The Pittston Dispatch 12-11-2011

WILKES-BARRE, PA $1.
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Unique Main St.
concept features
Boden outlet.
>> PAGE 3
Legendary local
band plays final
public gig.
>> PAGE 14
Open space
is now open
Cadillacs
last ride
COUPON SAVINGS INSIDE WORTH $323.69
PHOTO BY TONY CALLAIO
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Greta was about three-and-a-
half when I got the call. The
regular Salvation Army Santa
was sick. Would I be willing to
fill in?
They didnt have to ask
twice.
All my life Id wanted to be a
Santa and here at last, at 37
years old, was my chance. I
weighed a scant 160 pounds
then, but we had plenty of pil-
lows.
My daughter was the first to
hear the news.
Greta, I announced as soon
as I got home, Santa needs
Daddy to be his helper.
She was almost as proud as I.
My first gig was at the Salva-
tion Army Advisory Board, of
which I was a member, Christ-
mas dinner at the Moose Club
in West Pittston. The plan was
for me, on cue from board
president Betty Miller, to slip
away to the mens room where
the Santa suit, replete with
stuffing, would be waiting.
I was instructed to burst into
the room jingling a leather strap
of bells and ho-ho-hoing for all
I was worth.
That part worried me.
While I could always get up
and speak in front of an audi-
ence, I am a pretty shy person,
otherwise, and certainly not an
exhibitionist. I am never the life
of a party.
But life of the party is what
Santa is all about. And while a
poor performance might be
quickly forgiven by the board
members, it would be unaccept-
able the following Sunday at
the childrens Christmas party
for which I was also booked.
The board get-together was
dress rehearsal; the kids party
was opening night.
Greta was involved every
step of the way.
She helped stuff me up so Id
really look the part and we even
got her a little green elf suit,
feathered hat and all, and al-
lowed her to tag along as San-
tas helper the day of the party.
Just before we made our
grand entrance, I told myself to
give it everything I had, to
make these little tykes believe I
was the real thing.
And I did.
And I wound up sorry for it.
As child after child sat on my
knee rattling off a memorized
list of toys I was pretty sure
none of them were going to get,
I kept thinking what a phony I
was. I had a red suit and a white
beard and a pretty convincing
Santa voice, but what I didnt
have was magical power. What
good is a Santa without magical
power?
As I drove home extra thank-
ful for the opportunity to pro-
vide for my little girl everything
on her Christmas list, Greta
threw me a curve.
Reciting her list for the ump-
teenth time with me taking
mental inventory that every
item was already purchased and
ready for Christmas morning
she added and a middle size
doll.
A what? I asked.
A middle size doll, she re-
peated.
And I began to panic.
Christmas was just days away
and I had no idea what she
meant by a middle size doll. No
one did. Not her mother, not
any relative, and not any clerk
in any toy department of any
department store.
Not only was I a powerless
Santa, I was feeling like a pow-
erless dad.
Certain I was going to have a
disappointed daughter on
Christmas morning, the Good
Lord who else could it be?
intervened.
I ran out of tape while wrap-
ping gifts on Christmas Eve
and needed to dash to the local
McCrorys in a nearby mall.
Fortunately, I took Greta along
for the ride.
As we made our way through
the crowded store to the shelves
stacked with gift wrap, bows
and tape, Greta said quietly,
almost to herself, middle size
dolls.
I stopped in my tracks.
What was that? I asked.
Middle size dolls, she repeat-
ed, and pointed to a wire bin in
the middle of an aisle. It was
filled with rag dolls with paint-
ed-on faces selling for $2.99
apiece.
That simple doll was her
favorite toy under the tree the
next morning. She named her
Lindsey and I can still see her
seated in a place of honor at
every tea party Greta ever gave
for the next few years.
I have no idea where Lindsey
got to but I do know where
Greta is Austin, Texas, at
least for the next few days. On
Thursday she arrives at Avoca
for a Christmas visit and on
Saturday at 11 a.m., we will be
reprising our roles, to a degree,
for the Salvation Army. Well
be ringing a bell at a red kettle
outside of K-Mart at Pittston
Commons. Joining us will be
my great niece and sister Shei-
las granddaughter, Hannah
Kern, whos 9.
Dont expect Greta to be in
an elf costume and Im certain I
wont be in a Santa suit, which
is kinda sad because nowadays
I no longer need the pillows.
Ed Ackerman, optimist
eackerman@psdispatch.com
Those were the days
Open Space Opens...........................................3
Recollections of WWII Vet ..............................4
Red Kettle Time................................................5
Local Chatter ....................................................8
Matters of Faith ...............................................10
Editorial /Smiles ..............................................14
Nutrition............................................................15
Breakfast with Santa ......................................16
Peeking into the Past......................................17
Pearl Harbor Tributes.............................32, 33
Town News ......................................................39
Sports ..............................................................46
Obituaries .......................................................60
Anniversaries .........................................Social 1
Birthdays................................................Social 3
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ittston Mayor Jason Klush
didnt get much sleep last
week. He was too busy
working to get the Open Space
ready for its grand opening Fri-
day night.
Since August, Klush, former
mayor Mike Lombardo, Pittston
councilmen Mike Lombardo
and Joe Chernouskas and Jim
Zarra worked hands on and vol-
untarily, sometimes into the wee
hours, transforming a 4,000
square foot former garment cut-
ting room at 70-71 South Main
into a multi-use venue called
Open Space.
The city showed off the inside
of the storefront at a reception
Friday evening with a wine bar
and gourmet buffet by Palazzo
restaurant. Anlarge ice sculpture
of the venues logo set off the
middle of the room.
The Open Space features a
gallery-look with open duct-
work, hardwood floors, two
stages and specialized flexible
walls and a state of art the wall
hangingsystemdesignedfor dis-
playing art.
Former mayor Lombardo esti-
mates the volunteers saved the
city close to $500,000. Describ-
ing the Open Space as a public-
private partnership Lombardo
said, even the paid contractors
sometimes came back at night
and worked pro bono.
A Greater Pittston Revitaliza-
tion Corporation was formed as
an arm of the Citys Redevelop-
ment Authority to undertake the
open space job and other pro-
jects outside the normal scope of
a redevelopment authority.
The space alreadyhas a tenant.
Boden a United Kingdom-
based fashion retailer with a call
center at Center Point in Pittston
Township will run reoccurring
outlet sales. Boden had a soft
opening Saturday in the space
and will be open again today 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. in the space.
Besides art shows, other future
uses could include an indoor flea
market, indoor farmers market,
collectors shows and sales, pri-
vate parties and live music with a
300 seating capacity.
Boden could be a magnet,
Lombardo said. Its a great
company. Their presence down-
town will not only help down-
town businesses, but it will help
our neighboring towns, too. We
think of the Open Space as not
just a Pittston project, but a
Wide Open Space on Main Street
Open Space unveiled at Friday night reception; Napolis Pizza reopening tomorrow
By Jack Smiles
Associate Editor
PHOTOS BY TONY CALLAIO
An ice sculpture reveals the name, Open Space, and logo of the Main Street multi-purpose center which opened with a gala reception
Friday night.
Pittston Mayor Jason Klush offers remarks at the Open Space
reception.
Project designers fromQuad 3, Jennifer McDowell, left, and Jessi-
ca Vandewalle. See OPEN SPACE, Page 15
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n Wednesday, 95-year-
old Ed Strucke was at
the Dupont Municipal
Building participating in a Pearl
Harbor Day remembrance cere-
mony.
Where was he on the actual
Day of Infamy, December 7,
1941when the Japanese attacked
Pearl Harbor?
He was 25 then and though it
was a Sunday he was working,
cutting timber in the Poconos for
mine companies.
It wasnt until he got home that
he heard about the attack. He
turned on the radio and listened
to the details in awe.
What the hell happens now,
he recalls saying to his wife Mar-
garet.
What happened, of course,
was the United States entered
World War II.
But the US entry into the war
didnt affect Ed immediately.
His workcuttingtimber for the
mines was considered essential
and he was exempt from the
draft. He alsoworkedat a factory
in Ashley which made parts for
the military another essential
job.
But the essential designation
didnt last and Ed was drafted in-
to the Navy, leaving behind his
wife and two sons, one and three
years old.
He served on the U.S.S. Gen-
eral McRae and, as the saying
goes, saw the world, as a troop
transport. The McRae sailed un-
escorted which kept the crew on
edge. We always thought one of
these days a torpedo was going
to get us, but it never did,
Strucke said.
After transporting troops to
Hawaii and from India to South
Pacific destinations in 1944 and
early 1945, in June of 1945 the
McRae sailed through the Pana-
ma Canal to France, where she
picked up more than 4,000
troops and returned with themto
Newport News, Virginia.
In October she picked up
2,200 troops in New York sailed
over 8,643 nautical miles to the
Shaht-El-Arab River in Iran.
The Navy estimates that in
1944 and 1945 the McRae sailed
120,000 nautical miles and car-
ried 36,000 troops, every one of
whom loved Ed Strucke.
I kept the troops happy,
Strucke said
with a chuck-
le.
He was the
paymaster.
In the mid-
dle of every
month, no
matter where
they were the
troops got
paid. When
we were at
sea, he said,
I wondered
where the hell are they going to
spend it.
They spent it on liberty in
ports around the world, which
created somewhat risky duty for
paymaster Strucke.
Whenever we landed, at
whatever port, a Lieutenant, a
Marine guard and me would go
ashore and exchange the money
for that countrys money to pay
the troops, Strucke explained.
Whentheycame backtheygave
us the money they didnt spend
and wed go ashore and change it
back to our money.
After one such exchange,
Strucke joked to a superior offi-
cer, Were going to wear this
money out.
On liberty
in Iran,
Strucke,
though he
didnt smoke,
went ashore
with a ration
of cigarettes
and candy.
As he handed
them out
children
swarmed him
seemingly
from out of
nowhere. Man, youve never
seen so many kids in you life, he
said.
In1945, inwhat wouldturnout
to be its last run of the war, the
McRae went back to New York,
took on provisions, fuel and
money and prepared to sail to Ja-
pan.
They were ready to go when
their orders changed. Stop. Un-
load. The war is over.
Discharged, Strucke went
back to his timber business and
workedit until the Knoxmine di-
saster put him out of business.
He got a jobas a constructionop-
erating engineer and helped
buildthe Pennsylvania Turnpike.
He retired in 1980.
Though Strucke grew up in
Dupont, he walked to high
school in Pittston everyday after
the Dupont school burned down.
He and his wife Margaret have
been married for 71 years. They
had three sons. One, Robert, was
killed in a construction accident.
Edward is a businessman in Cal-
ifornia, Jonathan works at
Wilkes University.
In WWII, Ed Strucke kept the troops happy
Now 95, he recalls days as a paymaster on a troop transport ship
By Jack Smiles
Associate Editor
PHOTO BY CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK
Edward Strucke, 95, salutes the memory of fallen heroes at the VFW Post # 4909 in Dupont during a Pearl Harbor ceremony on
Wednesday. He later talked with the Dispatch about his days in World War II. (More photos of the Dupont event appear on page 33.)
The McRae sailed unescorted which
kept the crew on edge. We always
thought one of these days a torpedo
was going to get us, but it never did,
Strucke said.
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bells are ringing.
The annual Red Kettle
Campaign of the Salvation Ar-
my is well under way and the lo-
cal West Pittston Corps is seek-
ing donations as the holidays and
winter weather approach.
The Salvation Armys goals
are clear.
At this point, said Major
Sheryl Hershey of the West Pitt-
ston Corps, Were about
$10,000 behind the goal where
we need to be.
These goals stretch beyond the
winter and New Year.
The money that we raise dur-
ing Christmas helps us out
throughout the year in many
ways, Hershey said. To pur-
chase food for food boxes and to
hand out clothing vouchers to
people in our community.
Major Hershey has witnessed
the effects of the recent flooding
on donations and volunteers,
both the bad and the inspiring.
Even after the flood, when we
were all flooded out, we had a lot
of volunteers come out on our
behalf, she said.
Whenaskedif the aftermathof
the flood caused a drop in the
volume of volunteers during the
holiday season, Hershey said,
Not really, the support has been
strong, but we could use some
more people.
It is on cold Saturday nights
and busy holiday evenings that
the Salvation Army needs the
most help. Members of the ser-
vice corps continue tocollect do-
nations of food, toys and money,
helping families and individuals
in need, but their work is never
done. In order to meet these op-
portunities, the Salvation Army
has set up eight locations for
their Red Kettle campaign.
Red Kettle Campaign could use a little more love
PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
With bell in hand, four-year-old Thomas Jenkins, of Hughestown,
puts a donation in the Salvation Army kettle as volunteer Joseph
Ruthkosky, of Exeter, assists at the Pittston Township K-Mart on
Friday afternoon.
West Pittston Corps of
Salvation Army needs
donations, volunteers
By Malcolm Bowes
Dispatch Intern
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St. Joseph Marello Parish, at Our Lady
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will present a Christmas Fun Craft Fair to-
day, Sunday Dec. 11, 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Free
crafts for kids, games, giant gingerbread
house raffle and Chinese Auction will be
featured. All proceeds will go to local
flood and fire victims.
Casino Trip
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tor Johanna is accepting reservations for a
trip to Mount Airy Casino on Wednesday
Dec. 14. Pickups are available in Exeter
and Pittston. The trips are open to the gen-
eral public. Details can be obtained from
Johanna at 655-2720.
Jenkins Seniors
The Jenkins Township Senior Citizens
group will hold their annual Christmas
Party at the regular meeting on Tuesday,
Dec. 13, at the Jenkins Township Hose
Company at 6:00 pm.
Toys for Tots
A Toys for Tots event sponsored by the
6th Street Flea Market vendors will be
held today, Sunday Dec. 11 and Sunday,
Dec. 18 from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will
arrive at 10 a.m. All children are welcome
for Secret Santa shopping. Each will re-
ceive a free gift. Wrapping will be avail-
able. Each shopper will receive one free
raffle ticket to win an extra large Christ-
mas Wreath. Cemetery arrangements will
be available.
Boy Scouts Meeting
There will be a meeting of Boy Scouts
religious award counselors for Ad Altare
Die andPope Pius XII onSunday, January
29at 6p.m. at St. Johns LutheranChurch,
Wilkes-Barre. More information call Ky
Lazzari at 825-2648.
City Christmas Party
The Pittston City childrens Christmas
Party will be held Sunday, Dec. 18, at the
Pittston City Fire Station, 20 Kennedy St.
Any children up to12 years of age residing
in Pittston are welcome. Santa will arrive
by fire truck at 1p.m. All children will re-
ceive a gift. Parents are encouraged to
bring a camera. The party is sponsored by
Pittston City Fire and Police Departments
and city Ambulance.
Trash on schedule
There will be no change in the trash
schedule for Pittston City and Hughes-
town residents for the Christmas holidays.
Hughestown borough residents who have
Pittston City trash service on Tuesday,
Dec. 27 will have service on Wednesday,
Dec. 28. There will be no change in ser-
vice for New Years Day.
TCA Christmas Musical
The Triboro Christian Academy, Old
Forge, will hold is annual Christmas mu-
sical on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 10
a.m. Admission is free.
Santa in Jenkins
Santa will be at the Jenkins Township
Fire Department on Dec. 18 from 1 to 3
p.m. Snacks, drinks will be served and
there will be prizes for Jenkins Township
children.
K of C Raffle
Pittston Knights of Columbus Council
372 is sponsoring a raffle for recent flood
victims. Purchase tickets at the Knights
home at 55 S. Main St. or by contacting
Grand Knight Greg Serfass 655-1114 or
Committee Chairman Fran Ankenbrand
(451-1415)
AMVETS Party
AMVETS Post #189s Christmas Party
is at the Polish American Citizens Club
(PACC) on Elm Street in Dupont, on
Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.
The evening will start with food and re-
freshments and Template will entertain
until 11 p.m. Donation is $10.
For reservations, call Jerry Gurnari at
655-2924.
La Leche League
The Greater Pittston La Leche League
will meet Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. in
the lower level of the Saint Maria Goretti
Church.
Wigilia Dinner
The Wilkes University Polish Room
Committee will have its Second Annual
Wigilia Dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at
5:30 p.m. at the Frank and Dorothea Hen-
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Christmas Craft Fair today at Mt. Carmel Center
Pittston City Christmas party for children next Sunday
See BRIEFS, Page 31
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Jackie OBrien, of Camp-
ground Road in West Wyoming,
has a display of more than 20 air-
blown Christmas decorations in
her yard. As of Friday morning
she had two fewer. Two were sto-
len on Thursday.
OBrien said she started the
collection 20 years ago when her
grandson Joshua Sutton said
hed rather the blow ups than
Christmas gifts.
The stolen decorations are de-
scribed as a snowman and
Snoopy on a House.
Little Miss Talent
Alena Carabetta, 9, daughter
of Jason and Franceen Cara-
betta recently competed at Tal-
ent Olympics held at the Fern-
wood Resort in the Poconos.
Alena competed in the 7 to 9 age
categoryinthe modelingcompe-
tition.
Alena won first place in gown,
first place in sportswear and first
place in swimwear. Alena was
crowned Little Miss Talent
Olympics. She received four tro-
phies, a crown and banner.
Alena is a dance student at the
Romar Dance Studio, Old Forge.
She is a gymnastics student at
Northeast Gymnastics, Hanover.
Alena studies piano with music
instructor Patti Paciotti.
Alena is the granddaughter of
Frank and Mary Lou Pisano,
Wyoming, and Carol and Ed
Carabetta, Hopatcong, New
Jersey.
Sem Deans List
Wyoming Seminary Dean Jay
Harvey has announced the Grea-
ter Pittston area students named
to the Upper School Deans List
for the fall trimester of the 2011-
2012 academic year.
Deans List High Honors:
Sean Banul, Pittston; Bran-
don Bombe, Exeter; Caitlin
Conway, Pittston; Salvadore
Diaz, Avoca; Bradley Sedor,
Wyoming; Nathan Shearn,
Wyoming.
Deans List:
Skylar Banul, Pittston; Oli-
via Bolus, Exeter; Francesca
Domiano, Old Forge; Alexan-
dra Kilyanek, Hughestown;
Amanda Sedor, Wyoming.
Special Day
Congratulations to Debra
Skesavage on celebrating her
25th anniversary tomorrow with
CVS Pharmacy, Exeter. Debbie
began her career as a pharmacy
technician for many years when
the store was located in West
Pittston.
New Arrivals
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
announced newborns for the
month of Nov.
A boy was born to Tasha Tel-
son and Johnathan Steve of
Exeter on Nov. 15.
A girl was born to Megan and
Matthew Lacomis of Pittston
on Nov. 19.
Agirl was born Nicole Linker
and Matthew McDonald of
Pittston on Nov. 21.
A boy was born to Caroline
and Stephen Tibel of Duryea on
Nov. 21.
A boy was born to Laura and
Albert Antonello of West
Wyoming on Nov. 27.
A boy was born to Donna and
Jeff Schlegel of Old Forge on
Nov. 27.
A girl was born to Kristie and
Matthew Ceruti of Old Forge
on Nov. 28.
A boy was born to Mary Du-
mas and Robert Beward of
Exeter on Nov. 29.
Birthday Notes
Happy Birthday wishes go to
Jimmy Ardoline, Mr. Mount
Carmel of Pittston, celebrating
on Dec. 11.
Also, Joey Martin of Pittston,
formerly of West Pittston, cele-
brating on Dec. 13 and Angela
Rose Maher of Forest Hills,
New York who celebrated on
Dec. 9; DorothyDelaneyof Jen-
kins Township celebrating on
Dec. 12; JoannPetrocho, Hugh-
estown, celebrating on Decem-
ber 13; and Barbara Yaple
Hess, Hughestown celebrating
Dec. 16.
Students in MSB Forum
Wyoming residents Chloe Fa-
nelli and Preston Balavage,
Avoca residents Mingtong Lu
and WilliamJoyce, and Pittston
residents Alexandra Mazales-
ki, AndrewLaFratte, and Tina
Lispi participated in the Seventh
Annual Forum of the McGowan
School of Business held recently
at the Princeton Club of New
York.
Fanelli, Balavage, Lu, Joyce,
Mazaleski, LaFratte, and Lispi
were among 68 Kings College
students of the William G.
McGowan School of Business
who participated in the forum.
The annual event, which is
held on a rotating basis in New
York, Philadelphia, and Wilkes-
Barre, consists of a one-hour
mentoring session, many led by
Kings alumni.
This years keynote speaker
was Kings president Rev. Jack
Ryan, C.S.C., who spoke on
Moneyball and Other
Thoughts on Leadership and the
Spiritual Life.
Trip to Greece
Wyoming Area history teach-
er, Barbara Bullions, and Span-
ish teacher, Christine Marianac-
ci, are planning an EF Educa-
tional tour of Greece for summer
2013. After three days in Athens,
they will board a cruise ship with
stops in Mykonos, Rhodes,
Crete, Santorini, and Patmos.
The ship will also stop in Kusa-
dasi, Turkey. Returning to the
mainland, the students will next
travel to Epidaurus, Mycenae,
Argolida, Pilos, and Olympia.
This will be Mrs. Bullions sev-
enth trip through EF Tours. She
previously accompanied stu-
dents to England, Italy, and
France and Spain. An informa-
tional meeting will be held on
Tuesday, Dec.13, at 7 p.m. in
room180 of the high school. The
trip is being planned early so that
students are able to stretch pay-
ments out longer. There is an
early registration discount which
expires on Dec. 15. All interested
students and their parents are in-
vited to attend. For further infor-
mation, call 655-2836 x 2180.
Grinch absconds with snowman and Snoopy
In a photo display of the Seton Catholic Class of 1986 reunion we said the above picture showed
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in the photo. Actually, it is Stephen Vitek whos surrounded. The ladies, from left, are Mary Kay
Luchetti DElia, Jina Kohl, Christine Sheridan Celia (we had her misidentified too), Trisha Lepore,
andTrishReddington. Ina separate photowe referredtoAnnParrickas class treasurer. She is really
class president.
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the challenges ahead and a plea
for taxpayers to take an active
part in meetings by providing in-
put and comment, the Wyoming
Area School Board seated four
new board members and a new
president Thursday.
Newly elected school direc-
tors Mary Louise Degnan, Carl
Yorina, Deanna Farrell and Eli-
zabeth Gober-Mangan were
sworn in, as was returning board
member Estelle Campenni. The
newly seated board then elected
Frank Casarella as its new presi-
dent andCampenni as vice presi-
dent.
Campenni and Casarella ad-
dressed the board and audience,
noting both the potential and the
challenges ahead.
Campenni said she felt great
excitement as she sat sur-
rounded by colleagues of like
mind and spirit.
Each member of the board is
a force to be reckoned with,
Campenni said, but the board
members are united in their
commitment to work together
and strive for transparency.
Casarella listed reduced state
and local property tax revenues,
building repairs and new con-
tracts for teachers and adminis-
trators among the challenges
facing the new board.
Our job is going to be a tough
one, Casarella said shortly after
he announced expanded public
participation in decisions made
by board committees.
Committees made up of mul-
tiple board members and appro-
priate school district personnel
will meet andreport whenneces-
sary at school board work ses-
sions, Casarella said, allowing
the public to comment and pro-
vide input before the voting
meetings the following week.
We hope that the general pub-
lic attends our work sessions and
gives input so we can listen to
you and use that information to
make our decisions, Casarella
said.
The board will meet for a work
session on the third Tuesday of
each month, with a voting meet-
ing on the following Tuesday,
with the exception of this month,
when a combined work session
and voting meeting will be held
on Dec. 19.
WYO M I N G A R E A S C H O O L B O A R D
Four new board members seated at Wyoming Area
By Janine Ungvarsky
Times Leader Correspondent
Wyoming Area School Board members Carl Yorina, Jr., Mary Louise Degnan, Elizabeth Gober-Man-
gan, and Estelle Campenni are sworn-in by Judge Fred Pierantoni III.
Judge David A. Barilla swears-in Wyoming Area board newcomer
Deanna Farrell.
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MATTERS OF FAITH
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owdo you keep the men out of
the pubs on Christmas Eve? Tra-
dition says that in 1880, Angli-
can Bishop Edward White Ben-
son organized a 10 p.m. service
that has been used in Christian
churches down through the
years.
The Festival of Nine Lessons
and Carols is a format for a ser-
vice of Christian worship cele-
brating the birth of Jesus. The
story of the fall of humanity, the
promise of the Messiah and the
birth of Jesus is told in nine short
Bible readings from Genesis.
The readings are interspersed
with the singing of Christmas
carols, hymns and choir music.
The Parish Community of
Saint John the Evangelist invites
everyone to participate in this
age-old tradition on Sunday,
Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. at the church
located on William Street. All
who have attended have re-
marked what a marvelous sense
of peace they receive.
This years festival honors Fa-
ther Hugh H. McGroarty on his
66th year of ordination, Dec. 22,
to the priesthood and his 92nd
birthday on Dec. 30.
Joe Holden is director of the
parishs 30-voice choir and also
its organist.
PRO-LIFE GATHERING
Apro-life meetingwill be held
on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Our Lady
of Victory Church, Harveys
Lake, at 6:30 p.m.
For more info contact Donna
Baloga: (570) 239-9404
PEDIATRIC CLINIC
The Care and Concern Pediat-
ric Health Clinic will be open the
first and third Thursday of each
month. The clinic is located in
the former Seton Catholic
School Building on William
Street, Pittston.
Free healthcare is providedfor
infants through age 11. Registra-
tion is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Please bring your childs immu-
nization records with you. Par-
ents or guardians must be pre-
sent to have their child examin-
ed. All services are free and con-
fidential.
The clinic is sponsored by the
Care and Concern ministries of
the Parish Community of St.
John the Evangelist, Msgr. John
Bendik, Pastor. For more infor-
mation call 855-6035.
REFORMED
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
OF WYOMING VALLEY
1700 Wyoming Avenue, Forty-
Fort
Pastor Rev. R.F. Dymond
Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Bible School: 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday evening prayer
service: 6:30 p.m. every other
Wednesday
Visitors are welcome. For ad-
ditional information call 570-
693-1918
BENNETT PRESBYTERIAN
501 Bennett Street, Luzerne
Everyone is welcome. The
church is handicap accessible.
BETHEL UNITED
METHODIST
Main St., Avoca
11:15 a.m. Worship
BRICK UNITED
METHODIST
905 Foote Ave., Duryea
Pastor Michael Shambora
Service: Sunday 9:45 a.m.
CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH
605Luzerne Ave, West Pittston
All children are welcome to
join the Youth Choir. Practices
are Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in
ICC. Contact Mary Supey at
237-2275. Adult choir practices
are Saturdays, following the 4
p.m. Mass in ICC.
All are invited to join Father
Arbo for Advent Bible Study on
Monday evenings in the rectory
at 7:00 p.m.
All are invited today, Sunday,
Dec. 11, for Breakfast with Santa
immediately following the 10:30
a.m. liturgy in Immaculate Con-
ception Church hall. Donation is
$8 for adults, $5 for children and
children under 3 years old free.
This year the parish plans to
give shut-ins and residents in
nursing homes gift boxes of
homemade Christmas goodies
which they can enjoy and share
with visitors. As parishioners
bake their favorite Christmas
goodies...cookies, candy, etc,
perhaps they can bake a few ex-
tras and drop them off at ICC
church hall on or before Satur-
day, Dec. 17.
The parishyouthgroupis once
again conducting a yearly
Christmas wreath sale. The cost
is $10 per wreath. Tickets to re-
serve your wreath can be pur-
chased after masses or call the
rectory.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. James H. Breese, pastor,
Water Street, Pittston
On Friday, Dec. 23, the First
Baptist Church, Water Street,
Pittston will offer a Community
Christmas Lunch/Dinner for all
those in need, homeless or alone
for the holidays. The church will
be open from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
and offer soup and sandwiches
from12 to 3 p.m. and a pasta din-
ner from 4 to 7 p.m. The Food
Pantry and Clothing Bank will
be open the entire time for any-
one inneedof these services. It is
the desire of the First Baptist
Church to make sure that no one
goes hungry, goes without warm
clothing or is alone this holiday
season. The lunch/dinner and
giveaways are free of charge, as
always. If anyone has any ques-
tions, please call the church of-
fice at 654-0283.
First Baptist Church will hold
their Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service of Worship, Praise and
Special Music on Saturday, Dec.
24, at 8:30 p.m. Rev. James H.
Breese, Pastor, will deliver the
message. Everyone is invited to
attend.
First Baptist Church will hold
their New Years Eve Prayer Ser-
vice on Saturday, Dec. 31, at 11
p.m. Rev. Breese will lead the
service. Refreshments will be
served following the service.
For more information, call
654-0283.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
UCC
500 Luzerne Avenue
West Pittston
Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor
Sanctuary is handicapped ac-
cessible.
Sunday, 11 a.m. Advent Wor-
ship Service. Welcome, Pastor
Joan.
Tuesday, 7 p.m. Diaconate
meeting; 7:30 p.m. Church
Council meeting
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
14 Broad Street Pittston
Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m.
with Rev. William N. Lukesh.
FIRST UNITED
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
West Pittston
Dec. 11 10 a.m. Sunday
School 11 a.m. Third Sunday of
Advent Worship, 12 p.m. choir
rehearsal, 12:05 Semi-annual
meeting.
Dec 13 - 7 p.m. Deacons.
Services are being held at St.
Cecilias Roman Catholic
Church, Wyoming Ave., Exeter,
as the church recovers from the
flood of September 2011.
FULL GOSPEL CHAPEL
Avoca
Weekly church schedule is:
Adult Sunday School, 9:30;
Sunday morning worship at
10:30 a.m.; Wednesday evening
Bible study and prayer service at
7:00.
The churchalsohosts the Rose
of Sharon Church with Rev. Vin-
cente Torres on Sunday after-
noon at 3:00 p.m. for the Hispan-
ic community.
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.hardingchurchofchrist.org
HOLY MOTHER OF
SORROWS PNCC
212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont
Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor
Sunday Mass
8:00 a.m. Traditional Mass
9:15 a.m. Confirmation Class
and SOCL (Sunday School)
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Nine Lessons and Carols next Sunday
On Friday, Dec. 23, the First Baptist Church,
Water Street, Pittston will offer a Community
Christmas Lunch/Dinner for all those in need,
homeless or alone for the holidays.
The church will be open from 12 p.m. to 7
p.m. and offer soup and sandwiches from12 to 3
p.m. and a pasta dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. The
Food Pantry and Clothing Bank will be open the
entire time for anyone in need of these services.
It is the desire of the First Baptist Church to
make sure that no one goes hungry, goes with-
out warm clothing or is alone this holiday sea-
son.
The lunch/dinner and giveaways are free of
charge, as always.
If anyone has any questions, please call the
church office at 654-0283.
Rev. James H. Breese is the pastor.
Community Christmas Lunch/Dinner
See FAITH, Page 11
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Daily Mass
9:00 a.m. Monday through
Saturday
Penitential Devotions will be
held on Friday, Dec. 23, at 7:00
p.m.
Childrens Christmas Party
and Play will be held Saturday,
Dec. 17, at 5:00 p.m. All children
and youth of the parish are invit-
ed to attend. Call Fr. Dawid at
654-4262 to register for this
event.
Festival of Carols - The Scran-
ton Circle Choir will perform
Sunday, Dec.18th at 6:30 in the
church. social hour will followin
the Parish Hall.
Christmas Wafers (oplatek)
are available from the Parish Or-
ganist, Jan Cwikla after Masses
on Sunday.
INDEPENDENT BIBLE
CHURCH
328 Main Street
Duryea, PA18642
(570) 451-0346 Home/Office
JLaCava@TheBible-
Church.org
Christmas Services schedule
Sunday, Dec. 116p.m. Unto
His Own Christmas Cantata
with drama
Saturday, Dec. 24 7:30 p.m.
Dawn of Redeeming Grace
Christmas Eve Candlelight Ser-
vice
Sunday, Dec. 25 10:30 a.m.
Christmas Morning Worship
Service
INKERMAN
PRESBYTERIAN
Main St., Inkerman
Services: Sundays, 8:30 a.m.
LANGCLIFFE
PRESBYTERIAN
1001 Main St Avoca
Sunday worship 11:15 a.m.
The Langcliffe Church is
handicap accessible. Nursery is
provided for children during
worship.
The congregation of the Lang-
cliffe Presbyterian is pleased to
announce their December Cal-
endar of events.
Sunday, Dec. 11, immediately
following worship, parishioners
will join the congregation of the
Moosic Presbyterian Church for
a potluck dinner to celebrate the
past year with interim Pastor
Rev. Barbara Shaw Jenkins.
Friday, Dec. 16, the Crystal
Band will hold their annual
Christmas concert in the Sanctu-
ary. Non-perishable food items
will be collected for the Moosic
food panty.
Saturday, Dec. 24, at 10:00
Christmas Eve service will be
held at the Moosic Presbytrian
Church.
Sunday, Dec. 25, Christmas
Day, worshipwill be heldat 11:15
a.m.
The Care for Soldiers program
continues. To date over 50 care
packages have been sent to ser-
vicemen and women overseas.
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.
Josephite-Marellian Laity
Christmas party is scheduled for
this coming Friday, Dec. 16, at
Goodfellos Restaurant, Route
315, Jenkins Twp., beginning at
6:30 p.m.
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
ST. JOSEPH MARELLO
PARISH
OUR LADY OF
MT. CARMEL
ST. ROCCOS
Pittston
Religious Education Classes
on Wednesday afternoon. Con-
firmation Classes on Sunday
morning.
Mt. Carmel Senior Choir will
hold rehearsal on Wednesday in-
stead of Monday from 7-8:30
p.m. St. Rocco Senior Choir will
resume weekly rehearsals on
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the
choir loft of St. Rocco Church.
New members are welcome.
The Mass Book for 2012 is
available. Mass Offerings for the
months of January and February
only. Due to the large number of
families, offerings are accepted
on a first come, first serve basis.
Pittston Catholic Youth Group
Faith
Continued from Page 10
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On Tuesday, December 6, 'St. Nicholas' visited with the children fromthe Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish. Each child brought an unwrapped toy to assist St. Nicholas in
his care for those less fortunate. All toys were donated to the Toys for Tots Programbeing administered through the Care and Concern Ministry at St. John the Evangelist
Parish Community. After hearing the story of St. Nicholas and being blessed by Father Thomas J. Maloney, pastor, the children and their parents were treated to ice
cream, cookies and juice in the parish hall. The evening was under the direction of co-chairs Jean Bantell and Carolyn Moscatelli.
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As the rash of burglaries in West Pitt-
ston demonstrates, the September flood
brought out the worst in some people, but
the good the disaster brought out far out-
weighs the bad.
There isnt enough space here to list all
the people weve heard about who came
forth to help, such as folks from church
and service groups and firemen and indi-
viduals.
So lets look to one, 16-year-old Jordan
Marsh as an embodiment of all those
good people.
As a volunteer fireman at the Excelsior
Hose Company in Duryea, Jordan put in
over 50 hours, alongside his father Jerry,
helping evacuate and clean up.
But that wasnt even half of the time he
put in for flood relief.
Jordan is a guitarist and he worked ev-
ery day for two months to record a CD of
traditional Christmas carols in his home
studio.
He wasnt just having fun. He had a
plan.
Jordan sells the CDs for $5 a copy with
all the money going to buy toys for the
Duryea children impacted flood.
Its a remarkable thing for a 16-year-old
to do. The simple fact that he is a volun-
teer fireman is remarkable, too, in this
time of declining volunteerism.
Lets hope Marsh is an inspiration to
other young men and women.
All our local volunteer fire companies
need new young blood.
Note: Details on purchasing a CD to
help appear in todays Duryea News, page
41.
Jordan Marsh
embodies good
OUROPINION
Speaking of volunteerism, heres a
shout out to all those people who put in
mega hours to get the Open Space ready
for its grand opening on Friday evening.
We thought we knew what to expect,
but when we walked in there we were
blown away.
Its a great looking venue.
Its a unique concept the city came up
with and a lot of credit for the idea goes to
former mayor Mike Lombardo.
He gets credit to for volunteering his
handyman skills.
Same goes for mayor Jason Klush and
Jim Zarra and a host of other volunteers.
The city is lucky to have such a handy
group of people who care deeply about
the city and its future.
Open Space
W
here can you go to hear a live band play everything
from Queen to Flat and Scruggs, or Perry Como to
Bob Segar, or Neil Diamond to Michael Jackson?
Well, nowhere. Not since Gene Guarilia and the Cadillacs
disbanded after their last public gig at Bar on Oak on Saturday,
December 3.
Guarilia got started as musician as a student and basketball
player at George Washington University in the 1950s, when he
frequented a club called the Hayloft.
They had a terrific band, a black band, Gene said in an in-
terviewearlier this year. On a break I talked to the bass player,
said I really liked what he was playing. He said get a bass, Ill
show you some stuff. I bought him a drink. Later I went to a
fraternity party and that band was there and the guy remem-
bered me from the Hayloft.
I toldhimI was goingtoget a bass andhe toldme what todo.
Memorize your fret board, know where every note is. I got one
and he came up the dormitory and showed me some things and
he said you have nice thin hands for playing. You probably
could be very good, but you got to stick with it and I did.
One of the first things he did with his early Boston Celtics
paychecks was buy a new bass and amp. His Celtics teammate
K.C. Jones was a good singer.
Wed go out to nightclubs and the guy in the band would say
we have some Boston Celtics here and wed go up and Id play
and K.C. would sing, like, maybe Youre Nobody Till Some-
body Loves You
After his Celtics career Gene came back to Duryea, got his
teaching certificate and got on the faculty at Pittston Area
T H E S M I L E S F I L E S
PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS
The Cadillacs performtheir last gig at the Bar on Oak in Pittston Township last Saturday night. Fromleft, Dave Williams,
Tony Alu, Mary Jo Mellas, Gene Guarilia, Michael Guarilia, and Larry Mellas.
Cadillacs go out on high note in final gig
By Jack Smiles
Associate Editor
Gene Guarilia, former member of championship Boston
Celtics basketball teams, and founder and leader of The
Cadillacs.
See CADILLACS, Page 36
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Many of us traditionally eat fish or seafood over the holidays. Fish
is a healthy food if prepared with lowfat cooking methods. Seafood,
however, especially shrimp, is high in cholesterol.
Pregnant women are warned against eating too much fish because
of the high mercury content. Unfortunately, many pregnant women
take that to mean its best to eat no fish. Being smart about the type
and amount of fish to eat isnt that hard and allows the fetus to reap
the natural benefit.
FDA recommends that pregnant women should not to eat shark,
swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish because of high mercury con-
tent.
They are encouraged to eat up to 12 ounces (2 average meals) a
week of a variety of fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury such
as shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish. Albacore,
or white, tuna has more mercury than canned light tuna and its rec-
ommended that pregnant women eat no more than 6 ounces (one
average meal) of albacore per week.
As to locally caught fish, check with local advisories about the
safety for pregnant women or they should eat only up to 6 ounces per
week of fish from local waters, but no other fish during that week.
We all should eat fish and or seafood regularly because of the
healthy omega three fatty acids, EPAand DHA. To learn more about
how they reduce the risk of heart disease, call our office at 825-1701
and request What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and
Shellfish and Fresh and Frozen Seafood: Selecting and Serving it
Safely or visit http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product
Shad, salmon, anchovies, herring, whitefish, mackerel (not king),
sardine and flounder qualify as safe. Shrimp, clams, and canned light
tuna are also good sources of EPAand DHAand are lowin mercury.
Dont eat raw fish or seafood. Here is what FDA recommends for
cooking fish and seafood:
Most seafood should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145
F. But if you dont have a food thermometer, there are other ways to
determine whether seafood is done.
Fish: Slip the point of a sharp knife into the flesh and pull it aside.
The fleshshouldbe opaque andseparate easily. If youcookedthe fish
in the microwave, check it in more than one spot.
Shrimp and Lobster: The flesh becomes pearly-opaque.
Scallops: The flesh turns milky white or opaque and firm.
Clams, Mussels, and Oysters are done when the shells open.
Throw out the ones that dont open.
Last weekI promisedanother classic cookie recipe fromthe turnof
the century 1900- 1910 here it is. Enjoy!
Oatmeal Drop Cookie
1/2 cup shortening
11/2cup sugar
2 eggs
1/3 molasses
1 3/4 cup flour
1 cup raisins
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and molas-
ses thoroughly. Stir dry ingredients together; blend in. Stir in oats,
nuts, andraisins. Dropdoughbyroundedteaspoonfuls about 2inches
apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes. Makes 6
dozen cookies.
NUTRITION
CORNER
By Mary Ehret
Penn State Cooperative Extension
Seafood safety tips
Greater Pittston project.
Eventually the space will have
a replicated American Theater-
inspired marquee on which to
announce events.
People at the reception were
impressed.
This is a great addition and it
will be great to see newtraffic to
the downtown, said Amy Arge-
nio.
Her husband Dr. Vince Arge-
nio agreed, The downtown is
the best its looked in decades.
As a business owner on Main
Street, it will be great to see the
influx of new customers to
downtown.
Jim Norris, an active down-
town volunteer, is happy to see
Pittston rebounding. Once
again, youll be able to say, its a
night out on the town, he said.
How long has it been since you
could say that?
Anyone interested in booking
an event at Open Space should
call Atty. Rose Randazzo, Main
Street manager, at 655-6140.
Meanwhile, across the Main
Street Napolis Pizza also read-
ied for an opening. The restau-
rant will reopen Monday at 10
a.m. after having been closed for
a month for renovations. While
workers outside built a new fa-
ade, inside proprietor Antonio
Costagiole, doing most of the
work himself, installed a newtile
floor and marble counter, redid
the bathrooms and tore of the in-
terior wall surface to expose the
original brick wall.
His wife and partner, Tiffany
Costagliole, saidthe outside isnt
quite done. Theres still some
trimming and signage and glass
work to be done. Its been a long
time, but its coming together.
The two men behind the project, former Pittston Mayor Michael Lombardo, left, and Jimmy Zarra,
who served as master of ceremonies for the reception.
Leo Sperazza and LuAnn Sperazza, Karen and Charles Adonizio, Donna and Fred Pierantoni attend
Friday night's reception on Main Street.
Open Space
Amy and Vince Argenio pause to admire a dress fromthe collec-
tion of dresses fromBoden.
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Wyoming Area Kiwanis, including Key Club and Builders Club
members of Wyoming Area High School, presented the 18th Annual
Breakfast with Santa in the Wyoming Area High School Secondary
Center Cafeteria last Sunday.
Santa gets an inquisitive look from9-month old Alessandra Kasisky with her momTara look-
ing on.
Serra Degnan, right, serves 2-year old Nina Belza her breakfast.
WA Kiwanis 18th
annual Breakfast
with Santa
McKenna Granahan admires Santa with sister Emily looking on.
Serena Evans, 9, makes some crafts with her caretaker, Heather
Fauntlerory fromWest Wyoming.
Maria Marstell, left, gives a helping hand to 8-year old Angel Russick.
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Question
What did the City
of Pittston have that
was only exceeded by
New York and Chica-
go?
1953 58 Years Ago
Henry R. Lee, teacher at the No. 1
grade school in Avoca, came up with an
idea that would make learning math and
music fun, a precursor to educational
software. His six-foot by five-foot an-
swer board contained 48 boxes with an
answer in each. The instructor asked a
question and the student inserted a plug
into a metal slot under the answer he
thought was correct. If right, a buzzer
sounded.
Lee got the idea from a visual aid he
had seen at New York University. With
the help of Raymond Kerber and Ted
Lane who designed, built and wired the
board, Lee was able to try out his idea
with positive results. Students were
eager to use the new invention.
Coaches at Avoca, Dupont, Duryea,
Exeter, Jenkins Township, Moosic, Pitt-
ston High, Pittston Central, Pittston
Township, W. Pittston, W. Wyoming and
Wyoming High Schools chose the sev-
enth annual Greater Pittston All-Scho-
lastic Eleven. Left end George Mazur,
W. Pittston; left tackle Phil Schultz, W.
Wyoming; left guard, Pat Toole, Pitt-
ston; center, Frank Prusch, Duryea;
right guard, Sal Cometa, Wyoming;
right tackle, Dave Barnes, W. Pittston;
right end, Paul Kotula, Dupont; backs
Bernie Wierbowski, W. Pittston, Al
Grzybicki, Duryea; Jimmy Gorman,
Duryea and Bernie Sheridan, W. Pitt-
ston were the biggest vote getters.
Frank Felice Buick in Exeter offered
the new 2-door, 6-passenger Buick Se-
dan for $2,272.88, delivered. Warshal
Brothers, South Main Street, advertised
a complete Rhinestone Ensemble neck-
lace, earrings, bracelet and gift box for
$4.95. Triangle Shoes stocked talking
slippers for every youngster on your
list for $1.79.
The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Pho-
tographer asked, Is there as much plea-
sure in giving as receiving?
Stephen McKitish of Pittston Junc-
tion answered, The American people
have been brought up, educated to think
that way.
Pvt. Jerome Lapansky of Port Grif-
fith said, Its good for a person to give
instead of receiving all the time. Its
good for the soul as they say.
James Queeney of Pittston Junction
added, I believe most people would
rather be the givers.
1963 48 Years Ago
Philip C. Brundage, of Harding,
retired after 21 years of service in the
Navy. Although not aboard a vessel,
shipmates figuratively piped over the
side the first class cook who served in
World War II and the Korean War. Brun-
dage was qualified to wear World War II
Presidential Citation, American Theatre,
Asiatic-Pacific Theatre with seven battle
stars, Japanese Occupation, Korean
Service Medal with four stars, U.N.
Ribbon, Philippine Liberation and Ko-
rean Presidential Citation ribbons.
In the early days of wooden ships, a
retiree, according to Naval tradition, was
brought front and center, various tales of
service were remembered and gifts of
swords, pistols, or a sea chest to pre-
serve the retirees uniforms were pre-
sented. When it was time to transfer the
member ashore, the retiree would step to
the platform, and sideboys, a group of
seamen posted in two rows at the quar-
terdeck, lowered him to the waiting boat
as the Boatswains Mate piped a final
call.
Twelve firms, the American Creosote
Corporation, Craft Oil, Tamblyn Corp,
Texcraft, Honeywell, Jodi-Ann Dress,
Laura Fashions, Elaine Frocks, WNEP,
Dean Phipps, Lunox Chemical and Lau-
rel Line Transportation were honored at
an Industrial Salute dinner sponsored by
Avoca Borough Council. It was estimat-
ed the firms provided up to 500 jobs
with a gross payroll of over one million
dollars. The economic picture was rosy
in 1963 and during the dinner, it was
reported that with the building of major
highways Avoca would someday be only
90 minutes from New York and New
Jersey.
Five West Pittston students, Cornelia
Jones, Ronald Coleman, William
Miller, Norman Fischer and Daniel
Llewellyn were selected to represent
their high school at the District Chorus
Festival at Mount Pocono Joint School.
The festival, sponsored by Pennsylva-
nia Music Educators Association, in-
cluded students from 40 area high
schools. PMEA is a statewide orga-
nization of over 5,000 members, dedi-
cated to promoting the musical devel-
opment of all Pennsylvanians.
1973 38 Years Ago
Martin Mattei, Superintendent of the
Pittston Area School District, an-
nounced that due to the energy crises,
building occupants must wear warm
clothing to school. Temperature in occu-
pied areas would be lowered to 66 de-
grees and unoccupied to 50 degrees.
Unnecessary school programs would be
halted and hot water temperatures set to
a low120 degrees. He also mandated
school district personnel attend a semi-
nar to learn how to conserve energy.
Through 1972, Americans were not
limited in energy consumption and had
minimal concerns about supply or price.
In 1973, customers experienced electric-
ity brown outs and rising prices for fuels
and other necessities. October brought
an oil embargo by members of the Orga-
nization of Arab Petroleum Exporting
Countries. Customers experienced lines
and sometimes no fuel at gasoline sta-
tions. In December, President Richard
Nixon announced that the lights on the
national Christmas tree would not be
turned on. The price of a gallon of gaso-
line in the United States jumped from 30
cents to over a dollar per gallon.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Uritz and
sons Jonathan and Peter and Mr. and
Mrs. Kenneth Scaz with children Ken-
neth and Kendra set up an unadorned
Christmas tree in the lobby of the Y.M-
.C.A. The tree symbolized the less fortu-
nate in foreign countries. The orga-
nization invited members and friends to
contribute to their world service project,
which entitled the giver to place an or-
nament on the tree.
Charles DeFrancesco, James Gil-
dea, Patricia Stelmack, Christine
Navalany, Colleen Greene, Elizabeth
Wesnyak, Marcella Vinvorski, Marie
Campenni, Alfred Rava, Margaret
Burke, Robert Gilboy, Andrew Plisko
and Frank Gerosky, Pittston Area se-
niors, were selected to participate in the
Program for the Gifted at Wilkes Col-
lege. The students were selected by
excellent scholastic performance, test
results and availability.
Grants City advertised the Polaroid
Colorpack Camera for $28.88, a 10-
speed bicycle for $72.88, a ten-foot
artificial Christmas tree for $10.88 and a
Springfield 12 gauge Pump-Action
Shotgun for $78. Giant Markets sold a
five-pound bag of sugar for 58 cents,
Mrs. Filberts Margarine for 39 cents
and turkeys for 78 cents per pound.
A custom-built brick ranch, on 7/8
acre, with patio and 24-foot pool located
in at Carverton Road in Wyoming was
selling for $47,500.
1983 28 Years Ago
Renee Capozucca returned home
from Hershey with 14 trophies to add to
her collection. Renee, a student of the
Dance Company, Pittston, participated
in the Performing Arts Alliance in com-
petition with students from Pennsylva-
nia, New York and New Jersey. Renee
was the first student to capture all four
titles which included Little Miss Talent,
Performing Arts, Photogenic and Best
Overall Trio. Her two partners in the
final competition were Ryan Krynak
and Jude Boughton.
Pittston Postmaster George Jones
reminded residents that Express Mail
next day service was available. Items
weighing up to 70 pounds could be sent
express. A package weighing up to two
pounds mailed from here to Baltimore
would cost $9.35, a 10-pound package
$12.10. Weekend and Christmas Day
delivery was at no extra charge. Accord-
ing to Bloomberg.com
The U.S. Postal Service is trying to
cut $20 billion in operating costs by
2015 by seeking to slow mail delivery to
help save $2.1 billion a year which will
for the first time in 40 years, eliminate
the chance for stamped letters to arrive
the next day. Special services such as
Express will remain unchanged for the
present time.
Answer
Pittston was one of three locations
known for holiday novelties and party
favors. The American Party Favor Co.
on North Main Street, headed by Joseph
Rosentel, was the only manufacturer of
its kind in Pennsylvania. The Pittston
industry, started in 1941 by the Brooklyn
native, had 115 employees and an annual
payroll of more than $150,000.
After the end of World War II, Japa-
nese-made favors flooded the market,
but Rosentel felt confident his company
would prevail. Rosentel married the
former Rosaria Byank of Duryea. The
American Party Favor Company is pres-
ently located on Pierce Street in King-
ston.
So long as all the increased wealth
which modern progress brings goes but
to build up great fortunes, to increase
luxury and make sharper the contrast
between the House of Have and the
House of Want, progress is not real and
cannot be permanent.
Henry George
Progress and Poverty, 1879
Avoca teacher used futuristic device in 1953
Peeking
into the past
With Judy Minsavage
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will hold their next meeting for
all of the Greater Pittston
Churches on Sunday, Dec. 11,
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Reli-
gious Education Center at Our
Lady of the Eucharist Parish,
Main St. Pittston.
The St. Joseph Marello Altar
& Rosary Society will meet on
Thursday, Dec. 15, at 6:30 p.m.
in the Parish Center. This meet-
ing will be a catered gathering.
Hostesses are Phyllis OBoyle,
Winnie Ianuzzo, Rosemary
Thubbron, Lucy Ianuzzo, There-
sa Maleta and Andrea Ridolfi.
New members are always wel-
come.
St. Joseph Marello Parish Raf-
fle is underway. Buy your tickets
now for a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
or $20,000.00. Tickets are $20
each and only 2,000 tickets will
be sold. Seller of the winning
ticket receives $500.00. If you
would like some tickets to sell,
contact Connie Toole-655-3681,
Frank Sciabacucchi-655-6125,
Pena Hansen-332-5989, or the
rectory-654-6902.
Next Sunday, all parish chil-
dren from Public and Catholic
Schools are invited to participate
at the11:00 a.m. Mass. At the be-
ginning of the Mass the statue of
the Infant of Prague will be
crowned. After Mass children
and parents are invited to a
Christmas Breakfast in the Par-
ish Center free. Santa will visit.
Weekday Masses: Monday
through Friday at 7:30 & 11:30
a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Church.
Every Tuesday after the- 7:30
& 11:30 a.m. Mass, Novena
prayers to the Miraculous Medal
and Mother Cabrini.
Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Holy Hour at our Lady of Mr.
Carmel Church.
Every Wednesday after the
7:30 &11:30 a.m. Mass, Novena
prayers to Saint Joseph and St.
Joseph Marello.
Weekend Masses: At Our La-
dy of Mt. Carmel Church, on
Saturday at 4:00 &7:00 p.m. and
on Sunday at 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.
At St. Rocco Church, on Satur-
day at 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday
at 9:30 a.m.
OUR LADY OF THE
EUCHARIST PARISH
535 N Main Street, Pittston
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30
a.m.
Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to
3:45 p.m. and by appointment
All Religious Education class-
es are held for Grades 1 thru 7
from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in
the Religious Education Center.
Confessions in preparation for
Christmas will be heard today
Sunday, Dec. 11, for students in
grades 3-4-5 and on Sunday,
Dec. 18, for students in grades
6-7.
A special Thank You to all
those who helped with the parish
visit fromSt. Nicholas, especial-
ly to Jean Bantell and Carolyn
Moscatelli for chairing this par-
ish event.
The next meeting for all the
youth, grades 8 through 12 will
be held today Sunday, Dec. 11,
from5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Re-
ligious Education Center at Our
Lady of the Eucharist.
In preparation for Christmas,
there will be two Deanery Pen-
ance Services. Priests from the
deanery will be available on
Monday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. at St.
Monicas Church and on Tues-
day, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at St. John
the Evangelist Church. In addi-
tion, Father Maloney will be
available onWednesday, Dec. 21,
from7:00to7:45p.m. at Our La-
dy of the Eucharist Church.
Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, Mass
will be celebrated at 4:00 p.m.
and 10:00 p.m. The Childrens
Choir will perform a musical
prelude at 3:45 p.m. The Adult
Choir will perform a musical
prelude at 9:45 p.m. On Christ-
mas Day, Dec. 25, Masses will
be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. and
10:30 a.m.
Mass will be celebrated on
Saturday, Dec. 31, at 4:00 p.m.
and on Sunday, Jan. 1, at 8:30
a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
The Adult Choir is seeking
new members. The adult choir
will practice on Tuesday of this
week at 7:00 p.m. Newmembers
are always welcome. Childrens
Choir will practice on Sunday
from11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Anewcluster group for RCIA
is in the process of being formed.
If you or anyone you know is in-
terested in pursuing full commu-
nion with the Catholic Church,
please contact Father Tom.
The parish will again support
the Pennsylvanians for Human
Life Crisis Pregnancy Center in
Wilkes-Barre by participating in
the Baby Bottle Project. Take a
bottle home and fill it with loose
change duringAdvent andreturn
it by Dec. 31. All monies from
this project will help to keep the
Center open daily to meet the
needs of mothers and babies in
crisis.
His Excellency, the Most Rev-
erend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D.,
J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton and
the Office for Parish Life &
Evangelization/Family Life, in-
vite couples celebrating their
25th or 50th wedding anniver-
Faith
See FAITH, Page 23
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Remember Christmas Eve Dinners With All The Fish
Grandma Cooked...And Christmas Day
With Ham In The Oven And Sauce On The Stove?
How About Those Cookies And Nut Rolls?
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OVEN READY LOBSTER TAILS
CHRISTMAS EVE PREPARED BY ROSSIS
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EGGPLANT ROLLATINI
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ROAST TURKEY
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CHRISTMAS PARTY
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Dec. 17th at CUZs
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sary in 2012 to a diocesan Wed-
ding Anniversary Mass on Sun-
day, June 3. The event includes a
2:30 p.m. Mass at St. Peters Ca-
thedral followed by a reception.
Requests for an invitation, with a
mailing address that will be ac-
curate in March, should be made
through your pastor before
March 1.
The members of the Prayer
Shawl Ministry meet every
Thursday from7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
in the Religious Education Cen-
ter. New members are always
welcome.
The Parish Mass Intention
Book for January through June
2012 will open on Monday, Dec.
12. A Mass Intention Request
Form can be found in this week-
ends bulletin or at the back of
the Church.
The schedule for the months
of October, November and De-
cember 2011 has been posted on
the parish webpage. The new
schedule for Dec. 31, through
April 1 has also been posted.
The parish will be sponsoring
a Night at the Races on Saturday,
Feb. 11. Audra Casper and Cindy
Vough will serve as chairper-
sons. More information will be
following shortly.
The address for the parish
webpage is: www.eucharist-pitt-
ston.org.
Check out our parish Face-
book page for all the latest infor-
mation.
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. The Sacrament of
the Anointing of the Sick is cele-
brated with anyone seriously ill,
anticipating a serious operation,
or quite elderly. Please notify the
parish office of anyone desiring
these Sacraments, as well as any-
one in the hospital or a nursing
home.
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 Mass schedule for the
week is: Monday through Friday
at 7 a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
and 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30
a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Anyone member who is turn-
ing 75 yrs. old in 2011is asked to
call the rectory so that you can
receive your rosary at the Wafer
Dinner.
CCD classes will be held on
Dec.12. Class Christmas Cele-
brations will be held on Dec. 19.
There is no class on Dec. 26. The
CCDProgramMass will be held
on Dec. 18 at the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
Grade 4will serve as ministers of
Mass.
The parish will be collecting
donations of new toys, scarves,
hats and gloves for the St. Vin-
cent DePaul Kitchen Christmas
Drive. Donations may be left in
the church lobby or on the rear
porch of the rectory until Dec.
18.
Christmas Wafers (Oplatki)
will be available in the church
hall following all masses this
weekend. The donation is $2.00
a package.
The next Bible Study Session
will take place on Wed., Dec. 13,
at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of
the lower level of the Rectory.
All are welcome.
St. Pauls letter to the Ephe-
sians will be discussed.
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EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS!
ST. BARBARA PARISH
28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter
Office Hours: Monday Fri-
day 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Evenings, by appointment.
Phone: 654-2103
The envelopes for January and
February 2012 have been or-
dered and you should receive
them this month. The childrens
envelopes and the 2012 St. Bar-
bara Parish calendars are availa-
ble in the back of each church.
One calendar per family please.
Beginning this weekend the
Christmas Wafers will be avail-
able for purchase after all Mass-
es. Or you may purchase themat
the rectory between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. There
are 4 wafers per envelope and the
cost is $2.00 per envelope.
This year the parish will be
sending gifts to the Care & Con-
cern Ministry at St. Johns in Pitt-
ston. There are 420 boys and
girls that are in need of Christ-
mas gifts. They have asked the
parish to sponsor the 10-18 years
age group because these ages
sometimes fall through the
cracks. If you have any questions
about the tree, please feel free to
call Eileen at 654-6555 or Loret-
ta on 654-0936.
During the month of Decem-
ber the parish will continue with
the Food Drive. Parishioners are
asked to donate non perishable
food items. These items will be
delivered after each weekend to
the Greater Pittston Food Pantry.
His ExcellencyThe Most Rev-
J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton and
the Office for Parish Life &
Evangelization/Family Life in-
vite couples celebrating their
25th or 50th wedding anniver-
sary in 2012 to a diocesan Wed-
day, June 3. The event includes a
2:30 p.m. Mass at St. Peters Ca-
thedral followed by a reception.
Requests for an invitation, with a
mailing address that will be ac-
curate in March, should be made
through your pastor before
March 1.
ST. JOHN THE
EVANGELIST PARISH
COMMUNITY
Pittston
The Holy Name Society is
holding their annual February
2012 lottery. Tickets are $10 each
and available in the parish office
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. also at the front entrance of
the church. Ticket returns must
by in by January 31. Proceeds
benefit Holy Name and parish
community projects.
The Holy Name Society will
meet Sunday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m. in
Seton cafeteria. New members
welcome.
Christmas Carols and hymns
will be sung at Lessons and Car-
ols on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. in honor
of Father Hugh McGroarty cele-
brating 66 years as a priest.
Christmas Pageant Rehearsals
will be on Saturday, Dec. 17 fol-
lowing the 4:30 p.m. Mass. A
pizza party will be held.
Confirmation class will meet
Dec. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. Attend-
ance is mandatory.
Abreakfast for the Holy Name
and Altar and Rosary Society
members and guest will be on
Sunday, Jan. 8 following the 10
a.m. Mass. For more information
call 654-8097,
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 Thursday of
the month. Registrationis heldin
the Seton building from 4:30 to
5:30 p.m. Bring your childs im-
munizations records.
Greater Pittston Kids Closet is
open Wednesday from9 to11:30
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
Pastor John Castellani
Organist Marcia Colleran
Service begins at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School starts at 10:30
a.m.
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A limited number of copies
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bibliography, index, 320pp.
softcover (6 x 9)
A meticulously
researched
biography of
Hughestowns
Hall of Fame
baseball player
manager,
Bucky Harris,
who won
World
Championships
with the 1924 Senators
and the 47 Yankees.
Yes, Gerard Jerry Gurnari of
Dupont was surprised and hon-
oredwhenhe got the call inform-
ing himhe was to be inducted in-
to the Gino Merli Veterans Cen-
ter Hall of Fame, but he said, I
was more humbled than any-
thing.
Gurnari was the 45th inductee
into the centers hall of fame. Its
a pretty exclusive club and a tre-
mendous honor to be associated
withthe late GinoMerli, a Medal
of Honor winner. But Gurnari
said the Vets in need are the real
story
The things we do and the ser-
vices we provide, and I say we
because I am always working
with other people, are whats im-
portant. The attention doesnt
need to go to me or us, but to the
Veterans who need our help.
Gurnari, 48, retired as a staff
sergeant after a 21-year Armyca-
reer. A serious back problem set
him on a path to helping other
Vets. As a disabled Vet, I was a
person in need. The late Art Bar-
tolai, he really helped me out and
introduced me to the various ser-
vice organizations and I wanted
to be part of that.
There are many supporting re-
sources to assist Veterans and
their families through the NEPA
Veterans Multi Care Alliance
(NEPA-VMA), Veterans of For-
eign Wars, and AMVETS in this
community and Gurnari is heav-
ily involved with them all. For
example he assists with the AM-
VETSschool essay program, co-
ordinates programs and visits at
the W-B VAMC Assisted Living
Center and Merli Center and hes
the Captain of the AMVETS
Post #189Honor Guard.
The phone rings everyday,
he said. Everyday I do some-
thing with Vets. It never ends.
And, he says, thats the way he
wants it.
Heres what it says in the writ-
ten program for his induction:
His innovative thinking, vast
experience and hard work pro-
duced solid results in resolving
problems andassuredthe earned
rights and benefits for PA veter-
ans. His commendable and dedi-
catedservice reflects great credit
on him, American Veterans and
Pennsylvania.
Gurnari served as a Combat
Engineer in Desert Shield and
Desert Storm serving in Saudi
Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait and Turkey.
He was the recipient of the Army
Commendation Medal, Army
Achievement Medal with 3 Oak
Clusters, Three Good Conduct
Medals, National Defense Med-
al, Kuwait Liberation Medal,
Non-Com Officers Ribbon,
South West Asia Ribbon with 3
Bronze Stars, Expert Marks-
manship Badge for M-16, Expert
Grenade Badge, Driver and Me-
chanic Badges.
He is an Advisory Committee
Representative for the NEPA
Veterans Multicare Alliance, the
Legislative Liaison and Board
Member from its start up.
Hes an AMVETS National
District II Judge Advocate, AM-
VETS Department of PA Ser-
vice FoundationTrustee, Greater
Pittston AMVETS Post 189 Ad-
jutant and Honor Guard Team
Captain, VFWDistrict 11Senior
Vice Commander, Post Service
Officer for VFW Post #4909 in
Dupont and Vice-President of
their Home Association.
Dedication to Vets lands Gurnari in Merli Hall
By Jack Smiles
Associate Editor
Jerry Gunari poses with his plaque at the Gino Merli Veterans Center Hall of Fame
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Upcoming Events
Advent Services Every
Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 11, Birthday Par-
ty for Jesus right after worship
service
Monday, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Council Meeting
Saturday, Dec. 24, Christmas
Eve Service will be heldat 9p.m.
Christmas Day Service will be
held 9:30 a.m. (regularly sched-
uled Service)
Hanging of the Green was
done by the Young Adults this
year. Special thanks service
leaders Joe Mersincavage, John
Peterson, Shelby Rinaldi, Justin
Peterson and Katie Colleran;
Sunday School Teachers Mi-
chelle Cherney, Tracy Drum-
mond, Sharleen Palaima and
Amy Laurie; helpers Renee &
Heidi Weislogel and Doris Mer-
sincavage. All under the direc-
tion of Marcia Colleran.
If you would like to join this
Church Family call 655-2505.
ST. JOHNS P.M. CHURCH
316 Main St., Avoca
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday Bible Study 6:00-
7:30 p.m.
ST. MARIA GORETTI
Laflin Road, Laflin, PA. 18702
42redwood@comcast.net
www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org
Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday:
8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Weekdays: 8:00 a.m.
Christmas Eve - Three Mass-
es: 4:00 p.m. Childrens Mass
(Childrens concert at 3:45
p.m.); 5:30 p.m. Mass; 12:00
a.m. Midnight Mass (Carols at
11:30 p.m.)
Christmas Day - Two Masses:
8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Several priests will be hearing
confessions at the Communal
Penance Services which has
been scheduled in the Deanery
for the opportunity for parish-
ioners to receive confession dur-
ing the Christmas Season. Listed
below time and locations.
7:00 p.m., Monday, Dec. 19,
St. Monicas Church, Exeter
7:00p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, St.
Johnthe Evangelist Church, Pitt-
ston
Confessions are heard at St.
Maria Goretti Church every Sat-
urday between the hours of 3:30
p.m. and 4:00 p.m. or anytime
upon an individuals request.
However, there will be no sched-
uled confessions on Christmas
Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24.
The next meeting for the Pitt-
ston Catholic Youth Group will
be held tonight, Dec. 11, from 5
p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Reli-
gious Education Center at Our
Lady of the Eucharist Parish,
535 Main St., Pittston.
Cash Club is underway. Re-
Faith
See FAITH, Page 27
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in. Purchase your ticket (s) soon
so you dont miss out on any
drawings.
The beginning date is January
15, 2012.
The Banquet Hall at St. Maria
Goretti Parish is available for all
your special events. Event Coor-
dinator Dorothy will be pleased
to assist in the planning of your
event, including weddings,
showers, parties, fundraising
projects or business events.
To schedule your event, call
the Parish Office at 655-8956.
ST. MARYS POLISH
NATIONAL CATHOLIC
CHURCH
200 Stephenson St.
Duryea
Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock,
Pastor
Sat. Dec 24 Christmas Eve
Wigilia 11:45 p.m. special mu-
sic
Midnight procession, blessing
of crib. Christmas trees and can-
dle, Pasterka Shepherds Mass
Sun. Dec. 25 9 a.m. Mass -
Benediction
Mon, Dec. 26 - St. Stephen
Deacon & 1st Martyr 7 p.m.
Mass
Tues. Dec. 27 - Feast of St.
John the Evangelist 8 1.m. Mass
Thurs. Dec. 29 - 8 a.m. Holy
Mass
Sat. Dec. 31 - New Years Eve
Feast of St. Sylvester 8 a.m.
Mass
Sun. Jan 1 - 9 a.m. Mass
Mon. Jan 2 - 8:30 a.m. Mass.
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: www.stmonicanepa-
.com.
Father Leo J. McKernan, Pas-
tor.
Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
OLOS
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. STJ; 11:00
a.m. OLOS
Daily Mass at OLOS: Mon-
Tues-Wed -Fri: 7:00 a.m.; Thurs:
7:00 p.m. followed with Bible
Study & Night Prayer.
Bible Studyonthe Dec. 15will
be last this year until January.
Penance Services: will be held
at St. Monicas on Monday, Dec.
19, at 7:00 p.m. and at St. John
the Evangelist in Pittston on
Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 7:00 p.m.
Angel Giving Tree has been
decorated with paper angels by
the girls who are in the Blessed
Mother Sodality. The angel tag
has the name, age and clothing
size plus a desired gift for Christ-
mas.
Each child is from a needy
home and your gift of love and
caring will make eyes sparkle on
Christmas morning. Take an an-
gel and return your gift by Dec.
11(today.) Place it under the Giv-
ing Tree in the Sanctuary. The
Sodalitywill attendMass togeth-
er on Sunday, Dec. 11.
After Mass the girls will sort
the Angel Tree gifts for distribu-
tion.
Teen Choir & Junior & Teen
Orchestra: will meet today (12-
11) & (12-18) from 8:30 9:45;
Junior Choir (9:00 9:45)
Fundraising Committee will
meet Dec. 12 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Monicas Mens Group will
meet on Dec. 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Guardian of the Redeemer
will meet on Dec. 17 at 8:00 a.m.
R.C.I.A. The Rite of Chris-
tian Initiation (Education) for
Adults: The program is for any-
one interested in learning more
about their Catholic Faith as well
as anyone interested in preparing
to became a Catholic and receive
the Sacraments.
Call the Rectory (693-1991)
and speak to Father McKernan.
These classes are held on
Wednesday evenings at 7:00
p.m. on the back porch of the
Rectory.
Religious Education- CCD:
Regular Classes for Pre-K, Kin-
dergarten & 1st through 8th
Grades are back in session.
Classes are held in the Parish
Center from9:45a.m. until Mass
time. Sunday Mass is 11:00 a.m.
It is not too late to register your
child or children for Religious
Education, call the Rectory at
693-1991.
H.S. Theology Group will
meet in the Rectory with Father
McKernan at 9:45 a.m. every
Sunday. This newprogramoffers
Teens the opportunity to learn
more about the Catholic Faith as
it relate to important issues of to-
day.
The focus is on Jesus and the
Scriptures. Registration is on go-
ing so if you want to attend,
please call Father McKernan at
693-1991.
JMJ Radio 7.50 AM: - listen
and learn about your Catholic
Faith.
SAINT PETERS
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH
100 Rock Street, Hughestown
Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com
654-1009
Confirmation Class - 9:00
a.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship Service 10:00 a.m.
Sat., Dec. 17, at 6:00 p.m. Blue
Christmas Service An outreach
for those who are grieving. All
are welcome
Sunday, Dec. 18, at 4:00 p.m.
St. Peters Sunday School Christ-
mas Pageant
Sat. Dec. 24 at 4:00 and 11:00
p.m. Christmas Eve Service
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10:00 a.m.
Christmas service with commu-
nion
Sunday, Jan.1, Lessons and
Carols Service in lieu of the
Worship service; everyone is
welcome
Choir rehearsals for the
Christmas season will be held on
Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30
p.m. Dec. 14 and Dec.21
Women of St. Peters ELCA
are selling Nut & Poppy Seed
rolls. Last day to order is Dec. 11.
Pick-up date is Dec. 20. To order
please call Caroly @6541849 or
Ruth @ 654-1594.
St. Peters has said Goodbye to
Rev. Robert Mitchell as of Dec.
1.
QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES
PARISH
715 Hawthorne St.
(570) 457-3412
stmarysavoca@verizon.net
www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com
Queen of the Apostles Parish
is forming a junior choir. All
children and teenagers of the
parish are invited to participate.
To join, please come to the choir
loft today before the 9:30 a.m.
Mass.
The Rev. Philip J. Sladicka and
the parishioners of Queen of the
Apostles Parish invite the com-
munity to their Christmas Eve
and Day services at St. Marys
Church, 715 Hawthorne St.:
Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. childrens
liturgy, 6 p.m. Mass, and 11:30
p.m. traditional Christmas
hymns followed by Midnight
Mass; Christmas Day: 9:30 and
11 a.m. Mass.
The Sacrament of Reconcilia-
tion will be available Thursday,
Dec. 22 and Friday, Dec. 23 at 7
p.m.
The parishioners of St. Marys
Church are currently selling the
stocking stuffer edition of their
Pot of Gold Match the Daily
Number raffle tickets, which are
for January.
Tickets are $10 each. The win-
ning number is based on the eve-
ning daily number of the Penn-
sylvania Lottery.
Anyone who has a specific
ticket number they would like to
purchase or to just simply pur-
chase a ticket may call St. Marys
Rectory at 457-3412. The ticket
will be mailed to you.
has gone green!
Any person 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
weekend during Mass times:
Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at
8, 10, and 11 a.m.
To have your cans picked up,
please call Jason at 351-5062.
Faith
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Become a fan today! Queen of
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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: 8 a.m.
(Wednesday at 7 p.m.)
Eucharistic Adoration: Tues-
days from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Miraculous Medal Novena:
Wednesday following the 7 p.m.
Mass
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SECOND PRESBYTERIAN
143 Parsonage St., Pittston
The Session of the Second
Presbyterian Church announces
the following schedule:
Dec 11 -9:30 a.m. Sunday
School; 11:00 a.m. Worship;
Dec. 12 6:30 p.m. Sesesion
Dec 13 6:30 p.m. Healing
and Wholeness Service, 7 p.m.
AA Meeting,
Dec. 14 6:30 p.m. choir re-
hearsal,
The previous two years with
the 1st United Presbyterian
Church of West Pittston, Second
Presbyterian has gathered to of-
fer a Longest Night/Blue Christ-
mas Worship Service on Dec. 21.
In recent years many churches
have become sensitive to the
needs of people who are blue
during the holiday season. Ac-
cording to one description, such
worship experiences create a
sacred space for people living
through dark times.
Such services are reflective,
accepting people where people
really are, and hold our healing
and hope.
Not everyone feels merry at
Christmas. Some people, quite
understandably, suffer from the
blues at holiday time.
Those who mourn the loss of
someone special, those coming
to terms with life after divorce or
separation, people reeling from
the loss of a job, and those bat-
tling cancer or some other dis-
ease or painful condition often
find holiday festivities and tradi-
tional Christmas parties to be
difficult to endure.
And the pain may not have oc-
curred recently.
They can be old losses or pain
from years past that continue to
haunt the person.
On Wednesday, Dec. 21, at
7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the
Second Presbyterian Church, a
Longest Night/Blue Christmas
Worship Service will be led by
the Rev. Jim Thyren, Pastor of
the First United Presbyterian
Church of West Pittston and the
Rev. David S. Brague, Pastor of
the Second Presbyterian Church.
The Scriptures, music and
meditations offeredwill focus on
the comfort God offers in the
dark times of our lives.
If blue is how you or some-
one you know feels at Christ-
mastime, consider attending and
encouraging others to do so.
Please enter through the hand-
icap entrance at the back
TRINITY EPISCOPAL
CHURCH
Spring Street and Montgom-
ery Avenue, West Pittston
Trinity will be giving away
fresh Christmas trees and
wreaths to West Pittston resi-
dents affected by the flood.
The event will take place this
Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. on the
church grounds on the corner of
Montgomery and Spring.
The event will start with 40
trees and 20 wreaths, and when
they run out vouchers will be
presented until funds available
for the project are exhausted.
Also, cases of water, some
food and a limited amount of
toys and Christmas decorations
to give away.
Funds for the trees came from
throughout the Episcopal Dio-
cese of Bethlehem; a number of
churches took up special collec-
tions to provide money for this
project, and a generous discount
by Ciampis Greenhouses is
helping stretch the funds.
Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. ev-
ery Sunday.
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.
Donations of trial size and
sample size toiletries are wel-
come.
Music Together Classes: Fun
and music for infants and chil-
dren through age five accompa-
nied by a parent or caregiver.
Visitwww.musictogether.com
for details or call 654-3261.
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Corner of Broad & Church
Sts.
Rev. Dr. Michael Turner
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
Websitewww.umcpittston.org
Phone 655-4340
SundaySchool Christmas Pro-
gram on Sunday, Dec. 11.
Today is the last day to order
Homemade Christmas candy.
For additional information or
to request an order form call
Maysie, 654-8775 or Cathy, 603-
1915.
Faith
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are needed by Dec. 19 to be dis-
tributed in conjunction with the
Greater Pittston Food Pantrys
third annual Christmas turkey
and trimmings give-away. The
event will be held on Wednesday,
Dec. 21at the former Seton audi-
torium on Church St., Pittston.
All participants must be pre-reg-
istered.
Coats may be dropped off at
the parish center at 35 William
St., Pittston, Monday through
Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Clothes, suits or shoes will not
be accepted.
Volunteers are needed on
Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 9 a.m. to
carry foodstuffs to the parking
lot. Anyone available is asked to
call 654-9923.
Rent auditions
Auditions for the musical,
Rent will be held Dec. 12 and13
from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Phoenix
PerformingArts Centre, Duryea.
There are parts for actors ages
15 to 19. Those under 18 must be
accompanied by a parent. Candi-
dates will be asked to sing and
dance and should be prepared
with sheet music and dance
shoes. Music should not be from
the show.
Rehearsals will begin after the
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Duryea VFW and American Legion Posts combined efforts to put
on a ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 7, to honor those who lost their lives
in the attack on Pearl Harbor, 70 years ago to the date. The event was
followed by a spaghetti lunch at the VFW.
The combined color guard of the VFWand American Legion flanked by (right to left) AdamKilyanek, American Legion chaplain, John Mlaker, commander American Le-
gion, and SFC Danny Stella, the Commander of the VFWPost, who addressed the crowd at the Pearl Harbor 70th anniversary event in Duryea.
Pearl Harbor
remembered at
Duryea ceremony
American Legion Commander John Mlaker addresses the crowd
who gathered Wednesday in Duryea on the 70th anniversary of
Pearl Harbor.
Riflemen Richard Slatky, WilliamAruscavage, and Hank Ostrowski, stand at attention while bugler
Dave Ericson plays Taps during the Pearl Harbor anniversary ceremony.
Left to right, Richard Slatky, WilliamAruscavage, and Hank Ostrowski performthe gun salute to
honor the victims of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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VFW Post 4909, along with AMVETS Post 189 and American
Legion Post 657, commemorated the 70th anniversary of the attack
on Pearl Harbor with a program Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. at the
Dupont Borough Memorial Lawn.
Pearl Harbor 70th anniversary noted in Dupont
PHOTOS BY CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK
SamGuarnieri lifts the colors in memory for fallen heroes at the VFWPost # 4909 in Dupont during a
Pearl Harbor ceremony.
VFWpost # 4909 chaplain John Phillips offers a prayer during a
Pearl Harbor ceremony at the VFWhome in Dupont.
93 year- old veteran of four fronts during WWII John Kunicki,
Duryea, talks to post commander David Burrier at a Pearl Harbor
Day remembrance.
VFWpost #4909 auxiliary commander Margaret Best addresses the audience.
Joe O'Hara is part of the color
guard at the VFWPost # 4909
Tony Kotlowski, prepares the arms for the Pearl Harbor tribute.
Edward Zielinski is part of the color guard at the VFWPost # 4909
in Dupont during a Pearl Harbor ceremony.
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The Metropolitan Opera: Faust LIVE
Saturday, December 10th at 12:55 pm only
The NewYork City Ballet Presents
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Tuesday, December 13th at 6:00 pm only
*NewYears Eve - PG13 - 130 min.
(12:30), (1:00), (3:10), (3:45), 7:15, 7:40, 9:55,
10:20
*The Sitter - R - 130 min.
(1:45), (4:00), 7:30, 9:35
***Hugo 3D - PG - 135 min.
(12:50), (3:40), 7:00, 9:50
***Arthur Christmas 3D - PG - 110 min.
(1:50), (4:10), 7:25, 9:45
The Muppets - PG - 120 min.
(12:50), (1:30), (3:20), (4:10), 7:10, 7:30, 9:40,
10:00
***Happy Feet Two in 3D - PG - 110 min.
(12:40), (3:00), (5:20), 7:40 (No 3:00, 5:20 or
7:40 show on Tues. Dec. 13; No 5:20 or 7:40
show on Thurs. Dec. 15)
Happy Feet Two - PG - 110 min.
(1:10), (3:30), 7:10, 9:30
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part
1 - PG13 - 130 min.
(12:40), (1:00), (3:20), (3:50), 7:00, 7:20, 9:40,
10:00
***Immortals in 3D - R - 120 min.
10:15
Immortals in 3D D-Box - R - 120 min.
10:15
J. Edgar - R - 150 min.
(12:30), (3:30), 7:00, 10:00 (No 12:30 or 3:30
show on Sat Dec. 10)
Jack and Jill - PG - 100 min.
(1:10), (3:40), 7:40, 9:50
Tower Heist - PG13 - 115 min.
(1:40), (4:30), 7:45, 10:10
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The Pittston Area School
Board, in a split vote Tuesday
night, repealed the districts hir-
ing policy for teachers and re-
verted back to the former policy.
The board voted 6-3 on a mo-
tion by Dr. Ross Latona to go
back to the previous policy after
less than a year.
InJanuary, school boardmem-
bers voted unanimously to adopt
a newpolicy in which candidates
appearedbefore a selectioncom-
mittee and received grades based
on college grade point average,
job experience, subject knowl-
edge, communication skills and
other criteria.
This process was implement-
ed to prevent candidates from
being hired based on who they
are or who they knew practices
that were rumored to have oc-
curred within the school district
in years past but rather on unbi-
ased statistics.
Newly named board President
Anthony Guariglia, when ques-
tioned by board member Robert
Linskey as to why the change
was necessary, responded, Be-
cause I dont see that people are
following it.
Linskey, Richard Gorzkowski
and Marilyn Starna cast the op-
posing votes.
Guariglia entertaineda motion
to hire attorney John Audi as
special counsel for grievances,
contract negotiation and other
special cases as needed. The
board gave its unanimous ap-
proval.
Attorney (Joseph) Saporito
will be our continued solicitor
here. (But,) we are interested in
some additional information, if
needed, Guariglia said.
During the boards reorganiza-
tion earlier, District Judge Fred
Pierantoni swore in newly elect-
ed board members John Dona-
hue, Joseph Kelly and Charles
Sciandra and re-elected mem-
bers Gorzkowski and Guariglia.
Departing members Martin
Quinn, attorney Mark Singer
and outgoing board President
Terrance Best each received
plaques for their service on the
board.
The board then unanimously
elected Guariglia board presi-
dent and Latona vice president.
P I T T S T O N A R E A S C H O O L B O A R D
PA Board votes to repeal districts hiring policy
By Joseph Dolinsky
Times Leader Correspondent
first of the year on Saturday
mornings, Sunday and Wednes-
day evenings. Show dates are
April 20 through May 6.
991-1817.
IAA membership drive
The Italian American Associ-
ation of Luzerne County is con-
ducting its 2012 membership
drive. Membership is open to
Luzerne and surrounding county
residents. For information, call
Judy Deice at 654-7600 or
Louise Castellani at 654-6454.
Music Box
Irving Berlins White Christ-
mas will be presented today,
Dec. 11, and Dec. 15 to 18 at the
Music Box Diner Playhouse, 196
Hughes St., Swoyersville. Cur-
tain is 8 p.m. Thursdays through
Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sun-
days. For more information, call
283-2195.
JTHS Class of 62
Jenkins Township High
School class of 1962 is planning
its 50th anniversary reunion for
June 9. For information, call
Stan Gelaszus at 609-306-6939
or Paul Donahue at 510-1399.
Toys for Tots
UFCW Federal Credit Union
is accepting donations for Toys
for Tots at its branches located at
377 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming;
1460 Sans Souci Pkwy., Hanover
Twp.; 401 Kennedy Blvd., Pitt-
ston; and 570 Market St., King-
ston.
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Magisterial Judge Fred A. Pie-
rantoni III, Esq. announced the
monthly report for District Court
11-1-04 for the month of Novem-
ber.
The court serves Avoca, Du-
pont, Duryea, Hughestown and
Pittston City.
During the month, 242 cases
were filed in the magisterial dis-
trict.
Criminal, complaints, includ-
ing misdemeanor and felony
charges, totaled 30 filings.
Civil complaints involving
amounts in controversy of up to
$12,000 total five filings.
A total of 152 traffic citations
were filed with the court, along
with an addition 55 non-traffic
summary citations, including
disorderly conduct and criminal
mischief.
The office collected and dis-
bursed to each municipal entity
the statutory fine and cost due
each municipality according to
state lawas follows:$2,244.64 to
Avoca Borough, $1,789.03 to
Dupont Borough, $416.41to Du-
ryea Borough, $15.84 to Hugh-
estown Borough and $922.33 to
Pittston City.
The Commonwealth of Penn-
sylvania received$13,147.44and
Luzerne County received
$2,575.37 for the month.
Pierantoni hears 242 cases in month of November
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From South Main turn toward the river on Brady Street then left.
where he met Mike Sperazza in
the teachers lounge. Together
they formed a rock band they
called Sidestreet
When Sidestreet broke up
Gene formed the Cadillacs. The
original lineup was Mike Emlaw,
drums; Mike Haddock, banjo,
guitar, fiddle; Tony Alu, guitar
and vocals and Guarilia on bass.
Later Lennie Mesko joined on
drums. When he died Jimmy
Musto was the drummer for five
years. Genes son Mike played
guitar for a while. So did Speraz-
za.
That night at Bar on Oak the
final lineup was Alu, Guarilia,
Dave Williams, Larry Mellas
and his wife Mary Jo. Haddock
came back and played Dueling
Banjos with Williams. Mike
Guarilia also sat in on guitar.
Guarilia, whose house in Du-
ryea was flooded in September,
is 74. He figured it was time to
disband the Cadillacs. Hes hap-
py with the way the band is going
out. It was beautiful, he said of
the gig at bar on Oak. There were
over 200 people there. I thought
it was nice.
Guarilia said some folks ap-
proached him at the Bar on Oak
asking if he was sick or some-
thing. Hes not. And though the
Cadillacs are through Gene is
not.
Ill play on and off at benefits
if Im asked. Richie at Rock
Street calls me once in a while
and asks me to play.
The Cadillacs have one date
left, the Fox Hill NewYears Eve
party which is sold out.
Well end on a good note,
Gene said, and Imhappy about
that.
Cadillacs
The Bar on Oak was rockin' for final performance of The Cadillacs last Saturday night.
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The Secret of Christmas Con-
cert presented by the Wilkes-
Barre Barbershop Harmony So-
ciety will be held today, Dec. 11
at 4 p.m. in St. Nicholas Church,
226 So. Washington St., Wilkes-
Barre.
Guest performances will in-
clude the Sounds Abound Quar-
tet with Wayne Steel, Wyoming;
Joe Husty, Wilkes-Barre; Drew
Smith, West Pittston and Tom
Roberts, Kingston and The
Young Men of Harmony from
GAR High School.
Tickets are $5 and available
fromchapter members and at the
door.
For more information call
696-3385 or 287-2476.
Shown here, from left, are
Phillip Brown, assistant director;
and Raymond Patsko, director.
Barbershoppers present
holiday concert today
Monday, Dec. 12, is Family
Movie Night at the Pittston Me-
morial Library, featuring Ru-
dolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
at 6 p.m.
A Holiday Scavenger Hunt
(TAG sponsored) is scheduled
for Thursday, Dec. 15, from 4-7
p.m. for teens 6th-12th grade.
Hangout Club will meet on
Monday, Dec. 19, at 5:30 p.m.
Pick up your copy of Skipping
Christmas by John Grisham this
week. The adult book club will
meet on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 10
a.m.
The crochet club will meet on
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to noon and
Thursday from 6 to 7:45 p.m.
Open to ages 12 and up.
The library will be closed on
Saturday, Dec. 24, Monday, Dec.
26, Dec. 31 and Jan. 2.
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 4 p.m. Phone number is
654-9565, or visit www.pittston-
library.com
Its Family Movie Night
Monday at Pittston Library
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West Wyoming Borough will
have final leaf pick-ups on Dec.
14, Atherton Section up to 8th
Street but not including 8th
Street; and Dec. 15, 8th Street to
the Exeter Line.
Leaves are tobe placedinopen
containers; noplastic bags. Place
curbside the day before pick-up.
Tax Reminder
Robert F. Connors, West
Wyoming Tax Collector, re-
minds residents that the face pe-
riod for county/municipal taxes
and school taxes has ended. Col-
lectionduringpenaltyperiodcan
be by mail or appointment only.
If a receipt is needed, send a self-
addressed stamped envelope. If
appointment is needed, call after
4 p.m. Monday to Friday at 693-
0130. Penalty ends on Dec. 17.
Recycling Reminder
The West Wyoming recycling
containers are located behind
Hose Company #1. Recycling
can be dropped off any day of the
week.
The borough accepts paper,
cardboard and commingled
items.
The borough is encouraging
residents to recycle; this will not
only help the environment, but
lower the boroughs garbage ton-
nage totals thereby controlling
costs.
The following items are ac-
ceptable for recycling. Commin-
gled: Includes #1 & #2 Plastic
Containers only (no lids), no
plastic sheets, packing materials,
Styrofoam, or other plastic
items. Please empty and rinse
bottles. Aluminum, tin, and food
service cans. No foil or alumi-
num trays.
Glass bottles and jars (no lids).
No windshields, window glass,
dinnerware or ceramics.
Paper: Newspaper, Maga-
zines, and Office Paper Recy-
cling includes newspapers and
everything delivered with it in-
cluding inserts, coupons, etc. All
clean and dry paper including:
office paper and shredded paper,
magazines, junk mail, phone
books, writing paper, catalogs,
and brochures.
Sanitation Stickers
Sanitation stickers are now on
sale at the Town Hall, weekdays
betweenthe hours of 8a.m. and4
p.m.
All residences in West Wyom-
ing must purchase a sticker. The
cost remains the same as last
year, $200.
If purchased before January
31, senior citizens (65 and older)
will receive a $25 rebate ($175),
all others receive a $15 rebate
($185). If purchased fromFebru-
ary1-28, 2012, the full price will
be charged, $200.
After February 28, the cost
will be $300 for the year and ci-
tations will be filed with the Dis-
trict Magistrate for noncompli-
ance with the Ordinance.
Stickers are also available
through the mail: West Wyom-
ing Borough Building, 464 West
8th Street, P.O. Box 4035, 464
West 8th Street, West Wyoming
PA18644.
Visa, MasterCard and Mac are
accepted
Final leaf pick-ups this week in West Wyoming
WESTWYOMINGNEWS
The Wyoming/ West Wyoming Senior Citizens held their annual
Christmas party this past week at St. Monica Parish Hall. Commit-
tee members pictured are, first row, fromleft, Genny Labaty, Irene
Zelinski, Angie Zagursky, Betty OHara, Nancy Marcy; second row
Frank Perfinski, SamDeSalvo and Fr Leo McKernan.
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One of the best concerts of the
Christmas season is coming to
Avoca this week. The Crystal
Band will perform Friday, Dec.
16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Langcliffe
Presbyterian Church, 1001 Main
St.
Afree will offeringwill be tak-
en.
In addition to the offering,
those attending are asked to sup-
port the local food pantry by
bringing a non-perishable food
item to this event.
Wildcats Awards
Duryea Wildcats cheerleader
Hope Lettieri and Duryea Wild-
cats football player Michael Bar-
ney received The Mayors Award
from Duryea Mayor Keith Moss
andthe Morris ResavyAwardre-
spectively at the Wildcats an-
nual banquet.
Thank You Note
extends a special thank you to
Candace Chilek of Thomas
Barbeque for supporting their
parish fundraiser. With this fun-
draiser, advertisers are invited to
place their business flyer in the
parish bulletin for a nominal fee.
For more information, please
call the parish office at 457-
3412.
Christmas Outreach
Parishioners of Queen of the
Apostles Parish ask residents to
consider making someones
Christmas bright by participa-
ting in Queen of the Apostles
Parishs outreach programs. The
community is invited to provide
a specifiedgift toa personwhois
enrolled in the Giving Tree pro-
gram or to a nursing home resi-
dent residing in the Little Sisters
of the Poors Holy Family Resi-
dence. The parish is also accept-
ing non-perishable food items.
For more information on how
you can help, please call the par-
ish office at 457-3412.
Christmas Party
The members of Avoca V.F.W.
Post 8335 will have their annual
childrens Christmas party Sat-
urday, Dec. 17 from 1-3 p.m. at
the post home, 915 Main St.
Santa Visit
The Avoca Lions Club will be
bringing Santa around with the
Avoca Fire Department Satur-
day, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. The weath-
er date is December 18 at 5 p.m.
Christmas Services
The congregation of the Lang-
cliffe Presbyterian Church, 1001
Main St., invites the community
to their Christmas services: Sun-
day, Dec. 18: vesper service at 4
p.m. at Langcliffe Presbyterian
Church; Christmas Eve: 10 p.m.
at Moosic Presbyterian Church;
Christmas Day: 11:15 a.m. ser-
vice at Langcliffe.
The Rev. Philip J. Sladicka and
the parishioners of Queen of the
Apostles Parish invite the com-
munity to their Christmas Eve
and Day services at St. Marys
Church, 715 Hawthorne St.:
Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. childrens
liturgy, 6 p.m. Mass, and 11:30
p.m. traditional Christmas
hymns followed by Midnight
Mass; Christmas Day: 9:30 and
11 a.m. Mass.
The Sacrament of Reconcilia-
tion will be available Thursday,
Dec. 22 and Friday, Dec. 23 at 7
p.m.
The Rev. Rich Rock and the
congregation of St. Johns Prim-
itive Methodist Church, 316
Main St., invite the community
to their Christmas services:
Christmas Eve: 8 p.m. candle-
light service; Christmas Day: 10
a.m. service.
Christmas Trees
The members of the Avoca
Fire Department are having their
annual Christmas tree sale at the
hose company, 740 Main St.
Stop by and see an assortment of
Douglas Fir trees to find the one
that will be perfect in your living
room. The price range is $35-45,
and the department offers free
trimming and delivery. Sale
hours are Monday through Fri-
day 6-8 p.m. and Saturday and
Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In addition to the tree sale, the
department is also selling raffle
tickets for a 2011 Union Pacific
Lionel Train. Other prizes in-
clude a Lionel holiday car and
the 2011Hess Truck and race car.
Tickets are $2 each or three for
$5. For more information, please
call the department at 457-2894.
Stocking Stuffers
The parishioners of St. Marys
Church are currently selling the
stocking stuffer edition of their
Pot of Gold Match the Daily
Number raffle tickets, which are
for January.
Tickets are $10 each. The win-
ning number is based on the eve-
ning daily number of the Penn-
sylvania Lottery.
Anyone who has a specific
ticket number they would like to
purchase or to just simply pur-
chase a ticket may call St. Marys
Rectory at 457-3412.
The ticket will be mailed to
you.
Ladies Exercise
The Langcliffe Ladies Exer-
cise program meets Monday
through Friday from 7-8 a.m.
The suggested donation is $20
monthly.
The group is considering add-
ing an hour-long class on Satur-
day at 10 a.m.
The suggested donation for
the class is $5 for those who do
not attend the weekly class. For
more information, please call
881-3379.
Post Office Drive
In order to keep the U.S. Post
Office operating in Duryea, the
Duryea V.F.W. Post 1227, which
owns the building, needs to do
major repairs at the facility. The
roof has been replaced, and they
have begun replacing and paint-
ing the ceiling tiles.
To help offset the cost of these
repairs, the community can send
donations to the Duryea Veter-
ans Home Association Building
Fund #2 c/o of Penn Security
Bank, Main Street, Duryea, PA
18642.
Until Next Time
Thats about it for this week! If
you would like something to ap-
pear in next Sundays edition of
the Avoca News, please e-mail
or call me with your information
by Thursday at noon. You can e-
mail me at avocahappen-
ings@verizon.net or call me at
457-3351.
Please be sure to include your
name and phone number with
any correspondence in case I
need to reach you. Have a great
week!
Crystal Band to perform Friday at Langcliffe Church
AVOCA
JACKIE BORTHWICK-GALVIN
457-3351
avocahappenings@verizon.net
Hughestown Hose Company
will host their annual Breakfast
with Santa at the fire station
banquet hall on Sunday, Dec.
18 staring at 7 a.m. with last
seating at 12 p.m.
Santa will arrive at 9 a.m.
and will hand out gifts for all
attending children.
Santa will be available for
pictures and there will be many
free activities for the kids. Mrs.
Claus will read stories to chil-
dren.
Tickets are $8 and children
five and under, free.
The annual Christmas Toy
Raffle, which will be pulled
during the Breakfast with Santa
is a Lionel Train set with track
and transformer.
Tickets are $3 each.
Tickets for breakfast and raf-
fle are available from depart-
ment members of by calling
Station 143, 654-4188, leave a
message.
Canned Goods Drive
After the breakfast Santa
Claus will help the Hughes-
town Hose Company will col-
lect canned goods from resi-
dents starting at 12 p.m.
Residents are asked to have
canned goods in plastic or pa-
per bags on their front porch no
later than the noon time start.
Poppy Seed, Nut Rolls
Poppy seed and nut roll swill
be available for pick up at St.
Peters Lutheran Church, 100
Rock Street on Dec. 20. The
last day for orders is Dec. 11.
Donation is $8 with pick up
date as Dec. 20 from 12 to 4
p.m.
Call 654-1849 or 654-1594.
to place orders or with any
questions
Council Meeting
Hughestown Borough Coun-
cil will meet Monday, Dec. 12,
at 7:30 with Wayne Quick pre-
siding.
The second reading of 2012
budget will be approved.
Breakfast with Santa next Sunday at Hose Company
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Santa and Friends will arrive
at Duponts Annual Childrens
Christmas Party on Saturday,
Dec. 17, at 1:30 p.m. at the VFW
Post 4909 on Main St.. Each
child will receive gift cards, an
assortment of goodies and a tick-
et toward winning prizes.
The Dupont Fire Department
will be teaming up with Santa on
Sunday, Dec. 18. Santas journey
through town on the fire truck
will beginat 5:00p.m., andtravel
to all streets in the borough.
Special "elves" will pass out
candy canes to all good little
girls and boys, as well as dog
treats for all good little canine
friends.
Inthe event of badweather, the
alternate date will be Thursday,
Dec. 22, at the same time.
For any requests for special
stops or visits, call 654-5121 and
leave a message, or email at
email@dupontpafire.com. Be
sure to include contact informa-
tion.
Fire Safety Tips
reminds everyone of some fire
safety tips throughout the holi-
days. Christmas trees can pose
fire hazards, so be sure to keep
all real trees properly watered, or
use a fire retardant artificial tree
when possible.
Also, do not leave your tree
unattended with the lights
plugged in, and keep it away
fromheaters, vents, or sources of
flame.
Be sure to use non flammable
decorations, and ensure all lights
and wires are UL Certified, in
good working order, and free of
cracks or exposed wires.
Do not leave burning candles
unattended for any reason, and
make sure they are far enough
away from decorations, drapes,
or any other flammable materi-
als.
Most importantly, make sure
your smoke detector is in good
working order with fresh batter-
ies.
is a participant in WNEPs Oper-
ation Save-A-Life, and has limit-
ed number of smoke detectors
available free of charge to bor-
oughresidents. Youcanrequest a
smoke detector by calling us and
leaving a message at 654-5121.
Sportsmens Club
ElmSt. Sportsmens Club will
meet tonight, Sunday, Dec. 11, at
7p.m. at the PolishAmericanCi-
tizens Club, Dupont. Nomina-
tion of officers will be held. John
Lizak will preside.
PACC Meets Today
The Polish American Citizens
Club of ElmStreet, Dupont, will
hold the regular monthly meet-
ing today, Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2
p.m. at the club home. Nomina-
tion of officers to serve for cal-
endar year 2012 will be on the
agenda. PACC Active members
are invited to attend; refresh-
ments will be served after the
meeting.
Festival of Carols
The Scranton Circle Choirs
will be performing a choral pre-
sentation Festival of Carols on
Sunday evening, Dec. 18, 6:30
p.m., at Holy Mother of Sorrows
Church, 212 Wyoming Avenue,
Dupont. A social hour will fol-
low in the parish hall. All are
welcome.
Lions Meeting
Lions District Governor Mimi
Tosh will attend the Dec. 12
meeting of the Dupont Lions.
The dinner meeting will be held
at the VFWPost 4909 beginning
at 6:30 p.m. All members are
urged to attend.
Tax Reminder
William Elko, Tax Collector,
announces that the last day for
the 3rd installment on the 2011
school taxes is due Thursday,
Dec. 15. Penalty value on regular
billings are also due by Dec. 15.
Office hours on Thursday, Dec.
15, will be from2:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m. The tax books will be
closed after Dec. 15 and all un-
paid taxes will be forwarded to
the Luzerne County Tax Claim
Bureau.
Pet Donations
National Honor Society stu-
dent Timothy Lello, a senior at
Pittston Area High School and a
parishioner at Sacred Heart, will
be collecting pet donations
throughout the season of Ad-
vent. Please bring any non-per-
ishable pet food items, (cans,
treats, etc.) and pet toys to the
box in the vestibule. Donations
will be accepted through Dec.
18. Proceeds will benefit the
SPCA. If you have any ques-
tions, call Timothy at 954-4346.
Donations outside of Mass times
can be left on the rectorys back
porch.
Eco-Tip
Here is Joeys Eco-Tip of the
week: Save the Christmas gift
bags you get this year and reuse
them next Christmas. This will
save trees!
Council Meeting
Dupont Borough Council will
meet onTuesday, Dec. 13, at 7:00
p.m. at the Municipal Bldg in the
James Cocco Council Cham-
bers. The final readingandadop-
tion of the 2012 budget will top
the agenda. All residents are wel-
come to attend.
Refuse Bags
Residents can purchase and
pick up their 2012 refuse bags,
window sticker and calendars
beginning Dec. 15 at the munici-
pal office during regular busi-
ness hours. Bags are $75 for se-
niors, $105 residential family
and $150 commercial. Residents
must pay the 2012 refuse fee by
January 30.
Landlord Ordinance
Borough Manager Pat McDo-
nald requests that all Dupont
landlords notify the borough of-
fice of the tenants names for
their properties. Ordinance re-
quires all landlords to report the
names of tenants so that all can
be properly billed for refuse col-
lectionas well as have contact in-
formation should an emergency
arise.
Toy Collection
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
is collecting donations of new
toys, scarves, hats or gloves for
St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen
Christmas Drive. Your donations
may be left in the church lobby
after masses or onthe backporch
of the rectory no later than Dec.
18.
Wafer Dinner
The Womens Society of Sa-
cred Heart of Jesus Church will
hold their annual Christmas Wa-
fer Dinner on Jan. 15 at Sacred
Heart of Jesus Parish Hall begin-
ning at 2:00 p.m. The event will
be catered by Coopers of Scran-
ton. Cost per person is $10.00
due at time of reservation. Reser-
vation can be made by calling
Diane Skrzysowski at 654-6639
or Carol Klimek at the rectory
office number of 654-3713.
Deadline for reservations are
Dec. 28.
New Years Eve
The Dupont V.F.W. Post 4909
Home Association will hold its
annual New Years Eve celebra-
tion on Saturday, Dec. 31 at the
post home. Music provided by
the Danny Argo and Friends.
Dancing starts at 9:30 p.m. to
1:30 a.m. dinner buffet served
7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bar is open
from 7:30 to 1 a.m. Hats, leis,
noisemakers are provided along
with midnight coffee, donuts,
snacks and meat and cheese
trays. Donation is $35. For tick-
ets and reservations contact Bob
Lopata at 654-9104. Deadline is
December 30.
Service Schedule
Dupont Service Schedule is as
follows:
Monday, Dec. 12 - Purple re-
fuses bags
Tuesday, Dec. 13 - Yard waste -
Santa coming to town next Saturday, Sunday
DUPONT
ANN MARIE PADDOCK
654-0897
dupont.news@comcast.net
Joanne Urbanski, of Pittston Township, ladles clamchowder into
a container for take-out at the Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC pota-
to pancake and clamchowder dinner last Friday afternoon in
Dupont. (More photos on page 43)
See DUPONT, Page 43
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201 Foote Avenue, Duryea
FREE DELIVERY! CALL 457-8881
OPEN DAILY: 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday til 5 p.m.
REHOSKIS MARKET
FRESH & SMOKED KIELBASI
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Smoked Bacon.................................. $4.99 lb.
Turkey Breast ....................................$5.99 lb.
Slicing Pepperoni..............................$4.99 lb.
Provolone Cheese.............................$4.99 lb.
Are youlookingfor the perfect
Christmas gift that keeps on giv-
ing?
If you said yes, Jordan Marshs
A Little Christmas Guitar CD
is just the present for you.
Duryea resident Jordan
Marsh, 16, recently recorded a
CD of traditional Christmas car-
ols. As the name of the album
suggests, all of the songs are
played on the guitar.
Marsh is selling the CD for $5
a copy. All proceeds will be used
to purchase toys for the Duryea
children impacted by the Sep-
tember 2011 flood.
CDs can be purchased at The
Technology Shop, 504 Main St.;
Gracie Lyns Grooming House,
408 Stephenson St.; Komenskys
Market, 412 Main St; and Family
Pharmacy, 335 Main St.
CDs and registration forms for
Jordans Flood Benefit Toy
Giveaway can be obtained by
contacting Jordan at jor-
dan.marsh@aol.com or 457-
2000.
Qualified individuals for the
toy giveaway include all chil-
dren, ages 12 and younger, or
special needs children under 21,
who were living in one of the 333
homes identifiedbythe Borough
of Duryea as being impacted by
the September 2011 flood. The
registration deadline is Tuesday,
Dec. 13.
Birthday Notes
Happy 89th birthday to Ed-
ward Kane who will celebrate
his special day Tuesday, Dec. 13.
Happy birthday to Cherie Nio-
ni who will celebrate her special
day Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Happy birthday to Carol
Wolczha who will celebrate her
special day Thursday, Dec. 15.
Happy birthday to Dolores
Zimmerman who will celebrate
her special day Saturday, Dec.
17.
Wildcats Awards
Duryea Wildcats cheerleader
Hope Lettieri and Duryea Wild-
cats football player Michael Bar-
ney received The Mayors Award
from Duryea Mayor Keith Moss
andthe Morris ResavyAwardre-
spectively at the Wildcats an-
nual banquet.
Christmas Card Drive
The ladies of Crossin Towers
are having a Christmas card
drive for the veterans at the VA
Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre
and the Walter Reed National
Military Medical Center in Ma-
ryland. Please keep reading the
Duryea News for details as they
become available.
Smoke Detectors
Via WNEP-TVs Operation
Save a Life program, the Excel-
sior Hose Co. has smoke detec-
tors available for free to Duryea
residents. The detectors will be
available on a first come, first
served basis. For more informa-
tion, please contact the hose
company at 457-2233 or visit
www.excelsiorladder96.com.
Christmas Social
Duryea Crime Watch will
sponsor the Duryea Community
Christmas Social today at 4 p.m.
at Sacred Heart of Jesus Hall,
529 Stephenson St. Please come
and enjoy the food, music, crafts,
and prizes. There will also be a
visit fromSanta, and the evening
will be topped off with a Christ-
mas caroling hay ride.
Little League
The Duryea Little League will
have its monthly meeting today
at 7 p.m. at the V.F.W. Post 1227,
492 Stephenson St.
Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Ladies
Auxiliary Post 585 will meet
Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at
the post home, 329 Main St. All
members are encouraged to at-
tend.
Dues for the American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary Post 585 are
still being accepted for 2012.
Anyone who has not paid their
dues or updated their informa-
tion is asked to do so as soon as
possible. Also any female, adult
or child, who is interested in be-
coming a member of the auxilia-
ry, is welcome andencouragedto
inquire about the application
process. To be eligible, the appli-
cant must be a relative of a veter-
an, living or deceased. For more
information, please call the post
at 457-4242 or stop by the post
home.
Council Meeting
The Duryea Borough Council
will have its monthly work ses-
sion and council meeting Tues-
day, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Duryea Municipal Building, 315
Main St. The public is invited to
attend.
Childrens Party
On Thursday, Dec. 15, the Du-
ryea Lions Club will have their
annual childrens Christmas par-
tyat 6p.m. at the Germania Hose
Company, 430 Foote Ave. The
Lions have lots of exciting activ-
ities planned for the children this
year including four chances to
win a newbicycle! In addition to
receiving a stocking filled with a
variety of treats, each child will
also enjoy a dinner of pizza, hot
dogs, snacks, and soft drinks.
The Lions will also have a DJ
spinning all of your favorite
Christmas tunes throughout the
evening.
Christmas Services
The Rev. Carmen Bolock and
the parishioners of St. Marys
Polish National Catholic
Church, 200 Stephenson St., in-
vite the community to their
Christmas services: Christmas
Eve Wigilia: 11:45 p.m. special
music followed by a midnight
procession to the manger and
blessing of the crib, Christmas
trees, and Christmas candle;
concluding with the Pasterka
Shepherds Mass. Christmas
Day Boego Narodenzia: 9 a.m.
Mass of Christmas DayandBen-
ediction.
Post Office Drive
In order to keep the U.S. Post
Office operating in Duryea, the
Duryea V.F.W. Post 1227, which
owns the building, needs to do
major repairs at the facility. The
roof has been replaced, and they
have begun replacing and paint-
ing the ceiling tiles.
To help offset the cost of these
repairs, the community can send
donations to the Duryea Veter-
ans Home Association Building
Fund #2 c/o of Penn Security
Bank, Main Street, Duryea, PA
18642.
Flood Relief
Help for Duryea Flood Vic-
tims relief program is still ac-
cepting donations for flood vic-
tims. The volunteers organizing
this effort encourage not only
Duryea residents but also any
person who has been impacted
by the flood to come to the col-
lection site at the former Zam-
bers building, 177 Foote Ave., to
gather items to assist them as
they rebuild their lives. Current-
ly, the volunteers have numerous
pieces of bedroom and living
16-year-old uses talent to buy toys for flood victims
DURYEA
JACKIE BORTHWICK-GALVIN
457-3351
duryeahappenings@verizon.net
Hope Lettieri, of Avoca, was awarded The Mayor's Award by May-
or Keith Moss of Duryea at the Duryea Wildcats Association an-
nual banquet at Gus Genetti's in Wilkes Barre.
See DURYEA, Page 42
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Exeter Borough Council will
hold a special meeting tomor-
row, Monday, Dec. 12, at 5:00
p.m. in the council chambers to
review the Walmart Traffic Im-
pact Study. The proposed study
calls for left-hand turning lanes
in both the northbound and
southbound lanes of Wyoming
Ave at the intersection with
Schooley Avenue.
According to the proposed
plans, 20 parking spaces would
need to be eliminated in front of
several homes and businesses in
that area to accommodate the
lanes. Other left-hand turning
lanes are also proposed for sev-
eral other intersections along
Wyoming Avenue in the bor-
ough.
In September Wyoming Bor-
ough council, with two members
abstaining, voted to allow Wal-
mart to reconfigure the intersec-
tion of 8th Street and Wyoming
Avenue. PennDOT required this
as one of the provisions needed
for Walmart toobtaintheir High-
way Occupancy Permit.
Council will also hold a spe-
cial budget meetingonDec. 19at
6:30 p.m. in the borough hall.
Both meetings are open to the
public.
Scouting for Food
Exeter Cub Scout Pack 310
and Boy Scout Troop 311 will
distribute flyers asking Exeter
Residents to participate in the
Annual Scouting for Food Cam-
paign. Place your donation of
non-perishable food in a plastic
bag on your front porch or steps
with the flyer attached on the
date and time listed on the flyer
and a Cub Scout or Boy Scout
will pick it up.
Food will be donated to the
Greater Pittston food Pantry and
distributed to area families in
need. If you do not receive a flyer
and want to donate call 693-
3724.
WA Senior Parents
The WA Senior Parents will
meet Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Sec-
ondary Center in room 164 to
plan for the all-night party con-
tinues. All senior parents are in-
vited to attend.
Legion Post Party
The Exeter American Legion
Adam Kalmanowicz Post will
hold a Christmas Pizza party on
Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at Villa Foglia.
The post commander is Jack
Brogan and the Adjutant is Max
Marcus.
Recycling Reminder
Exeter residents are reminded
to call recycling coordinator Ka-
ren Szwast at 570-654-0933 to
report missed recycling. She
asks residents to please be pa-
tient with the street department
workers as the different materi-
als are sometimes collected in
separate trucks. Wait until the af-
ternoon and call Szwast with
your address and your materials
will be collected.
Be sure to place the recycla-
bles curbside by 6 a.m. and pre-
pare them as described on your
recycling calendar. Ensure the
proper paper recyclable is placed
curbside on the appropriate
week. New calendars will be
available Dec. 1.
Garbage Stickers
Refuse stickers for Exeter
Borough will be available on
Monday, Dec. 12. The price of
stickers is $150 for anyone under
the age of 65. The cost to resi-
dents 65 years or older by March
31, 2012 is $110.
These are the rebate prices un-
til Feb. 28. March 1 until March
31, the price will be $180 for any-
one under 65 and $130 for senior
citizens 65 years or older.
April 1 until April 30, the
sticker will be in penalty and the
charge will be $250 for every-
one. May 1 the delinquent list
will be turned over to the chief of
police and citations will be is-
sued for a fine plus the $250 re-
fuse bill.
Sale hours are Monday
through Friday 9 a.m. until 4 p.m
until January 4 when the refuse
office will be open Wednesdays
9 a.m. until 7 p.m. through
March.
Mail payments to Refuse Of-
fice, 1101 Wyoming Avenue,
Exeter, 18643 with a self ad-
dressed stamped envelope and
the sticker and calendar will be
mailed back.
Pay with cash, check, money
order or credit card but no Amer-
ican Express. Any questions call
Lynda at 654-3301 Ext. 2.
Cosmopolitan Seniors
Travel coordinator Johanna is
accepting reservations for a
Mount Airy Casino trip on
Wednesday, Dec. 14, with pick-
ups in Exeter and Pittston. Non-
members are welcome. Details
can be obtained from Johanna at
655-2720.
St. Barbara Parish
Everyone is invited to the pre-
sentation of the Sounds of the
Season Christmas Concert today
at 3 p.m. in the Holy Redeemer
High School auditorium, 159 S.
Pennsylvania Blvd., Wilkes-
Barre.
This year parishioners will be
sending gifts to the Care & Con-
cern Ministry at St. Johns in
Pittston. There are 420 boys and
girls in need of Christmas gifts.
They have asked St. Barbaras to
sponsor the 10-18 years age
group because these ages some-
times fall through the cracks.
There will be trees in both
churches with tags on them.
There is room on the tag so you
may include a note if you wish.
The gifts should be returned
by today. Bring the gifts unwrap-
ped and put them under the tree.
Some suggestions are books,
hats, scarves, gloves, socks, per-
sonal care items, I-tunes gift
cards and makeup. Anyone is
welcome to bring a gift and just
put a tag boy or girl with an age
from10-18 on it. If you have any
questions about the tree, call Ei-
leen at 654-6555 or Loretta on
654-0936.
The Food Drive is continuing
in December. Parishioners are
asked to donate non-perishable
food items. These items will be
delivered after each weekend to
the Greater Pittston Food Pantry.
The envelopes for January and
February 2012 have been or-
dered and you should receive
them this month. The childrens
envelopes and the 2012 St. Bar-
bara Parish calendars are availa-
ble in the back of each church.
One calendar per family please.
Beginning this weekend the
Christmas Wafers will be avail-
able for purchase after all Mass-
es.
Or you may purchase them at
the rectory between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. There
are four wafers per envelope and
the cost is $2.00 per envelope
His ExcellencyThe Most Rev-
J.C.L., the Bishop of Scranton
and the Office for Parish Life
and Evangelization/Family Life
invite couples celebrating their
25thor 50thweddinganniversar-
ies in 2012 to a Diocesan Wed-
day, June 3.
The event includes a 2:30 p.m.
Mass at St. Peters Cathedral fol-
lowed by a reception.
Requests for an invitation,
with a mailing address that will
be accurate in March, should be
made through your pastor before
March 1.
Exeter Website
The Exeter Borough is at
www.exeterborough.com.
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.
Special Walmart traffic impact meeting Monday
EXETER
EILEEN CIPRIANI
287-3349
ecipriani@comcast.net
room furniture available, and
they are seeking small kitchen
appliances. If you would like to
help or to schedule a pick-up
time, please call Rose at 259-
8629.
Feed the Needy
American Legion Post 585 is
conducting their annual Feed the
Needy Christmas Basket pro-
gram. Non-perishable food
items can be brought to the post
home, 329 Main St. Please note
the members are in need of extra
donations due to the economy
and flood disasters.
Until Next Time
Thats about it for this week! If
you would like something to ap-
pear in next Sundays edition of
the Duryea News, please e-mail
or call me with your information
by Thursday at noon. You can e-
mail me at duryeahappen-
ings@verizon.net or call me at
457-3351. Include your name
and phone number.
Duryea
The Jenkins Twp. tax collector
reminds homeowners that the
face period for payment of the
2011 school taxes has expired.
All taxes are at penalty amount,
except the property owners who
selected three-payment plan.
The third payment at face
amount is due by Dec. 15, after
which the payment must be
made at the penalty amount.
The county and municipal tax
is at penalty but can be paid by
Dec. 31. After this date all taxes
are returned to the Luzerne
County Tax Claim Bureau.
Office hours will be on Tues-
days from4:30 to 6 p.m. at 3 La-
flin Road, Inkerman, as stated in
the tax bill or by special arrange-
ments, by calling 654-9710. Pay-
ments can be sent by mail and
postmark date will be accepted.
All property owners who have
lost their mobile homes or have
major damage to their homes
due to recent flooding must file
an appeal with the Luzerne
County Assessor in order to re-
ceive an elimination or reduction
on their property taxes. This
must be done as soon as possible
as evaluations will be done in
early 2012.
The necessary forms can be
obtainedat the Jenkins Twp. Mu-
nicipal building, 46 1/2 Main
Street, Inkerman, or by calling
654-9710.
Property taxes at penalty value
JENKINS TWP.
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30 lb limit
Wednesday, Dec. 14 Recy-
cling mixed papers
Raffle Winners
Weekly Winners of Elkos Jr.
Bowlers annual fundraiser: 1st
Prize-#223-Kevin Boone; 2nd
Prize-#79-Sandy Aschenback;
3rd Prize-#200-Kacie Fisk; 4th
Prize-#244-Valley Meat & Deli.
Bowling Results
Dupont Lanes Bowling
Leagues scores:
Universal
High Scratch Series Scores:
David Titton, 694; Edward Col-
lins, 681; Jerry Coggins, 655;
Mark Prebish, 638; Francis Pu-
pa, 633; Dale Reese, 633; Ryan
OMalley, 600; William Elko,
594; Peter Chadnicki, 579; Jim
Lavelle, III, 573.
National
Mark Kulick, 782, Neal Elko,
740; Jerry Coggins, 703; Chris
Yonki, 696; Lisa Menichini, 692;
Allyn Jr. Ferretti, 649; Matt Fel-
ter, 642; Bruce Rydzy, 635; Joe
Burns, 632; John Pisano, 632.
Junior/Senior
Mens Division: Austin Elko,
624; Billy Jr. Elko, 597; Peter
Kulick, 587; Zachary McKitish,
533; Michael Szumski, 528.
Womens Division: Katie
Wynn, 473; Courtney Osiecki,
472. Michell Grossbauer, 392
Pittston Twp VFW
Jack Casper, 648; Joe Jr. Walsh,
608; Rich Russian, 568; Jim
Chimento, 564; Joe Jr. walsh,
553; Jim Francioso, 551; Ed
Wasko, 551; Joe Umbra, 548;
Joe S., 535; Frank Solano, 531.
Warehouse Mixed
Mens Division: Matt Char-
ney, 675; Ed Markovich, 664;
John Borgia, 625; Frank Obitz,
575; Dom Tafani, 521.
Womens Division: Melony
Yurek, 414..
Magic Circle
Mens Division: DrewNichol-
son, 700; Don Whiting, 678; Bill
Pupa, 668; Wally Zieminski,
631; Paul Chmiel, 622; Chris
Renfer, 615; Rich Jr. Aston, 578;
John Colarusso, 577; Don Zie-
minski, 573; Russ Stevens, 566.
Womens Division: Marythe-
resa Pupa, 446; Lisa Heck, 423;
Mima Brunges, 311; Sarah Hel-
coski, 388.
Dupont Bowlerettes
Ann Alfano, 492; Kim Kishel,
491; Donna Kasa, 482; Irene Je-
miola, 459; MaryAnn Shugdi-
nis, 453; Mary Lou Fereck, 441;
Debbie Stevens, 436; Mima
Brunges, 436; Trisha Chmiel,
435.
American
John Grohowski, 684; Tom
Spurlin, 682; Dave Kern, 674;
Edward Collins, 667; Gary Sr.
Magdon, 653; Mark Klick, 653;
Al Jr. Cannarella, 646; Scott Ko-
walczyk, 639; Joe Liscoski, 638;
Francis Pupa, 615.
Sunday Night Mixed
Mens Division: Joe Argenio,
608; Vito Buzzetta, 541; Francis
Pupa, 530; Gene Wasko, 519;
Russ Stevens, 510.
Womens Division: Marythe-
resa Pupa, 442; Karen Umbra,
408; Courtney McKitish, 384;
MaryLou Fereck, 383; Grace-
lynn Williamson, 376.
Prep Boys
Evan Elko, 385; Jimmy Dillon,
349; Joey Jones, 345; Jacob
Morreale, 311; Zachary Garbari-
no, 311; Dylan Kelly, 308; An-
thony DePascale, 277; Dominic
Falzone, 255; Joey Wruble, 232;
Tyler Granahan, 222.
Bantam/Prep Mixed
Boys Division: Martin Kuna,
213; Jeremy Lavelle, 205; Ni-
cholas Aschenback, 175; Jared
Dickson, 161; Tyler Cegelka,
156; Zachary Elko, 153; Marc
Piechota, 144; Jacob Kenzakos-
ki, 102; John Jr. Colarusso, 98;
Matthew StainKirchner, 93.
Girls Division: Janelle Du-
dek, 197; Madison Mesaris, 142;
Kacie Fisk, 112; Makenzie Ka-
minski, 74.
Mixed Girls
ErinDonnelly, 443; AlexMcKit-
ish, 433; Jordan Cegelka, 391;
Katrina Dillon, 376; Sara Lu-
kowich, 370; Danielle Zydko,
341; Autym Stoss, 332; Saman-
tha Piechota, 326; Elizabeth
Charney, 310; Veronica Rizzo,
305.
Mixed Boys
Peter Kulick, 568; David Zydko,
552; Stephen Yuhas, 522; Spen-
cer Saxon, 503; Michael Elko,
451; Justin Coyne, 446; Paul
Greco, 426; Joey Musto, 391;
Michael Felter, 372; Rudy Gara-
fola, 347.
Got News?
If you have an article you
would like to submit send the in-
formation to du-
pont.news@comcast.net or by
calling 407-0231 by Wednesday
evening. Include contact phone
number
Dupont news
The father-and-son teamof Angelo and Angelo Conforti Jr. man the grills in the kitchen during the
Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC potato pancake and clamchowder dinner last Friday afternoon in
Dupont.
Al Micka of Mt. Cobb, right, refills the chafing dish with potato pancakes for server Carol Bondurich,
of Pittston Township, at the Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC potato pancake and clamchowder dinner.
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West Pittston Borough an-
nounces the last day for pick-up
of flood debris will be Dec. 31.
Borough officials are asking
residents to please place debris
curbside by Dec. 18.
Eligible debris, as per FEMA
guidelines, consists of only the
following: disaster generated de-
bris and materials damaged as a
result of the flooding.
Ineligible debris includes the
following: reconstruction debris
consisting of materials used in
the reconstruction of disaster-
damaged improved property and
concrete slabs or foundations-
on-grade.
All eligible flood debris
placed at the curb must not be
placed together with regular
household garbage and card-
board.
Anyone having cardboard
should place the cardboard sep-
arately and contact the Public
Works Building at 655-7786 to
have it picked up by the Public
Works Department.
Caroling Tonight
The West Pittston Parks and
Recreation Committee will
sponsor their annual Christmas
Caroling tonight at 6:00 p.m.
witha raindate Monday, Dec. 12.
Everyone is asked to meet at the
United Methodist Church locat-
ed on Wyoming Avenue, for a
craft activity before walking to
the town tree near the PNCBank
building.
Carolers will be singing
Christmas songs around the tree,
enjoy refreshments, and even a
visit from Santa.
Little League
The West Pittston Little
League Board of Directors will
meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the
Board Room of the Little
League. The public is welcome
to attend.
Anyone interested in applying
to manage or be an assistant
coach in the West Pittston Little
League during the upcoming
2012seasonmust submit a Letter
of Intent, including current
coaches, by Dec. 31. There will
be open positions from T-ball
through Boys Minor League. All
letters should specify which lev-
el you are interested in coaching
(T-ball, CoachPitch, or Boys Mi-
nor League).
Submittal of a letter does not
guarantee a managerial or assist-
ant coaching position in the West
Pittston Little League. Mail all
letters no later than Dec. 31 to:
Curt Hannon, 1573 Mt. Zion
Rd., Harding, PA18643
WA Senior Parents
The Wyoming Area Senior
Parents Association will meet
Dec. 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sec-
ondary Center in room164.
Planning for the All-Night
Party continues. All senior par-
ents are invited to attend.
Library Programs
Yoga - Beginner Yoga - Tues-
days & Thursdays, 8:30-9:30
a.m. Anne Bramblett Barr, li-
brary director and certified yoga
instructor, leads a class for all ex-
perience levels.
Vinyasa Yoga (All Levels) -
Mondays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Come
prepared for a strong asana with
upbeat fun music and relaxation.
Softening into Strength: The
Art of Letting Go (All Levels) -
Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. By
letting go of tightness and con-
traction in the body and mind, we
release into inherent and unlim-
ited healing potential. Classes
will begin on Dec.22.
Classes are held in the former
American Legion Building at
316 Linden St. by the Montgom-
ery Ave. Elementary School. $7
drop-in; discounted punch pas-
ses available.
West Pittston Library Book
Club - First Tuesday of each
month, 6:45 p.m. Theres no
need to purchase the books; just
ask at the circulation desk for an
available copy of the months se-
lection. We will not meet during
the month of January. The book
club is currently meeting off-
site. Please call the library for
details.
Christmas Caroling Dec. 18,
5:45 p.m. Meet at the library and
enjoy some hot chocolate after-
wards.
Barnes &Noble Book Fair, 12/
11-12/13. Do some holiday shop-
ping at Barnes & Noble and part
of the proceeds will go to the
West Pittston Library (excludes
gift card purchases). Shop at any
B&N (or the Starbucks inside)
on12/11to12/13 and present this
voucher at the time of sale. If you
forget the voucher, just let the
cashier know you want to sup-
port the West Pittston Library.
Get your gifts wrapped by The
Friends of the Library at the Are-
na Hub B&N. The library can
even benefit from your online
orders from 12/11 to 12/18. Add
our book fair #10591287 during
your online checkout.
Christmas Lunch at Fox Hill
Dec. 14, 12:30p.m. Cost: $26.00.
Childrens Programs
Weekly Story Time - Every
Friday, 1:00 p.m.
Wind, money fish, sunshine,
birds, picnic, bugs. What do
these things have in common?
Theyre all prior Story Time
Themes. Each week, Summer,
the Youth Services Coordinator,
chooses a fun, kid-friendly
theme, reads a few books aloud
to the group, and gathers the
children and adults to complete a
related craft. Please sign-up each
week by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.
An Evening on The Polar Ex-
press Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m. Get
your kids in their pajamas and
head over to the West Pittston Li-
brary to enjoy a special evening
Story Time. Children will hear
the story of The Polar Express
followed by a theme related craft
and a snack of hot chocolate and
cookies. Pre-registration re-
quired. Children 10-years and
under only.
Stop by the circulation desk or
call the library at 654-9847 to
sign up.
Street Department
West Pittston residents are re-
quested to follow the street
sweeping schedule for leaf pick
up. Leaves are to be raked in
piles or placed in open contain-
ers and left on the tree lawn for
removal by the borough.
Tax Reminder
West Pittston Tax Collector
George L. Miller announces tax-
es are now in the Face Value
phase is now over and the penal-
ty period phase is until Dec. 30.
If you are paying the town tax
and the school tax, please make
out two separate checks for each
tax.
Office hours are: Tuesday eve-
nings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m., Saturdays 9:00 a.m. until
11:00 a.m. and by appointment.
If a receipt is requested, please
enclose a self-addressed,
stamped envelope along with the
entire bill. For an appointment,
call 570-655-3801. Any property
owners not receiving a tax bill
are requested to contact the tax
office at 655-7782 ext. 232.
Birthday Notes
Celebrating this week: Megan
Potoski, 12/11; Ed Perry, 12/11;
JoAnne Linko, 12/11; Lori Cam-
penni, 12/12; Rachel Leandri, 12/
13; and Kevin J. McGroarty, 12/
13.
Thought for the Week
Optimism is essential to
achievement and it is also the
foundation of courage and true
progress.
Quote of the Week
To laugh often and love
much: to win the respect of in-
telligent persons and the affec-
tion of children...to appreciate
beauty; to find the best in others;
to give of ones self; to leave the
world a bit better...to have played
and laughed with enthusiasm
and sung with exultation; to
know even one life has breathed
easier because you have live-
d...this is to have succeeded! -
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Bumper Sticker
Fairness is what justice really
is.
Dec. 31 is deadline for flood debris pick-up
WESTPITTSTON
Tony Callaio
654-5358
tonyc150@verizon.net
The Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club recently installed new officers for the 2011-2012 administrative year.
Elected officers are Bob Orlando, president; Bill Martin, treasurer; Megan Kuffa, secretary; Jackie
Kasa, vice president; Carl Worthington, president-elect; Chris Kasa, Mary Swaback, Matt Crake,
Steve Harmanos and Dave Barnousky, board members. Lieutenant Governor Mike Coolbaugh was
the Installing Officer. Fromleft, are Chris Kasa, Jackie Kasa, Megan Kuffa, Lt. Gov. Mike Coolbaugh,
Bill Martin and Carl Worthington.
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All are invited to an Apple-
bees Flapjack Fundraiser
Breakfast to support West
Wyoming Boy Scout Troop 366
today, Sunday, Dec. 11, from 8
a.m. to 10 a.m. at Applebees
Neighborhood Bar and Grill,
Wilkes-Barre Township. Cost is
$5.00 per person.
Tickets may be purchased at
the door. Any questions please
contact Scout David Corby at
(570) 388-2670.
Sand Candles
West Wyoming Boy Scout
Troop 366, sponsored by Hose
Company #1 is taking orders for
Christmas sand candles. The
cost of the kits is $6 per dozen.
There is a limited supply. To or-
der, contact Barbara or Carl
Stahley, 693-1425.
Childrens Party Today
The Wyoming Recreation
Boards Childrens HolidayParty
is today, Sunday, Dec. 11, at 1
p.m. at 10th Street School Cafe-
teria
The Holiday House Decorat-
ing Contest judging begins the
week of Dec. 12.
WA Senior Parents
WA Senior Parents will meet
Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Second-
ary Center in room 164 to plan
for the all-night party. All Senior
Parents are invited to attend.
Toys for Tots
The Luzerne Bank/Wyoming
office and its other locations are
accepting donations for Toys for
Tots. Families in need will find
registration dates in the Request
Toys tab, on the Toys for Tots
website,http://wyoming-
pa.toysfortots.org/local-coordi-
nator-sites/lco-sites/default.asp.
Legion Post 904
The West Wyoming American
Legion Morning Star Post 904
met with Commander Rich Ya-
rosavich presiding. By unani-
mous vote all the present officers
will remain the same. They are:
Commander Richard Yarosav-
ich, First Vice Commander
Mathew Kerns, Second Vice
Commander Joseph Granteed,
Chaplain Paul Shaffer 3rd., Sgt
of Arms/ Service Officer, Ro-
nald Semanski, Adjutant Joseph
Herbert, Membership Chairman
Frank Perfinski, Historian Da-
niel Grescavage, Home Associ-
ation President George C. Yurek,
Home Association Vice Presi-
dent Robert Jones and Treasure
Leonard Karrott.
Service men and women from
World War II, Korea, Vietnam,
Lebanon, Granada, Panama, The
Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan
conflicts are eligible for one year
free membership until Dec. 31.
The first year is free anda $20.00
payment must be paid up front
for the second year membership.
For more information call
Frank Perfinski, Membership
Chairman at 693-3202.
Library News
The Library doors will open at
4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 17, for a
fun-filled Old Fashioned Christ-
mas Party sponsored by John
Roberts, Library Director, and
the Friends of the Library. There
will be a buffet of a wide variety
of foods, punch, warm apple ci-
der, hot chocolate and cookies
and candy.
There will be a raffle for
American Doll clothes created
by Rae Anusiewicz and a Gin-
gerbread House donated by
Sandy Touw. Chances are $2.00
per ticket. There will be other
items raffled as well.
The last day to register is Dec.
12; call 693-1364 to reserve your
spot.
On Dec. 16 the Library will
have story time for pre-school
children ages 3-5n from 11:00
a.m. noon. There will be sto-
ries, snacks and crafts. Space is
limited so be sure to register and
save a spot for your child. Call
the Library at 693-1364 to re-
serve your childs place.
The Scrabble Club will now
meet on the first Monday of the
month from6 pm. to 8 pm. Bring
your Scrabble Board.
Visit the Library located at
358 Wyoming Avenue, Wyom-
ing. For valuable information,
access the Library on the web at
www.wyominglibrary.org or call
570-693-1364.
The Book Discussion Group
meets on the second Wednesday
of each month at noon in the
Miller Room. New members are
welcome.
The Friends of the Wyoming
Free Library meet on the third
Wednesday of the month. Dues
are $5 per year. The Friends plan
events, parties and fund-raising
programs for the Library.
St. Monicas Parish
Bishop Joseph Bambera has
assigned William (Bill) Jenkins
the Deacon for the Parish to as-
sist Father Leo McKernan in
many Pastoral duties.
The National Council of Ca-
tholic Women (NCCW) in-
stalled Joanne Austin from St.
Monica Parishas Director for the
Province of Philadelphia. As Di-
rector, Joanne is a Representa-
tive and Liaison for the State of
Pennsylvania, serving on the
NCCW Board of Directors and
providing an important link be-
tween the national, diocesan and
parish councils of Catholic
women in the area.
Bible Study has resumed on
Thursday evenings after the 7
p.m. Mass. It will be held on
Dec. 15, but there will be no Bi-
ble Study until January 2012 at a
date to be announced.
An Advent Social is being
planned for Friday, Dec. 16 at 7
p.m. in the Church Hall at OLOS
Site. The event will be a covered
dish with music and song in hon-
or of Father Leonard Butcavage.
The fundraising committee is
once again in the planning stages
for the annual Nite at the Races
on Feb. 10. To sign up for any as-
pect of the event, contact Tom
Tomsak, Chairman, at 237-2188.
Check out the web site
atwww.stmonicanepa.com. You
can even pray the Rosary on
Line.
Reminder
Thats all for this week; if any-
one has any Wyoming news or
special events, such as birthdays
or anniversaries, I would like to
hear from you.
You can contact me at 287-
3349, Fax 287-3349 orecipria-
ni@comcast.net.
Boy Scout Troop 366 fundraiser at Applebees today
WYOMING NEWS
EILEEN CIPRIANI
287-3349
ecipriani@comcast.net
The Rotary Club of Wyoming recently donated to the West Pitt-
ston Library Flood Recovery Fund. Presenting the check to Anne
Bramblett Barr, Director of the Library, is John Harrington, Rotary
Club president.
Bishop Joseph Bambera has assigned William(Bill) Jenkins Deacon for St. Monica Parish to assist
Father Leo McKernan in many Pastoral duties. Deacon Bill can read the Gospel at Mass; give a homi-
ly; preside over baptisms, marriages and funerals. He can bring Communion to the homebound and
Viaticumto the dying. On Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4 he assisted at the Liturgy both at St.
Joseph's site and OLOS site. He received a warmwelcome fromthe Parishioners. Shown in the
photo, left to right: Sara Jenkins, Bill's wife, Father Leo McKernan and Bill Jenkins, Deacon.
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A
fter getting Pittston Area
off to a great start, senior
guard Grace ONeill
finished even stronger despite a
brief mid-game shooting slump.
ONeill scored nine of her
game-high 12 points in the final
12 minutes of Friday nights 40-
34 victory over defending cham-
pion Mid Valley at the Anthony
Badger Marseco Memorial
Boys and Girls Tip Off Tourna-
ment at Old Forge High School.
Pittston Area displayed a
quick, relentless defense as
freshmen Allie Barber and Liz
Waleski gave Mid Valley and Di-
vision I recruit Danielle Terra-
nella fits during the first eight
minutes of action.
ONeill gave PA a lead it
would never relinquish with a
three-pointer from the left wing
with just 38 seconds gone off the
first quarter clock. But ONeill
went coldfromthe fieldwhile al-
so being saddled with foul trou-
ble and would not score again
until he 3:20 mark of the third
quarter.
But the Lady Patriots survived
the cold spell by its best outside
shooter as Barber, Waleski, Kel-
ly Mitchell and Mia Hopkins
carried the Pittston Area offense.
The foursome combinedfor12
points six from Hopkins as
the LadyPatriots tooka15-3lead
after the first stanza.
Pittston Area held Mid Valley
and Terranella who is being
recruited by both Villanova and
Temple without a field goal for
the first nine minutes of action.
But the Spartanettes got on
track in the second quarter and
cut the PA lead to 25-18 at the
half as the Mid Valley defense
held ONeill and Hopkins with-
out a point.
Mid Valley cut the deficit to
25-20 on a triple by Terranella,
but ONeill found her range with
back-to-back buckets to give
Pittston Area a 30-23 lead after
three quarters of play.
Mid Valley climbed back into
the game with a 9-2 run over the
first five minutes of the fourth
quarter. But ONeill buried a
three-pointer from the right cor-
ner off a feed by Mitchell with
2:05 left, and hit the front end of
a 1-and-1 with 40 seconds re-
maining to put the Lady Patriots
in control.
Hopkins finished with 10
points and 10 rebounds for Pitt-
ston Area, and Barber added
nine points and four steals. Wa-
leski chipped in with five pints
four rebounds and three assists.
Pittston Area will take on host
Old Forge today at 5 p.m. for the
tournament title.
OF 49, WA 23
Despite early foul trouble, Old
Forge cruised to a 49-23 victory
over Wyoming Area in the open-
ingroundof the AnthonyBadg-
er Marseco Memorial Boys
and Girls Tip Off Tournament
on Friday night in the Elio Ghi-
giarelli Gymnasium.
Sophomore Lauren Carey
scored five of her team-high 11
points in the first quarter as the
Blue Devils opened a 13-3 lead.
Foul trouble caused Old Forge
to play eight different payers in
the opening quarter four of
whom had never played in the
first half of a varsity game.
But the Blue Devils survived
because its defense held the La-
dy Warriors without a field goal
until Serra Degnan converted a
layup at the 7:10 mark of the sec-
ond quarter.
Wyoming Area could not cap-
italize on Old Forges inexperi-
ence however, making just two
Abby Thornton field goals the
rest of the first half while shoot-
ing just 2-for-8 from the free
throw line in the second stanza.
The Lady Warriors struggles
on the offensive end continued in
ONeill leads Pittston Area to Marseco Final
Lady Patriots face Blue Devils for title today in Old Forge
By Rick Notari
Dispatch Staff
Pittston Area's Grace O'Neill, right, crosses mid-court as Mid Valley's Courtney Keyasko defends
during Pittston Area's 40-34 victory Friday night in the Marseco Tournament in Old Forge.
Wyoming Area's Abby Thornton grabs a rebound against Old
Forge in Friday night action at the Marseco Tournament.
Old Forge's Teri Vieira, right,
brings the ball into the front
court as Wyoming Area's Sara
Radzwilka defends.
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n the past two seasons,
Wyoming Area has won just
four basketball games
three of which were against Ber-
wick.
The Warriors have lost 40
games during that span, and in
only five of those games did
Wyoming Area lose by less than
double-digits. In the other 35
games, the Warriors lost by an
average of 23 points per game.
So to say first-year head coach
Alex Brogna has his work cut out
for him would be an understate-
ment. But Brogna understands
the position he is in and has a
plan for Wyoming Area. That
plan comes down to one word.
Compete.
Plain and simply, our target is
to compete, and to compete ev-
ery day. We want to be compet-
itive every day, said Brogna,
who served as an assistant coach
the past three seasons at Wyom-
ing Area. We want to compete
daily in practice. That is our goal
right now. Our philosophy 7
through12 is to get competitive.
Being competitive starts and
ends in practice, and according
to the former Pittston Area head
coach, the Warriors have bought
into that so far.
We have nine seniors and
they have really stepped up with
their attitude, said Brogna, who
was in charge of the Pittston Ar-
ea program for six years from
2001-2006. They have risen to
the challenge almost instantly.
They know the better they are in
practice, the better we will be in
games.
Several kids have starting ex-
perience, but they have not had a
ton of success. That said, we
have been working hard, and Ive
seen us experience a lot of
growth in our two scrimmages.
Brogna expects his starting li-
neup to feature one senior and
four juniors this weekend at the
Marseco Memorial Tournament
in Old Forge but also lists five
others that will see major min-
utes throughout the season.
Senior captain Lou Vullo, a
510 guard, is the Warriors lead-
ing returning scorer at almost 5.0
points per game, and will anchor
the starting lineup with four ju-
niors.
Mike Carey, a 59, guard will
run the offense for Wyoming Ar-
ea, and 511 guard Jordan Zezza
will fill out the three-guard start-
ing lineup for the Warriors. Ca-
rey averaged just over 3.0 ppg
and drained 13 three-pointers as
a sophomore reserve, and Zezza
also averaged about 3.0 ppg in a
reserve roll off the bench. Both
players did score in double-fig-
ures at least once last season.
Trent Grove, a 61forward and
Bart Chupka, a 62 center, round
out the starting lineup for WA.
Both saw action off the bench
last season as sophomores, ave-
raging just under 4.0 ppg.
The Warriors top reserves in-
clude five seniors. Three of the
five saw varsity action last year,
while two newcomers enter the
mix.
EJ Driving Hawk, a 60 for-
ward, played in18 games as a ju-
nior, and 60 guard Dan Newhart
will be the Warriors topguardoff
the bench. Newhart played in all
21 games last season for WA.
Joe Adonizio, a 61forward, is
the other experienced player
back for Wyoming Area. The se-
nior will come off the bench and
provide a solid defender for the
Warriors. The other top reserves
for the Warriors will be 65 cen-
ter Matt Klus who rejoins the
teamafter a year off, and 62 for-
ward Vinny Latona.
EJ is a banger, a real hustle
kid, and Dan has shown signs of
providing us with some consis-
tent offense, said Brogna. Joe
does the dirty work for us and
doesnt mind doing it. He is one
of those guys who have really
fueled our practices. He makes
practice competitive.
Matt has been a pleasant sur-
prise, and had an excellent
scrimmage this week.
H I G H S C H O O L B A S K E T B A L L
Warrior goal is to compete
First-year coach Alex Brogna building WA program from top down
By Rick Notari
Dispatch Staff
The Wyoming Area boys basketball team: kneeling: EJ Driving Hawk, Colin Kirby, John Barcelon,
James Kelly.standing: Dan Newhart, Lou Vullo, Matt Klus, Vinny Latona, Joe Adonizio.
See WA BOYS, Page 50
No. Name ............Ht. Yr. Pos
1 Jordan Zezza ..........61 Jr. G
3 Joe Adonizio..........61 Sr. F
5 Trent Grove.............61 Jr. F
10 Dan Newhart .......60 Sr. G
11 Jeremy Zezza......511 Fr. G
12 Lou Vullo...........510 Sr. G
14 Colin Herron.....511 So. G
15 Nick Gushka......510 Fr. G
20 Erik Walkowiak ...60 Jr. F
22 Mike Carey........510 Jr. G
23 John Barcelon ...510 Sr. G
25 Matt Klus ............65 Sr. C
30 EJ Driving Hawk.60 Sr. F
31 Colin Kirby........510 Sr. G
32 Bart Chupka ........63 Jr. C
33 AJ Lenkaitis ........60 Fr. F
35 Evan Musto.......510 Fr. G
50 James Kelly .........60 Sr. F
52 Vinny Latona.......62 Sr. F
Head Coach: Alex Brogna
Asst Coaches: Paul Hind-
marsh, Mike Amitia, and Pete
Sulla
WA boys
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Dec. 10 Marseco Memorial at
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OF
Dec. 14 .........at Lake-Lehman
Dec. 16 ................at Seminary
Dec. 19....................at Meyers
Dec. 21................HANOVER
Dec. 26 SCHIFANO MEMO-
RIAL
Dec. 28 SCHIFANO MEMO-
RIAL
Jan. 3 .........at Holy Redeemer
Jan. 6.......TUNKHANNOCK
Jan. 10 ...................at Berwick
Jan. 13.......................at Dallas
Jan. 17................COUGHLIN
Jan. 20 ...........CRESTWOOD
Jan. 23..........at North Pocono
Jan. 27 ..................BERWICK
Jan. 31...HOLY REDEEMER
Feb. 3 ...............at Valley West
Feb. 7....................at Hazleton
Feb. 10.....................DALLAS
Feb. 14...........at Tunkhannock
Feb. 17 .....PITTSTON AREA
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The main goal is to be in con-
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Steve Stravinski is the top re-
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and shot 74.6 percent from the
free throw line last season.
McDermott was one of the Patri-
ots top defenders as a junior, and
averaged just under three points
per game off the bench. Kovales-
ki, a 64 center, started nine
games as junior and averaged 3.3
ppg. He also shot and incredible
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line.
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underclassman starter returning
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junior guard, averaged 7.3 ppg in
starting 22 games for Pittston
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Sophomore guards Michael
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Despite not having a player
with, extreme size, according
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feature three big men off the
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Senior Adam Bykowski, a 65
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PA returns three starters,
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By Rick Notari
Dispatch Staff
Pittston Area basketball captains, fromleft, Christopher Kovaleski, Shaun McDermott, Steve Stravin-
ski, Steven Sklanka
See PA BOYS, Page 55
No. Name........Ht. Year. Pos.
1 Jordan Houseman..60 Jr. G
3 Hassan Maxwell .511 So. G
5 Michael Schwab ..58 So. G
10 Michael Delaney.57 Fr. G
11 Jayson Crawford.510 Jr. G
12 Mike Carey..........58 Fr. G
20 Steve Sklanka....510 Sr. G
21 James Emmett....60 So. G
23 Kyler Kovaleski..61 So. G
25ShaunMcDermott60Sr. G
30 Tyler McGarry.61 Fr. G/F
31 Chris Kovaleski64 Sr. F/C
32 Carmen Lobrutto 60 So.
G/F
33 Adam Bykowski .65 Sr. C
35 Evan Rosengrant 60 So. F
41 Justin Peterson....62 So. F
42 Steve Stravinski...64 Sr. F
44 James Tobish........62 Jr. F
50 Mason Gross ..64 So. F/C
Head Coach: Alan Kiesinger
Assistants: Jim Blaskiewicz,
Jim Lanza, Ken Yakobitis, and
Tom McAndrew
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or the second straight sea-
son, veteran Old Forge
Head Coach Al Semenza
is starting from scratch. The
Blue Devils sustained heavy
losses to graduation as seven of
their first eight players from last
seasons fifth straight District 2
Class 1A championship are
gone.
But Semenza doesnt expect
his cagers to take a back seat to
anyone especiallyinthe district
playoffs. He does acknowledge
however that it may take some
time for Old Forge to be the team
he foresees.
I expect this grouptoimprove
as the season progresses, said
Semenza, who is eight wins shy
of 400 for his career. It is going
to take some time and we will
need to have some patience from
both the players and coaching
staff. But I think this can be a ve-
ry competitive team in time.
Our goal is to be competitive
eachtime out, andanythingshort
of winning the District 2 Class
1A championship will be a dis-
appointment.
The progress of an already in-
experienced team was held back
a few weeks as half of the Blue
Devils roster was part of the
football teams run to the state
playoffs after division and dis-
trict titles. Old Forge has prac-
ticed with a full teamfor just sev-
en days.
Among those football players
who are expected contribute
heavily on the hardwoods are se-
niors Dave Argust and Colin Ca-
rey, juniors Brian Tomasetti,
Brenden Wahl and Anthony Pic-
colini, and sophomore Jake Ma-
netti. Add in senior J Argonish,
juniors Dave Chromey and Bob
Cipollina, and sophomore Jim-
mie Aversa, and the Blue Devils
have only a combined 90 games
of experience among the nine
players many of those games
played in reserve with the excep-
tion of Argust.
There are no starters return-
ing, however Argust did start a
few times last season and played
major minutes, said Semenza.
Argonish, Carey, Manetti, To-
masetti, Piccolini, Chromey and
Cipollina all move up after a suc-
cessful JV season last year, and
Aversa has shownsome abilityto
shoot and is a real gymrat. Wahl
also appears to have the ability to
contribute.
Add a few from last years
freshman team, and that I think
makes for a tough group.
Because of the late start and
a fewnagging preseason injuries
Semenza has yet to set a start-
ing lineup, but he anticipates
most of the upperclassmen to fill
the starting slots.
Starters are a tough call, said
Semenza just three days after
having his whole team together.
I anticipate Argust, Carey, Ma-
Blue Devils starting from scratch - again
Old Forge confident it will continue reign in District 2 Class 1A
By Rick Notari
Dispatch Staff
PHOTO BY RICK NOTARI
Seniors J Argonish, Colin Carey and Dave Argust look to lead Old Forge to its sixth consecutive
District 2 Class 1A crown.
See OLD FORGE BOYS, Page 55
No. Name ............Ht. Yr. Pos
2 Rob Donovon .......60 So. F
4 Brenden Wahl........59 Jr. G
10 Jake Manetti......511 So. G
11 Jimmie Aversa ....58 So. G
13 J Argonish............62 Sr. F
20 Colin Carey .........62 Sr. F
21 Brian Tomasetti....61 Jr. G
23 Dave Argust ........60 Sr. G
24 Anthony Piccolini58 Jr. G
25 Dave Chromey......61 Jr. F
30 Chris Rizzo.........59 So. F
31 Paul Piemontese.58 So. G
32 Randy Rachko......58 Jr. F
42 Bob Cipollina.......62 Jr. F
Head Coach: Al Semenza
Asst. Coaches: Dr. Rob Nota-
ri, Dan Mozeleski, and Stephen
Semenza
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Brogna sees the Warriors
depth as both a positive and
somewhat of a negative.
Our depth will be a strength
because we have a lot of guys
who have seen action, said
Brogna.
But it will also be a weakness
as they dont have any real com-
petitive experience.
That competitive experience
will have to come quickly as the
Warriors face a tough league
schedule with perennial Wyom-
ing Valley Conference powers
Holy Redeemer, Meyers,
Coughlin, Crestwood, Valley
West, and Hazleton all on the
schedule.
Teams in our division have
lost a lot, said Brogna. Weve
lost a lot as well. We lost two
players that were 90 percent of
our offense and defense, but I
think we should be able to hold
our own. I knowits clich, but on
anygivennight if we compete
we can win.
My main concern right now
though is us. If we take care of
us, compete everyday in practice
, and get better, then it gets easier
preparing for other teams. Holy
Redeemer is the team to beat,
they are still the champs. We do
not have any easy games, but we
will come ready to play every
game.
WA boys
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lex Brogna is no stranger
to coaching high school
basketball. And hes no
stranger to the Wyoming Area
program.
So when the ball went up last
night in the opening game of the
season, it might have only
seemed strange to everyone else
to see Brogna was in charge of
the Green and Gold. Thats be-
cause Brogna was once the head
boys basketball coach of the
Red and Blue at Pittston Area.
Im a PA boy, said Brogna
who was in charge at his alma
mater, Pittston Area, from 2001-
2007. But nowI crossed the riv-
er and I like it here. I amlucky to
have this opportunity. My wife is
a Wyoming Area grad, and my
step-son is a seventh grader at
WA.
Its the same over here. I am
just onthe other side of the river.
What wont be the same to
Brogna at first is a program that
hasnt been competitive for a few
seasons. And Brogna has seen it
first hand, as he served as a varsi-
ty assistant to former coach Ken
Yakobitis the past two seasons.
We need to be fundamentally
sound and develop a passion for
the sport here at Wyoming Ar-
ea, saidBrogna. We have tosee
the numbers increase, and get
our kids excited about WA bas-
ketball. We have nothing to lose,
and are going to give it our best
shot.
Brogna is putting stock in
growing the program by using a
solid elementary and middle
school programwhich is already
in place.
The key was when Kenny got
the job he came to me and asked
for suggestions on developing
the elementaryprogram. I volun-
teer to run it for him, and turn it
into the basis of the program for
the future, saidBrogna, whohas
been coaching at some level at
Wyoming Area since 2007.
This sophomore group we have
was the first year we had the cur-
rent program in place. But our
seventh grade has the highest
numbers. There is an abundance
of players in the lower levels, tal-
ented players.
But Brogna isnt selling this
years varsity team short at
Wyoming Area, and stressed the
word rebuilding will not be in
the Warriors vocabulary.
I am not in favor of the term
rebuilding, said Brogna. I am
the basketball coach here. It is
my job to coach the group we
have this year. It will take time to
get where we want, but I am not
throwing away this year. My job
is to develop the teamthis year. I
am not looking down the road.
Brogna will be assisted by
Paul Hindmarsh, Mike Amitia,
and Pete Sulla.
Hindmarsh will serve as a var-
sity and junior varsity assistant,
Amitia will coach the junior var-
sity and serve as a varsity assist-
ant, and Sulla will coach the
freshman and oversee the middle
school program.
Mike was my assistant at PA,
and the kids have adapted to him
well, said Brogna. Paul is a
friend of mine, and has a good
basketball mind. They both
make practice easier for me, and
are doing an excellent job.
Pete kind of took a demotion
becoming the ninth grade coach
after serving as a varsity assist-
ant the past few seasons. But he
will oversee the entire middle
school program, and that will be
a bigkey. Its animportant part of
developing our program, and it is
in good hands with Pete.
And judging by the passion in
Brognas voice when discussing
basketball, it sure seems like the
Warriors are in good hands.
PA boy takes over Warriors hoop program
Former Pittston Area HC Alex Brogna now chief at Wyoming Area
By Rick Notari
Dispatch Staff
Im a PA boy, said Brogna who was in charge at his alma mater,
Pittston Area, from 2001-2007. But now I crossed the river and I like
it here. I am lucky to have this opportunity. My wife is a Wyoming Ar-
ea grad, and my step-son is a seventh grader at WA."
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ball on the West Side. But
the season is not the only
thing that is new.
Former assistant coach Ryan
Kennedy takes over as the head
man of the Wyoming Area girls
program, and the Lady Warriors
return just two starters to a team
that won just seven games last
season.
We are a young team work-
ing everyday to get ourselves
and our team better, said Ken-
nedy. We are one teamworking
together with heart, determina-
tion, dedication and hustle.
No one exemplifies those
characteristics more than re-
turning guards Sara Radzwilka
and Serra Degnan.
Radzwilka, a 56 senior, and
Degnan, a 55 junior, give the
Lady Warriors experience in the
backcourt. Radzwilka is an out-
side shooter who canned eight
three-pointers last year while
scoring just under 6.0 points per
game. Degnan will run the
point, and was Wyoming Areas
second leading scorer with al-
most 8.0 ppg as a sophomore.
The Lady Warriors also re-
turn four other players with var-
sity experience including senior
Erica Altemose, juniors Ashlee
Blannett, Val Bott, and Lexi
Coolbaugh, and sophomore Ni-
cole Turner.
Blannett sawthe most playing
time of the group last year. The
60 center played in 18 games
and scored just under 4.0 ppg.
Altemose, a 57 forward saw
limited minutes last season, as
did Coolbaugh, a 57 guard, and
Turner, a 56 guard.
Bott, a 56 guard, returns after
missing last season due to an in-
jured knee.
We only have two returning
starters on the varsity level,
said Kennedy. But we are ath-
letic and dedicated. The
strength of our teamis our work
ethic. Each day the girls come in
and work their hardest to im-
prove.
Kennedy expects Radzwilka,
Degnan, Blannett, Turner and
sophomore Abby Thornton, a
58 forward, to begin the season
in the starting lineup with Cool-
baugh, Altemose, and Bott pro-
viding depth, along with eight
other sophomores who are
ready to contribute to the varsity
program.
Guards Tyler Bonita, Nicole
DiLeo, Nicole Cumbo, and
Courtney Melvin, and forwards
Felicia Turner, Mallory Bohan,
Audrey Hiedacavage, and Sally
DeLucca will all see action and
provide depth for the Lady War-
riors.
Every team in our division
will work hard and show their
strengths as a team, said Ken-
nedy. There is a lot of talent and
good coaching that will provide
a challenge to all in our division.
As a team we will play hard as
we can to be competitive in our
league.
Hard working Lady Warriors ready to improve
Wyoming Area returns Degnan, Radzwilka to starting lineup
By Rick Notari
Dispatch Staff
Lady Warrior basketball starting guards Serra Degnan and Sarah Radzwilka.
No. Name ...........Ht. Yr. Pos.
3 Nicole Dileo ........54 So. G
5 Serra Degnan.........55 Jr. G
10 Nicole Turner .....56 So. G
12 Tyler Bonita54 So. G
13 Sara Radzwilka...56 Sr. G
15 Mallory Bohan....56 So. F
20 Nicole Cumbo ...55 So. G
22 Courtney Melvin55 So. G
23 A. Hiedacavage ..56 So. F
24 Ashlee Blannett ...60 Jr. C
25 Abby Thornton...58 So. F
30 Sally DeLucca....58 So. F
32 Val Bott................56 Jr. G
33 Lexi Coolbaugh ...57 Jr. F
35 Felicia Turner .....58 So. F
50 Erica Altemose....57 Sr. F
Head Coach: Ryan Kennedy
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Dec. 12 .......................at GAR
Dec. 14......LAKE-LEHMAN
Dec. 16 ...............SEMINARY
Dec. 19...........NORTHWEST
Dec. 21..................at Hanover
Dec. 27......Tournament at PA
Dec. 29......Tournament at PA
Jan. 3.....HOLY REDEEMER
Jan. 5.............at Tunkhannock
Jan. 9 ....................BERWICK
Jan. 12.....................DALLAS
Jan. 16..................at Coughlin
Jan. 19................at Crestwood
Jan. 26...................at Berwick
Jan. 30.......at Holy Redeemer
Feb. 2 ..........VALLEY WEST
Feb. 6.................HAZLETON
Feb. 9........................at Dallas
Feb. 13.....TUNKHANNOCK
Feb. 16 ...........at Pittston Area
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eturning one of the top
players in the Wyoming
Valley Conference, the
Pittston Area girls basketball
team is ready to be contenders.
But veteran Head Coach Kathy
Healey knows it will not be an
easy task as the Lady Patriots
face off against the likes of Ha-
zleton, Crestwood, Valley West
and Coughlin during the WVC
Division1slate. Still Pittston Ar-
ea is ready to put up a fight.
We are in a competitive divi-
sion, and every team is compet-
itive, said Healey, who enters
her third season at the helm. It
will be a fight every night.
We have two definite starters
and a host of other players fight-
ing for the other three positions.
One of those two returnees is
junior Mia Hopkins. The 59 for-
ward enters her third season in
the starting lineup for the Lady
Patriots after leading the WVC
with 18.9 points per game last
season. Hopkins has the ability
to light up the scoreboard, and is
just 283 points shy of 1,000 for
her career. She can also control
the paint as demonstrated by her
ability to get off the floor.
The other Lady Patriots re-
turning starter may not be a
household name, but she should
be. Senior 58 guard Grace
ONeill enters her fourth season
in the starting lineup and buried
49 three-pointers on her way to
averaging 9.6 ppg last season as
a junior. ONeill has 77 triples in
the past two seasons.
The PAduo gives the Lady Pa-
triots a strong inside-out combi-
nation. Our strengths are our
leadership, team chemistry and
quickness, said Healey.
Some of that quickness will
come from returning guards
Charley Zanta and Kristen Fe-
reck.
Zanta, a 54 senior guard, and
Fereck, a 57 junior guard, both
saw action in the starting lineup
last season and give the Lady Pa-
triots additional experience in
the backcourt. Both averaged
around 3.0 ppg.
The fifth player with experi-
ence that returns is junior 510
center Kelly Mitchell. Mitchell
also saw action as a starter last
season and provided Pittston Ar-
ea with an inside defender and
rebounder.
Sophomores Brooke Bal-
chune and Cales Owens also saw
action last season off the bench
as freshmen.
Balchune, a 53 guard, and
Owens, a 511 center, played in a
combined 31 games and scored
50 points total.
Newcomers Healey expects to
contribute are junior guard Amy
Silinskie, sophomore forwards
Ali Brady and Katie Jobson,
sophomore guards Laura Brady,
Anna Littzi, Jackie Rabender,
and SamRydzy, sophomore cen-
ter Kaitlyn Simyan, and fresh-
men guards Liza Waleski and
Allie Barber.
Crestwood and Wyoming
Valley West are the top teams in
Division I, said Healey. Hazle-
ton Area is always tough too.
We hope that our hard work
pays off and we are in the mix as
one of the top teams.
The 2011 Pittston Area girls basketball team, front row, fromleft, Coach Patty Pace, Katie Jobson, Charley Zanta, Laura Brady, Amy Silinskie, Brooke Balchune, Anna
Littzi, Samantha Rydzy, Allie Barber, and Jacqueline Rabender. Second row: Bill Conklin, trainer, Coach Kathy Healey, Kristen Fereck, Grace O'Neill, Kelly Mitchell, Cales
Owens, Kaitlyn Symean, Mia Hopkins, Ali Brady, Liz Waleski, Coach Mary Thornton and Coach Chris Michaels.
Lady Patriots ready to fight
Pittston Area returns leading scorer, rebounder in junior Hopkins
By Rick Notari
Dispatch Staff
No. Name ........Ht. Year Pos.
2 Brooke Balchune.53 So. G
3 Allie Barber ..........53 Fr. G
4 Kristen Fereck .......57 Jr. G
5 Liz Waleski ...........57 Fr. G
10 Katie Jobson......510 So. F
11 Kelly Mitchell .....510 Jr. F
12 Amy Silinskie ......54 Jr. G
14 Samantha Rydzy55 So. G
15 Jackie Rabender..59 So. F
21 Grace ONeill ....510 Sr. G
22 Anna Littzi.........53 So. G
23 Mia Hopkins .......511 Jr. F
24 Cales Owens......511 So. F
25 Laura Brady........52 So. F
31 Charley Zanta......54 Sr. G
33 Ali Brady............59 So. F
44 Kaitlyn Simyan.510 So. F
Head Coach: Kathy Healey
Asst. Coaches: Chris Mi-
chaels, Mary Thornton, and Pat-
ty Pace
PA girls
roster
OF
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Dec. 13 ................HANOVER
Dec. 14 .......................at GAR
Dec. 20............NANTICOKE
Dec. 22....................DALLAS
Dec. 27 ..PA Holiday Tourney
Dec. 29 ..PA Holiday Tourney
Jan. 3.....................at Berwick
Jan. 5 .................at Crestwood
Jan. 9 .................COUGHLIN
Jan. 12 ..................at Hazleton
Jan. 16 ...HOLY REDEEMER
Jan. 19.........VALLEY WEST
Jan. 24 ..................at Scranton
Jan. 26.....TUNKHANNOCK
Jan. 30 ...........CRESTWOOD
Feb. 2........................at Dallas
Feb. 6 ...................at Coughlin
Feb. 9.................HAZLETON
Feb. 13..............at Valley West
Feb. 16 ....WYOMING AREA
Home games in CAPS
PA girls schedule
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he rebuilding of a basket-
ball teamis not just taking
place on the boys side of
the Elio Ghigiarelli Gymnasium
at Old Forge High School, but on
the girls side as well.
Veteran Blue Devils Head
Coach Tom Gatto returns just
one starter to the lineup fromlast
seasons PIAA Class 1A state
playoff team, and only two other
players who saw significant var-
sity minutes during the 2010-11
season.
We have young players who
will improve by the end of the
season and allowus to compete,
said Gatto, entering his 18th year
at the helm of his alma mater.
We are counting on playing for
a district title.
Sophomore Lauren Carey is
the only leftover from last years
13-win team. The 58 forward
scored almost six points per
game in her inaugural campaign
as the Blue Devils fourth-lead-
ing scorer.
Senior Morgan Malia was the
sixth-man off the bench for Old
Forge as a junior andwill provide
an inside scoring and defensive
presence for the Blue Devils.
Malia, a 61 center, played in
all but two of Old Forges 26
games last season and averaged
3.5 ppg.
Brittany Souryavong also re-
turns for Old Forge.
The 511 junior center played
in 20 games and will give the
Blue Devils a solid post player
off the bench.
Gatto expects junior Vicki
Lee, and sophomores Teri Vieira
and Taylor Nemetz to round out
the starting lineup.
All three are guards and capa-
ble of handling the rock.
Lee checks in at 56, Vieira at
55 and Nemetz at 57.
Lee is the most experienced of
the group, playing in17 games as
a sophomore, while Vieira
checked into nine games, and
Nemetz seven. Nemetz also
gives Old Forge an outside
shooting threat.
Off the bench, Gatto expects
sophomores Rhyan Barnic, a 56
guard, Marisa Zambetti, a 57
forward, and Natalie Bieryla, a
59 center to be part of the Blue
Devils rotation.
We will be quick and strong
on defense, Gatto said of his
team. Our youth is our weak-
ness.
Young Blue Devils rebuilding lineup
Old Forge features just two seniors among 18 on roster
By Rick Notari
Dispatch Staff
PHOTO BY RICK NOTARI
Old Forge seniors Kelci Wolfe and Morgan Malia return to the court for the Blue Devils this season.
No. Name ...........Ht. Yr. Pos.
4 Teri Vieira............55 So. G
5 Rhyan Barnic.......56 So. G
12 Nina Pascolini .....57 Fr. G
14 Morgan Malia......61 Sr. C
15 Marisa Zambetti .57 So. F
21 Lauren Carey .......58 So F
22 Vicki Lee.............56 Jr. G
23 Natalie Bieryla...59 So. C
24 Taylor Florovito..59 So. F
25 Taylor Nementz .57 So. G
30 Rachel Yaros......56 So. G
31 Kelci Yesnowski..57 Fr. G
32 Kelci Wolfe .........59 Sr. F
34 Sabrina Talarico ..59 Fr. F
40 Rachel Coval ......58 So. F
42 Brittany Souryavong 511
Jr. C
43 Nicole Tagliaferri 56 Fr. F
45 Tori Tansley.........58 Fr. F
Head Coach: Tom Gatto
Asst. Coaches: Jim Monte-
forte, Ron Stacchiotti, and Sta-
cey Herne
OF girls
roster
Dec. 9.......................MARSECO MEMORIAL
Dec. 11......................MARSECO MEMORIAL
Dec. 12...........................................at Forest City
Dec. 20 .......................................MID VALLEY
Dec. 26.......................Camoni Memorial at VV
Dec. 28.......................Camoni Memorial at VV
Jan. 2..............................................RIVERSIDE
Jan. 5......................................at Western Wayne
Jan. 9 ...........................................at Valley View
Jan. 12.............................................DUNMORE
Jan. 16......................................CARBONDALE
Jan. 18............................................at Holy Cross
Jan. 21............................................LAKELAND
Jan. 25 ...........................................at Mid Valley
Jan. 27 ..............................................at Riverside
Jan. 30...............................WESTERN WAYNE
Feb. 2........................................VALLEY VIEW
Feb. 6................................................at Dunmore
Feb. 9.............................................at Carbondale
Feb. 13.........................................HOLY CROSS
Home meet is CAPS
OF girls schedule
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Dec. 13 ..................at Hanover
Dec. 15 .............at Carbondale
Dec. 17..............at Holy Cross
Dec. 21............NANTICOKE
Dec. 26 McGrane Tournament
at CYC
Dec. 28 McGrane Tournament
at CYC
Jan. 3 ....................BERWICK
Jan. 6 .............CRESTWOOD
Jan. 10..................at Coughlin
Jan. 13 ...............HAZLETON
Jan. 17........at Holy Redeemer
Jan. 20 .............at Valley West
Jan. 23....SCRANTON PREP
Jan. 27...........at Tunkhannock
Jan. 31................at Crestwood
Feb. 2 ......................DALLAS
Feb. 7.................COUGHLIN
Feb. 10 ..................at Hazleton
Feb. 14.........VALLEY WEST
Feb. 17........at Wyoming Area
Home meet is CAPS
PA boys schedule
provide solid size and depth in
the post for Pittston Area. All
three newcomers are expected to
contribute according to Kiesin-
ger.
Guards JaysonCrawford, a 60
junior, and James Emmett, a 60
sophomore are also expected to
be part of the rotation for the Pa-
triots.
I like the way this team com-
petes and practice on a daily ba-
sis, saidKiesinger. I trulythink
that they understand the team
concept.
I expect our team to compete
with Valley West for the division
title and Abington Heights for
the district title.
PA boys
Dec. 10 MARSECO MEMO-
RIAL
Dec. 11 MARSECO MEMO-
RIAL
Dec. 14......at ES Notre Dame
Dec. 16.................at Mt. View
Dec. 21..............at Mid Valley
Dec. 26 at Schifano Memorial
at WA
Dec. 28 at Schifano Memorial
at WA
Jan. 3 ...................at Riverside
Jan. 6....WESTERN WAYNE
Jan. 10..........VALLEY VIEW
Jan. 13..................at Dunmore
Jan. 17 ..............at Carbondale
Jan. 19 ............HOLY CROSS
Jan. 21...WEST SCRANTON
Jan. 26............MID VALLEY
Jan. 28 ...............RIVERSIDE
Jan. 31........at Western Wayne
Feb. 3...............at Valley View
Feb. 7..................DUNMORE
Feb. 10.........CARBONDALE
Feb. 14 ..............at Holy Cross
Home games in CAPS
OF boys schedule
netti, Tomasetti, Argonish,
Wahl, and Chromey to battle for
starting berths with Aversa and
Piccolini coming off the bench.
But it can change quickly. I
havent been able to see combi-
nations together yet that I feel
may work best.
Argust is the top returnee for
Old Forge. The 61 senior for-
ward averaged 3.1 points per
game off the bench, and canned
11 three-pointers. He will be
asked to shoulder some of the
scoring load and also handle the
ball at times for the Blue Devils.
Argonish and Carey a pair of
62 forwards will fulfill the
role of rebounders and inside de-
fenders for Old Forge. Both are
solid rebounders with Argonish
having more experience on the
varsity level.
Manetti, a 511 guard, and
Wahl, a 510 guard, will handle
the playmaking duties for Old
Forge. Manetti played in 12
games last season for the Blue
Devils, while Wahl is in his first
season at Old Forge after trans-
ferring from North Pocono.
Chromey, a 61 forward, and
Tomasetti, a 61 guard, have
shown the ability to score on the
junior varsity level and will need
to do the same on the varsity lev-
el for the Blue Devils to com-
pete.
Piccolini, a 58 guard, will be a
tough defender off the bench for
Old Forge, and Aversa, a 59
guard, can give the Blue Devils
instant offense in reserve for the
Blue Devils.
I think we are going to be
somewhat athletic which means
we should be able to run some
and really defend, said Semen-
za, entering his 31st season on
the bench. Defense must be our
strength because Im not sure
about our ability to score.
We are going to have to grind
and play the system. Certainly I
think we are physically and men-
tally tough enough to do so.
The Blue Devils will have to
play tough to compete in the
Lackawanna League Division II.
Semenza sees arch-rival River-
side as the favorite with a host of
others right behind the Vikings.
Our division is going to be
very tough, said Semenza.
Riverside is certainly the favor-
ite but Holy Cross and Dunmore
are right there. And watch Valley
View and Mid Valley. We have
our work cut out for us, but we
will show up and battle each
night. I believe we can compete.
As for districts, we have won
it the last five years and expect to
make it six.
Old Forge boys
Prospective managers or as-
sistant coach for the West Pitt-
ston Little League during the
2012seasonmust submit a Letter
of Intent by Dec. 31. This in-
cludes current coaches. There
will be open positions from T-
ball through Boys Minor
League. All letters should spec-
ify which level you are interested
incoaching, T-ball, Coach-Pitch,
or Boys Minor League.
Please note that submittal of a
letter does not guarantee a man-
agerial or assistant coaching po-
sition in the West Pittston Little
League.
Letters must be postmarkedno
later than Dec. 31 to:
Curt Hannon
1573 Mt. Zion Rd.
Harding, PA 18643
Lady Patriot Boosters
The Lady Patriot basketball
booster club will meet in the lob-
by of the High School at 7 p.m.
on Monday, Dec. 12. Events for
the upcoming season will be dis-
cussed. Also, note that the
Booster club is selling $1 raffle
tickets and is also compiling a
basketball program to be sold at
the home games. For area busi-
nesses, this is a great way to ad-
vertise. See any booster club
member or girls basketball play-
er to complete a form for an ad.
All parents of the players are in-
vited to attend these meetings
A/D Little League
Avoca/Dupont Little League
will meet today, Sunday, Dec. 11
at 7 p.m. at the upper Avoca Lit-
tle League field clubhouse.
The Board of Directors will
meet at 6:30 p.m.
WA Ice Hockey Parents
The WA Ice Hockey parents
will meet Monday, Dec. 12, at the
Revolution Ice Center in Pittston
at 8:00 p.m. As a fund raiser the
parents will be working the Na-
cho Express cart at the Penguins
games located near the West
gate.
Duryea LL Meeting
Duryea Little League will
meet today at 7 p.m. at the V.F.W.
on Stephenson Street in Duryea.
Warrior Legacy
The Wyoming Area Football
Alumni Association is working
on a project to collect old War-
rior football programs, Sunday
Dispatch Goalpost editions, and
other printed memorabilia for
postingonthe internet. The War-
rior Legacy Project can be
viewed at www.wyomingarea-
football.org
For each year, the following
sections of the football program
can be viewed fromthe web site:
program cover, senior pictures,
team picture, scores of games.
Thus far, with the exception of
1981 and 1985, all programs
since 1980 have been posted.
Programs and printed materials
from 1966 to 1979 are needed.
Pictures of cheerleaders and
coaches are also being captured
and will be posted at a later date.
Anyone who has a 1981 or
1985 Warrior football program,
or programs printedfrom1966to
1979, is asked to contact Nick
Perugini at nperugini@aol.com.
Materials will be scannedandre-
turned promptly to the owner.
WA Football Parents
The Wyoming Area Football
Parents Association will meet
Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. at
Cuzs Catering on Susquehanna
Ave., Exeter. Election of board
officers for the 2012 season will
be held. Also information for the
banquet will be discussed.
The banquet is on Sunday, Jan.
8, at 1p.m. at the Woodlands Re-
sort, Plains Twp. The invitations
have been mailed out. Anyone
who doesnt receive the invita-
tion by Dec. 17, please contact
WAFPA Sec. Tammie Jones at
693-0753. RSVP deadline for
the banquet is Dec. 28.
All parents/guardians of play-
ers in grades 7-12th are invited to
attend. Any questions, you can
call WAFPA Pres. Dan Resciniti
at 814-5803.
WA Basketball Parents
WA Boys Basketball parents
will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at
S P O R T S B R I E F S
WPLL letters of intent are due by December 31
See SPORTS BRIEFS, Page 58
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he Wyoming Area War-
riors swim team finished
last season as one of the
top teams in Wyoming Valley
Conference Division III, losing
just twice to Cross River rival
Pittston Area.
However, after losing a few
star seniors and not having a
heap of experience returning to
the pool, the Warriors will be
looking to rebuild while still
hoping to be competitive in the
division.
We are in a rebuilding year,
said coach Maureen Pikas. We
lost a lot of girls that were the
core of our team.
Seniors Lauren Frisbie, Karlie
Klocko, Nikole Dougherty and
Dana Ceselsky will be leading
the team. Frisbie will compete in
distance events, while Klocko
and Dougherty will be in stroke
events. Ceselsky will dive. Re-
turning district medalist, Junior
Tia Brown will be a dominant
force in the IM and 100 butterfly
and relays. Gabby Alberigi,
Emily Shemanski and Megan
Bonomowill holdupa multitude
of freestyle events. Sophomore
Lasher will be versatile in both
diving, relays, and the back-
stroke while Amanda Bialey will
assist in the breaststroke. Fresh-
men Newcomers Nina Cruz
(stroke) and Amy Alder (free)
will be assets to the team, along
with Caitlyn Kraynak and junior
Alex Holtz.
They are a good group of
girls who I think are going to pull
through and really surprise us
this year, said Pikas. We are
hoping to get personal best times
and get as many swimmers and
divers to districts as possible.
Brown (butterfly and IM) and
Frisbie are two legitimate district
prospects while Lasher the
teams best diver will also
make some noise in the back-
stroke as well as diving.
The Warriors only have 23
girls and six boys on the roster.
And of those 29, there are only
five senior girls and four senior
boys.
Our numbers are down a little
bit, said Pikas. A lot of under-
classmen came out this year.
The nine seniors will be joined
by five juniors, six sophomores
(five girls and one boy) and nine
freshmen (eight girls and one
boy). The small turnout coupled
with the lack of experience will
make it hard for the Warriors to
compete inmanyevents. Howev-
er, the underclassmen will bene-
fit greatly from having to com-
pete in so many events.
The newgirls are going to get
that experience that typically
they dont get with a larger
team, Pikas said. So they will
be out there doing more events,
but they are still learning.
Freshman Amy Alder will
turn a few heads for Wyoming
Area and maybe have a surprise
impact on the squad.
As Wyoming Area is in an all-
girls league, the boys compete
only for individual times and
scores toward qualifying for dis-
tricts. On the boys side, they will
be led by senior Jon Scrobola,
who will be competing in the 50
free and100 breast, as well as re-
turning district participant soph-
omore Ryan Flynn in the 50 free
and backstroke. Returning dis-
trict participant Mike Pacovsky,
Nick Rydewski, and newcomer
Jesse Swast are all senior divers
who hope to make it to districts.
H I G H S C H O O L S W I M M I N G
Young Warriors rebuilding in WA pool
Wyoming Area roster filled with youth, inexperience
By Matt Page
Dispatch Correspondent
Wyoming Area swimteamseniors,front row, fromleft, Michael Pacovsky, Jesse Szwast, Nicholas
Rydzewski, John Scrobola. Back row, Karlie Klocko, captain; Nikole Dougherty, captain; Lauren
Frisbie, captain; Dana Ceselsky; Stephanie Blannett.
Name..............................Year
Stephanie Blannett.......Senior
Dana Ceselsky .............Senior
Nikole Dougherty........Senior
Lauren Frisbie..............Senior
Karlie Klocko ..............Senior
Gabrielle Alberigi ........Junior
Megan Bonomo............Junior
Tia Brown.....................Junior
Alex Holtz ....................Junior
Emily Shemanski .........Junior
Amanda Bialey....Sophomore
Hope Crawn.........Sophomore
Keirstin Lasher ....Sophomore
Jackie Ross ..........Sophomore
Julianna Stella......Sophomore
Amy Alder..............Freshman
Madeleine Ambruso.... Fresh-
man
Nina Cruz ...............Freshman
Caitlyn Kraynak .....Freshman
Geneva Laviska ......Freshman
Lyndsey Paluch.......Freshman
Jordan Paluch .........Freshman
Carrie Prozaic.........Freshman
Michal Pacovsky..........Senior
Nick Rydzewski...........Senior
Jon Scrobola ................Senior
Jesse Szwast.................Senior
Ryan Flynn ..........Sophomore
Scott Socash ...........Freshman
WA swim
roster
Dec. 14 ...............DUNMORE
Dec. 21....................at Meyers
Jan. 4..................at Nanticoke
Jan. 6 .......PITTSTON AREA
Jan. 11................COUGHLIN
Jan. 19..................at Dunmore
Jan. 25....................MEYERS
Feb. 1...............NANTICOKE
Feb. 8.............at Pittston Area
Feb. 15..................at Coughlin
Home meet is CAPS
WA swim schedule
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fter finishing the 2010
swimseason with an un-
blemished record and a
WyomingValleyConference Di-
vision III title, the Pittston Area
Patriots and Lady Patriots will
look to take it one step further
this year as they look to compete
for a team district title as well as
earn individual medals.
In years past weve had four
or five kids medal, said coach
Amy Hazlet. I see, hopefully,
doubling that this year.
This years Patriot swimmers
have a good combination of ex-
perience and depth as they boast
a 42-member roster, led by15 se-
niors who have been swimming
since their freshman year.
I think we have enough depth
and versatility that I will be able
to match up according to who we
are swimming and be successful
in almost every meet, said Ha-
zlet.
Senior captains Michelle Fer-
nando and Samantha Scialpi will
lead the way.
Michelle Fernando and Sa-
mantha Scialpi are the two who
have been carrying the team
since they were freshmen, said
Hazlet. Samantha Scialpi is a
very good sprinter in the frees-
tyle and is the school record
holder in the backstroke. Mi-
chelle Fernando is the most well-
rounded swimmer that we have
on our team. She can swim any-
thing and is selfless when it
comes to helping the team.
The two seniors will not have
to carry the team this year. Se-
nior Nina Fischer will look to
make an impact in the 200 IM
and Butterfly.
Nina Fischer has been work-
ing very hard in the off season
and throughout the past three
and a half years to be a big con-
tributor toour swimprogramthis
year, Hazlet said.
Four-year senior swimmer Sa-
rah Kosik is extremely versatile
and will help in many events oth-
er than the 50 and 100 freestyle
where she is at her best. Junior
Tiffany Smith, who also com-
petes in the 50 and 100 free, will
play a big role in the success of
the PA squad this year.
Hazlet can mix and match
with relay teams with Fernando,
Nardone, Scialpi and Kosik with
her lead swimmers.
Freshman Mia Nardone
comes from the CYC program
and will make an immediate im-
pact for the Patriots.
She is phenomenal and will
be heavily relied upon, said Ha-
zlet of her star freshman. She is
very versatile also, she is another
Michelle Fernando.
Freshmen Lauren Senese
(freestyle and butterfly) and
Shannon Brady (backstroke)
along with sophomore Kallie
Miller (50 and 100 free) are all
new swimmers who should con-
tribute right away.
On the boys side, seniors Tyl-
er Cumming and captain Nick
Remsky will lead a group of 10.
Cummings will be swimming
the 50 and100 free while the ver-
satile Remsky will compete in
the backstroke with the possibil-
ity of helping out in other events.
The boys will have five swim-
mers who are new to the sport
this year.
Freshman Brandon Winters
also a CYC product will make
an impact in the backstroke and
butterfly among other events as
Winters is very versatile.
Hes excellent, said Hazlet.
Alyssa Scatena helped the La-
dy Patriots will the division last
year as a senior, this season she
will again try to help PA - this
time as a coach.
She is doing a phenomenal
job for being so young and inex-
perienced, said Hazlet of her
new diving coach.
Scatena will look to teach six
freshmen and one sophomore
H I G H S C H O O L S W I M M I N G
Patriots overflowing pool with talent
Fernando, Scialpi return for PA girls; PA boys to compete more
By Matt Page
Dispatch Correspondent
Pittston Area senior swimmers, front row,fromleft, Dave Whispell, Nick Remsky, Sarah Kosik, Ashley Menichini, Jordan Gruttadauria,
Tyler Cummings. back row: Kaitlin Brady, Michelle Fernando, Marissa Nardone, Ali Slomba, Ellen Renfer, Samantha Scialpi, Nina Fisch-
er. Not pictured, Keith Tonte, Jeret Monteforte.
See PA SWIMMING, Page 58
Dec. 14 ............NANTICOKE
Dec. 21...............COUGHLIN
Jan. 4......................MEYERS
Jan. 5 ........................at Dallas
Jan. 11..................at Dunmore
Jan. 13 ........at Wyoming Area
Jan. 18 ................at Nanticoke
Jan. 25..................at Coughlin
Jan. 26 .........VALLEY VIEW
Feb. 1.......................at Meyers
Feb. 3.....................at Hanover
Feb. 8......WYOMING AREA
Feb. 14..........at Lake-Lehman
Feb. 15................DUNMORE
Home meets in CAPS
PA swim schedule
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who are newto diving. However,
she will not have to worry about
seniors Keith Tonte and Jaret
Monteforte who might be big
players districts.
Freshmen Lauren Dragon and
Sierra Williams are both new to
the diving competition but will
look to have an impact on the
season.
Im hopeful that we can con-
tinue and repeat at winning the
division this year, said Hazlet
on the outlook of the girls league
season. Weve gone out of our
division and we are swimming
Dallas, Valley View, Lake Leh-
man and West Scranton so that
our boys can have more competi-
tion and it is also a good chance
for our girls to compete against
very good teams.
PA swimming
Name..............................Year
Kaitlin Brady ...............Senior
Michelle Fernando.......Senior
Nina Fischer.................Senior
Jordan Gruttadauria .....Senior
Sarah Kosik..................Senior
Ashley Menichini ........Senior
Marissa Nardone..........Senior
Ellen Renfer .................Senior
Samantha Scialpi .........Senior
Ali Slomba...................Senior
Emily Seaman ..............Junior
Tiffany Smith ...............Junior
Miranda Warunek.........Junior
Irene Magdon...............Junior
Antoinette Antonacci S-
ophomore
Ashley Beers........Sophomore
Kallie Miller ........Sophomore
Sarah Gromala.....Sophomore
Brittany Hypolite.Sophomore
Liz Baiera ...............Freshman
Shannon Brady.......Freshman
Theresa DomaraskyFreshman
Lauren Dragon .......Freshman
Kaitlin Loftus .........Freshman
Mia Nardone...........Freshman
Liz Scialpi ..............Freshman
Lauren Senese ........Freshman
Maura Stella ...........Freshman
Sierra Williams.......Freshman
Tyler Cummings ..........Senior
Jaret Monteforte...........Senior
Nick Remsky ...............Senior
Dave Whispell..............Senior
Keith Tonte ..................Senior
Scott Sayer ...........Sophomore
Michael Barney......Freshman
Joe Lombardo.........Freshman
Ean McCloe............Freshman
Brandon Winters ....Freshman
Jason Zabropski......Freshman
Jared Barrett ...........Freshman
PA swim
roster
7:00p.m. inthe gymlobby. Plans
for upcoming holiday tourna-
ment and season events will be
discussed. All parents are invited
to attend. If you have any ques-
tions call or text Tracy Carey at
313-0837.
Gynmastics Signups
Shooting Starz Gymnastics is
accepting enrollment for 2012
session dates. Registration be-
gins on Dec. 12. The dates for
2012 are Jan. 2-Feb. 25, Feb. 27-
April 14, April 23-June 11, June
25-Aug. 18, Aug. 27-Oct. 15,
Oct. 29-Dec. 22.
For more information, contact
Joelle Rose at 822-1212. The
gymnastics school is located on
250 Johnson St., Wilkes-Barre.
Rock Solid AAU Tryouts
Rock Solid AAU Basketball
will conduct try-outs for the
Spring 2012 Travel Basketball
Season on Sunday, Jan. 8 and
Sunday, Jan. 15. The try-outs will
be for girls and boys 5th to 10th
grade. Cost is $10 per player.
For more information contact
Doug Miller at (570) 696-2769
or email TheRockRecCen-
ter@bmha.org.
Basketball league
The Pace Setter Athletic Club
of Northeastern Pa. will conduct
a Winter Basketball League
throughout December, January
and February. A mens adult
league will be held Monday and
Thursday evenings at the Greater
Scranton YMCA in Dunmore.
The league will conduct a regu-
lar season schedule plus post-
season play-offs. Teams will
play approximately a 10-game
schedule.
Interested parties may contact
Pace Setter Athletic Club at 575-
0941 or 347-7018 or by e-mail at
topacesetterbasketball@veri-
zon.net.
FIRM A.C. Tryouts
The FIRMA.C. will have bas-
ketball tryouts for the spring of
2012.
The full tryout schedule is list-
ed online at www.firmacbasket-
ball.com.
All tryouts will be held at the
Kingston Rec Center, 655 Third
Ave., Kingston.
The cost for tryouts is $40
which includes a t-shirt and the
option to attend all of the tryouts.
Please email firmacbasket-
ball@gmail.com for a registra-
tion form or for any questions.
The tryout schedule is:
Dec. 30 5-7 p.m. 5th/6th/7th
Grade Boys; Dec. 30 7-9
p.m.5th/6th/7th Grade Girls;
Dec. 31 8-9:45 a.m. 4th/5th/6th
Grade Boys; Dec. 31 9:45 -11:30
a.m. 7th/8th/9th Grade Boys;
Dec. 31 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
4th/5th/6th Grade Girls; and
Dec. 31 1-3 p.m. 7th/8th/9th
Grade Girls.
Sports Briefs
The 4th annual Turkey Bowl took place again in West Pittston on
Thanksgiving morning. A late game-breaking touchdown by Nick
Nardell had the game ending in a tie.
Pictured are, from left to right, first row, Adam Sigman, Jeremy
Lavelle, Nick Nardell, Caden Bonita, Anthony Nardell, Dylan Mel-
berger, Ethan Hosier, Patrick Musinski, and Jakob Switze; second
row, Ethan Crake, (shoulders) Matt Sigman, Emily Wanko, Brianna
Braccini, Neal Wanko, Miichael Mondlak, Derek Ambrosino, Do-
minic DeLuca, Casey Orlando, Mikey Bonita, Darius Brown, Jordan
Thomas, Colby Thomas, Mark Minichello, Dante DeLuca, (shoul-
ders) Smallz Fernandes, and Liam Vender; third row, Coach Brian
Miles, McKessa Brown, Brian Miles, PJ Angeli, and Eric Speicher;
fourth row, Roy Dennis, Nick Bartoli, and Coach Carl DeLuca.
Fourth annual Turkey Bowl ends in tie
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the second half as Wyoming Ar-
ea managed just four field goals
in the final 16 minutes as the
Blue Devils reeled off a 29-12
run to end the game.
Teri Vieira, Rhyan Barnic,
Morgan Malia, and Taylor Ne-
metz scored six points each for
the Blue Devils with Barnic and
Nemetz burying two triples
each.
Thornton, a sophomore, led
WA with 13 points, including a
7-for-10 performance from the
charity stripe.
She also added six rebounds
and two steals for the Lady War-
riors.
Wyoming Area will face Mid
Valley in todays consolation
game a 1 p.m. The Blue Devils
take on Pittston Area at 5 p.m.
For the tourney crown
Pittston Area's Mia Hopkins, center, passes out of the lane be-
tween Mid Valley defenders Courtney Keyasko, left, and Nicole
Hughes in the opening game of the Anthony 'Badger' Marseco
Memorial Basketball Tournament at Old Forge High School on
Friday night.
Pittston Area's Kristen Fereck, right, drives past Mid Valley's Nicole Hughes during action in the
Marseco Tournament Friday night in Old Forge.
Marseco
Old Forge's Victoria Lee passes the ball against Wyoming Area
Friday night in Old Forge.
Old Forge's Nina Pascolini, left, and Wyoming Area's
Lexi Coolbaugh fight for a rebound during their
Friday night match-up in the Marseco Tournament.
Wyoming Area's Nicole Turner, left, goes for
the block against Old Forge's Nina Pascolini in
Friday night's Marseco Tournament.
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OBITUARIES
Arthur Kilvi-
tis, 84, of
Moosic, passed
away with his
children by his
side, Wednes-
day December
7, 2011, at Mountain View Care
Center, Scranton, where he was a
resident for the last year. Born in
Moosic, December 13, 1926 he
was the son of the late Francis
and Bertha (Kriger) Kilvitis and
his stepfather John Jasienecki.
Arthur was a beloved husband,
father, brother, and grandfather;
he was a loving, kind and gener-
ous man who always helped his
family and neighbors. Prior to
his wife of 53 years, Gertrude
(Stasiak) Kilvitis who passed
away December 2, 2008, he
loved to travel to his annual Na-
val reunions and going on Sun-
day rides with his wife and sister
to local casinos. Arthur was al-
ways willing to help with any
home projects, a master of all
trades, and smiling every min-
ute, he will be deeply missed.
Arthur was a member of
Queen of the Apostles Parish,
Avoca. He attended Moosic
schools, and retired fromthe To-
byhanna Army Depot. Arthur
served with the US Navy during
WWII as a signalman aboard the
LST687. He received the Pacific
Theater Ribbon (4 stars) the
American Theater Ribbon, Vic-
tory Medal, the Philippines Lib-
eration Ribbon and 2 bronze
Stars.
Prior to his illness he was a
member of the Minooka Amer-
ican Legion and the Dupont
VFW.
In addition to his parents, and
his wife, Gertrude, Arthur is pre-
ceded in death by his brother
Francis Kilvitis and his sister
Frances Kilvitis.
He is survived by his son Rich
Kilvitis and his wife Mary, of
Avoca, daughters Barbara and
her husband Kenneth May, of
Taylor, and Lori and her husband
David McAndrew, of Duryea,
granddaughter Stephanie Kilvi-
tis, of Lancaster and grandson
Kyle May of Taylor. Also surviv-
ing are his sisters, Caroline Bas-
ta, of Old Forge and Theresa Pat-
terson and her husband Dave of
Meadville, PAand several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services were held
Saturday, December 10, from
Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc.
255McAlpine St. Duryea, witha
mass of Christian burial at
Queen of the Apostles Church
715 Hawthorne St. Avoca, with
Fr. Phillip Sladicka officiating.
Interment was at SS Peter and
Paul Cemetery, Moosic.
Arthurs family would like to
thank the staff of Mountain View
Care Center, Scranton for the
care they gave Arthur during his
residency.
Online condolences may be
made to www.kiesingerfuneral-
services.com
Arthus Kilvitis
December 7, 2011
Stanley J.
Modeski, 73,
of West Pitt-
ston, formerly
of Duryea,
passed away
Thursday at
VNAHospice at St. Lukes Villa,
Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Duryea, he was the
son of the late John and Helen
Rusick Modeski. He was a grad-
uate of Duryea High School,
class of 1957. He served in the
U.S. Army. Prior to his retire-
ment, he was employed by the
former Chamberlain Army Am-
munition Plant, Scranton.
He was a member of Corpus
Christi Parish, West Pittston. Pri-
or to moving to West Pittston in
1971, he resided in Duryea.
He was preceded in death by
his sister Mary Stevenson.
He and his wife, the former
Marie Musto, celebrated their
45th wedding anniversary this
past April 16.
Also surviving are daughter
Michele Pritchard and her hus-
band, Col. Jack Kently, of Oahu,
Hawaii; son, Michael Modeski,
of Dunmore; daughter Carmela
Modeski of Wyoming and her
boyfriend, Kevin Fox; three
grandchildren, John Michael
Pritchard, David Robert Pritch-
ard and Brycen Taylor Fox; one
great-grandchild, Jace Pritchard;
nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held Monday
at 9 a.m. from Sacred Heart of
Jesus Rectory, Duryea, with
Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30
a.m. in Immaculate Conception
Church, West Pittston, with
Monsignor John Sempa officiat-
ing. Interment will be in West
PittstonCemetery, West Pittston.
Family and friends may call
Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sa-
cred Heart of Jesus Rectory, 529
Stephenson St., Duryea.
Arrangements are by the Ber-
nard J. Piontek Funeral Home
Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea
Stanley J. Modeski
December 8, 2011
Rose Marie
Skowronski, of
Dupont, passed
away Tuesday
evening, De-
cember 6, 2011,
at her home, af-
ter an illness. She and her hus-
band, Joseph Skowronski, cele-
brated their 51st wedding anni-
versary on May 7, 2011.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was
the daughter of the late Frank
andRose Lukashefski Bella. She
was a graduate of Dupont High
School, Class of 1955 and
Wyoming Seminary Dean
School of Business, Class of
1956.
She was a member of St. Jo-
seph Marello Parish at Our Lady
of Mount Carmel Church, Pitt-
ston. Prior to her retirement, in
her earlier years she was employ-
ed as an Executive Secretary at
Tobyhanna Army Depot.
Rose Marie was very talented
and known throughout the entire
East Coast for her Victorian
crafts and was known as Victor-
ian Rose. Through the years,
she was in competitions with the
Philadelphia Historical Society
and was selected several times as
the winner of the Best Reproduc-
tion of Victorian Gowns. She
was also a member of the Victor-
ian Friendship Society, West
Pittston.
Rose Marie was a beloved
wife, mother and grandmother,
who will forever remain in the
hearts of those whose lives she
touched.
Also surviving are her two
sons, Joseph E. Skowronski, San
Diego, Calif., and Michael A.
Skowronski, Dupont; her daugh-
ter, Lisa M. Skowronski, Du-
pont; one grandson and several
nieces and nephews.
She was precededindeathbya
brother, Francis Bella.
AMemorial Mass was held on
Friday, Dec. 9, in St. Joseph Ma-
rello Parish at Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Church, William
St., Pittston, celebrated by Rev.
Paul A. McDonnell, O.S.J.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the Medical Oncol-
ogy Prescription Fund, 382
Pierce St. Kingston, PA18704 or
to the charity of the donors
choice.
Arrangements have been en-
trusted to Baloga Funeral Home,
Inc. 1201Main St., Pittston (Port
Griffith). To send an online con-
dolence please visit www.balo-
gafuneralhome.com
Rose Marie Skowronski
December 6, 2011
Thomas Durkin, former May-
or of the Borough of Avoca, 64,
of Avoca, passed away Thursday,
December 8, 2011, at his home.
Funeral arrangements are
pending from Kiesinger Funeral
Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St.,
Duryea.
Thomas Durkin
December 8, 2011
Greater Pittston YMCA Zum-
ba Instructor Allan Souza is
bringing a true Brazilian flare to
the Latin exercise class.
I am originally from Brazil. I
moved here when I was 11 years
old with my family. Since then I
have traveled back and forth,
Souza said. I taught in Brazil. It
is somethingI just pickedup. It is
in my blood.
Souza is the newest Zumba in-
structor to join the staff at the
YMCA. He will be teaching
Zumba on Monday and Wednes-
day at 5 p.m. and Tuesday at
10:30 a.m.
It is a fun workout. It lets peo-
ple escape from their everyday
life, he said. Zumba is an easy
routine that anyone fromany age
can follow.
Souzas Zumba participants
learn dance moves to traditional
Latin songs such as the Salsa and
the Merengue.
Each song consists of five re-
petitive routines, he said. Still,
dont be fooled. The workout is
intense.
It is about burning calories
andstayingactive, he said. You
burn an average of 800 to 1,000
calories a class. The type of
Zumba I teach is more towards
Zumba extreme. Bring a bottle
of water and a towel. You will
leave dripping sweat.
Zumba is one of 65 spin, land
andwater aerobic classes offered
weekly at the Greater Pittston
YMCA which is now offering
reduced rates for daily and
monthly aerobics class packag-
es.
The newday rate for Land and
Water Aerobics is $5; the month-
ly rate is $24 (draft only) for un-
limited monthly classes.
For more information on class
pricing call Membership Direc-
tor Laura Kapalka at 570-655-
2255 ext. 103.
Among the programs on the
Winter Class Schedule are:
BODYSCULPTING
Aresistance training class that
utilizes light weights, bands,
steps and balls to work all major
muscle groups. Mon.-Wed.-Fri.:
10:15-10:45 a.m.; Tues.: 5:15-6
p.m. and Thurs.: 6-6:30 p.m.
BOOT CAMP
Early morning, quick and
challenging workout to start the
day. Fri.: 6:15-7 a.m.
Zumba classes at YMCA
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Alan Swant-
kowski, 66,
formerly of
Duryea, died
December 3,
2011 at the Jen-
nersville As-
sisted Living Center, West
Grove.
Born in Duryea, on March 16,
1945, he was the son of the late
Floyd and Jean (Borosky)
Swantkowski. He was a former
member of St. Marys Polish Na-
tional Catholic Church, Duryea.
A graduate of Duryea High
School, and the Philadelphia
College of Pharmacy, he owned
andoperatedSwantkowski Phar-
macy, Duryea, for 20 years. He
was a member of the Dixie Teen-
ers, Dixieland band, with whom
he played on the "Ted Mack
Amateur Hour."
He is survived by his sisters,
Cynthia Rios and her husband,
Carlos, of Wayne, andJanice and
her husband, Kurt Fetzer, of
Chaddsford, and many nieces
and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial
was held Dec. 8 at St. Marys
Polish National Catholic
Church, Duryea. Interment par-
ish cemetery.
be made to the Pulmonary Fibro-
sis Foundation, 811 W. Ever-
green Ave., Suite 204, Chicago,
IL 60642. Online condolences
may be made at www.kiesinger-
funeralservices.com.
Alan Swantkowski
December 3, 2011
Mary Ann
Pokorny, 52,
of Exeter, died
December 2,
2011, at the
Wilkes-Barre
General Hos-
pital after a lengthy illness.
Born September 12, 1959,
she was the daughter of the
late Rose (Vincent) and John
Pokorny.
She graduated from Wyom-
ing Area High School.
She previously owned and
operated Peachs Day Care in
Exeter.
Despite her illness, she re-
mained upbeat and retained an
amazing sense of humor
throughout.
She had a deep love for her
family. Being a Roman Cathol-
ic, she had a strong faith in
God.
She was also preceded in
death by an infant sister, Rose
Ann.
Surviving are son, Scott Ste-
fanski, Harding; siblings El-
izabeth (Bettie) Golembiewski,
of Dupont; Joseph (Corky) Po-
korny, of Swoyersville; Delores
(Dee) Pokorny and Joann
(Cookie) Rowland, of Swoyers-
ville; Henrietta (Etta) Price, of
Kingston, and John Pokorny,
of Wyoming; numerous broth-
ers-and sisters-in-law, aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews and
great-nieces.
Private services were held at
the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by Bednar-
ski Funeral Home, Wyoming.
Mary Ann Pokorny
December 2, 2011
Mary A. King, 93, of Bald
Mountain Road, Bear Creek
Township, died December 1,
2011 at Hospice Community
Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-
Barre.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, she
was the daughter of the late
William and Julia Stephanko
Andrews.
She was a graduate of
Coughlin High School, Class
of 1935 and was formerly em-
ployed in the garment industry.
She was a member of Holy
Trinity RO Church, Miners
Mills Senior Club, ILGWU,
and the Red Hats.
She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Andrew;
son, Andrew; brothers, John,
Joseph; sisters, Anastasia, Ve-
ra Neishel, Julia Gabora.
Surviving are daughter, Joan
Belcher, Bear Creek; brother,
Basil, White House Station,
NJ; daughter-in-law, Rosalie
King, Laflin; sister-in law,
Rose Andrew, Bear Creek;
friend, Betty Herbert, Bear
Creek; nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held
Dec. 5 from the Yeosock Fu-
neral Home, Plains, with Req-
uiem Services in Holy Trinity
RO Church.
Interment Fern Knoll Burial
Park, Dallas.
Mary A. King
December 1, 2011
Rachael C.
(DeGrose)
Lispi, of Pitt-
ston, passed
away on De-
cember 7,
2011.
She is survived by her hus-
band, Guido (Ted) Lispi.
Together they had celebrated
fifty nine years of marriage.
Born in Pittston, she was the
daughter of the late Margaret
(Graziano) DeGrose and Luigi
DeGrose.
She was a graduate of Pitt-
ston Area High School.
She was employed as a shoe
salesperson and worked many
years in the garment industry
in Pittston.
She was an excellent seam-
stress, homemaker and cook of
traditional Italian food. She
was a member of St. Roccos
Church, Pittston.
She was preceded in death
by brothers Michael DeGrose,
Samuel DeGrose, Albert De-
Grose, Louis DeGrose and Sis-
ter Ann DeGrose Hrycena.
She is also survived by her
son, Raymond M. Lispi and
his wife Brenda; her daughter,
Linda Lizza; her grandchil-
dren, Lee Lispi and his wife
Sarah, Tina Lispi, Briana Lizza
and AJ Lizza; her Aunt Louise
Graziano, as well as numerous
cousins, nieces and nephews
and one Godchild Luann De-
Grose
Funeral services are entrust-
ed to Graziano Funeral Home
Inc.
Viewing hours will be held
on Sunday, December 11, from
3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Funeral Services will begin
at the funeral home on Mon-
day, December 12, at 9:00 a.m.
will be held at St. Joseph Mo-
rello Parish at St. Roccos R.C.
Church Pittston at 9:30 a.m.
Interment will follow at the
Italian Independent Cemetery
in Wyoming.
Rachael C. (DeGrose) Lispi
December 7, 2011
Dorothy Ann Kmack, 84, of
Tampa, Florida passed away at
home on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Dorothy was the widow of Pe-
ter Kmack, who passed away
September, 1982.
She was born in Pittston
Township, the daughter of Tho-
mas and Anna Urbanski, and
graduated from Pittston Town-
ship High School. She resided in
Tampa, Florida for many years.
Surviving are her daughter
Christine Acey and sons, Peter
and Joseph, seven grandchildren
and one great grandchild.
Preceding her in death are sis-
ters, Mary, Josephine and Bertha
and brothers Leo, John, Anthony
and Thomas.
The funeral was held in Tampa
on December 7.
Dorothy Ann Kmack
December 3, 2011
Raymond E.
Ramage, 78, of
West Pittston,
passed away
Thursday, De-
cember 8, 2011,
in Wilkes-
Barre General Hospital.
He was born, February 25,
1933, son of the late Harvey and
Irene Hawk Ramage.
He graduated from West Pitt-
ston High School in 1951
Ray served on the West Pitt-
ston Council for 36 years.
Prior to his retirement he was
employed by Bell Telephone,
West Pittston.
Ray was a member of the First
United Methodist Church, West
Pittston, a former member of the
Church Choir, Sunday School
Teacher and served on the Board
of Trustees.
He was also a member of the
West Pittston Hose Co. # 1, a
member of the Barbershoppers
Society of Wilkes-Barre and
Tunkhannock.
He served with the United
States Marine Corp during the
Korean War.
Ray volunteered his time and
services in care and maintenance
of the church grounds, West Pitt-
ston Pool and the Little League
fields.
He was preceded in death by a
sister, Elaine Stauffer.
He is survived by his wife, the
former Carolyn Laderer; daugh-
ters Lynda Smith and her hus-
band Bernard, Harding; Donna
Orth and her husband Ron, West
Pittston; sister Marylyn Pahl,
Brooks Estates, Jenkins Town-
ship; grandchildren Ronnie and
Jill Orth, Abby Orth, Collin
Smith.
Saturday Morning at 11:00 a.m.
in the First United Methodist
Church, West Pittston.
The Rev. JoshMaslandwill of-
ficiate.
Interment Mountain View
Burial Park, Harding.
Memorial Donations if desir-
edmaybe sent tothe First United
Methodist Church 408 Wyom-
ing Avenue West Pittston, PA
18643.
Arrangements by Howell-
Lussi Funeral Home, West Pitt-
ston.
Raymond E. Ramage
December 8, 2011
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We dont know why it happened
We know not the reason why
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Our hearts torn open wide
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But God had made the call
Though it was his will
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For were human after all
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Joseph J. Hawk, 71, of Duryea,
died December 5, 2011 at his
home.
He was born on December 3,
1940 in Dunmore. He was the
son of the late Dorothy Hawk-
Gaffney. He previously owned
and operated the American Gas
Station across from the Luzerne
County Courthouse, and he
owned Hawk Jr. Inc., building
homes in Pittston and Hughes-
town in addition to demolition.
He was known as demolition Joe
in Pittston. He and his former
wife, Betty also owned and oper-
ated Bettys Kitchen in Taylor,
and for the past 20 years he
opened and operated the first li-
censed tire-recycling center in
Pennsylvania calledHawkRecy-
cling Center, Inc.
In addition to his mother, his
former wife, Elizabeth Svab
Hawk, who passed away on Oc-
tober 5, 2011 at her home in Wa-
verly, NY, precedes himin death.
Surviving is his daughter,
Monica Hawk (Condusta), Min-
ers Mills; granddaughter, Ange-
lena Marie Hawk, Miners Mills;
son Joseph W. Hawk, Waverly,
NY and many cousins.
Funeral services will be pri-
vate. Arrangements are made by
Kiesinger Funeral Services, Du-
ryea. Online condolences may
be made towww.kiesingerfuner-
alservices.com
Joseph J. Hawk
December 5, 2011
Thomas Virtue, 73, of Pitt-
ston, died December 1, 2011, at
the Wilkes-Barre General Hos-
pital.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, on Ja-
nuary11, 1938, he was the son of
the late Patrick and Elizabeth
(Murphy) Virtue of Plymouth
Township.
He was also preceded in death
by a sister Christine and a broth-
er Donald.
Surviving are sister Patricia
Scheer, Manassas, VA; nieces
and nephews.
Dec. 5 from the Bednarski &
Thomas Funeral Home, Wilkes-
Barre. Interment St. Vincents
Cemetery, Larksville.
Thomas Virtue
December 1, 2011
Edward
Charles "Ned"
Kerber of
Clarks Summit
died December
2, 2011, at Al-
lied Skilled
Nursing. His wife is the former
Edith Bosher. The couple cele-
brated their 42nd wedding anni-
versary on June 28. Born Sep-
tember 5, 1941, in Avoca, he was
the son of the late Raymond and
Margaret Kritzer Kerber. He was
a student at Scranton Preparato-
ry School and a graduate of St.
Marys Assumption High
School and Wilkes-Barre Busi-
ness College. Severely injured at
age 11, Ned never gave up. Fol-
lowing his childhood accident,
he learned to walk again by
working with his Elementary
Music teacher. This started a
life-long love of arts education
and Sousa Marches. In support
of that firmbelief, he led the Jol-
ly Boys Band in Avoca, was a
founding member of the Lake-
land Band Parents Association.
He served as a credit manager
for the former McCrorys and
Pomeroys department stores. In
1967, he was hired by the Metro-
politan Insurance Company
where he worked as a Sales Rep-
resentative and Sales Manager.
In1977, he was placedonperma-
nent disability. He was a leader
with the Boy Scouts, and was a
Gold Award Advisor and proud
member of the Girl Scouts. He
was a member of the Justus Vol-
unteer Fire Company and helped
with their billing. He was a Ro-
man Catholic by faith and a
Third-Degree Knight in the
Knights of Columbus. He was
proudly ecumenical. He served
on the Board of Trustees at the
Chinchilla United Methodist
Church. At the Chinchilla UMC,
he helped put on childrens musi-
cals and coordinated transporta-
tion for the Vacation Bible
School. He was also active in the
Abington Ecumenical Ministeri-
umand helped to plan the annual
CROP Walk in the late 1980s.
by his brothers, James and Ray-
mond, and his sister Alice
Schott.
He is survived by a daughter,
Amy Louise Barlow and hus-
band, Joe, Clarks Summit; three
sons, Edward Charles Kerber II
and wife, Loriann, Clarks Sum-
mit; John Raymond Kerber and
wife, Elizabeth Gaggin, East
Rutherford, NJ; and WilliamLe-
wis Kerber and wife, Cherish,
North Tonawanda, NY; sisters,
Cecile Manta and husband, Jo-
seph, Flourtown; and Margi
McGinnis and husband, Gerald,
State College; grandchildrenJef-
frey and Bryan Barlow; many
nieces and nephews.
was held Dec. 6, at Corpus
Christi Church, Scott Township.
Interment WillowViewCemete-
ry, Clifford. Memorial contribu-
tions should be given to the fam-
ily and will be distributed to sup-
port the causes closest to Neds
heart. Online condolences may
be made to www.kiesingerfuner-
alservices.com.
Edward C. Kerber
December 2, 2011
Willard Gray Scutt, 95, a resi-
dent of New City, NY, for the
past 30 years, and formerly of
Plains, died December 4, 2011.
Born in Hudson, on February
22, 1916, he was a son of Marga-
ret and Thomas Scutt. His first
job was as a coal shaker at Con-
lons Breaker. He was then em-
ployedas a coal miner at German
Green Coal Company. Prior to
his retirement, he was employed
as a brakeman for the Lehigh
Valley Railroad. During his resi-
dency in New City, NY, he
worked as a crossing guard for
the Clarkstown Central School
District, and as a mail carrier for
the law firm of Damiani, Lowe
& Mellion. He received an Hon-
orable Discharge from the U.S.
Navy in 1946 and an Honorable
Discharge from the National
Guard of the U.S. in 1940.
He was preceded in death by
his wife, Ethel Scutt, and five
brothers and sisters, Olive Ste-
phens, James Scutt, Phoebe
Snyder, Florence and Peter
Scutt.
He is survived by his daughter,
and son-in-law, Barbara and Ge-
rard Damiani, New City, NY;
and son, Jack, Gouldsboro; eight
grandchildren, Maria and Ri-
chard Straniere, Gerard Jr. and
Nina Damiani, all of New City,
NY; Yvonne LaMarca, Pittston;
Jack Scutt, Ellington, Conn.;
Jennifer and Stacy Scutt, Lake
Ariel; 11 great-grandchildren,
Gerard III, Eliana and Sebastia-
no Damiani; Ricky, Rebecca and
AustinStraniere, all of NewCity,
NY; Jamie LaMarca, Pittston;
Cayden, Michael, Neiko, Olyvia
Scutt, all of Lake Ariel.
A memorial service was held
Dec. 8 in the Memorial Shrine
Cemetery Chapel, Wyoming.
Burial Memorial Shrine Ceme-
tery. Arrangements by Higgins
Funeral Service, New City, NY,
www.mjhigginsnewcity.com.
Willard G. Scutt
December 4, 2011
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Could come true
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All our hearts, just to see
And speak to you
A thousand words wont
Bring you back, we know
Because weve tried and
Neither will a million tears
We know because we cried
Youve left behind our
Broken hearts and precious
Memories too. But we never
Wanted memories,
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Of which I wish to tell
About a wonderful man
That we loved so well.
His strength lives within us
And grows stronger each day
His honor still lingers
Though his life has slipped away
I miss the sound of his laughter
And his stern lectures too
I miss hearing him say
I love you
He fought a good battle
Then gave up the ght
To rest in the arms of Jesus
What a beautiful sight
In our hearts his memory
Will always stay
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Miss you,
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Mary, Danielle, Breanna,
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Ray, Jackie, Melissa,
Renee and Ray Jr.
and All of your
Grandchildren
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Joseph S. Juris, 73, of East
Chestnut Street in the North End
section of Wilkes-Barre, died
Dec. 2, 2011in Geisinger Wyom-
ing Valley Medical Center,
Plains Township, following a
prolonged illness.
Born Sept.30, 1938, in Wilkes-
Barre, he was the son of the late
JosephandBarbara (Sekel) Juris.
He was a graduate of the James
M. Coughlin High School,
Wilkes-Barre, and furthered his
education by attaining a bache-
lors degree in accounting from
Kings College. He was a mem-
ber of the Parish Community of
Saint Andre Bessette, having
previouslyattendedSacredHeart
of Jesus Roman Catholic
Church. Until his retirement, he
had been employed as a laborer
in the local manufacturing indus-
try. Previously, he worked for the
former B.F. Goodrich Company
of Exeter, and prior to that,
worked as an accountant in the
railroad industry in the greater
Berwick area following his edu-
cation.
by a brother, George and by sis-
ters, Mary Toni, Anne Wroblew-
ski and more recently, Elizabeth
Juris Stock. Surviving are his sis-
ter, Mrs. Eleanor B. Howe, North
Wilkes-Barre, numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Nov. 29 from the Morris Funeral
Home, Wilkes-Barre, followed
by a funeral Mass in the St. Sta-
nislaus Kostka Worship Site of
St. Andre Bessette Parish Com-
munity, Wilkes-Barre. Interment
Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman
Catholic Cemetery, Dallas. Me-
morial contributions may be
made to St. Andre Bessette Par-
ish Community, 666 North Main
Street, Wilkes-Barre, 18705. To
send an online condolence, visit
www.JohnVMorrisFuneral-
Homes.com.
Joseph S. Juris
December 2, 2011
Eugene (Gi-
no) Emilio De-
Nardi, 91, of
Exeter, died
December 4,
2011, in the
comfort of his
home among people who loved
him.
He was born on April 22,
1920, outside Venice, Italy, and
came tothe UnitedStates in1928
with the rest of his family. He
graduated from Pittston High
School in1941and spent the next
44years workingfor Consolidat-
ed Cigar Corp., where he rose in
the ranks from a stockboy to a
head master mechanic at the
time of his retirement in 1985.
While with Consolidated Cigar,
he was responsible for setting up
cellophane and banding ma-
chines and was recognized for
implementing ideas which im-
proved the efficiency of manu-
facturing and wrapping cigars.
After his retirement, he was
hiredas a consultant for the same
company to train the manufac-
turing work force in Puerto Rico
and the Dominican Republic.
by his wife, Christine Monica
(Schneck) DeNardi, whom he
married in 1946 and who passed
away in 1998, and his daughter,
Alicia Monica (Siewell), who
passed away in 2009; also sisters
Mary Pirelli, Edith Serino and
brother Elio DeNardi.
He is survived by his son, Eu-
gene Joseph DeNardi, and
daughter-in-law Susanna Lans-
ing-DeNardi, both of whom re-
side in Chesapeake, VA.; sister
Anne Manganello of West Pitt-
ston and three grandchildren,
Jennifer Musto of Woodbridge,
NJ, and Lauren DeNardi and
Sanders DeNardi, both of Che-
sapeake, VA.
was held Dec. 7 from Immacu-
late Conception Church, West
Pittston. Interment St. John the
Baptist Cemetery, Exeter.
be made to Corpus Christi Par-
ish/Immaculate Conception
Church, Luzerne Avenue, West
Pittston.
Eugene E. DeNardi
December 4, 2011
Harold M. Levanda, Sr., 50,
of Wilkes-Barre, died Decem-
ber 5, 2011, in his home.
He was born in Nanticoke,
on June 4, 1961. He was a son
of Ruth Brown Levanda and
the late Anthony Levanda. He
was employed by Daron Block
Inc., Ashley, and Waste Reduc-
tion, Hanover Township.
He was also preceded in
death by a brother, John Le-
vanda; and nephew, Aaron Le-
vanda.
He is survived by his moth-
er, Ruth Levanda, Hanover
Township; sister, Ruth Naw-
rocki, Duryea; brother Antho-
ny Levanda, Hanover Town-
ship; several nieces and neph-
ews; and companion, Tamra
Halesey, at home.
Private funeral services were
held from the Strish Funeral
Home, Ashley. Interment St.
Marys Cemetery, Hanover
Township.
Harold M. Levanda, Sr.
December 5, 2011
Richard A. Searfoss, 61, of
West Wyoming, died suddenly
on November 30, 2011, at
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Medical Center.
He served as Mayor of War-
rior Run from 1979 to 1982.
Surviving are his son, Scott
Searfoss and his wife, Diane;
grandsons, Justin and Cory
Searfoss, Elysburg; sisters,
Carol, Delaware; Elizabeth,
Florida; Virginia, Nanticoke;
Christina, Florida; Donna,
Minnesota; brother, David, Ha-
nover Township; companion,
Gail Walkowiak, with whom
Richard resided, her grandchil-
dren, Heidi Powell, Aidan
Walkowiak, Kevin and Kim
Kapalka, who called Richard
"Poppy;" nieces and nephews.
Dec. 7 from the Strish, Funeral
Home, Ashley. .
Richard A. Searfoss
November, 30, 2011
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S O C I A L
The Reverend and Mrs. Walter Placek celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary on Nov. 23, 2011.
The late Very Rev. Stanley Shuman, then pastor of St. Marys
Parish, married themon Thanksgiving Day in1961, in St. Marys
Polish National Catholic Church, Duryea. The Mass was cele-
brated by the Rev. Anthony Rysz, then pastor of Holy Mother of
Sorrows Parish, Dupont, and currently Bishop Emeritus of the
Central Diocese.
The Rev. Walter Placek is the son of the late Walter and Mary
Placek, Dupont. Mrs. Placek is the former Barbara Swantkowski,
daughter of the late Chester and Celestine Swantkowski, Duryea.
Barbara chose her cousin, Cynthia Swantkowski, as her maid
of honor and Walter chose his brother, Paul, as his best man. Also
serving as attendants were the brides sister, Celeste, and cousin,
Christine Kaminski. Serving as ushers were Albert Micka and
Richard Bushinski. Alicia Detweiler was the flower girl.
Mrs. Placek is a registered nurse, having graduated from the
Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing, Sayre. In addition,
Barbara earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from
Wilkes College and a masters degree in health care administra-
tion from Marywood University, Scranton.
Dr. Placekearneda Bachelor of Science degree inphysics from
Wilkes College; a masters degree from Penn State; and a Ph.D.
from the University of Pennsylvania. He has done postgraduate
work at the University of Vermont, University of Maryland, Penn
State andColbyCollege, Maine. After nearly40years of teaching
physics at Wilkes University, he took an early retirement in order
to enter the Savanarola Seminary to study for the priesthood and
was ordained on May 25, 2002, in Holy Mother of Sorrows, Du-
pont, by the Most Rev. John Swantek. Presently the Rev. Walter is
pastor of Providence of God Parish in North Scranton.
Walter and Barbara are the parents of three children, Allison,
David and Adrienne. Allison Knick and her husband, Joseph, live
in Harding. Allison is a registered nurse at Wilkes-Barre General
Hospital. Their son, David, is a chemistry teacher in the Wyom-
ing Valley West School District. Their daughter, Adrienne Roys-
ter, is director of human resources for Occidental Chemical,
Houston, Texas, and resides with her husband, Doug, in Houston.
Dr. and Mrs. Placek have six grandchildren. Their oldest
granddaughter, Katelynn Knick, is a graduate student in chem-
istry education at the University of Scranton. Her sister, Rebecca,
is a student at Misericordia University. Adriennes daughters,
Amanda and Erin, are attending college. David has two sons, Ni-
kolas and Benjamin, who attend Nanticoke Area School District.
The Reverend and Mrs. Walter Placek
Golden Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Norman W. Evans, Exeter, celebrated their 60th
wedding anniversary on Thursday, Dec. 8.
The Rev. Paul Wells and the late Rev. Alexander Turco married
the couple during a candlelight ceremony in the Second Presby-
terian Church, Pittston. Their attendants were Lorraine Relak,
maidof honor; the late JeanFlanagan, sister of the groom, matron
of honor; the late Margaret Koller, the Late Theresa Roman, the
late Marjorie Johnston Patton and Sylvia Vincent Schoner, bri-
desmaids, the late Arthur Cardascia, brother of the bride, best
man; the late Thomas Flanagan, the late George Koller, Carl Ro-
man and the late Allen Evans brother of the groom, groomsmen.
Vocalist was the late J. Henry Morgan.
Mrs. Evans, the former Jean Cardascia, of Pittston, is the
daughter of the late Mr. andMrs. FortunatoCardascia. She retired
from the Wells Fargo Bank, formerly the First Bank of Greater
Pittston, after 25 years of service. She was Assistant Cashier and
Branch Manager of the West Pittston Branch office.
Mr. Evans is also retired fromthe Wells Fargo Bank, following
40 years of service and 18 years of service with Pocono Downs
Racing Commission. He was an Assistant Cashier of the Pittston
Plaza Branch office and Branch Manager of the Dupont Branch
office.
The couple has two daughters, Jean R. Evans and Janet E.
Mead, both of Exeter. They have two grandchildren, Lisa M. Par-
liman and Sherman Mead, III. They have four great grandchil-
dren, Alyssa Paige Ashton, Morgan Rae Parliman, Mason Ridge
Parliman and Mira Grace Mead.
To mark the occasion Mr. and Mrs. Evans were honored by
their daughters and family at a Christmas brunch at the Skytop
Lodge in the Poconos.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman W. Evans
Wed 60 Years
Mr. and Mrs. John McHale are celebrating their 40th wedding
anniversary today.
They were married December 11, 1971. Their attendants were
Shirley Fitzpatrick Halford, sister of the bride, and the late Ro-
nald McHale, brother of the groom.
Their union has been blessed with three children: Kristina
McHale, John F. (Jackie) McHale, Tracy and her husband Brian
Nesgoda.
Mr. McHale is the son of the late John and Margaret (Davis)
McHale. He is employed by Schott Glass Technologies, Duryea.
He is a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus Council
372.
Mrs. McHale is the former Rosemary Fitzpatrick, daughter of
the late James and Mary (Dougher) Fitzpatrick.
Rev. Thomas Maloney at Our Lady of the Eucharist Church,
Pittston, will bless the marriage today. The celebration will con-
tinue with a champagne brunch hosted by their children at the
Lackawanna Station, Scranton. They will be joined by family and
friends.
An anniversary trip to Williamsburg, Virginia and Busch Gar-
dens marked the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. John McHale
40th Anniversary Today
Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka baptized Olivia Grace Distasio on No-
vember 27, 2011, at Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca.
The daughter of Jack and Samantha Distasio, Avoca, Olivia
was born on August 15, 2011. She is the granddaughter of Phillip
and Carol E. Adonizio and Andrewand Deborah Distasio and the
Goddaughter of Anthony Medici and Melinda Adonizio.
Olivia Grace Distasio
Baptism Celebrated
Anthony S. Barlik, Duryea, celebrated his 90th birthday Dec. 10.
He was married to the former Helen Wargo who passed away on
June 29, 1994.
Mr. Barlik is blessed with two daughters, Paulette Ricketts, Du-
ryea and Loretta Dziak, Warminster.
He has three grandchildren, Tanya Pavlik Osenkarski, Forty Fort;
Anthony Dziak, NewMarket, Maryland and Kelli Anne Dziak Pap-
ciak, Coatesville, PA.
He is also blessed with two great grandchildren, Skylar, with
whom he is pictured, and Charlie Osenkarski.
Mr. Barlik will welcome a third great grandchild, Baby Dziak, in
February.
A family dinner marked the occasion.
Anthony S. Barlik and great grandchild Skylar
Anthony Barlik
Notes 90th Birthday
The Wilkes University Polish
Room Committee will have its
Second Annual Wigilia Dinner
on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 5:30 p.m.
at the Frank and Dorothea Henry
Student Center on the campus of
Wilkes University.
Co-chairwomen for the event
are Audrey Brozena and Bernar-
dine Sweeney.
Also on the Wigilia Dinner
Committee are Fran Macy and
Marie Voitek, reservations; Ma-
rie Amico and Theresa Sabol,
decorations; Joyce Latoski, pub-
licity; and Helen Grebski, advi-
sor.
Cost is $20 for members, $25
for guests and $10 for children.
Wigilia Dinner
Tuesday at Wilkes
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S C H O O L S
Wyoming Area will offer SAT verbal and math
classes beginning next week. Cost is $20 per stu-
dent per class enrolled. Non-residents fee is $35.
At least 12 to 15 students must be enrolled in a
class for it to schedule. Class teachers will take en-
rollment and collect the money for these classes.
See/call Mrs. Rabel (570-655-2836 Ext. 2339)
for the class teachers who will be teaching each of
these sessions.
SATVERBALclasses will be offered: Tuesdays
2:45 to 4:15 p.m. Dec. ,12 and 20; Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24;
Wednesdays 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14, 21; Jan. 4, 11,
18, 25.
SAT MATH classes will be offered: Tuesdays
2:30-4 p.m. Dec. 13, 20, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24; Thurs-
days 2:30-4 p.m. Dec 15, 22; Jan 5, 12, 19, 26;
Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 22; Jan. 5, 12, 19,
26.
Next SAT test is January 28 and will be given at
Wyoming Area as well as other locations.
Montgomery Avenue
Santas Workshop
Santas workshop will be held on Monday, Dec.
12 and Tuesday, Dec.13. The schedule and money
envelope were sent home with the students. Par-
ents are asked to place money in the envelope and
return it on the day their child will do their shop-
ping. The PTO request that checks not be sent.
Food Drive
The food drive for the Christmas season contin-
ues. Anyone wishing to donate non-perishable
food can send theminto school with their children.
The food will be donated to the First United Meth-
odist Church food pantry in West Pittston.
Early Dismissal
There will be an Early Dismissal/Act 80 Day on
Wednesday, Dec. 14. All elementary students will
be dismissed at noon.
Santas Story Hour
Santas Story Hour will be held at 6 p.m. on
Thursday, Dec. 15 in the Montgomery Avenue
cafeteria.
Christmas stories will be read, refreshments will
be served and a surprise visitor will stop by with a
treat for the children. Pictures will also be taken.
Children in grades K through 5 and their siblings
are welcome to attend.
JFK Elementary
Santas Workshop
Santas Workshop will take place on Thursday,
Dec. 15, and Friday, Dec. 16. Staff will be setting
up for the event on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 2:30
p.m. in the school Library. Help is solicited. If you
have any questions, or would like to help contact
the PTO officers at WAJFKPTO@hotmail.com
Smencils
Smencils are available in the school office. Any-
one interested please see Rachelle.
Tyson Program
Clip and save labels from participating Tyson
products earns the school 24 cents for each label.
Visit the Wyoming Area website at www.wyo-
mingarea.organd click on JFK for more PTO in-
formation. Click on Mr. Pollards name to view
PTO information. You can also check out Face-
book at Wyoming Area JFKPTO. Any PTOques-
tions can be sent to our email at WAJFKP-
TO@hotmail.com.
WYO M I N G A R E A S C H O O L D I S T R I C T
Wyoming Area offering SAT verbal and math classes
The first, second, and third
grade students of Old Forge
School District will present a
concert Christmas Favorites
on Monday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
in the Old Forge High School
Auditorium.
Admission and parking are
free for the event and everyone is
invited to attend.
Left photo, taking a break
from rehearsing the songs are,
front row, Ashley Katchmar,
Caitlyn Cole, and Hannah Gras-
so. Second Row: Marty Ort
(Music Specialist), Gina Kuckla,
Santino Brigido, Henry Lin, De-
metrius Dolinish, and Julian Di-
Mattia.
The fourth, fifth, and sixth
grade students will present a
concert The Worlds Worst
Christmas Songs on Tuesday,
Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Old
Forge High School Auditorium.
Admission and parking are
free for the event and everyone is
again invited to attend.
Right photo, rehearsing for the
concert are, front row, Marty Ort
(Music Specialist), Anna Osies-
ki, Colin Bowers, Kevin Welsh.
Second Row: Jennifer Regan,
Samantha Slack, and Levi Ka-
nia.
O L D F O R G E S C H O O L D I S T R I C T
Old Forge elementary students Christmas concerts this week
PA Senior High and Middle School
Monday: Pork chop, bread slice, mashed pota-
toes & gravy, carrots, fruit, milk
Tuesday: Beef stir fry with broccoli, rice, bread
slice, fruit, milk
Wednesday: Triple Decker grilled cheese,
chicken noodle soup, peas, fruit, milk
Thursday: Christmas dinner: turkey, stuffing,
mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, apple crisp, milk
Friday: Pierogie pizza, corn, fruit, milk
Daily High School: Plain Pizza
HighSchool Grill: Whole Grain Chicken Patty.
Deli Specials: Salads, Assorted Made to Or-
der Hoagies and Wraps
Daily Middle School: Plain Pizza
Grill Specials: Whole Grain Chicken Patty and
Chicken Fajita.
Deli Specials: Salads, AssortedHoagies ,Wraps
Weekly Specials
M W F Buffalo chicken, T Pepperoni, TH Sau-
sage
Middle School Breakfast
Monday: Egg&cheese onbagel or Frenchtoast
sticks with syrup
Tuesday: Sausage & cheese on English muffin
or Scrambled eggs with toast
Wednesday: Pancakes with syrup or Egg, ba-
con & cheese on bagel
Thursday: Breakfast pizza or Egg & cheese on
bagel
Friday: Waffles with syrup or Ham&cheese on
bagel
PA Intermediate, Primary, Kindergarten
Monday: Triple Decker grilled cheese Or hot
dog on bun, corn, pears, milk
Breakfast: Hot Pockets, fruit juice, milk
Tuesday: Corn dog nuggets, or cheeseburger,
peas Mandarin oranges, milk
Breakfast: Ham, egg & cheese on bagel, juice,
milk
Wednesday: Macaroni and cheese or meatball
platter, bread, green beans, pineapple, milk
Breakfast: Pancakes/syrup, juice, milk
Thursday: Christmas dinner: Roasted turkey,
roll, mashed potatoes/gravy, carrots, peach crisp,
milk
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with toast, juice,
milk
Friday: Beef taco salad, or Italian dunkers,
mixed vegetables, Mandarin oranges, milk
Breakfast: Waffles/syrup, juice, milk
Weekly Choices: Turkey wrap, chef salad, Ital-
ian hoagie, chicken tenders/bread. Available Dai-
ly: Assorted whole grain cereals w/toast, breakfast
pizza, buttered toast.
WA Secondary Menu
Monday:
A. Rotini pasta w/meatballs or butter-cheese,
bread
B. Chicken Parm, side pasta
C. Chicken fajita w/lettuce, tomato, salsa, sour
cream
D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger of chicken patty
Sides: Tossed salad/dressing C&Dseasonal spi-
ral potatoes, cinnamon applesauce.
Tuesday:
A. Tyson hot-n-spicy chicken sandwich
B. pizza bagel
C. Philly double cheese steak hoagie
D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger of chicken patty
Sides: Tortilla chips/salsa, sweet pickle, peach-
es.
Wednesday:
Early Dismissal
Thursday:
A. Baked chicken fryz, bread
B. Hot pork sandwich
C. Meatball hoagie w/Mozzarella cheese
D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger of chicken patty.
Sides: Peas, carrots, mashed potatoes/gravy,
chocolate pudding.
Friday:
A. Bosco sticks w/Marinara sauce
B. Italian hoagie, lettuce
C. Grilled cheese sandwich, chicken noodle
soup
D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger of chicken patty.
Sides: Tossed salad/dressing, Colossal fries,
Pears.
WA Elementary
Monday:
Rotini with meatballs or pasta w/butter string
cheese, bread, tossedsalad/dressing, cinnamonap-
plesauce.
Alternate - Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz yo-
gurt and animal crackers all w/choice of string
cheese or sunflower seeds.
Breakfast: Whole wheat cinnamon roll, cereal,
juice, milk
Tuesday:
Mini corn dogs or rib-a-que on bun, pickles,
baked beans, peaches.
Alternate - Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz yo-
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, w/bacon, toast,
juice, milk
Wednesday:
Early Dismissal no lunch service
Thursday:
Chicken fryz/dipping sauce, bread, mashed po-
tatoes/gravy, garden peas & carrots, chocolate
pudding.
Alternate - Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz. yo-
Breakfast: Bagel w/jelly, juice, milk
Friday:
Bosco pizza dunkers, w/Marinara sauce, tossed
salad/dressing, pears, oatmeal cookie.
Alternate Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz yo-
Breakfast: French toast w/syrup, bagel, jelly, ce-
real, juice, milk.
S C H O O L M E N U S
Dates to Remember
Dec. 12 - Advent Prayer Ser-
vice 7:55 a.m. Main Hall
Dec. 12 - Program on Alcohol
Abuse Grades 7 and 8
Dec. 14 - Holy Hour 1:00
p.m. St.Cecilias Church. Fifth
grade will lead the rosary.
Dec. 15 - Christmas Program
6:30 p.m. School Auditorium.
Dec. 16 - Advent Retreat,
Grades 4-8 Fr. Leo McKernan
will lead the students in the
prayers, reflections and liturgy.
Dec. 16 - Pre-K through 3rd
grade students will have a Polar
Express Pajama Party.
Christmas Program
The annual Christmas Pro-
gram will be held on Thursday,
Dec. 15, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Pre-K through Grade 3 students
will performsongs of the season.
The Living Nativity will be pre-
sented by our 8th grade students.
The program is under the direc-
tion of Susanne Motyka, music
teacher.
Giving Tree
Tuesday, Nov. 22, marked the
beginning of the annual Giving
Tree Project. A Christmas tree
was placed in the schools front
hallway decorated with a multi-
tude of Angel Ornaments. These
ornaments hold the Christmas
wishes of children and young
adults from the surrounding ar-
ea. Families are invited to make a
Christmas wish come true by
purchasing the item or items
named on the ornament. Giving
Tree Ornament Request forms
have been sent home with the
students. When the form has
been returned, children will pick
an angel from the tree. Requests
will be accepted through Dec.
16. Gifts should be brought to
school by Monday, Dec. 19, with
angel attached.
Once again Mrs. Ann Meszc-
zynski has volunteered to deliver
the gifts. Without her assistance
this project would not be possi-
ble. Mrs. Josephine Toomey and
Mrs. Dana Ungureit and the 5th
grade students organized this
project.
Poinsettia Sale
Flowers will be delivered on
Tuesday, Dec. 13. They can be
picked between the hours of 2:45
-3:45 p.m. or between the hours
of 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Ceci-
lias Church Hall.
Labels
Please keep sending in Camp-
bell Soup Labels and Box Tops
for Education. The containers
for the labels are inthe mainhall-
way.
WYO M I N G A R E A C AT H O L I C S C H O O L
Christmas program
Friday in auditorium
Students fromHoly Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre recently visited fifth and sixth-grade students in Wyoming Area Catholic
School. The high school students discussed academic and extra-curricular life at Holy Redeemer. Fromleft, first row, are Mrs. Mary
Tigue, interimprincipal at Wyoming Area Catholic; Justin Januszko, Alex Rowan, Sarah Satkowski, Timothy Murphy, Alexia Mazzarel-
la, Mary Pat Blaskiewicz, Marnie Kusakavitch, Second row, Justin Renfer, Michael Conlon, Kristen Kabacinski, Jenna Nitowski, Ma-
rissa Durako, Christopher Kabacinski and Cody Januszko.
C M Y K
B I R T H D A Y S , E T C .
Riley and Meghan McCawley, twin daughters of Rick and Kris
McCawley, Avoca, celebrated their sixth birthday on Dec. 10.
A party with family and friends will mark the occasion.
Riley and Meghan McCawley
Casey Robert Orlando,
son of Bob and Katie Or-
lando, West Pittston, will
celebrate his 12th birth-
day on Dec. 14.
He is the grandson of
Donna Lasco, Benton,
and Bob and Joann Or-
lando, Swoyersville.
Casey is pictured with
Molly.
Casey Orlando
Stop by or mail your birthday photo to:
The Sunday Dispatch
109 New Street
Pittston, PA18640
Pictures can run in back and white for $2 or color for $10.
Deadline is Wednesday at 5 p.m., but space is limited, so pictures
will be published on a first-come, first-served basis. Any ques-
tions, please call 602-0168.
Happy Birthday!
Checks can be made payable to The Sunday Dispatch.
Luke Christopher Si-
linskie, son of Christoph-
er and Tammy Silinskie
of Breinigsville, celebrat-
ed his first birthday on
Dec. 4.
Luke is the grandson of
JosephandAnnMarie Si-
linskie, of Inkerman, and
Patty Wilk, of Avoca, and
Girard Wilk, of Avoca,
and the great grandson of
Marie Wilk, of Avoca,
and Charles Olisewski, of
Avoca.
Luke Silinskie
Sophia Grace Biscotti,
daughter of Thomas and
Melissa Biscotti, Moun-
taintop, celebrated her
3rd birthday on Dec. 11.
Sophia is a grand-
daughter of Anthony and
Beverly Del Giorno, West
Pittston, Patricia Seliga,
Dupont, and Thomas Bis-
cotti, Duryea. She is a
great granddaughter of
Mauer and Dolores Bis-
cotti, Dupont.
Sophia has a sister, Ju-
liet Rose, 6, and a brother
Thomas Anthony, 5.
Sophia Biscotti
Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca, hosted a concert by the Catholic Choral Society of Scranton last
Sunday evening at St. Marys Church, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca.
The group was directed by Ann Maganiello, of Exeter, and accompanied by Jean Shields.
The concert alsofeaturedthe Queenof the Apostles ParishJunior Choir directedbyDebbie Bradyand
the Holy Rosary School/Nativity of Our Lord Parish Junior Choir of Duryea directed by David Tighe.
Choral Society Concert in Avoca
Guitarist Eddie Sankus, left, and violinist Emily Mazur accompany the Holy Rosary Junior Choir as they performat Queen of the
Apostles last Sunday night.
The Holy Rosary Junior Choir, under the direction of piano accompanist David Tighe, performs.
Catholic Choral Society Director Ann Manganiello leads the per-
formance at Queen of the Apostles Parish in Avoca last Sunday.
Soloist Sheila O'Brien sings 'Mary's Turn' as she plays the guitar.
The Catholic Choral Society, under the direction of Ann Manganiello, performs at Queen of the Apostles Parish in Avoca last Sunday
night.
Pastor Rev. Phillip Sladicka
expresses his appreciation
Irving Berlins White Christ-
mas will be presented today,
Dec. 11, and Dec. 15 to 18 at the
Music Box Diner Playhouse, 196
Hughes St., Swoyersville.
Curtain is 8 p.m. Thursdays
through Saturdays and 3 p.m. on
Sundays.
283-2195.
White Christmas
at The Music Box
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The three-year-old nursery school class recently learned fun facts
about owls as a prelude to their fall activities.
Mike Thalers book Owly was read to the group followed by an
owl hunt, in dimmed lights using flashlights. Crafts and a work sheet
were part of the days activities.
The children concluded the day by making their owl snack with
pretzels, Cheerios and cheese slices.
Mrs. Joan Urban, teacher, directed the activities, assisted by Mrs.
Doris Conant and Mrs. Theresa Guzik, assistants.
There are a limitednumber of openings for this groupinJan. 2012.
Interested parents are asked to call the school for more information.
Cookie Corner three-year-olds who learned about owls are: first row, left to right, Jacob Snyder, Gabriel Keezer, Sophia Mead, Madi-
son Evans, Giana Gallagher, Emma Gardner, Tristan Wilhelm, and Alex Chen; second row, Brady Yelland, Allyson Wysocki, Kaitlyn
Sadowski, Kierstyn Orlandini, Guy Jordan, Geno Pugliese, Adriana Fanti, Nico Wilk and Alex Vacula.
Cookie Corner kids
learn about nature
Tristan Wilhelmand Kaitlyn Sadowski enjoying their self-made
snacks at Cookie Corner.
Mrs. Anita M. Sirak, principal
of Holy Redeemer High School,
Wilkes-Barre, announced that
the followingGreater Pittstonar-
ea students have attained High
Honors and/or Honors for the
first quarter.
HIGH HONORS:
SENIORS: Ashley Bernardi,
Pittston; Lauren Bernardi, Pitt-
ston; Christopher Kabacinski,
Duryea; Elizabeth Knaub, West
Wyoming; Nicole Phillips, Pitt-
ston; Leah Santucci, Laflin; Ra-
chel Simon, Hughestown; Emily
Suchocki, West Wyoming; and
Elsbeth Turcan, Exeter.
JUNIORS: Jeremy Astolfi,
Pittston Twp.; Marissa Durako,
Laflin; Cassandra Gill, Wyom-
ing; Michael Kosik, Laflin; Ja-
cob Kozak, Pittston Twp.; John
Kozak, Pittston Twp.; Michael
Mocion, Laflin; Victoria Reggie,
West Pittston; and Teresa Too-
mey, West Wyoming.
SOPHOMORES: Erik Cu-
do, Wyoming; Alia Gestl, Pitt-
ston; Julie Kosik, Laflin; Melan-
ie Kusakavitch, Pittston; Gary
Loughney, Pittston; Anneliese
Romani, Harding; Samantha
Scalzo, West Pittston; Nikki
Scarantino, Pittston; and Allison
Zablocky, Wyoming.
FRESHMEN: Mary Pat
Blaskiewicz, West Pittston; Gae-
tano Buonsante, Exeter; Michael
Conlon, Inkerman; and Cam-
eron Gill, Wyoming.
HONORS:
SENIORS: Amber Deside-
rio, Laflin; Kristen Kabacinski,
Duryea; Alexa Kalafut, Laflin;
Jessica Kupetz, Pittston; andOli-
via Vitali, Laflin.
JUNIORS: Rachael Coasso-
lo, Laflin; Elizabeth Eaton, West
Wyoming; Margaret Guarnieri,
Pittston; Kellie Kopko, Laflin;
Marnie Kusakavitch, Pittston;
Amanda Latoski, West Wyom-
ing; Andrew Mark, Pittston
Twp.; Jenna Nitowski, Duryea;
and Morgan Santayana, Wyom-
ing.
SOPHOMORES: Martin Ci-
relli, Harding; Patrick Gilhooley,
Laflin; Tyler Guilford, Harding;
Mallory Kusakavitch, Pittston;
Connor Mulvey, West Pittston;
Sarah Snyder, Dupont; Nicholas
Strellish, West Wyoming; and
Taylor Wheeler, Pittston Twp..
FRESHMEN: Mark Liskow-
icz, Laflin; Lucas Mark, Pittston
Twp.; and Kaya Swanek, Pitt-
ston.
H O LY R E D E E M E R H S
Holy Redeemer
first quarter
honor roll
C M Y K
S C H O O L S
The students in kindergarten,
first, and second grade celebrat-
ed the feast day of St. Nicholas
onTuesday, Dec. 6. The night be-
fore his feast day, the students
brought a pair of shoes to school
and placed them in the Primary
Center hallway. In keeping with
the tradition, St. Nicholas paid a
visit. On Tuesday morning, as
these photos illustrate, the stu-
dents were excited to find their
shoes filled with goodies.
Santas Workshop
Holy Rosary staff and students
extend a thank you to all the par-
ent and grandparent volunteers
who helped make the annual
PTO Santas Secret Workshop a
great success. All the students
had a wonderful time, and the
school knows everyone on the
childrens shopping lists will be
thrilled with their Christmas pre-
sents. Special thanks to Helen
Scanlon and Sharon Chase, co-
chairpersons of the event, and a
big thank you to Santa Claus
himself for stopping by.
Advent Prayer Service
Holy Rosarys Advent Wreath
Service will be prayed on Mon-
day, Dec. 13, at 1:30 p.m. due to
the dress rehearsal at Holy Re-
deemer High School in the
morning.
Toyland Bingo
Holy Rosary School extends
thanks to all the parent and
grandparent volunteers and
friends who helped make the an-
nual PTO Toyland Bingo a great
success. All the children (and
adults!) had a wonderful time,
and went home with smiling
faces. The school family extends
thanks to all the families who do-
nated prizes and/or craft items
for this event and therefore made
the night extra-special.
Christmas Concert
The annual Holy Rosary
Christmas Concert will be held
on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Holy Re-
deemer High School in Wilkes-
Barre.
There will be one show that
day beginning at 6:30 p.m. The
preschool four-year olds and
kindergarten classes promise to
amaze those who attend, and the
first, second and third grade
songs are sure to put all in the
mood for Christmas. The true
highlight of the performances is
Nativity Story Child of the
Promise presented by the
eighth grade. The true meaning
of Christmas will fill the air on
that day.
Gift Certificates
The last day to purchase gift
certificates before Christmas is
Thursday, Dec. 22. There will be
no preorders that day. The last
day for preorders is Thursday,
Dec. 15. There will be no sales
during the Christmas holidays,
and the regular schedule will re-
sume on Thursday, Jan. 5. If you
have any questions, you may
contact Teresa at 457-9001.
Recycling
In addition to cartridge recy-
cling Holy rosary also has cell
phone recycling. Select cell
phones can be dropped off in the
same location and recycled for
credit. For more information or
for a list of qualifying cartridges,
visit www.fundingfactory.com
or contact Mrs. Skutack at 457-
2553.
Labels & Box Tops
Campbells Soup labels and
Box Tops for Education are be-
ing collected at Holy Rosary
School. These programs enable
the school toprovide educational
resources that may be unafforda-
ble through the regular budget.
They offer merchandise like
computers, software, sports
equipment, reference materials,
science and art items, even musi-
cal instruments. To support these
programs send in labels to the
school office or place theminthe
church vestibule. If you have any
questions, contact the schools
office. Also, check labels for ex-
piration dates. They can be sent
in immediately and processed
before they expire; there is no
need to wait until you accumu-
late a quantity.
H O LY R O S A R Y S C H O O L
St. Nicholas Day celebrated; school concert is Tuesday
Holy Rosary School students and Nativity of Our Lord parishion-
ers, Duryea, continued their annual Thanksgiving food drive for the
Little Sisters of the Poor. During a special Mass on Nov. 23 at the
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church site, the Sisters received an abundant
assortment of non-perishable food items to help themfeed the elder-
ly poor who they care for at Holy Family Residence, Scranton.
The Little Sisters of the Poor, who have been serving the elderly
poor in Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1908, work closely with
staff, volunteers, and benefactors in creating a family spirit for the
residents. They welcome the elderly who have limited funds and
provide for their needs so they can live their last years in an atmo-
sphere of respect, dignity, and love.
Holy Rosary School and Nativity Parish help Little Sisters of the Poor
Sr. Marie Therese, l.s.p. and Sr. Joseph Mary, l.s.p.
receive a Thanksgiving food donation fromHoly
Rosary School students and Nativity of Our Lord
parishioners during a special Mass at the Sacred
Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea.
Senior High
Senior Interviews
Jessica Welter, of Suscon, is
the daughter of Melissa and The-
odore Welter, and was born on
April 9, 1994.
Her favorite food is pizza and
her favorite movie is The Note-
book. She is involved in cheer-
leading and lives by the motto,
Everything happens for a rea-
son. Jessica plans to attend col-
lege and major in psychology.
Steven Stravinski, of Pittston
Township, is the son of Maria
and Carl Stravinski, and was
born on January 23, 1994.
Steven is a member of the bas-
ketball team and he enjoys
chicken wing pizza and the band
Breaking Benjamin.
He idolizes TimTebowandhis
future plans include attending
college.
Matthew Taylor, of Avoca, is
the son of John and MaryAnn
Taylor, and was born on October
20, 1993.
He is a volunteer firefighter
and a member of the golf team. If
Matthewcould teach any class in
the world, it would be Mr. Ri-
chards Physiology class.
His favorites include steak, the
movie The Blind Side, and Joe
Paterno.
Matthew plans to attend col-
lege after high school.
Middle School
Act 80 Day
Friday, Dec. 16, is an Act 80
Day. Middle school students will
be released at 1:00 p.m.
Christmas Chorus
There will be Christmas Cho-
rus practice every Monday and
Wednesday through Dec. 19
from3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in
the Middle School music room.
Students are responsible for their
own transportation home and all
rides need to be in front of the
middle school no later than 3:50
p.m.
The Christmas Chorus Con-
cert will be held on Wednesday,
Dec. 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the High
School Auditorium.
Christmas Vacation
The Pittston Area School Dis-
trict will be closedfromMonday,
Dec. 26, through Monday, Jan. 2,
in observance of the Christmas
and New Year holidays. S
chools will reopen on Tuesday,
Jan. 3, according to the regular
schedule.
Shea Foundation
The Colleen Shea Foundation
recently sold boxes of Jon L.
Stopay Peanut Butter Chiffons
for Christmas.
Proceeds will benefit chil-
drens programs and organiza-
tions in the community. Orders
are scheduled for delivery on
Wednesday, Dec. 14.
CTC Tour
Interested members of the 8th
grade class will have the oppor-
tunity to attend a tour of the
Wilkes-Barre Career and Tech-
nical Center on Tuesday, Dec.
20.
Permission slips must be re-
turned in order to attend the tour
which will allow students to ex-
perience the career and technical
programs offered to our high
school students.
Geography Bee
The annual Geography Bee
will be held on Wednesday, Jan.
11.
Students should see their so-
cial studies teacher for more in-
formation.
Help for Veterans
The Martin L. Mattei Middle
School Spelling Bee Club and
the 6th grade teachers ask you
for assistance in supporting Vet-
erans during the Holiday Season
by donating items from this list:
bodywash(nobar soap), denture
adhesive & denture cleaner, de-
odorant (large spray or individu-
al solid), hair brushes and
combs, lip balm, shampoo &
conditioner (plastic containers),
tissues (small individual size),
sunglasses and sunscreen, books
(large print), colored pencils for
drawing, deck of cards (large
print), postage stamps, puzzle
books (large print), current is-
sues of magazines, new hats,
robes, socks, t-shirts, and wheel-
chair bags, telephone cards
Bring un-wrapped donations
to Mrs. Bradys or Mrs. Brogans
room
School Pictures
The Martin L. Mattei Middle
School will offer students the op-
portunity to have school pictures
taken for the 2011-2012 school
year.
Administration is currently
working with the districts new
photographer to set a date for
these pictures.
As soon as a date has been set,
information will be distributed
to the students.
Sports and Activities
7th and 8th Grade Boys Bas-
ketball:
Monday, Dec. 12, at Wyoming
Valley West
Wednesday, Dec. 14, vs. Tunk-
hannock
Friday, Dec. 16, at Dallas Area
7th and 8th Grade Girls Bas-
ketball:
Tuesday, Dec. 13, vs. Hanover
Area
Wednesday, Dec. 14, at G.A.R.
Junior High Wrestling:
Wednesday, Dec. 14, vs.
Abington Heights
Kindergarten Center
Colleen Foundation
The Jon L. Stopay Peanut But-
ter Chiffoncandywill be deliver-
ed on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Pro-
ceeds will benefit the Colleen
Shea Childrens Foundation.
Act 80 Day
Friday, Dec 16, is an Act 80
Day. Students will be dismissed
as follows: Car students/walkers
1:20 p.m. Vans/pink 1:25; all
other buses 1:30.
Cinemark Field Trip
The PTOfield trip to the Cine-
mark Theater in Moosic is Tues-
day, Dec. 13.
The movie is The Muppets.
Buses will leave promptly at
9:15 a.m.
Any parent who signed up to
be a chaperone should be at the
kindergarten by 9 a.m. Children
will be back at the center in time
for lunch.
If school has a weather delay
or cancellation, the trip will be
rescheduled.
Health Snacks
Birthday and holiday treats
should be healthy and nutritious.
A list of ideas for a healthier
classroom celebration was sent
home.
The schools food service can
provide safe portion controlled
food items for a reasonable cost.
Contact Sue Rudalavage, Food
Service Director at 654-7770
Box Tops
The school is collecting Gen-
eral Mills Box Tops for Educa-
tion logos for 2011-2012. Parents
are asked to cut the box tops and
place in bundles of 50 before
sending them to your childs
teacher.
P I T T S T O N A R E A S C H O O L D I S T R I C T
Middle School Christmas concert scheduled Dec. 21
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Sapphire Salon, Pittston and Shoppes at Montage, marked their
10th anniversary treating clients and guests to fashion show featur-
ing Sapphires new clothing line, wine and cheese, live entertain-
ment and an appearance by Dancing with the Stars Edyta Sliwinska.
In addition to the special anniversary event, a fundraiser was held
to aid Anthony Lydon, a 3-year old from Duryea, who is suffering
from HLHS (Hypoplastic Left Heart System).
Local recording artist Nicollette was featured singing Christmas
songs throughout the day.
Sapphire notes 10th anniversary with fundraising event
Sapphire owner Angie Morgan along with feature guest, Edyta Sliwinska fromDancing with the Stars fame, right, meets Anthony,
who stole the party.
Angie Morgan, Sapphire Salon proprietor, center left, welcomes Tanya Lydon holding her son and honor guest, Anthony.
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Paige Washko, 7, fromAvoca, poses with dancer Sliwinska.
Edyta gives Anthony Lydon a private dancing lesson.
The staff of Highland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,
Exeter, conducted a food drive to benefit the Greater Pittston Food
Pantry.
From left, are John Moran, resident; Sharon Gilbert, admissions;
Kathleen Parrish, director of nursing; Richard Lee, administrator;
Elizabeth Mattei, receptionist; PamSheeder, director of admissions;
and Megan Lambert, social services.
Highland Manor
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food pantry
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The 62ndAnnual KosciuszkoBall will be heldonJanuary21, at the Woodlands InnandResort, Plains
Township. Wilkes University Polish Room Committee will host the ball.
A$3,000scholarshipwill be presentedtoa student of Polishbackgroundwithhighacademic average.
A $1,000 Judianne Stanitski Scholarship will be presented to a second academic student.
Music will be provided by the George Tarasek Orchestra.
Committee members are, from left, first row, Jeri Jecen, co-chairperson; Josephine Kline, Sponsor
and patron; Ivana Kocon, reservations; Joyce Latoski, programs. Second row, Jean Levandoski, chair-
person; Bernadine Tarasek, publicity; Rose Fritzen, invitations; absent from photo Dorothy Tarasek,
decorations.
Kosciuszko Ball is planned
The David Blight School of Dance located at R. 159 S. Main Street, Pittston, will hold its annual
Christmas show on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 1 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
Pictured are Miss Rachels age 9 to 12 hip-hop class who will be performing in the show. Front row,
left to right, Jada Exter, Rylee Marotto, Jaimee Kupiec, Kaylee Copp. Middle row: Jordan Frye, Lila
Donnelly, Rylee Peck. Back row: Stephanie Sepko, Jessica Kupiec.
David Blight sets holiday show
United Methodist Homes Wesley Village Campus recently wel-
comed members of the Classic Country Line Dancers who gave a
performance for residents.
Shown with Anderson Personal Care resident Sylvia Fischbein,
left, and Myers Manor resident Lena Staley, right, the dancers
paused for a photo after performing.
Fromleft, are Toni Weis, Leona Kuttenberg, Florence Stella, Vita
Rose Russo, Fran Holtzman, Carol Armillei, Sarah Derhammer,
Catherine Kearney, Pat Wheeler, Nancy Mentyka, Mary Dixon,
Jeannie Sickler and Sue Mazzochi.
Line dancers
at Wesley Village
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100 Announcements
200 Auctions
300 Personal Services
400 Automotive
500 Employment
600 Financial
700 Merchandise
800 Pets & Animals
900 Real Estate
1000 Service Directory
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120 Found
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135 Legals/
Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN THAT THE
PUBLIC WORK SES-
SIONS AND REGU-
LAR MONTHLY
MEETINGS OF THE
BOARD OF DIREC-
TORS OF THE
PITTSTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
WILL BE HELD ON
THE THIRD TUES-
DAY OF EVERY
MONTH IN THE
PITTSTON AREA
SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL, 5 STOUT
STREET,
YATESVILLE,
PITTSTON, PA.
18640 AT THE FOL-
LOWING TIMES:
PUBLIC WORK SES-
SION 7:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING
WORK SESSION
DATES OF PUBLIC
WORK SESSIONS &
MEETINGS:
JANUARY 17,2012
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
MARCH 20, 2012
APRIL 17, 2012
MAY 15, 2012
JUNE 19, 2012
JULY 17, 2012
AUGUST 21, 2010
SEPTEMBER 18,
2012
OCTOBER 16, 2012
NOVEMBER 20,
2012
DECEMBER 18,
2012
BY ORDER OF THE
BOARD
DEBORAH A.
RACHILLA
SECRETARY
LEGAL NOTICE
The Housing
Authority of the City
of Pittston will hold
its regular monthly
meetings for the
year 2012 on the
second Monday of
each month at 6:00
p.m. at 500
Kennedy Boulevard,
Pittston, PA.
William J. Lisak
Executive Director
ESTATE NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby
given that Letters
Testamentary have
been granted in the
Estate of PHYLLIS
B. JOSEPH, late of
the Township of
Hanover, who died
October 1, 2011.
All persons indebt-
ed to said Estate
are requested to
make payment and
those having claims
to present the
same, without
delay, to the Execu-
tor, RICHARD J.
JOSEPH and his
Attorneys.
SAPORITO,
SAPORITO &
FALCONE
490 NORTH
MAIN STREET
PITTSTON, PA
18640
135 Legals/
Public Notices
ESTATE NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby
given that Letters of
Administration have
been granted in the
Estate of ELWOOD
REEDY, late of
Township of Exeter,
who died:
August 12, 2011
All persons indebt-
ed to said Estate
are requested to
make payment and
those having claims
to present the
same, without
delay, to the Admin-
istratrix, JOAN
REEDY and her
Attorneys.
SAPORITO,
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FALCONE
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MAIN ST.
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150 Special Notices
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HAWK 2011 UTILITY ATV
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stroke motor. CVT
fully automatic
transmission with
reverse. Electric
start. Front & rear
luggage racks.
Long travel suspen-
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Dual stage head
lights. Perfect for
hunters & trail rid-
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& READY TO RIDE.
$1,695 takes it
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386-334-7448
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386-334-7448
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412 Autos for Sale
ACURA `06 TL
White Diamond
80K original miles,1
owner, garage kept,
camel leather interi-
or, 3.2L / 6 cylinder,
5-speed automatic,
front/rear & side
airbags, ABS
Navigation System,
8-speaker surround
system DVD/CD/AM
/FM/cassette,XM
Satellite Radio,
power & heated
front seats,power-
door locks & win-
dows, power moon-
roof, 4 snow tires
included!....and
much, much
more! Car runs and
looks beautiful
$17,500 Firm
See it at
Orloskis Car Wash
& Lube
295 Mundy Street
(behind Wyoming
Valley Mall)
or Call 239-8461
AUDI `05 A6
3.2 Quattro AT6.
Auto tiptronic 6
speed. Black with
black leather. Garage
kept. Fully loaded,
gps, cold weather
package. 78K miles.
Carfax report
included. $15,900.
570-814-6714
BMW `01 X5
4.4i. Silver, fully
loaded, tan leather
interior. 1 owner.
103k miles. $8,999
or best offer. Call
570-814-3666
BMW `07 328xi
Black with black
interior. Heated
seats. Back up &
navigation sys-
tems. New tires &
brakes. Sunroof.
Garage kept. Many
extras! 46,000
Miles.
Asking $20,500.
570-825-8888 or
626-297-0155
Call Anytime!
BMW `99 M3
Convertible with
Hard Top. AM/FM. 6
disc CD. 117 K miles.
Stage 2 Dinan sus-
pension. Cross
drilled rotors. Cold
air intake. All main-
tenance records
available. $11,500
OBO. 570-466-2630
BUICK `05 LACROSSE
Metallic Gray. Heat-
ed leather seats.
Traction control, 6
way power front
seats, remote start.
Rear park assist.
New tires. 41,400
miles. $11,000
570-696-2148
CADILLAC `05 SRX
All wheel drive,
traction control,
3.6 L V-6, power
sunroof, auto-
stick, leather inte-
rior, auto car
starter, factory
installed 6 CD disc
changer, all
power, memory
seat. 39,000
miles.
$21,000
570-453-2771
CHEVROLET `04
CORVETTE COUPE
Torch red with
black and red
interior. 9,700
miles, auto, HUD,
removable glass
roof, polished
wheels, memory
package, Bose
stereo and twilight
lighting, factory
body moldings,
traction control,
ABS, Garage kept
- Like New.
$25,900
(570) 609-5282
CHRYSLER `04
SEBRING
LXI CONVERTIBLE
Low miles - 54,000.
V6. FWD. Leather
interior. Great
shape. A/C. CD.
All power.
$7,200. Negotiable
(570) 760-1005
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DODGE `02
STRATUS SE PLUS
100,000 miles, auto-
matic, front wheel
drive, 4 door, anti-
lock brakes, air con-
ditioning, power
locks, power win-
dows, power mir-
rors, power seats,
all power, cruise
control, CD player,
keyless entry, rear
defroster, new 2.7
engine.timing set,
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(570) 604-5277
FORD 02 MUSTANG
GT CONVERTIBLE
Red with black
top. 6,500 miles.
One Owner.
Excellent Condi-
tion. $17,500
570-760-5833
412 Autos for Sale
EAGLE `95 TALON
Only 97,000 Miles.
Full custom body kit,
dark green metallic
with gray interior.
Dual exhaust, 4 coil
over adjustable
struts. All new
brakes, air intake
kit, strut brakes,
custom seats, cus-
tom white gauges, 2
pillar gauges, new
stereo, alarm, cus-
tom side view mir-
rors. 4 cylinder
automatic, runs
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Call 570-876-1355
or 570-504-8540
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HONDA `07 ACCORD
V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1
owner with mainte-
nance records.
Slate blue with
leather interior. Sun-
roof. Asking $12,500.
Call 570-239-2556
HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S
Excellent condition
inside & out. Garage
kept. Regularly
serviced by dealer,
records available.
Option include alloy
wheels, decklid
spoiler, sport seats,
interior accent light-
ing (blue), Nose
mask and custom
cut floor mats. Dark
grey with black inte-
rior. 56K highway
miles. REDUCED!
$13,300. Call
570-709-4695
JAGUAR `00 S TYPE
4 door sedan. Like
new condition. Bril-
liant blue exterior
with beige hides.
Car is fully equipped
with navigation sys-
tem, V-8, automatic,
climate control AC,
alarm system,
AM/FM 6 disc CD,
garage door open-
er. 42,000 original
miles. $9,000
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JAGUAR 94
XJS CONVERTIBLE
Mint Condition
Magnolia red,
with palomino
beige leather
interior. This car
rates a 10 in &
out. 4 new tires
and services.
Florida car.
$13,300.
570-885-1512
LEXUS `98 LS 400
Excellent condition,
garage kept, 1
owner. Must see.
Low mileage, 90K.
Leather interior. All
power. GPS naviga-
tion, moon roof, cd
changer. Loaded.
$9,000 or best
offer. 570-706-6156
MERCURY `79
ZEPHYR
6 cylinder
automatic.
52k original miles.
Florida car. $1500.
570-899-1896
NISSAN `08 SENTRA
58K miles. 4 cylin-
der, 6 speed manu-
al. Great condition.
All power. A/C.
Cruise. $10,500.
Call 570-333-4379
after 6:30 pm
SUBURU 06 LEGACY
GT LIMITED SEDAN
4 door, black,
approximately
76,000 miles. 2.5
liter engine, auto.
asking $12,000.
570-510-3077
VOLKSWAGEN `04
Beetle - Convertible
GREAT ON GAS!
Blue. AM/FM cas-
sette. Air. Automat-
ic. Power roof, win-
dows, locks &
doors. Boot cover
for top. 22k. Excel-
lent condition.
Garage kept.
Newly Reduced
$14,000
570-479-7664
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415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE
$49,000
FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD
All original $12,000
MERCEDES 76 450 SL
$24,000
MERCEDES 29
Kit Car $9,000
(570) 655-4884
hell-of-adeal.com
FORD SALEEN 04
281 SC Coupe
1,000 miles
documented #380
Highly collectable.
$28,500
570-472-1854
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
DESOTO CUSTOM
49 4 DOOR SEDAN
3 on the tree with
fluid drive. This All
American Classic
Icon runs like a top
at 55MPH. Kin to
Chrysler, Dodge,
Plymouth, Imperial
Desoto, built in the
American Midwest,
after WWII, in a
plant that once
produced B29
Bombers. In its
original antiquity
condition, with
original shop &
parts manuals,
shes beautifully
detailed and ready
for auction in Sin
City. Spent her
entire life in Ari-
zona and New
Mexico, never saw
a day of rain or
rust. Only $19,995.
To test drive, by
appointment only,
Contact Tony at
570-899-2121 or
penntech84th@
gmail.com
FORD `52
COUNTRY SEDAN
CUSTOM LINE
STATION WAGON
V8, automatic,
8 passenger,
3rd seat, good
condition, 2nd
owner. REDUCED TO
$6,500.
570-579-3517
570-455-6589
MAZDA `88 RX-7
CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage
kept, 65k original
miles, black with
grey leather interior,
all original & never
seen snow. $7,995.
Call 570-237-5119
MERCEDES 1975
Good interior &
exterior. Runs
great! New tires.
Many new parts.
Moving, Must Sell.
$2,300 or
best offer
570-693-3263
Ask for Paul
MERCEDES-BENZ `73
450SL
Convertible with
removable hard top,
power windows, AM
/FM radio with cas-
sette player, CD
player, automatic, 4
new tires. Cham-
pagne exterior; Ital-
ian red leather inte-
rior inside. Garage
kept, excellent con-
dition. $28,000. Call
825-6272
OLDSMOBILE
`68
DELMONT
Must Sell!
Appraised
for $9,200
All original
45,000 miles
350 Rocket
engine
Fender skirts
Always
garaged
Will sell for
$6,000
Serious
inquires only
570-
690-0727
439 Motorcycles
96 HONDA
American Classic
Edition. 1100 cc. 1
owner, under
20,000 miles. Yel-
low and white,
extra chrome, VNH
exhaust, bags,
lights, MC jack, bat-
tery tender, hel-
mets. Asking $3500
570-288-7618
DAELIM 2006
150 CCs. 4,700
miles. 70 MPG.
New battery & tires.
$1,500; negotiable.
Call 570-288-1246
or 570-328-6897
HARLEY 2011
HERITAGE SOFTTAIL
Black. 1,800 miles.
ABS brakes. Securi-
ty System Package.
$16,000 firm.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
570-704-6023
439 Motorcycles
HARLEY DAVIDSON `03
100th Anniversary
Edition Deuce.
Garage kept. 1
owner. 1900 miles.
Tons of chrome.
$38,000 invested. A
must see. Asking
$18,000. OBO
570-706-6156
HARLEY DAVIDSON 80
Soft riding FLH.
King of the High-
way! Mint origi-
nal antique show
winner. Factory
spot lights, wide
white tires,
biggest Harley
built. Only
28,000 original
miles! Never
needs inspec-
tion, permanent
registration.
$7,995 OBO
570-905-9348
HYOSUNG `04 COMET
250. 157 Miles.
Excellent Condition.
$1,200. Call
570-256-7760
KAWASAKI 05
NINJA 500R. 3300
miles. Orange.
Garage kept. His &
hers helmets. Must
sell. $2400
570-760-3599
570-825-3711
Kawasaki` 93
ZX11D NINJA
LIKE NEW
8900 Original
miles. Original
owner. V@H
Exhaust and Com-
puter. New tires.
$3,800.
570-574-3584
442 RVs & Campers
CHEROKEE 10
Travel trailer. 39 ft.,
4 slide outs, 3 bed-
rooms, 2 bath
rooms, microwave,
awning, tinted win-
dows, Brand new.
Have no pets or
smokers. Much
more!!!!!
$33,000
(cell) 682-888-2880
FLAGSTAFF `08
CLASSIC
NOW BACK IN PA.
Super Lite Fifth
Wheel. LCD/DVD
flat screen TV, fire-
place, heated mat-
tress, ceiling fan,
Hide-a-Bed sofa,
outside speakers &
grill, 2 sliders,
aluminum wheels, ,
awning, microwave
oven, tinted safety
glass windows,
fridge & many
accessories &
options. Excellent
condition, $22,500.
570-868-6986
SUNLINE SOLARIS `91
25 travel trailer A/C.
Bunk beds. New
fridge & hot water
heater. Excellent
condition. $3,900.
570-466-4995
TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft
Rear queen master
bedroom, Walk
thru bathroom.
Center kitchen +
dinette bed. Front
extra large living
room + sofa bed.
Big View windows.
Air, awning, sleeps
6, very clean, will
deliver. Located in
Benton, Pa. $4,900.
215-694-7497
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
BUICK `05
RENDEZVOUS
BARGAIN!!
AWD, Fully
loaded, 1 owner,
22,000 miles.
Small 6 cylinder.
New inspection.
Like new, inside
& out. $13,000.
(570) 540-0975
CADILLAC `07
ESCALADE ESV
Black with extended
cab. Fully loaded.
Low miles. Extra set
of tires & rims.
Leather interior.
$32,000.
(570) 357-1383
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FORD `04 EXPLORER
Eddie Bauer Edition
59,000 miles,
4 door, 3 row
seats, V6, all power
options, moon roof,
video screen
$12,999.
570-690-3995 or
570-287-0031
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
GMC `05 SAVANA
1500 Cargo Van.
AWD. V8 automatic.
A/C. New brakes &
tires. Very clean.
$10,750. Call
570-474-6028
HONDA `10
ODYSSEY
Special Edition.
Maroon, Fully
loaded. Leather
seats. TV/DVD,
navigation, sun roof
plus many other
extras. 3rd seat .
Only 1,900 Miles.
Brand New.
Asking $37,000
(570) 328-0850
JEEP `02 GRAND
CHEROKEE LAREDO
Triple black, eco-
nomical 6 cylinder.
4x4 select drive.
CD, remote door
opener, power win-
dows & locks,
cruise, tilt wheel.
108k highway miles.
Garage kept. Super
clean inside and out.
No rust. Sale price
$6,495. Scranton.
Trade ins accepted.
570-466-2771
JEEP `03 LIBERTY
SPORT. Rare. 5
speed. 23 MPG.
102K highway miles.
Silver with black
interior. Immaculate
condition, inside and
out. Garage kept.
No rust, mainte-
nance records
included. 4wd, all
power. $6,900 or
best offer, trades
will be considered.
Call 570-575-0518
JEEP `04
CHEROKEE
135,000 miles, auto-
matic, four wheel
drive, $6,500.
(570) 237-6979
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MERCURY `07
MARINER
One owner. Luxury
4x4. garage kept.
Showroom condi-
tion, fully loaded,
every option
34,000 miles.
GREAT DEAL
$14,500
(570)825-5847
MITSUBISHI `11
OUTLANDER SPORT SE
AWD, Black interi-
or/exterior, start/
stop engine with
keyless entry, heat-
ed seats, 18 alloy
wheels, many extra
features. Only
4,800 miles. 10
year, 100,000 mile
warranty. $23,500.
Willing to negotiate.
Serious inquires
only - must sell,
going to law school.
(570) 793-6844
NISSAN `10 ROGUE SL
AWD. Gray. Sun-
roof. Bose stereo
system. Black,
heated leather
seats. Sunroof
6,800 miles.
$24,000
(570) 696-2777
VOLVO `08 XC90
Fully loaded, moon
roof, leather, heat-
ed seats, electric
locks, excellent
condition. New
tires, new brakes
and rotors. 52,000
miles highway
$26,500/ best offer.
570-779-4325
570-417-2010 till 5
460
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
DIRECTORY
462 Auto
Accessories
TONNEAU COVER
new, Extang Tri-
fecta fits 00-10 Toy-
ota Tacoma $250.
Weather Tech, new,
vent- visors slid in
door window, fits
00 to 10 Toyota
Tacoma $40.
570-829-1048
468 Auto Parts
All Junk
Cars &
Trucks
Wanted
Highest
Prices
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PICKUP
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503 Accounting/
Finance
BUSINESS
OFFICE CLERK
Needed part time.
Fortis Institute in
Forty Fort is looking
for a part-time busi-
ness office person
to work with
accounts payable
and receivables.
Accounting back-
ground a plus. Must
be detail-oriented.
Primarily daytime
hours & Saturdays.
Fax resume to
Human Resources
at 570-287-7936 or
mail to 166 Slocum
Street, Forty Fort,
PA 18704.
COLLECTIONS
SPECIALIST
Local company
located in Hazleton
is seeking a full-time
Collections Special-
ist in their expand-
ing Credit Depart-
ment. The ideal
candidate will have
to work 9:30 to
6pm, have experi-
ence making collec-
tion calls, resolving
A/R disputes, and
investigating deduc-
tions and charge-
backs. This is a high
visibility position that
requires excellent
analytical, commu-
nication, and organi-
zational skills. Pro-
fessionalism and
assertiveness are
an absolute must.
SAP experience a
definite plus. We
offer a competitive
salary and excellent
benefit package.
Qualified applicants
should submit their
resume and salary
requirements by
fax to HR Dept.
570-450-0231 or
e-mail to
donna.reimold@
forbo.com or mail
To D. Reimold, Box
667 Hazleton, PA
18201.
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506 Administrative/
Clerical
LEASING CONSULTANT/
RESIDENT COORDINATOR
Local apartment
community is look-
ing for a friendly and
energetic person to
join our team. Appli-
cants must be
dependable, well
organized & capa-
ble of working inde-
pendently. The right
candidate must be
creative, have pre-
vious sales experi-
ence, computer
experience and
exceptional cus-
tomer service/peo-
ple skills. Position
may require working
occasional evenings
& weekends. Great
salary and vacation
offered. Bilingual a
plus. Please send
resume to:
Property Manager
9 Beverly Drive,
Edwardsville, PA
18704. EOE
509 Building/
Construction/
Skilled Trades
CARPENTERS
NEEDED
Call 570-654-5775
512 Business/
Strategic
Management
OFFICE MANAGER
A local non-profit
Association seeks
candidate with
building industry and
office management
experience. Must
be proficient with
Quickbooks, MS
Office and Publisher.
Will plan events and
serve the Board of
Directors. Full time
salary position.
Call Harvis HR
Services with ques-
tions 542-5330
or forward resume
to apply:
BIANEPA.JOBS@
GMAIL.COM
Please, no calls to
BIA office.
518 Customer
Support/Client Care
TELEPHONE
OPERATORS
Action #1 Answering
Service is seeking
Part Time/Full Time
Telephone Opera-
tors. Shifts available
include dayshift with
start time of 6:30AM
and evening shift
with 3pm start time
and may include
split shifts. All posi-
tions include week-
end and holiday
availability. Typing is
required for all posi-
tions. Job training
will be provided. No
phone calls please.
Apply in person
from 10AM-6PM at
Action Telephone;
Rear 58 S. Mountain
Blvd., Mountain Top.
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522 Education/
Training
SUPPORT COACH
Full Time position
supporting academ-
ic success for chil-
dren and families.
BA/BS required
educational, bilin-
gual background
preferred. Excellent
compensation, ben-
efits, salary. Fax
resume to: 570-
825-4746 or e-mail
thogan@voapa.org
EOE
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
PLUMBERS,
PIPEFITTERS & HVAC
TECHNICIANS
Local mechanical
contractor seeking
experienced
plumbers, pipefitters
& HVAC technicians
for immediate open-
ings. Wage based
on experience. We
have a comprehen-
sive benefits pack-
age. References
required. EOE.
Please send your
resume to:
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Box 2850
15 N. Main Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18711-0250
538 Janitorial/
Cleaning
HOUSEKEEPING
Part time 4pm -
8pm, Monday -Fri-
day. Full Time 2pm-
10pm, Monday-Fri-
day. Apply in per-
son: Wilkes-Barre
Family YMCA, 40 W.
Northampton St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA.
542 Logistics/
Transportation
DRIVERS - CDL-A:
Local Dedicated
route! Home every
night! Great Pay,
Benefits!
Estenson Logistics.
Apply:
www.goelc.com
1-866-336-9642
SCHOOL VAN DRIVERS
Must have clean
criminal history and
be able to pass a
physical exam. 3, 4
or 5 hours per day.
Please call Rick for
appointment.
852-1457
RELIABLE
TRANSPORTATION
542 Logistics/
Transportation
TRUCK DRIVER
Needed. Full Time
Requirements: able
to drive 20 truck , 7
year clean driving
record, PA medical
card, motor vehicle
report, must be able
to work flexible
hours, able to do
physical work and
lift over 60lbs.,
$10.00 per hour plus
bonus. Apply at:
USAgain Recycling
486 S. Empire St.
Wilkes-Barre
570-270-2670
548 Medical/Health
MASTER LEVEL
THERAPIST
Part Time position.
Masters Degree in
Psychology, Social
Work or closely
related clinical field
+ 2 years clinical
experience with
children who have
emotional & behav-
ioral disorders. Pro-
gram serves female
youth in 24 hour/7
day a week residen-
tial treatment facili-
ty. Excellent com-
pensation, salary.
Fax resume to:
570-825-4746
or e-mail
thogan@voapa.org
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HELPMATES, INC.
Now hiring part-time
PERSONAL CARE
AIDES for Luzerne/
Wyoming Counties.
The successful can-
didates will be
responsible for trav-
eling home to home
providing personal
care. Are you willing
to assist with
bathing, light house-
keeping and meal
preparation? We
provide travel time
& a voluntary benefit
package. Immediate
need in Nanticoke,
Berwick, Pittston &
Wilkes-Barre. Lead-
ing home care
provider in PA since
1987. Interested
candidates should
call 1-855-444-2037
to set up an inter-
view. EOE.
554 Production/
Operations
MANUFACTURING
MATERIAL
HANDLER
Day shift
Night shift
$9.50/hr to to start.
($.50/hr Diff/nights)
General laboring
assisting production
line with material
handling and sup-
plies. Must have
experience driving
forklift and ability to
multi task and work
in fast paced envi-
ronment. 60-90 day
evaluation with $
increase $ based on
YOUR performance,
attendance etc.
Benefit Package:
includes: Medical,
Dental, Vision, Life
Insurance, Vacation,
Holiday pay PLUS
Full-time 12 hour
shifts on alternating
3 & 4 day work
weeks. Every other
weekend a must.
Previous manufac-
turing experience
preferred. Some
heavy lifting.
Accepting
applications at
AEP INDUSTRIES,
INC.
20 Elmwood Ave
Crestwood
Industrial Park
Mountaintop, PA
18707
EOE
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796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
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309 Highway 315, Pittston, PA 18640
We are looking for individuals with the hunger to move your
career to the next level!
Candidates should exhibit the following behaviors:
Strong People Oriented Leadership skills
Excellent Communication skills
Drive and determination
Sound decision making and problem solving
Desire for personal and professional growth
As an employee with GAD, you will be provided with the following:
Aggressive compensation
On-going performance evaluations
Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits
Educational Assistance
Generous employee referral program
Flexible work schedules
Opportunities for advancement
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Sapa Extruder, Inc., the worlds leading manufacturer in extruded
aluminum is looking for a third shift Fabrication coordinator. This
supervisory position entails direction of machine operators and
related production operations, along with driving continuous
improvement initiatives within the Fabrication Division. A thorough
knowledge of Fabrication equipment and operations, precision
measuring instruments, drawings, and specifications are required.
Applicants must have five years experience in Fabrication or related
supervisory position. Qualified applicants should submit resume
with salary requirements to:
Teresa.mandzak@sapagroup.com
or complete application at
Sapa Extruder, Inc.
330 Elmwood Avenue
Mountain Top, PA 18707
Attn: Human Resources
E.O.E. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
FABRICATION COORDINATOR
39 Prospect St Nanticoke
570-735-1487
WE PAY
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600
FINANCIAL
610 Business
Opportunities
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630 Money To Loan
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MERCHANDISE
706 Arts/Crafts/
Hobbies
CRAYOLA SHELF:
Brand new in box
with paints. Kids
decorative type.
$10. 570-283-0636
708 Antiques &
Collectibles
COINS. Walking Lib-
erty halves, 1936D,
1938P,1939P,1939S,
1947P $100.
570-287-4135
SLED: very old dou-
ble runner $15.
Excellent condition.
570-655-9472
710 Appliances
CHEST FREEZER
7 cu ft Frigidaire.
Like New!! $95.
570-237-2464
710 Appliances
DISHWASHER
GE, white, built in,
short body, stain-
less steel interior.
Excellent condition.
Bought in 2010. Paid
$496, asking $199.
570-457-7964
FOOD PROCESSOR
Bullet Express with
juice, never used.
paid $120 sell for
$60. 570-288-8274
MICROWAVE, coun-
tertop Kenmore.
white 1.2 cu ft 1200
watt, digital, good
condition $30.
570-855-9221
MICROWAVE, good
working condition,
$15. (570) 825-9744
MIXER Kenmore
stand mixer 400
watt with paddle,
dough hook &
whisk, red $150.
570-474-0863 or
570-309-5490
SLICER
Univex model 7512
12 knife, built in
sharpener, very
good condition.
New $1,800. asking
$600.
570-833-4495
712 Baby Items
BABY SWING, Rain-
forest by F. P. music,
lights, mobile, like
new $40. 855-9221
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570-829-7130
CRIB F.P. 3 In 1 trav-
el tender crib $20.
570-654-4113
CRIB, white, practi-
cally new $45
crib mattress
excellent condition:
$20. 570-301-8495
714 Bridal Items
LACE BOWS wed-
ding white 24 for
$12. 570-654-4440
716 Building
Materials
DOORS. Vintage.
pocket w/hardware,
$200, exterior,
$100, 5 panel interi-
or, $75. All solid.
Hardware included.
570-902-5244
PATIO DOOR. Slid-
ing. Includes screen
and storm door.
Complete with
frame and hard-
ware. Very good
condition. Both
units. $300
570-868-6505
SINK, bathroom
includes new faucet
18x24 $15.
570-696-1030
720 Cemetery
Plots/Lots
MEMORIAL SHRINE
CEMETERY
6 Plots Available
May be Separated
Rose Lawn Section
$450 each
570-654-1596
MEMORIAL SHRINE
LOTS FOR SALE
6 lots available at
Memorial Shrine
Cemetery. $2,400.
Call 717-774-1520
SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY
722 Christmas
Trees
CHRISTMAS TREE
7.5 lighted & stand.
Good Condition
$50. 570-851-2999
CHRISTMAS TREES
(2) ceramic 18 H $5
each.570-288-8274
726 Clothing
COAT
KENNETH COLE
Beige, size 6,
hardly worn. $75.
570-855-5385
FUR COAT beige,
leopard Faux fur,
3/4 length, medium-
large, reversible.
$30. 570-824-0248
JACKET ladies
leather jacket with
fox tail fur hood
$100. 570-735-5087
JACKETS, leather,
one small, one
large, $50/each.
Dolce Gabbana
handbag $200.
570-654-4440
TOTE, pink/khaki,
Andy Warhall Camp-
bells soup, canvas,
$10. WRISTLET,
Vera Bradley,
pink/aqua, $10.
CAP, Ed Hardy, gold
skull/dragon, $30.
TOTE, grey quilted,
Hollister, $7. PURSE,
Ed Hardy, yellow
canvas, large, rose
& Ed Hardy print
design, some stain.
$10. PURSE, Ed
Hardy, gold/bronze,
leather rose & gold
studded spider
design, studs on
strap, dust bag,
great condition.
$50. Items in like
new condition
unless otherwise
noted.
570-696-3528
730 Computer
Equipment &
Software
DESKTOPS/
TOWERS: All refur-
bished, all XP or 7,
all office, all AV &
more. Includes key-
board/mouse/moni-
tor. FREE DELIVERY!
all $75-$135 LAP-
TOPS!: All refur-
bished, all XP or 7,
all office, WIFI, all AV
& more. Includes
NEW LAPTOP BAG.
FREE DELIVERY!
ALL LOADED. $185
570-862-2236
732 Exercise
Equipment
AB LOUNGER Ultra,
never used $50.
570-288-8274
TREADMILL
$150.
570-212-2902
TREADMILL. Pro
Form J41 Power
incline. Excellent
condition. $250
570-474-2224
742 Furnaces &
Heaters
ELECTRIC FIRE-
PLACE STOVE. 750-
1500 watts with
adjustable thermo-
stat flame intensity
control, remote,
new cost $199.95
selling for 100.
570-824-7015
FIREPLACE 51x51
cherry electric 1350
watt heater with fan
& remote. $300.
570-288-2700
FURNACE HOT
WATER SYSTEM,
90,000 BTU natural
gas circulating
pump & controls.
$150. 570-573-1322
744 Furniture &
Accessories
BED FRAME, queen,
tubular steel head &
foot board, $200.
SHELVING, Medal, 3
shelves, $5.
(570) 654-4440
CHERRY CABINET,
beautiful for family
room or bedroom,
doors slide in, stor-
age underneath
with doors $200.
570-262-8282 or
570-735-8558
END TABLE
$20.
570-654-4113
744 Furniture &
Accessories
ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER 56wx71h,
glass doors, 2
lights, $250.
570-735-5482
Entertainment Cen-
ter, FREE, real wood
walnut finish, 79W,
61H, 24D.
570-735-6542
ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER, SOFA BED
ROLL OUT, LOVE
SEAT. MOVING
FREE. 570-814-
0843 or 696-3090
ESTATE SALE
LEFT OVER ITEMS
Living room, formal
dining room, mis-
cellaneous, etc.
570-690-0221 (C)
FURNI SH FURNI SH
FOR LESS FOR LESS
* NELSON *
* FURNITURE *
* WAREHOUSE *
Recliners from $299
Lift Chairs from $699
New and Used
Living Room
Dinettes, Bedroom
210 Division St
Kingston
Call 570-288-3607
HUTCH: Pennsylva-
nia House cherry
corner hutch with
light, $200. Wing
back chair, tapestry
cover, $100. Maple
open hutch, $150.
Sturdy maple round
pedestal table with 1
leaf, 6 maple chairs
4 captain, 2 mate
$200. All items good
to very good condi-
tion. 570-287-4911
LAMPS (2) parlor
stand up, grey metal
& black. $25 each.
570-740-1246
PARLOR SUIT, 3
piece very good
condition $550.
Pink rug 8 x 10 -
$200. Blue rug 12
6 x 10 3 - $250
570-693-1160
RECLINER lane
includes arm cov-
ers. FREE. 696-1030
SECTIONAL:
With ottoman.
Beige, some
leather. Excellent
condition. 4 years
old. Asking $600.
570-283-0636
SLEEPER/SOFA
country blue no rips
or tears, free deliv-
ery FREE. 639-3149
SOFA hide a bed
with 2 recliners.
Nice. $250.
570-690-2323
PITTSTON
161 BUTLER STREET
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8AM-1PM
WHOLE HOUSE
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UNIQUE
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GIFTS
2011 Silver
Eagles
2011 Holiday .999
Silver Rounds
Proof & Mint Sets
Estate Jewelry
Rare coins from
Ancient Rome to
Modern
Over 35,000
Vintage Post-
cards (many
Holiday & Local)
100s of Lead
Soldiers & Sets
Rare Books &
Newspapers
starting from the
1700s (many of
local interest)
Original Artwork
& Prints (we do
custom framing)
Original Movie &
Circus posters
Vintage Sports
items & Pre-
1970s cards
Crocks, Jugs &
Local Bottles
WE BUY
Gold & Silver
Coins & Jewelry
Highest
CA$H
Prices
HERITAGE
GALLERIES
DALLAS, PA
Across from
Dallas Agway
on Rt. 415
Look for blue
& white signs
TUES-FRI, 10-6
SAT, 10-5
674-2646
758 Miscellaneous
WREATH large 32
Christmas wreath
has 200 colored
lights $25. 16 piece
new santa dinner-
ware set, dishwash-
er & microwave
save still in box, set
includes 4 dinner
plates , 4 soup
bowls, 4 salad
plates, 4 mugs $10.
Portable kerosene
fired heater oper-
ates for 27 to 37
hours on 1.92 gal-
lons of kerosene
$60. Jacobsen
homelite 320 gas
snow blower runs
well, manual $100.
Graco baby swing,
4 position reclining
seat, wide one-hand
operation play tray
for babys toys $25.
570-288-8689
762 Musical
Instruments
ALTO SAXOPHONE:
Selmer AS500 with
case. Like new.
$475.00.
570-574-2853
DRUM SET Sonor
Force 1003 5 piece
bass drum & pedal,
2 Tom Toms with
double tom holder,
snare, floor tom, all
stands, drummer
seat also includes
zildjian high hat,
crash & ride cym-
bals, all high end
stands, have hard-
ware, muffle pads &
some cymbal
cases, silver. $375.
obo. 570-479-2322
DRUM SET WJM
Percussion 5-piece
complete with cym-
bals & throne,
metallic blue, slight-
ly used. $200. Radio
Shack MD-1121 Syn-
thesizer/Piano with
stand, like new,
$100. firm 574-4781
ORGAN Hammond
console, dual key-
board, bass ped-
dles, percussion
settings, & many
other features.
Standard enclosed
speaker and real
Leslie spinning drum
mechanical speaker
$350. 283-9452
PA Speakers, pair,
Kustom KPC 10s,
mint condition. $90.
firm. 570-574-8254
PIANO Baldwin
matching bench
walnut, like new
$800.570-474-6362
PIANO
Shaw upright, needs
a little TLC. $100.
570-954-2712
PIANO
Upright, Whitman.
Free. Good condi-
tion, needs tuning.
Must pickup.
570-288-4242
PIANO- FREE
small console, good
for practice.
570-477-3170
776 Sporting Goods
ANTIQUE POOL
TABLE: $700.00
or best offer.
Call 570-208-3888
BIKE Schwinn tour-
ing, vintage $100.
570-262-8282 or
570-735-8559
EVERLAST HEAVY
BAG with chain $40.
570-954-2712
FREE portable bas-
ketball pole and rim
good shape. Come
and get it.
570-313-9185
GOLF BAG, Precise
professional, black/
navy standup bag,
putter tube, ball
holder, 6 pockets in
excellent condition.
$20. 570-696-1267.
GOLF CLUBS Ben
Hogan BH-5 offset
iron set 3-pw
graphite shafts $75
Callaway X-20 iron
set 4-pw steel
shafts $125.
570-498-4556
HUNTING BOW:
Hoyt XT2000. 5lbs
or lighter. 95% draw
back. $300. Call
570-288-7786
SNOWBOARD, Bur-
ton, Dominate 151
with Burton step in
bindings, size 10
Burton boots, excel-
lent condition, $280.
570-883-2785
YAKIMA BIKE RACK
holds 4 bikes fits
class 3 hitch $40.
570-655-9472
778 Stereos/
Accessories
SPEAKERS Bose
floor speakers $75.
Sony 5 disc CD
changer $35. Sony
receiver/tuner $35.
Audiovox under
counter DVD/TV $15
570-574-5193
SUNWOOFER: new
Audiobann competi-
tion sunwoofer 12
with enclosure 2200
watts. $250.
570-574-1405
780 Televisions/
Accessories
BLU-RAY
DISC PLAYER:
Sharp BD-HP35U
blu-ray disc player
with WiFi Internet.
3D ready. Like new
in box with all
accessories. $45.
Sony BDP-S570 blu-
ray disc player with
WiFi Internet. 3D
ready. Like new in
box with all acces-
sories. $45.
570-833-2598
TELEVISION: GE.
28 works good,
needs remote $80.
570-740-1246
780 Televisions/
Accessories
TV 52 Toshiba big
screen, projection,
good picture 8
years old $100.
570-654-7451
TV Panasonic 56
DLP, new lamp.
$400.570-735-1203
TV Phillips 32 HD
wide screen, flat
front, tube $50.
570-696-0187
TV Sony Trinitron
36 HD ready, flat
front, tube. Very
good condition.
$50. 570-855-9221
TV, 30 Quasar Con-
sole with convertor
box, 14 Orion TV,
both work fine, $50.
Must take all 3
items. 570-718-0187
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782 Tickets
BUS TRIPS
RADIO CITY MUSIC
HALL CHRISTMAS
SPECTACULAR
12/16,1:00 pm Show
2nd Mezz. $91
12/17 11:30am Show
Orch. $156
2nd Mezz. $121
COOKIES
TRAVELERS
570-815-8330
570-558-6889
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JERSEY BOYS
Wed. March 14th
$175. Orch. seats
570-655-4247
784 Tools
RETROFIT LASER
guide for most 10
miter saws, works
great! $10.
call 570-696-1267
SAWS: antique
crosscut saws:
7 2 man $20. 6 ice
saw $25. 5 1/2
1 man $15. Simplicity
snowthrower 36 10
hp 5 speed forward,
2 speed reverse,
electric start, $650.
570-655-9472
786 Toys & Games
AIR HOCKEY TABLE
Starcraft turbo like
new $80. obo
570-287-2433
AMERICAN GIRL
DOLL, accessories,
clothes, & furniture
$325.570-675-7599
BARBIE DOLLS
Older & newer in
boxes, new $7. to
$25. 570-654-4113
794 Video Game
Systems/Games
ROCK BAND 2
includes 2 guitar
drum set and mic
does not include
game $40.
570-574-1405
SLIM PLAY STATION
3, 2 wireless con-
trollers, 2 games, 1
bluray movie, $250.
570-288-3352
800
PETS & ANIMALS
810 Cats
KITTEN needs good
home, orange tiger
striped sweet,
friendly, young,
wags tail like a dog,
pleasant, independ-
ent, Scranton.
570 851-0436
KITTENS 4 free
litter trained.
570-836-1090
815 Dogs
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CHRISTMAS SHI-TZUS!
Adorable puppies!
Will be ready for
Christmas! $550
570-401-3004
815 Dogs
BOSTON TERRIER
Male 3 years old.
Papers. Not
neutered. $300.
BOSTON TERRIER PUG
Female. 1.5 years
old. Not spade.
$175.
* PUPPIES *
Boston Terrier, Pug
Born 8/11/11. 1
male, $250. 1
male Blue eyes
(rare), $300. 1
female, $300
Ready to Go!
570-825-5659
or 570-793-3905
LAB MIX PUPPIES &
COCKAPOO PUPPIES
Well socialized.
Shots & dewormed.
$125 each
570-259-8146
900
REAL ESTATE
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agency. Call 1-877-
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on ftc.gov. A mes-
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BACK MOUNTAIN
Centermorland
529 SR 292 E
For sale by owner
Move-in ready. Well
maintained. 3 - 4
bedrooms. 1 bath.
Appliances includ-
ed. 2.87 acres with
mountain view. For
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DURYEA
314 Bennett Street
NOT IN FLOOD ZONE
Refashioned 3 or 4
bedroom, two full
modern baths. Two
story, 2300sf, level
yard with new land-
scaping and 1 car
garage. New every-
thing in this charm-
ing must see prop-
erty. Custom blinds
throughout. Great
neighborhood. Park
beyond the back-
yard. MLS# 11-3776
$164,900
Call Patti
570-328-1752
Liberty Realty
& Appraisal
Services LLC
DURYEA
Single Family Dwelling
Kitchen, Living
room, dining area, 2
bedroom, full bath
& pantry. Was in
Flood - took up to
3 on first level.
$15,000 firm.
Call (570) 780-0324
FALLS/MILL CITY
10 acres with gas
lease. Out of flood
zone. 3 bedrooms.
2 baths. Living
room. Dining room.
Family room.
Kitchen. $130,000.
570-333-1456
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MOUNTAINTOP
NewListing
For Sale By Owner
2+ acre lot. 4 bed-
room, 1 1/2 bath, 2
story home. Hard-
wood floors. New
roof. Large detached
garage. Crestwood
area school district.
$69,000. Needs
some TLC. Call
570-868-8223
906 Homes for Sale
EXETER
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
362 Susquehanna
Ave
Completely remod-
eled, spectacular,
2 story Victorian
home, with 3 bed-
rooms and 1.5
baths, new rear
deck, full front
porch, tiled baths
and kitchen, granite
countertops, all
Cherry hardwood
floors throughout,
all new stainless
steel appliances
and lighting, new oil
furnace, washer
dryer in first floor
bath. Great neigh-
borhood, nice yard.
$174,900 (30 year
loan, $8,750 down,
$887/month, 30
years @ 4.5%)
100% OWNER
FINANCING
AVAILABLE
Call Bob at
570-654-1490
KINGSTON
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
46 Zerby Ave
Lease with option
to buy, completely
remodeled, mint,
turn key condition,
3 bedrooms, 1.5
baths, large
closets, with
hardwoods, carpet
& tile floors, new
kitchen and baths,
gas heat, shed,
large yard.
$134,900 (30 year
loan @ 4.5% with
5% down; $6,750
down, $684/month)
100% OWNER
FINANCING
AVAILABLE
Call Bob at
570-654-1490
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LAFLIN
210 Beechwood Dr
Rare brick & vinyl
tri-level featuring 8
rooms, 4 bed-
rooms, 1.5 baths,
family room with
fireplace, rear
patio, sprinkler
system, alarm sys-
tem & central air.
MLS#11-2819
$199,000
CALL DONNA
570-613-9080
PITTSTON
92 Tompkins Street
Totally remodeled
2-story; 7 rooms, 3
bedrooms, 2 baths,
2-car garage, deck,
rear fence.
MLS# 11-2770
NEW PRICE!
$99,900
CALL JOE OR DONNA
570-613-9080
PLAINS
KEYSTONE SECTION
9 Ridgewood Road
TOTAL BEAUTY
1 ACRE- PRIVACY
Beautiful ranch 2
bedrooms, huge
modern kitchen, big
TV room and living
room, 1 bath, attic
for storage, wash-
er, dryer & 2 air
conditioners includ-
ed. New Roof &
Furnace Furnished
or unfurnished.
Low Taxes!
Reduced
$115,900
570-885-1512
906 Homes for Sale
SWOYERSVILLE
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
52 Barber Street
Beautifully remod-
eled 3 bedroom, 1
bath home in the
heart of the town.
With new carpets,
paint, windows,
doors and a mod-
ern kitchen and
bath. Sale includes
all appliances:
refrigerator, stove,
dishwasher, washer
and dryer. Nice yard
and superb neigh-
borhood. Priced to
sell at $89,900 or
$433.00 per month
(bank rate; 30
years, 4.25%, 20%
down). Owner also
willing to finance
100% of transaction
with a qualified
cosigner
Call Bob at
570-654-1490
WEST WYOMING
438 Tripp St
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
Completely remod-
eled home with
everything new.
New kitchen, baths,
bedrooms, tile
floors, hardwoods,
granite countertops,
all new stainless
steel appliances,
refrigerator, stove,
microwave, dish-
washer, free stand-
ing shower, tub for
two, huge deck,
large yard, excellent
neighborhood
$154,900 (30 year
loan @ 4.5% with 5%
down; $7,750 down,
$785/month)
100% OWNER
FINANCING
AVAILABLE
Call Bob at
570-654-1490
WILKES-BARRE
Parsons Section
32 Wilson St
No need for flood or
mine subsidence
insurance. 2 story, 3
bedroom, 1 bath
home in a safe,
quiet neighborhood.
Aluminum siding.
Corner, 105x50 lot.
Fenced in yard.
Appraised at
$57,000. Serious
inquiries only. Call
570-826-1458
for appointment
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PITTSTON
Township Blvd.
MAKE AN OFFER!
Ideal location
between Wilkes-
Barre & Scranton.
Ample parking with
room for additional
spaces. Perfect for
medical or profes-
sional offices. Con-
tact agent to show.
Asking $945,000
Contact Judy Rice
570-714-9230
MLS# 10-1110
912 Lots & Acreage
EXETER
Out of flood area.
100x125ft. All utili-
ties in place. Build-
ing moratorium
does not apply to
this lot. $45,000
reduced to $42,000
Call 570-655-0530
915 Manufactured
Homes
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PITTSTON TWP.
Attractive weekly &
monthly rates for
single & double
rooms and suites.
Water, heat, cable
& maid service
included.
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*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease
23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11.
XLT, Auto., Safety Canopy, Side Impact
Safety Pkg., Pwr. Drivers Seat, CD, Air, Fog Lamps,
Privacy Glass, Sirius Satellite Radio, Rear Cargo
Convenience Pkg., Roof Rack, Keyless Entry,
PW, PDL, 16 Alum. Wheels,
,
FORD REBATE................................1,000
FORD BONUS REBATE....................1,500
OFF LEASE REBATE...........................1,250
FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP......195
COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP..............786
CALL NOW 823-8888 CALL NOW 823-8888
1-800-817-FORD 1-800-817-FORD
Overlooking Mohegan Sun Overlooking Mohegan Sun
577 East Main St., Plains 577 East Main St., Plains
Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B
FORD REBATE...................................500
FMCC REBATE..................................500
OFF LEASE REBATE..............................500
Auto., CD, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air
Bags, 16 Steel Wheels, Tilt Wheel,
Instrument Cluster, Message Center,
PL, PW, Keyless Entry, Pwr. Side
Mirrors, AC, Fog Lamps, MyKey
FORD CREDIT REBATE.......................500
OFF LEASE REBATE..............................500
FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP........70
COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP................76
Auto., Air, CD, Advance Trac with Roll Stability, Side
Curtains, PDL, 15 Alum. Wheels, Tilt Wheel, Keyless
Entry w/Keypad, Pwr. Mirrors, Cruise Control,
FORD REBATE...................................500
OFF LEASE REBATE..............................500
Automatic, Air, Pwr. Door Locks,
Pwr. Mirrors, Advance Trac with
Electronic Stability Control,
Side Curtains, CD, Remote
Keyless Entry, Tilt Wheel
FORD REBATE...................................500
FMCC REBATE..................................500
OFF LEASE REBATE..............................500
Remote Keyless Entry,
Air, CD, Pwr. Door
Locks, Anti-Theft
Sys., Side Curtain
Air Bags, Message
Center, MyKey
M
O
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APR
PLUS
M
O
S.
APR
PLUS
FORD REBATE...................................500
FORD BONUS REBATE.....................1,.00
FMCC REBATE..................................500
OFF LEASE REBATE...........................1,250
EcoBoost Engine, Pwr. Windows, PDL,
Air, Advance Trac with Roll
Stability Control, Remote
Keyless Entry, CD
FORD REBATE...................................500
FMCC REBATE..................................500
OFF LEASE REBATE...........................1,250
FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP......445
Auto., CD, Alum. Wheels, Tilt Wheel, PW, PL,
Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags,
1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Sirius Satellite
Radio, Anti-Theft Sys., Keyless
Entry, Message Center,
FORD REBATE...................................500
FMCC REBATE..................................500
OFF LEASE REBATE...........................1,250
FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP....1,445
COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP..........1,086
Auto., CD, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air
Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Message
Center,
468 Auto Parts 468 Auto Parts
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE
Immediate Occupancy!!
Efficiencies available
@30% of income
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! Curbside Public Transportation
Please call 570-825-8594
D/TTY 800-654-5984
CONSTRUCTION
CHRIS LATONA
General Contractor
Ceramic Tile Work - Kitchens
- Bathrooms - Garages
- Replacement Windows
- New Homes - Additions - Doors -
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FREE Estimates - Insured
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Remodeling, Kitchens,
Baths, Drywall, Windows,
Siding & Roofs.
570-457-0087
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JOHN
PREGMON
CONSTRUCTION
FLOORING
Falcones City Carpet Center
35 North Main St, Pittston, PA 18640
Flood Damage - Free Estimates!
We were there for you in the food of -72 & will help you get your
home back together after the 11 food All your fooring needs:
HEATING
ATTENTION
FLOOD VICTIMS
Call Northeast Plumbing, Heating
& Air Conditioning
For all your needs. Licensed / Insured
570-499-3225
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
PA018418
HOME IMPROVEMENT
HEALTH/BEAUTY
DUMPSTER
NEED A
DUMPSTER?
CALL 570-335-4755
TRAVEL
Tuesday, December 6 & 7
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!
LET US HELP FIX WHAT
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TOOK AWAY!!
WE SPECIALIZE IN THE
REPLACEMENT OF:
FURNACES & BOILERS
REGULAR & TANKLESS
WATER HEATERS
ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES
BROKEN PIPES
PA CONTRACTOR
LICENSE #PA003006
POWER WASHING
PLUMBING. EATING & A/C
BEE CLEAN
Power Wash &Landscaping
Gutter Cleaning Snow Removal
MOVING
J. CAWLEY MOVING, LLC
JASON CAWLEY, PITTSTON
Local & long distance moves.
Residential, Offices & Institutional moves.
(570) 299-7852 jcawleymoving@yahoo.com
ROOFING
KITCHEN & BATHROOM CONTRACTOR
SMITH & MILLER
ROOFING, INC.
Flat Roofs Shingles Siding Replacement Windows
Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured
WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED
member
Northeastern
& Central PA
PREFERRED CONTRACTOR
SINCE 1976
FLOORING
HIC PA 026831
90 N. First Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
800-600-3033
www.colortilepoconos.com
Free shop at
CONCRETE & MASONRY
A+ MASONRY
ALL ASPECTS OF MASONRY
Lic. & insured.
Specializing in waterproong
basements with stone walls.
570-468-3988 570-780-8339
COUNTER TOPS
P
l
u
s
FULL SERVICE
570.693.4350
570.371.9917
Tile/Hardwood Floors
Kitchen Cabinets
Interior Woodwork
Closet Systems
Countertop
Replacements
Storage Unit
Custom Built In
PA CONTRACTOR
055641
KITCHEN AND BATHROOM
CONTRACTOR
For All Your Interior Home
Improvement Needs
ELECTRICAL
Got Power?
C. Burti Electric Co.
Keeping the
Traditions of Great
Electricians.
RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL
570-457-0431
FULLY INSURED MASTER ELECTRICIAN
Family Owned &
Operated For 35 Years
EAR CANDELING
Itchy ears? Cleaning with a cue-tip?
Try Ear Candeling! Removes Wax and
Debris from ear! $12/ear
Shirley Berti Hair Designs
19 1/2 Main St., Inkerman
Open 7 Days. By Appointment Only.
CALL 570-655-8639 TODAY!
BUYING JUNK
VEHICLES
$300 AND UP
$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN,
DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!
NOBODY Pays More
570-760-2035
Monday thru Saturday 6am-9pm Happy Trails!
938 Apartments/
Furnished
PLAINS
Furnished 1 bed-
room, luxury apart-
ment. EVERYTHING
INCLUDED. Heat,
hot water, A/C,
electric, phone,
cable. Private, no
smoking, no pets.
570-954-0869
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
ASHLEY
TWO APARTMENTS
Brand new 2 bed-
room, washer/dryer
hookup, $550
month + utilities
4 bedroom, full
basement, washer /
dryer hookup,
$500 month +.
570-868-6020
DALLAS
2396 Lower
Demunds Road
2nd floor. 2 bed-
room+ spare room,
large living room
and kitchen. Laun-
dry room, upper
back deck with
yard. Off street
parking. Tenant
pays utilities and
garbage. First, last,
security. $550/mo
570-956-7571
DALLAS
Large 3 bedroom
2nd floor. No pets.
Off street parking.
Call Joe570-881-2517
Sell your own home!
Place an ad HERE
570-829-7130
DUMORE
Two bedroom 1
bathroom apart-
ment on Apple St.
$600/month + utili-
ties. Available 1/15.
(570) 815-5334
EXETER
Senior Apartments
222 SCHOOLEY AVE.
EXETER, PA
Accepting appli-
cations for 1 bed-
room apartments.
Quality apart-
ments for ages
62 and older.
Income limits
apply. Rent only
$450 month.
*Utilities Included
*Laundry Facilities
*On Site
Management
*Private parking
Call for appointment
570-654-5733
Monday - Friday
8am-12pm. Equal
Housing Opportunity
KINGSTON
595 MARKET ST
BRAND NEW
2 bedroom
apartment. $650 +
utilities. No pets
/ No smoking. Off
street parking, air,
new appliances &
microwave, laundry.
Security, references
& Background
check required.
570-288-4508
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
FORTY FORT
1 bedroom, excel-
lent location,
newly remodeled.
Sunken living
room. Oak floors
kitchen and bath
and w/w. Incl.
fridge, stove,
dishwasher. Coin-
op laundry in
building. Off street
parking. $750
includes all utili-
ties. No smoking
570-779-4609 or
570-407-3991
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Apartments Available
KINGSTON, 1 &
2 bedroom units
PLAINS, large 2
bedroom with
bonus room
PLAINS, efficien-
cy 1 bedroom
WILKES-BARRE,
1/2 double with 4
bedrooms
WILKES-BARRE,
2 bedroom
duplex building
All Include:
Appliances,
Carpeting,
Maintenance.
Lease, Credit
Check & Refer-
ences Required.
570-899-3407
Tina Randazzo
Property Mgr
KINGSTON
Attractive / quiet
neighborhood near
Kingston Pool.
Charming 2 bed-
rooms + sunroom,
oak kitchen, dish-
washer, fridge, dis-
posal, washer/ dryer,
a/c, basement,
garage. Water &
Sewer included. No
pets. $575 +
gas/electric, security,
references & lease.
570-466-8041
To place your
ad call...829-7130
KINGSTON
PECKS COURT
New Construction.
2 bedroom luxury
apartment. Appli-
ances, heat, sewer
& garbage included.
$800/month.
Call 570-441-4101
WEST PITTSTON
203 Delaware Ave.
Out of flood zone. 4
rooms, no pets, no
smoking, off street
parking. Includes
heat, water, sewer,
fridge, stove, w/d.
High security bldg.
1st floor or 2nd floor
570-655-9711
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
NANTICOKE
2 bedroom, 1st
floor. Large eat in
kitchen, fridge,
electric stove,
large living room,
w/w carpeting,
master bedroom
with custom built
in furniture. Ample
closet space.
Front/back porch-
es, off street
parking, laundry
room available.
No dogs, smok-
ing, water, sewer,
garbage paid.
$525/mo + gas,
electric, security,
lease, credit,
background
check.
(570) 696-3596
NANTICOKE NANTICOKE
347 Hanover St.
Large 1 bedroom,
1st floor, wall to
wall carpet, eat-in
kitchen with appli-
ances, washer &
dryer hookup,
porch & shared
yard. Sewer &
garbage included.
$395/mo + utili-
ties & security.
New energy effi-
cient gas furnace.
Pet Friendly.
Call 570-814-1356
NANTICOKE
Nice clean 1
bedroom. Heat, hot
water, garbage fee
included. Stove,
fridge, air-condition-
ing, washer/dryer
availability. Security.
$525 per month
Call (570) 736-3125
LINE UP
A GREAT DEAL...
IN CLASSIFIED!
NANTICOKE
Very clean, nice, 2
bedroom. Water,
sewer, stove, fridge,
Garbage collection
fee included. W/d
availability. Large
rooms. Security,
$535/mo.
570-736-3125
WEST PITTSTON
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
Clean 1 bedroom,
2nd floor. Washer/
dryer hookup.
Water & sewer
included. $550/mo.
+ utilities, security &
references. Call
(570) 947-8073
WEST PITTSTON
East Packer Avenue
2 bedroom Town-
house with full
basement, 1 bath,
off street parking.
$625/mo + utilities.
No Pets. 570-283-
1800 M-F, 570-388-
6422 all other times
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
WEST PITTSTON
Newly remodeled
1st Floor, 2 bed-
room, stove refrig-
erator, & dish-
washer, washer/
dryer hook up, wall
to wall carpeting.
Off Street Parking.
$600/month +
utilities, security &
references. No
Smoking. No Pets.
570-574-1143
WILKES-BARRE
Mayflower
Crossing
Apartments
570.822.3968
2, 3 & 4
Bedrooms
- Light & bright
open floor plans
- All major
appliances included
- Pets welcome*
- Close to everything
- 24 hour emergency
maintenance
- Short term
leases available
Call TODAY For
AVAILABILITY!!
www.mayflower
crossing.com
Certain Restrictions
Apply*
WILKES-BARRE
151 W. River St.
NEAR WILKES
1st floor. 2 bed-
rooms, carpet.
Appliances includ-
ed. Sewer & trash
paid. Tenant pays
gas, water & elec-
tric. Pet friendly.
Security deposit &
1st months rent
required. $600.
570-969-9268
WILKES-BARRE
3 bedrooms, 1 bath,
refrigerator, stove
& dishwasher,
washer/dryer
hookup, off-street
parking, pets ok
with fee, $650/
month, plus security
and utilities.
Call 570-650-1575
Looking for that
special place
called home?
Classified will address
Your needs.
Open the door
with classified!
WILKES-BARRE
9 Sycamore St. (off
W. Chestnut near
General Hospital)
Clean 1st floor, 1
bedroom, bath.
Appliances with
range, fridge,
microwave,
includes water and
sewage. Section 8
welcome. No smok-
ing or pets. Security
$475 + utilities.
570-829-1253
570-817-5345 (c)
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
WILKES-BARRE
For lease, available
December 5th.
2 bedrooms, 1 bath
room, refrigerator
and stove provided,
washer/dryer
hookup, no pets,
$400/per month,
plus utilities,
$200/security
deposit. Call
(570) 688-4925
WILKES-BARRE
GENERAL
HOSPITAL
VICINITY
Super Clean,
remodeled
compact 3
rooms, laundry,
appliances, off
street parking 1
car. $470 +
utilities.
EMPLOYMENT,
CREDIT, LEASE
REQUIRED. NO
PETS/SMOKING.
Managed
Building!
AMERICA REALTY
288-1422
WILKES-BARRE
HEIGHTS
57 Carbon Lane
1 bedroom, 2nd
floor. Wall to wall
carpet. eat in
kitchen with appli-
ances, off street
parking, rear
porch. $395 + utili-
ties & security.
570-814-1356
WILKES-BARRE SOUTH
SECURE BUILDINGS
1 & 2 bedroom
apartments.
Starting at $440
and up. References
required. Section 8 ok.
570-332-5723
To place your
ad Call Toll Free
1-800-427-8649
944 Commercial
Properties
DOLPHIN PLAZA
Rte. 315
1,200 - 2,000 SF
Office / Retail
Call 570-829-1206
PITTSTON
COOPERS CO-OP
Lease Space
Available, Light
manufacturing,
warehouse,
office, includes
all utilities with
free parking.
I will save
you money!
944 Commercial
Properties
Center City WB
FREE HIGH SPEED FREE HIGH SPEED
INTERNET! INTERNET!
Why pay extra for
internet? Our new
leases include a
FREE FREE high speed
connection!
Affordable mod-
ern office space
at the Luzerne
Bank Building on
Public Square.
Rents include
internet, heat,
central air, utili-
ties, trash
removal, and
nightly cleaning -
all without a
sneaky CAM
charge. Parking
available at the
intermodal garage
via our covered
bridge. 300SF to
5000SF available.
We can remodel
to suit. Brokers
protected. Call
Jeff Pyros at
570-822-8577
315 PLAZA
750 & 1750
square feet and
NEW SPACE
3,500 square feet
OFFICE/RETAIL
570-829-1206
950 Half Doubles
KINGSTON
3 bedrooms, 1.5
baths, new wall to
wall carpeting,
freshly painted, par-
tial A/C, gas heat,
large fenced in
yard, walking dis-
tance to Kingston
Corners. All appli-
ances, off-street
parking, no pets.
$725/month, plus
utilities, & 2 months
security.
Application &
references.
Call 570-639-4907
KINGSTON
Sprague Ave.
Charming, Spacious
6 room, 2 bedroom
duplex, includes 2nd
and 3rd floor. Con-
venient to Wyoming
Ave. Washer/dryer
hook-up, basement
storage, $550 /
month + utilities,
security & lease. NO
PETS.570-793-6294
MOCANAQUA
3 bedroom, modern
kitchen & bath,
large yard and deck,
off-street parking,
water and sewer
paid. $600/month,
+ security & lease.
Call 570-542-4411
WEST PITTSTON
4 bedroom, off
street parking,
yard, garage,
totally remodeled.
$850/month
plus security
570-299-7103
950 Half Doubles
PLAINS
3 bedroom, fresh
paint, new hard-
wood/tile/carpet,
gas heat, new bath.
Includes stove and
fridge. $695/month
plus utilities, secu-
rity deposit and
references
Call Scott
570-714-2431
Ext. 137
WEST PITTSTON
MAINTENANCE FREE!
2 bedroom.
Off street parking.
No smoking. $600
+utilities, security
& last month.
570-885-4206
WILKES-BARRE
176 Charles St
TOWNHOUSE STYLE, 2
bedroom, 1.5 bath,
Not Section 8
approved. $550/
month + utilities. Ref-
erences & security
required. Available
now! 570-301-2785
953Houses for Rent
KINGSTON
3 bedrooms, 1 bath,
refrigerator, stove &
dishwasher provid-
ed, washer/dryer on
premises, front and
rear porches, full
basement and attic.
Off-street parking,
no pets, totally
remodeled. $1,000/
month, plus utilities,
security & lease.
Call 570-824-7598
KINGSTON
Completely remod-
eled Large 2 story, 3
bedrooms, 2 baths,
single family home
including refrigera-
tor, stove, diswash-
er & disposal. Gas
heat, nice yard,
good neighbor-
hood,. Off street
parking. Shed. No
pets. $995. month.
570-479-6722
LAKE SILKWORTH
2 bedroom, 1.5 bath
single home. Lake
view with dock& lake
rights. Remodeled
with hardwood & tile
floors. Lake Lehman
Schools. No pets No
Smoking. $725 +
utilities, security &
lease. Call
570-696-3289
MOUNTAIN TOP AREA
NEAR LILY LAKE
AVAILABLE
IMMEDIATELY
3 bedrooms, 1.5
bath, Farm house.
Modern kitchen,
hardwood floors.
$950/month +
security & 1
year lease
Call 570-379-2258
WILKES-BARRE
2 bedrooms with
lots of storage.
Hardwood floors. 5
minute walk to Gen-
eral Hospital. $670.
+ utilities.
570-814-3838
953Houses for Rent
NANTICOKE
2 bedroom Ranch,
double lot, off
street parking,
fridge & stove
included. Trash &
sewer included.
$550/month +
security. No pets.
570-735-2207
muenchclifford@
yahoo.com
Wanna make a
speedy sale? Place
your ad today 570-
829-7130.
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
WEST PITTSTON
SINGLE HOME
FOR RENT
622 Foundry St.
For lease, available
immediately, 3
bedrooms, 1 bath
room, refrigerator
and stove provid-
ed, washer/dryer
hookup, no pets,
Modern single
family home in nice
neighborhood.
Serious inquiries
only., $725.00/per
month, plus utili-
ties, $725.00/
security deposit.
Call 570-239-4102
965 Roommate
Wanted
HARVEYS LAKE
1 bedroom, fully
furnished. Includes
utilities/cable, inter-
net, access to lake.
$400 month.
Call Don
570-690-1827
1000
SERVICE
DIRECTORY
1024 Building &
Remodeling
1st. Quality
Construction Co.
Roofing, siding,
gutters, insulation,
decks, additions,
windows, doors,
masonry &
concrete.
Insured & Bonded.
Senior Citizens Discount!
State Lic. # PA057320
570-299-7241
570-606-8438
1024 Building &
Remodeling
STORM OR FLOOD
DAMAGE??
HUGHES
Construction
ROOFING, Home
Renovating.
Garages,
Kitchens, Baths,
Siding and More!
Licensed and
Insured.
FREE
ESTIMATES!!
570-388-0149
LINEUP
ASUCCESSFULSALE
INCLASSIFIED!
Doyouneedmorespace?
in classified
is the best way
Youre in bussiness
with classified!
1156 Insurance
NEPA LONG TERM
CARE AGENCY
Long Term Care
Insurance sales.
Reputable
Companies.
570-580-0797
Free Consult
www.nepa
longtermcare
.com
Collect
Cash.
Not
Dust.
Sell it in The
Times Leader
Classied
section.
Call 829-7130
to place an ad.
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