediately put on my blinker. My dad’s name was Howard. I am wondering if I should ask this beautiful girl Mary Kay to marry me. I take a spoonful of the alphabet soup I am eating and there in the tomatoey broth I see the letters “M” and “K.” Okay, I made that last one up. But it sounded good, didn’t it? With that, I will close with a quote from Carlos Castaneda that I also chose to make part of me and is the secret to my joyful approach to life: The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. P.S. For those who read last week’s column and are wondering: she said yes.
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here’s a cardinal living in my hedge. I saw him Wednesday morning when I was returning from the gym. I was just pulling into the driveway and there he was, sitting on a branch of the snowball bush, not more than five feet from the car window. Why the motion of the car didn’t spook him, I don’t know, but I was able to enjoy him for several seconds before he darted into the hedge where I am sure he is raising a family. I studied him intently for those few seconds and concluded he is as perfect a cardinal as one could imagine. I also concluded this is going to be one heck of a summer. That’s because a cardinal, to me, is an affirmation, either a sign that I must be doing something right or a portend of good things to come, or both. I picked up this notion of “affirmations” from a series of rather weird books written in the late ’60s and early ’70s by a man named Carlos Castaneda. Some call Castaneda the “father” of New Age philosophy. I don’t know much about that. I just remember reading the books — which some call fiction, but Castaneda swears are not — and filtering out things I liked. In his first book, “The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Khowledge,” Castaneda introduces us to Don Juan Matus,
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PRIMARY CHOICES Area voters head to the polls on Tuesday for mostly local races
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mount Township; Richard “Kick” Heffron, Dallas; Linda McClosky Houck, Kingston; and Eileen Sorokas, Wilkes-Barre. COUNTY CONTROLLER Republicans and Democrats each get to choose a nominee for Luzerne County Controller on May 21, and voters from both parties have two choices. On the Republican ticket, incumbent Controller Walter Griffith, of Kingston Township, is running against Wilkes-Barre resident Karen CeppaHirko, a tax accountant at DeAngelo Brothers Inc. in Hazleton. Conyngham Township tax collector and investment securities firm office manager Michelle Bednar is running against Luzerne County councilman and former 12-year county commissioner Stephen A. Urban, of Wilkes-Barre, on the Democratic side. WYOMING AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT In the Wyoming Area School District, four seats are open on the board. Seeking re-election are Board President John Bolin and board member John Marianacci. Also seeking seats are Toni Valenti, Ree Ree Deluca, Nick DeAngelo, Jerry Stofko, John Bonin, Michael Brown and Kimberly Yochem. All candidates are cross-filed on the Democratic and Republican tickets. One-term board member Frank Casarella, of West Wyoming, and longtime board member Gil Dominick, of Wyoming,are not running. PITTSTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT In the Pittston Area School district, four seats are open. Board members Bruck Knick, Marilyn Starna and R. Kent Bratlee, who took a seat on the board after a resignation last year, are on the
ballot. Also seeking seats are Vito Quaglia, Marty Quinn, Roseanne Ricotta and John Adonizio. Knick, Bratlee, Quinn and Ricotta are running as a team. Board Member Bob Linskey is not seeking a second term. MAGISTERIAL RACE For the Pittston magisterial district judge seat, eight people are running. Cross-filed candidates include Arthur Bobbouine, of Pittston, Alexandra Kokura, of Dupont, Girard Mecadon, of Jenkins Township, James O’Brien, of Pittston, Len Sanguedolce, of Pittston, and Mark Singer, of Hughestown. Two candidates, Quiana Murphy Lehman, of Dupont, and Jeffrey C. Kulick, of Hughestown, will appear on the Democratic ballot only. The magisterial district will be larger next year, as the state Supreme Court last month expanded
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it by adding the townships of Jenkins and Pittston and Yatesville Borough to the city of Pittston and the boroughs of Avoca, Dupont, Duryea and Hughestown. PITTSTON CITY In Pittston City, first-term mayor Jason Klush, 36, will face competition for the Democratic slot in the May Primary from downtown bar owner Gene Rooney, 58. The winner of that race will face Republican Don Yatko in November. Two council seats are up for grabs and only one incumbent, Democrat Michael Lombardo, is running. Running with Lombardo and Klush is former Councilman Ken Bangs, a Democrat. Also running is Democrat Barb Zangre. Joe Chernouskas is not seeking a second term. Democrat City Controller Chris See ELECTION, Page 18
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Primary Election Day is upon us. Residents of Greater Pittston will select nominees for Luzerne County Council and the Luzerne County Controller, the Pittston Area and Wyoming Area school boards and a variety of borough and township offices on Tuesday, May 21. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. All voters will be asked to show proof of identification, but will not be required to vote by provisional ballot in the event they do not show identification. First-time voters are required to show ID. Voters will select one candidate for Judge of the Superior Court. On the Democratic side, the candidates are Joseph C. Waters Jr. and Jack McVay Jr. Republican Vic Stabile is running unopposed. All Luzerne County residents will vote for five members of the Luzerne County Council, the body that replaced county commissioners when Home Rule went into effect. COUNTY COUNCIL Ten of the 11 Luzerne County Council contenders are guaranteed a nomination in the May 21 Primary because Republicans and Democrats will each pick five candidates. The eliminated candidate will be a Republican because six are running on the party’s ballot, which means there isn’t a primary battle for nominations on the Democratic side. The Republican candidates are Paul DeFabo, Wilkes-Barre; Kathy Dobash, Hazleton; Harry Haas, Kingston; Eugene Kelleher, Dallas Township; Alex Milanes, Wilkes-Barre Township; and Sue Rossi, Butler Township. The five Democratic contenders who will automatically advance to November’s General Election are Renee Ciaruffoli-Taffera, Larksville; Michael Giamber, Fair-
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After a decade of dreaming Ground is broken for Riverfront Condominium By JON O’CONNELL joconnell@civitasmedia.com The longtime project engineer Alex Belovitz slapped Joe Moskivitz on the back Thursday as planners past and present for the Riverfront Condominium gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony. “Never say never in Pittston,” Belovitz said to the city manager. Shovels moved the first dirt for a 30-unit residential project on the Susquehanna that most agreed has been a decade-long labor of love. The Riverfront Condominium, a 30-unit residential project that for the past 10 years existed only on paper and in the imaginations of city officials and architects, promises to be the crowned star of Pittston, arguably the Wyoming Valley. “This is a long time coming,” said Joe Chacke, Pittston Redevelopment Authority’s executive director. Belavitz, whose firm is still the condominium’s official engineer after all these years, said public/ private partnerships always bring obstacles. The $9 million construction utilizes $4 million in state grants — $1.5 million from a gaming tax grant and $2.5 million assigned by Gov. Tom Corbett. The state’s money was given because the investment is seen as a way to give the city a serious shot in the arm, Chacke said. “They see it as an investment because it’s going to bring people back into the city,” Chacke said. In 2005, after nearly three years of quiet discussion, first plans were laid to construct two 10-story towers with 98 residence units and space for businesses and government offices on the first floors. Property developer Daniel Siniawa of Dickson City held the reins for construction in 2005, but after delays and adjustments, construction was paused, but never dismissed. The new developer is Rob Grimm of Grimm Construction Inc., Waymart. Before the month’s end, Pittston Redevelopment Authority, which now holds the deed, will sell the property to Grimm, Chacke said. Construction is to begin right after the closing.
Grimm said the city’s undeniable development and infrastructure tells him he will see a return on his investment. Grimm’s firm has secured funding for the balance on the project not covered by grants. Grimm intends to complete the shell of the four-floor condominium before winter and spend the cold weather inside installing the fixtures, Chacke said. Construction is expected to be finished by June, 2014, Chacke said. Speakers Wednesday boasted of 30 individual units, 24 of which give a panoramic view of the Susquehanna River as the lot along Kennedy Boulevard, between the Water Street Bridge and Cooper’s Seafood, is positioned on the inside of a river bend. Each unit is to have floor-to-ceiling windows. The planners all said assuredly that the lot graced through 2011’s catastrophic flood without taking damage. Still, engineers are accounting for the structure’s nearness to the water with extra precautions. While original plans had parking below the buildings, residents will park in front of the building with the back open to preserve the view. Belavitz said current market rates will determine each unit’s cost, though he could not offer a specific price. Chacke said it’s reasonable to assume one unit will cost at least $100,000. The exquisite amenities offered are to attract outsiders to Pittston, those with expendable income who will add to the city’s growing Main Street economy. It’s the only place in Northeastern Pennsylvania to offer a full panoramic view of the river and to be backed by a dense population base with unique, independent shops a block away, Belavitz said. Moskovitz said the condo is intricately tied to downtown development, and his colleagues agree that it is a boon to the city. “The administration and public officials have always felt that this singular project is a game changer for the city because it’s the first significant upper-end development in the city,” Moskovitz said.
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Former Pittston Mayors Joe Keating, left, and Mike Lombardo, second from left, and other dignitaries participate in the groundbreaking ceremony on May 16 for the Riverfront Condominiums.
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Parsonage speeding, parking problems aired By B. GARRET ROGAN Sunday Dispatch Correspondent
Pittston City Fire Fighter Michael Chernouskas was promoted to the rank of Captain during a swearing-in ceremony that kicked off the May 15 council meeting. The 39-year-old life-long city resident is one of the city’s seven full-time firefighters and the younger brother of current city council member Joe Chernouskas. He has served as a full time Pittston City fire fighter for the past 12 years. In other matters, Parsonage Street resident Julie Kresge complained that the combination of overcrowded parking and speeding
tractor trailers are creating hazardFormer Pittston Mayor and curous driving conditions on Parson- rent Redevelopment Authority age Street. member Mike Lombardo, cousin City Administra- Parsonage Street resiof the current tor Joseph MosCity Council dent Julie Kresge com- member of the kovitz was quick to acknowledge plained that the combi- same name, that parking issues nation of overcrowded was in attenon that street have parking and speeding dance at the been raised in the tractor trailers are cre- meeting and past and that the ating hazardous driving went into furcity is looking into conditions on Parsonther detail with options to address regard to the age Street. the problems. city’s options. Pittston Police The city is Chief Robert Powlooking into ers pointed out that, although some possibly converting vacant propcars may park poorly, if they are erties into municipal parking lots. parked legally, there is nothing the He included Parsonage with Mill, city can do. Butler and Clifton Streets as being
a few of those with significant parking complications. Chief Powers hopes stepped-up patrols in the coming weeks will help to limit speeding issues but any traffic restrictions would be determined by PennDOT as Parsonage Street is a state road. City residents Lynn Getz and Anne Intili were on hand to compliment city officials on the restoration of the city’s downtown but shared their concerns that the city’s neighborhoods might be deteriorating. In response to their questions, officials confirmed that there is not currently a crime watch active in Pittston, but the topic of forming one has recently been addressed.
Finally, council member Lombardo closed the meeting by acknowledging that contributions from the Pittston Tomato Festival Committee and the Leadership Wilkes-Barre Project Group went a long way toward helping the city procure a mobile bandshell. The two groups’ financial contributions combined to finance roughly half the $12,000 price tag. Members of Leadership WilkesBarre Project Group also helped with some of the work that went into restoring the band shell. The next Pittston City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19.
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Anthracite Heritage Conference set June 1 The Third Anthracite Heritage Conference will be held June 1 at the Anthracite Heritage Museum in Scranton, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The planning committee has put together an extensive program with a variety of speakers and topics. One of the highlights will be a presentation by Richard Healey who is a professor of geography at the University of Portsmouth, England. Healey has been a keen student of anthracite history for over three decades and has written one of the defining books on the industry, The Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Industry, 1860-1902 (2007). There are several other speakers as well as a lunch and entertain-
ment by the Hometown Boyz who perform songs related to anthracite history. Complete schedule: 9:00 a.m. Welcome by Robert Savakinus, President, Anthracite Heritage Museum and Iron Furnaces Associates; Chester Kulesa, Site Administrator Anthracite Heritage Museum and Scranton Iron Furnaces; Bode Morin, Eckley Miners Village. 9:15 a.m. Speaker – F. Charles Petrillo Topic: The Hard Coal Navy: Susquehanna River Coal 10:00 a.m. Break 10:15 a.m. Speaker – Richard G. Healey Topic: Miners and Mining in Scranton during the Civil War:
Preliminary Findings from the DL&W Payrolls Project 11:00 a.m. Break 11:15 a.m. Speaker Robert E. Hughes Topic: 3D Modeling and Mapping of the Northern Anthracite Coal Fields and the Underground Mine Pools beneath the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valleys Noon to 1:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15 p.m. The Hometown Boyz Topic: A live music performance by band members Joe Sweeney, Mike Haduck, Ed Haduck, Jim Reap and Mike Lavelle. 1:45 p.m. Break. 2 p.m. Speaker Darlene MillerLanning Topic: The Art and History of the Lackawanna Iron and
Pittston Area sets info meeting on foundation PAEIO is a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and an approved Educational Improvement Organization by the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development. According to the organization’s brochure, “the primary emphasis of PAEIO is to provide funding for innovative programs not included in the existing academic curriculum.”
Through PAEIO, tax-deductible donations may be made to help fund school programs. Unique opportunities for businesses to earn substantial tax credits are also available and will be explained at the May 30 session. Those wishing to attend should respond to Annarose Salvo at salvoann@pittstonarea.com or at 570654-2415, ext. 2102.
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Pittston Area School District has invited business leaders of Northeastern Pennsylvania to an informative session on the Pittston Area Educational Improvement Organization (PAEIO) secheduled for Thursday, May 30, at the senior high school auditorium in Yatesville. The session begins with registration at 8 a.m. followed by a presentation from 8:30 to 9:30.
Coal Company. 2:45 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. Speakers William A. Hastie, Sr. and Bob Wolensky Topic: Anthracite Labor Wars in the Northern Anthracite Field: Labor against Management and Labor against Labor during the 1920s and
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Pittston Mayor Jason Klush will face downtown bar owner Gene Rooney for the Democratic mayoral nomination on Tuesday.
Gene Rooney, owner of Rooney’s Irish Pub on South Main Street in Pittston faces Jason Klush for the Democratic mayoral nominaiton.
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Incumbent seeking re-election, but bar owner eyes mayor’s office By JOE HEALEY jhealey@psdispatch.com A basement meth lab caught fire next door to Gene Rooney’s house on Sept. 26 “It was an eye opener for me,” Rooney said. And it made him want to run for mayor. Rooney is facing incumbent Mayor Jason Klush in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday. Donald Yatko is mounting a write-in campaign for the Republican nomination. If he is successful, he will face either Klush or Rooney
in November’s General Election. The mayor is paid $3,000 a year. The optimistic Klush, 36, touted the progress made throughout the city under his first administration, particularly the downtown. Projects like the Riverfront Condominium, the Open Space facility featuring the Boden outlet and new construction of the UFCW Credit Union and the Gilbro project at the corner of William and Main streets.
Ground was broken Thursday for a a 30-unit private residential project on Kennedy Boulevard called the Riverfront Condominium. Open Space is home to the Boden outlet, a high-end women’s clothing manufacturer and it is also used as a public meeting space and reception hall. The UFCW Credit Union opened in a newlyconstructed facility on Main Street and the major Gilbro project, currently being contructed, will bring dozens of new jobs downtown. See, MAYOR, Page 9
3 eyeing 2 council positions By BILL THOMAS For The Sunday Dispatch Three candidates are running for two seats on Pittston City Council. Current Councilman Michael Lombardo, former councilman Kenneth Bangs and citizen activist Barb Zangre are seeking Democratic nominations. No Republicans are running. Mayor Jason Klush is supported by Lombardo and Bangs and Gene Rooney has an ally in Barb Zangre. Zangre is not shy about criticizing the current administration, stressing a need for increased
emphasis on Pittston’s neighborhoods, as well as on its parks and recreation. “To me, quality of life is extremely important,” Zangre said. “I think it’s important that we embrace the needs of our seniors and our youth, who are our past and our future, to create a strong community. I think it is the responsibility of a community to have facilities and places for people to have fun and relax and enjoy their life.” Among Zangre’s proposed ideas are plans for the possible creation of a dog park, walking and skateboarding trails and the See, COUNCIL, Page 26
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Klush was quick to point out he was just continuing the progress of past mayors when it comes to downtown development. But Rooney was quick to point out the administration’s shortcomings, including downtown parking deficiencies, not paying attention to the city’s parks and neighborhoods and excessive spending. Both candidates agree that neighborhood revitalization should be at the top of the list in the next four years. Klush already has unveiled the Neighborhood Housing Stabilization and Development Initiative which will make improvements to substandard, deteriorating and unoccupied homes and street crowding which causes the tax base to decline. Sprucing up neighborhoods, acquiring tax sale and foreclosure properties, tax rebates, creating a housing impact team and imposing a moratorium on converting single homes to apartments are all planned. Klush said one major hurdle to the initiative is funding. He said tax money and fees from downtown development will be directed to help fund that project. Rooney said Pittston is the highest-taxed city in Luzerne County at 6.85 mills. A mill is $1 tax on each $1,000 of assessed property value.
the change in the lease is the only obstacle. Rooney said he plans to pursue private detective and security work. From 1973 to 2006, Rooney had been involved in law enforcement in various positions and departments. He started as an officer in the Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Police Department. From 1979 to 2000, he worked in the Peekskill, N.Y., Police Department, starting as a patrol officer, then detective, then sergeant. He worked a year for the Department of Homeland Security before getting into private investi-
gation work. He’s owned Rooney’s since 2009. Rooney has taken classes at Norwich University and Westchester Community College. Klush, 36, is construction manger at Hadley Construction. He is a 2000 graduate of East Stroudsburg University with a degree in sociology and criminal justice. Klush defeated first-term mayor Joseph Keating in the 2009 Democratic primary. He touted his handson abilities in saving the city money, including helping construct the city’s new salt shed, helping renovate the Open Space and hanging
downtown signs and banners, all on his own time and free of charge. Rooney pointed out his own handyman skills in helping build his bar, one of the first properties in the revitalized downtown. Rooney said the city needs to stop taking loans, including the $1.2 million low-interest loan that will be used to install an elevator in City Hall and relocate the Police Department to the basement where the former library was located. The terms of the $1,263,700 CommuniSee MAYOR, Page 26
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Council raised the city’s Earned Income Tax from 1 percent to 1.5 percent as part of the Home Rule measure, which the Klush administration supported. Rooney said that move will erode the tax base. “The key to that is young people will not move into the city when they can live in any other town in Greater Pittston and not pay the extra half percent,” Rooney said. “It will erode our tax base, not increase it.” He said the city is loaded with low income housing, which provides little tax revenue. Additionally, the city has numerous senior housing facilities, which pay no real estate or wage taxes. He said over half the properties in the city are not owner occupied residential units that quality for the Homestead Exemption under the Home Rule Charter. He said money needs to be redirected to help revitalize the neighborhoods and parks. Klush said he has beefed up the city’s zoning and code enforcement by hiring additional personnel, which will identify problem properties in the city and use the city’s enforcement powers to help clean up the neighborhoods. Rooney, 58, currently the owner of Rooney’s Irish Pub on Main Street, is getting out of the bar businesses. His establishment is being sold to his bartender and her family. His name will come off the establishment and the new bar will be called “The Neutral Zone.” He said
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Sklanka chosen for Hugh O’Brian Leadership Seminar a fifth grade student at Wyoming Area Catholic, Exeter. Valentina is an art student at the Art School of NEPA, Peckville, an altar server and choir member at Immaculate Conception Church and plays major league softball for G & S Car Wash in West Pittston. Valentina has a brother, Dominic, 9.
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Eric Sklanka, son of Don and Grace Sklanka, Pittston Township has been selected to join 250 leaders representing many highs chools from throughout central and northeast Pennsylvania at the Central Pennsylvania Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership seminar from May 16 to 19 at Shippensburg University. Sklanka is representing Pittston Area High School. CAPARELLI ACCEPTED TO PROGRAM Valentina Caparelli, daughter of Dave and Mary Caparelli, West Pittston, has been accepted to the 2013 National Young Scholars Program. Valentina was nominated by her teacher, Mrs. Theresa Sabetta, based on her scholastic merit and leadership potential. Valentina will join other young scholars from around the nation for a week in July at Villanova University, Philadelphia. Valentina is
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Roach was honored for his awardwinning work by the Susquehanna Valley Chapter of American Chemical Society (ACS). Roach finished as a runner-up in a test administered to top firstyear chemistry students throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania. CASON INDUCTED INTO CHEMISTRY SOCIETY Dillon Cason, of West Pittston, was inducted into Phi Lambda Upsilon, the national honor society for chemistry established in 1899. Scranton’s chapter, Beta Kappa, was chartered in 1975 and recognizes students with 24 credits in chemistry who have achieved grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Cason is a junior majoring in biochenistry cell and moolecular biology at the Jesuit university.
PAVALONIS GRADUATES Ron Eugene Pavalonis, of West Pittston, was among students who received an undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin during the recent spring commencement held in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on the UT Martin campus. LOCALS AMONG HONOR SOCIETY OF ADULT LEARNERS Chris Arnone, of Wyoming, and Jennifer Sciandra, of Harding, were among 13 adult learners at Misericordia University who were inducted into the Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society during a brunch and induction ceremony in Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall on campus. Alpha Sigma Lambda is the honor society for continuing education students. Its aim is to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work. The honor society
Kyra Richards, above, was the first-place winner in a Spelling Bee held at the Pittston Area Intermediate Center. Dana Zuba was the overall Science Fair winner.
is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship and recognizes high scholastic achievement in an adult student’s career. By doing so, it encourages many students to continue
toward and earn associate and baccalaureate degrees. ROACH HONORED Wyoming Area student Joseph
HOLMES INDUCTED INTO COMPUTER SOCIETY Michael Holmes of Avoca was among the University of Scranton students inducted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the international honor society for computing and information disciplines founded in 1967. The Jesuit university’s Gamma chapter was established in 1985. Upsilon Pi Epsilon recognizes academic excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate leves in computing and information disciplines and is endorsed by the professional organizations of the Association for Computing Machinery and the IEEE Computer Society.
Several members of the LEGO Club of the Wyoming Free Library traveled by bus to New York City on Saturday, May 11. The group, left, enjoyed visiting the LEGO and Nintendo stores as well as an afternoon of activities such as shopping, sightseeing and dining. Shown here in front of the LEGO Store near Rockefeller Center are, from left, first row, Nick Bodgon, Jordan Lech, Nicholas Teberio, Luke Fuller and Peyton O’Boyle. Second row, Kim Bodgon, Kathi Lech, Joell Lech, Stephanie Teberio, Colleen Garrison and Lesley O’Boyle. For more information about the LEGO club, call the library at 693-1364.
Book reveals extensive county involvement including Medal of Honor winner who attended school in Wyoming By JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com
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ts not widely known, but a Union soldier who won the Medal of Honor at the Battle of Gettysburg attended school in Wyoming Borough. James May Rutter, for whom Rutter Avenue in Kingston is named, went to school at what was then known as the Luzerne Presbyterian Institute and today is known as the Wyoming Institute. The historic building, which was built in 1843, still stands at the end of Institute Street. Apprenticed as a machinist, Rutter enlisted in Company C of the Pennsylvania Volunteer 143rd Infantry Regiment at Mill Hallow, present-day Luzerne. During the Battle of Gettysburg, Rutter was a sergeant. He won the Medal of Honor for, among other heroic acts, rescuing his wounded captain under heavy fire. Learn about Rutter, Colonel R. Bruce Ricketts, for whom Ricketts Glen State Park is named, and other Luzerne County soldiers, regiments and units who fought at Gettysburg in the booklet “Stories and Images of Luzerne County Soldiers at Gettysburg.” The booklet was published by the Luzerne County Historical Society in April and co-authored by Jenkins Township resident William Lewis with Anthony T. P. Brooks, Stephen B. Killian, Angela Lopez and Peter Tomsak. Lewis, of Jenkins Township, is a member of the Pennsylvania His-
torical and Museum Commission and Chairman of the Publications Committee for the County Historical Society. “What we’re trying to do,” Lewis said, “as we did with the Titanic book on the 100th anniversary, is put together small books about historic events that can be read in an hour or two and tie them to a anniversary of the event when people’s interest is piqued.” This year is the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Lewis said that, in 1863, Luzerne County also encompassed Lackawanna County, which wasn’t formed until after the Civil War and that a full treatment of Luzerne County involvement at Gettysburg could fill a 500-page book. Lewis and the authors will sign books at Barnes and Noble in Wilkes-Barre Township on June 15. The book is also available at the Luzerne County Historical Society on Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre. The Historical Society’s next book project will be about President Kennedy’s visit to the Valley as a candidate in 1960. It will be published next year, the 50th anniversary year of Ken-
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More than a building damaged in Wyoming Fire hits historic former Union Hotel, most recenlty KB Guilford’s Pub
By JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com A fire on Wednesday afternoon and evening in Wyoming didn’t just severely damage a building, it may have destroyed a significant piece of the borough’s history. The three-story building at 87 Wyoming Avenue, most recently KB Guilford’s Pub which closed earlier this year, was originally the Union Hotel when it was built over a century ago. Before it was Guilford’s the building housed Blanda’s, the Twin Maples and Bianco’s. While it will be up to insurance adjusters to decide if the building is a total loss, Wyoming Borough Fire Chief Joe Kopcza said the damage is extensive. “I don’t know, a contractor would have to get in there and replace a 15 by 15 hole in the dining room floor. Some of the joists were burned, there’s a hole in the hallway behind the bar. The bar was pretty well scorched.” That’s some of the worst news for Wyoming history buffs. The bar and back bar of carved mahogany or cherry wood were original to the building when it was the Union Ho-
tel. The bar and back bar alone may have had a pre-fire value well into five figures. When it was opened as Guilford’s in 2011 the menu read like a quirky history of Wyoming Borough, with the Queen Esther’s Cheese Crisp, Eighth Street Bridge Salmon Burger, Wyoming Chocolate Massacre and Airport Wings, and the dining room walls were decorated with Wyoming borough and Valley-wide memorabilia such as vintage photographs and advertising. Chief Kopcza said that memorabilia was not on the walls at the time of the fire. The fire started in the basement and spread up the walls to the first floor. Firefighters from Wyoming, West Wyoming, Exeter, Forty Fort, Jenkins Township, West Pittston Hughestown and Swoyersville fought the fire. It was contained at the second floor. “There was minimal damage to the kitchen and second and third floors,” Chief Kopcza said. Building owner Chris Jones had been in the process of renovating the building into offices and apartments. He could not be reached for comment.
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OUR OPINION
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n this week’s Peeking into the Past column (page 1B), there’s mention of more than 2,000 people lining the banks of the Susquehanna River to watch hydroplane races sponsored by the Greater Pittston Jaycees. The year was 1976. More than 200 boats guided by professional drivers competed. Congressman Dan Flood was on hand to fire the starting gun. “The Susquehanna was once one of the foremost bass fishing areas in Northeastern PA,” he commented. “The race is an effort to return the river to its former beauty.” That beauty of the Susquehanna is something former Wilkes University president Christopher Breiseth frequently incorporated into speeches. He would remind those of us living here that throughout history a lot of blood was shed to be able to occupy the land along the Susquehanna that we now do. All of this came to mind Thursday as ground was broken for luxury condominiums along the Susquehanna in downtown Pittston. The location provides a panoramic view of the river which, the comment of Congressman Flood not withstanding, never really lost its beauty. Anyone who has dined at Cooper’s Seafood along the river or visited Cooper’s Cabana on a summer’s night will attest to that. Which makes us believe that, when built, the condominiums will have little trouble attracting tennants.
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The National Association of Social Workers designated March as Social Work Month. The Care and Concern Free Health Clinic recognized the Social Service Professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to helping those in need. These volunteers are a vital part of the clinic’s services, providing the intake process for the clinic, counseling, assistance with applications as well as referrals to other community services for medical needs, social services and counseling. From left, seated, are Gina Rushkowski and Kaitlin Karalunas. Second row, Maureen Heffren, Angelo Montante and Mareen Brennan. Absent at the time of the photo were Grace Bradshaw and Ann McNevin. 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 Says Bucky Harris baseball infield nothing to be proud of I would like to speak a little about taking pride in what you do and being proud of what you’ve done. Take for instance the Bucky Harris Field at the Primary Center. A little pride in taking care of the field and being proud of seeing your accomplishments would go a long way. Just the other day in order to get a game in I took a rake to the infield to help the coaches prepare the field. Now for years I have been hearing how horrendous the infield is in taking ground balls. Of course, being an old time ball player and having played on some poor fields, I never really believed it until that day I was helping rake. I was embarrassed to invite other teams come to this field to play. The board of education at one time all together should stand at
second base and field a couple of grounders then perhaps a little pride would be in order. Perhaps if baseball had the same consideration as football we would be proud of that field, but we are not. Something should be done and it will. We are taking on the responsibility of raising some funds to have the Bucky Harris Field professionally done or supply the materials needed for our grounds crew. If I were to be allowed to rake the field myself I would do it at no cost to the taxpayers. No one should have to play ball on a field in this condition. And I would take pride in what I do and be proud to say I am a Pittston Area Patriot Pat McGinty Inkerman
Teens can cook and eat vegetables By MARY EHRET Penn State Cooperative Extension
Brianne Balchune, left, with Chris Hampel of Family Prescription and friend Lois Waters
Friends come through for Hodgkin’s patient A few months ago after Brianne Balchune was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a blood cancer her friends joined her fight with a lottery-ticket wreath raffle. Family Prescription Counter in Duryea and its owners, Chris Hampel and Tony Kleynoski, coordinated the raffle and donated the lottery tickets. Balchune’s sister, Chartan Innamorati, provided the wreath while Tomlinson’s Floral assembled it. Tickets were sold at the pharmacy and the Town Tavern. The winner was Kenny Karboski who, in turn, gave the wreath to Balchune. All proceeds helped to defray Balchune’s unexpected medical costs. “I would like to sincerely thank all who participated for your generosity including family, friends, strangers, and employees of the Stafford Ave Post Office in Scranton,” said Balchune.
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Furry creatures or slimy ones, or whatever crawls or runs. It is always one’s choice, To watch it swim, listen to its cackle, or hear its voice. Each is considered a special pet, And this friend will give you more memories you’ll never forget A thrill and a joy each animal gives us, From the moment they arrive there is such a fuss. When they open their eyes for us to see, It is like a window of life to look out and wonder Gee!
How lucky I am to have this pet, Who gives you and me lots of love, it’s a sure bet. Even insects could be a friend with no fear, Take a butterfly and a fragrant flower—already they’re here. Whatever your choice of friends are, Love them all because some come from afar. Everything and everyone has a purpose in life to be sure, Maybe its love for all, and that’s meant to endure. Ronald Voveris Yatesville
Writer says bar a good place whether in WP or Exeter town. In short, I gave praise to what in my opinion is one of the better bars in our area. An Exeter bar, how’s that? And I didn’t even need a map. John Disanferdinand West Pittston
GREEN SURPRISE DIP 1 cup thawed frozen chopped spinach, drained 1 cup cooked chickpeas i.e., garbanzo beans (canned, rinsed and drained) ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise 2 cloves garlic chopped ½ medium onion chopped 1 Tbsp lemon juice or to taste Optional pinches of cumin, garlic powder, sugar and/or dark mustard added to taste Puree all ingredients in a bowl. Mash with potato masher. Serve with whole grain pita wedges. Makes 2 1/2 cups. Adapted from: Simply in Season, a world community cookbook Nutrient facts per serving (1/4 cup) Calories 105 Total fat 2.4 g Sodium 203 mg
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I’m writing this in response to a local resident who took issue with a letter I wrote praising a local bar in this paper a few weeks back. I stated that the bar was located in West Pittston. However, it is in the borough of Exeter. Actually, it is almost on the border of West Pittston and Exeter if we were to get technical, nearly the same as another great bar I mentioned on the other end of
After two days with juniors and seniors, I am convinced that teens can cook and eat vegetables. Sometimes, all it takes is a bit of TLC and help from peers. Some folks tell me I’m the eternal optimistic, even when it comes to motivating folks to learn how to cook. After spending 90 minutes with teens, I’m convinced that anyone can learn if given the opportunity. Easy recipes are a must to begin with, along with learning some basic skills. Today, teens have youtube videos to learn how to peel, chop and dice an onion. But when it comes down to it, they still need to be given the opportunity. Basic cooking skills include learning the different types of knives and which ones are best for which jobs. Chef knives have the wide blade, paring are the smallest in size and serrated have small semicircle blade like edges. Simply stated, when coring peppers, first use a paring knife to remove the core, then a chef knife for slicing and dicing. Serrated knives are used to slice bread. It’s simple things like using the correct utensil which keeps the frustration down. For a chart on various types of knives and their uses, email LuzerneExt@psu.edu, attention Mary Ehret. Next, it’s important to learn how to peel a clove of garlic and an onion. Many of us might say, of course, we know how to do this, however, do our teens? Many teens might not know that a head of garlic has many cloves. Folks have different ways to peel the skin off garlic. One way is to gently push down, holding the pointed side up. You will hear the garlic “pop.” Gently remove the papery skin. Once again, many folks have different techniques to peel an onion. Some choose to leave the root end on before chopping, some not. Here is a video from the National Onion Association http://www.onions-usa. org/faqs/why-do-your-eyes-water-when-you-cut-onions. Learning how to peel and chop garlic and onions are great basic cooking skills to start with. Teens can learn to make vegetables taste good with a bit of garlic and onions. Girls age 14- 18 years old need a minimum of 2 ½ cups of vegetables a day, guys need 3 cups. Over the course of a week, those 17 and 1/ 2 cups for gals and 21 cups for boys are grouped into five groups. They are dark green (1 ½ cups), orange – red (5 ½), dry beans and peas (1 1/2), and starchy (5 cups). Guys need slightly greater amounts. Teens that only like French fries and corn, which are both starchy vegetables, may have difficulty in meeting the recommendations. Here is the recipe that the teens liked. Even spinach and dried beans can be enjoyed as part of a dip. If you have a teen, try making this easy-to-make recipe with them.
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local history
New link to Wyoming Valley’s colonial past
Cabin unearthed in Duryea may be that of early settlers By MARK DZIAK For the Sunday Dispatch
ing nearby since 1993, excavating a large prehistoric Native American settlement along the Susquehanna When John Philips and his fam- River. In 2009, some of the chapily first arrived in Wyoming Valley, ter members began searching in the the welcoming party wasn’t too nearby woods for more evidence of welcoming. ancient life. What they found inThe newcomers were surround- stead was a buried foundation. ed by local Native Americans who “At first we were puzzled. Obviwanted Mr. Philips’ vest, Mrs. Phil- ously we were dealing with a manips’ bonnet, and the family’s horse. made wall, but we didn’t expect to When Philips resisted, a native man find such a thing there,” said Baird. raised a hatchet, leaving no room While other volunteers focused on for argument. The newcomers gave the prehistoric dig site, Baird spent away their possessions — sort of a hundreds of hours digging out the reverse housewarming gift — but mysterious underground walls. were left with their lives. Over months, Baird uncovered That is one story of the Philips a foundation and basement that family, some of the seemed relatively first white colonists “We’re excited modern. As he conto settle in Wyotinued digging, howming Valley in the about the age ever, new layers of mid-1700s. Aside of the site besubterranean stone from this tale and walls appeared. This scattered references cause very few indicated to the arin old books, rela- sites remain in cheologists that the tively little is known had been reused Wyoming Valley site about the area’s first through the years. settlers and their ex- from that peBaird believes it periences. Recently, was used three or riod.” however, local arTed Baird four times, both by cheologists discovMember of the Frances Dor- families and by the ered evidence of rance Chapter of the Society local railroad comthese pioneers that for Pennsylvania Archeology pany. He has even may help reconlocated early photos struct missing chapshowing some of the ters of the history of structures that once stood there. Wyoming Valley. The archeologists studied the This evidence, tucked away in construction of the walls and artitrees and brush alongside a dirt facts found in the dirt to trace the road in Duryea, consists of the re- history of the site. Their work clearmains of a cabin. Most of the cabin ly dated the site back to the 1800s vanished long ago, but the founda- — but another surprise awaited tion and cellar, lined with stones, them. remain. Clues found among these When researcher Martin Reinstones have suggested to local ar- bold began analyzing some of the cheologists that this site was most artifacts, he determined that many likely the home of the Philips fam- dated back to the 1700s or even ily and one of the first settler cabins earlier. Most of these artifacts were in the Greater Pittston area. pieces of broken glass and ce“We’re excited about the age of ramic. There were also iron nails, the site because very few sites re- animal bones, coins, buttons, and main in Wyoming Valley from that blue glass beads of the type traded period,” said Ted Baird, a member with Native Americans in the midof the Frances Dorrance Chapter of 1700s. the Society for Pennsylvania ArReinbold explained that the most cheology. surprising and important finds inThe cabin remains, now known cluded bits of pottery he identified as the Philips Site, are a rare gem as Staffordshire slipware dating to of Pennsylvania history, but their 1675–1770, and Moravian slipware discovery was unexpected. Volun- from around 1770–1825. These teer archeologists from the Frances were most likely from plates and Dorrance Chapter had been work- pitchers used by the Philips family
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Observing the foundation of what is believed to be a home of early settlers in the Wyoming Valley are, from left, Martin Reinbold, Ted Baird and John Dziak. Below are archeologists working at the nearby Native American excavation site in Duryea.
before and during the Revolutionary War period. The Philips Site is just the most recent addition to a growing list of important archeological finds in Wyoming Valley. According to Al Pesotine, vice president of the Chapter, local archeologists have found evidence of human presence in the Valley dating back to 8025 B.C. — ten thousand years ago. Native American camps and villages were common sights in the region for thousands of years until European settlers began to arrive in the 1700s. At the time of John Philips, Native Americans and white settlers lived together in the Valley, sometimes fighting for control and other times living and trading peacefully. Conflicts and tragedies in the later 1700s ended the region’s Native American occupation. The Frances Dorrance Chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archeology has been working for decades to uncover and analyze evidence of these early Wyoming Valley people. Since 1993, Chapter members and other volunteers have been excavating a highly productive Native American site at Coxton Yards in Duryea. In February 2013, vandals struck the long-running site. However, Society members, volunteers from
the community, and local businesses responded quickly to repair the priceless site and continue its ongoing work. “So many people showed up to help — all volunteers, and many even became members after that. It was just wonderful,” said Paula Cenera, secretary of the Chapter. The Society meets regularly at the Duryea Municipal Building and holds weekly free open digs at its Coxton Yards site. Visitors are invited to watch, ask questions, or help with the digging. New members are also welcome. No prior experience with archeology is needed. Currently the Society is seeking sponsors and funding to help them expand their research on the Philips Site. They hope to scientifically analyze artifacts and conduct in-
depth research on Greater Pittston’s colonial times. In addition, the Chapter hopes to develop an exhibit and a publication highlighting their discoveries and their importance to local history. These would be costly ventures for the all-volunteer group. “There are several years of work ahead at the Philips Site: photos, mapping, drawing, research, and artifact analysis,” said Pesotine. “Without proper funding, we may not be able to complete the analysis needed to verify our assumptions about this site. We want to get a complete understanding of what’s happening there.” For more information about the Frances Dorrance Chapter and its projects, contact Ted Baird at tedbaird@verizon.net.
New fire truck to be dedicated today in Jenkins Twp. Haircuts today at Sports Page to benefit animal refuge operation Jenkins Township will dedicate its new fire truck at 1 p.m. today, May 19 at 1 p.m. at the Jenkins Township Fire Department. Light refreshments will be served.
welcome new members. The Friends raise funds to support the children and adult programs provided in the library. For more information call Maria Capolarella Montante at 655-2398.
EVENT FOR ANIMAL REFUGE Get a haircut today and help raise money for Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Today, Sunday, May 19 at the Sports Page at Twin Stacks Center, 1100 Memorial Highway, Dallas. There will be refreshments and a raffle. Call 675-2466 for an appointment.
CEREMONY AT MICELI The American Legion Post 477 will hold a Veterans Memorial Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 25 at The Sam Miceli Veterans Memorial Park on Kennedy Boulevard, Pittston (by the concrete bridge). Veterans are encouraged to attend and the public is invited.
WYOMING FIREMENS RELIEF The Wyoming Firemen’s Relief Association will meet at 1:30 p.m. today, May 19, at Wyoming Hose Company No. 2 on Third Street. SONS OF LEGION The Son’s of the American Legion, Squadron 585, Duryea, will meet at 3 p.m. today, May 19 at the Post Home. Plans will be finalized for the chicken barbeque. ELM ST. SPORTSMEN Elm St. Sportsmen’s Club will meet tonight, Sunday, May 19, at 7 p.m. at the Polish American Citizens Club, Dupont. John Lizak will preside
variety of household items, pictures, dishware, knickknacks, toys, DVDs, games, and books. Picnic foods for purchase include clam chowder, haluski, pork
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OLD FORGE MEMORIAL DAY Old Forge Borough’s annual Memorial Day parade, sponsored by the American Legion Post 513 and VFW Post 4954 will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27. The starting point is the corner of Main and Miles streets (across from Rite-Aid) . Participants should arrive by 9:30 a.m. The Villa Capri Cruisers will provide an “Honor Ride” in the parade for any veteran that cannot march. The parade will travel down Main Street to Moosic Road, where a ceremony will follow at the Old Forge Cemetery. AVOCA VFW MEMORIAL DAY Avoca VFW and American Legion will conduct Memorial Day services on Monday, May 27 according to the following schedule: 9 a.m. St Mary’s Cemetery, 9:30 a.m. Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, 10 a.m. Langcliff Cemetery 11 a.m. Main St. Veteran’s Memorial. ST. FRANCES CABRINI MASS AND FLEA MARKET St. Frances Cabrini Church, 585 Mt. Olivet Road, Carverton, will celebrate a Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27. This mass is in honor and memory of all the deceased loved ones who are laid to rest at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Father Vincent Dang will be the celebrant for this special mass. Following the mass, the parish
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FRIENDS OF PITTSTON LIBRARY The Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library will meet Monday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m in the adult reading room in the Pittston Memorial Library on Broad Street. A report on the Spring Fling jontly sponsored by the Pittston Kiwanis Club and the Friends will be given by Judy Greenwald a member of the Kiwanis Club. To be discussed are plans for the Annual Friends Dinner Meeting held yearly in June. Eva Mae Falcone, will serve as chairperson. A date for a “Clearance Book Sale” to be held in June will be set. Prices of the books will be greatly reduced. Janet Delaney is chairperson. Friends of the Pittston Library
Social Committee will sponsor its annual flea market and bake sale from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m on the church grounds, rain or shine. This year’s flea market will include a
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ELECTION Continued from Page 3
Latona is running unopposed for re-election. This is the last election his seat will be on the ballot. The Home Rule measure passed last year eliminates the position. AVOCA In Avoca, Democratic Mayor Bob Mullen is seeking another term. Council seats in Avoca represent separate wards. In Ward 1, Democrat Tom Fritz is running unopposed and one other seat in the ward is on the ballot. In Ward 2, Democrats Thomas Goul and John D. Boone are running unopposed for the two available seats. In Ward 3, Joseph Satkowski and Maryann Tigue are running for a 2-year seat and a 4-year seat, respectively. Democrat Therese Wrubel is running unopposed for tax collector. DUPONT In Dupont, Mayor Dan Lello, a Democrat, is running unopposed. Five Democrats are seeking three spots on the ballot. They are incumbents Bernard J. Zielinski, Mark Kowalczyk and council president Stanley Knick Jr. Also running are Pina Hansen and Paul Houdy Shell. Democrat Joy Tetlak-Adelstein is running unopposed for tax collector after longtime official William “Billy” Elko decided not to run. DURYEA In Duryea, Democratic Mayor Keith Moss is seeking another term and will run unopposed. Eight Democrats are seeking four seats on council. Incumbents Joan M. Orloski, Frank Groblewski, Mike McGlynn and Council President Audrey Collier Marcinko are seeking another term. Also running are Edward Ameika, Sean Shay, Valerie A. Olszewski and Jimmy Balchune. Democrat Martin Hanczyc is running unopposed for tax collector. EXETER In Exeter, Democratic Mayor Cassandra Coleman is running unopposed. Five people are seeking three seats on Exeter Council. They are Thomas Shannon, Rick Turner, Mark Casper, Betty Ann DeRoberto and Joseph Pizano. Democratic tax collector Thomas Polachek is running unopposed. EXETER TOWNSHIP In Exeter Township, three are running for one supervisor seat. They are Democrat Neil S. Wil-
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liams and Republicans John Coolbaugh and Donald B. Kreseski. HUGHESTOWN In Hughestown, longtime Mayor Paul Hindmarsh is not seeking reelection. Democratic Councilman Wayne Quick is running unopposed to fill the seat. Four Democrats are running to fill four seats. They are Barbara Gatto, David Stefanoski, Robert Gable and Marie Griglock. JENKINS TOWNSHIP In Jenkins Township, incumbent supervisor Coreen A. Milazzo will face fellow Democrat Bob Linskey for the one available seat on the board. Democrat Jean Mudlock will run unopposed for tax collector. LAFLIN In Laflin, two Republicans, Anthony E. D’Eliseo Sr. and Carl Yastremski, are running unopposed for two seats on council. Democrat Charles T. Boyd Jr. is running unopposed for tax collector. PITTSTON TOWNSHIP In Pittston Township, five Democrats are seeking one seat on the board of supervisors. Filed to run are Ron Bruno Marcellini, Barbara Attardo, Carmen Timonte, David Kaminski and Michael A. Savokinas. The winner will face Republican Dominick Pepe in November. Democrat Paul Joseph Menichello is running unopposed for auditor and Democrat Rita Timonte is running unopposed for tax collector. WEST PITTSTON In West Pittston, Democratic Mayor Tony Denisco will run unopposed. Four Republicans are seeking four council seats. They are Brian Thornton, Peter Musinski, Barry Hosier and Barry Stankus. Republican George L. Miller is running unopposed for tax collector. WEST WYOMING In West Wyoming, Democratic Mayor Joseph T. Herbert will run unopposed. Five Democrats are seeking three seats on council. They are Walter J. Stevens Jr., Michael J. Dolan II, Gloria Bubblo, Ralph R. Confletti and Daniel Grescavage. Democrat Robert F. Connors is running unopposed for tax collector. WYOMING In Wyoming, Democratic Mayor Bob Boyer and Democratic Tax Collector Paul J. Konopka are both running unopposed. Wyoming elects members of council by wards and each of the three wards has one candidate running. In Ward 1, Democrat Michael Flynn
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is running unopposed; in Ward 2, Democrat Diane Smiles is running unopposed; in Ward 3, Republican Michael Baloga is running unopposed. YATESVILLE Nobody’s name will appear on the ballot for the mayor’s seat in tiny borough of Yatesville in the May primary.
Mayor Vince Tossi’s seat is on the Luzerne County list to be on the ballot. He said he was under the assumption he had an additional year and a half on his term. Luzerne County Election director Marisa Crispell-Barber said the seat was on the ballot in 2011 to fill the unexpired term of former Mayor Joseph Chiumento, who re-
signed in 2010. All Tossi needs is 10 write-in votes in the May Primary to get on the ballot for the General Election in November. Also running in Yatesville for three council seats are Democrats Anthony J. Rostock and Anthony Russo and Republican Theresa Ritz Mulesky.
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VFW Post 4909 sponsors day’s events along with AMVETS Post 189 and American Legion Post 657 VFW Post #4909 will sponsor this year’s Dupont Memorial Day activities along with the cooperation of AMVETS Post #189 and American Legion Post #657 on Monday, May 27. Veterans and veteran supporters are called to meet 8 a.m. at the Dupont V.F.W on Main Street. At 8:30 a.m. a memorial service will be held at the Polish National Cemetery. The veterans will then go to the Sacred Heart Cemetery and conduct memorial services immediately following Mass at the Sacred Heart Church. Parade participants will assemble at 10 a.m. at the VFW parking lot on Grant Street. John Kunicki, a decorated U.S. Army WWII artillery soldier, is the Parade Marshall. Thomas M. Marcilio, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marines, a Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer as a prosecutor, defense attorney and legal services officer, is the principal speaker. Following the parade and services at the Dupont Borough Memorial Lawn, all participants are invited for food and refreshments. Youngsters will be served at the Dupont Hose Company and adults at the VFW Post Home. Thomas M. Marsilio Principal speaker Thomas M. Marsilio was born on Sept. 28, 1948. He is a son of late Commander and Mrs. Nicholas Marsilio and a Hazleton High School Honor graduate class of ‘66. After graduation, he went to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis MD. In New London, Ct. at the Naval Justice School he finished as an honor graduate. He served in the Marine Corps active duty 1970
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to 1975. His duty stations included Mojave Desert, 29 Palms California and the Sahara Desert Morocco, North Africa. Since 1976, Captain Marsilio served the Marine Corps Reserve at Wyoming, Allentown and Willow Grove. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Organized Marine Corps Reserve Medal and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. He furthered his education at Penn State Dickinson Law School, graduating in 1981. He also studied at DuBoise, Wyoming Trial Lawyers College graduating in 2003. Attorney Marsilio practices law from his WilkesBarre office as a trial attorney in criminal defense and civil law. He is a strong supporter of the “Veterans Court Program.” Marsilio is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, a life member of Hazleton American Legion Post 076, a life member of the White Haven Marine Corps League and life member of the Retired Officers Association (ROA) He lives in Mountain Top with his wife, Murtie Lou. They are parents to six children and five grandchildren. Parade line-up
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A graduate of The Ohio State University with four years of service in the United States Navy, Sherman most recently was the Senior Vice President of Finance for the Harris Teeter Corporation, a group of more than 200 grocery stores. He is a past president of Big Brother’s/Big Sisters in Ohio, is the immediate past chairman of the YMCA and a former treasurer of the Matthews Health Clinic in North Carolina. “I think it’s important to give back to the community,” he said. “I’ve been very blessed with what I’ve been given and I think it’s my obligation to help along the way when I can.” Sherman and his wife, Lisa, have two children: Son, Ian, 21, a student at New York University and daughter, Emily, 15, a high school student in Charlotte. “I’m excited to be here and work alongside Michael and my goal is to get out and meet as many people as I can in as short a time period as possible,” Sherman said. “Nothing
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WA football BYOB night at the races is June 8 Local country music star Jeanne Zano and her band will be entertaining at the Wyoming Area Football Parents Association’s Warriors Tribe Trot at The St. Barbara’s Parish Center Outdoor Pavilion in Exeter on Saturday, June 8. Gates will open for the over-21 BYOB night at the races event at 6 p.m. Races begin at 7 p.m. There’s a $5 cover, which includes entertainment by Zano and food prepared by the parents and Silvieri Catering. Zano and her band will play from 6 to 7 and between races.The sound system is donated by Rock Street Music.
Sabatini’s is a corporate sponsor. There will be raffles for a 42-inch flat screen TV, an XBox 360 and an iPad mini, gift basket raffles and instant Bingo. Full, half and quarter race sponsorships are $125, $60 and $30. Sponsorships include an ad in the program, recognition during the race, and an ad on the website. Advance table reservations for $50 include 10 reserved seats and 10 pre-paid tickets. For more information and reservations call Dan Resciniti at 8145803 or email paramedic711@aol. com. Visit www.wyomingareafootball.org.
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PT Cruisers called for WP parade For its 10th season, the PT Cruising Cruisers owners’ group will participate in the West Pittston/Exeter Memorial day parade on Monday ,May 27. Formed in 2004 by “King” Tim Nulton, a West Pittston resident formerly of Shavertown and Harveys Lake, for riding and parading enjoyment, the club has raised awareness and money for the Earthly An-
gel Autism Fund over the years. In 2007, 36 PTs participated in a fundraiser parade. Anyone with a PT is welcome to parade with the group free of charge. If you have a parade for the PTs or want to parade on May 27 or for more information, call Tim at 8996434.
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Susquehanna Stride next Sunday in Pittston Motorists asked to be on lookout for runners The Greater Pittston YMCAs Susquehanna Stride 5K and Half Marathon will be taking place Sunday, May 26, starting at 8 a.m. beginning at the Greater Pittston YMCA. The race will take runners throughout the heart of Pittston and two surrounding boroughs, Jenkins Township and Hughestown. With runners being on the roads the YMCA warns drivers that there will be temporary road closings to allow runners to go through major intersections. These interruptions will only last a few minutes but these interruptions are for the safety of the runners and the drivers. Drivers are being asked if they are driving in the Greater Pittston Area to please be vigilant and cautious when driving within the Stride route. If you see runners on the road please slow down to pass them. About the YMCA The Y is a nonprofit like no other.
That’s because in 10,000 neighborhoods across the nation, we have the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but deliver, positive change. The Y is community centered. For nearly 128 years, we’ve been listening and responding to the Greater Pittston’s needs. The Y brings people together. We connect people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in community needs. The Y nurtures potential. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. The Y has local presence and global reach. We mobilize local communities to effect lasting, meaningful change. With a mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
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beverages. A special “early bird” flea market will held Sunday, May 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No early birds for flea market. SUPER TO SPEAK ON ANTI-BULLYING Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services and its Advisory Board will sponsor its 22nd Annual Developmental Services Awareness Month Breakfast at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 31 at the Shadowbrook Resort, Tunkhannock. Michael Garzella, superintendent, Pittston Area School District, will speak on the district’s recent partnering with the developmental disabilities system on anti-bullying. Cost is $10 per person. For more information, call 825-9441 or 1-800-816-1880 or e-mail: mhmr@mhmr.luzerne.pa.us MEMORIAL PET WALK Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc. will hold its Fifth Annual Memorial Pet Walk and Celebration of Life Event on Saturday, June 1, at Scranton’s McDade Park. Registration is at 10 a.m. Cost to walk is $25 and each participant will receive a T-Shirt. There will be a pet blessing and festivities will last until 5:30 p.m. with food available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., face painting and vendors. psychic readings, a 50/50 and basket auction, entertainment by Phyllis Hopkin’s Electric Trio Band, demonstrations by the Scranton Police Departments K9 Unit, Alan Finn’s Designing Dogs and Canine Medical Massge by Dogstar Energy. All proceeds will benefit
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on Saturday, June 8, at Kingston Township Municipal Building Lower Level from 9 a.m. to 2 p. m. Refreshments will be provided by the American Red Cross and Mountain Grange No. 567. Mountain Grange is pleased to be of service to the community. WSCC REUNION West Side Central Catholic High School Class of 1971 will hold a 60th birthday party from 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Grove at Checkerboard Inn on Carverton Road, Trucksville. Formal invitations will be forthcoming when all addresses are finalized. SIGHT AND SOUND TRIP The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of West Pittston are planning a bus trip to Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster to see “Noah” in mid-June. For more information and to make reservations, call Doris Dushok at 654-2689 or Karen Weed at 654-4446. STRAWBERRY SOCIAL United Methodist Church of Pittston’s Strawberry Shortcake Social will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on June 15 at the at the corner of Broad and Church streets. Tickets at $5 for adults and $3 for children includes cake, strawberries or peaches, ice cream and beverage. Lunch menu also available with hot dogs (with your choice of topping), wimpies, potato salad, baked beans and cole slaw.
USS INDEPENDENCE REUNION ANNOUNCED Dick White, of Pittston, announces the USS Independence CVA-62 24th reunion will be held Sept. 4-8 in Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN. For more information, contact USS Independence by mail at CVA-62, 65 Pioneer Ridge Road, Canton, North Carolina 28716, by phone at 828-648-7379 or by email at ussindycva-62@hotmail.com. WA CLASS OF 1993 Wyoming Area Class of 1993 will hold its 20th class reunion on Nov. 29. Still looking for email addresses for classmates. If you are interested in attending and have not received an invitation contact the reunion committee at wyoarea93@yahoo.com. NORTHEAST HS 1963 50TH CLASS REUNION The Northeast HS 1963 50th Class Reunion will be Friday Oct. 11, at Colarusso’s LaPalazzo, Birney Ave.,Moosic from 6-11 p.m. The reunion committee will meet on Wed. May 22 at 7 p.m. in the VFW Hall, Duryea for the purpose of mailing invitations to all classmates. All classmates are asked to attend to help and if anyone knows of any change of address of any classmate since our 40th reunion, please notify Michael Hopkins at 570-457-0413.
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Pittston Area unveils new webiste Call it Pittston Area 2.0. After months of work, the Pittston Area School District unveiled its new website on Wednesday. The site is designed to be a resource for the students, parents, faculty, and staff, as well as the entire Pittston Area community, said Christy Savakinas, the district’s Director of Technology and Online Learning Coordinator. The website is www.pittstonarea. com. A slideshow of pictures welcomes visitors to the new site framed with the district colors of red, white, and blue. In addition to the slideshow, new features on the site include faculty web pages, improved district calendar and building pages, contact information, and organized resources for students, staff, parents and community members. Pittston Area partnered with the Luzerne Intermediate Unit on the design and implementation of the new website. Superintendent Dr. Michael Garzella has been championing a new website since he took the helm of the district in August and has been updating the school board on the progress.
The board hired Savakinas in January, stressing the need to curb the trend of district students attending outside charter and cyber school. The district hope to run it’s own cyber program soon. Savakinas, the former Educational Technology Coordinator at Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 in Scranton, is paid $75,000 a year. On the new site all teachers have a page where they can post class announcements, homework, links to websites, and pictures. “It is their own space on the site to share what is happening in their classroom,” Savakinas said. The district calendar highlights all events and activities color coded by building. Savakinas shared an email from a parent : “I love the new website… especially the calendar and teacher’s pages! I went on to check my son’s grades in Skyward and found myself exploring the new site for quite some time.” Administrators, faculty and staff all worked on adding content to the site over the past four weeks. “It was truly a collaborative effort,” Savakinas said. “I am proud of the work everyone did.”
Shown is a screen capture of Pittston Area’s new website at www.pittstonarea.com. The district partnered with the Luzerne Intermediate Unit on the design and implementation of the new website. The site is designed to be a resource for the students, parents, faculty, and staff, as well as the entire Pittston Area community.
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photos of development in the city. Rooney said he has some photos of his own, but is unable to take out ads in newspapers like his opponent. He cited exposed wiring and a lack of outside emergency lighting at the Open Space, building permits that are not on display at construction sites at the Red Mill bar and Pittston Gazette buildings. Downtown parking is also an issue. Rooney said downtown parking meters are not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities act there are no signs saying when motorists must put money in the meters. Under the Klush administration, a parking attendant was hired and all the downtown meters were either repaired or replaced. But, Klush said, because of complaints after parking tickets started being issued, that enforcement has been relaxed to “only a few hours a day.” He said the parking authority is now focused on installed self-serve kiosks in the downtown parking lots.
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re-opening of Pittston’s public swimming pool. Lombardo responded by saying the current administration has had ideas of its own about how to improve the city’s quality of life. These have included partnering with the YMCA on various programs, the continuation of the Pittston Tomato Festival, the organization of a new music festival and the institution of Second Fridays downtown, which replicates the arts and entertainment-centered First Fridays of Scranton and Third Fridays of Wilkes-Barre. “We’re doing a lot of things to enrich life in the community,” Lombardo said, “but that’s only one aspect of what a municipality has to do. It also has to pay the bills. We’ve balanced our budget every year and reduced property taxes.”
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Members of the VFW Post 4909, AMVETS Post 189 and the American Legion Post 657 placed over 600 flags at the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Holy Mother of Sorrows Cemeteries in Dupont on May 13. Above, Jack Heine’s grandson Jarrett helps place flags. Below, Bob Lopata places a flag on a veteran’s grave.
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Chuck Giardina, left, and Guy DePascale check out the team schedule.
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By JOE DOLINSKY Sunday Dispatch Correspondent These guys play hardball. Of a different sort. The Yatesville Bocce League has blossomed into one of the largest leagues in Northeastern Pennsylvania since its formation in 1979. Founding member Guy DePascale Sr. and the rest of the guys dusted off the jacks on Wednesday and rolled out yet another season, the group’s 34th straight. “If you’ve ever wanted to be involved with a great group of guys, this is the league to be in,” DePascale Sr. said. “Everybody looks forward to it.” Tossing their very first games in a field just a few feet away from their current venue, DePascale Sr., Frank Bonomo, Joe Chiumento, Doc Campanella and Mike Shannon made up the founding five members of a league that now includes 36 players from as far away as Mayfield and Clarks Summit. In addition to distance, this league spans something even bigger – generations. DePascale Sr. and his son, Guy Jr., were teamed up two years ago and won the league’s outright championship. “The both of us happened to get on a team and won the whole thing together,” DePascale Sr. said. Due in large part to the support of the Yatesville borough throughout the years, DePascale Sr. said the league was able to continuously improve their grounds, perfecting the asphalt courts while adding lighting, grills, refrigerators, a covered roof and an interactive scoreboard. “We started building one court then went to another court and it eventually built it up to See BOCCE, Page 34
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Charlie Adonizio measures which ball is closest to the pallino at the Yatesville Bocce Court. At right, Jane Balent, daughter of deceased member Harold Kiesinger, throws the first ball of the season as President John Gruttadauria, left, Ralph Campanella, Guy DePascale, and Treasurer Dr. Joseph Campanella look on.
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Daniel Grescavage is seeking re-election to West Wyoming Borough Council. He is completing his 10th year on council, has served as council chairman, vicechairman on various committees and the West Side Trail Commission. A life-long resident of West Wyoming, Grescavage is a graduate of West Wyoming High School and has been a self-employed mason for over 40 years. He is a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church of St. Monica’s parish. He was a a reservist with the 109th National Guard for six years and was discharged honorably. He is the historian for American Legion Post 904, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and a life-time member of the West Wyoming Hose Co. no. 1 Grescavage is the son of Alice and the late Frank “Oscar” Grescavage. He lives with his wife, Theresa.
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Seniors from the Pitttson and Falls Senior Centers can participate in free Zumba Gold classes presented by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties, in conjunction with the Greater Wilkes- Barre YMCA. These classes will be held at the YMCA every week until the end of June. The Zumba Gold class schedule is as follows: Mondays at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesdays at 12 p.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Those who attend are welcome to use the other facilities available at the YMCA on the same day that they are attending class. In order to enroll for the class, it is asked that you contact your local Active Adult center and register via phone. WWW SENIORS MEETING The Wyoming/West Wyoming Seniors are meeting Tuesday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Monica’s meeting rooms at 1:30 p.m. with Frank Perfinski presiding. Servers are Eva Casseri and Eugene Stanczak. The picnic committee consisting of Donna Pocceschi, Joan Kwasny, and Marion Pocceschi selected July 16 for the affair at the Daley Park on Shoemaker Avenue. More details later. The club celebrated its 37th Anniversary on May 7. with a mass for our departed members and a dinner afterwards. Also many prizes and games were held. After a short business meeting, refreshments will be served and bingo will be played.
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Heart of Pocono Mountains on Friday, August 23. This trip includes motorcoach transportation, a one hour fully narrated Historic sightseeing fully enclosed trolley tour, luncheon and the show “All Shook Up” at the Shawnee Playhouse. Farmer’s Market Voucher will be distributed at the Pittston Active Adult Center on Wednesday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Household Income guidelines are $21,257 single and $28,694 couple. Proxy forms are now available at the Center if someone will be picking up your vouchers for you. These forms must be picked up and filled out in advance and brought back to the Center the day you are picking up the vouchers. COSMOPOLITAN SENIORS The Cosmopolitan Seniors assembled at St. Anthony’s Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday to participate in a Mass for their 38th Anniversary under Project HEAD. Father Massetti celebrated the Mass and Bill Kull was the organist. Readings were done by Terri
Mislan . Mary Ann Kull carried a crown of flowers which Amy Alpaugh placed on the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Offertory gifts were presented by Terri & her husband George. Sixty-six members and two guests then gathered at St. Anthony’s Center for a catered buffet dinner served by the men of the club. The Mislans and their committee of Olga Costello, Ed Czachor, Joe Kleback, Tony Matreselva, and Ann Mattei adorned the tables with blue and white carnations. To culminate the day they all played Bingo. The jackpot winners were Bernie Serbin, Sharon McAdarra and Cheryl Pipher. 50/50 winners were Felicia Bellanco, Mary Dirhan, Sharon McAdarra, and Florence Stankoski. The Cosmopolitan Seniors next meeting is at 1 p.m. in St. Anthony’s Center on Tuesday, May 28. All are asked to wear red, white or blue in honor of Memorial day. Hosts/Hostesses are: Olga Costello, Joe Kleback, Tony Matreselva, Ann Mattei, and George & Terri Mislan.
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Knights plan Flag Day ceremony and fund raiser The Knights of Columbus will host a Flag Day ceremony with the co-operation of Dupont V.F.W. Honor Guard, Pittston City Fire Co. and the Knights of Columbus Color Corps and Choir on Friday, June 14. The march will start at 6 p.m. from the Knights home and proceed to the fire jouse. On the same night, the Knights of Columbus will sponsor a fundraiser for Veterans of the Vietnam War and the Veterans Coalition at the Knights Home on South Main Street. A $5 donation at the door will go to help these organizations in their many projects. Danny Argo and Friends will bring his Old Time Rock and Roll to entertain from 8 to 11 p.m. Food and drink specials will be available. The event is open to the public.
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Wyoming Area School District on Monday, May 27 due to the observance of Memorial Day. BAND CONCERT The fifth-grade band students from Montgomery Avenue and Sarah J. Dymond Elementary will have their Band Concert on Wednesday, May 29 in the Montgomery Avenue cafeteria. Mrs. Becker is the Instrumental teacher. FIFTH GRADE FIELD TRIP The PTO will conduct a field trip for fifth-grade students to Knoebel’s Amusement Park on Thursday, May 30. Students will leave the building at approximately 9 a.m. and return at approximately 5 p.m. Students should dress appropriately for this trip by wearing sneakers and bringing a jacket. Parents are responsible for picking up their child at the school at 5:00pm or for providing transportation home for their child from school.
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PRIMARY ELECTION 2013
Gatto a candidate DeRoberto announces candidacy in Hughestown Betty Ann DeRoberto, of Wyoming Avenue, Exeter, announces her candidacy for Exeter Borough Council. DeRoberto is the daughter of the late Edward and Frances Petrillo, of Exeter. She is the wife of the late Dan DeRoberto and has three children and three grandchildren. DeRoberto graduated from Wilkes-Barre Business College and worked for Brockway Motor Trucks
Barbara Gatto is seeking reelection to Hughestown Borough Council. Gattio is a lifelong resident of Hughestown and a member of Mt. Carmel Church. She has a selfemployed business woman for the past 42 years. She and her husband, Vito, have a son, Vincent. Gatto has served council for the past 20 years on various positions, including president and vice president.
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Miller seeks re-election in West Pittston George L. Miller, incumbent tax collector of West Pittston Borough, is running for re-election. Miller is a homeowner and lifetime resident of the borough. He resides on Susquehanna Avenue with his wife Lois (Havard) also a lifelong resident. He is a member of the First United Methodist Church of West Pittston, a life member and former fire chief of West Pittston Hose Co. No. 1. He has served on boards of West Pittston Hose Co. No. 1, West Pittston Ambulance Assoc, Parks and Recreation of West Pittston and the former WilkesBarre Touchdown Club. He is a past master of Valley Lodge #499 Irem Temple and past president of Pittston Kiwanis Club. For many years, Miller was a
as a secretary until she left to raise her family. She then returned to work for James A. Nocito Insurance for 22 years. She is currently a member of Exeter Borough Council and serves on the Parks and Recreation and Fire Committees. She is also the borough representative on the Wyoming Sanitary Authority. A lifelong resident of Exeter, she is a member of St. Barbara’s Parish in Exeter.
PIAA football and basketball official and is still active in the sports program at Wyoming Area. H He has been inducted in to the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame, The WA Ring of Pride, served as grand marshal for the Cherry Blossom Parade and also received the Sam Falcone Community Service Award. He owned and operated Miller’s Economy Store for 19 years and later worked for Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority, having retired in 2004. The Millers are the parents of three children, Edward, of West Pittston; Barbara Argenio, of West Pittston; and Jacquelyn Koscelznsky, of East Norton. They are the grandparents of Alex and Christie Argenio, of West Pittston, and Alyssa and A.J. Koscelansky, of East Norton.
Richard (Rick) Turner announces his candidacy for Exeter Borough Council. He is a 20-year veteran of Exeter Borough Council. A life resident of Exeter Borough, he is a former borough police officer. He is currently active in his community as a lifetime member of the Exeter Hose Co. No. 1, where he held several office positions. He is also a lifetime member of the Exeter Community Ambulance As-
sociation and currently serves as treasurer. Turner was one of the founders and a past officer of the Exeter Panthers Association. He attended Exeter High School and is retired as a sergeant from the Luzerne County Correctional Facility. He has been married to the former Johanna Fonzo, of Exeter, for 52 years. They have seven children, nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
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Clarification of DeAngelo comment A statement attributed to Nick DeAngelo in a Sunday Dispatch story last week about the Wyoming Area school board election was incorrect. DeAngelo is running for a nomination on both the Republican and Democrat tickets. DeAngelo did not say, as was in the story, that, if elected “he would look into having teachers contribute to their health care premiums.” The Dispatch apologizes for the error.
David Stefanoski announces he is running for Hughestown Borough Council. Stefanoski is a 40-year resident of Hughestown and a member of Our Lady of the Eucharist Church. A graduate of Swoyersville High School, he studied criminal justice at King’s College. He was employed for 28 years at Luzerne County Correctional Facility as a sergeant, retiring in 2005. On October 2011, he was ap-
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Meals on Wheels thanks volunteers who participated in the Letter Carriers Food Drive on May 11. The collection was a major success as approximately 31,975 pounds of food was collected. While letter carriers collected food, there were 122 volunteers scheduled to separate, sort and place the food in a storage area so when Monday came, the area of setting up the food deWhen the livery by Meals schedule on Wheels drivwas prepared ers and runners was cleared. it was anVo l u n t e e r s ticipated that came from The volunteers First United would provide Methodist 500 hours Church, West but, with the Pittston; Coramount of pus Christi RC food delivered, Church, West many volunPittston; First teers stayed United Presbyterian Church, longer and the number of West Pittston; hours went far Saint Barbara’s RC Church, above that. Exeter; Second Presbyterian Church, Pittston; Wyoming Area Key Club, Verizon Pioneer Club, Builders Club of Pittston Area Middle School, National Solvack Society Leaf 75, Boy Scout Troops 285, Duryea, and 352, West Pittston; Valley Masonic Lodge 499 IBEW Local 163, Teamsters Local 401, United Steel Workers Local 15253 and Local 5652-00, The United Way, The Order of the Odd Fellows and daily drivers and runners of Meals on Wheels. When the schedule was prepared it was anticipated that volunteers would provide 500 hours but, with the amount of food delivered, many volunteers stayed longer and the number of hours went far above that. The group said they cannot thank community groups enough that assist each year with this project. Meals on Wheels of Greater Pittston is truly a community endeavor.
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Sports DISTRICT TRACK AND FIELD MEET
Wall-to-wall gold for Patriots’ D’Eliseo Four events, four golds for Pittston Area senior; girls set relay record
By TOM ROBINSON Sunday Dispatch Correspondent Ronnie D’Eliseo shined from the moment the District 2 Class AAA Track and Field Championships began in the afternoon sun Tuesday as he led qualifying in the 110-meter high hurdles, the first boys event. D’Eliseo stood out under the stadium lights, anchoring the winning 1600-meter relay more than six hours later as competition drew to a close. Throughout the day, D’Eliseo put together the strongest overall performance among the hundreds of athletes who competed in a variety of events. D’Eliseo won the maximum four gold medals – two as an individual and two as a member of relay teams – while setting a district meet record in his best event and school records in two others. Those district championships advance D’Eliseo and his relay teammates to the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Championships Friday and Saturday at Shippensburg University. “This 4 by 4 right here,” D’Eliseo said when asked about his favorite moment in a highlight-reel day. “My relay team; we’re like brothers. The whole year we talked about how we could win districts and we kept pushing each other to try to do it. “And, we finally did it.” Austin Naples, Josh John and Mike Harth ran the first three legs, giving D’Eliseo the lead before he ran the fastest leg to clinch the title. Angelo Aita, Harth and Naples did the set up work for D’Eliseo in the 400 relay win. Those were not the only impressive efforts by a Pittston Area relay team. The Lady Patriots won the first of 36 gold medals decided on the day when the team of Madison Mimnaugh, Tara Johnson, Saman-
Ronnie D’Eliseo of Pittston Area hurdles his way to the District 2 gold medal in the boys 110-meter hurdles.
tha Mayers and Catherine Lombardo set a record in the 3200 meter relay in 9:32.81, 10 seconds faster than their 9:42.83 seed time. The previous record was 9:33.43 by Wallenpaupack last year. District winners advance to Shippensburg along with those who matched qualifying standards stringent enough to establish them as medal contenders on the state level. Nick O’Brien and Trent Grove were the only two Wyoming Area boys to qualify. They finished third and fifth in a remarkable javelin competition in which six District 2 athletes reached the state meet in the same event for the first time in the 21st Century.
Olivia Giambra of Pittson Area made it while finishing second in the long jump. Mimnaugh will also compete as an individual after her effort while placing third in the 1600. The Wyoming Area girls are sending Haley Stackhouse, in the high jump, and Marcyssa Brown, in the long jump, after each qualified while placing third. D’Eliseo was the fastest hurdler by more than half a second in qualifying and finals of the 110 and by more than a second in the 300 where competitors run just once each. His 110 time was the second fastest ever at the D2 meet and his 300 time of 38.10 broke the
decade-old record established by Steve Kerestes of Coughlin. “That’s my strong event,” said D’Eliseo, who swept the two hurdles titles for the second straight year. “Originally, I wanted to get that record. But, then when we decided to do the 4 x 100, I thought I’d be too gassed to get it. “But, I got it. The competition pushed me.” In his career D’Eliseo won six District 2 gold medals, one silver and one bronze, along with one Indoor state medal. The seeding for the state championships isn’t official yet, but D’Eliseo is likely to be top five in both hurdles and as high as two in
the 300. The boys 400 relay team set a school record by finishing in 43.54 to edge Hazleton Area by 13-100ths of a second. Pittston Area was seeded 14-hundredths of a second behind Abington Heights in the girls 3200 relay, but Mimnaugh, a freshman, made sure the Lady Patriots controlled the race throughout. “We wanted to get the district record,” Mimnaugh said. “We were trying to push ourselves to do that.” Mimnaugh ran an opening leg of 2:19, a time that would have been good enough to take the 800-meter title if repeated later in the day, to put Pittston Area well in front. Fellow freshmen Johnson and Mayers and Lombardo, a senior, each ran 2:25 or better to protect the lead. Lombardo earned a spot in the District 2 record book along with her father, Mike Lombardo, and uncle, Joe Brannan. They were on the 3200 relay team, along with Jay Loughney and Bruce Maranchik, for a time of 8:00.84 in 1982 that still stands as the boys record. “He’s very proud of it,” Lombardo said. O’Brien threw the javelin 1849, while Wyoming Area teammate Grove threw 182-1. Pittson Area’s Giambra went 17-5 ¼ in the girls long jump, two inches longer than Wyoming Area’s Brown, who set a WA aschool record. Wyoming Area’s Stackhouse was one of three high jumpers to clear 5-3, leading to a tiebreaker in which she finished third. All three tried to tie the district record of 5-5, but missed on each of their three attempts. Mimnaugh ran 5:07.13 to qualify in the 1600 where Tessa Barrett of Abington Heights and Summer Hill of Honesdale gave District 2 two See DISTRICTS, Page 47
The recordsetting District 2 Class 3A 4x800-meter relay team of Samantha Mayers, left, Catherine Lombardo, Madison Mimnaugh, and Tara Johnson pose with their gold medals with Michael Lombardo, who also won a medal for Pittston Area in record time in the same event in high school.
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they were academic students. We were at a point where all we had to do was make sure they were at the meet on time and dressed appropriately. I can’t tell how much I respected those kids.” Jay Loughney said the coaching and the program’s reputation were important. “I put it on the coaches. Calabrese fostered a junior high program and that success bred success. They were charismatic inspiring coaches. They would set individual goals for everybody on the team not just the stars. When we were there, to be on the track team was a good thing. It attracted the best athletes. Everybody wanted to be part of it. The coaches created an environment where people thrive. I ran cross country at Bucknell where they had an eight-year winning streak. The similarities were both teams had charismatic coaches and athletes who were good students.” Loughney lives in Collegeville with his wife Leigh and three school age athletic kids, Riley, Ayden and Declan, who has the third grade record in the fitness mile at his school. Al Michalec was on the 1981 4 x 400 record team and he recalls the record run. “Our goal was to break the record that Valley West held. We were a little over confiSee RECORDS, Page 47
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very May Pittston Area high school sports fans watch the District 2 Track and Field Championships to see if the six District records the program has will last another year. This year was a little different. The question wasn’t how many can the program hold on to, but how many can it add? The answer is two. Ron D’Eliseo set a District 2 AAA 300 hurdle record with a 38.10 breaking a decade-old record established by Steve Kerestes of Coughlin. And Madison Mimnaugh, Tara Johnson, Samantha Mayers and Catherine Lombardo set a record in the girls 3200 meter relay. There’s a sweet back story in the record setting run for Catherine Lombardo. Her father, Mike, holds the same record in District 2 boys championships with Jay Loughney, Joe Brannan and Bruce Marancik. In 1982 they ran a 8:00.84, 16 seconds faster than the gold medal time this season. The Pittston Area 4 x 800 record was one of six District 2 3A boys records held by Pittston Area before D’Eliseo added the 300 hurdle record Tuesday to make it
seven. That means of the 18 track and field and the individual 400 and 3200 runs. In events over one-third of the records belong addition to those records, PA’s Lance Kern to Pittston Area and four of them are three set a high jump record in 1984 at 6’-9” decades old. Of the other 12 records, five which lasted until 2002. were set in the past three seasons, which Mike Lombardo said the coaching and is what would be expected given it is con- the will of the athletes were the keys. A ceded that athletes story about today are generally T o m m y bigger, stronger Ron D’Eliseo set a District 2 AAA Doran, the and faster than ath- 300 hurdle record with a 38.10 3200 record letes 30 years ago. holder illusbreaking a decade-old record So what was up trates that with Pittston Area established by Steve Kerestes of will. “I’ve track in the 1980s? Coughlin. And Madison Mimnaugh, never seen There isn’t a anybody ready explanation, Tara Johnson, Samantha Maywork as hard but three of the ers and Catherine Lombardo set as Tommy athletes from that Doran. I era and one of the a record in the girls 3200 meter remember coaches who were relay. only once interviewed last that he got May described beat and he a perfect storm of students-athletes and got so angry he ran home five miles. He coaches who came together during the had the biggest heart and one of the toughGolden Age of Pittston Area track and field est.” from 1980 to `85. Joe Costello, who was the head coach During those seasons the PA boys track then, agreed. “They didn’t mind if they lost and field program won 86 consecutive to someone better or lost with a personal regular season Wyoming Valley Confer- best time, but if they got upset they took ence meets and six consecutive District 2 it personally. They were an exceptional championships and set the four enduring group. They had the will to win, worked records in the 4 x 800 and 4 x 400 relays hard, set goals, accomplished goals. And
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DISTRICT TRACK AND FIELD MEET
Members of the Pittston Area track team who won medals at the District 2 Class 3A Championships this week pose with their medals at Charley Trippi Stadium. First row, from left: Samantha Mayers, Tara Johnson, Catherine Lombardo, and Madison Mimnaugh. Second row: Taylor Powers, Allie Barber, Olivia Giambra, and Olivia Lanza. Third row: Colin Tracy, Joshua John, Austin Naples, Mike Harth, Angelo Aita, and Ronnie D’Eliseo.
Pittston Area’s Taylor Powers competes in the preliminaries of the girls 100-meter dash in the District 2 Class 3A Track & Field Championships at Scranton Memorial Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
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Farrad Condry in a preliminary attempt at the 110 hurdles for Wyoming Area.
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Haley Stackhouse jumps 5-3 for a 3rd place securing a place at States for Wyoming Area.
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girls running under five minutes in the same race for the first time ever. Pittston Area finished sixth in both the boys and girls team standings. The Lady Patriots scored 52 points. Abington Heights won the team title, 102-93, over Hazleton Area. The top six finishers in each event earned medals and the top eight picked up points for their team. Lombardo (800) and Taylor Powers (100) each finished fourth for Pittston Area. Abby Sheerer (high jump), Olivia Lanza (100 hurdles) and Olivia Giambra (triple jump) placed sixth, along with the 1600 relay team in which Lombardo, Mayers and Mimnaugh were joined by Allie Barber. Mimnaugh’s day also included a seventh-place finish in the 800. Liz Waleski was also seventh in the 100 hurdles. Cales Owens took eighth in the high jump. Barber, Jamie Chisdock, Powers and Sierra Williams fin-
ished eighth in the 400 relay. The Wyoming Area girls were ninth with 37 points. In addition to making it to the state meet with her third-place finish in the long jump, Brown took second in the triple jump. Stackhouse added another thirdplace finish in the 100 hurdles. Both Brown, in the high jump, and Stackhouse, in the long jump, also had a seventh-place finish. Emily Shemanski was fifth in the 100 hurdles and sixth in the 300 hurdles. The Patriots tied for sixth in the boys team standings with 48 points. Tunkhannock edged Coughlin, 78.5-76, for the title. In addition to the four titles, Pittston Area got a third-place finish from Colin Tracy in the 300 hurdles and a seventh-place finish from Chuck Poll in the shot put. Wyoming Area was 14th with 20 points. O’Brien added another thirdplace finish in the 200 and placed sixth in the 100. Bob Burton was eighth in the discus.
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Haley Stackhouse, left, and Emily Shemanski, proudly stand on the podium capturing a 3rd and 5th, respectively in the 100 hurdles.
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Warrior starting catcher on the baseball team, Trent Grove, had two-weeks of practice throwing a javelin for the first time in competition. Grove qualifIed for States by throwing 182-10.
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dent. During the hand-offs we were showboating with the baton. Fortunately, we still broke the record.” He also credits the coaches. “We had the desire to succeed. Track was a vehicle to earn a bachelor’s degree. That may have had something to do with it. And I believe a lot of it had to do with the coaches. All of them were great motivators, and they always keep us guessing. Coaches Joe Costello and Joe Orlando keep us believing that we would break the state record if we worked hard.” Michalec and the 4 x 400 team did lower their district record time by five seconds at the state meet a week later and finished fifth in a high-powered field. West Chester set a state record that day that lasted until 1997. The coaches during that era were Joe Costello, Joe Orlando, Ray Calabrese, Leo Monteforte, Mike Orlando and Lenny Pesotine. The two PA records not set in the Golden Age are owned by John Dessoye in the 100 and 200 in 1995 and 1996. Dessoye was just different. He won the state championships in the 100 and 200. He won the state championship in the 100 in 10.46, which was .02 seconds off the state record held by Olympic Gold medalist Leroy Burell and .02 second off Rocket Ishmail’s AA District 2 record of 10.44. The Pittston Area District 2 Track and Field records 4 x 800 relay - Mike Lombardo, Jay Loughney, Joe Brannon, Bruce Marancik 1982 (8:00.84 ) 400 - Vince O’Boyle 1982 (48.74) 3200 - Tom Doran 1983 (9:19.54) 4 x 400 relay - Ed Zaleski, Al Michalec, O’Boyle, Jack Goldowski 1981 (3:23.44) 100 - John Dessoye 1995 and 1996 (10.64) 200 - John Dessoye 1996 (21.44) 300 hurdles - Ron D’Elieso 2013 (38.10)
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Patriots, Warriors advance in D2 AAA tournament By TOM ROBINSON For the Sunday Dispatch Michael “Bucky” Schwab appeared to be breezing along as he retired six straight batters to move Pittston Area within three outs of a District 2 Class AAA baseball road playoff victory. Wheezing might be a better description for the way the bottom of the seventh inning started. Schwab recovered from throwing 11 straight balls and escaped a series of predicaments to help the 12th-seeded Patriots hang on for a 4-3 victory over fifth-seeded Dallas in Friday’s first-round game. The victory, coupled with Crestwood’s upset of fourth-seeded Tunkhannock, gives Pittston Area a surprise second-round home game Tuesday against the Comets. Schwab overcame three straight walks to start the seventh and four total during the 31-pitch inning to retire one of the Wyoming Valley Conference’s most dangerous batters, clean-up hitter Brian Stepniak, on a groundball with the tying and winning runs on base. During the struggles, Pittston Area coach Paul Zaffuto visited Schwab on the mound once. He stepped away from the dugout and toward the field a second time to shout encouragement to Schwab, letting him know the team trusted him to solve the difficulties. “I credit my teammates and coach Zaff for calming me down, setting me right and getting my composure,” said Schwab, who for six innings had smoothly shut down an offense which averages more than 6 1/2 runs per game. “As a pitcher, when it starts to come off the train tracks a little bit, it starts to escalate. “You start to think about things too much. All you need to do is focus on the target and hit the target.” Gradually, Schwab became more
Pittston Area’s Jordan Houseman connects for a double in a first round game of the District 2 Class 3A baseball tournament at Dallas on Friday afternoon. BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Pittston area starter Michael Schwab delivers a pitch against Dallas in a first round game of the District 2 Class 3A baseball tournament in Dallas Township on Friday afternoon.
effective at that, but it was not an easy process. He needed help from the infield, which calmly handled a sacrifice bunt, a game-ending grounder and a daring play to keep the potential tying run from reaching third base. On the groundball that cut the Pittston Area lead to one, shortstop Pat McGinty passed on the easy out at first to throw the ball to third where Justin Martinelli applied the tag on the lead runner. First baseman Josh Razvillas had fielded a bunt for the first out of the inning and second baseman Felix
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turned a double play. All those little things were needed against Stepniak, who threw a six-hitter with eight strikeouts. “Coach Zaff talked about it before the game,” Schwab said. “All the hard work that we did paid off; all the offseason work, all the bullpens, all the groundballs. “We have progressed so far this year.” The Patriots never trailed in their biggest win of the year. McGinty went 2-for-3. He led off the third and fifth innings with singles and scored the first two runs, putting Pittston Area ahead each time. McGinty stole second in the third and scored on an error. Razvillas followed McGinty with a single in the fifth. Jordan Houseman’s groundball would See BASEBALL, Page 53
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Joseph F. Coyne Memorial Tournament today The Fifth Annual Joseph F. Coyne Memorial Softball Tournament is today, Sunday, May 19 at the Exeter Little League Fields beginning at 8 a.m. It’s a benefit for 13 year old WA Student Eric Speicher.There will be activities for Children between 1-4 p.m; appearances by local mascots, face painting and balloon artist and clown, Pat Ward’ PA track banquet Pittston Area JV and Varsity track and field athletes and families are invited to the Endof-the-Year Party on Monday, June 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkin’s Fire Hall. Athletes are free of charge. Family members are $5.00 each. Donations of chips, pretzels, fruit or vegetable trays, or a dessert are needed. For more information, please e-mail tjbmom@ msn.com. WA Boys Basketball Mandatory Parent Meeting There will be a meeting today, Sunday, May 19 at 7 p.m in the high school gymnasium. Parents or guardians of boys in grades 6th to 11th who plan on participating in Wyoming Area basketball are urged to attend. Coach Alex Brogna will discuss upcoming summer events. Avoca/Dupont Little League The Avoca/Dupont Little League is meeting today, May 19, at 6 p.m. at the Avoca Municipal Building.
Briggs-Homschek advance one round in doubles In the District 2 AAA Doubles Championship Tournament Pittston Area’s Terry Briggs-Jeremy Homschek won a first round match 6-3, 6-3 over Stephen Sposito-Kevin Nardella of North Pocono. In the second round Briggs-Homeschek lost 6-2, 6-1 to Ross Gladey-Alex Machalick from Crestwood. PA twins Trent Woodruff and Tyler Woodruff had a first-round bye and then lost to Reed EvansBilly Reese of Wallenpaupak in three sets, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 In AA doubles two Wyoming Area teams lost in the first round. Tom Rose-Aaron Carter lost to Chris Kim-William Xu from Wyoming Seminary, 6-0, 6-0. Evan Rider-Mike Cipriani lost to Colton Powell-Stephen Wempa from Dallas 6-2, 6-1.
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Stoners Soccer Registrations The Greater Pittston Stoners Youth Soccer Fall Registrations for U6 - U18 are Tuesday, May 21 6:30 - 8:30 and Thursday May 23 6:30 - 8:30 at Exeter Scout Home in the rear of the Exeter Municipal Building, corner of Wyoming Ave and Lincoln Streets. New players must show birth certificate and must turn 5 by August 1, 2013.
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There will be a Wyoming Area field hockey parents meeting on Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in room 164 at the high school. Selecting dates for some activities is one the agenda. Thank you to all who participated in any capacity for the Mother’s Day bingo. It was a huge success.
Duryea Wildcats Jr Football Duryea Wildcats Jr Football and Cheerleading sign ups are May 22 at the field stand on Kramer St in Duryea from 5:30 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. for A (12-14), B (10-11), C (7-9) and D (5-7). Boys and girls must meet the age requirement as of Aug 1. Please bring: copy of birth certificate, doctors note (ok to participate in football/ cheerleading), photo of player, two forms of proof of residency.
An early Bird Discount of $10 will be deducted from cash registration fee (does not apply to lottery ticket option) for all registrations received on or before May 22 sign-up.
West Pittston Antracite Run The 36th Annual 4-mile West Pittston Antracite Run is Saturday, June 1 at 9 a.m. with registration at 7:30 a.m. The start and finish are at the West Pittston boro building, 555 Exeter Ave. The first 150 runner will get a long sleeve t-shirt. The top thre female and male runners and runner sin age groups will win awards. Proceeds will benefits West Pittston parks. Call 570-655-7782 or Don Shearer at 570357-9144 Knights Leonard Memorial Golf Tournament Pittston Knights of Columbus is sponsoring the annual Albert P. Leonard Memorial Golf Tournament on Sunday June 23 at 1 p.m. at Pine Hills CC Keyser Ave., Taylor. Entry is $80.00 per golfer in a captain and crew format. Fee includes green fees, cart, prizes, hole in one prizes of Pollock Nissan Car, trip, and golfclubs. One golfer will take home a 32 inch LCD-TV. Banquet and Awards at Knights Council Home will follow the tournament. For forms or more information call Knights home 655-8311 or Fran An-
kenbrand 954-8147. Waleski Basketball Camp Registrations are being accepted for the Stan Waleski Basketball Camp to be held for boys and girls in grades K through 8 July 8 through August 8 at the Greater Pittston YMCA. The camp stresses skills, fundamentals, competitions, team play and fun with all players receiving a camp t shirt and certificate. The camp features an early registration discount for players registering before to June 1 and discounts for multiple family members attending. For camp information call Coach Waleski at 457 - 1206 or Coach loBrutto at 654 - 8030 or e mail stanwaleski@yahoo. com Rock Rec Center Basketball Camp The Rock Rec Center is accepting applications for our Summer Basketball Camp. Camps are open to Boys and Girls Pre-K through 6th Grade. Camp dates are Pre-K - 1st Grade June 10th - 14th and July 15th - 19th 9am - Noon. 2nd - 3rd Grade June 24th - 28th and July 22nd 26th 9am-3pm. 4th-6th Grade July 8th - July 12th and July 29th - Aug 2nd 9am-Noon. There is a $10 early registration discount if you register before June 1st. For more information please call 570-696-2769 or www. rockrec.org.
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Exeter Little League teams along with family members of the late Phil Swainbank release balloons in honor of Phil. Phil’s widow, Pattie is seen in the press box addressing the crowd on Phil and what Exeter Little League meant to him.
Swainbank remembered with balloon release
Phillip Swainbank — who died of ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, in February of 2000 — would have been 50 years old on May 8. The day before his birthday and in conjunction with ALS Awareness Month in May, he was remembered at the Exeter Little League where he spent many hours watching his sons play and where the scoreboard bears his name. His widow, Patti Williams, spoke
saying, “Together we had three boys, Phil Jr, Josh and Hunter. They played ball here for five years. The Exeter Little League was like our second home.” Williams and her son Joshua made a donation to the Exeter Little League in memory of her late husband. Son Joshua was at the Little League for the balloon release. Sons Phil Jr. and Josh are serving in the
Navy. Williams presented a cake to the Little Leaguers and led a balloon release. ALS, or Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. For more information or to learn how to help fight ALS visit www. alsa.org
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At left, Joshua Swainbank, son of Pattie Williams and the late Phil Swainbank, hands a donation check to Exeter Little League president, Jaime Hizynski. Shown in the photo are, left to right: Toni DeAngelo, Celine Widdick, Hyzenski, Swainbank, Pattie Swainbank Williams, Paula Tracy, David Tracy. At right, Pattie Swainbank Williams arrives with balloons in hand to honor her late husband Phil Swainbank who passed away in 2000 from ALS.
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PA swimmers are honored at banquet
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ittston Area senior swimmers, and the entire PA swim team, were honored for their commitment and dedication to the Pittston Area swim program at their end -of-season banquet. Miranda Warunek received the Jessica Webb award, giving annually to a PA swimmer considered a role model and quiet contributor. Pictured above, is hhe 2012-13 Pitttson Area swim team at the banquet, front row, from left, Claudia Shandra, Kayla Miller, Dimitri Shea, Irene Magdon; Captain, Tiffany Smith; Adison Hazlet, Loran Garnett, Christine Briggs. Second row, dive coach, Alyssa Scatena; assistant coach, Emily Zurek; Ashley Beers, Mikalya Borino, Sierra Williams, Emily Earlley, Rebbeca Shea, TJ Luder, Michael Barney, Loe Lombardo; head coach, Amy Hazlet; captain, Miranda Warunek; Mia Nardone, Sarah Gromala, Cassie Wilczewski, Antoninette Antonacci. Third row, Kassity Roche, Shannen Brady, Shelby Hoffman, Kallie Miller, Zack Hoffman, Kris Littleton, Brandon Winters, Scott Sayer. Below, Miranda Warunek, right, receives the Webb Award from coach Amy Hazlet.
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have scored McGinty, but a throwing error allowed Razvillas to score as well. Pittston Area made the lead, 4-1, on an error and Martinelli’s squeeze bunt in the sixth. Schwab, who also had a hit and missed a potential three-run homer when it went foul by about 10 feet, finished off his own six-hitter. “Win or lose, we were going with him,” Zaffuto said.”He’s our guy.” Wyoming Area 4 Honesdale 1 When a team gets two hit batsmen, two singles and a triple in the same inning and scores but one run, it can come back to haunt. But Jake Granteed pitched a 2-hitter, walking only one and striking out seven, and the Warriors overcame their weird third inning to beat Honesdale 4-1 in a first round game of the District 2 AAA playoffs on Friday in West Pittston. In the third with the game 0-0, the Warriors had runners on first and second with no outs with Nick O’Brien at bat. He missed a bunt attempt and Honesdale caught both WA runners off the bases and tagged them both out after rundowns. O’Brien ripped the next pitch to deep center for a triple. After a hit batsman but runners on first
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In May of 2001 Brian Cashmere won two gold medals and one silver medal at the District 2 Track and Field Championships. Two months later Brian, who was 17, and his mother Mary were killed in a traffic accident on I-84 while returning from a track camp at Brown University in Rhode Island, where Brian, who would have been a PA senior that fall, had been awarded a scholastic/athletic scholarship. Five years ago some of his friends and Pittston Area teammates, including Kevin O’Boyle who spoke at a vigil for Cashmere at Charley Trippi Stadium the Sunday after he was killed, and Tim Cotter, who like Cashmere was a Brown scholarship athlete, started a golf tournament to raise money for a scholarship in Cashmere’s name
through the Luzerne Foundation. The 5th Annual Brian Cashmere Memorial Golf Tournament is June 1 at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club. Check in is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start set for 1:30 p.m. The cost is $100 per golfer. The format is four person captain and crew. Dinner and an awards ceremony, including the awarding of the annual Brian Cashmere Scholarship will take place following the golf round. The registration deadline is May 25. The event will feature prizes and awards, longest drive, closest to the pin, and much more. For further information or for sponsorship information, please call 570-362-3269, or visit the facebook page for the Brian Cashmere Memorial Scholarship
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No-hitter for Pittston Township’s LaSota PT Jeff Walker Red Sox 5 WP Moose 1 Justin LaSota pitched a nohitter,while striking out 11. Connor Hazlet and Luke Petroskiled the Red Sox with two hits each. Bryan Giambra and Trevor Tigue each tripled. Josh Baeira singled for the Red Sox. Pat Musinski and F.J. Braccini both pitched well for Moose,combining for 10 strikeouts.
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Fifth annual Brian Cashmere memorial golf tourney set June 8
Pittston Area’s Olivia Lanza competes in the preliminaries of the girls 100-meter hurdles in the District 2 Class 3A Track & Field Championships at Scranton Memorial Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
PT Jeff Walker Red Sox 9 W/WW Shoemaker Art 4 Trevor Tigue struck out 9 while getting the win for the Red Sox. Connor Hazlet and Justin LaSota had 4 hits each. Tigue had three hits and Luke Petroski and Josh Baeira had two hits each. Tony Gorey,Chris Miles and P.J. Pisano all had a hit for the Red Sox. For Shoemaker Art,Adam had two hits and Mike S. added a single.
HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE
First-year lacrosse team bows out with playoff loss under coach Emily Foley as the season progressed. After an 0-7 start, the Lady Patriots were 2-2 over their last four games, beating Dallas and Crestwood, and losing 5-4 to Lehman (7-5.) The Lady Patriots ended up 3-10 counting the playoff loss.
Pittston Area’s Angelo Aita lands his triple jump in the District 2 Class 3A Track & Field Championships at Scranton Memorial Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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The inaugural girls lacrosse season at Pittston Area ended Wednesday with a 10-4 loss to Coughlin in a first round District 2 tournament game. Sara Ruby scored twice for Pittston Area, which also got goals from Haley Norwillo and Nicole Karuzie. The team improved dramatically
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
District 2 playoffs bring a bonus rivalry game The District 2 AAA playoffs come with bonus for local softball fans — an extra rivalry game. The way the seedings fell in the open tournament Pittston Area, 2-12, and seeded 13th, and Wyoming Area, 9-5, and seeded 5th play a first round game tomorrow, Monday at Wyoming Area at 4:30. The Warriors went into the week with one game to play on Monday and with a slim, but a possible, chance to catch Berwick atop the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 softball title. They had to defeat Berwick Monday for starters, but didn’t come close, losing 14-2 in six innings. The Dawgs scored seven runs in the fourth inning, after a 22-minute rain delay, to open a big lead. Wyoming Area had only five hits, with Serra Degnan and Emily Wolfgang each had a doubles. The Lady Patriots also lost their final game, 3-1, to Crestwood on Monday. Freshman pitcher Taylor Baloga pitched probably her best game of the season, giving up six hits, two earned runs and striking out five. Though the Patriots record is what it is and though Wyoming WA senior and Kait Kross stretches at 1st base to get the runArea beat them 9-0 on April 22, ner out. Baloga did strikeout nine. WA WA 2nd coach Barry Pryzbyla is wary. baseman, “Hey, they’re not a bad ball club. Emily They have four or five freshman Wolfgang starting. Baloga is a good pitcher fields a and we’ll have to come to play. grounder Anybody can get beat on any givfor a force out en day. We saw it last year when at second Holy Redeemer, I think they were against number 14, upset Berwick. Berwick. “We can prepare, but they have to go out and play. I don’t think the girls will be over-confidant. They’ll be focused. Ready. This is the second season. The first was for seeding, now it’s win or go home.” District 2 AAA playoffs Monday (4:30 p.m.) No. 9 Honesdale (5-8) at No. 8 Scranton Prep (5-8) No. 12 Pittston Area (2-13) at No. 5 Wyoming Area (9-5) winner vs. Coughlin/North Pocono No. 13 West Scranton (1-12) at No. 2 Berwick (11-3) Wednesday, May 22 winner No. 4 Tunkhannock (9-5) (Games at site of higher seed. WVC Division 2 No. 14 Lake-Lehman (1-13) at Times TBA) final standings No. 3 Abington Heights (9-4) Honesdale/Prep winner at No. 1 Berwick 11-3 No. 11 Coughlin (5-10) at No. 6 Valley View (13-0) Tunkhannock 9-5 North Pocono (8-5) Wyoming Area/Pittston Area Wyoming Area 9-5 No. 10 Dallas (5-9) at No. 7 winner vs. West Scranton/ Dallas 5-9 Crestwood (7-8) Lake-Lehman 1-13 No. 15 Western Wayne (0-13) at Tunkhannock winner Abington Heights/Lake-Lehman
OBITUARIES Shawn Latshaw May 16, 2013 Shawn Latshaw, 28, of WilkesBarre, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Born and raised in Shamokin, he was a son of Sharon and George Andujar. He was a graduate of Northumberland County Vo-Tech, class of 2003. Shawn also attended Westmoreland Community College. Shawn was a loving father and enjoyed every minute he had with his 2 1/2 year old daughter, Mckenzie. Shawn also enjoyed the arts, and was especially talented in drawing. Many of his sketches were used as tattoos. He was a member of St. Therese’s Parish of Shavertown. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Edwina Rose Latshaw, Mount Carmel. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his daughter, Mckenzie Latshaw, and her mother, Charlotte Spak, Pittston; stepsister, Christina Andujar; stepbrother, Christopher Andujar, New York;
stepsister, Jackie Andujar, Florida; several aunts, uncles and cousins. A private funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Kitchen, 33 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. “Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free! I followed the plan God laid for me. I saw His face, I heard His call, I took His hand and left it all. I could not stay another day, to love, to laugh, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. And if my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss … Ah yes, these things I too, shall miss. My life’s been full, I’ve savored much, good times, good friends, a loved one’s touch. Be not burdened with tears of sorrow. Enjoy the sunshine of the ‘morrow.”
Antoinette Marie (Venetski) “Bear” Niedzwiecki May 15, 2013 Antoinette Marie (Venetski) “Bear” Niedzwiecki, 91, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2013. Born Jan. 19, 1922, she was a daughter of Anella (Winnicki) Venetski. Antoinette grew up on the Winnicki farm near Lake Silkworth. She attended a nearby one-room schoolhouse until the eighth grade. Like many farm girls, during the Depression of the 1930s, she moved to the city — Kingston — to work as a live-in maid. At a weekend dance near Lake Silkworth, she met her future husband, Peter “Bear” Niedzwiecki, who preceded her in death in July 2010. Being devout Catholics, they married Nov. 9, 1940, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lake Silkworth. She lived her entire married life within 15 miles of her birthplace, first at Sylvan Lake and then at Red Rock Mountain. Their marriage produced three children, Leona, 19421998, Leo 1950-2009, and Edward. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren are dispersed from next door to California. In the early years, along with raising her family, she supported her husband, Peter, in business as an independent timber contractor with cutting and trucking crews, and then helped grow Bear Excavating and Bear Fuel Service into the successful third generation of family operators it is today. Her nickname in younger years was “Toots” or “Tootsie.” Soon after Antoinette and Peter were married,
they purchased a lakefront summer cottage at Sylvan Lake and rebuilt it into a year-round residence. She enjoyed summer flowers, backyard picnics, swimming and ice skating parties at the lake throughout the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. In 1970, Antoinette, Peter and Leo moved back to the mountain to property they owned near Red Rock Mountain. One of Antoinette’s personal fortes was cooking. Family members will recall with fond memories home-cooked holiday meals with piled-high serving dishes of seasonal and Polish traditional foods all competing for space on the table and sideboards. Another pastime was attending church picnics to dance and listen to polka bands. Her favorite television shows were the Lawrence Welk show and, of course, Polka Time. Leona’s daughter, Loreen (Auchus) McGill, resides in Euclid, Ohio, with her husband, Tom McGill, and their two children, Alexandria and Peter James. Leo’s family, his wife, Barbara, who was Antoinette’s primary caregiver, daughter, Leanne, who was also a caregiver, and son, Peter John, reside near Red Rock Mountain. Leo’s son, Tracy, his wife, Bernadine, and their daughters, Braeden and Coveyn, also live nearby. Eddie resides in Camarillo, Calif., and his daughter,
Rachelle, lives in San Francisco and Sacramento, Calif., with her husband, Michael Weed. Antoinette’s extended family was raised in Avoca, including two brothers that preceded her in death, Teddy Daczka and Edwin Daczka; surviving brother, Charlie Daczka, Avoca; and surviving sisters, Francie Evans, Scranton, Sandra Wassel, Old Forge, and Sally Grossie, Scranton. Antoinette’s family wishes to acknowledge the excellent in-home care provided by Barbara and Leanne, caregivers Beth Kingsbury and Lorraine Austin, nurse Jen Seymour of Caregivers of America Hospice, plus the concerns of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and the health care community at Geisinger Medical Health Systems. Mrs. Niedzwiecki’s funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth, with the Rev. Richard Fox officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Lake Silkworth. The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Caregivers of America, 718 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Online condolences can be made at www.clswansonfuneralhome. com.
nieces, nephews and cousins. The family extends special thanks to the staff at Highland Manor for the compassionate and exceptional care they gave to Ginny. Funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Monday from the Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in St. Anthony’s Church of St. Barbara’s Parish, Exeter. Interment will be held in Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Dallas. Friends may call Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 18612-9468.
John R. Argonis May 16, 2013
John R. Argonis, 75, of Inkerman, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Inkerman on Jan. 26, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Soltys Argonis. John was a graduate of St. John’s High School, class of 1956, and a graduate of the School of Visual Arts, New York City. Prior to retirement, he was a senior creative designer at New York Newsday for 27 years and a creative director at Stein Industries Inc. for 10 years. John’s passion for art was a driving force throughout his entire life. John is survived by his wife,
Monica Urban Argonis; son, John J. Bristow, Va.; daughter, Michelle Antonawich, Copiague, N.Y.; brother, John Argonis, Maine; eight grandchildren; nephews and one niece. The funeral will be held from the Kizis-Lokuta Funeral Home, 134 Church St., Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin. Family and friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. Family and friends are requested to meet at the church for the funeral Monday at 9:30 a.m.
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May 14, 2013 and daughter-in-law, Nancy, WilkesBarre; granddaughters, Katie Malarkey and her husband, Art, Dallas, and Maggie Gill and her husband, Brian, Swoyersville; great-grandchildren, Nora, Claire and Nate Malarkey, Liam Gill; sister-in-law, Regina Spitale; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Bednarski & Thomas Funeral Home, 27 Park Ave., WilkesBarre. Services will be 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope Parish, Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be at St. Mary’s of the Maternity, West Wyoming.
Katharine M. (Occhiato) Mecadon, of Pittston Township, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. She was born Oct. 12, 1929, in Pittston, a daughter of the late Frank and Vera (Troback) Occhiato. She was the wife of the late Michael C. Mecadon. Katharine was a graduate of Pittston Township High School. Surviving are son, Michael F. and wife, Ann Marie Mecadon, Pittston Township; daughter, Joanne and husband, George Friberg, Exeter; granddaughters, Michaelene Mecadon, Melissa Friberg and Lauren Chromey; grandson, Michael L. Mecadon; great-granddaughters, twins, Hailey and Hannah Chromey; and sis-
ter, Helen Fasciana, Pittston. Funeral services have been entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. Viewing hours will be held at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home on Tuesday at 9 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from St. Joseph Marello Parish, William Street, Pittston. Interment services will take place in St. Rocco’s Cemetery, Pittston Township. For further information or to express your condolences to Katharine’s family, please visit www.GrazianoFuneralHome.com.
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She was a member of the Christian Mothers of St. Mary’s of the Maternity Church and the King’s College Reginas. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Everyone who met her loved her and she was truly a genuine person when it came to her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sr., in 1997; brothers, Alphonse, Samuel, James, Charles and Anthony Sr.; and sisters, Sarah and Josephine. Mary is survived by her sons, Tom, Ormond Beach, and Frank Jr.
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Virginia ‘Ginny’ M. Hiedacavage, 89, of Forty Fort, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Highland Manor Nursing Home in Exeter. She was born in Missouri on Dec. 4, 1923, a daughter of the late James Henry and Mamie Ruth Funderburk Stone. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Church of St. Barbara’s Parish, Exeter. Prior to retirement from Leslie Fay, she worked in the garment industry and was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin, in 1992. Surviving are her sisters, Patricia, Dorothy and Joanne; cousins, Maryann Yorina and her husband, Edward, West Wyoming, and Debra Manganiello, West Pittston; friend, Ed Labar, Florida; several
Katharine M. (Occhiato) Mecadon
Mary Oldziejewski Mary Oldziejewski, 85, of Kingston and Ormond Beach, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Signature Health Care, Ormond Beach. She was born in West Wyoming, daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Dimino) Spitale. She was educated in the West Wyoming schools. In her earlier years, she was employed by J.B. Carr Biscuit, where she met her husband, Frank. They were married in 1949. She was later employed at Below the Belt on Old River Road in Wilkes-Barre. Mary was an avid bowler and held many records in various bowling leagues.
Virginia ‘Ginny’ M. Hiedacavage
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OBITUARIES Ann Giovannini
Helen Sawicki Sharpe
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Ann Giovannini, 69, of Plains Township, passed from this world on Monday, May 13, 2013, with her family and friends at her side. Ann was born in Laflin, a daughter of the late Joseph and Olga (Mudzik) Phillips, and the devoted wife of the late Andrew M. Giovannini. She was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, and was a Mercy Nurse at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, for more than 40 years before retiring to spend more time with her children and grandchildren. Ann enjoyed traveling the world with her family and friends. She selflessly devoted herself to her family and always put the comfort and happiness of her family and friends above her own. Ann volunteered her time and talent to the McAuley Clinic in Wilkes-Barre, where she volunteered as a nurse, giving care to those in need. She was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Township, and the Red Hats. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew M. Giovan-
nini, on March 31, 1982; brothers, Joseph and Thomas Phillips; sister, Patricia Ceprish. Surviving are her daughter, Lisa Giovannini, Plains Township; son, Atty. Andrew Giovannini, and his wife, Marquita, Tiverton, R.I.; grandsons, Noah and Joshua; granddaughters, Madeline and Emilia; brothers, Ronald Phillips and his wife, Cecelia, Plains Township; Robert Phillips and his wife, Beverly, and David Phillips, all of Laflin; brother-inlaw, Ted Giovannini and his wife, Lorraine, Plains Township; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday in Ss. Peter & Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains Township, with interment in the parish cemetery, Plains Township. Memorial donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 480 Scott St., WilkesBarre, PA 18702; or to Medical Oncology Prescription Fund, 382 Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704. Arrangements provided by the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome. com.
Helen Sawicki Sharpe, 84, of Laceyville and Melbourne, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Consulate Health Care Center of Melbourne. Born in Eaton Township on Dec. 28, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Gajdica Jurista. She was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School. In her earlier years, she was employed in the garment industry and was a housekeeper for several Laceyville doctors and local priests. She was married to Frank Sawicki, who passed away in 1972. Helen later married Clayton Sharpe and together they operated Sharpe’s Lake and Campground in Jenningsville. Helen was a wonderful cook and baker and loved caring for her flower gardens. She enjoyed playing bingo, was a Philadelphia Phillies fan and was devoted to her family. She was a member of the Ascension Catholic Church in Melbourne and was a breast cancer survivor.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph, Edward, Michael and Andrew Jurista; sister, Antoinette Kristunas. Helen is survived by her dearest companion and caregiver, Joseph Grebeck, Melbourne; son, Frank Sawicki and his wife, Jane, Factoryville; daughter, Sharon Norconk and her husband, Gary, Hunlock Creek; son, Lindsey Sawicki and his companion, Connie Brown, Laceyville; daughter, Teresa Cameron and her husband, Lantz, Dushore; grandchildren, Rebecca Veety and her husband, Sean, Meshoppen; Robert Sawicki and his wife, Melanie, Factoryville; Timothy Norconk and his wife, Jennifer, Pittston; Shaun Norconk and his wife, Sherry, Harveys Lake; Kailey Cristofaro and her friend, Phil Saxon, Harveys Lake; Virgil Cameron and his wife, Anne, Satellite Beach, Fla; 12 great-grandchildren, Brooke, Riley, Madison, RJ, Ken-
dra, Reed, Teagan, Emmyrson, Finley, Jackson, Noah and Shelby; brothers, John and George Jurista, both of Tunkhannock, and Thomas Jurista, Silver Lake; sister, Mary Kuffa, Tunkhannock; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St. Tunkhannock. Services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 21, at the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Nativity BVM, 99 W. Tioga St, Tunkhannock, with the Rev. Dan Doherty presiding. Interment will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Stowell, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wyoming County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 629, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com.
Edward (Eddie) J. Oprindick May 16, 2013
Marie F. Gromada May 13, 2013 Marie F. Gromada, 83, of Avoca, died Monday, May 13, 2013, at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Taylor. She was the wife of Frank Gromada, with whom she celebrated 56 years of marriage on June 30, 2012. Born in Old Forge, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Antoinette Corona Schiavo. She was a 1947 graduate of Old Forge High School and the Madame Fenwick Beauty School, Scranton. Prior to retirement, she owned and operated the former Marie’s Beauty Shop, Avoca, and was employed at the International Correspondence School, Scranton. She was a member and a former president of the Felittesse Association and a member of the Prince of Peace Parish, Old
Forge. Marie was a loving wife and mother who was well-liked by everyone who knew her. She always possessed an appreciation and love for animals. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond, Arthur and Thomas Schiavo; two sisters, Helen Pagnotti and Agnes J. Nicolosi. Also surviving are a son, David and his wife, Phyllis, Avoca; brother, Robert Schiavo and his wife, Connie, Old Forge; sister, Miralda Kozol, Syracuse; nieces, and nephews. The funeral was held Thursday at Louis V. Ciuccio Funeral Home, 145 Moosic Road, Old Forge followed by Mass in Prince of Peace Parish, St. Mary’s Church, West Grace Street, Old Forge.
Edward (Eddie) J. Oprindick, of Pittston Township, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013, in WilkesBarre. He was born in Dupont, Oct. 29, 1937, a son of the late John and Stephanie (Kluck) Oprindick. He and his wife Jean (Lizak) Oprindick had been married for 51 years. Eddie was a graduate of Dupont High School and attained a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Scranton. He worked for Woolrich Inc. & Elkay Industries. He was a proud member of Army Reserves 885 Ordinance of WilkesBarre; he was also a member of the PACC “Polish American Citizens Club,” where he spent a lot of good times with his friends. He was active in the community. He coached baseball and football for many years in Dupont. In his playing days he was a star third baseman for Dupont teams and at the University of Scranton. He was a member of the 1951 Dupont National Teener League
Champions. He coached the winningest Little League team in Dupont, “The Big Red Machine,” Dupont VFW. He loved traveling with his wife, children and grandchildren. Two of his favorite vacation spots were Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Long Beach Island, N.J. He also loved Phillies games with his son, Bootsie and Bruce Knick. Eddie was an avid Phillies, Raiders and Notre Dame fan. His favorite pastime that prevailed over all others was being with his family. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are daughters, Michele and husband, Michael Montecalvo, Berwick; Renee and husband, Joel Novitski, Dallas; son, Edward and wife, Deborah Oprindick, Chalfont, Pa.; grandsons, Nicholas Corridoni, Justin Novitski, Jacob Novitski, Eddie Oprindick and DJ Oprindick; granddaughters, Megan Montecal-
vo and Kayla Montecalvo. Funeral services have been entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. Viewing hours will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home on Monday at 9:30 a.m. Due to church renovations at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held from Queen of The Apostles Parish (St. Mary’s R.C. Church), Avoca, on Monday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Joseph Verespy presiding. Interment services will be held in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Dupont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eddie’s name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For further information on making a donation or to express your condolences to Eddie’s family, please visit www.GrazianoFuneralHome.com.
William Trimblett Sr., 76, was placed in the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. He passed away at Meadows Nursing Home, Dallas. He was a resident of Harding since 1980. Born in Jersey City, N.J., on Feb. 4, 1937, he was a son of the late William and Catherine Huff Trimblett. William was a loving father and grandfather and was always the one person everybody wanted to be around because there would always be a good story to hear or a great one-liner ready to be told. He was a volunteer with the Bureau of Aging in the 1980s. He spent quality time with shutins and assisted the handicapped. He was a retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement in 1984, he was employed by the New Jersey Transit Authority. He was affectionately called the “Duke” by his 10
William Trimblett Sr.
Carmel “Cosmo” Artmont
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other siblings, being the oldest of seven brothers. He was an avid baseball fan. His favorite team was the New York Mets and he loved traveling to different parks to see them play. He was an avid bingo player and loved to bowl as well. He also enjoyed crabbing the water of the Chesapeake Bay. He loved to tell stories and make people smile. Everyone who knew him could tell a good story about him, but not without wiping tears from their eyes from laughing. The family thanks the staff at Meadows Nursing Facility for the kind and compassionate care given to William. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Trimblett; sister, Margaret “Tootsie” Trimblett; brothers,
Tommy Trimblett, Eddie Trimblett, Johnny Trimblett and Charlie Trimblett. Surviving are his sons, Michael Trimblett, Florida, and William Trimblett Jr., Harding; grandson, William T. Trimblett, Harding; brothers, Michael Trimblett and his wife, Patricia, New Jersey, and Henry Trimblett and his wife, Kathleen, New Jersey; sisters, Kathleen Hunt and her husband, Howard, Georgia; Linda Alverson and her husband, Donald, New York, and Maryanne Trimblett, New York; goddaughter, Cheryl O’Rourke, New Jersey. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Monday, May 21, from the HowellLussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Church of the Holy Redeemer, Harding. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Harding. Friends may call at the funeral home 4 to 7 p.m. today.
Edward Doran II May 6, 2013 Edward Doran II, 48, of Avoca, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2013, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. He was born in Avoca on March 5, 1965, a son of the late Edward and Rose (Fino) Doran. Edward was a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish. He was a 1983 graduate of Pittston Area High School and a fantastic drummer. He loved and lived for his chil-
dren and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his infant son, Seth. Edward is survived by his children, Rose, Edward III, Francis, Kelly and Paris; sister, Mary and her husband, David Perks; nieces, Mary and her husband, Jair Novajosky, and Rose Marie and her husband, Benny Pritchyk; nephew, David Perks and his wife, Christina, and Joseph Perks; great-nieces,
Danica Pritchyk, Aubrey Perks and Isabella Novajosky; great-nephews, Jair Novajosky, David Perks and Benny Pritchyk; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday at Queen of the Apostles Parish (St. Mary’s Church), Hawthorne Street, Avoca, with the Rev. Phillip Sladicka officiating. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.
Jean H. Darsky May 12, 2013 Jean H. Darsky, 65 of Westminister, Jenkins Township, passed away late Sunday afternoon, May 12, 2013, after being struck by a motor vehicle. Born in Detroit, Mich., she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Martha (Somoga) Godlewski. Jean was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School, class of 1965, and was employed as a meat room clerk for Acme Markets, Price Chopper and Sunshine Market until her retirement. Jean always made everything right for her son and family. Mark was blessed with a special mother, and every day with Jean was a great day. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Thomas Darsky, on Aug. 30, 2003; infant brother, Leo; sisters, Barbara Zielinski and Francine T. Klutchko. Surviving are her son, Mark “Rocky” Darsky, Jenkins Township; sister-in-law, Shirley Darsky, Westminister; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township, with interment in Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.
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May 15, 2013 Funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 20, at Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea. The Rev. Andrew Sinnott will serve as officiant. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea. Friends may call Monday from 9:30 until time of services at the funeral home. To leave the family an online condolence or for further information, please visit the funeral home’s website at www.piontekfuneralhome.com.
Jerome “Jerry” Janoski, 76, of Pittston, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Pittston on Oct. 1, 1936, he was the son of the late Alex and Anna Gretchen Janoski. Jerry was a graduate of St. John’s High School, Pittston; a member of St. Joseph Marello Parish (formerly Mt. Carmel) and a member of the Lithuanian Social and Beneficial Club, Pittston. He was a veteran, serving with the U.S. Marine Corps. Prior to retirement, he was employed in the construction industry and more recently as a salesman for the Pa. State Liquor Control
Board. Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary Musto Janoski; son Jerome Jr., Granville Summit, Pa.; daughter Mary Ann Janoski, Harding; brother William Janoski, Maine and grandchildren, Jerome III, Jeffery and Jordin Janoski. Funeral was on Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Kizis-Lokuta Funeral Home, 134 Church St., Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father Joseph Sibliano at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish, William Street, Pittston. Interment was in the Lithuanian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming. Jerry was buried with a military service by AMVETS Post 189, Dupont.
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a member of the Confraternity of Christian Women at Holy Rosary Church, Duryea, before its closing. She was a member and secretary of the Polish Women’s Alliance Group 566. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Peter Sandora, who passed away on Aug. 20, 1977; her second husband, Louis Pelsynski, who passed away on Feb. 16, 2006; two sisters, Regina Lasota and Eleanor Blosenski; two brothers, Joseph and Edward Krymowski. She is survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph. Surviving are his wife, Sandy, Forty Fort; son, Jeremy and his wife, Kimberly, and their daughter, Lyndzee, Pittston; daughter, Jennifer and her husband, John Boos, and their children, Derek and Gabriella, Pringle; brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Private funeral services at the convenience of the family. Arrangements provided by Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township.
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Carmel “Cosmo” Artmont, 58, of Forty Fort, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013, at WilkesBarre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Carmen and Geraldine Artmont, Wilkes-Barre. Those who knew him knew that in addition to his family, whom he loved more than words, he also was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, the Minnesota Vikings and Atlantic City. His passion was wheeling and dealing at the local flea market, where he was known as the “Toy Man.” He will be missed greatly by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he
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Edward S. Schmidt
Kathleen McDermott Rabiolo
May 14, 2013
May 10, 2013
Edward F. Schmidt, 91, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 14, 2013, after a long illness. He and his wife, the former Norma Augustine, were preparing to celebrate 56 years of marriage on May 18. Born Nov, 25, 1921, Ed grew up in Wilkes-Barre and graduated in 1939 from GAR High School. He served in World War II as a corporal in the 332nd Airdrome Squadron of the U.S. Army in Burma, and was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal and a Good Conduct World War II Victory Medal. He returned home on Dec. 24, 1945, a story he fondly reminisced about every Christmas Eve. In 1961, Ed joined his brother Leo in assuming ownership of Schmidt’s Printery, a family business founded by their father in 1929 and which remained on North Main Street in WilkesBarre until Ed’s retirement. Many organizations benefited from his charitable donation of printing and proofreading projects over the years. He was also the founder and manager of Northeast Label Company. As a member of the Polish Union, Ed had a love for his heritage and retained his ability to speak the language. He also enjoyed more than 40 years as an active member of the WilkesBarre Kiwanis. Ed had a gift for music, able to play almost any piece he heard by ear, and he enjoyed countless hours listening to his favorite records, with big bands, Vienna waltzes and opera among his favorites.On Saturday, Sunday and many evenings, Ed watched or listened to most football and baseball games and was well known for his knowledge of sports facts. When not listening to or watching sports, Ed was often working in the yard and garden. He was a man of deep faith and rarely missed Mass until he could no longer physically at-
tend. As a family man, he never failed to support his wife, daughter and grandchildren, and had been a loving son during his parents’ lifetime. He enjoyed family celebrations and especially appreciated his wife’s home cooking and baking. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary (Dziadosz) and Stanley Schmidt; and brothers, Frederick, Stanley, Leo and Joseph. He is also survived by his daughter, Nina (Schmidt) Sutton; two granddaughters, Victoria (Tori) and Lily; several nieces and nephews. The family thanks the nurses of Associated Family Care, whose care over the last few years allowed Ed to remain at home. Special thanks belong to the staff of Wyoming Valley Kindred Hospital who provided care and comfort in his last days as well as kind support to the family upon his passing. Special gratitude goes to Dr. Charles Manganiello, who faithfully cared for Ed and his wife since he began his practice until the morning of Ed’s passing. A visitation was held Saturday at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin. The Msgr. Neil Van Loon served as celebrant. Interment with military honors, accorded by AMVETS Honor Guard, was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. As Ed was a staunch proponent of educating youth in the trades, the Edward F. Schmidt Scholarship has been established. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Luzerne County Community College Foundation, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, PA 18634. To send the family an expression of sympathy or online condolences, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.
Kathleen McDermott Rabiolo, 52, of Pittston, died Friday at her home. Born April 25, 1961 in Havertown, she was a daughter of Joseph and the late Anne R. McDermott. Kathy lived most of her life in suburban Philadelphia, moving to the Wyoming Valley in 2004. Her mantrak, service with a smile, followed her throughout her career with various restaurants and caterers. Kathy loved her daughters and grandchildren. She also found a lot of happiness using Facebook to find and reunite her extended family and friends.
She had been a friend of Bill Wilson since November 2004. Brothers, Thomas and Christopher McDermott preceded her in death. She will be greatly missed by her daughters, Denise Rabiolo Dudley and her husband John Dudley of Pittston and Anne Rabiolo of Wilkes-Barre; grandchildren, Lilith and Damien Dudley; her father, Joseph and his wife Donna McDermott; sisters, Eileen McCauley and Maryann Perna; brothers, Dennis, Joseph, Daniel and Kevin McDermott; niec-
es, nephews, cousins and friends. Celebration of Kathy’s life will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. at McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Visitation will be held at McLaughlin’s on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to American Cancer Society, 712 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor, PA 18517, or SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Fox Hill, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-6911. Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Kathy’s family at www.celebrateherlife.com.
Joseph J. Fluegel May 15, 2013 Joseph J. Fluegel, 84, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at home. He was born in Wilkes-Barre on May 15, 1929, to the late Mary Lehman Fluegel Weiss, Joseph J. Fluegel and stepfather, Walter Weiss. Joseph was a graduate and class president of St. Nicholas High School, Wilkes-Barre, class of 1947. He was a lifetime member of St. Nicholas Parish, Wilkes-Barre, the Holy Name Society and served on the building and grounds committee. Joseph was a member of the U.S. Navy and served as a second class radarman. He was a lifetime member of the Wilkes-Barre YMCA, St. Conrad’s Young Men’s Society and American Legion Post 673, Ashley. He was also a lifelong member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 163. He served as president of Schmidt Electrical Contracting Corp. until his retirement in 1994. Joseph “Lucky Joe” was an avid bowler, bowling on leagues at Stanton Lanes and Chackos, and was a thoroughbred horse-racing enthusiast. He enjoyed spending his mornings at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA exercising and swimming after morning Mass, and loved to spend time with his family. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Fluegel; and grandson, Joseph J. Fluegel III. Joseph is survived by his wife of 56 years, Josephine George Flue-
gel, WilkesBarre; daughter, MaryJo Poepperling and her husband, Jerry, Mountain Top; son, Joseph J. Fluegel and his wife, Nance, Plymouth; daughter, Patricia Oldziejewski and her husband, Mark Sr., Wilkes-Barre; son, Richard Fluegel and his wife, Patricia, Rochester, N.Y.; daughter, Leah Olex, Kentucky; daughter, Kathleen Fluegel, Wilkes-Barre; grandchildren, Jerry Poepperling Jr. and his wife, Danielle, West Pittston; James Poepperling and his wife, Katherine, Waverly; Amanda Stiles and her husband, David, Swoyersville; Carissa Becker and her husband, John, Mountain Top; Mark Oldziejewski
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Albert Cimakosky
Rose Kowalski
May 13, 2013
May 12, 2013
runas) Cimakosky; his daughters, Dr. Diane C. Rigotti and her husband, Dr. Joseph Rigotti, of Horsham, Pa., and Paula Ward-Boyko and her husband, Joseph P. Boyko Sr., of Duryea. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Nick Ward and his fiancée, Dianna Markert; Lauren Ward, Katie and Andrew Rigotti, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, Stephenson Street, Duryea, with Fr. Andrew Sinnott officiating. Military honors were provided by the American Legion Post 585, Duryea. Interment was held at St. Casimir’s Cemetery, Pittston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Celtic Home Health Care/ Hospice Community Care, 610 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.
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She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edmund “Red,” and brothers, John and Carl. Surviving are her son, Edmund, and his wife, Toni, Wilkes-Barre; daughters, Carol Gerzarowski and husband Tom, Tunkhannock; Catherine Mizzer and husband Mark, West Wyoming; Elizabeth Serbin and husband Tom, Dallas; Patricia Barna and husband Bernie, Fredon, N.J.; seven grandchildren, Kimberly, Thomas, Gail, Mark, David, Eddie and Trisha; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Hines, Hudson; Mary Hrobak, Wilkes-Barre: Celia Bedziecki, Wilkes-Barre; several nieces and
nephews. There was a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the Church of the Good Shepherd Polish National Church, Plymouth. Interment followed in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. There were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. The family wishes to thank all the nurses, aides and staff at the Celtic Hospice Care Center for their excellent care and compassion in caring for our mother, both at home and at the inpatient unit on Church St. in Wilkes-Barre. You are all very special people. Arrangements are in the care of the Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc., Plains.
Daniel C. Podejko May 10, 2013 Daniel C. Podejko, 66, of Avoca, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Commonwealth Hospice Of NEPA, Scranton. He was born in Avoca, Nov. 23, 1946 and was the son of the late Charles and Frances (Satkowski) Podejko. Daniel was a member of Queen Of The Apostles Parish, Avoca. He was a graduate of Northeast High School. Daniel retired from Maui CupLetica Corp., Pittston Township. In his younger years, he was awarded
the prestigious Eagle Scout Badge; he was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed woodworking. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Daniel is survived by his siblings, Patricia Ann Kincaid, of New Mexico; Charles Edward Podejko, of Portland, Pa.; David Stanley Podejko, of Connecticut, and Susan Ann Mitchell, of Hunlock Creek. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, David and Wally Kincaid, Julianne Podejko, and Stephen and Stacey Mitchell.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Queen Of The Apostles Parish, Hawthorne Street, Avoca, with Fr. Phillip Sladicka officiating. Interment was held at Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Avoca. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or to the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20037. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.
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Rose Kowalski, 85, of West Wyoming, left this world to be with her husband, Edmund, of 67 years, who preceded her in death by four months. Rose was born in Hudson. She was daughter to the late John and Helen Suchcoke Marchlinski. She grew up in the Plains area and attended local schools. As a young mother, she worked for the Embassy Restaurant, Wilkes-Barre, and later in the garment industry and retired from Leslie Fay as a sewing-machine operator. Rose loved to play card games with her family and, until her illness, enjoyed bowling and played in various leagues. She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd Polish National Church, Plymouth, and a member of the ILGWU.
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Albert Cimakosky, 89, of Duryea, passed away surrounded by his loving family Monday, May 13, at his home. Born in Pittston, Jan. 21, 1924, he was the son of the late Alex and Diane Cimakosky. Albert was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. He was a graduate of Duryea High School. Albert enlisted in the U.S. Navy a nd served during World War II and the Korean War. After the war, he worked for many years as an auto parts salesman for Penn Auto, Scranton. Albert retired from the Tobyhanna Army Depot. He was a lifetime member of the Duryea American Legion Post 585. Albert was very handy man who enjoyed working on many projects around his home. He was known for his love of gardening and was always there for family and friends in time of need. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his baby brother and his sister Beatrice Rutkoski, who passed away in March of 2013. Albert is survived by his wife of 63 years, the former Irene (Kaspe-
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David S. Dembowski
Patricia Claherty Oschal
May 13, 2013
May 15, 2013
Dale T. Hall May 11, 2013 Dale T. Hall, 67, of West Pittston, passed away Saturday evening, May 11, 2013, in Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, Hospice Community Care. Born in Kingston on July 10, 1945, he was the son of the late Howard and Gladys Hughes Hall. He was of the Protestant faith. He attended Dallas schools and had been employed at Offset Paperback Manufacturers, Dallas, for 27 years. He, along with his first wife, was active with the West Pittston Little League Organization. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Arnone Hall; siblings George, Gladys, Howard and David Hall. Surviving are his wife of 11
years, Ruthann (Searfoss) Hall; son, Dale Hall, West Pittston; stepchildren, Cleta, Richard and Steven Barber, all of West Pittston; six grandchildren; brother Hugh Hall and his wife, Jessie, Wampum, Pa.; sisters Nancy Russnick and her husband, John, Virginia; Janet Cox and her husband, Jon, Dallas Township; Barbara Sullivan and her companion, Dave Cease, Shickshinny, and Betty Hollenbach, Plymouth; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends were invited to call last Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com
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Patricia Claherty Oschal was in the presence of her family when she died peacefully on Wednesday after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of Dorothy Melleski Claherty and the late John J. Claherty. Patricia was educated in WilkesBarre Area schools and was a graduate of GAR Memorial High School. After high school, she obtained a degree in elementary education from Misericordia University in Dallas. Patricia then embarked upon her chosen profession as a first-grade teacher at St. Nicholas/St. Mary’s School in Wilkes-Barre. While teaching, she attended evening classes and earned her master’s degree from Marywood University. She was a certified reading specialist. A firm believer in the Catholic school education system, she taught first grade at St. Nicholas/St. Mary’s School for 13 years until the arrival of her daughter, Julia, when she decided to become a stay-at-home mother. She later resumed her teaching profession as a substitute teacher at St. Nicholas/St. Mary’s School for another five years. She truly enjoyed teaching and did everything she could to have a positive effect on the lives of her students. In this she succeeded, because she was told many times over the ensuing years by former students how she greatly impacted their lives and set them on the right academic path. Perhaps the ultimate testament to her ability as an educator is the fact that
she inspired many of her students to become teachers themselves. Patricia loved life and lived it to the fullest, despite the fact that it was cut short. She loved to travel and did so extensively over the years with her husband, George. She loved fashion, decorating her house and spending time with her many friends with whom she socialized on a regular basis. She also believed in public service and was a long-standing member of the Kingston Township Lions Club. Aside from her faith, the most important part of Patricia’s life was her family. She and her husband would have celebrated 30 years of marriage this September, and she gave him the best 30 years of his life. She was an inspiration and a guiding light to her daughter, Julia, whom she absolutely adored. She was also very close to her parents, brothers and sister, as well as various other members of the Claherty clan. She particularly enjoyed celebrating St. Patrick’s Day each year. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Attorney George G. Oschal; daughter, Julia; grandson, Brayden Sutterlin; mother, Dorothy Claherty, Wilkes-Barre; brothers, Jack Claherty, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,
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and Catherine Lorraine Antolik and her husband, Todd, of Nantioke; son, Daniel Alfred Dembowski, and his wife, Kathi, of Noxen; sister, Carol Sieminski of Hunlock Creek; brothers, Stanley Dembowski of Waterbury, Conn., and Terrance Dembowski of Plymouth; seven grandchildren. At Dave’s request, funeral services will be private. Private interment will be in Mount Rest Cemetery, Stonington, Maine. Arrangements are by the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek. Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome. com
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David S. Dembowski, CTTC, U.S. Navy, 75, of Noxen, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at home. Mr. Dembowski was born in Union Twp. on Dec. 13, 1937 and was the son of the late Alfred and Frances Baluta Dembowski. David graduated from Garrison High School, Shickshinny, in 1955. He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years during the Vietnam Era, retiring in 1974. David and his wife, Elaine, enjoyed their summers at a cottage in Burnt Cove, Stonington, Maine. Mr. Dembowski is survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Elaine Williams; son, Paul David Dembowski, and his wife, Sucheta, of Woolrich, Pa.; daughters, Suzanne Marie Speck and her husband, Louis, of West Pittston,
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Gregory ‘Jimmy’ Tosh
May 3, 2013
May 5, 2013
Shawn C. Malone, 28, formerly of West Wyoming, passed away in Bothwell, Scotland. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of Hugh and Deborah (Martini) Malone of West Wyoming. He was a graduate of Wyoming Area, class of 2003. Shawn attended Lehigh University and continued his education at the National Culinary and Baking School of San Diego, Calif. He met his wife, Elaine Wilson, of Scotland, while living in San Diego. Elaine was visiting family when they met at the restaurant where he was a chef. They married and Shawn relocated to Paisley, Scotland. He then opened a cafe in Bothwell called the Little Apple Patisserie. Always smiling, he loved to make people happy with food. Shawn also enjoyed hiking, mountain biking and fishing, and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout as a member of Troop 366, West Wyoming. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston. Surviving, in addition to his
parents, are his wife, the former Elaine Wilson, Scotland; sister, Jessica Malone, West Wyoming; paternal grandparents, Hugh and Patricia Malone, West Wyoming; maternal grandparents, Robert and Dolores Martini, Old Forge; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the MetcalfeShaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with the Rev. James Thyren of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Kitchen, 33 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
Gregory “Jimmy” Tosh, 76, formerly of Hanover Township, passed away on May 5, 2013 in Deland, Fla., where he resided for most of his life. He was the son of the late Robert and Alice Wildrick Tosh. He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked for Memtec until his retirement. He was a member of the Elks, the Moose and the AMVETS. He was preceded in death by his brother, Morris “Butch” Tosh, who passed away April 23, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Rosalie; sons, Greg and his wife, Ginger; Jonathan and his wife, June; Randy and his wife, Cindy, and Aaron and his wife, Kathy; daughters, Cynthia Wydner; Laurinda and her husband, Mike; Andrea, Danielle and Nadine; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert and his wife, Betty, Albany, Ga.; Carl and his wife, Becky, Newville, Pa.; David and his wife,
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Song “Timothy” by The Buoys has Greater Pittston link; was reportedly about canibalism after a mining accident By JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com
Steve Furmanski still plays the 1969 Gibson ES 335 guitar he used to create those ringing cords on the introduction to “Timothy,” one of the weirdest, wackiest, creepiest, eeriest, strangest and both loved and hated songs ever to crack the Billboard Top 40. Reputed to be about cannibalism, “Timothy” was written for Billy Kelly and the West Wyoming-born rock band, The
Buoys, by Rupert Holmes, better known nationally as the singer/ songwriter of “Escape: the Pina Colada Song.” Furmanski, 60, was 18 years old in 1969 when he went to New York City as The Buoys rhythm guitarist to record a song for Scepter records. He and the rest of the guys were a bit in awe of the city and the recording studio. After all, The Buoys — barely out of high school and playing covers of
the Beatles, Hollies and the Everly Brothers at high school dances, hose company halls and teenage hangouts — did seem out of place in Scepter’s New York City studio where Dionne Warwick, among other stars, had recorded. But The Buoys were very good, as their burgeoning popularity in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area
showed. They also had the respect of other Valley musicians, like Bob O’Connell from West Pittston. O’Connell was then a keyboard player for Mel Wynn and the Rhythm Aces. Fronted by a dynamic singer See HIT, Page 2B
Steve Furmanski with the Gibson guitar he used on ‘Timothy.’ Furmanski, 60, was 18 years old in 1969 when he went to New York City as The Buoys rhythm guitarist to record a song for Scepter records.
“TIMOTHY” by Rupert Holmes
Trapped in a mine that had caved in And everyone knows the only ones left Were Joe and me and Tim When they broke through to pull us free The only ones left to tell the tale Were Joe and me Timothy, Timothy, where on earth did you go? Timothy, Timothy, God why don’t I know? Hungry as hell no food to eat And Joe said that he would sell his soul For just a piece of meat Water enough to drink for two And Joe said to me, “I’ll have a swig And then there’s some for you.” Timothy, Timothy, Joe Was looking at you Timothy, Timothy, God what did we do? I must have blacked out just around then ‘Cause the very next thing that I could see Was the light of the day again My stomach was full as it could be And nobody ever got around To finding Timothy. Timothy …
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End-of-year activites, field trips scheduled for Wyoming Area Catholic DATES TO REMEMBER May 20 – Fourth and fifth-grade field trip to Bear Creek Camp May 21 – Sports banquet, 6 p.m., Woodlands May 22 – First Communion Mass, second grade, 1 p.m. May 22 – Kindergarten and first grade field trip to Bloomsburg Museum May 23 – Eighth grade field trip May 23 – Catholic Schools Night at the Railriders May 24 – Carnival Day. The committee has games planned for all
ages throughout the day. Each grade has been designated a theme to put together a basket for the Chinese Auction. Each student can donate a low-cost item to the basket that fits the theme. The following baskets have been designated by grade: • Pre-K – Playground Basket • Kindergarten – Craft Basket • First grade – Play by the Pool Basket • Second grade – Everything but the Ice Cream Basket • Third grade – Game Night Basket • Fourth grade – Book Basket
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• Fifth grade – DVD Movie Basket • Sixth grade – Sports Basket • Seventh grade – Beach Basket • Eighth grade - Friday Night Entertainment Basket SUMMER LEARNING SERIES SESSIONS Wyoming Area Catholic announces its Summer Learning Series sessions for all school age groups. You can view a list of all sessions, their dates and times at www.summerlearningatwc.com. You can also track the amount of spots available in each particular session.
YEARBOOK TIME It is time to pre-order your 20122013 school yearbook. Thanks to Mrs. Paddock-Kaminski and Mrs. Weiss and homeroom teachers, we had thousands of pictures to choose from. Quantities are limited. The cost of the yearbook is $25. Please make check payable to “Wyoming Area Catholic School.” Please do not send cash. Your check will act as a receipt. Yearbooks will arrive on June 1 and will be distributed as soon as they arrive. Pre-order forms have been sent home in the parent envelope.
Question: What happened when a mysterious substance which first made its appearance in Dupont in 1953 vanished then reappeared in 1956? 1956 – 57 YEARS AGO Gayle Charney, of Wyoming, was chosen as Miss Wyoming Valley in the beauty and talent pageant sponsored by the local Junior Chamber of Commerce. Also winning titles were Jacqueline Wargo, of West Pittston, and Marion Salvo, of Pittston Township. The contest was a preliminary to the Miss Pennsylvania Pageant. To see a list of the winners of the Miss Wyoming Valley contests held in the 1950s, log onto www.misspa.org/1950s_history. htm. The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked, “Do you think the present high school generation has lost some of its zip because the students drive to school instead of walking?” Mary Ann Pomichter, of Pittston, answered, “When I attended school I had to walk all they way from the Junction. You felt wide awake when you arrived at school.” Thomas McNulty, also of Pittston, added, “Youngsters of today have zip, I think driving helps them in the long run though.” James Switzer, of West Wyoming, stated, “I don’t think riding to school reduces your pep. If someone is lazy or tired there’s probably some other cause for it.” 1966 – 47 YEARS AGO Officers of the West Pittston American Legion John D. Stark Post 542, Frank Houser, William Rule, Sidney Martin, Herbert Babcock and Gordon Meade were pleased that they could offer medical equipment locally to those in need. The Post invested $5,000 to supply 14 hospital beds, 13 wheelchairs, five sets of crutches, two walkers and miscellaneous items to the homebound. Today Post #542 is named for 1st Lt. Jeffrey F. DePrimo who was killed in action while serving with the Scranton-based 109th Infantry. DePrimo had been commander of the lead convoy vehicle when it came under attack near Ghazni Afghanistan. The First Lt. Jeffrey Deprimo Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on June 8. Stylish hats of straw and high quality wool trimmed in flowers and veils and the distinctive pill box fashion popularized by Jacqueline Kennedy were worn by the newly-elected officers of the West Pittston Women’s Club during swearing-in ceremonies. Mrs. Carl Weimer accepted the duties as president, succeeding Mrs. Thomas Llewellyn. Other officers elected were Mrs. Thomas R. Davis Jr., Mrs. Carlton Stauffer, Mrs. Paul Bubul, Mrs. Joseph Andaloro, Mrs. James McGinty, Helen Laderer and Mrs. Joseph Linskey. Here’s how some items were priced in local stores in 1966: “Perfectly dyed pumps” of Peau De Soie or Satin could be purchased at Allan’s Shoes, North Main Street, Pittston for $5.99. The PX Meat Market in Exeter offered customers chuck roasts at 39 cents a pound and cooked hams at 55 cents per pound. The Dutchess Coat and Suit Store, William Street, Pittston stocked 007 spy coats for $12. 1976 – 37 YEARS AGO Over 2,000 people lined the banks of the Susquehanna River to watch the first hydroplane races sponsored by the Greater Pittston Jaycees. The event was held to promote recreation on the river. Over 200 boats driven by professional drivers from the Eastern Marine Power Boat Association entered the competition. Congressman Dan Flood, who fired the starting gun for the first race, commented, “The Susquehanna was once one of the foremost bass fishing areas in Northeastern PA. The race is an effort to return the river to its former beauty.” The Warriorettes of Wyoming Area took the Division I championship in the Wyoming Valley Softball League. . See PEEKING, Page 2B
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Pittston Area students dress down for a cause Second Graders receive First Holy Communion
the pittston area intermediate Center honored Joseph Frushon, a fourth-grade student, on Friday, May 3 by dressing down. students bought and wore “Kickin it for Joe” t-shirts, along with yellow ribbons. all proceeds will benefit Frushon and his family. students in Joseph Frushon’s fourth-grade class are, from left, first row, Gavin thomas, allan Williams, Joshua Gustinucci, anthony thomas and seine McCracken. second row, ariana rezykowski, andrew Hower, Julie Frushon, emma rozelle, Fatimah almoumin, Kyleigh shupp, abby Winburn, sal D’amico. third row, nina tavaglione, aiden o’Boyle, Braden Kozak, Hannah Foersch, Mr. Kyle Wruble, Dallas Whispell, Jordyn Mortimer, Jared Dickson, trinity pilosi, rachel Zingaretti, paige smith, Marcus Green.
students in Ms. Kim roman’s class at the pittston atea intermediate Center show off their ‘Kickin it 4 Joe’ t-shirts. From left, kneeling, are sydney Copp, Janelle Wilk, Lauren Galli, emily Zalewski. standing, nikki price, alexis skutack, Liza Yager, DJ radle, Brandon Costantino, John McGlynn, Kaehler Kivler, Julianna James, Morgan Maas.
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Pitcher Cathy Pope held the opposing team to five hits while Sandy Selenski led the Warriorette hitters with a triple and a double. The next game on the agenda was against the championship
team of the Lackawanna League in hopes of taking the district title. The rest of the Warriorette team consisted of Debbie Gross, Annie Galli, Karen Kitchilinski, Karen Rome, Nadine Greco, Gina Granteed and Becky Edmunds. Sandy Chiampi coached the team. 1996 – 27 YEARS AGO Gold medalists Andrea Anushko, Laura Mudlock and
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Wilkes-Barre, the Rhythm Aces were the go-to band for high school proms and adult nightclubs for years before the Beatles reinvented rock ‘n roll and paved the way for local bands like The Buoys. O’Connell, in his mid-20s then, had done some studio work for Wand, Scepter’s R&B subsidiary, and got to know producer Michael Wright and the label’s songwriter Rupert Holmes. O’Connell suggested Holmes and Wright check out The Buoys at the teen hangout, Pete’s Pizza, on Wyoming Avenue in Exeter. “I thought Billy Kelly had one of the sweetest voices I ever heard. Still do,” O’Connell said. “They were all very talented. At a time when most bands were using studio musicians, they played their own music. It was very cool.” Holmes agreed with O’Connell. He fell in love with Kelly’s voice and invited The Buoys to New York. Holmes had Kelly record a song he wrote called “These Days” backed by studio musicians. The B-side of “These Days” was “Don’t You Know It’s Over,” co-written and sung by Furmanski. It was released and went nowhere. Then Holmes gave them “Timothy” and let them play their own music. “I was a young kid in New York City, checking out the sites,” Furmanski
Devon Roglish led the Pittston Area girls track and field team to a second-place finish at the district finals held at North Pocono High School. Anushko took the gold in the 100 meter, Mudlock in the javelin event and Roglich in the discus. All three qualified for the state meet. Lori Ann Guitson, of Pittston, realized her dream of playing on a Little League base-
said, recalling the recording of “Timothy.” “I remember they wanted a song about the area, the Valley, that would fit us. They wanted it to sound like Credence with a chunky rhythm style. I don’t think it did, but that’s what they were going for. I remember taping, then going into the control room to listen. I don’t remember how many takes, but they took us to a couple of different studios to get the right vocal sound.” Coal mining was a natural subject for a band from Wyoming Valley, but the song Holmes came up with had a macabre twist. The lyrics suggest when three men were trapped in a mine cavein, two of them ate the third, Timothy, to stay alive. Stung by criticism of the song’s story, Scepter backed off the cannibalism, sending out a press release, claiming that Timothy was a mule, not a miner. But Furmanski isn’t buying it. “There was a controversy, was it a mule or a guy? If you listen to the lyrics, three guys go in and two come out. What else could it mean?” O’Connell, who was a co-producer and sang backup on what he called the “shout” or chorus of the song, didn’t have any input into the lyrics. “My role was on the rhythm section side. Getting the tempo and the groove right.” Knowing that Holmes had a sense of humor, he doesn’t doubt that the cannibalism theme was deliberate. Furmanski’s recollection is that Holmes wanted to create a controver-
ball team as she took up the catcher’s position for the First Bank of Greater Pittston team on opening day. Answer: After a few years of relief, “housewives” on Lincoln and Smith streets in Dupont were once again angered in 1956 over the reappearance of a smelly fluid spotting their freshly-washed laundry hung on backyard
sy. “I think he thought if it got banned, and it did in Boston, it would sell more records.” Holmes may have been right, but it took almost two years. “Timothy” was released in 1969, but no chart action. It was re-released in 1971 and took off. It can’t be known how the song would have done had the lyrics been different but the fact that a song recorded by an obscure band of teenagers from Wyoming Valley reached number 17 on the Billboard charts indicates the controversy probably helped more than hurt. While the song was banned in some major markets and did poorly in others, it was wildly successful in some, like Chicago, where it was a Top 10 hit on WCFL and where DJ Bob Stroud still plays it occasionally on his “Rock and Roll Roots” radio show (97.1 FM, The Drive.) Stroud also included “Timothy” on Volume 4 of his “Roots” CD series, one of many compilation albums to include the song. “Timothy” pops up - along with songs like “Signs” by the Five Man Electrical Band, “Sweet City Women” by the Stampeders, “Sky Pilot” by the Animals, “Magic Carpet Ride” by Steppenwolf and even “Another Day” by Paul McCartney - on various oldies compilations. “Timothy” was even reissued as a collectible 45 with “Shaking All Over” by the Guess Who on the B side. The other side of the “Timothy” cult coin has the song on Dr. Demen-
Thanks to Mrs. Joan Dowd for her hard work and dedication in preparing our second-grade class members for their respective First Holy Communions. Holy Rosary School was honored to celebrate a beautiful class Communion on Wednesday, May 15 where our entire second grade class received Holy Communion for the first time as a group. It was a memorable day for our students as well as their families, sharing a special liturgy and celebrating afterwards with a light meal for our Communicants and their invited guests. Thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make our Race for Education such a fun and successful day for our children. A particular highlight of the day was Mrs. Melissa Skutack, assisted by Mr. Mike Berlew, in the pie-throwing contest. The children, both young and old, were amused by Mrs. Skutack being covered in whipped cream pies, all for a good cause. Holy Rosary excels at PJAS Congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Casey and our students for their excellent showing in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science from May 12 through May 14. History Day state competition Holy Rosary School had a strong showing at National History Day State Competition. Congratulations also to Mrs. Jennifer Snyder and Mrs. Doris Brady for their students’ achievements in National History Day, which was held on May 3 and May 4. State Computer Fair Best wishes to Mrs. Melissa Skutack and our students who will participate in the State Computer Fair this Wednesday, May 22. Good luck and safe travels. Kindergarten openings Limited openings are available in our kindergarten. Please call 457-2553 to make an appointment to see for yourself what Holy Rosary has to offer your family. Field trips The field trip for fourth and fifth grades is tomorrow, May 20. Choirs sing National Anthem Good luck to the Holy Rosary Choir which will join choirs from other Diocesan schools to sing the National Anthem on Thursday, May 23 at the SWB RailRiders Stadium on Montage Mountain. Choir members are reminded to wear their Holy Rosary uniform and may change their clothing once they are dismissed to their parents/guardians following the anthem. Biz Town visit Our fifth and sixth-grade classes will participating in Junior Achievement of NEPA, Biz Town, on Friday, May 24 where students experience the world as an adult in a simulated professional working environment. Class Night Graduation is quickly approaching for our beloved eighth-grade class. We wish you a joyful night of reminiscing, celebrating and honoring all that you have achieved at Holy Rosary School and the lifelong friendships you have made. Enjoy your special Class Night on Friday, May 24. Gift certificates Gift certificate sales are held from 8 to 10 a.m. every Thursday in the Holy Rosary Church Hall. School families may send in orders on Wednesday to be filled on Thursday. Recycling 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, call Mrs. Skutack at 457-2553. Labels and box tops Campbell’s soup labels and Box Tops for Education are being collected. These programs enable us to provide educational resources that may be unaffordable through our regular budget. Please continue your support of these programs by sending in your labels to the school office or by placing them in the church vestibule. clotheslines. In 1953, when the substance first appeared on the clothes, the women pressured police sergeant Frank Palumbo to do something about the situation but the outcome of the investigation “never did come to light.” The women suspected the fluid was deposited across the area from passing airplanes landing at the Avoca Airport.
to’s 1995 25th Anniversary Collection with “The Curly Shuffle” and “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” by Tiny Tim. Nationally syndicated humor columnist Dave Barry included “Timothy” in one of his columns, which turned into “Dave Barry’s Book of Bad Songs,” where the song is listed as the fourth worst song of all time. And then there’s this from DJs Jonathan and Kitty at 105.5 in Central Wisconsin: “Just when you thought the world’s worst iPod couldn’t get any worse, we give you ‘Timothy.’” So which is it? An all-time classic that charted higher than the Who’s “Behind Blue Eyes” in 1971 and is found on compilations with Paul McCartney? Or a novelty song about cannibalism that makes worst songs lists. Like no other song, it is both. By the time The Buoys recorded the album that would include “Timothy” in 1971, Furmanski had left the band and O’Connell had moved on to other things. So had Bob Gryziec, a bass player so ahead of his time he played 15-minute bass solos at high school dances and got away with it. Furmanski said hearing Gryziec is believing and suggests listening to “Timothy” through head phones and paying attention to the bass. Gryziec is still playing with Joe Nardone reunions and occasional jams, as he did at the Bartolai Winery with Barry Rodgers a couple of weeks ago. As things were in 1971, The Buoys
Airport officials and pilots disagreed, saying “restrooms are locked fives minutes before planes land and do not release refuse into the air.” The women were instructed to save the laundry as evidence in preparation for laboratory tests of the clothing. If anyone knows of the outcome of this investigation, call me at 602-0168.
line-up which recorded the album “Dinner Music” that contained “Timothy” included Fran Brozena, keyboards and guitar; Gerry Hludzik, bass; Chris Hanlon, drums; Carl Siracuse, bass; and Billy Kelly, guitar and lead vocals. Neither Furmanski nor O’Connell get any liner notes credit for their roles on “Timothy” but that’s the biz and neither has regrets nor hard feelings. Both are still playing. Furmanski plays with Tom Schappert in the duo Rub Yer Soul. O’Connell plays with blues guitarist Clarence Spady, locally and in New York. In 1977, Furmanski rejoined the Buoys, sans Hludzik and Kelly who formed Dakota, and they had a successful five-year run playing Vermont ski lodges and Berumda unitl 1983 when they finally ran out of gas. In 1991, the Buoys famously reunited with Kelly at Gennetti’s in Dickson City. Based on the success of that gig, they reunited periodically at the Northeast Fair and the Pittston Tomato Festival. About three years ago, Furmanski, Hanlon, Brozena and Siracuse reunited at a bar in Mountaintop. Whether that is the last time there will be a Buoys get-together isn’t known, but the love-hate relationship music fans have with “Timothy,” the song with the soaring vocal by Billy Kelly, the chunky rhythm guitar by Steve Furmanski and the haunting line, “God, what did we do?” will endure.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Abigail Kolessar Abigail Rose Kolessar, daughter of Mike and Cathy Kolessar, of Exeter, celebrated her 12 birthday on May 16. She is the granddaughter of Jude and Catherine Trzcinski, of Exeter; Tom Kolessar, of Wyoming; and the late Rose Mary Kolessar. Abigail has a brother, Michael, 16, and a sister, Nicole, 16.
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Sepcoski receives Scouting award Cara Sepcoski, left, of Avoca, receives the James West Award for her leadership in the Venturing Officers Association of Northeastern PA Council Boy Scouts of America from Aaron Grier, Area 5 vice president of
programming. Sepcoski is serving as president of Area 5 which includes Eastern PA, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. Venturing is a coed division of Boy Scouts open to youth 14-20.
William and Lucille Loyack, Exeter, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 27. A Mass was held at St. Anthony’s Church of the St. Barbara’s Parish, Exeter, by the Rev. Phillip Massetti, followed by a cocktail and dinner reception given by their children at the Fox Hill Country Club. The couple was married in Holy Rosary ltalian Church on Apr. 27, 1963, by the late Rev. Anthony Noviello, the late Rev. Andrew Porro and the Rev. Constantine Siconolfi. Attendants were Jane Puleri Gritman and Joseph Gregor. Bridesmaids were Lucille Chiampi Morgan, Diane Loyack Ambrose, Helen Alansky, Jeanne Walter Gagliardi and Kathy Nichols Shelton. Junior bridesmaid was Ann Marie Bolin Lawrence and flower girl was Andrea Mauriello. Ushers were Patrick Gagliardi, Carmen Mauriello, Charles Gagliardi, Anthony Petrucci and Chester Faleski. Junior usher was Carmen Bolin. Mrs. Loyack is the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Rose J. Pannella Gagliardi, of Wilkes-Barre. Mr. Loyack is the son of the late William J. and Helen C. Litman Loyack, of Wyoming. They have been blessed with two children, William P. Loyack, of Wilkes-Barre and Patricia Ann Loyack, of Philadelphia.
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Volpes celebrate their golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Dante Volpe, of Avoca, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 18. They were married at St. Rocco’s Church, Pittston by Father Julio Serra. Attending the couple were Carmella Alessi Denisco, sister of the bride; Fredrick Volpe, brother of the groom; Rosemarie Giordano Pisano and Philip Scalise, friends of the bride and groom. Mr. Volpe is the son of the late Patrick and Mary Volpe, of Old Forge. Mrs. Volpe is the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Alessi, of Pittston. The couple has two children Sheri, Jessup; and Dante Jr., Springbrook Twp. The couple celebrated the event with an extended Hawaiian vacation. The occasion was celebrated with a family dinner.
Wyoming Area sets scholarship celebration for May 23 Wyoming Area School District will present its fourth annual scholarship celebration at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 in the high school cafeteria. Begun in 2009 and offered for the first time in May 2010, the scholarship celebration has grown beyond expectations. Seniors can apply for approximately 54 local scholarships with one application. Since the program’s inception, 23 new scholarships have been added to the already extensive list of scholarships offered. This represents an additional approximate $82,000 in new scholarship money. Last year’s celebration had approximately 360 people in attendance. Over 400 are expected at this year’s event. The new scholarships this year are six memorial scholarships in honor of the Maureen McHugh Aritz, Attorney Charles J. Giacometti, Stephanie GodriJohnston, Ryan Jones, Kathy Keder Pitcavage and Lola and John Rindgen. In addition, Dr. Joseph A. Miller, a gradate of the West Pittston Class of 1959, and the Philip Russo Sr. Family have established awards for WA graduating seniors. All donors make the selection of their recipients. When the program began in 2009, three new scholarships joined the already long list of awards offered to seniors. They were the Thomas & Patricia Kearns Drama Club Scholarship, the Francis and Joanne Pineno Bloomsburg University grant and the Angelo J. Schifano Memorial Scholarship. The following year, four new scholarships joined the group. They were the LIU 18 Golf award, the West Pittston MooseAaward, the Michael L. Pesta/ UFCW Memorial Scholarship and the
Members of the 2012 Fallen Warrior Memorial Scholarship in honor of John Anthony “Beno” Borzell, Mark Dushok and Matthew Chipolis. First row seated Chris Chipolis, Gina Chipolis, Steve Chipolis, Katelin Coolbaugh, Nikole Dougherty, Dorianna Williams, Briana Platt, Jack Borzell, Mary Claire Borzell. Second Row Annaliese Romani, Mary Sklaney, Mary Chipolis, Regina Romani, Tiffany Callaio, Melissa Dolman, Ashley Aritz, Sadie Fice, Ryan Kennedy, Julianna Borzell, Ann Polizzi, Mark Polizzi, Nissa Polizza. Third row: Rachel Sklaney, John Romani, Bob Chipolis, Christine Romani, Maria Marianacci, John Marianacci, Doreen Marianacci, John Marianacci, C.J. Chairge, Kevin Dushok and Richard Dushok.
West Pittston Cherry Blossom Scholarship to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Last year, a record eight joined the group, one worth $44,000 over four years. The eight were The John Anthony “Beno” Borzell Memorial Scholarship, the James M. Campenni Memo-
rial Scholarship, the Greater Pittston Chamber Scholarship, the Fallen Warrior Scholarship, the James A. Gilmartin Scholarship (awarded every four years), the Michael McClernon Memorial Scholarship, the Pittston Hospital Class of 1982 Nursing/Health Care
Scholarship and the Wyoming Area Kiwanis Scholarship. Seniors and their parents are invited along with the donors. They will sit together to become acquainted with each other and enjoy a night of sharing stories and expressing
genuine gratitude for the generosity that abounds from the donors. Some donors travel a distance to attend this program each year. Anyone interested in learning more about this program should call Mrs. Rabel at 655-2836, extension 2339.
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Catholic school students inducted into the National Junior Honor Society
Bethel United Methodist 532 Main St., Avoca 457-2566 Pastor Sharon Dietz 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. First Thursday of each month – food give-away, 4 to 6 p.m. for the needy of Avoca and Duryea.
Brick United Methodist 935 Foote Ave., Duryea 457-4424 Pastor Sharon Dietz 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 Ave., West Pittston Meals have resumed at the Breaking Bread Soup Kitchen at the church. Christ Community Clothes Closet will be open from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays and from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. First Baptist Church Water Street, Pittston Rev. James H. Breese, pastor Phone: 654-0283
First Congregational UCC 500 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor Sanctuary is handcapped accessible. Worship service is at 11 a.m The Rev. Gordon Wilson will lead our worship today.
First Presbyterian Church 14 Broad St., Pittston Rev. William N. Lukesh Worship service is at 11 AM with Holy Communion A luncheon for the congregation celebrating the 130th year of our church will be held in the Fellowship Hall immediately after the worship service.
United Methodist Church Corner of Broad and Church Streets, Pittston Rev. Susan Hardman-Zimmerman Sunday worship service - 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion - First Sunday each month Choir rehearsal - Thursdays at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise United Methodist Women - Second Monday unless told otherwise Website www.umcpittston.org Phone: 655-4340 There will be a Strawberry Shortcake Social from 4 to 7 p.m. on June 15. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children and includes cake, strawberries or peaches, ice cream and a beverage. Lunch menu will also be available. For tickets or additional information, call 655-0677 or 654-8775. The event is being sponsored by the United Methodist Women. A Fall Doo Wop Trip is scheduled for Sept. 21 at the American Music Theater in Lancaster for the 2 p.m. show. Price of the trip is $96 which includes bus, ticket to show, dinner after show at Shady Maple’s famous smorgasbord and bus driver tip. Call Cathy at 603-1915 for further information or to reserve a seat. Trip is being sponsored for the Flower Fund United Methodist Church Pittston.
First United Presbyterian West Pittston Rev. James Thyren, pastor Phone: 654-812 The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule for the week of May 19: May 19 - 10 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., Pentecost Worship; Confirmation and Holy Communion; 12:05 p.m., Choir rehearsal. Services are being held at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church at 1700 Wyoming Ave, Exeter. There is parking on Wyoming Avenue and in the parking lot behind the church.
First United Methodist Church May 19 - Confirmation Pentecost Sunday, 10 a.m. Worship, Sunday school
Full Gospel Chapel Avoca Full Gospel Chapel of Avoca is sponsoring a St. Pauly Textile, Inc. used clothing shed in the church parking lot. Community members donate clothing by placing it in the shed. Receipts for tax deductions are stored in a mailbox on the shed. The clothing donations are distributed in the US and internationally. St. Pauly’s then gives funding in return for clothing collected in the shed. Be sure to donate good usable clothing.
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 church service, 11 a.m. Call 388-6534 Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC 212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, pastor Sunday Masses 8 a.m. - Traditional Mass 9:15 a.m. - First Holy Communion exam and coffee hour 10:30 a.m. - Traditional High Mass Daily Mass -9 a.m. Tuesday through Fridayw Memorial Day Mass at our Parish cemetery will be offered at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 27. If it should rain, the Mass will be in the church. The PTO would like to sponsor an end of year closing of Sunday School, including the Confirmation Class and the First Communion Class. The PTO would like to take them to Lahey Family Fun Park on the Morgan Highway in Scranton from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. The children can bring one friend. The PTO needs a count, so please RSVP no later than May 31 to Julie Slezak at 655-9359. May Devotions will be celebrated at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in May Independent Bible Church 328 Main St., Duryea 451-0346 Inkerman Presbyterian Main Street, 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, 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship, 10:45 a.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Ministry, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Nativity of Our Lord Stephenson Street, 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 Monday - Friday: 7 a.m., Holy Rosary Church Oblates of St. Joseph Highway 315, Laflin Masses are held at 7 a.m. daily (Monday through Friday) in the seminary chapel and at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning. There are no weekend Masses. Confessions are heard daily from 9 a.m. to noon and from 3 to 6 p.m. Office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; evenings and weekends by appointment. Office phone number is 654-7542. Mass is celebrated at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in conjunction with the Novena to St. Joseph and St. Joseph Marello. St. Joseph Marello Pittston 654-6902 Memorial Day is a day to remember in a special way the men and women who gave their lives so we could enjoy freedom. This Holiday reminds us of the need to eliminate war and violence from this world. It inspires every person to respect and treat others with dignity. Let us take the time to remember all our deceased in our prayers. It is because of them that we may become a better people. The Rosary will be recited in St. Rocco Cemetery on Sunday, May 26, at 3:00 p.m.. On Monday, Memorial Day, at 10:00 a.m., we ask you to join us in the celebration of the Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, St. Joseph Marello Parish. The Oblate Fathers will concelebrate this Mass, which will be offered for all our deceased buried in St. Rocco and Mt. Carmel Cemeteries and all our Parishioners and friends, brothers and sisters. May they rest in peace. On June 9, we are inviting all High School Seniors who are graduating, parishioners and non parishioners to attend the 9:30AM Mass. A special blessing will be bestowed upon them. You are invited to wear your cap and gown if you choose to do so. Please, kindly return this form below via the collection basket, mail, or by bringing it to the rectory, no later than Thursday, June 6. We are looking forward to seeing all of our Graduates and together we will thank God for all of your High School Years as you will start a new chapter in your life. The Altar & Rosary Society will process in a body, crown the Blessed Mother, and attend the Communion Breakfast immediately following the 8 a.m. Mass today, May 19. The Parish Community is invited to attend the Altar & Rosary Society 61st Annual Communion Breakfast today, May 19. This year’s keynote speaker, Jane Adonizio is an executive producer at FOX 56 TV. Toastmaster will be Maria C. Montante. Catering by John Bingham includes a fresh fruit cup, scrambled eggs, a berry crepe and breakfast ham, rolls, breakfast pastry, juice, coffee and tea.
Wyoming Area Catholic School announces new inductees into the National Junior Honor Society. These sixth and seventhgraders have maintained at least a B average throughout the year and have also shown the characteristics of citizenship, character, leadership and service. Current members of the National Honor Society have maintained their membership through academic achievement. The inductees into the National Junior Honor Society for 2012-13 school year are, from left, first row, Adiya Golden, Alexis Stella, Lindsey Chepalonis, MacKenzie Crake, Allyson Laiuvara, Lauren Best, Jada Exter and Danielle Morris. Second row, Joshua Hartigan, Dominic Cirelli, Gregory Godlewski, Jacob Modlesky, Jason Isley. Third row, Rachel Kern, Emma Ulichney, Alexandra VanHorn, Tyler Mozeleski, Bianca Mazzarella, Christian Holmes, Nicholas Prociak, Ryan Bella, Dylan Burwell, Samantha Rajza, Michael Mecadon, Sarah Miller, Rebecca Lalko and Elizabeth Kravitz.
Tickets will be available at the parish office only through May 14 at a price of $12.50 for adults and $4 for children under 12 years of age. Reserved seating provided. The Altar & Rosary Society will sponsor a bus trip to “Woodloch Pines” on Sunday, Aug. 4. Contact Cini DiGennari at 654-2876 for reservations and details. St. Joseph Marello Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, June 9 at the Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Course with a 8 a.m. Shotgun start and dinner following at the parish Hall. Make checks payable to St. Joseph Marello Parish. *Reservation and payment if received by May 25 is $75 per player or $300 per foursome** Registration forms can be found at the entrances of the church, the rectory or by emailingepg14@verizon. net. The Annual Parish Picnic will be held on Friday, July 12, Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14. An organizational meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, May 13 in the Parish Center. Choir practice is 7 p.m. on Mondays. Home Bound Parishioners who would like to receive the Sacraments call the Rectory at 654-6902 and a priest will visit them. Anyone interested in renting our Parish Banquet Hall or Meeting Room should call Christine Silinskie, Hall Manager at 704-8861 for details and/or a tour of the facility. Great for wedding receptions, bridal showers, graduations, bereavements, seminars, birthday parties, etc. Some 2013 dates are still available. Get yours now! Corpus Christi Parish Immaculate Conception Holy Redeemer churches 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston Holy Redeemer Church Route 92, Harding Our Lady of the Eucharist 535 N. Main St., Pittston Mass Saturday vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Daily Mass: 8a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday from 3:30 to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment First Holy Communion Celebration Vacation Bible School June 24-28 White Water Rafting The Pittston Catholic Youth Group is planning a white water rafting trip on May 25 on the Lehigh River in Jim Thorpe. The cost is $40 and students must pack a lunch. For more information and to sign up,call Marie Donnelly at 655-8878. Cemetery Masses on Memorial Day Due to pastoral circumstances, we will not be able to have Masses celebrated in our parish cemeteries this year. Instead, we will celebrate Mass at 9 a.m. in the church with the intention being for all those buried in our parish cemeteries, along with all our deceased relatives, friends, and fellow parishioners. Little Rock Scripture Study of Paul’s Letter to the Romans Scripture Study is being held from 8:30 to 11 a.m.and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. We are studying St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans. Altar Server Preparation Classes Now that our parish has celebrated First Holy Communion we will be forming an instruction class for new
altar servers. All young people, grade 2 and up are eligible to be altar servers. If you are interested in this Liturgical ministry, please let Father Tom or Sister Mary Ann know. Sacred Heart of Jesus Mass Schedule - Monday through Friday at 7 a.m. , Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.. The morning masses will be held in the Sacred Heart Chapel at the cemetery. The Rosary will be prayed each day in May before the first mass. May Crowning will take place today at the 10:30 a.m. mass today. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at 5 p.m. on Oct. 28 . All candidates will receive letters before school’s end. The Pittston Area Leo’s Club is collecting old/used glasses. There is a basket in the church lobby as well as on the rear porch of the rectory. Members of the Women’s Society will attend the 10:30 a.m. Mass as a group today, May 19. The Rosary will be recited prior to the Mass. Members are to meet at 9:45 a.m. in the lobby of the church. After mass, a reception will follow in the church hall for those who made a reservation. St. Barbara’s Parish 28 Memorial Ave., Exeter Parish office hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 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 and 10:30 a.m. St. Cecilia 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Daily Masses: Monday and Tuesday, 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7 and 11 a.m. FAREWELL MASS AND OPEN HOUSE A farewell Mass of Thanksgiving for the 80 years of service provided for the Parish by the Oblates Of St. Joseph will be celebrated on June 23, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass followed by an open-house reception in the Parish Center. Bishop Bambera will be present for the Mass. All former Altar servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and anyone who was in a leadership role over the years are welcome to participate in the Mass. Due to the shortness of time, please contact Peter Lello or the Parish Office and inform us how you would like to participate. As part of the tribute to the Oblates, a display of photos etc. is being planned. Anyone with photos and other items who would be willing to share for the display, please contact Maureen at the Parish Office. Monthly Anniversary Mass Our May Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. All couples celebrating their wedding anniversary in the month of May are invited to come and receive a special blessing. Bazaar News Mark your calendar and save the dates! Our annual picnic will be held Friday July 19 thru Sunday July 21. Our next meeting will be Monday May 20 at 6:30 in the parish center. Please plan to attend. Flea Market – Spring cleaning? Overwhelmed with everything that you have accumulated over the years? Our ever popular flea market is in need of your unwanted treasures. We will start collecting clean useable items after Memorial Day. You can drop them off at the parish center by the side door facing Pride. Please do not put anything in front of the door. Do not bring donations on a day it is suppose to rain. Thank you
for your cooperation in this matter. We will not accept computers, encyclopedias and text books, clothing or shoes. Theme Baskets – Once again, the bazaar will feature our “Theme Basket Raffle”. Over the years, this has been very popular. The baskets that have been donated are always beautiful. If you have donated a basket before, please consider doing it again this year and if you have never donated, we are always looking for new creative baskets. Baskets can be dropped off at the rectory any time. Donations for the “Basket of Cheer” can also be dropped off at the rectory. The Social Concerns meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 has been canceled since the parish center will be used as a polling place. The meeting scheduled for June 18th has also been canceled. Meetings will resume in August. DATE CHANGE…Christian Women’s Organization will hold their end of the year dinner on Tuesday, June 18 at Fox Hill Country Club at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Payment is due with reservations. Deadline June 11. Contact Loretta Semenza 654-0936 or Mary King 655-4744. The Golden Age Club will meet on Thursday, May 23 at 1 pm. Hostesses are: Toni Hall and Josephine Fasciana. Memorial Day Celebration Memorial Day, Monday, May 27: Recitation of the Rosary will be held at St. John the Baptist Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Celebration of the Mass at St. Cecilia’s Church at 10:00 a.m. All veterans are invited to attend the Mass. (there will be no 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Anthony’s). 9:30 a.m: Rosary 10:00 a.m.: Mass (No 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Anthony’s) St. John the Evangelist Parish Community Baptismal Instruction - June 4, 7 p.m. parish center St. John’s Lutheran 7 Wood St., Pittston 655-2505 stjohnspittston@verizon.com Pastor: John Castellani Organist Marcia Colleran Lay Reader Brooke Cherney Acolyte Brooke Cherney Greeter Joe Mersincavage Ushers Alan Drummond & Frank Capobianco Communion Assistant Jim Fox Prayer list - Government officials military personnel and their families, David Morgan, Richard and Bobby Drummond, Gerd Zimmerman, Lucille Chapman, Brenda Lispi, Bob Schumaker, Karen Korney, Howard Weislogel, Al Palaima, Margaret Borget, Ray Morgan, Emalee Kachurka, Leonard Peterson, Gene Rooney, Charles Barone, Barb Mizenko, Janet Lasko and Tom Tratthen. Our shut-ins are Mary Agnes Mangle,Ted Burkel, Donna Capobianco, Elaine Proietto, Donna Bobbouine and Gladys Bowman Conformation Day will be held on Pentecost Sunday, May 19. There will be a family dinner celebration when week day school closes for the season. St. John’s P.M. Church 316 Main St., Avoca Pastor: Rev. Dale E. Pepper 7809587 Sunday service, 10 a.m. Bible Study at 6 p.m. every other Thursday. St. Maria Goretti Laflin Road, Laflin
Pastor: Monsignor Neil Van Loon 42redwood@comcast.net SPRING CHOIR CONCERT The concert is presented by St. Maria Goretti Parish Choir under the direction of Jennifer Johnson at 3 p.m. today, May 19. Admission is free. Refreshments will follow. Festival dates are: July 26, 27 and 28. We need some help with chairpersons for the Festival. We are especially in need for people for the BIG 6 and the instant Bingo stands. Our next scheduled meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on June 3 in the Parish Cente. Anyone whowould like to sponsor a band is asked to contact the office at 655-8956. The bands for this year’s Festival are Groove Train , Hillbilly D’Lux and Double Cross. Donations of gift cards (preferably $25) for our Gift Card Booth are needed. This booth was one of the biggest successes last year. The gift cards can be put in the collection basket or dropped off at the Parish Office. Call for thefollowing: regular brand name sodas, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Caffeine-Free Pepsi, Caffeine-Free Diet Pepsi, Coke, Diet Coke Caffeine-Free Diet Coke ,Caffeine-Free Coke, Sprite, Diet Sprite and Brisk Iced Tea. Theme basket ideas are welcome. This is another great fundraiser at the festival. All “theme baskets” must have a value of $50 or more. Do not confuse with the “Fill-A-Bucket” where you fill a bucket provided by the parish. Please call Dorothy Yazurlo at 655-0200 or the Parish Office with the name of your theme. SENIOR RECOGNITION & AWARDS MASS TODAY The 11 a.m. Mass today will be dedicated both to recognizing all our seniors and to presenting the Monsignor Gray Awards and the James Fisher Award to the winners. All seniors are invited to attend this Mass even if they did not submit an application for these awards. Cub Scout pack, Pack 485, needs additional boys to sign up to maintain its current charter with the Boy Scouts of America. Contact Ed Daveski directly at 466-6025 for information regarding Cub Scouting at St Maria Goretti. Boys entering first through fifth grades in the Fall of 2013 are asked to join today. Please remember in your prayers the souls of our recently departed parishioners and their families. • Anne Brazinski • Robert Novicenskie • Veronica Ungvarsky • Lillian Answini May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace. St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church 200 Stephenson St., Duryea Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock, pastor Phone 457-2291 Email:padre@saintmaryspncc.org St. Monica’s Church 363 W. 8th St., West Wyoming Office hours - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Phone: 693-1991 Email: olos363@verizon.net Father Leo McKernan, pastor Father Joseph Adonizio, visiting priest William Jenkins, deacon Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m. at OLOS; Sunday: 8:30 a.m. at STJ; 11 a.m.at OLOS Daily Mass Schedule: Daily Mass at OLOS – Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – 7 a.m.; Monday and Thursday – 7 p.m. See FAITH, Page 6B
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s a part of Earth Day celebration 2013 on April 22, Wyoming Area Earth Science classes, under the direction of Mrs. Erica Robaczewski, organized a makeover for the front entrance to the Wyoming Area Secondary Center. The project consisted of removing debris such as leaves, garbage, dead plants, laying down new mulch and planting an attractive array of flowers. Ted Harris, of Wyoming Valley Pallet, Exeter, donated the mulch. Mrs. Robaczewski’s students created “Earth Day Awareness” themed paper bags donated by Gerrity’s of West Pittston. The creative bags were returned to Gerrity’s and distributed to the customers on Earth Day, thus, spreading awareness within the community. Wyoming Area Superintendent Raymond J. Bernardi recognized Mrs. Robaczewski and students at the April school board meeting.
Manning the mulch are, from left, Carter Kusakavitch, Mark Ostroski, Joe Earl and Ryan Murray. Mikayla Klimas, far left, Sarah Coolbaugh, center, and Lindsey Klinges clean flower beds in front of the Secondary Center.
Karah Cruise, left, and Emily Concha carefully remove plants from their containers before planting.
FAITH Continued from Page 5A Miraculous Medal Novena – after Monday Evening Mass. Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy - Before morning and evening Masses at OLOS site. • An Evening of Reflection: Monday, May 20 at St. Monica Parish, 363 W. 8th St., West Wyoming, The Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth will be present. Mass will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a Conference at 7 p.m. given by the Sisters. There will be a Social in the Church Hall sponsored by the Christian Mothers of the Parish. The final blessing will be Night Prayer at approximately 8:45 p.m. • Divine Mercy Youth Ministry: of St. Monica’s will be meeting every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. The mission of this youth group is to lead our young people into a loving, trusting relationship with God through the Merciful Heart of Jesus and His Church. Come join in fun and help
people in need through the works of Mercy. Sign-up and be a leader. For more information call Jerry Bauman at 604-1122. • Guardian of the Redeemer Catholic Men’s Fellowship invites you to a Men’s Prayer Breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on May 25, at St. Monica’s Parish. (Doors open at 8 a.m.) Guest speaker is Msgr. John Esseff. No charge, but voluntary donations are welcome. Fathers are encouraged to bring their sons. Call the parish pffice at 693-1991 or email the Parish at olos363@verizon.net. • Let’s Play Baseball! - St. Monica’s will have an outing to Montage on Wednesday, June 5 for a baseball game. Our choir will sing the National Anthem. Cost is $8 per person and seats are on the third base line. • Trip to Stockbridge (Divine Mercy Shrine) on Saturday, June 15. Transportation will depart at 8 a.m. and return at 10:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jerry Baumanat 604-1122. • Good Counsel to Visit: Chris andJoan Bell will visiting the parish on June 22 and 23 ( weekend Masses.)
The run the homes for unwed mothers and the New York City Metro area. We plan on visiting them in the summer (July 16.) Call the rectory if interested. St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 Rock St., Hughestown Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com 654-1008 9 a.m. - Sunday School and confirmation classes 10 a.m. - Worship service Queen of the Apostles 715 Hawthorne St., Avoce 457-3412 stmarysavoca@verizon.net 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 4573412.
The Rosary and Litany of Our Blessed Mother will be prayed weekdays after the 8 a.m. Mass during the month of May. There will be a Catholic Charismatic Renewal Mass at 7 p.m. on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, at the church. The rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. The worship committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 20 in the rectory. Memorial Day Mass and Services: St. Mary’s Cemetery, Avoca: 9 a.m. , V.F.W./American Legion Services immediately followed by Mass. SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Moosic: 9:30 a.m., V.F.W./American Legion Services, 10 a.m. Mass. Langcliffe Presbyterian Church, Avoca: 10 a.m., V.F.W./American Legion Services American Legion, Avoca: 11 a.m. service The buildings and grounds committee meeting which was scheduled to take place Monday, May 27 will now take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3 in the rectory. The finance council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 in the rec-
tory. The parish will have an all you can eat pig roast from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 . on the grounds of St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. The menu includes roast pig, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, corn on cob, desserts, soda, and water. There will be children’s games too. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and younger. Second Presbyterian Church 143 Parsonage St., Pittston The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church announces the following schedule for the week of May 12: Trinity Episcopal Church of West Pittston Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. every Sunday. Food Pantry: May items needed are peanut butter and. 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 for ministry and volunteerism. Parish Life Events Team: Bi-monthly first Sundays. Parish Council: Every second Sunday. Women of Trinity: Every third Sunday. Music Together Classes: Fun and music for infants and children through age five accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration for special Summer Session now underway. For registration information email musicareproject@hotmail.com. Visit www.musictogether.com for information on Music Together. GIANT NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALES every first Saturday from May through September. 20+ vendors, bake sale, food available. Vendor spaces available for $10. Reservations required. Call 654-3261.
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FOUND. Cat, black, white and orange in area of St Benedict’s Church, Austin Ave., Parsons. light green flea collar. 570-822-9561
536
IN RE: GUY J. FASCIANA, deceased, late of the Borough of West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (October 24, 2011). Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary on the above estate have been granted to Joseph Fasciana. All persons indebted to the said estate are required to make payment and those having claims to present the same without delay to the Executor named above or to James M. Tressler, Esquire, Tressler Law, LLC, 220 Penn Avenue, 3rd Floor, Scranton, PA 18503
451
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
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
439
Motorcycles
KAWASAKI ‘10 VULCAN
Blue. Excellent Condition Only 166 miles on the odometer. Only used 1 summer. Purchased new as a left over. Asking $6000. Bike is located in Mountain Top. Call Ed at 570-814-9922
SUZUKI ‘01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026
451
Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
CHEVROLET `98 SILVERADO 1500 EXTENDED CAB LS
Runs great! 211,000 miles, 4x4, new windshield, alternator, front wheel studs, spark plug wires, ignition module, brakes, throttle body gasket, 3 oxygen sensors, fuel pump, tank, & filter. New tires with alloy rims. New transmission. $3,500, OBO. 570-793-5593
506 Administrative/ Clerical
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Strong skills needed in computers, communication, organization, and relationships. 25 hours per week; competitive hourly wage. Send resume and cover letter to cumcsecretary@ verizon.net Contact: 570.474.6060
www.cumcmttop.org
Christ United Methodist Church, 175 S. Main Rd., Mountain Top, PA
508
Beauty/ Cosmetology
518 Customer Support/Client Care
General
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATES Full Time and Part
time positions ; Call Center Experience, typing skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office a must.Pet knowledge preferred. ***DRESS FOR SUCCESS*** May include Sat & Evenings hours TABcom, LLC is taking applications (on-site) from Friday, May 16 to Friday, May 31
10am-4pm
626 Cando Expressway Suite 3 Hazle Twp, PA 18202
746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets 522
EXCITING TEACHING OPPORTUNITY Immediate part time instructor position open for day and evening
HVAC-R program. Must have 3 plus years work experience in field. Teaching experience a plus but not required. Fax resume to (570) 287.7936 or send to Director of Education 166 Slocum Street Forty Fort PA 18704
Find Your Ideal Employee! Place an ad and end the search! 570-829-7130 ask for an employment specialist
are committed to delivering an exceptional client experience every time, email your resume to
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509
Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades
Local Masonry & Concrete Contractor in need of
Experienced Masons andFullLaborers time. Competitive wages, benefit package. 570-256-3952
SUMMER HELP
Swoyersville Borough Council is accepting applications for summer help for the Street Department. Hourly rate is $7.25/hour. Applications can be picked up at the Swoyersville Borough Building, 675 Main St, Swoyersville, PA, Mon-Fri from 9am-4pm. Council will vote on the summer help at the June 3 meeting of Swoyersville Borough Council, 6:30pm. EOE
Need a Roommate? Place an ad and find one here! 570-829-7130
Logistics/ Transportation
OPENING FOR
BATTERY TECHNICIAN Must meet AAA
Mid-Atlantic Image & Standards. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Must have good driving record/experience required. We offer Top Wages & Benefits Package!! Apply in Person and ask for: PAUL or MIKE FALZONE TOWING SERVICE, INC. 271 N. Sherman St Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 570.823.2100
WAREHOUSE
(CenterPoint Industrial Park, Pittston) If you have a solid work history, your own transportation, valid driver’s license and have a drug free lifestyle then we want to hear from you. •We are currently looking for experienced fork truck operators with at least one (1) year of experience with order picking, receiving, loading, unloading and use of a scanner. Stand-up fork truck experience a plus.
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Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!
573
Warehouse
527 Food Services/ Hospitality
INVENTORY SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER
EXPERIENCED DELI & PT BUTCHER. Neat and depend-
able. Apply in person. Sabatelle's Market 114 S. Main St. Pittston, PA
533
Aura Salon is growing and looking to hire!! Salon Manager,
Experienced Stylist with a following, and/or Assistants. If you
Education/ Training
542
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
LANDSCAPING
SEASONAL HELP
Full time, must have clean driving record. Must be able to drive a trailer. Experience a plus. Call for an appointment. 570-472-0472
538
Janitorial/ Cleaning
SOVEREIGN HIRING! Part Time Cleaning Crew Evenings
Positions exist within the Scranton, Pittston, and Wilkes Barre-Dallas area. Various openings from 4pm and 5pm starts until 10pm at night. 1020 hours a week. Great extra income jobs. Starting rates are $9.00 for general cleaning and we will provide training. Valid transportation is required and stable work history. Seeking something different— try facility cleaning! Paid time off and uniforms. Apply online at: www.sovereigncs. com EOE and Drug Free Workplace
542
Logistics/ Transportation
DRIVERS: Home Most Nights, EVERY Weekend! Flatbed/Van, Good money, Benefits. CDL-A 1 year experience preferred. Whitebread Trucking, Sugarloaf, PA: 570-788-4183
Immediate opening for an inventory supply chain planner with an expanding flooring co. in the Hazleton Area. The candidate should have a 2 year degree in logistics or equivalent experience, strong verbal and organizational skills, self starter able to multi task, detail oriented and strong problem solving skills. Responsibilities include purchase order creation and processing, experience in customs/freight air quotes. Analyze sales and inventory data to review and plan materials. Purchase orders/requisition creation. SAP, order management and inventory tools, MS office, proficient in Excel are needed. Excellent benefits and competitive salary based on qualifications, Please send resume and salary requirements to: ATTN: HR Dept. Box 667 Hazleton, PA 18201 Fax: 570-450-0231 Email: donna.reimold@ forbo.com
630 Money To Loan “We can erase your bad credit 100% GUARANTEED.” Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission say they’ve never seen a legitimate credit repair operation. No one can legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report. It’s a process that starts with you and involves time and a conscious effort to pay your debts. Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc. gov/credit. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.
Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions!
700 MERCHANDISE 708
Antiques & Collectibles
YEARBOOKS. Coughlin (30) ‘282000. GAR -(18)) ‘37-’06, Meyers (15) ‘53-’03, Pittston (6) ‘67-’75, WVW (12), 1967-2000,Kingston (11) ‘32-’52, Hazleton, (8) ‘40-’61, Plains, (3) ‘66-’68, Hanover ‘51-’74. Prices vary depending on condition. $20-$40 each. Call for further details & additional school editions. 570-8254721 arthurh302@ aol.com
716
Building Materials
RAILING. Wrought iron. 3 pieces, 92”, 39”, 42” Rail covers 6 steps. $195. For details 881-3455
744
Furniture & Accessories
CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners. Taupe color, like new. $550 each. 570-675-5046
610
Business Opportunities
INTERSTATE PRODUCTS A Private Label Chemical Manufacturer. We offer a partnership program for sales minded people. This Opportunity will give you the chance to develop your own business with our help. We will design a complete program just for you with your Company Name and Private Label Program. Your sales ability is your ticket to financial freedom. Call (570) 288-1215
Motorcycle for sale? Let them see it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130
PITTSTON
MERCHANTS VILLAGE merchants
village.com (Former Walmart Bldg) Oak St. Pittston
FINAL CLOSEOUT LAST CHANCE!
EVERYTHING MUST GO! SAT. & SUN. MAY 18 & 19 10 AM-4PM FOOD, HOME GOODS, SHELVING, FIXTURES. COME TALK TO JEFF & HE WILL GIVE YOU A REAL DEAL!
774
Restaurant Equipment
NEW, BRAND NEW RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Six burner stove, salamander, 3’ radiant charbroiler, 4’ flat top griddle, floor model french fryer (All above on LP gas) 4’ Bain Marie, 20 qt. mixer, Burkle 12” slicer. 570-620-2693
776 Sporting Goods
BICYCLE
20” GIRLS MURRAY “DAZZLER” Powder blue with
pink trim accents & wheels, white tires. Front & rear brakes plus coaster foot brake. Good condition $25. 570-814-9574
WANTED JEWELRY
ATTENTION VENDORS Decorative/Seasonal/Accent Pieces for sale. Purchase separately or all. Call 675-5046 after 6PM
WEST WYOMING 6th Street
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Saturday 10am-2pm Sunday 8am-4pm
We Pay At Least 80% of the London Fix Market Price for All Gold Jewelry
Medical Equipment
Hospital Bed, excellent condition, $350.00. Please call 570-457-2496. Leave a message.
WilkesBarreGold.com or email us at wilkesbarregold@ yahoo.com
To place your ad call...829-7130
758 Miscellaneous
570-301-3602
CALL US! TO JUNK YOUR CAR
800 PETS & ANIMALS 815
Dogs
BEST PRICES IN THE AREA
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$POT,
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STOVE, Coal Burning, White Dickson. $550. CANES & WALKING sticks, over 30, made from slippery maple trees $5 each. Christmas & household items. over 200 items, Samsonite belt massager, luggage much more! all for $60! Telephones, wall and table. $12 each. 735-2081
900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.
DUPONT REDUCED $68,500
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 Brian Harashinski 570-237-0689
LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified!
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796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets
756
600 FINANCIAL
758 Miscellaneous
362 Susquehanna Avenue Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths & kitchen, granite countertops. All cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances & lighting. New oil furnace, washer/dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $739/month, 30 years @ 3.25%) NOT IN FLOOD Call Bob at 570-654-1490
LAFLIN $262,000
5 Fairfield Drive California style P Bi-level all brick home E with mountain N views, gourmet D stainkitchen, I appliless steel ances,N gas fireplace, heated 2 G car garage, 208 sq. ft. pool cabana with kitchen & bath. Built in stone BBQ, heated pool, covered patio & fire pit all in private picturesque setting. MLS 13-1628 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082
DOBERMAN PUPPIES AKC. Males and Females, red and rust. READY NOW! Cooper’s Dobermans 570-542-5158
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES Top Quality!
www.kmhshep herds.com Kron-Muller Haus Shepherds 579-327-5541
WEST PITTSTON
2 bedroom ranch, completely remodeled, with extra 50’ x 100’ leveled building lot included. $95,000. 570-299-5415
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The Kia 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program includes various warranties and roadside assistance. Warranties include power train and basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for details or go to kia.com. *24-hour Roadside Assistance is a service plan provided by Kia Motors America, Inc. **Plus tax and tag. Picture may not represent exact trim level. Plus tax & tag, 12k miles per year with 1,500 down & fees due at signing. Kia Soul payment based on 39 month lease with approved credit. Sorento, Optima and Sportage based on 36 month lease with approved credit. *** Must be a documented deal. Dealer reserves right to buy that vehicle.
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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
189
$
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*Per P r Mo. LLease ea
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2013 PILOT EX 4WD
$0 DOWN PAYMENT
MPG 17 City 24 HWY
• Model #YF4H4DEW • 250-hp (SAE Net), 3.5-Liter, 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® V-6 Engine • Variable Torque Management® 4-Wheel Drive System (VTM-4®) • 18-Inch Alloy Wheels • Power Windows/Locks • Fog Lights • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) • i-MID with 8-inch WQVGA (480x320) Screen, Customizable Feature Settings and Rearview Camera with Guidelines • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® • Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration • Driver’s Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, Including Power Lumbar Support • 229-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers, Including Subwoofer • 2-GB CD Library • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio **Lease ase 36 Months through • USB Audio Interface 1st payment and tags due at
339
$
* *Per Mo. L ea Lease
ahfc ahfc. $0 Down Payment Payment. delivery. Residual $19,494.00
*On select models to qualified buyers for limited term.
2013 ACCORD LX SEDAN
$0 DOWN PAYMENT
$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
2013 Honda CR-V LX
228
$
* ** Per Mo. L ease Lease
***Lease Lease 36 Months through ahfc ahfc. $0 Down Payment Payment. 1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $13,962.00
• 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 $15,920.00 • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
259
$
* *** Per Mo. L ease Lease
LEASES BASED ON APPROVED CREDIT TIER 1 THRU AHFC. MILEAGE BASED ON 2012 EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES. USE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT COMPARE TO MODELS BEFORE 2008. YOUR ACTUAL MILEAGE WILL VARY DEPENDING ON HOW YOU DRIVE AND MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE. OFFERS EXPIRE 7/8/2013.
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Honda’s 00 HONDA ACCORD EX CPE Black, 84K
Now
$7,950
03 BUICK LESABRE SEDAN Silver, 60K
Now
$8,750
07 FORD FOCUS SE SEDAN
06 HONDA CRV EX 4WD
Silver, 54K
Black, 102K
$9,750
Now
10 CHEVY AVEO LT 5
Now
$10,500
$11,500
Gold, 62K Gray, 65K
Choice
$11,950
HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 04 EX, Gray, 50K 06 EXL Gray, 89K
$12,500 $12,950
10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY
12 NISSAN SENTRA SE SDN
Touring, White, 52K
Navi, White, 13K
Now
$16,500
11 SUBARU LEGACY LIMITED AWD Silver, 28K
Now
$18,250
08 CHEVY IMPALA LS SDN
Now
$16,950
07 NISSAN FRONTIER XCAB 4WD SE, 5 Spd., Red, 29K
Now
$18,950
RIDGELINE 08 RIDGELINE RT Red, 45K .........................................$18,950
CIVICS 10 CIVIC LX SDN Red, 31K..................................NOW $14,500 10 CIVIC LX SDN Lt Blue, 32K ..............................NOW $14,950 10 CIVIC LXS SDN White, 46K.............................NOW $15,400 10 CIVIC LX SDN Titanium, 12K ............................NOW $15,750 10 CIVIC LX SDN Silver, 15K ................................NOW $15,750 10 CIVIC EX CPE Black, 42K ................................NOW $15,950 11 CIVIC EX CPE Red, 20K..................................NOW $16,350 12 CIVIC LX CPE Black, 12K.................................NOW $16,950 10 CIVIC EX SDN Black, 24K ..............................NOW $16,950 12 CIVIC EX CPE Gray, 24K .................................NOW $18,950
03 FORD EXPLORER 4WD Silver, 67K
White, 53K
09 08 11 11 11 11 11 12 12
PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT
PILOT 4WD LX Cherry, 77K .........................................NOW $18,950 EX Gray, 48K ...........................................NOW $19,500 LX Gray, 23K............................................NOW $24,500 EX Black, 36K ..........................................NOW $25,750 EX Silver, 36K ..........................................NOW $25,750 EXL Red, 25K .........................................NOW $29,500 EXL Cherry, 21K ......................................NOW $29,950 EXL Pearl, 13K........................................NOW $32,500 TOURING Black, 20K ..........................NOW $36,500
(2) 05 TOYOTA CAMRY LE SDN
White, 36K
Now
ACCORDS 06 ACCORD EX L SDN Silver, 107K ...................NOW $10,950 07 ACCORD EXL SDN Silver, 96K ......................NOW $11,950 08 ACCORD EX SDN Red, 54K ..........................NOW $14,950 09 ACCORD LX SDN Silver, 50K .........................NOW $14,950 09 ACCORD EX SDN Red, 53K ..........................NOW $16,500 10 ACCORD EX SDN Gray, 28K ..........................NOW $16,950 11 ACCORD LX SDN Silver, 31K .........................NOW $17,500 11 ACCORD LXP SDN White, 22K ....................NOW $18,500 10 ACCORD EX CPE 5SP Red, 15K.................NOW $18,750 10 ACCORD EXL CPE Gray, 29K........................NOW $19,950 11 ACCORD SE SDN Black, 31K .........................NOW $19,950 12 ACCORD LX SDN Black, 21K........................NOW $18,950
10 10 11 10 11 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV
FIT Red, 37K ............................................ NOW
$8,950
06 NISSAN ALTIMA SDN
$14,500
$10,950
White, 46K Brown, 47K
$11,950
04 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER AWD
$12,500
07 HONDA CRV EXL 4WD
ODYSSEY
*Certified Hondas have 1 yr - 12k, Basic Warranty & 7yr - 100k Powertrain from orig. inservice date.
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Silver, 48K
Now
$11,500
08 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER SDN Sage, 48K
Now
$12,500
05 HONDA PILOT EXL 4WD Gray, 84K
Now
$13,500
12 CHEVY CAPTIVA S/W 2WD Silver, 17K
Blue, 73K
$17,500
07 HONDA PILOT EX4-DVD 4WD Burgandy, 58K
Now
$19,750
$9,250
09 NISSAN VERSA S 4DR
Silver, 85K
Now
Now
08 ODYSSEY EX Slate, 45K ......................................NOW $18,950 10 ODYSSEY EXL W/ DVD Black, 26K ...................NOW $25,950 11 ODYSSEY EXL Gray, 41K...................................NOW $27,750 11 ODYSSEY EXL Black, 36K ..................................NOW $27,750
Now
Gray, 77K
Now
(2) 09 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SDN
CRV 4WD
LX White, 62K...............................................NOW $16,250 EX Gray, 51K................................................NOW $18,500 LX Silver, 24K ...............................................NOW $19,950 LX Gray, 28K ................................................NOW $19,950 SE White, 25K...............................................NOW $20,500 EXL NAVI Titanium, 49K ...........................NOW $20,500 SE Sage, 28K ...............................................NOW $20,500 LX Gray, 28K ................................................NOW $20,950 LX Blue, 25K ................................................NOW $20,950 LX Gray, 28K ................................................NOW $20,950 EX Black, 14K...............................................NOW $22,500 EXL White, 18K............................................NOW $23,500 EXL Black, 17K ............................................NOW $24,500
10 FIT SPORT
Now
Now
$17,950
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*
199
$
Stk. #13569, Vortec 5.3L V8, 6 Speed Automatic, Locking Rear Differential, Trailering Pkg., Aluminum Wheels, Dual Zone A/C, Bluetooth, CD w/ USB Port, PW, PDL, EZ-Lift Tailgate, Onstar, XM Satellite, Cruise & More
22,999
$
MSRP $39,835
ALL STAR EDITION
MSRP $39,840
Stk. #13637, 2.4L DOHC 4 Cyl., 6 Speed Automatic, A/C, Onstar w/ Turn-By-Turn Navigation, Bluetooth for Phone, AM/FM/CD, 17” Aluminum Wheels, PW, PDL, Cruise, Remote Keyless Entry, XM Satellite Radio
$
Memorial Day Sale Price
29,999*
$
PER MO. FOR 39 MOS.
“ALL NEW” 2014 CHEVY
MALIBU LS
ALL STAR EDITION
2013 CHEVY
IMPALA LT More Powerful, Roomier, Safer
SPARK LS
and More Technology Heavy!
MSRP $22,850
Stk. #13584, ECOTEC 2.5L DOHC 6 Speed Automatic, PW, PDL, Air, P. Mirrors, Tinted Glass, Stabilitrak, XM Satellite Radio, Onstar w/ Turn-By-Turn Navigation, Compass Display, 16” Aluminum Wheels, Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column
Memorial Day Sale Price
OR Lease For Only
19,499
$
169*
$
*
PER MO. FOR 36 MOS.
Stk. #14002, Crystle Red Tint Coat, 2.5L DOHC, 6 Speed Auto, PW, PDL, 6 Way Power Driver’s Seat, Remote Starter System, Onstar, Extended Range Keyless Entry, Dual PWR Heated Mirrors/Turn Signal, Chevrolet My-Link Radio, 3 USB Ports, Rear Park Assist w/ Camera, 19” Alloy Wheels, Compass Display, Front Lower Grille Shutters
2013 CHEVY
TRAVERSE LS FWD
Memorial Day Sale Price
Memorial Day Sale Price
12,888*
$
We Accept ALL Trades!
29,999
$
Stk. #13714, Ecotech 1.2L 4 Cyl., 5 Speed Manual Trans., Air, PW, Tinted Glass, Onstar w/ Turn-By-Turn Navigation, Stabilitrak, Rear Spoiler, Rear Defroster
*
Cars, Trucks, ATVs, Campers, Boats, Motorcycles...
You Bring It... WE WILL TRADE IT!
2013 CHEVY
2013 CHEVY
CAMARO LS COUPE
CRUZE LS
MSRP $32,185
#13407, 3.6L V6 6 Speed Auto., A/C, 2nd/3rd Row Split Bench Seat, Rear Vision Camera, Onstar w/ turn-by-turn navigation, XM Satellite, Color Touch AM/FM Radio w/ CD Player, Rear Spoiler, Heated Mirrors
Memorial Day Sale Price
OR Lease For Only
29,497*
$
249*
$
PER MO. FOR 36 MOS.
VALLEY
CHEVROLET
MSRP $24,245
MSRP $17,940
Stk. #13020, 3.6L SIDI 6 Speed Manual Transmission, PW, PDL, Air, Rear Spoiler, Limited Slip Differential, 18” Heritage Steel Wheels, Onstar w/ Turn-By-Turn Navigation, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, AM/FM/CD
Memorial Day Sale Price
OR Lease For Only
22,999
$
229
$
Stk. #13445, 1.8L 4 Cyl., 5 Speed Manual Transmission, Air Conditioning, Tilt Steering, PW, PDL, Bluetooth for Phone, OnStar w/ Turn-By-Turn Navigation, XM Satellite Radio, Remote Keyless Entry, Stabilitrak, Premium Cloth Seating
*
Memorial Day Sale Price
MO. * PER FOR 36 MOS.
OR Lease For Only
15,999*
$
149*
$
821.2772 • 1.800.444.7121 valleychevrolet.com 601 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
PER MO. FOR 36 MOS.
YOU CAN FIND US ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER!
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* All prices plus tax & tags.All lease payments are plus tax & tags. Prices & lease payments include all applicable rebates; Competitive Lease Offer (if applicable); Business Choice Rebate (if applicable);All Star Edition incentive (if applicable);Truck Loyalty Bonus Cash (if applicable);Trade-in Bonus Cash (if applicable); Competitive Lease Private Offer (if applicable); Memorial Day Bonus Cash (if applicable); CRUZE - Lease for $149 per mo. plus tax for 36 mos., 12K miles per year, $2,559 at lease signing to well qualified buyers; any applicable lease incentives have been applied. EQUINOX - Lease for $199 per mo. plus tax for 36 mos., 12K miles per year, $3,119 at lease signing to well qualified buyers; any applicable lease incentives have been applied. MALIBU - Lease for $169 per mo. plus tax for 36 mos., 12K miles per year, $3,189 due at lease signing to well qualified buyers; any applicable lease incentives have been applied. SILVERADO - Lease for $269 per mo. plus tax for 39 mos., 12K miles per year, $2999 (cash or trade) due at lease signing to well qualified buyers; any applicable lease incentives have been applied. CAMARO - Lease for $229 per mo. plus tax for 36 mos., 12K miles per year, $2,199 due at lease signing to well qualified buyers; any applicable lease incentives have been applied.TRAVERSE Lease for $249 per mo. plus tax for 36 mos., 12K miles per year, $2,509 (cash or trade) due at lease signing to well qualified buyers; any applicable lease incentives have been applied. Not responsible for typographical errors. Pictures for illustration purposes only; † See dealer for warranty details. Prices & payment offers end 6/3/13.
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Come Join Our Team!!
Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Individual with current Nurse Aide Certification to escort residents to medical appointments. Must be willing to work flexible hours with a varying schedule. Candidate will accompany residents, NOT drive. Some evening work may be required.
Client Care Supervisor
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated LPN with the desire to make a difference in the lives of our clients, the clients’ families, and our team members. The Client Care Supervisor has the responsibility for coordination of total customer care: assessments, care planning, staff training, maintenance of records and compliance. You must be organized and have the ability to communicate effectively with clients, their families, and medical personnel, in a confidential and professional manner.
We are hosting a job fair for positions in our Scranton and Pittston locations.
Or apply in person at: 395 Middle Road Nanticoke, PA 18634
When:
May 23, 2013 10am – 4pm Stop by our Scranton location located at:Stauffer Industrial Park Scranton, PA 18501 *Follow the signs for DC 5*
We offer opportunity for advancement and benefits package. For consideration email a resume and compensation requirements to skahlau@visitingangels.com. EOE
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• Bluetooth • 16” Aluminum Wheels • AM/FM Stereo CD Player w/ Auxillary Jack • Power Windows • Power Door Locks • Front &Rear Side Impact Head/Side/Curtain Side Airbags
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LAFLIN new price $124,900 OPEN HOUSE SUN. MAY 19 12 NOON - 1:30 PM
LAFLIN PRICE REDUCED $360,000
111 Laflin Road Nice 3 edroom, 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
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WYOMING
3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, fully carpeted, 2 story, out of flood zone. Finished basement with wet bar, laundry room with new washer and dryer, cedar closet, 2 storage rooms, plus shower and sink. Large eatin kitchen, plus formal dining room, new sidewalks, new roof, inground pool, outdoor building with kitchen and storage room. Offered at $139,000 570-693-2124
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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. 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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• Sunroof • Heated Leather Seats
*Prices plus tax and tags. #Z2993. Pictures are for illustration purposes only. Prior use daily rental. Not responsible for typographical errors.
KEN WALLACE’S
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Job Openings:
*Part-Time and Full-Time CDL Class A Drivers* *1st and 2nd Shift Part-Time Forklift Operators *Full-Time Weekend Shift Forklift Operators *Full-Time Weekend Yard Jockey *1 year experience and demonstrated knowledge is required * CDL Class A License Required
Contact 877-339-6999 x1 for info Email resumes to Jobs@horizonhrs.com Subject Line: ATTN-Birchwood
Qualifications: The ideal candidate must have experience working with elders or disabled individuals, broad nursing experience as well as demonstrated supervisory and management skills. Applicant must have a current LPN license. Must be able to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision, and must possess a high degree of initiative, and the ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities. Administrative Writing Skills, Microsoft Office Skills, Managing Processes, Organization, Professionalism, Problem Solving, and Verbal Communication skills also required.
$
Production/ Operations
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Visiting Angels, a Senior Home Care Agency is dedicated to offering senior citizens the opportunity to age in place at home. As a leading homecare company, our philosophy is to never compromise on providing high quality services. Because of our commitment to service and quality we are seeking the following team member:
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www.valleychevrolet.com
Local CDL- A Driver Position HOME Every Day Avg Pay $1125/week
Including OIL CHANGE • TIRE ROTATION • MULTIPOINT INSPECTION
SHOWROOM HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:30-8:00pm; FRIDAY 8:30-7:00PM; SATURDAY 8:30-5:00pm EXIT 170B OFF I-81 TO EXIT 1. BEAR RIGHT ON BUSINESS ROUTE 309 TO SIXTH LIGHT. JUST BELOW WYOMING VALLEY MALL.
Immediate Medical Benefits
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877-888-8476 NFITruckingJobs.com
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The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek.™ Right-sized, capable, and the most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive crossover in America.8 Love where it takes you.
EXTENDED! IMPREZA
2.0i
$18,995
*
229
$
#VIN: 83555 MODEL DJB-01
PER MONTH LEASE 42 MONTHS 10,000 MILES/YEAR
0 DOWN SIGN AND DRIVE EVENT!
$
2014 SUBARU
LEGACY
2.5i
$20,880
*
$
229
PER MONTH LEASE 42 MONTHS 10,000 MILES/YEAR
#VIN: 83527 MODEL DAB-01
FORESTER
2.5i
$22,915
*
275
$
PER MONTH LEASE 42 MONTHS 10,000 MILES/YEAR
#VIN: 84021 MODEL EFB-01
OUTBACK
2.5i
$23,995* $
290
PER MONTH ONTH LEASE 42 MONTHS NTHS 10,000 MILES/YEAR
#VIN: 83479 MODEL DDB-01
* Plus tax and tags. 42 month lease. 10,000 miles per year with approved credit. $0 due at signing. $0 security deposit. As low as 0% financing with approved credit on select models.
Wyoming Valley Motors 570-714-9924 (Just over the bridge from the courthouse)
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LOCAL PROS 1-800-273-7130
CONSTRUCTION
CHRIS LATONA REMODELING CONTRACTOR
Tile Work • Kitchens Bathrooms • Windows Additions • Doors •Storm Doors NO JOB TOO SMALL! FREE Estimates - Insured
for Local Pros
PAVING & SEALING
TRAVEL
Overnight Junket to Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal!
457-8145 or 655-0777 or 881-9899
June 4 & 5
Quality Work at Affordable Prices PA008322
ENTERTAINMENT
Complementary room, transportation & baggage handling. Food, Beverages & Snacks served on bus. $25 per person.
Al Lispi: 570-814-3137 or 570-823-9578
LAWN MAINTENANCE
Lawns cut, shrubs, pruned, small landscaping projects & odd jobs.
570-654-1557
David Chaump
570-654-8368
Kung Fu is a face-paced workout geared toward self-defense and Tai Chi is a slow-paced workout for relaxation and stress relief. • Do you need to Relieve Stress? • Do you need better strength & flexibility? • Do you need better balance & muscle tone? • Does your child need more discipline? • Does your child need more concentration? • Does your child need to be more responsible? Then Try: 2 Free Lessons
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Power Washing & Landscaping Lawn Service • Trees • Hedges • Shrubs • Mulch Stone • Retaining Walls & Pavers • Gutter Cleaning & More Bruce Moluski 570-457-1840
GUTTERS/DOWNSPOUTS
ROOFING
SPR, INC
SUMMIT PEAK ROOFING, INC. Commercial & Residential Free Estimates ~ Licensed & Insured PA 096716
www.summitpeakroofing.com CERTAINTEED
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
1-855-768-7325
Clean, Unclogged & Washed Out. ALSO: Painting of Aluminum Siding, Awnings or Eaves, Licensed & Insured. References Available
570-654-8432
member Northeastern & Central PA
CERTIFIED
PREFERRED CONTRACTOR SINCE 1976
SMITH & MILLER ROOFING, INC.
• Flat Roofs • Shingles • Siding • Replacement Windows Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED ROBERT SMITH, WEST PITTSTON
655-6710
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Production/ Operations
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2nd SHIFT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Simmons, the manufacturer of Beautyrest is seeking a 2nd shift Production Supervisor responsible to supervise and coordinate daily production challenges and find effective solutions to prevent reoccurrence and meet production schedules. Act as the information link between associates and management and support associates through change initiatives. Review production schedules and estimate associate hour requirements for completion of a job assignment and activities of production associates. Responsible to review production schedules, estimate hours, and adjust procedures to meet production output. Interprets specifications and job orders, delegates job duties, and inspects products to assure quality and specifications are maintained. Interacts with various department supervisors to assure work orders and met and flow is maintained. 3- 5 years experience as a production supervisor in a manufacturing environment, good communication skills (bilingual skills a plus), and basic pc skills. BS degree preferred. Qualified candidates can apply by e-mail to jkelly@simmons.com or fax with salary history to 570-384-8561.Mailing address is Simmons Company, One Simmons Drive, Hazleton, PA. 18202 E.O.E. Attention HR.
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FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS
WAREHOUSE SELECTORS & REPLENISHERS $12.10/hr. (includes shift differential) •2nd shift - Monday – Friday 1:30 PM - Done Qualified candidates must be able to work overtime. Must have the ability to lift up to 75 lbs independently. We offer a competitive salary as well as an excellent benefit package including Health, Dental and Vision benefits, 401K with a 3% match, Disability and Life Insurance options as well as paid vacation and personal time. We maintain a drug-free workplace, and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Please apply in person at: Emery Waterhouse 285 Centerpoint Bldv. Pittston, PA 18640 Application being accepted: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 3PM 906 Homes for Sale
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Distinctive design in the NEW Insignia Ranch. Open floor plan, granite & stainless steel, HW & tile floors, full walk-out basements. 12-688 MARCIE 714-9267 Rt 315 to Oak St, to Pittston By-Pass, L turn - follow to end. Turn L onto Main St - Insignia Point on the R.
Pride of ownership throughout! Beautiful 4BR, 2 bath w/large rooms, loads of closet space, designer ceilings & OSP. 12-3931 MARY M. 714-9274 Wyoming Avenue N to L on Luzerne Avenue, R on Salem, almost to Exeter Avenue.
3BR Bi-Level on lovely lot. Formal DR, LL FR w/gas FP & C/A. Conveniently located to Interstates & Casino. A must see! 13-1100 MARIE 881-0103 From 315 turn on Laflin Road, L on Pinewood to Hickorywood, R on Cherrywood.
Beautiful 3BR, 4 bath Ranch on over 1acre - Handicap accessible - Land can be subdivided into 2 large or 4 smaller lots. SHIRLEY 714-9272 13-867
2BR Townhouse. Each BR has private baths. Modern maple kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, 2story, LR, DR w/door to large rear deck & 1 car garage. MATT 714-9229 13-1380
Spacious 4BR, 1.1 bath home; corner 100x150 lot; HW; Natural woodwork; 6 stained glass windows; modern kitchen; newer roof; electric furnace; Close to Rt 81. RAE 714-9234 13-1369
Spacious 4BR, 2 bath home. 2 car garage, corner lot, gorgeous kitchen w/Island, new gas furnace, large fenced yard. NANCY PALUMBO 714-9240 13-1815
Move-in ready! 3BR Split-level with HW floors & plaster walls. Nice location. Close to highways, shopping & schools. DEB ROCCOGRANDI 696-6671 12-3416
Lovely 3BR, 1 bath 2-story home with FR, formal DR & eat-in kitchen area. Large backyard & oversized 1 car garage. TERRY NELSON 714-9248 12-2503
Looking to invest in home ownership or real estate? 1/2 Double with 3BR, 1 full bath, large eat-in kitchen, wood floors, walk-up attic. KATHY 696-0870 13-542
Cozy 3BR, 1 bath home with OSP & lots of potential. BETH 696-0879 13-167
This 2BR, 2-story would make a great starter home. Conveniently located near I-81. TONY 585-0609 13-1046
Completely remodeled 3BR home with 2 baths, tile & HW, new windows, private driveway. TINA 714-9234 13-1045
Stately 5BR, 3 bath home on a beautifully manicured lot. Upgraded kitchen with granite counters. 1 car garage. TINA 714-9277 13-1951
Stately 3-story home w/spacious rooms & all redone having everything new! 6BRs, deep lot w/ drive-thru garage! LISA 715-9335 12-3833
Nice 3BR, 2 bath Cape Cod. LR, DR & brand new Kitchen w/granite & tile, 1 car garage, screened porch & fenced yard. ANDY 714-9225 13-1515
3BR, 1 bath nicely updated modern kitchen & bath. New roof & furnace, fenced yard. Move right in! MARK 696-0724 13-1148
Stately 2-story Century home w/4BRs, eat-in kitchen, formal DR, heated sunroom, 1st floor laundry, detached 1 car garage in desirable neighborhood on corner lot. MARIE 881-0103 OR 714-9244 12-3170
Ideal starter home recently remodeled. Just bring your belongings & unpack! JULIO 239-6408 13-739
Great starter home! Affordable 3BR, 2story with some HW, eat-in kitchen, den, formal LR & gas heat. MARIE 881-0103 13-113
Bring your tools to convert this home back into a single. Large level fenced in lot. CHRISTINE R. 696-0840 13-1272
Lovely 2BR on quiet dead end street. 2 car garage, fenced-in yard, picnic area & built-in fireplace great for entertaining! Great starter! SHIRLEY 714-9272 13-772
Spacious 4BR, 3 bath home w/modern kitchen & baths. Wyoming Area School District. Bonus income from 2BR apartment over garage. Charming Gazebo. Large lot. LESLIE 696-0841 12-4131
Beautiful model of efficiency. New tile & granite kitchen, new tile baths in best high & dry location. DEANNA 696-0894 13-546
Like-new totally remodeled 2-story very tastefully done. Gas heat, new roof, etc. Nestled on a 50x194 lot in great neighborhood. MARIE 881-0103 13-1584
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WYOMING
LAKEFRONT COTTAGE LAKE COMO,
WAYNE COUNTY QUIET, PEACEFUL LOT ON PRIVATE, NON-MOTORBOATING LAKE; YEAR ROUND, GREAT RETIREMENT OR VACATION PROPERTY; SEE DETAILS AND PICTURES AT: LAKEHOUSE.COM AD# 275333 OR CALL JIM 570-785-3888 $269,900 TAXES LESS THAN $2,500.
MOOSIC $92,900
575 Susquehanna Avenue
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Nicest part of Wyoming, within walking distance of 10th Street Elementary School. 3 levels of living space, great family home with new above ground pool & deck. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, finished lower level. Master suite with new full bath and large walk in closet. New windows entire house. NEVER FLOODED! Very deceiving, must see! Motivated seller, Reduced Price $173,000 570-885-6848
912 Lots & Acreage 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
PITTSTON $64,900
62 Pine St. Enjoy the warm weather in this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with great curb appeal, sunroom and patio. New roof and newer windows. (Traveling N. on Main St. Pittston turn R. onto Pine St., home is on left) MLS 13-1897 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082
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POTTER COUNTY
GOD'S COUNTRY ESCAPE
$299,900. 70 BEAUTIFUL FORESTED ACRES OPEN HOUSE, May 25, Noon - 3:00. Your Side of the Mountain, Huge Master Bedroom overlooking Spring -Fed Trout Pond, Gorgeous Kitchen with Radiant Floor Heat, Wood Burning Fireplace, Low Taxes (Clean & Green), Wooded Mountain property with Maple & Cherry, OGM's available located 2 MILES from Sheetz and town. Potter County, PA Call 814.558.8330
WEST WYOMING
For Sale By Owner
332 W. 8th St. Out of Flood Area 8 rooms, 2 baths, family room with gas stone, fireplace and flagstone floor. Oak, hardwood floors and slate foyer. Newer windows, custom made drapes. All appliances, 1st floor laundry. Gas heat, large cedar closet. Very clean large full concrete basement. Exterior stone front and back and vinyl siding. Concrete driveway with multiple parking in back. Professional landscaping, nice yard. Move in Ready! a Must See! $165,000 570-693-0560
DALLAS
GREENBRIAR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Only eight lots left. Custom design you home the way you want it. Call 570-675-1300
LAFLIN $32,900 Lot#9 Pinewood Dr
Build your new home in a great neighborhood. Convenient location near highways, airport, casino and shopping
156 X 110 X 150 X 45 DIRECTIONS Rt 315
to laflin Rd; make left off Laflin Rd onto Pinewood Dr. Lot is on corner of Pinewood Dr. and Hickorywood Dr. MLS 13-23 atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082
LUZERNE COUNTY LAND BARGAIN
BUY NOW PAY NO CLOSING COSTS
No Time Frame To Build
30 Mile Views 2 Acres $39,900 7 Acres $89,900 Estate Sized Properties Priced To Sell, #1 School District In Northeastern Pa. Finance with Only 10% Down. Call 570-245-6288
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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
EATON TERRACE
317 N. Maple Ave. 2 story 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath @ $850. + utilities. Central heat & air, washer/dryer in unit, on site parking. 1 mo. security
570-262-6947
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LARKSVILLE AVAILABLE
IMMEDIATELY!! Spacious 2 bedroom, newly renovated. W/d hookup. Plenty of parking. Includes. heat, hot water and water. No pets. $675 + 1 month security, electric & garbage. 845-386-1011
PITTSTON
2 bedroom apt. 2nd floor, stove & refrigerator, off street parking. Water, sewer & garbage included. Non smokers & no pets. $575/month. 570-655-2567
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WILKES-BARRE
W-B/ PLAINS AREA
AMERICA REALTY Apartment
570-288-1422
APARTMENT BEAUTIFUL
BUS STOP/ STORES
BRICK DUPLEX BRAND NEW CLEAN. 2nd floor. 1 bedroom remodeled! Maple kitchen, built-ins, porch, tiled bath, laundry. Convenient neighborhood. BUS STOP MINI MART & MORE! Managed. $550 + utilities. No Pets. 2 YEAR SAME RENT. APPLICATION, EMPLOYMENT
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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
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Commercial Properties
DOLPHIN PLAZA
COMMERCIAL RETAIL PROPERTY 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
EXETER
OFFICE SPACE Newly remodeled 120 sq. ft. All utilities included, except phone. Paved parking. $200/month. Lease. 1 month free! Call 570-602-1550 for details
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PITTSTON
WEST PITTSTON 1 room apt. 2nd floor. Full kitchen, full bath, hardwood, washer/dryer heat included, pets neg. $550. 267-745-8616.
Rte. 315 2,400 Sq. Ft. 1,200 Sq. Ft. Professional office space. Will divide office / retail Call 570-829-1206
108 S. Main Street 3,000 square feet. Suitable for many businesses. Plenty of Parking $600/month + security. 570-540-0746.
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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
PITTSTON
2nd floor, 4 rooms & bath. Washer/dryer hook up. Heat & hot water furnished. No smoking, no pets. Security & references. $695/mo. 570-654-1193
PITTSTON EFFICIENCY Unfurnished. 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room. All appliances included. $650/month+ Security deposit and references 814-2752
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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC/SEWING MACHINES Night Shift Simmons Company, a manufacturer of BeautyRest is seeking
several Maintenance Mechanics responsible to repair and maintain all machinery in the plant, including sewing machines. Welding, fabrication and special projects. Qualified candidates must be able to possess the ability to analyze repair problems, using independent thinking and troubleshooting skills. Prefer experience in sewing machine repair, familiarity with electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic system and bedding industry experience. HS diploma or equivalent, trade or vocational school training and 2 to 5 years of experience preferred.
Qualified candidates can apply by e-mail to:
Jkelly@simmons.com or by fax including cover letter with salary history to 570.384.8561, Attention Human Resources.
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PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP
Lease Space Available, Light manufacturing, warehouse, office, includes all utilities with free parking. I will save you money!
Half Doubles
NANTICOKE Large 3 bedroom
with 2 full baths, includes Stove, Fridge, Washer & Dryer. Sewer and garbage also included. $750. a month. $40 application fee. 570-736-6068
PLAINS
LUXURY DUPLEX This beautiful, completely renovated 2 bedroom luxury apartment could be yours! All new high end amenities include: hardwood floors, gorgeous maple kitchen cabinets with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Spacious great room with gas fireplace. Tile bath, stacked washer/dryer. Large screened-in porch. Many large, convenient closets. Central A/C. New gas heating system. Huge attic for storage. “Must See!” $1,000 + utilities, lease & security. NO PETS, NO SMOKING 570-793-6294
Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP 2.5 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer/dryer, off-street parking, no pets, no smoking, small yard. $550 per month + utilities. Security & references. Call (570)760-1329
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WILKES-BARRE
HARVEYS LAKE Furnished Summer
Home. Starting June to end of August. College students welcome in Sept. Lake rights. Call for details. 570-639-5041
New Roofs & Repairs, Shingles, Rubber, Slate, Gutters, Chimney Repairs. Credit Cards Accepted FREE ESTIMATES! Licensed-Insured EMERGENCIES
FULLY INSURED HIC# 065008 CALL JOE 570-735-8551 Cell 606-7489
Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!
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PRIVATE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND Several sites avail-
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pjswindowcleaning.com
570-283-9840
We build any type, size and design. Sunrooms and 4 season rooms All concrete work. 570-899-1110
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Lawn Care
AFFORDABLE LAWN CARE Complete Lawn
Care Service FREE ESTIMATES Mike 570-357-8074 Leave Message
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Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions!
Window Cleaning
PJ’s Window Cleaning & Janitorial Services Windows, Gutters, Carpets, Power washing and more. INSURED/BONDED.
Decks
DECK BUILDERS Of NEPA
able, and will be accepting applications for membership. Gated Premises, adjoins public gulf course, 35 acre natural lake for fishing. Large shaded sites, with water and electric, showers and flush toilets. Nestled near orchards and produce farms in the hills between Dallas and Tunkhannock. For information and applications call: Call (570) 371-9770
570-288-6709
Sales, service, installation & repair.
Remodeled 3 bedroom home featuring fresh paint, hardwood floors, washer/dryer hook up, walk up attic & fenced in yard. No pets or smoking., $665/ month+ utilities. 570-466-6334
Roofing & Siding
Jim Harden
GARAGE DOOR
971 Vacation & Resort Properties 950
1057Construction & Building
Sell it in The Times Leader Classified section.
Paving & Excavating
*DRIVEWAYS *PARKING LOTS *ROADWAYS *HOT TAR & CHIP
1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 1024
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Building & Remodeling
1ST. QUALITY CONSTRUCTION CO.
Licensed and Insured. Call Today For Your Free Estimate
570-474-6329 Lic.# PA021520
1231 Pool & Spa Repair/Services
Roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, decks, additions, windows, doors, masonry & concrete. Insured & Bonded.
RK POOLS & MORE
Call 829-7130 to place an ad.
Pool openings, liner changes, and installations. Patios, Decks and fencing. Insured. 570-592-2321
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Atlas Realty, Inc. 829-6200 1550 Highway 315, Plains Township
www.atlasrealtyinc.com
Charles Adonizio III Broker, GRI, SRES
Keri Best 885-5082
MOOSIC BOROUGH
Buildable corner lot. 60x144. Front/rear access. Cleared. Utilities available. $32,000 OBO. 570-457-4895 or 570-262-7432
PITTSTON
Level Lot 100 x 135, located on broad street. $30,000 570-604-1553 SWOYERSVILLE 100 x 150, cleared, surveyed level building lot. Utilities are available. $24,900. Call: 570-288-4899
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1104 REAR SPRINGBROOK AVE, MOOSIC
Cape Cod with endless possibilities. 3-4 bedroom, 1 bath, central air, plenty of storage, enclosed porch, garage and carport situated on 3 lots. Call Keri Best 885-5082. MLS#13-607 $92,900
10 FAIRFIELD DR., LAFLIN
Exceptional & spacious custom-built cedar home with open floor plan and all of the amenities situated on two lots in picturesque setting. Lovely great room with 18 ft ceiling & Gas FP; 2-story foyer; granite kitchen with eat-in breakfast area, Jennair cooktop; Huge finished lower level with bar & full 2nd kitchen, wine cellar, oversized garage; intercom system; in ground pool & hot tub; greenhouse. Call Keri Best 885-5082. MLS#12-4063 $360,000
111 LAFLIN RD., LAFLIN
Nice 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, Split Level home with hardwood floors, 1-car garage and large yard with covered patio in very convenient location near highways, airport, casino. Great curb appeal. Call Keri Best 885-5082. MLS#12-2852 $124,900
Apartments/ Unfurnished
FORTY FORT
Available NOW! Large living room and bedroom, second floor apartment. Off-street parking for two cars. On site washer and dryer for tenants use. Indoor cats allowed, up to two only. $585/per month includes everything except phone and cable. Call (570) 287-2765
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FORTY FORT Heat, hot water
& trash included. 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor. Coin-op washer/dryer. $625/ month, references, security deposit & lease. No smoking. No pets. Available Immediately. Call 570-760-4830
KINGSTON
2 bedroom, 1 bath, new flooring and carpeting. Includes stove and fridge, lots of closets, plus pantry, w/d hookup, large front porch and back yard. On quiet residential street, close to colleges, shopping, highways. $650 + utilities. Sorry, No pets and No smoking. 570-283-1736
24 FORDHAM RD., LAFLIN
Attractive 4 bedroom split level on large corner lot in Oakwood Park. Very well maintained, tons of living space with 2 1/2 baths, large finished lower level. Home has hardwood floors, fireplace, mster bath with jetted tub, patio & deck. Call Charlie Adonizio 829-6200 ext. 101. MLS#13-452 $254,900
910 CHURCH STREET, AVOCA
Plenty of charm is what you will find in this meticulously kept 4 bedroom home.Original woodwork pocket doors,stained glass windows and modern kitchen and bath.Newer windows, furnace and hot water heater.Conveniently located in a good neighborhood within 1 mile of interstate 81 and walking distance to a community playground. Call Michele Reap at 905-2336 today for your private showing. MLS#13-447 $1113,500
FIRST ST. WYOMING LAND FOR SALE FOUR LOTS EACH $39,900 68.85X102 PUBLIC SEWER & WATER MLS #12440 CALL CHARLIE 8296200
POLE 207 LAKESIDE DR., HARVEYS LAKE
5 FAIRFIELD DRIVE, LAFLIN
Enjoy this year round home at Harvey’s Lake. Three bedrooms, plus tons of living space and large storage area for all the summer toys. Private sand beach with boat dock and lakeside pavillion. Over 1 acre of property with great views. Plenty of parking for guests. Call Charlie 829-6200 MLS #13-1872 $489,000
California style all brick bilevel home with mountain views, gourmet kitchen with SS app, LL FR with gas FP & bar, heated garage, 208 sq ft pool cabana with 3/4 bath and kitchen, built-in stone BBQ, heated pool, covered patio & fire pit all in private, picturesque setting. Call Keri Best 885-5082 MLS#13-1628 $262,000
9 PINEWOOD DR. LAFLIN VACANT LOT 156X110X150X45 $32,000 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME. HILLTOP MANOR MLS #1323 CALL KERI 8855082
3 SCENIC DRIVE, CLARKS SUMMIT This lot is located in the Cherry Ridge Estates. Abington Height’s School District. Underground utilities and perc tested. Call Joe Caprari 239-9663 MLS#13-1469 $110,000
CATHERINE STREET, MOOSIC Nice building lot, sewer and water available in area with newer homes. Corner lot, level. add’l lot measuring 11x80 included. Riverside School District. Call Charlie Adonizio 829-6200 ext. 101. MLS#12-2852 $28,500
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