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Live entertainment: Sweet
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through Sunday, August 18-21.
Thursday and Friday opening at
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a.m.
Eats: Over 25 variety food
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scholarship pageant, sauce wars,
tomato fights, tomato contest;
Little Miss and Mr. Contest.
Live entertainment: Thurs-
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6:30-8:00 p.m. Windfall
9 to 11 p.m. Sweet Pepper and
the Long Hots.
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8:30 to 11 p.m. Flaxy Morgan
Sunday, August 21
10:45-12:00 Little Miss and
Little Mr. Tomato Contest
12:30-1:45 Stanky and the
Coal Miners
2:45-4:30 The Poets
5:30-6:30 p.m. Jeanne Zano
Band
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9 to10:15 p.m. Dave Joyce and
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BAZAARS: St. Maria Goretti festival is next weekend
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PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
Siblings Alexis and Angelo Fumanti of Old Forge, left, get rammed
by cousin Jessics Fortini on the bumper cars at the Germania
Hose Company Picnic and Carnival Thursday night in Duryea. The
picnic concludes tonight with fireworks at dusk.
PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
Saige Price, 6, left, and her
sister Julia, 7, both of Duryea,
ride the train at the Germania
Hose Company Picnic.
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If Pittston becomes a home
rule city what will that mean for
the street department, the fire de-
partment, the method of taxation
or even the very structure of the
city government?
The answer said city manager
Joe Moskovitz is lets find out.
Lets not frontload the conclu-
sions, Moskowitz said. Lets
have the study.
Whether there is a study or not
will be up to the voters in the city
in the November election. Coun-
cil read the proposed home rule
study ordinance for the second
and final time at Wednesday
nights council meeting. Council
passed the ordinance on first
reading on July 7.
In November city voters will
find a question on the ballot ask-
ing them if they want to approve
or deny a home rule study and
elect a slate of seven candidates
to serve on the study commis-
sion.
The process calls for study
commission would-be candi-
dates to circulate nomination
petitions for a three week period.
To get on the ballot the would-be
candidates will have to acquire a
number of signatures equal to
2% of voters who voted in the
Pittston in the last gubernatorial
election, estimated to be about
4,000. That means would-be
candidates will need about 80
signatures on their non-partisan
nomination petitions to get on
the ballot.
The ballot question will read
something like this: Shall a gov-
ernment study commission of
seven members be elected to
study the existing form of gov-
ernment of the municipality, to
consider the advisability of the
adoption of a home rule charter;
and if advisable, to draft and to
recommend a home rule char-
ter?
Moskovitz said the city ad-
ministration hopes the voters
will approve the study.
Moskovitz likened home rule
to the Uniform Construction
Code which took effect in 2004.
Theres a parallel between the
UCC and home rule, Mosko-
vitz. The UCCcreated a base of
regulations for construction
which municipalities could not
go below, but allowed munici-
palities to create stricter regula-
tions. In much the same way
while the city will remain a third
class city guided by code, but
with home rule the city will have
more flexibility with things like
the tax structure.
Another way home rule is de-
scribed is that local governments
without home rule can only act
where specifically authorized by
state law; home rule municipal-
ities can act anywhere except
where they are specifically limit-
ed by state law.
While there could be other
ramifications of home rule, the
main reason the administration
wants Pittston to adopt home
rule is so the city can address the
problemof high real estate taxes,
which at 6.85 mills are the high-
est by millage in the county.
Moskovitz said the millage
rate can be misleading because
while the city millage is high, the
amount of revenue the real estate
tax raises is lower in real dollars
than many other county munici-
palities because the median as-
sessed value of homes in the city
is low. Compare the actual
money and youll find that many
home owners in the city are not
paying more than our neighbors
West Pittston, Jenkins Township
and Pittston Township.
That said, Moskowitz said the
highreal estate taxis unfair tose-
nior citizen home owners on
fixed incomes who are a large
segment of the citys population
and home rule would help those
seniors by allowing the city to
raise the income tax rate and off-
set the real estate rate.
Under one scenario under
home rule the city would double
the earned income tax from .5
percent to1percent which would
bring in $600,000 above the real
estate revenue of about $2 mil-
lion. In the first year the city
would not lower the real estate
taxes giving the city its first sur-
plus in decades. Then in the sec-
ond year the city could begin
phasing in a lowering real estate
taxes. Under that plan the wage
earners whose income tax went
up would see a reduction in their
real estate taxes along with all
other property owners.
Understandably some resi-
dents view home rule with skep-
ticism fearing its a money grab,
its not, Moskovitz said.
Moskovitz said the city isnt
going to institute any new pro-
grams, but needs more money to
meet its obligations. While the
revenue fromreal estate taxes re-
mains fairly stagnant the cost of
running the city goes up. For ex-
ample fuel costs are 60 percent
higher in 2011 than expected.
Keeping the real estate mile-
age in check will not only help
the citys seniors it can also help
improve the citys housing stock.
Moskovitz said its hard to mar-
ket the housing stock to younger
potential homeowners who
would improve the properties
whenthe real estate taxis highest
tax rate highest in the county.
Councilman Mike Lombardo
said hes hearing from residents
who are worried that future ad-
ministrations might abuse the
ability to raise income taxes and/
or renege onthe promise tolower
the millage. Were doing what
we think is the right thing now,
Lombardo said. Property taxes
are too high and we hear you.
This is what we are going to do
about it. If we dont do this we
will be the only city in the county
without home rule.
Lombardo said safeguards
could be written into the home
rule charter and the residents can
have an impact by bringing up
their concerns at the study com-
missions public meetings.
Although restructuring the tax
structure is the main benefit of
home rule, there are other things
in the structure of the govern-
Home rule is a long way from home free
City voters will decide in November if a home rule study will be undertaken
By Jack Smiles
Associate editor
See HOME RULE, Page 6
When West Pittston Borough
council passed an anti-nepotism
and ethics ordinance at its July
meeting the vote was 4-0. Three
council members John Hood,
Barry Hosier and Barry Stankus
were absent.
Some residents speculated
their absence was a form of pro-
test because the three wanted the
borough to hire Hosiers son,
Barry Jr., as a police officer.
Stankus dismissed that as a ru-
mor. I heard the same thing
about town, Stankus said. He
said he didnt attend the meeting
because he was on medication
after surgery for an abscessed
tooth. The kind of medication I
was on, it wouldnt have been ap-
propriate to be at the meeting.
Stankus said he supports a no
nepotism ordinance in the bor-
ough even stronger than the one
passed. It didnt go far enough,
he said. I cant vote to hire my
son, but I can vote to hire my
son-in-law. I think it should be
extended to all immediate fam-
ily, aunts, uncles, in-laws.
Just as it was rumored the
three skipped the vote as a pro-
test, it was also rumored council-
man JimRose introduced the or-
dinance specifically to target
Hosier.
Rose made a strong denial to
that. Thats absolutely not the
case. It was certainlynot totarget
Hosier. Its kind of insulting that
anyone would suggest that an
ethics policy or anti-nepotism
policy would be used as a tool to
attack another person. Thats the
kind of thing we are trying to
stop. I got the idea during the
Munchak and Cordaro hearings
and I talked to our solicitor. In
my mind it was just a culmina-
tion of whats been going on in
the counties. Granted West Pitt-
ston is just a small borough, but
we have to starts somewhere, we
have to put a stop to it.
Mayor Tony Denisco agreed.
It wasnt to target anybody, it
was just because of whats been
going on, he said, referring to
nepotism being in the news late-
ly.
Council president Brian
Thornton said the three council-
men who did not vote also did
not come to the work session the
week before the public meeting
when the ordinance was dis-
cussed. He said in his six years
on council, he cant remember a
time when the same three mem-
bers missed consecutive meet-
ings. He doesnt ascribe any
meaning to their absences, but
wishes they would have been
there for the discussions.
The salient clause in the anti-
nepotismclause of the ordinance
is: Immediate family members
of elected officials are disquali-
fied from being hired for paid
employment with the borough.
Another clause reads: No
person shall be hired by the bor-
ough in a position where the per-
son will supervise or be super-
vised by a member of the per-
sons immediate family.
The ordinances are not retro-
active to current employees.
Rose said its important to note
the ordinance isnt just about
nepotism. It also includes an eth-
ics code which spells out actions
which are conflicts of interest.
In other borough news, coun-
cilman Thornton said the sewer
West Pittston adopts anti-nepotism ordinance
Sewer project nearing completion; Tunkhannock Avenue set to open
By Jack Smiles
Associate Editor
See SEWERS, Page 32
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Dispatch Associate Editor
Jack Smiles didnt set out to
write a trilogy of breaker boy-
to-Baseball Hall of Fame
books, but with the release of
his biography of Hughestowns
Bucky Harris, he has accom-
plished just that.
The book Bucky Harris, a
Biography of Baseballs Boy
Wonder is published by
McFarland & Company.
Smiles took more than two
years writing and researching
the book, which is 320 pages
and contains 33 photos, appen-
dix, notes, bibliography, and
index.
On Wednesday, July 27, be-
ginning at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 at
the Hughestown Hose Compa-
ny and Smiles are hosting a
book release party, discussion
and signing in the Hose Com-
pany banquet room.
The Hose Company agreed
to host the event as Bucky was
a member and played for the
companys basketball team.
The book contains a photo of
Bucky with the 1910 Hose
Company basketball team.
While Harris is not tech-
nically a local native he was
born in Port Jervis, New Jer-
sey, in 1896 his father moved
the family here when Bucky
was three and Buckys early
life was all about the Center
Street-Rock Street area of
Hughestown.
He grew up on Rock Street,
hung out at Pete Smaltzs Ci-
gar Store on Center Street,
worked at the no. 9 shaft, and
played baseball for the St. Pe-
ters Lutheran Church Sunday
School team.
He is buried in St. Peters
Cemetery.
In the 1920 census Bucky
was counted in Hughestown
on Rock Street and listed as a
weighmaster in a colliery.
Just four years later, at the
age of 27, Bucky aka The
Boy Wonder as the manag-
er and second baseman of the
Washington Senators led the
team to its only World Series
championship in an upset so
stunning it was the inspiration
for the Broadway play Damn
Yankees.
Bucky also managed the
1947 World Champion Yan-
kees
The book chronicles Buckys
transformation from an ob-
scure breaker boy with dirt
under his nails to the toast of
our nations capital where the
president of the United States
was a guest at his wedding and
includes his stint as a profes-
sional basketball player, his
early days as a baseball player,
and his role in the racial in-
tegration of both the Senators
and the Boston Red Sox.
Bucky Harris book release event Wednesday
Jack Smiles authors book on Hall of Fame baseball manager who grew up in Hughestown
Special to the Dispatch
ment which could be studied and
recommend for change. For ex-
ample now the city council
members are the directors of de-
partments such as public works
and fire and police.
As most of the council mem-
bers have fulltime jobs and do
not necessarily have the exper-
tise to run a department the study
commission could recommend
changing that structure.
As to the cost of the study,
Moskovitz said it will be mini-
mal. The administration will
not be bringing in consultants to
help the study group. It will be a
citizen group.
While the cities in the county
have adopted home rule or are in
the process and while the major-
ity of third class cities in the state
have adopted home rule its not a
cure-all for the problems of run-
ning small cities.
Its not a silver bullet, its a
tool, Moskovitz said.
But as Moskovitz said, every-
thing is speculation unless the
voters approve the study com-
mission and then approve of the
charter the commission creates,
a process which could take until
May or even the following No-
vember. There is a link to a home
rule explanation on the citys
website at www.pittstoncity.org.
Home rule
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PRESENTS: PRESENTS:
THE MUSICAL
CALL 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY FOR INFORMATION
THE MUSIC BOX DINNER PLAYHOUSE
196 HUGHES ST., SWOYERSVILLE, PA 18704
ONE OF AMERICAS GREATEST MUSICALS
JULY 22 to 24, 29 to 31
AUGUST 5 to 7
Reggae for Robert VI, a night
to donate, dine and dance for the
benefit of autism awareness and
support will be held on Saturday,
August 6, 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Parish Center, William St., Pitt-
ston. The evening features open
bar, cocktails, hors doeuvres,
dinner and dancing. There are al-
so dozens of giveaways.
Live music will be provided by
the band Them Again.
Tickets are limited to 200. To
order tickets, send requests to
Ron and Brenda DEliseo, 32
Huckleberry Drive, Duryea, PA
18642 or email rdeliseo@com-
cast.net
The event is sponsored by The
Earthly Angels Autism Fund,
founded by Ron and Brenda
DEliseo in honor of their son,
Robert. The Earthly Angels Au-
tism Fund of the Luzerne Foun-
dation is dedicated to helping lo-
cal children afflicted with au-
tism.
Members of the advisory
committee are: Ron D Eliseo,
Jr., chairman, Brenda DEliseo,
Ed Ackerman, Tom Blaskiew-
icz, Anthony DEliseo, Rudy
Forlenza, Anthony Grabosky,
David Harding, Dr. Salvatore In-
fantino D.M.D., Candice Kelly,
Tom Kelly, Patrick Lizza, Fr.
Paul McDonnell, OSJ, Karen
ODonovan, Michael ODono-
van, Joseph F. Saporito Jr., Esq.
Locals in Cabaret
The Music Box Repertory
Company presents the musical
Cabaret, July 29 to 31, and Au-
gust 5 to 7. Fridays and Satur-
days: 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m.
Buffet dinner is served 90 min-
utes before curtain. Tickets on
sale for dinner and show and
show-only. Call 283-2195 or
800-698-PLAY for reservations.
Music Box Dinner Playhouse is
located at 196 Hughes St,
Swoyersville.
Jonathan Vojtko is making his
onstage debut. He is a recent
graduate of Wyoming Seminary
High School where he has per-
formed in Grand Hotel, Titanic,
Children of Eden and Arcadia.
He has also appeared in Semina-
rys Dance Shows.
Courtney Hahn, of Avoca, will
appear as a Kit Kat Girl in Caba-
ret at the Music Box. Courtney is
a graduate of the Wyoming Area
School District. Favorite shows
that she has appeared in at Music
Box include White Christmas,
Nunsense, The Wedding Singer
and Pinocchio.
Nicole Rasmus, of Old Forge,
will star as Sally Bowles in Cab-
aret. Nicole has performed in
countless productions over the
years on the Music Box Stage.
Nicole has played Sally in Caba-
ret, Amalia in She Loves Me,
Annie in Annie Get Your Gun
and has played the title role in
Evita. She is well known in the
area for her amazing perform-
ance as Patsy Cline in Always,
Patsy Cline.
Flea Market
The Mt. Zion UMW will hold
its annual yard sale/flea market
on Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m.
to 1p.m. at the church grounds,
Mt. Zion Road, Harding. Vendor
space is available for $10 each ta-
ble by calling Brenda at 388-
2265 or Idella at 388-2600. Ven-
dors must supply their own ta-
bles. Lunch and refreshments
will be available for purchase.
LaBar Reunion
The 86th annual reunion of the
LaBar families will be heldat the
Weona Park in Pen Argyl on
Sunday, August 7. There will be
a business meeting promptly at 1
p.m. followed by a covered dish
luncheon. A special program is
planned for this 86th reunion.
Lions Scholarships
Jill Stahl, Jenkins Township
Lions Club president, an-
nounced that the local club will
sponsor a scholarship program
for the coming year. The club
will issue a $500 scholarship a
$300 and a $200 scholarship
award. To be eligible, the student
must be a resident of Jenkins
Township, have completed a
year in an accredited institution
andhave a grade point average of
2.5 or higher. Drawing of the
awards will be by lottery. Dead-
line for submission is July 31.
Only undergraduates are eligi-
ble. Application may be ob-
tained from any Lions Club
member or by calling Tom Rus-
key, Scholarship Chairman at
655-2554. The Lions have spon-
sored this program for 25 con-
secutive years.
PA Class of 1977
The Pittston Area Class of
1977 will hold a kick off class re-
union meeting to plan for the up-
coming 35th anniversary of
graduation. The meeting will be
held Tuesday, July 26, at Lizzas
Mezzo Mezzo at 7 p.m. If inter-
ested but unable to attend call
212-0724.
Flea Market Set
The 23rd annual Craft Sale
and Flea Market will be held at
the Dallas Chapter Eastern Star
Hall, Foster Street and Wood-
lawn Avenue, Dallas, (Behind
the CVS Drugstore), August 20,
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor
space is available. Vendors
spaces 8 x 12 are available for
$10 a space. Tables inside at $15.
E V E N T S , M E E T I N G S , B R I E F S
Tickets still available for Reggae for Robert VI
WA grad Jonathan Vojtko making stage debut in Cabaret at Music Box
See BRIEFS, Page 33
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The 98-cent Black Friday
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the joy of Christmas even in Ju-
ly.
Happy Birthday-
Happy birthday wishes to Mi-
chael English, The Poet, who
is celebrating today, July 24.
Bernie Buchieri of Wyoming
celebrated on July 24.
Kiersten Marie Grieco of
Duryea celebrated on July 25.
Scott Walker of Hughestown
celebrated on July 25.
Ann Marie Morosky of Pitt-
ston Township will celebrate on
July 26, Feast Day of St. Ann.
Matthew Gavlick of Suscon
celebrated on July 29.
Tony Guariglia celebrated
his special day on July 21 and
his daughter, Alyvia Guariglia,
will celebrate her special day on
July 26.
Deans List-
Matthew Panzitta, from Pitt-
ston, has been named to the
Deans List for the 2011 spring
semester in Villanova Universi-
tys College of Engineering.
New Arrivals-
A girl was born to Camilla
and Gary Granteed of Plains
on July 6
A boy was born to Frances
Giarratano and Michael Wil-
liams of Pittston on July 7
A boy was born to Clarissa
and Ray Buchman of Swoyers-
ville on July 8
A boy was born to Melanie
and Matthew Smith of Dupont
on July 10
A boy was born to Katie and
Jeremy Reeves of West Pittston
on July 15.
Christmas in July at Mirenzi Agency in Dupont
Members of the competition
dance team at Stacey Bisconti-
nis Dancers Warehouse recent-
ly competed at the Performing
Arts Alliance Talent Competi-
tion at Valley Forge. Students
from The Dancers Warehouse
in Taylor, attended the competi-
tion; age ranges from 3-18, and
proudly came home with top
placements in all group and line
categories. The students com-
peted in solos, duets, group and line competition in the dance forms, hip hop, jazz, tap, lyrical, classical ballet, pointe,
pantomime, specialty, and modern. The Elite Petites, the youngest line at the school, placed 2nd in both of their routines,
Specialty and Jazz. The Company placed 1st in Tap, Pantomime and Lyrical. Sr. Company placed 3rd in Jazz. Jr.
Company placed 3rd in their Jazz and Modern. The Mini Dance Force placed 1st in Classical and 2nd in Tap and Lyrical.
The school also had many individual stand outs; Daniella Granahan, Lauren Dempsey and Gene Biscontini were
awarded the Over Best Soloist Title for their age division. They won the award for receiving the highest over all score for
a soloist performing four different dance forms in their age division.
Dance schools from New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania were in attendance, bringing with them some
of the best and brightest young performers from their areas. Members of the Competition Company are: Meghan Beahan,
Sierra Beradelli, Gene Biscontini, Harley Branning, Brittany Brown, Laney Caputo, Jenny Chaump, Samantha Coleman,
Sarah DeBiasi, Camille DeMatteo, Lauren Dempsey, Isabella Demyan, Sarah Demyan, Tabitha Filipski, Catlin Gesford,
Georden Gesford, Anna Harris, Carson Kosloski, Gina Krempasky, Morgan McCammit, Katie OBrien, Sammi Shea,
Bailey Smith, Sarah Wesoloski, & Emilee West, Alana Auf iere, Sarah Boyle, Lucas DeBiasi, Julia Emmet, Daniella
Granahan, Morgan Hosier, Emma Hunter, Dawn Kroptavich, Emily OBoyle, and Natalee West. In addition to the
company Avery Kosloski also competing in solo events.
These students come from all over the area to study with Mrs. Biscontini, they attend school at Pittston Area, Scranton,
Lake Lehman, Nanticoke, Honesdale, Lakeland, Abington Heights, Wyoming Valley West, Old Forge, Scranton Prep,
Our Lady of Peace Wilkes-Barre Area and Riverside.
Biscontinis Dancers Warehouse compete
in talent competition
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Kelly McCabe earliest memo-
ry of the Pittston YMCAis from
when she was about 7. I cant
remember much about it but I
was definitely a summer camp
kid, she said.
From there she grew up in the
Y. Going from taking spin class-
es to teaching them.
I always taught within YM-
CAs and community centers and
I knew that I wanted to be in a
management position in a com-
munity center rather than a strict
fitness center, said McCabe.
She earned an Exercise Sci-
ence, Health and Physical Activ-
ity degree at the University of
Pittsburgh and then went back to
the place where it all started. She
has been the Director of Gym-
nastics at the Pittston YMCA
since June, 2010.
To come to the place where I
started, to come full circle was
really nice, said McCabe.
Factoring in work hours and
workout times she spends about
60 hours at the YMCA every
week, and has much to show for
it. One of the biggest things that
she played a monumental part in
was the 5k race held last October
and planned again for this year.
It was the first big event that I
planned since being in this posi-
tion and seeing the event from
start to finish, and it being such a
success was really rewarding,
said McCabe.
She divulged the bottom line
as towhyshe works for andat the
Y. Were more than a fitness
center, we have a family here,
were not just a cookie cutter
gym, she said. The best part
about the Y I think is that its
more than just a gym, a pool, and
a basketball court. We do so
much more with the communi-
ty.
The YMCA really does
change lives in the communi-
ty, as the theme of the current
fundraising campaign says. No
matter how small of a contribu-
tion, they will gladly accept it.
To help them help others go
the GreaterPittstonYMCA.org
or call 570-655-2255 or just visit
at 10 N. Main Street.
Dont forget, all gymnasts and
potential gymnasts are invited to
attend the upcoming camp from
August 8 to 10.
W H Y T H E Y ?
McCabe went from camp kid to gymnastics director
By Alexandria Antonacci
Dispatch Correspondent
PHOTOS BY ALEXANDRIA ANTONACCI
Christina Washington teaches
Kassie Kobi during a gymnas-
tics class at the Greater Pitt-
ston YMCA. Gymnastic camp
will run fromAugust 8 to Au-
gust 10. Stop by or call the Y to
register.
YMCA Gymnastics director Kelly McCabe remembers being a Y
camp kid at age 7
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MATTERS OF FAITH
email items for this page to sd@psdispatch.com; fax to 602-0183
Hometown Nazareth, where
Jesus was a Kid, a Family Vaca-
tion Bible School by Group Pub-
lishers will be held at the Chris-
tian and Missionary Alliance
Church, 317 Luzerne Avenue,
West Pittston, beginning Mon-
day, July 25, and concluding on
Friday, July 29, and will meet
from6:15 to 8:30 nightly. This is
a family Bible School and is
open to all the members of the
family.
This school will include the
singing and Bible stories of tra-
ditional Bible schools, but adds
depth and insights into what life
was like in Nazareth through the
market place, crafts and activ-
ities. Dramatic presentations
will be made each evening. The
volunteer workers will be
dressed in period costumes to
add to the special effects of the
school.
The Vacation Bible School is
under the directionof Mrs. Laura
Hall of Pittston, who is working
with more than 25 volunteers to
present this years program. The
staff includes George and Joann
Weiss, Dickson City; Dave and
Allison Crisci, Dan Slagus,
Scranton; Howard and Maggie
Saltz, and Lynn, Katlyn and
Douglas Jumper, Duryea; Duane
Coolbaugh, Karen Quick, Pitt-
ston; Carolyn White, Ann
Louise Byerly, Debbie White,
Rita Mirra, LaVonne Walter and
TomEvans, West Pittston; Helen
Mesaros, Exeter; Beverly and Al
Bernaskas, Brian Shaffer, Inker-
man; Teri Duchai, Falls; Judy
and Susan Strope, Wilkes-Barre;
Ann Marie Roberts, Harveys
Lake; Mike and Becky Jones,
Harding.
There will be a closing picnic
and program on Sunday, July 31,
beginning at 5:30 and will fea-
ture the children in the songs and
skits they have learned during
the weeks activities. This event
is open to the general public, free
of charge. Pre-registration is
suggested and can be done by
calling the church office at 654-
2500.
Additional information can al-
so be obtained by calling the
church.
ST. MARIA GORETTI
FESTIVAL
The St. Maria Goretti Laflin
Road, Laflin, will hold their
Summer Festival on Friday, July
29, Saturday, July 30 and Sunday
July 31. Entertainment for Fri-
day, Polka Partners, Saturday,
The Tommy Gunns Band and
Sunday, The Poets. Rain or
shine, under tents. Ample free
parking.
There will be great gift baskets
and $3,400 in cash prizes. Offer-
ing ethnic foods, popcorn and
cotton candy and fun and games.
Special attractions are indoor
bingo and bake sale, pony rides,
dunk tank, water wars, Vera
Bradley booth, floral creations,
plush stand and candy store.
MT. ZION FLEA MARKET
The Mt Zion UMW will hold
its annual yard sale/flea market
on Saturday, July 30, from9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at the church grounds,
Mt. Zion Road, Harding. Vendor
space is available for $10 each ta-
ble by calling Brenda at 388-
2265. Vendors must supply their
own tables. Lunch and refresh-
ments will be available for pur-
chase.
FLEA MARKET
St Nicholas Byzantine Cathol-
ic Church, Old Forge, is having
its annual Flea Market on Satur-
day, September 24, from 8 a.m.
until 4 p.m. The event will be
held in the church hall 320 Vine
St Old Forge, rain or shine. Ava-
riety of food items, baked goods
and refreshments will be availa-
ble. Flea market vendors are
needed. Spaces are available for
$20 per table. Each table is 12
feet long.
For more information on how
to participate, call Maria at 457-
8275. The church is located just
down the street from the annual
Forge Estates multi family yard
sale, which draws thousands of
shoppers to the area each year
FIRST BAPTIST VBS
The First Baptist Church, Wa-
ter St., Pittston, invites all chil-
dren, preschool through grade 7
to join them for Club VBS:
Beach Blast. Get ready for an
awesome adventure that is too
good to miss. Each evening will
include an exciting Worship Ral-
ly. Then kids will surf through
adventure-filled Bible stories,
create wonderful beach crafts,
taste delicious beach snacks, and
surf into creative recreation!
Club VBS: Beach Blast will
be heldAugust 8throughAugust
12 at the church, beginning each
evening at 6:30 p.m. and ending
at 8:30 p.m. For more informa-
tion, please call 654-0283.
Rev. James H. Breese is pastor
of the First Baptist Church.
SIGHT AND SOUND TRIP
The First Baptist Church, Wa-
ter St., Pittston, is running a bus
trip to Sight & Sound in Lancas-
ter to see the production, Joseph
on September 17. The trip in-
cludes dinner at Good & Plenty
and the show. Refreshments will
also be served on the bus. The
cost of the trip is: Adults (age 19
and older) $99, Teens (ages 13 to
18) $73, and Children (ages 3 to
12) $52. Seating is limited.
To make a reservation or for
more information, please con-
tact Cindy Hrobuchak, 780-
7712, or Ben Tielle, 430-1924.
Rev. James H. Breese is pastor
of the First Baptist Church.
SUMMER AUCTION
Fans of St. Pauls Lutheran
Churchs seasonal church din-
ners in Dallas have a special op-
portunity to get their dinner tick-
ets extra early. Those tickets will
be sold during the Summer
Showcase and Live Auction at
St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Dallas, onSaturday, Au-
gust 6, starting at 9:00 a.m. with
entertainment and ending with
the auction. St. Pauls is located
on Rt. 118 in Dallas. The event
will include booths sellingbaked
goods, books, plants and odds
and ends items, as well as a bas-
ket silent auction.
Auction bidding will begin at
1:00 p.m. and will feature an-
tiques, furniture, household
goods and many other items of
interest. Tickets for St. Pauls
popular church dinners will be
auctioned. Two quilts created by
the Back Mountain Quilters, one
in a log cabin pattern and one in a
grandmothers flower garden
pattern, will also be put up for
auction at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30
p.m. and will be on display
throughout the day. The auction
will conclude at about 5:00 p.m.
Morning entertainment will
begin at 9:00 a.m. with music by
Step by Step. From11:00 a.m. to
1:00p.m. local performers are in-
vited to compete in the Dallas
Got Talent Singing Contest
which will feature local celebrity
judges. Rob Rave of Raves Gar-
den Center will be on hand at
2:00 p.m. to answer landscape
and gardening questions. From
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. representa-
tives fromSavo Auctioneers and
Professional Appraisals will of-
fer appraisals at $5.00 per item;
any type of item except for fire-
arms will be appraised.
All proceeds from the event
will benefit the St. Pauls Senior
YouthGrouptriptoNewOrleans
in July, 2012, to attend the Citi-
zens With The Saints Youth
Gathering coordinated by the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. Youth group members
will take part in community ser-
vice and rebuilding projects in
NewOrleans while attending the
gathering.
This event is free and open to
the public; no vendors, please.
For more information call the
Church office at 675-3859.
SUMMER CRAFT SHOW
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Church, 420 Main Road, Button-
wood, Soup for the Souls Sum-
mer Craft Showwill be held Sat.
Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vendors wishing to participate,
call Tess at 825-6312. Besides
crafts there will be food and fun
for all ages.
ST. JOHNS BAZAAR
St. John The Evangelist Parish
Community 12th Annual Bazaar
will be heldThursday, August 11,
and Friday, August 12, from 5 to
11 p.m. and Saturday, August 13,
following the 4:30 mass from 5
to 11 p.m. at Broad and Church
streets, Pittston.
Gift booths, books, CDs,
VBS this week at Christian & Missionary
St. Michaels Byzantine Catholic Church,
15th annual flea market and ziti dinner will be
held on Saturday, August 6, from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. and Sunday, August 7, from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m.
The event will be held in the church hall at
205 North Main Street, Pittston. This is one of
the largest, cleanest, well-known indoor flea
markets in the area that attract people from all
over the valley. There will be an array of flea
market items such as jewelry, household items,
books, Christmas, small furniture, toys and oth-
er everyday items.
In conjunction with the flea market, a ziti din-
ner will be held both days, Saturday from noon
to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will also be a bake sale on Saturday. Eth-
nic food such as pirohi, piggies, haluski as well
as the all-American hot dog will be available
with coffee, tea and soft drinks. A basket raffle
drawing will also be held.
There is ample parking in the church parking
lot. The public is invited. Reverend Father Jo-
seph Bertha PhD is Pastor.
St. Michaels flea market Aug. 6, 7
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The Oblate Fathers of Greater Pittston
and their Lay Associates are planning for
the first time ever Fun Fest 11, on the
grounds of the Oblates of St. Joseph Sem-
inary, Route 315, Laflin, on Saturday, Au-
gust 13. The day-long event begins at
noon with a variety of foods, games for
children, water wars, pony rides, magic
show at 3:00 pm and live musical enter-
tainment by the band Sweet Peppers and
the Long Hots (formerly known as
Them Again) from 7:00 10:00 p.m.
The event will feature anoutdoor chick-
en bar-b-q dinner with seatings from2:00
- 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 8:00 p.m. Cost of
dinner tickets is $9.00 - adults; $5.00
children under 12 and must be purchased
at the seminary office prior to the event.
Mass will be celebrated in the seminary
chapel at 5:00 p.m. There is plenty of
parking and the fest is open to the public.
For more information or if you would like
to volunteer call 654-7542.
Chairperson Elaine Fisher, announces
that there will be animportant meetingfor
anyone wishing to volunteer on Wednes-
day evening, Aug. 3, at the Oblates Semi-
nary, following the 7:00 p.m. Mass/Nove-
na to St. Joseph.
Pictured are members of the Josephite-
Marellian Society and volunteers plan-
ning on assisting with the event.
Oblates of St. Joseph to present first ever Fun Fest
DVDs indoor flea market, jewel-
ry, homemade ethnic and Amer-
ican foods, bake sale, childrens
games, bingo and entertainment.
Thursday, Hill Billy Delux, Fri-
day, Last Call, Saturday, Pat
Ward and Flaxy Morgan. Rain or
shine all are welcome.
OBLATES FUN FEST
The Oblate Fathers of Greater
Pittston and their Lay Associates
are planning for the first time ev-
er, Fun Fest 11, on the grounds
of the Oblates of St. Joseph Sem-
inary, Route 315, Laflin, on Sat-
urday, August 13. The day-long
event begins at noon with a va-
riety of foods, games for chil-
dren, water wars, pony rides,
magic showat 3:00 p.m. and live
musical entertainment by the
band Sweet Peppers and the
Long Hots (formerly known as
Them Again) from 7:00
10:00 p.m.
The event will feature an out-
door chicken bar-b-q dinner with
seatings from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
and 6:00 8:00 p.m. Cost of din-
ner tickets are $9.00 - adults;
$5.00 children under 12 and
must be purchased at the semi-
nary office prior to the event.
Mass will be celebrated in the
seminary chapel at 5:00 p.m.
Plenty of parking and open to the
public.
For more information or if you
would like to volunteer, please
call 654-7542.
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RUMMAGE SALE
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held at the First Baptist Church,
52 East 8th Street, Wyoming on
September 9 and 10. Friday
hours 4-8 p.m. and Saturday 9-3
p.m. Anyone who can donate
any items please call Lisa Klan-
sek 693-1754.
AMERICAN
PRESBYTERIAN
1700 Wyoming Avenue, Forty-
Fort
Morning Worship:10:30 a.m.
Bible School: 11:45 a.m.
Visitors are welcome. For ad-
ditional information call 570-
693-1918
BENNETT PRESBYTERIAN
501 Bennett Street, Luzerne
Everyone is welcome. The
church is handicap accessible.
Further information may be
obtained by calling the church
288-7361
BETHEL UNITED
METHODIST
Main St., Avoca
11:15 a.m. Worship
BRICK UNITED
METHODIST
905 Foote Ave., Duryea
Pastor Michael Shambora
Service: Sunday 9:45 a.m.
CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH
Holy Redeemer, Harding
Immaculate Conception, West
Pittston
The Corpus Christi Youth
Choir will be singing the nation-
al anthemat SWBYankee Stadi-
um in Moosic today, Sunday, Ju-
ly 24, for the 1:05 p.m. game,
SWB Yankees vs. Syracuse
Chiefs. It is alsoKids RunDay.
Following the game all children
12 and under are invited to run
the bases.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Pittston
Rev. James H. Breese, pastor,
First Baptist Church, Water
Street, Pittston
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship and
praise service/Childrens Sunday
school, adult/teenSundayschool
immediately following service.
Wed. 7:15 p.m. Bible Study
For more information, please
contact the church at 654-0283.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
UCC
500 Luzerne Avenue
West Pittston
Pastor: the Rev. Wayne
Shontz, Jr.
Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Worship
Service. (Please note the earlier
time.)
The Rev. Joan Mitchell will
lead the worship today.
FULL GOSPEL CHAPEL
Avoca
Wednesday evening prayer
service and Bible study is at 7:30
p.m. weekly.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
14 Broad Street Pittston
Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m.
with Rev. William N. Lukesh.
FIRST UNITED
PRESBYTERIAN
West Pittston
The Sessionof the First United
Presbyterian Church of West
Pittston announces the following
schedule:
Sunday, July 24 - 9:30 a.m.
Worship;
Monday, July 25- 8 p.m. Alco-
holics Anonymous Big Book
meets in kitchen
Wednesday, July 27 - Noon, 7
p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous
Saturday, July 30 -10:30 a.m.
Overeaters Anonymous
The First United Presbyterian
Church is located at the corner of
Exeter Avenue and Warren
Street. The Sanctuary is hand-
icappedaccessible andchildcare
is available during Worship
GLENDALE GOSPEL
CHURCH
105 Church Drive
Glendale/Pittston Township
Sunday Service 10:45 a.m.
HARDING CHURCH OF
CHRIST
RR 1 Box 187A, Falls
Sunday services: 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School and 11:00 a.m.
Church Service.
Call 388-6534 www.harding-
churchofchrist.org
HOLY MOTHER OF
SORROWS PNCC
212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont
Fr. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor
Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m.
Traditional Mass10:30 a.m. Tra-
ditional High Mass
Daily Mass 9:00 a.m. Monday
and Tuesday; 4:00 p.m. Wednes-
day
July 27, Mass will be celebrat-
ed by Prime Bishop Anthony
Mikovsky prior to the opening of
the Convention of the National
United Choirs at 9:00 a.m. Sat-
urday.
A concert will be held on July
28 at 7:00 p.m. The Ekumen
Chorale will perform conducted
by Patrick Marsinko. Sacred
hymns will be of composers
from Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria
and Belarus.
On Friday July 29, at 7:00 p.m.
another concert will be held and
hymns from the new Polish/En-
glish Hymnal will be performed
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Gourmet Apples
also available
Call Samantha at 655-3238
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In an 8-0 decision, the U.S. Supreme
Court has allowed an employee who
was allegedly fred in retaliation for a
sex discrimination charge fled by his
fance to sue his employer under Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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A new law in Charlotte, NC, requires
pet owners to tether dogs in areas
free of obstructions that can tangle a
chain, such as a tree or bushes. It also
sets limits on the length and weight of
chains, and prohibits chains that can
become twisted. Violators can receive
a citation with a $50 fne.
and it should be spiritually up-
lifting. On Friday refreshments
will be served after the concert
and everyone is invited to attend.
INKERMAN
PRESBYTERIAN
Main St., Inkerman
Services: Sundays, 8:30 a.m.
LANGCLIFFE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Main Street Avoca
Members of the Langcliffe
Presbyterian Church are pleased
to announce their schedule for
the month of July. As has been
the custom for the last several
years, we will be combining our
worship services with the mem-
bers of the Moosic Presbyterian
Church for the month of July as a
way to combat the heat as the
Langcliffe Church has air condi-
tioning.
Up to and including Sunday,
July 31, joint worship services
will be held at Langcliffe begin-
ning at 10:30 a.m. All are wel-
come and encouraged to attend
this worship and fellowship
time.
On Sunday, July 31, immedi-
ately following Worship a cater-
ed luncheon will be held in the
social hall. All are encouraged to
bring their favorite dessert to
share.
The Langcliffe Church is
handicap accessible and air con-
ditioned. Sunday school is also
provided for young children dur-
ing worship service.
Members are also reminded to
return their mission study forms
as this is crucial in our ongoing
search for a permanent Pastor.
Monthly session meeting will
be held on June 27 at 7:00 pm in
the social hall.
MOOSIC ALLIANCE
CHURCH
608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic
Pastor: DougJensen457-6020
maccma2@verizon.net
Saturday evening Bible Study
at 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening
Worship at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday morning Sunday
School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday morning Worship at
10:45 a.m.
Prayer meeting, Wednesdays
at 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate Recovery Ministry,
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
OBLATES OF ST. JOSEPH
Highway 315, Pittston
Masses are held daily in the
seminary chapel at 7:00 a.m.
(Monday Friday) and on Sat-
urday mornings at 8:00 a.m.
There are no weekend Masses.
Confessions are heard daily
from 9:00 a.m. noon and from
3:00 6:00 p.m.
Office hours are Monday
Friday: 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.,
evenings and weekends by ap-
pointment. Office phone num-
ber is 654-7542.
Every Wednesday evening
Mass is celebratedat 7:00p.m. in
conjunction with the Novena to
St. Joseph &St. Joseph Marello.
Novena prayers and the blessing
of the first-class relic of St. Jo-
seph Marello, Founder of the
Oblates of Saint Joseph Congre-
gation, immediately follow the
Mass. All are welcome to partic-
ipate.
Tune into Catholic Radio 750
AM. The radio studio is located
in the seminary building and is
broadcast daily from dawn to
dusk. For more information
about this station, contact Ed
Niewinski at 287-4670.
Congratulations to Bro. Pa-
trick McLaughlin, OSJ, who will
profess his first religious vows of
chastity, poverty and obedience
this Friday, July 29, at the Ob-
lates of St. Joseph Novitiate
House in Loomis, CA (just out-
side Sacramento). Bro. Patrick
has successfully completed the
canonical year of novitiate and
will begin a four year cycle of
theological studies this fall at St.
Johns Seminary, in the Los An-
geles area. He will be visiting
Pittston from Aug. 11-22 for a
short vacation before returning
to CA. Very Rev. Philip V. Mas-
setti, OSJ, Oblate Provincial,
will be present for the solemn
ceremony this coming Friday.
Vocation Holy Hour will be on
Thursday, August 4, from 7:00
8:00 p.m. The Holy Hour is held
every first Thursday of the
month and includes exposition
of the Blessed Sacrament, pri-
vate adoration, rosary with voca-
tion-theme meditations, Scrip-
tural reading with sermon, gen-
eral intercessions and Benedic-
tion of the Blessed Sacrament.
All are welcome to participate
and pray for an increase of voca-
tions to the priesthood and reli-
gious life. August 4 is the Feast
Day of St. John Vianney, patron
saint of parish priests.
Blue Army Prayer Vigil to the
Sacred Heart of Jesus and the
Immaculate Heart of Mary will
be held on Friday, August 5, be-
ginningat 8:00p.m. withconfes-
sions, followed by Mass to the
Sacred Heart of Jesus, adoration
of the BlessedSacrament andde-
votions to the Blessed Mother.
The vigil normally concludes at
approximately 10:15 p.m. The
public is invited to participate in
this evening of prayer and repa-
ration for the sins of the world.
Everything is gearing up for
Fun Fest 11, which will be held
on the seminary grounds, Satur-
day, August 13. The day-long
event begins at noon with a wide
variety of foods, games for chil-
dren, water wars, pony rides, raf-
fle prizes, magic show at 3:00
p.m. and live musical entertain-
ment by the band Sweet Pep-
pers and the Long Hots (for-
merly known as Them Again)
from7:00 10:00 p.m. The event
will feature an outdoor chicken
bar-b-q dinner with seatings
from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00
8:00 p.m. Cost of dinner tickets
are $9.00 - adults; $5.00 chil-
dren under 12 and must be pur-
chased at the seminary office
prior to the event.
A Mass for the public will be
celebrated in the seminary chap-
el at 5:00 p.m., for anyone wish-
ing to participate. Plenty of park-
ing and open to the public.
For more information or if you
would like to volunteer, please
call 654-7542. To purchase
chicken dinner tickets or for any
other information, please call the
seminary office (654-7542).
Anyone wishing to volunteer is
also asked to contact Fr. Paul
McDonnell, OSJ, seminary rec-
tor.
Check out more information
about the seminary and the Ob-
lates of St. Joseph locally and
worldwide by turning to their
website: www.oblates-stjo-
seph.com
OUR LADY OF
MT. CARMEL
ST. ROCCOS
Anyone interested in becom-
ing an Altar Server for St Roc-
cos church please contact the
rectory.
Anyone who wishes to donate
fresh flowers in memory of a
Faith
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Pittston is one of the few third class ci-
ties in the state which has not adopted a
home rule charter. If the current city ad-
ministration gets its way that will change
soon.
The city council approved a home rule
study ordinance at Wednesday nights
council meeting. That means a ballot
question will be on the ballot in the May
primary in Pittston. The question will ask
voters to approve or deny the formation of
a home rule study commission and elect a
seven member commission.
If the study is approved the voters will
be asked in a subsequent election to ap-
prove or reject the home rule charter the
study commission recommends.
We hope the voters say yes to both.
Home rule will give the city more flex-
ibility in running its affairs.
One of the main selling points, the ad-
ministration hopes, is home rule will give
the city the ability to raise the earned in-
come or wage tax in the city.
We dont like to editorialize in favor of
higher taxes, but we recognize in this case
it is a necessary evil. The citys real estate
taxes are already the highest in the county.
The citys real estate tax revenue is its ma-
jor source of revenue. That revenue does
not up much from year to year, while the
cost of running the city does. Fuel costs,
for example, are 60 percent above expec-
tations. As things are, a harsh winter can
wreck a budget.
The city needs more money to keep
running and a little nest egg for emergen-
cies. Raising the wage tax can do that and
allowthe citytolower the real estate taxes,
which are a burden to our many fixed-in-
come seniors.
And it is hoped lowering the real estate
taxes will encourage new, younger work-
ers to buy into the citys housing stock.
Some residents are afraid the city will
spend the new revenue and not lower real
estate taxes if home rule happens.
To prevent that citizens must go to the
study commissions public meetings, as-
sumingthe studyis approved, andholdthe
members feet to the fire to find a way to
make sure the real estate taxes are re-
duced.
Be careful in the heat
It was so hot last week Coopers Cabana
had to close. When an outdoor bar has to
close, you knowthe heat is dangerous. We
worry about the effect of the extreme heat
on or senior citizens. If you have elderly
relatives or neighbors, check on themand
make sure they are coping.
Lets make home
rule a home run
This is an open thank you to Monsignor Bendik! What won-
derful news to read in the Times Leader (7/6/11) that the magnif-
icent organ from St. Casimirs Lithuanian Church will live on at
St. Nicholas Church in Wilkes-Barre.
We can all be sure that numerous generations of parishioners
are smiling about it. Among them, my parents, Peter and Mary
(Masonis) Kizis, who were baptized, married and buried from
that parish.
And, further, all six of their children sang in the choir. I, for
one, remember two outstanding organists, Professor Kudirka
and Professor Voveris.
And, no, we were never allowed to miss choir practice!
Thankyouagain, Msgr. Bendik, for praisingGodbyproviding
future generations the opportunity of hearing heavenly music.
Mercedes Kizis Henning
Pleased that St. Casimirs Church organ has new life
OUROPINION
YOUROPINION
Charlie Infantino, left, of Pittston joined Tom Lantino of Las Vegas to attend a Shawn Klush, center, concert in Lima, Peru. The
concerts were held on July 1 and 2.
The Dispatch welcomes submissions to the Your Space section. Drop off or mail items to the Sunday Dispatch,. 109 New St.,
Pittston, PA 18640 or email to sd@psdispatch.com
YO U R S PA C E
Infantino at Shawn Klush show in Peru
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Freezing is a quick and easy way to preserve food so we can enjoy
fruits and vegetables all year round. While freezing is simple to do, it
does require following USDA recommendations to ensure a safe,
high quality frozen product.
Beloware some suggestions for goodfreezingresults fromNation-
al Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP).
Freeze the best. Use vegetables at peak flavor and texture. Pep-
pers, beans and snap peas are now available at the markets if you
dont have a backyard garden.
Whenever you can, harvest in the morning and freeze the veggies
within a few hours. Wash them thoroughly in cold water and sort
them according to size for blanching and packing.
Blanch vegetables before freezing. For the best frozen-food
quality and shelf life, always blanch vegetables (scald themin boiling
water or steam for a short time).
Blanching stops the action of enzymes that can cause loss of flavor,
color and texture. Blanching time is crucial and it varies with the
vegetable and its size. Under blanching stimulates the enzymes ac-
tivity. Its worse than not blanching at all.
Andover blanchingcancause the loss of flavor, color, vitamins and
minerals. For specific blanching times, either call your local Penn
State Cooperative Extension office or visit the web sites listed below.
We are offering a one page fact sheet which reviews how to blanch
local farm fresh produce. To begin, here are brief instructions to get
you started.
Boiling is the most widely recommended way to blanch vegeta-
bles.
Use1gallon of water per pound of vegetables. Put the vegetables in
a blanching basket and lower them into vigorously boiling water.
Place a lid on the pot and start counting blanching time as soon as the
water returns to a boil.
Chill.
As soon as blanching is complete, cool the vegetables quickly to
stop the cooking process by plunging the basket of vegetables imme-
diately into a large quantity of cold water. Cool them as long as you
blanched them.
Drain the vegetables completely after cooling. Most foods require
headspace between the packed food and closure to allow for expan-
sion as they freeze. Headspace recommendations can be found at the
web sites listed below.
All packaged food should be at roomtemperature or cooler before
you put them in the freezer.
Dont overload your freezer with too much warmfood at one time.
Freeze fast.
Quick freezing is best for frozen food quality. Spread the new
packages around until theyre frozen.
Then you can stack them. Be sure to label all foods with the name
of the food, date and type of pack. Most fruits and vegetables will
remain high in quality for eight to 12 months.
Longer storage wont make the food unfit but may impair its qual-
ity. Its a goodidea topost a list of the frozenfoods withfreezingdates
near the freezer.
Check the packages off the list as theyre removed.
Try this lowcalories high nutrient salad which is made fromvege-
tables that can be found at the local farmers market.
NUTRITION
CORNER
Mary R. Ehret, MS, RD, LDN
Penn State Cooperative Extension
Freezing fresh produce
Mary R. Ehret, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., is with Penn State Cooperative
Extension, Luzerne County, 16 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, Pa., 18643.
(570) 825-1701/602-0600. Fax (570) 825-1709. mre2@psu.edu.
See NUTRITION, Page 24
Ed note: Jack Smiles will be at the Hughes-
town Hose Company party room on Wednesday
beginning at 6:30 for a book release party, sign-
ing, sale and discussion of his book, Bucky Har-
ris, a Biography of Baseballs Boy Wonder. Pub-
lished at $29.95 signed copies will be available
for $25
Bucky Harris is a Hall of Fame baseball play-
er-manager from Hughestown. So why, as I
wrote and researched a book about him, could I
not stop thinking about basketball? Not just
thinking about basketball, but imagining myself
in a crowd of some 2,000 crazy fans circa 1915
watching Bucky and his brother Merle play for
the Pittston Pitts against the Wilkes-Barre Barons
or Scranton Miners in the professional Penn State
League.
Maybe, as I am imbued with old time baseball,
my fascination with the old time basketball I
found in my research is because it is new to me.
The game I imagine myself attending is down
on Main Street in the armory, which is today the
Sapphire Salon. My adult ticket cost 50 cents. I
pull a flask out of my inside pocket and take a
swig. I light up a cigar. Nobody cares, because
most of the fans, who are mostly men, are doing
the same. A miner a few seats away heats a bolt
with his lamp and throws it through a tear in the
cage that surrounds the basketball floor toward
one of the Pitts opponents and he and his friends
roar with laughter.
The games lone and beleaguered referee,
afraid to look away from the game as a fight
might break out, kicks the bolt away. If there is a
fight theres a good chance Bucky Harris will be
in it, much to my delight.
The game is strange and new. So new, many of
the players are older than the game. It is difficult
to play. The baskets have no backboards. The
defense is fierce, especially away from the ball
where players are picked off, knocked down and
pinned against the cage. Only fouls against shoo-
ters lead to free throws. Other shots are made
only two ways: From under the basket after a
string of passes gets a player free or two handed
from 20 or more feet away. Scores are typically
in the teens and 20s. There is a center jump after
every basket, so a tall player who can jump is all
important.
Within a few years I will not see Bucky Harris
play with the Pitts any more.
Clarke Griffith, the owner of the Washington
Senators baseball team, will make him give up
the cage for a full-time job as the Senators sec-
ond baseman and by 1924 second baseman and
manager.
Buckys story is so wondrous it almost seems
like the stuff of fiction and in fact part of it is the
stuff of fiction.
In 1924 Griffith named Bucky the Senators
manager. Bucky was 27 and the full time second
baseman. The baseball writers derisively called
Bucky The Boy Wonder and Griffiths Folly.
But that year Bucky led the long-suffering Sen-
ators to an upset of the three-time defending
champion Yankees and won the capitals first
American League pennant. It was an upset so
monumental it is said to be part of the inspiration
for the 1954 novel The Year the Yankees Lost the
Pennant, which later became the Broadway play
Damn Yankees.
The back story is just as surreal. In it a small,
socially-awkward, uneducated coal miner finds
himself the toast of the nations capital, married
to a senators daughter with the president of the
United States as a guest.
I can only hope I did this amazing man justice
with my book.
SMILES ANDFROWNS
Bucky story seems like fiction
Bucky Harris rounds first after getting a hit against the Yankees as Lou Gehrig makes sure Bucky
tags the bag. Probably in 1925 the year Gehrig started his famous games-played streak. The photo is
courtesy of the Library of Congress
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The Borough of Hughestown
presented the Third Annual Pic-
nic in the Park at Robert Yaple
Park last Saturday. The picnic,
free of charge and opened to ev-
eryone, featured face painting,
pony rides, an egg toss competi-
tion, horseshoes, sack races, wa-
ter balloon toss and much more.
Members of Hughestowns
Station 143 firefighters partici-
pated as well as members of the
police department. Children had
a chance to take part in fire safe-
ty training using the Pittston Fire
Safety House provided by the
Pittston City Fire Department.
The event was chaired by Car-
men Ambrosino and sponsored
by Hughestown Borough and
Wyoming Valley Alcohol and
Drug Services, Inc.
Hughestown presents annual Picnic in the Park
Event Chairman, Carmen Ambrosino (holding the carton of eggs) shouts out directions for the egg-tossers to take two steps back. In
the center of the photo is DJ Jimmy Simko.
Text and photos by Tony Callaio
Four-year old Gabriella Gorzkowski enjoys a relaxing pony ride.
The winner and champion Karli Modlesky, 12, with the winning
catch.
Erika Elko, 9, gives Smokey the Bear a handshake with mom, Dawn looking on. Smokey is escorted
by Beth Crawford.
Seven-month old Brian Rifflard
giggles it up as he enjoys a ride
in the swing.
Debbie Reddy carefully paints a design on Maryann Kendricks'
face.
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Question #1
In 1953, the Grea-
ter Pittston Jaycees
presented the Pittston
Hospital with an
Isolette, or incubator,
which provided a con-
stant temperature and oxygen supply to
premature infants over a four to six
week period. What strange way was this
medical device introduced to the world?
1953 58 Years Ago
As news of two hometown boys, Pvt.
John Kundratic of Port Griffith, and
Pvt. Johnny Powell of Browntown,
reached their loved ones in July of 1953:
the Sunday Dispatch went to press an-
nouncing a possible armistice signed
ending the Korean War.
In announcing the agreement ending
the first war involving the United Na-
tions, President Dwight D. Eisenhower
told the American people, Now as we
strive to bring about that wisdom, there
is, in this moment of sober satisfaction,
one thought that must discipline our
emotions and steady our resolution. It is
this: We have won an armistice on a
single battleground, not peace in the
world. We may not now relax our guard
nor cease our quest.
Pvt. Kundratic was killed in action;
Pvt. Powell was listed as missing in
action.
A complete list of Luzerne County
soldiers killed in action in the Korean
War can be found at geneologytrail-
s.com
Patsy Troiano of Pittston found him-
self disabled and out of work in the early
40s. Doctors diagnosed him with spinal
arthritis. After seven years of treatment
for his condition, he gradually started to
improve and searched for an activity that
would aid in his recovery. Calling upon
his farming experience, he planted a
small vegetable garden. By 1953, he had
300 tomato plants each one bearing 25
to 40 tomatoes.
Commenting on his experience, Patsy
said, If people would plant a small
garden they could provide themselves
with food, and would have less time to
talk about their fellow man.
Manager Frank Petroziellos Pittston
Little League All Stars were only four
games away from heading to William-
sport and the World Series. Tommy
Keen, the leading home run hitter,
helped down South Scranton and Du-
pont in the playoffs. Bobby Knowles
and Eugene Thomas rounded out the
pitching staff both leading in strikeouts.
Batters Sammy Scalzo, Yogi DiBuo-
no, Art Bruno, Fred Gubitose, Steven
Levanavage and Frank Tribett were
expected to compile hits against their
next opponent, the Moosic All Stars.
1963 48 Years Ago
Young David Bartuska of Duryea
was a hero. He saved Charles Jackson
from drowning near Coxton. Soon after,
David along with his Mom Bernice
were on their way to New York to ap-
pear on To Tell The Truth a television
show pitting a panel against three con-
testants, two of which pretended to be
the central character.
The panel had to choose which con-
testant was telling the truth. The show
ran from1956 to 1968 on CBS then in
syndication up to 2002.
Organized in 1957, the West Pittston
Teeners baseball league started with just
two teams; by 1963, the league grew to
five teams. The Pittston Lodge of Elks
No. 382 donated balls and bats to the
growing league before a regular game at
the West Pittston stadium.
A total of 65 boys between the ages of
13 and 16 participated and it was report-
ed the league was supported by ten citi-
zens of West Pittston who would rather
remain incognito.
Old Forge took the Lackawanna
American Legion Baseball League
Championship with the excellent play of
teammates Ivan Tylawski of Duryea,
Joe Dougher, Jay Rowan and Art
Humble of Jenkins Township. The team
was set to compete in the state finals.
As the Choir at St. Roccos Church
celebrated its first anniversary of orga-
nization, the women were dressed in
their Sunday best complete with fash-
ionable hats and white gloves, the men
wore suits and ties.
The first members of the choir were
Clarence Smith, Josephine Talipan,
Madeline Sciandra, Angela Agliata,
Columbia Acquisto, Angela Borzell,
Rose Mary Maira, Gertrude Tramon-
tana. Josephine Piccillo, Rose Mary
Amico, Rose Borino, Mary Aquilina,
Mary Ann Scalzo, Florence Ferrugia,
Ann Mare Scalzo, Rose Martorana,
John Amico, Bert Orlando, James
Giambra, Frank Grillo, Billy Falzone,
John Emma, Eddy Brogna, Ross Mi-
chael, Nicholas Bufalino, Michael
Policare, Charles Cortese, Joseph
Pavlico. Angelo Marceno, Joseph Sa-
latino, Salvatore Locascio, Patrick
Aquilina, Sebastian Gattuso, Santo
Riggi, Anthony Giuliano, Daniel Li-
mongelli, Carmen Insalaco, Joseph
Burini, Ann Gallo, Mary Ranieli,
Rose Ann Favata, Patricia Maria, and
Rose Mary Sciandra.
Question #2
In 1963, a remnant of Avocas history
was spotlighted in the Sunday Dispatch.
Its location was listed as North Main
Street a few yards from the Duryea
Borough boundary.
What was it?
1973 38 Years Ago
In July of 1973, approximately 30
children in West Pittston were busy
designing and constructing a stage set-
ting at the gymnasium at the Luzerne
Avenue Playground. The original play
included a castle, costumes, musical
score and a cast of good and evil
doers. Overseeing the event were Mary
Franey, Kathy Keder, Nick Anzelmi,
Mary Frency, Marie Hogan, Jack
Hoover, Lydia Naples, Corrine Noto
and Cathy Serino. The cast and crew
attended a party following the presenta-
tion.
Esther Tinsley, Administrator of
Pittston Hospita,l submitted the hospi-
tals 80th annual report to the board of
directors listing 2,874 patients admitted,
a daily average of 76 patients at a total
cost of $1,644,503.99.
The average per capita cost per day
was listed at $59.20. The hospital em-
ployed 110 full-time and 90 part-time
employees, the payroll for the year
$906,382.
Tinsley gave credit to the medical and
nursing staff, hospital auxiliary, Pink
Lady Service, surgical dressing commit-
tee, hospitality shop and candy strippers.
Top ten songs in July 1973:
1. Kodachrome, Paul Simon.
2. Willy Go Round in Circles, Billy
Preston.
3.One of a Kind, Spinners.
4. Shambala, 3 Dog Night.
5. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Bette
Midler.
6.Yesterday Once More, Carpenters.
7.Long Train Runnin, Doobie Broth-
ers.
8. Wildflower, Skylark. 9.
Big Bad Leroy Brown, Jim Croce.
10. Give Me Peace, George Harrison.
1983 28 Years Ago
After eight years of providing fans in
Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania
with country rock favorites the self-
proclaimed Pittston based band Abilene
announced that they would stop per-
forming in 1983. Jimmy Musto, Joe
Pacuska, Lee Calabro Joe Wascavage
and new members Bob Bartoli and Joe
Andes decided to announce their deci-
sion in the Sunday Dispatch as Musto
commented, Was one of the only news-
papers that gave us good ink.
The band planned a final show and
invited former members Mike Garzella,
John Abent and Leo Mancini among
others to take the stage at the Station in
Wilkes-Barre. Musto credited Bozo
Connors, the bands sound tech, with
helping to make the band one of the
areas favorites. Among the many high-
lights, the band opened for Billy Joel
and Lacy J. Dalton, appeared on local
television shows and played in many
large venues.
Exeters Deanna Cassetori, repre-
senting Wyoming Areas Swim Club,
placed 11th among 70 competitors in the
50-meter freestyle at the Eastern USA
Long Course Swimming Champion-
ships held in Laflin.
Nadine Pribula finished in the top
ten in the 100-meter butterfly. Karen
Winsock had an excellent showing in
the 50, 400 and 800-meter freestyle
events. Times for the prestigious event
could be used qualifying for national
events.
Answer #1
According to neonatology.org, Dr.
Martin A. Couney, a specialist in pre-
mature newborns, traveled the world
exhibiting the Isolettes with premature
babies onboard at World Fairs and Ex-
positions in the late 1800s and well into
the 1900s.
Couney charged admission and used
the exhibit as a sideshow. One of his last
exhibits was the New York Worlds Fair
and an exhibit in Atlantic City.
A bronze tablet was placed on the wall
next to the entrance of a Holiday Inn on
the boardwalk to mark the site. It noted
that Dr. Couney was the first person in
the United States to offer specialized
care for premature infants.
Answer #2
A concrete hitching post reminiscent
of the horse and buggy days located on
North Main Street in Avoca provided
curbside tethering for horse drawn
carriages before the arrival of the Model
T in the early 1900s.
Youll always miss 100% of the shots
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- Wayne Gretzky
Young David Bartuska a hero in 1963
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church on Saturday morning.
OUR LADY OF THE
EUCHARIST PARISH
535 N Main Street , Pittston,
PA 18640
Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30
a.m.
Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
(Confessions):
Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to
3:45 p.m. and by appointment
The Parish Mass Intention
Book is open. Please call or
come into the office with your
Mass Intention Requests.
Our assistant organist, Mi-
chael Sowa, provides piano in-
struction for students and adults.
For more information, please
call Michael at 655-1419.
An invitation is extended to all
parishioners who might be inter-
ested in serving our parish as an
Altar Server, Lector, Cantor, and
Eucharistic Ministers. You will
find a form in the back of the
Church for this purpose or call
the parish office and leave a
message.
The address for the parish
webpage is: www.eucharist-pitt-
ston.org.
On the first Friday of each
month Communion is brought to
those who are unable to partici-
pate in Sunday Mass because of
age or health. Please notify the
parish office of anyone desiring
these Sacraments, as well as any-
one in the hospital or a nursing
home.
OUR LADY OF VICTORY
Harveys Lake
Pro-life Tea: Sunday, July 31,
at 2:00 p.m. held by Keegan
Truska at Our Lady of Victory
Church Hall, Harveys Lake. Do-
nations of diapers, blankets &
other baby items will be accept-
ed. Betty Caffrey from Wilkes-
Barre Pro-Life center will be a
speaker. There will also be pre-
sentations and refreshments.
For further info please call
church at 639-1535
PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH
Old Forge
St. Marys Church, Lawrence
Street, Saturday Vigil 4 p.m.
Sunday, Mass 8 and 10 a.m.
St. Lawrences Church, Main
Street, Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Mass 11:15 a.m.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Lackawanna Ave., Dupont
The weekly mass schedule is
Monday through Friday at 7:00
a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30
a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
The annual Novena in Honor
of St. Ann will continue through
July 26, the Feast of St. Ann and
Joachim, parents of the Blessed
Virgin Mary. The Novena
prayers will be recited after all
Masses.
The parish picnic will take
place on August 4 (6 p.m. to 11
p.m., August 5(6p.m. to11p.m.)
and August 6 (5 p.m. to 11 p.m.)
on the parish grounds. Picnic set
up will take place on August 1, 2
and 3 beginning at 6 p.m. to hang
flags, assist with lighting and
cover the stands with canvas.
Details of opportunities for
volunteers tohelpwiththe picnic
are listed today in Dupont News.
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Memorial Avenue, Exeter
Mass schedule:
Saturday - Confessions 3-3:45
p.m. at St. Anthonys; Mass 4
p.m. at St. Anthonys; 5:30 p.m.
at St. Cecilias
Sunday - 7:30 a.m. St. Antho-
nys; 9:00 a.m. St. Cecilias;
10:30 a.m. St. Anthonys; 7 p.m.
St Cecilias
This first bazaar of the new
Parish of Saint Barbara will con-
clude tonight, July 24.
First Holy Communion photos
have arrived. Contact Denise at
239-3585.
ST. JOHN THE
EVANGELIST PARISH
COMMUNITY
Pittston
St Anns Feast Day Tuesday,
July 26
The board that oversees all
four major Care and Concern
Ministries will meet on Monday,
August 1 at 7 p.m. in the parish
center dining room.
All parents anticipating Bap-
tism of their first child are re-
quired to attend baptismal in-
struction. The next session will
be held Tuesday, August 2in the
parish center 7:30 to 8:30.
Holy Redeemer High School
is now accepting registrations
for the 2011-12 school year. For
more information or to register
call Holy Redeemer High
School at 829-2424.
Mass intentions are being ac-
cepted for August, September
and October
The Food Pantry is in need of
the following items, cereal, tuna,
peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit,
soups, vegetables, canned hams
and other non-perishable items.
The Church bazaar will be
held on August 11-13,
Bazaar volunteers needed call
the parish office at 654-0053.
The Greater Pittston Food
Pantry is sponsored by the Care
and Concern Committee of St.
John the Evangelist Parish. If
you are in need of food please
call 654-9923. Distribution of
food is by appointment only.
The Free Health Clinic is open
every Wednesday from 5:30 in
the former Seton Catholic High
School, and on first come first
serve basis.
Pediatric Health Clinic is open
on the first and third Wednesday
of the month. Registration is
held in the Seton building from
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Bring your
childs immunizations records.
Greater Pittston Kids Closet is
open Wednesday from 9 to 11
a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. and on
Thursdays from11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Closet accepts donations
new and gently used. For infor-
mation call the parish office.
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN
9 Wood St., Pittston
Serving in the House of the
Lord this morning.
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Lay Pastor - Tom Korney
Organist - Marcia Colleran
Lay Reader - Tracy Drum-
mond
Acolyte - Shelby Rinaldi
9:30 a.m. Service
On Saturda,y September 17, a
friends and Family Pig Roast.
Details will be published as they
become available.
Panda Mania....Where is GOD
wild about you.... is the theme
for this year Vacation Bible
School August 1-5. Dinner 5:30
to 6 p.m., Vacation Bible School
from 6 to 9 p.m. Please make
sure you fill out a registration
form before you start Bible
School. You dont want to miss
out on the bamboo blast.
Thanks to Jim Fox, Michelle
Willard and Doris &Joe Mersin-
cavage for sprucing up the front
of the Parsonage.
The recycling program is a on
going project . Please drop alu-
minum cans (crushed if possi-
ble), copper etc. in the back of
the church lot.
Our 3rd annual college foot-
ball game trip is October 8, Navy
vs. Southern Miss, in Annapolis
Maryland. Cost is $ 100 per per-
son with a 25 % discount for
Vietnam Vets. Hoagies and soda
will be provided. All other drinks
will be BYOB. 6:30 a.m. depar-
ture fromRedners PittstonPlaza,
11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. tour the
academy; 3:30 kick off, return-
ing back to Pittston approximate
11 p.m. Call Tom at 457-7741
with questions or to reserve your
seat.
If you have any questions,
comments or would like to join
our Church family call 655-2505
and leave your name, phone
number and a message and a
member of our Church will get
back to you as soon as possible.
Our e-mail address is stjohn-
spittston@verizon.com
ST. JOHNS P.M. CHURCH
316 Main St., Avoca
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday Bible Study 6:00-
7:30 p.m.
SAINT MONICAS CHURCH
363 West 8th Street, West
Wyoming, PA 18644
Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., Mon. Fri.
Phone: 570-693-1991
Email: olos363@verizon.net
website: 222.stmonicane-
pa.com
Daily Mass OLOS 7 a.m.
No Thurs Mass during sum-
mer
Call the parish office at 693-
1991 to arrange for hospital,
nursing home or home bound
Holy Communion.
The Holy Spirit Promise of the
Covenant Retreat will be held at
Villa of Our Lady Retreat in
Mount Pocono on August 26-28.
For more information call 955-
0680
Listen to JMJ Catholic Radio
7.50 am
In the Fall Father McKernan
will meet with high school stu-
dents interested in learning more
about the Catholic Faith on Sun-
day mornings from 9:45 to
10:30.
SAINT PETERS
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH
100 Rock Street, Hughestown
Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com
Summer Schedule
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship
Service
Rummage sale - Thurs. Aug.
4, 2 to 8 p.m., Fri. Aug. 5, 2 to 8
p.m., Sat. Aug 6, 9 a.m. to1p.m.
SAINT MARIA GORETTI
Laflin
Friday, July 29 - 6:00 - 11:00
Saturday, July 30 - 6:00 - 11:00
Sunday, July 31 - 5:00 - 10:00
If you can volunteer for any of
the times listed below, please do
not hesitate to show up.
Mon. - 7/25 8:30 a.m. Prepare
food; 6:00 p.m. Work on stands/
lights
Tues. - 7/26 8:30 a.m. Prepare
food; 6:00 p.m. Finish lights/
stands, etc.
Wed. - 7/27 8:30 a.m. Prepare
food; 6:00 p.m. Clean up kitch-
en/grounds
Thurs. - 7/28 8:30 a.m. Pre-
pare food 7:00 p.m. Final set-up
Fri. - 7/29 4:00 p.m. Prepare
for Festival Opening at 6:00 p.m.
- Closing at 11:00 p.m.
Sat. - 7/30 7:00 a.m. Clean-up;
4:00 p.m. Prepare for Festival
Openingat 6:00p.m. - Closingat
11:00 p.m.
Sun. - 7/317:00 a.m. Clean-up
4:00 p.m. Prepare for Festival
Opening at 5:00 p.m. Closing at
10:00 p.m.
Mon. - 8/18:00 a.m. to ?? Take
down stands, store-away for next
year, etc.
The next Flea Market drop-off
date will be August 13 from
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Please extend a warm wel-
come to our newest parishioner:
Katherine Bickert
Please welcome our newly-
baptized parishioners: Ashlyn
Nicolette Cinto , daughter of
Bertine Cinto and Colleen Stefa-
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ly 17, and Milania Marie Wid-
dick, daughter of John Widdick
and Leslie Starna Widdick who
will be baptized on July 31.
ST. MARYS POLISH
NATIONAL CATHOLIC
CHURCH
200 Stephenson Street, Du-
ryea
Fr. Carmen Bolock
Phone: (570)-457-2291
Daily masses are at 8:00 a.m.
Sunday masses at 8:30 a.m. and
11:00 a.m.
SAINT MARYS/SS PETER
AND PAULS CHURCHES
715 Hawthorne St./1000 Main
St., Avoca
stmarysavoca@verizon.net
www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com
St. Marys/SS. Peter and Pauls
Parish youth group will meet to-
day from 6:30-8 p.m. in St. Ma-
rys School auditorium, 742
Spring St. At the meeting, they
will discuss plans for the Camel
Beach trip. Following the meet-
ing, the youth will have a water
fight. Dont forget your super
soakers and to dress in old
clothes!
St. Marys/SS. Peter and Pauls
Parishs pastoral council will
meet Monday, Aug, 8 at 7 p.m. in
St. Marys Rectory, 715 Haw-
thorne St.
St. Marys/SS. Peter and Pauls
Parish is going green! Any per-
son who would like to drop off
aluminum cans may place them
in a container in the empty bay of
St. Marys Rectory Garage
which will be open on the week-
end during Mass times: Saturday
at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8, 10, and
11a.m. To have your cans picked
up, please call Jason at 351-
5062.
Become a fan today! St. Ma-
rys/SS. Peter and Pauls Parish
now has a page on Facebook.
Anyone who is interested in
renting St. Marys School for
child care, parties, or other use-
ful activities is invited to call the
rectory at 457-3412 to learn
more about this opportunity.
Daily Masses: St. Marys
Church, 715 Hawthorne St., at 8
a.m. (Wednesday at 7 p.m.)
Eucharistic Adoration: Tues-
days from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St.
Marys Church
Miraculous Medal Novena:
Wednesday following the 7 p.m.
Mass
Weekends Masses: Saturday
at 4 p.m. at St. Marys Church;
Sundayat 8and11a.m. at St. Ma-
rys Church and at 10 a.m. at SS.
Peter and Pauls Church
Confession: Saturdays 3:15-
3:45 p.m. at St. Marys Church;
anytime upon request by calling
457-3412.
Prayer Chain: 457-5867
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Parsonage St., Pittston
The Session of theSecond
Presbyterian Church, 143 Par-
sonage Street, Pittston announc-
es the following schedule
Sunday, July 24 - 10 a.m. Wor-
ship
Tuesday, July 26 - 7 p.m. AA
Meeting
TRINITY EPISCOPAL
CHURCH
Spring Street and Montgom-
ery Avenue, West Pittston
Parish Mission: To live and
build holy community.
All welcome: Worldwide An-
glican Communion: We believe
in one holy, Catholic apostolic
church.
Web of information and links
at www.trinityepiscopalchurch-
westpittston.org and www.dio-
beth.org.
Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11
a.m. every Sunday. Holy Days as
announced.
Food Pantry: July items need-
ed are pastas, sauces and instant
beverages.
Prayernetwork. Open To Pub-
lic. Daily prayer for those with
needs requesting prayerful sup-
port. Start Prayernetwork at par-
ish office 654-3261.
Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. ev-
ery Sunday. Weekday special
events andservice projects as an-
nounced.
Faith Forum for Adults: En-
richment for adults seeking spir-
itual renewal and opportunities
for ministry and volunteerism.
Parish Life Events Team: Bi-
monthly first Sundays.
Parish Council: Every second
Sunday.
Women of Trinity: Every third
Sunday. WOT Ministry Invita-
tion.
The Women of Trinity have
undertaken a ministry to help
support Good Shepherd Episco-
pal Church of Scranton in their
outreach to the homeless of the
region.
Each month after enjoying a
home cooked meal at Good
Shepherd all who have needs
may shop for necessities like
clothing, shoes, toiletries in a
store-like setting in the churchs
refurbished basement of donated
items.
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and private rooms at both locations for showers, rehearsal parties,
lunches, dinners, after funeral or any reason you have a private
affair. Stop by and see the rooms or call catering at
346-7049 for details.
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The Woman of Trinity has
supported this ministry by re-
cently delivering donations of
clothing, new undergarments
and socks and toiletries to the
Scranton church.
WOT will continue to collect
trial size and hotel toiletries and
invites the parish community to
join with themin helping the less
fortunate. Donations of trial size
and sample size toiletries are
welcome.
Party and Banquet Space.
Newly renovated banquet room
and kitchen.
All Day Rental $100.
Reservations at 654-3261.
Music Together Classes: Fun
and music for infants and chil-
dren through age five accompa-
nied by a parent or caregiver.
Visit www.musictogether.com
for details or call 654-3261.
Trinitys Giant Neighborhood
Yard Sales: Every First Saturday
now through October!
Reserve space in advance by
telephoning the parish office at
654-3261.
All day vendor space only $10.
Lunch items such as chili-
dogs, wimpies and baked goods
available throughout the day.
Average of 30+ vendors every
First Saturday and hundreds of
customers visiting!
We do the advertising. You
make the sales!
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Corner of Broad & Church
Sts.
Sunday Worship Service 9:30
a.m.
Childrens Sunday School:
9:30 a.m.
Holy Communion: 1st Sunday
each month
Choir Rehearsal: Thursdays
at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise
United Methodist Women:
Second Monday unless told oth-
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Website www.umcpittston.org
Phone 655-4340 leave mess-
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Veggie Casserole
1 cup peeled butternut squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium potato, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1-2 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
2 Tbsp each chopped fresh oregano, fresh basil and fresh dill
1 (14 oz.) can no salt added diced tomatoes
11/2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp each onion powder and garlic powder
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 Tbsp. Romano or Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place all ingredients, except cheese, in large bowl and toss to com-
bine.
Transfer to sprayed 7 in. x 11 in. baking dish.
Cover with foil and bake until veggies are just tender, about 60-75
minutes. (Remove foil cover for the last 30 minutes, if desired.)
Remove from oven; turn broiler on high.
Sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese is browned and bubbly.
Source: American Institute for Cancer Research
For more information on freezing fruits and vegetables, visit the
Penn State Food Safety Web site at: http://foodsafety.psu.edu/pre-
serve.html or the National Center for Home Food Preservation web
site: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp
Nutrition
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Scenes at St. Mary/Ss. Peter & Paul Festival in Avoca
Jayden Falkowski, 1, makes his selection from the lollipop tree as
Danielle Falkowski, left, and Nick Hewitt help out.
Daniel Iobacchini of Pittston, 10, tries his luck at the dice table.
PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS
Sisters Emma, 3, left, and Megan Fallon, 5, both of Avoca, place their tickets on their lucky numbers
at the 45 Wheel.
Avery Sulz, 8, right, has her face painted by airbrush by Amy Koss of Air Affair Body Art.
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McLaughlins, of Avoca, get royal treatment in Florida
Family and friends of John and Patsy McLaughlin, of Avoca, gathered in Florida during the McLaughlins' recent visit.
Patsy and John Miles prepare some ` Colarusso South' pizza for
their guests from up north.
Grace Marie McLaughlin and her husband, Tom, from McAlpine St., Avoca, got the royal treatment in
Cape Coral during a recent visit thanks to Patsy and John Miles. Patsy and Grace Marie are lifelong
friends.
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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel/St. Rocco golf tournament
Emory Guffrovich with the winning teamof Bob Zaleskas.
Ralph Emmett, John Chimento, Jody Marranca and JimChimento.
Mark Sciabacucchi, Frank Sciabacucchi, Ron Pantucci and Matt
Sciabacucchi.
Father Phil Mazzetti and Ken Augustine with the hole-in-one car
fromCoccia Ford.
Al Zangardi tees off during the Our Lady of Mount Carmel/St.
Rocco Parish annual golf tournament.
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The Stephanie Jallen Paralympic Fund - 5th Annual Motorcycle
Run/Picnic recently took place starting in West Wyoming and end-
ing at the Holy Child Fairgrounds in Nanticoke.
More than 200 bikes and riders participated in the run in support
of Stephanies bid to race in the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in
Moscow, Russia.
Stephanie was born with CHILD Syndrome (Congenital Hemi-
dysplasia with Ichthyosis and Limb Defects) which left her with on-
ly one leg and one arm. CHILDSyndrome is a very rare disease that
occurs mostly in females.
Money raised goes towards Stephenies training expenses which
takes her all over the country and world.
If you are interested in aiding Stephanie in her dream, you can
donate to The Stephanie Jallen Paralympic Fund, Cross Valley Fed-
eral Credit Union, PO Box 597, Wilkes-Barre, PA18703 or to Ste-
phanie Jallen, PO Box 128, Dallas, PA18612.
Stephanie thanking her supporters.
Bikers rally in support
Stephanie's mom, Deb Jallen had a moment with retired PA Sen-
ator Ray Musto who stopped by to offer his support for Stephanie.
Sen. Musto introduced Stephanie to the PA Senate when Stepha-
nie was just 11-years old when she had a chance to address the
Senate.
Left to right: Danielle Corby; Barbara Bazzoli, Philadelphia; Ste-
phanie, Aaron Carter (not the singer).
The bike rally just getting underway on
Text and photos by Tony Callaio
Mike Butchko, Drums, relaxes before the ride from West Wyoming
to Nanticoke.
Stephanie's sister Sarah takes part in the festivities.
Some members of the Luzerne County
Tux, Capt. Richard Moskaluk, Sr., Irene
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Shawn Green, Jr., 6, from Swoyersville is saddled up and ready
for his first bike run.
t of Stephanies dream
8th Street in West Wyoming.
Sheriff's Department on hand for the day. Left to right: Anthony Bonavina, MaryAnn Bonavina, Stephanie,
Moskaluk, Mark Bohn.
Driver Denny has important cargo aboard with Stephanie Jallen
and Tux.
WBRE anchor Drew Speier with co-pilot Jamie are ready to go
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Driving under the infuence of alcohol
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A West Wyoming family has
preserved a piece of Scranton
history by reopening the legend-
ary Smiths Restaurant which
operated at 1402 Cedar Avenue
in Scranton for 76 years was
closed in 2010. Dave Smith of
West Wyoming, no relation to
the restaurant Smiths, drove by
the restaurant daily on his way to
work in Scranton.
Knowing his sons and daugh-
ters had tons of experience in the
restaurant business as every-
thing from servers to managers,
he came up with an idea: why
dont the Smiths but Smiths?
They did, though it took some
time, Daves daughter Luanne
Stach said. We first looked at
the restaurant in October of 2010
but didnt acquire it until March
24 of this year. Originally, we
had hoped to be opened very
quickly but as with any venture
comes complications. Many
items in the restaurant had to be
brought up to date. The whole
family cleaned, scrubbed and
painted for almost an entire
month before we were able to
open.
The newSmiths had a quiet re-
opening of Smiths on April 19,
2011. The grand opening was
two weeks ago on July 12.
Luanne said the familys consid-
erable restaurant experience was
a big plus. All of us had worked
for a chain Mexican restaurant.
My brother, Dave and I were
managers. My brothers Keith
and Tim worked there in the bar
and kitchen and my sister was a
server. As a familyweve worked
in a lot of different types of res-
taurants in many different roles
fromyour local diner to Dennys.
My sister, Hollie Barto, was
most recently a GM for Dennys
restaurant chain. So we all bring
a little something different to the
table.
My parents, on the other
hand, never worked in or owned
a restaurant before. Because it is
all new to them thats where the
challenge is; explaining sales
trends, money necessary to run a
restaurant, etc.
Smiths was established in
1934 and had a long successful
run with a sterling reputation,
but ran into hard times at the end
and the bank foreclosed in July
of 2010. It was last owned by
State Rep. Ken Smith, D-112,
Dunmore.
The newSmiths is a tradition-
al family-run business. Mom,
Sandie makes most of the soups.
Hollie is a server and cook with
her brother, Tim. Brother Keith
is the marketing guy. Brother
Dave can fix anything. Dave, the
patriarch, who found the restau-
rant, is the paper work man.
Luanne makes the ethnic dishes,
cooks and serves.
Our kids, grandkids, and ex-
tended family all work at the res-
taurant, Luanne said. It is truly
a family restaurant.
Though the new Smiths didnt
retain any of he old Smiths reci-
pes there is something in com-
mon between the old and new
besides a family name turkey.
Apparently they used to wait
around the block for their turkey
dinners, Luanne said. We are
seeing a trend with our turkey
days also. Theyre not around the
block yet but for $6 on Thursday
from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. we serve
turkey, stuffing, mashed pota-
toes, cranberry sauce and a bev-
erage.
The restaurant serves off beat
items such as orange-cranberry
pancakes and peanut butter and
jelly milkshakes and homemade
dishes such as pierogies, haluski
and piggies. Smiths also makes
home-baked bread and offers a
Sunday brunch. Smiths is also
serving daily $6.00 lunch meal
deals such as Meatloaf Monday
and Polish Wednesday.
We have seen a lot of custom-
ers who are new to us who used
to eat at the old Smiths and they
seem to be very pleased, Luann
said. The old Smiths had the
restaurant for 76 years. We can
only hope and pray that we are as
successful as they were.
1402 Cedar Avenue, Scranton.
Hours: Monday thru Saturday 7
a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 7a.m. to 3
p.m. Phone: (570) 344-4403.
A new Smith takes over at Smiths Restaurant
West Wyoming family reopens legendary Smiths Restaurant in Scranton
By Jack Smiles
Associate Editor
At the Smith's Restaurant reopening are, fromleft, representative of the Scranton Chamber of Com-
merce, Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty and Smith family members son, Dave; daughters, Hollie and
Luanne; mother, Sandie; son, Tim; father, Dave; and son, Keith.
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Jared Saporito, 16, of West
Wyoming recently received his
USBCring for bowling a perfect
game at Modern Lanes on
March 12.
This is the second time Jared
bowled a 300. The first 300 oc-
curring in October 2009 was
achieved while he was pre-bowl-
ing for his league.
He has been a member of the
Youth Bowling League at Mod-
ern Lanes for 14 years. Jared will
be a junior at Wyoming Area
High School. He is currently a
member of the National Honor
Society, Student Council, Histo-
ry Club, SADD and Drama
Club. He is also an active mem-
ber of the St. Monica Parish
Youth Group.
Compost Yard
The West Wyoming Borough
compost yard will be open on
Saturdays from 10am -2pm for
residents of Wyoming and West
Wyoming during the growing
season.
The compost yard is located
behind Hose Co #1on Shoemak-
er Avenue. No contractors or
landscapers
Yard Waste
West Wyoming Borough has
begun yard waste pick-ups in
April. Pick-ups will be on Thurs-
day. Every other week one-half
the town will be collected until
the beginning of November.
The schedule will be as fol-
lows: August 5, 8th Street to the
Exeter Line. July 28, Atherton
Section up to 8th Street but not
including 8th Street.
This schedule of alternating
weeks will continue until No-
vember.
Residents can call the Bor-
ough building to arrange to drop
off waste or request the truck be
left at their residence for large
volume.
Residents are advised if their
yard waste container weighs
more than 40 lbs the haulers will
not collect it.
Website
Visit the West Wyoming Web-
site at www.westwyoming.org.
If any residents are interested in
receiving a monthly e-newsletter
from the borough, please visit
the website for more details.
Jared Saporito, West Wyoming, bowls 300 game
Jared Saporito, 16, of West Wyoming recently received his USBC
ring for bowling a perfect game
project is behind schedule, but
shouldbe done soon. Its 95per-
cent complete, he said. They
should rapping that up in about
three weeks.
Thornton said the delay which
has kept Tunkhannock Avenue
closed at Wyoming Avenue for
three months was caused by a
change in the drainage plan.
Tunkhannock was supposed to
be closed for three weeks. When
they looked underground, they
sawthey had to alter the drainage
and because of the change Penn-
DOT said they had they had to
reapply for a permit. The project
stood still. The public should
know it was PennDOT which
caused the delay.
Engineer Tom Reilly said the
permit issues have been cleared
up and the work is back on track
there. Reillysaidthe catchbasins
and the pipe in the new system
will alleviate the flooding which
occurs on Tunkhannock Avenue
between the railroad bed and Fox
Hill at Packer Avenue.
Thornton said as Tunkhan-
nock is a state road the borough
asked PennDOT to split the cost
of that portion of the project, but
they would not. Thornton said
the PennDOTs position doesnt
make much sense. That flooded
six to 10 times a year. PennDOT
had to send a crewto pump it ev-
ery time. Wouldnt it have more
sense to pay half the cost to fix
it? Its a state road, but they
wouldnt give us a penny.
Sewers
Continued from Page 5
PHOTO BY JACK SMILES
Tunkhannock Avenue in West Pittston, closed for three months due to a sewer project, is expected to be open soon.
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Civil War
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suit of Lee at the Close of Gettys-
burg Campaign will be given by
Jim Pangburn for the Wyoming
Valley Civil War Round Table
meeting to be held on August 11
at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the
Daddow-Isaacs American Le-
gion, 730 Memorial Highway,
Dallas.
Everyone is welcome to at-
tend.
Lithuanian Women
The Lithuanian Womenss
Club of Wyoming Valley will
hold their July meeting at Bos-
covs, Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday,
July 26 . Lunch will be at noon
followed by business meeting at
1:00. President Martha Warnagi-
ris invites new members to join.
One-Nun-Sense
Scranton Public Theatre pre-
sents Dan Goggins One-Nun-
Sense musical comedy Sister
Robert Annes Cabaret Class
starring Agnes Cummings Au-
gust 11, 12; 18, 19, 20; 25, 26, 27;
September 1, 2, 3 at 8:15 pm at
the Olde Brick Theatre. Tickets
are $15.00. Reservations: (570)
344-3656
Little Miss, Little Mister
The Little Miss andLittle Mis-
ter Tomato contest will be held
Sunday, August 21at the Pittston
Tomato Festival. All contestants
are asked to be at the festival
bandshell by10:30a.m. The first
category, Little Miss Pittston To-
mato is open to girls, two to six
years old. The second category
Little Mister Pittston Tomato is
open to boys, two to six years
old. The categories will be
judged with 50 points for beauty
and 50 points or personality. The
children are asked to wear some-
thing they would wear to a day at
the Tomato Festival.
One winner will be chosen in
each category with one runner-
up. Entryfee is $5andprizes will
be awarded. Checks should be
made payable to the Pittston To-
mato Festival Inc. Deadline for
entries is Friday, August 12.
Chairpersons for the event are
Angel Noone and Maria Rose
LoBrutto. Applications should
be forwarded to Pittston Tomato
Festival Kids Contest, c/o City
Hall, Attn: Angel Noone, 35
Broad Street, Pittston, Pa. 18640.
Applications are also available
online at pittstontomatofestival-
.com. Entry must include Childs
name, age and sex, address and
phone number and name of par-
ents/guardian.
Tomato Festival Queen
Applications are available for
Pittston Tomato Festival Queen
Scholarship Pageant.
Single young ladies between
the ages of 13 and 19 years old
are invited to compete for the ti-
tle.
Prizes and gifts are available
for all, including a $500 cash
college scholarship to the winner
and a $250 cash college scholar-
ship to the first runner-up.
(Those not attending college
may use the scholarship for edu-
cational purposes). Scoring is
based on an interview, stage per-
formance/talent which may in-
clude a commercial for the Fes-
tival, a song, dance, etc. Entrants
are not required to be from the
Pittston Area.
To be eligible you need to be
single, between the ages of 13
and 19, and available to compete
Saturday, August 20 at 1 p.m.
Each entrant is invited to ride in
the Saturday morning parade,
however it is not required. The
2011winner will of course be re-
quired to be at the festival to
meet and greet guests through
the conclusion on Sunday night.
Applications are available on-
line at http:/www.pittstontoma-
tofestival.com/queen.htm, or
you can receive one by calling
883-9944. Please leave a mess-
age with your complete mailing
address, age, name and phone
number. There is a $30 entrance
fee and proof of age is required.
Former Tomato Festival Queen
Angel Noone is the Chairperson
of the pageant. Deadline for en-
try is August 6.
Pittston Library
Summer Reading
Summer Reading registration
is in progress and is open to all
children ages 3-11
Children will read Library
books and keep a log. They will
bring the log to the library and
receive prizes for books read.
Each week there will be crafts,
programs, story times, weekly
guessing jars and more. Each
separate programhas an individ-
ual sign up. You must sign up in
person. Sign up sheets are put
out Monday for the following
weeks program
Dedication Books
Did you know? Abook can be
donated for any occasion such as
birthday, anniversary, special
achievement & memorials.
Books are a permanent reminder
of a loved one or a special event.
Prices start at $20.00. You can
choose your subject and age
group.
Crochet Club
Pittston Area Memorial Li-
brarys crochet club will meet on
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to noon and
Thursday from 6 to 7:45 p.m.
Participants bring their own sup-
plies (crochet hook and yarn)
and learn to make simple pro-
jects. Open to ages 12 and up.
Call or stop by the library to reg-
ister.
Furry Tails
Come read to specially trained
dogs on Saturday, August 13.
Contact the library to register.
Friends of the Library
Our summer basket is on dis-
play at the library and is chock
full of all things summer. Chanc-
es are $1.00 each. A winner will
be drawn on Monday August 1.
The Friends will meet on
Wednesday, June 27, at 7 p.m. in
the library. President Brenda
Lispi will preside. New mem-
bers are always welcome.
Pittston Area Memorial Li-
brary is located at 47 Broad St.,
Pittston. Hours are Mondays and
Thursdays, noon to 8 p.m.; Tues-
days, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 9
a.m. to 1p.m. Phone number is
654-9565, or visit us on the Web
at www.pittstonlibrary.com
PA Golf Tourney
The parents of the 2012 gradu-
ation class are sponsoring the
Pittston Area Senior Class of
2012 Golf Tournament on Au-
gust 28 at 8 a.m. at the Four Sea-
sons Golf Club, Exeter. The
event will be a four player cap-
tain and crew event. Tickets are
$60 each.
This will include an Ol Fash-
ioned Cookout including hot
dogs, hamburgers, chicken
BBQ. Prizes will be awarded for
two flights, longest drive (men
and women) and closest to the
pin (men and women). There is
room for 30 teams, so please re-
serve as soon as possible.
Sponsorships available are:
Corporate - $500, includes four-
some, meal and hold sponsor-
ship, Gold - $100, tee box spon-
sor, name recognition and name
on main board at club house; Sil-
ver - $50, name recognition at
clubhouse. To register - send
name, phone number, company,
address, email address list of
players names and checks paya-
ble to Pittston Area Senior Par-
ents Association 2012, 491
Broad Street, Pittston, 18640.
JTHS Class of 62
The Jenkins Township High
School class of 1962 is planning
their 50th reunion for June 9,
2012. Classmates interested in
attending or planning this event
please call Stan Gelaszus at 609-
306-6939 or Paul Donahue at
570-510-1399.
Northeast Class of 66
Northeast High School Class
of 66 will hold a 45th Class Re-
union on Sunday, September 4,
from3:00p.m. to8:00p.m. at the
Checkerboard Inn Pavilion,
Carverton Road, Trucksville.
Anyone seeking further infor-
mation can contact Barbara Zu-
pon Alba or Lorraine DeMark
DeFrancesco on Facebook or e-
mail sm21brb@verizon.net.
Atlantic City Trip
A day of fun, sunshine, fresh
air, and casinos on July 30. Price
of the trip is $35and includes all
of the following:
Round trip bus fare; 50-50 raf-
fle on the way to Atlantic City;
$25 free slot play at The Show-
boat Casino; Movie for the re-
turn trip.
To make your reservations:
please call 570-371-9940 and
ask for Vince Tedeschi.
Summer SAT Classes
Wyoming Area is offering
SATPrep classes again this sum-
mer in an effort to help students
increase their SAT scores.
Students in grades 9, 10, 11 &
12 are encouraged to take advan-
tage of these courses.
Schedule for SAT Math class-
es is as follows:
August 2-3, 5-8:30 p.m., and
August 4, 5-8 p.m.
Schedule for SAT Verbal
July 26-29, 10 a.m. to 12:30
p.m.; August 8-12, 10 a.m. to 12
p.m.; August 15-19, 10 a.m. to12
p.m.
Cost is $35 per each Verbal
and each Math course enrolled.
Non-residents fee is $50 per
each course enrolled in. Each
class will run for a total of 10
hours. For a class to run, at least
10 students must be enrolled.
Mrs. Teddi Rabel, guidance
secretary, will accept enrollment
for these courses. Call her at
570-655-2836 X 2339 daily
from 8:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m.
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There will be a very important
meeting of the Avoca A.O.H. on
Thursday, July28, at 7p.m. at the
West Side Social Club, 711
McAlpine St. The upcoming
golf tournament, scholarship
program, and this years commu-
nity project will be discussed at
this time.
Happy Birthday
Happy belated birthday to Mi-
chael Patterson who celebrated
his birthday on July 17.
Fire Dept. Drive
The Avoca Fire Departments
annual fund drive is underway.
While the volunteers of the Avo-
ca Fire Department work for
free, their equipment and build-
ing maintenance is not.
Police Audit
Pennsylvania Auditor General
Jack Wagner completed audits
of the Avoca Borough Police and
Non Uniformed Pension Plans
for the period of January 1, 2008
to December 31, 2010. Copies of
the audits are available for public
inspection in the borough secre-
tarys office in the Avoca Munic-
ipal Building, 752 Main St.,
Monday through Friday from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m.
Youth Group
St. Marys/SS. Peter and Pauls
Parish youth group will meet to-
day from 6:30-8 p.m. in St. Ma-
rys School auditorium, 742
Spring St. At the meeting, they
will discuss plans for the Camel
Beach trip. Following the meet-
ing, the youth will have a water
fight. Dont forget your super
soakers and to dress in old
clothes!
Waleski Camp
The final weekof the StanWa-
leski Basketball Camp will take
place July 25-29 at the St. Jo-
sephs Oblates Seminarygymna-
sium, 1880 Highway 315, Pitt-
ston. The camp is open to boys
and girls entering grades 2-7.
The morning session will take
place from 9 a.m. to noon, and
the afternoon session will take
place from 1-4 p.m. Players can
attend one or both camps. Each
of the camps stresses skills, fun-
damentals, competition, team
play, and fun. All attendees will
receive a camp T-shirt and certif-
icate.
For registration information,
please contact Coach Waleski at
457-1206 or stanwaleski@ya-
hoo.com or Coach LoBrutto at
654-8030. Camp information is
also available at www.stanwales-
ki.com. Players can also walk in
and register up to 30 minutes pri-
or to the start of either camp.
Recycling Reminder
Avoca residents are invited to
recycle newspaper and commin-
gledglass, plastic, andmetal bot-
tles, cans, and jars every
Wednesday from8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
in the Moosic Recycling Truck
at the Avoca Municipal Garage,
1106 Plane St. Please note all lids
should be removed and disposed
in your home trash. Containers
should be rinsed, plastics and
metals should be flattened, and
glass should not be broken.
Newspaper should not be placed
in bags. All recyclables should
be placed in the appropriate
compartment of the truck.
Avoca residents can also recy-
cle corrugated cardboard on the
first Thursday of each month
from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the
Moosic Recycling Truck at the
Avoca Municipal Garage. Cor-
rugated cardboard is cardboard
with a ribbed section between
two heavy layers of cardboard.
All pieces should be collapsed
and flattened. This collection
does not include food contami-
nated non-corrugated or coated
cardboard such as pizza, cereal,
or soda boxes.
Residents are urged to read
and follow the signs on the recy-
cling truck. Please note this area
will be monitored, and violators
can be fined or banned from fu-
ture recycling privileges. Recy-
cling calendars are available in
the lobby of the Avoca Munici-
pal Building and in a box on the
recycling truck. Thank you for
your cooperation and your wil-
lingness to go green in Avoca.
VFW Auxiliary
The Ladies AuxiliarytoV.F.W.
Post 8335 will have its regular
monthly meeting Monday, Aug.
1 at 7 p.m. in the post home, 915
Main St. President June Fitzger-
aldwill preside over the meeting.
Newly elected officers will be-
gin their 2011-2012 term at this
meeting. Mary Ann Tigue,
Louise Bartush, and Sandy
Rosser are the hostesses for this
meeting.
Yard Waste
Avoca Borough will have yard
waste collections Tuesday, Aug.
2 and 16 weather permitting. In
addition to collecting grass clip-
pings and leaves, the borough
workers will also collect other
yard waste including shrubs,
hedge clippings, and tree limbs.
Please note that grass clippings,
leaves, and brush must be placed
in separate containers.
Collection items should be
placed curbside by 8 a.m. on the
collection date.
Class of 1956
The Avoca High School class
of 1956 will have a 55th class re-
union planning meeting Thurs-
day, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. at Colarus-
sos Caf, 725 Main St. The re-
union will take place Saturday,
Sept. 17.
Flea Market
The Rev. Joseph Bertha, Ph.D.
and the parishioners of St. Mi-
chael the Archangel Byzantine
Catholic Church invite the com-
munity to its 15th annual flea
market Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Aug.
7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the
church hall, 205 North Main St.,
Pittston. This one of the biggest
indoor flea markets in the area.
In conjunction with the flea
market, the parish will also have
its annual ziti dinner Saturday
from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinners
are $8 for adults and $6 for chil-
dren 12 and under. Takeouts will
be available too. And if you cant
stay for the dinner, dont worry,
the parishioners will also have
ethnic foods such as pirohi, ha-
luski, and piggies, which will be
available for takeout too, as well
as hot dogs, wimpies, and soft
drinks for sale both days in addi-
tion to a bake sale on Saturday.
There will also be basket raffle
tickets for sale for $1each. There
is also plenty of free off-street
parking available.
Pastoral Council
St. Marys/SS. Peter and Pauls
Parishs pastoral council will
meet Monday, Aug, 8 at 7 p.m. in
St. Marys Rectory, 715 Haw-
thorne St.
Alzheimers Session
The Alzheimers Association,
Greater Pennsylvania Chapter,
will hold a public input session
Wednesday, Aug. 10 from2-3:30
p.m. at the Meadows Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center, 55 W.
Center Hill Rd., Dallas. During
the session, attendees may pro-
vide their views, comments, and
perspectives about Alzheimers.
This information will be used in
the development of a successful
National Alzheimers Plan, and
it will be shared with U.S. De-
partment of Health and Human
Services. To register, please con-
tact Estella Parker Killian at Es-
tella.killian@alz.org or 822-
9915 by August 5.
DePrimo Tournament
The third annual 1st. Lt. Jef-
frey DePrimo Memorial Golf
Tournament will take place Sat-
urday, Aug. 20 at the Wilkes-
Barre Municipal Golf Club.
Registration begins at 7 a.m.
with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. It is
a captain and crew format. The
cost is $75 per player or $300 for
a foursome which includes the
greens fee, use of a cart, dinner,
and awards for several golfing
contests. There will also be a
door prize for each golfer. For
more information or to register,
please call 709-0916 or visit
www.deprimogolf.com. Please
note the registration deadline is
August 3inorder toget your cor-
rect shirt size.
Charity Train Ride
The annual Greater Pittston
Charity Train Ride to Jim
Thorpe is scheduled Sunday,
Oct. 2. The excursion in a 1920s
era open window coach pulled
by a diesel locomotive will de-
part at 9 a.m. and return at ap-
proximately 6:45 p.m. Upon ar-
rival in Jim Thorpe, passengers
will have an opportunity to
browse the many specialty shops
and restaurants sprinkled
throughout this historic area.
Tickets are $65 each. Checks
should be made payable and sent
to the Greater Pittston Charity
TrainRide c/oPittstonMemorial
Library, 47 Broad St., Pittston,
PA18640.
All proceeds will benefit the
Pittston Memorial Library,
Greater Pittston YMCA, and the
Care and Concern Free Health
Clinic. For more information,
please call Kelly at 457-6558.
Support for Troops
The congregation of the Lang-
cliffe Presbyterian Church is
seeking soldiers who are serving
overseas to participate in their
Remembering Our Troops
program.
This program sends
16x16x8 care packages tosol-
diers serving in Iraq or Afghan-
istan. If you have a friend or
loved one serving in one of these
areas and would like to have
them receive a package, please
call 457-6587.
AOH to meet Thursday to discuss golf tournament
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JACKIE BORTHWICK-GALVIN
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FREE DELIVERY! CALL 457-8881
OPEN DAILY: 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday til 5 p.m.
REHOSKIS MARKET
Boneless Chuck Roast .......................$2.99 lb
Lean Stewing Beef ............................ $2.99 lb.
Fresh Cut Minute Steaks.................... $3.99 lb.
Boneless Pork Chops......................... $2.99 lb.
Seasoned Butt Porketta..................... $2.59 lb.
Smoked Bacon.................................. $4.99 lb.
Turkey Breast ....................................$5.99 lb.
Soft Salami........................................$3.99 lb.
Muenster Cheese..............................$4.99 lb.
FRESH & SMOKED KIELBASI
The V.F.W. Post 1227 will have
a yard sale Saturday, July 30,
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the post
home, 492StephensonSt. Tables
can be reserved for $10. Food
and beverages will also be avail-
able.
For more information, please
call Mary at 451-0719. The rain
date for this event is Sunday, July
31.
Happy Birthday
Happy belated birthday to He-
len Duszak who celebrated her
special day on July 17.
Happy belated birthday to An-
na Rita McGlynn who celebrat-
ed her 75th birthday on July 20.
Happy birthday to Ann Kre-
seski who will celebrate her spe-
cial day Tuesday, July 26.
Silver Anniversary
Best wishes to Andre and Ma-
ry Ann Kabacinski who will cel-
ebrate their 25th wedding anni-
versary Tuesday, July 26.
Pet Ordinance
Residents are reminded Du-
ryea Borough ordinance no.
2003-4 prohibits dogs, cats, or
other animals from running at
large, disturbingthe peace, injur-
ing humans, or causing a nui-
sance in the borough. Nuisances
include any domestic animal that
soils, defiles, defecates, or com-
mits any nuisance on any com-
mon thoroughfare, sidewalk,
passageway, bypath, play area,
park, or any place where people
congregate or walk as well as on
any public property.
This restriction does not apply
to that portion of the street lying
between the curb lines which
shall be used to curb dogs, cats,
or other animals.
Once a pet has been curbed, all
feces must be disposed of by a
sanitary method approved of by
the Board of Health. Individuals
who rely upon a dog or other ani-
mal specifically trained to assist
them with visual or hearing
problems is exempt from curb-
ing. The police department can
cite violators.
Not Soliciting
The Ladies Auxiliary to the
American Legion Post 585, Du-
ryea, is not calling residents to
solicit donations. If anyone gets
a call from someone asking you
to make a donation on behalf of
the ladies auxiliary, please get
their name, where they are call-
ing from, and report it to the
American Legion in Duryea at
457-4242. The ladies truly ap-
preciate your help.
Germania Festival
If you havent had a chance to
stop by yet, theres still time! The
members of the Germania Hose
Company will conclude their an-
nual festival today on the fire
company grounds, 430 Foote
Ave. The festivities will include
ride specials and a giant fire-
works display at dusk. Entertain-
ment will be provided by the
Jeanne Zano Band.
Crimewatch Meeting
The Duryea Neighborhood
Crimewatch will have its month-
ly meeting Tuesday, July 26 at
6:30 p.m. in the Duryea Munici-
pal Building, 315 Main St. The
public is invited to attend.
Ambulance Meeting
The members of the Duryea
Ambulance and Rescue Associ-
ation will have its regular month-
ly meeting Tuesday, July 26 at
7:30 p.m. at the ambulance
building. All members are urged
to attend. Please note the change
of date for this meeting. Associ-
ation President Frank Bodosky
will preside over the meeting.
Seniors Outreach
Annette Grella, a representa-
tive for Prime Time Health, will
present a program on health and
wellness Wednesday, July 27 at 1
p.m. at the Duryea Municipal
Building, 315 Main St. This
event is sponsored by the Area
Agency on Aging outreach pro-
gram.
AOH Meeting
Attention all Avoca A.O.H.
members. There will be a very
important meeting Thursday, Ju-
ly 28 at 7 p.m. at the West Side
Social Club, 711 McAlpine St.,
Avoca. The upcoming golf tour-
nament, scholarship program,
and this years community pro-
ject will be discussed at this
time. Your input is needed. All
members are urged to attend.
National Night Out
On Tuesday, Aug. 2, the Du-
ryea Neighborhood Crime-
watch, in conjunction with the
Duryea Police Department, will
join forces with thousands of
communities nationwide for the
28th Annual National Night Out
(NNO) crime and drug preven-
tion program. The event will be-
gin at 6:30 p.m. with a walk from
the Duryea Municipal Building,
315 Main St., to the Healey Me-
morial Playground, Foote Ave-
nue. If you are unable to partici-
pate inthe walk, please godirect-
ly to the playground. In case of
inclement weather, the walk will
be omitted, and the entire event
will take place at the playground.
At 7 p.m. at the playground, at-
tendees will receive information
from several speakers including
local police officers. Food and
refreshments will be served.
Residents are asked to leave their
porch lights on that evening as a
sign of unity against crime.
Flea Market
The Rev. Joseph Bertha, Ph.D.
and the parishioners of St. Mi-
chael the Archangel Byzantine
Catholic Church invite the com-
munity to its 15th annual flea
market Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Aug.
7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the
church hall, 205 North Main St.,
Pittston. This one of the biggest
indoor flea markets in the area.
In conjunction with the flea
market, the parish will also have
its annual ziti dinner Saturday
from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinners
are $8 for adults and $6 for chil-
dren 12 and under. Takeouts will
be available too. And if you cant
stay for the dinner, dont worry,
the parishioners will also have
ethnic foods such as pirohi, ha-
luski, and piggies, which will be
available for takeout too, as well
as hot dogs, wimpies, and soft
drinks for sale both days in addi-
tion to a bake sale on Saturday.
There will also be basket raffle
tickets for sale for $1each. There
is also plenty of free off-street
parking available.
LL World Series
The Duryea American Legion
Post 585, in conjunction with its
ladies auxiliary and the Sons of
the American Legion, will host a
bus trip Tuesday, Aug. 23 to the
Little League World Series, Wil-
liamsport, for the members of
the Duryea Little League. The
bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the
parking lot of the V.F.W. Post
1227, 492 Stephenson St., and
depart from Williamsport at 4
p.m. Lunch and refreshments
will be provided. Reservations
will be accepted on a first come,
first served basis. To make a res-
ervation, please call the post
home at 457-4242 by August 8.
Each child must have a permis-
sion slip signed by his or her par-
ent or legal guardian to attend.
For more information, please
call the post home at 457-4242
or Bill Aruscavage at 457-0526.
Class of 1961
The Duryea High School class
of 1961will have its 50th reunion
Saturday, Sept. 3 at Memorable
Occasions, 268 S. Main St. The
cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m.
followed by a buffet dinner at 7
p.m. which includes an open bar.
Music from the 50s and the 60s
will provide the entertainment
for the night.Prior to the dinner,
there will be a Mass at 4:30 p.m.
at Nativity of Our Lord Parish at
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church,
529 Stephenson St., for departed
members of the class.
Germania Golf
The Germania Hose Company
is holding its fourth annual golf
tournament Saturday, Sept. 10 at
Pine Hills.It is a 1 p.m. shotgun
start. The cost is $80 per player
which includes green fees, use of
a cart, dinner, refreshments, and
prizes.
For more information, please
contact Jerry at germania-
golf@gmail.com.
Golf Classic
Holy Rosary School will have
its third annual golf classic Sun-
day, Sept. 18 at Edgewood in the
Pines, Drums. Registration is at
noon, and the shotgun start be-
gins at 1 p.m. It is a captain and
crew format.Singles will be
placed on a team. The cost is
$100 per player which includes
lunch and dinner at the club.
Awards will be given for several
golfing contests. There will also
be prizes awarded throughout
the day.
There are also several tourna-
ment sponsorship opportunities
available at various donation lev-
els which are great vehicles for
promoting your business or or-
ganization.For more information
please contact Debbie Davis at
451-1762.
Yard sale next Saturday at Duryea VFW Post
DURYEA
JACKIE BORTHWICK-GALVIN
457-3351
duryeahappenings@verizon.net
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Holy Mother of Sorrows will
hold two concerts this week on
Thursday, July 28, and Friday,
July 29, in the church beginning
each night at 7:00 p.m.
Thursdays presentation will
be Music of the Eastern Eu-
ropean Church offered by the
Ekumin Chorale, an 8-part a ca-
pella choir, under the directionof
Patrick M. Marcinka, and on Fri-
day, July 29, the concert will be
presented by the participants of
the 22nd Music Workshop of the
National Choirs andis the culmi-
nation of what was taught at the
Music Workshop and will show-
case hymns fromthe newPolish/
English Hymnal as well as other
spiritually uplifting music.
All are welcome to attend both
concerts. Admission is free.
Softball Tourney
This years Dupont Softball
Tournament Champions are:
Casey Kasa - 1st Place; Docs -
2nd Place; Shotwells Auto Re-
pair - 3rd Place.
The Dupont Softball Tourna-
ment Committee thanks all who
helped out with this years event
and volunteered their time and
hard work to make this event the
tremendous success that it was.
This was the biggest and best
tournament to date with more
than 500 people in attendance on
Friday evening alone for the Du-
pont Rivalry Game and Fire-
works Display that followed.
Nearly $4,000 was raised over
the 3-day event. Local charities
that received all of the proceeds
were: Dupont Lions Club, Du-
pont Hose Company, Dupont
VFW Post 4909, Dupont Boro
Childrens Fund, Dupont Soft-
ball/T-Ball Organization.
Its Pierogi Time
Its time to make the pierogi
for the upcoming Sacred Heart
Picnic whichwill be heldonAug
4, 5 and 6. If you can lend a hand
it would be greatly appreciated.
Preparations will take place in
the church hall and here is the
schedule for the upcoming
week:
Pierogi preparation: July 28
and July 29 from8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Clean up after 2 p.m.
Pierogi making: July 30, 6
a.m. to 3 p.m. Clean up after 2
p.m. July 31from8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
clean up after 2 p.m. August 1, 2,
& 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clean
up after 2 p.m.
Food preparation: August 4, 5,
and 6 will start at 8 a.m. and con-
tinue through the day and eve-
ning. Clean up starts at 3 p.m.
and continues through the eve-
ning.
Clean up: Taking down the
stands, put lumber away. August
7 starting at 7 a.m.
Clean kitchen and hall: Put
pots away, etc. clean and season
grills, Aug. 8, 9, and 10 starting
at 9 a.m.
Bulk Pickup
Residents are reminded to
plan ahead for remodeling and
cleanout projects. Dupont Bor-
ough can no longer provide
trucks for cleanup projects. Res-
idents will be required to hire a
company that provides dump-
sters for major remodeling or
house cleaning projects. The
dumpster companies can pro-
vide different sizes to accommo-
date your projects.
If youare movingor relocating
and need to discard items, again
you must hire a dumpster. Please
do not leave large items outside
on the sidewalk. The DPW
workers will not pickup any item
left out that is not in a borough
bag or paid for in advance.
Borough Calendar
Dupont Borough is working
on the 2012 Borough Calendar
and is asking for any organiza-
tion or church or group that
would like to have pictures or ar-
ticle included in the next year
calendar should contact Patty at
655-6216 as soon as possible.
Mill Creek Project
DEP Mill Creek Flood Protec-
tion Project Inspection will take
place within the next two weeks
for the annual creek inspection.
All residents are reminded of the
easements along the channel and
to make sure no violations exist.
If you live along the creek chan-
nel and witness any debris in the
channel or problems with the
fencing and overgrown weeds,
please contact the borough of-
fice so the Dupont Public Works
employees can address the prob-
lems.
Tax Reminder
Bill Elko, Tax Collector, an-
nounced that the 2011 School
Tax Bills have been mailed this
past week. If you have not re-
ceived your school bill please
contact the tax office as soon as
possible at 655-6241.
PACC Meeting Today
The Polish American Citizens
Club of Elm Street Dupont will
hold a special meeting at 2:00
p.m. today, SundayJuly24, at the
Club home. PACC Active mem-
bers are encouraged to attend.
Eco-tip
Here is Joey Jones Eco-tip of
the week: Put a bucket on the
sidewalk to collect rain water.
You can use this to water your
plants or garden later!
Food Giveaway
The monthly food distribution
sponsored b the Dupont Lions
will be held Thursday, July 28,
from4 to 5 at the Dupont Munic-
ipal Bldg, 600 Chestnut St. All
qualifying residents of Dupont
and Suscon are eligible.
Bowling Signups
Sign-ups for this years
League Bowling at Dupont
Lanes will take place on Satur-
day and Sunday, August 6 and 7,
from noon to 3:00 p.m. at Elkos
& Sons Bowling Lanes, Main
Street.
Softball Party
Dupont Softball/Tee ball end
of season party will be held on
Saturday, August 6, fromnoonto
4:00 p.m. at the Dupont Pavilion
in the Park. Cookout style: hot-
dogs, hamburgers, etc., bring
your lawn chairs. Awards will be
given out during the picnic. Re-
minder: all Teeball pants and
softball shorts must be returned.
Check out the website: http://
dupontsoftball.clubspaces.com.
Charity Train Ride
The Greater Pittston Charity
Train Ride to historic Jim
Thorpe in a 1920s era open win-
dow coach pulled by a diesel lo-
comotive, will take place on
Sunday, October 2, departing
Duryea at 9:00 a.m. and return-
ing at approximately 6:45 p.m.
The trip includes free time in
Jim Thorpe. The cost is $65.00
per person. Checks should be
made payable to the Greater Pitt-
ston Charity Train Ride c/o Pitt-
ston Memorial Library, 47
Broad Street, Pittston, PA18640.
For more information contact
Kelly at (570) 457-6558. Pro-
ceeds benefit the Pittston Me-
morial Library, Greater Pittston
YMCA and the Care and Con-
cern Free Health Clinic. Last
year was a sell out; this year
promises to be the same.
Dupont Reunion
The Dupont Schools Reunion
Committee will meet Sunday,
August 14, at 2:00 p.m. at the
VFW Post Home to finalize
plans for the all Dupont Schools
homecoming which will be held
on Sunday, August 21, at the Pa-
vilion in the Park on Elm Street.
Committee Co-Chairs are:
Kate Rheinschmidt, Gloria An-
dreko and Loretta Joyce. Com-
mittee members consist of Ber-
nie Zielinski, Clem Lello, Clara
Kosik, Helen Komski, Veronica
Castner, Eddie Zielinski, Bill
Lukasik, Jean Hudock, Pat Stout
and Mary Lou Colwell.
For information about the re-
union contact: Mary Lou at 654-
7539 or Loretta at 655-0130.
Festivities will being at 11:00
a.m. with a continental breakfast
of coffee and assorted pastries,
fruit tray and antipasto followed
by a full course dinner at 4:00
p.m.
Cost is $20.00 per person and
should be remitted with your res-
ervation to Kay Rhienschmidt,
220 Center St. Dupont, by Au-
gust 12. The affair is open to any-
one who attended Dupont
schools: Wilson, Sacred Heart,
Pulaski and Dupont High. Con-
tact youformer classmates it will
be a great time to plan that re-
union.
Happy Birthday
Happy belated birthday to Mi-
chael Patterson who celebrated
his birthday July 17.
AOH Meeting
Attention all Avoca AOH
members. There will be a very
important meeting Thursday Ju-
ly 28 at the West Side Social
ClubonMcAlpine Street inWest
Avoca at 7 p.m. Discussions on
the golf tournament, scholarship
program and this years commu-
nity project will be held.
Giant Flea Market
Holy Mother of Sorrows will
holda Giant Flea Market ontheir
churchs grounds, Wyoming
Ave., on Saturday, Sept.10 from
9: 00a.m. to5:00p.m. This event
will be held one day prior to the
Dozynki Festival in the Big Tent.
Outside vendors, as well as, par-
ishioners are welcome to partici-
pate. The cost is $20.00per table.
There will be food sale (pierogi,
potato pancakes, etc.)
If you are interested in renting
a table please call Mrs. Regina
Bahaley at 457-2378 as soon as
possible. All reservations have to
be pre-paid (make a check paya-
ble to Holy Mother of Sorrows
and mail it to 212 Wyoming
Ave.; Dupont, Pa 18641)
Service Schedule
Dupont service schedule for
the week of July 24:
Monday, July 25 -Purple re-
fuses bags
Tuesday, July 26 - Yard waste -
30 lb. limit
Wednesday, July 27 Recy-
cling mixed papers
During the summer months
the street department will begin
at 6 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Resi-
dents should have all material
trash, yard waste and recycling
out the night before scheduled
pickup days. Please be mindful
of the weight limits for refuse
and yard waste containers is 30
lbs.
Got News?
If you have an article which
you would like to submit you can
send the information to du-
pont.news@comcast.net or by
calling 654-0897.Send your
news items by Wednesday eve-
ning. Please include a contact
phone number.
Two free concerts at Holy Mother of Sorrows Church
DUPONT
ANN MARIE PADDOCK
654-0897
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Webelos Scouts celebrated
their graduation from Exeter
Cub Scout Pack 310 with a din-
ner at the Exeter Scout Home
and Community Center.
Shane Sonday, Billy Wallace,
and Isaac Maniero earned Cub
Scoutings highest award, The
Arrow of Light. With guidance
from their Webelos Leader,
Dawn Cavello, the boys also
earned the Super Achiever
Patch, given to Webelos who
earn all 20 Activity pins.
The boys have moved on in
scouting to join Boy Scout Troop
311under the direction of Scout-
master Walter Janoski.
Council Meeting
Exeter Borough Council will
meet on July 26 at 6 p.m. for a
work session followed by the
regular council meeting at 7 p.m.
The public is invited to attend.
The newExeter Borough web-
site is up and running, you can
visit it atwww.exeterborough-
.com
Exeter Open
The 45th annual Exeter Open
will be held on Sunday, August
21, at the Emanon Country Club.
The cost is $75 per player with
cart and $65 per player without
cart.
This fee includes green fees,
prizes, food and refreshments.
The format for this tournament
will be captain and crew.
The deadline for registration
will be August 18. Applications
may be obtained from George
Burns or any committee mem-
ber.
Open fee must accompany the
application. Please mail applica-
tions to George Burns, 41Barber
Street, Exeter, PA. 18643.
Anyone is welcome to partici-
pate in this tournament.
Cosmopolitan Seniors
The Cosmopolitan Seniors
will meet again on Tuesday, Au-
gust 2, at 1p.m. at St. Anthony of
Padua Center, in Exeter. Vic Ma-
linowski will preside. Hosts/
Hostesses are: Charlie Ches-
kiewicz, Connie and Tom La-
hart, and Bernie and Dorothy
Serbin.
Forty seven members attended
the previous Cosmopolitan Se-
niors meeting.
After the call to order by Presi-
dent Malinowski, 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, and treasurer Amy
Alpaugh announced the bank
balance.
Mary Kovaleski handmade
and donated a patriotic wreath
which was raffled off.
After the meeting the group
enjoyed refreshments, accompa-
nied with organ music and bingo
was played. 50/50 winners were:
Agatha Abromovage, Mary Dir-
han, Toni Hall, Cheryl Pipher,
and Marge Zinkavich, Eva Na-
ples won the patriotic wreath,
Jane Mikolosko the special
game, and the bingo jackpot was
shared by Bernie Petrasek and
Sophie Hudak
Cosmopolitan Seniors travel
coordinator Johanna is accepting
reservations for a Mount Airy
Casino trip on Wednesday, Au-
gust 10.
A trip is scheduled on
Wednesday, October 19 to see
King Henry and the Showmen at
Penns Peak with a family style
lunch and show. Any person re-
gardless of age can come on
these trips.
Details can be obtained from
Johanna at 655-2720.
Charity Train Ride
The benefit train excursion to
historic Jim Thorpe in a 1920s
era openwindowcoaches is Sun-
day, October 2, departing Du-
ryea at 9 a.m. and returning at
approximately 6:45 p.m.
The trip includes free time in
Jim Thorpe. The cost is $65 per
person.
Checks should be made paya-
ble to the Greater Pittston Char-
ity Train Ride c/o Pittston Me-
morial Library, 47 Broad Street,
Pittston, PA18640.
For more information contact
Kelly at (570) 457-6558. Pro-
ceeds benefit the Pittston Me-
morial Library, Greater Pittston
YMCA and the Care and Con-
cern Free Health Clinic.
DePrimo Tournament
The Third annual Memorial
Tournament is Saturday, August
20 at the Wilkes-Barre Munici-
pal Golf Club.
Registration is at 7 a.m. Cost is
$75 for individual golfer, $300
for foursomes with a shotgun
start for 4-man captain and crew
at 8 a.m. for 18 holes of golf, (in-
cluding cart), door prizes for all
players, and an awards dinner.
Call 709-0916 or go to depri-
mogolf.comfor more info and to
register by Aug. 3 to order your
correct shirt size.
St. Barbara Parish
Weekday Masses: Monday
through Saturday at 7a.m.
Wednesday, Thursday and Fri-
day 7 and 11a.m.
Every Monday at 7 p.m. Mass
with Novena prayers to the Mi-
raculous Medal and Mother Ca-
brini. Confessions before Mass.
Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Mass
with Novena prayers to St. An-
thony of Padua. Confessions be-
fore Mass.
Every Wednesday after the 7
and 11 a.m. Mass, Novena
prayers to Saint Joseph and St.
Joseph Marello.
The Eucharistic Adoration is
held every day from11:30 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. followed by the Bene-
diction with the Blessed Sacra-
ment.
The Rosary will be recited 20
minutes before all weekend
Masses.
Reminder
That is all for this week; re-
member if you have any events
or news you would like listed in
the Exeter Town column, you
can reach me at 287-3349 oreci-
priani@comcast.net.
Exeter Cubs graduate to Boy Scout Troop 311
EXETER
EILEEN CIPRIANI
287-3349
ecipriani@comcast.net
Webelos Scouts celebrate their graduation from Exeter Cub Scout Pack 310. First row, Isaac Maniero, Shane Sonday, Billy Wallace and
Lorraine Backo, Cubmaster Pack 310. Second row, Dawn Cavello, Michael Coolbaugh Sr. Pack 310 Committee Chairman and Walter
Janoski.
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The West Pittston Rec Board
will sponsor a Kidz Camp for
children 5-11years of age on Au-
gust 1 through August 5 at the
West Pittston Little League from
9:00 a.m. to noon.
The cost is $60.00, which in-
cludes sports activities, arts and
crafts, games, snacks and a lot
more.
For further information, call or
email Gina Malsky for details at
lmalsky@aol.com or 570-883-
7277.
DePrimo Tourney
The Third annual Memorial
Tournament is Saturday, August
20 at the Wilkes-Barre Munici-
pal Golf Club.
Registration is at 7 a.m. Cost is
$75 for individual golfer, $300
for foursomes with a shotgun
start for 4-man captain and crew
at 8 a.m. for 18 holes of golf, (in-
cluding cart), door prizes for all
players, and an awards dinner.
Call 709-0916 or go to depri-
mogolf.comfor more info and to
register by Aug. 3 to order your
correct shirt size.
WP Golf Open
The West Pittston Parks and
Rec. Board will be holding their
2011 West Pittston Open Golf
Tournament on Sunday, August
14 at the Emanon Country Club
in Falls. Tee times will start at
10:30 a.m. There will be food
and drinks on 3-holes.
The format will be captain and
crew. Dinner and ceremonies
will take place at the Moose
lodge in West Pittston starting at
6:00 p.m.
Cost is $80.00per golfer. Hole
sponsors will cost $ 50.00.
The money raised will go to-
ward the events for the children
intownlike the FunRun, Movies
in the park, Halloween Parade
and maintaining of the two
parks.
Any questions, please contact
Golf Chairman Ed Martin at
905-1722 or e-mail to emar-
tin311@comcast.net.
Class of 1961
The West PittstonHighSchool
Class of 1961 will be celebrating
their 50th Class Reunion on Sat-
urday, September 17 at Fox Hill
Country Club. Invitations have
been issued.
Anyone else who would like to
attend should call Anita Mon-
tante at 570-654-1581 or Connie
Rosencrance at 570-654-9554.
Homes Tour
The Tour of West Pittston
Homes returns once again this
year slated for Saturday, Septem-
ber 17.
This event, sponsored by the
West Pittston Historical Society,
will feature a number of out-
standing Garden Village resi-
dences and is a delightful way to
spend an afternoon exploring the
history and architecture of West
Pittston.
Details regarding the tour, in-
cluding ticket information, will
be announced in several weeks.
Please visit the West Pittston
Historical Society website at
www.westpittstonhistory.org to
stay informed about the Tour of
West Pittston Homes.
Yard Waste
Yard waste pick up: Mont-
gomery Avenue to Erie Street
will be picked up on Mondays
while Montgomery Avenue to
Susquehanna Avenue will be
picked up on Tuesdays. Please
place yard waste in open con-
tainers for pick up. Yard waste in
plastic bags will not be picked
up.
Branches are to be tied in
small bundles no larger than one
inch round by 4-feet in length.
Grass and leaves are to be in con-
tainers weighing no more than
25 to 30-pounds.
Recycling materials are
picked up curbside on the first
and third Thursdays of each
month and include newspapers
(in covered containers only) and
commingled glass and alumi-
num cans.
Drop off recycling is every
Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon
at the Public Works Facility, 505
Delaware Avenue. Residents can
drop off commingled, newspa-
per and corrugated cardboard.
Tax Reminder
The face value is nowover and
taxes are in the penalty phase.
There will be no office hours
during the month of July unless
by appointment only. The tax
collectors regular office hours
of Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:00
8:00 p.m., Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
to noon or by appointment will
resume on August 1.
For further information or to
schedule an appointment, call
655-3801.
Library Programs
Financial Courses - College
Funding Workshop: 8/17, 6:00-
7:00 p.m.
Beginner Yoga - Tuesdays &
Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Cost:
$7:00 drop-in; discounted punch
passes available.
West Pittston Library Book
Club - First Tuesday of each
month, 6:45 p.m.
Friends Helping Friends
Event, 10/4, all day - Purchase a
$5.00 coupon book to receive a
25% off shopping pass at Bos-
covs on this day. Booklets are
available at the Circulation desk
and all proceeds benefit the Li-
brary.
The Friends of the Library
meet once a month at the Li-
brary. Call the Library for infor-
mation about their upcoming
meetings.
Birthday Notes
Celebrating this week are:
Ann Alaimo, 7/26; Brittany Le-
mardy, 7/26; Maria Palmieri, 7/
26; and Maria Ciampi Karcut-
skie, 7/29.
Thought for the Week
Kindness, Ive discovered, is
everything in life.
Quote of the Week
Politics will eventually be re-
placed by imagery. The politic-
ian will be only too happy to ab-
dicate in favor of his image, be-
cause the image will be much
more powerful than he could ev-
er be. Marshall McLuhan.
Bumper Sticker
The greatest threat to freedom
is the absence of criticism.
West Pittston Rec Board sponsoring Kidz Camp
WESTPITTSTON
Tony Callaio
654-5358
tonyc150@verizon.net
Many of the historic homes of West Pittston which will be featured in this year's homes tour on Sept. 17, have existed for more than 100
years, as old photos such as this illustrate..
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The Wyoming Free Library
will present Chuck Mazzarella
author of the Lion Shares on Sat-
urday, August 13, at noon. Chuck
will be reading from his book.
For more information, call the
library at 693-1364. Space is
limited.
The Library Summer Reading
Club activities include: Monday,
July 25, Preschool story time
10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. ages 3-5;
Wednesday, July27, Movie day
Mulan 11:00 a.m. all ages are
welcome; Friday, July 29, Desti-
nation London 11:00 a.m.
noon, ages 6 and up.
New police station dedication
Friday
The boroughs new police sta-
tion/borough building will be
dedicatedFridayat 6p.m. incon-
junction with the remembrance
of Police Chief Edward Brennan
who was shot and killed on July
29, 1918.
Farmers Market
The Wyoming Farmers Mar-
ket is open every Saturday
throughout the harvest season. A
variety of fresh produce, Amish-
made baked good, jams and pre-
serves and local food and crafts
are available. Interested vendors
should contact the Wyoming
Borough office at 693-0291.
The fee for a single spot is $20/
week for food vendors and $10/
week for non-food vendors. Pre-
payment is welcomed with
checks made out to Wyoming
Recreation Board. Also, anyone
interested in providing work-
shops are welcome to participa-
te.
St. Monicas Parish
Did you know you could find
Mass times when you are travel-
ing on the parish website? There
is a link to the Catechism of the
Catholic Church so you can
have answers to questions.
Young parishioners can find out
what the Youth Group is doing.
All this andmore at www.stmon-
icanepa.com
Volunteer Road to Recovery
drivers are needed by the Amer-
ican Cancer Society to take pa-
tients for their tests. Drive your
own car or ACS Van. Flexible
scheduling is available. Drivers
are asked to attend orientation.
Call 1-800-227-2345 for infor-
mation.
Please continue to bring at
least one item each week to
Church. Foods like cereal, pasta,
peanut butter, crackers, ketchup,
and mustard are always in need.
Non-food items, such as, diap-
ers, baby wipes, soap, shampoo
(baby and adult) and toothpaste
are also appreciated.
If you are interested in coordi-
nating this ministry for St. Mon-
icas Parish, please call Father
McKernan at 693-1991.
On Monday, August 8, the
Second Annual Golf Classic
Tournament will be held at Blue
Ridge Trail Golf Club, Moun-
taintop. Bishop Joseph Bambera
will be present. For more infor-
mation and to register call Father
Washington at 207-2216 ext.
1013.
St. Monicas Spiritual Media
Center is located in the Church
Hall is a Spiritual Lending Li-
brary consisting of books, CDs
and DVDs for your summer
reading needs. You may also do-
nate such items from your own
personal libraries.
The women will meet in the
Church Hall on Monday, August
1, at 7 p.m. The calendar for the
upcoming year will be on the
agenda.
All womenof the Parishare in-
vited to attend.
On Tuesday, August 2, the Fi-
nance Council will meet in the
Rectory.
The Youth Group of St. Mon-
icas Parish will be collecting
diapers (size 1 preferred) during
the month of August for the Pro-
Life Center in Wilkes-Barre be-
ginning August 6.
Collection boxes will be
placed in Our Lady of Sorrows
and St. Josephs Churches thru
August 31 for your donations.
Charity Train Ride
The benefit train excursion to
historic Jim Thorpe in 1920s era
open windowcoaches is Sunday,
October 2, departing Duryea at 9
a.m. and returning at approxi-
mately 6:45 p.m.
The trip includes free time in
Jim Thorpe. The cost is $65 per
person.
For more information contact
Kelly at (570) 457-6558. Pro-
ceeds benefit the Pittston Me-
morial Library, Greater Pittston
YMCA and the Care and Con-
cern Free Health Clinic.
Rummage Sale
A rummage sale to benefit
Wyoming Hose Co #1 and
Wyoming Ambulance will be
held at the First Baptist Church
52 East 8th St, Wyoming on Sep-
tember 9 and 10, Friday 4-8 p.m.
and Saturday 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
Anyone that can donate any
items call Lisa Klansek 570-
693-1754.
DePrimo Tournament
The Third annual Memorial
Tournament is Saturday, August
20, at the Wilkes-Barre Munici-
pal Golf Club. Registration is at
7 a.m.
Cost is $75 for individual gol-
fer, $300 for foursomes with a
shotgun start for 4-man captain
and crewat 8 a.m. for 18 holes of
golf, (including cart), door
prizes for all players, and an
awards dinner.
Call 709-0916 or go to depri-
mogolf.comfor more info and to
register by Aug. 3 to order your
correct shirt size.
Reminder
If anyone has any Wyoming
news or special events contact
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The Wyoming/ West Wyoming Senior Citizens held their annual summer picnic in the pavilion at Daily Park in West Wyoming. Fromleft Frank Perfinski, Nancy Kwasny,
SamDeSalvo, Joe Koslosky, Genny Labatty, Joe Shymanski, and Fr. Leo McKernan.
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Pittston Area grad Jordan Bone pitched
3.1innings of solidrelief as Plains captured
the Region 5 American Legion champion-
ship with a 7-4 win over Back Mountain in
the title game late Wednesday afternoon at
Central Columbia High School in Blooms-
burg. It was the second time Plains beat the
WyomingValleyAmericanLegionLeague
champion on Wednesday after forcing a
secondgame witha wininthe first game of
the championship series.
Bone relieved Anthony Grillini who was
pitchinginhissecondstint of theday. Grilli-
ni, a Coughlinproduct whois headedtoDi-
vision I Binghamton in the fall, started
Game1and pitched five innings in picking
up the win before throwing four innings to
start Game 2. But it was Bone who picked
upthewininGame2after allowingjust two
earned runs on four hits in his time on the
mound. The lefty also struck out three and
did not allowa walk.
Josh Savakinus continued his offensive
tear with two hits for Plains. The PA grad
hadninehitsinsixgamesduringtheRegion
5 event, and went 4-for-8 with six RBI and
three runs scored in the Championship Se-
ries.
Bone was solid at the plate as well,
smackedthreehitsinGame2togowithtwo
runs scored. The Plains leadoff hitter was
5-for-8 with five runs scored on Wednes-
day.
The Region 5 title gives Plains a berth in
American Legion State Championship,
whichbegins TuesdayinWest Lawn. Plains
will face state power Boyertown, the Re-
gion 2 champion.
Plains 22, Back Mt. 12
Plains forced a second game in the Re-
gion 5 American Legion Tournament
ChampionshipSeries witha22-12winover
WVALL champ Back Mountain on
Wednesday afternoon at Central Columbia
HighSchool inBloomsburg. It was thefirst
time insixtries that Plains hadbeatenBack
Mt. this season.
Pittston Areas Josh Savakinus led the
way for Plains, driving in six runs with a
homer and a single as the WVALLrunner-
up pounded out 17 hits in nine innings.
Plains tooka14-1leadinthe game before
Back Mt. battled back to within14-8 head-
ing to the top of the seventh. But the Purple
Ninescoredtwointheseventhandsixinthe
ninth to grab the victory.
Another PA grad, first baseman Jordan
Bone, added two hits and three runs scored
for Plains
Plains13, Green Ridge 9
Plains advanced to the Region 5 Amer-
ican Legion Tournament Championship
Series witha13-9winover ScrantonGreen
Ridge at Central Columbia High School in
on Tuesday afternoon in Bloomsburg.
It didnt look good for the WVALL run-
ner-upearlyonas GreenRidgescoredthree
runs in the first inning to chase the Plains
starting pitcher. But Pittston Areas James
Castellino took the ball out of the bullpen
and put up three straight scoreless innings
as Plains took a 11-3 lead entering the bot-
tomof the sixth.
Green Ridge got to Castellino for four in
thesixth, but thedamagehadbeendoneand
Plains (19-9) hung on for the victory.
James Castellino came in and pitched
hisheart out for fiveinningsandhavinghim
pitch those strong innings really propelled
us to victory, Plains manager Don Stark
told the Times Leader after the game.
Castellino scattered five hits and four
walks over those five innings while striking
out one.
While Castellino was holding Green
Ridge at bay, PA teammates Jordan Bone
and Josh Savakinus were doing damage at
the plate.
Bonefinished4-for-6withtwoRBI anda
run scored, and Savakinus went 2-for-5
with two runs scored. Both Patriots also
doubled for Plains.
Plains 0, Back Mt. 10
Pittston Area grad James Castellino was
the only Plains pitcher to have any success
against Back Mt. in a 10-0 loss to the
WVALL Champion in the Region 5 Win-
ners Bracket Final onMondayafternoonin
Bloomsburg.
Castellino pitched a perfect inning of re-
lief for Plains striking out two.
Former Patriots teammates Jordan Bone
and Josh Savakinus each singled for Pains
in the loss.
Plains13, Canton 2
Bone gets win as Plains claims Region 5
Pittston Area lefty is solid out of pen in 7-4 win
By Rick Notari
Dispatch Staff
PHOTOS BY FRED ADAMS
Plains third baseman Josh Savakinas throws to first base for a putout against Back
Mountain in Wednesday's Region 5 championship game.
Plains Joe Palsnick tosses the ball to RJ Emmett for the first out of a double play
against Back Mountain. See BONE, Page 46
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Runs have not been hard to
come by this season for the
Greater Wyoming Area soft-
ball team and Wednesday
night was no different.
The District 31 champions
exploded on offense, and Ni-
cole Cumbo was terrific in
the circle as GWA smashed
District 17 champ Christy
Mathewson, 14-1, in the
opening round of the Section
5 Little League Junior Soft-
ball Tournament at Tokach
Field in Plains
The Greater Wyoming Ar-
ea offense scored in four of
the five innings played and
batted around the order in
both the third and the fifth
innings
GWA started things off by
taking an early 3-0 lead.
Bree Bednarski and Turner
led off with consecutive sin-
gles before Adrienne Przyby-
la crushed a double over the
centerfielders head allowing
both Bednarski and Turner to
score.
Later in the inning, Emily
Wolfgang hit a sacrifice fly
allowing Przybyla to score
easily from third.
GWA extended their lead
with a five-run third inning.
With the bases loaded and
nobody out, Wolfgang drew a
walk to force Turner home
from third. Drew Bednarski
and Heather Nametko then
hit back-to-back, two-run
doubles to give the locals an
8-0 lead.
Christy Mathewson got one
back in the bottom half of the
third. However it was the on-
ly run the Factoryville-based
team would score all game.
GWAs relentless offensive
attack continued in the
fourth, as they tallied five
more runs in the inning.
Wolfgang, Jordan Kelly,
Lindsay Carey and Drew
Bednarski all had singles in
the inning, and Turner
opened the floodgates with a
bases-clearing triple to give
GWA a 13-0 lead.
Greater Wyoming Area
added its final run in the top
of the fifth when Megan
Bresnahan hit an RBI-single
to centerfield making it a
14-1 game.
Cumbo earned the win, al-
lowing one hit in four innings
of work as she combined
with Lauren Maloney on a
two-hitter. Cumbo struck out
five while walking just two,
and Maloney got three
straight outs after issuing a
leadoff walk in the fifth.
Every hitter in the GWA
starting line up picked up a
hit in the game.
GWA 10, Carbino 6
Nicole Cumbo scattered
six hits and went the distance
to pick up the win as Greater
Wyoming Area advanced to
the Championship Series of
the Section 5 Little League
Junior Softball Tournament
at Tokach Field in Plains
with a 10-6 win over District
32 champion Carbino Club
on Thursday night.
GWA played for the title
last night after Dispatch
deadline in a rematch with
Carbino, which eliminated
Plains. A Greater Wyoming
Area win would put the team
into the Pennsylvania State
Tournament which starts
Wednesday at the Indiana
Little League.
Adrienne Pryzbyla drove in
four runs for GWA on two
hits. Megan Bresnahan added
two hits and an RBI, and Sara
Coolbaugh and Drew Bed-
narski also each drove in a
run for the District 31 cham-
pions.
For a full report on last
nights championship check
next weeks Dispatch.
Pennsylvania 9-10
GWA 8, Warrington 2
Winning-pitcher Gwen
Glatz smacked three hits to
lead Greater Wyoming Area
to an 8-2 win over Warring-
ton in the opening round of
the Pennsylvania State 9-10
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GWA juniors lighting up the scoreboard
D31 champ scored a combined 24 runs in first two Section 5 games
By Josh Horton
Dispatch Correspondent
PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
Greater Wyoming Area's Nicole Cumbo delivers a pitch against Christy Mathewson in the opening
round of the Section 5 Junior Softball Tournament at Plains on Wednesday.
See GWA, Page 45
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Two fighters with ties to the
West Sideof Greater Pittstonwent
tobattlelast Saturdayaspart of the
Martial Arts Super Sport (MASS)
Inauguration card at the Mohe-
gan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre
Twp.
Both walked out of the cage as
winners.
WyomingAreawrestlingcoach
Steve Mytych and West Pittstons
Rex T-Rex Harris both earned
victories in the first Mixed Mar-
tial Arts (MMA) event to be held
in Luzerne County.
Mytych, who was just hired a
few weeks ago as the Warriors
new mat coach, defeated Samo
Beharovic by way of triangle cho-
keholdtapout. Withthevictory, he
improved to 3-0 as an amateur
MMAfighter.
Harris, a rising star in the sport
of MMA, fought in the co-main
event of the night, makinghis pro-
fessional debut against Chase
Owens of Freeland. Harris, a for-
mer Wilkes University grappler,
made his debut a memorable one
by forcing the referee to stop the
fight after Owens was injured.
Mytych fought up a weight in
the145-pounddivisionagainst the
6-foot Beharovic. However, being
10pounds lighter andat least three
inches shorter was far from a dis-
advantage for Mytych.
Inthe first round, Mytychwast-
ednotime takingBeharovic tothe
ground. Once on the ground My-
tych threw thunderous punches
andkneestothebody. OnceBeha-
rovicwas winded, Mytychput Be-
harovic in an arm triangle for the
win by submission
Mytych even admitted he may
have generously listed himself at
5-foot-7 going into the event. But,
the three-time NCAA qualifier at
Drexel University, used his small-
er figure to his advantage in the
third fight of the night. He knew
his opponent would be bigger, so
he planned to attack his legs and
get him on the ground where he
clearly had the wrestling advan-
tage.
When I saw him at weigh-ins,
he was actually 6-foot-1 and I am
only5-foot-6. Well Imlyinga bit,
Im actually 5-foot-5, Mytych
said with a chuckle. I knew he
wasgoingtohavethereachonme,
so I didnt want to exchange a
punch and have himcatching it.
So rather than punch his way to
victory, Mytych decided to grap-
ple his way to victory like he has
done many times over the course
of his life.
I figured I was in great shape
and I was going to go for the take-
down and get him on the ground
and wear him down a bit if it got
that far, The all-time leader in
winsat Drexel said. Assoonashe
extended I went low for the take-
downandgot himontheground. I
wasnt letting go, he would have
been there for the whole period.
Mytych was the assistant wres-
tlingcoachat Bloomsburgandfelt
his winwas a great waytostart off
his time back in the area. He is
hoping to earn a spot in the 2012
Olympic Games.
It was a great way to come
home, the fans were great and my
team (Wyoming Area wrestlers)
was here cheering me on, said
Mytych said. I just want to thank
my family and JimHettes for sup-
porting me day in and day out.
Harriss match was much long-
er than Mytychs.
Harrisadmittedhecameout too
fast andgot alittleexcited. But, af-
ter a tough first round, he respon-
ded with a stellar second round.
He didnt allow Owens to get off
themat andusedacombinationof
killer knees to Owens midsection
and mat shattering takedowns to
earn the victory.
Round 1 started swiftly as both
fighters tookturns tradingshots to
boththe headandthe body. Harris
blocked a kick from Owens later
in the round picking him up and
then slamming his head to the
ground twice. Harris continued to
throw punches and elbows to the
back of Owens head. Eventually
the twofighters stoodbackupand
continuedswappingpunches with
one other.
In Round 2, Owens had Harris
locked in a rear naked choke but
Harris showing great heart and
determination simply overpower-
ed Owens. Both wrestled on the
ground, Harris throwing multiple
punches to the back of Owens
head.
In Round 3, both fighters
looked exhausted. Harris dom-
inated the round, throwing punch-
es to Owens face and multiple
knees to his ribs. Once Harris
brought Owens to the ground, he
threw multiple punches to his
face.
The fight would be stopped by
the referee at 4:39 in the final
round due to an injury to Owens
ribs, allowing Harris to secure the
win by TKO.
That was one of the toughest
matches I have ever had. I think I
got a little bit too excited too fast,
Harris said. I come froma back-
groundwhereI dont giveupandI
dont ever quit regardless of how
the fight is going.
The fight was definitely my
toughest match but that means
nothing to me. I knewI was going
to win
Jim Hettes of Swoyersville
who signed a four-fight deal with
major league MMA outfit UFC
after the fight - won the cards
mainevent andimprovedto8-0as
a professional. James Cianci of
Clarks Summit won with a one-
punch knock out, and is now 3-0
as a professional.
M I X E D M A R T I A L A R T S
Mytych, Harris both win at Inauguration
Both area fighters remain undefeated
By Josh Harris and Matt Powell
Dispatch Correspondents
PHOTOS BY JOSH HORTON
T-Rex Harris is in control while holding Chase Owens on the ground of their MMA fight at the Mohe-
gan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre last Saturday.
New Wyoming Area wrestling coach Steve Mytych delivers a
punch to his opponent Samo Beharovic.
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Lauren Cawley, 10, from Duryea won first place in the Aquafina
Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run Team Championship
Competition held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
She was the overall winner in the local and sectional competitions
that were held at the Kingston Little League. She then became eligi-
ble for the TeamChampionship competition by having one of the top
three scores among all sectional winners in the Philadelphia Phillies
Market which included the Eastern half of Pennsylvania and South
New Jersey.
After the competition, Lauren was treated to a Phillies game where
she was introduced to the fans during the pre-game ceremony and
danced with the Philly Phanatic on the dugout during the 7th inning.
Cawley wins Phillies
Pitch, Hit and Run
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The Greater Wyoming Area
District 31 Junior All-Star Base-
ball Tournament Champions are
pictured, from left to right,
kneeling, Zach Lopatka and Tyl-
er Dougherty; standing, Manag-
er Gary Lopatka, Nick Gushka,
Tyler Rescinetti, Kevin Carroll,
Ryan Pesta, Lou Esposito, Tyler
Mitchell, Mike Scalzo, Cory
Lescavage, Jeremy Zezza, and
Coach Sean Carroll.
GWA wins District 31 Junior All-Stars
Bart Chupka joked with Trent
Grove about hitting a walk-off
homeruntoendthegameminutes
beforewashit byapitchtoloadthe
bases and bring the big-hitting
Greater Wyoming Area first base-
man to the plate.
That joke quickly became real-
itywhenChupkalaunchedawalk-
off grand slam high over the cen-
terfield fence at Battaglia Field in
Scranton to give GWAa12-1, six-
inning victory over North Pocono
andtheSection5LittleLeagueSe-
nior All-Star title on Saturday
morning. Greater Wyoming Area
will now play in the Pennsylvania
State Tournament on Thursday at
the Cameron County Little
League in Emporium. The round-
robin event runs until August 1.
We were just joking around
about it, Chupka said. I cant be-
lieve it actuallyhappened. I was so
excited I was worried I was going
L I T T L E L E A G U E B A S E B A L L
Chupka slams GWA to Section 5 crown
District 31 champs to play in Emporium on Thursday
The Greater Wyoming Area Senior Little League All-Star teamcaptured the Section 5 championship on Saturday morning with a 12-1
win over North Pocono. The victory qualified GWA for the Pennsylvania State Tournament in Emporium, Cameron County.
By Josh Horton
Dispatch Correspondent
See SLAM, Page 51
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Coaxed back from semi-re-
tirement and pulling in some old
(friendly) foes to round out the
roster, Re-United went 3-0 at the
Memorial Day Whitewater Cup
Classic defeating Rockville
NYs Passion and Mountville
PAs Raging Mischief by similar
1-0 scores.
The teamthen finished the day
strong with a 5-0 shutout of
Dover NJs Freedom to win the
U15/16 Girls Blue Bracket title
Picturedfromleft toright, first
row, Morgan Migs Mancini
and Morgan Kazi Maharty;
second rown, Kasey KB Barry,
Morgan Squirrel Kile, Emily
Sutton, Emily Orrson, Autumn
Atkinson, and Maury Cro Cro-
nauer; third row, Dallas Kendra,
Meghen Henny Waite, Megan
Wheelz White, Shoshana Sho
Time Mahoney, Sam Nora
Acacio, and Assistant/Condi-
tioning Coach Nora Fazzi. The
team was expertly coached by
Russ Kile.
S O C C E R
Re-United wins Whitewater Cup Classic
year old Softball Champion-
ships on Wednesday morning
at the Hellertown-Lower
Saucon Little League in Hel-
lertown.
Brianna Pizzano added two
RBI for the District 31 and
Section 5 champs, and Alexa
Kranson chipped in with two
hits and an RBI. Aubrey My-
tych also drove in a run for
GWA.
GWA 0, Exton 18
Greater Wyoming Area
lost its second game in the
round-robin portion of the
Pennsylvania State 9-10 year
old Softball Championships
on Thursday evening to Dis-
trict 27 champ Exton at the
Hellertown-Lower Saucon
Little League.
GWA faced Avon Grove
(2-0) on Friday afternoon.
AG, the District 28 champ
beat Warrington, 17-0 on
Thursday.
Sunday Dispatch reporter
Rick Notari contribute to
this report.
GWA
Continued from Page 41
PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS
GWA's Bree Bednarski heads for second base against Christy
Mathewson in a Section 5 Junior Softball game in Plains Town-
ship on Wednesday evening.
GWA shortstop Nicole Turner, right, braces for impact by Christy
Mathewson's Lindsay Kwiatkowski.
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Plains advancedtotheRegion5
American Legion Winners
Bracket Final with a 13-2 victory
over Canton on Sunday afternoon
at Central Columbia High School
in Bloomsburg.
Pittston Area grad Jordan Bone
provideda well-roundedeffort for
Plains as the lefty went the dis-
tance, pitching seven innings of
four-hit ball toearnthe win, while
smacked two hits, including a
double at the plate. Bone also
struck out eight in allowing just
one earned run.
Josh Savakinus added an RBI
single for Plains.
Plains16, Bloomsburg 6
Plains opened the Region 5
American Legion Tournament
witha16-6winover host Blooms-
burg on Saturday afternoon at
Central Columbia High School.
Pittston Area Jordan Bone led
thewayfor Plains as thefirst base-
man fell a double short of the cy-
cle with two singles, a triple and a
home run while driving in three.
He also scored four runs.
PA teammate Josh Savakinus
collected an RBI double and
scored two runs for Plains.
Times Leader reporter Dave
Rosengrant contributed to this re-
port.
BONE
Continued fromPage 40
Cuzs Susquehanna Bar & Grill
regained their first half form by
winning all three matches this
week. The barmen are Guy De-
Pascale Sr., Ed Seprish, Tony Rus-
so and Guy DePascale Jr.
Blandina Apartments also went
undefeated in both matches to re-
main in second place just one-half
game behind the "never say die"
men of Atlas Realty.
The player of the week was Joe
Chiumento of KWIKNEZMart.
His play was outstanding in help-
ing his team remain in contention
for the second half title. It seems
that Bassler Equipment cannot
stand success.
For the second consecutive
weektheyleda game 8-0andwent
on to lose. Twice they snatched
defeat out of the jaws of victory.
Standings
Team ....................W L Points
Atlas Realty....................5-1 62
Blandina Apartments .....4-1 50
KWIK N EZ Mart ........3-2 58
Cuzs Bar & Grill ...........3-2 55
Roberts Repairs ............3-2 49
Bassler Equipment.........2-4 59
OF Chiropractic .............2-4 44
Dyller Law......................1-4 46
JetSurge ..........................1-4 28
YAT E S V I L L E B O C C E
Cuzs back on track,
Atlas still on top
The Plains Jr. American Legion recently defeated Wilkes-Barre and Swoyersville in playoff competition to
capture an invitation to the Pennsylvania State Regional Jr. Legion Tournament in Boyertown. The team is
comprised of players representing Coughlin and Pittston Area high schools.
Pictured are teammembers, fromleft to right, first row, Christian Rivera, Eric Adamczyk, Brandon Butry,
John Fagotti, and Felix Mascelli, second row, James Emmett, Dave Marriggi, R.J. Kenzakoski, Pat McGinty,
Michael Schwab, and Mike Delaney; third row, Josh Razvillas, Joe Champi, Sam Adams, Adam Giovanelli,
John Kielbassa, and Kyle Lupas; fourth row, Coach Ralph Emmett, Coach Pat McGinty, Manager Tony
Schwab, and Coach Frank Butry.
J U N I O R L E G I O N
Plains Jr. Legion team
reaches state tournament
All-Star teams fromfour differ-
ent American Legion leagues will
square off this week for the Com-
manders Cup title. In past year,
the Commanders Cup was award-
ed to the winner of a series be-
tween the Wyoming Valley Amer-
ican Legion League champ and
the Lackawanna winner.
Teams from the WVALL, and
Lackawanna, Bradford and Sus-
quehanna counties will begin a
round-robin tournament on
Thursday night at Battaglia Field
in West Scranton. The WVALL
team will face Lackawanna in its
opening round game at 5:30 p.m.
The team, which features Grea-
ter Pittstons Kody Nowicki, Ron
Musto, and Chris Murphy, will
then play Friday against Bradford
at Hilldale in Plains at 5:30 p.m.,
and on Saturday against the Sus-
quehanna team at Hilldale at 5
p.m.
The two teams that come out of
the round-robin portion of the
tournament will play for the title
on Sunday at Battaglia.
A M E R I C A N L E G I O N B A S E B A L L
Legion Commanders Cup
going to All-Star showcase
Stevens Insurance and Finan-
cial Services, on the heels of an
even par round of 34 shot by Rick
Mazar, swept three points from
Selenski Insurance to remain in
first place in Industrial League
Golf at Emanon Country Club.
Steve Harmanos fired a 39 to
aid the cause. Selenskis was led
by a 35 shot by Rick Laneski.
The second place teamof Ash-
ley Machine kept pace with a 2-1
win over PJ Adonizio Funeral
Home. Joe Biago also fired an
even-par 34 to pace the winners
as Marty Pleban shot 39 for Ado-
nizios.
Defending 2010 champion
OConnor Plumbing took all
threepoints fromRedMill thanks
toa36shot byTedMatthews. Jer-
ry Gavin and Jack Mayer assisted
with rounds of 37. Mike Lazev-
nickshot a35andDaveSnell a40
for Red Mill.
The evenings final action saw
Hoffman Electric take two points
from AS Powers and Sons. Sean
Fortneys 36 and Pete Lokutas 37
led the winners. Clem Parulis
round of 37 paced Powers.
NE Retirees Golf League
The Northeast Retirees Golf
League has completed its first-
half of play at Emanon.
Winners of the first half were
the Plains Threesome, followed
by the Mid-Valley Threesome.
The 6-man captain and crew,
which highlights the end of
halves was won by the teams of
West Pittston and Swoyersville.
The league is currently looking
for golfers, ages 55 years or older
to fill in some teams. The league
plays nine holes every Wednes-
day with a start time of 8:30 a.m.
Each half of play costs a $25 fee
withacost of $18per roundwhich
includes green fees and a cart.
Any questions regarding join-
ing the league may be directed to
Jim Bussacco at 655-9474.
L O C A L G O L F
Stevens continues to
hold onto first place
The Pittston Area Football
Booster club will hold its next
meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in
the CefaloCenter. Parents of play-
ersinall gradesareurgedtoattend.
Team Outing RSVPs are due.
Clothing orders are in. Payment is
due to receive order. All clothing
will be on sale at the TeamOuting
and the Tomato Festival.
Pittston Area grid boosters
to meet on Tuesday, July 26
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The Wyoming Area Girls Basketball Program will
hold an Open Gym for all girls interested in grades
7-12 at the WA Secondary Center Gymnasium under
the direction of new Lady Warriors Head Coach Ryan
Kennedy.
Open Gym will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. from July 18-August
19.
WA hoop players meeting
New Wyoming Area Head Boys Basketball Coach
Al Brogna will hold a mandatory meeting for all
Wyoming Area boys basketball players entering
grades 7 through 12 at the high school gymnasium on
Sunday, July 31, at7 p.m. Registration of players, off
season workouts and discussion of upcoming season
will take place.
The Wyoming Area Booster Club will also be pre-
sent to discuss the Inaugural Warriors Basketball
Golf Outing and other fundraising areas. Parents are
urged to attend and any questions or concerns can be
asked at this meeting.
WA football parents meeting
Wyoming Area Football Parents Association is hav-
ing their monthly meeting on Thursday, July 28 at 7
p.m. at Cuz Grill on Susquehanna Ave. in Exeter.
All parents of players in grades 7-12th for this up-
coming season are encouraged to attend. Important
information will be discussed for "Meet the Warriors"
which will be on Sunday, August 14th, and other
events for the upcoming football season. Any ques-
tions you can call WAFPA Pres. Dan Resciniti at 814-
5803 or Sec. Tammie Jones at 956-9192.
Final Waleski Basketball Camp slated
The Final Stan Waleski Basketball Camp will be
held at the St. Josephs Oblates gym in Laflin for boys
and girls entering grades 2 through 7 from July 25-29.
The camp features a morning session from 9 a.m. to
noon and an afternoon session from 1 to 4 p.m. Play-
ers can attend one or both camps. The camp stresses
skills, fundamentals, competitions, team play and fun
with all players receiving a certificate and t-shirt.
For camp information call Coach Waleski at 457-
1206 or Coach LoBrutto at 654-8030. Camp informa-
tion is available at stanwaleski.com or by e mailing-
stanwaleski@yahoo.com. Interested players can also
walk in and register at the Oblates 30 minutes prior to
either camp.
HOOPS4ME Camp dates set
The Mark Casper HOOPS4ME Camp, a fun, educa-
tional course in the fundamentals of basketball will be
held at Wyoming Area Catholic gym, Wyoming Ave
in Exeter (behind St. Cecilias) from August 15-20.
The camp will run for boys, grades 3-5 (school year
11-12) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; for boys grades 6-8
(school year 11-12) from 1-4 p.m.
Cost is $65 per player or $55 per player with more
than one player per family.
FUNdamentals covered will be dribbling, shooting,
passing, offensive / defensive positioning, foot / hand
speed drills, boxing out, screen & roll, defending the
screen and roll, man-to-man defensive positioning,
and more.
There will be some 3 on 3 competitions, some 5 on
5, foul shooting contests, our famous skills obstacle
course, and more.
Full payment must accompany application. Players
receive a free T-shirt, prizes awarded. Registrations
close on August 3. Space is limited.
Any questions, please call Mark 760-6396 or 883-
0017 or e-mail at hoops4me2@comcast.net
Banquet tickets on sale
The Hughestown Girls Softball League will be
holding its annual banquet today from 4-9 p.m. at the
Hughestown Hose Company on Center Street.
Tickets will be on sale today and Wednesday from
6-7 p.m. at the Lower Park. Everyone attending must
have a ticket. No tickets will be sold at the banquet
door. Any questions call Don Sr. at 655-0879 or Joann
at 313-0321.
Kidz Camp set in West Pittston
The West Pittston Rec Board will sponsor a Kidz
Camp for children 5-11 years of age, Aug. 1-5 from 9
a.m. to 12 p.m. at the West Pittston Little League.
Cost is $60 per child and will include sports, arts &
crafts, games, and snacks. Registration Deadline is
July 22.
Call or email Gina Malsky for details at 570-883-
7277 or lmalsky@aol.com.
Pittston Police Softball Tourney slated
The Pittston City Police Association is hosting a
double elimination softball tournament to benefit
Fallen Officers Remembered, July 29 through July 31
at the Pittston Little League. Anyone wishing to spon-
sor a team is asked to contact Neil Murphy 237-0059.
The cost of team sponsorship is $150 made payable
to Fallen Officers Remembered.
WA Wrestling Club to meet
The Wyoming Area Wrestling Club will meet
Thursday, July 28 at 7 p.m. at Sabatinis Pizza in
Wyoming.
All parents are encouraged to attend (Elementary,
Middle school and High school). Officer elections
will be held at this meeting. Anyone interested in be-
coming an officer should attend.
If anyone needs additional info please call Heather
at 570-417-1182 or use our web site to send an email at
http://www.orgsites.com/pa/wawrestlers/.
PA soccer boosters plan Patriot Cup
The Pittston Area Soccer Booster Club is seeking
donations of water, Gatorade, baked goods, etc. for its
Patriot Cup Soccer Tournament to be held on Satur-
day, August 6.
In addition to food or beverages, all parents of girls
and boys soccer players at the junior and senior high
level are kindly asked to consider volunteering time
on the day of the tournament. Also, solicitations for
corporate or small business advertisements for the
tournament program can also begin at this time.
Any questions or concerns can be addressed to
Thom Tracy at 570-760-8535.
Warrior Pride camp set
The annual Wyoming Area Warrior Pride football
camp will be held July 29. Registration is 8-9 a.m.,
and camp is from 9 a.m. to noon at Jake Sobeski Sta-
dium. Football players, ages 6-14 are welcome at the
camp.
To register, go online at www.wyomingareafootbal-
l.org or contact Lou Ciampi, Jr at 654-4040 or
lou2@independentgraphics.com.
The Wyoming Area football coaches, the 2011 War-
riors, and the WA football alumni will serve as coach-
es for this event. Pre-registration is highly suggested.
The WA football alumni association are asking for a
$10 donation per camper.
Checks may be made payable to Wyoming Area
Football Alumni Association. This is a non-contact
skill development camp and players will be drilled in
the fundamentals of Wyoming Area football.
Raiders registering this Monday
The Moosic Raiders will have football and cheer
registration from 6-8p.m. at the Raiders football field
located off Spring Street on Monday.
You do not have to reside in Moosic to participate
with the Raiders program. Boys and girls ages 5 to 14
are eligible. A wallet size photo of each child is re-
quired, along with an original birth certificate and a
photocopy if this is the first year with the Moosic
organization. For more info, visit www.moosicraider-
s.com.
Rock Rec hosting hoops camp
The Rock Rec Center, 340 Carverton Road, will be
holding its 9th annual Summer Basketball Camp. The
camps are open to girls and boys Pre-K through 6th
grade.
Dates and times are as follows:
Pre-K - 1st Grade, week of July 25, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
2nd-3rd Grades, week of August 1, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
All 9 a.m.-3 p.m. camps include swimming at Val-
ley Tennis & Swim Club. For more information con-
tact the Rock Rec Center at (570) 696-2769 or
www.rockrec.org.
Romanczuk Golf Tourney date set
The second annual Keith Romanczuk Memorial
Golf Tournament will be held August 13 at the Blue
Ridge Trail Golf Club with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start.
The cost of the tourney is $100 per player with a
captain and crew format, and includes golf, cart, re-
freshments throughout the tourney, a luncheon and a
chance to win various prizes. Proceeds benefit the Za-
wierucha Family Fund.
For more info, or to make a donation, contact Jason
Romanczuk at 570-299-1438 or email Robert Ro-
manczuk at bromanczuk@comcast.net. Checks can
be made payable to Keith Romanczuk Memorial Golf
Tournament, 112 Center St., Floor Two, Pittston, PA
18640.
WA football alumni tourney slated
The annual Wyoming Area Football Alumni Asso-
ciation Golf Tournament is set for Four Seasons Golf
Club on July 30 with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.
Cost is $75 per person and included cart, green
fees, beverages and food. Hole sponsorships are
available for $100. All proceeds benefit the Warriors
football program and the Rind of Pride-Al Ciampi
Scholarship.
For more info, contact Lou Ciampi Jr., at 654-4040
or lou2@independentgraphics.com.
S P O R T S B R I E F S
Lady Warriors holding Open Gym next four weeks
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The Wyoming Area Ice Hock-
ey team met former Wilkes-
Barre Scranton Penguins star
Dennis Bonvie at the Luzene
County Drug and Alcohol Pro-
gram held at Wyoming Area
High School.
Picture from left to right, first
row, Michael Dolan, Donny
Flannelly, Dylan Smith, Kolton
Begley, Zeb Gavigan, and Dal-
ton Francik; second row, Daul-
ton Shearer, Tyler Yarick, Kody
Nowicki, Dalton Thomas, Den-
nis Bonvie, Billy Romanowski,
Evan Rider, and Zachary Scro-
bola; third row, Eric Smith, Jor-
dan Hoeft, David Eifert, Brian
McNew, Nikita Li, Dave Hawk,
Mark Paluski, Zachary Lahart,
Brittani Shearer, and Dakota
Thomas.
VA R S I T Y I C E H O C K E Y
WA Ice Hockey team meets Baby Pens great Bonvie
On Sunday, Aug. 7, the Knights
of Columbus, Council 372, will
host its annual Albert P Leonard
Golf Tournament at Pine Hills CC
in Taylor.
The shotgun start is at 1 p.m.
withrefreshments at the turnanda
buffet dinner followingthetourna-
ment at the Kof CHall onS. Main
St. Pittston. There will be a special
prize of a 2011 Nissan from Ken
Pollock Nissan in Wilkes-Barre
for a hole-in-one at a designated
hole. All golferswill receivealogo
ball, teesandatowel at registration.
There will be manyprizes given
out during the dinner. Format is a
Captain & Crew, Cost is $75 per
man. Deadline for sponsors and
teams will be July30. For more in-
fo, call Jimat 466-9991or Rick at
814-2189.
Pictured in the photo, from left
to right, JimSchappert, Greg Ser-
fass, Fran Ankenbrand, Mitch
Quinn of Ken Pollock Nissan,
Marty Quinn, Ken Burke and Len
Pribula, Jr.
L O C A L G O L F
Knights of Columbus golf tournament set for Aug. 7
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Four former members of the
Old Forge HS Softball team, and
two current members, are among
thegroupof players fromtheCon-
nell Park Big League Senior Soft-
ball teamthat advanced to the Big
League Senior Softball Regionals
in Waldorf, MD.
Old Forge graduates Chrissy
Belko, Jess Armillay, Andi Alsa-
lahat and Nicole Marianelli,
along with Blue Devils catcher
Chelsea Cadwalder and outfiel-
der Taylor Nemetz helped lead
Connell Park to a 15-5 win over
Bristol at theStateChampionships
held in Mansfield last weekend.
Connell Park, the District 17
representative, finished as run-
ners-up to state tourney champion
Carbino Club, the District 32 rep-
resentative. Both will travel to the
Regionals which begin Wednes-
day and continue until August 1.
In the win over Bristol, Maria-
nelli led the offense with four hits,
and Belko smacked two monster
home runs.
Alsalahat doubled and tripled
for CP, and Cadwalder doubled
and singled as Armillay picked up
the win on the mound.
The winner of the Regional
tournament inMarylandadvances
to the Big League World Series in
Kalamazoo, MI in August.
Armillay will enter her second
year at Misericordia University
this fall, and Belko will enter her
second year at Bloomsburg Uni-
versity. Both played for their
schools softball teams as fresh-
men.
Marianelli will join her sister
Allyson on the Lycoming Univer-
sity softball team, and Alsalahat is
goingtowalk-onthe Universityof
Florida softball team.
Cadwalder, a junior, returns for
her thirdseasonbehindthedishfor
the Blue Devils, and Nemetz, a
sophomore, started every game in
right field for the District 2 Class
1Achampionships as a freshman.
Mucciolo just horsing around
He was a star on the 1992 Old
Forge High School PIAA State
Champion baseball team. He also
excelled on the hardwoods for the
Blue Devils that same season
when they captured a District 2
Class 1A Basketball title and ad-
vanced to the PIAA Eastern
Semis.
But almost 20 years later, Old
Forges John Mucciolo is heavily
involved in a much different kind
of sport horse racing.
Mucciolo works for Brisnet-
.com which is an internet site that
covers theSport of Kings. Thefor-
mer pitcher, shortstop and point
guard writes for the site, and re-
cently two of his articles were fea-
tured on NBCsports.com.
In May, Mucciolos article on
the Preakness Stakes and its infa-
mous, Woodstock-like, infield
party, was his first writingtomake
thenational site. Thenjust thispast
week, Mucciolo had his story on
the opening of the DelMar Race-
track season featured on the front
pageof theNBCSports.comhorse
racing section.
So if you need a winner at the
Downs, its best you track Johnny
down for a tip.
Crossbowis in the family
Three generations of crossbow
shooters proved their prowess at
the PSAA State Indoor Cham-
pionships in April when Terry
Butler, his daughter Ashley
Rampulla, and his grandson
Brandon McDermott, won their
respective classifications at the
event.
Terry won the Senior Mens
Crossbow division while Ashley
won the Womens Crossbow divi-
sion. Brandon won the Cadet
Crossbow Quest in his first at-
tempt shooting at 20 yards.
The Northeast PA Crossbow
Shooters Association won the
PSAAteamTitle. Both Terry and
Ashley are members of the team
along with Mike Blessing and
Odrun Stevens.
DreamGame notes
Die-hard Dream Game fans
will notice a difference this year
when the defenses lineup for the
77th annual affair between the
City and County.
Both coaches have agreed to go
away from the tradition 5-2 de-
fense to a more modern 4-3 front
to accommodate for pass-happy
offenses that have begun to make
there way into Northeastern Penn-
sylvania.
Blitzing and stunting are still
prohibited in the game, but most
veteran coaches especially the
legendary ones usually find
ways to get their linebackers to fill
the gaps quicker without calling
for a blitz.
Old Forge will have at least two
starters in the game.
Brandon Souryavong will
start at left tackleandMichael Ta-
gliaferri will start at outside line-
backer. Souryavongwill alsosee a
lot of time on defense at middle li-
nebacker.
Wide receiver Connor Fultz is
among three players sharing two
spots. Riversides Tommy Armil-
lay and Valley Views Joe Brown-
ing are the others. Fultz will also
rotate with Browning at free safe-
ty.
Mike Matisko will come off
the bench for the County as a de-
fensive lineman and also at tight
end.
The Billings Blue Devil
KyleMcMynesufferedhis first
loss as a professional on Friday
night when he lasted just 1.1 in-
nings Billings 5-4loss toOremon
the road in Utah. The Old Forge
rightyallowedfour earnedruns on
threehits, threewalksandahit bat-
ter. He also struck out one.
OFHSsports physicals set
Old Forge High School will
conduct sports physicals on July
26 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the high
School. Students must use the
PIAAphysical formwhich can be
obtained in the High School of-
fice. Completed forms must be
signed by a parent/guardian and
submitted at the time of physical.
By Rick Notari
rnotari@psdispatch.com
FOLLOWING THE FORGE
Old Forge flavor pacing CP team
The Connell Park Big League Senior All-Star teamis fueled by Old Forge residents, Chrissy Belko,
Jess Armillay, Andi Alsalahat, Nicole Marianelli and Chelsea Cadwalder who are pictured above with
their teammates.
Send your sports scores, news and photos by email
to Rick Notari at rnotari@psdispatch.com
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How about this weather? The
dog, cat and mouse days of sum-
mer are definitely upon us.
Sometimes its easier todecide to
sit in front of the air conditioner
rather than get motivated to head
outside. The thought of loading
the car with fishing gear might
seemlike a lot of work compared
to sitting by a swimming pool or
in front of the television. I be-
lieve the key to summer fishing
trips is all in the timing. Day-
break on a lake or river at this
time of the year could be quite
refreshing, cooling and produc-
tive. The evenings would be my
second choice.
I recently spent a day on the
Susquehanna River with my
fishing buddy, Brian Holling-
shead. We hit the river just north
of Tunkhannock shortly after
day break and the temperature
was already in the seventies. It
got so warm that by eleven
oclock it was hard to sit in the14
foot aluminum boat. We were
trolling (slowly motoring while
dragging the lures behind the
boat) and catching fish but the
heat got to us and it was time to
cool off. You must know by now
that I am a diehard river fisher-
man with a passion for bait pick-
ing and smallmouth bass. But
first things first, it was time for a
swim.
We beached the boat on an is-
land in the middle of the river
and proceeded to park our butts
in the flowing rift. While the riv-
er water is warm now it is cooler
in the little rapids and quite en-
joyable as well. This always
takes me back to my childhood. I
spent countless days on the river
with my brother, Paul, and good
friend Charlie Prula. We would
fish in the morning, swim in the
afternoon and head home in time
to eat dinner before returning to
the river for an evening fishing
trip. This summer ritual was dis-
rupted at times by summer jobs
and family responsibilities but
every free moment was on the
river. On this particular day, I
daydreamed for a while as the
rushing Susquehanna River wa-
ter cooled down my body. It was
certainly worth getting out of
bed early for.
The river is at a perfect level
for sticking your hands under
rocks in search of creepy, slimy
or pinching critters. The primary
goal was to find clippers and cat-
ties, both of which by the way
make for excellent bass bait. We
didnt have to move at all from
our swimming spot because the
bait we were picking live under
the rocks in the rifts. Armed with
a bait can attached to our belt, it
was time to pick bait. It didnt
take long to put a half dozen clip-
pers in the bucket.
My fishing gear of choice is a
medium action spinning rod and
reel with 8 pound test line, a
swivel and a number four hook.
You may need to put on a little
split shot for weight if the current
is too strong. The clipper is
hooked through the collar be-
tween the head and the body. I
like fishing this bait by casting it
across the river and allowing it to
float down through the rocks.
The conditions were perfect. The
bass were right where we expect-
ed themto be and they were hun-
gry. Its all about the fight for us.
We dont usually keep the bass
unless someone asks us for some
fresh filets. It didnt take long to
empty the bait bucket which
meant another dip and more
picking. By stopping on the is-
land we extended out fishing trip
during the heat wave and we
didnt mind temperatures. So the
next time you are trying to beat
the heat without giving up on
summer fun. Ask someone to go
swimming, bait picking and
fishing. I know youll enjoy it.
Doe Permit Reminder
The County Treasurers are bu-
sy processing the 2011-12 antler-
less deer license applications for
round one of the process. Inter-
ested resident hunters starting
applyingfor these licenses onJu-
ly 11th and the nonresident
sportsmen can apply beginning
tomorrow, July 25th. The Penn-
sylvania Game Commission is
reminding license buyers they
now can check the status of their
applications on the Pennsylvania
Automated License System
(PALS).
To access the information, go
to the Game Commission web-
site (www.pgc.state.pa.us), and
click on the blue box (Buy Your
License) in the upper right-hand
corner of the homepage. Click
on the Purchase Fishing and/or
Hunting License Permit and or
Application / Replace License
and or Permit option, which in-
cludes the ability to Check on
the status of an Antlerless Deer
or Elk Application, scroll down
and click on the Start Here
button at the bottom of the page.
At this page simplyfollowthe di-
rections and fill in the necessary
information. This may sound
like a lot of clicking but it is quite
simple once you get on the page.
You can also check and see
howmany licenses are left where
you want to hunt by clicking on
the Doe License Update click
point on the Game Commission
website. This is important be-
cause the first round of unsold li-
censes goes on sale next Mon-
day, August 1st. The second
round of unsold licenses go on
sale two weeks later on August
15th. You should receive your li-
censes in plenty of time for the
archery season. The County
Treasurers have to mail regular
and first round of unsold antler-
less deer licenses no later than
Sept. 12, andsecondroundof un-
sold antlerless deer licenses no
later than Sept. 26.
Please Support
St. Josephs Center!
St. Josephs Summer Festival
affectionately billed as the big-
gest backyard picnic in North-
eastern Pennsylvania is celebrat-
ing its 50th Anniversary. Every
year during the last full weekend
in July, it lives up to its billing, as
thousands of people return year
after year. This year it will be
held next Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, July 29-30-21. The Fes-
tival, which is sponsored by St.
Josephs Auxiliary, also plays
host to WNEP-TVs Telethon on
Friday and Saturday evenings.
The excitement at the Festival
and Telethon is then enhanced
with the arrival of Joe Snedeker
as he completes his Go Joe
bike ride. The Festival will once
againtake place onthe campus at
Marywood University just a few
hundred yards up University
Drive in a large lot just behind
the Mellow Center for Athletics
and Wellness. Shuttles will be
available from the marked park-
ing lots on the campus. There
will be plenty of signs to guide
visitors in the right direction. For
more information you can go to:
wnep.com.
Be sure to watch Pennsylvania
Outdoor Life tonight at 6:30
p.m. We will show you how to
pick clippers in the river and we
will head out in search of rare
wild orchids. Have a great day!
Lets go swimming and fishing
OUTDOORS WITH JAKE
Pictured is Hudson Kramer, age 8, holding a rainbow trout he
caught at Lake Winola while fishing with his Uncles Chris and
Philip Amico. Hudson is the son of Maria Amico Kramer and Her-
man Kramer of Bluffton, South Carolina and grandson of Marie
and Phil Amico of Pittston.
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OBITUARIES
She is survived by husband,
Andrew J. Bauman III; sons, An-
drew IV and Mark; daughter
Bonnie Poklemba; grandchil-
dren, Andrew Bauman V, Mary
Bauman, Lisa Godfrey, John So-
bieski Jr., Alex Hatoh and Benja-
min Bauman; sisters, Greta Pin-
tha, Sylvia Vilchock and Nancy
Domiano; and nieces and neph-
Arlene M. Bauman, 75, of Old
Forge, diedJuly21, 2011, at home.
Born July 25, 1935, in Old
Forge, she was a daughter of the
late Benny and Mary Reviello Si-
conolfi.
She was also preceded in death
by daughter Mary; sister, Ann
Nese; and brother, Gerald Sico-
nolfi.
ews.
The funeral will be Monday at
9:30 a.m. from the Ciuccio Fu-
neral Home, 145Moosic Rd., Old
Forge, followedbya10a.m. Mass
at the Prince of Peace Parish, St.
Marys Church, Old Forge. Inter-
ment Old Forge Cemetery.
Friends may call Sunday from 6
to 8 p.m.
Arlene M. Bauman
July 21, 2011
Evangelist Church, Pittston.
She was alsoprecededindeath
by a nephew, Michael John
McCulloch.
Surviving are her sister, Patri-
cia, and her husband, Joseph
McCulloch, Inkerman; niece,
Amanda McCulloch; and neph-
ew, Joseph McCulloch.
The funeral was held July 23
Joy Ann Shimakone, 70, of In-
kerman, died July 20, 2011, at
home surrounded by family.
Born in New York City July
21, 1940, she was a daughter of
the late Joseph and Hilda Ka-
porch Shimakone. She attended
New York City High School and
Thorpe Secretarial School. She
was a member of St. John the
with a Mass of Christian Burial
in St. John the Evangelist
Church, Pittston. Interment St.
Casimirs Cemetery, Pittston.
Memorial donations may be
made to Blue Chip Farms Ani-
mal Rescue, 947 Lockville
Road, Dallas, 18612. Funeral ar-
rangements by the Kizis-Lokuta
Funeral Home, Pittston.
Joy Ann Shimakone
July 20, 2011
with whom she resided; and
her sons, Mark Smith of Exe-
ter and Steve Smith of La-
fayette, CA; and several
grandchildren. There will be
no funeral services. Ar-
rangements are made by
Kiesinger Funeral Services,
Duryea.
Margaret Maggie Vas-
quez, 60, of Pittston, died
July 21, 2011, at her home.
Born in Oakland, CA, on
December 26, 1950, she was
a daughter of the late Edward
and Dolores Vasquez.
She is survived by her
daughter Amanda and her
husband, Les Dreisbach,
Margaret Vasquez
July 21, 2011
Sara Giunta
Amico, of
Wyoming,
died July 21,
2011 in
Wilkes-
Barre. She
was the widow of Louis Am-
ico.
Born on April 28, 1922 in
San Cataldo, Italy, she was
the daughter of the late Sal-
vatore and Grace Sberna Gi-
unta. She graduated from
Pittston High, Class of 1940.
She was also preceded in
death by a daughter Lucille
Bruyell in 2007; and a sister
Michalena.
She is survived by her son,
Tom Amico, and wife Leah;
sisters, Grace Bentlage, An-
geline Staib, and husband
Robert, and Carmela Kauff-
man; brother, Angelo Giun-
ta, and wife Joann; grand-
children, TJ Amico, Stacia
Arnaud, and her husband Ke-
vin, and great-granddaughter
Leigh Ann Arnaud; numer-
ous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be
held Monday at 9:30 a.m.
from the Graziano Funeral
Home, Township Blvd., Pitt-
ston Twp., with a Mass of
Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at
St. Josephs RC Church, St.
Monicas Parish. Interment
Denison Cemetery, Swoyers-
ville. Viewing hours will be
held Monday from 8-9:30
a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memo-
rial donations may be made
to the Catherine McAuley
House, 121 Church St., Ply-
mouth, 18651.
Sara Amico
July 21, 2011
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to miss a base on the way around.
In addition to the walk off
homer, Chupka also clubbed a
mammoth three-run home run in
the bottomof the first toput GWA
on the board.
NorthPoconotightenedthelead
to 3-1 in the top of the third. Matt
Werner drew a walk and Justin
Butler reached on an error giving
North Pocono runners on first and
second with nobody out in the in-
ning. Kyle Haddock then cashed
in Werner with an RBI single to
right field. However, GWA start-
ing pitcher Adam Romanowski
went right back to shutting down
the North Pocono hitters and
didnt allowthemto score again.
Greater WyomingAreaanswer-
ed with a run in the bottomhalf of
the third.
With one out in the inning,
Grove singledtoright field, Chup-
ka reached on an error. The error
allowed Grove and Chupka to ad-
vance to second and third. Jake
Granteed then grounded out to
shortstop and Grove scored easily
fromthird.
The offense was just getting
warmed up.
With one out in the fifth inning,
Grove roped an RBI-double to
right field. Mike Carey scored all
the way from first on the play.
Chupka then grounded out to
third, but Granteed brought in
Grove with an RBI-triple to the
right-center gap. He scored on an
infield single off the bat of Eric
WalkowiakandtheGWAleadwas
7-1after five innings.
The offensive production didnt
stop in the fifth. With runners on
second and third with one out,
Freddy Cefalo roped an RBI-sin-
gle to right field. Grove then was
hit by the pitch and Chupka made
North Pocono pay with the walk
off grand slam.
Romanowski was terrificonthe
moundfor GWA. He went the dis-
tance allowing no earned runs,
while striking out four and walk-
ing just one North Pocono hitter.
I felt really good on the mound
today. Our defense made some
great plays when we needed
them, Romanowski said. It feels
really good to have an offensive
performance like that. Bart Chup-
ka came up big today.
Chupka finished with seven
RBI to lead GWA. Grove added
two hits and an RBI, and Nick
OBrien added a double. Jake
GranteedchippedinwithtwoRBI
and a single.
I am so proud of these kids,
GWA manager Dean Carey said
moments after his team drenched
himinGatorade. Welost intheti-
tlegamethepast twoyears, but this
year we werent goingtolet it hap-
pen this year. You cant ask for a
better ending to a game than that.
GWA10, Weston Park 0
Greater Wyoming Area ad-
vanced to the Section 5 Little
League Senior Baseball Finals
with a 10-0, five-inning victory
over Weston Park on Thursday
night in Scranton.
Mike Carey pitched a four-hit
shutout andBart Chupka blasteda
two-run home run to lead GWA.
NickOBrienaddedtwohits for
the winners, and Eric Walkowiak
and Jordan Zezza each drove in
two runs.
GWA11, North Pocono1
Adam Romanowski allowed
just two hits while striking out
eight as Greater Wyoming Area
openedtheSection5LittleLeague
Senior Baseball Tournament with
an11-1win over District 17 champ
North Pocono on Wednesday eve-
ning at Battaglia Field in West
Scranton.
JakeGranteedaddedathree-run
triple, and Nick OBrien also tri-
pled among his two hits for GWA.
Mike Carey collected an RBI
single, andMatt Klimasaddedtwo
singles for the District 31 cham-
pions.
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Jacqueline Teresa (Curley)
Edwards, 85, of Exeter, died July
17, 2011, inthe Hospice Commu-
nity Care Inpatient Unit of Geis-
inger South Wilkes-Barre.
Born October 17, 1925, in
Wilkes-Barre, she was a daugh-
ter of the late John and Dorothy
McNey Curley. She graduated
from Coughlin High School.
Followinggraduation, she enlist-
ed in the Womens Auxiliary Ar-
my Corps and served as a surgi-
cal technician. After War World
II, she worked in retail womens
wear until her marriage after
which she devoted her time to
family life.
She was alsoprecededindeath
by her son, John J. Edwards, a
Marine Lance Cpl., killed in
Vietnam.
Surviving are her are husband,
Ralph, with whom she celebrat-
ed 64 years of marriage; son
Ralph Edwards III and his wife,
Lorraine, Jenkins Township;
grandson, Brian James Edwards,
West Pittston; several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were held Ju-
ly 20 in the Metcalfe and Shaver
Funeral Home, Wyoming, with a
Mass of Christian Burial in St.
Cecilias Church of St. Barbaras
Parish. Interment St. Marys
Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Jacqueline T. Edwards
July 17, 2011
John L. Howells, 71, of Ply-
mouth, died July 18, 2011, at the
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre,
a son of the late George and He-
len Trybus Howells, and he at-
tended Plymouth High School.
Prior to his retirement in 2004,
he had been employed by the
Mercy Hospital as a shift me-
chanic. He was a member of All
Saints Parish, Plymouth, and the
109th Unit of the U.S. National
Guard.
He was also preceded in death
by a sister, Diane Howells.
In addition to his wife of 51
years, the former Anita Boyes,
he is survived by children, Mar-
garet Burke, Mount Penn; Terry
Novitski, Kingston; Dianne Em-
mett, Plymouth; John Jr.,
Lampeter; Richard, East Peters-
burg; William, Douglassville;
and Charles, Plymouth; broth-
ers, George, Easton, and Ri-
chard, West Pittston; 16 grand-
children and two great-grand-
children.
A memorial service was held
July 22 at Bottle Caps, Ply-
mouth. Arrangements by the
Reese Funeral Chapel, Ply-
mouth.
John L. Howells
July 18, 2011
Joan R. Nat,
77, of Old
Forge, died Ju-
ly 20, 2011, at
her home.
She was
born October
21, 1933, in the Austin Heights
section of Old Forge. She was a
daughter of the late John and
Anna Marie Potempa Krafchak
and the step-daughter of the late
Joseph Gorniak. She was a
graduate of Old Forge High
School, class of 1951, and the
Mercy Hospital School of Nurs-
ing. She was a devoted and car-
ing Registered Nurse who
worked for over 30 years at Mer-
cy Hospital, Scranton, as well as
in private duty nursing, caring
for various individuals in their
homes. She was a member of
Nativity of Our Lord Parish,
Duryea.
She was also preceded in
death by her brother, the Rev.
John S. Krafchak; and step-
brother Richard.
Surviving is her husband, An-
drew J. Nat Jr., with whom she
celebrated 53 years of marriage
with this past April 19; daughter
Maryann Burke of Frederick,
MD; sons, Drew Nat and his
wife, JoAnn, of Exeter, and John
Nat and his wife, Sandra, of Du-
ryea; grandchildren, Megan,
Erin, Julianna and Christopher;
sister, Dorothy Cichon and her
husband, Thomas, of Newton,
NJ; step-sister Marcella Mlod-
zienski and her husband, Stan-
ley, of Scranton; several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral will be held Monday
at 9 a.m. from the Bernard J.
Piontek Funeral Home, 204
Main St., Duryea, with a Mass
of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m.
in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea.
Interment St. Stanislaus Ceme-
tery, Old Forge. Friends may call
Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Joan R. Nat
July 20, 2011
Ann D. Vassello, 86, of Yar-
dley, died July 20, 2011, at High-
land Manor, Exeter.
She was born in Ohio on July
15, 1925. She was a daughter of
the late Nicholas and Susan (An-
drycin) Dobransky. She was a
graduate of Edwardsville High
School and was employed by
Harris Upham Stock Brokers
and the New Jersey State Police
for many years before retiring.
After retiring, she volunteered
for several years at the Frankford
Hospital in Langhorne.
She was alsoprecededindeath
by her husband, Frank Vassello;
a sister, Mary Lukas; and broth-
ers, Paul, Nicholas, John and
Andrew Dobransky.
Surviving are a daughter, Sue
Iacona, and her husband, Sam, of
Harding; sons, Frank Vassello
and his wife, Cathy, Frenchtown,
NJ, and Michael Vassello and his
wife, Vickie, Holland; grand-
children, Jason, Justin and Joe
Iacona, and Holly Vassello, Sa-
rah Acquisto and Lily Vassello;
sister Helen Novick; numerous
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Ju-
ly 23 fromthe AndrewStrish Fu-
neral Home, Larksville, with a
Mass of Christian Burial in St.
John the Baptist Church, Larks-
ville. Interment Mount Olivet
Cemetery, West Wyoming.
Ann D. Vassello
July 20, 2011
Kelly Ann E. Dettmore, 48, of
Wilkes-Barre, died July 20,
2011, at Hospice Community
Care Inpatient Unit at Geisinger
South Wilkes-Barre surrounded
by her family.
She was born in Wilkes-Barre
on September 11, 1962, a daugh-
ter of the late Joseph J. and Marie
E. Kelly Dettmore. She was a
graduate of Coughlin High
School and Luzerne County
Community College. She had
been employed as a licensed
practical nurse at Little Flower
Manor prior to her illness.
She was alsoprecededindeath
by her paternal grandparents,
John and Grace Dettmore; and
maternal grandparents, Francis
Kelly Weber and Joseph Kelly;
along with maternal step-grand-
father, William Weber.
Surviving are brothers, Joseph
Dettmore and his wife, Diane,
Rutherford NJ, and Thomas
Dettmore and his wife, Diane,
Wilkes-Barre; uncle Joseph Kel-
ly, Kingston; and aunts, Jane
Miller, West Wyoming; Nancy
Labenski, Nanticoke; and Ro-
semary Sprau and her husband,
William, Florida; many nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Memorial services will be
held today at 5 p.m. at the Nat &
Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park
Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with the
Rev. Michael Kloton, Pastor of
St. Andre Bessette Parish and
formerly of Holy Rosary
Church, Wilkes-Barre, officiat-
ing. Interment at the conve-
nience of the familyinSt. Marys
Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Friends may call today from 3 to
5 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be sent to Hospice Commu-
nity Care, 601 Wyoming Ave.,
Kingston, 18704. Condolences
may be sent online to www.na-
tandgawlasfuneralhome.com.
Kelly Ann E. Dettmore
July 20, 2011
John Zub-
koff Sr., 85, of
Ashley, died
July 21, 2011,
at his resi-
dence.
He was born
in Plymouth, on April 29, 1926,
a son of the late John and Soph-
ie [Siegel] Zubkoff. He attend-
ed the Plymouth schools. He
lived most of his lifetime in
Ashley. He was employed as a
coal miner for the Huber Colli-
ery for 20 years until their clos-
ing. He then worked as a self-
employed plumber for the next
20 years. He was a Veteran of
World War II, serving with the
U.S. Army, Technician 4th
Grade, from 1944 through 46.
He was the recipient of the
Good Conduct Medal, Army
Occupation Medal Award,
American Theater Ribbon and
the World War II Victory Med-
al. He was a former member of
Holy Family Church, Sugar
Notch, the VFW of Hanover
Township, the Sugar Notch
Conservation Club, and Mora-
toris Dart League, Sugar
Notch.
Also preceding him in death
was his first wife, the former
Theresa Karlowicz Zubkoff, in
1953; his second wife, Mildred
Sabulski Zubkoff, in 1993;
daughter Theresa Koval; and
brothers, Edward and Peter
Zubkoff.
Surviving are a son John A.
Zubkoff Jr., at home; daughters,
Madeline Brackna, West
Wyoming, and Anastasia Hu-
dock, Tunkhannock; several
grandchildren and great-grand-
children; a sister, Helen Gula,
Scranton; several nieces and ne-
phews.
Funeral services will be held
Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the
George A. Strish, Funeral
Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley,
followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial at 9 a.m. fromHoly Fam-
ily Church, Main Street, Sugar
Notch. Interment Holy Family
Cemetery, Sugar Notch. Friends
may call today from 7 to 9 p.m.
John Zubkoff, Sr.
July 21, 2011
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OBITUARIES
Julia Nar-
done, 96, of
Old Boston
section of Jen-
kins Township,
died July 19,
2011, in Hos-
pice Care of the VNA at Heri-
tage House, Wilkes-Barre.
She was born in Pittston, Feb-
ruary 14, 1915, a daughter of the
late Luigi and Chiara Collebrus-
co Lussi. She attended Jenkins
High School. Prior to her retire-
ment, she was employed in the
Greater Pittston garment indus-
try. She was a member of Our
Lady of Mount Carmel Church,
Pittston, and The Daughters of
St. Joseph Marello Society of
the Church.
She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Peter Nar-
done, in 1971; and brothers,
John, Joseph, Edward and Ol-
iver Lussi.
Surviving are her son, Albert
Nardone, and his wife, Ruth
Ann, Old Boston; daughter,
Clara Scavo, Old Forge; grand-
children, Sandra Scavo, Judy
Glasgow, James Nardone and
Peter Nardone; and great-grand-
children, Christopher and Justin
Glasgow, and Trisjin Spencer.
The funeral was held July 22
from the Howell-Lussi Funeral
Home, West Pittston, with a
Mass of Christian Burial in Our
Lady of Mount Carmel Church,
Pittston. Interment Dennison
Cemetery, Swoyersville.
Julia Nardone
July 19, 2011
John George
Jacobs, 80, a
long-time resi-
dent of Stam-
ford, CT, died
March16, 2011.
He was born
in West Pittston on February 5,
1931, to the late John Michael and
Eleanor TompkinsJacobs. Hewas
aU.S. Armyveteranof theKorean
Conflict, attaining the ranks of
Assistant Platoon Sergeant in
Company A, 9th Infantry Re-
giment, 2nd Division. He earned
two Bronze Stars for meritorious
achievement and service before
being honorably discharged in
1964. He was a member of the
Springdale (CT) VFWPost 9617,
and was a machine operator for
Pitney Bowes Inc., where he
worked for many years. He was
active within Holy Name of Jesus
Church, where he served as an
usher and on the parish lay board.
He also served as treasurer and
President of the Holy Name So-
ciety, and served on the board of
directors for the Holy Name Ath-
letic Club. He also coached Little
League Baseball, and managed
thePitneyBowes teamwhichwon
the Stamford (CT) City Cham-
pionshipin1972. He was awarded
the Man of the Year awards by the
HolyNameAthleticClub, theHo-
ly Name Society, and the Polish-
America Cultural Society.
He was also preceded in death
by a brother Richard Jacobs, and
two sisters, Betty Simmons and
Clara Roberts.
He is survived by his wife, Do-
lores (Malkowski) Jacobs; a son,
John Joseph Jacobs, and his wife
Lorraine, East Hartford, CT; a
daughter, Ann Marie Jacobs,
Stamford, CT; twograndchildren,
JohnArmandandShannonMarie
Jacobs; four brothers, Walter Ja-
cobs, Levittown; Harry Jacobs,
Swoyersville; Ned Jacobs, Michi-
gan; and William Jacobs,
Swoyersville; anda sister JudyJa-
cobs, West Pittston.
John G. Jacobs
March 16, 2011
Beatrice Mae
Layaou, 83, a
resident of For-
ty Fort, died Ju-
ly 17, 2011, at
the Wilkes-
Barre General
Hospital. Her husbandof 56years
was the late Chester A. Layaou
Sr., who died on July 10, 2002.
Born on September 6, 1927, in
Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter
of the late Williamand Catherine
(Davis) Thomas. Prior to her re-
tirement, she had been employed
as aseamstress for theformer Hill
Handbag, Forty Fort; and for 10
years by the former Blue Ribbon
Bakery, Kingston. She was a
member of Grace Episcopal
Church, Kingston, and the
churchs Altar Guild. At the age
of 65, she proudly earned her
Graduation Equivalency Diplo-
ma and was presented with a
plaque for her hard work and de-
termination in acquiring her di-
ploma. She also volunteered with
the Foster Grandparent Program,
Wilkes-Barre.
She was also preceded in death
by her son, William J. Layaou,
who passed away on January 2,
2010; five sisters; and two broth-
ers.
She is survived by her children,
Chester A. Layaou Jr. and his
wife, Barbara, Lake Carey; Pa-
mela Paculavich, South Glens
Falls, N.Y.; Deborah Sgarlet and
her husband, David, Forty Fort;
Francis Layaou and his wife,
Donna, Wyoming; Donna Lay-
aou, FortyFort; 14grandchildren;
14 great-grandchildren; and
many nieces and nephews.
Funeral was held July 21 in the
Grace Episcopal Church, King-
ston. Interment Chapel Lawn
Memorial Park, Dallas. To send
an online condolence visit
www.wroblewskifuneralhome-
.com.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Grace Episcopal
Church, 30 Butler Street, King-
ston, 18704.
Beatrice M. Layaou
July 17, 2011
Ann Marie Carmadella, 74, of
Old Forge, died July11, 2011.
BornMarch26, 1937, she was a
daughter of the late Joseph Walsh
and Mary Walsh Newton.
She was also preceded in death
byhusband, AnthonyCarmadella;
andbrothers, GregandJoe Walsh.
Surviving are sons, Anthony
Carmadella, Frank Carmadella,
and John Carmadella; stepdaugh-
ter, Deborah Kane; brother, Wil-
liam Newton; three sisters, Kay
Harrity, Joan Conlin and Jean
Boam; andgrandchildren, Antho-
ny, Frank, Tara and Lauren Car-
madella.
The funeral was held July 20
from the Kearney Funeral Home,
OldForge, withMass of Christian
Burial and Committal Rites in St.
Lawrence OToole Church,
Prince of Peace Parish, OldForge.
Private interment.
Ann Marie Carmadella
July 11, 2011
Mark Hiller, 56, of Old Forge,
died July 4, 2011, at home.
BorninWilliamsport onMarch
11, 1955, he was a son of the late
Carl and June Leaper Hiller.
Surviving are his wife, the for-
mer Debbie Koch Hiller; his chil-
dren, Matt and Serea; and his sib-
lings, Carl Jr., Stephen, Joseph,
PattyPowell, JaniceandJoyceNe-
ville.
Private arrangements are under
the care of the Kearney Funeral
Home, Old Forge. Visit
www.KearneyFuneralHome.com
to send an online condolence.
Mark Hiller
July 4, 2011
Irene Brzozowski, 91, of Pitt-
ston, died July 16, 2011, at the
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
BorninWilkes-Barre, onJanu-
ary 5, 1920, she was a daughter of
the late John and Julia Melochick
Novak.
She was also preceded in death
by her first husband, Walter Stes-
ney; secondhusband, FrankBrzo-
zowski; sons Ronald Stesney and
Richard Brzozowski; grand-
daughter Janel Stesney; brothers,
Joseph Novak and John Novak;
and a sister, Theresa Baldoni.
Surviving are a son, Walter
Stesney, and his wife, Dorothy, of
Oviedo, FL; daughter-in-law Pa-
tricia Brzozowski of Pittston; two
grandchildren, Susan Sarno and
Richard Brzozowski; and two
great-grandchildren, Nicholas
and Devyn Sarno.
Funeral was July 22 from the
Recupero Funeral Home, West
Pittston, with Office of Christian
Burial in St. Marys Byzantine
Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Interment St. Marys Byzantine
Cemetery, Dallas.
Irene Brzozowski
July 16, 2011
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OBITUARIES
Jacklyn (Au-
di) Roberts, 59,
of Taylor, died
July17, 2011, in
the Hospice
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more, after a brief illness, sur-
rounded by her family.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, on Oc-
tober 17, 1951, she was a daugh-
ter of Jack and Alice Audi. She
graduated from Riverside High
School and Millersville Univer-
sity. She was employed as a read-
ing specialist for 33 years at the
Riverside School District, and
retired in 2007. She was a mem-
ber of St. Marys Antiochian Or-
thodox Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Surviving are her husband of
34years, JosephRoberts, Taylor;
son, Michael Roberts, and his
wife, Amanda, Duryea; daugh-
ter, AlysonRoberts, at home; sis-
ter, Cathy Audi, Yatesville;
brother Attorney John Audi and
his wife, Terrie, Jenkins; brother
Michael Audi and his wife,
Sandy, Yatesville; nephew, Ni-
cholas Audi; nieces, Emily Audi
and Nicole Audi; and numerous
cousins, relatives and friends.
A funeral was held July 20
from the Mamary-Durkin Fu-
neral Service, Wilkes-Barre,
with services in St. Mary Anti-
ochian Orthodox Church,
Wilkes-Barre. Interment parish
cemetery, Hanover Township.
Memorial donations may be
made to the Multiple Sclerosis
Research Institute, 1341N. Dela-
ware Ave., Philadelphia, 19125.
Jacklyn Roberts
July 17, 2011
Frank J. La-
tona, 96, Wix-
om, MI, and
formerly of
Pittston, died
July 11, 2011.
He the son of
the late Philip and Anna Speraz-
za Latona, and was a graduate of
Pittston High School and served
in the U.S. Navy.
He was also preceded in death
by his brothers, Joseph and An-
gelo Latona of Pittston; and Sam
Latona, Rochester, NY; and sis-
ters, May Panzetta, Carrie Alai-
mo, and Katie Alaimo, all of
Pittston.
Surviving are his wife of 76
years, the former Frances Lune-
ta; sons, Philip Latona, and wife
Lynda; Ross Latona; Frank La-
tona Jr.,; and Carl Latona, De-
troit, MI; and sisters Rose Mai-
da, Pittston.
Funeral Mass was held July 22
at Church of the Holy Family,
Michigan. Arrangements by the
Thayer Rock Funeral Home,
Farmington, MI. Memorials may
be made to the Alzheimers As-
sociation.
Frank J. Latona
July 11, 2011
John F. San Angelo, a.k.a.
John F. Sandi, 96, formerly of
Pittston, died July 20, 2011, from
natural causes.
He was a lifelong resident of
Pittston but resided with his sis-
ter, Carmella Beierle-DeSi-
mone, and her husband, Louis C.
DeSimone, since 2001 in Pas-
saic, NJ. He graduated fromPitt-
stonHighSchool in1933andup-
on graduation received a gold
pin award for 12 years of perfect
school attendance. After gradua-
tion, he began work as an office
clerk in the Wilkes-Barre branch
of Universal Car Loading &
Freight Distribution. Rising to
the rank of Office Manager, he
retired after 40 years of service
with the company. He was a ded-
icated and lifelong member of
St. Roccos RC Church in Pitt-
ston, where he served as an usher
at Sunday Mass and an active
member of St. Roccos Fides
Club. He also dedicated many
years of service to the Knights of
Columbus and most especially
to President John F. Kennedy
Council 372.
He was preceded in death by
his parents, Giuseppe and Philo-
mena San Angelo; his sisters,
Mary Parente, Caroline Parente,
and Ursula Perfetto; and his
brothers, Nicholas, Daniel and
Frank San Angelo; and lifelong
friend Nellie Lucarelli.
He is also survived by neph-
ews, Alexander Parente, Joseph
San Angelo, John Parente, An-
thony Perfetto, Louis Beierle,
and David Beierle; and niece Pa-
tricia Foglia.
Funeral services were held Ju-
ly 23 from the Graziano Funeral
Home in Pittston Township, with
a Mass of Christian Burial at St.
Roccos RC Church, Pittston.
Entombment St. Roccos RC
Cemetery, Pittston Township.
Memorial donations can be
made to St. Roccos RC Church.
John F. San Angelo
July 20, 2011
Joseph John
Refolo, 91, of
Wyoming, died
July16, 2011, at
the Department
of Veterans Af-
fairs Medical
Center Hospice Care Unit,
Plains Township.
She was born December 15,
1919, in Union City, NJ, and was
a son of the late Antonio and An-
ita Refolo. He resided in Union
City with his family and was co-
owner of Refolo Bros. Construc-
tion with his late brother, Mi-
chael. He and his wife, Dolly, re-
tired to Vero Beach, FL, for 25
years. Following his wifes
death, he relocated to Pennsylva-
nia to live with his children. He
was U.S. Army Veteran of World
War II serving in MASH Unit
overseas.
Also preceding him in death
was his loving wife of 60 years,
Dorothy"Dolly" (Simone) Refo-
lo, and his brothers Michael and
Ernest Refolo.
Surviving are his sisters, Con-
cetta Delsini, Secaucus, NJ; An-
gela Rizzo, Union City, NJ;
brother John Refolo and his
wife, Florence; Rutherford, NJ;
sisters-in-law, Helen Refolo, Ft.
Lee, NJ; JoanRefolo, Rockaway,
NJ; many cousins; children,
Hope Sinibaldi-Ozturk and Ar-
lene Refolo-McDonald, Wyom-
ing; son Joseph and his wife,
Irene, Pocono Lake; eight grand-
children, Charles, Michael and
Gregory Sinibaldi; Michele and
Eric Refolo; Kristina, Melissa
and Joseph-Michael Refolo;
four great-grandchildren, Ariana
Mena, Christopher and Steven
Sinibaldi, and Michael-Peter Si-
nibaldi; many nieces and neph-
ews.
Funeral services were held Ju-
ly 20 the Metcalfe and Shaver
Funeral Home, Wyoming.
Memorial donations may be
made to the Wilkes-Barre De-
partment of Veterans Affairs
Medical Center Attn: Voluntary
Unit (Hospice Unit) 1111 East
End Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 18711.
Joseph J. Refolo
July 16, 2011
Ann M.
Clonan, 87,
formerly of
Pittston, died
July 16, 2011,
at the Mead-
ows Nursing
Center, Dallas. She was the
widow of Thomas J. Clonan,
Sr., who died July 28, 2007.
Born in Pittston, on July 27,
1923, she was a daughter of the
late John and Notre Loftus
Johnson. She was a graduate
of St. John the Evangelist
High School, a member of St.
John the Evangelist Church,
and its Altar and Rosary So-
ciety, Pittston. She was also a
member of the Jacquelines of
the Knights of Columbus, Pitt-
ston. She had been employed
by Bell Telephone and DAnca
& Reiff Pharmacy.
She was also preceded in
death by her brother, Paul
Johnson; sisters, Agnita Lin-
skey, and Mary D. Bidwell.
Surviving are her son, Tho-
mas J. Clonan Jr. and his wife
Lori, Duryea; daughter, Mary
Ann Bevilaqua and her hus-
band John, Dallas; grandchil-
dren, Kelly Ann Bevilaqua
and John Bevilaqua Jr.; several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held
July 20 in the Baloga Funeral
Home, Pittston, with a Mass of
Christian Burial in St. John the
Evangelist Church, Pittston.
Interment parish cemetery.
Memorial donations may be
made to St. John the Evange-
list Church Improvement
Fund, 35 William St, Pittston,
PA 18640. To leave an online
condolence visit www.Balo-
gaFuneralHome.com. Ar-
rangements are by the Ruane
& Regan Funeral Home, Pitt-
ston, in conjunction with the
Baloga Funeral Home, Pitt-
ston.
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July 16, 2011
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Tammy A. Stuart, 46, a resi-
dent of Huntington Mills, died
July 18, 2011, in Bonham Nurs-
ing Center, Stillwater.
She was born January 5, 1965,
in Nanticoke, a daughter of
Claude and Priscilla Hartman
Martin of Hunlock Creek. She
was a graduate of Northwest Ar-
ea High School. She was em-
ployed in the office of Benton
Foundry, Benton.
She was preceded in death by
brother Mark Martin.
Also surviving are her hus-
band, George Stuart Jr.; daugh-
ters, Traci Lynn and Alycia Fae,
Huntington Mills; brothers Jef-
frey W. Martin and his wife,
Elke, Hunlock Creek; Ryan S.
Martin, Exeter; and Timmy A.
Martin and his wife, Deborah
Lynn, Shickshinny; sister, Tina
McMinn, and her husband, Ste-
phen, Drums; many nieces and
nephews.
Memorial services were held
July 23 in the Roaring Brook
Baptist Church, Hunlock Creek.
Arrangements by the Clarke
Piatt Funeral Home, Hunlock
Creek.
Tammy A. Stuart
July 18, 2011
Blanche (Novak) Andruzis,
93, of Avoca, died July16, 2011,
at Hospice Community Care,
Dunmore.
She was born in Buffalo, NY,
on October 18, 1917, and was a
daughter of the late Joseph and
Sophia (Babula) Novak. She
was a member of Sacred Heart
of Jesus Church, Dupont, and a
past member of its Altar and
Rosary Society. She was a vet-
eran of the U.S. Army Corps,
serving in the European Theater
during World War II.
She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Charles
Andruzis, who passed away in
1981; her brothers, Walter, Stan-
ley, Al and Edward Novak; her
sister, Stella Tetlack; and her
son-in-law Frank Nossavage.
She is survived by her daugh-
ters, Charlene Andruzis, at
home, and Christina Nossavage
of Avoca; her granddaughter
Sharon Nossavage and partner,
Kayla Pascual, of Avoca; broth-
ers, Thomas of Toms River, NJ,
Frank of Florida, and Henry
Novak of Florida; sisters, Ceci-
lia Bartosiewicz of Avoca, and
Helen Piechota of Dupont; nu-
merous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held
July 19 from the Kiesinger Fu-
neral Services, Duryea, with a
Mass of Christian Burial at Sa-
cred Heart of Jesus Church, Du-
pont. Interment parish cemete-
ry.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Sacred Heart of Je-
sus Church, 215 Lackawanna
Ave., Dupont, 18641. Online
condolences may be made to
www.kiesingerfuneralservices-
.com.
Blanche N. Andruzis
July 16, 2011
George L.
Spangenberg,
75, a lifelong
resident of Jef-
ferson Town-
ship, died un-
expectedly on
July 16, 2011, at home. His wife
of 51 years was the former Lo-
retta J. Compton, who died July
1, 2007.
Born in South Canaan, he was
a son of the late Virgil Coe and
Vesta Garnet Stevens Spangen-
berg. He was educated in Lake
Ariel schools. He and his father
built and operated the Lake
Spangenberg development,
Lake Spangenberg Water Co.,
the live bait business, and the
stone quarries. After he became
sole owner, he built the Lake
Loretta development, which he
named after his wife. He was a
lifetime member of the Hamlin
Assembly of God Church and a
member of the Jefferson Town-
ship Senior Citizen Center.
He was also preceded in death
by a daughter, Jean M. Alu, in
2006. Surviving are three
daughters, Donna Kay OHara
and husband Thomas, Lake
Spangenberg; Shirley A Span-
genberg, Harding; and Victoria
J. Spangenberg, Lake Loretta; a
son, Robert Spangenberg, Pa-
hoa, Hawaii; grandchildren,
Adrienne Spangenberg, Leslie
Ann Gilgallon, Benjamin San-
toro, and Vinson Santoro; 10
great-grandchildren; two sis-
ters, Lillian Rodenburg, Spring
Hill, FL, and Ethel Newcomb,
Dover, DE; several nieces and
nephews.
The funeral will be Monday at
11 a.m. in the Hamlin Assembly
of God Church, 613 Easton
Turnpike, Hamlin. Entombment
Fairview Memorial Park, Elm-
hurst. Friends may call Monday
from 10 a.m. until the time of
service in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to
the American Heart Associ-
ation, 71N. Franklin St, Wilkes-
Barre, 18701; the American
Cancer Society, 712 S. Keyser
Ave., Taylor, 18517; or the
Christian Motorcyclists Associ-
ation, PO Box 9, Hatfield, AR
71945. To leave an online con-
dolence visit www.strauchfu-
neralhomes.com.
George L. Spangenberg
July 16, 2011
Charlotte Bonita Schaefer, 62,
of Wyoming and formerly of
Pittston Township, died July 20,
2011 at Heritage House, Wilkes-
Barre.
Born in Pittston on June 20,
1949 she was a daughter of the
late Joseph and Stella Bartni-
kowski Bonita. She was employ-
ed by Pride Mobility, Exeter and
previously had worked in the lo-
cal garment industry. She had
been a member of the ILGW
Union.
She was alsoprecededindeath
by her first husband, James Stru-
beck.
Surviving are her brother, Sa-
vino Bonita, Wyoming; sisters,
Patricia Donnelly and her hus-
band, William, Pittston; andDar-
lene Medico and her husband,
Cataldo, Plains; niece, Kimberly
Rebovich and her husband, Mi-
chael, Mountain Lake; nephew,
Mark Donnelly and his wife
Christine, and their daughter,
Erin, Pittston.
A Mass of Christian Burial
was held July 23 in Corpus
Christi Parish, Immaculate Con-
ception Church, West Pittston.
Interment, St. Josephs Cemete-
ry, Duryea. Funeral arrange-
ments are entrusted to the Peter J.
Adonizio Funeral Home, West
Pittston. Online condolences
may be made at www.peterjado-
niziofuneralhome.com.
Charlotte B. Schaefer
July 20, 2011
Julia Barbara Banaszek Gar-
bus, 88, of Glenmoore, formerly
of Glen Mills, died July 16, 2011,
surrounded by her family, after a
long illness. She was the wife of
the late Allen W. Garbus with
whomsheshared65years of mar-
riage before his death in 2008.
Born in Dupont, she was a
daughter of the late Francis and
Eleanor Sieraszewska Banaszek.
She was a graduate of Columbia
School of NursingwithanRNde-
gree and served as a visiting
nurse, a World War IIU.S. Army
nurse, and was a 35-year partici-
pant in the Harvard Nursing
Study. She servedonthe Boardof
the Camden Day Care, was Sun-
day School Director for the Phila-
delphia Ethical Society, president
of ARCof Chester County, presi-
dent of the Locksley Garden
Club, and pioneered the Thorn-
bury Recycling Center. She vol-
unteered for 20 years at the Colo-
nial Plantation at Ridley State
Park. She also supported Special
Olympics, the Arbor Foundation,
Chester County Library, The Na-
ture Conservancy, andthe Gettys-
burg and Monticello Memorials.
She was also preceded in death
by her sisters, Mary and Natalie;
and brother, Stanley.
She is survived by her three
daughters, Catherine Garbus,
Tunkhannock; Barbara Garbus
and her husband, Chuck Broyles,
and Amy Jo Garbus, all of Glen-
moore; three grandchildren,
Emelyn Fuhrman and her hus-
band, Jeffrey, Pittsburgh; Jesse
Smith, currently serving in Iraq;
and Alyda Heeman, Tunkhan-
nock; two great-grandchildren,
Brock McClain and Evangeline
Fuhrman; three sisters, Ann and
Helen, Syracuse, NY, Gene,
Wilkes-Barre; two brothers, Ed-
ward and Hank, Wilkes-Barre;
and many beloved nieces and ne-
phews.
A celebration of the life was
held privately.
Memorial donations may be
made to Special Olympics of
Chester County, 458 E. King
Road, Malvern, 19355. To send
online condolences visit
www.wentzfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wentz Fu-
neral Home, Coatesville.
Julia B. Garbus
July 16, 2011
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IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE
Immediate Occupancy!!
MARTIN D. POPKY APARTMENTS
61 E. Northampton St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Affordable Senior Apartments
Income Eligibility Required
Utilities Included! Low cable rates;
New appliances; laundry on site;
Activities!
Curb side Public Transportation
Please call 570-825-8594
TDD/TTY 800-654-5984
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
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PARTTIME
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Saturday & Sunday Nights
Experience in Photoshop a must!
Experience in scanning and toning of photos.
Knowledge of both PC and MAC platforms.
Page proofng required.
Knowledge of typesetting and plating software a plus.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends.
Pre-employment drug screening and background check
required. Interested candidates should send letter of interest,
resume and salary history to:
The Times Leader
Human Resources Department
15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
rcoolbaugh@timesleader.com
No Telephone Calls Please!
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Graphic Designers
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The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, New Jersey and its afliates are Equal Opportunity/Afrmative Action Employers and are committed to diversity in its workforce.
Prudential is an employer that participates in E-Verify.
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Lisa Hummel
Agency Recruiter
32 Scranton Ofce Park
Scranton, PA 18507
Phone 570-340-7052 Fax 570-340-7063
www.applicationstation.com
Code: PRUDWB_2R
Lisa.Hummel@Prudential.com
Picture a new kind of future one where you can make an impact, not just a
living. Train for a career in insurance and nancial product sales with The
Prudential Insurance Company of Americas Financial Professional Program.
Youll learn hands-on from seasoned professionals, in the classroom and the
eld. And youll get the support you need to prepare for required licensing
exams. All while receiving a generous compensation and benets package.
After your training period, youll have a world of opportunities
including the chance to lead your own practice.
Want to make an exciting career change?
If you have a strong interest in nancial sales,
email your resume or call me today.
NES RENTALS
NES RENTALS, a leader in a multi-billion
dollar rental industry for construction is
looking to make immediate hires for the
following positions in the PITTSTON, PA
area:
DRIVER
You will operate multi-dimensional con-
struction equipment, delivery trucks,
including tractor trailer combinations to
pick up and deliver equipment to and from
customer work sites, and is able to train in
safe usage of the equipment. H.S. diploma
(or equivalent), the ability to lift 70 lbs.,
have a valid CDL license, satisfactory driv-
ing record, and knowledge of federal motor
carrier regulations is required. Two years
of commercial driving experience involving
the movement of trucks and construction
equipment including oversized loads
required. Knowledge of safety procedures
for securing and transporting cargo is also
essential.
NES RENTALS offers competitive
wages, medical/dental, vision,
tuition reimbursement, and 401(k).
For consideration, apply online at
our Careers center at
www.nesrentals.com/careers.
NES recognizes and values diversity.
We are an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V employer.
Company Drivers & Owner Operators
Email: drive@pennsbest.net
Apply online at www.pennsbest.net
Established East Coast Lanes
Flexible Home Time
Personal Dispatch 24/7
Full Benets Package
Dedicated Account Drivers
$62K Annually, $2K Sign-On Bonus
Affordable Medical Plan options with
Eligibility First Day of Employment.
Co-Driver Positions -
Home Weekly and Every Weekend
Automotive Industry Gouldsboro PA
(Scranton Metro)
TeamOne a National Logistics Organization is
currently recruiting for dedicated account Team
Drivers for their new facility that will begin oper-
ation in mid June 2011. These fully benefited posi-
tions are well compensated. The route drivers will
be delivering auto parts to dealerships throughout
the Eastern portion of the US. Qualified candi-
dates should be 23 years of age and possess a
valid CDL A drivers licenses with a minimum of
two years OTR verifiable experience. Candidates
must possess an acceptable BI and MVR. Drivers
must possess doubles and Haz Mat endorsements.
TeamOne offer a competitive salary and afford-
able benefits inclosing choice of medical plans,
dental, vision, 401K, etc. Interested candidates
can call 866-851-9902 to set up an interview.
TeamOne is an equal opportunity Employer
M/F/H/V
The Jewish Home of Eastern PA has an
immediate need to fill the following
position:
CNA
Full Time & Part Time
All shifts
Apply in person
Monday through Friday 8:30am4:00pm
at 1101 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 344-6177, ext 140. EEO
BEAUTICIAN
Temporary Position
The Jewish Home is seeking a temporary
beautician to work 40 hours per week for
8 weeks beginning at the end of August.
Applicants must have current PA license.
Apply in person Monday Friday or
contact Scott Blakiewicz, NHA at
sblakiewicz@epix.net.
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NEWPORT TWP.
PRIME APARTMENTS STILL AVAILABLE!
ST. STANISLAUS APARTMENTS
143-145 Old Newport Rd., Newport Twp.
Affordable, Accessible 1, 2 & 3
Bedroom Apartments
Income Eligibility* Required.
Rents: $455-$656 plus electric
(*Maximum Incomes vary according to household size)
High Efciency Heat/Air Conditioning
Newer Appliances Laundry Rooms
Community Room Private Parking
Rent Includes Water, Sewer & Refuse
For more info or to apply, please call:
570-733-2010
TDD: 800-654-5984
Apply Today!
Great, Convenient
Location!
950 Half Doubles
FORTY FORT
Listed is a beautiful
half double in a very
desirable residential
environment. Only 5
minutes from the
Cross Valley. In
close proximity to all
public amenities
including employ-
ment, shopping &
schools. 1st floor
features a spacious
dining room and a
living room with
french doors lead-
ing to a sunroom.
Kitchen includes all
appliances, or bring
your own! In addi-
tion, theres a laun-
dry room & a pow-
der room to the rear
of the kitchen. 3
bedrooms & a full
bath on the 2nd
floor with lots of
storage on the 3rd
floor. Nice hedge-
lined yard with flag-
stone patio & off
street parking for 2
cars. 1 outside, and
one in the garage!
New sidewalks, new
roof, vinyl siding,
windows & a recent
driveway. $700 /
month + utilities. No
smoking, no pets.
Security & refer-
ences required. Not
Section 8 approved.
Call 570-287-2157
After 3pm
HANOVER TWP.
221 Boland Ave
1 bedroom.
$325+utilities
Call Mark at
(570) 899-2835
GET THE WORD OUT
with a Classified Ad.
570-829-7130
KINGSTON
LARGE MODERN
1/2 DOUBLE
3 bedrooms, near
shopping, schools,
parks. cook top
stove, refrigerator,
dishwasher, micro-
wave, washer &
dryer included.
Flooring is new,
upgraded carpeting,
drapes, freezer, 2nd
refrigerator offered.
Yard. Off street
parking. Owner
pays sewer, recy-
clables. $850 + utili-
ties, credit check &
references re-
quired. After 5pm
570-899-3407
950 Half Doubles
KINGSTON
NEWLY RENOVATED
1st floor. 3 bed-
rooms, 1.5 baths,
new carpet, wash-
er/dryer hook-up,
dishwasher. $650 +
utilities. Call
570-814-3838
Sell your own home!
Place an ad HERE
570-829-7130
KINGSTON
North Welles St.
3 bedroom, 2 bath,
stove & fridge
included. Washer/
dryer hookup. Wall
to wall, off street
parking. Heated
storage/hobby area
NO PETS. $600 +
utilities & security.
References, back-
ground check &
application
required. Call
570-287-0330
NANTICOKE
2 bedroom 1/2 dou-
ble in quiet neigh-
borhood. Hardwood
floors on 1st level.
Gas range, refriger-
ator & washer pro-
vided. Water, sewer
& garbage fee
included. Dryer
hookup. $425 + gas
& electric. No dogs.
Non smoking. Secu-
rity, credit & back-
ground check. Call
570-696-3596
PITTSTON
2 bedroom, 1 1/2
bath. Private park-
ing. Yard. Washer /
dryer hookup. Cable
& Satellite ready.
Front & back porch.
Non smoking. $650
+ utilities, first, last,
Security, References.
No Pets. Please Call
570-239-4293
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP
2 bedroom in
Great Location,
Off-Street Parking.
All appliances
included. No Pets/
No Smoking. $600 +
electric, security &
last months rent.
570-237-6000
950 Half Doubles
PITTSTON
8 - 8 1/2 FRONT ST
6 rooms, 3 bed-
rooms, 1 bathroom,
washer/dryer hook
up. Completely
done over with wall
to wall carpet,
blinds and new
shades. Great loca-
tion - close to down-
town area, church,
bus stop & school!
Tenant must have
own appliances.
Back yard and front
patio porch. No
pets. No smoking.
Reference & securi-
ty deposit. 1 year
lease. Available
8/1/11. $650.
(570) 654-4793
PLAINS
2 bedroom. No
pets. References &
security deposit
$500/mos + utilities
Call (570) 430-1308
WEST PITTSTON
4 Nassau St.
HALF DOUBLE
3 bedrooms, 2
baths, living room,
kitchen, dining
room, off street
parking, quiet neigh-
borhood-Wyoming
Area School District.
NO PETS NO
SMOKERS, $625/
+ utilities & security
Call Mike
570-760-1418
953Houses for Rent
FORTY FORT
Listed is a beautiful
one bedroom, sin-
gle story home with
off street parking in
a very desirable
residential environ-
ment. Only 5 min-
utes from the Cross
Valley. In close prox-
imity to all public
amenities including
employment, shop-
ping & schools. This
home features a liv-
ing room, dining
room, full bath, eat
in kitchen and a
large laundry/ stor-
age room. All appli-
ances included.
Enjoy the front
porch overlooking
your large front yard
or relax on the patio
and pick vegetables
from your garden.
No pets or smoking.
Not approved for
Section 8. $600 +
utilities. Security
deposit & refer-
ences required.
Call 570-287-2157
after 3pm
HANOVER TOWNSHIP
Lyndwood Section
Single home, 1 bed-
room, large living
room, totally
remodeled, gas
heat, off street
parking. Includes
fridge & stove. No
Pets. No Smoking.
$625/month + secu-
rity 570-793-5333
Let the Community
Know!
Place your Classified
Ad TODAY!
570-829-7130
LUZERNE
6 rooms, useable
loft, full basement,
backyard, appli-
ances provided.
$575/month + utili-
ties. 1 month secu-
rity at time of sign-
ing. Section 8 ok.
Call (570) 592-5764
ask for Steve
MOUNTAIN TOP
CUTE & COZY
2 bedroom single
home, located in
Rice Twp. Electric,
water & sewer
included. Tenant
pays oil heat &
propane for cook-
ing. Only minutes
from I81 & Route
309. Fully insulated,
new windows, large
yard, deck. Avail-
able August 1st. 1st,
& last months rent +
security required.
$675 month.
570-474-0388
953Houses for Rent
NANTICOKE
Desirable
Lexington Village
Nanticoke, PA
Many ranch style
homes. 2 bedrooms
2 Free Months With
A 2 Year Lease
$795 + electric
SQUARE FOOT RE
MANAGEMENT
866-873-0478
WILKES-BARRE
MONARCH RENTALS
3 bedrooms,
all appliances
provided.
Call 570-822-7039
Shopping for a
new apartment?
Classified lets
you compare costs -
without hassle
or worry!
Get moving
with classified!
971 Vacation &
Resort Properties
HARVEYS LAKE
Summer Rental.
Boat slip avail-
able. Weeks in
August still avail-
able! Accepting
applications for
college students
for September.
Free wireless
internet & cable TV
570-639-5041
for details.
1000
SERVICE
DIRECTORY
1024 Building &
Remodeling
1st. Quality
Construction Co.
Roofing, siding,
gutters, insulation,
decks, additions,
windows, doors,
masonry &
concrete.
Insured & Bonded.
State Lic. # PA057320
570-606-8438
1042 Cleaning &
Maintainence
RELAX THIS SUMMER
Let Us Do The
Cleaning!!!
Christophers
Cleaning Service
Call Today
570-299-9512
or email us at:
nepacleaning@
gmail.com
Residential & Commercial
CLEANING BY LISA
Pet Services also
available, including
pick up & drop off.
570-690-4640 or
570-696-4792
1054 Concrete &
Masonry
Affordable General
Masonry & Concrete
NO JOB TOO BIG
OR TOO SMALL!
Masonry /Concrete
Work. Licensed &
insured. Free est.
John 570-573-0018
Joe 570-579-8109
Looking for the right deal
on an automobile?
Turn to classified.
Its a showroom in print!
Classifieds got
the directions!
1057Construction &
Building
GARAGE DOOR
Sales, service,
installation &
repair.
FULLY INSURED
HIC# 065008
CALL JOE
570-606-7489
570-735-8551
1129 Gutter
Repair & Cleaning
GUTTER 2 GO, INC.
PA#067136- Fully
Licensed & Insured.
We install custom
seamless rain
gutters & leaf
protection systems.
CALL US TODAY ABOUT
OUR 10% OFF WHOLE
HOUSE DISCOUNT!
570-561-2328
1129 Gutter
Repair & Cleaning
Gutters & Downspouts
Cleaned,
unclogged, &
washed out.
570-654-8432
LINEUP
ASUCCESSFULSALE
INCLASSIFIED!
Doyouneedmorespace?
A yard or garage sale
in classified
is the best way
tocleanout your closets!
Youre in bussiness
with classified!
1135 Hauling &
Trucking
A.S.A.P Hauling
Estate Cleanouts,
Attics, Cellars,
Garages, were
cheaper than
dumpsters!.
Free Estimates,
Same Day!
570-822-4582
1204 Painting &
Wallpaper
A.B.C. Professional
Painting
36 Yrs Experience
We Specialize In
New Construction
Residential
Repaints
Comm./Industrial
All Insurance
Claims
Apartments
Interior/Exterior
Spray,Brush, Rolls
WallpaperRemoval
Cabinet Refinish-
ing
Drywall/Finishing
Power Washing
Deck Specialist
Handy Man
FREE ESTIMATES
Larry Neer
570-606-9638
Let the Community
Know!
Place your Classified
Ad TODAY!
570-829-7130
SUNDAY DISPATCH SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2011 PAGE 16
LANDSCAPING
Robert Smith-Owner
570-602-LAWN 570-602-5296
West Pittston
Shrub Trimming Grass Cutting Mulching
Insured Senior Discount
Spring Cleanup
&
Lawn Services, In
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CONSTRUCTION
CHRIS LATONA
General Contractor
Ceramic Tile Work - Kitchens
- Bathrooms - Garages
- Replacement Windows
- New Homes - Additions - Doors -
Complete Remodeling
FREE Estimates - Insured
457-8145 or 655-0777
Quality Works at Aordable Prices
PA008322
FENCING
Northeast Custom Fence
570-793-0787
20 Years Experience
We also do Black Top Seal Coating!
The Dispatch
LOCAL PROS
1-800-273-7130 for Local Pros
HANDYMAN
J.C. HANDYMAN
SERVICE
No Job too Small.
Can do all types of
home repairs. Insured.
Free Estimates
Reasonable, Affordable
Discounts Available
Ask for John
570-417-2003
HIC#
PA-005521 655-6710
SMITH & MILLER
ROOFING, INC.
Flat Roofs Shingles Siding Replacement Windows
Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured
ROBERT SMITH, WEST PITTSTON
WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED
member
Northeastern
& Central PA
PREFERRED CONTRACTOR
SINCE 1976
ROOFING
TRAVEL
Tuesday, August 9 & 10
Complementary room, transportation
& baggage handling. Food, Beverages
& Snacks served on bus.
$25 per person.
Al Lispi: 570-814-3137
or 570-823-9578
Overnight Junket to
Atlantic Citys
Golden Nugget!
LAWN CARE
LAWN MAINTENANCE
570-654-1557
Lawns cut, shrubs pruned, small
landscaping projects & odd jobs.
LAWN CARE
ALL IN A CALL
570-239-4790 or 570-388-3039
Painting, Grass Cutting, oor
maintenance, basements & attics cleaned.
Free Estimates. Dependable & Reliable.
Package deals available.
POWER WASHING
PAINTING
Also Painting
Eaves Around
Brick
FREE ESTIMATES
Licensed
Insured
References
Available
654-8432
PAINTING
ALUMINUM SIDING
Includes Free Gutter
& Down Spout Cleaning
570-313-8728
HOME IMPROVEMENT
NORTHEAST
WINDOW, INC.
Locally Owned & Operated Since 1987
Exterior Home Improvements By
FREE ESTIMATES
570.654.4220
www.northeastwindow.com
Windows
Siding
Enclosures
Fiberglass Doors
Storm Doors
Vinyl Railings
Roong
And More
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