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Ed Ackerman, optimist

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Time, time, time My friend the scientist, whose comment “sometimes I think the earth is spinning faster” I referred to last week, responded thusly: Great column. I, the scientist, do have a couple of comments, though.

First, the earth’s rotation is actually slowing down. This is due to a transfer of earth’s rotational energy to the moon because of tidal friction. The result is a slowing earth and an increase in the earth-to-moon distance.

(I told you he was a scientist, and one with a PhD at that, but let him continue …)

Second, Einstein discovered the concept of time dilation, which means that as an object moves faster, time slows down.

This effect is most dramatic as one approaches the speed of light.

So, it stands to reason that the converse of this would mean

that time speeds up as you slow down.

So, putting the two together, it is actually the earth spinning more slowly that makes time pass faster.

I guess my tongue-in-cheek comment was wrong, then. I am definitely no physicist.

On many occasions in my classes (my friend is a college professor) I mention a poster I have that says “Everything you need to know in life I learned from Star Trek” and reference the space-time continuum as the ultimate answer to everything.

I admit it – I am a geek.

One more thing. My son is actually 15 (not 12, as I wrote last week), already. He will be 16 by the time you get this... (not really, his birthday is September 23). (That’s a scientist’s joke.)

Live long and prosper!

That last comment is, of course, a Star Trek reference.

The subject of time, whether

Einstein’s theories or my own musings, has always fascinated me. Close to 20 years ago I read “I never realized how much time I had until I threw my watch away” and immediately took off my Timex and tossed it in a trash can. Except for a few months when I ran in circles where having an expensive Movado on my wrist meant something, I haven’t worn a watch since.

Sometimes people ask how, without the benefit of a timepiece, I am not late for appointments. The answer, I tell them, is simple: because I have no watch, I can’t afford to be late.

When I first met my wife and she found out about the nowatch thing, she couldn’t help but ask how I know what time it is. I told her I always know what time it is: it’s always now.

Then I added: it was ‘now’ a thousand years before I was born and it will be ‘now’ a thousand years after I’m gone.

And she still married me.

Science aside, one of the

things that’s bugged me about time is that, Einstein pun intended, it’s so relative. For example, according to the clock, it takes roughly two hours to drive from here to Philadelphia.

But, depending upon the company, that two hours can either seem an eternity or go by in an instant. The lyrics of the Gordon Lightfoot song The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald express the idea beautifully, albeit sadly: Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?

Few of us have been aboard a ship about to sink in a storm, but if you’ve ever had a toothache in the middle of the night, you can relate to minutes turning to hours.

Then there’s the opposite.

Where does time go when we are experiencing sheer joy? We lose ourselves in a book, a movie, the embrace of our beloved, or with a baby in our arms, and time disappears. The magic wand making this hap-

pen is love. Listen to Henry van Dyke: Time is too slow for those who wait; too swift for those who fear; too long for those who grieve; too short for those who rejoice. But for those who love, time is not.

All of which brings me to this coming Wednesday …

February 29.

The best evidence I can think of that time is not God, but man made is that every four years we have an entire day left over.

I suspect that those who created the calendar stuck this day in the middle of winter hoping no one would notice. What bothers me is their strategy seems to have worked. We tend to take this extra day right in stride.

How can that be? An extra day, a full 24 hours, once every four years and it’s no big deal?

If you ask me, it should be national holiday?

At the very least, a no-watch day.

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VOL. 66, NO. 3 Dickie Doo today ..............................................3 Biking all the way .............................................4 Local on TV .......................................................5 Important WP meeting....................................7 Local Chatter ....................................................8

Matters of Faith ...............................................10 Editorial /Letters .............................................14 Jack Smiles ......................................................15 Nutrition............................................................15 Peeking into the Past .....................................16

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Gerry Granahan, of 60s pop music fame, is in Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame

By Jack Smiles

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Gerry Granahan, center, with Bo Diddley and guitarist Charie Tona, in Bo Diddley's home studio in Florida.

pillar of St. John’s church. He was a terrific father and super guy.”

Granahan’s father’s death left the family without a steady income, but Gerry didn’t see it as a hardship. “I didn’t realize until

football team, but didn’t graduate. He dropped out to work in a shoe factory, a hardware store and Harry Corcoran’s clothing store.

John “Bozo” Connors was Granahan’s St. John’s teammate.

sang to my niece, my brothers would tell me I sounded good.”

When Granahan was in his late teens, he and the gang he ran with went to the VFW in WilkesBarre. “We’d get served beer there,” he said. “They had a

“I had $50 on me when I got to New York. Geiger took me to an apartment with three airline stewardesses. They were flying all the time. I slept on their couch. I was like a fish out of water. Absolute culture shock. It took me a while to get used to it. I went to Hanson’s Drugstore on Times Square. I met kids like myself there, struggling singers. I met Bobby Darin there and we became friends.” later what a great life we had growing up. Maybe we were poor, but if so I didn’t realize it.

Mother was a genius. With a 20 dollar bill she could do anything.

Everybody pitched in, did odd jobs and whatever it took. Mother had a couple brothers. They were very decent guys and they helped out.”

Granahan went to Pittston Township high school and transferred to St. John’s for his junior and senior years. He was on the

“He was quite a character,” Connors said. “He was a ladies’ man.”

At age 11 Granahan played bugle in a local drum and bugle corps. Incrementally he taught himself trumpet, accordion, guitar, and piano. Though there was a piano in the Granahan house and his mother played a little, the Granahans weren’t really a musical family, except for Gerry. “I would sit at piano and try to write songs as kid,” he said. “When I

house band and I’d get up and sing.

“Bill Phillips, a disc jockey at radio station WBRE, heard me, I’m not sure how. He introduced me to somebody and the next thing I knew I was singing in a place called Jimmy’s Glass Bar, in Nanticoke, I think. He hired me for weekends. They had a singer, a comic and then a stripper. I think I was paid maybe five bucks. Then I hooked up with the Frankie Reynolds Orchestra

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rowing up in Browntown in the 1940s, Gerry Granahan had a little niece named Patsy Ann. “She had spina bifida,” Granahan said in a phone interview from Rhode Island where he now lives. “She sat all day in pain. She loved the Irish lullaby Tura Lura Lura. I’d hold her in the rocking chair and sing it for hours until she fell asleep.”

It might be said singing Patsy Ann to sleep was the genesis of wildly successful 60-plus year career in music for Granahan as a performer, composer, producer, A & R (artist and repertoire, or talent scout) man and record label president. Over the course of that career, Granahan met with pop and rock music icons like Les Paul, Roy Orbison, Bobby Darin, Dick Clark, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Jay and the Americans, Manfred Mann and legions more.

Tonight Granahan, 78, will be honored by the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in Providence. He is already a member of the Hall and tonight he will be reintroduced as an honoree at the opening of the Hall’s physical museum space.

Though Granahan hasn’t lived in the Pittston area since he went to New York City to start a music career in the 1950s, he has fond memories of the area and loves to talk about growing up here. Patsy Ann is never out of his thoughts. She is the name and logo of his company Patsy Ann Music.

“My niece Mary Ellen Donnelly lives in Philadelphia.

Whenever we talk, we talk about the area. We both miss it a lot,” he said.

Granahan’s father, Patrick, was a railroad engineer. His mother, Helen, who was known as “Aunt Helen” to the neighborhood kids, had 10 children, two which died in infancy. Gerry is the second youngest.

When Granahan was nine or 10 his father died. He was in his early 40s. “He was a very religious guy,” Granahan said. “A

from the Pittston area. We’d play Dupont dances, the Poconos, the Catskills.

“Phillips said ‘you’ve got talent go to New York City’. He gave me the address of a guy named Eddie Geiger. He was married to one of the De Castro Sisters.”

(The De Castro Sisters were a singing trio from Cuba who had a #2 Billboard Hit with “Teach Me Tonight” in 1954.)

Granahan picks up the story: “I had $50 on me when I got to New York. Geiger took me to an apartment with three airline stewardesses. They were flying all the time. I slept on their couch. I was like a fish out of water. Absolute culture shock. It took me a while to get used to it. I went to Hanson’s Drugstore on Times Square. I met kids like myself there, struggling singers.

I met Bobby Darin there and we became friends.”

Granahan and Darin both got signed by ATCO, later Atlantic Records.

Early in his career Granahan met Bo Diddley who taught him a guitar technique called open tuning which Granahan used on some of his recordings. They remain friends to this day Granahan released a couple songs on ATCO, but got no chart action. Enter Dick Clark, who was doing American Bandstand from Philadelphia. Though Bandstand was a national show on ABC, the first half hour of it was a local show, seen only in the Philly area. Gerry was a guest on the local show and he played a demo for Clark of a song he had written and produced with friend Dave Alldred called “ClickClack,” inspired by the sound of subway tracks.

Granahan described how he produced and arranged “Click, Clack.” He may have been a studio novice, but he was a quick study.

“I used my last $180 to finance the demo. I had no idea what I was doing. The studio had two tracks. I laid down the music.

Then I put the lead voice on. I asked questions. Can I do this?

Or this? I learned how to overdub

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For PA grad it really is all about the bike Nicole Vaxmonsky Tu pedaling her way toward doctorate in Minnesota

By Jack Smiles

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When Nicole Waxmonsky Tu was a student at Pittston Area High School a decade ago, she was one of the top youth bowlers in the area. She regularly rolled 200 games and 600 series in the youth league at Modern Lanes.

These days, she’s a candidate for a PhD in cell biology and a cancer researcher at the University of Minnesota. She lives in Minneapolis, where she has traded in her bowling balls for bicycles.

Living in one of the most bikefriendly areas in the country – the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul – Waxmonsky Tu and her husband, Haink Tu, bike everywhere and in all kinds of weather, including ice and snow.

“We ride all the time,” Waxmonsky Tu said in a phone interview. “We use bikes for transportation. It’s pretty easy to ride out here; it’s part of the culture in Minnesota. When it snows, they sometimes plow the bike path before the road.”

The bike path is the Midtown Greenway, a 5.5-mile former railroad bed in Minneapolis with easy access to most of the downtown.

Though Waxmonsky Tu initially started biking as a form of exercise, pedaling is now a lifestyle. “We save so much money,” she said. “We own a car but we don’t have to use it. Everything we need is within five miles. We save on gas and car insurance.

Life is easier and more fun. I see things like bald eagles over the river. If I was in a car, I wouldn’t be able to do that.”

Waxmonsky Tu’s love of biking transcends transportation.

She’s a member of the University of Minnesota cycling team which competes on tracks and dirt in the largest conference in the country, traveling to Kansas,

Nicole Waxmonsky Tu ready for a University of Minnesota cycling team competition.

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Nebraska and other Midwest areas. The spring season consists of a series of 30 to 40 mile road races.

She is also is a certified winter biking instructor for the League of American Bicyclists where she teaches prospective bikers about road rules, how to feel comfortable in vehicle traffic and safe riding in the winter. She was featured in the January issue of Bicycling Magazine, providing tips for safe and warm winter biking.

Not coincidentally to the Twin Cities’ bicycle culture, St. Paul is home to Quality Bike Products (QBP), the largest importer and distributor of bicycle parts and accessories in the industry. QBP distributes winter bikes and accessories like 4-inch and studded tires for manufacturer 45NRTH. She graduated from Pittston Area in 2001 where she was a science “brainiac” and competed in the Brain Bee, a bi-county competition, in the field of neuroscience, Waxmonsky Tu credits her parents, Donald and Sylvia, for fostering her love of science.

In high school, she attended

Nicole Waxmonsky Tu competing in a Halloween mountain bike race.

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the Governor’s School for science where she met Tu, a Taiwanese-American student from Philadelphia. They married in 2005 after graduating from Rochester Institute of Technology. Tu is also a doctoral candidate at the University of Minnesota.

Waxmonsky Tu and her husband own six bikes. She described them in an email: We each have a mountain bike for dirt trail riding (by the way, the mountain biking in NEPA is

one of the nation’s best kept secrets).

We each have a road bike for faster riding (15-20mph) and longer distances (30 miles or more).

We each have a commuter bike for errands and transportation (racks for holding items, lights for riding at night and very comfortable riding positions).

We are currently building a cargo bike to make it easier to haul bigger and heavier items (like groceries, oil pans from the

auto store or camping chairs to the lakes).

The style we are building is referred to as a ‘long tail bikes’ with very large bags for carrying items and an extended wheelbase for stability.

You can modify these to carry people and many people here use them to carry their children with them. You can buy these off the shelf, say from Trek, or you can modify your existing bicycle that you already own with a kit called Xtracycle.

TV show chronicles restoration of 1839 mansion in Harford

By Jack Smiles jsmiles@psdispatch.com

Chris Semon of Pittston, a union carpenter, was working out at Brown’s Gym in Chinchilla four years ago when a trainer gave him the phone number of a man looking for a part-time carpenter to help him restore an old home.

That’s how Semon met actor Bronson Pinchot and got a job on Pinchot’s DIY (Do It Yourself) Network TV show “The Bronson Pinchot Project.” The eightpart series chronicles Pinchot’s restoration of an 1839 mansion in Harford, Susquehanna County. The show airs at 10:30 p.m. on Saturdays 10:30 on DIY which can be found on DirectTV. Pinchot, who had roles in the movies “Risky Business,” “Beverly Hills Cop” and “The First Wives Club,” is best known for playing the character Balki Bartokomoushis on the ABC family sitcom, “Perfect Strangers.”

When he’s not acting, Pinchot collects architectural salvage from remodeled or demolished 1800s homes and uses it to restore the Harford mansion.

Semon described some examples of the work he and the other

Actor Bronson Pinchot, left, and Chris Semon, of Pittston, at Brown's gym. Semon has a role on the TV show, `'The Bronson Pinchot Project.'

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carpenters do on the Pinchot Project show, which was filmed last fall. “In one room, we took old shutters from 1830s and made pocket doors so shutters

can slide in and disappear,” Semon said. “We installed fancy moldings. I took out relatively modern windows and put in windows from the 1820s. People

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The Pittston Memorial Library is hosting “A Blind Date with a Book.”

From now until April 10, patrons can head to the Pittston Memorial Library and have a mysterious date, or as many as they like, with a book. Blind date books are wrapped in newspaper and those checking out the mystery books won’t know the identity of their blind date until they get home. Patrons can then spend time getting to know their date. There will be no uncomfortable questions to answer, no awkward lulls in conversation, no need to put on nice shoes or even get out of your pajamas.

Sure, you might be disappointed but, then again, you may end up having a great time with something you would otherwise never have ventured to read.

laugh when I tell them that because there is no insulation in the windows and you can feel the cold coming through.”

Semon commuted the 45 miles to Harford, which is off Route 81 north of Scranton, nights and weekends putting in

about 20 hours a week for three months.

Semon and Pinchot have become friends to the point where Pinchot went to Brown’s Gym and watched Semon set a state record in a power lifting competition.

“He’s a little eccentric to say the least,” Semon said about his new friend. “His ideas for what he wants to do are constantly changing, but he has a good heart and takes care of the people who work for him. He’s one of the best bosses anyone could have.”

Though filming is now complete for the series and three of the eight episodes have already aired, Semon still occasionally travels to Harford to work with Pinchot.

It’s not known if DIY will pick up the show again, but as Pinchot owns several other buildings in Harford, including houses, storefronts, the former post office and the Oddfellows Hall, it’s possible. Harford, a rural town of only 1,300, was previously known for its annual summer agricultural fair. Now Pinchot is now putting the town on the map as he tries to remake it as an early 1800s architectural show case.

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For Adam Turoni, chocolate is his life Local native has gained fame for his chocolate in Savannah, Georgia la house filled with baked delights and, in his high school years, Turoni worked at Isabella’s on Route 315 as the head pastry chef.

After graduation, he entered the Culinary Institute of America, learning from some of the world’s best chefs. He honed his trade in Berkeley, California, at

Chez Panisse but really learned his craft with chocolate under Chef Peter Greweling, known as a chocolate guru.

Turoni found his way to Savannah where he worked at the Wright Square Cafe as its chocolatier and hasn’t looked back since.

He met Deen a few years ago

and, through their connection, has appeared on her cooking show on the Food Network. His chocolate masterpieces are displayed in the gift shop of Paul’s Deen’s restaurant.

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If you are vacationing in or passing through Savannah, Georgia, you might want to seek out some of the best chocolate candies in town at Paula Deen’s retail store/restaurant.

As soon as you walk into the shop, you’ll see a display of chocolates by Adam Turoni, a chocolatier and friend of Paula Deen. Turoni is the son of Chris-

tine and the late Sam Turoni and grandson of Frank and Theresa Colella and Sonny Turoni, all of Greater Pittston.

He sells his chocolates under the name “Chocolat by Adam Turoni” and is headquartered in Savannah. But that’s not where he got his start.

Turoni has always had a passion for baking, going all the way back to his youth at his grandparents’ home in West Pittston. He remembers holidays at the Colel-

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‘West Pittston Tomorrow’ seeking input from residents at large

By Jack Smiles

Flood recovery in West Pittston, where hundreds of homes are still uninhabitable and many businesses are gone for good, has to be about much more than FEMA handing out checks, concerned citizens say.

FEMA cannot provide enough money to put West Pittston back together again, but through a series of meetings the agency is providing guidance and ideas for recovery that will come from within the community. The group of residents who attended the last meeting agreed to take

on the name “West Pittston Tomorrow” for the project.

The next of these meetings is next Sunday, March 5, at Wyoming Area high school. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7. It’s open to the public and West Pittston residents are especially encouraged to attend.

Approximately 100 people attended the last meeting earlier this month. The FEMA representative, SheaBrianna Christlaw, who is a West Pittston native and Wyoming Area graduate, suggested that the attendees breakdown into smaller groups or committees.

Ideas for committees were proffered and housing, public safety, community outreach, infrastructure/mitigation, natural and cultural resources and business economics were agreed on.

These committees have been meeting in advance of next Sunday’s meeting.

Joe Valenti addressed the last meeting and agreed to develop a West Pittston Tomorrow website with links to the various committees and other appropriate sites.

FEMA also suggested steps toward recovery such as: • Get a vision - bring the public together to generate ideas

• Work it out – create subject-area working groups or committees to identify the project to accomplish the vision • Find partners – secure the partners that can bring the projects to reality • Create a plan – develop a strategy to bring it all together • Make it happen – achieve goals with partners.

While in a way these steps may sound kind of vague, FEMA explained that with each meeting the steps become clearer.

Shickshinny is cited as an example of a flooded community where the plans are working.

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EVENTS, MEETINGS, BRIEFS

Flooded? Send in your names; beef dinner Wednesday The Sunday Dispatch named “Our Flooded Neighbors” as Persons of the Year for 2011.

Now we want to recognize each of them by name.

The Dispatch will publish the names of Greater Pittston residents who incurred flood damage to their homes during the September, 2011 flood in a special tribute in the March 18 issue.

We ask those who were flooded and wish to be included in the list to send your names to the Dispatch, so that we can give you proper recognition. The deadline

to submit names has been extended to Feb. 28.

Names can be emailed to the Sunday Dispatch to jminsavage@psdispatch.com or mailed or dropped off to the newspaper at 109 New St., Pittston, PA 19840. If it is more convenient, feel free to call Judy Minsavage at 602-0168.

Send names exactly how you wish them to appear. Feel free to mention everyone in a family if you desire.

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Hughestown Girls’ League softball teams will hold registration at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29 in the borough building, 42 Center St. Girls between the ages of 7 and 14 from Hughestown and outlying areas are eligible to sign up.

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Steve Morris named ‘Salesperson of the Year’

By Joe Dolinski

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Impressions Media recognized one of its own Friday, naming Stephen Morris as 2012 Salesperson of the Year.

Morris reached the most sales goals among his peers to secure the award and use of a 2011 Ford Escape.

As a media consultant, Morris’ job is to persuade business owners that the resources he can bring to the advertising task are an ideal fit for the customer’s needs.

Often the link between the newspaper and the community, Morris builds, maintains and manages a customer sales list, as well as prospecting and developing new business.

“The end result for advertisers is results,” Morris said.

His results speak for themselves.

The parent company of The Times Leader, Impressions Media includes such publications as the Sunday Dispatch, The Dallas Post, Go Lackawanna and the Abington Journal.

Morris sells advertising space throughout those publications as well as for the web-based versions that appear online.

Across that wide array of advertising space, Morris reached 128 percent of his goal.

Vice President of Advertising Denise Sellers noted Morris was able to produce those numbers in what currently is not an ideal economy.

“Despite economic challenges, people realize they still need to advertise,” she said.

“Stephen was able to pitch that.”

Even though Morris and his fellow advertising representatives work towards a common goal, he acknowledged there is a good-natured rivalry between him and the other reps.

“Amongst my peers there is a competition,” he said.

Morris won Salesperson of the Month on more than one occasion during the year but wasn’t certain the yearly award was coming his way until being told so in person.

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“It was no sure thing until it was announced,” he said. “But I was hopeful.”

Morris lives in Plains Township with his wife, Colleen, and 11-year-old daughter, Danielle.

“It’s truly an honor to be recognized,” he said.

“It’s great to be working with a company that recognizes great effort.”

They’re brand new Wyoming Valley Medical Center announced newborns.

A girl was born to Jenna and Edward Yanchulis of Dupont on Feb. 4.

A girl was born to Janee Brown and Dwight Woods of Exeter on Feb. 8.

A boy was born to Danielle and William Moran of Wyoming on Feb. 9.

A girl was born to Corinna Gagliardi and Michael Dixon of Exeter on Feb. 15.

Felicia Featherby

Dean’s List Felicia Featherby, daughter of Annamarie Selecky, of West Wyoming and Russell Featherby, of Moscow, has been named to the dean’s list for 2011 fall semester at Kutztown University.

A 2008 graduate of Wyoming Area High School, she is major-

ing in Elementary Education with concentrations in Reading and Psychology.

She is the granddaughter of Anthony C. Tavella, of Florida and the late Angeline Tavella and Mary Featherby.

Molly Feeney, of West Wyoming, and Andrew Jackowitz, of Moosic, have both been named to the dean’s list at Fairfield University for the fall 2011 semester.

Rachel Lombardo, of Pittston, has been named to the dean’s list at Bloomsburg University. Lombardo is a sophomore at the university, pursuing a degree in Education.

William Balasavage Jr., of Inkerman, has been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2011 semester.

A 2011 graduate of Pittston Area High School, he is a freshman at the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership at Wilkes University, currently pursuing his degree in Business Ad-

ministration. He travels to New York City weekly to study acting under the direction of Matt Newton.

Jillian Layaou, of Wyoming, has been named to the dean’s list at Slippery Rock State University for the 2011 fall semester. She has been accepted to the College International de Cannes in France for the spring semester.

A 2009 graduate of Wyoming Area High School, she is majoring in French secondary education and minoring in Russian.

Birthday notes Happy birthday wishes go to Kim Dydish Davidson, of Florida, celebrating on March 3, Leo Azaravich, Ann Ames and Mary Ann Frank, all of Pittston, and Anita Lizza, of Exeter, all celebrating on March 7.

Brian Talipan, son of Debbie and Pat Talipan, of Pittston Township, will celebrate his 16th birthday on Feb. 28.

Grimes to receive Friendly Sons Achievement Award ‘Red’ O’Brien toastmaster for annual Friendly Sons of St. Patrick event Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick President Patrick Gilligan announced that Charles J. Grimes, of Jenkins Township, will receive the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Achievement Award when the organization gathers on March 17 for the 98th annual St. Patrick’s Day Banquet and that James “Red” O’Brien will serve as toastmaster.

It was announced previously that Joe Long will serve as General Chairman for banquet that will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, at the Woodlands Inn and Resort, Route 315, Plains.

James (Jim) R. Wills, Jr., Deputy Chief of the consolidated Kingston-Forty Fort Fire Department and a Pittston native, has been named grand marshal.

Avoca native, Richard (Dick) Callahan, the voice of the Oakland A’s baseball team, will return to the Greater Pittston Area as principal speaker.

Banquet tickets are available from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. any Wednesday night at the Pittston Knights of Columbus or by contacting any active member of the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. The event is usually a sell-out.

Grimes was born in Plymouth on Nov. 9, 1946, the son of Joseph and Helen Grimes. He received his early education at St. Vincent’s Catholic School and later at Plymouth High School.

He began his career in 1970 as a driver/sales representative with Freedman Express and retired after 15 years with Conway Freight.

He is a sustaining Fourth Degree member and past Grand Knight of the President John F. Kennedy Council #372 Knights of Columbus. He is a member and past president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.

Grimes currently volunteers his time with his wife, Rose Ferentino Grimes, for Meals on

Wheels of Greater Pittston and the Salvation Army.

They are parents of six children, Jacqueline Robbins and her husband, Thomas, of Murrieta, CA; Joseph Grimes and his wife, Dawn, of Drums; Maurice Ferentino and his wife, Ann, of Pittston; Jude Ferentino and his wife, Lori, of Jenkins Twp; Jason Ferentino and his wife, Tiffany, of Duryea; and Jarrett Ferentino, Esq. and his wife, Dr. Nicole Ferentino, of Laflin. They also have 13 grandchildren.

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Traditional table will honor St. Joseph St. Joseph’s Senior Social Club will set “The St. Joseph’s Table” in honor of St. Joseph, patron saint, at their regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, March15, at 2:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel’s Church Hall.

“La Tavola di San Guiseppe,” an ancient Sicilian tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, was brought to New Orleans by Sicilian immigrants in gratitude to St. Joseph for answering prayers for deliverance from a severe draught that resulted in countless number of deaths due to famine.

A three tier altar representing the Holy Trinity and Holy Family will be assembled with various foods such as breads, pasta, fruits, vegetables, pastry and the fava bean. In Sicily, the fava bean was grown for fodder for cattle but because of its resilience it became the sustaining food during the famine.

Rev. Joseph Sibliano, pastor of St. Joseph Marello Church, honored guest, will bless the altar, tables and bread that will be distributed to the attendees.

Peter, Alicia and Joseph Adonizio will represent the Holy Family. Members of the club and attendees named Joseph or Josephine will be recognized in honor of their feast day.

The food for the altar and luncheon is being prepared by members and guests. Attendees are asked to bring canned food or dry staples to be placed at the foot of the altar. According to custom the food will be used to feed the hungry. The collected items will be donated to St. John the Evangelist Church, Greater Pittston Food Pantry.

Danny Argo and Friend Frankie will provide music.

The public is invited to attend.

Reservations must be made by calling Maria Capolarella Montante at 655-2398 or Theresa Ormando at 654-2967.

Members of the St. Joseph’s Senior Social Club will attend Mass on Monday, March 19, the feast day of St. Joseph, at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary in Laflin at10:30 a.m. Rev. Paul Mc Donnell will offer the mass. A luncheon at Perkins will follow.

UM Church pizza sale Friday The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston will hold a pizza sale Friday, March 2.

Pizza can be ordered baked or unbaked with or without onions. Cost of a tray is $11. Toppings of sweet red peppers, pepperoni or sausage can be added for $2 each.

HAM AND CABBAGE A ham and cabbage dinner will be served on Saturday, March 10, at Wyoming United Methodist Church, 376 Wyoming Avenue.

Serving is 4-6:30p.m. Cost: Adults $9.00 and Children (512) $5.00. Take-outs will be available.

LENTEN RETREAT The Josephite-Marellian Laity Association will host a Lenten Retreat, next Sunday, March 4, at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Route 315, Laflin. The retreat begins at 2:00 p.m. with a talk by Sr. Redempta Sweeney, IHM, followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, confessions, Stations of the Cross and the celebration of Holy Mass (suffices the Sunday Mass obligation).

The retreat is free and open to the public. For more information, call the seminary office at 654-7542.

LENTEN CONCERTS In a 63-year tradition of inspiring prayer and meditation through music, the Catholic Choral Society will present Lenten Concerts on March 4 in Wilkes-Barre and on March 11 in Pittston.

The first concert on March 4 will be held at St. Andrew Parish, 316 Parrish St., WilkesBarre, on Sunday afternoon, at 3 p.m. The pastor of St. Andrew’s Church is Rev. James E. McGahagan while the Permanent Deacon is Francis J. Bradigan Jr. The second concert will be presented at St. John the Evangelist Parish ,35 William Street,

Broccoli, tomato and garlic pizzas are $14 per tray. Vegetable pizza is $13 and includes, tomatoes, onions, broccoli, red peppers and mushroom, no cheese.

To order called the church office at 655-1083, or just walk in.

Pittston on Sunday, March 11 at 2:30 p.m. The pastor of St. John’s Church is Msgr. John J. Bendik while the assistant pastor is Rev. Richard J. Cirba. The senior priest is Rev. Hugh H. McGroarty and the deacons are James G. Cortegerone and David E. Marx.

Both concerts are open to the public free of charge.

Dr. Thomas Rittenhouse and Brenda Grunza are co-presidents of the Catholic Choral Society. Ann Manganiello is music director of this group while Jean Shields is accompanist.

Further information may be obtained by calling 570-5872753 and also atwww.catholicchoralsociety.org.

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

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

Participants should bring your child’s immunization records with them. Parents or guardians must be present to have their child examined. All services are free and confidential.

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

PORK AND SAUERKRAUT Saint Andrew Parish, 316 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, will hold

its annual Kaffee Klatsch Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner today, Sunday, Feb. 19, serving from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Both take outs and served dinners will be available throughout that time period. The tradition of the PreLenten Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner began as a coffee and dessert social before Lent at Saint Boniface Parish in WilkesBarre in 1901 and in the 1940’s became a pork and sauerkraut dinner. The menu includes slow roasted pork roast, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans with bacon, coffee or tea, and dessert. The event will also include a Bake Sale and a Theme Basket Raffle.

The tradition is being maintained at Saint Andrew parish which is a consolidation of the former parishes of Saint Boniface, Saint Patrick and Holy Rosary. Tickets, which are $9.00 for adults and $4.50 for children under 12, will be available at the door.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WYOMING VALLEY 1700 Wyoming Avenue, FortyFort Pastor Rev. R.F. Dymond Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Bible School: 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday evening prayer service: 6:30 p.m. every other Wednesday Visitors are welcome. For additional information call 570693-1918 BENNETT PRESBYTERIAN 501 Bennett Street, Luzerne Everyone is welcome. The

church is handicap accessible.

BETHEL UNITED METHODIST Main St., Avoca 11:15 a.m. Worship BRICK UNITED METHODIST 905 Foote Ave., Duryea Pastor Michael Shambora Service: Sunday 9:45 a.m.

CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH Luzerne Ave. and Parke Street West Pittston Origins – The Foundation of Creation and Man Part will be held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Mar. 4 through May 13. The study is open to Bible students and well as interested individuals. Preregistration is recommended by calling the church office 6542500.

The 9th Annual Sportsman’s Beast Feast will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 24, at the church. A buffet of wild game and domestic offerings are featured. Event is open to the public and free of charge. For reservations call the church office at 654-2500 by Monday, Mar. 19.

Christ’s Community Clothes Closet will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursdays. The closet will be closed on days that Pittston and Wyoming Area School Districts are closed due to weather or holidays. There are clothes for men, women and children.

This community ministry is open to the public free of charge.

For more information, call 6542500.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, Water Street, Pittston Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship and Praise Service/Children’s Sunday School, Adult/Teen Sunday School immediately following service.

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will conduct a series of Community Lenten Services every Wednesday during Lent at 7:15 p.m. The message will be “The Suffering Servant.” Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.

For more information, please contact the church at 654-0283.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC 500 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor Sanctuary is handicapped accessible.

Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.

Tuesday, 7 p.m. Diaconate Meeting; 7:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 14 Broad Street Pittston Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. with Rev. William N. Lukesh.

FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH West Pittston Rev. James Thyren 654-8121 Feb. 26 – 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Worship, 12:05 p.m. choir rehearsal; 12:05 p.m.

Deacons sponsored Soup-off.

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Church, Wyoming Ave., Exeter, as the church recovers from the flood of September 2011. There is parking on Wyoming Avenue and in the lot behind the church.

FULL GOSPEL CHAPEL Avoca Weekly church schedule is: Adult Sunday School, 9:30; Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer service at 7:00.

The church also hosts the Rose of Sharon Church with Rev. Vincente Torres on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for the Hispanic community.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH West Pittston Feb. 26 - 10 a.m. Worship, Sunday school during Worship Feb. 27 - 7 p.m. Boy Scouts, Class 18 making Welsh Cookies Feb. 28. – 6 p.m. Lenten Bible study, 7 p.m. trustees Feb. 29. – 10 a.m. Mommy & me, 5 p.m. Strings & wings, 6:30 TOPS, 7 p.m. Choir Mar. 1 – 5 p.m. Holistic Moms group, 6 p.m. Girl Scouts, 7 p.m.

Weight Watchers Mar. 2 – Pizza Sale.

GLENDALE GOSPEL CHURCH 105 Church Drive Glendale/Pittston Township Sunday Service 10:45 a.m.

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HOLY MOTHER OF SORROWS PNCC 212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor Sunday Mass schedule: 8:00 a.m. Traditional Mass; 9:15 a.m.

School of Christian Living (SOCL) and Confirmation Class; 10:30 a.m. Traditional High Mass Daily Mass 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

Lenten Devotions, Stations of the Cross will be held at 7:00 p.m. every Wednesday.

Bitter Lamentations will be celebrated every Friday at 7:00 p.m.

Lenten Potato Pancake and

Clam Chowder Dinner will be held on Friday, March 23. Serving will be 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Takeouts are available from 1:00 p.m. Donation is $7.00 which includes pancakes, soup, dessert and beverage. For dinner tickets you can contact Arnold Borc at 654-8175.

Potato cheese pierogie are still available and can be purchased after Masses on Sunday at the church hall.

INDEPENDENT BIBLE CHURCH 328 Main Street Duryea, PA 18642 (570) 451-0346 Home/Office JLaCava@TheBibleChurch.org INKERMAN PRESBYTERIAN Main St., Inkerman Services: Sundays, 9 a.m.

LANGCLIFFE PRESBYTERIAN 1001 Main St Avoca Sunday worship 11:15 a.m.

The Langcliffe Church is handicapped accessible. Nursery is provided for children during worship.

The Care for Soldiers program continues. To date, over 50 care packages have been sent to servicemen and women overseas.

MOOSIC ALLIANCE CHURCH 608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic Pastor: Doug Jensen 457-6020 maccma2@verizon.net Sunday morning Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday morning Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Prayer meeting, Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery Ministry, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

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OBLATES OF ST. JOSEPH Highway 315, Pittston Masses are held daily in the seminary chapel at 7:00 a.m.

(Monday – Friday) and on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m.

There are no weekend Masses.

Confessions are heard daily from 9:00 a.m. – noon and from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Office hours are Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., evenings and weekends by appointment. Office phone number is 654-7542.

Mass is celebrated at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in conjunction with the Novena to St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello. Novena prayers and the blessing of the first-class relic of St. Joseph Marello, Founder of the Oblates of Saint Joseph Congregation, immediately follow the Mass. All are welcome.

Living the Eucharist for Teens is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. on February 27, March 5, 12, 19, and 26, (Mondays) at the seminary.

Kathy Yaklic, theology teacher at Holy Cross High School, Dunmore, will be the presenter. The $20 fee includes cost of the workbook. Five or more students from one parish or school can attend for a total of $75. To register for the above program, call 2072213, ext. 1107.

The province and seminary website will soon be undergoing a complete revamping in the weeks and months ahead. You can follow the changes just by clicking on towww.oblates-stjoseph.com Tune into Catholic Radio 750 AM. The radio studio is located in the seminary building and is broadcast daily from dawn to dusk. For more information about this station, contact Ed Niewinski at 287-4670.

There will be an organizational meeting for FUN FEST ’12on Wednesday evening, Feb. 29, after the 7:00pm Mass & Novena to St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello. Plans will be discussed for the event that is scheduled for the weekend of August 25-26 on the seminary grounds. All are welcome to be a part of the planning!

Monthly Vocation Holy Hour will be held on Thursday, March 1, at 7:00pm. The Holy Hour includes adoration of the Blessed

Sacrament, recitation of the rosary with vocation-theme mysteries, Scriptural reflection, sermon, general intercessions and benediction. All are invited to come and pray for an increase of priestly and religious vocations in the Church, particularly in the Oblates of St. Joseph and in our local diocese.

Blue Army First Friday Prayer Vigil will be held on Friday, March 2, beginning with rosary and confessions at 8:00pm, followed by Mass to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with private adoration and public prayers, devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and scapular enrollment. The evening of prayer is open to everyone.

Annual Saint Joseph Novena will begin on Saturday, March 10th, and conclude on the Feast of St. Joseph, March 19th. Masses will be held daily at 10:30am & 7:00pm with novena prayers to St. Joseph following. Preaching this year’s novena will be Father Robert D. Dwyer, a priest from the Diocese of Syracuse,

who served in various parish & diocesan assignments, along with missionary activity in Kenya and with the Glenmary missionaries in Mississippi. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!

For more news and information about the Oblates of Saint Joseph locally and around the world, turn towww.oblates-stjoseph.com.

ST. JOSEPH MARELLO PARISH OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL ST. ROCCO’S Pittston Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday at 7:30 & 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

Every Tuesday after the 7:30 & 11:30 a.m. Mass, Novena prayers to the Miraculous Medal and Mother Cabrini.

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

Holy Hour at our Lady of Mr. Carmel Church.

Every Wednesday after the 7:30 & 11:30 a.m. Mass, Novena

prayers to Saint Joseph and St. Joseph Marello.

Weekend Masses: At Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, on Saturday at 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.

At St. Rocco Church, on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Any homebound parishioner who would like to receive Holy Communion, should call the Rectory at 654-6902.

Public and parochial school students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades who belong to St. Joseph Marello Parish will receive the sacrament of Confirmation at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 13, in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. If they have not done so, Confirmation candidates should write a brief letter to Fr. Sibiliano expressing their desire to receive the sacrament and should be working on their report explaining their choice of Saint and name for Confirmation. The report is due February 19. Parents of parochial school students who have not contacted the church and who have not received information regarding Confirmation

requirements should call the CCD director, Terrie Audi, at 654-3326 as soon as possible.

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

St. Joseph Marello Parish Raffle is now underway. Buy your tickets now for a chance to win 2012 Chevrolet Cruz or $20,000 Tickets are $20 each and only 2,000 tickets will be sold. Seller of the winning ticket receives $500. Call Connie Toole-6553681, Frank Sciabacucchi 6556125, Pena Hansen-332-5989, or the rectory office-654-6902.

A special thank you to all who participated in the Italian Festival this past weekend. It began with beautiful and special music and singing at the Italian Mass with the senior choir and concluded with wonderful foods prepared by our volunteers for the seating of our large crowds.

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tion class did a great job with helping to keep the area clean and ready to go all weekend.

Raffle winners: 1st Prize: Joe and Carol Blancato; 2nd Prize:Francis X. Solano; 3rd Prize: Mary Alt; 4th Prize: Joseph Latona; 5th Prize: Tina LoBrutto; 6th Prize: Janet Rizzo; 7th Prize: Vincenta Zarra; 8th Prize: Baccinari; 9th Prize Mary Ann Musto.

The Italian basket donated by Graziano Funeral Home was won by Frances Fasciana.

To rent the Parish Banquet Hall or meeting room call Christine Silinskie, Hall Manager, at 704-8861 for details and/or a tour of the facility.

Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent at. Mt. Carmel Church after the 11:30 Mass and at 5:00 p.m. with the Eucharistic Benediction.

At St. Rocco’s Church, Stations of the Cross follow every Friday 11:30 a.m. Mass.

The Fridays of Lent are meatless days. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are meatless and fasting days from 18th birthday up to 60.

Operation Rice Bowl: A Lenten program of sacrifice, eat a reduced meal each week, and place the savings in a family “Rice Bowl.” Participate in this program to help people and children who have no food. Containers are at the entrances of the Church.

Practice for the new Altar Servers will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Church. Any child from third grade up may be an Altar Server.

To serve at the Altar of God is a special privilege that you receive from God. The First Communion Class members will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation this afternoon, Sunday, at 1 p.m. in preparation for the solemn day when they will receive Jesus for the first time in the Holy Eucharist, Sunday, May 5.

Class members: Joshua Adametz, Jack Albert, Charles Baliatico, Isabella Bartalotta, Angelo (AJ) Borino, Ben Bowen, Elizabeth Casey, Tyler Cegelka, Alexsander Chilson, Zachary Chilson, Frank D’Aiello, Amanda Fath, Seth Gale, Luke Galli, Gabrielle Gattuso, Nicholas Giardina, David Girman, Daniella Granahan, Marissa Gubitoso, Kevin Herron, Matthew Kellogg, Olivia Kiwak, Katie Koss, Jack Locker, Lauren LoPresto, Mariah Mahasky, Connor Manganiello, Hannah Merlino, Lidia Janel Marranca, Robert Louis Miller, Jiana Moran, Kyle Norton, John Ozark, Ariana Pisano, Alexander Prete, Karissa Renfer, Olivia Sennettocchiato, Robert Sedlak, Ava Serino, Kyleigh Shupp, Ryan Smith, Bethany Sromoski, Kevin Talipan, Abigal Tirva, Salvatore Turonis, Christian Wasko, Sage Weidlich and Alexis Wesnak.

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

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

Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m.

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

Stations of the Cross will be celebrated every Friday in Lent at 7:00 p.m. On Friday, March 9, all are invited to meet in the parish hall before Stations to share soup, bread and fellowship.

Sign-up sheets can be found in the back of the Church.

Rehearsals for the Adult Choir will be held on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Michael Sowa, Director of Music Ministry, invites all current members as well as those who are interested in joining for the first time.

The Adult Choir will sing for the “Road to the Resurrection” Mass on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m., as well as the Masses and services during the Easter Triduum. Rehearsals for the Children’s Choir will be held on Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

The Children’s Choir will sing

for Family Masses throughout the rest of the school year and also for the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Easter Sunday. If you have questions about either the Adult Choir or Children’s Choir, please see Michael after any Mass or call him at 881-2301.

The next meeting for the Pittston Catholic Youth Group will be on Sunday, March 11, 2012 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Center. All youth of the Greater Pittston Area are invited to participate in the youth group.

The dates, sites and speakers are now in place for Road to Resurrection. The first step on our journey will be this Wednesday, Feb. 29, at St. Maria Goretti, Laflin. Fr. Gerard Shantillo from St. Jude’s, Mountaintop will be the speaker. Wednesday, March 7, will be at Our Lady of the Eucharist with Fr. Joseph Elston, Chaplain, Holy Redeemer High School; Wednesday March 14, will be at Queen of the Apostles, Avoca with Fr. Edward Buchheit, CP from St. Ann’s Monastery; Wednesday, March 21, will be at St. Joseph Marello Parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel worship site with Fr. Louis Grippe, Most Precious Blood, Hazelton; and the final will be on Wednesday, March 28, at St John the Evangelist with Fr. Philip Altavilla, St. Peter’s Cathedral. All Masses be-

gin at 7:00 p.m. and all are invited to walk this journey together.

Introductory yoga classes will be offered free of charge to determine if there is interest. Call the parish office at 654-0263 for more information.

YOGA for Absolute Beginners: This class is a must for those interested in learning more about yoga and its benefits.

Learn the fundamental poses, the power of deep breathing and how to deeply relax. Dress comfortably. Bring a yoga mat and blanket. Open to all ages. No prior experience needed. Class date: March 1, 7-8:30 p.m.

TOTAL YOGA for Strength & Relaxation: this class offers a comprehensive yoga “experience” and is ideal for those with some yoga background. Come experience all the ways that yoga strengthens and tones the body as well as its capacity to deeply relax. Class ends with a deep relaxation process that is not to be missed. Dress comfortably.

Bring a yoga mat and blanket.

Open to all ages. Class date: March 15, 7-8:30 p.m.

Gentle Yoga for Seniors: breathe, move, strengthen, renew, relax. Join us for this gentle yoga practice designed to increase awareness, flexibility, strength & relaxation. Bring a

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OUR OPINION

Dymond a real gem

In a letter on this page, parents of students who attend the Sarah J. Dymond Elementary School in Harding ask for fellow taxpayer support at Tuesday’s Wyoming Area School Board meeting to help deter proposed plans to close the school.

At first blush, the motives of this group may seem self-serving, but regardless, who can blame them for trying to preserve a gem that has served them well?

Wyoming Area is one of the few school districts to still have neighborhood schools for its youngest students and, we’ve always believed this is part of the district’s charm. While the trend in education as been toward kindergarten and elementary “centers” few can argue that such centers are driven by anything other than economics. The small, neighborhood school provides an atmosphere conducive to learning for young students that simply cannot be matched by larger, less personal schools requiring lengthy bus rides to and fro.

That said, the economics of running a school district in today’s day and age cannot be ignored. The Wyoming Area district has always suffered from a tax base devoid of large industry and, while it’s early to say, the September flood is sure to further erode that tax base.

The WA school directors have a lot to deal with, but we’re hoping they can find a creative way to manage the district’s financial shortfalls without drastic measures that may not best serve the students.

West Pittston

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YO U R S PAC E

What’s at stake at the meeting planned for Monday, March 5, at 7 p.m. at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center (see story, page 7)? Only the future of West Pittston. Wish we could say we are being melodramatic, but the fact is West Pittston finds itself at a crossroads only exacerbated by the flooding in September. Known as “The Garden Village,” and for good reason, the borough seems to have become less of a garden in recent years and even less of a village.

Maybe it’s a sign of the times and maybe no town is what it once was. But West Pittston has a proud heritage with a number of residents who take that seriously.

Monday’s meeting is designed to put in place plans to ensure West Pittston’s future is as rich as its past. Anyone who agrees should clear their calendars and be sure to attend.

Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet In an article appearing on page 4 today, Nicole Waxmonsky Tu, a Greater Pittston native who now lives in the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, says she and her husband, Haink Tu, bike everywhere and in all kinds of weather, including ice and snow. “We ride all the time,” Waxmonsky Tu is quoted. “We use bikes for transportation. It’s pretty easy to ride out here; it’s part of the culture in Minnesota. When it snows, they sometimes plow the bike path before the road.” This photo she provided of herself proves riding in snow is the Minnesota way.

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YOUR OPINION

Taxpayers, parents urged to attend WA board meeting We, the parents of Sarah J. Dymond (SJD) Elementary School students have been told by the School Board that they are seriously considering closing SJD and raising taxes to reduce their budget shortfalls. As concerned parents, we are asking for your support by joining us at the next school board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

The board’s current plan involves two major changes to the Wyoming Area School District. The first is to move all of the elementary schools from the current neighborhood school format to their proposed Learning Center format. The Learning Center format involves not only closing a school, but also sending all of the children from grade groups - such as K, primary middle - to a designated building.

Second, the school board is calling for raising school taxes.

The maximum increase allowed is for an adjusted index of 2.3%.

That’s 0.2977 mills for Luzerne County district residents and 1.1672 mills for Wyoming County school district residents.

According to the school board’s early budget figures, these proposals will not cover their budget deficit.

As concerned taxpayers, we believe now is the time to thoroughly examine the financial impact directly related to all school district costs moving forward.

We encourage all of the taxpayers and especially the parents who have a son or daughter attending any of the Wyoming Area Elementary Schools to show your support.

Ask your questions about what impact these proposals will have on your children for the coming years.

John and Tara Bonin Jami and Mike Brown Sherry and Dan Darby Nicole and James Gashi Craig and Jodi Weiskerger Proud parents of Sarah J. Dymond students

by JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com

Black as coal History Month Don’t forget to spring clean your pantry It’s not spring yet; however, some days it feels like it. To get ready for spring cleaning, remember the kitchen cabinets because they are one thing that may be overlooked.

Keep in mind that canned foods, whether in tins or glass jars, don’t keep forever so take time to check them while cleaning. Commercial canners work under tightly-controlled conditions but there are still limits to how long food quality can be preserved. Home-canned foods, processed under less carefully controlled conditions, may have even shorter storage lives.

There are several factors that limit the shelf-life of canned foods. First, cans or metal lids on glass jars can rust. When rust is deep enough, tiny holes open in the can or lid that may allow spoilage to occur. Shipping accidents that dent or crush cans also cause container problems.

Then there is can corrosion. In all foods, especially high-acid foods like canned tomatoes and fruit juices, the food continually reacts chemically with the metal container. Over several years, this can cause taste and texture changes and eventually lower the nutritional value of the food.

High temperatures over 100 degrees F. are harmful to canned foods, too. The risk of spoilage jumps sharply as storage temperatures rise. In fact, canned goods designed for use in the tropics are specially processed. Even at prolonged storage temperatures above 75 degrees F, the rate of nutrient loss in canned foods increases. Light can cause color changes and nutrient losses in foods canned in glass jars.

Never use foods from containers with these spoilage warning signs - loose or bulging lids on jars, bulging, leaking or badly dented cans, or

foods with a foul odor.

To store canned food wisely, follow these guidelines: • Store them in a cool, clean dry place. A range of 60-70 degrees is good for long shelf life.

• Check the ‘best before’ dates on cans. Tis will give you an idea of how long foods will last before they lose quality. Most products will last beyond their ‘best before’ date if they are stored properly.

• Practice FIFO (First-In-First-Out). Place recently purchased items behind the existing food items, ensuring that you are consuming food prior to expiration date/spoilage and saving you money by reducing the amount of food to discard.

Remember, when in doubt, throw it out.

Keeping food safe to eat can sometimes be a chore. As the warmer days come upon us, spring clean your kitchen as well as your windows. If you have some canned fruits and pudding that need to be used, try this recipe. We have used it for years and have found it to be a favorite!

Magical Fruit Salad 1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks 1 can fruit cocktail 2 bananas 1 3/4 cups nonfat or lowfat milk 1 package (3 1/2 ounce) instant pudding mix lemon or vanilla Rinse and drain the pineapple and fruit cocktail.

Add the bananas to the bowl.

Pour the milk over the fruit. While slowly stirring the fruit mixture, sprinkle in the pudding mix.

Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes and serve.

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Mary R. Ehret, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., is with Penn State Cooperative Extension, Luzerne County, 16 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, Pa., 18643. (570) 825-1701/602-0600. Fax (570) 825-1709. mre2@psu.edu.

YO U R O P I N I O N

Snow

White and pure, It will come that’s for sure This year snow is rare And right now the ground is bare Do we miss it?

Maybe a little bit Sometimes snow comes by way of Nor’easter Then one has to be careful not to fall on his keester.

Once in awhile we get a break in the weather So enjoy it like birds do and they flock together

If you are an afficionado of snow The resorts have enough to ski and show Our towns get a chance to save on salt And maybe Mother Nature will smile on us, it’s her fault This year the temps are warmer, too So we can turn down the thermostat, that’s cool Another month of winter to go So enjoy each day as we travel to and fro.

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Time was when the sight of a black or brown face in traffic or on a sidewalk around here would turn a few heads. That’s changing. Our population, while still vastly Caucasian, is diversifying.

Historically, though, our area has little to offer up for Black History month in February with one very notable exception – Edgar Patience. And, heck, come to think of it the whole Patience family was, and is, pretty darn interesting.

Edgar, a West Pittston native, was a significant 20th century artist, a sculptor whose medium was anthracite coal.

Edgar was one of six sons of Harry Brazier Patience. Harry’s father, Edgar’s grandfather, was Crowder Patience a North Carolina runaway slave who was freed by the Union Army’s 103rd Pennsylvania Infantry Brigade in January of 1864. He enlisted into the 103rd on the spot, saw some action and when the war ended went back to Harrisburg with the 103rd. He mustered out there in July of 1865, married a local girl named Elsie Vedan and got a job as a teamster.

On a job Crowder drove a team up to Pittston. He liked the area and settled in West Pittston, where he worked as a stableman for the Carpenter Greenhouses family and lived in a home the Carpenters provided. He and Elsie had eight children. The youngest son was Harry Brazier Patience.

Harry B. left school after eighth grade to work as a breaker boy in the Exeter Colliery. When he was 17, after injuring his arm in the breaker conveyor, Harry left the breaker and started his own business carving coal souvenirs with nothing but a penknife and a chalk-covered cloth for polishing the coal.

He made hearts, charms, crosses, bibles, letter openers, ashtrays and paperweights. He married Elsie Miller. They had six sons and they all they worked for him. The business took off and they supplied retailers all over the state with coal souvenirs eventually made on electric carving machines and polishers.

Harry died at age 48. Eventually all his sons, except Harry Lee and Charles Edgar, got out of the coal carving business. Son Kenneth worked for John Kehoe, the coal baron who founded this newspaper in 1947.

Harry L. fought in WWII and lost a couple fingers in the Anzio battle in Italy. After the war Harry L. came back to West Pittston where he and Edgar continued making souvenirs in a shop behind 34 Washington Street.

In 1948 Edgar married his second wife, Alice Patterson, ceded the souvenir business to Harry and moved to Wilkes-Barre.

Harry continued to make souvenirs in that shop behind 34 Washington into the 1960s. I know because I was there every other Saturday morning for a couple years when I was in high school.

The Patience home was on my Wilkes-Barre Record route and I went there to collect payment for the paper.

I always knocked on the front door and Harry’s daughter , or his son, Robert who was my classmate, would send me around back to the shop. Harry L. would come to the door. I’d try not to look at his mangled hand as he reached in his pocket for change to pay for the paper.

I’m not sure that I got exactly what he was doing in that shop, but I know he always paid in full on time, something I can’t say about a lot of my other customers.

Meanwhile as Harry slugged away making ashtrays, his brother opened a shop in Wilkes-Barre and tried to make it as an artist.

He succeeded wildly. Before his death in 1970, his coal sculptures would grace the collections of queens, prime ministers, presidents, industrial giants and Hollywood celebrities To learn more and see photos get the book “Anthracite Coal Art

by Charles Edgar Patience” by his daughter Juanita Patience Moss.

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Urbanski killed in Vietnam 44 years ago Peeking into the past

Question 1 What did Betty Carey, Clair Callahan and Mrs. James Padden, of Pittston, and Marilyn With Judy Minsavage Ohl, of Inkerman, have in common as mentioned in a Dispatch article in 1948? honors. The team was awarded a trip to 1948 – 64 Years Ago Teachers in the Pittston Township School District were owed three months wages and the debt forced the school directors to seek state aid.

Directors and teachers alike feared the aid would come with a mandate to suspend more teachers.

Eight teachers had left the employ of the school district, but with skyrocketing expenditures the vacancies in teaching staff did not facilitate relief on expanding school budgets.

Joe Boley, of the Philadelphia Athletics, offered to send scouts from the Major League team to watch teenagers in Pittston City league play.

Teams were fielded from each section of the city, creating inter-community rivalries and generating more interest.

The 1947 season operated six clubs with Hughestown Panthers taking top

New York City.

The Philadelphia Athletics existed from 1901 until 1954 when the team moved to Kansas City after being sold in 1954. Pennants were won in 1902, 1905, 1910, 1911, 1913, 1914, 1929, 193 and 1931.

The teams of 1910, 1911, 1913, 192 and 1930, won the World Series. The Athletics have been named “Philadelphia’s Most Successful Sports Franchise.”

Pittston Post 838, American Legion sponsored a radio program titled Veterans Counselors.

Guests included Carl Adonizio, Commander of the post and James Hopkins of the Office of Veterans Administration, Albert Loquasto, and Frank Novakowski.

Residents were asked to send any questions regarding veterans benefits or educational and employment opportunities to the show.

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1958 – 54 Years Ago Sidney Chessic, illustrator for the Post Engineer’s Office at Fort Myer, Virginia, had one person to thank for his artistic success and that was Pittston art teacher, Mary E. Barrett.

It was Sidney’s job to paint the Presidential Seal adorning the helicopter transporting President Dwight D. Eisenhower on short trips.

Eisenhower suggested the idea of a helicopter to the Secret Service, who then approved of the new mode of transportation, seeing it as safer and more efficient than the traditional limousine motorcade.

Admitting to having only the benefit of Miss Barrett’s art instruction, Sidney meticulously painted the aluminum plates that would adorn the craft.

Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first president to employ a helicopter while in office.

Tony Giordano, of Wyoming and a member of the Jenkins Hardware team in the Industrial Bowling League, posted a high series of 723.

Logging a high game of 268, Giordano set a new league mark for the season.

The Industrial, City, Merchants, Pro, Consolidated, Pit-Exe, Knights of Columbus and Business were popular bowling leagues in the Greater Pittston

Area in 1958.

Mrs. Otto English asked local residents to “Greet the solicitors with a welcome smile and a generous contribution to the Heart Fund.”

Fund volunteers Shirley Strubeck, Mrs. Donald Kudoling, Mrs. William Landmesser, Mrs. Lee Dean, Jean Lemongelli, Diane Adams, Mae Willinen, Mary Ellen English, Mary Ellen Bauman and Mrs. John Adonizio were scheduled to visit borough homes on a Sunday afternoon in 1958 to collect donations.

Six young women of the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing received their nurses caps during a candlelight service at St. Aloysius Auditorium.

Shelia McTigue and Eileen Hoban both of West Pittston; Jackie Kearney, Wyoming; Mary McGuire, Inkerman; Lorraine Sadonick and Mary Marcavage both of Exeter recited the pledge of fidelity at the conclusion of the ceremonies.

In the 19th century, Florence Nightingale designed the nurse’s uniform which included the nurse’s cap. In the United States the use of caps in medical facilities had all but disappeared by the late 1980s and a more unisex uniform See PEEKING, Page 26

moreland. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12 years of age. Tickets will be available at the door. Takeouts will be available.

Third District Democrat

The Third District Democrat Committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 at Rooney’s Irish Pub, Main Street, Pittston. There will be a brief social after the meeting. Pizza and beverages will be served.

Post 477 Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 477, Pittston will hold a meeting at 5 p.m.

March 3 at the post home, Vine Street.

Night at the Races

Sitara’s Karate School, Pittston, will hold a Night at the Races 6 p.m. on March 3 at Columbia Hose Company No. 3, 149 Jackson St., Edwardsville.

Donation of $10 per horse includes admission, food and refreshments. Winning horses will win $50.

Polish Women’s Alliance

The Polish Women’s Alliance will hold its quarterly meeting at noon on Saturday, March 3 at Grotto Pizza, Wyoming Valley Mall. Immediately following, the council will conduct a Bal Polonaise Committee meeting The annual Bal Polonaise on Saturday, April 14. Any young woman interested should contact Bernadine Regis at 693-2293 or Bernadine Borinski 779-4337.

Slovak Heritage Dinner

An Ethnic Dinner sponsored by the Slovak Heritage Society of Northeastern PA will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Kingston. Takeouts will be available at 1:30 p.m.

Volunteer Villages

The Wyoming Area Drama Parents Association will hold a pasta dinner from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 in the Wyoming Area Secondary Center Cafeteria. Takeouts will also be available. Tickets are $8 and available through any drama parent or at the door. Tickets can also be obtained by contacting Donna at 357-3303.

Baton twirling class

Lynnette’s Twirlerettes is offering a complimentary baton twirling class 6 to 6:45 p.m. on Monday, March 5 at the Pittston YMCA. This class is open to any child 4 years of age and older. To register, call 281-9797.

Valley Lodge

Valley Lodge No. 499, West Pittston, will have an International buffet dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at Wyoming Lodge, 821 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Ethnic dishes and desserts will be served. Price is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12.

Seniors Have Talent

Hospice Community Care, in conjunction with Celtic Healthcare and Mohegan Sun, will host

Night at the Races

The Pittston Kiwanis and Friends of the Pittston Library are holding a Night at the Races at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 at the Jenkins Twp. Hose Company, 2 Second St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free with the purchase of a horse for $10 or $5 without horse purchase. The owners of winning horse receive $50. Food and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Sal Bernardi at 8208459, Don Shearer at 654-5063, Frank Thomas at 654-3438 or Ron Faust 655-4088.

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Pittston Hospital Nurses

The Wyoming Seminary Music Department will present a Shostakovich Chamber Music Festival, featuring the music of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 31 and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 1 in the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, just north of Kingston Corners. The concerts will include instrumental and vocal works and will feature professional and student performers. For more information, call 270-2192.

The 1982 class of the Pittston Hospital School of Nursing is planning a 30th class reunion for the fall of 2012.

Members of this graduating class are asked to contact either Ted Kross or Janet Kelly (Endres) to gather contact information and help plan event.

Kross can be reached through e-mail at tedandgina9@comcast.net or 655-4952.

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A basket raffle, cash raffle, door prizes and various Bingo specials will be available throughout the afternoon.

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The Presbytery of Lackawanna will open two Volunteer Villages in March to coordinate flood recovery and to host visiting and local volunteers. The volunteer centers, sponsored by

Pasta dinner

“Seniors Have Talent” from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 12 at the Grand Ball Room of the Mohegan Sun Casino.

Auditions will be held March 13 with the finals on April 12. All proceeds benefit PA Vent Camp for Kids. Contestants must be 60 years or older to enter. The inner will earn a $1,000 cash prize.

There is no entrance fee for auditions. Tickets for the Finals event are $15 per non-contestant.

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churches across the presbytery’s seven counties and by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, will open at First Presbyterian Church of Towanda and at the Wyoming Institute at Wyoming Presbyterian Church on March 4. For more information, contact Administrative Coordinator Marge Zeigler at the Presbytery of Lackawanna at 348-0643.

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yoga mat and blanket. No prior experience needed. Class date: Monday, March 19, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Instructor Dr. Christine E. Kiesinger has been teaching yoga since the early nineties. She has taught in Florida, Texas, Washington DC and now teaches here in northeastern Pennsylvania.

All children of the parish are invited to meet the Easter Bunny and participate in an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. Carolyn Moscatelli has volunteered to chair this event. Registration forms will be distributed at Religious Education Classes this weekend as well as being available in the back of the Church for those children not yet in school or who are enrolled in parochial or private school.

The address for the parish webpage is:www.eucharist-pittston.org. You will find links to the Schedule for Liturgical Ministers, our weekly bulletins, monthly calendars, upcoming events and additional information. We hope that you will find the information useful and easily accessible.

Check out our parish Facebook page for all the latest information.

The address iswww.facebook.com/OLEPARISH. On the first Friday of each month Communion is brought to those who are unable to participate in Sunday Mass because of age or health. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with anyone seriously ill, anticipating a serious operation, or quite elderly. Notify the parish office of anyone desiring these Sacraments, as well as anyone in the hospital or a nursing home.

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PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH Old Forge St. Mary’s Church, Lawrence Street, Saturday Vigil 4 p.m.

Sunday, Mass 8 and 10 a.m.

St. Lawrence Church, Main Street, Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass 11:15 a.m.

SACRED HEART OF JESUS Lackawanna Ave., Dupont The mass schedule for the week is Monday through Friday at 7:00 a.m., Saturday at 7:30

a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

CCD classes will be held on Feb. 27, March 5, 12 and 10. In case of school closing or early dismissal due to severe weather, the CCD program will be closed for that night. If there is a late start to school classes, CCD classes will take place as scheduled.

Girl Scouts will meet on Feb. 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the lower level of the rectory. Bible Study will be held on Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the rectory. All are welcome.

The Senior Outreach Committee will meet on Monday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. in the lower level of the rectory. Plans for the Annual Health Fair will be discussed.

The Choir will meet on Thursday, March 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the choir loft. Anyone wishing to join the choir is asked to come to the practice.

The Holy Name Society’s Spring 300 Club will start on March 4. Five weekly prizes will be awarded. Tickets are $10 each and are available from any member or by calling the rectory. The Holy Name Society will meet on Thursday, March 1 at 7 p.m. All outstanding 300 Club returns are to be made at this time.

ST. BARBARA PARISH 28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Evenings, by appointment.

Phone: 654-2103 Stations of the Cross are every Friday at 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. after Mass.

A Biblical Walk Through the Mass is a series designed to bring Catholics closer to God thru a more profound experience of this central mystery of our faith will be held at St. Anthony’s Hall of St Barbara’s Parish hosted by Fr. Phil, Fr. Leo, Rocco Yanora, Barbara Russo & Ray Pasavage during Lent on Wed. evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center beginning this Wednesday, Feb. 29 thru March 28. Those attending are asked to bring a bible.

The follow up meeting for the Parish Council and Picnic Planning Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. It was originally scheduled for February 23.

The monthly Mass honoring all married couples celebrating

their wedding anniversary during the month of February will be held on Tuesday night, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, June 3. Bishop Joseph Bambera will preside at a 2:30PM Mass in the Cathedral, followed by a reception. Please note the event is designed for 25th and 50th anniversary celebrants, but we can include couples who missed their special year. Cathedral seating will be reserved for the anniversary couples. Please call the Rectory at 654-2103 to make your reservation.

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH COMMUNITY 35 William Street Phone: 654-0053 Pittston Baptismal Instruction will begin 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 10 in the parish center.

Bereavement Support Group will meet every Tuesday evening in the parish center dining room.

For more information call the parish office at 654-0053.

Applications for Holy Name Scholarship are in the parish center.

The Ethnic Heritage Dinner will be held on Sunday, March 18 Holy Name Society will meet Sunday, March 4 at 11 a.m. in Seton Catholic auditorium.

Altar and Rosary Society meeting will meet at 2 p.m. on Monday March 5. Refreshments will be provided.

The Greater Pittston Food Pantry is sponsored by the Care and Concern Committee of St. John the Evangelist Parish. Anyone in need of food is asked to call 654-9923. Distribution of food is by appointment only.

The Free Health Clinic is open at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the former Seton Catholic High School, and on first come first serve basis.

Pediatric Health Clinic is open on the first and third Thursday of the month. Registration is held in the Seton building from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Bring your child’s immunizations records.

Greater Pittston Kids Closet is open Wednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. The Closet accepts donations new and gently used. For information call the parish office.

ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN 9 Wood St., Pittston Pastor John Castellani Organist Marcia Colleran Lay Reader - Doris Mersincavage Acolyte - Emily Goyne Meet the newest Acolytes: Richard Drummond, Trisha Renna, Justin Lazanowicz, Sarah Ciesla, Emily Goyne, Brett Rooney along with the veterans Brooke Cherney, Justin Peterson, Marissa Faccipointi, Shelby Rinaldi and Katie Colleran.

March Acolyte schedule is as follows. 4 Brett Rooney; 11Brooke Cherney; 18 Justin Peterson; 25 Marissa Faccipointi.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, Small Group Bible Study 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 29, Mid Week Lent Service 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 1, Week Day School 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 4, Worship Service (with Communion) 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 7, Mid Week Lent Service 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 14, Pot Luck Dinner 6 p.m.

Wednesday, March 14, Mid Week Lent Service 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 21, Mid Week Lent Service 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 25, Soup Sale II 10 a.m.

February is mite month.

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have collected. The LWML district is short in its funds of the 2010-2011 approved projects. So a special prayer is asked to collect the mites that have been sitting on the Kitchen Counter. Exchange your old box if needed or pick up a new one to start saving for LWML needs If you would like to join this Church Family call 655-2505 or e-mail address isstjohnspittston@verizon.com ST. JOHN’S P.M. CHURCH 316 Main St., Avoca Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 6:007:30 p.m.

ST. MARIA GORETTI Laflin Road, Laflin, PA. 18702 42redwood@comcast.net www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org The road to resurrection will start at St. Maria Goretti’s Church on Feb. 29 at 7 p.m.

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ST. MARY’S POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH 200 Stephenson St. Duryea Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock, Pastor Sunday Masses SAINT MONICA’S CHURCH 363 West 8th Street, West Wyoming, PA 18644 Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. – Fri. Phone: 570-693-1991 Email: olos363@verizon.net website: www.stmonicanepa.com.

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The first meeting of the participants in the Saint Maria Goretti Talent Show to be performed on April 22 is on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.

This is a popular parish event which will be directed by Peggy Sosnak assisted by Frank Magdalinski and Jennifer Johnson.

Contact the rectory if you would like to be in the show. There will be live and lip sync performances. The performance is free and refreshments will be served by the Social Committee.

The St. Maria Goretti Adult Choir has resumed rehearsals.

They are Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Church. For more information on either choir, or if you are interested in becoming a cantor, please contact Jennifer Johnson at JMSJohnson7@gmail.com or 283-0362.

Mass schedule: Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Weekdays 8:00 a.m.

The Banquet Hall is available for special events. To schedule your event, call 655-8956.

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. STJ; 11:00 a.m. OLOS Daily Mass at OLOS Mon-Tues-Fri: 7:00 a.m.

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Mass); Thurs: 7:00 p.m.

Stations of the Cross: Friday, 7:00 p.m. at OLOS site on the following dates: March 2, 9, 16, & 23 Living Stations of the Cross: March 29 & 30 at 7:30 p.m.

(OLOS) Lenten Penance Service: March 26 (Monday), 7:00 p.m.

(OLOS) Biblical Walk Through the Mass: During Lent on Wednesday Evenings sponsored by St. Barbara’s and St. Monica’s Parishes, there will be a series of talks designed to bring Catholics closer to God thru a more profound experience of this central mystery of the Faith. Father Phil Massetti, O.S.J. Rocco Yanora, Barbara Russo and Ray Pasavage will host it. The series begin Wednesday, Feb. 29 thru March 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Life in the Spirit Seminar: Beginning the week after Easter on Thursday, April 12, and continuing thru the Thursday before Pentecost, May 24, St. Monica’s Parish will be teaching a seminar entitled, “Life in the Spirit.”

Each Thursday after the 7:00 p.m. Mass, there will be a teaching on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. For more information call Fr. McKernan at 693-1991 or email at monicaww@verizon.net. Registration is necessary in order to know how to prepare for the seminar.

St. Monica Parish Men’s Group Retreat: This weekend retreat will be held on the weekend of June 1-3, at Mount Saviour Monastery located between El-

mira and Corning, New York. To learn more about the Monks and the Monastery, go to www.msaviour.org. For information about the retreat or to make reservations contact Father McKernan at 693-1991 or email at monica.ww@verizon.net. You may contact Joe Lisewski at 6933366 (home) or his cell at 4666099. His email is joelisewski@aol.com. Group size is limited and reservations will be on a first-come basis.

Pre-K & Kindergarten CCD Class being formed: Children 5 years and over will be accepted for the class. Registration forms may be obtained from the CCD Office, Parish Office or on the table in the Hall or at the back of the Church at St. Joseph’s site.

For more information, call Elaine Kelley at 693-1521.

Adult CCD Class: This beauti-

ful class is for an Adult that may be mentally challenged but so capable of loving the Lord. During the Lenten Season classes will be held under the direction of Debbie Koss. If you wish to register a family member, call Debbie at 693-2958 or Mrs. Kelly, CCD Coordinator at 693-1521 for more information and to register. Anyone wishing to volunteer with these classes is welcome to do so. .

H.S. Theology Group will meet in the Rectory with Father McKernan at 9:45 a.m. every Sunday. This new program offers Teens the opportunity to learn more about the Catholic Faith as it relates to important issues of today. The focus is on Jesus and the Scriptures. Registration is on going so if you want to attend,

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They will have one at 8 a.m. instead.

The parish will have its First Friday Healing Mass March 2 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. The Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 6:30 p.m.

Stations will return to their normally scheduled time of 7 p.m. on March 9.

The parish will have a Lenten food sale Friday, March 9.

The sale includes tuna hoagies, with or without onions; homemade Manhattan clam chowder; and haluski.

Hoagies are a $1.50 for a small and $3 for a large; the clam chowder is $1.50 per cup and $6 per quart; and, the haluski is $3.

To place an order, please call Arlene at 346-8060, Jeanette at 457-7804, Kay at 457-8470, or the rectory at 457-3412 by March 7.

Orders over $20 will be delivered.

Orders under $20 can be

picked up at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St., between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the sale date.

The parish’s pastoral council will meet Monday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the rectory.

The parish’s women’s guild will meet Tuesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. in the rectory.

Queen of the Apostles Parish will have its annual spring chicken dinner Sunday, March18 from 12-4 p.m. in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church auditorium, which is located in the lower level of the church, 1000 Main St. The dinner includes a 1/2 chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, homemade cole slaw, rolls and butter, homemade dessert, and beverages.

Takeouts will be available too beginning at 11 a.m.

In addition to the dinner, there will also be a raffle with great prizes from area businesses.

Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger.

To purchase tickets, please call the rectory at 457-3412.

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The parish extends a special thank you to Todd Shimko of Todd Shimko Insurance Agency LLC, for supporting their parish fundraiser.

With this fundraiser, advertisers are invited to place their businesses’ flyer in the parish bulletin for a nominal fee. For more information, please call the parish office at 457-3412.

The parish youth group will meet today at 6:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. This meeting will include the January and February birthday celebrations. New members are always welcome. For more information, please call Lori Ostrowski at 457-8840.

The parish finance council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. Several Protestant and Catholic churches in Avoca, Duryea, Old Forge, and Moosic will celebrate ecumenical services Tuesdays at 7 p.m. throughout Lent.

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SECOND PRESBYTERIAN 143 Parsonage St., Pittston Feb 26 - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Worship; 5 P.M. Agape meal Feb. 27 – 6 p.m. Fellowship committee Feb. 28 – 7 p.m. AA meeting Feb 29 – 6:30 p.m. choir rehearsal Mar 1 – 11 a.m. Scripture, soup and sandwich TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston Parish Mission: “To live and build holy community.”

All welcome: Worldwide Anglican Communion: “We believe in one holy, Catholic apostolic church.”

Web of information and links atwww.trinityepiscopalchurchwestpittston.organdwww.diobeth.org.

Sunday Holy Eucharist:11a.m. every Sunday.

Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist with distribution of ashes begins at 5:15 p.m.

Food Pantry: February items needed are Gerrity’s gift cards, cash donations and pasta and sauce Prayernetwork: Open To Public.

Daily prayer for those with needs requesting prayerful support.

Start Prayernetwork at parish office 654-3261.

Youth Program:10:45 a.m. every Sunday. Weekday special events and service projects as announced.

Faith Forum for Adults: Enrichment for adults seeking spiritual renewal and opportunities for ministry and volunteerism.

Parish Life Events Team: Bimonthly first Sundays.

Parish Council: Every second Sunday.

Women of Trinity: Every third Sunday.

WOT Ministry Invitation. The Women of Trinity have undertaken a ministry to help support Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Scranton in their outreach to the homeless of the region.

Each month after enjoying a home cooked meal at Good Shepherd all who have needs may “shop” for necessities like clothing, shoes, toiletries in a store-like setting in the church’s refurbished basement of donated items.

The Woman of Trinity has supported this ministry by delivering donations of clothing, new undergarments and socks and toiletries to the Scranton church.

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

Donations of trial size and sample size toiletries are welcome.

Party and Banquet Space.

Newly renovated banquet room and kitchen. All Day Rental $100.

Reservations at 654-3261.

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

Next semester starts in late March.

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

Seating and takeouts available.

Dinners include pancakes, eggs, sausage, beverage and dessert. tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under.

For tickets or information call 654-3261.

Tickets available at the door while supplies last.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Broad & Church Sts. Pittston Rev. Dr. Michael Turner

Wednesday, Feb. 22 - Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Holy Communion: 1st Sunday each month Choir Rehearsal: Thursdays at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise United Methodist Women: 2nd Monday unless told otherwise Websitewww.umcpittston.org Phone 655-4340 Easter Candy orders are now being taken for homemade Easter Eggs, Migees and Lollipops.

Deadline for orders is Sunday, March 18.

For additional information or to place an order call 655-4340 leave a message and someone will return your call.

Hoagie Sale will be on Tuesday, March 13.

Choices are ham, salami and cheese or turkey and cheese with or without onion. Price of a hoagie is $4.

Orders must be received by Sunday, March 11.

To place an order call 6543936 or 693-1572.

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dents of Duryea and was raised in West Avoca along with his nine other siblings.

He attended Saint Mary’s Grade School Avoca and graduated from Pittston Area High School in 1986. He went on to Luzerne County Community College and Marywood University where he studied Business Administration and Computer Information Systems.

O’Brien has been elected to numerous public offices by the citizens of the Greater Pittston area and Luzerne County. He served as Mayor of Avoca for three years. He was also elected to the Pittston Area School Board three times and served for ten years and became president of the board in 2007. In 2007 he was elected Recorder of Deeds of Luzerne County to serve a four year term.

During O’Brien’s tenure as Recorder of Deeds the office added over 1 million real estate images onto the county computer system dating back to the year of 1925. He also spearheaded

and instituted, along with Veterans Affairs, the Return the F.A.V.O.R. program to assist veterans with discounts in the county.

Luzerne County was the first in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to adopt such a program.

Over the years, O’Brien has served on numerous boards and been involved with many civic organizations.

In 2010 he was recognized for his outstanding service to his community by being selected as the Avoca Ancient Order of Hibernians Man of the Year. He has previously been active with the Friendly Sons Banquet having served as Grand Marshall. He was the former owner of O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill in Avoca for seven years.

He is married to the former Ann Snopkowski of Dupont and the couple has a daughter Ella; he also has a son Seamus. He is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Avoca, Greater Pittston Friendly Sons Saint of Saint Patrick, Pittston Knights of Columbus and Our Lady of Eucharist Parish in Pittston.

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During those years, he served in the Naval Reserve for one year.

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The Luzerne County Slovak League of America Branch #474 named Bernard J. Novabilski Man of the Year and installed officers at a meeting last Sunday at the Wyoming Hose Company.

Novabilski was born August 1, 1935, in Port Griffith to Joseph and Zofia and was one of nine children, five girls and four boys.

He graduated from St. John the Baptist Slovak Grade School in Pittston, then preceded to Jenkins Township High School.

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was adopted with the increased influx of men entering the field.

1968 – 44 Years Ago Specialist Fourth Class Ronald M. Urbanski, of Pittston, lost his life in a battle at a base camp in South Vietnam. Urbanski was serving with the Battery B, Second Battalion, 40th Artillery, 199th Light Infantry Brigade. The 199th was a major combat unit of the United States Army. The brigade formed at Fort Benning, Georgia, in 1966. Nicknamed “the Redcatchers,” the 199th LIB moved to Song Be, Vietnam in December, 1966 to provide increased U.S. presence and remained there until its return to Fort Benning in October, 1970, where it was inactivated.

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vanced Curriculum in January of 1959 and graduated with a degree in Business Administration in June of 1960.

He married JoAnn Ezzo and together they had two sons. One of the boys became a police officer and was killed in the line of duty in 1995. His other son is a medical doctor and has a practice in Collegeville. His wife’s passing of 22 years will be noted in June.

Novabilski has worked for six years as a Railway Postal Clerk in the Transportation Department and 40 years for the U.S. Postal Service. In 1995, he received a $200 award and a plaque from his superiors for reporting for duty in Scranton Post Office during the state of emergency.

He is a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston and actively supports the church and Holy Name Society. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, gardening, ballroom dancing and pocket watch and coin collecting. He is also a 20 and 1/2 gallon blood donor.

played in “The Ballad of Josie” at the Comerford Drive-in.

Popular Sunday Night television shows were Ed Sullivan, FBI, Smothers Brothers, Bonanza, Mission Impossible and High Chaparral.

Diskay Discount Store offered ladies canvas shoes for $1 and spring skirts for $2.57.

Sperrazza’s Meat Market advertised a head of lettuce for 10 cents, beef liver at 4 lbs. for $1, veal chops for 69 cents per pound. Luchetti Sales in Exeter promised “no waiting and immediate delivery” on the ’68 Rambler just $1,995.

Question #2 In 1968 it was called “something to see” and deemed “a place you’d hate to leave.” To what location was the writer referring?

1978 – 34 Years Ago The Seton Catholic girls basketball team coached by Sister Sandra Grieco finished the 1977-78 season with an 11-4 record. The team was led in scoring by Mary Kay Boos and

Ellen Gilhooley, who also led in rebounding. Team members who headed to the district playoffs were Mary Kay Boos, Kathy Healey, Linda Skurla, Patty DeGuglielmo, Juliann Ristagno, Chris Hizny, Mary Helen Plisko, Ellen Gilhooley, Monica Tomaszewski, Joyce Baker and Diane Insalaco.

Pittston Area Patriots won their first AAA Division Wyoming Valley Conference title in 1978. The team, coached

by Gene Guarilia, battled Wyoming Valley West to a 60-59 nail-biting finish. Members of the team that contributed to the championship season were Mike Ardoline, Joe Maurizi, Charlie Dominick, Harry Ardoline, Bob Donovan, Ralph Clapps, Joe Guarilia, Steve Haluschak, Ed Ward, George Aldrich and Rich Para.

1988 – 24 Years Ago Cindy Czerniakowski made history at Pittston Area by being the first junior basketball player in the school’s history to reach 1,000 career points. Cindy turned in a 30-point game high performance in a game against Wyoming Area.

Wyoming Area Lady Warriors Swim Team Theresa Shimko, Rhea Piccirilli, Lau-

‘Sweet 16” birthday party.

ra Dennis and Cindy Butcofski brought home gold medals in two events in the District II Swimming Championships.

The team, coached by Susan Cavanaugh, came in third overall.

Answer #2 An article in the February 25, 1968, Sunday Dispatch described the Pittston Area High School as 80 percent complete.

The writer further stated, “according to the old song lyrics, ‘I don’t want to get well, I’m in love with a beautiful nurse,’ would be paraphrased by the 1968 graduating class when they had the opportunity to view the building in Yatesville.”

“I Don’t Want to Get Well” was a popular World War I song, released in 1918.

Answer #1 Local residents Betty Carey, Clair Callahan, Mrs. James Padden and Marilyn Ohl were born on February 29. February 29 is a date that occurs every four years and is called Leap Day. This day is added to the calendar in leap years as a corrective measure, because the earth does not orbit around the sun in precisely 365 days.

William A. Watson, Sr., founding editor of the Sunday Dispatch, was also born on Feb. 29. When he reached 64 years old, he remarked that it was his

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Gerry Granahan, front row, no helmet, with members of the St. John's High school football team in 1948. The photo belongs to John 'Bozo' Connors, back row no helmet.

the subsequent British Invasion.

With its big production with strings and horns and Jay Black’s soaring vocals “Cara Mia” bucked that trend.

“People asked me if I was nuts to go against the British Invasion,” Granahan said. “I’d like to get nuts like that a couple more times.”

“Cara Mia” went to #4 on Billboard.

Bucking the British Invasion wasn’t a plan by Granahan. By his own admission nothing that happened in his career was by plan. “I didn’t visualize the future. Whatever made me happy, whatever sounded good, I did.

Fortunately, I wasn’t a one trick pony. I produced every kind of record. I was loose cannon.”

While Cara Mia was a big hit for Granahan, the legendary

song “Wild Thing” was a big miss. Granahan produced the obscure original recording of “Wild Thing” by the Wild Ones in 1965, six months before the Troggs made a world wide smash out of it.

It happened this way. Richard Burton’s ex, Sybil Burton, owned a restaurant in Manhattan called Arthur’s that was popular with music and show business types and where the house band was Jordan Christopher and the Wild Ones. Burton was about to marry Christopher and she asked Granahan to produce a song for him. Granahan called Chip Taylor, a friend and songwriter who was the brother of actor Jon Voight, and asked him if he had a song.

Taylor said he did, but actually wrote half the song in a cab on

iconic rock stars are too many for this story, but one has to be told.

Granahan was producing the girl group, The Angels, before they made the hit “My Boy Friend’s Back.”

Granahan was looking for a replacement for one of the girls when Sid Bernstein, the promoter who brought the Beatles to America, suggested he audition Mary Lou Kiernan, a first runner up in the Miss Rhode Island pageant. Granahan was knocked out in more ways than one. She joined the Angels under the name Kerri Downs and became Mrs. Granahan in 1963.

They have two daughters, Tara, a radio personality on WPRO in Providence, and Gerriann, a dance choreographer.

In the 1970s, Granahan put together a band and toured the hotel/resort/casino circuit rotating with former heavyweight boxing champ Joe Frazier and his group, The Knockouts, and Dennis Yost & The Classics IV. Granahan, 78, still keeps busy in music. He’s still recording and compiling and even occasionally performing in upscale Oldies revues in New England. In 2005, he released an album of Christmas music.

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six layers of my own voice on the two tracks. It’s called bouncing.

The instrumental sounded boring, so we cut that part out with razor blade and sped it up a full octave so guitar sounded like banjo. It seemed innate to me. It was love at first sight in studio.”

Granahan wasn’t going for it, but the sound he produced was “rockabilly.”

As Granahan was technically still signed by ATCO, to avoid legal trouble he released “Click Clack” under the name Dickie Doo and the Don’ts. The name was an inside joke referring to Clark and the legal entanglements.

The record took off and reached number #28 on Billboard’s Top 100. It was the first of three Gold Records he earned along with “You Were Mine” recorded under The Fireflies, and “No Chemise, Please,” under his own name.

The success of “Click, Clack” landed Granahan on a tour as Dickie Doo. He put a band together and went on the road with Alan Freed’s Big Beat Tour with, among other acts, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly and the Crickets, Chuck Berry, and Screaming Jay Hawkins.

Another tour brought him to San Souci Park in Hanover Township with Frankie Avalon, Connie Francis and Danny and the Juniors.

Worn out from juggling three bands at the same time – The Don’ts, the Fireflies and his Gerry Granahan band – in the early 1960s Granahan became a producer and at age 28 one of the youngest record executives in history, first at his own Caprice Records and then at two major labels, United Artists and Dot. Granahan produced early prefame recordings for bands involving Joe Walsh of the Eagles, Gram Parsons, a founder of the Byrds, and Ginger Baker, of the band Cream, to name three of many.

The biggest single song Granahan is associated with is “Cara Mia” which he produced and arranged for Jay & The Americans. As Granahan put it, “It made my career and it made theirs.”

“Cara Mia” was released right in the middle of Beatlemania and

the way to Granahan’s office.

“I was going to finish the song with him, but I was too busy and asked him to finish it or I could have had writing credits on it,” Granahan said.

Granahan’s version of Wild Thing was, by his own admission, over-produced with harmonica and a horn section. “I like a big sound, but it didn’t belong on that song.”

The Troggs hit version is a stripped down guitar song.

One of Granahan’s most significant discoveries was the singer and songwriter tandem of James Ray and Rudy Clark.

Ray’s recording of “If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody” hit #22 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and #10 on its R&B chart in 1962.

Songs from the album, which Granahan produced, were influential for decades. Freddie and the Dreamers made a hit out of “If You Gotta Make A Fool” and George Harrison made a #1 hit out of “I’ve Got My Mind Set On You” in 1988.

Granahan believes big things could have happened for him, Ray and Clark. Ray died of a drug overdose, but Clark went on to songwriting success writing “Good Lovin’” for the Young Rascals and “Everybody Plays The Fool” for The Main Ingredient Granahan’s connections with

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Winemaking medal winners Tom Zabreskie and Paul Savakinas.

LuAnn Sperrazza with husband Leo and

Grape performance

Locals bring home medals from Corrado’s Amateur Winemaking Competition Charlie Adonizio won two gold medals in the same category to lead a parade of local medal winners at the 13th Annual Corrado’s Amateur Winemaking Competition at The Venetian in Garfield, New Jersey, on Jan. 27.

Leo Sperrazza also won a gold medal as did the team of Richard Gumbravich, Pat Flynn, Wally Songalia and Allister McNee. Sperrazza also won three bronze medals.

Paul Savakinas won three sil-

ver medals, one with partner Jerry Kufta, and a bronze.

Dave and Fran Drozda won a silver and a bronze; Michael Pugliese Sr. won a silver; and Tom Zabresky won a bronze.

Adonizio’s golds were for his

Barbera/Old Vine Zinfadel blend and for his Malbec.

Sperrazza was awarded a gold medal for his Zinfandel.

Team Grumbravich won gold for their Merlot.

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Charlie, left, and Karen Adonizio pose at the Corrado's event with winemaking guru Sandy Gubbiotti.

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Regular attendees at the Corrado's winemaking competition, Dave and Joanna Fusco, pose for a photo.

Kristy and Jerry Mecadon pose for a photo while attending the winemaking competition.

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songs never released for an album for Sony called “The Quiet Legend.”

Granahan said as much as he appreciates singers and players they are nothing without material. “I’m impressed with songwriters,” he said. “They are the root of everything.”

His favorites are Jim Webb and Hal Davis, who he calls the greatest American lyricist, and Burt Bacharach, “because he’s so diversified. That’s a songwriter.”

His favorite singers are Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield and an obscure Christian music singer, David Phelps.

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Granahan said he was never star struck by the musicians he crossed paths with. “But,” he said, “I would be if I met Tom Brady or Wes Welker. I’m a football freak.”

Granahan still has nieces and nephews in the area among them Tom, Danny and Kenneth Granahan, Kathleen Jones and Jimmy Rocco Guliano. He hopes to visit Pittston in the spring or summer.

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Aide to the Army’s senior military leadership and was present in the Pentagon war room during the Bay of Pigs invasion. Because of his drafting background, he received a U.S. Army

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He retired from Government service as a Cartographer with the Department of Agriculture in 1979. He is survived by his lov-

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Robert Gaspar Leginus Sr. died Feb. 20, 2012 in Columbia, Md., at the age of 98.

He was born on Sept. 22, 1913, in Wyoming. He attended grade school and high school in the Wyoming Valley and attended Beckley College in Harrisburg for one year studying Aeronautics. After Beckley College closed, he attended Penn State extension school at night for four years, where he received his Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering. At an early age he learned to fly at the Wyoming Valley Airport. He flew for a banner towing service in Wyoming and as a copilot for early commercial airlines. He even tried to buy one of Amelia Earhart’s aircraft to start his own banner towing service. Always one to experiment with aircraft, he was one of the first persons to fly the auto gyro, the predecessor to the helicopter.

One of his un-obtained dreams was to become an Astronaut, but he said he was born too early. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in April 1942 as a private and after receiving his certificate as an airplane and engine mechanic was promoted to Staff Sergeant one year later. On Dec. 29, 1943, he was honorably discharged to accept a commission as a glider pilot on Dec. 31, 1943. As a glider pilot he was part of the D-Day Operations and successfully completed 50 combat mission hours flying CG 4A Glider supply missions behind enemy lines.

His missions primarily supported Gen Patton’s advancing U.S. tank divisions. He was captured twice by the German Army (escaping once and liberated the other) and once by the Allied forces (the adjoining camp’s U.S. general vouched for his release) as he made his way back from his glider controlled "crash" landings.

He also flew C-47 aircraft as a co-pilot on troop and supply missions within Europe, Africa and the Middle East. He received the World War II Victory Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon, two Presidential Unit Citations and two Air Medals. After Honorable Discharge from the Army

Air Force on July 26, 1945, he moved to the Washington area and joined the U.S. Army Quartermaster General Intelligence Agency as a Military Intelligence Analyst. He served as an

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OBITUARIES

Michael Vacula February 23, 2012

Michael Vacula, 65, died February 23, 2012 in the Hospice Care unit at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Twp., with his loving family at his side.

Michael was born and raised in Exeter, son of the late Michael Adam and Doris Curtis Vacula.

He was a1965 graduate of Exeter High School. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Michael honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. Upon his discharge in April 1971, Michael had attained meritoriously the rank of Sergeant.

A proud veteran, Michael was the former commander of the V.F.W. Exeter Post # 6518. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 0833. Through his lifetime being always civicminded, Michael served his community as a member of the

Wyoming Area School Board and was appointed as representative to West Side VocationalTechnical School. He was elected as Exeter Borough Councilman serving as representative to the WVSA Board. Michael volunteered as coach for the Exeter Panthers mini football league during its early years. He had been employed by Maier’s Bakery until his retirement in 2006.

An avid Penn State fan he attended many games along with the busloads of family and friends he usually brought along.

He also enjoyed his hunting expeditions to Maine and South Carolina and returned home to his loving family and friends to share his exciting and usually very entertaining stories.

Michael cherished the time with his children and grandchildren, his greatest joy. They were his sweethearts and his buddies.

They shared so many happy times and they will remember him always for his caring, loving

heart.

Michael was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law and good friend, Ronnie Rome.

He is survived by his children, Jennifer Vacula, Wyoming; Heather Vacula Gallo and her husband, Aaron, Darien, Ct. and Michael Vacula and his wife Samantha, Exeter; his grandchildren, Elizabeth Hannon, Mia and Wes Gallo, and Ava and Alex Vacula; former wife and friend, Gloria Vacula; his sisters, Margaret Giordano and her husband Ross, Exeter, and Suzanne Vacula, Plains; Godmother and Aunt Valya Vacula, Exeter and best friend, Pat Perugino, Plains,; sisters–in-law, Mary Ann Rome, Exeter, Marguerite Pallchak and her husband Robert, Spring, Tx. and Jo-Ann Pellegrini and her husband Thomas, Exeter; and many nieces, nephews, breakfast partners and good friends. He will be very deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family would like to thank

everyone at Manor Care, Kingston and the VA Hospice Care Unit for their loving attention, compassion and care.

Military funeral honors will be conducted Monday at 9 a.m. from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter with the Am Vets Honor

Guard, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, St. Barbara Parish, Exeter. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Visitation will be held today from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Visit www.gubbiottifh.com to send an online condolence.

Grace Gaughan February 24, 2012 Grace Gaughan, 88 of West were several brothers and sisters.

Surviving is her brother ThoWyoming died February 24, 2012 in the Highland Manor mas Gaughan of Wyoming; sevNursing and Convalescent Cen- eral nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held ter, Exeter.

Born in West Wyoming she Monday at 9 a.m. from the Metwas the daughter of the late Tho- calfe and Shaver Funeral Home, mas and Gertrude Gordon 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming Gaughan. She was a graduate of with a Mass of Christian Burial the West Wyoming High School at 9:30 a.m. in St. Cecilia’s class of 1944. Prior to her retire- Church of St. Barbara Parish, ment she was employed at Sing- Exeter. Interment St. Cecilia’s er. Grace was a member of St. Cemetery, Exeter.

Friends may call Monday Anthony of Padua Church of St. morning 8:30 to 9 a.m. in the fuBarbara Parish, Exeter.

Also preceding her in death neral home.

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Seminar on estate law today at St. Mary’s auditorium Atty. Biagio Musto, II, will present a free informational seminar on elder and estate law today at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 26 in St. Mary’s School Auditorium, 742 Spring St. One of the most important topics he will discuss is how to protect assets from nursing home costs.

Happy birthday

Happy birthday to Nancy Mattioli who celebrated her special day on February 17 and to Laura Krafjack who will celebrate her special day Monday, Feb. 27.

Get well

Get well wishes are extended to Otto Mattioli who is recuperating at home from a broken toe and bruised arm. Otto thanks everyone for all of the well wishes he received and assures all of his buddies at the American Legion he will be back on his feet soon.

Thank you note

Queen of the Apostles Parish extends a special thank you to Todd Shimko of Todd Shimko Insurance Agency LLC, for supporting the parish fundraiser.

With this fundraiser, advertisers are invited to place their businesses flyer in the parish bulletin for a nominal fee. For more information, call the parish office at 457-3412.

Youth group

Queen of the Apostles Parish youth group will meet today, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. This meeting will include the January and February birthday celebrations. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Lori Ostrowski at 457-8840.

Finance council

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Archives Club

The Old Forge Coal Mine and Anthracite Archives Club will have its first 2012 meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28 in the Eagle McClure Hose Company Hall, 375 Milwaukee Ave., Old Forge. The meeting is open to all persons interested in mining and local history. Attendees are encouraged to bring their old photos to share with the group. Mining equipment and books will also be on display.

New members are welcome. For directions, e-mail info@oldforgecoalmine.com.

Ecumenical services

Several Protestant and Catholic churches in Avoca, Duryea, Old Forge and Moosic will celebrate ecumenical services at 7 p.m. Tuesdays throughout Lent.

The first service is Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Full Gospel Church, 1113 Main St., Avoca, where the Rev. Rich Rock, pastor of St. John’s Primitive Methodist Church, Avoca, will be the speaker.

Liturgy rescheduled

Due to the Pittston Deanery’s Road to Resurrection Lenten Masses each Wednesday evening during Lent, Queen of the Apostles Parish will not have their normally scheduled Wednesday evening parish liturgy. There will be one at 8 a.m. instead.

Borough taxes

2012 Luzerne County/Avoca Borough taxes will be mailed this week. Beginning March 1, Avoca Tax Collector Therese Wrubel will accept payments from 9:30 to 11:30 and from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Avoca Municipal Building, 752 Main St. She will also have office hours from 6 to 7 p.m. on

Fridays. Garbage stickers will also be available at these times.

Tge rebate period for the taxes ends April 30, and the garbage fee will increase after March 21.

The fee schedule for purchasing the garbage window sticker in order to have up to three bags collected weekly is as follows: $160 if purchased by March 21; $170 if purchased between March 22 and April 21; $180 if purchased between April 22 and May 21; and $190 if purchased between May 22 and June 21.

Delinquent accounts will be referred to district court after June 21.

Residents unable to stop by the municipal building to pay their taxes or purchase a garbage sticker can submit their payments via mail to Avoca Borough c/o Therese Wrubel, 129 Factory St., Avoca, PA 18641.

Residents paying taxes via mail who need a receipt should send both copies of the tax bill and a self addressed/stamped envelope. Residents purchasing a garbage sticker should include a check made payable to Avoca Borough and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

For additional information, call Wrubel at 457-4891.

Healing Mass

Queen of the Apostles Parish will have its First Friday Healing Mass at 7 p.m. on March 2 at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Stations will return to their normally scheduled time of 7 p.m. on March 9.

Covered dish dinner

In lieu of the regular March business meeting, the Ladies Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post 8335 will have a covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March at the post home, 915 Main St. The ladies will conduct the nomination and election of auxiliary officers

for the 2012-2013 term at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 2 at the post home. The officers’ installation ceremony will be held in May. President June Fitzgerald will preside over the meeting and Mary Starinsky and Mary Orluk will host it.

Lenten food sale

Queen of the Apostles Parish will have a Lenten food sale on Friday, March 9. The sale includes tuna hoagies, with or without onions; homemade Manhattan clam chowder; and haluski. Hoagies are a $1.50 for a small and $3 for a large; the clam chowder is $1.50 per cup and $6 per quart and, the haluski is $3.

To place an order, call Arlene at 346-8060, Jeanette at 457-7804, Kay at 457-8470 or the rectory at 457-3412 by March 7. Orders over $20 will be delivered. Orders under $20 can be picked up at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St., between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the sale date.

Pastoral council

Queen of the Apostles Parish’s pastoral council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 12 in the rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. Women’s guild

Queen of the Apostles Parish’s women’s guild will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13 in the rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. Callahan returns home

Former St. Mary’s parishioner and Avoca resident Richard “Dick” Callahan will return home from California to serve as the principal speaker at the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 98th Annual Banquet on Saturday, March 17.

Dick, who grew up on Spring Street and was a member of St. Mary’s School’s class of 1954, is currently the public address announcer for Major League Baseball’s Oakland A’s.

Tickets, which are $65 for adults and $50 for children under 21 years of age, are available by

calling Avoca A.O.H. Officer/ Avoca Ticket Chairman Gene Philbin at 457-0776. The menu includes a prime rib dinner for all attendees and a cocktail hour and open bar for guests over 21.

Chicken dinner

Queen of the Apostles Parish will have its annual spring chicken dinner from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 18 in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church auditorium, located in the lower level of the church, 1000 Main St. The dinner includes a half chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, homemade cole slaw, rolls and butter, homemade dessert and beverages.

Takeouts will be available at 11 a.m. In addition to the dinner, there will also be a raffle with great prizes from area businesses.

Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children 12 year of age and younger. To purchase tickets, call the rectory at 457-3412.

Training class

Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc., Duryea, will have a pet hospice volunteer training class from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 22 in St. Benedict’s Church basement, 155 Austin Ave., Wilkes-Barre. To register, call Denise at 457-1625.

Night at the Races

The Fourth Annual Night at the Races to benefit the 1st. Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Memorial Fund will take place Saturday, March 31 at St. Anthony’s Parish Center, Exeter. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and races will begin at 7 p.m. Admission, which includes food and beverage, is free with the purchase of a $10 horse and $5 without the purchase of a horse. Patrons must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

To submit items for publication in Avoca news, call 4573351 or e-mail avocahappenings@verizon.net.

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The Queen of the Apostles Parish finance council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28 in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.

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In the towns

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47th annual all-you-can-eat breakfast next Sunday The Dupont Volunteer Hose Company No.1 will hold its 47th all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon on Sunday March 4 at the Dupont Fire Hall.

The breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. The price is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 years of age and under. Tickets will be available at the door, but can also be purchased in advance from any member. All proceeds from the breakfast will benefit the Hose Company.

Leo’s Club

The Pittston Area Leo’s Club and Fibers of the Earth, a recycling company, have combined forces to help the environment.

The Leo’s Club invites you to clean out your closets and join in their clothing and shoe drive fundraiser. The collection will start on March 1 and continue through March 16.

Items to be collected are adult and children clothing and sleepwear, sneakers and shoes, sheets and linens, curtains, purses, belts, bags, hats, socks and stuffed or soft cloth toys and animals.

There are two drop off locations: Pittston Area High School, 5 Stout St., Yatesville or the Dupont Municipal Office, 600 Chestnut St., Dupont. Funds will be used for the Leo’s Club spring tree planting project.

Dupont Borough will directly benefit from this as the Leo’s Club will plant trees on Garden Drive located off Wyoming Ave between Sacred Heart Cemetery and Interstate 81. The tree-planting project is part of the Lions Club International Million Tree Planting Campaign, a global campaign taking place from July 2011 to June 2012 that focuses on caring for the environment and communities through tree planting.

Any questions about the drive can be directed to Claire Ellen Hopple at 654-2415 ext.2101 or about Fibers of the Earth call 865242 or emailfibersoftheearth@gmail.com.

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Traffic problems

The railroad intersection located on Main Street between Curtain and Coolidge Streets has had traffic problems for some time and Dupont Borough has

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been addressing the many issues with the Reading and Northern Railroad Company.

Residents have registered numerous concerns to borough council about the wooden planks between the rails coming loose, causing a traffic hazard. The Reading and Northern Railroad Company has done repairs to the site but residents feel more needs to done.

Borough residents can register their concerns to the railroad company by contacting Wesley P. Westenhoefer, Vice-President of Maintenance of Way, at 610562-2100 or e-mail readingnorthern.com Crime Watch

The Dupont Crime Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the James Cocco Council Chambers at the Dupont Municipal Building. A monthly police report will be given by Officer in Charge Sgt. John Saranchuk.

Public meeting

A public meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 19 at the Dupont Municipal Building for comments and input on the possible elimination of the Turnpike Bridge on Garden Road.

State Rep. Michael Carroll and State Senator John Blake will attend to discuss options.

Softball/teeball signups

Softball/teeball signups will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Wednesday, Feb. 29 at the field house, 200 Elm St. Call Bob at 881-8744 for more information or log onto http:// dupontsoftball.clubspaces.com.Opening day is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 15.

Softball league

The newly-formed County Line Girls Softball League is an ASA recreation league looking for girls, teams or towns/organizations to join the league which is comprised of girls’ organiza-

tions from Dupont, Taylor and Minooka. Girls ages 7 to 17 are invited to join the league with minimal travel involved. Call Bob at 881-8744 for information or log onto http://dupontsoftball.clubspaces.com Joey’s eco-tip

Instead of buying a book at a book store, go to your local library. This saves trees!

Sacred Heart Church

Girl Scouts will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 in the lower level of the Rectory.

Bible Study will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29 in the lower level of the rectory.

Senior Outreach Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 in the lower level of the rectory. Plans for the Annual Health Fair will be discussed.

Choir will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 in the choir loft.

All outstanding 300 club tickets returns are to be made at this time.

Pet hospice training

Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program & Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc. will hold a class to train anyone who wishes to become a pet hospice volunteer from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 22 in the basement at St. Benedict’s Church, 155 Austin Ave., Wilkes-Barre.

All who plan to attend must RSVP by calling Denise at 4571625.

Sympathy

Our condolences go out to Rev. Joseph Verespy, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, and his family on the loss of his beloved mother, Ruth.

Rally

There will be a Cartwright for Congress Rally at 7 p.m. on March 7 at the Polish American

Citizens Club, Elm Street,. Refreshments will be served.

VFW Post 4909

The Dupont VFW Post 4909 Home Association will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 17 at the post home, 401-402 Main St..

A dinner buffet will be served from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m., Gary Dee and Company will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and the bar will be open from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Door prizes will be awarded.

For tickets and reservations, call Bob Lopata at 654-9104 or see him any evening at the post home. Tickets are $25 per person. Deadline for reservations is Friday, Mary 16.

Lenten sale

Holy Mother of Sorrows Church will host a Lenten Potato Pancake & Clam Chowder Dinner from 2 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 23 at the parish hall on Wyoming Avenue.

Takeouts will be available starting at 1 p.m. Donation is $7.

The menu includes pancakes, soup, dessert and beverage.

Tickets can be obtained by calling Arnold Borc, dinner ticket chairperson, at 654-8175.

Lions Club sale

Moosic Lions Club Annual Lenten Tuna and Homemade Clam Chowder sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday during Lent at the Moosic Youth Center. Hoagies are $4 and clam chowder is $3 for pints and $6 for quarts. Pre-order pickup or business delivery can be arranged by calling Tim at 457-1299 at any time and walkins are welcome.

Dupont Lanes

Universal High Scratch Series scores: Jerry Coggins, 683; Mark Prebish, 659; David titton, 638; Richard Arditi, 607; Nicholas Berlinski, 594; Jim Lavelle III, 568; William Elko, 558; Tom titton, 554; Lowell Stoss, 553; Dale Reese, 549.

National High Scratch Series scores: John Kulick, 722; Mark Kulick,

705; Lisa Menichini, 680; Rich Gorzkowski, 679; Dale Reese, 668; Jerry Coggins, 655; Allyn Jr. Ferretti, 648; Chris Yonki, 629; John Pisano, 618; Allyn Sr. Ferretti, 599.

Junior/Senior High Scratch Series scores Men’s division: Michael Lenchak, 677; Peter Kulick, 606; Zachary McKitish, 604; Billy Jr. Elko, 585; Michael Szumski, 569.

Women’s division: Katie Wynn, 532; Michelle Grossbauer, 302.

Warehouse Mixed League High Scratch Series Scores Men’s division: Rich Eipper, 799; John Borgia, 643; Matt Charney, 633; Chris DeHaas, 620; John Doran, 609.

Women’s division: Melony Yurek, 438.

Magic Circle High Scratch Series scores: Men’s division: John Colarusso, 725; Paul Chmiel, 707; Joseph Chmiel, 673; Don Whiting, 673; Vito Buzzetta, 666; Matt Charney, 647; Greg Renfer, 646; Chris Rnefer, 634; Jeff Bogdanski, 585; Russ Stevens, 584.

Women’s division: Denise Gordon, 553; Mima Brunges, 425; Ashley Fuller, 358.

Pittston Twp VFW High Scratch Series scores: Wally Moore, 717; Joe Jr. Walsh, 656; Jack Casper, 623; Frank Solano, 592; Russ Stevens, 579; Joe Argenio, 578; Larry Jr. O’Brien, 576; Joe Jr. walsh, 572; Ray Wasko, 569; Rich Russian, 567.

American High Scratch Series scores: Gerry Reilly, 789; Scott Kowalczyk, 718; John Grohowski, 710; Neal Elko, 696; Pete Latona, 649; Dave Kern, 639; Mike Morrissey, 626; Al Jr. Cannarella, 623; Mark Kulick, 618; Edward Collins, 613.

Dupont Bowlerettes High Scratch Series scores: MaryAnn Shugdinis, 560; Kim Kishel, 558; Marytheresa Pupa, 452; Trisha Chmiel, 447; Debbie Stevens, 435; Helen Zapotoski, 388; Rose McDade, 384; Ann Alfano, 378; Mima Brunges, 366.

To submit items for publication in Dupont news, call 4070231 or e-mail dupont.news@comcast.net.

Now that Lent has arrived, many local residents will avoid eating meat on Fridays. While that is easy for some, it’s not always easy for others. Lucky for us, two of Duryea’s finest organizations are having fundraisers that will not only satisfy our taste buds but also our goal of meatless meals this Lenten season.

Nativity of Our Lord Parish will have its annual Lenten food sales from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 2 and 30 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Hall, 529 Stephenson St. The sale will feature Manhattan (red) clam chowder, homemade pierogi, haluski, pizza and baked goods.

The Germania Hose Company Scuba Team will have its Lenten pizza sale from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Friday during Lent at the hose company, 430 Foote Ave. Trays are $11 each and available in red or white. Orders can be placed in advance on sale days by calling 451-3750 or by stopping at the hose company.

Get well wishes

Get well wishes are extended to Otto Mattioli who is recuperating at home from a broken toe and bruised arm. Otto thanks everyone for all the well wishes he received and assures all of his buddies at the American Legion he will be back on his feet soon.

Ambulance meeting

The Duryea Ambulance and

DURYEA

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Rescue Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at the ambulance building, 261 Marcy St. Cub Scouts

Duryea Cub Scout Pack 375 will have Pack Night at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Hall, 529 Stephenson St. Four Webelos II Scouts will receive their Arrow of Light Awards, the highest rank a Cub Scout can earn.

Crime Watch

The Duryea Neighborhood Crime Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. Archives Club

The Old Forge Coal Mine and Anthracite Archives Club will have its first 2012 meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28 in the Eagle McClure Hose Company Hall, 375 Milwaukee Ave., Old Forge. The meeting is open to all persons interested in mining and local history. Attendees are encouraged to bring their old photos to share with the group. Mining equipment and books will also be on display.

New members are welcome. For directions, e-mail info@oldforgecoalmine.com.

Excelsior Hose Co.

The Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 at the hose company, 798 Foote Ave. Stations of the Cross

The parishioners of Nativity of our Lord Parish invite the community to pray the Stations of the Cross with them at 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent at Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson St. There will also be Exposition and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Lenten devotions

The parishioners of St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church invite the community to their Lenten devotions at 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent at the church, 200 Stephenson St. Pet hospice training

Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc., Duryea, will have a pet hospice volunteer training class from w to 5 p.m. on

Sunday, March 22 in St. Benedict’s Church basement, 155 Austin Ave., Wilkes-Barre. To register, call Denise at (570) 457-1625.

Night at the Races

The Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 will have its sixth annual “Night at the Races” on Saturday, March 24. The cost of a horse is $10 plus a $2 admission fee at the door.

Horses can be purchased from any member.

Races benefit DePrimo Fund

The Fourth Annual Night at the Races to benefit the 1st. Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Memorial Fund will take place Saturday, March 31 at St. Anthony’s Parish Center in Exeter. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and races will begin at 7 p.m. Admission, which includes food and beverage, is free with the purchase of a $10 horse and $5 without the purchase of a horse. Patrons must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Garbage stickers

The 2012 garbage stickers were due February 1, however they are still on sale. Stickers can be purchased from 7 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. Stickers can also be purchased from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays evenings at the municipal building. Prices of the garbage stickers, including the $10 late fee, are $90 for one bag, $145 for two bags, $185 for three bags and

$225 for four bags. Garbage will not be collected from homes that do not have the 2012 garbage sticker displayed.

Guns ‘N Hoses

The Sixth Annual Guns ‘N Hoses Charity Basketball Game will take place Saturday, April 21at the Pittston Area High School gymnasium, 5 Stout St., Yatesville. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and tip-off time is 5 p.m. During this game, the area’s police officers and firefighters will hit the hardwood to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. There will also be door prizes, entertainment and a food and refreshment stand catered by My Sister’s Kitchen.

Tickets, which can be purchased at the door, are $5 for adults and $3 for students ages 5 to 18. Children under 4 years of age will be admitted free.

Businesses and individuals can send donations to Chief Nick Lohman, c/o Duryea Police Department, 315 Main St., Duryea, PA 18642. Make checks payable to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and in the memo area list “Guns ‘N’ Hoses 2012” Be sure to include your name with your gift in order to have it included on the acknowledgement poster which will be displayed at the game. Businesses that would like to supply door prizes can mail or drop them off at the Duryea Police Department.

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Local organizations offering Lenten foods on Fridays

To send items for Duryea news, call 457-3351 or e-mail duryeahappenings@verizon.net.

REHOSKI’S MARKET 201 Foote Avenue, Duryea FREE DELIVERY! CALL 457-8881

OPEN DAILY: 6 a.m.-7 p.m. • Saturday & Sunday ‘til 5 p.m.

FRESH & SMOKED KIELBASI

Turkey Breast ...................................$5.99 lb.

Cooked Salami.................................$2.99 lb.

Muenster Cheese.............................$4.99 lb.

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Duryea Cub Scout Pack 375 held its annual Frog Race competition at the Sacred Heart Hall in Duryea. Tiger and Lion Cub Scouts made frogs from plywood and raced them on a string. Shown here are the winners. From left, second alternate Bobby Davidson, first alternate Anthony Ranieli, who also won for best looking frog; first-place winner Kyle Skutack with a time of :49 seconds; secondplace winner Chase Krawchuk and third-place winner Zachary Semon. The Scouts received certificates and ribbons and will receive their trophies at the Blue and Gold Banquet in April. The scouts will compete in the Pinewood Derby and Rain Gutter Regatta at 1 p.m. on February 19 at 1 p.m. at the church hall.

Boneless Chuck Roast ......................$2.99 lb.

Rump Roast .....................................$3.29 lb.

Eye Round Roast..............................$3.99 lb.

Lean Stewing Beef ...........................$3.59 lb.

Fresh Cut Minute Steaks...................$4.59 lb.

Smoked Bacon.................................$4.99 lb.

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DePrimo Memorial Fund Night at Races March 31 The Fourth Annual 1st. Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Memorial Fund Night at the Races will be held March 31 at St. Anthony’s Parish Center in Exeter. Admission is free admission with a $10 purchase of a horse and $5 without.

Admission includes food, drink and lots of fun. Doors open at 6 p.m. and post time is set for 7 p.m.

Hose Co. #1

Exeter Borough Hose Co. #1, 13405 Susquehanna Ave., will hold a potato pancake through Good Friday, April 6. Pierogies and haluski, along with weekly specials, will also be sold. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. and noon to 8 p.m. on Good Friday will be open noon until 8 p.m. Phone orders can be made by calling 6020739.

Refuse stickers

Refuse stickers are available at the municipal building from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednes-

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day.

Until February 28, the price is $150 for anyone under the age of 65. Senior citizens pay $110 if they are 65 years or older by March 31. From March 1 to March 31, the price is $180 for anyone under 65 years of age and $130 for senior citizens 65 years or older. From April 1 to April 30, the sticker is in penalty and the charge will be $250 for everyone. On May1, the delinquent list will be turned over to the chief of police and citations will be issued. The cost will be a fine plus the $250 refuse bill.

Payments can be mailed Refuse Office, 1101 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, 18643. If a self-addressed/stamped envelope is included, the sticker and a calendar will be mailed. Payments can be made with cash, check, money order or credit card but not American Express. For more information, call Lynda at 654-

3001 Ext. 2.

Cosmopolitan seniors

The Cosmopolitan Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6 in St. Anthony’s Center.

Vic Malinowski will preside and dues will be collected. Hosts/ hostesses are Olga Costello, Share Dailey, Sophie Hudock, Marion Kratzer and Ann Mattei.

Travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip to Mount Airy Casino on Wednesday, March 15 and a trip to Woodloch Pines Resort on Tuesday, May 1. This trip includes a seafood buffet along with American and Italian cui-

sine, as well as entertainment.

There will be pickups in Exeter and Pittston. Details can be obtained from Johanna at 6552720.

St. Barbara parish

The follow-up meeting for the Parish Council and Picnic Planning Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 in the Parish Center.

The monthly Mass honoring all married couples celebrating their wedding anniversary during the month of February will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Lenten Program: “A Biblical Walk Through the Mass:,” a series designed to bring Catholics closer to God will be held from February 29 through March 28 at St. Anthony’s Hall of St Barbara’s Parish. It will be hosted by

Fr. Phil, Rocco Yanora, Barbara Russo and Ray Pasavage.

The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 3 in the Cathedral. Bishop Joseph Bambera will preside and the Mass will be followed by a reception. The event is designed for 25th and 50th anniversary celebrants. Cathedral seating will be reserved for the anniversary couples. Call the rectory at 654-2103 to make your reservation.

Website

The new Exeter Borough website is up and running. Visit it atwww.exeterborough.com To submit items to be published in Exeter news, call 287-3349 or e-mail ecipriani@comcast.net.

FA L L S

Council work session Thursday The Hughestown Borough Council work session has been changed to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 1. The regular council meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 12, with Wayne Quick presiding.

Councilwoman Marie Griglock attended the Pittston Area School Board meeting. To date, the sewer problems on Rock Street have not been resolved. A suggestion was made to use a better dissolving paper towels.

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Parks meeting

Hughestown Park and Recreation will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb.27, in the borough building with Carmen Ambrosino presiding. Plans for the opening of the stand will be finalized as well as plans for Picnic in the Park.

Anyone interested in helping

HUGHESTOWN should attend the meeting or call 654-2061 and leave a message.

Girls League

Girls League sign -ups will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb 29, on the second floor of the borough building for girls ages 6 to 14 from surrounding towns. Sign-ups will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. ever Wednesday until the end of March at the borough building. For more information, call Dave at 709-5727 or Joann at 313 -0321.

Business owners interested in sponsoring a team are asked to call either of the above phone numbers.

Piano concert presented to Falls Senior Citizens Members and friends of the Falls Senior Center sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming Counties recently enjoyed a piano concert by April Roskos. From left, first row, are Nancy McKinney, Violet Treat, Art Haefner, Ron Jackson, Herb Watkins, Twila Watkins, April Ros-

kos, Jeanette Martin and Eugene Smith. Second row, Warren Keller Stanley Kaiser.

The center invites anyone 60+ to “Health at Every Size” by Lisa MacDonald, registered dietitian, 11 a.m. to noon with a salad bar 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 29.

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Kimberly Burnham, owner of Miss Kim's Coffee 2 Go, serves coffee to Kim Thomas, a huge supporter of Miss Kim.

Miss Kim's Coffee 2 Go sustained major damage during the September 2011 flooding.

PHOTOS BY TONY CALLAIO

Another WP business bounces back after flood Another good sign West Pittston is coming back after the devastating flood in September that affected 40% of the borough is Miss Kim’s Coffee 2 Go is up and running.

As you may recall, Miss Kim’s coffee trailer was hanging on by the electric wiring tethered from Colella Chiropractic’s office building during the flooding.

That wiring saved the trailer from being destroyed.

Kim worked many long hours scraping and cleaning every last corner of the trailer and all shelving has been built brand new.

New glass windows have been installed and the only item recycled was the refrigerator which was broken down, steamcleaned and had a brand new compressor installed.

Welcome back, Kim! Hockey charity event

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7:10 p.m. The WA/PA varsity game will be played for the “Skate” trophy at 8:50 p.m.

Wyoming Area Ice Hockey will host this year’s charity event which will benefit Faith Stoshak, a 5-year old twin from West Wyoming, who is battling leukemia.

There will be a bake sale, basket raffle and admission of $2 for students and $3 for adult with all proceeds to be donated to the Stochak family.

Night at the Races

A Night at the Races will be held on Saturday, March 31 at St. Anthony’s Parish Center, Exeter.

The event is sponsored by family and friends of 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo with all proceeds benefiting the 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Memorial Fund of the Luzerne Foundation.

Admission to this adults-only event is $5.Admission is free with purchase of a horse. Doors open at 6 p.m. with post time set for 7 p.m.

Pasta dinner

The Wyoming Area Drama Parents Association will hold a pasta dinner from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 in the Wyoming Area Secondary Center cafeteria. Take-outs will be available. Tickets are $8 and will be available through any drama parent or at the door. Tickets may also be obtained by contacting Donna at 357-3303.

Support group

The First United Methodist Church will present Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) from 6:45 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday at the church library. For more information, call Susan Lee at 763-9730.

Golf tournament

The West Pittston Rams Parents Association will conduct its first-ever golf tournament on Saturday, April 28 at Four Seasons Golf Course. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the Captain and Crew format set to tee off at 9 a.m. Cost of $75 includes lunch, beverages and golf. Reservations are required. For further information, contact Chrissy Fernandes at 954-0329.

Salvation Army

The West Pittston Chapter of The Salvation Army has begun preparation for the upcoming 100th anniversary of its presence in the borough. Contact Major Sheryl Hershey for additional information at 655-5947 or e-mail her atSheryl.hershey@use.salvationarmy.org.

Library programs

Beginner Yoga -8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays Vinyasa Yoga (all levels) – 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays RestorativeYoga (all levels) –

6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays Classes are held in the former American Legion Building at 316 Linden St. by the Montgomery Ave. Elementary School.

Cost is $7 for drop-in and $5 with a punch pass.

Birthday notes

Celebrating this week are The Piano Man Lee Strubeck, Jason Speece and Matt Skesavage, February 26; Caroline Kudasik, March 1; Frank Colella and Amy Argenio, March 2 Thought for the week

Patience is one of the hardest virtues to master.

Quote of the week

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” - John Quincy Adams, sixth American president Bumper sticker

Good things happen to those who hustle.

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The 13th Annual Blue-n-Gold Skate game will be held Friday, March 2 at the Revolution Ice Center in Pittston.

The WA/PA JV game will be played for the “Stick” trophy at

WEST PITTSTON

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Little League sign-ups Monday at fire hall The Wyoming/West Wyoming Little League will hold registration from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 from at the Stites Street Fire Hall.

The registration fee for tee ball through major baseball and softball is $70 per player or $95 per family. The fee for junior/senior baseball and softball is $100 per player with no family rate. Fundraisers will be distributed at registration.

All players must provide proof of residency and new players must provide a copy of his or her birth certificate. Any child who will be 4 years old prior to May 1 is eligible to play tee ball this coming season.

The league will also conduct major baseball and softball tryouts on Saturday, March 3 at the Wyoming Area High School in Exeter. Major boy tryouts will begin at 9 a.m. and major girl tryouts will begin at 11a.m.

Registrations will also be held at tryouts Recreation Board

The Wyoming Recreation Board (WRB) will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 in the second floor Community Room at the borough building.

Discussion will include Easter holiday, Cinco de Mayo fundraiser and summer events.

There has been interest in having Octoberfest this year as it was cancelled last year due to the flooding. There is also interest in bringing back the haunted hayrides.

Anyone interested in participating in Octoberfest/Haunted Hayride is asked to attend this meeting. Interested parties who cannot attend the meeting are asked to contact Jeanne Wisnewski at 905-1946 or by e-mail at wyomingrecreationboard@gmail.com.

WYOMING NEWS EILEEN CIPRIANI 287-3349 ecipriani@comcast.net Wyoming Area Ice Hockey will hold its annual Lenten meals will host this year’s charity event. from 3 to 7 p.m. every Friday in Wyoming Area Ice Hockey char- Lent, including Good Friday. ity recipient is Faith Stoshak, a 5- Meals consist off potato panyear-old twin from West Wyom- cakes, haluski, pierogies, red and ing, who is battling leukemia. white clam chowder. Eat in or There will be a bake sale, bas- take out. For more information, ket raffle and admission of $2 for call 885-1441 or 693-2608. students and $3 for adults with all proceeds to be donated to the St. Monica’s Parish Stochak family.

St. Monica Men’s Group will hold a St. Patrick’s Day Party Zoning and planning from 7 to 11 p.m. at Our Lady of Wyoming Borough has trans- Sorrows Church Hall, West ferred zoning and planning mat- Wyoming. Food will be provided ters to Luzerne County. The by KL’s Distinctive Impressions county planning and zoning of- and music will be provided by fice is located at the Penn Place Chic Colarusso.

Office Building, 20 N. PennsylTickets are $20 per person and vania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, and may be purchased from any can be reached at 825-1560. member of the Men’s Group or Building projects cannot begin by calling Rocco Yanora at 693until a zoning permit has been is- 2999. Tickets will also be availsued. able after weekend Liturgies at Our Lady of Sorrows Worship Site. Reserved tables of eight are encouraged. Doors open at 6:30 Masonic Lodge #468 Wyoming Masonic Lodge p.m. This is a non-smoking #468, Wyoming Ave, Wyoming event.

Feb. 22 to April 1 - Join others as we pray the Rosary for Life at 9 a.m. Monday thru Friday at Planned Parenthood in WilkesBarre To help defray the cost of printing the Sunday church bulletin, businesses and services in the community can place an ad on the back of the bulletin. Consider helping your parish by having you name going to hundreds of homes each week. If interested, call the Parish Office at 6931991.

Bible Study: There will be no Bible Study during Lent. A very special program will replace it at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings from Feb. 29 through March 28 at St. Anthony’s Hall of St. Barbara’s Parish. The Lenten Program is entitled, “A Biblical Walk Through the Mass.”

Fr. Phil Massetti, Rocco Yanora, Barbara Russo and Ray Pasavage host the program.

Ronan Tynan, Irish Tenor, will present a concert with pianist Bill Lewis at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April at Pottsville Area High School Auditorium. For tickets, call St. Patrick’s Rectory at 6221802.

Check out our Web site atwww.stmonicanepa.com. Up-

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Blue-n-Gold Skate

The 13th Annual Blue -nGold Skate game will take place on Friday, March 2, at the Revolution Ice Center in Pittston. The Wyoming Area / Pittston Area JV game will be played for the Stick trophy at 7:10 p.m. and the Wyoming Area / Pittston Area varsity game will be played for the Skate trophy at 8:50 p.m.

Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 36 and the Webelos II group of Cub Scout Pack 366 spent a day at Goose Pond where they hiked and did geocaching. From left, first row, are Webelos II William Fauntleroy, Mike Remley, RJ Salvo, Nick Perry, Ray Drivinghawk, Josh Carlson. Second row, Boy Scouts Matthew Minnelli, Gianni Massa, Paul Minnelli, Matthew Carlson, Matthew Dovidas, Aaron Herra, David Corby and Mike Sanflippo.

dates are posted and listed on the Home Page. Photos of various events are in a special folder under Happenings.

The Pro-Life Center in Wilkes-Barre is in need of baby wipes, diapers, sizes 1 and 2, towels, wash clothes, boys sleepers, size med., girls sleepers, size 12 months, blankets, etc. CCD students were asked to donate at least one item and the center was amazed at the amount of items collected for the Moms and Babies.

Library news

The Wyoming Library has the following classes scheduled: “How to Meditate - Death, Dying and Lucid Dreaming: A Glimpse of Things to Come,” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 24. No charge, registration encouraged.

“How to Write and Publish Your Non-Fiction Book,” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 14. No charge, registration encouraged The classes will be conducted

by Mark Stavish. Mark Stavish, M.A., author of five non-fiction books that have been published in seven languages.

Pre-school story time is starting up again! The program will run from 11 a.m. to noon every Friday until March 30. All children ages 3-5 are welcomed to come and listen to stories, do a craft and have a tasty snack afterwards. Call the library at 6931364 to register.

A new service offered at the library is the Coupon Clippers Corner. Bring in your unexpired clipped coupons and place them in the designated box by category. Then browse through the available coupons and take the ones you need.

The library has announced the schedule for the Saturday Family Movie Day. “Lion King 2 - Simba’s Pride” will be shown at noon on March 10. Popcorn and soda will be provided. Call the library to register.

Hours –10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

To submit items for publication in Wyoming News, call or fax 287-3349 or e-mail ecipriani@comcast.net.

‘Skate’ last winter matchup of rivals Patriots, Warriors battle on the ice Friday night

From Staff Reports

Pictured from left to right, ice hockey players Michael Dolan (WA), Tyler Loftus (PA), Shawn Simons (PA), Brandon Pernot (PA,) David Hawk (WA).

PHOTO BY TONY CALLAIO

Simmons has established himself as one of the best goaltenders in the league and should be key to any success the Patriots may enjoy.

“Shawn Simmons is probably one of the best, if not the best goalie in the league and he has been skating out a lot too,” Benedetto said. “Shawn is just so experienced and is such a great goalie. Hopefully the whole team clicks at the right time and we will see what we can do.”

For Loftus and Weinstock their roles will be their usual roles as offensive craftsmen, in addition to their newly acquired defensive skills. Due to injury, Benedetto was forced to move two of his best goal scorers to defense and they have become do-it-all skaters.

“Coming into the year we didn’t know what to do with our defense, so we kind of asked him to play some defense for us,” Benedetto said. “We had Ryan Flanagan

on defense, but he broke his wrist in the Casey. Rich and Tyler have been bouncing around and it’s a new position for them.”

Defense will also be a focus for the Warriors, as they do not have any superstar scorers.

“For varsity, there really is no key player. Everyone plays an important part,” Wyoming Area head coach Frank Hawk said. “We are such a young team and we don’t have any superstars. Everybody has to play their part and if they don’t play their part, we’re not going to win.”

Coach Hawk feels his team is prepared and will be successful as long as they keep their heads in the game and play strong physical hockey.

“It’s not so much of doing too much in the beginning, it’s about being able to sustain a consistent amount of energy,” Hawk said. “It has to start in the locker room, you have to be in the mindset that you are

going to war for 48 minutes.”

He does admit it is harder to keep a team mentally prepared for a rivalry game, especially a rivalry where there isn’t a whole lot of love.

“We need to keep our heads in the game and get them away from trying to kill somebody and to just play good solid hockey,” Hawk said.

Coach Hawk will be relying on his top players, Eric Smith, David Hawk and Dalton Sheerer to bring the heat offensively.

However, he did stress they are a defensive team first and all five guys will have strong defensive skills.

He uses a four-man rotation for defense, which consists of Billy Romanowski, Evan Rider, Brian McNue, and Zack Leyhart.

“We need to be mentally prepared for See SKATE, Page 50

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Pittston Area and Wyoming Area may have battled it out on the wrestling mat and the hardwoods in recent weeks, but there is one more rivalry game left to play this winter sports season.

The Cross River Rivalry takes to the ice this Friday at 8:50 p.m. at the Revolution Ice Centre for the 13th annual Blue ’n’ Gold Skate. The JV teams will play at 7:10 p.m. for The Stick.

Wyoming Area leads the series, 7-5, and has won the past three ‘Skate’ games.

With both teams near the bottom of the standings in the NEPA Scholastic Ice Hockey League, both the Patriots and the Warriors will be looking for some positive momentum heading into the playoffs.

The Patriots seem to play better when there is something on the line. They already beat the Warriors once this year enroute to a second place finish at the Annual Casey Classic, which is held at the Revolution Ice Centre in Wilkes-Barre during Christmas break.

“We haven’t been doing as well as we would have liked. It’s been kind of a rough year, our record isn’t where we want it to be. We only have one win, but if you look back at the Casey, we played really well,” Pittston Area head coach Rich Benedetto said. “We tied Crestwood, which shocked a lot of people, maybe even myself. Then we tied Paupack and beat Wyoming Area there, but after that we have been struggling a little bit. We had a couple of injuries and a couple of kids were sick for an extended period, but I think what we have been trying to do is stay focused and look ahead.”

The Patriots haven’t enjoyed much success since the Casey Classic as they have just one win in the league. However, for coach Rich Benedetto, this is the most exciting time of the year.

“We have Blue and Gold and we have playoffs left,” Benedetto said. “We played well in the Casey and we are hoping we can work on things in practice, get better and make a good showing. This is kind of the fun part of the season coming up.”

The Patriots will rely on heavily on their few veterans in this year’s Skate. Tyler Loftus, Shawn Simmons and Richard Weinstock will all play huge roles for the Patriots.

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Sports

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G I R L S ’ VA R S I T Y B A S K E T B A L L

‘Little things’ cost Lady Patriots in title loss Pittston Area beaten by WVW, 57-50, for WVC Division I title

By Tommy Romanelli

Dispatch Intern

It was an intense battle between Pittston Area and Wyoming Valley West on Monday night for the Wyoming Valley Conference Division I all-season championship. And with an energy surging through the Holy Redeemer gymnasium right from tip off, it would be the little things that cost the Lady Patriots in a 57-50 loss to the Lady Spartans.

The game was fast paced and aggressive from the start as both teams played with their hearts fully in it. Pittston Area took charge in the beginning of the game, by showing their usual brilliance with their passing, taking a 14-10 lead after the first quarter as Wyoming Valley West seemed overwhelmed with PA’s defense and passing early.

“We had our chances,” said Pittston Area Head Coach Kathy Healey. “When we had the lead we panicked but we took them down to the wire.”

WVW turned the tables on the Lady Patriots in the second quarter, by opening up a passing game of its own to find open shots, while clamping down defensively during a 12-4 run to take a 22-18 lead at intermission. The Lady Spartans limited Pittston Area 1,000-point scorer Mia Hopkins to just two points in the first half.

But Hopkins found another way to contribute.

Late in the first half, Hopkins jumped up in a crowd of players to get a rebound by her fingertips. She then passed the ball down court to a wide open Allie Barber who put the layup in for two points to keep the Lady Patriots within range.

“They are a great defensive team and they played with a lot of heart,” said Hopkins.

“We didn’t come out and do the little things.”

One of the little things

Hopkins talked about was Pittston Area’s handling of the basketball. The Lady Patriots turned the ball over 25 times as both teams played extremely aggressive and physical, fighting for every opportunity to get the ball to the offensive side of its game.

“They were active the whole game and they were driving to the basket well,” said PA freshman Liz Waleski, of Valley West’s second quarter spurt. “It was a close game. They were with us the whole game. We got tired and we turned the ball over.”

The second half was much of the same story. Both teams played fast and aggressive with the basketball changing possessions more than there were shots taken.

PA was starting to slip on the score board when Hopkins stole the ball and drove down court, through defenders, and put in a shot for two points plus an added point on the foul. That play brought the Pittston Area crowd and team back to life as Hopkins capped the third quarter with an 18-11 Pittston run to regain the lead at 36-33 heading into the fourth quarter.

But the Lady Spartans answered with a run of their own as back-to-back threepointers spurred a 21-3 WVW run, resulting in a league title for the secondhalf champs.

“We need to improve on our confidence down the stretch. If we improve on that we’ll be okay,” said Healey.

“No matter what, I have [my team’s] back. We have to get ready for the playoffs Saturday,” added Hopkins.

Hopkins finished with 20 points and 20 rebounds for Pittston Area. The junior also added eight steals and four assists.

Kelly Mitchell added a season-high 12 points and eight rebounds for the Lady Patriots, and Grace O’Neill chipped in with 10 points on three triples and a free throw.

Pittston Area's Mia Hopkins scored a team-high 20 points but it was not enough to help the Lady Patriots get past Valley West for the WVC Division I title in a 57-50 loss on Monday night in WilkesBarre. Below left, PA's Kelly Mitchell is seen scoring two of her season-high 12 points for the Lady Patriots. Below right, Allie Barber dribbles through traffic against Valley West.

PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS

Scarantino wrestled for three-peat PA 106-pounder fought for third straight crown last night Check Sunday’s edition of the Times Leader or online at www.thepittstondispatch.com for all updated results.

The Sunday Dispatch will provide a full report next week.

By Rick Notari

Dispatch Staff

Two-time defending District 2 Class 3A champion Jamie Scarantino continued his domination of the lightest weight class by advancing to the title match of the 106-pound class yesterday at the D2 Class 3A Wrestling Championships at Hazleton Area High School.

Scarantino (26-5) faced off against Wallenpaupack freshman Chase Gallik (29-4) for the title last night after Dispatch deadlines. Win or lose, Scarantino will advance to next week’s PIAA Class 3A Northeast Regional at Bethlehem Freedom High School.

The Pittston Area senior advanced to the title bout with a 6-0 decision over Coughlin’s Bob Hawkins on Saturday morning.

The top-seeded Scarantino won his quarterfinal bout on Friday night over West Scranton’s Stephen Caple in a 10-3 decision.

Lussi pulls upset

Pittston Area's Dave DeLeo (bottom) checks the clock while wrestling Bob Gray of Crestwood during District 2 AAA championship play at Hazleton Area High School. DeLeo lost to Gray but wrestled his PHOTO BY AIMEE DILGER way back to medal contention.

Fifth-seeded Angelo Lussi pulled off the first major upset on Saturday morning when he earned a 10-4 decision over topseeded Pat Ingulli of Wallenpaupack at 145 pounds. Lussi (23-7) denied Ingulli (31-7) an automatic berth to regionals, and in turn picked up an invite to next weekend’s event.

A junior, Lussi pinned Coughlin’s Dominic Gulius in 4:53 during Friday’s first round action before earning a trip to Saturday’s semis with a 2-1 decision over fourth-seeded freshman, Cody Cordes (27-8) of Wyoming Valley West.

Lussi grappled with third-seeded Kyle Hankinson (24-2) of

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DISTRICT 2 CLASS 3A WRESTLING

See WESOLOWSKI, Page 44

DISTRICT 2 CLASS 2A WRESTLING

Wyoming Area trio advanced to semis Heck not allowed to wrestle because of skin infection

By Rick Notari

Dispatch Staff

Steven Barush of Wyoming Area and Matt Judge of Valley View battle in the 126-pound bout during Friday's District Class 2A tournament at Lake Lehman High School. Judge won 6-3, but Barush wresPHOTO BY PETE G. WILCOX tled back to get within a victory of medaling.

See TRIO, Page 48

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Two-time champion Andrew Schutz led three Wyoming Area wrestlers into the District 2 Class 2A semifinals last night at LakeLehman High School.

Schutz, along with Carmen Mauriello and Carl Zielinski all had a shot to claim a medal after the trio was among the top six finishers in their respective weight classes.

The top-seeded Schutz (25-2) pinned Chris Jones of Hanover Area in 1:14 of the championship quarterfinals at 132-pounds on Friday night. The Warriors junior was set to take on fifth-seeded Josh Sayre of Lake-Lehman on Saturday afternoon in the cham-

pionship semis.

Schutz won 125-pound gold as a sophomore and 119-pound gold as a freshman.

Mauriello (15-13) came out of nowhere to earn a spot in the 120pound semis for Wyoming Area.

The seventh-seeded junior pinned Steven Bardo of Lake-Lehman in 55 seconds of the preliminary round on Friday night before edging second-seeded Pat Creedon (24-8) of Scranton Prep, 6-5, in the quarterfinals.

Mauriello faced third-seeded Justin Elick (31-4) of Meyers on Saturday afternoon in the championship semis.

Zielinski (7-3) earned a bye in the 285-pound preliminaries be-

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B OY S VA R S I T Y B A S K E T B A L L

Fast start cannot overcome slow finish Patriots’ season ended by Crestwood in D2 Class 3A quarterfinals

By Matt Page

Dispatch Correspondent

If you only caught the first quarter of Friday night’s District 2 Class 3A opening-round playoff game between Pittston Area and Crestwood, you would have thought the Patriots were going to run away with a victory.

But a 19-9 first-quarter lead was not enough for the eighthseeded team as they only managed to score only 18 points the rest of the way in a 49-37 loss to the top-seeded Comets at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center Gym in Exeter.

Pittston Area’s fast start was fueled by Wyoming Valley Conference leading scorer Steve Stravinski, who dropped 11 points in the first quarter. But the 6’3 swing man was held to only five more points the rest of the way - none in the final quarter.

“Best player in the league,” said Pittston Area Head Coach Alan Keisinger about Stravinski.

“He does a tremendous job on the offensive end and the defensive end, and he doesn’t get the respect that he should.

“Crestwood is a very tough team. They get all the credit.

They did a phenomenal job defensively.”

After falling behind 5-1 early in the contest, Steve Sklanka hit a nice baseline up-and-under to spark the Patriots. Stravinski hit a three-pointer from straight away off of a Michael Schwab assist and the next trip down the floor, Schwab hit Stravinski again in the same spot to give PA a 9-5 lead.

Stravinski then hit Jordan Houseman on a backdoor cut for the layup, before the senior went to work in the post to bump the lead to 13-5. Crestwood ended the 12-0 Pittston Area run with a free throw but Sklanka hit a three off of a Houseman assist to push the lead to 16-6 with three minutes left in the opening stanza.

The Comets hit a three cutting the lead to 16-9 but Stravinski answered with a three of his own, giving the Patriots a 19-9 lead at the end of the first.

Sklanka scored the first points

Above, Pittston Area's Steve Stravinski reverses a layup for two points against Crestwood. The senior scored 16 in the Patriots loss to the Comets. Below left, Steve Sklanka (20) defends a Crestwood player, and Michael Schwab looks to make a pass in traffic. Below right, Jordan Houseman wraps a PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS pass around a Crestwood defender.

of the second quarter when he hit two free throws. Crestwood dropped in two at the 3:28 mark of the second to cut the PA lead to 21-11 before Houseman came back with a spin move into the paint and a nifty underhand layup to give the Patriots their biggest lead of the game at 23-11.

But the Comets clamped down defensively from that point, and scored five straight before Stravinski scored two after sealing his man off in the post. Crestwood hit the last bucket of the half to cut the PA lead to 25-19 at the intermission.

The third quarter started with a nice out of bounds play that led to a wide open layup for Sklanka.

However, Crestwood used the three-ball to near perfection to take control. The Comets finished the night with 10 of its 14 field goals from three-point range.

With 4:19 left in the quarter, the Comets drained a three.

Nearly 30 seconds later, they hit another, this one cutting the PA lead to 27-25.

Stravinski would fight back hitting a reverse layup while getting fouled, then hitting the free throw for an old-fashioned threepoint play, giving the Patriots a five-point lead with 3:40 left in the third.

Crestwood would answer back with a three-pointer to cut the lead back down to two.

Houseman then rattled off four straight, but the Comets hit the last basket of the third when they sank a three to cut the lead to 3431. Crestwood outscored PA12-9 in the third, all of the 12 coming from behind the arc.

The first points of the fourth came at the 5:37 mark when the Comets scored on a layup. A Crestwood free throw 30 seconds later tied the game at 34. A Schwab free throw with 4:47 left gave the Patriots the lead once again but it would be short-lived.

Fourteen seconds after PA regained the lead, the Comets hit a three and one minute later they hit another giving them a 40-35 lead.

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Sixth annual DeMinico Memorial Game played

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Officer Sulima holds Athena's leash while trainer Alan Finn of Old Forge displays Athena's attack mode.

Hughestown's finest, Athena, a 2-year old Doberman demonstrates how she finds hidden contraband hidden in a electrical outlet. Canine Officer Ed Sulima praises Athena after the find.

Dr. Eugene DeMinico with the game's two MVPs, Danny Newhart of Wyoming Area, and Steve Stravinski of Pittston Area.

PHOTOS BY TONY CALLAIO

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The Pittston Area (top) and Wyoming Area (above) cheering sections show their school spirit during the sixth annual DeMinico Memorial Game played last week at Wyoming Area High School.

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Lady Patriots on wrong end of Classic battle Prep ousts Pittston Area from D2 playoffs with 40-36 win

By Matt Page

Dispatch Correspondent

A teary eyed Kathy Healey walked off the court on Saturday afternoon at North Pocono High School after her Pittston Area Lady Patriots fell to Scranton Prep 40-36 in the first round of the PIAA District 2 Class 3A playoffs.

The Lady Patriots had their chances, led by a strong effort from Mia Hopkins – who poured in 16 points – but the ball wouldn’t fall the right way.

“I thought we played hard, but a couple of breaks didn’t go our way,” said Healey. “The kids played until the buzzer. I think if we made a couple more foul shots it would have been a different game but I am so proud of them.”

Hopkins started the scoring

with a free throw and offensive rebound put back to give the Lady Patriots a quick 3-0 lead.

However, Scranton Prep answered back with five points before Allie Barber hit a three and made a fast break layup to give PA an 8-5 lead. The Classics ended the quarter by hitting four foul shots to regain the lead 9-8.

Barber scored on a slashing layup but Prep answered with one of their own. PA went on a 6-0 run when Hopkins hit a jumper followed by a Jackie Rabender layup and another driving layup by Barber. The Classics scored four to cut the PA lead to 16-15 but Hopkins hit a short jump shot from the paint to give PA an 18-15 halftime lead.

Prep opened the third with a bucket but Hopkins immediately followed with a layup to keep a

three-point Pittston Area lead.

Prep hit another basket but Hopkins earned a trip to the line where she knocked down both free throws. But the Classics would go on a 9-1 run over the last 1:20 of the third quarter to take a 28-23 lead into the final quarter.

The fourth opened with a strong effort by Grace O’Neill who grabbed two offensive boards before dropping in the layup. Then Kelly Mitchell found Liz Waleski for a wide open jumper to cut the lead to 2827.

Prep hit a short jumper in the lane but then Waleski found Mitchell for a short baseline jumper to keep the Pittston Area deficit at one.

The Classics hit a shot but O’Neill made her way to the line

where she knocked down one of two. Prep then banked in a three from the left wing to push the lead to 35-30 but Hopkins hit a foul shot and O’Neill made a short jump shot to cut the deficit to 35-33 with less than two minutes left.

Having to foul to get the ball back, Pittston Area went down 37-33 after two Prep free throws.

A Hopkins foul shot with 13 seconds left cut the lead to three but Scranton Prep would hit three more from the line to ice the game and take home a 40-36 victory.

“They played hard,” said Healey. “Prep is a good team and we came to play today.”

Hopkins added 12 rebounds, three blocks and one assist for the Lady Patriots.

Barber finished with nine

points and two rebounds for PA. Class 1A opens Wednesday

Old Forge will look to regain the District 2 Class 1A title it lost last year when it opens this year’s tournament with third-seeded Northwest on Wednesday at a site and time to be determined.

The Blue Devils (15-6) – who won three straight crowns before being beat by Forest City last year - finished third in the always tough Lackawanna League Division II while Northwest (14-8) finished third in WVC Division III. The Lady Rangers were led by the division’s leading scorer in Alivia Womelsdorf who poured in 21.4 points per game.

The defending champion Lady Foresters will take on the MMI Prep in the other semifinal.

The winners will meet Saturday, March 3 for the title.

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Crestwood last night for district gold.

Wesolowski advances

PA Heavyweight Chris Wesolowski (1810) gave the Patriots three wrestlers in a title bout with his mild upset of second-seeded Dylan Berardelli (24-9) of Abington Heights.

Wesolowski, the third-seed, took a 3-1decision over the Comets senior in the championship semifinals on Saturday afternoon.

The senior Patriot won his quarterfinal bout on Friday night with a pin of Wallenpaupack’s Michael Pajalich in 1:50.

With the semifinal win, Wesolowski earned Pittston Area its third berth in the NE Regionals. He faced undefeated Brad Emerick (35-0) of Coughlin last night for the district title.

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Wrestling Back to Regionals

Three Patriot wrestlers overcame losses in the championship bracket to qualify for the NE Regionals and a chance at a District 2 bronze medal.

At120-pounds, Pittston Area’s Tyler Lutecki (20-10) advanced to the third-place bout with a 9-4 overtime victory over Berwick’s Pete Talanca in the consolation semifinals.

Lutecki began the tournament by pinning Mike Pavlichko (16-15) of Tunkhannock in 3:31 during Friday’s quarterfinal bout. But

the Patriots sophomore lost a 7-4 decision to second-seeded Tom Hendry (28-5) of West Scranton in Saturday morning’s semifinals.

Lutecki was set to face Coughlin’s Eddie Ciprich (24-14) in the third-place bout early Saturday evening.

Sam Falcone lost his preliminary match to top-seed Mark Granahan of Scranton but that didn’t stop him from winning his next three matches to get to the third-place bout at 160 pounds.

Falcone (13-10) was pinned by Granahan (37-2) top open wrestling on Friday night before earning a 4-0 decision over Coughlin senior Troy Vannucchi. The PA junior then edged Hazleton’s Tom Biesadesky in the consolation quarterfinals with a 3-2 decision to set up his consolation semifinal match 4-3 decision over Berwick’s Will Masteller (30-9).

Falcone wrestled third-seeded Delaware Valley’s Dan Favaro (18-16) for the bronze medal Saturday night.

Pat Nallin became the third Patriot to earn a shot at a bronze medal by way of a forfeit win over Coughlin’s John Olson. The senior got to the consolation semis with a 2-0 win in the182-pound consolation quarterfinals over Tunkhannock’s Nate Carrasco.

Nallin (12-17) lost his first bout on, a FriSee FIFTH, Page 48

Dan Ritz of Crestwood tries to hold to Dan Gambini of Pittston Area during the District 2 Class 3A tournament at Hazleton Area High School on Friday night..

Kevin Wesolowski of Pittston Area controls Liam Caplette of Wallenpaupack during District 2 Class 3A tournament at Hazleton Area High School.

PHOTOS BY AIMEE DILGER

Pittston Area grid seniors, parents honored

Pittston Area football players and their parents, front row from left, Josh Blaker, Dave Mawson, Jake Zalewski, Joe Stoss, captain; and Mike Baclasky; second row:, Wayne & Denise Blaker, Kelly & Dave Mawson Sr., Lori & Jake Zalewski, Rosemary & Bernie Cegelka, and Jolene & Michael Baclasky.

Pittston Area football players and their parents, front row from left, John Cummings, Kevin O'Brien, Eddie Klein, Brad McKitish, and Tyler Roman, captain; second row, John & Lisa Cummings, Kevin & Elaine O'Brien, Ed & Patty Klein, Eric & Ann McKitish, and Romayne Roman.

Pittston Area football players and their parents, front row from left, Brian Delaney, Evan Hahn, captain; Joe Harth, and Cody Stoss; second row, Carla & Brian Delaney, Lori & Timmy Hahn, Debbie & Rick Harth, and Coleen & George Stoss.

Pittston Area football players and their parents, front row from left, Tyler Roman, captain; Anthony Schwab, Mike Starkoski, captain; Dave Dragon, captain; and John Ameen; second row:, Gerard & Alice Musto, Romayne Roman, Jolyne & Tony Schwab, Sue Starkoski, Dave and Mary Jean Dragon, and Donna Ameen.

Soccer seniors, parents honored at Pittston Area

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The Pittston Area soccer team celebrated Senior Parents Night at its last home game of the season.

Pictured from left to right, kneeling, Pietro Colella, Eric Fino, Quinn Tracy, Shawn Simons, Chris Musto, Tom Allardyce and Jaret Monteforte; standing, Neva and Pietro Colella, Karen and Tom Tracy, Gerard and Alice Musto, Denise and Tom Allardyce, and Deb and Lee Monteforte.

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PA track parents meeting Thursday The Pittston Area Track Parents are holding a mandatory meeting on Thursday, March 1, at the Pittston Area High School at 7 p.m.

Parents of a track and field athlete in grades 7-12 are invited to attend. Among items to be discussed will be the upcoming JV and Varsity schedules, the Pittston Relays, and the clothing sale.

Arm wrestling touney Sat. at Diane’s

The 2012 Icebreaker IAF Arm Wrestling Championship Tournament is Saturday at Diane’ Deli, 206 S. Main St. There are weight classes and novice and masters’ categories for men and women.

The entry fee is $20. Winners receive cash prizes and trophies. Spectators are welcome.

Call Tom Nitro Simko at 570-388-8612.

Hughestown Softball signups set

The Hughestown Girls Softball League will hold signups on Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Borough Building, second floor.

Girls ages 6-14 from Hughestown and surrounding towns are welcome to join.

Signups will continue every Wednesday until the end of March.

Anyone wishing to sponsor the league or a team may contact Dave at 709-5727 or Joann at 313-0321.

MOF Softball Field to be dedicated

The Moosic-Old Forge Men’s Softball League and Old Forge Borough Council invites all former players, coaches and umpires to the dedication of the Robert V. Semenza Softball Field at Pagnotti Park.

Ceremonies will be held April 21 at 1 p.m.

Any former players who would be interested in participating in an "Alumni Game" are asked to contact Tony DiMattia at (570) 335-5596 or Pat Revello at (570) 430-1113 for more information.

The day will include the dedication ceremony, the Alumni Game, and a tournament featuring all current teams in the MOF Softball League.

Visit www.freewebs.com/mofsoftball for more info.

WAFPA Night at the Races

JTLL monthly meeting

The Greater Pittston Senior Legion is reorganizing for the 2012 season.

All current and prospective players are asked to call 655-1919 and leave a message, including name and phone number, to begin the registration process.

The Jenkins Twp. LL will hold its monthly meeting on Sunday, March 4 from 12-12:30 p.m. upstairs at the Jenkins Twp. Fieldhouse at the Little League Field Complex.

Items to be discussed are 2012 season preparations and golf tournament. All interested parents are welcome.

A/D LL registrations this week

JTLL sets Field Prep Day

GP Sr. Legion reorganizing

Avoca/Dupont Little League will hold registrations at the upper Avoca Little League field clubhouse today and Monday from 6-8 p.m.

Registration fee is $60 per player and $75 per family. Teener baseball sign-up fee is $60 each player. Programs include: tee-ball (ages 4-6), coach pitch (ages 7-8), minor softball and baseball (ages 8-10), major softball and baseball (ages 10-12), junior baseball (ages 13 & 14), senior baseball (ages 15 & 16), and big league baseball (ages 17 & 18).

GP Jr. Legion seeking players

Any baseball players interested in joining the Greater Pittston Junior Legion Baseball program must contact rmusto369@comcast.net.

Cedar BMX Banquet set for March 4

The 2011 Cedar BMX awards banquet will be held March 4, from 1-4 p.m. at the Chinchilla Fire Hall on Shady Lane Road, in Clarks Summit.

All riders and their families are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to candyrosie@lycos.com by Feb. 27. The 2011 track champions will receive their awards, and we will discuss plans for the upcoming season, which is scheduled to begin March 24.

JTLL registrations set

Jenkins Township Little League has scheduled final registration period.

Registration will be held March 4 at 12:30 p.m. at the Jenkins Twp. Field House at the Little League Field Complex.

Fees due at sign up are $65 for Major/ Minor Baseball/Softball, $55 for Coach Pitch, $50 for T-Ball and $75 for Teeners.

Additional child cost is $30 with no rebate for Teeners.

Parents should bring a copy of child’s Birth Certificate and three Proofs of Residency. Forms and information can be found at www.jenkinstwplittleleague.com. Any player who wishes to sign up after the third registration date will be assessed a $20 late fee. If you can not sign up by one of the registration dates, please let the league know so other arrangements can be made.

There will be a Field Preparation Day on Saturday, March 10 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.. All managers and coaches must be present on this day for field preparations for the upcoming season. If you can not make it on this day, you must designate someone to be there in your absence. An alternate day will be scheduled in case of inclement weather.

GP Stoners Youth Soccer signups set

Spring signups for Greater Pittston Youth Soccer have been set for Wednesday, Feb. 29 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Exeter Scout Home in the rear of the Exeter Boro Building on the corner of Wyoming Avenue and Lincoln Street, Exeter.

Cost is $25 if you do not need uniform and $40 with a uniform. For more info, visit http://stonersoccer.org/.

OFLL final signups today

The Old Forge Lions Little League will hold final registration for all baseball, softball and tee-ball players, ages 4-16, today from 12-2 p.m. at Old Forge High School.

Fees for the 2021 season are $45 for one player, $65 for two players from the same family, and $75 for three or more players from the same family. A birth certificate is also required when signing up, and players must also purchase two raffle tickets at $10 each, not to exceed three tickets per family.

Any questions, call John Belko at 4572188.

Inaugural Big Blue Devil Golf Classic set

The inaugural Big Blue Devil Golf Classic will take place May 20 at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club.

Cost for the Captain and Crew event will be $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome. Cost includes cart and green fees, tournament dinner, cash prizes to flight winners and runners-up, scats, prizes and tournament golf shirt.

To register your team, email BigBlueDevilClassic@gmail.com or 570-6509356. Spots in the tournament are expected to go fast, so reservations are required as soon as possible.

Scholarship sponsorships are available

for $250; Hole sponsorships for $100; and a $50 patron sponsorship is also available.

All sponsorships will be advertised at this year’s tournament and other events to take place this year. Donations are tax deductible.

If you cannot play and wish to make a donation to the Richard P. Notari Sr. Scholarship Fund, you can mail donations care of Rick Notari, 13 Lincoln St., Old Forge, PA 18518. Checks can be made payable to the Richard P. Notari Sr. Scholarship Fund.

Dupont Softball signups

The Dupont Softball/Teeball League will be holding final signups at the Dupont Fieldhouse, 200 Elm St, Dupont on Monday, Feb. 27; Tuesday, Feb. 28; and Wed., Feb. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The league as no residential boundary restrictions, and is open to all children from the Greater Pittston area as well as surrounding communities. Teeball is for boys or girls ages 4 to 7; and softball for girls ages 7 to17. Cost is $25 per player for teeball, and $50 for 1 player, $85 for two players or $110 for three players from the same family for softball.

There is no league fundraiser required.

Opening Day is scheduled for April 15 at 1 p.m.

For more info, call Bob at 881-8744 or visit http://dupontsoftball.clubspaces.com.

Softball league calls players, teams

The County Line Girls Softball League, a newly formed ASA Rec League with no boundary restrictions, open to all girls, ages 7-17, is seeking players or teams to participate in a fun and friendly league with minimal travel.

Girls Softball towns already signed up include Dupont, Taylor and Minooka Call Bob at 881-8744 for more information or visit http://dupontsoftball.clubspaces.com Pace Setter 3-on-3

The Pace Setter Athletic Club of Northeastern Pa. will conduct a 3 on 3 tournament and skills contest day on Sunday, April 1 at the Greater Scranton YMCA in Dunmore.

Action begins at noon with a one-hour instructional clinic, followed by 3-on-3 competition and shooting and skills contests for three-player teams of boys and girls in grades 6-7-8. A Pizza Party, NCAA Final Four coverage and additional YMCA activities are also included.

For further information contact; Pace Setter A.C. at 347-7018 or 575-0941 or email pacesetterbasketball@verizon.net.

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The Wyoming Area Football Parents Association’s Night at the Races is March 3 at St. Barbara’s Parish Center in Exeter.

Doors open at 6 p.m., with races beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for the 21and-over only event. Food and drinks will be provided. Horses cost $10 each.

The WAFPA is also seeking sponsors for the event. For more information, call Dan Resciniti at 814-5803 or visit the group website at www.wyomingareafootball.org. All proceeds benefit the Wyom-

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fore taking a 10-7 decision over second-seeded Joe Ingaglio (32-3) of Western Wayne on Friday night.

Zielinski took on third-seeded Ben Lehman of Lackawanna Trail in the championship semis for a shot at the heavyweight gold medal.

Check Sunday’s edition of the Times Leader or go online at www.thepittstondispatch.com for all updated results.

The Sunday Dispatch will provide a full report next week.

day night championship quarterfinal, against Ethan Wehrmann (27-10) of Wallenpaupack. The two wrestled again for third-place on Saturday evening.

Fifth Avenue Freeze Out

Pittston Area had two more grapplers wrestle back into regional and medal contention only to fall in the consolation semifinals with hopes of earning a fifthplace medal.

Dave DeLeo was knocked into the113-pound consolation bracket by top-seed Bobby Gray of Crestwood in Friday night’s first round.

But that did not deter freshman.

DeLeo (7-10) won an 11-0 major decision over Wallenpaupack senior Nick Demchuck (16-19) in a first-round consolation bout then took a 7-5 decision from sixth-seeded Shane Jennings (2714) Scranton in the consolation quarterfinals.

Heck of a disappointment

Unfortunately the only casualty of District 2’s preventative measures to relieve concerns over the spreading of skin infections at the Class 2A Wrestling Championships at Lake-Lehman was Wyoming Area’s Nick Heck.

Heck, the top-seed in the 138pound weight class after posting a 21-7 mark this season, was not allowed to wrestle after doctors determined he had a, “questionable skin condition.”

District 2 brought in extra doctors and trainers to check all wrestlers during the weekend after wrestlers at Lake-Lehman suffered an outbreak of Herpes Gladiatorum – also known as “mat herpes” – a few weeks ago.

According to wikipedia.com, “Herpes Gladiatorum is one of the most infectious of herpescaused diseases, and is transmissible by skin-to-skin contact. It is also known as Human Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1), which more commonly causes cold sores. While the disease is commonly passed through normal human contact, it is strongly associated with contact sports.”

Heck, a junior, won a D2 silver medal as a freshman at 103 pounds and finished fifth at 119 pounds a year ago as a sophomore.

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Wrestling Back

Three Wyoming Area wrestlers made there way back into medal contention by advancing to the consolation quarterfinals with victories in the opening round of consolation bouts on Friday night.

Ryan Filipiak, Nick Mazzone and Steve Barush all grabbed wins to advance within one victory of earning a district medal.

Filipiak defeated Josh Winters of Lake-Lehman, 9-7, in the 145-

Josh Brown of Western Wayne (left) and Mark O'Malley of Wyoming Area battle in the 113l-pound bout during Friday's District Class 2A PHOTO BY PETE G. WILCOX wrestling tournament at Lake Lehman.

pound preliminaries before he lost a tough 2-1 decision to second-seeded Derrick Smith (20-5) of Elk Lake in the championship quarterfinals.

But the senior rebounded with a 12-7 decision over Hanover’s Anthony Eck in the first round consolation bout. Filipiak was set to take on Klayton Kasprzyk of Nanticoke in the consolation quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon.

Mazzone followed the same route, winning a 5-1decision over GAR’s Rich Sickler in the prelims before losing 6-0 to second-seeded Beau Fuller (28-8) of Western Wayne in the152-pound quarters.

The WA senior then defeated Blue Ridge freshman Addison Parker in a 3-1 sudden victory bout to reach the consolation quarters. Mazzone was set to face Nanticoke’s Maurice Wood in yesterday’s consolation quarterfinals.

Barush lost his opening bout, a 6-3 decision to Valley View’s Matt Judge, in Friday night’s 126pound preliminaries before taking a 9-1 major decision victory from Jordan Visneski of Dallas.

Barush was set to fight Gary Parks of Montrose in the consolation quarterfinals.

Still alive

Both Shawn Whiting and Nick Hromek were still alive Saturday morning despite each losing their only match of the tournament.

Whiting lost to second-seeded Ryan Monk of Dallas in the 195pound championship quarterfinals and received a bye to the consolation quarters where he was set to take on Curtis Barbacci of Lake-Lehman.

Hromek was pinned by topseeded Dominic DeGraba (37-8) of Dallas in the106-pound opener before receiving a bye into the consolation quarterfinals where he was set to take on Michael Canaveri of Valley View.

Winless Warriors

Only two WA wrestlers left the District 2 Class 2A championships without a victory. Mark O’Malley (113) and Jude PolitMoran (182) were both knocked out after two matches.

O’Malley lost a12-8 decision to Western Wayne’s Josh Brown, and a major decision to Montrose’s Aaron Grochewski.

Polit-Moran lost to secondseeded Troy Uhrin of Valley View in the preliminaries before falling to Western Wayne’s Austin Swoyer in the consolation round.

In the consolation semifinals, DeLeo was pinned by Richie Koslower of Delaware Valley. He was set to take on James Fayocavitz of Abington Heights on Saturday night.

Pittston Area sophomore Kevin Wesolowski (15-13) earned a win in the preliminary round before being ousted by finalist Derrick Sims (22-8) of Valley West in the championship quarterfinals.

But the 138-pounder wrestled back through the consolation bracket on Friday and Saturday to get to the consolation semis where he faced top-seeded Aaron Kennedy (31-4) of Honesdale who was upset by Simms in the championship semis.

Wesolowski pinned Liam Caplette of Wallenpaupack in 5:51to begin the tournament before falling to Simms in a major decision.

He then won a 9-0 major decision over Chris Packer of Tunkhannock in the first-round consolation bout.

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Houseman picked off a pass and converted the layup for the only PA basket of the quarter cutting the lead to 40-37. But Crestwood converted on nine free throws down the stretch to seal the 49-37 victory.

“They played their hearts out.

They did a good job, they held a very good team to 49 points,” said Keisinger. “We had a good start and we hit a drought, that’s the story of the game.”

Stravinski finished with 16 points – five below his season average. He also added seven rebounds for the Patriots.

Sklanka and Houseman added 10 points each for Pittston Area (13-10). Sklanka added five rebounds and Houseman chipped in with two assists.

Class 1A opens Tuesday

Five-time District 2 Class 1A champion Old Forge will open defense of its titles on Tuesday against Forest City at a site and time yet to be determined.

The Blue Devils enter the tournament as the No. 2 seed after losing a flip of a coin with Susquehanna for the top-spot in the tournament. Both Old Forge (714) and the Sabers (6-15) went 3-

11 in league play.

Old Forge has lost 10 of 12 coming into the tournament which they have dominated the past five years. But four of those losses have come by a total of just six points, and the Blue Devils play in the much tougher Lackawanna League Division II. The Foresters are 2-20 overall with both victories coming in division play. But one of those victories was over Susquehanna to open second-half play in late January.

Seeded fourth, Forest City is led by 5’10 freshman guard Noah Fedak. Fedak averages 9.2 ppg and has 44 three-pointers on the season.

Susquehanna is led by highscoring players Andrej Tomczyk and Cole Mallery. Tomczyk, a guard, is averaging over 20 points per game in Lackawanna League Division III play, and Mallery, a mid-season transfer, has averaged 18 ppg since his return in January.

The Sabers take on MMI Prep (6-15) also on Tuesday. The Preppers went 0-14 in WVC Division III play this season.

The winners will play Friday, March 2 for the D2 Class 1A title.

Early Derby favorite Send your sports news, scores and has Pennsylvania ties photos to rnotari@psdispatch.com Coatesville native Michael Matz, who trained the ill-fated Barbaro to Kentucky Derby glory in 2006, is back on the Derby Trail again this year with the once-beaten Union Rags, who has been pegged as the early choice to win the 2012 Run for the Roses. The ultra-talented sophomore colt is expected to make his seasonal debut in the $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park on Sunday, and will take the same road that Barbaro did en route to giving Matz his first Classic victory.

Michael Matz is no stranger to the equine breed, as the long-time horseman rode on the Olympic Equestrian team in 1976, 1992 and 1996, and held the honor of carrying the American flag into Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics. His wife, Dorothy, has deep roots in Thoroughbred racing, as well. She is the daughter of breeder Helen Kleberg Groves and the granddaughter of Robert Kleberg, who owned King Ranch in Texas and raced 1946 Triple Crown winner Assault.

The 61-year-old conditioner has been a hero off the racetrack, as well. On July 19, 1989, Matz survived the crash landing of a

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wrestling with a 4-2 decision over Crestwood’s Jake Geroski to advance to the consolation semifinals but lost a 6-3 decision to James McNally of Scranton to settle for a berth in the fifth-place bout.

Wesolowski faced Anthony Colletta of Delaware Valley, the second-seed in the tournament for the fifth-place medal late Saturday afternoon.

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(132), Frank Ardo (152), Troy Platkus (170), and John Minich (195) all went 0-2 in their matches.

Minich and Ardo were the only seeded wrestlers of the five for the Patriots Minich (15-12) was the fourthseedinthe195-poundbracket,but lost to fifth-seeded Joe Baress of West Scranton in the championship quarterfinal on Friday night.

Minich was then ousted in the first round consolation bout by Joe Quinn of Honesdale.

Ardo (14-13) was seeded seventh in the 152-pound bracket but waspinnedbyunseededTimRussell of Honesdale in his opening bout on Friday night. The PA junior then dropped a 7-3 decision to Hazleton Area’s Adam Fredmund who was seeded eighth.

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Five Pittston Area wrestlers left the district championships without a victory on Friday night.

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United flight, remarkably coming out of it unscathed, and was the rescuer of three children -- Jody, Melissa and Travis Roth -- who were traveling unaccompanied.

As for Union Rags, the $390,000 juvenile purchase has compiled three wins from four starts to date, while accruing $858,000 in earnings. The exciting colt was a desperate second in his two-year-old finale, the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, and was the second leading vote getter for Champion two-year-old at the annual Eclipse Awards. Prior to that, the dark bay romped home in the Hopeful Stakes and Saratoga Special in the Empire State, serving notice across the country that he was arguably the top youngster in the land.

Union Rags has been training in South Florida since early January and seems poised for a big race this weekend, even though his major goal is for the first Saturday in May. Chances are the Keystone State, following the successes of Barbaro and the unforgettable Smarty Jones in recent years, will have a rooting interest in the ’Greatest Two Minutes in Sports’ once again in 2012.

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Fernandes earns Speece Award The West Pittston Rams held their year-end celebration at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center Cafeteria.

The evening honored the hard work and dedication of the football players, cheerleaders and coaching staff during this year’s season. There were basket raffles and music provided by Lesser Evil.

The evening ended with the presentation of the Speece Award. This year’s award winner was J.J. “Smallz” Fernandes for his unwavering example of sportsmanship, determination and commitment to his fellow teammates during the 2011 season. J.J. received the award from last year’s recipient J.P. Gashi.

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it,” Hawk said. “We play defense five spots around so we need heavy back checking, strong blue line defense, it’s a defensive game all around.”

The Warriors defeated the Patriots 5-3 last season.

This year’s game’s proceeds

will benefit Faith Stoshak, a five-year old twin from West Wyoming who is battling Leukemia.

The Wyoming Area Ice Hockey Parents Club will be holding a bake sale and basket raffle to add to admissions donations of $2 per student and $3 per adults.

Those wishing to make additional donations may do so by sending to WAIH, P.O. Box 4341, Wyoming, PA 18644.

February 24, 2012 Anthony S. Barlik, of Duryea, died February 24, 2012 at Hospice Community Care,

Dunmore.

Born in Duryea, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bertha Kania Barlik. He was a graduate of Duryea High School, and served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He retired as an assistant director of the Tax Assessor’s Office of Luzerne County, WilkesBarre. He was a very dedicated and active member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea.

He was a member of the VFW Post 1227 Duryea, the American Legion Post 585 Duryea, Polish Falcons of America, and former treasurer of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America. He was a former member of the Holy Name Society of the former Holy Rosary Church, Duryea. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was an extremely generous person.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, the former Helen Wargo, who died on June 29, 1994; son-in-law Gregory Pavlik; brothers Edmund, Rev. Frank, and John Barlik; and sisters Sophie Barlik, Stel-

la Zukiewicz, Agatha Galuska, and Helen Burke.

Surviving are daughter can caretaker, Paulette Ricketts, and her husband Roy, Duryea; daughter Loretta Dziak, and her husband Richard, Warminster; granddaughter Tanya Pavlik Osenkarski; grandson Anthony Dziak; granddaughter Kelli Anne Papciak; greatgrandchildren Skylar and Charlie Osenkarski; Gacin Chase Dziak; nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home, 204 Main St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery. Friends may call today from 5-8 p.m. The American Legion Post 585, Duryea will conduct military services tonight. The VFW Post 1227 Duryea will conduct military services Monday morning.

The family would like to thank nurses Patty and Lynn from traditional Home Health and Hospice for the excellent care that was given to Anthony over the last several months.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary School, 127 Stephenson St., Duryea.

Paul M. Kridlo February 14, 2012 Michael, Daniel, John, William and Aloysius Kridlo; and sisters, Elizabeth Herakovich, and Germaine Brown.

Paul is survived by his loving children, Paul M. Jr., John P., Mark J. and Mary (John) Wilson; and a brother, Leonard Kridlo.

Funeral Mass was celebrated Feb. 17 in St. Regis Church, Trafford. Interment Braddock Catholic Cemetery, North Braddock.

Memorial donations may be made to the Paul M. Sr. and Mildred F. Kridlo Fund, Westmoreland County Community Foundation, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg, 15601.

February 14, 2012 John M. Krall, formerly of Wyoming, died February 14, 2012 in Long Island, NY in his 90th

year.

He was born in Port Blanchard and was the son of the late George and Sidonia Krall. John graduated from Jenkins Township High School and served in the US Army for three years during WWII in the South Pacific.

He was a fore-man for 31 years at United Foundries, West Wyom-

ing until his retirement. Thereafter he was a school crossing guard in the Wyoming Area School district for 12 years. John was a life-long member of St. John the Baptist Church, Pittston where he served as an usher and greeter and was a member of the Holy Name Society. He also was a lifetime member of the American Legion, West Wyoming.

When he moved to Long Island he became a member of St. Frances de Chantal Church, Wantagh.

Surviving are his devoted wife of 69 ½ years,, the former Marga-

ret Yencha, daughter Margaret Galantine and son-in-law Bill of Long Island, grandsons Eugene and Eric and their wives Amy and Jill, great grandchildren Tyler, Samantha, Jessica and Alexandra, brothers George of Luzerne and David of Virginia and sister Emily Loughney of Pittston.

John was also preceded in death by brothers Stephen and Michael and sister Ann Barker.

A funeral Mass of Christian Burial was held on Feb. 18 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Interment St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Exeter.

Logi W. Krywokulski February 23, 2012 Logi W. Krywokulski, 96, of Altoona, died February 23, 2012 at the Golden Living Center, Wilkes-Barre.

He was born in Altoona, on November 18, 1915 and was the son of the late Alex and Carrie Krywokulski. Logi was a member of the Ukrainian Church, Altoona, Pa. He attended Altoona schools and was retired as an electrician for the Pennsylvania

Railroad, Juniata.

He was also preceded in death by his son Stephen and his daughter Kaye Wytiaz, and his brothers, Nick and Charles Krywokulski.

Logi is survived by his wife of over 71 years, the former Annabelle (Garman) Krywokulski; his daughters, Nancy Munski and her husband, Thomas, of Avoca, and Maryann McGill and husband James, of Langhorne; son-

in-law, Charles Wytiaz, of Pittsburgh; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kiesinger Funeral Services, Duryea. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

Joseph C. Dennis, Sr February 23, 2012 Joseph C. Dennis, Sr., of Pittston, died February 23, 2012 in Hospice Community Care at Geisinger South Wilkes Barre, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Hughestown, September 7, 1934, a son of the late John and Bertha Schuman Dennis. He attended Hughestown Schools. Joe was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pittston, previously serving on the church council and as an usher. He was employed as a foreman in the shipping department at Bracket Steel, Old Forge for several years. Joe served as a constable and Part Time Police Officer in Pittston City. Prior to his retirement he was employed by Bridon American, Hanover. He was an Army

Veteran and a member and 2ndVice Commander of American Legion Post 477, Pittston.

Joe enjoyed fishing and camping with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid New York Giants fan.

He was also preceded in death by brothers, Fred and John Dennis; and sisters, Inga Vanyo, Elizabeth Talipski, Catherine Liskosky, and Anna Koslosky.

He is survived by his wife, the former Hazel Morgan with whom he observed their 50th wedding anniversary December 30, 2011; sons, Joseph Jr., and wife Barbara, Hunlock Creek; David and wife Nory, Pittston; daughters: Cheryl Renna and husband Peter, Old Forge; and Jennifer Peterson and husband John, Pittston; grandchildren Megan Murphy, John and Justin Peterson, Trisha Renna and Nicole Dennis; numerous nieces

and nephews.

The family would like to thank Hospice Community Care Kingston for the compassionate care given to Joseph during his illness.

The funeral will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. from the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston with services at 11 a.m. in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Wood Street, Pittston. The Rev. John Castellani will officiate. American Legion Post 477 Pittston will conduct services Sunday evening at the funeral home and Monday at Marcy Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home today from 5 until 8 p.m.

Interment Marcy Cemetery, Duryea In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be sent to St. John’s Lutheran Church 9 Wood Street, Pittston, 18640

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Paul M. Kridlo, 86, of Trafford, died February 14, 2012, in Excella Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.

He was born Dec. 16, 1926, a son of the late John P. and Elizabeth (Kosik) Kridlo. Prior to retirement he was a material handler at Westinghouse Printing. He was a veteran having served in the Army in World War II, and a member of Trafford American Legion Post 331, St. Regis Church, Knights of Columbus No. 6299, Trafford Senior Citizens and the National Slovak Society.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred F. (Pillar) Kridlo; brothers, Joseph,

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Joseph P. Schmieg February 22, 2012 Joseph P. Schmieg, 79, formerly of Exeter and a resident of the Timber Ridge Nursing facility, Plains Township died February 22, 2012 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.

He was born in Exeter, on December 8, 1932, and was the son of the late Louis and Margaret Kaiser Schmieg.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, West Pittston, a graduate of the former St. Mary’s High School, Scranton and a 1959 graduate of Wilkes University. Joe was a Staff Sergeant with the United States Air Force serving during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a caseworker for the Department of

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Public Welfare. Joe was a member of the Plains American Legion Post 558, Plains.

He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Sean J. Pace, and brother-in-law, Harry J. Pace Sr. He is survived by his sister, Mary Margaret Pace of Exeter; nieces, Cathy Morgan and her husband, Chuck, and their sons, Chucky and Colby, of Moosic; Margie Pace of Exeter; Patty Pace of Exeter; nephew Harry J. Pace of Exeter, also the family pets, Happy, Charger and Mulatto.

A blessing service was held Feb. 25 at Kiesinger Funeral Services, Duryea. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

Alma Rodola Kearney, 84, of Dupont, died February 16, 2012 at home.

She was a daughter of the late Frank and Caroline Adams Rodola and attended Dupont area schools.

She worked with several local companies, retiring after many years from Rex Shoes in Exeter. Alma was a life member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, often volunteering her time to the church and school.

An avid bingo and card player, she could be found playing almost every day at the Senior Center in Pittston.

She was also preceded in death by her brothers, August and Joseph Rodola.

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Funeral services were held Feb. 21 from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Interment Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville.

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February 22, 2012 County Courthouse. Henry enjoyed a long retirement and always cherished the time he was able to spend with his five grandchildren. He was a lifelong member of the former St. Joseph Church, Hudson and a current member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Natalie Pliscott of Exeter.

In addition to his wife, Leona, Henry is survived by daughters, Karen Caffrey and her husband, Joseph, Hudson; Debra Manarski, Hudson; son, Mark Manarski, and his wife, Virginia, Plains; and grandchildren, Caitlin, Matthew, Joseph, Erica and Benjamin. Also surviving are

She is survived by a son, Ronald Kearney, and a daughter, Donna Breymeier, sister, Frances E. Cipriano; four grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

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Henry R. Manarski Henry R. Manarski, 86, of Hudson, passed away in peace with his family at his side on February 22, 2012.

Henry was born in Plains on February 27, 1925. He was the son of the late Frank and Stella (Senderovicz) Mlynarski.

He was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School, class of 1943. Henry was drafted by the U.S. Army after high school and fought in Europe during World War II as a member of the 127th A.A.A. Gun Battalion. After the war he settled in Plains and married the former Leona Considine of Hudson in 1953. Henry was active in local politics for much of his life, having served 22 years on the school boards of both Plains and Wilkes-Barre Area, and was also active in many other political organizations in Plains throughout his life. Henry was a member of the Plains American Legion Post 558 for over 60 years. He was employed for many years in the Assessors Office of the Luzerne

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brothers, Albert Mlynarski of Manville, N.J., and Edward Manarski of Swoyersville.

Henry’s funeral will be conducted on Monday at 9 a.m. from the Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark Street, Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hudson. Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Alzheimer’s Association, 57 N. Franklin Street, WilkesBarre, 18701.Condolences or directions may be accessed at www.yanaitisfuneralhome.com.

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Clifford E. Donahue February 21, 2012 Clifford E. Donahue, 77, of Pittston, died, February 21, 2012 in Highland Manor, Exeter.

Born in Pittston on November 12, 1934, he was a son of the late John and Helen Armitage Donahue. He was a graduate of Pittston High School, class of 1952.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving with the 7th Infantry Division.

He was a graduate of the Army Finance School. He was a graduate of Georgetown University and had been employed with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Justice Department, the Washington Hospital Center, the Washington Cancer Institute, retiring in 1997 after 30 years of

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service. He was a member of Our Lady of the Eucharist Church and its Holy Name Society.

He was also preceded in death by brothers, John Donahue Jr., Thomas Donahue, Charles Donahue; and niece Catherine Gallagher.

Surviving are his nephews, Joseph and his wife, Susan; John and his wife, Joyce; Robert, Mark and Kevin Donahue; niece Colleen; several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services were held Feb. 25 from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Pittston. Interment St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Pittston.

Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

Cynthia M. Mattey February 22, 2012 Cynthia M. Mattey, 40, of Pittston, died February 22, 2012 at Geisinger South, Hospice Community Care, Wilkes-Barre, after a short illness and surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Andrew and Rose Shupshinsky Mattey.

She was a member of St. Cecilia’s Church (St. Barbara Parish) and was a graduate of Pittston Area High School.

Preceding her in death were her sister, Sandra Jean Panuski; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Anna Shupshinsky; and paternal grandparents, Andrew and Mary Mattey.

Also surviving are sisters, Lori and her husband Dr. Wil-

Gladys Kaufman

liam Chromey, Exeter; and Sheri and her husband George McCracken, Peabody, Ma.; nephews, Kyle Chromey, Weston McCracken and Michael Panuski; and nieces Lauryn Chromey and Samantha Panuski.

Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family with a Mass of Christian Burial concelebrated by Rev. Paul McDonnell, O.S.J.; and by her uncle, Rev. Joseph J. Mattey, and also the Rev. Dwane Gavitt. Interment St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Exeter.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, Exeter. To send an online condolences please www.gubbiottifh.com.

Gladys Rodda Parente Kaufman, 94, of Pittston, died February 20, 2012, in Wesley Village after a period of declining health.

Born October 8, 1917, in Perth Amboy, N.J., she was a daughter of Charlotte (Young) Rodda and George Foster Rodda. She grew up in Hazleton, and graduated from Hazleton High School in 1935. She married John J. Parente in 1940. Together they lived in Arizona, Maine, and then returned to Hazleton, where she worked for Deisroth’s Department Store while John was in Veterinary School. They settled in Wilkes-Barre, where she lived most of her life, working as a loving wife, mother and office manager for

John’s veterinary practice until his death in 1976. In 1987, she married David J. Kaufman, who survives, with whom she shared a second loving marriage for the past 25 years. Gladys loved nothing more than being with her girls, her six grandchildren, step-granddaughter and eight great-grandchildren.

Her hobbies included baking and knitting. She knitted a personalized Christmas stocking for every member of her immediate family, even anticipated spouses-tobe. Gladys was a life member of the Wyoming Valley Woman’s Club and an active member of First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre.

She was predeceased by her sister, Effie (Rodda) Hill; and her brother, Arthur Rodda.

Also surviving are her daughters, Mary Louise

(Parente) Labows and her husband, John, Horsham, and Barbara (Parente) Shue and her husband, David, Staunton, Va.; as well as step-daughters Dawn (Kaufman) DeLong and her husband, Gene, and Jill (Kaufman) Lichty and her husband, Gary. She is also survived by her lifelong best friend, Valma Krapf.

A funeral service was held Feb. 25 in First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre. Interment Mountain View Cemetery, West Hazleton.

Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre, or Wesley Village, 209 Roberts Road, Pittston, 18640. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jacobs Funeral Service, Wilkes-Barre. To leave an online, condolence visit www.jacobsfuneralservice.com.

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Robert A. Smith October 27, 2010 It is with great sadness that the family of Robert A. Smith, 58, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, wish to inform friends of his death. Robert passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nev., where he had lived since the mid 1980s.

He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Kingston, now Bishop O’Reilly, in 1971 and a U.S. Navy veteran.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, in 1987; brother, Michael, in 2007; and infant brother, Jimmy.

He is survived by his son, Anthony, and former wife, Marilyn Smith (Pointon). He is also survived by his mother,

Angela Smith, Plymouth; sisters, Karen Mitchell, Burkburnette, Texas; Susan Smith, Wyoming; brothers, David, Bethlehem, N.H., and Paul, Piedmont, S.C. He was buried at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Boulder City, Nev. His brothers and sisters can be contacted through Facebook.

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February 19, 2012 Helen Jane McGroarty, 89, of West Pittston, died February 19, 2012, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

Born May 13, 1922 in Baskin, La., she was a daughter of Willard and Minie Hudson.

Helen graduated from Nursing School from Monroe, La., where she became a Registered Nurse. She was a member of St. Cecilia’s Church of St. Barbara’s Parish and the Wyoming Woman’s Club.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Edward McGroarty, Pennsyl-

vania State Police Area II Commander, (retired); son 1st Lt. Michael Francis McGroarty.

She is survived by her son Kevin James McGroarty, West Pittston; sister, Joy Parnell, Farmsville, La.; care giver and companion, Lamara Sterling.

Funeral services were held Feb. 23 from the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home, Wyoming, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Cecilia’s Church of St. Barbara’s Parish, Exeter.

Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennsylvania State Police Troop "P" Camp Cadet Program, PO Box 4005, Wyoming, 18644.

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Thomas John Calabrese, of Hilo, Hawaii, died February 8, 2012 after a lengthy battle

with cancer.

Born in Pittston, on October 28, 1938, he was the son of the late Michael and Pauline Falzone Calabrese, of Kingston. He attended Pittston High School until his enlistment in the Navy. He graduated from Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois and served aboard the USS FORESTAL CVA59. He had the honor of service next on the naval cruiser, the USS NORTHAMPTON CC1, which was the flagship of the entire Atlantic Fleet at the time. He continued his career in the Navy by attending school at "the world’s first and finest submarine base" in Groton, Connecticut. On completion of his studies, he was stationed aboard the USS PIPER SS409. His next assignment was aboard the nuclear powered submarine the USS GRANT SSBN631 as a plank owner. He concluded his naval career as an interior communications specialist aboard the destroyer the USS

MADDOX DD731. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, he continued his education at Cerritos College in California, obtaining a degree in business administration. He went on to California State College in Long Beach, where he was awarded a BA in Political Science. Throughout his civilian career in California, he held many positions in local government as city manager in Arista, Willits City, Patterson and Colton City.

Besides being a member of the Western Government Research Association, he was also employed by the General Telephone Company of Pomona. Tom spent his retirement near the ocean in Hawaii with his wife, the former Sharon Nishimoto.

He is survived by his sons, Thomas, Michael and Nicholas; his nine grandchildren; his one great-grandchild and stepchildren, Stephen, Harry and Jan. He is also survived by his brothers, Charles, who resides in Arizona; John Michael, of Swoyersville; and Anthony, of Hughestown.

A memorial service was held in Hilo and at his request, he was cremated and his ashes were returned to the sea he loved so much.

Ruth Verespy February 21, 2012

Ruth Soley "Mema" Verespy, 85, fought the good fight, lived a good, faith-filled life and died February 21, 2012, at home, firm in her faith surrounded by her family.

She was a daughter of the late Michael and Emily Zofcin Soley of Larksville. She graduated as salutatorian of the Class of ’44 from Larksville High School.

She was employed at Old Fashion Bottling Company for several years and then at various sewing factories in the Plains Township area. She and her late husband, District Justice Joseph P. Verespy, celebrated 50 years of marriage before his death in 1998. They were the parents of three children, Nancy Verespy, International Executive Director of the Veterans of the Vietnam War Inc. and the Veterans Coalition, Pittston, married to Peter J. Forbes; the Rev. Joseph D. Verespy, pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Dupont, and George C. Verespy, beloved son who died in 1969. They also celebrated their joy with their one and only grandson, Jonathan R. Curley, his wife, Trish; and the lights of her life, great-granddaughters, Aubrey and Irelyn Curley of Jenkins Township, filled her heart with joy. In Australia, she is survived by Duncan and Kylie Forbes, and their children, Amanda, Dakota and Taylor; Moire and David Binch and their daughter, Fayth, and Katherine and Beth Forbes. Her brothers

and sisters included, Rosalie Robinson, who helped "Mema" in her "Passing Over"; Dolores Adkins; Robert, Joseph, Thomas, Anne Marie Antol; Shirley Fisher and Barbara Drust. Her brother Michael Soley died in 2000.

She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. One of her numerous friends, Mary Drew, became like a "sister" to Ruth and helped her to remain at home. She was an active member of her community. Her gardens were her pride and joy. She continued to do all of her own gardening with the help of her neighbor, Tommy, until her passing. She was a 28-year Red Cross volunteer also having donated seven gallons of blood over the years. She also volunteered her time at the Veterans of the Vietnam War Inc. and The Veterans Coalition, always ready on short notice, fast and capable. She also volunteered at the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen. She enjoyed her participation in her neighborhood Breakfast Club. Family and friends always told her that she should own stock in Hallmark since she rarely missed anyone’s birthday and sent cards for all occasions. She was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Church, Plains Township, and progressed to Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Plains Township, after the closure. She was a 50-year member of the Plains American Legion Auxiliary, Post 558, member and volunteer with the Ladies of Charity; past officer of the Dio-

Dolores Race February 15, 2012 Dolores (Dee Dee) Race, 58, of Duryea, died February 15, 2012, at NE Pa. Hospice, Scranton.

Born in Taylor, she was a daughter of the late David and Irene Johnson Race Sr. Surviving are step-mother, Dolores J. Minegar Race; sisters, Patricia O’Dell and husband James, Karen Ellis and husband Greg, Deven Keiper and husband Mark; brother, David Race Jr., and wife Lyndsey; nieces and

nephews; and her dog, Riley.

Funeral services were held Feb. 20 at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home, Duryea, with Pastor Michelle Kaufman of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Hughestown. Interment Marcy Cemetery, Duryea. The family wishes to thank the ICU and Hospice Staff of Regional Hospital, Scranton, and Golden Living Center, Scranton, for the care that was given to Dolores.

cesan Council of Catholic Women, and she held all of the various offices of the Sacred Heart, Plains Township, Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a faithful member of the Sacred Heart "Tabernacle" Choir. She gave a number of years to the Plains Township Senior Citizens Association serving as their treasurer.

She was a proud Pierogi maker at Sacred Heart Church, Dupont.

Bus trips were an important part of her life - her motto was "when the bus goes, I go." Mema was greatly loved by all.

Funeral services was held Feb. 24 at the Corcoran Funeral Home, Plains Township. Funeral Mass, in celebration of the life of Ruth, was held at Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Township, with the Rev. Joseph D. Verespy, her son, officiating. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains Township.

Memorial Donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen, 39 E. Jackson St., Wilkes-Barre, 18702. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.

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February 21, 2012 Fernando (Freddie) Spinosi, 62, of Wilkes-Barre, died February 21, 2012 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Plains Township, he was a son of the late Fernando and Mary (Siena) Spinosi. Freddie was a graduate of Plains Township Memorial High School, class of 1967, and attended Wilkes College. He was employed for Sapa of Mt. Top, formerly Mid East Aluminum, for 38 years and was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Township. He and his wife, the former Connie Pizzella, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 19, 2011.

Freddie was also preceded in

death by his sister Nicolina (Nicki) Cinti.

Also surviving are his daughter, Tammy Corwin, and her husband, David, Jenkins Township; granddaughter, Rachel, whom he loved so much and was his helper in his garden; sister Marie Spinosi, Plains Township; numerous nephews and nieces.

A funeral was held Feb. 25 from the Corcoran Funeral Home, Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial in SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 71 North Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, 18702.

Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.

Louis D. Rigle February 22, 2012 his sisters, Doris Talamelli, Anna Richey, Margaret Carpenter, and brothers, Nathan and Robert Rigle.

Surviving are his wife of 65 years, the former Fedora Paci, and daughters, Janice and her husband Joseph Zekoski, Kent, Ohio; Lois Wilson, Philadelphia; Lynn and her husband John Pfeil, Lancaster; a brother, Irving and his wife Agnes Rigle, Forty Fort; grandchildren, Joy and her husband Ryan Snyder; Joseph and his wife Maria Zekoski; Josiah, Esther, Micah, Caleb and Elijah Wilson, and Jameson and Geoffrey Pfeil; great-granddaughter, Taylor Zekoski; great-grandsons, Leo Zekoski, A.J. Snyder, and J.P. Snyder.

A visitation was held February 25 at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, Exeter with funeral services with interment following at the Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville.

Donations may be made to Bancroft Development Office, 800 N. Kings Hwy., Suite 201 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, in memory of Elijah Wilson’s grandfather, Louis Rigle. To send on online condolence, visit www.gubbiottifh.com.

February 17, 2012 Joseph F. "Homer" Zimak, 84, of Old Forge, died February 17, 2012 in the Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. His wife, the former Margaret Kendall, died August 6, 1992.

Born and raised in Old Forge, son of the late Anthony and Anna Przywara Zimak, he was educated in the Old Forge School District. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Superior Door and Sash Co. Earlier in life, Homer also worked at the Dutchess Co. of Old Forge.

Following his education, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later belonged to the American Legion Post 513 and the VFW Post 4954, both of Old Forge, and the Dupont AmVets Post 189.

He was a parishioner of St. Ni-

cholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, Old Forge. He was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially loved hosting holidays at his home. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening and sharing the fruits of his labor with family, friends, and neighbors. His family wishes to acknowledge both Dr. Kenneth Sebastianelli and the doctors and nurses of NCHS for their wonderful care and professionalism.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Adam "Casey" Zimak and Gene Zimak; a sister, Sophie Kwiatkowski; and two great-grandchildren, Haylie Alexa and Raymond Michael Wascavage and companion Yvonne "Bonnie" Rink.

Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Wascavage, and husband, Raymond, of Old Forge and Deborah Bryk, and hus-

band, Frank, of the Old Boston section of Jenkins Township; a son, Joseph Zimak, of Duryea; four sisters, Josephine Gawel, Mary Sohara, Lucy Davis and Jean Grimes, all of Old Forge; a sister-in-law, Margie Zimak, of Taylor; eight grandchildren, Dr. Raymond Wascavage and wife, Kim; Tracie Krasulski and husband, Matthew; Jennifer Carr and husband, Brian; Amy Wascavage; Justin Bryk and wife Melissa; Jessica and Sarah Bryk, and Breanna Zimak; two great-grandchildren, Justin Bryk and Kendall Krasulski; nieces and nephews.

The funeral with military honors was held Feb. 21 from the Ferri Funeral Home, Old Forge, to be followed by Office of Christian Burial in St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Old Forge. Interment parish cemetery, Old Forge. To leave an online condolence, visit www.ferrifuneralhome.com.

Francis J. Swanberry February 22, 2012 Francis J. Swanberry, 65, of Wilkes-Barre, died February 22, 2012, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Francis P. and Margaret (Boyle) Swanberry. He was educated in Wilkes-Barre schools, and was a graduate of Meyers High School, class of 1965. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Dallas Post 672, a former longtime member of the WilkesBarre Jaycees, and a former coach of the Wilkes-Barre Mini

Mohawks football team. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends going to the Outer Banks, and was an avid football fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State.

Survivors in addition to his loving wife of 17 years, the former Patti Bond, are sons, Michael and wife Sara, Falls Church, Va.; Jeffrey and wife Lauren, Pittston; sister, Margaret Moffett, and husband John, Cranford, N.J.; brothers, Jerry and wife Linda Swanberry, Memphis, Tenn.; Joe Swanberry,

Wilkes-Barre; brother-in-law, Jack Bond, Dallas; grandchildren, Ryan and Alyssa Swanberry.

A viewing was held Feb. 24 in the Desiderio Funeral Home, Hanover Township. Interment at the convenience of the family.

The family requests donations may be made to Medical Oncology Associates of Wyoming Valley, Prescription Fund,. 382 Pierce St., Kingston, 18704. Online condolences may be expressed at www.desideriofh.com.

Julie Stark February 18, 2012 Julie Stark, 82, of Pittston, died February18, 2012 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was the wife of John Stark, who died in 2009.

Born October 25, 1929, in Pittston, she was the daughter of Anthony and Anna Bolin O’Malley.

She graduated from Pittston High School and worked at home. She was a member of Our Lady of the

Eucharist Parish, Pittston.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Clisham; three brothers, William, Thomas and Joseph; and a sister, Ann Spangler.

Surviving are two brothers, Edward and wife Silvia, Nanticoke, and Jack and wife Thelma, Syracuse; a daughter, Susan Stark; and a granddaughter, Karen Clisham, Pittston. The family would like to

thank Drs. James Bruno and Charles Manganiello, the nurses on the fourth and fifth floors of the General Hospital and Brian Morgan.

The funeral was held Feb. 23 from the Paul F. Leonard Funeral Home, Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

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Louis D. Rigle, 86, of Exeter, died February 22, 2012 at the Regional Hospital, Scranton.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mabel Weiss Rigle. Lou was a graduate of Exeter High School Class of 1943 and he attended Bucknell University. He along with his wife Fedora, were proprietors of Lou Rigle’s Market in Exeter for 17 years.

He also worked as a manager of National Accounts with Blue Cross of Northeastern Pa. Lou also worked as a congressional aide for the former Rep. Paul Kanjorski. He was a charter member of the Exeter Lions Club holding various offices.

He was instrumental for organizing the Exeter Little League and the Exeter Tax Payers Association. And the Recreation club of St. Anthony’s Church.

He served as president of the Holy Name Society of St. Anthony’s Church and was chairman of the Red Cross Drive in Exeter, along with being an active blood donor.

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Jaime Blandina and Jay Weinschenk

May wedding planned Mr. and Mrs. James M. Blandina, Wyoming, are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jaime, to Mr. Jay Weinschenk, son of Attorney and Mrs. Alfred Weinschenk, of Clarks Green.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Helen C. Adonizio, Pittston, and the late Mr. Charles A. Adonizio, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Blandina, Wyoming.

The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Weinschenk, Dunmore, and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Houllihan, Clarks Summit.

Ms. Blandina is a graduate of Scranton Preparatory High School and a graduate of the University of Delaware where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a minor in International Marketing. She is employed with Geisinger Health System as an Operations Manager in Community Practice in the Scranton Department.

Mr. Weinschenk is a graduate of Scranton Preparatory High School and a graduate of Catholic University, Washington, DC, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Financial Management. He also earned a Masters of Business Administration from The University of Scranton. He is employed with Net Driven as a Client Relations Executive.

The couple plans to exchange vows on May 26, 2012.

Ashley Ann Fernandes and Jeffrey James Waters, together with their families, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mendel Fernandes, West Pittston, and Bernadette Fernandes, Duryea. She is the granddaughter of Mae Noss, Wilkes-Barre; Catherine Prendis, WilkesBarre; Dennis Fernandes of Boston, MA; and the late William Noss.

The prospective groom is the son of William and Lois Waters of Duryea. He is the grandson of Lois Balchune of Duryea; Robert Schumaker of Pittston; the late Chas Balchune and the late Dolores Schumaker.

Ms. Fernandes is a 2004 graduate of Pittston Area High School and is currently employed as the kitchen manager at the Town Tavern in Duryea.

Mr. Waters is a 2000 graduate of Seton Catholic High School and a 2005 graduate of King’s College where he earned a Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice. He is currently employed by Brandon Balchune Construction, Duryea.

The couple will exchange vows on May 19 at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. Following a honeymoon to Cancun, Mexico, they will reside in Duryea.

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Piazza

Exchange vows St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media was the setting Oct. 29, 2011, for the wedding of Kaitlyn Beraldi, Philadelphia and Joel Piazza, formerly of Pittston.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Beraldi, Newton Square. The bridegroom is the son of Larry and Nancy Piazza, Pittston.

The Reverends Francis E. Kelly and Ralph Chiefo were cocelebrants of the ceremony.

Mrs. Piazza’s sisters, Lauren Baraldi and Jennifer DiMarino, were matrons of honor. Bridesmaids were Samantha Piazza, Pittston; Allison Seitchik, Boston, MA; Kate Gallagher, New York City; Nicole Rantz and Andrea Young, both of Philadelphia.

Jesse Piazza, Pittston, was best man. Ushers were Brian Bechtold and Michael Pedley, both of Avoca; John D’Aiello, Swoyersville; Kevin Hanley, Philadelphia; Matt Chisdock, Moosic; and Jon Beaumont, Philadelphia.

A reception was held at the Overbrook Country Club, Villanova.

Mrs. Piazza is a graduate of Villa Maria Academy and earned bachelor’s degree in History and Anthropology from the George Washington University. She earned her master’s degree in Anthropology and Higher Education Management from the University of Pennsylvania. She is currently the Associate Director for the Institute for Immunology at the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Piazza is a graduate of Seton Catholic High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Drexel University and is currently employed by Lockheed Martin, Morristown, NJ. Following a wedding trip to St. Lucia, the couple resides in Philadelphia.

Emerson Louise Bomber

Baptism celebrated

Kira Jacqueline McCoy

Baptized last Sunday Kira Jacqueline McCoy, daughter of Brian and Jill McCoy, of Duryea, was baptized on Feb. 19 at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Duryea by Reverend Andrew Sinnott.

She is the granddaughter of Guy and Jacqueline Fasciana, of West Pittston, Ann and Gordon Webb, of Middletown, and Mark McCoy, of Mechanicsburg. She is the great-granddaughter of Ralph and Betty Lininger, of Shippensburg.

Her godparents are Christine Turoni, of Scranton, and Christopher McCoy, of Shippensburg.

Kira has two brothers, Aiden and Evan. She was honored at a baptismal luncheon with her family following the ceremony.

Emerson Louise Bomber, daughter of Lee and Brittany (Balchune) Bomber, of Henryville, formerly of Duryea, was baptized on Sunday, Jan. 22 at Holy Rosary Church in Duryea.

A celebration was held at Memorable Occasions in her honor.

Emerson’s parents chose Jeremy Ambrosavage and Bridgette Balchune as godparents.

Maternal grandparents are William and Charlotte Balchune, of Duryea. Paternal grandmother is Deborah Bomber, of Duryea.

Pittston Hospital nurses set reunion The 1982 class of the Pittston Hospital School of Nursing is planning a 30th class reunion for the fall of 2012. Members of this graduating class are asked to contact either Ted Kross or Janet Kelly (Endres) to gather contact

information and help plan event.

Kross can be reached through email at tedandgina9@comcast.net or 655-4952. Kelly can be contacted through e-mail at janetakelly@aol.com or 6934165.

Genevieve (Jean) Yurek

Notes 92nd birthday

Genevieve (Jean) Yurek, of the Laurels, Wyoming celebrated her 92nd birthday on Feb. 12. Jean has four children, Joanne Depascale, West Wyoming; Irene Pizzano, Exeter; Annette Kelly, Indianapolis, IN; and John Yurek, Exeter. She has also been blessed with 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Family parties were held in her honor.

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Middle School students prepare for Science Olympiad Meet the seniors

Paul Gestl, of Pittston, is the son of Joe and Sandy and was born August 29, 1993. He enjoys the movie Pulp Fiction and his favorite celebrity is Liam Neeson. Paul loves to play video games and sketch and his favorite high school moment was making his first friend of his high school career in geometry class in ninth grade. Paul’s favorite teachers are Ms. Conlon, Mr. Mills, Mrs. Distasio and Mrs. Greenwald and he considers his father to be his idol. If he could teach any class, it would be art.

After graduation, Paul plans to attend an engineering college.

Krys Summerton, of Pittston, was born on December 27, 1993. His favorite teacher is Mrs. Vincelli. His best friends are Sarah, Lizzy, Ariel and Caci. If he could teach any class, it would be math and after graduation Krys plans to live on his own and work.

Alexa McCann, of Pittston Township, is the daughter of Sheryl and Ron McCann and was born on March 5, 1994.

Alexa’s favorite high school teacher is Mr. Caprari. She does dance, tap, jazz and ballet and after graduation plans to major in International Relations.

Bill Carey, of Suscon, is the son of Bill and Denise and was born on January 15, 1994. He will eat any food except sushi, his favorite song is “Bonfire” and his favorite movie is “Rocky.” Bill has a part time job and is looking forward to college.

Caroline Manganiello, a Pittston native, was born on June 13, 1994. She plans to attend college and enjoy her newfound freedom. The daughter of Georgeann Hudak and Michael Manganiello, she is best friends with Karen Graaf and Mary Hoover.

Born September 2, 1994, Christopher Santana is the son of Khrista Lyon. His favorite teachers are Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. Koss, Mr. Burns and Mr. Devlin.

His favorite food is pizza and he loves the movie “Pineapple Express.” He is usually seen hanging out with friends Jared Seamon, Bryan Winters, Tom Wolcott and Kyle Whipple.

Colleen McLane, daughter of Jennifer Masulis and Shawn McLane, was born on September 9, 1993. Colleen loves sushi and the David Matthews Band.

Colleen’s friends include Danielle Fereck, Josh Reynolds, Katie McGinty, Kelly Keener, Grace O’Neill and Lizz Raffa.

She works part-time at Tony’s Pizzeria in Pittston and one word she uses to describe her high school experience is memorable.

Born on April 24, 1994, Shelby Smith lives in Dupont and is the daughter of Amy and Kevin Smith. Shelby has participated in many extracurricular activities such as volleyball, student council, Key Club, ICE Club, Art Club, and the Journalism Club.

The class she would teach if given the chance is English. Shelby is usually seen with Jess Oliveri, Afton Fonzo and Kim Chesniak and plans to attend college after graduation.

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Science Olympiad Members of the Science Olympiad will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 in room 145. Drivers picking up students should be in front of the Middle School no later than 4:15 p.m. The Science Olympiad will be held on Wednesday, March 7.

8th grade field trip Eighth-grade students will see the movie, “Hunger Games” on April 4.

MATHCOUNTS Congratulations to the following students who traveled with Dr. Keska to the Luzerne County MATHCOUNTS Competition last Saturday, Feb. 11 at Luzerne County Community College, placing fourth: Kate Musto, Abigail Sheerer, Steven Shamnoski, Patrick Mitchell, Austin Smithonic, Marley O’Brien, Taylor Baloga, Molly Walsh, Haley Norwillo and Abigail Norwillo.

After reading a story, ask your child the author’s purpose for writing the selection. Ask your child to describe the characters, setting, plot, theme, mood and tone of the passage. Ask your child to find a fact and an opinion in the passage. Ask your child to identify from which point of view the passage is written.

Math While shopping, compare and order prices of items. Ask your child to figure out how much tax will be added on to the item.

Have your child provide a reasonable estimate for the total amount of items purchased.

Measurement Calculate the area of your child’s bedroom. Using a recipe, convert measurements from cups to pints, gallons to quarts, etc. Using a map, interpret and apply the scale shown to calculate distances between cities.

Geometry Identify basic geometric shapes that appear in buildings or homes (rectangles, circles, cubes, etc.) While walking outside, have your child find exam-

ples of perpendicular and parallel lines. Take apart a cereal box to illustrate nets of figures.

Algebraic Concepts Play a number game using questions such as, “What number added to 4 equals 19?” Make flashcards using index cards with an equation on one side and the correct answer on the other.

Use magazines or newspapers to find tables or graphs for which a variable expression or pattern can be determined.

Data Analysis Use a dice or a spinner to find probabilities of certain events.

Ask questions such as, “What is the chance that the next number rolled will be odd?” Use magazines or newspapers to analyze and interpret graphs and charts.

Have your child conduct a survey of friends and family on a topic of interest and then create an appropriate graph with the results.

Look for patterns that emerge and make predictions based on the results.

For more information, call Mrs. Rebovich or Dr. Keska, PSSA Coordinators, at 655-

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Sports and activities

Scholarship program

The Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, along with the McDonalds on Route 315, are sponsoring a scholarship fundraiser benefiting Pittston Area High School students.

McDonald’s will donate 20 percent of its sales from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6 to the scholarship program. Ronald McDonald will be available between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. that day.

PSSA Writing Assessments

The PSSA Writing Assessments will be administered to all eighth- grade students Monday, April 16 through Wednesday, April 18.

PSSA Science Assessments

The PSSA Science Assessments will be administered to all eighth-grade students Monday, April 23 through Thursday, April 26.

Any student who participated in a winter sport is reminded to return their uniform and any other equipment to their coach or to Mr. Lopresto in room 231 as soon as possible. Uniforms must be washed prior to being returned and any player failing to return their uniform or equipment will not be allowed to participate in a spring sport until they do so.

Athletes are asked mark the bag they return uniforms and equipment in with their name and the name of their sport.

Spring sports news

Any student planning to participate in baseball, softball or track and field should see Mr. Lopresto in room231 as soon as possible in order to complete the necessary paper work. Students are reminded that if they participated in a fall or winter sport, they will not need another physical, but must see Mr. Lopresto to complete spring sport paperwork in order to be eligible for participation.

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PSSA Assessments The PSSA Reading and Math Assessments will be held from Monday, March 12 through Monday, March 19.They will be given to all students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades.It is of extreme importance that all students attend school on the days of the test unless excused due to serious illness.

Tips Here are tips from each of the reporting categories in reading and math to enhance your child’s understanding of some of the target skills on the PSSA Test.

Reading Comprehension and reading skills - After reading a story, ask your child what the main idea of the selection is and to support it with two details from the story.

Underline five words in the passage. Ask your child the meaning of each word as used in the text. Your child should use context clues to figure this out. Take the five underlined words again December Students of the Month at Old Forge High School have been named. From left, are Mrs. Regina Krieger, vice principal; David and ask your child to give an an- Chromey, grade 11; Christian Mozeleski, grade 10; Casey Greenfield, grade 7; J.J. Roberts, grade 8. Absent at the time of the photo were tonym or synonym for each.

Bailey Matsko, grade 9; and Miguel Rosa, grade 12.

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High School and Middle School Menu for week of Feb. 27 Monday: Grilled chicken parmesan hoagie, corn, fruit, low fat milk Tuesday: Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit, low fat milk Wednesday: Pork chop with gravy, rice, peas, fruit, low fat milk Thursday: Steak and cheese Panini with marinara sauce, green beans, fruit, low fat milk Friday: Pierogie pizza, mixed vegetables, fruit, low fat milk

and salsa or ham and cheese on bun, corn, pears, low fat milk Tuesday: Hot turkey sandwich with gravy or cheeseburger on bun, mashed potatoes, cherries, low fat milk Wednesday: Macaroni and cheese, break slice or meatball hoagie, carrots, peaches, peaches, low fat milk Thursday: Corn dog nuggets or Sloppy Joe on bun, baked fries, apple slices, low fat milk Friday: Pierogie pizza or taco salad with lettuce, cheese, & salsa, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit, low fat milk Alternates: Turkey wrap, chef salad, Italian hoagie, chicken tenders with bread

Breakfast High school breakfast Monday: Hot pockets Grab & go at cafeteria store has hot breakTuesday: Pancake sausage wrap fast sandwiches, breakfast pizza, bagels and Wednesday: Sausage, egg and cheese on bacream cheese, cereal with toast, breakfast bars, gel fresh fruit, juice and low fat milk.

Thursday: Scrambled eggs with toast Friday: Waffles with syrup Middle School breakfast Available daily: Breakfast pizza, assorted Monday: Egg and cheese on bagel or French cereals with buttered toast, juice and low fat toast sticks with syrup Tuesday: Sausage and cheese on English milk muffin or scrambled eggs with toast Wednesday: Pancakes with syrup or egg, Wyoming Area School District bacon and cheese on bagel Thursday: Breakfast pizza or egg and Wyoming Area Secondary Center cheese on bagel Menu for week of Feb. 27 Friday: waffles with syrup or ham and cheese on bagel Monday Available daily: Plain and specialty pizza, A. Mozzarella breadsticks w/ marinara sauce whole grain chicken patty, buffalo chicken B. Tyson Hot ‘n Spicy Chicken sandwich on hoagie, salads, assorted hoagies and wraps a bun C. Chicken fajita w/ lettuce, tomato, salsa, Intermediate, Primary, Kindergarten sour cream D. Rib-a-Que, cheeseburger or chicken patty Monday: Chicken fajita with lettuce, cheese

on bun Sides: Baked colossal fries, tossed salad /dressing, mixed fruit Tuesday A. Pierogies, bread B. Pizza bagel C. Philly double-cheese steak hoagie D. Rib-a-Que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun Sides: Fresh veggies/ranch dip, tortilla chips /salsa, peaches Wednesday A. Popcorn chicken, bread B. New! Chicken risotto C. Nacho’s grande w/ beef taco, doublecheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream D. Rib-a-Que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun Sides: A, C & D Mashed potatoes/gravy, sweet peas, pears Thursday A. Hot dog w/chili sauce and/or cheese sauce B. Macaroni ‘n’ cheese C. Meatball hoagie w/mozzarella cheese D. Rib-a-Que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun Sides: Baked potato wedges, brown sugared carrots, applesauce Friday A. Bosco sticks w/marinara sauce B. Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup C. Turkey & cheese hoagie w/lettuce D. Rib-a-Que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun Sides: Fresh veggies/ranch dip, seasoned potato spirals, juicy sliced peaches Elementary School Menu Monday Monzerella breadsticks w/marinara sauce or

chicken nuggets, bread, tossed salad w/dressing, mixed fruit cup Alternate - Cheese sandwich, or PBJ, or 4oz. yogurt and animal crackers all w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds Breakfast - Waffle w/syrup, fruit juice, milk Tuesday Cheeseburger on bun, or chicken patty on bun, side of pierogies, pickle slices, peaches Alternate - Cheese sandwich, or PBJ, or 4oz. yogurt and animal crackers all w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds Breakfast - Whole wheat English muffin w/ jelly, fruit juice, milk Wednesday Baked popcorn chicken, bread, mashed potatoes/gravy, sweet peas, pears Alternate - Cheese sandwich, or PBJ, or 4oz. yogurt and animal crackers all w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds Breakfast - Warm pizza slice, cereal, juice, milk Thursday Hot dog on a bun, macaroni ‘n cheese, brown sugared carrots, applesauce Alternate - Cheese sandwich, or PBJ, or 4oz. yogurt and animal crackers all w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds Breakfast - Scrambled eggs w/sausage, toast, juice, milk Friday Grilled cheese sandwich or turkey and cheese on a bun, carrots, celery, broccoli/dip, tomato soup, crackers, juicy sliced peaches Alternate - Cheese sandwich, or PBJ, or 4oz. yogurt and animal crackers all w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds Breakfast - French toast w/syrup, fruit juice, milk

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Ginocchietti triplets Nina, Luciano and Lorenzo Ginocchietti, children of Aubrey and Michelangelo Ginocchietti, Pittston, will celebrate their second birthday on March 1.

Grandparents are Vita Blasi, Old Forge, Pat Ginocchietti, Pittston, and John and Catherine Morris, Trucksville. Great-grandparents are Vivian Morris, Cinnaminson, NJ; and Nando and Marion Ginocchietti, Pittston.

Nina, Luciano and Lorenzo have a sister Solana, 9 months old.

Giuliana Celia Dominick, daughter of Joseph and Maria (Gubitose) Dominick, of Tampa, Florida, celebrated her fourth birthday on Feb. 6. Her grandparents are Freddy and Patty Gubitose, Pittston; Paul and Helen Dominick, Dunellen, NJ; and Robert and Marlene Kosenak, Swoyersville. Her godparents are Heather Koss, Pittston; and the late Sam Nardone. Giuliana has a little brother, Paulie, 16 months and attends Carrollwood Day School.

A party at Gymboree Play & Music was held in her honor as well as a party at school and another one at home. Giuliana enjoys singing and dancing.

A trip to Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World Resort will also mark the occasion.

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Happy Birthday!

Stop by or mail your birthday photo to: The Sunday Dispatch 109 New Street Pittston, PA 18640 Pictures can run in back and white for $2 or color for $10.

Deadline is Wednesday at 5 p.m., but space is limited, so pictures will be published on a first-come, first-served basis.

Any questions, please call 602-0168.

Checks can be made payable to The Sunday Dispatch.

Louis Ide

Mia Adelstein

Mario Belza

Louis Joseph Ide, son of Randy and Lisa Ide of Shavertown, celebrated his first birthday on Feb. 2.

He is the grandson of Louis and Andrea Bocci, Wyoming; Helen Otley, Archbald; and the late Randy Ide. He is the great-grandson of Frances Poluske, Wyoming; and the late Joseph Poluske, the late Donald and Alberta Ide, the late Fernando and Jean Bocci and the late Frank and Ann Zelonis.

Mia Joy Adelstein, daughter of Mark Adelstein and Joy TetlakAdelstein, Dupont, will celebrate her first birthday on February 28.

Mia is the granddaughter of Jack and Marion Tetlak, Dupont; Sheldon and Sue Adelstein, Valrico, FL; and Peg Hodin, Clarks Summit.

Her great-grandmother is Ann Tetlak, Dupont.

Mario Joseph Belza, son of Rob and Jay Belza, Exeter, celebrated his fifth birthday on Friday, Feb. 24.

He is the grandson of Richard and Arlene Belza, of West Wyoming and Paul and Josephine Hatrak, of Exeter.

Mario has a sister, Nina, who is 2 years old.

Cassondra Chesniak

Haley Karboski

Dylan Klush

Cassondra Chesniak, daughter of Frank and Tami Chesniak, Duryea is celebratating her fourth birthday today, Feb. 26.

Cassondra is the granddaughter of Sylvia and Bernard Vilchock, Old Forge; Gloria Chesniak, Dupont; and the late Frank Chesniak.

Haley Karboski, daughter of Ken and Dr. Nicole Balchune Karboski, Pittston, celebrated her first birthday on February 18.

Haley’s grandparents are Joe and Eileen Balchune, Duryea; and Leonard and the late Anita Karboski, Pittston.

Dylan Robert Klush, son of Dale and Stephanie Klush, of Pittston, is celebrating his third birthday today, Feb. 26.

Dylan is the grandson of Robert and Lynn Fritz, Orangeville; Susan Lazevnick, Duryea; and Dale C. Klush, Pittston.

Riley Knaub Riley Michael Knaub celebrated his seventh birthday on Tuesday, Feb. 21. He is the son of Marlene and Ray Knaub Jr., of West Wyoming.

He is the grandson of Bernadine A. Podskoch, Swoyersville; and the late Raymond A. Podskoch and the late Carolyn and Ray Knaub of Redlion.

Riley is a first-grade student at Tenth Street Elementary, Wyoming.

He has a sister, Elizabeth, and a brother, Ray.

Kierra Montemayor Kierra Montemayor, daughter of SSGT Mark and SrA Amanda (Bush) Montemayor of Malmstrom Air Force Base, MT, will celebrate her second birthday on Monday, Feb. 27. She is the granddaughter of Katie Bush, Harding; and the late Christopher Bush and Kelly and Gilbert Greene, TX. She is the great-granddaughter of Regina Krostag, Harding; and the late William Krostag. A Hello Kitty party will be held in Kierra’s honor.

Cookie Corner staff honored at 31st anniversary dinner The Cookie Corner recently celebrated its 31st anniversary with a dinner held at the Atrium restaurant in Kingston.

Teachers and assistants who work with toddlers, pre-school day care and nursery school children attended the event sponsored by the school to honor its staff.

From left, first row, are Krista Artim, Toni Tabone, JoAnn Woj-

tash, Donna B. Brenner, Ruth Tielle and Theresa Guzik. Standing, Katie Lampman, Laura Gover, Joan Urban, Anne Schwartz, Sue Lanning, Doris Conant, Ellen Campbell, Nicole Friscia and Doreen Gay. Absent at the time of the photo were Diane Dileo and Kelsey Muldoon.

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History Day is Monday The Holy Rosary School History Day Fair will be held on Monday, Feb. 27.

Sixth and eighth-grade students have been engaged in a research process over the past several months, based on the 2012 National History Day Theme – Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.

Students chose to work individually or in groups to explore local, state, national or historical world events.

They researched the cause of the event and its impact, as well as what factors contributed to the subsequent revolution and reform.

Project formats include a research paper, display boards, group skits and webpage designs. History Fair is the first level in this nationwide competition.

The top projects in each category will move onto the NHD Regional Competition held at Penn State, Wilkes-Barre in March with the possibility of participating in the statewide competition in May. Congratulations to all students for their hard work on this project, and special thanks to NHD moderators Mrs. Doris Brady and Mrs. Jennifer Snyder for all the extra time and effort they gave!

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Students in Mrs. Zaffuto's first-grade class at the Primary Center who enjoyed an assembly recently are, from left, first row, Saige Price, Paakeo Phommachanh, Collin Granagan, Emily Dessoye, Cassandra Hintze, Andy Mendez, Tyler Savage, Makayla Mancini, Raymond Ortiz. Second row, Ashton Tyrell, Nicholas Franchetti, Corbin Wright, Ethan Lazowski, Ryan Crawford, Alyda Sands, Kai Hubert, Josiah Smith, Antonio Santiago. Third row: Mrs. Zaffuto, Rebecca Ratchford, Karma Gambardella, Jamez Snow, Gavin Caprio, Nicholas Pugliese, Natalya Soto, Kacie Ralston, Kyleigh Hutchins and Hayden Drass.

Registrations due

Registrations for the 20122013 school year are due March 2. Families are asked to return registrations as soon as possible, as there are limited openings in some classes.

For information on new registrations, call the school office at 457-2553.

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross will be prayed on Wednesday of this week due to the First Friday Mass.

First Friday Mass

First Friday Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 2 in St. Mary’s Church, Avoca.

Students in Mr. Paul Zaffuto's second-grade class at the Primary Center who enjoyed an assembly recently are, from left, first row, Victoria Cavello, James Dunston, Paul Westawski, Joseph Moore, Lauren Earley, Joseph O'Malley, Jayla Morris. Second row, Sydney Chrobak, Emily Dering, Brandon Reedy, Natasha Story, Unidentified, Eric Paxon, Gabrielle Gattuso, Third row: Mr. Ron Moran, James Rifflard, Stephen Schott, Alexander Tomlinson, Madison Hector, Kiana Sharif, Jesse Fuller, Caralynn Walsh, Lee Andrew Poling and Mr. Paul Zaffuto.

The Pittston Area Primary ary?” on Friday, Jan. 27 and fea- January. Mrs. Zaffuto’s first- special happenings by perform- mary students will have the opCenter held an assembly entitled tured special happenings that grade class and Mr. Zaffuto’s ing poems, songs and move- portunity to perform in one as“What’s Special About Janu- take place during the month of second-grade class highlighted ments about January. All pri- sembly during the school year.

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Thanks to volunteers

Thanks to all our PTO volunteers for the terrific Night at the Races and Family Fun Night at Ruby Tuesdays this past week.

Our special thanks to Night at the Races chairpersons Anne McDonnell and Lisa Allardyce and to Family Fun Night chairperson Ruth Nawrocki for all their planning and hard work.

Basketball

We wish luck to our basketball teams who beginn their tournaments this week and to our varsity cheerleaders who will participate in the All Saints Academy competition this afternoon.

Gift certificates

Vouchers sales will continue to be held from 89 to 10 a.m. every Thursday in Sacred Heart Church Hall in Duryea. School families may send orders in 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 or for a list of qualifying cartridges, visit www.fundingfactory.com or contact Mrs. Skutack at 4572553.

Rolling Thunder presents flags

The Members of the Rolling Thunder Chapter PA 3 presented the Old Forge High School and Old Forge Elementary School with flags from POW/MIA to represent all those who have not been forgotten in our world wars.

High School Seniors Anthony Trotta, David Argust and Colin Carey were on hand for this event.

Shown in the top photo from the high school presentation are, from left, Chris Thomas, high school principal; Anthony Trotta, David Argust, Colin Carey, Tony Valunas, Rolling Thunder chapter president; Rolling Thunder members John Golden and Stan Matys Labels and box tops and Augie Barhight, Rolling Thunder chapter vice president.

Campbell’s Soup labels and Shown in the photo at right form the elementary presentation are, Box Tops for Education are be- from left, Nicole VanLuvender, elementary principal; Tony Valunas, ing collected at Holy Rosary John Golden, Augie Barhight and Stanley Matys.

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Students conduct food drive for ‘Catholic Schools Week’ Feb. 29 - Lenten Liturgy, 1 p.m. Fr. Thomas Maloney will be the celebrant. Fourth-grade students will lead prayers.

Schedule for Stations of the Cross Fridays March 2 - 12:30 p.m., Grade 7 March 9 - 10:15 a.m., Grade 6 March 16 - 8:15 a.m., Grade 5 March 23 - 1 p.m., Grade 4 March 30 - 8:15 p.m., Grade 3 Lenten Mass Schedule Wednesdays Feb. 29 – 1 p.m., Grade 4 March 7 – 1 p.m., Grade 8 March 14 – 1 p.m., Grade 7 March 21 – 1 p.m., Grade 6 March 28 – 1 p.m., Grade 5 April 4 - 8:15 a.m., Grade 4 Read Across America

Read Across America will be celebrated the week of Feb. 27 – March 2The following are scheduled activities for the week: Monday, Feb 27 Reading Night – Grades Pre-K and K. A night of reading with Mrs. Barney, kindergarten teacher, begins at 6 p.m. All preschoolers and kindergarten students are welcome and they may bring a friend. Joins us for a night of reading and a special craft.

Tuesday, Feb. 28 Guest readers Each teacher will invite a special guest to their classrooms to read to their students.

Wednesday, Feb. 29 Drop everything and read.

We will read together for 10 to 15 minutes. Mr. Tigue, principal, will announce the time.

Thursday, March 1 Breakfast for everyone Pre-K – Grade 3, 9 to 9:20 a.m.; grades 4-8, 9:50 to 9:50 a.m.

Grades Pre-K – Grade 2: Dress as your favorite book character and make a character puppet.

Friday, March 2 Reading Buddies Grade 8 will read to the lower grade students in the gym. They will bring in blankets and books and read to grades Pre- K to grade 3. Pre-K to Grade 3 will also color a Dr. Suess picture.

Schedule: Grade 2 – 8 to 8:30 a.m.

Grade 3 – 8:35 to 9:05 a.m.

Grade 1 – 9:10 to 9:45 a.m.

Pre-K – 9:50 to 10:20 a.m.

K – 10:25 to 10:55 a.m.

Grades 4-8 – Read the most from coast to coast. Succeed in reading by taking an accelerated reading test on March 2. All students throughout the United States will take the Accelerated Reading Test on the same day.

Forensics news

Students who earned top points in the Accelerated Reader Program at Wyoming Area Catholic are, from left, first row, Carissa Benderavich, second grade; Hayden Foland, first grade; Christopher Maciejczyk, second grade; Matthew Maciejczyk, second grade; Samantha Casey, second grade; Stephen Renfer, kindergarten; Vincent Contardi, kindergarten. Second row, Mrs. Theresa Sabetta, librarian; Jayden Hastead, second grade; Nicole Yencha, kindergarten; MaKaylee Crake, third grade; Gabrielle Morgam, third grade; Molly Blaskiewicz, third grade; and Mr. Chris Tigue, principal.

As a continuation of the Catholic Schools' Week theme of Faith, Academics and Service, the Wyoming Area Catholic Student Council conducted a food drive for the Greater Pittston Food Pantry located at the former Seton Catholic High School in Pittston. From left, first row, are Walker Cherry, fourth grade; Danielle Morris, fifth grade; Adiya Golden, fifth grade; Aiden Barney, sixth grade; Rebecca Lalko, fifth grade; Molly Poray, sixth grade. Second row, Mrs. Theresa Sabetta, librarian; Noah Heck, eighth grade; Matthew Clemow, eighth grade; Bianca Mazzarella, fifth grade; Danielle Franklin, eighth grade; Sarah Cragle, seventh grade; Marissa Moran, seventh grade; Samanth Yencha, fourth grade; Vanessa Musto, seventh grade; Charles Kulick, sixth grade; Mr. Chris Tigue, principal; Mrs. Josephine Toomey, reading teacher, grades 4-8.

Practice for Forensics the Labels week of Feb. 27 will be held from Parents are asked to keep 2:45 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday sending in Campbell Soup Laand Wednesday. bels and Box Tops for Education.

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Wyoming Area Catholic Student Council officers who helped with a recent food collection at the school are, from left, Alexia Mazzarella, Danielle Morris and Erika Serafin. Absent at the time of the photo was Sarah Satkowski.

Driver-ed classes at Wyoming Area Domestic Violence rep speaks to WA students The Wyoming Area Guidance Department, in conjunction with the Luzerne County Domestic Violence Service Center recently presented a bullying and cyber bullying program to Wyoming Area Middle School students. Tammy Rogers, a volunteer/outreach coordinator with the Domestic Violence Service Center, is shown here speaking to students on Internet safety, the dos and don’ts of Facebook, and the mistakes of posting photos on Facebook, pointing out that colleges and employers look at perspective students’ and employees’ Facebook sites.

Wyoming Area School District is offering two Drivers Ed. Theory classes for sophomores.

Session one will consist of 20 11/2-hour classes meeting two or three times per week.

Session two will consist of 10 3-hour classes meeting once per week on Saturdays.

Each student will pay $90 for

the class.

Checks may be payable to the Wyoming Area School District.

Seats are on a first come/first served basis with 15 students per class. Classes will be held at the Secondary Center with Session one in room 164 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Session two will also meet in

room 164 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Session one will be held on: February 27, 29; March 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20.

Session two will be held on: February 25; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 14, 21, 28.

These classes will meet the 30-hour theory aspect of Drivers Education.

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Our Lady of Eucharist Parish holds Night at the Races Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish held its first-ever Night at the Races on Feb. 11 in the parish hall.

Dinner was catered by LaFratte’s with over 170 people were in attendance. Audra Casper and Cindy Vough served as chairpersons and were assisted by Jeannie and Tony Bantell, Mark Casper, Joe Corridoni, Larry Corridoni, Norm Frederick, Michelle Gorey, Barbara and Dennis Grimes, Mary B. Leonard, Jon McHale, and Red O’Brien. Luzerne County Judge Michael Vough served as emcee for the evening.

The races were sponsored by: State Rep Mike Carroll, the Corridoni Family, Father Maloney in honor of Clare and Eddie Kane’s 65th wedding anniversary, Chase Duffy, the Vough Family, Stell Enterprises Inc., Tom and Diane Tigue, Tracey Ashby, the Cicon Family, Medico Industries, Gerard Musto – Hiscox & Musto, attorneys at law, and Quality Beverage.

From left, are Barbara Grimes, Bea and Bill Ellis with Carl Boos in the background.

Preparing to call the next race are, from left, Joe Corridoni, Emcee Mike Vough, Larry Corridoni and Mark Casper.

From left, are Deanne and Joel Tomaszewski, Genevieve Tomaszewski and Marita Tomaszewski.

Preparing to open the betting windows are, from left, Eve Corridoni, Tony Bantell, Mike Skutack and Joe Corridoni.

Father Tom Maloney, pastor, prays God's blessings on those in attendance and on the meal they are about to share.

From left, are Joanne and Lenny Yashinski, Barbara and Marty Quinn and Rosemary Dessoye.

Wilkes University students to complete student teaching

Thirty-seven Wilkes University education majors are completing student teaching for the spring 2012 semester. The students met for an orientation session at Wilkes prior to starting their student teaching. From left, seated, are Stephen Martin, Pittston; Nicole Clarke, Wilkes-Barre; Lindsey Davenport, Dallas; Megan Clementson, Frederick,

MD; Casey Naumann, Bloomsburg; William Gouger, Saylorsburg; Alicia Lewis, Wilkes-Barre; Mark Senchak, Larksville; Mary Siejak, Ashley.

Second row, Lindsay Rowland, Wallingford; Caitlin Sobota, Pompton Plains, NJ; Justina Van Allen, Mahanoy City; Jillian Blair, Wantage, NJ; Lea Kunkle, West Pittston; Julia Keefer, Hershey; Be-

thany Guarilia, Forty Fort; Michelle Paserp, Mayfield; Melissa Kirwan, Larksville; Jessica Solt, Kunkletown; Brittany Sheluga, Scranton; Rebecca Gallaher, Hershey; Kaitlyn McGurk, Ridley; Felicia LeClair, Glasser, NJ; Kathleen Shedden, Canton; Sarah Frable, Weatherly; Christine Fleming, Shamokin; Lisa Lombardo, Port Jervis, NY; Alana

Donnelly, Laflin. Third row, Marrissa Fedor, Hanover Township; Amy Daniel, Mountain Top; Frank Kopyta, Gouldsboro; Jordon D’Emilio, Stowe; Thomas Goldberg, Freehold, NJ; Jared Lacefield, Spokane Valley, WA; Patrick Ritter, Selinsgrove; Shane Everett, Saylorsburg; and Miles Humenansky, Edwardsville.

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speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door.

Clutch slips on hard acceleration.

This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629

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VOLKSWAGEN `04 Beetle - Convertible

GREAT ON GAS! Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition.

Garage kept.

Newly Reduced $14,000 570-479-7664 Leave Message

VOLVO 850 ‘95 WAGON

Runs good, air, automatic, fair shape. $1,800.

347-693-4156

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000

FORD ‘76 THUNDERBIRD

All original $12,000

MERCEDES ‘76 450 SL $24,000

MERCEDES ‘29

Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com

CHEVY ’77 CORVETTE Red & red, all

original. No hits, restoration. Rides and looks new.

Exceptionally clean.

A/c, pb, ps, pw, 51K $13,900 OBO 570-563-5056

DESOTO CUSTOM ‘49 4 DOOR SEDAN

HONDA `07 ACCORD

V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1 owner with maintenance records.

Slate blue with leather interior. Sunroof. Asking $12,500.

Call 570-239-2556

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Excellent condition, garage kept, 1 owner. Must see.

Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS navigation, moon roof, cd changer.

Loaded. $9,000 or best offer. 570-706-6156

Excellent condition inside & out. Garage kept.

Regularly serviced by dealer, records available.

Option include alloy wheels, decklid spoiler, sport seats, interior accent lighting (blue), Nose mask and custom cut floor mats. Dark grey with black interior.

56K highway miles.

REDUCED! $13,300. Call 570-709-4695

JAGUAR `00 S TYPE 4 door sedan. Like

new condition. Brilliant blue exterior with beige hides.

Car is fully equipped with navigation system, V-8, automatic, climate control AC, alarm system, AM/FM 6 disc CD, garage door opener. 42,000 original miles. $9,000 Call (570) 288-6009

3 on the tree with fluid drive. This All American Classic Icon runs like a top at 55MPH. Kin to Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial Desoto, built in the American Midwest, after WWII, in a plant that once produced B29 Bombers. In it’s original antiquity condition, with original shop & parts manuals, she’s beautifully detailed and ready for auction in Sin City. Spent her entire life in Arizona and New Mexico, never saw a day of rain or rust. Only $19,995.

To test drive, by appointment only, Contact Tony at 570-899-2121 or penntech84th@ gmail.com

FORD SALEEN ‘04 281 SC Coupe

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

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500.

570-579-3517 570-455-6589

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

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

MERCEDES 1975

Good interior & exterior. Runs great! New tires.

Many new parts.

Moving, Must Sell. $1,300 or best offer 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $28,000. Call 825-6272

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

6 cylinder automatic.

52k original miles.

Florida car. $1500.

570-899-1896

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Motorcycles

YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm.

(570) 814-1548

442 RVs & Campers

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.

Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, , awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500.

570-868-6986

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!

AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles.

Small 6 cylinder.

New inspection.

Like new, inside & out. $13,000.

(570) 540-0975

CADILLAC `99 ESCALADE 97k miles. Black with beige leather interior. 22” rims.

Runs great. $8,500 Call 570-861-0202

Only 12,000 miles.

Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000.

570-288-4322

Motorcycles

BMW 2010 K1300S Only 460 miles! Has

all bells & whistles.

Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for

$15,000 FIRM.

Standard cab. 8’ bed with liner. Dark Blue. 98,400 miles. $4,999 or best offer 570-823-8196

CHRYSLER `02 TOWN & COUNTRY

Luxury people mover! 87,300 well maintained miles.

This like-new van has third row seating, power side & rear doors. Economical V6 drivetrain and all available options. Priced for quick sale $6,295. Generous trade-in allowances will be given on this top-of-the-line vehicle. Call Fran 570-466-2771 Scranton

FORD `04 EXPLORER

Eddie Bauer Edition 59,000 miles, 4 door, 3 row seats, V6, all power options, moon roof, video screen $12,999.

570-690-3995 or 570-287-0031

Call 570-262-0914 Leave message.

DAELIM 2006

150 CCs. 4,700 miles.

70 MPG. New battery & tires. $1,500; negotiable.

Call 570-288-1246 or 570-328-6897

HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL

Black. 1,800 miles.

ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm.

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023

HARLEY DAVIDSON `03 100th Anniversary

Edition Deuce.

Garage kept.

1 owner. 1900 miles.

Tons of chrome. $38,000 invested. A must see. Asking $18,000. OBO 570-706-6156

HSoft ARLEY DAVIDSON ‘80 riding FLH. King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

FORD ‘02 ESCAPE

4WD V6 Automatic Sunroof Leather Excellent condition!.

116,000 Miles $7200.

570-814-8793

FORD ‘02 EXPLORER

Red, XLT, Original non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery.

90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016

speed. 23 MPG. 102K highway miles.

Silver with black interior. Immaculate condition, inside and out. Garage kept.

No rust, maintenance records included. 4wd, all power. $6,900 or best offer, trades will be considered.

Call 570-575-0518

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MERCURY `03 MOUNTAINEER

AWD. Third row seating. Economical 6 cylinder automatic. Fully loaded with all available options.

93k pampered miles.

Garage kept. Safety / emissions inspected and ready to go. Sale priced at $8,995.

Trade-ins accepted.

Tag & title processing available with purchase. Call Fran for an appointment to see this outstanding SUV. 570-466-2771 Scranton

RANGE ROVER ‘07 SPORT Supercharged

59,000 miles, fully loaded. Impeccable service record. $36,000 570-283-1130

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Accounting/ Finance

LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SEEKS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO HUMAN RESOURCES Candidate must be detail oriented, able to multi-task in a fast paced environment, and perform duties while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

Experience in providing administrative support to Sr. Management and Human Resources preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: on boarding new hires, managing employee files, ordering supplies, preparation of bi-weekly payroll, administering benefit submissions, handling mail, assisting with Board and Committee meeting setup. Potential for advancement within Human Resource area.

Competitive salary and benefit package. Send resume to: Landmark Community Bank, 2 South Main St., Pittston, PA 18640 Fax: 570 891-0001 Attn: M. Lewis E-mail to mlewis@ lcbbank.com EOE

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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

JEEP ‘97 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Call 829-7130 to place an employment ad.

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Logistics/ Transportation

Drivers, CDL-A: Home every night!

Local Hazleton Dedicated route!

Great Pay, Benefits!

1-866-336-9642

Growing HVAC Firm Seeks

SERVICE TECHNICIAN Energy Technologies, Inc. is expanding and has an immediate opening for an experienced commercial service technician. Become part of the success of this Linc franchise where service is central to our business.

Benefits include top pay, flexible health insurance plan, retirement plan, vacation, company truck, continuous training, bonus incentives, and a professional atmosphere.

Stop in to fill out an application or send resume to: Mr. Chad Davis Service Manager ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 591 North Hunter Highway Drums, PA 18222 (570) 788-3845 Ext. 23 www.energyt.com

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IT/Software Development

Programmer/Analyst

Experience with Peachtree accounting a plus.

Send resume to: CFM PO BOX 236 CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 18411

538

Janitorial/ Cleaning

Lowboy Driver CDL Required

Opening for Lowboy Driver-CDL Required.

Must have good driving record. We offer Top Wages and Benefits Package.

Apply in person & ask for Paul or Mike.

FALZONE TOWING SERVICE, INC. 271 N. SHERMAN ST., WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702 570-823-2100

CONSTRUCTION TRUCK DRIVERS Seeking applications to fill CDL Class A & B driver positions. Valid PA license and clean driving record required. Work with us in the highway construction and Marcellus Shale industries.

HOUSEKEEPER

Flexible schedule.

Experience required.

Please send resume & 3 references to: 275 Memorial Hwy PO Box 301 Dallas, PA 18612

542

Logistics/ Transportation

DRIVERS: DayCab Work.

Dedicated!

Regional work.

Guaranteed minimum plus opportunity to earn more!

CDL-A. recruiting @westmotor.com 800-456-7885 x:3289

548 Medical/Health LITTLE FLOWER MANOR AND ST. LUKE’S VILLA have the following positions available.

RN Supervisor – part time & per diem, 3-11P and 11P-7A Certified Nurse Aides – full, part time & per diem, 7A-3P and 11P-7A

Successful candidates must be willing to work all shifts and all days including weekends.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Resident Assistant (St. Therese Residence) – part time 5-9PM

Activity Aides (Little Flower Manor) – part time 8A-4PM, 12-8PM, 38PM & every other weekend Apply: Little Flower Manor 200 S. Meade St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 pmelski@lfmstr.com fax: 570-408-9760 EOE

AMERICAN ASPHALT PAVING CO. 500 Chase Rd Shavertown, PA 18708 Fax: 570-696-3486 jobs@amer asphalt.com EOE

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518 Customer Support/Client Care

BEAUTY

DRIVER NEEDED Independent Contractor

Excellent pay with a growing company.

Call 570-820-0414

DRIVERS

Due to our continued growth, Bolus Freight Systems is expanding its fleet of company drivers.

Company drivers will enjoy dedicated runs or regional runs. You can be home every night or every weekend, the choice is yours.

You can earn in excess of $1400 per week, and you will be driving a new or late model truck.

Part time and weekend work also available.

This is a career opportunity for dependable drivers to work for an industry leader and one of the highest paying companies in the business. We offer a performance bonus, paid vacations and holidays, medical and life insurance as well as 401K. For more information call: 1-800-444-1497 ext 721

518 Customer Support/Client Care

United One Resources is seeking candidates for a full-time Title Insurance Settlement Agent. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast paced environment, work independently, have excellent organizational and communication skills and an eagerness to excel. Prior settlement experience is required. We offer a competitive salary, mileage reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefit package.

Please forward your resume to: iwanttowork@unitedoneresources.com

United One Resources, Inc. 270 North Sherman Street Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18702 EOE M/F/D/V

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INTERSTATE LOOD AND PLASMA 665 CAREY AVE WILKES-BARRE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT CALL WITH QUESTIONS 823-4119

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VAN DRIVER

Needed Monday thru Friday.

6-6.5 hours/day.

No weekends, No holidays.

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Keystone Garden Estates

100 Narrows Rd Route 11 Larksville, PA 18651 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Production/ Operations

KMS FAB LLC Has immediate openings for the positions listed below.

- Laser Operators - Turret Operators - Press Brake Operators - Punch Press Operators - General Machine Operators Please email your resume to: kbrunges@ kmspa.com or fill out an application at KMS, FAB, LLC. 100 Parry Street Luzerne, PA. 18709 E.O.E.

Dietary Aides/Porters – 6A-2P & 4-7P

QUARRY

Seeking off-road truck driver and excavator/hammer operator.

551

554

LPN - Personal Care (St. Luke’s Villa) part time 3-11P

SETTLEMENT AGENT

1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic.

A/C. New brakes & tires. Very clean. $10,750. Call 570-474-6028

4.0-ATM, 4WD, 128,000 miles, full power, minor body & mechanical work needed for state inspection. Recent radiator & battery. $2,500.

OBO. 570-239-8376

533

JEEP `03 Rare.

LIBERTY5 SPORT.

CHEVY `99 SILVERADO Auto. V6 Vortec.

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

CHEVY ‘08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.

439

439

MThe ASSAGE THERAPISTS Woodhouse

Day Spa is currently hiring for Full Time Massage Therapists. Position requires outstanding customer service skills and must be available days, evenings and Saturdays. Please apply in person at the spa.

Monday-Friday 9-6 387 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. EOE

551

Other

FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED!

FCCY is looking for people to help meet the growing demand for foster homes.

Those interested in becoming foster parents call 1-800747-3807. EOE.

PRODUCTION WORKERS Local window man-

ufacturing company is seeking experienced line operators.

Starting rate depends on experience. Attendance and Productivity Bonus are potential.

Health, Dental, Vision & 401K Plan available upon full time status. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to join a great team! Apply in person to: INTERSTATE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. Attn: Director of HR 322 Laurel St. Pittston 18640

566

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE:

WNEP-TV has a rare opportunity for an experienced Account Executive.

Candidate must have excellent organization, presentation, and negotiation skills. New business is a must.

Minimum 3 yrs. media sales required.

See details on our website: www.wnep.com/ business

an experienced parts person to join our team. Responsibility’s include: parts ordering, inventory, data entry, clerical Day shift, great working environment: Apply in person ONLY. EOE Calex 58 Pittston Ave Pittston, PA

Garden Center Work with plants & garden supplies.

Must have knowledge of Annuals, Perennials and Fertilizers. Hours will vary seasonally.

Retail Must have cash, register and sales experience. Excellent communication skills needed.

Apply in person, no phone calls please.

Dundee Gardens 2407 San Souci Pkwy Hanover Twp, PA. Hours: 9:30am-5pm

548 Medical/Health

548 Medical/Health

PARTS PERSON WANTED: We are looking for

Assistant Clinical Director Job Purpose: Exciting opportunity for a skilled clinical professional to work as a key member of our Autism leadership team. Works closely with Clinical Director regarding the provision of treatment strategies for children on the autism spectrum who are receiving services in our center based or community programs.

Qualifications: Board Certified Behavior Analyst required. Professional License a plus.

Previous supervisory experience required.

BHRS /Autism experience preferred.

Please reply to: recruiter@friendshiphousePA.Org Or mail resume to: Friendship House c/o Human Resources 1509 Maple Street, Scranton, PA 18505 Direct Care and Clinical positions are available Please visit us at www.friendshiphousepa.org E.O.E/L.E.P

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Greg Martin General Manager 22 Yrs. at Coccia

Joe “Bobo” Nocera Used Car Manager 26 Yrs. at Coccia

Ginny Kutzer Salesperson 21 Yrs. at Coccia

Jim Bufalino Salesperson 19 Yrs. at Coccia

Joe Skrutski Salesperson 12 Yrs. at Coccia

Toni Grasso Salesperson 9 Yrs. at Coccia

Victor DeAnthony Salesperson 5 Yrs. at Coccia

Rob Kosco Salesperson 26 Yrs. with Ford

Terry Joyce Tom Washington Abdul Alsaigh Sales Manager Sales Manager Sales Manager 35 Yrs. at Coccia 15 Yrs. with Ford 5 Yrs. at Coccia

Marcus Ossowski Salesperson 2 Yr. at Coccia

Kevin Uren Salesperson 2 Yrs. at Coccia

Jason Kilduff Salesperson 1 Yr. at Coccia

Mike Hallock Salesperson 1 Yr. at Coccia

Patrick Plastow Internet Specialist

Frank Vieira Salesperson 2 Yrs. at Coccia

Len Gierszal Rudy Podest George Geiges Steve Mizenko Pat McGinty Lenny Santarsiero Barry Williams Parts & Service Service Manager Service Manager Parts Manager Body Shop Manage Finance Manager Finance Manager 1 Yr. at Coccia 1 Yr. at Coccia Director 25 Yrs. at Coccia 25 Yrs. with Ford 16 Yrs. at Coccia 21 Yrs. at Coccia 28 Yrs. at Coccia

Auto., AC, Pwr. Mirrors, Advanced Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtains, AM/FM/CD, Pwr. Door Locks, Tilt Wheel, , Cruise Control, 15” Alum.

Wheels, Keyless Entry w/Keypad

Remote Keyless Entry, Pwr. Locks, Message Center, Air, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air APR Bags, CD, Side Impact Air PLUS Bags, MyKey M O S.

24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/29/12.

APR M O S.

PLUS

Auto., CD, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air Bags, 16” Steel Wheels, Tilt Wheel, Air, Instrument Cluster, Message Center, Side Mirrors, Fog Lamps, MyKey

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

M O S.

MPG

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/29/12.

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

MPG

MPG

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/29/12.

APR PLUS

PLUS

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24 Mos.

M O S.

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Auto., CD, Alum Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, AntiTheft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Message Center,

24 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/29/12.

APR

APR PLUS

M O S.

, Safety Canopy, Air, Side Impact Safety Pkg., Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Fog Lamps, Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg., Privacy Glass,16” Alum.

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STX, 3.7L V6, Auto., 17” Alum. Wheels, Air, Cloth Seat, 40/20/40 Split Seat, Decor Pkg., Cruise, ABS, Pwr. Equipment Group

MPG

24 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/29/12.

APR

M O S.

Pwr. Windows, Pwr. Door Locks, Air, Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control, Remote Keyless Entry, CD, MyFord

24 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/29/12.

APR PLUS

M O S.

Auto., 3.5L V6, SYNC, Reverse Sensing Sys., Keyless Entry w/Keypad,18” Alum.

Wheels, Anti-Theft Perimeter Alarm, Sirius Satellite Radio, PDL, CD, PW,

MPG

MPG

24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/29/12.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/29/12.

3.5L Engine, MyFord Display, Auto. Climate Control, Pwr. Mirrors, 17” Steel Wheels, CD, Keyless Entry, MyKey, Cruise Control, PL, PW

MPG

24 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/29/12.

24 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/29/12.

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

Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B *Tax and tags extra. Security Deposit Waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. See salesperson for details. All payments subject to credit approval by the primary lending source, Tier 0 rate. Special APR financing cannot be combined with Ford cash rebate. “BUY FOR” prices are based on 72 month at $18.30 per month per $1000 financed with $2,500 down (cash or trade). Photos of vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford is not responsible for any typographical errors. No Security Deposit Necessary. See dealer for details. Sale ends

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HARROLD S HARMACY, A GREAT PLACE TO WORK! Part time (22 hours/ week), front end customer service, experience required.

Send resume to: Harrold’s Pharmacy 179 Old River Road Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Or Fax: 570-824-8730

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GLIDER ROCKING CHAIR, honey colored wood with tan cushions, $100.

Graco highchair, Windsor pattern. $45.

Graco Car Seat $45. Infant 5 piece bedding, light green, yellow,& ivor, comforter never used $50.654-8042

IPOD Touch 16 G Generation 1 or 2.

Screen is in excellent condition, $100.

Jagermeister basecall cap, never worn, $10. Motorcycle helmet, black with sharp royal blue design on it, Size XL, $30.

484-239-8507

EXETER

WEST WYOMING

SWING, Graco, Graco infant car seat with base, Recaro convertible car seat, entire neutral farm themed nursery set with lamp & accessories all $15 each. Fisher Price baby monitor, and changing table mattress $5 each All in great condition. 570-735-4876

Pizza stone bakeware, 14 1/2”, from Home & Garden Party, never used $20.

Lasagna stoneware, 8” x 12”, from House of Lloyd, excellent condition $10.

570-333-4325

716

Retail Sales Manager VERSATILE, RESPONSIBLE PERSON. TRAINING, BENEFITS AVAILABLE. RESPOND TO JOER@ EFOFURNITURE.COM

SEEKING

Building Materials

SINK, single bowl, great condition, 1 white, 1 tan. $10.

570-262-7923

726

Clothing

COAT

600 FINANCIAL 610

Business Opportunities

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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.

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Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc. gov/credit. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.

SUNDAY DISPATCH

KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75.

570-855-5385

742

Furnaces & Heaters

HEATERS 2, 1 kerosene radiant 10 with manual & pump $75. 1 carbon fiber electric, new in box, never used, free standing or wall mountable $49.

570-636-3151

744

Furniture & Accessories

BED - NEW PLUSH set, still in original plastic Must sell. $150. Can Deliver.

280-9628

BED, twin complete, solid wood mission style bed with . All in excellent condition. $200. 299-9628.

COUCH 2 loveseats, 1 reclining chair, 1 chair with ottoman.

All for $199. Very good condition.

570-824-7314

FURNISH FOR LESS

* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607 KITCHEN DINING TABLE oak laminate and chrome with 6 chrome & wicker chairs and leaf. $150. 457-3486 LOVESEAT blue, clean, like new $25.

570-574-5690 MICROWAVE stand/ kitchen cart. White with wood top, cabinet & shelf.

Like new. $40.

570-696-4494

POLAR-CARE 300cold-therapy-unit, new, (breg) $60.

PREMIUM knife collection 10 boxed knives including clever, new $30.

570-489-2675 SEWING machine 1949, Kenmore in original desk type cabinet comes with original manual, has not been run for decades; needs check-up.

Pics available via e-mail $49. 570-696-1410 TIRES 2 215/70R15 snowtires on rims from 2000 Chevy Venture $80.

570-474-0935 WHEELS Ford Escape 17” factory chrome wheels with tires p23565r17 $350. 696-2212

776 Sporting Goods COBRA S-9 irons, steel, reg 6-7-8-9W $100. firm. Vintage Yonex woods graphite head shafts 1-3-5 $60.

Slazenger cart/bag slotted $25.

570-829-4016 GOLF CLUB NEW MUST SEE! $30. 570-574-5690 PULL-CART for golf bag, good condition $15. 570-788-2388 after 5 pm.

778

Stereos/ Accessories

SUB WOOFER Powered car subwoofer.

Very powerful, 2 power acoustic subwoofers, 2 Pyle 1800 watt amps.

Custom cabinet with see through acrylic front. $250. or best offer. 328-6059.

780

Televisions/ Accessories

TV BRACKETS, wall mount, 1 holds large set $39. 1 for smaller set $29.

570-636-3151 TV from 1950; beautiful pecan all wood cabinet with doors. $49. 570-696-1410 TV R.C.A. 14” color with remote $25.

570-696-1661

784

Tools

CIRCULAR SAW, 7 1/4” Craftsman $25.

570-825-5564

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL...

746 Garage Sales/ IN CLASSIFIED!

800 PETS & ANIMALS 815

Dogs

PAWS TO CONSIDER....

ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.

DACHSHUND PUPPIES!

AKC Registered.

Ready to go. Vet checked. Please call 570-864-2207

Find homes for your kittens!

Place an ad here!

570-829-7130

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

362 Susquehanna Ave Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths and kitchen, granite countertops, all Cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances and lighting, new oil furnace, washer dryer in first floor bath.

Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490

Turn to classified.

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Classified’s got the directions!

708

Antiques & Collectibles

RETIRED DEPARTMENT 56 Season’s Bay Village 9 buildings, 28 accessories.

Purchased price $1261.

70% sale price $890.

570-868-5886

710

Appliances

FREEZER upright by Frigidaire.

Asking $50. 696-4978

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BUYING/SELLING ALL US & FOREIGN COINS

CURRENCY POSTCARDS STAMPS GOLD & SILVER We Give FREE Appraisals

(No obligations, no pressure) Over 35 years as a respected local coin dealer.

HERITAGE GALLERIES 52 Carr Ave. DALLAS, PA

GENE’S RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES 60 Day Warranty Monday-Friday 8:00PM-5:00PM Saturday 8:00AM-11:00AM Gateway Shopping Center Kingston, PA

(570) 819-1966 MICROWAVE GE Profile over the range $70. Kenmore Elite dishwasher $60. Brass Tiffany Chandelier $50. Hunter Ceiling Fan $20. All very good condition.

Manuals included.

570-814-5300 RANGE: Kenmore electric 30”36”x26”-black, 10 months old. $270.

WASHER Kenmore, white, $50. Side by side refrigerator with water ice dispenser, 28 cu ft.

Beige color $100.

Both very good condition. 262-6283

Across from Dallas Agway on Rt. 415 Look for blue & white signs

TUES-SAT 10-6

or call for appointments

SNOW THROWER Ariens 7hp electric start, tire chains, 24” cut just serviced, runs well $395. 570-636-3151

786 Toys & Games BIKE boy’s 20”, needs part. Was $80. Asking $25.

570-574-5690 ICE SKATES ladie’s ice skates size 6 $5 TV Teddy with 6 interactive videos $20. 570-696-3368

794

Video Game Systems/Games

SONY PLAYSTATION 2 console. Everything included.

Works 100%.

Includes 4 games, all cables, & carrying case.

Best offers accepted. $60. 570-905-2985.

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: WANTED

674-2646

ALL JUNK

758 Miscellaneous

CARS,

DVD PLAYER Insignia $20. (2) 8 mm movie projectors reg & super 8 GAF 138 $40. Ionic pro air purifier $25.

3 fluorescent fixtures & 30 watt bulb $24. 35 mm Cannon sure shot $15.

Handyman Magazines .15 cents each.

American Standard shower head $4. VHS tapes $3. VHS tapes T120 $5. 570-825-5564

TRUCKS & HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Shopping for a new apartment?

Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry!

Get moving with classified!

JENKINS TWP

930 Wanted to Buy Real Estate 1252 Main St.

3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Finished Walk-Out Basement, Single Car Garage Nice corner lot

288-8995 GENERATOR. Husky portable, 5,000 watt. Like new, used once. $450.

Harveys Lake 570-639-3178

Find homes for your kittens!

Place an ad here!

570-829-7130

WEST PITTSTON

House Wanted Need Owner finance. Flood house OK. Will repair.

Please contact 570-212-8370

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.

BACK MOUNTAIN Centermorland

941 210 Beechwood Dr Rare brick & vinyl tri-level featuring 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, family room with fireplace, rear patio, sprinkler system, alarm system & central air.

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

PITTSTON TWP.

BY OWNER

529 SR 292 E For sale by owner Move-in ready. Well maintained. 3 - 4 bedrooms. 1 ¾ bath.

Appliances included. 2.87 acres with mountain view. For more info & photos go to: ForSaleByOwner.com Search homes in Tunkhannock. $275,000. For appointment, call: 570-310-1552

BEAR CREEK 10+2ACRES with homes.

Good for primary home, vacation or investment. Property includes: 10.2 acres (3 separate parcels) bordering state game lands House with master bedroom suite, large kitchen, oversized living room, family room, guest bathroom, oversized deck (24 x 32).

Private Guest House with living room/kitchen combo, large bedroom, bathroom.

Outbuilding for storage & covered pavilion. email: csmith7433@ aol.com 570-472-3152

EXETER

Nice size four bedroom home with some hardwood floors, large eat in kitchen with breakfast bar. 2 car garage & partially fenced yard. Close to everything! $92,900 MLS# 11-1977 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

459 Broad St. 3 bedroom 1 bath attractive home in great location, hardwood floors 100x144 lot asking $109,900 570.970.0650 jtdproperties.com

SUGARLOAF REDUCED!!!!

2 houses. Must sell

together. Each has its own utilities on 2.5 + acres. 3 car garage with 3 large attached rooms.

For Sale By Owner. $239,900 Call (570) 788-5913 SWOYERSVILLE

Apartments/ Unfurnished

DUPONT

Totally renovated 5 room apartment located on 1st floor.

Partially furnished, brand new fridge/ electric range, electric washer & dryer.

Brand new custom draperies, Roman shades, carpeting/ flooring & energy efficient windows. 1 bedroom with large closet, living room, laundry room, storage room, basement & large front porch. Easy access to I-81, airport & casino, off street parking.

No smoking. $650 + utilities & security.

570-762-8265

52 Barber Street Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of the town.

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

Motorcycle for sale?

Let them see it here in the Classifieds!

570-829-7130

LARKSVILLE

Very nice, clean, 2 bedroom. Hardwood floors, w/d hookup, stove, fridge, dishwasher.

Off street parking. $600 + security & utilities. No pets.

570-954-5903

AMERICA REALTY

288-1422

HANOVER TOWNSHIP Great location, 1

Say it HERE in the Classifieds!

570-829-7130

KINGSTON

72 E. W alnut St. 3rd floor, located in quiet neighborhood.

Kitchen, living room, dining room, sun room, bathroom. 2 large and 1 small bedroom, lots of closets, built in linen, built in hutch, hardwood floors, fireplace, storage room, yard. New washer/ dryer, stove & fridge.

Heat and hot water included. 1 year lease + security. $950 570-406-1411

KINGSTON

E.Light, WALNUT ST. bright, 3rd

floor, 2 bedrooms, carpeted, security system. Garage.

Extra storage & cable TV included.

Laundry facilities.

Heat & hot water furnished. Fine neighborhood.

Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References.

Security. Lease.

No smokers please. $715.

570-287-0900

Commercial Properties

315 PLAZA 1750 sf former Physician Office.

OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206

947

Garages

NANTICOKE

Available heated storage space.

Great for boat or car storage. $65 / month. Call 570-650-3358

950

PITTSTON 2nd floor rear apart-

ment. 3 rooms + bath. Wall to wall carpet.

Heat & garbage paid by landlord. $425 + security. No pets.

Call 570-655-1713

PITTSTON 2nd floor. 1 bed-

room, private entrance, newly painted, w/w carpeting, washer/ dryer hookup, off street parking.

Water & sewer included. No Pets No Smoking! $425 + security.

570-883-9384

WEST PITTSTON

Sell your own home!

Place an ad HERE 570-829-7130

WILKES-BARRE

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

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

944

Commercial Properties

Center City WB

FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET! Why pay extra for

internet? Our new leases include a FREE high speed connection!

Affordable modern office space at the Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square.

Rents include internet, heat, central air, utilities, trash removal, and nightly cleaning all without a sneaky CAM charge. Parking available at the intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available.

We can remodel to suit. Brokers protected. Call Jeff Pyros at 570-822-8577

FORTY FORT

Fully built-out & furnished Doctor’s Office. Approximately 2,000 square feet.

Available in April.

Contact Colleen 570-283-0524

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

Lease Space Available, Light manufacturing, warehouse, office, includes all utilities with free parking.

I will save you money!

953 Houses for Rent SWOYERSVILLE Completely remodeled Large 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single family home including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher & disposal.

Gas heat, nice yard, good neighborhood,. Off street parking. Shed. No pets. $995 / month.

570-479-6722

WEST PITTSTON

617 LUZERNE AVENUE 2 bedrooms, completely renovated, 1.5 baths washer/ dryer hookup, offstreet parking, no pets, $600/month, plus utilities, & security deposit.

Call 570-655-9543

959 Mobile Homes

Half Doubles

NANTICOKE

Nice clean 1 bedroom. Heat, hot water, garbage fee included. Stove, fridge, air-conditioning, washer/dryer availability. Security. $525 per month Call (570) 736-3125

BEAUTY EFFICIENT 1 bedroom, fireplace, courtyard parking, appliances, professionally managed.

LEASE/ EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION/ NO PETS/ SMOKING $465+ utilities

944

KINGSTON

Newly renovated. 3 bedroom. Wall to wall carpet.

Screened in porch.

Off street parking.

Fridge, stove, washer & dryer included. Sewer, lawn maintenance & snow removal also included. $750 + utilities. Call (570) 807-7204 LEAVE MESSAGE

FORTY FORT

bedroom apartment in residential area, all utilities included. $600/month + security.

908-482-0335

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

Apartments/ Unfurnished

Spacious, updated 1 bedroom apartment, 2nd floor. Recently renovated. Sewer & appliances included.

Off street parking.

Security. No pets. $475 + utilities.

570-586-0417

LAFLIN

BACKHOES

PICKUP

WILKES-BARRE

Duplex, can convert to single. Steel siding, new roof, new furnace, garage large lot. Reduced $59,900 Castrignano Realty 570-824-9991

$59,500

BULLDOZERS

FREE

Income & Commercial Properties

Call Vince 570-332-8792

DUMPTRUCKS

Highest Prices Paid!!

Completely remodeled home with everything new.

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

909

Estate Sales/ Looking for the right deal Flea Markets on an automobile?

700 MERCHANDISE

438 Tripp St

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

941

MOBILE HOME LOTS

DURYEA

109 Chittenden St. Two - 2 bedroom, 1 bath totally remodeled homes. Off street parking, $450 per unit plus security.

Utilities by tenant.

Call Brian 570-299-0298

OLD FORGE

22 Connell St 2 bedroom, 1 bath.

New rugs, fridge stove dishwasher.

Very large fenced yard with utility shed. $650/mo + security Utilities by tenant Call Brian 570-299-0298

PLAINS

NEW 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. Stacked washer/dryer.

All new tile bath. Large screened-in porch.

Many large, convenient closets. Central Air. New gas heating system. Huge attic for storage.

“Must See!” $850 + utilities, lease & security.

NO PETS. Call for appointment.

570-793-6294

PLYMOUTH 3 bedroom, 1 bath.

Located on Academy St. New paint, carpet & windows. $700 + utilities & security.

Small pet OK with extra security. Off street parking .

Call 570-760-6410

For rent in the quiet country setting of Hunlock Creek. $290/month. Water, sewer & trash included. Call Bud 570-477-2845

965

Roommate Wanted

SEEKING PROFESSIONAL FEMALE TO LIVE WITH SAME. Private bedroom, share bathroom and kitchen.

Quiet neighborhood. $400 a month.No pets or kids.

References required.

Call 570-362-2572.

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971 Vacation & Resort Properties

HARVEY’S LAKE

BOAT SLIPS for rent at Pole 155.

Call 570-639-5041

& bath, hardwood floors, natural wood work, garage. Great neighborhood. Non smokers, No pets.

Call 570-655-2195

Building & Remodeling

All types of residential remodeling.

Kitchens & baths.

Specializing in Windows & Vinyl Siding.

Solar light tunnels.

30 years experience. BBB. PA025042 Licensed & Insured Free Estimates 570-287-1982

1141

Heating & Cooling

HEATING, A/C & REFRIGERATION REPAIR Services. Commer-

cial / Residential.

Licensed & Insured.

24-7 Free Estimates.

Call 646-201-1765 mycohvac.com

Looking for that special place called home?

Classified will address Your needs.

Open the door with classified!

1156

Insurance

NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY

Long Term Care Insurance products/life insurance/estate planning. Reputable Companies.

570-580-0797 FREE CONSULT www nepalong termcare.com

1213

Paving & Excavating

EDWARD’S ALL COUNTY PAVING & SEAL COATING

Modified stone, laid & compacted.

Hot tar and chips, dust and erosion control. Licensed and Insured.

Call Today For Your Free Estimate

570-474-6329 Lic.# PA021520

HARVEY’S LAKE

LAKEFRONT fully furnished. Wifi, cable. Weekly, monthly. Season 2012 starting June 570-639-5041

1297

Tree Care

ZOMERFELD TREE SERVICE, INC.

1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 1024

Building & Remodeling

1st. Quality Construction Co.

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

Insured & Bonded.

Senior Citizens Discount!

WEST PITTSTON 1/2 double, 7 rooms

1024

State Lic. # PA057320

570-299-7241 570-606-8438

468

Auto Parts

Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding. Demolition Hauling & excavating.

570-574-5018

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468

Auto Parts

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP

Looking for the right deal on an automobile?

Turn to classified.

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Classified’s got the directions!

$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!

953 Houses for Rent

NOBODY Pays More 570-760-2035

BACK MOUNTAIN

JACKSON TWP. 3 bedroom home on Hillside Road. $695/mo + utilities.

Lake Lehman School District.

No pets.

Call American Asphalt Paving Co., at 570-696-1181, ext. 243 between 7:00AM and 3PM Monday -Friday

Monday thru Saturday 6am-9pm • Happy Trails!

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

570-735-1487 WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

BUYING 11am to 6pm

HARVEYS LAKE

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large living room, dining room family room, kitchen with appliances, washer / dryer hookup.

New w/w carpet & freshly painted.

Large yard & screened porch.

Water, sewer, garbage & snow plowing included.

No pets.

Non smoking. Security deposit, references & credit check required. $1,100/per month + utilities.

570-709-6678

39 Prospect St • Nanticoke 941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE

Immediate Occupancy!!

Efficiencies available @30% of income

MARTIN D. POPKY APARTMENTS

PITTSTON

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, gas heat, stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets fenced yard. $825/ month, plus utilities & security.

Call 570-430-7901

61 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 • Affordable Senior Apartments • Income Eligibility Required • Utilities Included!

• Low cable rates; • New appliances; • Laundry on site; • Activities! •Curbside Public Transportation

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

SUNDAY DISPATCH

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R&D/Science

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R&D/Science

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R&D/Science

Research and Development Technician Local manufacturer seeks a Technician for their Research and Development Department. This position is responsible to assist in the implementation of new product designs for the production floor. The candidate will also assist in improving current product designs.

The successful candidate needs to lift 50 lbs alone; must be able to use hand and power tools; is mechanically inclined and creative. Prior experience in production and AutoCAD is helpful.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Send resume and salary history to: c/o The Times Leader

Box 3010 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

524

Engineering

524

Engineering

524

Engineering

Jr. Industrial Engineer Trainee

Industry-leading manufacturer is accepting resumes for a Jr. Industrial Engineer Trainee. This position is responsible for the collecting of incentive (piece rate) data for production employees. Data collected includes, units produced, downtime, etc. Correct data is entered into a computer system and calculated for submission to payroll.

The successful candidate is mathematically inclined; has the ability to multitask; work in a team environment; is highly organized; has excellent communication skills, data entry skills and is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Send resume or apply in person between 9am-4:30pm Monday-Friday to: jobs@goldentech.com

401 Bridge Street Old Forge, PA 18518

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Workplace Employer

542

Logistics/ Transportation

542

Logistics/ Transportation

542

Logistics/ Transportation

Hiring Experienced Forklift Operators $12.25 hourly. ***STRAIGHT DAY SHIFT OR NIGHT SHIFT (12 hour shifts ave. 42 hours per week) ***75 cent night shift pay differential offered. ***Pay increase based on skill development.

Take charge...LEARN AND EARN! XLC Services, LLC (Logistics) is seeking experienced Forklift Operators - MUST HAVE 1 YEAR FULL TIME EXPERIENCE - with great employment history to work at their Mehoopany, PA location.

The following skills are necessary for these positions.

• High School Diploma/GED • Computer Skills • Valid Driver’s License • Criminal Background Check • Pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Physical All full-time positions come with the following benefits: medical, 8 paid holidays, 401k after 1 year, and paid vacation. Pay increases based on skill development.

EVERY THURSDAY IN MARCH from Noon-4pm at the Tunkhannock Public Library

Interested Applicants can Apply Online at www.XLCServices.com.

Interviews scheduled Monday thru Friday. Call 800-472-1013 or walk-ins welcome at Job Fairs.

906 Homes for Sale

906 Homes for Sale

906 Homes for Sale

906 Homes for Sale

906 Homes for Sale

906 Homes for Sale

Unique 2BR Ranch with HW throughout. Amenities include: 24.9x34 recreation room, surround sounds, 24" above ground heated pool, Trex deck, detached fully equipped building can be additional 2 car garage or workshop. 12-354 MARIE 881-0103 315 to Main St, Avoca, L on McAlpine, cross over Foote Ave, L into Blueberry Hills, L on Cranberry Terrace, house on L.

Terrific 4-5BR 6000SF home on 1.68acres; LR & DR; eat-in cherry Kit w/all appls; 1st flr FR w/FP; MBR Ste; 1st flr office; A/C; Rec rm; Pool; 3 garages. 11-3196 RAE 714-9234 Rt 315 to Laflin Road, R on Fordham, home on R.

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP. No upgrades needed. Includes HW, tile baths, granite & stainless in kitchen.

All units have open floor plans. 11-1697 MARCIE 714-9267 Rte. 315 to Oak St. Oak St. to Pittston by-pass. L on bypass to end. L on Main. Insignia Courtyards is on the R.

Spacious Ranch w/5BRs & great private pool area for summer relaxation.

AMIE 715-9333 11-1213

End-unit Townhome with finished lower level, fresh paint, brand new carpet, fenced yard, security system & home warranty!

LISA 715-9335 11-3723

Perfect for Contractor/Handyman torn down to studs. New 200amp service cleaned & ready for you to finish or flip.

LESLIE 696-0841 12-396

906 Homes for Sale

906 Homes for Sale

906 Homes for Sale

906 Homes for Sale

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

MARCIE 714-9267 11-3957

Complete remodel. Everthing new in this cute Ranch. Modern kitchen w/granite counters, new roof, siding, windows, electric & plumbing.

MARCIE 714-9267 12-323

WILDFLOWER VILLAGE - Treat yourself to Townhouse living in this 3BR, 1.5 bath middle unit w/ finished lower level, C/A & fenced rear patio area.

KIM 585-0600 11-4491

Beautiful new 2story w/all the extras in a wonderful community! Large lot & many great features.

Come & see!

LISA 715-9335 10-2209

Beautiful 2 story in West Pittston.

3BRs, 1.5 baths, office, spectacular kitchen! Awesome huge garage. Not a drive-by. Must see!

CORINE 715-9331 11-3900

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

MATT 714-9229 11-969

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

SHIRLEY 714-9272 11-3597

Pristine gem! Totally renovated from studs up.

2BR, 1.5 bath, HW floors, 2 car garage, private patio, new eat-in kitchen. Bonus room on 3rd floor!

LESLIE 696-0841 12-401

Lovely 3BR home with large kitchen in a nice neighborhood. 1st floor laundry & bonus room on 2nd floor!

MARY M. 714-9274 11-3825

3BR, 2 bath home w/large modern kitchen, laundry room off kitchen, split heat-A/C unit, alley in rear w/possibile OSP. Partially fenced yard.

ROSEMARIE 89,900 11-3933

Priced to sell 1/2 Double - 4BRs, 1 bath, partial new roof, finished attic, recent enclosed porch.

Great view!

SUSAN K. 696-0872 11-3852

3BR, 1.5 bath 1/2 double needs some work.

Priced to sell "as-is". 2 porches, house is fully carpeted.

SUSAN K. 696-0872 11-4075

Well maintained double block-great location, gas heat, large room sizes, 2 story, detached 1 car garage.

Make an appt today! 11-4165 DEBORAH K. 696-0886

Live on one side while the other helps pay the mortgage! Remodeled double with many upgrades. Must see!

11-862 TINA 714-9277

Nice double block located at end of a quiet street.

Low taxes! Live-in one side & rent the other. 08-3258 JILL 696-0875

2nd floor move-in ready 1st floor needs renovating. All expenses can be covered with only one unit rented. 11-4499 TRACY Z. 696-0723

Large double with 3BRs, 1 bath on each side.

Needs work. "As-is" conditon. 11-4541 SHARON 970-1106

Prime location on former Convention Hall. Zoned Highway Business. Wonderful opportunity for Professional Offices, Bank or other development possibilities. Parking for 100+ cars. Great visibility. 11-3654 MARGY 696-0891

Variety of uses are applicable for this 15,000SF building in this highly traveled location. Renovated within the last 5 years it presents itself as a user ready facility. Situated on 4.6acres. Ample parking is available! Priced to sell! 101110 JUDY 714-9230

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