The Pittston Dispatch 02-17-2013

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After 53 yrs. end is near

Duryea Ambulance to discontinue service on May 18. >> PAGE 3
Upcycled decor, more

Fly Me Home is a new business with a new twist. >> PAGE 4
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PA and WA hockey teams facing off for 14th Skate Fri. >> PAGE 31
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BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 201
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Ed Ackerman, optimist
The things we do for love

With last weeks issue, the Sunday Dispatch without fanfare began its 67th year. Which makes me think of something founding editor the late William A. Watson Sr. often said: I know why they bought the first issue they were curious. But Ill never figure out why they bought the second. Nevertheless, buy the second Sunday Dispatch people did and they havent stopped since. That first one was in February of 1947. Twenty years later, in the summer of 1967, I joined the staff and have been involved with the paper for about 43 of those 67 years, the past 13 as editor. I suppose I could apply Mr. Watsons words to my own experience with the paper. I know why I showed up for my first shift but what made me come back for the second? I graduated from high school in June of 67 and had no luck finding a summer job prior to starting college in the fall. But, as the month of July wound down, I got a call from one of my former high school teachers Jim Gilmartin. He told me that while few knew it, he had worked several years as parttime sports editor of the Sunday Dispatch. He also said he was leaving the area to take an administrative position in the Hamburg School District where he eventually became superintendent and had told the Dispatch he would find a replacement. He was offering the job to me. He told me to meet him at the paper at 2 that Saturday afternoon. Mr. Gilmartin showed me around and then had me sit next to him as he banged out local sports stories on a Royal typewriter. I served as a copy boy taking his pages to the composing room where they were retyped on Line-O-Type machines. He showed me how to write headlines and count characters so they would fit. He showed me all sorts of things before finally saying, Time to get a bite to eat. That was the first I looked at a clock and was astonished to see it was 6 p.m. Go home and grab something and be back in, say, halfan-hour, he said, and I nodded but was thinking whaddya mean, come back? As soon as I got home, I called my girlfriend and told her I might be late for our date. Little did either of us know that she would not see me at all that night. Back at the office, which was then located in the basement of the Dime Bank Building on Main Street, there were countless other duties for Mr. Gilmartin to carry out and at the same time teach me. There were gallies to proof and more sports stories to compose. I soon learned that sports editor at the Dispatch was a rather loose term for there were late obituaries to write, holding the phone to your ear with your shoulder as you typed, along with assorted new items, everything from a fender-bender called in by the police to a meeting notice someone forgot to phone in earlier. Around 10, Mr. Gilmartin handed me a notepad and explained another duty: the food order. I walked around jotting down things like two dogs, everything, large coffee, cream and sugar, collected money and then dashed across Main Street to the Majestic Lunch. At midnight, Mr. Gilmartin said it was time for the first round-up. He pulled out a list of phone numbers of every police station and hospital in the region, picked up the phone and said, Keep your fingers crossed. As each person answered, he said the same thing: Dispatch, anything doing? Turns out nothing was doing. Quiet night so far, he said. Then he picked up the phone again. Now for the weather. I watched as he took a detailed report from the National Weather Station at the Avoca Airport. When he was finished, he typed it up telling me to always mention the name of the meteorologist you talked to. When that was done, he wrote a weather poem a four-line limerick that appeared on page one every week. The press started up well after 1 a.m. and it sounded like an airplane taking off. Several papers rolled off and then it shut down. Everyone got a copy to proof. Major typos, especially in headlines, would be fixed. Minor ones we could live with. At 2 a.m., Mr. Gilmartin got out the list of phone numbers again. Final round-up, he said. This is when we hold our breath. If theres something big, we have to go after it. I left for home close to 3 a.m. exhausted but so invigorated I knew it would be hours before Id be able to sleep. Before I left Mr. Gilmartin informed me that day was his last on the job. The next Saturday Id be on my own. I was 17 years old. So, why then did I go back? The answer is simple: I loved it. Which is probably the same reason people continued to buy the Dispatch.
Duryea Ambulance ..........................................3 Upcycled decor.................................................4 School funding .................................................5 New businesses ................................................6 Local chatter .....................................................7
VOL. 67, NO. 2 Friendly Sons ....................................................8 Lithuanian Independence..............................12 Editorial/Your Space ......................................14 Nutrition............................................................17 Ash Wednesday .......................................24, 25
Sports ................................................................31 Obituaries........................................................43 Peeking into the Past .....................................1B Birthdays .........................................................3B Faith .................................................................5B
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Ambulance nearing DOA

Association will make final runs May 18; Avoca will take over coverage
By JOE HEALEY
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D U RY E A BO R O U G H
The Duryea Ambulance and Rescue Association, serving the area for over 50 years, has announced it is disbanding, leaving Duryea, Dupont and Avoca with only one primary ambulance provider. Duryea Councilman Frank Groblewski, also a member of the AmbulanceAssociation,saidtheassociation is running short on funds. We tried to figure out how to save it. But basically, theres not enough money to keep it going, he said. I dont really know where all the money went, to be honest with you. Mayor Keith Moss said its a blow to the borough. Its not an easy thing for a town, especially when theyve been here in town for 53 years, Moss said. How to do you explain that to your residents? Its hard. Groblewski said it costs around $110,000 a year to keep the ambulance on the road, they were only seeing about $30,000 from their fund raising drives. Additionally, Medicare and private insurers are cutting back on payments. They used to pay100 percent of the ambulance call, Moss said. Now theyre paying less, 70 percent. Moss made the announcement at a sparsely attended council meeting on Tuesday night. Just so the people of Duryea know, Avoca Ambulance will cover all of Duryeas calls, Moss said. Avoca Ambulance Association will honor all the Duryea residents paid memberships, Moss said. The Association is a private organization and is not affiliated with the borough of Duryea. Groblewski said another larger issuewasalackofvolunteersanda shortage of EMTs. Eventually, youll drive by and youll see new buildings, new trucks, new equipment, real nice, he said. But one thing will be missing. People. People arent volunteering any more.
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Duryea Ambulance & Rescue Association headquarters at Main and Marcy streets in Duryea, will close May 18. Below is the Star of Life symbol, featuring the rod of Asclepius in the center, that's on the side of the building.
He said thats affecting many such organizations like medical crews and fire departments. And were down to a small handful of EMTs, he said. For the past several years, the Duryea and Avoca crews rotated daily. The Avoca association took from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the Duryea crew covered from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The Duryea Association has a small garage on the corner of Main and Marcy streets and it houses the agencys single ambulance. The property was given to the Association several years ago and a new headquarters was built. But theres a clause in the deed that the property will revert back to the borough if its not being utilized. Moss said the Avoca headquarters is only about a mile-and-a-half from the Duryea headquarters and
Avoca already covers the town for much of the day. The residents of Duryea are protected as they have always been, he said. The Associations lawyer, Sherwood Grabiec, had a notice of intent to discontinue service published in todays newspaper. The notice said the service will discontinue ambulance and related service on May 18. Groblewski said there was an internal squabble over leadership and the organizations top officers were voted out at a meeting on Christmas Day. He and Moss urge the association to perform an audit to find out if any money is missing. Idontseeanywrongdoing,but I cant say that for sure, he said. To make everyone happy, they have to get an audit.
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Sue Guzik, owner of Fly Me Home- Handmade and Upcycled Dcor, a new decor shop in Hughestown, uses bits of blue glass, a round mirror and a silver tea tray to make a decorative mirror.
Hoping business takes off

uryea designer Sue Guzik has conquered the common impression that artists work in cluttered, unorganized spaces.
By JON OCONNELL Sunday Dispatch Correspondent
In her new studio, all of her supplies, the silverware, the china cups and bits of colored glass fit neatly in boxes along the warmly-lit wall. Guzik, of Duryea, is now open for business selling her own upcycled interior decor designs in her shop, Fly Me Home - Handmade and Upcycled Decor, at the corner of
Parsonage and New Streets in Hughestown. Guzik said the new buzzword, upcycle, is a byproduct of the green movement and means taking unwanted items, freshening them up with some artistic flair and repurposing them to be useful.
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Block grants for education

By JOE HEALEY
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PA Superintendent Garzella says he appreciates the grant but more needs to be done
time and funding. He said districts must pay 100 percent of the charter and cyber The Pittston Area School Dis- schools tuition if a student in the trict is being thrown a bone. district opts to transfer. Thats the way Superintendent Garzella said the district is Michael Garzella sees Governor now offering a cyber program Tom Corbetts plan to pour $1 and if the student opts for that, billion from the privatization of the money stays in the district. liquor stores to a Somebodys got four-year Pass- If a district ofto pick up or share port for Learning fers a cyber pro- in the cost, Garzelblock grant prola said. gram for students, And, oftentimes, gram. Its money the thats the prowhen a student redistrict will gladly turns from such proaccept in these gram that they grams, they are betight financial should receive at hind academically. times, Garzella If a district offers no cost. The one noted, but more a cyber program for needs to be done. from the district. students, thats the Garzella and Michael Garzella program that they Pittston Area PA superintendent should receive at no School Board cost, Garzella said. President Charlie The one from the Sciandra were standing directly district. behind the governor as he made If a parent chooses to enroll the announcement on Tuesday in their child in a program such as Harrisburg, but, Garzella said, Agora Cyber Charter School or they were there because they PA Cyber School, they should thought theyd be given the op- pay for it like a private school, he portunity to offer testimony or said. make their case. Sciandra echoed Garzellas It was really a publicity kind concern. of thing to look as though all The biggest concern Ive had these school districts were sup- is the threat that we have to our porting the proposal, he said. I went down there under a different premise. Garzella said charter and cyber schools are bleeding the districts budgets and reform is where the governor should direct
PA Superintendent Michael Garzella, to the left of Gov. Corbett in this photo, and School Board President Charles Sciandra, to the right, as the governor announced school funding grants in Harrisburg Tuesday.
revenue, Sciandra said. In business, if you have lack of revenue, you have a hole in the bucket. We have a hole in our bucket because of the cyber and charter schools. The new money would be allotted to districts through a formula using enrollment as a key factor. If the privatization of the state liquor system goes through, Pittston Area stands to gain
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Two news businesses are open on either end of Main Street in Pittston. At 106 South Main, Amanda Louise Mandylou Gilpin has opened a salon. She moved into a space inside Phils Clip Joint, where Phil Gianfarcaro has been operating a traditional barbershop for men for nine years. Across the room Gilpin has a beauty parlor she calls Mandylous Salon, serving men, women and children. Its a full-service salon offering hair styling, coloring, extensions and more. Gilpin, a 2011 graduate of Empire Beauty School, was looking for a place to open her salon when Gianfarcaro, a family friend, offered her space in his large shop. Gilpin said she enjoys being on South Main. I love it here. The local people are great and the city is beautiful. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 to 2 on Saturday. Call Mandylou at 299-7204. Mandylou Gilpin opened a full service salon in Phil's Clip Joint at 106 South Main. Up at 444 North Main, Jean Ann Pugliese opened an Italian specialties business called Momma Maries late last year in a most unusual spot a car wash bay. Her father-in-law Mike Pugliese offered to transform a bay in his Patriots Car Wash into a store after her business, previously home-based, got too big for her home. Jean Ann named the business for her mother Marie Ranieli, who ran Ranielis catering in Pittston and died at Christmastime in 2011. In the last three months of her life, Marie imparted her wisdom and recipes to Jean Ann. With the help of her husband Kevin Pugliese and brother-in-law Tom Pugliese, Jean Ann created a menu for Mama Maries that includes pastas made to order and a wide variety of cookies, pies, cakes, cupcakes with long lists of filling and frostings to chose from. Jean Marie makes decorated cakes for special occasions, including weddings and has a walk-in trade. Hours are not set in stone, but she Jean Marie can be found down at the car JACK SMILES/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH wash Monday through Saturday. Call Jean Ann Pugliese, right, and her brother-in-law Tom run an Italian food specialties shop in 466-3996. what was once a bay at the Patriot Car Wash.
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Sarti, Hughestown, celebrating on Feb. 17; Billy Yaple, Hughestown, celebrating Feb. 19; Gary Griglock, of Hughestown, celebrating on Feb.20; and Elissa Gydish of Texas celebrating on Feb. 20 Deans list Kourtny Schwerdtman, of Exeter, has been named to the Deans List of Academic Achievement for the fall 2012 term at Elmira College in the Finger Lakes region, New York. Schwerdtman is majoring in Criminal Justice. Julie Langan, Pittston, made the Deans List for academic excellence during the 2012 fall term at Loyola University, Maryland, where Julie is a member of the Class of 2016. To be eligible for the Deans List, a Loyola student must achieve higher than a 3.5they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits applicable to the degree. Julie is a graduate of Scranton Prepatory School. Joseph Langan, Pittston, made the Deans List for academic excellence during the 2012 fall term at Lackawanna College, where is a member of Class of 2013. This honor is reserved for those individuals who have earned a semester quality point average of 3.2 or higher. Joseph is a graduate of Holy Cross High School, Dunmore. Knights officers Old Forge, Knights of Columbus Council 5940 announce newly-elected officers for 2013: Grand Knight, Robert Pagnotti Sr.: Deputy Grand Knight, Jerry Pace; Recorder, Robert Pagnotti Jr. Other officers are Financial Secretary and Lecturer, Dave Grevera; Treasurer, Robert Gillette; Warden ,Tim Sirko; Inside Guard, Frank Augustini; Outside Guard, Wm. J. Gallagher. Members of the board of trustees are Louis Pettinato, Charles Chaico and James Tricarico. Girls sodftball Hughestown Girls Softball League will hold registrations every Wednesday in March.
David Joyce
Dave Joyce, a Pittston native singer/songwriter has been on the music scene for over eleven years, but his musical influences may not be what you would expect. As a young boy growing up in Pittston, Joyce was exposed to many types of music, but no one had more influence on him than his grandfather, the late great, Joe I Infantino. Joe I was a local Big Band/ Dixieland legend playing with the Bobby Baird Dixieland Band, Cino Pacis Italian Marching Band, as well as his own bands. As Dave Joyce would tell you, there was always music playing when you were in Joe Is car. Sinatra and Louis Prima were his favorites, and the smell of parodi cigars and Pops music are my earliest memories, he says. Joyces musical interest was sparked later when some local friends formed a garage band called Endeaver. They played the local circuit of battle of the bands and local fairs. He and his band mates were writing their own songs at the age of 15. Later, he began playing the local bar scene doing solo, duo and trio work with friends, Steve Martin and Brandon Wisnoski. The Celebrities, as they were known, played NEPA for about three years. Later Joyce moved to State College and played in various
Helen Shedlock Harmanos, formerly of Exeter, will celebrate her 90th birthday today. Helen is the daughter of the late Andrew and Susan Shedlock Tkach. She is the wife of the late George Harmanos. Helen is blessed with four children: Ruth Walsh and husband Jim of Sarasota, Florida; George and wife Mary Ann of Bethlehem; Steve and wife Kathy of Exeter; and Susan Barnousky and husband Dave of Harding. Helen has 10 grandchildren and 9 great grand children. A family dinner celebration marked the milestone event. Shown above are Helen Harmanos seated and children George Harmanos, Ruth Walsh, Susan Barnousky and Steve Harmanos. cover bands, finally forming his own band called Dave Joyce and the Long Barrels. This fourpiece band with various State College seasoned musicians played clubs including The Rathskellar, The Darkhorse, Caf 210 and many others. The highlight of playing at Penn State was to be invited to play THON. Playing at 2011 THON in front of 20,000 people was incredible. To give back to Penn State and to support childhood cancer research is even more gratifying, Joyce said. Dave Joyce and the Longbarrels were so well received at THON that they were invited to play again in 2012. Joyces latest adventure is his debut EP. Dave Joyce-Free To A Good Home, was recorded locally at Saturation Acres in Dupont, with producer/engineer Brett Alexander. The record features local artists AJ Jump on percussion, Hazleton native Joe Tombasco on keys, and Dave Joyce playing bass and rhythm/lead guitar. Joyce said, It is a genre-bending album with influences from jazz and pop with a strong foot hold in rock. Joyce will play his new album plus songs from the next full length album live at Canteen 900, 900 Rutter Ave., Kingston, on Friday, Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. K8 will follow making for a great evening of music. Joyces new CD, Free To A Good Home, will be available for sale at the show and is available on iTunes. For links go to www.davejoyce.com . Canteen 900 will be serving a full dinner menu and is BYOB. Happy birthday Happy birthday to Diana Butera, of Avoca, who will celebrate on Feb. 22. Also to Chrissy Ryzner, of Duryea, who celebrated her birthday on Feb. 14; Geraldine
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Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick President Jimmy Clancy announced Atty. Jarret Ferrentino will serve as Toastmaster for the 99th Annual St. Patricks Day Banquet on March 17. Colonel Frank Noonan, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner, will be principal speaker at the Woodlands Inn and Resort. James Jay Duffy will serve as Grand Marshal and William Billy Anzalone is General Chairman. The Man of the Year award will go to Mark Casper and W. Francis Swingle Award recipient will be former Major League baseball player Andy Ashby. Ticket prices are $65 for adults and $50 for guests under 21years of age. Tickets can be purchased from any active member of the Friendly Sons or by stopping in the Knights of Columbus in Pittston any Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m. Clancy reminds members of the organization to mail in or drop off membership dues as soon as possible to ensure that you are included in the membership roster that is published each
Ferrentino named Friendly Sons toastmaster

the law firm of Pugliese, Finnegan, Shaffer & Ferentino LLC, in Kingston. The firm was originally founded by a group of experienced attorneys who have served Northeast Pennsylvania for decades. Ferentino focuses his practice in litigation representing individuals, families, companies, and government entities. Ferentino serves as a solicitor to Wyoming Borough as well as the Wyoming Area School District. Ferentino has been consistently recognized and listed as a Rising Star in Philadelphia Magazines Super Lawyers annual publication. He has received recognition in the local media and has been the recipient of several awards for his professional and civic work. Ferentino is regularly featured as a media legal expert and has provided analysis in many matters including the Commonwealth v. Jerry Sandusky and related cases for WBRETV WNEP Channel 16 as well as , local newspapers. In 2004, Ferentino joined the Luzerne County District Attorneys Office. He continues to serve as an Assistant District Attorney. He has tried many criminal cases including capital homicides, aggravated assaults and has previously specialized in drug prosecutions. Ferentino is currently on the prosecution team of the upcoming Hugo Selenski trial. In 2009, he successfully prosecuted Alan Leitzel and Tiffany Simmons for the killing of 3-
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year in the banquet program. Dues remain the same at $5 per member. Members are asked to be sure to include the exact spelling of their names as they would like them printed in the program. The next regular meeting of the Friendly Sons will be March 7 at the Knights of Columbus home on Main Street, Pittston. Atty. Ferentino is a principal in
month old Xavier Simmons. He secured a first-degree murder conviction in Joseph Gacha for the capital murder of Luzerne County Fair Queen Carrie Martin. He has secured two first-degree murder convictions in the domestic violence murder cases against Donnell Buckner and John Stone. He has successfully prosecuted the countys only two homicide by heart attack cases. In 2003, Ferentino served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Terrence R. Nealon of Lackawanna County. He is a former director with the Domestic Violence Service Center, Junior Leadership Wilkes-Barre, Greater Pittston YMCA and the Salvation Army. He is a Past President and Board Chairman of the Wilkes-Barre Chapter of UNICO and remains
a member of UNICOs Board of Directors. He previously served as President of St. Roccos Holy Name Society. He is a Director at Marleys Mission, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children victims who are victims of trauma by crime through equine assisted therapy. Ferentino received his Juris Doctorate from the Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle. He is an honors graduate of Kings College McGowan School of Business, in Wilkes-Barre. He is also a graduate of the Seton Catholic High School. He is a son of Rose and Charles Grimes, and the late Gary Ferentino. He is married to Dr. Nicole J. Ferentino and the couple has two children, Dominick and Victoria.
Crime Watch meetings

Two local crime watch groups will meet on Tuesday. The Avoca Neighborhood Crime Watch will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Avoca town hall. Guest speaker will be Jeff Pisanchyn, building inspector. All residents of Avoca are invited to attend. For more information or to join, call Jim at 457-8446 or Ned at 457-6109. The Duryea Neighborhood Crime Watch will hold its
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Lions establish scholarship in memory of Dale Kridlo

and the Army Commendation Medal. He was buried with full military honors and is laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. He was a son of Albert J. Kridlo, of Hughestown, and Michele Dale, of Florida. He was a graduate of Pittston Area High School. Before enlisting in the U.S. Army, Kridlo was employed as a painting contractor. Besides his parents, he is also survived by twin 11-year-old daughters, Madelyne and Zoe; a brother Damian, and grandmother Alberta Kridlo, of Pittston. The Hughestown Lions Club is proud to honor Dale Kridlos memory and his service to our country in making the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom and award a deserving student in his name, said Steve Golya, president of the club. We are asking local businesses to join with us to honor Dales memory and make this scholarship a reality, he continued. Anyone interested in donating to the scholarship fund should contact Golya at 570-655-4552 or mail a donation to: Dale J. Kridlo Scholarship Fund, c/o Hughestown Lions Club, 21 Kenley St., Hughestown, PA 18640.
Hughestown Lions Club announced the establishment of a scholarship in honor of Cpl. Dale Kridlo, a Hughestown resident who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010. The scholarship will be awarded to a worthy Pittston Area High School senior from Hughestown. Kridlo was born March 27, 1977. He was 33 years old when he was killed in action in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on Nov. 7, 2010. He was an engineer doing route clearance work when he was killed in an ambush. At the time of his death he had one month to go on his deployment in Afghanistan. Kridlo earned and was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the NATO Service Medal
Albert Kridlo, left, and Hughestown Lions Club President Steve Golya with a photo of Cpl. Dale Kridlo, in whose memory the club has established a scholarship.
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West Pittston holds fragrant fundraiser

Everything came up roses. The annual rose sale benefiting the West Pittston Hose Company No. 1 wrapped up on Valentines Day as local sweethearts received nearly 800 bunches of roses. Fire Chief John Hood said it was a good year and the company sold out of pastel roses and were on track to sell all the red ones. Red roses sold for $30 a dozen and pastel roses were $25 for two dozen. The event usually raises about $5,000. Its a good fundraiser because nobody else does it, he said. Its unique. Single rose sales were up, Hood said, because of a play at Wyoming Area. Parents were presenting their kids single roses after the performance, he said. It was nice to see. Pittston City Assistant Chief Bill Williams stopped by for some flowers for his wife of 35 years, Irene. Im here to support my fellow firefighters, and to pick up some roses for my love, he said. Robert Dudek of Wyoming came to pick up a bunch of roses for his fiance, Heidi Kimmel. Roses on Valentines Day, he said. And a card. Volunteers were set up in a tent at the former CVS Pharmacy on the corner of Wyoming and Boston avenues, West Pittston. The firefighters joke that while they spend most of their time putting out fires, theres nothing like roses to perhaps strike up a new flame or keep an old one burning.
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Lost cell phone means lost memories

Phone contains photos, messages from Jessica Bakers late sister Jamie
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By JACKIE BORTHWICK-GALVIN
Jessica Baker felt a sudden rush of panic when she realized she had lost her cell phone in a snow storm on Feb. 8. The phone wasnt just an object it contained a year and a half of memories of Backers late sister, Jamie, who died suddenly on Sept. 24, 2012. The cell phone enabled Baker,
18, of Avoca, to keep her sisters memory alive and close to her heart. It provided her with a way to hear Jamies voice, see her face and read her text messages whenever she wanted. My phone has a lot of pictures and videos of my sister and me on it, Baker said. Its nice to read the messages. I like to read them a lot. The last time Baker had the cell phone was at Avoca Main Street eatery Ernie Gs where she
Anyone who may have information about Jamie Bakers missing cell phone is asked to call the Sunday Dispatch office at 6551418.
dined with her parents, Jennifer and Fred Baker, during the recent snow storm. After leaving the restaurant, the family trekked across the snow-covered Main Street to stop by the Langcliffe Cemetery, behind the Langcliffe Presbyterian Church where Ja-
mie is buried. Following their visit to the cemetery, family members followed the same snow-covered path they walked on to take them to Main Street and return to their South Street home. Upon arriving home at approximately 9 p.m., Baker realized her cell phone was missing. Now that the snow has melted,
Baker is hoping someone may find the black HTC Inspire phone which has a thin black case. It was lost in the 0.6 mile route where the family walked that night: 900 block of South Street, 1100 block of Spruce Street, 900 to 1000 blocks of William Street, 1000 to 1100 blocks of Plane Street and the 1000 block of Main Street.
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I have seen Him in the watch fires of a hundred circling camps The Battle Hymn of the Republic Historically, watch fires were kept by armies as signals or for warmth and light for camp guards. They were also popular on the home front where civilians tended them on high ground to symbolically light the way for homecoming troops. On Saturday, thats this Saturday, Feb. 23, the Duryea VFW Post 1227, Stephenson Street, will burn a symbolic watch fire on a small rise behind the post beginning at 6 p.m. to commemorate the historic raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945. On that date, a patrol of 40 men from E. Company 2nd BN 28th Marine Regiment climbed a 500 foot mountain and raised the flag. A statue of the flag raising, from the iconic photo Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal, serves as the United States Marines War Memorial outside the walls of Arlington
National Cemetery. Post Commander Danny Stella and member William Van Leuven came up with the idea as both men believe that Feb. 23 is overlooked. Everybody remembers Memorial Day, Van Leuven said. Not everyone remembers the 6,500 who died on Iwo Jima. I knew men who were there, both
lost limbs. That was one of the roughest fights in the history of our country. Theres a fire pit in the back and we thought it would be a good idea to try one of these. Were having this event to remember and honor those whose sacrifices allow us to enjoy freedom today. Veterans of all branches and the public are invited to attend.
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David Kizis bows his head in remembrance of Ron Mortimer, former Pittston City clerk and Nellie Romanas, Lithuanian Women's Club membe,r who were both present at last year's ceremony but have since passed away.
Mary Ann Cipola attends the ceremony and Lithuanian flag raising Friday at the Pittston City Hall.
Ronald Voveris, Knights of Lithuania trustee, leads the Star Spangled Banner as well as reciting the poem, America ` and Lithuania.'
Yvonne Branas, co-chairperson, served as master of ceremonies for the commemoration of Lithuanian independence.
Jean Mihalick recites the Pledge of Allegiance at the Lithuanian Independence Day ceremony.
Lithuanian independence commemorated

Annual flag raising ceremony Friday
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The Knights of Lithuania, Council 143, Pittston, Friday conducted a ceremony commemorating the 95th anniversary of the restoration of Lithuanias independence and the 22nd anniversary of the re-establishment of Lithuanian independence at Pittston City Hall. Following the ceremony, the Lithuanian flag was raised at City Hall. The program included cita-
tions from the Pennsylvania State Senate and House, Governor Corbett, as well as the City of Pittston. In the aftermath of the Russian Revolution of 1917, the Council of Lithuania proclaimed the Act of Independence of Lithuania on Feb. 16, 1918. The Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania or Act of March 11 was an independence declaration by the Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic adopted on March 11,
1990. A luncheon followed at the Lithuanian Citizens Social & Beneficial Club, Butler Street, Pittston. Helen Roeber is president of the Knights of Lithuania Pittston council. Bob Warnagiris and Yvonne Branas were the ceremony cochairpersons. Pittston Mayor Jason Klush and city council declared Feb. 15 Lithuanian Day in Pittston at the Jan. 16 council meeting.
Martha Warnagiris, president of the Lithuanian Women's Club, shares memories of her dear, departed friend Nellie Romanas at the Lithuanian Independence Day ceremony. Participating in the annual Lithuanian Independence Day commemoration ceremony and flag-raising Friday at City Hall, left to right, PA State Rep. Michael Carroll, Martha Warnagiris, Fr. Richard Cirba, Helen Roeber, Yvonne Branas, Pittston City Councilman Joseph McLean, David Kizis, Bob Warnagiris, and Ron Voveris.
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Most of her merchandise serves a purpose never imagined by the items original creators. Spoons flattened into bookmarks, dirt rakes cleaned up and mounted as wine-glass hangers, old glass cable insulators fitted as candle holders fill the display half of her shop while he other half serves as a studio. A large work counter in the middle of the room will soon host students projects for decorating and design classes Guzik hopes to hold in the coming months. GRAND Guzik studOPENING ied public reWhat: Grand lations at Maopening at Fly rywood UniMe Home versity. She Handmade and worked for 14 Upcycled Decor Where: 299 years as a Parsonage St., graphic deHughestown but When: Saturday, signer found she was Feb. 23 Time: 10 a.m. much happier until 4:30 p.m. working with her hands. The shop name, Fly Me Home, comes from a fascination with birds. She said she wanted to pique the imagination with images of flight and the warmth of home. A self-proclaimed junker, Guzik finds most of the materials she uses at estate sales and yard sales. She looks for the bargains and, in turn, tries to price her items fairly. I dont think people should have to pay a lot of money to decorate their houses, she said. So far, business has been good. Guzik officially opened the doors of her business on Jan. 26
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Cyber schools and charter schools hurt local districts
Pittston Area superintendent Mike Garzella and Pittston Area School Board President Charlie Sciandra were in Harrisburg Tuesday as Governor Tom Corbett announcement his plan to privatize the state liquor system. If the plan goes through, Pittston Area stands to gain $2,229,220 over four years and $443,844 the first year, according to state figures. Granted it sounds a little off-putting to use alcohol sales revenue to fund schools. But why not, since gambling is supposed ease the burden of property owners school tax bills? In any case, money is money, but as Garzella said it wouldnt be wise to use the money to hire salaried employees, because, even spread over four years, the money is a one-time infusion. How to use the money so it doesnt unduly increase the districts budget beyond the four years is a consideration and something the board will have to work out, but Garzella said in the meantime the state should revisit its cyber and charter school mandates if it really wants to help local districts. PA school districts must fund students who enroll in cyber or charter schools 100 percent of their tuition. It is one thing to help students flee unsafe and academically challenged schools, but we dont believe thats the case at Pittston Area. That 100 percent tuition payment is hurting PA and other PA school districts. It is a policy which, we believe, cant be sustained if anyone cares about the longterm health of local school districts. There has to be a better way to fund charter and cyber schools. PA has its own cyber school run through the Seneca Valley School District. Might the state mandate that if a student wants to enroll in a cyber school, he or she must enroll in the districts own Cyber School? Also the state must reduce the amount the local school districts must contribute to charter school tuition. We understand, as things are, the local districts must pay 80 percent of what it is calculated they spend per in-school student to charter schools per student. That seems excessive, especially for a school that is not under-performing academically, which PA is not, no matter what the charts and tests purport. Why are charter schools so much different from other private schools? Parents of the charter school students should bear more responsibility.
Dispatch joins Warabak on 1500 mile
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When Doug Warabak rode his bicycle1500 miles from here to Florida in December he took us along. The Sunday Dispatch, that is. Here he is holding a copy of the Dispatch next to the welcoming sign for the town of New Port Richey in Florida. Warabak undertook the trip, which took 31 days, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Loyal Order of the Moose in West Pittston. He stopped at Moose clubs along the way. The Dispatch welcomes submissions to the Your Space section. Drop off or mail to The Sunday Dispatch, 109 New St., Pittston, PA 18640 or email to sd@psdispatch.com
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Reader shares two love notes of her own
Note: This is in response to Ed Ackermans column of last Sunday. I always enjoy your love column because I LOVE VALENTINES DAY!!! These are my personal favorites: 1) My boys are now 22, 24, 26, and 28 and my most favorite thing to hear is still, I love you, Mom. 2) My youngest son was around 8 or so when he wrote Jesus loves Judy on the church bulletin. He was teasing me because I was always telling them to be kind, helpful, and respectful to everyone, let girls go first and dont say bad words in front of anyones mother. I guess it didnt help that I would volunteer them to do everything (and I mean everything) for the church, neighbors and family. So now when we can all make it to church together and take up the whole pew, someone will pass me a paper that says, Jesus loves Judy or a wad of chewing gum. Judy Bell West Wyoming
Councilman commends Hughestown firefighters

I commend Hughestown Fire Company members for the great job they did during the fire at the Anderson residence on Parsonage Street last week. Let us not forget that these men are volunteers who risk their lives every time they go out to fight a fire. My hat is off to you. Thank you. Ed Strubeck Hughestown Councilman
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Lenten sacrifice can be tasty

Organizations offer meatless options during Lenten season
Looking for meatless fare for Lenten Fridays? Local churches, volunteers and service organizations have you covered. From pizza to soup and, of course, pierogies, haluski and clam chowder a wide variety of meatless options are available. Here are some:
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The Masonic Lodge #468, 821 Wyoming Ave, Wyoming will serve Lenten meals every Friday during Lent from 3 p.m. to 7 and on Good Friday from noon to 7 p.m. The menu features, potato pancakes, pierogies, red clam chowder and haluski, Eat in or take-out available. Call 693-2608 or 885-1441
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The Germania Scuba Teams annual Lenten Pizza Sale is every Friday during Lent through March 29. Sale hours are 4:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. with pre orders starting at 3:30. Red or white pizza at $11 per tray. Call 451-3750 to pre-order or stop by the Germania Hose Company at 430 Foote Ave in Duryea.
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On Friday, March 8, the Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Duryea will sell Lenten foods including homemade red clam chowder, vegetarian vegetable soup, homemade pierogi, homemade haluski, pizza and homemade baked goods from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or until sold out.
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The Ladies ANS Society are selling potato sharp cheese pierogies for $7 per dozen. Call Regina Bahaley at 4572378 to put in orders. $7 Also at PCNN a Lenten potato pancake and clam chowder dinner will be held on Friday, March 15. Serving will be from 2 to 7 p.m.
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Sciacca authors book on goal-setting

Biago Bill Sciacca loves his students. So much so that they inspired him to write a book: Goals Book, Embracing Personal Responsibility in An Age of Entitlement released in August of 2012. My students inspire me, Sciacca, who has a doctorate degree and is a full-time teacher of Micro and Macro Economics, Marketing, Leadership, Strategic Management and Interpersonal Skills in Business at Penn State Universitys Worthington campus in Dunmore, said. Theyve helped show me that is not what you get from life what counts, its what you give. Sciacca hopes his book will help his students and others set goals in their lives. Im at the point in my life where I dont want anything else I want to help young minds, Sciacca said. Its what gives me joy. Sciacca also believes in following his own advice. He has numerous outlines and goals taped to the front of his desk in his office, and his pocket planner is littered across the page with pencil markings. I take my goals and continuously refine them so I get to the point where Im actually moving forward every day, he said. Sciaccas eventual goal is retirement, but he said this is one of the few goals that he doesnt have a timeline for because he loves teaching so much. I love filling voids. Where knowledge did not exist but now it does exist I love that. He said, When I find that my daily activities get in the way of what I want to say, that is when Ill retire. Sciacca, of Pittston, said his favorite goal is just waking up in the morning in a positive frame of mind: Waking up every morning, happily content with life so far and with a childlike wide-eyed wonder for what the day will bring, he read from one of the many lists taped to his desk. I tell my self its going to be a great day no matter what. Sciacca described Goals Book as a unique goal-setting book told in parable format to help with leadership and motivation. He said he used the unique format because he wanted the content to stick with the reader. Many books on goal setting are fill in the blank, he said, but mine is a novel, with protagonists weaving their way through situations. Sciacca said this makes Goals Book more easily relatable to readers, and more helpful toward setting goals. The author is just a few chapters into the second installment Goals Book 2, The Field Book: Putting Goal-setting to Work, and hopes to complete it soon for release. Goals Book, Embracing Personal Responsibility in An Age of Entitlement is available online and in bookstores.
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Many folks religious beliefs involve serving or not serving certain foods at certain times of the year. For some readers, this is the beginning of the spiritual season of Lent. Traditionally Fridays are meat free and fish is a common option during this period of time. Fish is a good thing! But often some family members are a bit taken away by the smell of fish cooking or just feel its too costly. First, fresh fish should never have a fishy odor. If it does, throw it out. The odor is a sign of spoilage microorganisms which may also indicate that the fish has not been handled properly. Fish may at times have an odor while cooking. Its a good idea to have odor prevention items such as a candle burning or a slice of orange in the oven while the fish is baking or broiling. Or better yet, grill outdoors! Fish is a good thing! It is a lean source of high quality protein and should be served at least once a week. In looking at the USDA Dietary Guidelines, the term seafood is used to include fish. Seafood is a large category of marine animals that live in the sea and freshwater. It includes fish such as salmon, tuna, trout and tilapia. Shellfish includes foods such as shrimp crab and oysters. Seafood is consumed in smaller amounts when compared to meat, poultry and eggs. In other Mediterranean countries its the other way around - seafood tops the list of protein foods. Seafood contributes a range of nutrients, omega-3 fatty acids, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid.) Adults should strive to eat about 8 ounces a week of a variety of seafood, to reduce cardiac deaths according to USDA. Children should consume
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smaller amounts. Seafood does vary in EPA and DHA amounts. Salmon, anchovies, herring, sardines, pacific oysters, trout and Atlantic and pacific mackerel (not king) are high in EPA and DHA yet lower in mercury. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding can eat all type of tuna, but should limit white tuna to 6 ounces per week because it is higher in methyl mercury. The cost of fish may be the other hindrance to eating 8 ounces a week. There are low cost canned options which are packed in water. Frozen fillets are also available and often on sale. The more prepared a fish item is, the higher the cost. Therefore, purchase fish in its simplest form, canned, frozen fillets and or fresh. Here is a recipe for tuna bake which uses a homemade white sauce instead of a commercial canned soup. This reduces the amount of sodium in the dish. Also, try making your own biscuit mix or use a low sodium mix instead of commercial refrigerator rolls. If tuna isnt your favorite, you may substitute canned salmon.
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Luzerne County Head Start, Inc., announced open recruitment at area centers, including Pittston. Applications will be taken in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties for the 2013-2014 school year. Luzerne County Head Start offers a range of comprehensive programs for children from birth to age five and pregnant women, funded by a variety of sources, including federal and state, school district, United Way, community groups, organizations and individuals. Head Start works with low-income children and families to help them achieve their full potential and attain school readiness. Preschool services for 3 and 4 year old children, which are free of charge, include education, health, family support, parent involvement, transportation on a limited basis, and opportunities for children with disabilities. Families must meet specific criteria, including age and income eligibility, to qualify. Parents/ guardians are encouraged to apply early, as selection for the 2013-2014 school year begins in the spring of 2013. Luzerne County Head Start, Inc., also offers PreK Counts, a state-funded preschool program, in partnership with several school districts in Luzerne County. Services are similar to Head Start preschool services; however, income eligibility is set
See HEAD START, Page 20
ture into dish. Mixture will be a bit runny as biscuits will absorb some of the liquid. Layer biscuits on top in a circle, leaving center open. Bake in 350 oven for 20 25 minutes or until biscuits are browned. Serves 4 with some leftovers. Serve with green salad and carrots.
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4 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 cup nonfat dry milk ( or skip this ingredient if you dont have it and add low fat milk when making biscuits. Combine flour, dry milk, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir together. Mix in oil until the mixture is smooth. Store in an airtight container. Refrigerate and use within a month, or put into containers suitable for freezing and freeze. 3 cups All-Purpose Convenience Mix 1 cup water- or low fat milk if didnt add nonfat dry milk Add the water to the Convenience Mix all at once. Drop dough by spoonfuls on top of tuna bake.
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3 Tablespoon Flour 3 Tablespoons Margarine 2 cups skim milk 2 cans drained tuna or salmon Freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon parsley 1 cup frozen peas 6 biscuits refrigerator or homemade drop biscuits Melt margarine on low, add flour stirring quickly to form a paste. Add cup of milk, stir. Add another cup milk, stir to a sauce consistency. Add tuna, pepper and parsley, stir until bubbly, and add remaining milk and peas. Stir until bubbly. Spray oven proof dish with nonfat cooking spray. Pour mix-
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State grant to help librarys expansion

Governor announces $500,000 to help library nearly destroyed in flood
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WEST PITTSTON
The West Pittston Public Library was nearly destroyed. Now its back a better than ever. Floodwaters inundated the 2,400-square-foot, 1920s-era library building on Exeter Avenue, along with most other buildings and homes in low-lying parts of the borough, on Sept. 9, 2011, after two back-to-back tropical storms. About 15,000 books and all furnishings were destroyed. On Thursday, Gov. Tom Corbetts administration announced the West Pittston Public Library was among 15 statewide to share in more than $3.7 million through the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. The grant to the West Pittston Library is $500,000. State Sen. John Yudichak, DNanticoke, applauded the fund-
ing. The West Pittston Library has been one of the cornerstones of our community since the late 1800s and this grant will ensure that it continues to serve as one of our most valuable resources into the future, Yudichak said. I applaud the administration for making a dedicated impact to funding much-needed improvements and upgrades to local libraries across the Commonwealth. The state grant can be used to pay up to 50 percent of eligible costs in the planning, acquisition, construction and rehabilitation of public libraries. Eligible projects include Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades, new roofing, replacement windows, energy efficient upgrades to heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, facility expansion and new construction. West Pittston Library Director
In this file photo from the fall of 2011, West Pittston Library Director Anne Bramblett Barr describes the efforts of volunteers and staff to relocate to its temporary home in Insalaco's Shopping Center in West Pittston. The library has since moved back to its original location and is planning an expansion project.
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higher, and no transportation is provided for PreK Counts. Luzerne County Head Start provides Early Head Start services in select areas of both Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Early Head Start is a full year, home-based program providing child development and family support to pregnant women and children from birth to three. Any parent or caregiver planning to attend a recruitment session is requested to bring proof of childs age, childs current shot record, documentation of childs diagnosed disability/special needs (if applicable), medical insurance coverage, and verification of one years income (previous 12 months or last calendar year). Social Security numbers may be requested for verification of
public assistance and child care subsidy. To apply, or for more information on Head Start, Early Head Start, or PreK Counts, please call (570) 829-6231 or toll-free 1800-551-5829. You can also learn more about LCHS on our website at www.lchs.hsweb.org. Local recruitment sessions will be held at the former St Roccos School, Tompkins and Oak Streets, Pittston for the Wyoming and Pittston areas on Tuesday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday, April 16 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m A third session for the Dupont area at the same site is Thursday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For any additional information, please contact the LCHS Central Office at 829-6231 or 1800-551-5829
Anne Bramblett Barr said the money will be used to pay for a planned expansion project estimated to cost in excess of $1 million. The project would double the librarys square footage The expansion plan includes flood mitigation work and expanding quiet-study areas, meeting rooms and programming space, Bramblett Barr said. The
work would expand the library with an elevated level off to the side of the building to keep it out of the flood plain. Before the flood hit, the library planned to renovate another building in town and move. But that facility, the former American Legion building, was damaged in the flood and is no longer an option. The Greater West Pittston
community banded together after the flood to support the library. A temporary library was established in a former Blockbuster video store in a building owned by businessman Sandy Insalaco. About 11,500 books that were saved were stored in a dry storage space donated by residents Cliff and Ruth Melberger.
YMCA prepares for Healthy Kids Day

On April 27, the Greater Pittston YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day with a free community event for kids and families in Pittston. More than 1,900 Ys across the country are taking part in the celebration, meant to kick start physical activity and learning throughout the summer a critical out-ofschool time for kids. Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative of the Y to improve the health and well-being of kids, is filled with fun, active play and educational activities that will help parents improve their kids lifestyles for the long term. Research shows that without access to activities that
stimulate the mind and body, kids are more prone to gain weight and fall behind academically over the summer months. At the Greater Pittston YMCA we know that when the school year ends, many kids lose exposure to activities that
See HEALTHY KIDS, Page 26
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Polish National Alliance Spelling Bee today

Pittston High Class of 66 requests reunion responses today
The Polish National Alliance District VII Northeastern Pennsylvania will hold their annual spelling bee at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 in the American Legion Post 585, Main Street, Duryea. The local winner will be awarded a trip for two to take part in the Polish National Alliance national bee. Contact commissioner Michael Matiko, 457-4209 for further information.
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Pittston Area Class of 1993
The party committee is seeking contact information (preferably email addresses) for Pittston High School, Class of 1966, graduates and/or classmates. The pizza party is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, at Arcaro & Genells Restaurant in Old Forge. This will be a no stress and very informal night. Once the committee has a more complete list of interested classmates it will email the party details. Since the Class of 66 has not had a reunion in many years this will provide the opportunity for old friends to reconnect. Respond with contact information (email address) by Feb. 17, to phsclass66@verizon.net. Also, if you are in touch with other classmates that may be interested have them respond by the above date.
Red Hat group to meet
The Pittston Area class of 1993 will hold a planning meeting for their 20th reunion on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Tonys Wine Cellar, 1117, Main Street. Those interested in assisting with plans are welcome.
Slovak League
the member selected as Slovak Man of the Year. The league welcomes all new potential members to come and join them at this meeting. Luzerne county Judge Fred Pierantoni will be the installing official. Officers of the Slovak League are: President Robert M. Chmarney; Vice President Andrew J. Barilla; Secretary George A. Nisky; Treasurer Christopher Nawalajko; Sergeant-atarms Joseph Severnak; Chaplain Mark Manganaro; Trustees Eugene McKeown, David Ciotola and Bernard Novabiski, Fred Pierantoni. Msgr. John J. Bendik is moderator.
Exeter Class of 63
County office are invited to meet with members of the Executive Committee. The chair of the Luzerne County Democratic Committee is Wyoming Mayor Bob Boyer. Vice-chair is Jane Waitkus.
Big Band Society
Northeastern Pa will have a dinner dance on Friday, March 1, at Genettis Hotel and Convention Center Wilkes-Barre. This event is for members only. The doors will open at 5:45 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Music is provided by The
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The Luzerne County Slovak League of America, Branch #474 will meet Sunday, Feb. 24, at 2:30 p.m. at Wyoming Hose Co., #2, Third St., Wyoming, for their annual meeting. Nominations, election and installation of officers for the year 2013 will take place at this meeting. Dues for the upcoming year will be collected and valid membership cards will be issued. An installation dinner will follow immediately after the business meeting. A presentation will be made to
Exeter High School class of 1963 will meet on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Avenue Diner in Wyoming. Plans will be discussed for the 50th reunion. All classmates are encouraged to attend.
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The Luzerne County Democratic Committee will host a Candidate Forum on Thursday Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m. at Grotto Pizza outside the Wyoming Valley Mall. Democratic candidates for
Blooms and Bubbles, the Greater Pittston Chapter of the Red Hats Society, will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Vinces Pizza Express, 74 S Main Street, Pittston at 12:30 p.m. In addition to wearing their Red Hats, members are requested to wear a red item of clothing in honor of Heart Month. Food donations for the Food Pantry would be appreciated. Kay Thornton will act as hostess.
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Sanguedolce to run for district magistrate

Attorney Len Sanguedolce lifelong resident of the Greater Pittston area is announcing his candidacy for Magisterial District Judge in District 11-1-04. Born in Dupont, Len then moved to Hughestown where he was raised by his parents, Samuel Sanguedolce of Pittston and Rose Grieco Sanguedolce of Pittston Township. Len graduated from Seton Catholic High School and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Scranton.
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After graduation from Penn States Dickinson School of Law, Len returned home to practice law with his office currently located on Main Street in Pittston City. Len is married to Jennifer Borget Sanguedolce of Avoca and they reside in Pittston with their two children, Len, age 2, and Nicholas, 4 months. A formal announcement event is being held on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Gramercy Restaurant in Pittston.
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attending Law School at New England Law in Boston, Massachusetts. Attorney Lehman graduated law school Cum Laude before returning home to raise a family. The Dupont resident is the advisor to the Young Lawyers Club at Pittston Area High School and the past president of the YLD division of the Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association. In addition to her trial work, Attorney Lehman sits as a quasijudicial officer serving as a Master in Divorce cases for Luzerne County. A free kickoff party will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 at the Germania Hose Company in Duryea.
Qiana Murphy Lehman, a Pittston native, announces her candidacy for the office of District Magistrate Judge for district 111-04 encompassing Pittston, Hughestown, Dupont, Duryea and Avoca. Qiana is a trial lawyer who has prosecuted criminals with the Luzerne County District Attorneys Office and has trial experience on the civil law side working for local law firm, Brady & Grabowski. P.C. Prior to maintaining an office with Brady & Grabowski, Attorney Lehman established her practice in downtown Pittston. A Pittston Area Honors student, Qiana went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from East Stroudsburg University before
The Cosmopolitan Seniors next meeting will be on Tuesday Feb. 19, at 1 p.m. in St. Anthony Center, Exeter. Hosts/hostesses are: Charlie Cheskiewicz, Marie Cheskiewicz, Rosemary Golenski, Frances Voveris, and Helen Zarychta. The previous meeting was attended by 47 members and four guests. Vice President Joe Kleback led the group in prayer, pledge of allegiance and a patriotic song accompanied by Bill Kull on the organ. Secretary Terri Mislan read the minutes It was announced that a belated Valentines Day celebration is planned for the next meeting. All attendees are asked to wear something red on that day. Bill Kull entertained the group after the meeting while the group enjoyed refreshments. Afterwards bingo was played and raffles conducted. 50/50 winners were: Toni Hall, Florence Stankoski, Irene Parini, Frank Schall and Betsy Williams. Johanna Malinowski won the special bingo, and Frances Voveris the bingo jackpot. Sharon McAdarra won the angel fleece throw which was raffled off. Travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip to Mount Airy Casino on Wednesday March 6.Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720.
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The club will celebrate Valentine Day with a special menu of hoagies, coffee, tea, soda and homemade cake. Servers are Helen Ostrowski, Ann Kosloski and Helen Markert. Fifty-fifty winners Eleanor Seneski, Joann Kwasny and Betty OHara. Bingo jackpot winners were Joe Shymanski and Irene Zelinski. Birthday celebrants for February are Armonde Casagrande, Victoria Meklavage and George Kraynak. Members are reminded to bring canned goods and non-perishable items. Dues will be collected and bingo will be played after a short meeting.
Falls Senior Center
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The Wyoming, West Wyoming Seniors will meet Tuesday, Feb. 19 at St. Monicas meeting rooms at 1:30 p.m.
The Falls Senior Center invites anyone 60+ to the following activities: Wed., Feb.20 - walking 10.am to 10:4.5a.m. Fri., Feb.22 at 11:30 a.m. - Presentation on Prevention of Heart Disease by Janet Weron, RN, BSN from the PA. Dept. of Health Mon., Feb.25 - Wii Bowling competition with Tunkhannock Senior Center at Falls 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mon., Feb. 25 - Body Stretch Exercises using weights and bands 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The Center offers daily activities such as Wii games, cards, Scrabble and shuffleboard. Anyone wishing to join for a hot meal at noon for a suggested donation of $2 should RSVP to Twila at 388-2623 by 12:30 p.m. the day before.
Holiday hours
The Duryea Borough Street Department and the borough offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of Presidents Day. Garbage will be collected one day late.
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People depart St. John the Evangelist Church after Ash Wednesday Mass.
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Catholic faithful attend St. John the Evangelist Church during Ash Wednesday Mass.
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u shalt return
Ken Gorski of Jenkins Township, left, receives ashes from Msgr. John Bendik at St. John the Evangelist Church in Pittston. Joe Heffers of Pittston, left, holds his grandson Declan Gregor, 4, of Plains Township during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church in Pittston.
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Statesmen. For reservations call Glen at 570-586-5359 or Herman at 570-654-6454. Herman Castellani will preside.
Pop Up Dinner
Peculiar Culinary Company is announcing our upcoming Pop Up Dinner at the Hughestown Hose Co on Mar.3 and 4. This is a prefix menu at $55 per person for 7 courses! BYOB There will be live entertainment by Tom Graham & Bill Orner on Sunday and John Smith & Shannon Weeks on Monday. Call 570-212-0960 for reservations. Mention that you are a Chamber member and receive 10% off your ticket. This offer cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotions. Contact info@peculiarculin-
The V .F.W. Post #4909 March meeting will be held on Monday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the post home. Commander Gary Cawardine will preside. The Home Association meeting will follow. Food and refreshments will be served.
Food giveaway
The Dupont V .F.W. post #4909 Home Association will hold their annual St. Patricks Day Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 16 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music provided by Millennium. Door prizes will be chanced. Tickets are $28 per person, reservations can be made through Bob Lopata or call 654-9104. Deadline is Friday March 15.
Third annual Ham Bingo
Healthy Kids
The Avoca Lions Club will have a food bank at the Bethel United Methodist Church, Avoca, on Thursday, March 7, from 4-6:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed at 1:30 to help unload the truck. Please bring boxes.
NARFE Meeting
John Ryan, President of Greater Pittston NARFE, Chapter 1723, has announced the next meeting will be conducted on Mar. 14. The Agenda will include the Election of Officers. Everyone is welcomed to attend.
Rev. Gary Mensinger and the parishioners of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church are sponsoring their third annual Ham Bingo on Mar. 17 at 1 p.m. The event will be held in the church hall at 320 Vine St, Old Forge. Theme baskets, door prizes, and various bingo specials will be available throughout the afternoon. The kitchen opens at 11 a.m. A variety of food items and refreshments will be available. The church will also sponsor a bake sale during the bingo. Admission is $3.
keep them moving and learning. Healthy Kids Day will help parents begin thinking early about what their kids need to stay physically and intellectually active in the summer, said Craig Lukatch, CEO. Summer is just around the corner and is an ideal time for kids to get out and grow so they are healthier and sharper when the next school year begins. A leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y holds Healthy Kids Day to teach healthy habits and inspire a lifetime love of physical activity through active play. As part of this initiative, the Y along with hundreds of thousands of parents and kids nationwide is taking on summer by addressing critical gaps
in health and education that cause kids to be at risk for childhood obesity and suffer summer learning loss. Healthy Kids Day is a free community event. The day is packed with family activities, healthy snacks and more including: Family 2K run, fitness demonstrations, youth sports, arts and crafts, music, water safety tips, give-a-ways and much more! The Greater Pittston YMCA is looking for various local organizations and businesses to participate in the Healthy Kids Days 2013 by offering information or demonstrations on nutrition, biking, outdoor activities, sports leagues, and other summer activities such as art, reading, theater, and cooking. For more information, contact Craig Lukatch at 570 655 2255 ext 101 or clukatch@greaterpittstonymca.org.
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$2,229,220 over four years and $443,844 the first year, according to state figures. The smaller Wyoming Area School District stands to gain $1,635,045 over four years and $327,009 the first year. When Corbett unveiled his proposal on Feb. 5, he said privatization would generate $1 billion from the sale of the liquor system. The cash will be used to boost four different aspects of education: security, early education, customized curriculum for students to learn at their own pace and classes in the STEM fields Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in grades six through 12. All those initiatives fall in line to what were moving toward, Garzella said. The problem I have, its going to end in four years, so its short term. The Learning Block Grants are in addition to Corbetts proposed $90 million increase in the upcoming budgets Basic Education Funding line item. The Block Grants wont hit
until the 2014-2015 budget. We get it, which is great, then it goes away, Garzella said. Its not being sustained. I dont see it as a solution to funding public education. Lets get Pennsylvania out of this outdated system of selling alcohol once and for all, and reinvest the proceeds into Pennsylvanias future our children, Corbett said at a the news conference. Selling liquor is not a core function of government; education is. Sciandra, the board president, said any technology funding is appreciated. The issue I see, everybody is blowing the whistle about technology, but nobody is driving the train, Sciandra said. We want to drive the train at Pittston. Garzella discussed what the money could be used for in each of the four categories. School safety In the wake of the recent shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., school security is on everyones mind, Garzella said. Funds could be used for school safety and security efforts, including training for employees, enhanced security measures, including cameras and
lighting, and partnerships with local law enforcement. But the district is also looking at hiring school resource officers, and thats where the funding falls short, Garzella said. Four years and then what happens? Garzella said. You have to find the money somewhere else. Its not sustained. Is it wise use to fund a salaried person out of that money? Id say no. STEM programs (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Garzella said this is a broad category but sees those subjects extremely important to putting a student on a pathway to a good career. Experts say access to STEM course work and programs is critical to preparing todays students for the jobs of tomorrow. With this funding, public schools could invest in programs that support STEM in grades 6-12, including career exploration activities, opportunities for technical skill attainment and partnerships with postsecondary education and training programs. In his former district, Wyoming Valley West, Garzella said pre-engineering class was implemented in the middle-school
level. And that class picked up in the high school. We maintained the wood shop, but we closed off part of it and put in computer terminals, he said. Industrial arts is much, much more than wood shop these days. Its all technology based. Individualized learning programs With or without the new funding, Garzella said individualized programs will be implemented, starting at the Primary Center. His plan calls for a type of portable computer or tablet for each student. An assessment will be administered and lessons shaped for each student. When you do to the doctor, the first thing he does is check you out, takes your blood pressure, heart rate, Garzella said. As a school, we do the same thing. We assess kids. We find out where theyre at, what they know, what they dont know. He said those assessments will be tied directly to digital content on a students computer. If I know A, Im not going to be taught A, he said. If I dont know B, Im going to be taught B, so every kid is not being
taught the same thing at the same time. He said a classroom of the future will take on a lot of different looks. We can still have some face to face teaching. We can have some kids working independently using the digital content. You can have other kids in groups doing problem solving. In such classes, he said, the teacher is more of a facilitator and the students are taking responsibility for their own learning. Were doing this, he said, no matter if we get this funding. Ready By 3 early education Pittston Area has a Four-YearOld Program and additional dollars would help us strengthen that program and help us reach out to parents that need the help, Garzella said. Ready by 3 is an initiative Corbett believes is critical to a solid academic foundation early in a students education. The focus is to ensure that students are performing at grade level by third grade, based on state standards. Schools could invest in quality kindergarten programs and enrichment programs that promote academic achievement in elementary reading and math.
St. John the Evangelist High School, Pittston, class of 1962, held their 50th reunion last fall at the Quality Inn Suites. Class members in attendance, seated left to right: Mary Alice Feder-
St. Johns High Class of 62 reunites

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Balchune, Msgr. James McGarry, Thomas Werts, John Lukasik, Alyce Allardyce, Thomas Sheridan.
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Presidents Day The Pittston Area School District will be closed Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of Presidents Day.
Attention juniors: Youth Salute applications are now available in the guidance office. Who can be recognized by Youth Salute? High school juniors with a 3.0 grade point average or above and involved in several or many activities (high achievers), including but not limited to: school, religious activities and or community. What is Youth Salute? Youth Salute is a national program created to recognize youth and their achievements. NCYL, Youth Salute is a non-profit program headquartered in St. Louis honoring youth leaders since 1976. Youth Salute conducts the National competition in cooperation with Washington University in St. Louis. On a local level, over 4,000 students have been recognized in the Greater Wyoming Valley. Youth Salutes motto is Recognizing and Applauding Todays Youth. How does Youth Salute work? Applications are available in the guidance office or at www.photo-by-andy.com/
youth-salute. Once a student has been accepted as a nominee, nominees will then be scheduled for a photography session that will include four different outfits. The nominees can bring props or items that pertain to their accomplishments. Parents are required to accompany the nominees to their session. At this time, nominees will also be asked to fill out a form with their profile information. All images and profile information must be completed by July 2013 in order for the panels to be ready for their tour. Following this, the display panel is created and is scheduled for tour at set locations. This year-long program will continue from January to November. In September, The Greater Wyoming Valley will hold the Youth Salute Awards Program to honor the nominees and announce the local youth leaders. How do Youth Salute nominees get recognized? After applications are accepted, Youth Salute nominees are recognized in our area through a traveling display. Accepted nominees are photographed and, along with their individual achievements, a display profile is created for each accepted. The Youth Salute panels are displayed at local businesses and schools that sponsor the Youth
Salute program. This may include banks, courthouses, fairs and other locations with high volumes of people. Youth Salute nominees are also recognized at a yearly awards ceremony. All nominees are invited to attend and are awarded their certificates and the Youth Leaders of the area are given recognition and some may receive scholarships. The top Youth Leader of the Year is awarded a fully-paid round trip to represent the Greater Wyoming Valley at the Nationals in St. Louis and have a chance to compete for scholarship money. Completed applications are due to the Guidance Office on or before March 22, 2013. Love-A-Soldier project underway By Jenny Meck The Pittston Area Key Club is currently collecting items for the Love-A-Soldier project, which helps to gather much-needed supplies that will be sent to deployed troops in Afghanistan. The club has conducted this drive for several years and tries to help soldiers closely connected to the Pittston Area school community. This year the items will be sent to the unit of Mike Pintha, a soldier and father of two Pittston Area students, Brittney and Kylie Pintha. Some of the items in need are
toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, hand sanitizer and coffee. For a complete list of items or where you can make a monetary donation to, call Key Club moderator Mrs. Judy Greenwald at \9547322 or have students bring items directly into school.
Middle School
next Science Club meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26.

Intermediate Center
Builders Club Builders Club members are reminded that donut forms are due on Feb. 25 and dinner reservation forms are due by March 1. Math Club MATHCOUNTS competition This years MATHCOUNTS competition will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Pittston Area Middle School. Good luck to Dr. Keska and our Math Club! Science Olympiad / Science Club The next practice for the Science Olympiad will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20 in the Middle School library. This meeting is for members of the Science Olympiad only. The
Scholastic Book Fair The Intermediate Center will host an in-school book fair Feb. 19-21. Students will be going with their class at their scheduled times. Parents and students can begin book shopping now by visiting the Book Fair Homepage at: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/ homepage/pittstonintermediatecenter and click on the Shop Now button. Online shopping is available until March 1. Pilot Writing Assessment Test rescheduled The Intermediate Center will administer the PSSA Pilot Writing Assessment for all third, fourth and fifth grade students on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Students are encouraged to make every effort to be in school that day and arrive on time. If there are any concerns, contact Dr. Milazzo at the Intermediate Center at 6544403.
Book discussions, LEGO club slated

The Wyoming Free Library has two upcoming book discussions. The first will be held Saturday, Mar. 2 at 12 p.m. The book to be discussed is Reflected in You by Sylvia Day. The second will be held Saturday, May 4 at 1p.m. The book to be discussed is Defending Jacob by William Landay. Light refreshments will be available. Call the library at 693-1364 to register. The Wyoming Free Library is starting a Gaming Club suitable for all ages. The first date is Saturday, Mar. 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can come at any time during these hours and do not have to stay for the duration. Any tabletop or trading card games can be brought in to play. Space is limited. Call the library to register. During the month of February patrons can check out a gift wrapped book (using their library card) from the blind date table. You never know what youll find under the wrapping a new love or a familiar face. Patrons will have the chance to rate the book and have their date posted at the library and on the Facebook page. The library is starting a LEGO Club for children ages ages 6-12 (siblings welcome). The club will meet the first Saturday of every month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. beginning Mar. 2. Snacks will be provided and there will be local celebrity brick builders each Saturday. There will be
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W YO M I N G L I B RA RY
Stations of the Cross Friday

Catholic are: Junior varsity: Kris Latoski, Jill Foley, Allyson Laiuvara, Valentina Caparelli, Danielle Morris, Elizabeth Kravitz, Bianca Mazzarella, Walker Cherry, Richard Morris, Camryn Cassetori, Tessa Romani. Varsity: Molly Poray, John Morris, Charles Kulick, Isabel Cherry, Joanna Cox, Marissa Moran, Brenna Satkowski, Nicole Cirelle, Sarah Satkowski. Mrs. Josie Toomey is the coach for the Junior Varsity Team and Ms. Maura Azzarelli is the coach for the Varsity Team. Stations of the Cross Feb. 22 1 p.m. - Grade 8 March 8 1 p.m. Grade 7 March 15 1 p.m. - Grade 6 March 22 1 p.m. Grade 5 Labels and boxtops Wyoming Area Catholic is an avid collector of Box Tops for Education. These box tops can be found on tops of many products at the grocery store. Please clip them and send them in. You can drop them in a zip lock bag and bring them to the office or send them with your child. This is free money for the school, and all money for this year will go towards technology needs and school improvement needs.
W T O M I N G A R E A C AT H O L I C
Wyoming Area Catholic School in Exeter announces the following: Dates to remember Feb. 22 - Stations of the Cross, 1 p.m., St. Cecilias Church, Grade 8 will lead all in prayers. March 1 - First Friday Liturgy, 1 p.m. St. Cecilias March 7 - Spring Regional Forensics Competition, Holy Redeemer High School, 6 p.m. Spring Forensics On March 7, at Holy Redeemer High School, the Spring Forensics Regional Competition will be held. The theme for the spring competition is drama. Representing Wyoming Area
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PA team wins Wilkes Entrepreneurial Competition

A team from the Pittston Area high school won the Wilkes University Entrepreneurial Experience Competition. Teams from four high schools Pittston Area, Wyoming Valley West High School, Tunkhannock Area High School and North Pocono High School competed on Jan. 23 by presenting business plans to a team of judges from the Universitys Sidhu School of Business and Leadership and the Wilkes-Barre Area Chamber of Commerce. The teams proposed business was Green Leaf Recycling, Inc., a business which would serve recycling in the schools in Luzerne County. Everything about the business the entrepreneurial team designed used sustainable, environmentally sound practices. Each student on the winning team was awarded a scholarship of $1,000 per year for four years at Wilkes University. Wilkes students from Enactus
(formerly SIFE Students in Free Enterprise) visited each of the high schools to help the stu-
dents prepare for the competition. Members of the winning team
from Pittston Area are pictured, from left, Tara Craig, Pittston Area teacher; Jimmy Musto; Ke-
vin Hopper, Wilkes Enactus Club member; Cory Tobin; and Matthew Yatison.
Council commends borough firefighters

During the regular monthly Hughestown Borough council session, Hughestown firefighters and all those who assisted at the Anderson residence fire on Parsonage Street were lauded for their efforts. Council said residents will be apprised of the borough Nuisance Ordinance. Also, home owners will be contacted to report whom they have contracted for garbage collection. Councilman Bob Gable reported the Hughestown Police Department had 54 incidents during the month of January: 19 traffic citations, 2 criminal, 3 K-9 and 5 accident responses. Councilman Phil Falvo reported 25 EMS calls: 1 fire-police, 2 investigation, 1 accident, 5 structure fire and 16 cancelled enroute for the Hughestown Hose Company. A letter of thanks was sent to the company by Councilman Ed Strubeck. Councilman Dave Stefanoski reported street repairs are being completed, Christmas trees were collected and newspapers, magazines, brochures and phone books will be picked up on Mondays and will be taken to Northeast Recycling. In other council business, Assistant Chief of Police Darren Bidwell is assisting with a grant for the borough.
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Hughestown Lions to meet Monday

Hughestown Lions Club will meet Monday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Hughestown Hose Company. President Steve Golya will preside. The agenda will include
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planning for the annual Easter egg hunt. Anyone wishing to become a member can contact Golya at 655-4552 or any member of the club.
occasional contests; prizes will be given out to the winners. LEGO building bricks will be provided but children can bring their own. A trip to the LEGO store and other attractions in NYC will take place and all members of the club will be invited to participate. The group will travel on the Martz Trailways Shoppers Special bus on Saturday, May 11. Each person will be responsible for their own ticket and at least one adult must accompany each child. Tickets for the trip should be purchased well in advance at the Martz Bus Station in WilkesBarre. Call the library at 6931364 to register for the LEGO Club or if you have any questions, please email friendsofthewyomingfreelibrary@verizon.net. The Wyoming Free library is looking for donations of LEGO building blocks, used or new. Donations can be dropped off at the library at 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. The library is in the process of creating a newsletter. If you
would like to be on the e-mail list to receive it, send an e-mail to jroberts@osterhout.lib.pa.us. Copies of the newsletter will be available at the library. The winter pre-school story time will be held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Call to register. The Friends of the Wyoming Free Library have launched a brand new web-based store on Etsy.com. You can buy unique handcrafted items such as cat toys and sachets as well as pillows, pet coats, doll clothes, and many other crafts. Go to The Crafty
Ant store on Etsy.com. All proceeds benefit the Wyoming Free Library. The Junior Friends of the Wyoming Free Library is an exciting new program for children 3rd through 6th grade. It gives children the opportunity to volunteer at the library. The group meets on the third Saturday of each month at 11a.m. for the book club followed by lunch and meeting at noon. Their first activity will be to sponsor an art exhibition during National Library Week in April. Call the library to sign up.
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SCHOLASTIC ICE HOCKEY
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TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
PA can tie skate series with win

Pittston Area, Wyoming Area face off in 14th Blue n Gold Skate Game
Hamming it up are from left, Billy Weiss, Kolton Begley, Mark Prebish, Billy Romanowski, John Sulkoski Brittani Shearer, Eric Smith, and Evan Rider.
By JACK SMILES
The puck drops on the 14th annual Blue n Gold Skate Game Friday at the Revolution Ice Centre at 9 p.m. on Rink 2. That follows the 10th Blue n Gold Stick Game between the PA and WA JV games. Wyoming Area leads the
Skate series by one 7-6. PA leads the Stick series 6-3. The first Skate game in 2000 was won by Pittston Area, 7-6 at the Ice Box, later renamed the Revolution Ice Centre . Pittston Area won last year, breaking a three-game losing streak in the series. Over 400 fans came out, a record for any game at the Ice Box.
This year PA is sponsoring the event as a fund raiser for Dave Dragon, a 2012 PA graduate who was is rehabilitating from a serious motor vehicle accident. Tickets at the gate are $3 for adults and $2 for students and the gate will go to Dragon. In the 2002 game, with attendance up to 800, WA won 3-2. The winning goal was scored by
Mike Pryzbyla, who later served with the Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan. He came back as on honored alumni for the 2005 game and was presented with an American Flag inscribed with the names of 9/11 victims. PA won 4-2. In 2003 PA goalie Jonathan Waxmonsky stopped 28 shots in a 5-2 PA win.
Sportsmanship took a hit in the 2006 game. The refs stopped it with 7:26 left and PA leading 8-4 after 50 penalty minutes, several ejections and fights. In 2009 WA won the 10th game 5-4 as Kody Nowicki scored a hat trick. In 2007 the Patriots won 3-2 in a shoot-out. OfSee SKATE, Page 32
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Skate
ficially for the high school league the game was a tie because the league does not play overtimes or shoot outs. But with the trophy on the line, the teams agreed to a shoot out. Ray Spiccoli, Rich Harth and J.P. Waleski scored for Pittston Area. In 2010 another shoot out, as Kolton Begley scored a backhanded goal in the first-to-three goals shootout, and Cody Smargiassis kick-save of a Tyler Loftus shot to give Wyoming Area a
6-5 win. In the second Stick game in 2005, Paige Semenza, scored the winning goal for the PA JVs in a 3-2 win. Today Paige is winding down her career as a senior scholarship player for the Ohio State womens team. Paige is tied for the team lead in goals and third in points for the Buckeyes. On Friday when the WA and PA teams face off Paige will be playing for OSU against Minnesota State in their next to last regular season game. In the 2011 Stick game PA won 13-2 as Ryan Flanagan scored five goals. All the games have doubled as
fund raisers for local causes, with the teams rotating as the hosts. The 2006 game was played for Butch Simonson, the West Pittston man who was security chief at the Luzerne County Court House when he was hit and severely injured by a car. The 2009 game was played for Bobby Drummond a young boy with leukemia. Pittston Area has to be considered a favorite in both games based on records in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Scholastic Ice Hockey League. The Warriors were 1-10 going into their game Friday versus Susquehanna Valley. PA was 3-7-1 before
their Friday game versus Paupak. In the JV league the Warriors are 0-11 and the Royal Patriots, a combined PA and Holy Redeemer team, are 4-6-1. Despite the Warriors poor record PA coach Rich Benedetto is taking nothing for granted. We played them before and it was a tough, close game. I expect the same.
Previous Skate Games
2005 PA 5-2 2006 PA 8-4 2007 WA 3-2 2008 PA 3-2 2009 WA 5-4 2010 WA 6-5 2011 WA 5-3 2012 PA 8-1
Previous Stick Games
2000 PA 6-5 2001 WA 3-2 2002 WA 3-2 2003 PA 5-2 2004 WA 5-4
2004 WA 5-4 2005 PA 5-2 2006 PA 3-2 2007 PA 3-1 2008 WA 5-4 2009 PA 11-4 2010 WA 6-3 2011 PA 13-2 2012 PA 9-3
The 2012-13 Pittston Area ice hockey team will vie for the Skate on Friday night, in front, Drew Malvizzi and Brandon Walker. Second rwo, from left, Geoffrey Walton, Joey Langdon, Joseph Sekelsky, Tommy Schwab, Joey June, Ryan Flanagan and Rashun Mathis. Third row, Coach Mike Langdon, Coach Jerry Scatena, Tyler Uravage, Jonathon Sulkoski, Michael Mazur, Brandyn Ayers, Jerry Scatena, Richard Weinstock, Joey Galia, Mark Prebish, Henry Augenstein, Coach Rich Benedetto and Coach Henry Augenstein.
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The 2012-13 Wyoming Area Area ice hockey team will vie for the Skate on Friday night. In front, Billy Weiss, Mark Paluski. Second row, Zachary Lahart, Brendan Lee, Jeremy Stach, Zachary Scrobola, Brain McNew, Carter Kusakavitch, Tyler Porfirio, Alex Chronowski. Third row, Coach Don Shearer, Coach Derek Thomas, Dalton Thomas, Kolton Begley, Evan Rider, Billy Romanowski, Eric Smith, Coach Mike Kopec.
PA cheer squad third in the nation

By JACK SMILES
The Pittston Area cheerleaders arrived back at Pittston Area at 3:45 Tuesday morning, exhausted but triumphant after a weekend in Florida where they took third place in the nation in the non-tumbling division of the Universal Cheerleading Associations National High School Cheerleading Championship at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. The PA girls competed in the Large Varsity Non-Tumbling division. The 2 1/2 minute routine they performed included dancing, jumping, stunting and pyramids. Approximately 20,000 cheerleaders from all over the nation competed in the event. In the months leading up to the national event the girls practiced their routines five-days a week and worked out running and weigh training. They also raised $ 24,000 for the trip with a series of fund raisers.
The Pittston Area cheerleaders are pictured with the trophy and bronze medals they won for placing third in the nation at Universal Cheerleading Associations National High School Cheerleading Championship. Front row, from left, Trina Davila, Alyssa Adkins, Kiki Erfman, Katrina Lutecki, Kaitlynn Wolfram, Samantha Hoban, Shelby Rinaldi, Alex Cawley, Maria Capitano, Allie Anatasi. Second row, Desirae Bellas, Marina Maida, Morgan Shea, Julie Kalinas, Kyla Balchune, Kayla Vogue, Bridget Starinsky, Nicole Psaila, Tabitha Filipski, Lauren Senese, Maria Lussi, Jennifer Mataloni. Third row, assistant coach, Evelyn Moyer; Marissa Facciponti, Alleysha Reynolds, Leeanne Para, Carly Walker, Hunter Antal, Katie Wynn and head coach, Kim Morgan.
Local inaugural youth lacrosse team starting up

By JACK SMILES
As a PIAA sport, lacrosse is still in its infancy. Girls lacrosse was sanctioned in 2005 and boys lacrosse was sanctioned in 2009. At the high school level in WVC territory Dallas, Lake Lehman, Tunkhannock and Crestwood have boys programs and Coughlin, Lake Lehman, Wyoming Seminary and Dallas have girls programs. At Pittston Area, the board approved the start up of a girls lacrosse club this spring, which is often a first step toward building a PIAA sanctioned varsity level team. Locally, a new organization, Valley Laxerz, is trying to get a youth age group teams off the ground. Registrations for the inaugural season of Valley Laxerz are at the Exeter Panther field house on Wednesday, February 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday February
24, noon to 2 p.m.; Wednesday February 27, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, March 3 noon to 2 p.m. Robbie Switzer, the Valley Laxerz organizer said boys and girls can register. For U9, U11, U13 and U15 teams. If enough players of each gender register, boys and girls teams will be fielded. If not, the teams will be coed, which is common at youth levels. Boys girls) ages 6, 7, 8 born on or after September 1, 2003 are eligible for U9; Children ages 9,10,11 born on or after September 1, 2001 are eligible for U11; Ages 11,12,13 born on or after September 1, 1999 are eligible for U13 ; ages12,13,14 born on or after September 1, 1997 are eligible for U15 Registration is $150 and includes one or two practices per week, a 10-12 game schedule in a local league against teams from the back Mountain, Mountaintop and Scranton areas; two in-
season tournaments and a game jersey. Players will be responsible for their own equipment: lacrosse helmet, gloves, pads, stick and mouthpiece which available to purchase at a discounted rate. Switzer said the cost to outfit a players is about $150 and $50 more for a goalie. Volunteers are needed to help organize and coach. With questions contact Robbie Switzer via email rjswitzer@verizon.net or Carl Delucca via email carlreeree@verizon.net .
Adam Yochem practices catching at a youth lacrosse camp run by Rob Switzer at the YMCA.
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Lady Patriots fall hard in WVC D-1 title game

For the Sunday Dispatch
GIRLS BASKETBALL
By TOM ROBINSON
When Dallas ran off 10 straight points in the second quarter Friday night, Pittston Area calmly regained its lead. When the Lady Mountaineers put together streaks of 14 points in the third quarter and 13 points in the fourth, the Lady Patriots were out of answers. Dallas used constant pressure to force 31 turnovers on the way to a shocking 74-44 rout in a playoff game at Wyoming Area to determine the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 girls basketball championship. Pittston Area coach Kathy Healey was not alone in thinking the Lady Patriots had dodged a bullet when they scored the final 11 points of the second quarter for a 31-27 halftime lead. We had our spurts in the beginning; then, we took their best shot to battle back and go up at halftime, Healey said. We came out in the third quarter and I thought we were ready. Dallas destroyed Pittston Area, 45-11, over the final 15 minutes, sending the Lady Patriots limping into the District 2 Class AAA playoffs as the fifth seed after seeming to be on the verge of a championship. Its definitely frustrating any
time you lose, but when you lose the league championship, its hard, Healey said. Two wins over Dallas in the regular season were of no help Friday night, but Healey expects her team to come back strong from its worst loss of the season. Weve lost before not by that much but weve bounced back before, said Healey, who will try to get her team ready for a district first-round home game, likely against either North Pocono or Wyoming Area. Pittston Area had the first of the games many runs Friday night, bolting to a 9-2 lead on five points by Mia Hopkins. Hopkins finished the quarter with seven points, but was held to 12 on the night. She tried other ways to keep the Lady Patriots in the game with 14 rebounds, six blocked shots and five assists. Dallas had its own 9-2 run in the first quarter and forced two ties before Eastin Ashby drained a 3-pointer from the right wing at the buzzer to give Pittston Area a 16-13 lead. The Lady Mountaineers used their 10-point streak for a 25-18 lead with 4:55 left in the half. Jackie Rabender, who was limited to less than 14 minutes
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Pittston Area's Eastin Ashby looks to pass out of the corner against Dallas.
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before eventually fouling out, had five points in the 11-0 run to end the half. She made her only four shots to finish with nine points, all in the first half. One of those shots was a 3-pointer from the left side with 21 seconds left to close the first-half scoring. Talia Szatkowski and Katy Comitz took over early in the third quarter. They each had five of their 19 points to help Dallas run off 14 unanswered points in less than 2 minutes and move in front for good, 43-33. Szatkowski also led the Dallas press, contributing 10 steals, eight rebounds and five assists. Comitz came off the bench to go 7-for-10 from the floor, including 3-for-6 on 3-pointers, while also grabbing six rebounds. We talked about making quicker adjustments in our press, Dallas coach Kelly Johnson said. We were getting to our traps quicker. The Lady Mountaineers never slowed down. The 13-point, fourth-quarter streak included two three-point plays and two assists by Szatkowski. Less than two minutes were necessary for that run, which made the lead 6339. Allie Barber had seven assists and three steals while Ashby had a team-high four steals for Pittston Area.
Dallas got 12 points and 12 rebounds from Tanner Englehart, along with 11 points and six assists from Ashley Dunbar. Both teams had gone 12-2 in divisional games. The teams got to the playoff game by winning their final two WVC D-I games on Monday and Wednesday. On Monday PA defeated Valley West and on Thursday PA beat Coughlin.
PA 66, Coughlin 22
Pittston Area limited the Crusaders to five field goals from the floor in a win at PA on senior night on Wednesday. Mia Hopkins, the Lady Patriots only senior was honored. Mia also got a visit from Ronald McDonald who nominated her from McDonalds All-American consideration. The senior overcame the jeers of the Valley West student section in the first three quarters to be regaled with chants of MVP! MVP! from the Pittston Area student section in the fourth quarter. Fittingly Hopkins 22 points, all from the floor with 11 field goals, on a 3-pointer. Liz Waleski added 12 on four three-pointers. Rabender and Cales Owens each had eight.
Redeemer 81, WA 42
Ronald McDonald visits Mia Hopkins and her mother on the occasion of Mias nomination as a McDonalds All-American on Wednesday. DAVE SIGMAN FOR THE DISPATCH
all scorers with 17 points. Sara Warnagiris added 15, Sara Altemose netted 12 and Chelsea Skrepenaks 11 rounded out the scoring. The LWS stayed with HR in the first quarter trailing 16-0, but HR blew it open in the second with a 26-9 run. Serra Degnan led Wyoming Area with 11 points, hitting one 3-pointer. Emily Wolfgang scored 10 and Jess Sorick had five.
PA 53, Valley West 49
Hopkins led with 19, going 13of-19 shooting free throws. Waleski scored 11 with two 3s and Rabender had six.
WA 53, Wyoming Sem 37
Holy Redeemer scored as many points by halftime as Wyoming Area did in the game in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday in the season finale The Royals Alexis Lewis led
Junior Ali Brady had the quarter of her life in the second quarter, matching a career-high with 12 points, nine of three 3-pointers on Monday in Plymouth.
Wyoming Area trailed by three after one on Monday in Kingston, but defeated Wyoming Seminary with balanced scoring. Emily Wolfgang scored 12, Serra Degnan, 10; Abby Thornton, 10; and Ashlee Blannett, 9.
Standings (Final)
Crestwood .......................10-4 Valley West ......................8-6 Hazleton ...........................8-6 Berwick ..........................4-10 Tunkhannock................... 1-13 Coughlin .........................1-13 Division 2.....................WVC Nanticoke ........................12-1 Holy Redeemer ...............12-1 Lake Lehman ...................9-4 Wyoming Area ............... 6-7 Meyers.............................. 5-8
Below, left, Liz Waleski tries to get by a Dallas defender. Below, Allie Barber drives for a lay up against Dallas.
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Division 1 .....................WVC Pittston Area .................12-2 Dallas ..............................12-2
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Patriots, Warriors look to district individual tourney

PA beat WA in a non-divisional meet Thursday
By JACK SMILES
WRESTLING
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In a non-divisional meet Pittston Area won five of the first six matches in a 47-29 over the rival Warriors on the PA mats Thursday. After WA forfeited 152 to Angelo Lussi, Ryan Joyce won a major over Damian Vanderlick, 12-1and Sam Falcone pinned Zachary Briggs, to make it 17-0. At 182 WAs Nick OBrien pinned Jonathan Armitage to make it 18-6. Then John Minich picked up a forfeit at 195, Jake Vaxmonsky pinned Jordan Tyson and Brian Mlodzienski got a forfeit to open a big lead for PA. Around to the lightweights, WAs Pat Heck got a forfeit at106 At 113 PAs Chris Starinsky decisioned Shaun Vasquez, 9-5. At 125 PAs Tyler Lutecki won a major over Carmen Mauriello. At 126 WAs three-time defending District 2 champion Andy Schutz, pinned Mike Minich in 0:45 and at 132 WAs Charles Johnson pinned Donovan Parham. In the final two matches PAs Dan Gambini pinned Gabriel Valdez in 1:53 at 138 and at 145 WAs Nicholas Heck won a tech. fall over Brad Rush, 16-0. PA wrestling coach James Woodall said he has several wrestlers who can have an impact at the District 2 3A Individual Tournament at Hazleton Friday and Saturday, at least three of whom could contend for gold in senior Angelo Lussi (152 - 160), junior Tyler Lutecki (120), and sophomore Jake Vaxmonsky (220) 23-5. Lussi who won his 100th bout this season and was 30-1 this season going into the Wyoming Area match on Thursday is the Patriots top contender. He hasnt lost since he lost to Josh Young of Bethlehem Freedom on December 8 in the Quakertown Duals. Hes the District 2 defending champ at 145. Angelo has that one loss and he could beat that kid, Woodall said. Hes gotta be our number one. Lutecki, who was third in the district tourney last season, is 28-3. Hes doing very well, but
Lussi joins 100 club
Pittston Areas Chris Starinsky, front, wrestles Wyoming Areas Shaun Vasquez to a decision in the 113-pound bout.
he hasnt been challenged. He won eight or nine forfeits and a lot of his matches didnt go beyond the first period. Paupack and Valley West have good kids at 120. Vaxmonsky is 23-5. Jake beat a lot of good kids. Hes young, but if he peaks at the right time he could win. These are the top three based on the season. Sam Falcone and Kevin Wesoloski are also returning medal winners. Falcone was fourth at 160 last year. Wesoloski (152160) was fifth at 138 last year.
Tunkhannock 45, Wyoming Area 32
son. Mauriello (120), Schutz (126), Johnson (132), Nick Heck (138) and Shawn Whiting (220) won by pin for WA. WA got a forfeit at 182. For the Warriors in the 2A District 2 tournament Friday and Saturday at Lake Lehman, Schutz, the 132 champ last season, is the top contender. Carmen Mauriello was third at 120 last season. The Heck brothers should be strong medal contenders.
District Dates
PA coach James Woodall, left, congratulates Angelo Lussi on his BILL TARUTIS FOR THE DISPATCH 100th win.
Tunkhannock won the final three matches to defeat Wyoming Area in the Warriors last WVC divisional meet of the sea-
February 22-23 District 2 IndividualTournament3A at Hazleton District 2 Individual Tournament 2A at Lake-Lehman
Angelo Lussi was honored by coach James Woodall for his 100th career win last week. Angelo is the 13th PA wrestler to join the Pittston Area century club. Coach Woodall is at the top of that list with 145 wins. His brother Jason is second with 140. Two other Woodall brothers, Dave and Bob, are on the list. This is the fifth consecutive season that a PA wrestler has won his 100th bout.
PA Century Club
Frank Barbrie ....1993 ....114 Anthony Barbrie .1995 .117 Robert Woodall ..1998 ..108 Jason Woodall ...2000 ...140 James Woodall ...2000 ...145 Pat OHara ......2002 ......105 John Laboranti 2004 .....120 Steve Barber .....2004 .....103 Dave Woodall ....2006 ....137 Jeff Dunn .......2006 .......116 Robby Robinson .2008 .138 Cody Roccograndi 2009 105 Matt McAndrew ..2010 ..109 Michael Domarasky 2011 124 Jamie Scarantino .2012 .114
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Final West Pittston Little League sign up today

The West Pittston Little Leagues final sign-up day for the 2013 season is today, Sunday, February 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second floor of the Field House off Sixth Street. Please bring three proofs of residency such as, driver license, insurance certificates, bill receipts, utility bills (only one utility bill can be accepted), etc.
WWW LL meeting Hughestown softball Avoca/Dupont Little League
SPORTS MEETINGS AND BRIEFS
Hughestown softball is meeting and conducting sign ups today, Sunday, Feb. 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 at the borough bulding on the second floor. Sign ups will continue on Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4. With questions call Joanne at 457-3761 or Amanda at 655-8193.
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The Wyoming/West Wyoming Little League Board is meeting today, Sunday, February 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the West Wyoming Borough Building. Prospective coaches are encouraged to attend.
WA baseball parents
The Wyoming Area Diamond Club will meet on Wednesday, February 20 at 7:00 in Room 129 at the Secondary Center. All parents from grades 7th through 12th are encouraged to attend to discuss and plan upcoming events.
The Wyoming/West Wyoming Little League last registration is at the Stites Street Fire Hall Tuesday, February 19 from 6:30 p.m to 8. The registration feea are for tee-ball through major baseball and softball is $70 per player or $95 per family; junior and senior baseball and softball is $100 per player with no family rate. New players must provide a copy of his or her birth certificate. Fundraisers will be distributed at the registration. Children turning four years old prior to May 1, 2013 are eligible to participate in the upcoming season.
Avoca/Dupont Little League signups are Monday, February18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the upper Avoca Little League field clubhouse. Registration fee is $60 per player and $75 for a family of two or more. Teener baseball fee is $60 each player. Fundraising fee should be prepaid at time of registration. Registration is open for the following divisions: tee-ball (4-6 years old), coach pitch (7-8), minor softball (8-10), majors oftball (10-12), minor baseball (810), major baseball (10-12), junior teener baseball (13-14) and senior teener baseball (15-16). Players need three proofs of residency and new players need a copy of their birth certificates.
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The Wyoming Area Football Parents Association is meeting Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Sabatinis Pizza in Exeter. Parents of Wyoming Area football players in grades 7 - 12 are invited and encouraged to attend.
The Pittston Twp. Little League is using online registration for T-ball, Coach Pitch, Minors and Majors boys and Minors and Majors girls as well as junior and senior league baseball and softball.Visit the website at www.ptll.us and click on the registration button. Cost is $55 per child and $75 per family, family discount will be applied upon check out. You can pay with credit card or electronic check. Please note that you will still need to drop off the following forms after you register: Copy of your childs birth certificate; proof of residency; medical release form and volunteer application if you are volunteering All forms can be dropped off at the Pittston Twp. Municipal building on the evenings of February 19, 20, 21 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. If you do not have internet access at home you can register online at the Municipal building on
The Pittston Area Track Parents are holding a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, February 27in the Pittston Area High School cafeteria at 7 p.m.. Parents of a track and field athletes in grades 7-12 are urged to attend. Among items to be discussed will be the JV and varsity schedules, the Patriot Relays, and the clothing sale. Sample sizes will be available.
Stoners spring soccer sign-ups
Registration dates for Stoners soccer are Thursday, Feb. 21 6 p.m. to 8; Tues., March 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 and Thurs March 7 6 p.m. to 8 for players U10 and above at the Exeter Scout Home in the rear of the Exeter Borough Building, corner of Wyoming Ave and Lincoln St., Exeter. Cost is $25 if you do not need uniform and $40 with a uniform. For more infohttp://stonersoccer.org/
Elkos and Sons Dupont Lanes bowling scores

Pittston Senior Center Magic Circle
High Scratch Series Scores: Mens Division: Ed Rutledge, 655; Bob Baldrica, 619; John Lampman, 538; Edward Zielinski, 512; David Brodbeck, 496; Bob Wilson, 489; Jim Francioso, 477; Tom Kokinda, 406; Al Garrison, 365. Womens Division: Betty Yedinak, 449; Cini DiGennari, 428; Peg Rutledge, 410; Elaine Horan, 392; Audrey Kurz, 375; Jean Linskey, 356; Marie Sperrazza, 335; Martina Wilson, 286; Faye Kacsmar, 278; Amy Alpaugh, 227.
Dupont Bowlerettes
High Scratch Series: Mens Division: Drew Nicholoson, 668; Matt Charney, 667; Francis Pupa, 664; Joseph Chmiel, 660; Wally Zieminski, 656; Rich Jr. Aston, 644; Michael Rebovich, 641; Don Zieminski, 625; Rich Sr. Aston, 599; Russ Stevens, 587. Womens Division: Lisa Heck, 467; MaryTheresa Pupa, 413; Mima Brunges, 381.
Universal
Sr. Walsh, 618; Ed Wasko, 591; Rich Russian, 586; John Blattner, 578; Joe Jr. Walsh, 577; Joe Dalessandro, 576; Russ Stevens, 572.
Elkos Bantam/Prep Mixed
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High Scratch Series: Kim Kishel, 556; MaryAnn Shugdinis, 534; Debbie Stevens, 489; Ann Alfano, 486; Gracelynn Williamson, 481; Marylou Fereck, 480; Lynn Langdon, 467; Helen Zapotoski, 464; Donna Kasa, 463.
High Scratch Series: Billy Jr. Elko, 784; Dale Reese, 736; Richard Arditi, 676; David titton, 665; Jerry Coggins, 660; William Elko, 650; Mark Prebish, 627; Ed Rutledge, 625; Ryan OMalley, 623; Lowell Stoss, 616; Edward Collins, 616.
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High Scratch Series: Boys Division: Bobby Savakinas, 152; Ryan Kane, 149; Gary Vest, 138; Bryan Bryk, Matthew Mesaris, 127; Zachary Chilson, 125; Jimmy Soroka, 124; Alek Chilson, 110; Aiden Hindmarsh, 109; Beau Widdick, 107. Girls Division: Kacie Fisk, 140; Madison Mesaris, 137; Makenzie Kaminski, 130.
Elkos Mixed
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Warehouse Mixed League
High Scratch Series: Mens Division: Bill Casterline, 776; John Borgia, 676; Edward Collins, 653; Ed Polons, 641; Ed Cologie, 640. Womens Division: Michelle Bukofski, 332.
American
High Scratch Series: Boys Division: Conrad Chapple, 646; Sam Carlen, 610; Peter Kulick, 583; Zachary McKitish, 570; Michael Elko, 565. Girls Division: Michelle Grossbauer, 416; Katie Wynn, 398; Danielle Zydko, 384.
Elkos Prep Boys
High Scratch Series: Gary Magdon, 781; Mark Kulick, 728; Jerry Coggins, 710; Edward Collins, 697; Tom Spurlin, 693; Pete Latona, 688; Dave Kern, 686; John Grohowski, 679; Gerry Reilly, 663; Bruce Rydzy, 661.
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High Scratch Series Scores: Wally Moore, 689; Jack Casper, 654; Peter Chodnicki, 629; Joe
High Scratch Series: Boys Division: Paul Greco, 601; Justin Coyne, 495; Anthony Zimmerman, 485; Evan Elko, 467; Mcihael Elko, 460; Cody Beers, 443; Dominic Falzone, 398; Joey Jones, 391; Zachary Garbarino, 357; Michael Walsh,
High Scratch Series: Zachary Elko, 421; Martin Kuna, 411; Tyler Cegelka, 348; Jared Dickson, 344; Marc Piechota, 334; Joey Wruble, 321; Nicholas Aschenback, 308; Tyler Granahan, 274; TJ Connors, 265; Ja-
High Scratch Series: Jerry Coggins, 755; Keith Weinschenk, 746; Mark Kulick, 730; Allyn Jr. Ferretti, 727; Matt Felter, 725; Edward Collins, 724; Dale reese, 666; Anthony Ferretti, 643; Allyn Sr. Ferretti, 640; John Pisano, 626.
On the ice shes one of the boys

By TONY CALLAIO
Sunday Dispatch Correspondent
Its a bird! Its a plane! Its Brittani Shearer? The super senior from Wyoming Area is right around the corner from graduation and she leaves behind quite the career of volunteerism, dedication to community and three-years of playing as the only girls on the Warrior club ice hockey team. Yep, you read that right, Brittani Shearer is a rough and tumble ice hockey player mixing it up with the boys. Shearer, 17, from West Pittston, is a member of the National Honor Society maintaining high honors through her high school career. One of Brittanis passions is the Greater Pittston YMCA where she began her long-lasting relationship when she attended their childrens corner and preschool. Its a passion that continues today as an employee Y where she teaches swimming, works the front desk and is a lifeguard. She has even taught gymnastics, cheer and dance over the years. I enjoy working with kids, seeing them learn and grow overtime, said Shearer. This might be why she has chosen Bloomsburg University where she will major in Elementary and Special
Education. I particularly love working with special needs children, added Shearer. I not only enjoy seeing the smile on the kids faces, but the tears in parents eyes as they well up with pride in seeing their child achieve great goals. Its very rewarding. Brittanis acts-of-kindness does not stop at the YMCA, she believes in volunteerism. It means a lot to give back to the community, said Shearer. Coaching at the Y is a good example of giving my time to the community. Without a coach, the girls would not have a team. They would not learn the importance of teamwork and looking back, Im very thankful for the coaches Ive had. Shearer learned about volunteerism at an early age when she would accompany her dad, Don, who was involved in Kiwanis and was a member of the West Pittston Parks and Recreation Board. Brittani recalls cleaning the Pittston By-Pass with the Kiwanians. She is a past recipient of the prestigious James and Jean Yates Youth Leadership Award handed out by the YMCA. So how does a girl with a huge heart get into the fast and ferocious sport of ice hockey? Brittani remembers being a fan of the Wilkes-Barre Penguins
Brittani posed for the last time as a part of the prePittston Area/Wyoming Area game.
and the Pittsburgh Penguins since the age of four. As I grew older, I admired past Penguins like Darcy Verat, Colby Armstrong and Eric Tangradi, she said. Brittani wanted to play hockey growing up but couldnt because she was a girl and there was no place for her to play. What was the next best thing? Figure skating, of course, where she trained for two-years. A few years ago she discovered Bloomsburg University had a womens ice hockey
club team. Soon after, she joined the boys club team at Wyoming Area. Its been great and Ive had a lot of fun for the last three-years, said Shearer. My teammates treat me like one of the guys in practice and when I get on the ice to compete, they are very protective of me. With two more games left in her high school career, Brittani will miss practices, office practices in the summer and her teammates who have become her fam-
ily. Brittani resides with her parents Donald and Debbie, younger brother, Daulton and pal, Lucky. Lucky is her pet bunny that she loves. Shes so cool and she really acts more like a dog then a rabbit. What will Brittani miss when she enters college? Thats easy, responded Shearer. The West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival. It usually falls around my birthday week and its such a great time.
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PA - WA playoff game a possibility

Patriots looking to regorup after closing with losing streak
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By TOM ROBINSON
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Pittston Area fought all the way back from a double-figures deficit in the first half. When the Patriots nearly repeated that feat in the second half Thursday night, Coughlin came up with an answer. The Crusaders went 12-for-15 from the line in the final 5:12, getting all of their fourth-quarter scoring there while holding on for a 57-53 victory in the Wyoming Valley Conference Division1 boys basketball finale for both teams. Coughlin pulled off just its third league win of the season, sending Pittston Area into the District 2 Class AAA playoffs on a three-game losing streak. The Crusaders used the win to avoid the possibility of needing a play-in game. Instead the teams may be in line for a rematch Tuesday night in the first full round of district playoffs. The official pairings are expected to be available from District 2 later today. We just have to get back to our fundamentals and not forget how we got here, said Pittston Area coach Alan Kiesinger. The Patriots held on to the fifth seed in the 17-team district field because they were 8-3 in WVC play before the threegame losing streak. Problems on both ends of the floor prevented a better ending to the regular season. Pittston Area was 1-for-9 from the floor to start the game and fell behind, 15-2, as a result. The Patriots recovered to lead by as much as five in the second quarter and were still in front, 30-29, at halftime. When they missed 17 of 18 shots to start the second half, they fell back behind, 46-36. There were other issues. Nate Oliver and Conner Flaherty had all 43 of their teams points in the first 23 minutes. Oliver finished with 26 points, nine rebounds and three steals. Flaherty had 20 points, 15 rebounds
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PAs Mason Gross drives around a PA defender versus Valley West
and three blocked shots. I was not happy with the way we defended, Kiesinger said. We know who their scorers are. One had 26. The other had 20. Mason Gross led Pittston Area with 17 points, 11 rebounds and two blocked shots. The offensive struggles were from two different issues. The Patriots easily passed
through the Crusaders defense to open the game, but missed a series of easy shots. Once they started rolling, the passing resulted in assists on each of the first 10 Pittston Area baskets and the Patriots quickly raced in front. In the second half, Pittston Area had more trouble solving
Coughlins defense. Oliver had 12 points in a 14-1 run to end the first half and start the second, putting Coughlin in front, 39-31. The Patriots managed just six points in more than 12 minutes while slipping behind by 10. Gross converted his own rebound and James Tobisch turned a steal into two free throws 11
seconds later to start the last comeback attempt and cut the deficit to 46-40 with 4:11 left. Pittston Area got within three points three times on 3-pointers by Michael Delaney and Tyler McGarry and off a rebound by Michael Schwab. Tobisch had four steals and
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Schwab had four assists in the loss. Starting guard Jayson Crawford left the game in the first half with an apparent concussion, leaving his status for the start of the playoffs in question.
Holy Redeemer 59, Wyoming Area 33
The Warriors led, 10-8, after one quarter. The Royals took control over the next two quarters, then ran way by scoring 27 points in the fourth. Mike Boutanos and Brian Banas led Holy Redeemer with 13 points each. Unofficially, Wyoming Area was seeded 13th in the 17-team 3A District 2 tournament, pending the official seeding announcement.
Wyoming Valley West 57, Pittston Area 38
onds of the first quarter for a 1712 lead. They then held the Patriots to four points each in the second and third quarters on the way to a 41-20 advantage after three quarters. Larry Anderscavage scored 14 points, Lucky Williams 13 and Brett Good 12 to lead Wyoming Valley West. Mason Gross led the Patriots with 17 points and three steals.
Wyoming Seminary 65, Wyoming Area 39
Bart Chupka with 16 points. Crestwood 57, Pittston Area 49 Brady Gallagher and Chris Fazzini scored 17 points each as Crestwood defeated Pittston Area, 57-49, in a make-up game that was played February 9. Mason Gross scored 14 points and James Tobsich 13 for the Patriots. Crestwood opened a 17-7 lead after one quarter and the Patriots were unable to recover.
GAR 83, Wyoming Area 49
one quarter. Bart Chupka led Wyoming Area with 13 points.

Standings ..................... Division
Mike Carey hit four 3-pointers while producing almost half of Wyoming Areas offense during a 59-33 loss to Holy Redeemer Thursday night in the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 finale. Carey finished with 16 points.
Division 1 (Final) Valley West .................... 12-2 Hazleton ......................... 12-2 Crestwood....................... 10-4 Pittston Area .................. 8-6 Tunkhannock ................... 7-7 Coughlin ......................... 3-11 Berwick .......................... 2-12 Dallas.............................. 2-12 Division 2 GAR................................ 12-1 Nanticoke ......................... 7-6 Lake Lehman .................. 7-6 Holy Redeemer ............... 7-6 Wyoming Area ............. 2-11
Wyoming Valley West held Pittston Area to eight points in the middle two quarters on the way to a 57-38 romp Tuesday night. The Spartans scored five quick points in the closing sec-
Wyoming Seminary ruined Wyoming Areas Senior Night with a 65-39 rout Tuesday night. Seth Callahan hit four 3-pointers while scoring 27 points for Wyoming Seminary. Wyoming Area was led by
GAR opened an 18-point lead in the first quarter and rolled to an 83-49 win over Wyoming Area February 9. Willy Winstead scored 21 points and Isaiah Francis added 17 for GAR, which led 26-8 after
Little Warriors defend Penn League D-11 title

The Wyoming Area Elementary wrestling team won the Penn League Division II championship for the second consecutive season. The Warriors were 8-0 in Division II and 7-1in Division I. In the league tournament the team placed 20 wrestlers in the top fours in weight classes. First place winners were Deacon Wall, Jonathan Stone, Jaden Pepe, Connor Wrobleski, Michael Orleski and Robin Wrobleski. Second place: Garrett Pocceschi, Kendall Heck, Aaron Yelland, Drew Mruk, Noah Valdez, Alex Pierce, Charlie Banashefski, Nicholas Katulka and Lincoln Heck. Third place: Kaiden Wilde, Alessandro Mannino, Tyler Martin, and Corey Mruk. Josh Stone finished fourth.
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The 2012-13 WA elementary wrestling team won Divison II of the Penn League. First row, from left, Paulie Panek, Tripp Foley, Brayden Topa, Garrett Pocceschi, Kaien Wilde, Jonathan Stone, Andrew Ruddy, Damien Lefkoski, Deacon Wall, Lukas Burakiewicz, Angelina Garcia. Second row, J. Haros, Liam Nace, Kendall Heck, Zack Sheridan, Tyler Kepler, Rocco Pizano, Logan Nace, Logan Burakiewicz, Matt Ragantesi, Jaden Pepe. Third row, Noah Valdez, Connor McGuire, Leo Haros, Maichael Steinburger, Jodh Stone, Aaron Yelland, Jake Katulka, Christan Esposito, Alessandro Mannino, Connor Wrobleski, Drew Mruk. Fourth Row, Lincoln Heck, Nick Katulka, Corey Mruk, Tyler Martin, Michael Orelski, Stephen Sokash-Minnick, Jaryn Polit-Moran, Robin Wrobleski, Alex Pierce, Charlie Banashefski. Last row, coaches, Mark Pocceschi, Bob Esposito, Jeff Pape, Rob Wrobleski, Ron Mruk, Mark Ragantesi. Not pictured, Michael Stanczyk and Coach Pat Heck.
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Grace Judge
February 14, 2013 Grace Judge, 92, of West Pittston, passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in The United Methodist Homes, Wesley Village Campus, Pittston, where she spent the last two months. Her husband, Ray A. Judge, passed away on Dec. 4, 2006. Born in Pittston on April 1, 1920, the youngest daughter of the late William J. and Lilly Davis Miller, Grace was a 1937 graduate of West Pittston High School. She was very proud to be the only girl in her class to climb a rope from the floor to the ceiling of the gymnasium. As a lifelong and devoted member of the First Baptist Church, Pittston, Grace was honoredonher91stbirthdayastheoldest active member of the church. She loved her church and was thrilled to witness the growth in membership during the past few years. Her participation in the Mary Bliss Society, Bible study group, family night and quilting sessions always brought her joy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond R. Judge; brother, William S. Miller; and sisters, Charlotte Jordan, Marion Powell, Maude Davies, Ruth Klein, Elizabeth Melberger and Florence Bohan. She is survived by her daughter, Ellen Gavich and husband, Frank, Montour Falls, N.Y.; son, Raymond V Judge and wife, Lin. da, West Pittston; grandchildren, Raymond M. Judge and wife, Stacey, Bethlehem Township, Megan L. Judge, Neshanic Station, N.J., and Greg Gavich and wife, Tracy, Odessa, N.Y.; and five great-grandchildren, Raymond J. and Lily Grace Judge and Samantha, Manley and Gina Gavich. The family thanks Maureen Campione, Sheryl Banashefski, Mim Gibbons and Louise Catalogna from Visiting Angels for their sincere care, which allowed us to keep Grace in her home as long as possible. Also, great appreciation is given to the very kind and conscientious staff members at Wesley Village who always kept Grace warm and comfortable during her stay. Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. The Rev. James Breese, her pastor, will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home today, Feb. 17, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be at Memorial Shrine Cemetery, West Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to The First Baptist Church, Water Street, Pittston, PA 18640.
Gerald Ragantesi
February 5, 2013 Gerald Ragantesi, 75, of Wyoming, died on Feb. 5 at Cape Canaveral Hospital in Florida with his wife of 41 years, Ellyn, at his side. Jerry was born in Exeter, a son of the late Donato and Perina Gregorio Ragantesi. He attended Wyoming High School and, at 17, enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Jerry proudly served as an electrician on submarines and traveled to more than 50 countries in the career that he loved. After 14 years, he received an honorable medical discharge and returned to civilian life. Jerry then worked as an appliance repairman for Radio City in Pittston. He had many friends who shared his favorite pastimes of fishing, motorcycle riding, grabbing a cup of coffee and woodworking. He always was willing to help family and friends repair a broken appliance or assist with a construction project. Friends will recall his duck carvings and crochet projects; but he probably will be best remembered for his sense of humor. He loved to make people laugh and had a joke for every occasion. Jerry loved his family dearly and especially enjoyed visits from his two grandchildren, Mia and Bradley, who filled his last years with joy. He and Ellyn spent winters in Satellite Beach, Fla., where they were surrounded by close friends who offered great support in his last days. He was comforted by their companionship, the devotion of his wife and the view of the ocean. As per his wishes, Jerry will be buried at sea with full naval military honors. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Josephine Schirano, and brother, Frank Ragantesi. He is survived by his wife, Ellyn; their daughter, Lisa, Philadelphia; their daughter and son-in-law, Elena and David Silverman, Huntingdon Valley, Pa.; grandchildren, Mia and Bradley Silverman; his daughter, Lynda and son-in-law, Bob Hartman, Grand Junction, Colo., and their children and grandchildren; sister, Cecilia Goldowski, Lehigh Acres, Fla.; brother, Rudy, Alexandria, Va.; brother, Daniel and his wife, Jean, Wyoming; brother, William and his wife, Karen, Wyoming; sister-in-law, Delia Torregiani; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial Mass and celebration of his life will be held at a future date. Condolences may be left at www.beachfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Beach Funeral Home, Indian Harbour Beach, Fla.
Ann Lucille M. Swanson

February 15, 2013
Ann Lucille M. Swanson, 87, formerly of West Pittston, passed away on Friday February 15, 2013 in Seattle, Washington at her
For more information or daughter Victorias home. Funeral arrangements to send the family an online are pending from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 condolence, please visit Wyoming Ave., Exeter. www.gubbiottifh.com
Obituary Policy
The Sunday Dispatch publishes obituaries of local individuals who reside, formerly resided or have family living in the Greater Pittston area. Obituaries should be submitted by 12 p.m. Saturday to ensure publication in the same weeks edition. Email is preferred for submission, but fax or handwritten entries will be acceptable with a contact name and phone number. Entries not including a contact name and telephone number will not be published. Email obituaries to sd@psdispatch.com; Fax obituaries to 570.602.0183; or mail them to 109 New St., Pittston, PA 18640. For more information call the obituary desk at 570.602.0170, or to place a memorial ad call 570.602.0168.
Clark E. Mead
February 14, 2012 Clark E. Mead, a resident of Taylor, died Thursday morning, Feb. 14, 2012, at home. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Sherman and Alice Kaufman Mead. His widow is the former Linda Palmiter. He attended school in Gouldsboro, where the family resided for many years. He was of the Methodist faith, and before his illness was employed by R & L Carriers in Pittston. He was a great outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He is survived by his son, Clark Mead Jr., Gouldsboro; stepson, William West Jr. and wife, Amanda, Phoenix; stepdaughters, Danielle Gaus, West Wyoming, and KristyKarlukandhusband,Frank, Jonestown; grandchildren, Clark Mead III, Shane Lucas, Paige RossandFrankKarlukJr.;abrother, Sherman Mead and wife, Janet, Exeter; and nieces and nephews. The funeral and interment were private. Arrangements provided by the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St., Archbald. To send the family online condolences, please visit www.rapochfuneralhome.com.
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Robert F. (Bob) Covert
February 11, 2013 Robert F. (Bob) Covert, 82, of Swoyersville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 11, 2013. Born May 20, 1930, he was a son of the late Sanford and Anna Caruthers Covert of Forty Fort. Bob worked as a constable for Swoyersville for 14 years as well as for Wyoming Mills, Forty Fort Lumber and United Pants Factory before ultimately retiring from Air Products and Chemical, Wilkes-Barre. After retiring, he worked as a maintenance director with Monsignor John Sempa at Holy Name Church, St. Marys Church, Swoyersville, St. Johns Church, Wilkes-Barre, and Corpus Christi, West Pittston. Bob and his wife, Helen, enjoyed many wonderful trips after retiring. He also would go for daily rides with his wife, visiting various churches and enjoying the countryside. Bob was preceded in death by sons Thomas F., 1981, and Donald T., 1998; grandson, Joseph E., 1997; brothers, Lewis and Alexander; and sister, Margaret. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Kaminski, with whom he celebrated 62 years together; sons Robert J. and wife Charlene, Forty Fort; Joseph P. and wife Dr. Filomena Covert, Shavertown, and Paul, Moscow; daughter, Linda, Kingston; and daughter-in-law, Mary Rose Covert, Hughestown. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jennifer Smith, Rachael Saunders, and Justin, Kristen, Eric J., Elizabeth and Joshua Covert; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Meghan, Alexis, Stephen, Joey and Jenna; several nieces and nephews; and his great-nephew, Zeb. His daughter, Linda, was his caregiver. The family would also like to thank Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their care and compassion. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, from the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Swoyersville. Father Joseph Pisaneschi, Monsignor John Sempa and Father Louis Grippe officiated. The interment was in St. Marys Cemetery, Swoyersville. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association. For information or to send the family an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home website at www.hughbhughes.com.
Eleanor Sis Tomeo

February 8, 2012 Eleanor Sis Tomeo, 61, of Taylor, died Friday morning, Feb. 8, 2012, at home. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Patrick A., and they would have celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary March 2. Born in Taylor, April 1, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Eleanor Unalt Nowakowski and was a 1969 graduate of Taylor Moosic High School. For several years, she worked for Anemostat, but the center of her life was her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Divine Mercy Parish. Her two dogs and cat were her pals and they were always by her side. Also surviving are a son, Pat and wife, Janice, Laflin; three grandchildren, Darren, Ashley and Brendan; a sister, Jeanette Nowakowski, Taylor; two brothers, Joseph F., Exeter; Edmond J. and wife, Cathy, Voorhees, N.J.; four sistersin-law, Kathryn Perricone and husband, Joseph, West Chester, Pa.; Janet Bilski and husband, Al, and Donna Paulish and husband, Ken, all of Old Forge, Marlene Lucas and husband, Mark, Taylor; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Divine Mercy Parish, 312 Davis St., Scranton, by the Rev. Francis Pauselli. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Arrangements entrusted to Semian Funeral Home, 704 Union St., Taylor. Please visit www.semiancares.com to share memories or extend condolences.
James A. Hood
Feb. 16, 2013 Mr. James A. Hood, 81, a guest of Golden Living Nursing Center, Plains Township, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Wilkes Barre General Hospital. Born in West Pittston. He was the son of the late Park and Mary Lewis Hood. He was a graduate of Wyoming High School. Prior to his retirement, he was employed in the area garment industry. He was a member of the 1st United Presbyterian Church, West Pittston. He was a member of the Pittston Senior Citizens Center. Surviving are his caregivers: Connie Andrews and Tom Kokinda Funeral Services will be held Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. by the Rev. James Thyren, at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc. 204 Main Street, Duryea. Interment will be in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Franklin Township. Friends may call Monday morning from 9 a.m. until time of services. To leave an online condolence or for further information, please visit www.piontekfuneral.com.
Crystal J. Shaver
February 6, 2013 Crystal J. Shaver, 80, of Edwardsville and formerly of Bunker Hill, Kingston Township, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Born in Kingston Township, Crystal was a daughter of the late Raymond and Esther Prothero Harvey. She attended the Scranton School for the Deaf, where she met her beloved husband, the late Lewis Shaver. Crystal enjoyed bingo, spending time with her family and especially loved holiday gatherings. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents and husband, was a daughter, Nancy. Surviving are her six children, Walter Shaver and wife, Janice, Aston, Pa.; Danny Shaver and wife, Sharon, Dallas; Dorothy Brown and husband, William, Edwardsville; Barry Shaver and wife, Barbara, Noxen; Betty Sims and husband, William, Hanover Township; Gail Shaver, Hanover Township; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Novella Huey, Shavertown; Linda Clement, Wyoming; Kay Miller and husband, Joseph, Wyoming; five brothers, Keith Harvey and wife, Sue, Tunkhannock; Roy Harvey and wife, Charlotte, Wyoming; Robert Harvey and wife, Sallie, Harveys Lake; Glen Harvey and wife, Peggy, Dallas, Richard Harvey and wife, Cindy, Wyoming; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2012, from the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. The Rev. Dennis Madeira officiated. Interment was in Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton.
Obituary Policy
The Sunday Dispatch publishes obituaries of local individuals who reside, formerly resided or have family living in the Greater Pittston area. Obituaries should be submitted by 12 p.m. Saturday to ensure publication in the same weeks edition. Email is preferred for submission, but fax or handwritten entries will be acceptable with a contact name and phone number. Entries not including a contact name and telephone number will not be published. Email obituaries to sd@psdispatch.com; Fax obituaries to 570.602.0183; or mail them to 109 New St., Pittston, PA 18640. For more information call the obituary desk at 570.602.0170, or to place a memorial ad call 570.602.0168.
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Eugene Marselles
February 7, 2013 Three Mile Island, helping clean contamination after the disaster. He loved the outdoors, was an avid fisherman and loved spending time in his garden. He was a member of the First English Baptist Church, Nanticoke, where he served as a deacon for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Daniel, aunts, uncles and cousins. Surviving are his wife, Lillian; sons, Richard and his wife, Rose Marie, Laflin, Eugene and his wife, Jeannie, Jenkins Township, David and his wife, Susan, Whitehall; grandchildren, Maryann, Laflin; Victoria Rolinc and her husband, John, Bloomsburg; April Bunje and her husband, Brian, Pocono Summit; David and Jessica, Whitehall; great-grandchildren, Liam, Abigale and Connor Bunje; nieces and nephews; cousin, Bernard Yaronski, Nanticoke; sister-inlaw and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Leo Sawicki, Hunlock Creek. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, from Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 173 E. Green St., Nanticoke, with the Rev. Ken Turley officiating. Entombment was at Oaklawn Cemetery, Hanover Township. The family thanks the staff of Hospice of the Sacred Heart for the compassionate care they provided, as well as current caregivers Daly, Kathy and Roxanne, and past caregivers Al, Ann, Francie and Kevin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Dr., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or Care and Concern Ministries, St. John the Evangelist Parish Community, 35 William St., Pittston, PA 18640.
Michael A. Struzzeri
February 8, 2013 Michael A. Struzzeri, 61, of Pittston, son of the late Reginald and Mary Struzzeri, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and friends, at Geisinger South Hospice in Wilkes-Barre after a long, valiant battle with a rare blood disease. Michael was an alumnus of Milton Hershey School for Boys, class of 1970. He completed the Culinary Arts Program at Luzerne County Community College, became a certified executive chef and was a member of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Chefs Association. He also taught a soups and sauces course at Luzerne County Community College. He shared his culinary talents at area restaurants and was proprietor and chef at Center Street Caf in Pittston. He also was a valued employee at Benco Dental. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his beautiful daughter, Amanda Rose; and his brother, Simon. He was a loving husband to his wife, Virginia, and devoted father to his stepson, James J. Roxby, and James son, James White. Michael also is survived by his brothers, Reginald and Phillip; sister, Delores Lemardy; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; and two great-great-nieces. Michaels family wishes to thank Medical Oncology Associates for their love and support during his eight-year battle with an incurable disease. A memorial service was celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Corpus Christie Parish (formally Immaculate Conception Church), 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. In lieu of flowers, Michaels wishes were to have donations made to Medical Oncology Associates of Kingston for its fund to assist cancer patients in need: Call 570-288-7231. Arrangements are by KizisLokuta Funeral Home, 134 Church St., Pittston.
Eugene Marselles, of Hanover Green, died peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at home. Born in Nanticoke on Sept. 7, 1924, he was the only son of the late Mathias (Marty) and Celia Yaronski Marselles. He attended Nanticoke High School and received his high school diploma in 2002 at a special ceremony honoring those who, due to service to their country in World War II, were unable to complete their senior year. Gene served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Baltimore. One of the highlights of his time on the Baltimore was when President Franklin D. Roosevelt came aboard with his Scottie dog, Fala. Gene married the love of his life, the former Lillian Scholl, on Oct. 22, 1949, and recently celebrated 63 years of marriage. Gene was employed by Air Products and Foster Wheeler Corp., Mountain Top, where he retired as a shift superintendent. He also spent time at
Sylvia Mary Russick

February 11, 2013 Parish, Duryea. She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing bingo. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Russick; son, John Russick Jr.; and daughter-inlaw, Michele Russick. Surviving are her children, Susan Swoboda and her husband, Joseph, Florida; Cathy Champi and her husband, Jerry, Laflin; Christine Russick, Duryea; Gary Russick, Old Boston, and Cynthia Mattie, Montrose; 16 grandchildren; a brother, Stephen Satulla, Duryea; and nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 14, in Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 127 Stephenson St., Duryea. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.
Sylvia Mary Russick, 79, formerly of Duryea, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 11, in Hospice of the VNA, Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. Born in Scranton on Dec. 17, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Edna Cieslak Satulla. She was a graduate of Moosic High School, class of 1950. She had been employed in the local garment industry and was a member of the ILGWU. She was a member of Nativity of Our Lord
Richard T. Reinard Sr.

January 30, 2013 Richard T. Reinard Sr., a son of the late John and Mary Reinard of Miners Mills, passed away suddenly on Jan. 30, 2013. He will be sadly missed. He was born and raised in Miners Mills and resided in Tucson, Ariz. He was a longtime supervisor of a plastics company in Mountain Top. His sense of humor, his laugh and his compassion for his family will be greatly missed. He loved to dance and be involved in his son and daughter-in-laws health care business in Tucson. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Theresa Reinard, Dallas, and Marie DeGrose, Peoria, Ariz. He is survived by brothers, Eugene Reinard, Mountain Top, and Jack Reinard, Kingston; sister, Nancy Nardone, West Pittston; son, Richard T. Reinard Jr., and wife, Holly Reinard, Tucson; grandson, Richard B. Reinard, Exeter; great-grandson, Mason Reinard; and exwife, Sharon Simonetti, Dunmore. Cremation took place at Hudgels Funeral Home in Tucson as per his wishes. A private service will be held at his late parents resting place. Friends and family will be contacted of date and time.
Suzanne B. Muratore
February 9, 2013 Suzanne B. Muratore, 70, of Exeter, passed away on Saturday February 9, 2013 at the WilkesBarre General Hospital. Born in Springfield, Ma., she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Marguerite L. Malone Hirsch. Surviving are her daughter Kellianne Markese,and a granddaughter Suzie Homer, Exeter, and a sister Dorothy ( Dottie) Waldron, Rochester, NY. Private funeral services have been entrusted to the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com
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Patrick Donald Donahue
February 9, 2013 Patrick Donald Donahue (Pat) passed away on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Notre Dame, Ind., where he had resided for the last four years. He was born May 16, 1924 to Joseph and Matilda (Earley) Donahue in Pittston. Mr. Donahue is survived by his spouse, Thelma; three daughters, Mary Donahue of Atlanta, Ga.; Ellen Rasbach of St. Joseph, Mich.; Valerie Fulton of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and one sister, Joan Fadden of Ashburn, Va. He had five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Donahue. Mr. Donahue served three years in World War II, which included the Africa/Middle East Theater. After graduating from Syracuse University in 1950, he joined the IBM Corp. in Endicott, N.Y. and centered his career in the financial area. He transferred with IBM to Cocoa Beach, Fla. in 1966, becoming part of the NASA space program. He served as vice chairman for United Way in Brevard County, Fla., and as treasurer for the NASA Space Congress, 1970-73. After retiring from IBM in 1982, he obtained his Series 7 brokers license and followed his lifelong avocation in the stock market and personal financial planning. Mr. Donahue was active in many charitable organizations including Feed-the-Hungry and Shelter ministries as well as teaching math in inner-city schools. He was a life-long champion of the oppressed. His favorite parting phrase to friends and loved ones was be kind to yourself. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 at St. Joseph Chapel in Holy Cross Village, Notre Dame, Ind., with the Rev. Andre Leveille, CSC, officiating. Burial was at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, Ind., where military services were conducted. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in his memory be sent to Center for Hospice Care, 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, IN 46637. Kaniewski Funeral Home, South Bend, Ind., is handling arrangements. To send condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.
Helen Grala
February 12, 2013 Mrs. Helen Grala, 86, of Old Forge, passed away Tuesday evening, Feb. 12, 2013, at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton. Born in Duryea, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Hayduk Vanko. She was a graduate of Duryea High School and was formerly employed in the area garment industry. She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Scranton. Helen was an avid gardener and loved to go to the casino and travel. She resided in Old Forge for most of her married life. She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Grala, who passed away on March 12, 1990, after 43 years of marriage. Also preceding her in death were her brothers, George and Michael Vanko; and sisters, Anna Rupp, Margaret Brojock and Mary Dushko. She is survived by her daughters, Ann M. Salamon and her husband, Michael, Springbrook; Christine Vennarini and her husband, Charles, Pittston Township; Theresa Holmes and her husband, John, Santa Fe, N.M., and Jeanne Robideau and her husband, Kirk, Oswego, N.Y.; four grandsons, Michael Salamon and his wife, Katie; Mark Salamon and his wife, Jennifer; Charles Vennarini and his girlfriend, Lisa Granahan; and Joseph Vennarini and his wife, Debbie; eight greatgrandchildren, Michael John, Connor, Matthew, Cora, Kade, Colette, Corin and Kieran; brother, John Vanko, Duryea; sister, Eleanor Guntkowski, Duryea; brother-in-law, Leo Dushko; godson, John Brojock; grandpuppy, Abby; and nieces and nephews Funeral was held Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea, with the Mass of Christian Burial in Divine Mercy Parish, Scranton. The Rev. Francis L. Pauselli officiated. Interment was in Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Duryea. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donors favorite charity. To leave the family an online condolence or for further information, please visit www.piontekfuneralhome.com.
Enso Raymond Pisaneschi

February 10, 2013 Enso Raymond Pisaneschi, 89, a longtime resident of West Wyoming and recently of Reading, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, Feb. 10. Enso was a 1940 graduate of West Wyoming High School and a son of first-generation Americans Ferdinando and Gemma Pisaneschi, whose families emigrated from the Tuscan village of Cireglio, Pistoia, Italy in search of a better life in America. Born on the Fourth of July, Enso joined the U.S. Army and served as a cook in World War II on the battlefields of Europe and Africa. He told many stories of both danger and generosity during the war. During the era when coal was king, his family settled in Coalport, Pa., where Enso was born, and later moved to West Wyoming. Enso began to pick coal when he was 5 years old, and as a young man he worked in the mines as a carpenter. He progressed to a full-time carpenter for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, where he earned a 20-year service pin. When he worked for the Beretta Construction Co. and Sordoni Construction Services, Enso helped build many local commercial buildings, including the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station. When he retired, he continued to make wooden crafts for gift shops in the Poconos. Enso was the youngest of 10 children, including his older brother, Orfeo. In the 1940s and 1950s, they worked together in the Italian Consumers Co-Op Association, a grocery and general store founded to assist the struggling miners in providing for their families. Enso was married for 56 years to his beloved wife, Lydia Romagnani. He is survived by their two sons, Gene and his wife, Pauline, Cibolo, Texas, and Mario and his wife, Alice, Pottstown. Enso is also survived by five grandchildren, Michael Pisaneschi, Horsham; Daryl Cross, Pittsburgh; David Cross, London; Rebecca Schwartz, Washington, D.C.; and Abagail Schwartz, Chevy Chase, Md. He will be missed by the many loving nieces, nephews and neighbors who were his extended family. Military funeral services were accorded on Saturday, Feb. 16 by the AMVETS Honor Guard at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Monicas Parish at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 8th Street, West Wyoming, with the Rev. Leo McKernan as celebrant. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. To send the family an expression of sympathy or online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennsylvania Veterans Foundation, P.O. Box 98, Annville, PA, 17003 or online at www.paveteransfoundation.org.
Theresa Isopi
Feb. 8, 2013 Theresa Isopi, 86, of Courtdale, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at Commonwealth Hospice at St. Lukes Villa, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Dushore, Theresa was the daughter of the late Frank and Julia Murray Polinsky. She attended Sacred Heart School in Luzerne. Theresa resided in Courtdale for more than 35 years. She and her husband ran a family-owned grocery and beer distributorship in Kingston. She loved dancing and bowling. Theresa was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Church, Carverton. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, Dominick Isopi; brothers, Bernard Pools, Thomas Polinsky; and sister, Agnes Petkronis. Surviving are her sister, Kathleen Marstell, West Wyoming; numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in St. Frances Cabrini Church, 585 Mount Olivet Road, Carverton, with the Rev. Vincent Dang officiating. Entombment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown.
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Joseph "Chet" B. Chesslock
Feb. 8, 2013 Mr. Joseph (Chet) B. Chesslock, 77, of York, formerly of Pettebone Street, Duryea, passed away Feb. 8, 2013, at Memorial Hospital, York. Born in Duryea, he was the son of the late Bernard and Mary Copjak Chesslock. He was a graduate of Duryea High School and cum laude graduate of the University of Scranton. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. Prior to his retirement in 1992, he was employed by the Defense Contract Audit Agency as an auditor for 26 years. He was an avid golfer and bowler. He enjoyed playing pool and gardening. He was a loving father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his son, Kirk Chesslock. Surviving are daughter Sheila Chesslock and her companion, Steve Laudenslager, of York; grandson, Jimi Chesslock of Old Forge; and nephews. Funeral was held Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea, with the Rev. Andrew Sinnott officiating. Interment will be in Marcy Cemetery, Duryea. The AM Vets, Dupont, conducted military services on Thursday morning. If desired, memorial contributions may be to the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. To leave the family an online condolence or for further information, please visit www.piontekfuneralhome.com.
Angelo Mike Tullo

February 11, 2013 Angelo Mike Tullo, 97, of Yatesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 11, at Gino Merli Veterans Center, Scranton, where he was a resident for the past year. Born in Yatesville on Sept. 15, 1915, he was a son of the late Pasquale and Rosina Cianfagna Tullo. He graduated from Jenkins Township High School and attended Wilkes College on the GI Bill. Mike served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1941 to 1945. After being honorably discharged, Mike owned and operated the Pittston Venetian Blind Center, serving the greater Wyoming Valley for over 35 years. Upon semi-retirement in 1981, Mike spent half the year working and became a Florida snowbird, enjoying the rest of the year with many friends, family and good times. Mike spent much of his time with many good friends at his second home, the Italian American Citizens Club in Browntown. He was an avid golfer and belonged to Emanon Golf Club for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Pittston. Mike was a member of St. Joseph Marello Parish (formerly Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church), Pittston. The family would like to thank the Gino Merli Veterans Center and Hospice of the Sacred Heart for the excellent care provided to their loved one. Special thanks to Terrie (3N), Chris and Pat (Hospice). Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie, and by his son, Michael. He was the last surviving sibling of brothers, John, killed in action in World War II; Joe, Cheshire, Conn., and Jimmy, St. Petersburg, Fla.; and sisters, Mary Feltrin, Clifton, N.J.; Agnes Guarniere, Flushing, N.Y.; Angeline Ciliberto, Old Forge, and Nancy Campanella, Waterbury, Conn. Mike is survived by his daughter, Gayle Tullo, Yatesville; daughter-in-law, Cathy Tullo, Pittston; and the light of his life, his beloved granddaughter, Tasha Tullo. He is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and good friends. Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 15 from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Marello Parish (formerly Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church), 237 William St., Pittston. Interment was in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.
James C. Costanzo
February 12, 2013 St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Kathleen Silla, Josephine Mangione and Pauline DeLuca. Surviving are his wife, Georgine Bergold Costanzo; daughter, Donna Costanzo, Vestal, N.Y.; son, James Costanzo, and his wife, Marissa, Pittston Township; one granddaughter, Brooke Costanzo; mother-in-law, Helen Shatzel Bergold; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were by the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.
James C. Costanzo, 80, of Pittston, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Pittston on Jan. 27, 1933, he was a son of the late Joseph and Caroline Bufalino Costanzo. He was a graduate of Pittston High School, Class of 1951. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he worked for Endicott Johnson Shoe Co. He was a member of
Mary R. Giamber
February 11, 2013 Mary R. Giamber, 93, formerly of Wyoming and Exeter, passed away Monday, Feb. 11, in the Hampton House, Hanover Township. Born in Luzerne, she was a daughter of Frank B. and Margaret Amos Sgarlat. She was educated in the Luzerne schools. She was a member of the Forty Fort United Methodist Church and the Amicita Class of the church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Giamber; brothers, William, Harry, Joseph, George and James Sgarlat; and sisters, Stella Blaski and Myrtle Musser. Surviving are children, Josephine Shelley, Hughestown, and Sam Giamber, Hughestown; three grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; nieces and nephews; and a brother; Charles Sgarlat, Forty Fort. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave. Wyoming, with the Rev. Philip Wanck of the Forty Fort United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in the Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton.
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PEEKING INTO THE PAST

WITH JUDY MINSAVAGE
Council comes to the rescue of Pittston City Hall

1952 61 years ago Although just 12 years old, Pittston City Hall on Broad Street was in need of repairs. City council members decided they would have to spend a considerable sum of money to repair the roof, replace bricks and fix water damage to the second floor. In 1940, the city floated a $70,000 bond to pay the citys 55 percent burden of the cost of construction. The federal government paid an additional 45 percent of the cost. Due to the fact construction bills were not catalogued, council estimated the cost of building City Hall at over $1 million. B.G. Dente, of West Pittston, celebrated his 40th year in the grocery business. He served the needs of the people of West Pittston with the help of his wife Josephine and his 10 children, Tillie, Mrs. Ray Bonita, Mrs. Orlando Biscontini, Mrs. Samuel Denesco, Mrs. Louis Marianelli, Anthony, John, Albert, Joseph and Ray. Born in Naples, Italy, Dente came to America in 1894, settled in Pittston, obtained employment at the Clear Springs Colliery and later at the Glen Alden Shops in West Pittston. In 1912, he opened his grocery store. Held apart by two wars and thousands of miles of ocean, three Avoca brothers were all together for the first time in 11 years. Stanley, John and Walter Klepadlo, of Avoca, all met in Brooklyn, NY for the first time since leaving for the service in December 1941. Walter, a sergeant first class with the Army at Camp Atterbury, spent three years in Germany during WWII, then, reenlisted with the 109th Regiment of the State National Guard. Stanley served in World War II and reenlisted with the 109th Regiment as well and John was a chief engineer with the U.S. Merchant Marines. 1962 51 years ago National Guardsmen of Greater Pittston prepared to observe Muster Day with an open house at the armory in West Pittston. It was noted the observance dates back to pre-Revolutionary days when colonial militia mustered on the village green to count off the number of able-bodied men available to fight in an emergency. Avoca Mayor James McLane signed a proclamation for the borough and presented it to two 109th veterans, Staff Sgt. Ronald R. Sherman and First Sgt. James Bucky Lavelle. Donald Foster, Harvey Hudelson, George Voight, Reginald Ellis, Pat Adonizio, William Rule, Anthony Butsavage, Walter VanDuzer, Caleb Tompkins, Walter Smith, Arthur Weaver, John Salerno, C.A. Cunningham, John Eshelman and Anthony Saia, of West Pittston, and Robert Smith, Howard Naparsteck and Stephen Sokach, of Exeter, completed a five-week course in radiological defense, qualifying them to make computations and report radiation doses and rates. West Pittston Civil Defense Director Raymond Simonson commended the men for their interest and noted the importance of their participation in the training program. According to the American Civil Defense Association, the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962, resulted in a rapid, threemonth program to improve civil defense. The Department of Defense Civil Defense Office supplied communities with radiation monitoring devices and provided for instruction on their use and maintenance. The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked, You are never too old to learn according an old saying. If you were given the opportunity to continue studies today, would you take it? Evelyn Saltz, of Pittston, answered, I started a course in beauty culture before I got married, but gave it up. I would finish my beautician course. I liked it. Ben Anselmi, of Exeter, said, Yes, even today Ive had thoughts of continuing my former and first bit of talent in the cartooning field. Stanley Koes, of Duryea, added, Im going to
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round race tracks they say things like, If youre a racer, youre a racer and Racing is in the blood. Jordon Thomas embodies those sayings. The 15-year-old Wyoming Area freshman may not be old enough to have a drivers license, but hes been driving race cars since he was in first grade and represents the fifth generation of his family to be involved in racing. Jordans great-great grandfather, Anthony Smith, started the family tradition when he bought a sprint car in1922. Smiths son, J. J., Jordans great-grandfather, owned a sprint car which, after World War II, became known as the Smith Special and was the car to beat on The East Coast.
Jordans grandfather Bob Thomas started traveling with the family team in the 1950s as a teenager. In 1960, J.J. bought an Indy car and spent the off-season getting it ready for the Indianapolis 500, where it would be driven by Dan Edmunds. J.J died of a sudden heart attack just days before the scheduled departure for the 500 and the 500 dream died with him. J.Js son, John Jr., inherited the operation and concentrated on sprint cars. Indy rock stars Johnny Ruther-
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Jordan Thomas is shown here and at top in his sprint car last season. The wings help keep the car on the track.
ford and A. J. Foyt drove Smith cars on the circuit. Jordans father, Jeff, saw his first race at the age of 4 and was instantly hooked. Too young to enter the pits, he often found ways in and earned the nickname Spider. Jeff started his career as a sprint car driver in 1987 at Utica Speedway just a week after his 16th birthday with no previous experience on a team owned by his father
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REMEMBERING BONE
Jordan Thomas maternal grandfather, Dick Peck whose family owned the original Pittston newspaper the Gazette also had a racing background. When Bone stadium opened in 1947, I was 4 years old, Dick said of the iconic race track that George Bone built on what is now the site of the Pittston Area Middle School. After that, I never missed a stock car race at Bone Stadium. Dicks father would drop him off and he would sit in the press box with members of the Bone family, who were friends of the Peck family. Dick owned a stock car when he was 21 years old. He practiced at Bone and raced it at Nazareth in 1962.
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ence trophy for the Warriors winning the 1971-72 football championship season and the WARM trophy signifying the number one football team in the Luzerne-Lackawanna area were presented to Frank Zavacki, senior high school principal. The Reverend Donald MacMillan Memoriam was presented to Mrs. Donald MacMillan in memory of her husband who dedicated himself to the service of the youth of the community. The memoriam trophy was placed in a display case in the foyer of the high school. 1992 21 years ago Written in an article for the Sunday Dispatch by Richard Cosgrove, The borough of West Pittston had its inception on Aug. 19, 1857 when 55 freeholders took the necessary steps to establish the borough. Their action received court approval the following Nov. 23. In 1992, West Pittston celebrated 135 years as a borough and it was unclear whether residents were planning a celebration. In his column, Mr. Cosgrove detailed the events of the centennial observed 35 years earlier in 1957. Starting with a Little League Parade, there was a West Pittston High School Ball, homecoming services in borough churches, softball games, one that pitted Hose Company #1 against Goodwill, and a block party. 2002 11 years ago Mike Dabbieri was honored at a dinner held by the Second Presbyterian Church of Pittston for his selfless dedication and faithfulness to the church as well as for his 54 years as its volunteer treasurer. A World War II Veteran, Dabbieri was also honored for his patriotism. Committee members included Michael Delconte, Karen Christen, Antoinette Ardieri, Murray Thompson, Michael Orlando, Jean Evans, Norman Evans, Lois Detato, Dawn Lazevnick, Marie Lucarella, Joseph Orlando, Janet McCabe, Julie Lucarella and Anthony Martinelli. Dabbieri and his wife Ethel celebrated 56 years of marriage in 2002 and had two children, daughter, Carol Lieback, and son, Nicholas. Upon his retirement from the treasurers post, Mike planned to enjoy spending time with his granddaughter, Stephani,e and great-grandson, Troy, bowling and attending church. Retirement has been a discovery of beauty for me. I never had the time before to notice the beauty of my grandkids, my wife, the tree outside my very own front door. And, the beauty of time itself. Hartman Jule
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The University of Scranton majoring in psychology. I would get into a subject related to that course. Jack Davala, of Exeter, stated, I would like to take a course in heating and engineering; it would help to bring me to the top in my profession. 1972 41 years ago In 1971, a group of young Duryea men had the idea of establishing a Scuba Search and Rescue Team. Starting with a handful of men, the group increased to 20, by 1972 purchased a truck and invested personal funds to obtain diving equipment. Through the efforts of Attorney William A. Degillio, the organization received its charter of incorporation from the State of Pennsylvania, after which the team was accepted for membership in the Northeastern Pa. Volunteer Firemens Federation. With help from Duryea residents, the team was able to purchase equipment and continue growing and assisting in water rescue. According to the Germania Hose Company website, the Scuba Search and Rescue team is outfitted with the newest equipment. The Scuba Team serves all of Northeast PA and is capable of everything from open water to ice rescue. The kindness of Samuel T. Falzone,of Pittston, shown to a visiting New Jersey woman brought a $5,000 donation to St. James Episcopal Church in Pittston. Mrs. Allan P. Kirby of the F.M. Kirby Foundation of Morristown, NJ wrote a letter explaining, Mr. Samuel T. Falzone, a resident of Pittston and one of your parishioners is in the garage business. I can tell you from my own experience that he is also a good Christian. One day last summer, I was just another older woman with mechanical trouble and an out-of-state license tag. To him, I was an opportunity for unselfish and magnanimous service. He was most courteous and helpful to me. In the course of our conversation, I became aware of his dedication to St. James Episcopal Church. Herewith is a check from the F.M. Kirby Foundation to St. James in honor of Mr. Falzone. A large number of Wyoming Area High School students and parents and faculty members attended an awards night that included the presentation of three awards. The Wyoming Valley Football Confer-
Miss Sweet Frog signs autographs Enjoying cafeteria fun with Sweet Frog at Holy Rosary School are, from left, RJ Cabelly, Kiearra Saldi, Emily Makaravage, Chrissy Heppding, Liz Stone, Rylee Shay, as Sarah Mies, Lola Terrana and Erin Senese look on with delight. Hannah Ferenchick, Jake Terrana, and Zachary Sulima.
Holy Rosary seventh-graders Rosalie Bennie, Gianna DeSanto, Kayla Stelma, and Andrea Ruby enjoy a quick hello with Sweet Frogs.
Taking a quick break from their day are Holy Rosary eighth-graders, from left, Tory McNulty, Cory Miglionico, Justin Coyne, Joe Gorman and Erin Senese.
Sweet Frogs visit Holy Rosary School

What could be cuter or more fun than frogs giving autographs and free yogurt coupons? Sweet Frogs and manager Jim Lane visited Holy Rosary School during Catholic Schools Week where Lane distributed coupons for all 280 children plus 30 staff members. Sweet Frogs visited the cafeteria for both lunches and visited the children in each classroom where photos were taken and autographs were signed. Holy Rosary School will conduct a fundraiser at Sweet Frogs from 1 to 10 p.m. on Friday, March 8. When full price purchase is used and a coupon is presented, Sweet Frogs will donate 25 percent to the school. Coupon must be presented. Sweet Frogs is located at 2258 Highland Park Blvd. in Wilkes-Barre.
HOLY ROSARY NEWS

Holy Rosary School in Duryea announces the following: The season of Lent is now upon us. For Catholics, Lent is a special time of prayer, penance, sacrifice and good works in preparation of the Easter celebration. May this be a special time for you and your family as we look forward to the Resurrection of Christ. No school Monday School will be closed Monday, Feb.18 in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. Gift certificate news Vouchers sales will continue to be held in the basement of Holy Rosary Church, Duryea from 8 to 10 am. each Thursday. School families may send in your orders on Wednesday to be filled on Thursday. Recycling In addition to cartridge recycling we also have cell phone recycling. Select cell phones can be dropped off in the same location and recycled for credit. For more information or for a list of qualifying cartridges, visit www.fundingfactory.com or contact Mrs. Skutack at 457-2553. Labels and box tops Campbells Soup labels and Box Tops for Education are being collected at Holy Rosary School. These programs enable us to provide educational resources that may be unaffordable through our regular budget.
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and Uncle Frank. By the end of that first season, he was the circuit rookie of the year. In 1990, Jeff won his first feature race and would win several more racing in New York, Pennsylvania, Canada and New Jersey. In 1997, he was one of three Americans invited to race in Australia for six weeks. Jeff retired, reluctantly, in 2002 when a rare nerve disorder affected his vision. By this time he had two young sons with his wife, the former Denise Peck, and had moved to Harding from Scranton. In 2004, Jeffs father bought Jordan, then 5 years old, a go-kart for Christmas. Jordans brother, Colby, two years younger, started at age 4, though he later gave it up. They were so young, Jeff said. Between races, they would play in the dirt with toy trucks. Jeff recalled the first time Jordan ran a Kart race. Leaving the track, he said, Dad, Im never going to go fast in this thing. It was his first time and they were lapping him and buzzing by him. I said, Its your first night youll get used to it. Did he ever. Graduating from Kid Karts to Champ Karts, Jordan retired after the 2011 season as the PA Dirt Kart State Championship and as the Burris Tire Series Champion. An incident in a race in his second or third season demonstrated the danger. Jordans maternal grandfather Dick Peck tells the story. Jordan crossed the finish line, took the checkered flag and slowed down. A new kid behind him didnt, he was wide open and went right up over the back of Jordan, piggy-backed him they and ran into a fence. Jeff and I ran down there and threw the other kids car off him, Dick remembered. There was a mark on the back of Jordans hel-
Jordan Thomas, aright, and his brother, Colby, are shown here with their Kid Karts when they were about 6 and 5 years old, respectively. The boys were so young they played in the dirt with toy trucks between races.
Jordan Thomas advanced to Champ Karts, which have roll bars.
met and the steering wheel bent where his helmet came down. The medics checked him. He was okay but he was crying. I said, Whats wrong, are you all right? And he said, I want to race. So they threw him back on the horse and let him run a couple laps. After the 2011 season, Jeff and Jordan graduated to sprint cars, though that would make Jordan, at 14, the youngest sprint car driver in the country and mean racing against adults, some in their 50s. Jordans mother was against it, saying he was too young. This may sound crazy, Jeff said, But I asked her, Whats the difference between Jordan Thomas at 14 and Jeff Gordon at 14, when Gordon started fullsized sprint cars. The answer is nothing. They are two little boys who have been doing this since they were five. People, not being around the sport, say, What are you nuts? But its kind of what we do. Its like if we were a high wire act family, the kids be doing that if they wanted to. To prepare Jordan for sprint
SPEED IS COSTLY
Sprint cars get their name because they are designed to sprint to the checkered flag. Sprint cars dont have starters, clutches, flywheels or electrical systems and they burn pure alcohol. Sprint cars classes are divided by horsepower up to 900. The cars are the same; the only difference is the engine, which can be changed in 45 minutes. When they throw the green, Jeff Thomas said, its a wide open sprint to finish. Theres no race strategy. Its as fast and as hard as you can from first to last.
Sprint racing is expensive. An engine can cost $45,000 while seats and safety devices run several thousand. Tires are $250 each. Jordan Thomas sprint car sponsors are Mechanical Service Co., Pittston; Dr. David Scalzo, Duryea; ST Enterprise Auto Group, Swiftwater; A-1 engines, Scranton; Jessup Auto, Ben Cook Racing, Conyngham; and Wing Dynamics, which donated the cars wings valued at $1,250. The wings are the opposite of airplane wings as they create down force to keep the cars grounded.
Jordan Thomas is shown in his car last season.
racing, after they bought the car and equipment, the family rented the track at Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna. By the end of the day, he was ready to go racing, Jeff said. Before his first race in competition, he had 200 laps. A lot of kids dont get that. As they left the track that day, the track owner predicted, correctly, that Jordan would be good. After a sprint race last season where Jordan finished sixth ahead of Scott Goodrich, an adult with 20 years experience and several wins, Jeff asked Goodrich if something was
wrong with his car. No, Goodrich said, I couldnt catch your kid. At Glen Ridge, New York, starting 18th of 22 cars and running inches from the wall, Jordan finished ninth and got the Hard-Charger Award for the night. He competed in 11 sprint events at 10 different speedways last season as a rookie and qualified for 10 main events. In the next to last race of the season, Jordans car malfunctioned and he wrecked, backing into the wall at 110 miles per hour. At the time, with the car
wrecked and only one weekend left in the season, Jeff decided to call it a season. But the next day, as he watched his sons play junior football for the West Pittston Rams, he changed his mind. I thought he wouldnt want that memory stuck in his head over the winter. In four days, with 100 manhours of work, they got the car back in shape and on Friday night, Oct. 26 Jordan finished the season with his best showing where he won a qualifying heat and finished sixth in the main event at Five Mile Point Speedway in Binghamton. How does a 14-year-old kid handle all that horsepower in a competitive race against experi-
enced adults? Jordan is quiet with a low key demeanor that serves him well as a driver. He doesnt get excited. Quite the opposite. It calms me down, he said. When Im out there, I dont even hear the engine. Jeff said the next step is to find a major sponsor to offset the enormous cost. Tony Stewart is among the NASCAR stars who own and/or race Sprint cars and sometimes sponsor young drivers. Its possible that Jordan could wind up racing in the same event as Stewart. Its a long shot, but you never know. We have to get him to race in front of the right people, Jeff said.
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Ethan Cashwell
Ethan Cashwell, son of Scott and Allison Smalley Weidl, Clermont, FL, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Feb. 17. His maternal grandparents are Nina and Joe Smalley, of Pittston,and Sharon Damron and Tom Weidl, of Forida. Ethan has a 22-month-old brother, Aiden. A swim party was held at his grandparents home in Florida.
Max Mihalka
Max Mihalka, son of Mark and Jeanna Mihalka, of Suscon, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Feb. 17. He is the grandson of Wayne and Kathy Belles, of Suscon, and Joe and Betty Mihalka, of Mountain Lake. Max has a sister, Madelyn, who is 1 year old. He attends pre-school at Humpty Dumpty Kollege. He celebrated his birthday yesterday with a Super Mario-themed party.
Abigail Clark
Abigail Virginia Clark, daughter of Audra Clark, of Hughestown, and Brian Clark, of Taylor, will celebrate her sixth birthday on Feb. 20. Maternal grandparents are Mr. Chester Kaspriski Jr., of Hughestown and the late Mrs. Rosemary Kaspriski. Paternal grandparents are Mr. Barry Clark of IL and the late Nancy Clark, of Aurora, IL. Abby is a dance student at Spotlight Dance in Pittston. She has a sister, Allison, 3 years old.
Raymond Leiser
Raymond William Leiser, son of Robert and Dr. Melissa Leiser, of Chalfont, celebrated his first birthday in December. He is the grandson of Jeanette Ceresi and the late Raymond Ceresi, of Jenkins Twp. and the late Robert and Joann Leiser, of Philadelphia. Raymond has a sister, Katherine, 3 years old.
Maxwell Gregor
Maxwell Wallace Gregor, son of Michael and Mary Elizabeth Gregor, of Plains, will celebrate his seventh birthday on Feb. 20. Max is the grandson of Joseph and Kate Heffers, of Port Griffith, and Diane and the late Robert Gregor, of Plains. He is the great-grandson of Francis and the late Anna Wallace, of Plains. Max is also the greatgrandson of the late Joseph and Esther Shea, the late John and Mary Heffers and the late Clayton and Elizabeth Neville. He has a brother, Declan, who is 4 years old.
The sixth-grade reading gifted students at Old Forge Elementary School recently received a $500 grant from the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority for their exhibitions and projects during the month of December. From left, first row, are Kayleigh A.Wachtel, Elizabeth A. Iacavazzi, Corianne Holzman, Nina Zimmerman and Anna Kuckla. Second row, Mrs. Nicole VanLuvender- Elementary Principal, Stephen Evans, Julian Giglio, Carmen James Perry IV, Richard Eisele, Mrs. Patricia Warunek, reading gifted teacher for grades 4-5-6.
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Some LCCC NET students have gained employment at PPL Susquehanna following graduation. From left, seated, are Dr. Dana Charles Clark, Kingston, provost and vice president of academic affairs, LCCC; Ryan Christopher, Dallas, NET student, LCCC; and Jessica Kishbaugh, Bloomsburg, maintenance special projects coordinator, PPL Susquehanna. Second row, Joseph DeSanto, Pittston, professor, engineering technology and chair, technology, LCCC; and Dr. Gary Mrozinski, Taylor, dean, business and technologies, LCCC.
Luzerne County Community College has entered into a partnership with the Regional Center for Nuclear Education & Training (RCNET).The RCNET is located on the campus of Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, FL. Funded by the National Science Foundation, RCNETs mission is to ensure the demand for skilled nuclear technicians is met in a standardized and systematic way through promotion of a national uniform nuclear curriculum and development of career pathways for college graduates into the nuclear energy industry. Through the partnership, LCCC will serve in an advisory capacity by reviewing curriculum and instructional materials developed by RCNET and by sharing its curriculum information and regional workforce data. Also as a part of the partnership, RCNET will provide professional development services to LCCC faculty and career assistance to LCCC students.
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The Pinto Family visited their parish, St. Maria Goretti, to thank parish staff for their hard work and dedication. From left, are Roarty, Mary Ann Schmitt, both of St. Maria Goretti Church in Laflin; Denise Pinto and Vanessa Pinto.
Pittston Area Middle School to host MATHCOUNTS competition Feb. 23

Evan Elko, Michael Elko, Kayla Hogan, JJ Keska, PatMitchell, Abigail Norwillo, Vito Quaglia, Steven Shamnoski, Austin Smithonic and Albert Zuba will represent Pittston Area Middle School at this years Keystone Chapter Mathcounts Competition. The Pittston Area School District will have the honor of hosting this years MATHCOUNTS competition from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Martin L. Mattei Middle School. Students who participated in a MATHCOUNTS competition at Pittston Area Middle School are, from left, first row, Walter Poplowski, PSPE; Amy Daiute, PSPE; JJ Keska, Vito Quaglia, Albert Zuba, Evan Elko, Mr. Patrick Bilbow, Middle School principal; and Dr. Michael Garzella, district superintendent. Second row, Dr. Susanne Savelli-Keska, Math Club moderator; Kayla Hogan, Abigail Norwillo, Patrick Mitchell, Steven Shamnoski, Michael Elko and Austin Smithonic.
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Michael Cicon, left, and Jordan Cicon expressi their gratitude to Father Thomas Maloney, center, pastor of Our Lady of the Eucharist, for his support of Catholic Education. As Holy Rosary School celebrated Catholic Schools Week, families from many of its feeder parishes delivered bagel baskets filled with treats and handmade thank you cards made by students to the priests, religious and lay parish staff.
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In keeping with a long standing ston announces the following tradition for the Catholic parishes schedule for the week of Feb. 17: of Greater Pittston, the Road to Feb. 17 - 10 a.m., Sunday School; Resurrectionwill once again be 11 a.m., Worship & Holy Communiheld on Wednesdays of Lent. The on; 12:05 p.m., Deacons sponsored annual Lenten journey will begin Soup Off. at Our Lady of the Eucharist ParFeb. 21: 11 a.m. Lenten Bible ish, Pittston, on Wednesday, Feb. Study at Second Presbyterian 20 with Mass at 7 p.m. and Father Church, Parsonage St., Pittston. Stephen Roth as guest homilist. Services are being held at St. CeciOn Wednesday, Feb. 27, Mass lias Roman Catholic Church on will be held at St. Maria Goretti 1700 Wyoming Ave, Exeter as we Parish, Laflin. The guest homilist recover from the flood of Sept will be Father Jeffrey Tudgay. The 2011. There is parking on Wyoming third step on the Lenten journey ave. and in the parking lot behind will be hosted by Queen of the the church. Apostles Parish, Avoca, on Wednesday, March 7. Mass will be First United Methodist celebrated at 7 p.m. with Father Church Phillip Dabney, CSSR as guest hoWest Pittston milist. On Wednesday, March 14 Feb. 18 10 a.m. Care Committhe Mass will be held at 7 p.m. at tee, Boy Scout Spaghetti Supper St. Joseph Marello Parish, PittFeb. 19 6 p.m. Brownies, 6 p.m. ston, with Father Phil Altavilla as SPRC Committee guest homilist. The last step on Feb. 20 10 a.m. Mommy & Me, 6 the Road to Resurrection will be p.m. Daisy Scouts, 7 p.m. choir hosted by St. John the Evangelist Feb 21 Pastie Day, 7 p.m. Parish on Wednesday, March 21 at Weight Watchers 7 p.m. with Father Phil Altavilla as Feb 24 10 a.m. Worship, Sunguest homilist. All are welcome to day School,11:15 a.m. Confirmation. make this journey of faith and prayer.
First Reconciliation celebrated at Our Lady of the Eucharist

First Reconciliation was recently celebrated at Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Pittston. Having completed a two-year preparation program, nine children celebrated their First Reconciliation on Sunday, Feb. 3. Sister Mary Ann Cody, IHM is Coordinator of Religious Education and Mrs. Diane Morris serves as catechist for the second grade. Rev. Thomas J. Maloney is pastor. From left, first row, are Diane Morris, Michael Moscatelli, Morgan Crake, Mia Decker, and Father Maloney. Second row, Erik Trasciatti, Angelina Trasciatti, Ryan Hintze, Isabel Grudzinski, Emily Dessoye,and Michael Cicon.
Full Gospel Chapel
Bethel United Methodist

532Main St. Avoca (570) 457-2566 Pastor Sharon Dietz (570) 282-0104 Sunday Worship Service - 11:15 a.m. Communion first Sunday of each month non perishable food items will be collected. Mondays Bible study 6 p.m. alternating each week with Brick UM Church, Duryea. 1st Thursday of each month food give-away 4 to 6 p.m. for needy of Avoca and Duryea.
Avoca Adult Sunday School, 9:30; Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.
Glendale Gospel Church

105 Church Drive Glendale/Pittston Township. Sunday Service 10:45 a.m.
Harding Church of Christ

RR 1 Box 187A, Falls Sunday services: 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. Church Service. Call 388-6534
Brick United Methodist

935 Foote Ave., Duryea (570)457-4424 Pastor Sharon Dietz (570) 282-0104 Sunday Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. during morning Worship Services for ages 3-12 Communion first Sunday of each month non perishable food items will be collected. Mondays Bible study 6 p.m. alternating each week with Bethel UM Church, Avoca; Miracle of Awareness coffee time 6 p.m. meeting 7 p.m. Thursday New beginnings meeting 7 p.m. Third Thursday of each month United Methodist Women 6:30 p.m.
Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC

212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor Sunday Masses 8 a.m. Traditional Mass 9:15 a.m. School of Christian Living (SOCL), Confirmation Class and Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Traditional High Mass Daily Mass 9 a.m. Tuesday through Friday Annual parish meeting will be held Feb. 24. This meeting is open to all parishioners and takes place only once a year. Please note that on this Sunday there will be only one Mass at 9 a.m. Sermon, Soup and Sandwich event will be held on March 9, at Holy Mother of Sorrows church at noon. Dr. Neil Stahurski will have a presentation in our church. The lecture will address the historical role of music in Christian worship, and the historical development of the organ and its use on Christian worship over the centuries. Anyone is welcome to attend this lecture. Lenten Devotions at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Stations of the Cross. 7 p.m. on Fridays. Bitter Lamentations Lenten Potato Pancake & Clam Chowder Dinner will be held on Friday, March 15. Serving will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Takeouts will be available at 1 p.m. Donation is $8. The dinner includes pancakes, soup, dessert and beverage.
Kiwanis, Key Club members meet Zekoski, Tigue wed
llison Lynn Zekoski and Kevin Thomas Tigue Jr. were united in marriage on Sept. 2, 2012, at The First Baptist Church, Pittston. The ceremony was performed by Rev. James Breese. The bride is the daughter of Mary Kay Zekoski, Forty Fort. She is the granddaughter of Clement and Marguerite Zekoski, Wyoming; Catherine Wajers, Dallas; and the late Leonard Wajers. The groom is the son of Kevin and Janet Tigue, Hughestown. He is the grandson of the late Matthew and Alice Polumbo and the late Michael and Joan Tigue. The bride was given away in marriage by her mother. She chose her sister, Jessica Stambaugh, as her matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Jill Tigue, sister of the groom; Sarah Lispi, Jennifer Polaski, Alison Barber, Karleigh Bowen, and Kristin Ermak, all friends of the bride. Emma Stambaugh and Ella Stambaugh, goddaughters of the bride, were flower girls. The groom chose friends Vincent Altieri and Christopher Myers as his best men. Groomsmen were Brian Tigue, brother of the groom; Thomas Stambaugh, brother-in-law of the bride; Lee Lispi, James Altieri, and Matthew Balchune, all friends of the groom. An evening cocktail hour and reception were held at Colarussos LaPalazzo, Moosic. A bridal shower was hosted by the mothers of the bride and groom and bridesmaids at Appletree Terrace at Newberry Estates, Dallas. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the parents of the groom at the home of the grooms aunt. The bride is a 2003 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. In 2007, she graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She is currently employed in Sales at Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The groom is a 2000 graduate of Pittston Area High School. He is currently employed as a courier at Federal Express, where he has worked for the past 12 years. The couple honeymooned in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. They reside in Swoyersville.
Members of the Pittston Kiwanis Club met recently with members of the Pittston Area Key Club. Discussions were held on joint projects for the future and combining efforts for events that will benefit local charitable groups. From left, first row, are Kaleigh Valeski, 2012-2013 Key Club vice-president; Suraj Pursnani, 2011-2012 Key Club vice-president; Ashleigh Rose, 2012-2013 Key Club secretary; Dinah Graziano, Kiwanis member; Judy Greenwald, Key Club advisor and Kiwanis member. Second row, Don Shearer, Kiwanis member; J. J. Anthony, Kiwanis president; and Gregory Graziano, Kiwanis member.
Christian and Missionary Alliance

317 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Meals have resumed at the Breaking Bread Soup Kitchen at the church. Christ Community Clothes Closet will be open Mondays from 5- 6:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m., and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.
First Baptist Church

Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, Water Street, Pittston Community Lenten Service Rev. James H. Breese, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Water Street, Pittston, will be conducting a series of Community Lenten Services every Wednesday during Lent at 7:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. For more information, please contact the church at 654-0283.
Independent Bible Church

328 Main Street, Duryea, PA 18642. (570) 451-0346 Home/Office. JLaCava@TheBibleChurch.org
Scouts hold Frog Races

Duryea Pack 375 held Frog Races recently at the Sacred Heart Hall. Tiger Cub Scouts who participated in the race are, from left, first row, Zachary Semon, first-place winner; Jacob Adonizio, second-place winner; Bobby Davison, third-place winner who also won for best-looking frog; and Andrew Adonizio, alternate. Second row, new Bear Cub Scout winners Collin Demilio first place; and Adam Lazar, second place. Third row, Michael Adonizio, Assistant Cubmaster; Ann Edwards, Bear Cub Leader; and Dorothy Collins, committee member. Absent at the time of the photo was Cubmaster Linda Dzieciol.
First Congregational UCC

500 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor Sunday, 11 a.m. Morning Worship The Diaconate and Church Council meetings scheduled for today are postponed until Sunday, Feb. 17. Ash Wednesday Service will be held in our sanctuary at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13.
Inkerman Presbyterian
Main St., Inkerman Services: Sundays, 9 a.m.
Langcliffe Presbyterian
1001 Main St Avoca
Moosic Alliance Church

608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic Pastor: Doug Jensen 4576020 maccma2@verizon.net Sunday morning Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Ministry, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church

14 Broad Street Pittston Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. with Rev. William N. Lukesh.
United Methodist Church

Corner of Broad & Church Sts. Pittston Rev. Susan Hardman-Zimmerman Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Childrens Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 1st Sunday each month Choir Rehearsal: Thursdays at 7 p.m. unlesstold otherwise United Methodist Women: 2nd Monday unless told otherwise Websitewww.umcpittston.org Phone 655-4340 leave message.
Nativity Of Our Lord

Stephenson St., Duryea Mass schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Holy Rosary Church; 5:30 p.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Sunday 8 a.m. Holy Rosary Church; 9:30 a.m. Holy Rosary Church; 11 a.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church In preparation for the Lenten Season, Nativity of Our Lord Parish together with all the Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Scranton will offer confessions from 5:30-7 p.m. on all the Mondays in Lent beginning with Feb. 18.
Knights bring holiday cheer to Riverview residents

The Knights of Columbus Council 372 of Pittston sang Christmas carols and entertained residents of the Riverview Personal Care Home. From left, are Ed Slade, William Burke, David Tighe, John Snitko, Gerald Loughney, Joseph Heffers, Gregory Serfoss, John Demanski, Paul Kosik, Ted Harowicz, Anthony DAngelo, Fran Ankenbrand, Anthony Grieco and James A. Rooney.
First United Presbyterian

West Pittston Rev. James Thyren 654-8121 The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pitt-
Oblates of St. Joseph

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look forward to Fridays. Thats understandable! Its understandable, too, that Fridays should be special for Christians, as days when we recall the sufferings and death of our Savior, Jesus Christ. During Lent, we give up meat and offer some extra prayers. This shows our gratitude for Jesus Sacrifice for us. During events at our Parish please be mindful of our neighbors & businesses as to not block driveways or interrupt their facilities. In case of inclement weather, during the evening hours, we ask you to not park your automobile in our lot so that we may prepare for snow removal on a timely basis. Please park your car at the curb on Broad Street Thank you for your co-operation. Students Envelopes (Grades 6 through College) are available at the entrances of the Church. Please fill out the form located on the table before taking a set. Religious Education classes on Wednesday for all the students, Kindergarten to grade 4. For the 5th & 6th graders classes on Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The Living Stations will be held on Good Friday. Any student, grades 6 to 12 who wishes to participate, please call the Rectory 654-6902 as soon as possible. Practices will be held on Sunday evenings. The weekend Mass schedule is: on Saturday, Masses at 4 and 6 p.m. On Sunday, Masses at 8, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. The holy Rosary is recited before all Masses. Any Home Bound Parishioner who would like to receive the Sacraments call the Rectory at 654-6902 and a priest will visit them. The Mass Book for 2013 is available accepting Mass Offerings for the months of March and April. Due to the large number of families, we accept offerings on a first come, first serve basis by coming into the office during the hours of 9a.m.-5p.m. Contact the rectory at 654-6902 for more information. Anyone who is having difficulty coming to the altar to receive Holy Communion may sit in the first pew. The Priest or the Eucharistic Minister will come to you. Anyone interested in renting the Parish Banquet Hall or Meeting Room should call Christine Silinskie, Hall Manager at 704-8861 for details and/or a tour of the facility. Great for wedding receptions, bridal showers, graduations, bereavements, seminars, birthday parties, etc. Some 2012 dates are still available. !
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The new schedule for January 13 through April 28, 2013 has been mailed to all Liturgical Ministers and has been posted on the parish webpage.
Highway 315, Laflin Masses are held daily in the seminary chapel at 7 a.m. (Monday Friday) and on Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. There are no weekend Masses. Confessions are heard daily from 9 a.m. noon and from 3 6 p.m. Office hours are Monday Friday: 9:30 a.m. 5 p.m., evenings and weekends by appointment. Office phone number is 654-7542. Every Wednesday evening Mass is celebrated at 7 p.m. in conjunction with the Novena to St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello.
Reformed Presbyterian Church of Wyoming Valley

1700 Wyoming Ave. Forty Fort 693-1918 Feb. 24 - regular worship service at 10:30 a.m. Elder Philip Urie from the Hazleton Area Reformed Presbyterian Church. Elder Urie will be speaking on "Out with the Clutter and Rubbish" and his Scripture text will be from Hebrews 12: 1-13. At 11:45, he will be teaching the adult Bible school class on the subject "Why Children are Baptized".
meeting 6-7 p.m. Knitting Ministry Feb. 19 7 p.m. Bereavement Support Group Feb 20 7 p.m. Road to Resurrection. The Free Health Clinic is open at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the former Seton Catholic High School, first come first serve. Greater Pittston Kids Closet celebrating its third anniversary provides new and gently used clothing. Hours are Wednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Pediatric Health Clinic is open on the first and third Thursday of the month. Registration is held in the Seton building from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Bring childs immunization records. All services are free.
St. Joseph Marello

William St., Pittston 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. Some students did a great job with helping to keep the area clean and ready to go all weekend. The bake sale was a great success thanks to all baked goods prepared by the ladies of our Parish RAFFLE WINNERS: 1st Prize: Nick & Diane Lello 2nd Prize: Philip Storz 3rd Prize: Judy Samartzis 4th Prize: Angela Forlenza 5th Prize: Marie Madrow 6th Prize: John Q. Poli 7th Prize: Hilda Sciandra 8th Prize: Giulivia Mancus 9th Prize: Jolyne Schwab Baskets: (Italian goodies) Angela Aita; (dolls) Millie Arnone (baby dolls) Ken Mohn Altar & Rosary Society will meet on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in the parish center. Upcoming activities will be discussed. Hostesses for this meeting are Joyce Capone, Gloria DeRosa, Carol Casciani, Connie Toole, Barbara Granahan, Betty Marsh, Betty Broccio, Lucy Ianuzzo, Theresa Maleta, and Andrea Ridolfi. First Pennance: All St. Joseph Marello Parish second grade children, Catholic and Public School, will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (First Penance or Confession) together on Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. All parents are asked to attend a meeting Sunday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Parish Center The Parish Golf Committee will meet on Monday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Parish Center. The 19th annual golf tournament is scheduled for Sunday, June 9, at the Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Course. Anyone interested in helping with the tournament is urged to attend the meeting or contact Emory at 655-1664. Road to Ressurection 2013 will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. with the celebration of the Holy Mass. The First stop is at Our Lady of the Eucharist, Pittston on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. The Second stop is at St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. The Third stop is at St. Marys Church, the Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca on Wednesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. The Fourth stop is St. Joseph Marello, on Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. The Fifth stop is at St. John the Church, Pittston on Wednesday March 20 at 7 p.m. During the Lenten Season Confessions will be heard every Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Lenten schedule: Daily Masses: Monday thru Friday: 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. there is a Holy Hour. Stations of the Cross every Friday after the 11:30 a.m. Mass and at 5:30 p.m. with Holy Communion and the Eucharistic Benediction. The Fridays of Lent are meatless days. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are meatless and fasting days. (18th birthday up to 60th ) The practice of fasting is conferring unity to the whole person, body and soul, is helping us to grow in intimacy with the Lord. Denying material food nurtures an interior disposition to listen to Christ and be fed by His saving Word. Through fasting and prayer, we allow Him to come and satisfy the deepest hunger that we experience in the depths of our being, the hunger and thirst for God. At the same time, fasting is an aid to open our eyes to the situation in which so many of our brothers and sisters live. May every Christian Family use this time of Lent to grow in the love of God and neighbor with a greater commitment to prayer, to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and to the attendance at the Holy Sunday Mass. May the Blessed Mother accompany us in making our hearts a living tabernacle of God. (Pope Benedict XVI) They signal the end of the workweek and the start of our weekends of rest and relaxation. Most of us
Sacred Heart of Jesus

Lackawanna Ave., Dupont This weeks mass schedule: Monday through Friday at 7 a.m., Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Stations of the Cross will be prayed on Friday at 7 p.m. The Rectory Office will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of Presidents Day. On Monday, Feb. 18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and all Mondays in Lent, confession will be offered at Sacred Heart Church along with all the Catholic parishes in the Diocese. In case of school closing or early dismissal to school, the CCD program will be canceled for that evening. If there is a late start to school, the CCD program will be held as scheduled. There will be no classes on Feb. 18. The CCD Mass will take place on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the 8:30 a.m. mass. Students are to meet in the church hall at 8:10 a.m. Grade 7 will be the ministers of the mass. The Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Council will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. in the lower level of the rectory. The Senior Outreach Committee will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. in the lower level of the rectory. Bible Study will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the rectory. All are invited. The Choir will meet on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the choir loft. New members are welcome. The Holy Name Society Spring 2013 - 300 Club will begin on Sunday, Feb. 24. Five weekly cash prizes will be awarded. Tickets are available from any member of the Society.
St. Barbara Parish

28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter Office Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Evenings, by appointment. Phone: 654-2103 Weekend Masses: Saturday St. Anthony 4 p.m. Vigil Mass St. Cecilia 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday - St. Anthony 7:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. St. Cecilia 9 a.m. & 7 p.m. Daily Masses: Monday & Tuesday: 7 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 7 a.m. & 11 a.m. St. Barbaras Christian Womens Organization will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. Second Grade Parents: First Reconciliation will be on Saturday, February 16 at 9:30 am in St. Anthonys Church. Parents are asked to attend An important meeting for parents of 2nd graders (including those who attend parochial schools) is scheduled for Sunday, February 10 at 9:15 am in the Parish Center.
Corpus Christi Parish Immaculate Conception and Holy Redeemer churches

Luzerne Ave., West Pittston Youth Choir The Youth choir meets for practice on Sundays at 5 p.m.
Our Lady of the Eucharist

535 N Main Street, Pittston www.eucharist-pittston.org Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Daily Mass: 8 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment In addition to the regularly scheduled time for Confessions, during the Season of Lent, Father Maloney will be available in the Church for the Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the following Mondays, Feb. 18 and 25 and March 4, 11, and 18. Stations of the Cross will be celebrated on Friday evening at 7 p.m. This Friday, Feb. 22, Marys Way of the Cross. Prior to Stations, at 6 p.m., everyone will share soup, bread and fellowship in the parish hall. Sign up sheets can be found at the back of the Church. All are welcome to this time of fellowship, prayer and reflection. This Wednesday, February, Feb. 20, Our Lady of the Eucharist will be hosting the first step on the annual Road to Resurrection. Father Stephen Roth, area native and priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be our guest homilist. Mass is celebrated at 7 p.m. with a reception following in the parish hall. All are invited. Sign up sheets to help with the reception can be found at the back of the Church. Religious Education Classes, grades 1-6 are held on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Classes in preparation for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation are held on Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. We remind parents of their obligation to see that children attend weekly Religious Education classes. If you have any questions with regard to the program, please call Sister Mary Ann at 654-0263. Due to the Presidents Day holiday, classes will NOT be held today. All classes resume next weekend. Adult choir rehearsals have resumed on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. The choir will be rehearsing music for the Road to the Resurrection and Confirmation liturgies, as well as the Easter Triduum. As always, new members are most welcome to attend. Any questions, please call the parish office or Michael Sowa at 881-2301.
St. John the Evangelist Parish Community

35 William Street Phone: 654-0053 Pittston. On Monday, Feb. 18, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton will begin a new outreach called The Light Is On For You. All parishes in the Diocese will undertake a special effort to welcome all those who call the Catholic Church home, those who have in the past called the church home, and especially those who would like to call the Catholic Church their home again. Msgr. John Bendik, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Church in Pittston, is eager to participate in this effort to graciously welcome all Catholics. On all Mondays during the season of Lent, individual confessions will be offered between the hours of 5:30 and 7 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston, and at nearly all the Catholic churches in the Diocese of Scranton. The dates are February 18 and 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25. This repeated and widespread effort is intended to make it as easy as possible for every interested Catholic to have an opportunity for mercy and healing. The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, has written that one of the greatest obstacles to living a life of hope and peace is our inability, on our own, to let go of past hurts. The diocese is calling its Lenten program a chance to begin again. It is encouraging all Catholics to come alone or to invite friends and family to see for themselves that the light is on every Monday during Lent. Feb. 17 11 a.m. Holy Name Society
$4.50 for children 10 and under. Also Day holiday, faith formation classes available will be halushki, pierogi, are cancelled for today, Feb. 17 and macaroni and cheese and pizza. Monday, Feb. 18. Take-outs will also be available. Queen of the Apostles Parishs Saints Peter & Paul Church, will host an ecumenical Lenten serPlains, Friday, Feb. 22, in the school vice at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in auditorium,13 Hudson St., there will St. Marys Church, 715 Hawthorne St. be a Lenten Buffet featuring baked In effort to encourage people to fish, pierogi, halushki, homemade receive the Sacrament of Reconcilmac-n-cheese, pizza and choice of iation, confession will be available soup, fries, coleslaw, applesauce, 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Monday during dessert and beverage. Dinner & Lent. take-outs will begin at 4pm and run The parish has exposition of the until 7pm. Cost will be adults $11, chil- Blessed Sacrament and holy hour dren (12 and under) $6. prayers every Tuesday at St. Marys If you made a donation to the La- Church, 715 Hawthorne St., followflin Fire Department to support their ing the 8 a.m. Mass. Throughout the Night At the Races event which Year of Faith, the chaplet of Divine was scheduled for Feb. 23, please Mercy will also be prayed. note that someone will be available At 7:30 p.m. the rosary is prayed at the Fire House on Wednesdays before benediction and reposing of from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to return the Blessed Sacrament. Anyone the donation if you so wish. St Johns Lutheran who can spend one hour weekly at High school students currently in adoration on a regular basis is asked 7 Wood St., Pittston 570-655-2505, stjohnspitt- their Junior year, and interested in to call Ann Jake at 457-3521 or the an opportunity to grow in their faith parish office. ston@verizon.com and learn what it means to be a misThe parish will gather at 7 p.m. on Pastor John Castellani sionary in todays world, are invited Fridays during Lent to pray the StaOrganist Marcia Colleran by the Pontifical Mission Societies, tions of the Cross at the church. Acolyte Justin Peterson Diocese of Scranton, Office for ParSunday Service 9:30 a.m. Due to circumstances beyond the ish Life, to apply for the 2013 U. S. parishs control, the Night at the First Quarter Portals of Prayers are available in the rear of the Summer Mission Experience. How Races on Saturday, Feb. 23 has Church, while supplies are availa- to Apply instructions are included been cancelled. in a flyer announcement which must ble.. The parish will have its annual Guests are welcomed to attend be read and understood by the appli- spring chicken dinner from noon to and perhaps join this family. If you cant and parents. A copy of the an- 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 in St. Mahave any questions, comments or nouncement may be obtained from rys School auditorium, 742 Spring our Parish Office. Letters of interest suggestions please call 655-2505. St. The dinner includes a half of a with a request for an interview must chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetabe sent to Miriam-heverline@dioceSt. Johns P.M. Church ble, homemade cole slaw, rolls and seofscranton.org. butter, homemade dessert and bev316 Main St., Avoca The first meeting to make plans Pastor Rev. Dale E. Pepper 570- for the 2013 Parish Festival will be erages. Takeouts will be available too beginning at 11 a.m. In addition to 780-9587 held on Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. the dinner, there will also be a raffle Sunday Service 10 a.m. A retreat based on the Spiritual Bible Study every other Thursday Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola with great prizes from area businesses and cash prizes. Tickets are 6 p.m. will be offered during the six weeks $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 All are welcome. of Lent. Meetings with a spiritual director coupled with daily prayer are and younger. To purchase dinner or St. Maria Goretti a grace-filled way to observe this ho- raffle tickets, call the parish office at Laflin Road, Laflin, PA. 18702 ly season. You can choose between 457-3412. Daily Masses: 8 a.m. (Wednesday Pastor: Monsignor Neil Van two weekly options: 7 pm on Tuesat 7 p.m.) Loon days, beginning February 12 in the Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays 42redwood@comcast.net Middle School building at Gate of from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org Heaven Church in Dallas; or 1 pm on Miraculous Medal Novena: All Fridays during Lent are days of Fridays, beginning February 15 in Wednesday following the 7 p.m. abstinence. Bergen Hall at St. Ignatius Loyola All Catholics who have reached Church in Kingston. If you are inter- Mass Weekends Masses: Saturday at 4 their 14th birthday are to abstain ested in attending or learning more, p.m.; Sunday at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. from eating meat on Good Friday you are welcome. Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45 and on all Fridays during Lent. p.m.; Monday 5:30-7 p.m.; anytime All Catholics over 18 years of age St. Marys Polish National upon request by calling 457-3412. to the beginning of their 60th year Catholic Church Prayer Chain: 457-5867 are bound to the obligation of fast200 Stephenson St. Duryea ing. Those bound by this rule may Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock, PasSecond Presbyterian take only one full meal and two tor Phone: 457-2291 smaller meals unless dispensed or 143 Parsonage St., Pittston Email: padre@saintmaexcused. 654-1411 ryspncc.org Good Friday, March 29, is a day of Feb.17 - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Website: saintmaryspncc.org fast and abstinence. 11a.m. Worship; 5 p.m. Agape Meal Holy Mass: Sunday 9:30 a.m. On Monday, Feb. 18 from 5:30 7 in the Fellowship Hall Weekdays: 8 a.m. p.m., and on all Mondays in Lent, St. Feb. 19 - 6:30 p.m. Mission ComHoly Days: 8 a.m. & 7 p.m. Maria Goretti will be offering confesmittee; 7 p.m. AA Meeting sions, together with all the Catholic St. Monicas Church Feb. 20 - 6:30 p.m. Choir Reparishes in the Diocese of Scranton. hearsal 363 West 8th Street, West WyomThis outreach is called The Light Is Feb. 21 - 11 a.m. Lenten Bible Study ing, PA 18644 On For You and is an effort on the Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 part of the Diocese to highlight the Trinity Episcopal Church p.m., Mon. Fri. importance of the Sacrament of Spring Street and Montgomery Phone: 570-693-1991 Reconciliation in the life of Catholics Avenue, West Pittston Email: olos363@verizon.net and to make it as easy as possible for Web of information and links at www.stmonicanepa.com. every Catholic to come or to return www.trinityepiscopalchurchwestFather Leo McKernan, Pastor to this great source of Gods mercy Father Joseph Adonizio, Visiting pittston.org and www.diobeth.org. and healing love. You are welcome Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. evPriest to come here or to go to any other ery Sunday. Mr. William Jenkins, Deacon Catholic Parish. The Diocesan webAsh Wednesday (February 13) HoMass Schedule: site, www.dioceseofscranton.org ly Eucharist with imposition of ashSaturday Vigil: 4 p.m. at OLOS has great materials to help you prees 5:15 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. at STJ pare. Please make plans to come Food Pantry: February items 11a.m.at OLOS yourself, and please invite others to needed are cereal and macaroni and New Daily Mass Schedule: take advantage of this opportunity Daily Mass at OLOS Tues, Wed., cheese. Gerritys gift cards, cash doto be reconciled and to renew your Fri. 7 a.m.); Mon. & Thurs. 7 p.m. nations and other non-perishable journey of faith this Lent. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- foods also accepted. Each Wednesday, during Lent, a mentSt. Monicas Parish will be havPrayer network. Open To Public. special service is held in one of the ing Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Daily prayer for those with needs rechurches in the Deanery at 7 p.m. to ment every Friday after the 7 a.m. questing prayerful support. Start provide a better opportunity to conMass until 11 a.m. You are invited to Prayer network at parish office 654tinue to prepare more fully for Eastsilent prayer before the Blessed Sac- 3261. er. Plan to attend each week to rerament. The next First Friday AdoraYouth Program: 10:45 a.m. every ceive the greatest benefit for your tion will be on March 1. Adoration fol- Sunday. Weekday special events and spiritual journey through Lent. lows 7 p.m. Mass until Midnight. service projects as announced. Feb 20: Our Lady of the Eucharist, Miraculous Medal Novena after Parish Life Events Team: Bi535 North Main St., Pittston SpeakMonday Evening Mass. monthly first Sundays. er: Reverend Steven Roth Rosary and Chaplet of Divine MerParish Council: Every second SunFeb. 27: St. Maria Goretti, 42 Redcy-Before Morning & Evening day. wood Drive, Laflin Speaker: ReverMasses at OLOS site. Women of Trinity: Every third end Jeffrey Tudgay Stations of the Cross: will be held Sunday. WOT Ministry Invitation. March 6: St. Marys, Queen of the on Friday, Feb. at 7 p.m. at Our Lady Party and Banquet Space. Newly Apostle, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca of Sorrows Church. renovated banquet room and kitchSpeaker: Reverend Philip Dabney, Stations of the Cross - Friday, Feb. en. All Day Rental $100. ReservaCSSR 22, at OLOS site at 7 p.m. tions at 654-3261. March 13: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Pro-Life Essay Contest: Open to Music Together Classes: Fun and St. Joseph Marello, 237 William St., PA students in grades 7-12. Write an music for infants and children Pittston Speaker: Reverend Philip essay (500 words grades 7-9 & 750 through age five accompanied by a Altavilla words grades 10-12) about abortion, parent or caregiver. Spring semesMarch 20: St. John the Evangelist, euthanasia or stem cell research, inter of Music Together begins April 9. 35 William St., Pittston Speaker: clude a cover page with your name, For registration information Reverend Philip Altavilla address, phone number, grade and email musicareproject@hotThe parish will host its annual school and submit by March 1. Send mail.com. Visit www.musictogetherEntertainment Night again this to 4800 Jonestown Rd. Suite 102, .com for information on Music Toyear. All who have performed in the Harrisburg, PA 17109 or by computer gether. past are invited back. But, if you can tolifelines@prolife.org. SPECIAL FREE Music Together make people laugh, lip sync, perevent: Music Around the Worldinform a skit or help entertain in any St. Peters Evangelical ternational childrens music, activway, we would love to have you come ities and refreshments for children join us. The show is scheduled for Lutheran Church 100 Rock Street, Hughestown birth through age five and the growApril 21 at 7 p.m. Practices will begin Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com nups that love them. in early February. So, if you want to Sunday School 9 a.m. Two sessions on March 3, 10 a.m. be part of the show and have a lot of Confirmation Classes 9 a.m. noon and 1 p.m. 3 p.m. fun, please contact Peggy Sosnak at Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. Ben Higgins of Pack 281, char655-8856 or Frank Magdalenski at tered with the Dallas United Metho654-4757. dist Church, and Doug Newbigging On Fridays during Lent: March 8, Queen of the Apostles Parish of Pack 155, chartered with the homemade red clam chowder along 715 Hawthorne St. Trucksville United Methodist with vegetarian vegetable, home(570) 457-3412 Church, participated in a special sermade pierogi and halushki, pizza stmarysavoca@verizon.net vice at the New Life Apostolic and bake sale 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (or unwww.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com til sold out!) Queen of the Apostles Parish at Church in West Pittston on Scout Sunday, Feb. 3. 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TAMA DRUMSET 5 piece, used. Great for beginner. Asking $250. 570-862-0647
566
Sales/Retail/ Business Development
DRYER: Like new, kenmore 90 series electric dryer. white. auto moisture sensing-4 fabric settings $250. Kenmore Ultrawash DISHWASHER. beige. ultrawash sensor & quiet guard system. $300. Willing to negotiate if u buy both! 570-266-2300
780
Televisions/ Accessories
742
Furnaces & Heaters
EXCLUSIVE CASINO RESORT RETAILER
MRG
275 gallon indoor oil tanks. Very good condition. Converted to gas. $125. each. Call 570-760-2793
OIL TANKS (2)
for TVs up to 32. light oak, 2 shelves. Holds 100 DVDs and 160 CDs. Measures 30 high, 32 wide, 20 deep. Good condition, $50.. 19 color TV with remote and DVD/VCR combo also available. $90. for all 3 pieces. Call 570-814-9574
TV STAND
Pedigree with papers, 1st shots & dewormed, vet checked, raised in our home. 2 litters, parents on premises Males $425. Females $450. please call (570) 401-0630 or (570) 582-4804 leave message
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BEAR CREEK LAFLIN MINERS MILLS
Bear Creek Rd Pocono Trailer Ct Wildower Dr Lan Creek Rd 141 Daily Papers 160 Sunday Papers $680 Monthly Profit
Line up a place to live in classified!
Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

VINYL RECORDS Buying old rock & roll albums & 45s. 50s, 60s & 70s 774-535-2268
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 nations consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.
LAFLIN $129,900
SALES ASSOCIATES
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Well established Pain Management practice conveniently located in the Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion in Edwardsville is seeking an RN/LPN to work Mon.-Thur., 7:30am to 4:00pm. Excellent working conditions. Experience preferred but not necessary will train. Salary commensurate with experience. Health, Dental and vision coverage is available. Includes paid vacation and sick time. Please fax your resume to (570) 283-5106.
RN/LPN
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE!!!!
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QUALIFIED
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CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners. Taupe color, like new. $550 each. 570-675-5046
800 PETS & ANIMALS

815 Dogs
600 FINANCIAL
610 Business Opportunities
554
Production/ Operations
Available $9-$10/hour Manpower, A global leader in the staffing industry is now hiring for a variety of positions in the Wilkes-Barre, Pittston and Mountaintop areas. Check out manpowerjobs.com visit us: Mon-Fri-9am-3pm 570-825-5661
GENERAL LABOR Positions
Looking to purchase small business with positive cash flow. If selling call 570-466-6334
PAYING CASH!
* 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
FURNISH FOR LESS
Beautiful, black tris. Ready now. 9 weeks old. $100 570-925-2951
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES
DUPONT
111 Laflin Road Nice 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Split Level home with hardwood floors, 1 car garage, large yard and covered patio in very convenient location. Great curb appeal and plenty of off street parking. Rt. 315 to light @ Laflin Rd. Turn west onto Laflin Rd. Home is on left. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2852 Keri Best 570-885-5082
Shoemaker Ave. Tripp St. Swetland Lane Kennedy Dr. Holden St. 166 Daily Papers 182 Sunday Papers 66 Sunday Dispatch $750 Monthly Profit
WYOMING
Washington Ave. E. State St. W. State St. Nesbitt St. Broadway St. 140 Daily Papers 163 Sunday Papers $750 Monthly Profit
LARKSVILLE
AKC Puppies male or female. Call for pictures. 570-839-1917
ENGLISH BULLDOGS
756
Medical Equipment
630 Money To Loan

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Hoverround. Barely used. Cup holder $600.00 email shardar@epix.net or call 570-7157760
AKC registered Female, 3 months old. $900, negotiable. 570-706-0347
SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPY
424 Simpson St. Good condition Cape Cod. 3 bedroom, 1 full bath in quiet neighborhood. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-4357 $72,000 Brian Harashinski 570-237-0689
PITTSTON
FULLY RENTED Asking $77,500 Motivated Seller 570-656-2645
3 APARTMENTS
Cozy two bedroom home, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen, living room, oil heat, nice yard with shed. $45,000. negotiable. 570-696-3858
PITTSTON
Betsy Ross Dr. Boland Ave. Constitution Ave. Countrywood Dr. Graham Ave. Oaklawn Ave. Red Coat Lane 256 Daily Papers 287 Sunday Papers $1,000 Monthly Profit
LEE PARK
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548 Medical/Health 548 Medical/Health 548 Medical/Health 548 Medical/Health
566 Sales/Business Development
Impressions Media is a local, multi-media company. We publish our flagship publication, The Times Leader, as well as several other publications. Our digital business comprises several news websites as well as marketing/advertising products for the small to mid-size business locally and nationally. We also offer a variety of commercial services.
We currently offer these employment opportunities:
Miracles in rehab
performed daily.
Heinz Rehab Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, has the following RN opportunities:
RN - Part Time - 3pm-11:30pm & 11pm-7:30am RN/LPN - Full Time - 3pm-11:30pm RN - Full Time - Weekend Program 11pm-11:30am - Fri/Sat/Sun RN - Part Time - Every other weekend 7pm-7:30am - Fri/Sat/Sun
We offer competitive pay rates commensurate with experience plus shift differentials. Excellent benefits package includes medical coverage for RNs beginning first of the month following hire, dental and vision coverage, 401k, generous time off and more.
MACHINIST
Fabri-Kal Corporation, a major thermoforming plastics company has immediate full-time benefited openings.
Machinist: Formal machine shop training provided by a technical school or state certification or a minimum of 6 years practicing machinist in a general machine shop environment; able to read/use precision type instruments such as micrometers & calipers; able to read technical drawings; HS/GED required
Drug & Alcohol screening and background checks are conditions of employment. Competitive wage and benefits package: Family Health Insurance, Prescription, Dental & Vision. Short Term Disability, 401K, Education, Paid Leave.
Digital Sales Specialist

Searching for a resourceful, highly motivated and experienced Digital Media Sales Specialist. The ideal candidate will be able to further develop and help grow revenues for all digital media products associated with Impressions Media including online advertising, Web Design, Search (SEO), Social Media, E-Mail Marketing, Video and Mobile solutions. The ability to lead a new business development initiative and a persistent, professional business attitude will be critical to success This role will incorporate mentoring the existing advertising sales staff in digitial media solutions and meeting or exceeding revenue targets. The ideal candidate will have proven track record of selling and leading the digtial sales efforts. Job Description: Act as the companys digital sales expert in the complete suite of digital products including display, video and Small Business Solutions Assist with the training of sales reps for all digital products. Assist other sales reps in creating comprehensive marketing programs for clients. Attend client meetings and assist with presentations. This will require a majority of time spent out in the field. Identify and generate new digital sales opportunities. This will require a majority of time spent out in the field. Required Skills/Experience:
700 MERCHANDISE
708 Antiques & Collectibles
If interested, please apply online at alliedservices.org Phone 5703481348 8003683910

Allied Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Forward resume to:

Fabri-Kal Corporation ATTN: Human Resources Valmont Industrial Park 150 Lions Drive, Hazle Township, PA 18202 FAX: (570) 501-0817 EMAIL: HRPA@ Fabri-Kal.com www.f-k.com EOE
Accent items, ceramics, baskets, holiday items, glasses, much more. ALL EXCELLENT PRICES AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. 570-675-5046 after 5:30 P.M.
ATTENTION VENDORS
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Direct Support Professionals

Full and part time openings supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in Luzerne and Lackawanna area. Minimum qualifications include a valid drivers license, high school diploma, and 18 years of age or older. Experience is helpful. Complete benefit package for full time employees. Visit our web site for more information @ www.stepbystepusa.com
Vintage Singer Sewing Machine $100. **Great Condition** Serial # AG235666 has original owners manual, solid piece. (570) 466-4330
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Applicant must have digital media experience to be considered. Proven track record of knowledge of online sales offerings Technically savvy and proficient with sophisticated digital advertising programs The ability to sell a comprehensive marketing solution including multiple products A hunter mentality to generate new business Exceptional communication skills Solid prospecting and closing skills Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment
Lifesharing Sponsors and Substitute Care Providers

Step by Step invites you to consider a new relationship in your life. We are seeking caring, compassionate individual/families who are willing to share their home with an individual who is intellectually delayed. We offer an on-going training, 24 hour support and generous financial reimbursement. Apply in person or email:
Please send cover letter, resume and salary history to:
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phone (570) 829-3477 Ext. 605
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05 DODGE STRATUS CPE R/T
Gray, 90K, Was $7,950
HONDA CIVIC COUPES

05 EX, Black, 106K
Now
$1,195
Now
$6,500
1.9% for 36 mos
2.9% for 60 mos
09 CHEVY COBALT LS CPE

5 Speed, Silver, 65K
00 LEXUS RX300 AWD

Now
Now
$8,750
$8,750
Gold, 103K
ACCORDS 08 ACCORD EXL SDN Green, 70K .....................NOW $14,500 10 ACCORD EX SDN Silver, 74K .........................NOW $14,950 10 ACCORD LX SDN Red, 28K...........................NOW $15,950 10 ACCORD LX SDN Gold, 15K..........................NOW $16,950
1.9% for 36 mos
2.9% for 60 mos
05 VP, Black, 88K 07 LX, Black, 67K
$7,950 $8,500 $11,500
HONDA CIVIC SDNS

03 LX, Red, 83K 05 VP, Black, 88K
$7,950 $8,500
ODYSSEY 10 ODYSSEY EX Slate, 24K.....................NOW $21,500
00 HONDA ACCORD EX SDN

Now
06 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES SEDAN

Now
10 ACCORD EXL SDN Red, 41K .......................NOW $17,750

08 CHEVY IMPALA LT SEDAN
White, 53K, Was $10,950
08 FORD FUSION SEL SEDAN

Now
Now
$9,999
$10,950
Black, 65K
07 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4WD

Now
08 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX SDN

Blue, 14K, Was $12,950
10 ACCORD EX SDN Gray, 20K..........................NOW $18,500 10 ACCORD LXP SDN Gray, 17K .......................NOW $18,500 10 ACCORD EXL V6 SDN Black, 46K ..............NOW $18,750 10 ACCORD EXL SDN Black, 23K......................NOW $19,500 11 ACCORD EXL SDN Navy, 20K.......................NOW $19,750 10 ACCORD EXL V6 SDN White, 28K ..............NOW $19,950
1.9% for 36 mos

PILOT 4WD
2.9% for 60 mos
$8,950
Gold, 37K
$9,500
White, 67K
NISSAN ALTIMA S SDN

07 Black, 76K 08 Gray, 42K
$11,500
Navy, 25K
Now
$11,500
11 PILOT LX Gray, 48K............................................NOW $21,500 10 PILOT EXL Black, 28K .......................................NOW $27,950 11 PILOT EX White, 26K ..........................................NOW $27,950 11 PILOT EXL Gray, 32K ........................................NOW $28,500 11 PILOT EXL DVD Silver, 25K............................NOW $28,950 12 PILOT TOURING NAVI/DVD White, 18K..NOW $34,950
$11,250 $12,950
HONDA CRV EX 4WD 06, Silver, 96K $11,500 06, Black, 102K $11,950 07, Green, 75K $14,950
10 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SDN

Now
10 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS SDN

Gray, 38K, Was $15,750
$11,750
Red, 25K
Now
$11,950
06 SUBARU IMPREZA AWD SDN

Now
$12,500
Gray, 35K
08 SUBARU IMPREZA AWD SDN

Now
FIT 10 HONDA FIT SPORT Red, 37K......................NOW $14,950 11 HONDA FIT Black, 11K ......................................NOW $15,950
1.9% for 36 mos

CRV 4WD
2.9% for 60 mos
$12,500
Silver, 48K
08 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS CPE

Now
10 CHEVY MALIBU LT SDN

Black, 32K, Was $15,750
10 TOYOTA COROLLA S SEDAN

Red, 35K, Was $15,750
Now
$13,750
Now
$13,950
08 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4WD

Now
09 DODGE JOURNEY SXT 4WD

Now
$14,950
Red, 47K
$15,500
Blue 35K
10 CRV EX Black, 40K...............................................NOW $20,750 10 CRV EX Silver, 40K...............................................NOW $20,750 CIVICS 10 CRV EXL NAVI Titanium, 49K ...........................NOW $20,950 09 CIVIC LX SDN Blue, 74K .................................NOW $12,750 11 CRV SE Sage, 29K ...............................................NOW $21,250 10 CIVIC LX SDN Titanium, 60K ............................NOW $14,250 11 CRV SE Black, 30K...............................................NOW $21,750 10 CIVIC LX SDN Silver, 18K ................................NOW $15,750 11 CRV SE White, 25K...............................................NOW $21,950 10 CIVIC LX SDN Titanium, 28K ............................NOW $15,750 10 CRV EXL Black, 19K............................................NOW $22,900 10 CIVIC EX SDN Gray, 51K.................................NOW $15,950 11 CRV EXL-NAVI Black, 41K...............................NOW $23,500 10 CIVIC LX CPE Gray, 18K..................................NOW $15,950 10 CRV EXL Sage, 30K ............................................NOW $22,500 10 CIVIC LX SDN Navy, 10K.................................NOW $16,250 11 CRV EXL Titanium, 21K ........................................NOW $24,950 10 CIVIC EX SDN Black, 31K................................NOW $16,500 11 CRV EXL White, 18K............................................NOW $24,950 *1.9% for 36 mos/ 2.9% for up to 60 mos on Certified Hondas thru Am Honda Finance W.A.C. Certified Hondas have 1 yr - 12k, Basic Warranty & 7yr - 100k Powertrain from orig. inservice date.
1.9% for 36 mos
2.9% for 60 mos
$12,950
Silver, 37K
08 TOYOTA RAV4 4WD

Now
$13,500
Gold, 81K
11 TOYOTA COROLLA LE SEDAN

Red, 23K, Was $14,950
06 JEEP WRANGLER X 4X4

Black, Soft Top, 47K, Was $15,950
Now
$13,950
Now
$14,500
07 DODGE DAKOTA SXT 4X4

Club Cab, Black, 26K, Was $19,950
10 BMW 328Xi AWD SDN

Navy, 41K
Now
$17,500
Now
$22,850
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LAFLIN
PITTSTON
10 Fairfield Drive Exceptional & spacious custom built cedar home with open floor plan and all of the amenities situated on 2 lots in picturesque setting. Create memories in this 5 bedroom, 4 bath home with 18 ceiling in living room, gas fireplace, granite kitchen, large 2 story foyer, huge finished lower level for entertaining with bar/full kitchen & wine cellar. Inground pool & hot tub. $389,900 Directions: Rt 315 to Laflin Rd., right onto Oakwood Dr., right onto Fordham Rd, left onto Fairfield Dr., home is on the right. www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-4063 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082
938
Completely Remodeled 3 bedroom. Home in a great neighborhood. Includes refinished hardwood and new tile floors, new bathroom and kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Gas heat, nice yard and porches. $74,900 Call (570)654-1490
Apartments/ Furnished
Ground floor, 1 bedroom. W/w carpeting, washer/dryer hookup, fridge included. Porch. $375 month plus utilities and security. No Pets. Credit and background check. Not approved for Section 8. 570-779-5218
EDWARDSVILLE
One ultra large 1 bedroom apartment. Hardwood floors, off street parking, sliding doors to deck, washer/dryer on 2nd floor. Designer double sink bath room. White fenced yard, air & gas heat. $650. 570-881-4993
FORTY FORT
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PLYMOUTH
Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employment specialist
158 CHESTER ST. First floor, 1 bedroom apartment with one off street parking space. Great neighborhood! Modern appliances. Heat, hot & cold water, sewage & private laundry equipment on premises included in rent. 1 year lease + security deposit required. 570-793-6025
KINGSTON
EDWARDSVILLE Small 2 bedroom, PITTSON
water included $500/mo. + security. Small 1 bedroom, all included, no electric. $500/month + security. 3 bedroom $600/ month + utilities. 1 bedroom, 3rd floor. $375/month + utilities. Security. No Pets 570-406-1061
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Large 2 bedroom, 2nd & 3rd floors off street parking, water & sewer paid. $550+ utilities. No pets. 570-443-0770
E. W alnut St. 2nd floor. Located in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen, living room, dining room, sunroom, bath, 3 bedrooms; 2 large & 1 small. Lots of closets, built-in linen closet & hutch. Hardwood & carpeted floors. Fireplace. Storage room. Yard. Washer / dryer, stove / fridge. Heat and hot water included. 1 year lease + security. $950 570-283-4370 4 rooms, 2nd floor, heat and sewer furnished. Washer/ dryer hookup. Off street parking. $695 570-817-8981
KINGSTON
MOUNTAIN TOP Half House. 1st floor,

Third Floor. Two bedrooms, kitchen, living room. Refrigerator and stove provided. Heat, water, and sewer included. Nice neighborhood. $625 per month. Lease, first & security deposit, and references required. No pets.
KINGSTON
2 bedrooms, coinop washer/ dryer, off-street parking, no pets or smoking. Heat, hot water & appliances furnished. $850/ month + security & lease. 570-332-2404
No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.
KINGSTON
OLD FORGE
570-288-5569
941 912 Lots & Acreage

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Apartments/ Unfurnished
Russell Dr. Lots 4-5-6-7 $1,500 570-814-8920 LAFLIN $32,900 Lot#9 Pinewood Dr
LAND FOR SALE
2nd floor 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Near 81 & Pa Turnpike. Walk-in closet. Appliances,washer dryer, water, sewer included $625/mo offstreet parking. 570-441-4807 cmdraus@ptd.net
DUPONT SPACIOUS
HANOVER TWP.
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MUST SEE! 2 UNITS AVAILABLE! Modern, 1st & 2nd floor. Each with 2 bedrooms, clean. Quiet neighborhood. No pets, no smoking. $550/ month + security & utilities. 570-357-1383
PITTSTON
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Beautiful four room 1st floor apartment. Large kitchen & bath with washer/dryer hook-up. Appliances and Off street parking. $550 plus utilities, (Natural Gas Heat) security, and references. NO Pets.
DURYEA
570-457-2606
1st floor or 2nd floor, Wyoming Avenue, 1 bedroom 1st floor, 2 bedroom 2nd floor wall to wall carpet, tile bath, stove & fridge furnished, washer/dryer hook up. Heat, public water, sewer & recycling furnished by landlord. Use of attic, yard & porches. Good location, off street parking. No pets. 1 year lease & security. 1st floor $650, 2nd floor $675 570-655-0530
FORTY FORT
CONSTRUCTION
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1472 S. Hanover St. Well maintained bi-level. This home features 2 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, recreation room with propane stove. Walk out to a 3 season porch. Professionally landscaped yard. 1 car garage, storage shed, new appliances, ceiling fans. Close to LCCC. $153,900. Call 570-735-7594 or 570-477-2410
Looking to buy a home? Place an ad here and let the sellers know! 570-829-7130
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457-8145 or 655-0777 or 881-9899

Quality Work at Aordable Prices
ROOFING
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930 Wanted to Buy Real Estate
100 GENERAL LABORERS

Power Plant Spring Outage 2013 Apply @ Workforce 125 North Warren Street Suite B West Hazleton, PA 18202 Must Pass FBI Background & Drug Screening
570-454-8810
TRAVEL
PREFERRED CONTRACTOR SINCE 1976
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Complementary room, transportation & baggage handling. Food, Beverages & Snacks served on bus. $25 per person.
March 5 & 6
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412 Autos for Sale
rent to own 3+ bedroom, have $ for down payment and will pay for lawyer. call with all offers. 570-606-3750
PITTSTON SCHOOL:
Al Lispi: 570-814-3137 or 570-823-9578
Flat Roofs Shingles Siding Replacement Windows Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured
WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED ROBERT SMITH, WEST PITTSTON
SMITH & MILLER ROOFING, INC.

655-6710
HIC# PA-005521
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
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01 Nissan Frontier LE Crew Maxs
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04 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD

9,988
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04 Scion XB FWD
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07 Mitsubishi Outlander FWD

9,988
$
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06 Mercury Mariner AWD

$
03 Acura MDX
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AT, AC, PW, PDL, 4 Dr., Dual Air Bags, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels
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Crew Cab, 4x4, 6 Cyl., AT, AC, CC, Tilt, PW, Dual Air Bags, Alloy Wheels, 1-Owner, 4 Dr.
4x4, 4 Dr., 6 Cyl., AT, AC, CC, Tilt, PW, Dual Air Bags, Alloy Wheels, Good Miles
4 Dr., 4 Cyl., AC, CC, Tilt, PW, PDL, PM, PS, Black, PB, Dual Air Bags, R. Wiper
Like New, 4 Dr., 4 Cyl, AC, CC, PW, PDL, Dual Air Bags
4x4, 4 Dr., AT, AC, CC, Tilt, PW, PDL, Dual Air Bags, Alloy Wheels
3rd Row Seating, Luxury @ Its Best, 4x4, 4 Dr., 6 Cyl, AC, CC, Tilt, PW, PDL, Dual Air Bags, Moonroof, Alloys, Leather
05 Chevy Equinox LS AWD

$
08 Chrsyler Town & Country FWD

$
05 Dodge Durango
$
06 Ford Escape Hybrid w/ Navigation

9,988
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06 GMC Envoy XL
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06 Chrysler 300
9,988
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3rd Row Seating, 79,000 Miles
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3rd Row Seating, 4 New All Seasons
OR
145/mo.
9,988
$
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145/mo.
2 MILES FROM MONTAGE MOUNTAIN ON THE CORNER OF DAVIS AND MAIN STREET
Well Maintained, 4x4, 4 Dr., AT, AC, CC, PW, PDL, Dual Air Bags, Alloy Wheels
Family Value, 6 Cyl, AT, AC, CC, Tilt, PW, PDL, PS, PB, Dual Air Bags, Alloy Wheels
4x4, 4 Dr., AT, AC, CC, Tilt, PW, Moonroof, Alloys, Leather, 1-0wner
4 Door, Power Options, Touring, Leather, Wheels & Moonroof
* Monthly payment based on $2,000 down payment or trade equity. Applies Trucks, SUVs, 4x4s $5988 and up. With your good credit. 60 month term. Interest Rates form 2.9%. Please see sales associate for details. Expires 3/1/2013. **$2,000 Minimum Trade Allowance on Vehicle Purchases $9,988 and above
SUNDAY DISPATCH 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished 950 Half Doubles
FORTY FORT
AMERICA REALTY RENTALS

Stunning remodeled 1 & 2 bedrooms....1 bedroom $625 + utilities; 2 bedrooms $750 + utilities! Some with gas fireplaces, carports, glass enclosed sun rooms. All with maple kitchens & builtin appliances! EMPLOYMENT V E R I F I C AT I O N . NO PETS/NO SMOKING. 570-288-1422
2 bedrooms, 1 bath, Totally renovated 8 room apartment. Includes 3 bedrooms & laundry room. Brand new wall to wall carpeting/flooring. Luxury draperies/blinds. Brand new appliances available, if needed. Partially furnished. Large back yard. Exterior & other 1/2 side still under renovation. Close to nearby park, tranquil neighborhood. Pets welcome, no smoking $750/month + utilities & security. Call 570-762-8265
PITTSTON
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Openings for experienced gas & water workers: Current UGI certifications a plus Foreman Operators Fitters Laborers Openings in Equipment Maintenance: Truck & Heavy Equipment Mechanics(1st & 2nd Shifts) CDL operators - (with A&B truck Licenses) Low Boy Experience
Please indicate on application whether you are applying for Utility or Maintenance position EOE - APPLY ONLY ONLINE OR IN PERSON AT:
Expanding Gas/Water Utility Division
Large, modern 2 bedroom 2nd floor on a quiet street. Washer/dryer hookup. No pets. $525 + security. Credit Check Required. 570-479-0302
PITTSTON
Victorian charm, central air, 3 bedroom, 1 bath hardwood floors, neutral decor, stained glass window, Washer/dryer hook-up off large kitchen. Off street parking. No pets. Reduced $675. month + utilities, security & lease. 570-793-6294
SPACIOUS
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SAND SPRINGS RENT REDUCTION! Spacious & Luxurious Townhouse. Modern kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage. 3 minutes to interstates 80 & 81. $1,275 + utilities. 570-582-4575 EXETER Beautiful magnificent Cape Cod style home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished lower level, 2 car garage with a rear deck area. Master bedroom and bath on first floor, new carpets, recently painted, hardwood & tile floors, granite counters & stainless steel appliances in kitchen. Gas heat. $1500 per/ month. 570-479-6722
DRUMS
Modern 2 bedroom, 2nd floor. Includes stove & refrigerator. Laundry hook-up. Heated garage, off street parking. Heat, sewer, water & garbage included. $695/month + security & lease. No smoking or pets. 570-430-0123
PITTSTON
FIND THE BEST PROSPECTS
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Ready for you to move in!! Clean, modern 2 bedroom apartment with lots of closet space. Spacious kitchen with refrigerator & stove. Heat, water & off street parking included. $650 + security. Call 570-822-6362 570-822-1862 Leave Message 1st floor, 1 bedroom, 4 rooms, new kitchen, stove, refrigerator, dish washer, washer/ dryer 3 closets, fire place, heat, hot water, sewer include, $600 month. No pets 1st and last months rent.570-814-6619
PLAINS 15 E. Carey Street
SPRING
PLYMOUTH CHURCH ST.
1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY

1015 Appliance Service
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 The Woodlands Inn & Resort 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Employeers,call Rachel Finch at 970-7372 or email rgock@civitasmedia.com or Kristen Pisano at 970-7356 or email kpisano@civitasmedia.com
WILKES-BARRE
Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms

- Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available
ence fixing major appliances: Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Compactors. Most brands. Free phone advice & all work guaranteed. No service charge for visit. 706-6577
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1ST. QUALITY CONSTRUCTION CO.
Senior Citizens Discount!
570-606-8438
2nd 2 bedroom apartment. Refrigerator, stove & dishwasher included, washer/ dryer hook-up, enclosed back porch, water & sewer provided by owner, utilities by tenant. Gas heat, no smoking or pets. $695/month + security deposit & 1st months rent. 570 693-5858
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Lease Space Available, Light manufacturing, warehouse, office, includes all utilities with free parking. I will save you money!
PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP
Contractor 15% off with this ad. 570-815-8294
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3 bedroom, includes appliances, washer/dryer hook up, water, sewer, garbage. No pets or smoking. $675 + utilities. Security, lease, references, background & credit check required. 570-655-2534
PITTSTON TWP.
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