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When people hear Im a
college professor they say Ill
bet that keeps you young. It
does. But at times it makes me
feel old.
I was 40 when I left full-time
newspapering for full-time
professoring and I was in the
best physical shape of my life.
The phys-ed department of the
college sponsored a competi-
tion back then between faculty
and students. I entered the row-
ing event and took third place.
Enjoy it now, a colleague
said, because youll find out
soon enough that every time
you do it again youre a year
older, but the competition is
still 18.
By competition he meant
students and they always are
18, or 19, or 20, but you get the
point: the gap between us keeps
growing. And while I long ago
stopped rowing against them,
there are still all sorts of ways
they can make me feel my age.
For instance, I told a class the
other day that I began college
as an art major and the year
was 1967. Their jaws dropped.
Yes, I said, that was a long
time ago. Want to know how
long? It was the year of Super
Bowl I.
No one actually said yikes!
but their eyes did. They know
todays game is Super Bowl
XLVI (46) and when I told
them Ive seen every one of
them they look at me as though
I am Methuselah although I
doubt they know who Methuse-
lah is.
Nevertheless, I have seen all
45 Super Bowls 44 on TV
and one in person but dont
ask me any details or scores
because I cant answer. To me,
the Super Bowls are one big
super blur. And it has nothing
to do with alcohol consumption
at parties.
Actually, Ive been to very
few Super Bowl parties. I pre-
fer to watch the game at home,
particularly if my team, the
Green Bay Packers, are playing.
But there have been so many
games now that I tend to re-
member only an isolated play
here or there or some random
incident that has nothing to do
with the game itself, the stone
crab claws former Times Lead-
er publisher Pat McHugh had
flown in from South Beach for
example, or Mike Caputos
dads sausage and peppers.
Or the one Super Bowl that I
went to. That was Super Bowl
VI (the Roman Numerals were
easier to figure out then) in
New Orleans. My Uncle Eddie
took me. It was the first Super
Bowl the Dallas Cowboys won.
They beat the Miami Dolphins
but dont ask me the score. The
Dolphins might have been held
to just a field goal, but dont
quote me.
What I do remember is that
the game was played at Tulane
Stadium and it wasnt equipped
to handle the crowd. There
werent enough rest rooms and
the lines at the portable johns
were a mile long. I watched
from the back of the bleachers
as a bunch of guys in Dolphins
regalia formed a circle for pri-
vacy and took turns peeing in
the middle. But as the kickoff
neared, a lot of the guys who
already had their turn took off
for their seats, leaving those
remaining with little cover.
I also remember hanging out
with Joe Roszko, a hero of
mine when he was an All
American lineman at Wilkes
College, and his pal Tony Mile-
wski. I had just turned 21 and
Uncle Eddie said I could go out
with the big boys as long as
they took care of me. And,
man, did they take care of me.
Another thing I remember
about that game is the morning
I went out walking by myself
and bumped into Yogi Berra on
Bourbon Street. He stopped to
chat like we were old friends.
The 67 game I recall better
than any. Remember, Im a
Packers fan winners of four
Super Bowls, counting last
years just sayin. Every
once in a while, like maybe on
Jeopardy or Who Wants to be a
Millionaire, the question will
come up What was the score
of the first Super Bowl?
Packers over Chiefs, 35-10, I
snap. I own that question.
The Pack beat the Raiders the
following year but that game is
not as vivid as the first. And the
thing I remember most about
the Packers win over the Patri-
ots in Super Bowl XXXI is not
the game but the cheesehead I
bought from a guy in Swoyers-
ville after seeing a little ad in
the paper. It was ten bucks but I
would have paid 50. I gave it to
a young Packers fan when I
spoke at a Cub Scouts dinner.
I also have a clear memory of
Super Bowl XVII at the close
of the 82 season. Its Jimmy
Cefalos 76-yard touchdown
reception against the Redskins.
I helped coached that kid in
Little League.
What I remember is Jimmy
spiking the ball in the end zone.
It was the most feeble spike in
the history of the NFL but a
flamboyant gesture from Cefalo
who every other time he scored
in high school, college and the
pros had just trotted over and
handed the ball to the official.
Ed Ackerman, optimist
eackerman@psdispatch.com
To me, its one big super blur
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Editorial /Maria Remembers.........................14
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Peeking into the Past .....................................18
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L O C A L FA N S : G I A N T S - 2 9 0 , PAT R I O T S - 1 7 1
T
aylor Crawford has been a Giants
fan since she was toddler. Not that
she had any choice. She was fated
to be a Giant fan from the day in 1987
when she was 14 months old and her fa-
ther Joe, a Giants diehard, put a Giants
shirt on her and brought her to the Dis-
patch office and told her to Do a touch-
down.
Taylor picks up the story: My father
heard they were looking for Giants fans at
the Dispatch. He taught me to throw my
hands in air like a touchdown signal. At
first when they saw how little I was they
said what are we going to do with her.
Then Dad said do a touchdown and we
they sawit they said ok and I was on the
front page.
TodayTaylor is 26andbackonthe front
page representing Giants fans.
Her earliest memory of being a Giants
fan was when she was a little kid dressed
in Giants gear and watching games with
her Dad, brother Joe Jr, also a Giants fan,
and her grandmother Maryann Musto, a
Dallas Cowboys fan.
Among her collection of Giants mem-
orabilia are the usual arrayof helmets, jer-
seys, license plates, varieties of gear and
bracelets. But her favorite Giant memento
is one of her school pictures from third
grade autographed by retired Giants line-
backer Lawrence Taylor.
When I was in third grade my Dad
took my grandma to Dallas for a game.
Somehow they made it into a party with
the Giants and he got my picture signed.
Everyone always asks, but no, Taylor is
not named after Lawrence Taylor. Her fa-
vorite player of all-time was Jeremy
Shockey. Now that hes gone her favorite
current player is Hakeem Nicks.
Taylor works as a dental hygienist for
Dr. Pittelli in Kingston, who is a Packers
fan. He told me I was fired when the Gi-
ants beat them, she said with a chuckle.
He told me I could wear a Giants jersey
insteadof a smockonMondayif theywin.
I told him if hell give me a raise if they
win, he can cut my pay if they lose.
Taylor also works part-time as a Coors
Light Girl. One night on the job she had to
give away Giants tickets. I told my boss,
please dont make me do this.
There is one thingabout the Giants Tay-
lor doesnt like no cheerleaders. Taylor
cheered for the Duryea Wildcats, Pittston
Area and Scranton University. She wrote
the Giants a complaint letter for not hav-
ing cheerleaders. They wrote back:
thanks, but no thanks.
Taylor will be working a Coors Light
promotion at Goodfellas in Scranton for
the first 45 minutes of the game. Then
shell try to relax and watch the rest of it.
By the way, 14-month-old Taylor must
have gotten a workout doing touch-
downs back in1987. The Giants beat the
Denver Broncos 39-20 in Super Bowl
XXI.
Below Taylor kicks of our list of 277
fans who predict a Patriot victory today.
Taylor Crawford 27-24 I think its go-
ing to be very stressful
Rosalie Murtha 31-17 Bradys team
Little Giant all grown up
PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
Taylor Crawford looks at herself at 14 months old on the cover of the Sunday Dis-
patch on Super Bowl Sunday in 1987. She was then and is still a Giants fan.
By Jack Smiles
Associate editor
See GIANTS, Page 7
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lex Gross is a New England Pa-
triots fanatic. Most Sundays his
team isnt on TV, but thats not
as bad as it might be because, as Alex
says, Theres an app for that.
He follows the Patriots games in real
time through a scoreboard application
on his iPod real games and fantasy
games. In my Fantasy league I drafted
all Patriots and went to the playoffs,
Alex said.
When the Patriots are on TV Sunday
or Monday night he may or may not stay
up and watch. It depends what my dad
says. Alex is 12 years old. Hes a sixth
grader at Pittston Area.
Alex said he became a Patriots fan
about five years ago. My dad was
watching a Patriots game one day and I
came down and watched it with himand
his friends.
That was all it took. Alex liked what
he saw and he liked Tom Brady, too.
Though he was only eight when the
Patriots lost tothe Giants inthe 2008Su-
per Bowl he has a vivid memory of it, or
one play anyway.
I remember a receiver from the Gi-
ants, DavidTyree, caught the pass off his
helmet andtheywonandtheyruinedour
perfect season.
Since hes been a Patriot fan, hes been
easy to buy gifts for.
Ive got 13 pictures, a Brady jersey,
hats, gloves, pants, coats. Youve got to
have the stuff, if youre going to be a
New England fan and Im happy to be
one, he said.
Alex lives in Hughestown. His mother
is Stacey. He has a sister, Sydney; and
brother, Mason who is a Colts fan but
plays for the Patriots. Hes on the Pitt-
ston Area varsity basketball team.
Alexs father, Bill, is a Giants fan with a
Jeremy Shockey license on his vehicle.
That should make interesting viewing
at the Gross home in Hughestown today.
Alexs mom is going to throw a little
home party for the game.
Alex predicts New England will win
and has one fervent wish.
I want Grontkowski to play, Alex
said.
BelowAlex kicks off a list of 144 fans
who predicted a Patriot victory.
Alex Gross 17-14 We want redemp-
tion from the preseason, regular season
and four years ago.
Chet Kaspriski 24-17 in memory of
Joe Pa
Rose Kaspriski 31-21 Brady rules!
Besides, he cute
Joelle Dowd 36-28 AFC rules and
NFC drools. Forever a Steeler fan!
Justin Jon Nepenthe 31-24 Cant
wait for that Madonna half time show!
Patrick Tarullo 27-24 Looking for-
ward to Brady dominating!
AdamNenstiel 35-21Patriots are tak-
ing it all!
EileenKerpovich37-23 Patriotismis
in!
Destiny Gayz 28-21 Its their destiny.
Liz Baumeister 7-0 Happy Days!
Proud Patriot since 07
PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
Alex Gross, 12, a Patriots fan for the past five years looks over some of his
prized memorabilia.
By Jack Smiles
Associate editor
See PATRIOTS, Page 5
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Those watching tonights Su-
per Bowl XLVI from Greater
Pittston might want to pay close
attention to two of the commer-
cials that will air during the
game.
While commercials can some-
times be more memorable than
the game itself, two of those
commercials, one for Fiat and
one for Bud Light, will be spe-
cial for a different reason West
Pittston native Amanda Booth,
25, has a role in both.
The Fiat commercial is under
wraps and pretty secretive,
Booth, 25, said in a telephone in-
terview from California. I had
to sign a non-discloser contract
because of the shock and awe
factor of the Fiat ad.
A lot of advertisers have
leaked their Super Bowl com-
mercials online via YouTube, but
you wont find either of Booths
commercials there. I can tell
you this much about the Bud
Light commercial its a spoof
of the TV show, The Iron
Chef.
Booth takes acting lessons
when time allows and shes look-
ing forward to bigger and better
parts. Id love to do a comedic
movie one day, she said
She has already had a guest
role in the NBCTVshowCom-
munity and has a recurring role
in the CBS daytime soap, The
Bold and the Beautiful.
Over the years, she has ap-
peared in several other television
commercials for Kia Motors,
Target, Hershey, JC Penney, Al-
ways Infinity, Payless, Clean &
Clear and Totally 19.
Booth has also acted in several
film shorts and did the voice of
ShannonPerryinthe videogame
L.A. Noire.
Although she is leaning to-
wards acting, this 2004 Wyom-
ing Area graduate has not turned
her back on modeling. She went
to NewYork City in 2005 to pur-
sue a modeling career on her
own and never looked back. To-
day, she has an agent in London,
Seoul, Tokyo, Milan, Paris, New
York City, San Francisco and
Los Angeles.
Booth has appeared in maga-
zine ads for Aveda, Converse,
Nordstroms, JC Penney and
Cosmoandhas beenonthe cover
of California Brides, Marie
Claire (Australia) and Plaza
(Sweden).
I would love to do Victoria
Secret, Vogue or Sports Illustrat-
ed, she said.
After spending the earlier part
of her career in New York City,
Booth is now based in Califor-
nia. I arrived in California and
fell in love, she said, adding that
she purchased her first home
there last year.
She would love be reborn as a
surfer and can be found surfing
nearby her home whenever time
permits. She recently shot a 15-
page layout for Surfing maga-
zine, that magazines version of
the Sports Illustrated swimsuit
edition.
Having done runway work for
Fashion Week in Paris recent-
ly, she estimates she has traveled
a million air miles since her ca-
reer began. I wish I had all of
those frequent flyer miles, but I
dont, she said. In many cases,
the agency will book and pay for
my flight, so I dont get the mile-
age.
If you miss Booth during the
Super Bowl, you can get another
glimpse of her on Sunday, Feb.
26, when shell appear in a JC
Penneycommercial scheduledto
air during the Academy Awards.
Although she still has family
living in Greater Pittston, Booth
doesnt get back very often, but
vows in 2012 to re-establish old
friendships and try to spend
some quality time back home.
Amanda Booth: Today shes a Super star
Wyoming Area grad will appear in two Super Bowl commercials
By Tony Callaio
Dispatch correspondent
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Wyoming Area grad Amanda booth, an actress and model, will appear in two commercials during
today's Super Bowl.
Disney World is the happiest place
on earth, especially if youre a Pitt-
ston Area varsity cheerleader.
On Feb. 10, the Pittston Area cheer-
leaders are goingbacktothe National
High School Cheerleading Cham-
pionship in Orlando, Florida, for a
second year in a row.
This competition is the most pres-
tigious in the high school cheerlead-
ing world says Coach Kim Morgan.
The squad came in second place in
the large varsity non-tumble division
during 2011. They missed first by .28
of a point.
Donations to help the cheerleaders
reach their goal are requested and can
be sent to PA Cheer, 120 New Street,
Pittston, PA 18640. Checks are ac-
cepted payable to PA Cheer.
PA cheerleaders could use help to get to nationals
Will depart Saturday for competition in Orlando, Florida
Jessica Gorts
Dispatch intern
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Feb. 8th
Chase Thompson 28-11They
always win. America!
Benjamin Wasiakowski 35-
31 Im only 15 months but pick
better than ESPN!
Nathaniel Miller 28-24 Be-
cause three times isnt enough
for Tom Brady
Jim McAndrew 21-17 God
Bless America!
Keith Wasiakowski 28-24
Tom Brady can beat the Giants
with a bad hair day.
Tim Somers II 24-21 You
cant fool Brady twice.
Morgan Kane 28-21 They
have better uniforms!
Stephen Brennan 24-17 The
Eagles are better.
Katie Hitt 27-17 BRADY!
Kaitlyn Dunbar 42-27 Wes
Welker will dominate
Shane Conway 38-27 Big
game for Brady
Kyle Magda 28-24 I dont
care for either one of these
teams.
Dave Olah 28-17 Pats get re-
venge for 2008 Super Bowl
Kate Jackson 28-21 New En-
gland dominates!
Nick Holgash 30-27 Welker
MVP
Cheryl Borys Brady MVP
Gene Skursky 24-21 Brady
MVP
Tina Perry 27-21 Brady
stinksbut
Jeanne Kerr 35-21 Brady is
hot stuff
Olga Danyluk 14-7 Brady is
the poo poohs
Christine Perrino 31-27 For-
mer Patriot
Jaxson Walsh 31-20 Brady
think about it
Diane Walsh 28-17 Ok, Im
thinking about it
Al Stubblebine 35-28 Be-
cause the Giants dont belong
Frank Parra 31-21 Warriors
could beat either of them
Stephin Stephenson 33-30
Patriots Live to Tell
Kevin Severnak 28-24 Brady
is Gods godson
Paul J. Reedy 24-17 Late Td
drive
Frank Perfinski 24-17 Patri-
ots get Into the Groove
Dave Smithonic 34-27 No
David Tyree Miracle
Marina Smithonic 35-24 No
stopping Grontkowski
Austin Smithonic 31-27 Bra-
dy & Belichick get Number 4
Audrey Twardowski 27-21
Grampa said so
Mike Wasko 28-23 The Gi-
ants are over rated
Ed Carlin Sr. 28-14 Brayday
will have a hay-day
Rose Carlin 28-20 I only like
Manning ice cream
Dan DeLucca Sr. 31-14 NFC
already beat AFC
Mary DeLuccia 21-7 Glad
the Giants beat the Eagles
Danny DeLuccia Jr 35-10 If
not Steelers, go Pats
Teddy Burkel 24-17 Its about
time they won
Patti Carlin Martini 42-17
What kind of Martinis do you
like?
Louis Martini 38-18 Deal
with it NY
Jack Donahue 31-20 Go
Cheaters
John Phillips 24-21 I hope, I
hope
Evelyn Tetlak 28-21 Theyll
win just for Marina
Ed Brennan 38-21 NE much
too good
Meredith McGlynn 35-17
Whats with the Roman numer-
als?
Krista McGlynn 28-24 Good
game and good commercials
John Skip McGlynn 41-27 If
Tebow could throw Denver
would be champs
John Jump McGlynn III 35-
21 Cause Poppa is for the Giants
Danielle McGlynn 31-28 Of-
fense wins
Mike McGlynn 28-21 Rather
see KC cause Im on KC
Rainey McGlynn 42-28 I had
a dream
Maronis Pizza 27-21 Get
your pizza early
Rod Sorensen 24-10 Farther
from Calif.
Ron Zrykowski 30-27 Late
FG wins
George Friberg 31-27 Due to
Joe Crawford
Steve Patton 37-20 Post said
so
Joe Furcello 28-17 Same way
Gs beat 9ers, turnovers
Ron Kryeski 27-20 Xfactor
Coach Belichick
Bobby Devlin Jr. 27- 24 Al-
ways a Patriot
Jim Castellino 35- 31 Brady
is fired up
James Castellino31-17Brady
gets rid of the ball, avoids sacks
Frank Poder 31-24 Put a
"Wilfork" in them, theyre done
Diane Poder 27-20 Giants
cant "Tuck" in Brady
Peter Butera 38-27 Neither
team can play D like the Eagles
Josh Smargiassi 28-10 If I
knew Id be rich
Dave Kaminski 27-16
OBrien goes to PSU a winner
Deborah Gold 18-9 Wow,
shrimp on pizza
Joe Shimko 24-17 Heard it in
a loooove song
Ellie Parra 35-28 I like green
and gold teams
Nick Altieri 24-17 Man, these
wings are scorchers!
James Joseph Bussacco 24-
14 NE has to win this one
Becky Musto 45-27 Patriots
pack it in
Brad Jumper 34-14 Eli will
never be Payton
Jannet Goldsworthy 27-17
Our daughter lives in Boston
Dave Bradley 27-17 Pats
down G-Men
Mike Ciali 27-21 PATS pre-
vail
Denise Ciali 17-13 Defense
wins Championships!
Lenny Stefaniak 31-24
Which team do I hate more?
Ryan Kennedy 35-21 Its not
basketball!
Steve Yokimishyn 28-24 The
PACK will be back!
Marcus Walker 27-14 Brady,
Brady, Brady
Karyn Goldsworthy 42-17
Im a Bostonian for now
Lee Severino 24-21 Huge
struggle between Brady and the
Giants D
Kathrynne Byrd 35-21 08
game is going to fuel TomBrady
comeback
Karen Musloski 27-14 Cow-
boy fans can never go for the Gi-
ants
Nathan Trolio 31-27 X-fac-
tor: Welker
Jacoby Harnen 24-17 Daddy
now can we watch the Red
Sox???
Adrian Harnen 30-17 Patri-
ots go MAD wear new super
bowl TEES
Walter Smith 31-17 Shut
down Cruz and Giants lose
Dave Favata 31-23 Eli is no
Nick OBrien
Kristen Favata 28-21 Patriots
Take a Bow
David Favata Jr. 7-0 Wish it
were the Redskins 7-0
Pickin the Patriots
Continued fromPage 3
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Avoca native, Richard (Dick)
Callahan will return to the Grea-
ter Pittston Area for the Friendly
Sons of St. Patrick 98th Annual
Banquet to be held on Saturday
night March 17, at the Wood-
lands Inn and Resort on Rt. 315
in Plains.
Banquet tickets are available
any Wednesday night at the Pitt-
ston Knights of Columbus from
7:30 9:30 p.m. or by contacting
anyactive member of the Greater
Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Pa-
trick. This years banquet is a
Saturday night so it is recom-
mended that those who wish to
attend get their tickets and tables
soon.
The Greater Pittston Friendly
Sons of St. Patrick will honor
Past President, Michael J. Cad-
denat the Annual Past Presidents
Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 18, at
the Knights of Columbus in Pitt-
ston. The night will begin at 6:00
p.m. and will feature a buffet
dinner along with refreshments
and live music. Make reserva-
tions by stopping by the Knights
of Columbus any Wednesday
night from 7-9 p.m. or by con-
tacting Past Presidents Dinner
Chairman Patrick M. Bilbow or
any other active member of the
Friendly Sons.
Banquet speaker
Callahan grew up in Avoca in
the area of St. Marys Church. He
graduated in 1954 from St. Ma-
rys School in Avoca and was a
member of the 1958 graduating
class fromScranton Prep. He has
had a highly successful career in
the insurance business duringhis
lifetime, but he is known
throughout the West Coast and
the Country for his expertise in
the field of public address.
The voice of basketball at St.
Marys College in San Francis-
cos East Bay for 34 years, Call-
ahan was the winner of the col-
leges Mike Gibbons Award for
long-term athletic service. He
was named Honorary Alumnus
in 1998 and currently serves on
St. Marys College Board of Re-
gents. He spent 19 years an-
nouncing for the Golden War-
riors in Oakland; gaining a large
following and wide-spread re-
nown for his signature
shhhhhhhhooo-ting two free-
throw call.
The Oakland Athletics base-
ball team appointed Callahan in
2004, as their public address an-
nouncer. And football in the Bay
Area gained access to his silky
sound 10 years ago when he be-
came the public address announ-
cer for the University of Califor-
nias Golden Bears. His boister-
ous FIRST DOWN BEARS is
a signature sound at Cals Me-
morial Stadium.
In May, 2010, on Mothers
Day, Callahan announced Major
League Baseballs 19th perfect
game when Dallas Braden shut
down the Tampa Bay Rays. Call-
ahans voice has come to repre-
sent the sound of sports in the
Bay Area.
Two past public address expe-
riences, the East-West Shrine
Game at AT&TParkandthe lead
announcer for the 1994 World
Basket Ball Championships in
Toronto, are significant events in
Callahans history.
Recognized for his meticulous
preparation and wide ranging
expertise covering athletic com-
petitions, Callahan has earned
honors and awards for the same
attributes from the insurance in-
dustry. He represents Kosich &
Callahan Insurance Agency lo-
cated in Lafayette, Ca. Mr. Call-
ahan is a sought after speaker as
an over 25 year life and qualify-
ing member of the Million Dol-
lar Round Table, a trade associ-
ation for Financial Profession-
als.
Callahan has volunteered for
Special Olympics, the American
Heart Association, and Family
Aid - Catholic Education, a
fund-raising organization that
provides tuition grants to low-in-
come families. He is the father of
three grown daughters and lives
in Moraga, California.
Oakland As announcer Friendly Sons speaker
98th annual St. Patricks Day Banquet Saturday, March 17, at Woodlands
Dick Callahan
Friends of the Pittston Memo-
rial Library will sponsor a book
sale from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thurs-
day, Feb. 9 in the basement of the
library, 47 Broad St., Pittston.
In addition to a large assort-
ment of books, DVDs, VHS
tapes, audio books and CDs will
be available. All of the books are
sorted and shelved according to
subject matter in the non-fiction
books. The fiction novels both
hardback and paper back are ar-
ranged alphabetically according
to the author.
For more information, call
Brenda Lispi at 654-2340 or the
library at 654-9565.
Book sale Thursday
at Pittston Library
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T R i
will suffer a giant loss!
Eileen Dewey 27-17 Big blue
will leave the Patriots black and
blue.
Greg Dewey 24-17 The foot-
ball Giants cant be stopped
Kevin Thompson 24-14 Pa-
triots stink!
RobKnight 21-17 AManning
winning in Indy, just as planned!
Nick Telford 17-0 Because
KT said so!
Stephanie Hannick 28-14
GIANTS!
Butch Gilligan 31-20 Hotter,
better pass rush, more weapons
Dave Socash 21-14 NEW
YORK! Its greater than New
England.
Lori Lee Shaffer 26-23 I love
you New York Giants!
Tom Shaffon 20-17 Bye, bye
New England!
Kelly A. Williams 30-25 Lets
go Giants!
Roberta Habersky 28-21 Gi-
ants!
Ronald Habersky 28-14 New
York Football Giants!
Scott Sypniewski 24-17 Cant
wait for those awesome commer-
cials
Jacob Dembowski 20-10 I
dont understand football.
Olivia Wrubel 28-21 I hate
the Giantsbut
Mike Baloga 17-7 New York
New York!
Mike Manganella 47-31 The
Giants WILL win!
Janie Kavulich 49-27 My
Boys!
Stephanie Geise 14-10 GI-
ANTS Cherish the win
Larry Crawford 28-18 G-
Men baby!
Lindsey Williams 27-17 bE-
LIeve
Jonathan Perez 27-20 Eli
Manningwill leadthe game win-
ning TD!
Trisha Tyson 21-14 My boy-
friend loves Madonna.
Cassidy Sherman 42-28 I
cant root for the Pats
Nodyia Fedrick 35-24 That
will be the right score!
Jade Devlin 31-21We love the
G-Men!
Timmy Cotter 24-17 Close
game but a win for the Giants.
Bill Femea 28-21 I cant stand
the Patriots
Collen Clark 41-25 After all
theyre GIANTS!
Chelsey Travelpiece 29-23
The Giants are going to show
them who is newer!
Tommy Romanelli 31-28
Bradshawhas two rush TDs and
Victor Cruz 100+ Rec Yards.
Sarah Hayes 33-26 I heart
Henry Hynoski!
Darius Danyluk 23-17 Be-
cause of Manning
Dave Pieri 27-24 It was David
who slew Goliath, not Brady
Joe Stuppino 17-13 Zappa
lives
Joe Lokuta 21-17 Cuz Gus
said so
David Konicki 24-17 Brady is
a cry baby
Steve Reilly 34-28 Brady is a
pretty boy
Dave Alberigi 31-21 Warriors
rule
Ray Bernardi 27-22 WAno. 1
Kenny Radle 27-14 Gront-
kowski wont play
Mike Tracy 31-20 Face it, G-
Men are red hot
TonyAlu40-7Sweet Caroline
MaureenNoone 34-24See ya
at the Suskey
Mary Stevenson 21-10 Love
the Big Apple
Ashley Hetro 27-17 Giants 2
Penn Staters, NE zero
James Hughes 20-17 For Jeff
Burns
Jackee Forsey 32-28 For my
friend Jeff Burns
Jack Husband 26-23 Over-
time
Donna Mazza 24-17 Should
have been Manning v. Flacco
Steve Furmanski 28-3 Baby
you can drive my car
Paul Zelinsky 37-10 Yo
Adriean
Gary Thorne 24-17 Go Man-
ning
Ed Booth 36-17 Hynoski
MVP
G. Davis 35-27 Go Jets
Tracey Murray 45-32 Strike
a pose
Cindy Martz 31-28 Papa
Dont Preach, but Coughlin does
Ralf Castillo 21-17 FGs wont
do it
Steve Mytych 38-21 They
might be Giants
Kim Mytych 24-14 Giants
Express Themselves
Adriean Kasisky 24-10 E-A-
G-L-E-S
Joe Skursky 27-24 Henry
Hynoski the man
Mike Robbins 30-27 Go
Steelers
Jim Ruby 30-27 Patriots BA
Def
Judson Spencer 21-17 Tom is
too pretty and the D is too angry
John Rowland 28-14 Eli will
shine
Mike Costantini 31-20 Be-
cause I said so
Judd Spencer Sr 17-10 Brady
chokes
Augie Rubino 20-16 Go G-
Pickin the Giants
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Art Pesotine celebrated his
100th birthday on January 20.
Formerlyof SpringBrookTown-
ship, Art now resides with his
daughter, Nancy, and son-in-law,
Bud Kramer, of Duryea. A party
attended by his children, grand-
children and great grandchildren
was held in his honor.
Complete Disney Marathon
Michael and Karen Truskow-
ski, son and daughter of Danny
and Carol Truskowski, West
Pittston, completed events dur-
ing the Walt Disney World Mar-
athon Weekend in Orlando.
Karen completed her first half
marathon (13.1) miles on Satur-
day, January 7. Michael com-
pleted both the half marathon
that Saturday and the full mara-
thon (26.2 miles) on Sunday. He
also completed the New York
City Marathon in November.
Michael is a 2002 graduate of
Wyoming Area High School and
a 2006 graduate of New York
University. He resides in
Queens, NY and is employed as
training coordinator for Tek-
serve, an Apple Computer Spe-
cialist company in Manhattan.
Karen is a 2007 graduate of
Wyoming Area High School and
a 2011 graduate of Rutgers Uni-
versity. She is currently associat-
ed with her father in the Dan
Truskowski Allstate Agency in
Hamlin.
In August she will begin Law
School at the University of Pitts-
burgh School of Law.
Happy birthday
Elaine Slusark, of Duryea,
February 10
Tracey Carey, of Duryea,
February 17
Carol Hobbs, of Jenkins
Township, February 2
Rose Carlin, of Avoca, Janu-
ary 30, stolat
Renee Valenti, of Exeter, Ja-
nuary 29
Tony Grieco Jr., of Duryea,
February 1
Regina Poplawski, of Du-
pont, celebrated her 80th birth-
day on February 2.
Renee Valenti, Exeter, Janu-
ary 29
Phil Pisano, Hughestown,
February 7
Joan Marino Griglock, Bear
Creek, February 8
Mary Pat Augello, Pittston,
February 9.
Happy anniversary
Happy anniversary wishes go
to Nora and Mike English Sr.,
of Cork Lane Section of Pittston
Township who celebrated their
47th anniversary on January 30.
Best wishes to Mr. and Mrs.
Tom Petroski, of Wyoming,
who celebrated their 45th wed-
ding anniversary on February 4.
Newborns
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Medical Center announces new-
borns.
A boy was born to Bobbidee
and Daniel Riley, of Pittston, on
January 3.
A boy was born to Laurie and
Eugene Pisano, III, of Exete,r
on January 6.
A girl was born to Julie
Loyack and Juan Hernandez,
of Pittston, on January 13.
Agirl was borntoDeirdre and
Christopher Matys, of Jenkins
Twp., on January 16.
Agirl was born to Allison and
Rocco Schillaci,II, of Jenkins
Twp., on January 16.
Deans list
Jessica Olejnik, West Wyom-
ing, has been named to the
Deans List at Penn State Univer-
sity, main campus at State Col-
lege for the fall 2011semester. To
be named, students must obtain a
3.5 grade average. Olejnik is a
freshment majoring in Biology.
She granduated from Wyoming
Area in 2011.
Donny Sklanka, Pittston
Township, has been named to the
deans list for the fall semester at
Marywood University. He is a
junior in a double major of Crim-
inal Justice and Psychology.
Pet Volunteer of Year
Krissy Barhight, of Taylor, is
the recipient of the 2011 Volun-
teer of the Year Award at Pet Ser-
vices by Denise in Duryea.
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phil
Barhight, Barhight was chosen
for her compassion and dedica-
tion to the care of healthy and
sick animals. She is a senior at
Riverside High School and will
attend Northampton College to
become a veterinary technician.
Runner-up awards were pre-
sented to Kara Tokash, a senior
at Riverside High School, and
Connie Buttacci, of West
Wyoming, a senior at Scranton
Prepartory School.
Buttacci has been accepted at
both Drexel University and The
University of Scranton. She will
attend The University of Scran-
ton in hopes of pursuing a career
in Veterinary Medicine.
Art Pesotine is honored on 100th birthday
The Sunday Dispatch named Our Flooded Neighbors as Persons of the Year for 2011. Nowwe
want to recognize you by name.
The Dispatch will publish the names of Greater Pittston residents who incurred flood damage to
their homes during the September, 2011 flood in a special tribute in an upcoming issue.
We ask those who were flooded and wish to be included in the list to send your names to the
Dispatch no later than Tuesday, Feb. 14, so that we can give you proper recognition.
Names can be emailed to the Sunday Dispatch to jminsavage@psdispatch.com or mailed or
dropped off to the newspaper at 109 NewSt., Pittston, PA19840. If it is more convenient, feel free to
call Judy Minsavage at 602-0168.
Sendnames exactlyhowyouwishthemtoappear. Feel free tomentioneveryone ina familyif you
desire.
Were you flooded? Send us your name
Art Pesotine
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Open Space Workshops will
be held during the month of Feb-
ruary at Arts Seen Gallery, 71
Main St., Pittston.
Workshops available are Feb.
8, Valentines Poetry and
Rhyme; Feb. 15, Knitting; and
Feb. 22, Hoop it Up. Each work-
shop runs from6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Admission is $10.
To register, call 970-2787. All
ages are welcome.
NARFE meeting
Greater Pittston Chapter 1723
National Association of Retired
Federal Employees (NARFE)
will hold its regular monthly
meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday,
Feb. 9 at 1p.m. in the V.F.W. Hall,
Dupont. All retired federal em-
ployees are invited to attend. In
the event of inclement weather,
the meeting will be held on
Thursday, March 8.
Bingo on Mondays
Bingo will be held on Mon-
days, Feb, 6 and February 20 at
the Northmoreland Township
Volunteer Fire Hall in Center-
moreland. Doors open at 5 p.m.
and early bird games start at 6:30
p.m. Food and beverages are
available.
Roast beef dinner
A roast beef dinner will be
held from5 to 7 p.m. on Wednes-
day, Feb. 29 at the Northmore-
land Twp. Vol. Fire Co. Center-
moreland. Cost is $8 for adults
and $4 for children under 12
years of age. Tickets will be
available at the door. Takeouts
will be available.
IAA Carnavale
The monthly dinner meeting
of the Italian American Associ-
ation of Luzerne County will be
held at 6 p.m. on is Thursday,
Feb. 16 at Genetti Hotel and Con-
vention Center, Wilkes-Barre.
Price is $25 per person. Music
for dancing will be provided by
Gary Dee. Complimentary cof-
fee and home baked Italian des-
serts will be served.
Reservationdeadline is Friday,
Feb. 10 by calling Judy Deice at
654-7600 or Louise Castellani
654-6454. This event is open to
the public.
Volunteer Fair
The National Park Service
staff at the Steamtown National
Historic Site in Scranton is hold-
ing a Volunteer Fair from10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19. The
fair is intended to recruit and in-
troduce interested people to vol-
unteer jobs inSteamtowns Inter-
pretive Division.
Oakwood Terrace
Representative Kenneth J.
Smith of the 112th Legislative
District will address a special
Community Forum from 2 to
3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16 at
the Oakwood Terrace Memory
Care Community, 400 Gleason
Dr., Moosic.
The event is free and open to
the public. Light refreshments
will be served. Seatingis limited.
RSVP required by February 14
by calling Sylvia at 451-3171,
ext. 116.
Hughestown Lions
The Hughestown Lions Club
will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday,
Feb. 6 at the Hughestown Hose
Company. President Steve Golya
will preside. Agenda items will
include plans for the annual
Easter egg hunt in the borough.
Polish Women
The Polish Womens Alliance
of America, Council 40 and 44
has scheduled a meeting for 2
p.m. today, Feb. 5 at Eddies Din-
er, Fox Hill Road, Plains Town-
ship to discuss plans for the up-
coming Bal Polonaise. All
PWAAmembers are asked to at-
tend to help promote the ball
which is scheduled for Saturday,
April 14.
WA Driver Ed
Wyoming Area School Dis-
trict is offering two Drivers Ed.
Theory classes for sophomores.
Session one will consist of 20 - 1
1/2-hour classes meeting two or
three times per week. Session
two will consist of 10 - 3-hour
classes meeting once per week
on Saturdays.
Each student will pay $90 for
the class. Checks maybe payable
to the Wyoming Area School
District.
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Valentine Poetry and Rhyme Wednesday at Open Space
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MATTERS OF FAITH
email items for this page to sd@psdispatch.com; fax to 602-0183
The Mens Ministry of the
Christian and Missionary Alli-
ance Church of West Pittston
will present their annual Sweet-
heart Banquet and movie on Sat-
urday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall, 317 Luzerne
Avenue, West Pittston.
This event is planned for the
ladies of the church and commu-
nity; guests of the ladies are also
invited.
Chefs Mark Manganaro and
Jason OBrien along with the
men of the church will prepare a
stuffed pork chop meal with all
the trimmings. Following the
meal the movie Courageous will
be shown in the auditorium.
This event is opentothe gener-
al public. Tickets are available
for a donation and can be ob-
tained by calling 654-2500. Res-
ervations close on Feb. 7.
Brian Shaffer, of Inkerman,
Mark Manganaro and Duane
Coolbaugh, of Pittston, are coor-
dinating the event. Jason
OBrien, of Exeter, George
Weiss, of Dickson City, David
Crisci, of Scranton, Don Noth-
off, of Harding, and Don Strope,
of Wilkes-Barre, are the banquet
committee.
MEMORIAL DEDICATION
The members of the United
Methodist Church, 376 Wyom-
ing Ave. will present a portrait at
10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, to
be consecrated to the glory of
God and in loving memory of
late pastor Rev. Dr. Gordon E.
Weightman, who faithfully
served the church from 2006 to
his death in 2011.
SOUP SALE
St. Johns Lutheran Church on
Wood Street in Pittston will offer
a soup sale on Sunday, Feb. 19,
from 10 a.m. to noon. Home-
made soups will be sold for pick-
up only at $7 per quart. Soup
choices are chicken noodle, chi-
li, or Manhattan clam chowder.
Call 655-2505 to place your or-
ders by Feb. 12.
PRO-LIFE EVENTS
On February 11, the gathering
of Helpers of Gods Precious
Infants, a pro-life rosary apos-
tolate will meet from9 to10 a.m.
to pray for an end to abortion at
the Allentown Womens Center,
31 S. Commerce Way, Bethle-
hem.
Local transportation will be
provided. Rides are available at
7:00 a.m. from St. Anns Basil-
ica, West Scranton, led by Pas-
sionate Father Ed Buchheit. For
more information call Fr. Ed at
347-5691.
A pro-life meeting is Tuesday,
February 21, at Our Lady of Vic-
tory Church in Dallas at 6:30
p.m.
For more info contact Donna
Baloga at (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 for-
mer Seton Catholic School
Building on WilliamStreet, Pitt-
ston.
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 minis-
tries of the Parish Community of
St. John the Evangelist, Msgr.
John Bendik, Pastor. For more
information 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.
CHRISTIAN AND
MISSIONARY ALLIANCE
CHURCH
Luzerne Avenue and Parke
Street
West Pittston
The Mens Ministry of the
Christian and Missionary Alli-
ance Church of West Pittston
will hold their annual Sweet-
heart Banquet and movie on Sat-
urday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall, 317 Luzerne
Avenue, West Pittston. For de-
tails, see above.
Christs Community Clothes
Closet will be open on Wednes-
day and Thursday evenings from
6 to 8 p.m. The closet will be
closed on days that Pittston and
Wyoming Area School Districts
are closed due to weather or holi-
days. There are clothes for men,
women and children.
This community ministry is
open to the public free of charge.
We are not currently accepting
gently used clothing, but antici-
pate a need for addition clothing
in the spring. For more informa-
tion call 654-2500.
CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH
605Luzerne Ave, West Pittston
A Super Bowl Weekend Can
Drive is planned for February 5.
Canned goods will be collected
at every mass. Bring in a can of
soup to vote for your teamto win
the Souper Bowl. One vote per
can.
The Youth Group will attend a
hockey game on Saturday, Feb.
25, at 7:05 p.m. featuring the
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pen-
guins vs. Syracuse. Cost is $10
for Youth Group members and
$12 for guests. This will be Mil-
itary Appreciation Night with a
Penguins Bobblehead giveaway.
For further information call Mrs.
Klepadlo at 430-1470.
A Night at the Races is
planned for Saturday, Feb. 18, at
Immaculate Conception Hall.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Post time is
7 p.m. For every 10 horses you
sell your name goes into a draw-
ing for a chance to win a 37 TV.
The next meeting is on Tues-
day, February 7, at 7:00 p.m. at
IC hall.
The first bazaar planning
meetingis onMonday, Feb. 13, at
6:30 p.m. in ICC hall.
The Youth Choir will resume
rehearsing Tuesday, from 6:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in IC Church.
All boys andgirls are welcome to
join. They will be singing at the
10:30 a.m. Mass on February 12.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. James H. Breese, pastor,
Water Street, Pittston
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship and
Praise Service/Childrens Sun-
day School, Adult/Teen Sunday
School immediately following
service.
Wednesday 7:15 pm Bible
Study
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
UCC
500 Luzerne Avenue
West Pittston
Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor
Sanctuary is handicapped ac-
cessible.
Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday
Worship Service with Holy
Communion
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
West Pittston
Feb. 5 10 a.m. Worship, Sun-
day School
Feb 6 7 p.m. Admin Council,
7 p.m. Boy Scouts
Feb. 8 10 a.m. Mommy &
Me, 5 p.m. strings and wings,
6:30 TOPS, 7 p.m. choir
Feb 9 7 p.m. Class 18, 7 p.m.
Weight Watchers
There will be a pastie sale on
Thursday, Feb. 16. Pasties of-
fered are meat with our without
onions; vegetable with cheese;
sausage and pepper. Order by
calling 655-1083 Monday
through Friday 8 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Ann Alaimo, 654-3850 or
Warren Pollard 654-4745. Order
deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Cost of pasties is $5.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
14 Broad Street Pittston
Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m.
with Rev. William N. Lukesh.
FIRST UNITED
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
West Pittston
Rev. James Thyren
654-8121
Feb 510 a.m. Sunday School,
11 a.m. Worship, 12:05 p.m.
choir rehearsal,
Feb. 8 9 a.m. Morning circle
Feb 9 7:30 p.m. Session.
Services are being held at St.
Cecilias Roman Catholic
Church, Wyoming Ave., Exeter,
as the church recovers from the
flood of September 2011. There
is parking on Wyoming Avenue
and in the lot behind the church.
Sweetheart Banquet Saturday at C & M Alliance
St. Johns Lutheran Church on Wood Street,
Pittston, will offer a soup sale on Sunday, Feb.
19, from10 a.m. to noon.
Homemade soups will be sold for pick-up on-
ly at $7 per quart.
Soup choices are chicken noodle, chili, or
Manhattan clam chowder.
Call 655-2505 to place your orders by Feb. 12.
Its soup at St. Johns Lutheran
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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.harding-
churchofchrist.org
HOLY MOTHER OF
SORROWS PNCC
212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont
Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor
Sunday Masses
8:00 a.m. Traditional Mass
9:15 a.m. School of Christian
Living (SOCL) and Confirma-
tion Class
10:30 a.m. Traditional High
Mass
Daily Mass
9:00 a.m. Monday through
Saturday
Fried Chicken Wing Fundrais-
er today. You can still call in and
order some delicious wings. The
phone number at the hall is 654-
0345. Pick up will be from11:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If anyone had
an order in advance they can also
pick their wings at this time.
The Ladies ANS Society will
be making pierogi on Feb. 17 and
18. Call Regina Bahaley at 457-
2378 to put you order in.
INDEPENDENT BIBLE
CHURCH
328 Main Street
Duryea, PA18642
(570) 451-0346 Home/Office
JLaCava@TheBible-
Church.org
INKERMAN
PRESBYTERIAN
Main St., Inkerman
Services: Sundays, 9 a.m.
LANGCLIFFE
PRESBYTERIAN
1001 Main St Avoca
Sunday worship 11:15 a.m.
The Langcliffe Church is
handicapped accessible. Nurs-
ery is provided for children dur-
ing worship.
The Care for Soldiers program
continues.
To date over 50 care packages
have been sent to servicemen
and women overseas.
MOOSIC ALLIANCE
CHURCH
608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic
Pastor: 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.
Living the Eucharist for Teens
is set for Feb. 20, 27, March5, 12,
19, and 26, (Mondays) from6:00
- 7:30 p.m. at the seminary.
Kathy Yaklic, theology teacher
at HolyCross HighSchool, Dun-
more, will be the presenter. The
$20 fee includes cost of the
workbook. Five or more students
fromone parish or school can at-
tend for a total of $75. To register
for the above program, call 207-
2213, ext. 1107.
The province and seminary
website will soon be undergoing
a complete revamping in the
weeks and months ahead. You
can follow the changes just by
clicking on towww.oblates-stjo-
seph.com
ST. JOSEPH MARELLO
PARISH
OUR LADY OF
MT. CARMEL
ST. ROCCOS
Pittston
Practice for the new Altar
Servers will be held on Saturday
at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Carmel
Church. Any child from third
grade up may be an Altar Server.
Welcome to the Parish Family:
Levi Matthew Pisano, son of
Matthew and Samantha (Turel).
Faith
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St. Joseph Marello Parish (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel/St. Rocco
Churches), Pittston, announced its annual raffle winner recently.
The winner of the 2011 auto raffle was Joseph Aliciene Jr., of Dal-
las, who opted for the $20,000 cash prize. The seller of the win-
ning ticket and receiving $500 was Connie Toole, of Pittston.
Shown here is Dominic Aliciene, center, son of the winner. From
left, second row, are Joseph Aliciene, son of Maria Aliciene, wife;
Father Joseph Sibilano, OSJ, pastor; Joseph Aliciene Jr., winner,
Father Jackson Pinheiro, OSJ, associate pastor. This year's car is
a Chevrolet Cruze from Bonner Chrevolet, Inc., Kingston.
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Any home bound parishioner
who would like to receive Holy
Communion, should call the
Rectory at 654-6902.
Holy Name Society will meet
on Monday, Feb., 6, at 7:00 p.m.
in the Parish Center. The Smoker
will be discussed.
Saturday, is World Day of the
Sick, the Feast of Our Lady of
Lourdes.
There will be an meeting for
parents of children who are re-
ceiving First Communion this
year (public and parochial
school) today, Sunday, Feb. 5, at
12:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Re-
quirements for First Penance
will be discussed. First Penance
is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 26,
at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel Church. Any parents of
second-grade parochial students
who have not registered their
children to receive these sacra-
ments can do so at the parent
meeting. Other important dates
for the First Communion Class
of 2012 are Saturday March 10,
First Communion Retreat at the
Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary
from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., and
Sunday May 6, First Communi-
on Ceremony at Our Lady of Mt,
Carmel Church at 1:00 p.m.
Practices will be held the week
before First Communion with
times to be announced.
Public and parochial school
students in 6th, 7th, and 8th
grades who belong to St. Joseph
Marello Parish will be receiving
the sacrament of Confirmation
this year on Friday, April 13, in
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
at 5:00 p.m. If they have not done
so, Confirmation candidates
should write a brief letter to Fr.
Sibiliano expressing their desire
to receive the sacrament and
should be working on their re-
port explaining their choice of
Saint and name for Confirma-
tion. The report is due Feb. 19.
Parents of parochial school stu-
dents who have not contacted the
church and who have not re-
ceived information regarding
Confirmation requirements
should call the CCD director,
Terrie Audi, at 654-3326 as soon
as possible.
Mt. Carmel Senior Choir will
hold rehearsal on Mondays,
from 7-8:30 p.m. St. Rocco Se-
nior Choir will resume weekly
rehearsals on Tuesdays at 7:30
p.m. in the choir loft of St. Rocco
Church. New members are wel-
come.
The annual Italian Festival
will be held in Mt. Carmel Cen-
ter on Saturday, Feb. 18, and Sun-
day, Feb. 19.
A Mass will be celebrated in
Italian at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday
in conjunction with the festival.
Parishioners will be receiving
something in the mail within the
next few weeks.
The pastor reminds all of par-
ishioners to share their baking
talents by helping with the bake
sale which will be available after
all of the Masses that weekend
and always a popular part of our
pre-Lenten celebration. Anyone
wishing to bake or give a mone-
tary donation may do so. Anyone
wishing to volunteer to help in
any way should contact the rec-
tory at 654-6902.
In case of inclement weather,
during the evening hours, the
parish asks church-goers and
neighbors to not park your auto-
mobile in the church lot so that
snow removal can take place.
St. Joseph Marello Parish Raf-
fle is now underway. Buy your
tickets now for a chance to win
2012 Chevrolet Cruz or
$20,000.00 Tickets are $20.00
each and only 2,000 tickets will
be sold. Seller of the winning
ticket receives $500. If you
would like to sell a few, just let us
know. Call Connie Toole-655-
3681, Frank Sciabacucchi 655-
6125, Pena Hansen-332-5989, or
the rectory office-654-6902.
Anyone wishing to rent the
Parish Banquet Hall or Meeting
Room should call Christine Si-
linskie, Hall Manager, at 704-
8861 for details and/or a tour of
the facility.
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
(Confessions)
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.
The second grade children of
our parish Religious Education
Programwill be celebrating their
First Penance this afternoon at
2:00 p.m. Maurita Bartnikowski
serves as our Coordinator of Re-
ligious Education and Katryna
Reilly serves as catechist for the
second grade.
A Night at the Races is sched-
uled for Saturday, Feb. 11. Audra
Casper and Cindy Vough serve
as chairpersons. The gates will
open at 5:30 p.m. with post time
at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be
served. Sign up sheets for volun-
teers may be found at the back of
the Church. The deadline for the
purchase of horses and dinner
tickets is Monday, Feb. 6. Call
the rectory office (654-0263) to
make any additional purchases.
Reservations are necessary for
dinner. Committee will set upthe
parish hall on Friday, Feb. 10, at
6:00 p.m. All helping hands are
welcome.
Also, donations of solo cups
and soda are needed.
Scripture Study continues this
week. There are two programs,
one on Tuesday mornings from
8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and
one on Tuesday evenings from
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Rehearsals for the Adult Choir
will be held on Wednesdays
from 7:00-8:00 p.m. beginning
Feb. 8.Michael Sowa, Director
of Music Ministry, invites all
current members as well as those
who are interested in joining for
the first time. The Adult Choir
will sing for the Road to the
Resurrection Mass on Wednes-
day, March7at 7:00p.m., as well
as the Masses and services dur-
ing the Easter Triduum. Re-
hearsals for the Childrens Choir
will be on Thursdays from 6:00-
7:00 p.m. beginning Feb. 16.
Faith
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osurprise that more than400peo-
ple turned out Friday night at The
Westmoreland Club as Leader-
ship Wilkes-Barre honored Pat Solano.
No surprise that a good number of the
people were from Greater Pittston, where
Pat has lived all his life.
No surprise that Gov. Tom Corbett
made it his business to be there. After all,
Corbett is just the latest of the nine gover-
nors who have been wise enough to seek
Pats counsel.
The only surprise was that Pat Solano
allowed Leadership to honor him.
The World War II hero who became one
of the most powerful figures in Pennsyl-
vania politics as always shunned the spot-
light and has turned down more than one
offer for a testimonial.
Some say Pat went along with Fridays
affair because he would never say no to
Lori Nocito, Pittston native who is exec-
utive director of Leadership Wilkes-
Barre.
We dont know if thats true.
But many in the room said such an
event could only be pulled off by Lori No-
cito and that probably is true.
Whatever the reason for Pats saying
yes, we believe we speak for everyone
when we say were delighted he did.
It was a grand night for a grand gentle-
man.
The governor put it best: in a room full
of dignitaries, there was only one digni-
tary in the room Pat Solano.
Watch next weeks Sunday Dispatch for
full photo coverage.
A tribute
overdue
PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
Governor TomCorbett, left, congrat-
ulates Patrick J. Solano for receiving
the Leadership Wilkes-Barre Communi-
ty Leadership Award at the Mid-Winter
Cocktail Party Friday night at the West-
moreland Club in Wilkes-Barre.
OUROPINION
And why not? Its February, the month of hearts, flowers,
candy and diamonds (a girls best friend.) Its a month for re-
counting love stories.
Every couple has a story to tell.
Mama and Papas story began in1919 as a match made by her
father whenshe was almost 16years oldandstill inItalywhere it
was customary for a father to select his daughters husband
Papa must have impressed our grandfather with his determi-
nation, ideals and accomplishments. Not yet 25 years of age, he
had served in the American army in World War I, was wounded
and received the Purple Heart, became an American citizen and
was employed at one of the coal collieries. His charmand swag-
ger may have helped somewhat.
Mamas recount of her first meeting with Papa was comical.
Italian custom called for the prospective bridegroom to be ac-
companied by a delegation of family and friends when he met
his intended bride. Also, as was Italian custom, the men were in
the sitting room with a glass or two of wine while the women
were in the kitchen.
When adequate time had
elapsed, Papa and his delegation
left. Grandpa turned to Mama
and asked, Do you like him?
Her response? Which one was
he? she asked. Needless to say,
Papa had to make a return en-
gagement. Whenever the story
of their first meeting was told,
Papa always pretended to be an-
noyed and said he had given sec-
ond thoughts to returning.
The lyrics of the song I Only
Have Eyes for You couldeasilybe the theme of the courtshipof
Aunt Rose and Uncle Charlie. Charles Chiarelli and Rose Mi-
celi lived on the same street. He was her brother Sams best
friendand, fromanearlyage, he hadeyes for her andshe for him
but no words were ever spoken. As Rose grew to become a re-
markable beautiful girl, Charles knew there would be many
suitors asking for her hand in marriage.
When Rose was 16, it was time for Charles to make a move.
On the day she customarily went to town to pay bills, he acci-
dentally-on-purpose met her. He stopped her at the Miners
Bank beside the old clock that stood on the corner of South
Main and Broad Street and asked if she would marry himin the
future. Taken aback, Aunt Rose responded with a surprised
yes. It would be a few years before his parents asked her par-
ents for their consent to the marriage.
Aunt Rose claims if she couldnt marry Charles, she would
go to the convent and Uncle Charlie was adamant that he would
have remained a bachelor all his life if he couldnt marry Rose.
Through the years, you have met the Face in the Mirror and
the Guy in the Glass. They met in February, prior to Valentine
Day, in Mamas vanity mirror in Texas. This year there was no
thought of them seeing each other when, quite surprisingly,
The Guy in the Glass appeared in his daughter Carolines
guest room vanity mirror in Georgia.
The meeting was not as flirtatious as in the past when he was
interested in knowing her better or quite as romantic as when he
serenadedher withFrankSinatras The SecondTime Around.
He sat up in bed reading, rattling the magazine in which he was
engrossed. The rustle of the paper awakened the Face in the
Mirror.
Good, youre awake. I want to read something to you, he
said. Peering up, she noticed he was reading Mayo Clinic
Health Tips for Enhancing Your Relationship and thought this
would be interesting.
The first tip is going for a walk together. This gets you away
fromdistractions and opens the door for conversation. (If thats
what it takes to me a new pair of sneaker, Im all for it.)
Showing your appreciation and expressing thanks for
something your partner does well, especially if you havent said
it lately. (I appreciate howyou run the sweeper but a kiss works
just as well.)
Listening attentively and considering what your partner
says rather than debate or try to make your own point. (I must
remember my Sicilian upbringing.)
Just SayingI love you is goodbut dont stopthere. Come up
with a specific reason. (I love you, although at times you can be
aggravating!)
Doing something your partner likes but you usually
wouldnt do. (I wonder if he
means golfing?)
Trying something new to-
gether. His voice becomes low
pitched as he continues reading
Learn a new game or take a
fitness class together. (Whew,
we could do that!)
Love, like people, comes in
all sizes, shapes, colors and in-
tensity. Afewyears ago, I relat-
ed a love story told to me by an
acquaintance.
On a beautiful summers day
when the sun was setting on Avalon Beach, she turned and
found herself staring into a set of beautiful black eyes. There
were other admirers so she walked on, thinking she would never
encounter himagain. What were the chances of that happening
at this popular vacation site?
She was right. Weeks went by and she never saw him again.
One day while walking home from the beach, she met her
neighbor Mr. Angelo who was upset and in a jam. He had to
leave the area but was concerned about his friend who had no-
where to stay. Would she and her friends allow Charlie to stay
with them? Why not, she thought? The house was always filled
with the gang coming and going.
She turned to tell Mr. Angelo it was alright and was met face
to face with those big beautiful eyes. He was Mr. Angelos
friend, Charlie. She and Charlie became great friends. When it
was time to close the house and Mr. Angelo had not returned,
she asked Charlie if he would like to join her in Florida.
Charlie became a constant companion. The two went every-
where together. He joined her when she returned to live in the
Philadelphia area. Things were great for a long time. During the
winter months, she noticed Charlie was tiring on their walks
around the neighborhood.
One night Charlie took sick and had to go to the hospital. She
knew it was grave as she sat at his side. She could read the love
and appreciation in those once brilliant black eyes and, as Char-
lie closed his eyes for the last time she whispered, I love you,
to her faithful basset hound.
February is the month to remember to speak kindly, care
deeply and love generously.
MARIAREMEMBERS
Maria Capolarella Montante
Love is in the air!
Mamas recount of her first meeting with
Papa was comical. Italian custom called for
the prospective bridegroom to be
accompanied by a delegation of family and
friends when he met his intended bride. Also,
as was Italian custom, the men were in the
sitting room with a glass or two of wine while
the women were in the kitchen.
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Every once in awhile, as youre strolling through
life, moseying down the road of non-events and in-
cidents, turning right at the corner of mundane and
predictable you might run right into a brick wall
of enlightenment. You didnt see it coming, you
couldnt predict its emphasis on you and you cer-
tainly were not prepared for the impact. But, the
scenario has forever colored your world.
Two weeks ago, the time had come for the library
to fly back home again. We librarians are a feisty
lot, but this was a daunting move. Even with all the
Pilates, the thought of schlepping those books
again made my stomach hurt.
And that leads to bathroom breaks of epic pro-
portions, and no one needs to witness that. Again.
The idea presented itself like a beacon in the
night. Theres a work release program at the Lu-
zerne CountyCorrectional Facility, andamongthis
group are able-bodied men who are near the end of
their stay at The Big House, available to help out
with the most laborious tasks.
Plus, I heard they work like mules! Perfect.
Lets be honest. You hear the word inmate and
you think all kinds of unsavory thoughts; murder,
mayhem, drugs, homicide, pillaging and worse. In
reality, our friends in orange frequented a more
crookedpathof lesser missteps crimes tobe cer-
tain, but its a bit of a hike fromwriting a bad check
to bludgeoning someone with a piano.
Anyone who has fear in their hearts prior to en-
listing these gentlemen should probably just stay
home. And shut up. Theyve been judged for most
of their lives and really shouldnt receive further
judgment from those who, in fact, are benefiting
fromtheir aid. Disembarking fromthe bland, white
van on that first morning, like a parade of orange-
clad caterpillars, I witnessed none of what you may
have predicted.
Here is what I saw: boys who made a wrong turn
somewhere on their path to self-discovery and
adulthood. Instead of going right, they may have
gone left. Instead of doing one thing right, they
may have done three things wrong. Instead of
choosing a group of confidants with positive ac-
coutrements and philosophies, they mayve chosen
to belong to a group with too many illegal accesso-
ries and paraphernalia. Instead of being born into a
family with parents who are loving and functional
and kind, they may have been unfortunate enough
to be born to a pack of wolves in the wild. Some
things they controlled; many they could not.
Life is truly the luck of the draw; a game of
chance. You or I could have so easily been brought
into a world among thieves and users and savages.
Once you know that life, it takes a miracle and di-
vine intervention to dig your way out to rightness.
Asapling needs to be tended to in order to flour-
ish and bear the fruit of prosperity.but it can be
just as easily neglected and ignored and trample-
dleading to an existence drenched in the color
orange.
Our friends soon made this move a personal mis-
sion and they were showing more reverence for the
library than some others were able to muster these
last weeks. At one point, I may have been flinging
books haphazardly when one helper politely took
the books from my hand, laid them down neatly,
spines aligned and facing out and said quietly to
me: Respect the books.
I felt like an idiot.
Over 10,000 books were hoisted from storage to
library. They moved furniture, they moved com-
puters, they moved bookcases.
They moved our hearts.
We quickly realized that without them, there
would be nothing but a stack of books, bare walls
and some kicky, new carpet upon the floors. Once
resituated, each one of the thousands of books had
to be washed, again. I wanted to cry and maybe did,
but our friends sat elbowto elbowat a folding table
and spritzed and wiped every single book as if this
was a paying job.
I mayve not been the best wiper, myself, and
they patiently showed me how it was done, effec-
tively. I wasnt a good worker. I had a lot to learn.
Beginning this journey, I self-righteously
thought I could teach these guys some things about
how to function as an upstanding citizen in the
community. Maybe mycivic mojowouldruboff on
them and they would turn their lives around in a
citysecond. I wouldbe their mentor! Their teacher!
Their guide!
Guess what? It was the other way around.
Here is what I learned from our friends:
It takes just one moment to get into trouble, but
can take a lifetime to get out of it.
No one appreciates free will until they dont have
it anymore.
Imprisoned or not, always shake hands and look
someone directly in the eye.
Cherry chewing tobacco is better than regular.
Just so you know.
Pall Mall cigarettes are cheap and nasty, but to
some, ambrosia.
You may be labeled prisoner, but you can still
be labeled respectful and kind.
You dont forget the good things you did in your
life before becoming an inmate.
Respect the books. Always respect the books.
And homemade tattoos given within prison
walls are painful and unsanitary. But once youre
hooked, youre hooked. And they are badass.
An inmate confined to prison does not eradicate
the person, his heart, his dreams and his goodwill.
At our core were all the same. We travel in differ-
ent directions and sometimes, sadly, growwild and
unruly.
Some of us are imprisoned in a building with
bars; some of us are imprisoned within a vessel of
fear, resentment, negativity and bigotry. An orange
uniform does not an evil being make.
Our hearts are all in the same place. We just wear
different colors.
MOTHERS DAZE
Maria Jiunta Heck
Judge not
Sometimes Maria Heck makes us laugh. Sometimes
she makes us think. Either way, her column which
appears every other Sunday in this space, is always
super.
I am writing this letter to
thank the mayor of West Pitt-
ston for the phone call I re-
ceived from him after my let-
ter was published last week.
The mayor was very profes-
sional and courteous and was
able to clear the air and correct
any miscommunications we
had between West Pittston and
the Guardian Angels. He set
my mind at ease and cleared
up any concerns I may have
had.
Mayor Denisco is very con-
cerned about the recent crimi-
nal activity in his community
and is dedicated to doing all
that he can to prevent it from
happening. I believe he is
heartbroken over these bur-
glaries and he wants to put an
end to it.
Our conversation was very
productive and the Guardian
Angels will support West Pitt-
ston police, the mayor and the
citizens anyway we can. There
are plans being put together to
have random patrols conduct-
ed in West Pittston.
We hope we can assist the
police by being extra eyes and
ears for them during our pa-
trols. This would not be pos-
sible without the leadership of
the mayor of West Pittston.
Every citizen of West Pitt-
ston should be proud of the
mayor and all he is doing to
improve your community. We
look forward to working with
himand the police department
in the future.
Scott Koppenhofer
Regional Director
Alliance of
Guardian Angels
YO U R O P I N I O N
Guardian Angels,
mayor clear the air
Thank you to all who helped
make the Greater Pittston Food
Pantrys fourth annual Christ-
mas Turkey and Trimmings
Giveaway a success.
This year, 405 low-income
families received turkeys, trim-
mings, milk, fresh fruits and
vegetables along with winter
coats, hats, gloves and scarves.
This was made possible by an
enormous group effort on the
part of our community. As head
of The Care and Concern Min-
istries, Monsignor Bendik, pas-
tor of St. John the Evangelist
Parish, allows the foodpantryto
use the former Seton Catholic
High School facility.
In addition to the 23 dedicat-
ed volunteers who serve the
pantry 52 weeks a year, the pan-
tryreceivedsupport from20ad-
ditional volunteers, including
the Pittston mayor and chief of
police.
The days bounty was donat-
ed by The Commission on Eco-
nomic Opportunity, Blue Rib-
bon Dairy, an anonymous pro-
duce provider, local schools,
churches, social organizations,
private donations, Girl Scout
and Boy Scout troops, business-
es and hose companies.
The Kids Clothes Closet of-
fered childrens winter outer-
wear.
It was a joyful day! Many of
the stories of the low-income
families are heartbreaking but
their gratitude is heartwarming.
Thanks to all who help us live
our mission to love and serve
the Lord and one another.
Anyone living within the 15
towns that comprise the Pittston
and Wyoming areas who is in
need of food should call 654-
9923.
Peggy Burke
Coordinator
Greater Pittston
Food Pantry
Food Pantry grateful
for community support
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Checking the food label may also be recommended as many of our
comfort foods involve high amounts of sodium.
How much sodium is too much? USDA would like us all to work
toward an amount of 2300 mg. a day. One teaspoon of salt yields just
about the daily recommended amount of sodium.
Why does USDA recommend reducing sodium in the diet? Many
of us with hypertension may improve our health by limiting sodium
to the recommended amount. One friend experienced reduced swell-
ing in her fingers when she reduced sodium in her diet.
To begin, try making this easy mix to take the place of commercial
mixes. If youare a football fan, youmight want totreat your friends to
a healthier version.
Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix
Makes enough for use with 1 pound of ground beef
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon powdered garlic
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Mix all ingredients until well blended.
After youve tried this recipe and adjusted seasonings to personal
taste, double or triple the recipe next time. Its simplest to set out
small bowls and measure enough for one recipe into each bowl.
Then, transfer the mixture in each bowl to a 6-inch square of heavy-
duty aluminum foil. Fold tightly and store the packets together in a
plastic freezer bag in a cool, dark, dry place.
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Penn State Cooperative Extension
Watch that sodium
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Extension, Luzerne County, 16 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, Pa., 18643.
(570) 825-1701/602-0600. Fax (570) 825-1709. mre2@psu.edu.
Seats are on a first come/first
served basis with15 students per
class. Classes will be held at the
Secondary Center with Session
one in room 164 from 2:30 to 4
p.m. Session two will also meet
in room164 from9 a.m. to noon.
Session one will be held on:
Feb. 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 16, 21, 23, 27,
29; Mar. 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20.
Session two will be held on: Feb.
11, 25; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr.
14, 21, 28.
These classes will meet the
30-hour theory aspect of Drivers
Education.
Applause seeks dancers
Applause Theatre is calling all
dancers, 18+ female & male, for
a signature fundraiser event. Au-
ditions will be held from 2 to 4
p.m. on Feb. 11 and 12 at Arts
YOUniverse in Wilkes-Barre. A
music CDand two-minute maxi-
mum routine is a plus but not
mandatory. The event date is ten-
tatively May 4 and 5 and will be
held in Scranton. Call choreog-
rapher LuAnn at 592-5996 for
more information.
Singing Valentines
Singing Valentines will be
available toWyomingValleyres-
idents on Tuesday, Feb. 14, cour-
tesy of Chordial Connection
Barbershop Quartet from the
Tunkhannock Chapter of Bar-
bershop Harmony Society. Sing-
ing Valentines are delivered to
work, home, restaurants or any
other place all in a surprise pre-
sentation. Cost is $40. All pro-
ceeds are donated to local char-
ities. Call 655-2180 for more in-
formation.
Events
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Baker and Andy
Kelly, of Dupont, Henry
Meade and Owen McAndrew,
of Avoca, Koochie Weis-
kerger, of Pittston; Joe Corco-
ran and Stumpy Stonik have
in common?
1952 60 Years Ago
A pool tournament was set
for LaTorres Smoke Shop in
Pittston, one of the last pool
halls in the area. Some of the
patrons waiting for the start of
the tournament reminisced
about the old days when Frank
Carr and Paul Earley, house
men for Allardyce Pool Par-
lor in Pittston, spotted a
sharpie and sent someone to
find Joe Sheridan of the Junc-
tion and Bill Lynn of Tedrick
Street, two area pool sharks.
Sheridan took on the sharpie
and whipped him for low
stakes in two games, com-
mented one of the old-timers.
The sharpie then upped the
stakes much too high for Sheri-
dan. Sheridan agreed only to
play for double what they
played in the first game. The
sharpie left town foiled in his
throw the first game then win
for high stakes plan.
Duryea Clothing, 725 Main
St., advertised Sanforized cot-
ton dresses for 88 cents, mens
coats for $12.50 and womens
gabardine coats for $15 to $18.
Sanforization is a trademark
process used to pre-shrink fab-
ric, widely used in the manu-
facture of denim products.
The Sunday Dispatch In-
quiring Photographer asked this
dangerous question: Do you
think that women drivers have
increased or lessened the perils
of driving on highways?
Paul Keim, of West Pittston,
answered, They add to the
perils. They dont seem to have
the same ability that men do.
Albert Christian, of Pitt-
ston, added, Some of the best
drivers I know are women.
Michael Baccanari, of Pitt-
ston, stated, I find them too
slow, I would say this constitu-
tes a hazard.
Mrs. Worthy Hood said,
They dont drive as fast as
men so they dont have as many
accidents.
1962 50 Years Ago
Betty Kischel, chairperson
of the Greater Pittston observ-
ance of World Day of Prayer,
worked with several repre-
sentatives from area churches to
observe the event locally. Wom-
en from South America wrote
the theme For God So Loved
the World. Mrs. Herbert
Bainbridge, Mrs. Robert
Comstock, Mrs. David Evans,
Mrs. Chris Cunningham,
Mrs. George Wilson, Mrs.
Elizabeth Davenport Mrs.
Bert Luce, Mrs. John Co-
chran, Mrs. Lester Falkin-
burg, Mrs. Mary Santee, Mrs.
Alex Hite, Mrs. Aaron Hastie,
Mrs. Edward Pugh and Miss
Jessie Robertson helped to
organize local participation of
the worldwide event to be ob-
served in over 52 countries.
Christian Missionary Alli-
ance, First Methodist, First
Presbyterian, First Congrega-
tional, Luzerne Avenue Baptist,
Trinity Episcopal, Salvation
Army, First Methodist, St.
Pauls Methodist, First Presby-
terian, Second Presbyterian,
Water Street Baptist. St. James
Episcopal, St. Johns Lutheran,
St. Peters Lutheran, Hugh-
estown and Inkerman United
Presbyterian churches were
represented.
This years theme, written by
women in Malaysia, is Let
Justice Prevail. On the first
Friday of March in services all
over the world, that country
becomes the focus of prayer
and understanding. Women
worldwide learn how their
sisters of other countries, lan-
guages and cultures understand
Sharpie got a pool lesson 60 years ago
Peeking
into the past
With Judy Minsavage
COURTESY OF MIKE SAVOKINAS
Photographer Steve Lukasik hops over railroad tracks while covering the Knox Mine Disaster in
January of 1959.
See PEEKING, Page 21
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so for the 10:30 a.m. Mass on
Easter Sunday.
The next meeting for the Pitt-
ston Catholic Youth Group will
be on Sunday, Feb. 12, from5:00
to 6:30 p.m. in the Religious
Education Center.
The address for the parish
webpage is:www.eucharist-pitt-
ston.org.
PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH
Old Forge
St. Marys Church, Lawrence
Street, Saturday Vigil 4 p.m.
Sunday, Mass 8 and 10 a.m.
St. Lawrence Church, Main
Street, Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Mass 11:15 a.m.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Lackawanna Ave., Dupont
The mass schedule for the
week is: Monday through Friday
at 7 a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
and 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30
a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Candles, which were blessed
on Feb. 2, the Feast of the Pre-
sentation of Our Lord, will be
available in the church lobby af-
ter all masses today. An offering
of $2 per box is suggested. The
blessing of throats in honor of St.
Blase will be offered after all
masses today.
CCD classes will be held on
Feb. 6, 13 and 27. There is no
class on Feb. 20 due to the Presi-
dents Day holiday.
The Womens Society will
meet on Tuesday, February 7 at
6:30 p.m. in the church hall. The
Choir will meet on Thursday,
Feb. 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in
the choir loft. New members are
welcome.
The Girl Scouts will meet on
Feb. 13 and 27 from 6:30 to 8
p.m. in the lower level of the rec-
tory.
Bible Study will resume on
Feb. 15 in the lower level of the
rectory. All are welcome.
The Holy Name Society 300
Club will begin on March 4. Five
weekly prizes will be awarded.
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 Christian Womens Orga-
nization will conduct a bake sale
the weekend of February 11 and
12 before and after all Masses at
both churches. Baked goods can
be brought to the churches start-
ing at 2 p.m. on Saturday. If you
cannot bake, monetary dona-
tions are appreciated.
The Golden Age Club will
meet on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 1:30
p.m. at the parish center. A Val-
entines Day party will be held
after the meeting. Hostesses are:
Margaret Uporsky, Thea Ya-
nushis, Rose ShurmanekandVe-
ronica Spliethoff.
The Christian Womens Orga-
nization will hold their next
monthly meeting on Tuesday,
Feb.14, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Antho-
nys church hall with the recita-
tion of the rosary. Upcoming
events will be discussed.
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A federal court in Washington, D.C. has
upheld the constitutionality of the heart
of the 2006 reauthorization of the Voting
Rights Act. The case, Shelby County,
Alabama v. Holder, involved a challenge to
the Section 5 preclearance provision of the
Voting Rights Act, which requires states and
jurisdictions with some of the worst histories
of discrimination, such as Alabama, to have
all voting changes reviewed by the U.S.
Department of Justice or D.C. District Court
to ensure they are free from discrimination.
In rejecting this challenge, the Court ruled
that Congress appropriately extended the
protections of the preclearance requirement
in 2006 for 25 more years.
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The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has
ruled that the Redondo Beach, CA city law
barring standing on a street or highway
and soliciting employment, business or
contributions from an occupant of any motor
vehicle, is unconstitutional because it is so
broad, it could refer to any solicitation, such
as a Girl Scout selling cookies or children
selling lemonade.
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Under a new state law, circumcision can no
longer be banned in California municipalities.
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Under Wisconsins new law, it is now legal for
the frst time to possess electronic weapons
such as stun guns and Tasers. A permit is
required before buying or carrying a Taser,
concealed or not. A handgun can be openly
carried without a permit.
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the biblical passages in their
context. The United States has
been the author of the event
seven times since 1887.
William Michael Falzone
was following his fathers ex-
ample by passing the State
Board examinations for becom-
ing a barber. William trained
with his father Joe Falzone at
his shop on Charles Street.
Nick Scarantino opened
Pittstons newest business, a
television repair shop on Main
Street in Pittston. A World War
II veteran stationed in the South
Pacific, Nick attended Temple
University Technical Institute in
Scranton and worked with Phil-
co Distributors for 10 years.
1972 40 Years Ago
Ten men from Topps Chew-
ing Gum formed a basketball
team and entered the Bethle-
hem Industrial Invitational
Tournament. The team won the
championship with a come-
from- behind shot by Bob
Hines. Members of the squad
were lead scorer John Milus,
Duryea, Lanny DeBiasi, John
Ellis, Frank Raykovitz, Frank
Zawrotny, Joseph Wudarski,
Joseph Petroski, Donald Col-
lins and Paul Lowe.
A banquet to celebrate the
first season of the Hughestown
Tigers and Tigerettes junior
football organization was
chaired by Michael Rubin and
held at the Germania Hose
Company. Louis Giordano,
head coach of the Tigers, pre-
sented trophies to the A Team.
Angelo Mantione presented
the B team with trophies. Rose
Marie Mantione and Helyne
OMalley, directors of the Ti-
gerettes, presented the girls
with sterling silver charm
bracelets. Trophies for best
performance were presented to
Gene Orzello, best offensive
back; Gene Harned, best of-
fensive lineman; Joe Hensley,
best defensive lineman; and
John Adonizio, best defensive
back.
Top ten songs of February
1972
1. Black Dog Led Zepplin
2. Lets Stay Together Al
Green
3. You Are Everything
Stylistics
4. Stay With Me Rod Stew-
art
5. The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Robert John
6. Never Been to Spain 3
Dog Night
7. Anticipation Carly Si-
mon
8. Sugar Daddy Jackson 5
9. Sunshine Jonathan Ed-
wards
10. Id Like to Teach The
World to Sing New Seekers
and Hillside Singers.
Question #2
In 1972, Dr. Elmer Mar-
ianacci and Pat Hudock
scored their first victory in two
years of playing, defeating the
team of Dr. Joseph Fasciana
and Mike Chiampi. Tillio
Santarelli and Jim Begliomini
won four games in a row, shut-
ting out Frank Zurla and Lou
Braccini. What game were
these gentlemen playing?
1992 20 Years Ago
Prints of the 1873 West Pitt-
ston Borough property map
were available at the West Pitt-
ston Library. The prints were
reprinted from the A. Pomeroy
& Co. Atlas of Wyoming Val-
ley which was originally pub-
lished in the mid 1870s.
To see this and other historic
maps contained in the atlas, log
onto www.historicmap-
works.com/Search/
city.php?..Wyoming+Valley
You might say Paul Mur-
man, of Duryea,was a patient
man. Forty-seven years after
being wounded in a firefight in
Caumont France during World
War II, he received a Purple
Heart. Murman had many other
medals to his credit, but main-
tained his most prized was the
Combat Infantry Badge he
earned while fighting in Korea.
2002 10 Years Ago
It was the St. Louis Rams vs.
the New England Patriots in
Super Bowl XXXVI. In the
Dispatch, 460 locals predicted a
Rams win while 233 sided
with the Patriots who won their
first Super Bowl by defeating
the Rams 2017 as kicker
Adam Vinatieri made a game-
winning 48-yard field goal as
time expired. The Rams had
been 14-point favorites to win
the game, making the Patriots
victory one of the biggest up-
sets in Super Bowl history.
Question #1
John Ace OMalley in his
weekly column in the Sunday
Dispatch listed these gentlemen
as some of the best pool shoo-
ters in the area.
Question #2
These Exeter men played
weekly matches as members of
Ginos and Club 8 Pitch
teams. It is believed that eight
men invented Pitch in its cur-
rent form during a deer-hunting
trip in Mayfield, Kentucky in
the early 1900s.
We gave the people of Grea-
ter Pittston a new strong voice
in community affairs, some-
thing which all other regional
publications did not do for the
community. Thats what it was
all about then and thats the
way it is today.
Excerpt from On My Mind,
a column written in February,
1992, by Dick Cosgrove on the
eve of the 45th anniversary of
the first published issue of the
Sunday Dispatch.
Peeking
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ST. JOHN THE
EVANGELIST PARISH
COMMUNITY
35 William Street
Phone: 654-0053
Pittston
The parish community will be
reorganizing the childrens choir
within the next few weeks. Re-
hearsals will be once a week and
is open to students in grades 2
through 10. For more informa-
tion call William Mentz at 654-
0053.
Instruction for all parents an-
ticipating the Baptism of their
first child will be held Tuesday,
Feb. 7, in the parish center from
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Holy Name and Altar and
Rosary Night at the Races will
be held Feb. 18 at Seton auditori-
um. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Bereavement Support Group
will meet every Tuesday evening
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the parish
center dining room.
Altar and Rosary Society will
meet Monday, Feb. 6, at 1:30
p.m. in the church hall. Refresh-
ments will be served.
Night at the Races will be held
Saturday, Feb. 18. Doors open at
6 p.m. at Seton Catholic audito-
rium. Admission is $5, or free
with purchase of horse for $10.
Refreshments included. Bring a
canned good for the Food Pantry.
The Parish office will be
closed Monday, Feb. 20 for Pres-
idents Day and will reopen
Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 9 a.m.
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 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 ope-
non the first and third Thursday
of the month. Registration is
held in the Seton building from
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Bring your
childs immunizations records.
Greater Pittston Kids Closet is
open Wednesday from9 to11:30
a.m. and 5 to 7 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 9:30a.m. To-
day is a communion Sunday, the
Fifth Sunday in Epiphany
Lay Reader - Tracy Drum-
mond
Acolyte - Trish Renna
The Church Council will be
meeting Monday, Feb. 13 at 6:30
p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 19, there will be a
soup sale from 10 a.m. to noon.
Homemade soups will be sold
for pick ups only at $7 per quart.
Choices will be chicken noodle,
chili or clam chowder. Reserve
yours by Feb. 12.
If you would like to join this
Church Family have any ques-
tions or comments call 655-2505
or e-mail stjohnspittston@veri-
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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
Catholic School Children in
second grade should start attend-
ing CCD classes the end of Feb-
ruary in preparation for First
Penance. March 6 and 8 there
will be practice for First Penance
which will be on March 10
(times will be announced).
First Holy Communion will be
on May 6 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.
The St. Maria Goretti Laflin
Has Talent showis set for April
22, at 7:00 p.m. in the church
hall. This is a popular parish
event which will be directed by
Peggy Sosnak assisted by Frank
Magdalinski and Jennifer John-
son. The performance is free and
refreshments will be served by
the Social Committee.
Feb. 5 - Boy Scout Sunday
Feb. 20 - Presidents Day (Of-
fice Closed)
Feb. 22 - Ash Wednesday
Feb. 26 - 1st Sunday of Lent
Feb. 29 - Road to Resurrec-
tion, St. Maria Goretti, Mass at
7:00 p.m.
March 4 - Pasta Supper
Mass schedule:
Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday
8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Week-
days 8:00a.m.
The Banquet Hall at St. Maria
Goretti Parish, is available. Call
the Parish Office at 655-8956.
ST. MARYS POLISH
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CHURCH
200 Stephenson St.
Duryea
Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock,
Pastor
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
Mr. William Jenkins, Deacon
Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
See FAITH, Page 24
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Daily Mass at OLOS
Mon-Tues-Fri: 7:00 a.m.
(Please note: no Wed. a.m.
Mass); Thurs: 7:00 p.m. fol-
lowed with Bible Study & Night
Prayer. Bible Study has resumed
and all are welcome.
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 relates to important issues of
today. The focus is on Jesus and
the Scriptures. Registration is on
going so if you want to attend,
please call Father McKernan at
693-1991.
R.C.I.A. The Rite of Chris-
tian Initiation (Education) for
Adults: This program is for any-
one interested in learning more
about their Catholic Faith as well
as anyone interested in preparing
to become 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.
CCD classes will be held on
Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m.
Pre-K & Kindergarten CCD
Class being formed: Children 5
years and over will be accepted
for the class. Registration forms
may be obtained from the CCD
Office, Parish Office or on the
table in the Hall or at the back of
the Church at St. Josephs site.
For more information, please
call Elaine Kelley at 693-1521.
Adult CCDClass: This beauti-
ful class is for an Adult that may
be mentally challenged but so
capable of loving the Lord. Dur-
ing the Lenten Season classes
will be held under the direction
of Debbie Koss. If you wish to
register a family member, please
call Debbie at 693-2958 or Mrs.
Kelly, CCD Coordinator at 693-
1521. Anyone wishing to volun-
teer with these classes is encour-
aged to do so.
Join the Bible Study on Thurs-
day Evening after the 7:00 p.m.
Mass and ask Father McKernan
about it. .
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.
QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES
PARISH
715 Hawthorne St.
(570) 457-3412
stmarysavoca@verizon.net
www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com
Queen of the Apostles Parish
will sponsor the parish mission,
Living Life Abundantly, Feb.
12-15 at 7 p.m. at St. Marys
Church, 715 Hawthorne St.
The Rev. Peter Sousa, a Re-
demptorist from Sumter, S.C.,
will preach at the mission servic-
es as well at all of the weekend
Masses February10-11. Refresh-
ments will be served in St. Ma-
rys School auditorium, 742
Spring St., following the 7 p.m.
Mass on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
The public is invited.
Congratulations to the most
recent winners of Queen of the
Apostles Parish Pot of Gold raf-
fle Joan Burton and Ann Des-
soye.
Queen of the Apostles Parish
extends a special thank you to
Julie Kiesinger and Erin
McNamara of Panache, A Sa-
lon with Style, Avoca, for sup-
porting their parish fundraiser.
With this fundraiser, advertisers
are invited to place their busi-
nesses flyer in the parish bulle-
tin for a nominal fee. For more
information, please call the par-
ish office at 457-3412.
Boy Scout Troop 316 and the
Venturing Crews of Queen of the
Apostles Parish will celebrate
Scout Sunday today during the
9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Marys
Church.
Queen of the Apostles Parish
youth group will meet Sunday,
Feb. 12. For location and time,
please call the rectory at 457-
3412.
Queen of the Apostles Parish
will have a Night at the Races
Saturday, Feb. 25 in St. Marys
School auditorium, 742 Spring
St. The doors will open at 6 p.m.,
and the races will begin at 7 p.m.
Admission is $5 which includes
dinner, soda, andcoffee. This is a
B.Y.O.B. event. Horses are $10
each. Racing forms can be ob-
tained at the church, 715 Haw-
thorne St., following the week-
end Masses (Saturdays at 4 p.m.
and Sundays at 8, 9:30, and 11
a.m.), by calling the rectory at
457-3412, or at the event. The
sponsor of the winning horse
will win $50 and does not need
to be present to win.
The finance council will meet
Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. in St.
Marys Rectory.
Queen of the Apostles Parish
will have a Lenten food sale Fri-
day, March 9. The sale includes
tuna hoagies, with or without on-
ions; homemade Manhattan
clamchowder; andhaluski. Hoa-
gies are a $1.50 for a small and
$3 for a large.
The clamchowder is $1.50 per
cupand$6per quart. Andthe ha-
luski is $3. To place an order,
please call Arlene at 346-8060,
Jeanette at 457-7804, Kay at
457-8470, or the rectory at 457-
3412 by March 7. Orders over
$20 will be delivered. Orders un-
der $20 can be picked up at SS.
Peter and Pauls Church, 1000
Main St., between 11 a.m. to 6
p.m.
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
Weekends Masses: Saturday
at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 8, 9:30, 11
a.m.
Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45
p.m.; anytime upon request by
calling 457-3412.
Prayer Chain: 457-5867
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN
143 Parsonage St., Pittston
Feb 5 - 9:30 a.m. Sunday
School; 11:00 a.m. Worship
Feb 7 - 7:00 p.m. - AA Meet-
ing
Feb 8- 6:30 p.m. Choir Re-
hearsal
Feb 9 Noon Sisterhood of
Divine Diners, Agolinos Res-
taurant
TRINITY EPISCOPAL
CHURCH
Spring Street and Montgom-
ery Avenue, West Pittston
Parish Mission: To live and
build holy community.
All welcome: Worldwide An-
glican Communion: We believe
in one holy, Catholic apostolic
church. Web of information and
links atwww.trinityepiscopal-
churchwestpittston.or-
gandwww.diobeth.org.
Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11
a.m. every Sunday. Holy Days as
announced. Daily prayer for
those with needs requesting
prayerful support. Start Prayer
network at parish office 654-
3261.
Youth Program:10:45 a.m. ev-
ery Sunday. Weekday special
events andservice projects as an-
nounced. Faith Forum for
Adults: Enrichment for adults
seekingspiritual renewal andop-
portunities for ministry and vol-
unteerism.
Parish Life Events Team: Bi-
monthly first Sundays.
Parish Council: Every second
Sunday. Women of Trinity: Ev-
ery third Sunday.
WOT Ministry Invitation. The
Women of Trinity have under-
taken a ministry to help support
Good Shepherd Episcopal
Church of Scranton in their ou-
treach to the homeless of the re-
gion.
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.
The Woman of Trinity has
supported this ministry by deliv-
ering donations of clothing, new
undergarments and socks and
toiletries to the Scranton church.
WOT will continue to collect
trial size and hotel toiletries and
invites the parish community to
join with themin helping the less
fortunate. Donations of trial size
and sample size toiletries are
welcome.
Party and Banquet Space.
Newly renovated banquet room
and kitchen.
All Day Rental $100. Reserva-
tions at 654-3261.
Music Together Classes: Fun
and music for infants and chil-
dren through age five accompa-
nied by a parent or caregiver.
Visitwww.musictogether-
.comfor 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
United Methodist Women:
2nd Monday unless told other-
wise
Websitewww.umcpittston.org
Phone 655-4340
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - Ash
Wednesday service at 7 p.m.
Faith
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Kathy Rubino 31-27 Bradys
Bunch falls
Edmund Peyto 31-17 The
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Fred Kurz 35-24 Giants one
more time
Susan Pietruszewski 28-23
Elis coming
Brandon Hook 28-24 Go
Ravens
Kevin Kennedy 24-21 Where
did you go Green Bay?
Carmel Spencer 24-7 Lets
go Giants
Brandon Harris 28-7 My
grandfathers team
Mike Bucci 27-24 Giants
have the edge
Bernie Jibber Greback 27-
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Cruise along
Ayva Lisowski 39-15 This
aint no bean stock tale
Cole Lisowski 32-25 No deep
threat
Jerry Pace 31-21When youre
a Giant, you rule
Patrick Pisano 30- 24 Eli
goes 1 up on Peyton
LisaMichele Pisano28-7Be-
cause the Giants are big and bad
Angelo Dominick 21-3 If the
refs play fair
Dorothy Dominick 28-10 My
husband wants them to win
Erin DeLeo 21-7 Because I
said so
Maryann Struckus 28-14
They beat the Packers so they
must be good
Michael Struckus 27-10 Eli
will pick apart secondary Go
NINERS!!
Joseph Struckus 24-21 Eli is
better than Peyton
Steve Harmanos 27-24 Gi-
ants will Cruz to a victory
TJ Rubino 27-10 G Men
Rock. Ask. J. Rock
Chalupa Rubino 17-14 love
the Giants :-)
Twiggy Rubino 27-17 G Men
beat da Pats
Cujo Rubino 50-20 Run Ja-
cobs alllll day
Nadine McGlynn 28-23 Next
year the Eagles
JohnHoppyMcGlynnSr 24-
21 Cause John III is for NE
Matthew McGlynn 42-35
Wild finish
Alicia Glodzik 31-27 Go
Steelers, oops
Gary Griglock 35-32 Should
be Cowboys
Stacey Patton 25-24 Birthday
numbers
Lois Turkos 35-32 Go Eli
Eric Watkins 24-17 Go Big G
Drew Faulkner 23-21 Aunt
Cindy says
Jeff Waters 29-22 Go S.F.
Roger Rugletic 35-14 Go to
the T.T.
Mrs. Zinkys 21-7Thats Town
Tavern
Bob Devlin Sr. 31-27 G-Men
all the way
Diane Devlin 35-31 Manning
never lost a Super Bowl
Marina Castellino 28-27
Late TD
Kathy Ameika 31-27 Eli wins
one for Peyton
Ed Ameika 34-20 Giants pass
rush beats Brady
Jon YonKondy 30-15 I played
against Giants guard Chris Snee
Sally Tomaszewski 27-23 St.
Judes rooting for the Giants, so
Im rooting for the Giants
Mark Roney17-13 HYNO
what Im doing!
Marcia Tomaszewski 33-10
Gotta go with the Polish fullback
Clay Carmean 27-24 So the
Redskins can say they beat the
Super Bowl Champs twice.
Deanne Carmean 28-21
Make the NFC proud!
Mike Butera 27-18 NFC East
is the best division in NFL
Ann Edwards 20-14 Win,
then Holiday, Celebrate
Elaine Yozwiak 20-10 Victo-
ry is Vogue
Joey Martin 35-17 The Jets
ran out of fuel.
Joan Martin 23-16 Man-
nings my man
Jean Rucco 24-20 Go Giants!
Joe Frushon IV17-13 Im the
4th, they win by 4
Julle Frushon 21-10 Two
Frushons cant be wrong
Jim Chimento 24-20 Bradys
had it!!
Tony Yanchuk 42-24 Go G-
men!
Charlie Alfano 17-14 Come
on let me take you on a sea Cruz
Judy Minsavage 17-14 A nail
biter to the end!
Ray Yunkunis 22-18 Sack-a-
palooza
Pat Casale 21-20 By one or
100 they win
James Bruce Bussacco 28-17
Giants too big
Jim Bussacco Sr. 23-19 Hey,
Giants are awesome
John Baloga 30-27 Pats miss
field goal that wouldve forced
OT.
Bob Todd 23-17 Brady Bunch
goes down to Eli the Great
Rich Triani 34-14 What am I
Nostradamus?
Sabrina Smitley 20-14 They
will smite them
Christopher Smitley 21-17
That means, like, kill em
Tom Steltzer 23-20 Eli sits at
the head of family dinner table
Deb Ostrowski 27-17 Giants
will be Champs!
Dave Kennoy 35-24 Elis
coming, hide your hearts girls
Marijo Thompson 30-17
Lets go Eli!
Carmen Ambrosino 32 -29
Brady Bunch cancelled again!
Dr. Bob Rostock 30-24 Dey
be cruzin!
Perry Roman 17-14 Go Big
Blue!
Bill Goldsworthy 38-27 Root
Giants
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Henry Mleczynski 27-20 In-
terception, interception
Glen Bartolomei 27-24 Who
cares?
Barry Finn 27-24 ASneez-
er for the Giants
Matt Saunders 38-31 No ex-
pert, but I know winners!
Matthew Powell 27-14 I cant
stand the Patriots
Brian Paralis 27-20 The Pa-
triots do not have the secondary
to stop the Giants
Carrie Bailey 17-10 It will be
close until the middle of the
fourth
Jamie Fleming 20-17 They
deserve it!
Adam Williams 31-28 Ma-
donna is no Lady Ga Ga, or is Ga
Ga no Madonna?
Wayne McCormick 28-21
The Giants defense has stopped
much greater offenses
Bob Williams 42-28 It will be
a fight until the end
Mickey DeSalvo 21-14 Tomis
no Marsha
Sam DeSalvo 17-14 More D
than believed
Rebecca Cruise 24-14 How
can they lose with a guy named
Cruz
Mike Kosik Sr. 30-27 This
one is for ELI
John Disanferdinand 28-17
The G-men get to Brady
Bonnie Passariello Grochal
28-21 Go GMEN
Marilyn Revello Ferrett 23-
17 But hoping for 56-0
Chris Muracco 23-16 JPP
gives Brady a haircut, Tuck
cleans up the mess
Matt Maniskas 27-24 Hy-
noski dives in for winning Td
Richard Maopolski 33-28
Brady throws 4 Tds, but Eli, run
game do more
Diane L. Notari 34-32 For
Doc, cheering for local boys
Snee and Henry Who Hynoski
Joe Dente 34-14 Brady out
with shoulder injury and Mallet
falters
Bryan Riviello 31-24 Giants
D has Brady on the run all day
Bob Semenza Jr. 24-14 The
Giants guy on my roof said so
Chris Granahan 24-10 Tons
of sacks
Jamie Connors 31-25 Eli will
kill the NE D
Joe Oprendick 26-3 Are the
Jets in it?
Andrea Zara 31-24 Giants in
a League of their own
Bobbie Petrucci 21-14 Dol-
phins Desperately Seeking Su-
per Bowl
Cathy Ranieli 24-18 Too bad
they werent green and gold
Dawn Fasciani 31-14 Pats
dont have, Like, a prayer
Lori Gallagher 21-14 Wow,
seven layer dip
JeanMarie Radle 21-14Tick-
ets are like 3000 bucks
Debbie Andiario 27-17 Make
the Patriots blue
Sherri Petrokonis 24-21
Close one
Madeline DeSanto 27-14
Grontkowski is hurt
Janet Serino 21-13 NewYork,
New York
John Serino 14-6 If you can
make it there
Mike Fanti 27-24 It comes
down to blocking and tackling
Nancy Alberigi 21-7 New
York will pop the cork
Jason Jones 17-14 Brady,
smady
Kierstin Frank 26-22 To be
Frank, oh wait I am Frank
Angelo Coco 13-2 That score
is Coo Coo
Charlene Berti 21-13 My ba-
bys got me locked up in chains
Mike Romanowski 20-17
Pitchers and catchers
Marie Marranca 21-20 Gi-
ants an Immaculate Collection
of players
Kathy Youells 26-23 Amu-
kamara and Umenyiora
Lorraine Marancik 28-17
Watch for the yellow flags
Laura Marancik 35-21 Eli
better stay healthy
Flo Tressa 21-14 McKenzie is
a mountain of a man
Abby Tressa 38-27 Go with
the Flo
Ed Tressa 31-28 Who am I to
buck a trend?
Brandi Evans 42-35 The
commercials are better
Teddy Rabel 38-17 Brandi
shes a fine girl
Matthew Dovidas 27-20 Run
Bradshaw downhill
Melaine Dovidas 10-7 Wild
guess
Kayla Dovidas 17-14 Tynes at
the gun
Brittany Dovidas 21-2 Weird
score aint it?
Rosalie Dovidas 73-3 Whats
Madonna going to sing?
MarkDovidas 59-41Material
Girl
Amanda Udes 21-10 Theres a
lot of Dovidas around here
VickyVerdine10-3Theyhave
a guy named Bear
Debbie Homa 21-14 What are
they saying in that huddle?
Tanner Homa 17-14 Its all
about the party
Barbara Bullions 24-17 Set
the stage for victory
Matt Cash 35-28 If I had any,
Id bet
A.J. Oliveri 38-27 Hynoski
remind you of anybody?
Rocco Oliveri 24-21 Every-
body go long
L. Thomas 31-27 See if I aint
right
Emma Calvery 27-17 Here
comes the Cavalry
Madelyn Calvery 42-27 Do I
win anything?
Pat Callaio 24-20 Coughlin
might smile
Tiffany Callaio 24-21 Hate to
go against OBrien
Vito Quaglia 24-17 Warriors
beat Snee, Patriots cant
Diane Fitzpatrick 27-21 Bel-
ichick gets outsmarted
Rose Schultz 28-21 Cruz will
amuse
Mike Montini 24-17 NEs
secondary cant match up
against Nicks and Cruz
David Woods 27-21 I like the
underdog
Dave Sapak 28-24 Giants For
Margi
Jim Mangan 27-24 Its a giv-
en
Leona Gober 24-19 Joe Pa
would be proud
Kate Mangan 31-28 If we
Giants
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David Ruggles 20-17 49ers
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Mike Kosik Jr. 27-17 Go Bra-
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Eileen Kosik 30-24 Too much
Brady
Christopher Tigue 34-13
Brady 4 Td passes
Jake Manetti 38-17 Manning
chokes
Louu Krappa 35-28 Man-
ning cant keep up with Brady
Jonathan Bartell 28-17
Woodheads a sleeper
Shawn McGurrin 26-23
Ochocinco 2 Tds, MVP
Joseph Dimattia 24-14 Elis
pick 6 in 4th, my McCourty seals
it
Warren Welsh 28-17 Brady
Bunch lights up the scoreboard
Al English 28-24 Its a Boston
Tea Party
Mary Hughes10-7 Thats like
a baseball score
Jen Hallman 21-14 Just have
fun
Ashley Callaio 35-30 No tie-
breaker needed
Cathy Callaio 31-24 When
you get down to it Im a Patriot
Tony Callaio 42-35 The Gi-
ants dont have any cheerleaders
Jenna Skrinak 31-24 They
should get some
Denise Holmes 33-28 Its ele-
mentary
Kimberly Thomas 28-21Fin-
gers crossed for Grontkowski
Donna Chupka 30-14 No-
body talks about Deion Branch
Laura Mudlock 3-2 I hope
everybody, er, I mean nobody
gets hurt
Al Brogna 26-20 Lots of 3-
pointers
Taryn Maranick 28-17
Ochocincocomes out of his shell
Amada Casale 35-28 Wes
Welker has hands like glue
Mary Oliveri 42-21 Limit the
turnovers and win
Sarah Gardner 31-14 Chow-
derheads rule
Jack Stankoski 21-14 Green-
Ellis never fumbles
Myles Maranick 20-14 I like
New England rolls
John Stela 14-10 Dig those
muskets and 3-cornered hats
Shirley Cardoni 27-21 No-
body better than Brady
Eugene Cardoni 33-24Brady
is the boy
Mike Magda 27-20 Gronk
will make the difference, bad
wheel and all
Stan Magda 27-21Brady will
pick the Giants apart
Tony Manganaro 31-27 Any-
one but the Giants
Walt Niziolek 24-20 Revenge
MHK
Eric Slekovac 27-24 Yeah
Rodger
Joseph J. Dutko 24-17 Pour
me a cold one
Steve Amico 33-24 Go Pats,
sorry Scarry
Morgan Kane 28-21 Why
Madonna?
Greg Lynch 23-21 Go Cheifs
Jean Brunges 11-7 Brady will
bring A game
Dave Sapak 28-24 Giants For
Margi
Dave Dragon 27-10 All Pro
John Hizny 27-21 Where am
I?
Gina Manganiello 30-20
Dont care
Gene Pisano 37-31Go Eagles
Frank Kurilla 24-14 I hope
they both lose
Phil Swainbank 3-0 Tough
fight
Chuck Simmons 40-0 Re-
venge of the Brady Bunch
Tom Connors 37-28 I like
Tom Brady
Sidney DSouza 36-24 Patriot
missiles destroy Giants
B. J. Jacobs 38-14 Go EA-
GLES Next year the Dream
Ray Donnora 24-17 The Gi-
ants luck has run out
Ann Marie Donnora 20-10
Eagle fans dont root for the Gi-
ants
Dave Yunkunis 31-20
OBrien is PSU-bound, so PATs
offense routs G-men D
Bill Coleman 45-17 T.O.M.
B.R.A.D.Y.
Bruce Campbell 35-21 The
Dolphins need to beg for Dan
Marinos return
Lynn Scotti 37-24 The Brady
Bunch Rocks the house
John Vetashick 28-24 Brady
and company just too strong
this year
Ryan Janesko 31-17 Too
much Brady
Lori Nocito 28-24 Our PSU
coach needs a shiny new Super
Bowl ring
Shawn Klimek 27-14, Super
Bowl 47: Eagles
Monica Coyne 37-22 Maybe
next year Jets QB can look hot
and play too
Jimmie Dillon Jr.35-27 Pats
revenge.
Katrina Dillon: 35-14 Go Pa-
triots!
Cody Poder 30-27 Gronk
scores touchdown
Bernie Lombardo 27-24 My
football insider DJ told me
Rob Kobilinksi 48-35 Hope I
win my block pool this year
Total local fans picking a Pa-
triots win today: 171
Patriots
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PTLL signups
The Pittston Township Little
League will hold registrations
for 2012 season from 6 to 8 p.m.
on Tuesday and Thursday Feb. 7
and 9 at the Pittston Township
Municipal Building. This in-
cludes Little League, softball
and teeners (junior and senior
Little League). Registration fee
is $50 per player and $75 per
family. Potential t-ball players
must be 5 years of age by May 1
tobe eligible for the 2012season.
Newplayers must have birth cer-
tificate and utility bill as proof of
residence. Coaches are asked to
bring their drivers license so a
background check can be con-
ducted (no fee required). Ques-
tions can be directed to Art at
655-6996.
Slovak League
Luzerne County Slovak
League of America Branch 474
election of officers and installa-
tion dinner will be held Feb. 19 at
the Wyoming Hose Co. #2,
Third St., Wyoming.
Dog Licenses
The Pennsylvania Department
of Agriculture announced that
application for 2012 dog licenses
are available by contacting the
county treasurers office, 200 N.
River St,, Wilkes-Barre, or by
calling 825-1780. Applications
only are also available at the lo-
cal S.P.C.A. and at the Sunday
Dispatch office.
Annual license fees for dogs
spayed or neutered is $6.45, not
spayed or neutered $8.45. Senior
citizens 65 years of age and older
or persons with a disability pay
$4.45 for a spayed or neutered
animal and $6.45 for a non-
spayed or non-neutered animal.
All dogs 3 months of age or ol-
der are required by Pennsylvania
law to have a current license.
Failure todosomayresult infine
up to $300.
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Just howbig a Giant fan is Joel
Skursky?
Well, he vacations in Albany.
For the last decade Skursky,
42, has spent four to five day
stretches twice a summer at Gi-
ant training camps in Albany,
New York, where hes made
friends with many of the players.
After practice Ill goandhang
out with them, he said. If Im
having breakfast at Fridays and
they walk in theyll come over
and sit with me.
In the basement of his home in
Pittston, Skursky has 200 signed
Giant mini-helmets, signed Gi-
ant footballs, Giant Super Bowl
banners, Giant pennants, signed
jerseys, a giant store of other Gi-
ant memorabilia and closets and
drawers full of gear.
His display even has a Christ-
mas sectionwitha Giant decked-
out Santa and Giant logo stock-
ings.
And he has Giant stories to
tell.
Like when he was at the 20th
anniversary party for the Giants
1986 Super Bowl team in 2006
and former Giants punter Sean
Landeta let Skursky try on his
Super Bowl rings. Skurskywalk-
ed off with the rings to show his
wife who was across the room.
I realized I walked off with
the rings and went back to the ta-
ble and apologized and he said, I
knew you werent going any-
where.
Skursky attends all the home
games and one select away game
every season.
Last December, he was in the
front row at the 23-yard-line and
Giants punter Steve Weather-
ford was warming up in front of
himtowards the end of the game.
I yelled at him, Youre not go-
ing to punt again, why dont you
give me that ball? And he did. I
hung around after the game and
got it signed.
Giant safety Deon Grant gave
Skursky a ball in 2010 the first
year of the new MetLife stadi-
um. Skursky managed to get that
one signed by the team.
Skurskys signature Giant trib-
ute is ink. He has a giant Giant
bicep tattoo. Among other
things, the tattoo depicts the old
and newGiant stadiums with the
original 1925 Giant shield logo
between them, three Super Bowl
emblems, the last two helmet de-
signs and a hand holding a foot-
ball with a 10 on it for quarter-
back Eli Manning.
Skursky has been a Giant fan
since he was a little kid, but, he
says, over the last decade his Gi-
ant love has become, as he de-
scribed it, an obsession.
How does his wife Melissa
handle his obsession? Its all I
do, he said. I put all my extra
time into it. She lets me roll with
it.
Joel and Melissa have three
kids: Joe, a college student; Sa-
rah, a Pittston Area senior; and
Daniel, a Pittston Area third
grader; Giant fans all.
Skursky will watch the game
today at Sliderz Bar in Exeter
which is owned by his brothers
Dale and Donald and where he
works when hes not obsessing
on the Giants.
He predicts the Giants to win
24-23.
Local man one giant of a G
Joel Skursky has 200 signed mini Giants helmets and that
By Jack Smiles
Associate Editor
Avid New York Giants fan Joel Skursky Sr. of Pittston in his basement with his vast collection of Giants mem
Joel Skursky Sr. shows off his personally autographed uniformjersey of N.Y. Giant back
Frank Gifford.
Joel Skursk
New York G
New York Giants fan Joel Skur-
sky Sr. holds an official NFL
game football autographed by
the entire Giants team.
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PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS
The many N.Y. Giants tattoos on the arm of Joel Skursky Sr. of Pittston.
Giants fan
ts just the beginnning
morabilia.
ky Sr. shows off his vast collection of personally autographed miniature
Giants helmets, 200 in all.
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cant have Peyton, well deal
with Eli
Anne Gober 23-21 Shake it
Eli
Cindy Lynch 35-33 Elis
coming to get you
Beth Gober Mangan 30-28
Brady Schmady
Bob Trusavage10-7 It is what
it is
Conner Mangan 21-14 Rug-
by is better
Nancy Faltyn 21-0 I believe
Mal Sciandra 24-23 Go Jets
Danielle DaSilva 28-21 Go
Giants
Michelle Ondesko 37-19 Go
Cowboys
Jim Dixon 21-10 Cowboys
should be there
Bill Parsons 14-12 I want it
Lou Manganiello 27-10 Ea-
gles should be there
Regina Manganiello 24-21
For Ken Manganiello
Eugene PisanoJr. 24-17E-A-
G-L-E-S
Jason Potter 24-21 Brady
Sucks
TomPeeler 30-17 Go Steelers
Chad Hudelson 36-10 Eli is
Elite
Giri Penmetcha 31-28 Go
Manning!
Allan Karafka 24-21 This is
my favorite team
Lisa Higgins 28-21 Manning
and team all the way
Paul Durako 31-28 Year of
the Giants
Pat Garvey 37-28 Manning
and offense
Jim Marino 28-27 Go GI-
ANTS
Dina Sherwood 20-17 This
goes in the paper, right? Go Big
Blue!
Lil Rivera 27-24 Yeah Baby!
Mario Scotti 24-21 Go Blue!
One left to go
Jason Rucco 24-20 Bear Pas-
coe for the win!
Don Marsh 30-23 D-E-F-E-
N-S-E
Joseph Coyne IV 24-20
Where ohwhere are mySteelers!
JosephCoyne V27-20 Giants
D too much for Bradys "cant
touch this" attitude.
Fredrica Coyne 36-24 Wont
be toocolorful. Red/White/Blue.
I need some Pop in my war-
drobe!
Justin Coyne 21-17 Peaceful
game. My Dad wont be yelling
cause Steelers are losing.
Michele Dillon 28-24 Go Eli!
Jimmie Dillon III 28-21 New
York Nicks
Sharon Thorne 23-13 Blue is
my favorite color
Evelyn Gutowski 20-17 I love
Henry Hynoski
Dawn Gutowski 27-24 A
Cruz sounds good
Mike Gutowski 31-30 Would
rather watch Gang Green
Jeanne Gutowski 31-28
Nicks for Six
Babe Gutowski 24-21 Start
spreadin the news
Tom Moluski 37-23 I hope I
win the pool
Janice Hannon 25-17 Watch-
ing the game at Mohegan
Deborah Bomber 38-28
Meet me in St. Petes
Pat Connolly 14-13 Watching
the game at Woodys
Amanda Hogan 17-14 No re-
lation to Hulk
Noelle Fabrizio 24-21 The
blue and red team will win
Kalin Mulligan 27-20 Parties
everywhere
Charlie Monteforte 27-20
Theyll beat the heck out of em
Allyson Yuhas 32-30
EEEEEEEEEeyah!
Corey Semanision 31-24 Gi-
ants in a rush
Roy Romano 72-68 Like bas-
ketball
Nate Shultz 28-24 Pass happy
Corey Farlay 38-35 Go Big
Blue
Dave Jack Roglich 12 -9
There will be no touchdowns
Mike Cotter 28-21 Elis a
coming
Bob Ryzner Sr. 30-27 Cow-
boys the best
Theresa Ryzner 42-28 For
nephew Brian
Andrew Ryzner 10-7 Go
Cowboys
Chrissy Ryzner 28-21 Giants
rock
Number of local fans picking
the Giants to win today: 290
Giants
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PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
Joel Skursky Sr. of Pittston points to himself in a photo of MetLife
Stadiumin East Rutherford, N.J., home of the New York Giants.
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OBITUARIES
James Gentile, 43, of Harding
died February 2, 2012 in Wilkes-
Barre General Hospital.
Born in Pittston on November
22, 1968, he was the sonof Philo-
mena Ambrose Gentile of Hard-
ing and the late George Gentile.
He had worked in the heavy/
highway construction industry
for many years. He was a mem-
ber of the Local 158 Heavy and
Highway Construction Workers
Union.
In addition to his father, he
was preceded in death by a
brother, Michael Gentile.
Surviving in addition to his
mother is his brother, George
Gentile, Harding; sister-in-law,
Annette Gentile, Harding; niece,
Jessica Gentile; nephew, Mi-
chael Gentile, Jr.; aunt anduncle,
Jean and Angelo Ceccacci,
Scranton.
Funeral arrangements are pri-
vate and are entrusted to the Pe-
ter J. Adonizio Funeral Home,
Pittston. On-line condolences
may be made at www.peterjado-
niziofuneralhome.com.
James Gentile
February 2, 2012
Mrs. Sophie (Zos) Dulny, 90,
of Duryea, died February 2, 2012
at her home.
Born in Duryea, she was a
daughter of the late Joseph and
Antonina Hanczycz Kapish. She
was the last surviving member of
the first graduating class of Holy
Rosary School, Duryea. She was
a graduate of Duryea High
School. She was employed by
the Jacobs Aircraft Company,
Pottstown, during World War II.
Prior to her retirement, she was
employed in the area garment in-
dustry. She was a member of Na-
tivity of Our Lord Parish, Du-
ryea. She was a former member
of the Christian Women and the
Social Activities Club at the Ho-
ly Rosary Church, Duryea, prior
to its closing. She was an avid
bowler. She was a loving mother
and grandmother.
She was alsoprecededindeath
by her husband, Henry (Doc)
Dulny, who passed away on
March 14, 1989; two brothers,
Stanley and Edward Kapish, and
two sisters, Mary Plisgra and
Helen Kaporch.
Surviving are daughter Bever-
ly Dulny of Duryea; son Jerry
Dulny and his wife, Donna, of
Dupont; granddaughters, Car-
olyn and Jessica; nieces and ne-
phews.
A Mass of Christian Burial
will be held on Tuesday at 9:30
a.m. inHolyRosaryChurch, Du-
ryea. Interment Holy Rosary
Cemetery, Duryea. Friends may
call Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at
the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral
Home, Main Street, Duryea.
Family and friends are asked to
go directly to the church the
morning of the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions maybe made tothe
Sophie Dulny Award for Service
at Holy Rosary School, Duryea,
or to the Hospice of the Sacred
Heart.
Sophie Dulny
February 2, 2012
Paulette Coolbaugh-Hender-
son, 55, of Pittston Township
died January 31, 2012.
Born in Falls, wife of Paul
Henderson and a graduate of
Tunkhannock High School, she
was employed by Ames Depart-
ment Store.
Surviving are her children,
Loren, Mike and Katrina; sib-
lings, Butch, Phillip, Michael,
Buster, Hugh and Sidney, Los-
sie, Leota, Ella-Mae, Laureen,
Anida and Janice; four grand-
children; nieces and nephews.
Services were held Feb. 4 from
the Kearney Funeral Home, Old
Forge.
Condolences may be sent to
www.KearneyFuneralHome-
.com.
Paulette Coolbaugh-Henderson
January 31, 2012
Theodore J. Hughes, 79, of
West Pittston, died February 3,
2012 at the Geisinger Wyoming
Valley Medical Center, Plains
Twp.
Funeral arrangements are
pending from the Gubbiotti Fu-
neral Home, 1030 Wyoming
Ave., Exeter.
Theodore J. Hughes
February 3, 2012
More obituaries begin on page 52
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In the towns
Queen of the Apostles Parish
will sponsor the parish mission,
Living Life Abundantly, Feb-
ruary 12-15 at 7 p.m. at St. Ma-
rys Church, 715 Hawthorne St.
The Rev. Peter Sousa, a Re-
demptorist from Sumter, S.C.,
will preach at the mission servic-
es as well at all of the weekend
Masses February 10-11.
According to the parish, a mis-
sion is a series of presentations
on the Word of God. Each eve-
ning is different, yet each eve-
ning will consist of a proclama-
tion of the Word, reflections, and
singing and praying together.
The parish promises this grace-
filled event will provide attend-
ees with an opportunity to expe-
rience the saving presence of
God in a special way. It is also a
tremendous way to help prepare
for the upcoming Lenten and
Easter Seasons.
Refreshments will be served
in St. Marys School auditorium,
742 Spring St., following the 7
p.m. Mass on Wednesday, Feb.
15. The public is invited to at-
tend.
Raffle winners
Congratulations to the most
recent winners of Queen of the
Apostles Parish Pot of Gold raf-
fle Joan Burton and Ann Des-
soye.
Thank you note
Queen of the Apostles Parish
extends a special thank you to
Julie Kiesinger and Erin
McNamara of Panache, A Sa-
lon with Style, Avoca, for sup-
porting their parish fundraiser.
With this fundraiser, advertisers
are invited to place their busi-
nesses flyer in the parish bulle-
tin for a nominal fee. For more
information, please call the par-
ish office at 457-3412.
Scout Sunday
Boy Scout Troop 316 and the
Venturing Crews of Queen of the
Apostles Parish will celebrate
Scout Sunday today during the
9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Marys
Church, 715 Hawthorne St.
VFW Auxiliary
The Ladies AuxiliarytoV.F.W.
Post 8335 will meet Monday,
Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the post home,
915 Main St. President June Fitz-
gerald will preside over the
meeting, andPatricia Rinkus and
Gloria Kostiak will host it.
Council meeting
The Avoca Borough Council
will have its regular monthly
meeting Thursday, Feb. 9 imme-
diately following the 6:30 p.m.
work session at the Avoca Mu-
nicipal Building, 752 Main St.
Council President Joseph Sat-
kowski will preside over the
meeting. The public is invited to
attend.
Youth group
Queen of the Apostles Parish
youth group will meet Sunday,
Feb. 12. For location and time,
please call the rectory at 457-
3412.
Mardi Gras party
The Cursillo Movement of the
Diocese of Scranton will have a
Mardi Gras Party Saturday, Feb.
18 at 7 p.m. in St. Marys School
auditorium, 742 Spring St. The
snow date for the event is Febru-
ary 19. This is a B.Y.O.B. event.
You must be 21or older to attend.
Tickets are $35 per person and
includes dinner and dancing
with live music by Waterstreet.
To make a reservation, please
send a check by February 10
made payable to Scranton Cur-
sillo, c/o Queen of the Apostles
Parish, 715 Hawthorne St., Avo-
ca, PA18641. For more informa-
tion, please contact Marjorie
Melvin-Adcroft by e-mail at
madcroft526@msn.com or by
texting or calling (570) 357-
6822.
Garbage stickers
The 2012 Avoca Borough gar-
bage stickers can be purchased
fromTherese Wrubel at the Avo-
ca Municipal Building, 752
Main St. The office will be open
Tuesdays from9-11a.m. and Fri-
days from 6-7 p.m.
The fee schedule for purchas-
ing the window sticker in order
to have up to three bags collected
weekly is as follows: $155 if pur-
chased by February 21; $160 if
purchased between February 22
and March 21; $170 if purchased
between March 22 and April 21;
$180 if purchased between April
22 and May 21; and $190 if pur-
chased between May 22 and
June 21. Please note delinquent
accounts will be referred to dis-
trict court after June 21, and all
Avoca home owners and renters
are obligated to purchase a gar-
bage sticker.
Residents who are unable to
stop by the municipal building to
purchase a garbage sticker can
mail a check made payable to
Avoca Borough and a self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope to
Avoca Borough c/o Therese
Wrubel, 129 Factory St., Avoca,
PA18641.
If you have any other ques-
tions please call Wrubel at 457-
4891.
Night at the Races
Queen of the Apostles Parish
will have a Night at the Races
Saturday, Feb. 25 in St. Marys
School auditorium, 742 Spring
St. The doors will open at 6 p.m.,
and the races will begin at 7 p.m.
Admission is $5 which includes
dinner, soda, andcoffee. This is a
B.Y.O.B. event. Horses are $10
each. Racing forms can be ob-
tained at the church, 715 Haw-
thorne St., following the week-
end Masses (Saturdays at 4 p.m.
and Sundays at 8, 9:30, and 11
a.m.), by calling the rectory at
457-3412, or at the event. The
sponsor of the winning horse
will win $50 and does not need
to be present to win.
Finance council
The Queen of the Apostles
Parish finance council will meet
Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. in St.
Marys Rectory, 715 Hawthorne
St.
Lenten food sale
Queen of the Apostles Parish
will have a Lenten food sale Fri-
day, March 9. The sale includes
tuna hoagies, with or without on-
ions; homemade Manhattan
clamchowder; andhaluski. Hoa-
gies are a $1.50 for a small and
$3 for a large. The clamchowder
is $1.50 per cup and $6 per quart.
And the haluski is $3. To place
an order, please call Arlene at
346-8060, Jeanette at 457-7804,
Kay at 457-8470, or the rectory
at 457-3412 by March 7. Orders
over $20 will be delivered. Or-
ders under $20 can be picked up
at SS. Peter and Pauls Church,
1000 Main St., between 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
Avoca native
Former St. Marys parishioner
and Avoca resident Richard
Dick Callahan will return
home fromCalifornia to serve as
the principal speaker at the Grea-
ter Pittston Friendly Sons of St.
Patrick 98th Annual Banquet on
Saturday, March 17.
Dick, who grew up on Spring
Street and was a member of St.
Marys Schools class of 1954, is
currently the public address an-
nouncer for Major League Base-
balls Oakland As.
Tickets, which are $65 for
adults and$50for childrenunder
21, are available bycallingAvoca
A.O.H. Officer/Avoca Ticket
Chairman Gene Philbin at 457-
0776.
The menu includes a prime rib
dinner for all attendees and a
cocktail hour and open bar for
guests over 21. Please place your
orders soon.
Rent-A-Scout
As a way to earn money for
their trip to Sea Base Camp, the
members of the VenturingCrews
of Queen of the Apostles Parish
are sponsoring a Rent-A-Scout
fundraiser. The Scouts are avail-
able todohouseholdwork, baby-
sit, yard work, and other chores.
Sea Base Camp, which is located
in Key West, Fla., is a weeklong
camping experience where the
youth will learn many new and
valuable skills. For more infor-
mation, please call the parish of-
fice at 457-3412.
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 in-
clude your name and phone
number with any correspond-
ence in case I need to reach you.
Queen of the Apostles announces parish mission
AVOCA
JACKIE BORTHWICK-GALVIN
457-3351
avocahappenings@verizon.net
Hughestown Borough Coun-
cil work session will be held at 7
p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9 with
Wayne Quick presiding.
A special meeting was held
with Mr. Lucci and Mr. Serino
regarding the sewer backup on
Rock Street that affected two
homes.
Mayor Paul Hindmarsh and
Councilwoman Marie Griglock
attended the meeting. Due to the
death of his father, Atty. Josepg
Cosgrove was unable to attend
the meeting. The borough ex-
tends its sympathy to the Cos-
grove family..
Council work session
scheduled Thursday
HUGHESTOWN
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If you still havent picked up
your football food stop, by the
Super Bowl Wing Sale from
noonto5p.m. today, Feb. 5inthe
parish hall, Holy Mother of Sor-
rows, 212 Wyoming Ave.
Girl Scout alumni
The Girl Scouts are looking
for anyone who has ever been a
member of Girl Scouts in her/his
lifetime, anywhere in the world
andnowresides withinanyof the
following counties: Adams, Car-
bon, Centre, Clinton, Columbia,
Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin,
Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata,
Lackawanna, Lancaster, Leba-
non, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mif-
flin, Monroe, Montour, North-
umberland, Perry, Pike, Schuyl-
kill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susque-
hanna, Union, Wayne, Wyoming
York.
Register today and help us
with the campaign to locate
100,000 Girl Scout alumnae by
December 31. For more informa-
tion, email jansep@ptd.net.
Girl Scouts will meet from
6:30 to 8 p.m. on February 13
and 27 in the lower level of Sa-
cred Heart of Jesus Church rec-
tory. There will be a Girl Scouts
Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church at 4 p.m. on Saturday,
March 31.
Breakfast planned
Dupont Volunteer Hose Com-
pany #1will hold its 47th annual
all-you-can-eat reakfast from 7
a.m. to noon on Sunday, March 6
at the company home. A break-
fast of scrambled eggs, home-
made sausage and pancakes and
assorted beverages will be
served. Ticket prices are $8 for
adults and $4 for children and
can be purchased from any Du-
pont Hose Co. volunteer.
At this years event, the hose
company will feature two lottery
trees and will be sell their annual
Match the Daly Lottery tickets.
The next regular meeting of
the Dupont Hose Company will
be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
Feb. 8. President Bernie Babonis
will preside. All members are re-
minded that membership dues
must be paid to Charles Tetlack.
Volunteer of the year
Pet Services by Denise in Du-
ryea announces the recipient of
the 2011 Volunteer of the Year
Award is Krissy Barhight of Tay-
lor. Miss Barhight was chosen
for her compassion and dedica-
tion to the care of healthy and
sick animals. She is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Barhight, of
Taylor, and is a senior at River-
side High School. She will at-
tendNorthamptonCollege tobe-
come a veterinary technician.
Runners up were Kara Tokash,
also a senior at Riverside High
School, and Connie Buttacci of
West Wyoming, a senior at
Scranton Preparatory School.
Miss Buttacci has been accepted
to The University of Scranton
where she will pursue a career in
Veterinary Medicine.
Softball signups
Dupont Softball/Teeball sig-
nups are set for 9 a.m. to noon on
Saturday, Feb. 11, fromnoon to 3
p.m. on Sunday, Feb12 and from
6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 at
the Dupont Fieldhouse, 200 Elm
St.. Teeball is for boys and girls
ages 4 to 7. Cost is $25 per player
with no family discount and no
fundraiser. Softball is for girls
ages 7 to 17, $50 for one player,
$85 for two players or $110 for
three players in the same family
with no fundraiser.
For more information, call
Bob 15 881-8744 or log onto
http:/dupontsoftball.clubspac-
es.com.
Author visit
Mrs. Theresa Sabetta, of
Wyoming Area Catholic, an-
nounces that Kathy M. Miller, an
award- winningchildrens author
and photographer, will visit the
students at Wyoming Area Ca-
tholic on Friday. Feb. 10. The au-
thor of Chippy Chipmunk: Par-
ties in the Garden and Chippy
Chipmunk: Babies in the Gar-
den will visit Pre-KtoGrade 29
a.m. and Grade 3-6 at 110 a.m.
300 Club drawing
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
Holy Name Society Spring
2012- 300 Club drawing will be
held starting March 42.Five
weekly cash prizes will be
awarded. Donations are $10 and
are available from any Holy
Name member or by calling the
rectory at 654-3713.
Joeys Eco-Tip
Here is Joey Joness Eco-Tip
of the week: Wash your laundry
with cold water instead of hot
water. This saves energy.
Church schedule
The following meetings have
been scheduled at Sacred Heart
of Jesus Church:
Womens Society will meet at
6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7 in
the church hall. Bible Study at
Sacred Heart will start up again
on February15 in the lower level
of the rectory. Choir will meet
from6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thurs-
day, Feb. 9 in the choir loft.
VFW meeting
The V.F.W. Post #4909 will
holdits next meetingat 7:30p.m.
on Monday, Feb. 6 at the post
home. Commander Dave Bur-
rier will preside. The Home As-
sociation meeting will follow.
Citizens Club
The Polish American Citizens
Club of Elm Street will hold its
regular monthly meeting at 2
p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12 at the
club home.
Night at the races
Holy Rosary School will hold
its third annual Night at the
Races event on Friday, Feb.17 at
Prince of Peace /St. Marys
church hall, 216 Grace St., Old
Forge. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
and races begin at 7 p.m. Admis-
sion is $10 and includes food and
drink. Horses will be available
for purchase at $15 which in-
cludes admission. For more in-
formation, call Anne McDonnell
451-1331.
Scholarship applications
The Robert C. Edwards Schol-
arship Foundation Applications
are available at the Dupont Mu-
nicipal Office. The scholarship
will be presented to selected stu-
dents in each of the six districts
of the Pennsylvania State Asso-
ciation of Boroughs.
The candidate must be from
the borough which is a member
of the PSAB. The applicant must
have been accepted for admis-
sion to an accredited college,
university or school which offers
a two or a four-year degree/cer-
tificate program.
The scholarship is for fresh-
men. Scholarship payments, in
the amount of $1,000 will be
made directly to the school in
which the applicant is enrolled.
Scholarship winners will be se-
lected by an independent panel
of retired school officials ap-
proved by the foundation board
of directors.
Selected recipients will be no-
tified by May 25. Application
deadline is May 4.
Bowling scores
UNIVERSAL
High Scratch Series scores:
William Elko, 707; Mark Preb-
ish, 640; Dale Reese, 638; Jerry
Coggins, 631; Francis Pupa, 615;
Leonard Trolio, 567; Peter
Chodnicki, 559; Richard Arditi,
550; Mike Gotcha, 549; Jim La-
velle, III, 548.
National
High Scratch Series scores:
Jerry Coggins, 811; Rich Gorz-
kowski, 727; Bruce Rydzy, 708;
Paul Migliorino, 663; Jeff Lopa-
ta, 641; Keith Weinschnek, 630;
John Pisano, 628; Robert Lussi,
626; Anthony Ferretti, 619; Joe
Campanella, 617.
JUNIOR/SENIOR
High Scratch Series scores:
Mens Division:Zachary McKi-
sitsh, 615; Michael Szumski,
607; Peter Kulick, 604; Kevin
Boone, 596; Chrisitan Curtis,
573.
Womens division: Courtney
Osiecki, 397; Katie Wynn, 382;
Michelle Grossbauer, 325.
WAREHOUSE MIXED
LEAGUE
High Scratch Series Scores
Mens division: Rob Shaw,
675; Matt Charney, 667; John
Borgia, 666; Chris DeHaas, 614;
Ed Markovich, 610.
Womens division: Melony
Yurek, 377.
MAGIC CIRCLE
High Scratch Series scores:
Mens division: Joe Sr. Wru-
ble, 658; Don Whiting, 655; Jo-
seph Chmiel, 644; Bill Pupa,
632; Matt Charney, 627; Chris
Renfer, 615; Vito Buzzetta, 612;
Paul Chmiel, 586; Rich Sr. As-
ton, 585; Greg Renfer, 576.
Womens division: Denise
Gordon, 481; MaryTheresa Pu-
pa, 473; Sarah Helcoski, 418; Li-
sa Keck, 406; Mima Brunges,
323.
PITTSTON TWP. VFW
High Scratch Series scores:
Jack Casper, 613; Joe Argenio,
604; Joe Sr. Walsh, 564; Ed Was-
ko, 558; Larry Jr. OBrien, 552;
J. Spiccioli, 550; Tom Judge,
548; Joe Scarantino, 540; Rich
Russian, 537; Joe Jr. Walsh, 534.
PREP BOYS
High Scratch Series scores:
Joey Jones, 392; Evan Elko, 381;
Anthony DePascale, 380; Jesse
Carlen, 355; Dylan Kelly, 347;
Jimmy Diollon, 330; Zachary
Garbarino, 316; Tyler Granahan,
282; Joshua Bruyk, 244; Joey
Wruble, 239.
BANTAM/PREP MIXED
High Scratch Series scores:
Boys division: Jeremy La-
velle, 223; Zachary Elko, 222;
Tyler Cegelka, 221; Jared Dick-
son, 209; Jacob Dobrowalski,
186; Nicholas Aschenback, 169;
John Jr. Colarusso, 161; Ozzie
Dobrowalski, 160; Martin Kuna,
157; Marc Piechota, 135.
Girls division: Kacie Fisk,
205; Isabella Halapin, 146; Ja-
nelle Dudeek, 139; Makenzie
Kaminski, 132; Emily Dessoye,
88; Madison Mesaris, 80.
MIXED GIRLS
High Scratch Series scores:
Rachael Solano, 399; Jordan Ce-
gelka, 397; erin Donnelly, 373;
Sara Lukowich, 369; Sdamatha
Piechota, 329; Veronica Rizzo,
311; Danielle Zydko, 310; Katri-
na Dilllon, 308; Autym Stoss,
307; Morgan Mesaris, 303.
MIXED BOYS
High Scratch Series scores:
Peter Kulick, 667; Spencer Sax-
on, 585; Stephen Yuhas, 553;
David Zydko, 521; Michael elko,
495; Anthony Zimmerman, 464;
Paul Greco, 450; Michael Felter,
380; Justin Coyne, 379; Charles
Kulick, 363.
Super Bowl Wing Sale today until 5 p.m.
DUPONT
ANN MARIE PADDOCK
654-0897
dupont.news@comcast.net
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Provolone Cheese............................$4.99 lb.
Holy Rosary School will have
a Night at the Races Friday,
Feb. 17, at Prince of Peace/St.
Marys Church Hall, 216 Grace
St., Old Forge.
The doors will open at 5:30
p.m., andthe races will beginat 7
p.m.
Admission is $15 which in-
cludes food, drink, and a horse.
Admission for food and drink
only is $10.
For more information call
Anne McDonnell 451-1331.
Happy birthday
Happy birthday to Elaine Slu-
sark who will celebrate her spe-
cial day Friday, Feb. 10.
Volunteer of Year
Krissy Barhight has been
named the 2011 Volunteer of the
Year at Pet Services by Denise,
Duryea.
Krissy, who is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Barhight, Tay-
lor, received the award for her
compassion and dedication to
the care of healthy and sick ani-
mals. Krissy is a senior at River-
side High School and will attend
Northampton Community Col-
lege to become a veterinary tech-
nician. Kara Tokash and Connie
Buttacci were the runners up for
the award.
To discover how you can help
care for animals, please call Pet
Services by Denise at (570) 457-
1625.
Lion Cub Den
The Lion Cub Den of Duryea
Cub Scout Pack 375 will meet
Monday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at Sa-
cred Heart of Jesus Hall, 529
Stephenson St.
Doughnut sale
On Monday, Feb. 13, Duryea
Cub Scout Pack 375 will have a
Krispy Kreme doughnut sale.
Certificates for as well as fresh
doughnuts by the dozen will be
available for $6. To place an or-
der, please call Ann Edwards at
457-8402.
Pancake breakfast
The members of the Germania
Hose Company will have their
annual all you can eat pancake
breakfast buffet Sunday, Feb. 19
from 7 a.m. to noon at the hose
company, 430 Foote Ave. The
menu includes home fries, sau-
sage, ham, eggs, homemade
pancakes, rolls, choice of juice,
and beverages. Tickets, which
are $8 for adults and $5 for chil-
dren, can be purchased from any
member or at the event. All pro-
ceeds will benefit the companys
building fund. For more infor-
mation, please call Roberta
Welling at 457-4160 or visit
www.germaniafire.net.
Clam sale
The Sons of the American Le-
gion (S.A.L.s), Squadron 585
will have a clam sale Sunday,
Feb. 19 starting at 11 a.m. at the
American Legion Brennan Re-
gan Post 585, 329 Main St.
Derby Day
Duryea Cub Scout Pack 375
will host Derby Day Sunday,
Feb. 19 at Sacred Heart of Jesus
Hall, 529 Stephenson St. Regis-
tration will begin at 1 p.m. The
boys pinewood cars and regatta
boats will compete for a spot at
the district races. Refreshments
will be provided by Boy Scout
Troop 285.
Pack Night
Duryea Cub Scout Pack 375
will have Pack Night Monday,
Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart
of Jesus Hall, 529 Stephenson
St. At this event, four Webelos II
Scouts will receive their Arrow
of Light Awards which is the
highest rank a Cub Scout can
earn. A special thank you is ex-
tended to the Webelos for host-
ing the event.
Hoagie sale
Duryea Cub Scout Pack 375
will have a hoagie sale in March
and the Blue and Gold Banquet
in April. Keep reading the Du-
ryea News for details about these
two events as they become avail-
able.
Excelsior event
The Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2
will have its sixth annual Night
at the Races Saturday, March
24. The cost of a horse is $10plus
a $2 admission fee at the door.
Horses can be purchased from
any member. Keep reading the
Duryea News for more details as
they become available.
Garbage stickers
The 2012 Duryea Borough
garbage stickers are on sale now.
Stickers can be purchased Mon-
day through Friday from 7 a.m.
to noon and 1-3 p.m. at the Du-
ryea Municipal Building, 315
Main St. Stickers can also be
purchased Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday evenings from 5-8
p.m. at the municipal building.
Prices of the garbage stickers are
one bag $80, two bags $135,
three bags $175, and four bags
$215. Residents are askedtore-
move their old sticker when they
place the newone in the window.
Charity basketball
The sixth annual Guns N
Hoses charity basketball game
will take place Saturday, April
21at the Pittston Area High
School gymnasium, 5 Stout St.,
Yatesville. The doors will open
at 4:30 p.m., and tip-off time is 5
p.m. During this game, the areas
finest police officers and fire-
fighters will hit the hardwood to
raise money for St. Jude Chil-
drens Research Hospital. At the
event, there will also be door
prizes, entertainment, and a food
and refreshment stand catered by
My Sisters Kitchen, Duryea.
Tickets, which can be pur-
chased at the door, are $5 for
adults and $3 for students 5-18.
Children under 4 will be admit-
ted for free. Businesses and indi-
viduals can send donations to
Chief Nick Lohman Duryea Po-
lice Department, 315 Main St.,
Duryea, PA 18642. Please make
checks payable to St. Jude Chil-
drens Research Hospital and in
the memo area list Guns N
Hoses 2012. Please be sure to
include your name with your gift
in order to have it included on the
acknowledgement poster which
will be displayed at the game.
Businesses that would like to
supply door prizes can mail or
drop them off at the Duryea Po-
lice Department.
Night at the Races to benefit Holy Rosary School
DURYEA
JACKIE BORTHWICK-GALVIN
457-3351
duryeahappenings@verizon.net
The Duryea Lions Club will concluding its Holi-
day Fund Drive on February 10. This fund drive is
for helping with the purchase and upkeep of the
lighting and decorations the club maintains for dis-
play on the boroughs streets during the holiday
season.
This fund drive also helps to fund the Annual
Childrens Christmas Party. This years party was
held on December 18 at the Germania Hose Com-
panyHall onFoote Avenue. Foodandrefreshments
were served, there were gifts for the kids and a visit
from Santa himself.
Anyone who has not yet contributed can make a
check payable to Duryea Lions Club and mail to
P.O. Box 85 Duryea, Pa. 18642-0085. .
Duryea Lions Club Holiday
Fund Drive to conclude
SUNDAY NIGHT MIXED
High Scratch Series scores
Mens division: Joe Argenio,
583; Joe Sr. Wruble, 562; Russ
Stevens, 539; Jim Rowlands,
501; Ray Wasko, 499.
Womens division: Marythe-
resa Pupa, 462; Gracelynn Wil-
liamson, 452; MaryLou Fereck,
401; Karen Umbra, 383; Court-
ney McKitish, 368.
AMERICAN
High Scratch Series scores:
Dave Kern, 737; Mark Kulick,
734; Edward Collins, 635; John
Grohowski, 600; Pete Latona,
Bruce Rydzy, 593; Scott Ko-
walczyk, 588; Francis Pupa,
585; Chris Kasa, 567; Rich Kuli-
gowski, 555.
DUPONT BOWLE-
RETTES
High Scratch Series scores:
Irene Jemiola, 522; Kim Kishel,
505; Marytheresa Pupa, 503;
Donna Kasa, 502; Debbie Ste-
vens, 488; Mima Brunges, 453;
Gracelynn Williamson, 426; He-
len Zapotoski, 408; MaryAnn
Shugdinis, 407.
To submit items for publica-
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cast.net or call 407-0231 by
Wednesday evening.
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The Exeter Lions Little
League will hold registration for
the 2012 Little League season
fromnoonto2p.m. today, Feb. 5,
from6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday,
Feb. 9 and fromnoon to1p.m. on
Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Exeter
Scout Home and Community
Center, Lincoln Street.
Registration is open to chil-
dren ages 4 to 16 who reside
within the boundaries of the
league including all of Exeter
Borough and the following areas
of Exeter Township: Schooley
Road, Searfoss Road, Della
Lane, Rozelle Road, Oberdorfer
Road, Campground Road, Mt.
Zion Road from the Kingston
Twp. line to Swamp Road and
Route 92 from the Exeter line to
Oberdorfer Road.
The registration fee for T-Ball,
Coach Pitch, Minor League and
Major League Baseball/Softball
is $50 for one child, $70 for two
children and $90 for families of
three or more. Junior League and
Senior League Baseball/Softball
registration fee is $100 per play-
er.
For further information, con-
tact president Jaime Hizynski at
www.exeterlionslittleleague-
.org.
Author visit
Kathy M. Miller, award-win-
ning author and photographer,
will visit the students at Wyom-
ing Area Catholic on Friday, Feb.
10. The author of Chippy Chip-
munk: Parties in the Garden
and Chippy Chipmunk: Babies
in the Garden will visit Pre-Kto
Grade 2 at 9 a.m. and Grade 3-6
at 10 a.m. Mrs. Theresa Sabetta,
librarian at Wyoming Area Ca-
tholic. is the coordinator of the
visit.
Mardi Gras party
Members of the Wyoming Ar-
ea Kiwanis Club have finalized
plans for their fourth annual
Mardi Gras party to be held from
6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
Feb. 21 Gobers Deco Lounge,
Wyoming Avenue. Cost for
adults is $20.
Included in the admission are
select beverage choices and the
Cajun Buffet from7 to 9:30 p.m.
which includes Cajun chicken,
Jambalaya, Southern style green
beans, jalapeo/cheddar corn
bread, red beans and rice, king
cake, rice pudding and bourbon
peach cobbler.
CNR will provide entertain-
ment 7:30 to 11 p.m. and basket
raffles and door prizes will be
awarded along with the naming
of the king, queen and jester.
Tickets are available fromclub
members or at the Deco Lounge
but are limited to 100 patrons.
Hose Co. #1
Exeter Borough Hose Co. #1,
13405 Susquehanna Ave., will
hold a potato pancake sale start-
ing Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22 and
ending on Good Friday, April 6.
Pierogies and haluski will be
available, along with weekly
specials. Phone orders can be
made by calling 602-0739.
Necrology service
Lion President Janet Serino
announced that the Necrology
Service for all deceased Lion
members will be held at the 9
a.m. Mass on February 19 at St
Cecilias Church. Descendants
of deceased Lion members are
invited to attend this Memorial
Mass. Coffee, tea and donuts
will be served following the
Mass.
Cross Country League
This year marks 20 years for
the Catholic Cross Country
League. In celebration of the
20th anniversary of the Catholic
Cross Country League, a Mass
will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday,
May18at the Cathedral inScran-
ton followed by a pasta dinner in
Hannon High School.
The annual Conference Meet
and Alumni Run will be held on
Saturday, May 19. The group is
looking for alumni from Wyom-
ing Area Catholic, Holy Rosary,
Sacred Heart in Dupont, St. Ma-
rys Assumption, St. Marys Old
Forge or St. John the Baptist who
were former team members. For
more information, contact enc-
burke@hotmail.com.
Refuse stickers
Refuse stickers for Exeter
Borough are available at the mu-
nicipal building from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. on Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday and from 9
a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
Price is $150 for anyone under
the age of 65 and $110 for senior
citizens who will be 65 years of
age or older by March 31.
From March 1-31, the price
will be $180 for anyone under 65
and $130 for senior citizens 65
years or older. From April 130,
the price will be $250 for every-
one. On May 1, the delinquent
list will be turned over to the
chief of police and citations will
be issued.
Payment may be mailed to Re-
fuse Office, 1101Wyoming Ave.,
Exeter, PA18643. Include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope to
have the sticker and a calendar
mailed.
For more information, call
Lynda at 654-3301 Ext. 2.
Cosmopolitan Seniors
The Cosmopolitan Seniors
will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday,
Feb. 7 in St. Anthonys Center
with Vic Malinowski presiding.
Dues will be collected. Hosts/
Hostesses are Frank and Marcel-
la Fountain, Rose Gunsior and
Eva Naples and Frank Onda.
Forty-eight members attend
the previous meeting. President
Malinowski called the meeting
to order and Marge Zinkavich,
filling in for VP Kleback, led the
group in prayer, Pledge of Alle-
giance and a patriotic song.
Secretary Terri Mislan read
the minutes of the last meeting
and the president announced the
treasury balance.
Refreshments were served af-
ter the business meeting and
Bingo was played. 50/50 win-
ners were Theresa Blasavage,
Mary Dirhan, Marcella Foun-
tain, Rosemary Golinski and
Eva Naples. Maureen Gosart
and Cheryl Pipher shared the
winnings of the special Bingo
game and Eva Naples won the
jackpot game.
Travel coordinator Johanna is
accepting reservations for a trip
on Wednesday, Feb. 15 to Mount
Airy Casino with pickups in
Exeter and Pittston. Non-mem-
bers are welcome on this trip. For
more information, call Johanna
at 655-2720.
St Barbara parish
The Christian Womens Orga-
nization will conduct a bake sale
the weekend of February 11 and
12 before and after all Masses at
both churches.
The organization asks all
women of the parish to bake for
this sale. Baked goods can be
taken to the parish center at St.
Cecilias and the new church
walkway at St. Anthonys start-
ing at 2 p.m. on the Saturday of
the bake sale. Monetary dona-
tions are greatly appreciated.
Monies raised from this bake
sale support church activities.
The Golden Age Club will
meet at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday,
Feb. 9 at the parish center. AVal-
entines Day party will be held
after the meeting.
Hostesses are Margaret Upor-
sky, Thea Yanushis, Rose Shur-
manek and Veronica Spliethoff.
The Christian Womens Orga-
nizationwill holdits next month-
ly meeting at 6:30 p.m.; on Tues-
day, Feb. 14 at St. Anthonys
church hall with the recitation of
the rosary.
Lenten Series will be spon-
sored by St. Monicas and St.
Barbaras parishes at St. Antho-
nys Church on Wednesday eve-
nings during Lent. The topic will
be The Mass.
During the month of February,
The Scranton Diocesan Council
of Catholic Women asks the
faithful of the Diocese toprayfor
the sick and suffering. The late
John Paul II declared February
11 the Feast Day of Our Lady of
Lourdes as the WorldDayof the
Sick.
Exeter Lions Little League signups slated today
EXETER
EILEEN CIPRIANI
287-3349
ecipriani@comcast.net
The Pittston Township Ambu-
lance Association conducted a
crew meeting and elected offi-
cers for 2012.
Elected were captain, Russ
Searfoss; assistant captain, Tony
Ranieli; 1st Lt., Heather Pesotini;
training coordinator, Jeff Alai-
mo; secretary, Katie Searfoss.
The newofficers began their ser-
vice on January 1.
The 2nd Lt position was de-
clared opened and to be filled by
appointment as outgoing captain
EdWarunekoptednot toseekre-
election. Association records
note he is the longest serving
captain in the history of the am-
bulance service. Beginning his
tenure in 2001, he oversaw vehi-
cle purchases and various im-
provements in the delivery of
EMS. He will continue as an ac-
tive roster EMT and is presently
serving as the chairperson for a
new ambulance vehicle pur-
chase. New staff members were
also accepted.
Rasheda Vereen is a current
EMT and a medical student at
the Commonwealth Medical
College in Scranton. Andrew
Croughn is currently completing
EMT training. Both new staff
members have prior emergency
services experience. Memorial
donations were acknowledged.
Two deceased residents of
Pittston Township requested do-
nations in lieu of flowers to be
made in their name by friends
and family.
Donations in the name of He-
len Konicki funded the recently-
purchased storage building and
donations inthe name of Dolores
Shumlas will be utilized for
medical equipment purchases in
2012.
The ambulance membership
drive is in progress and member
subscriptions are ahead of the
previous year, according to Pres-
ident Don Hudzinski, Sr.
Pittston Twp. Ambulance Association elects officers
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The West Pittston Hose Com-
pany No.1 will hold its annual
Rose Sale from Sunday, Feb. 12
through Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the
former CVSparking lot at the in-
tersection of Fourth Street, Bos-
ton Avenue and Wyoming Ave-
nue.
Cost of one dozen red roses is
$30 while two dozen pastel roses
will cost $25. Babys breath will
bean additional $5.
Hours of operation are 8 a.m.
to 6 p.m. on February 12, 7 a.m.
to 7 p.m. on February13 and 6
a.m. to 7 p.m. on February 14 or
until sold out.
Super Amanda
Fort hose football enthusiasts
or fans of Super Bowl commer-
cials, check out the Fiat and Bud
Light commercials that will be
shown during this years Super
Bowl contest. West Pittston na-
tive and model and actress
Amanda Booth will be in both.
Amanda is no stranger to TV
commercials. Shes appeared in
two Always Infinity commer-
cials, Reeses Pieces ads, J.C.
Penney and others. Shes also ap-
peared in several films as well as
a fewepisodes of The Bold and
the Beautiful.
Friends meeting
The Friends of the West Pitt-
ston Library will meet at 12:30
p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6 at the
First United Methodist Church,
corner of Montgomery and
Wyoming Avenues. Those plan-
ning to attend are asked to bring
a lunch item for themselves.
Sara Kelly will preside. Agen-
da items include newfundraisers
for this year, new products, an
upcoming bake sale, the next
Book Fair and a continuing spe-
cialty basket sale as well as the
newly-renovated library.
For additional information,
call Sara at 883-7079.
Cherry BlossomCommittee
The West Pittston Cherry
Blossomcommittee will hold its
next meeting at 7 p.m. on Sun-
day, Feb.12 at the Corpus Christi
School Building, 605 Luzerne
Ave., West Pittston. Anyone in-
terested in helping with the
Cherry Blossom Festival is
asked to contact a member of the
committee.
Night at the Races
Corpus Christis Annual Night
at the Races will be held on Sat-
urday, Feb.18 at the Immaculate
Conception Church Hall. Post
time is 7 p.m. with doors open-
ing at 6 p.m. Cost is $5 which in-
cludes admission, food and re-
freshments.
To reserve a table, contact Ro-
salie Bugelholl at 654-1356 or
Beverly Williams at 654-7361.
To donate a basket for the silent
auction, contact Loretta Ander-
sonat 654-2655, Raymonde Bai-
ra at 654-8394, Mary Lou at
654-1710 or Santa Maria at 388-
2036.
Anyone wishing to be a pro-
gramsponsor is asked to contact
Jerry Wall at 693-1354, ext. 1.
Moose ziti dinner
Moose Lodge 1207 will spon-
sor a ziti dinner from noon to 5
p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19. Ziti din-
ners include salad, roll, meat-
balls and dessert.
Tickets are $7 in advance or $8
at the door. Advance tickets can
be purchased at the Moose
Lodge at 425 Exeter Ave, West
Pittston or by contacting any
Moose member.
Proceeds from the dinner will
benefit Care & Concern Minis-
tries and Moose charities. For
additional information, call the
Lodge at 654-1635 after 5 p.m.
or email Lodge1207@mooseu-
nits.org.
Spaghetti dinner
Boy Scout Troop 352s annual
Presidents Day All-You-Can-
Eat Spaghetti Supper will be
held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on
Monday, Feb. 20 at the First
United Methodist Church, 408
Wyoming Ave. Cost is $7 per
personwithproceeds benefitting
the troops trip to Washington,
D.C.
Salvation Army
The West Pittston chapter of
the Salvation Army has begun
preparationfor the100thanniver-
sary of its presence in the Bor-
ough.
Major Sheryl Hershey has met
with several of the advisory
board members to make early
plans for this celebration, sched-
uled for May 10-12. Tentative
events begin on Thursday, May
10 when a banquet will be held to
help commemorate the centen-
nial and also to start the week
end of festivities.
Michael and Sandy Insalaco,
local businessmen and commu-
nity leaders who have been sup-
portive of this West Pittston
Council of The Salvation Army
for many years, will be honored.
A two-day open house is on tap
as well as other activities.
For additional information,
contact Major Hershey at 655-
5947 or email at Sheryl.her-
shey@use.salvationarmy.org
Golf tournament
The West Pittston Rams Par-
ents Association will conduct its
first-ever golf tournament on
Saturday, April 28 at Four Sea-
sons Golf Course. Registrationis
at 8 a.m. and the Captain and
Crew format tees off at 9 a.m.
Cost of $75 includes lunch,
beverages and golf. Reserva-
tions are required. For further in-
formation, contact Chrissy Fer-
nandes at 954-0329.
Library programs
Yoga- Beginner Yoga - Tues-
days and Thursdays, 8:30-9:30
a.m. Vinyasa Yoga (All Levels) -
Mondays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Restor-
ativeYoga (All levels) - Wednes-
days, 6-7 p.m.
Classes are held in the former
American Legion Building at
316 Linden St. by the Montgom-
ery Avenue Elementary School.
Cost is $7 for drop ins but $5 dis-
counted punch passes available.
Birthday notes
Celebrating birthdays this
week: Shirley Chairge, Amy and
Julie Mikolaichik, February 6;
Jasmine Fusco, February 9;
Joyce Masher, February 11; and
Al Manzi, February 11.
Happy belated birthday to
Louie Lucarella who celebrated
his birthday on January 30.
Thought of the week
Educationwill never be as ex-
pensive as ignorance.
Quote of the week
The greatest pleasure in life
is doing what people say you
cannot do.- Horace Greeley,
American newspaper editor.
Bumper sticker of the week
We are always the same age in-
side.
Hose company lists Valentines Day Rose Sale
WESTPITTSTON
Tony Callaio
654-5358
tonyc150@verizon.net
Preparing for the annual hose company rose sale are: front row, left to right: Rich Dushok, Carol
Ravert, Billy Wagner, Vicki Hood, JJ Hood; back row, Kevin Dushok and John Hood.
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Members of the United Meth-
odist Church, 376 Wyoming
Ave., will present a portrait in
memory of their late pastor, Rev.
Dr. Gordon E. Weightman, at
10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb.12.
Rev. Dr. Weightman served
the church from 2006 until his
death in 2011.
Little League
The Wyoming/West Wyoming
Little League will hold registra-
tion from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on
Thursday, Feb. 9 and from 10
a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb.18
at the Stites Street Fire Hall.
Registration fee for tee ball
through major baseball and soft-
ball is $70 per player or $95 per
family. The fee for junior/ senior
baseball and softball is $100 per
player with no family rate.
Fundraisers will be distributed
at registration. All players must
provide proof of residency and
newplayers must provide a copy
of his or her birth certificate.
Any child turning 4 years of
age prior to May 1, 2012 is eligi-
ble to play tee ball this coming
season.
Snow emergency policy
Beginning at 7 a.m. on the day
of a snow fall on even numbered
days of the month, parking will
be permitted on even numbered
sides of the street. If snow falls
onanoddnumberedday, parking
is permitted on the odd side of
the street.
Zoning and planning
Wyoming Borough has trans-
ferred zoning and planning mat-
ters to Luzerne County. The
county planning and zoning of-
fice is located at the Penn Place
Office Building, 20 N. Pennsyl-
vania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, and
can be reached at 825-1560.
Senior citizens
Wyoming/ West Wyoming Se-
niors will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tues-
day, Feb. 7 at the St. Monica
Meeting Center. Frank Perfinski
willpreside. Servers are Helen
Nocek, Genny Rooney and He-
len Ostroski. Fifty-Fifty winners
were Angie Mastruzzo, Helen
Nocek, Elinor Yurek and Paul
Delaney. Bingo jackpot winner
was Helen Nocek.
Valentines Day will be cele-
brated with pizza on the menu
along with coffee, Tea and cake.
Dues will be collected for 2012.
The club meets at 1:30 p.m. on
the first and third Tuesday of the
month.
Scout Sunday
Cub Scout Pack 366, spon-
sored by St. Monica Parish, will
hold a Pinewood Derby and pack
meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday,
Feb. 19 in our Lady of Sorrows
ChurchHall. Setupof the trackis
scheduled for 1 p.m. Boy Scout
Troop 366 of West Wyoming
will be on hand to supervise the
derby. A lunch will be served.
St. Monicas parish
St. Monicas Youth Group Or-
chestra announced the addition
of two newmembers, Sara Tom-
sak and Ariel Vikara. After only
four months of instruction, these
two young musicians were ac-
cepted to the Youth Orchestra.
Any student in interested in join-
ing the St. Monica Orchestra or
the Junior Choir may contact Ni-
narose Lewko at 814-3463.
Night at the races
St. Monicas Parish will hold a
Night at the Races on Friday,
Feb. 10 in Our Lady of Sorrows
Church Hall, 363 W. Eighth St.,
West Wyoming. Dave Kuhar-
chik, WBRE news personality,
will be the master of ceremonies.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. with
post time set for 7 p.m. Admis-
sion is $10 and advance ticket
sales will be available only until
175 seats are sold. There will be
no paid admission accepted at
the door. Admission includes
food, beer and soda the entire
night.
The hall is handicapped acces-
sible with ample lighted parking.
Horses are $10 each and race
sponsor advertising at $50 to
$100 is available. The owner of
the winning horse for each race
will win $50 and does not need
to be present to win. Sponsor
names will be advertised in the
program and on the projection
screen before the race.
AChinese Auction of gift bas-
kets and gift cards will also be
held. Donations of any type are
appreciated and can be forward-
ed to St. Monicas Parish c/o
Night at the Races, 363 W.
Eighth St., West Wyoming, PA
18644. Forms can be obtained at
St. Monicas Parish churches fol-
lowing weekend masses or by
contacting Tom Tomsak at 237-
2188 or by e-mail at rte-
six@gmail.com.
Bible study
Bible Study has resumed after
the 7 p.m. Mass on Thursdays.
The group will continue study-
ing St. Lukes Acts of the Apos-
tles. Bible study is followed by
the night Prayer of the Church.
Library news
The Friends of the Wyoming
Free Library will hold a Heart
Warming workshop from noon
to 1:30 p.m. on February 11. A
snack will be served. Fee is $5.
Heart warmers will be made
fromfelt and can be heated in the
microwave for warmth. Valen-
tine gift tags will also be made.
Call the library at 693-1364 by
February 6 to register.
The library has the following
classes scheduled:
Howto Meditate Simple and
Effective Methods for Everyone,
1 to 4 p.m. on February 18.
Death, Dying and Lucid Dream-
ing: A Glimpse of Things to
Come, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
March 24. How to Write and
Publish Your Non-Fiction Book,
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 14.
The classes will be conducted
by Mark Stavish, author of five
non-fiction books published in
seven languages.
Story time
Pre-school story time is start-
ing up again! The program will
run from 11 a.m. to noon every
Friday until March 30. All chil-
dren ages 3-5 are welcomed to
listen to stories, do a craft and
have a tasty snack afterwards.
Call the library at 693-1364 to
register.
Discussion series
The Wyoming Free Library
will offer a four-part book dis-
cussion series. The first book
will be The Notebook by Ni-
cholas Sparks and the discussion
will involve comparing the book
to the movie. The group will
view the movie at 6 p.m. on Fri-
day, March 23 at the library.
Book discussion will be held at 6
p.m. on Friday, March 30. For
more information or to register,
call the library at 693-1364
Coupon Clippers Corner
Anewservice offered at the li-
brary is the Coupon Clippers
Corner. Bring in your unexpired
clipped coupons and place them
in the designated box by catego-
ry. Then browse through the
available coupons and take the
ones you need. There will be
coupons from the newspapers
and from online websites.
For those who do not use cou-
pons but would like to donate
them to be clipped and added to
the box, you may drop them off
at the library and a volunteer will
do the rest. Newcoupons will be
added on a weekly basis.
Book donation
Angela Kelly, a long-time
friend and patron of the library,
passed away recently. Knowing
her love for books, the Friends
donated Love in a Nutshell by
Janet EvanovichandDorienKel-
ly in her memory. When visiting
the library, be sure to look in the
childrens room for the mural
painted by Angela years ago.
Movie schedule
The schedule for the Saturday
Family Movie Day at the library
is:
The Retrievers, February 11;
Puss NBoots, February 25; Lion
King 2 - Simbas Pride, March
10.All movies start at noon. Pop-
corn and soda will be provided.
Library friends
The Friends of the Library are
always looking for new mem-
bers. Yearly membership dues
are only $5 and the benefits are
beyond measure. The group
plans fund-raising programs for
the library. The Friends meet at
11 a.m. on the third Wednesday
of every month.
For more information, email
Susan Doty, president of the
Friends, at daviddoty@aol.com.
Scrabble Club
Scrabble Club will now meet
from6to8p.m. onthe first Mon-
day of the month.
Book discussion group
Do you enjoy a good book?
The library has a Book Club Dis-
cussion Group that meets at
noon on the second Wednesday
of every month in the Miller
Room.
To submit items for publica-
tion to Wyoming news, call 287-
3349, fax 287-3349 or email eci-
priani@comcast.net.
Portrait of late UM pastor to be presented
WYOMINGNEWS
EILEEN CIPRIANI
287-3349
ecipriani@comcast.net
St. Monica's Youth Group Orchestra announced the addition of
two new members, Sara Tomsak and Ariel Vikara, to the Youth
Orchestra at St. Monica's Church in Wyoming. Fromleft, are Sara
Tomsak with the flute and Ariel Vikara on the violin.
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Sports
Pittston Area traveled back
down to South Wilkes-Barre on
Wednesday, this time to take on
Meyersat Kistler Elementarythe
same pool in which they won the
Wyoming Valley Conference Di-
vision III title last week against
Coughlin.
The Lady Patriots once again
owned the pool, winning10 of the
11 swimming events and taking
second and third in the diving por-
tion en route a120-66 victory.
Im really proud of my senior
class, said Head Coach Amy Ha-
zlet. Theystartedwhentheywere
freshmen and they are what keeps
this team together, keeps the
younger kids improving every
day.
It was a fine combination of top
finishes bythe younger swimmers
and the upperclassmen swimmers
that propelled the Patriot swim-
mers to the dominating day in the
pool.
Inthe200MedleyRelay, seniors
Sam Scialpi and Jordan Grutta-
dauria teamed with freshmen Mia
Nardone and Lauren Senese to
post a2:09.44, easilyclaimingfirst
after Nardone pulled away during
the butterfly.
The team of Ashley Menichini,
Emily Seaman, Katie McGinty
and Tiffany Smith swama 2:21.48
toclaimthirdfor theLadyPatriots.
Nardone then picked up a first-
place finish in the 200 Free with a
time of 2:07.96. Nina Fischer
grabbedsecondwithatimeof2:32
after the Meyers swimmer DQd,
and Shannen Brady claimed
fourth with a time of 2:34.24.
Scialpi turned in a time of
2:42.28 to grab first in the 200 IM
while Seaman and Sarah Kosik
claimed third and fourth respec-
tively with times of 2:49.08 and
2:57.32.
Smith (28.56) and Senese
(29.05) tookfirst andsecondinthe
50 Free with Menichini grabbing
fourth with a time of 30.06.
Inthedivingportionof themeet,
Sierra Williams scored two 6.0s
and a 5.5 on a forward one and
one-half summersault tuck to help
grab second place with a score of
144.70. Lauren Dragon took third
with a score of 137.65 and Teresa
Domarosky took fifth with a
119.70.
Meyers grabbed the first two
spots in the 100 Fly but PA took
third and fourth with Nina Fischer
and Senese turning in times of
1:21.08 and1:26.24.
The Lady Patriots answered
right backwitha1-2finishof their
own when Scialpi and Kosik turn-
ed in times of 1:00.51and1:06.26,
respectively. Kallie Miller took
fourthwithatimeof1:09.73. Plac-
ing 1-2-4 gave Pittston Area a 70-
40 lead.
For only the second time this
year, Nardone swamthe 500 Free.
The freshman blew out her best
competition Eilish Hoban of
Meyers - when she turned in a ca-
reer best 5:47.78. Hoban posted a
5:57.68 for second place. Kaitlin
Loftus took third with a time of
7:15.82 and Ali Slomba finished
fifth, posting a time of 7:55.01.
Mia is an overall excellent
swimmer ineveryevent, saidHa-
zlet. She excels and for her to
drop13secondsoffofherbest time
(inthe 500), I thought she didreal-
ly well.
The team of Smith, Kosik,
Scialpi and Nardone cruised to a
victory in the 200 Free Relay with
a time of 1:53.45. The Lady Patri-
ots teamof Liz Scialpi, Miller, Se-
nese and Fischer took second with
a time of 2:04.24. The 1-2 finish
boosted the PA lead to an insur-
mountable 92-48.
Brady, a first-year swimmer,
posted a career best 1:16.49 to
claim first in the 100 Back while
Menichini (1:22.07) tookthirdand
IreneMagdon(1:29.06) tookfifth.
Gruttadauriajust edgedout Sea-
man for second in the 100 Breast
with a time of 1:29.52. Seaman
posted a 1:29.68 for third while
Maura Stella claimed fifth with a
1:37.28.
Pittston Area wrapped up the
120-66 victory with a first place
finish in the 400 Free Relay by the
teamof LizScialpi, Fischer, Smith
and Kosik who finished with a
time of 4:24.16.Brady, Miller,
Menichini and Loftus took third
with a time of 4:48.60.
PA74, Meyers 45
On the boys side, the 200 Me-
dley Relay teamof Brandon Win-
ters, Nick Remsky, Tyler Cum-
mingsandDaveWhispell finished
first with a time of 2:02.08.
Winters thenfinishedfirst inthe
50Freewithatimeof 26.08. Cum-
mings took third with a time of
Lady Patriots own Kistler Elementary Pool
PA wins in Wilkes-Barre waters for second time in a week
By Matt Page
Dispatch Correspondent
PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS
Above, PA's Ashley Menichini
swims the 50 Free against
Meyers.
At right, Pittston Area's Katie
McGinty swims the Butterfly in
the 200 Medley Relay.
Bottom right, PA freshman Mia
Nardone swim the Freestyle in
the 200 Medley Relay.
See SWIM, Page 48
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It is no secret Wyoming Ar-
ea has been lacking on offense
this season. Those struggles
continued Tuesday night
against Holy Redeemer in a
42-26 loss on their home court
at the Wyoming Area Second-
ary Center in Exeter..
Holy Redeemer started the
game on a 9-3 run but the War-
riors fought to stay in it.
Mike Carey and Lou Vullo
kept the Warriors close by
scoring WAs first 12 points
all on three-pointers. But the
teams shaky ball handling and
the Holy Redeemer defense
was the story of the game.
Redeemer didnt give the
Warriors even the slightest
chance of getting an open shot
for much more of the contest,
forcing the Warriors to pass
the ball around the perimeter
enough to force turnovers.
Holy Redeemer didnt show
much of an offense in first half
as well.
In the second period both
teams had a hard time finding
the basket as Holy Redeemer
only managed four points to
Wyoming Areas two, but it
was still good enough for the
Royals to be ahead 15-12 at in-
termission..
Wyoming Area Head Coach
Al Brogna said his team came
out with a very good attitude
but they were played, kind of
sloppy, and that both teams
did not look very good in the
first half.
We got away from running
our sets, said Brogna. They
took us a little bit out of our
game.
The second half started out
the same way with both teams
keeping their scoring down.
The third period ended with
Redeemer up 25-19.
Wyoming Area was hoping
to get another spark in their of-
fense from junior center Bart
Chupka who scored 15 against
Berwick last week after re-
turning to the lineup from an
arm injury. But Chupka came
off the court in the middle of
the third period with what ap-
peared to be a re-injured. How-
ever Chupka returned to the
game a couple of minutes lat-
er.
(The arm) is good, its get-
ting better every day, said
Chupka. I got hacked once (in
the game) but Im fine now.
Chupka said that so far his
game seems to be right where
he wants it to be but hes not
quite sure where he should be
with his stamina. He said his,
wind isnt where it should
be.
The fourth period is where
the game was decided. With
the Warriors keeping the score
close throughout the game Ho-
ly Redeemer stepped it up. The
Royals sealed the victory as
B OY S VA R S I T Y B A S K E T B A L L
Offensive struggles continue to plague WA
Warriors go without double-figure scorer in loss to Redeemer
By Tommy Romanelli
Dispatch Intern
PHOTO BY TONY CALLAIO
Wyoming Area's Mike Carey drives past a Holy Redeemer defend-
er during the Warriors matchup with the Royals this past week.
See STRUGGLES, Page 45
It was the featured game of the
Coaches v. Cancer Northeastern
PASuits and Sneakers Weekend.
And why shouldnt it have been
as Old Forge and Riverside boast
one of the top rivalries in the
Commonwealth?
However, this was a once-bea-
ten Vikings team against a Blue
Devils squadwhohadlost 7-of-9
coming into last Saturdays
game including a 71-45 defeat
at the hands of Riverside just
three weeks prior.
No one would have been sur-
prised if the final game of the
weekendwasnt muchof a game.
But the Blue Devils put to-
gether their most spirited effort
of the season holding Lacka-
wanna League leading scorer
Jerry Kincel to just six points
as it battled arch-rival Riverside
to the final horn in a highly com-
petitive 42-36 loss at Insalaco
Arena at Marywood University
in a Lackawanna League Divi-
sion II game.
Old Forge (6-10, 0-2, 2-7) took
a 6-4 lead with 1:46 left in the
first quarter on back-to-back
buckets by Dave Argust. But Mi-
chael King knotted the score at
the end of the first period with a
baseline jumper as time expired.
Nico Munley gave Riverside
the lead to begin the second
quarter but Brian Tomasetti
scored four straight to give Old
Forge the lead, 10-8, with 6:21
showing on the clock in the sec-
ond stanza.
Cody Mackin then scored six
of his team-high 13 points over
the next two minutes to give the
Vikings a 16-12 advantage with
4:01 remaining before halftime.
Tomasetti scored the next
three points for the Blue Devils
but Munley finished the quarter
as he beganit witha bucket to
give Riverside an 18-15 lead at
intermission.
Old Forge held Kincel who
scored 52 points in an overtime
loss to Holy Cross to just one
field goal in the first 16 minutes.
The senior scored off a steal for a
layup less than two minutes into
the game.
Jake Manetti buried a three-
pointer to open the second half
and tie the game at 18-18, howev-
er Riverside ran off five straight
points three coming from
Mackin to take a 23-18 lead
with 4:14 left in the third quarter.
Brendon Wahl stopped the
bleeding for the Blue Devils
Spirited Blue Devils take Riverside to brink
OF goes toe-to-toe with arch-rival in Coaches v. Cancer game
By Rick Notari
Dispatch Staff
PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
Old Forge's Jake Manetti, left, gets fouled by Riverside's Michael
King as Jaron Vishnesky moves in at Insalaco Arena on the cam-
pus of Marywood University on Saturday night.
See BRINK, Page 46
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Nick Bartoli, a senior from
Wyoming Area, has accepted an
offer from Sacred Heart Univer-
sitytocontinue his academic and
athletic careers at the Connecti-
cut school. Sacred Heart is an
NCAA Division I Football Sub-
divisionschool, anda member of
the Northeast Conference.
Its definitely exciting. I
worked hard for it, said Bartoli,
the son of Mary Ann and Louis
Bartoli. Hopefully I can repre-
sent the school well.
Bartoli had other offers from
colleges such as Bryant Univer-
sity and Dickinson College but
in the end it was Sacred Heart
that stood out.
When I was on my visit they
were great people and they were
nice to my family, said Bartoli.
They offered athletic aid and
elementary education which is
what I want to go into.
N AT I O N A L S I G N I N G D AY
Bartoli commits to Sacred Heart
WA lineman gets shot at playing Division I
PHOTO BY TONY CALLAIO
Wyoming Area's Nick Bartoli (center) signs his Letter of Intent to accept a scholarship to play football at Sacred Heart University. Pic-
tured fromleft to right, sitting, Mary Ann, Nick, and Louis Bartoli; standing, Frank Parra, WA athletic director; Michael Fanti, WA football
assistant coach; Randy Spencer, WA head football coach; Andrew Bartoli, brother; Joe Pizano, WA assistant coach; and Vito Quaglia,
WA Secondary Center principal.
By Tommy Romanelli
Dispatch Intern
See BARTOLI, Page 50
Wyoming Area senior Jenna
Skrinak signed a letter of in-
tent to play field hockey at
Lindenwood University in St.
Charles, Missouri. She is the
first player from Wyoming Ar-
ea to be offered an athletic
scholarship for field hockey.
It feels really good. It feels
like I accomplished something
big, said Skrinak. Our team
this year made a big name for
itself.
Skrinak headed to Lindenwood
PHOTO BY TONY CALLAIO
Jenna Skrinak, lower right, became the first-ever Wyoming Area
Field Hockey player to accept an athletic scholarship. She is pic-
tured signing her Letter of Intent to attend Lindenwood University.
Pictured fromleft to right, seated Kathy and Jenna Skrinak; stand-
ing, Frank Parra, WA athletic director and Vito Quaglia, principal,
WA Secondary Center.
First WA field
hockey player
to earn
scholarship
By Tommy Romanelli
Dispatch Intern
See SKRINAK, Page 50
Ann Romanowski of West Pitt-
ston, a senior at Wyoming Semi-
nary College Preparatory School,
will continue her academic and
athletic career at Villanova Uni-
versity in Villanova in the fall.
Romanowski will play for Vil-
lanova veteran field hockey head
coach Joanie Milhous in the
NCAA Division I Big East Con-
ference. Milhous has twice been
named Big East Coach of the
Year.
Romanowski said she had con-
sidered other universities such as
the University of Pennsylvania
and Indiana University. She said
she chose Villanova because the
university is very competitive in
bothacademicsandathletics. For-
mer Sem teammate Jessica Swo-
boda completed her freshman
season at Villanova as the leading
scorer for the Wildcats, also en-
couraged her to consider the uni-
versity.
"The Wildcats are a very fast
team with a lot of skill and their
program is very similar to Sems
program, so I think Ill be able to
adapt very quickly," she said.
"Jessica told me this is a great
Romanowski
signs with Nova
WP resident to play
Division I Field Hockey
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On a night where not even the
easiest shots seemed to be going
into the basket for either team,
Old Forges Taylor Nemetz
calmly swished two free throws
with 36 seconds remaining to
give the Blue Devils some
breathing room in a 28-23 victo-
ry over Valley View in a Lacka-
wanna League Division II
matchup on Thursday night in
the Elio Ghigiarelli Gymnasium.
The win puts Old Forge in a tie
for second-place with arch-rival
Riverside as both stand a game
behind first-half champ Dun-
more. The Blue Devils travel to
Bucktown on Monday night to
take on the Lady Bucks. Dun-
more beat Old Forge, 31-30 on
January 12.
Old Forge took a 14-4 lead af-
ter the first quarter of play as
Lauren Carey scored all 10 of her
points during the first eight min-
utes. But neither team was able
to score in double-digits in the
remaining quarters, with the
Blue Devils managing just eight
points in the final two quarters.
A Nemetz three-pointer and a
Tori Tansley free throw put Old
Forge ahead 20-9 at halftime,
and after a Morgan Malia free
throw to open the third quarter,
the Blue Devils had its biggest
lead of the night at 21-9.
But the Cougars rallied with
an 8-3 run to get within 24-17 en-
tering the final period.
Valley View continued its run
in the fourth, cutting its deficit to
26-23 with 3:15 remaining in the
game.
Thats when Nemetz finished
the Cougars off by stopping a
streak of four straight misses by
Old Forge at the charity stripe,
hitting both ends of a one-and-
one.
Carey added five rebounds
and five steals to her team-high
10 points. Nemetz finished with
five, and Malia also added five
for the Blue Devils.
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Old Forge used a13-4 run dur-
ing the second quarter to take
control of its 37-20 victory over
Western Wayne in a Lackawanna
League Division II game on
Monday in the Elio Ghigiarelli
Gymnasium.
Rhyan Barnic led the way for
the Blue Devils with 11 points,
and Morgan Malia added eight.
Old Forge held the Lady Cats
to just three points in the final
eight minutes.
PA 53, Dallas 62 OT
Pittston Area lost its third
straight game as it was outscored
10-1 in the overtime period in a
62-53 loss to Dallas in a Wyom-
ing Valley Conference crossover
on Thursday night in the Back
Mountain.
The Lady Patriots led 33-23 at
halftime, but Dallas rallied with
a 16-9 third quarter and then
forced overtime with a 13-10 run
in the final stanza.
Mia Hopkins led all scorers
with her second 30-plus per-
formance of the season as the
1,000-point scorer poured in a
game-high 32. But Hopkins was
the only PA player in double-di-
gits.
Grace ONeill followed with
seven points for Pittston Area,
and Allie Barber chipped in with
six.
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Pittston Area was held to a
season-low offensive output in a
62-37 loss to Crestwood in a
WVCDivision I game last Mon-
day at the Thomas R. Kelly
Gymnasium in Yatesville.
The Lady Patriots trailed by
just six points at intermission,
27-21, but struggled offensively
in the second half, managing just
16 points over the final 16 min-
utes as the Lady Comets ran
away with the victory.
Mia Hopkins was the only PA
player in double-figures with 17
points.
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Wyoming Area managed just
six field goals in a 58-19 loss to
Wyoming Valley West in a WVC
crossover on Thursday night at
the Wyoming Area Secondary
Center in Exeter.
G I R L S VA R S I T Y B A S K E T B A L L
Blue Devils set up first-place showdown
OF beats Valley View, faces division-leading Dunmore on Monday
By Rick Notari
Dispatch Staff
PA PHOTO BY CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK
OF PHOTOS BY RICK NOTARI
Above, Old Forge's Rhyan Barnic drives to the hoop during the Blue Devils win over Valley View on
Thursday night. Below left, Pittston Area's Allie Barber is fouled as she converts a layup against
Dallas. Below right, Old Forge's Taylor Nementz dribbles down the sideline against Valley View.
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anabrupt stopas instead, Cough-
lin claimed a share of the title
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the Crusaders beat the Patriots,
39-27, in front of a packed Tho-
mas R. Kelly Gymnasium last
Tuesday night in Yatesville. The
Patriots only two WVC losses
came at the hands of Coughlin
and Valley West.
With both teams controlling
their own destiny heading into
the match, it was Coughlin
whose focus never altered.
Bradley Rush gave the Patriots
the early 6-0 advantage with a
big pin over Zach Hinkle to get
the crowd into the match. But the
momentumfromthe Rush pin at
132-pounds didnt carry over to
the next match.
Frank Mahmoud pinned Tyler
Koval with just two seconds re-
maining in the first period to tie
the match at 6-6. Unlike the Pa-
triots failing to capitalize on mo-
mentum, the Crusaders did.
With Pittston Area deciding to
have Kevin Wesolowski wrestle
upa weight toface Domonic Gu-
lius, the Crusaders took advan-
tage. The decision didnt work
out so well for the Patriots as Gu-
lius used his superior strength to
dominate the match, eventually
pinning Wesolowski with 43
seconds remaining in the first
period giving Coughlin a 12-6
early in the match.
Angelo Lussi brought the Pa-
triots back to within 12-11 as he
dominated his opponent and
won by technical fall early in the
third period at 152-pounds.
Frank Ardo then gave the Pa-
triots its only lead in the match of
the night at 160-pounds.
Ardo earned a 6-5 decision af-
ter trailing for virtually the entire
match. With 10.1 seconds re-
maining in the final period Ardo
trailed 5-4. The tide turned with
four seconds left in the match as
Ardo made his move and con-
verted a big takedown to walk
away with a victory over Troy
Vanucci. More importantly, Ar-
dos win gave the Patriots a14-12
lead.
However, 14-12 would be the
closest the Patriots would get as
they dropped the next three
matches and fell into a 24-14
deficit in the match with not
many bouts remaining.
John Minch stopped the win-
less streak, continuing his recent
success with a 3-0 decision over
a much heavier Jordan Phillips at
220-pounds. Minichs decision
brought the Patriots to within 24-
17. But that success was short-
lived as Coughlins Brad Emer-
ick added six more points to the
Patriots deficit when he pinned
Chris Wesolowski just 42 sec-
onds into the heavyweight bout.
With the Patriots facing a 30-
17 deficit, decisions were no
longer an option. Pittston Area
needed pins if they wanted to get
back into the match. However,
the Crusaders were relentless,
but even in defeat, the Patriots
made sure they stayed in the
match until the end.
At 106 pounds, Jamie Scaran-
tino earned a four-point, 10-0 de-
cision over Bobby Hawkins.
Scarantino dominated the match
holding Hawkins to the ground,
but he was unable to turn him
over and get the pin.
Coughlin quickly extended its
lead to 35-21 when Billy Poray
defeated Dave Dileo by way of
technical fall at 113 pounds.
Although mathematically
eliminated headed into the final
two bouts, Pittston Area still
wrestled hard.
Tyler Lutecki earned a solid
pin over Eddie Ciprich at 120-
pounds.
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Pittston Area set up its show-
down with Coughlin with a 46-
24 victory over Hazleton Area in
a WVC Division I match last
Saturday afternoon at the Tho-
mas R. Kelly Gymnasium in Ya-
tesville.
Sam Falcone got the Patriots
started off right with a pin of
William Ramirez in 1:04 in the
170-pound bout the first of the
match.
VA R S I T Y W R E S T L I N G
Patriot title hopes crushed by Coughlin
PA loss gives shared title to Crusaders, Valley West
By Josh Horton
Dispatch Correspondent
PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS
Above, Pittston Area's John Minich is on top of Coughlin's Jordan Phillips at 220 pounds of Tues-
day's match with the Crusaders. Below, Pittston Area's Jamie Scarantino is in total control of his
match.
See PITTSTON, Page 44
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solowski (285) earned forfeit
victories for Pittston Area before
Jamie Scarantino pinned Lucas
Johnson in just 25 seconds in the
106-pound bout.
Tyler Lutecki also added a pin
for the Patriots in the 120-pound
match, and Kevin Wesolowski,
Angelo Lussi, and Ryan Joyce
had big wins for PA.
Wesolowski won by major de-
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138; Lussi defeated Daniel Bove,
15-0, for a technical fall win at
145; and Joyce shut out Randy
Lisnock, 9-0, for a major deci-
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Frank Ardo also added a victo-
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decision at 160-pounds.
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Wyoming Area was dealt just
its second setback of the WVC
Division II schedule last Satur-
day, a 49-21, loss to Dallas in the
Back Mountain.
After falling behind early, Carl
Zielinski picked up a pin at 285
to cut Dallas lead to 22-6. Dal-
las then pulled away before the
Warriors got within 17 at 38-21
with four wins out of five lower-
middle weight bouts. But they
just couldnt overcome the big
deficit.
Carm Mauriello (decision,
120), Shaun OMalley (fall,
132), Nick Heck (sudden victory
decision, 138) and Andy Schutz
(decision, 145) pickedupthe vic-
tories for WA. The only two
blemishes on the Warriors divi-
sion record could have gone in
their favor if a few breaks went
their way.
The guys that are buying in
100 percent, it really shows on
the mat, said first-year Warriors
coach Steve Mytych. Theyre
finding ways to win. Theyre lis-
tening to me. The guys that
arent winning, I feel like theyre
not listening. All they have to do
is listen to me and (assistant
coach) Joe (Rovelli) and good
things will happen to those
guys.
Despite the last two losses,
Wyoming Area was able to grab
a wild card slot for district duals
for the first time since 2010. The
Warriors will take on the top-
seed from the Lackawanna
League, Western Wayne.
My goal was to make district
duals as a team. I think thats a
big stepping stone just getting
there, Mytych noted. And then
next year try to do bigger things
and kind of keep upgrading ev-
ery year to bigger and better
goals until we reach the ultimate
goal to be state champs.
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Wyoming Area was swept by
the Back Mountain teams in the
WVC this past week as the War-
riors fell to Lake-Lehman, 49-
16, in a WVC Division II match
five days after falling to Dallas.
Andy Schutz, Nick Heck,
Nick Mazzone and Corey Pop-
ovich were the only winners for
Wyoming Area.
Schutz won a 3-2 decision
over Jake Winters at 138 pounds,
and Heck defeated Josh Winters,
11-3, in a major decision at 145
pounds.
Mazzone also won a decision,
beating Robert Wright, 4-2, at
160 pounds, and Popovich
picked up at forfeit at 220
pounds.
Carmen Mauriello lost a tough
8-7 decision at 120 pounds to
Zeb MacMillian, and Carl Zie-
linski was edged 3-0 by Jamie
Aldrich at 285 pounds.
Pittston Area falls in District Duals semis to Coughlin
Continued from Page 43
Wyoming Area's Nick Heck scored a major decision over Lake-
Lehman's Josh Winters on Wednesday.
WA PHOTOS BY TONY CALLAIO
WA's Andrew Schutz won a 3-2 decision over Lehman's Jake
Winters at 138 pounds.
PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
Pittston Area's Brad Rush, top, tries to subdue Coughlin's Zach Hinkle in the 132-pound bout en route to a pin in WVC wrestling action
in Yatesville on Tuesday night.
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The Patriots Steve Stravin-
ski, a 6-foot-4 senior forward,
pulled down 22 rebounds and
scored 15 points for a double-
double.
Stravinski was a monster
on the boards, said Kiesinger.
Pittston Area held a six-
they went on an 11-0 run with
2:32 left in the game bringing
the score to 40-21.
Coach Brogna said that
Wyoming Area just let the
game get away from them.
We had a heart-to-heart in
the locker room, said Brogna.
Were trying to figure out
what works best for us.
The Warriors kept it close
for the majority of the game
but Vullo - who led WA with
nine points in the loss - said
they need to be able to put to-
gether a full four periods.
We fell apart in the fourth
period. We have to put togeth-
er a good 32 minutes and when
we do that we can contend,
said Vullo.
Mike Carey added eight
points for the Warriors.
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Wyoming Area managed
just 12 points in the middle
quarters in a 61-43 loss to
Wyoming Valley West in a
WVC crossover on Friday
night in Plymouth.
The Warriors were on the
wrong end of a 28-12 run in
the second and third quarters
as the Spartans used that ad-
vantage to pull away from
Wyoming Area.
Bart Chupka led the War-
riors with 14 points and Mike
Carey added a season-high 11
points.
EJ Driving Hawk chipped in
with seven points for WA.
PA 73, Dallas 56
Four consecutive losses in
the Wyoming Valley Confer-
ence are enough to bring any
teams momentum to a halt.
But Pittston Area didnt seem
to be slowed down by it one bit
on Thursday night.
The Patriots, held to just 37
points in Tuesdays loss to
Crestwood, rekindled their pe-
rimeter game with a 73-56 vic-
tory over Division II first-half
champ Dallas in a WVC cross-
over in the Thomas R. Kelly
Gymnasium in Yatesville.
That was a tough loss to
Crestwood, Pittston Area
coach Al Kiesinger said. And
we were coming off four tough
losses in a row two of them
really close.
Today, we held together;
we shared the ball.
point lead at halftime and
opened the half on an 11-2 run.
The Patriots shot 15-for-20
(75 percent) in the second
half. They hit 8-of-16 three-
pointers (50 percent) for the
game.
I think we were focused,
Kiesinger said. On the offen-
sive end, we made some shots
that we didnt make the other
night, shots that we didnt take
the other night.
Dallas struggled off the
glass and faced difficulty bat-
tling Stravinski for offensive
and defensive rebounds. In the
first half, Pittston Area often
found success with second-
chance points.
Five Pittston Area players
reached double-figures in
scoring. Steve Sklanka joined
Stravinski with 15 points. Ma-
son Gross posted a career-high
14-point effort. Shaun McDer-
mott scored 13 points, and Jor-
dan Houseman added 12.
Houseman also contributed
with seven assists. Stravinski
netted eight consecutive
points on four possessions in
the fourth quarter.
Whenever we are rebound-
ing the ball, taking good shots
and getting second-chance
points, were in pretty good
shape, said Kiesinger.
Kiesinger credited a defen-
sive adjustment at halftime
that really caused problems
for the Mountaineers.
We decided to take the
press off, Kiesinger said. We
played a little zone. The big
difference was that we stopped
pressing. I thought they played
well in transition in the first
half, and I thought we took
that away from them in the
second half.
By Jay Monahan, Times
Leader Correspondent
PA 37, Crestwood 49
Pittston Area leading score-
rs Steve Stravinski and Steve
Sklanka were both held to sea-
son low outputs as the Patriots
lost 49-37 to Crestwood in a
WVC Division I game on
Tuesday night in Mountain
Top. The loss was the fourth
straight for Pittston Area.
The Comets held Stravinski
to just 12 points eight under
his season average and limit-
ed Sklanka to only a three-
point field goal as the Patriots
managed just 12 field goals on
the night, half of which were
from behind the arc.
Jordan Houseman added
eight points for PA, and Mason
Gross chipped in with seven.

Dispatch Staff Writer Rick

Notari contributed to this re-
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This weeks schedule
Tuesday
PA v. Coughlin
WA at Hazleton
Friday
PA at Hazleton
WA v. Dallas
PHOTO BY TONY CALLAIO
Wyoming Area's Bart Chupka posts up a Holy Redeemer defender during the Warriors game against
the Royals.
Above left, Pittston Area's Steve Sklanka pass the ball against Crestwood. Above right, PA's Mike
Schwab works past Crestwood's Cole Wasko.
PHOTOS BY FRED ADAMS
Struggles
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with a three-pointer from the
corner, but King drained two
free throws to push the Vikings
lead back to four with 3:24 left
in the quarter.
Argust scored on an offensive
rebound for the final points of
the third period to cut the Old
Forge deficit to 25-23 with 2:51
before the fourth quarter began.
Argust again scored on an of-
fensive rebound to open the
fourth quarter and get the Blue
Devils back to even at 25-25
with 7:10 left.
But Jaron Vishnesky swished
two free throws to restore the
Riverside lead. King followed
with a bucket before Dave Chro-
mey got the Blue Devils back to
within one possession with 6:20
remaining.
Kincel made 1-of-2 free
throws to push the Riverside
lead to 30-27 and Old Forge
would get no closer despite
three straight possessions with a
chance to close the gap.
Riverside opened its lead to
36-27 with less than three min-
utes left on Kincels second field
goal of the game, but Old Forge
fought back to within 40-34
with 40 seconds remaining as
Brian Tomasetti scored six of
his game-high 19 in the final
three minutes.
Tomasetti added 12 rebounds
and two assists for the Blue Dev-
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six points and five rebounds. J
Argonish hauled down eight re-
bounds for Old Forge.
Vishnesky added nine points
for the Vikings, including a 5-
for-6 performance from the free
throw line down the stretch.
Munley chipped in with eight
points, and King and Kincel
split 12.
Riverside shot 13-for-20 from
the free throw line in the fourth
quarter. The Vikings outscored
the Blue Devils 16-5 from the
free throw line on the night.
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Old Forge opened a 19-point
lead in the first half and cruised
to a 52-42 victory over Western
Wayne in a Lackawanna League
Division II game on Tuesday
night at the Varden Garden.
The win was Coach Al Se-
menzas 399th career win.
The Blue Devils shot out to a
30-11lead as they drilled 9-of-11
free throws in the first 16 min-
utes of action.
Jake Manetti led Old Forge
(7-10, 1-2, 3-7) with 13 points. J
Argonish added10 points and10
rebounds, and Brian Tomasetti
also added 10 points to go with
seven rebounds and two assists.
Jimmie Aversa chipped in
with nine points, and Dave Ar-
gust added eight points, six re-
bounds and five assists.
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Old Forge dug itself in too big
of a hole to recover in a 48-45
loss to Valley View in a LLD2
game on Friday night in Arch-
bald.
The Blue Devils fell behind
30-15 to start the second half,
and then by 12 to start the fourth
quarter after it had gotten to
within 34-26 with under two
minutes left in the third period.
But a late game rally, spurred
by Dave Argust, Jimmie Aversa
and Brenden Wahl fell just short
as the Cougars held on for the
victory.
Trailing 41-29 with 7:55 left
in the final stanza, the trio
scored seven straight to get Old
Forge within 41-36 with 6:25
showing on the game clock.
Valley View kept the Blue
Devils at bay over the next six
minutes, taking a 45-39 lead
with1:07 left, but Wahl drilled a
three-pointer from the left cor-
ner to get Old Forge within 45-
42 with 33 seconds left.
After a VV turnover, Argust
was fouled on a three-point at-
tempt with 22 seconds remain-
ing. Argust made 2-of-3 to get
Old Forge within 45-44.
But Mike Rotell made four
free throws around two from
Aversa to secure the win for the
Cougars.
Argust scored a season-high
14 points to lead the Blue Dev-
ils. The senior also contributed
five assists. Aversa added 11
points, including three triples,
and Wahl chipped in with 10
seven of which came in the
fourth quarter.
Senior Night festivities
Old Forge will hold Senior
Night festivities on Friday be-
fore its game with Carbondale.
The Blue Devils will also
honor the schools 1,000-point
scorers in a ceremony previous
to the varsity game.
This weeks schedule
Tuesday
OF v. Dunmore
Friday
OF v. Carbondale
Brink
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PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS
Above, Old Forge guard Jimmie Aversa
eyes up a three-pointer against River-
side. At right, OF forward J Argonish,
left, looks to pass the ball as Riverside's
Jerry Kincel defends. Below, Brian To-
masetti slides between Riverside de-
fenders Jaron Vishnesky (10) and Mi-
chael King for two of his game-high 19
points.
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The inaugural Big Blue Devil
Golf Classic will take place May
20 at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf
Club.
Cost for the Captain and Crew
event will be $125 per golfer or
$500 per foursome. Cost in-
cludes cart and green fees, tour-
nament dinner, cash prizes to
flight winners and runners-up,
scats, prizes andtournament golf
shirt.
To register your team, email
BigBlueDevilClas-
sic@gmail.com or 570-650-
9356. Spots in the tournament
are expected to go fast, so please
make your reservations as soon
as possible.
Scholarship sponsorships are
available for $250; Hole spon-
sorships for $100; and a $50 pa-
tron sponsorship is also availa-
ble. All sponsorships will be ad-
vertised at this years tournament
and other events to take place
this year. Donations are tax de-
ductible.
If you cannot play and wish to
make a donationtothe RichardP.
Notari Sr. Scholarship Fund, you
can mail donations care of Rick
Notari, 13 Lincoln St., Old
Forge, PA 18518. Checks can be
made payable to the Richard P.
Notari Sr. Scholarship Fund.
PA Track Parents
reorganizing
The Pittston Area Track Par-
ents are holding a reorganization
meeting on Monday at Perkins
Restaurant at 6 p.m. Any inter-
ested parent of a track and field
athlete in grades 7-12 are invited
to attend.
Lady Patriot Boosters
meeting Tuesday
There will be a Lady Patriot
Booster club meeting on Tues-
day at Lizzas Mezzo Mezzo at 7
p.m. Upcoming events will be
discussed. All parents are en-
couraged to attend. Congratula-
tions to Joe Lello who won the
32" flat screen TV that was raf-
fled on January 30.
PA Softball Boosters
meeting Wednesday
Pittston Area Softball Booster
Club will meet this Wednesday
at 7 p.m. at Tonys Pizza, in Jen-
kins Twp.
All Pittston Area Softball par-
ents are invited to attend. Any
questions Call John at 237-2246.
WAGBP meeting Feb. 7
The Wyoming Area Girls Bas-
ketball Parent Association will
hold its monthly meeting on Feb.
7 at the High School in Room
#133 at 7 p.m.
All parents of girls playing
basketball in grades 7th thru12th
are invited. This meeting will fi-
nalize all year-end events. Ev-
eryone is encouraged to attend.
JTLL registration set
Jenkins Township Little
League Second Registration will
be held Wednesday from 6:30-
7:30 p.m. at the Jenkins Twp.
Municipal Building.
Fees due at sign up are $65 for
Major/Minor Baseball/Softball,
$55 for Coach Pitch, $50 for T-
Ball and $75 for Teeners. Addi-
tional child cost is $30 with no
rebate for Teeners.
Please bring a copy of childs
Birth Certificate and three
Proofs of Residency. Forms and
information can be found at
www.jenkinstwplittleleague-
.com. Any player who wishes to
sign up after the third registra-
tion date will be assessed a $20
late fee. If you can not sign up by
one of the registration dates,
please let us know so we can
make other arrangements.
JTLL monthly
meeting Wednesday
There will be a monthly meet-
ing on Wednesday from 6-6:30
p.m. at the Jenkins Twp Munici-
pal Building. Items to be dis-
cussed are 2012 season prepara-
tions and golf tournament. All
interestedparents are urgedtoat-
tend.
All manager letters of intent
are due by this meeting. Anyone
interested in managing a team
must have a Letter of Intent sub-
mitted by this meeting. There
will be no exceptions.
There will be a Field Prepara-
tion Day on Saturday, March 10
from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.. All manag-
ers and coaches must be present
on this day for field preparations
for the upcoming season. If you
can not make it on this day, you
must designate someone to be
there in your absence. An alter-
nate day will be scheduled in
case of inclement weather.
X-Country Ski at
Lackawanna State Park
Join us as we explore the win-
ter wonderland at Lackawanna
State Park. Cross Country Ski
Frost Hollow, Snowflake,
Abington and Turkey Hill trails
at Lackawanna State Park. Two
and a half miles total in about 3
hours.
Some upward grades but
mostly flat skiing - hike only if
no snow. Meet at 10 a.m. at the
first parking area off Lake View
Drive (the parks mainroad) after
you turn into the main entrance
of the park off PA 407.
Call Dave Byman at 586-1930
for additional information and to
confirmsnowconditions. Cost is
free.
Pittston City LL
registering players
The Pittston City Little
League is holding its last regis-
tration for the 2012 season at the
Little League Clubhouse on
Tues. Feb 7, from 6-8 p.m.
Fees for T-ball through Major
League are $45 for one child;
$75 for 2; $100 for 3 or more
children from the same family.
Teener is $85 per player.
There will be a late fee for any-
one signing up after the sched-
uled registration dates. Please
bring a copy of players birth cer-
tificate and three forms of proof
of residence. Payment is due up-
on registration.
Dupont Softball signups
The Dupont Softball/Teeball
League will be holding signups
at the Dupont Fieldhouse, 200
ElmSt, Dupont onSaturday, Feb.
11 from 9 a.m. to noon; Sunday,
Feb. 12 from noon to 3 p.m.; and
Monday, Feb. 13 from6 to 9 p.m.
The league as no residential
boundary restrictions, and is
open to all children from the
Greater Pittston area as well as
surrounding communities. Tee-
ball is for boys or girls ages 4 to
7; and softball for girls ages 7 to
17. Cost is $25 per player for tee-
ball, and $50 for 1player, $85 for
two players or $110 for three
players fromthe same family for
softball.
There is no league fundraiser
required.
For more info, call Bob at 881-
8744 or visit http://dupontsoft-
ball.clubspace.com.
Dupont Softball
starting Rec League
Dupont Girls Softball is start-
inga newRec league the Coun-
ty Line Girls Softball League.
The league will use ASA soft-
ball rules with no boundary re-
strictions, opentoall girls, ages 7
17. The league is seeking play-
ers or teams to participate in a
fun and friendly league with
minimal travel.
Girls Softball towns already
signed up include Dupont, Tay-
lor and Minooka
Call Bob at 881-8744 for more
information.
OFLL sets registration
The Old Forge Lions Little
League Program will hold regis-
tration for all baseball, softball
and tee-ball players, ages (4 thru
16) onFeb. 4from12-4p.m., Feb.
11 from 12-4 p.m., and Feb. 12
from12-2 p.m.
Fees for the 2011 season are
$45 for one player, $65 for two
players from the same family,
and $75 for three or more players
from the same family. A birth
certificate is also required when
signing up.
Registrations will be taken in
the lobby of Old Forge High
School, 300 Marion Street, Old
Forge. Any questions, please call
John Belko at 457-2188.
Attn: Girls SOFTBALL play-
ers in surrounding communities
that do not have a Little League
softball program may register to
play too.
Players must also purchase
two raffle tickets at $10 each at
the time of registration, not toex-
ceed three raffle tickets per fam-
ily.
OFLL meeting tonight
The Old Forge Lions Little
League will meet today at 6 p.m.
at Old Forge High School. All
Board members, coaches and
parents are invited. John Belko
will preside.
Eigen Tournament dates set
The third annual Kiel Eigen Jr.
Basketball Tournament will be
heldFeb. 11-12at OldForge High
School.
The Seventh and Eighth Grade
teams fromOldForge, Wyoming
Area, Lackawanna Trail and All
Saints Academy will participate
in the event which donates pro-
ceeds to the Kiel Eigen Founda-
tion.
First round games will take
place on Saturday, Feb. 11 with
Trail facing ASA at 3 and 4:15
p.m. in 8th and 7th grade games,
andthe Blue Devils andWarriors
squaring off at 5:30 and 6:45
p.m. in 7th and 8th grade games.
The championships and con-
solation tilts scheduled for Sun-
day, Feb. 12 beginning with the
7th grade consolation game at 3
p.m., followed by the 8th grade
consolation game at 4:15 p.m.
The 7th grade championship
game will take place at 5:30 p.m.
and the 8th grade championship
will be held at 6:45 p.m.
Old Forge is the defending 7th
grade champ and Trail is the de-
fending 8th grade champ.
Warrior Legacy
The Wyoming Area Football
Alumni Associationis collecting
old Warrior football programs,
Sunday Dispatch Goalpost edi-
tions, and other printed memor-
abilia for posting on the internet.
The Warrior Legacy Project can
be viewed at www.wyominga-
reafootball.org
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.
Gymnastics Signups
Shooting Starz Gymnastics is
accepting enrollment for 2012
session dates. The dates for 2012
are 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.
S P O R T S B R I E F S
Inaugural Big Blue Devil Golf Classic slated
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just four after the first eight min-
utes of action, 10-6. But the Lady
Spartans went on a 32-12 run
over the middle quarters before
holding WA to just one point in
the final period.
Serra Degnan scored10 points
to lead Wyoming Area.
WA 22, Holy Redeemer 73
Serra Degnan score scored 17
of Wyoming Area 22 points in a
73-22loss toHolyRedeemer ina
WVC Division II game last
Monday in Wilkes-Barre.
The Lady Warriors fell behind
18-6 after the first quarter and
never got closer in their third loss
to the Lady Royals this season.
Wyoming Area scored just six
field goals, five of which were
scored by Degnan in her season-
high effort.
This weeks schedule
Monday
PA at Coughlin
WA v. Hazleton
OF at Dunmore
Thursday
PA v. Hazleton
WA at Dallas
OF at Carbondale
Lady Patriots, WA swept this week
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PHOTOS BY CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK
PIttston Area's Grace O'Neill drives baseline against Dallas on
Thursday night in the Back Mountain. Below, PA's Mia Hopkins is
surrounded before scoring two of her game-high 32 points.
PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS
Clockwise fromtop left, Wyoming Area's Abby Thornton powers to the basket against Holy Redeem-
er; WA's Ashley Blannett shoots for the Lady Warriors; and Serra Degnan drives for two points
against HR.
26.57andEanMcCloetookfourth
with a time of 28.95.
Inthedivingportion, Jaret Mon-
teforte scored two-sixes and a six-
and-a-half on a forward summer-
sault pike but finished with a
163.05, 0.95 points behind the
winner from Meyers. Keith Tonte
took third with a score of 160.30
and Michael Barney scored a
135.20 for fourth place.
PA took first and second in the
100 Fly when Cummings and
Remsky turned in times of 1:14.40
and1:15.17, respectively.
McCloe took third in the 100
Freewithatimeof1:06.74andJoe
Lombardo came in fifth with a
time of 1:09.97.
The Patriots took first and sec-
ondinthe200FreeRelaywhenthe
teamof Winters, Remsky, McCloe
andCummings turnedina time of
1:49.32.Barrett, Scott Sayers, Ja-
son Zagropski and Lombardo fin-
ished second with a time of
2:17.61.
Winters cruised to a first place
finishinthe100Backbypostinga
time of 1:05.97 while Whispell
finished second with a time of
1:15.15.
Remsky (1:17.83) took an easy
first place finishina head-to-head
match-up with Meyers Matt
Snyder in the100 Breast.
PA closed with a second place
finish when the team of Barrett,
Sayers, Zagropski and Whispell
clocked in at 4:29.02 in the 400
Free Relay.
Theyoungerkidslookuptothe
older kids and the older kids are
great students and good team-
mates, said Hazlet. If it werent
for EllenRenfer, AshleyMenichi-
ni, SamScialpi, SarahKosik, Kait-
lin Brady, Nina Fischer, Ali Slom-
ba, Jordan Gruttadauria, Tyler
Cummings, Nick Remsky, Dave
Whispell, Jaret Monteforte and
Keith Tonte, we wouldnt be here
winning these meets like we are
now. I givethemall thecredit inthe
world.
PA83, ValleyView100
Samantha Scialpi had a hand in
fourvictoriesbut it wasnot enough
as PittstonArealost100-83toVal-
ley View in a non-league swim
meet last Thursday in Archbald.
Scialpi won the 50 Free and100
Backfor theLadyPatriots intimes
of 26.77 and 1:11.69. She then
teamed with Mia Nardone, Antoi-
nette Antonacci and Lauren Se-
nese to win the 200 Medley Relay
in a time of 2:05.99. Scialpis
fourth victory came with Senese,
Nardone and Tiffany Smith in the
200 Free Relay where the quartet
swamthe event in1:51.01.
Nardone added individual vic-
tories in the 200 IMwith a time of
2:27.25andthe100Flywithatime
of 1:05.6.
Antonacci added a win in the
100 Breast in a time of 1:21.11.
Sierra Williams won the Diving
competitionfor PittstonArea with
a score of 175.92. The Lady Patri-
ots swept the event with Ashley
Beers placing second, and Lauren
Dragon finishing third.
Thisweeksschedule
Wednesday
PAv. Wyoming Area
PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
PA's Samantha Scialpi swims the backstroke on her way to win-
ning the 200 IMagainst Meyers.
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I must admit that I didnt expect
to see what I did. Bob Cragle of
Huntington Mills e-mailed me
with an invitation to meet his
friend Rufus. Rufus as it turned
out is a ruffedgrouse whohas tak-
en up home on a piece of property
owned by Bob. My invitation in-
cluded a short ATVride through a
patchof pinetrees. Half waydown
thetrail Bobstartedcallingfor Ru-
fus and the chase was on. It ran af-
ter the ATV until Bob came to a
stop next to a log on the ground.
What happens next is truly hyster-
ical. Bob sat on the ground, called
Rufus to the log and a bird versus
man pecking battle began.
I have received reports of
grouse acting this way before but
this was the first time I have wit-
nessed it myself. The Pennsylva-
nia Game Commission biologists
chalk it up to a territorial battle as
theyoungmalestryandfindanar-
ea of their own to call home. Why
they choose humans to battle with
still baffles the experts. It is some-
times called a fall shuffle. Bobs
neighbors are nowcalling himthe
Grouse Whisperer and I can see
why. Bobhas invitedmanypeople
to enjoy his newfound friend and
hes observed one thing. Rufus
doesnt like females of any age or
size. He took his niece up and the
bird actually went batty.
The ruffed grouse has been
Pennsylvanias state bird since
1931and has a reputation of being
afraid of humans. They typically
dont range more than one
hundred yards or so after they
claima territory. They find mates
in the spring by drumming their
wingsagainst their chest. Thisacts
as both a sign of dominance and a
display for mating. The mating
season beings in late winter to
early spring. Who knows, maybe
Rufus is trying to find his own
place to call home.
Whatever the reason for these
antics, it is quite an experience to
witnessandtakepart in. After Bob
and Rufus played around, they in-
vited me to take part in the game.
The mere thought of getting that
close toa birdyourarelysee while
hunting really intrigued me. I sat
next to the log and started poking
my finger in the birds direction.
Heimmediatelystartedpeckingat
it before turning his attention to
the brim of my hat. The battle of
man versus bird went on for more
thananhour, whenBobdecidedto
give his featheredfrienda rest. We
got back on the ATV and left Ru-
fus to fend for himself. I checked
onRufusthisweekandhewasstill
living in Bobs pines and is still at-
tacking him when he calls his
name. I hope Rufus comes to the
realization that hes a ruffed
grouse and I hope he finds a mate
soon. Ill keep you posted.
The Big ShowStarts
Next Weekend
The2012EasternSports&Out-
door Showstartedyesterdayat the
PA Farm Show Complex in Har-
risburg and runs through next
Sunday. This event is now in its
56th year and has grown over the
yearstoberecognizedasthelarge-
st outdoor hunting and fishing
event of itskindinNorthAmerica.
Its hard to see everything in one
day considering there are more
than 1,200 exhibitors. You can
findjust about anythingif youtake
your time andsystematicallywalk
theisles. Organizers havereported
that hunting-related products are
represented by nearly 300 exhib-
itors selling or displaying every-
thing from clothing to bullets to
the latest high-tech guns. Among
the most notable new attendees is
Smith &Wesson.
The ice fishing is iffy at best so
anglers might consider walking
around the 172,000-square-foot
FishingHall. Thisyear theanglers
haven includes 20 new exhibitors
among its more than 150 fishing
related exhibitors offering the lat-
est in rods, reels, tackle and boats.
I always think I have enough ar-
chery equipment until I walk
around this section of the show.
This years roster of archery-relat-
ed products includes 30 new ex-
hibitors in its lineup of 158 exhib-
itors spreadout intwofull archery
halls, theArcheryHall andtheAr-
chery &Hunting Haven.
This expo has always been
knownfor thenumber of outfitters
it attractsfromaroundtheglobe. If
youre looking for an opportunity
to book a hunting or fishing trip
anywhereintheworld, thereare54
new guides, outfitters and charter
boat captains out of the more than
500comingtotheShow. For more
information on the Show, visit
www.easternsportshow.com.
Rufus and the Grouse Whisperer
OUTDOORS WITH JAKE
by Don Jacobs
Bob Cragle with Rufus, the Ruffled Grouse
District Duals
Pittston Area reached the
semifinals of the District 2 Class
3ADuals at the Thomas R. Kelly
Gymnasiumon Friday night, but
for the second time in three days
it was Coughlin who dashed the
championship hopes of the Patri-
ots.
Just a few days after beating
Pittston Area to earn a share of
the WVC Division I crown, the
Crusaders ousted the home team
fromthe Duals with a 37-28 vic-
tory.
Coughlin started the match
with wins at 113 and120 pounds,
but PA came right back with a
decision by Dan Gambini and
126 and a pin at 132 from Brad
Rush.
The Crusaders got a victory at
138 to retake control, but the Pa-
triots reeled off three straight
victories to take the lead.
Angelo Lussi pinned Jake Ve-
ra in 50 seconds at 145 pounds,
Frank Ardo pinned Dom Gulius
in 3:54 at 152, and Sam Falcone
won a 5-1 decision at 160.
That would be it for the Patri-
ots though as Coughlin won the
next five bouts two by pinfall
and one a major decision.
Jamie Scarantino ended the
run of Crusader victories with a
14-0 major decision win at 106
pounds but it was too late for
Pittston Area.
The Patriots got to the semis
with a victory over West Scran-
ton, 35-21, in the semifinals.
PA won the first three bouts to
take command as Scarantino
(106), Dave DeLeo (113) and
Tyler Lutecki (120) eachgrabbed
a win.
After two losses, Kevin Weso-
lowski (138), Lussi (145), Ardo
(152) and Falcone (160) strung
together four straight wins with
Lussi winning with a pin.
John Minich (195), Eric Da-
naher (220) and Chris Wesolow-
ski (285) ended the match for the
Patriots with three decisions.
In the District 2 Class 2A
Duals at Lake-Lehman, Wyom-
ing Area was ousted in the quar-
terfinals by top Lackawanna
League team Western Wayne,
59-12.
Eric Filipiak (120), Carmen
Mauriello (126), and Andrew
Schutz (138) were the only War-
riors to take victories.
Filipiak pinned James Tinkle-
paugh in 2:48; Mauriello won a
5-3 decision over Nick Fishetti;
and Schutz won a 10-6 decision.
---Times Leader Staff Writer
Dave Rosengrant and Dispatch
Staff Writer Rick Notari both
contributed to this report.
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Bartoli, a 61, 280-pounder,
led the Warriors offensive line
that paved the way for a 2,700-
yard rushing attack that scored
42-touchdowns during the 2011
campaign. He also did not give
up a single sack while playing
multiple positions on the offen-
sive line.
On defense, he collected 47
tackles, including 22 solo, and
25 assists while averaging 4.5-
tackles per game.
Nick is a great kid, said WA
line coach Mike Fanti. He is a
great student athlete and he has
great work ethic. He was a plea-
sure to coach and one of the best
offensive linemen weve had.
Bartolis 2011 accomplish-
ments include being named to
the Pennsylvania Football News
Class AA All-State Team 3rd
team; Northeast Pennsylvania
Football Network District 2 All-
Star; Wyoming Valley Confer-
ence Coaches Association
Small School All-Star; Times
Leader WVC All-Star 1st Team;
Northeast Pennsylvania Football
Network WVC Division II All-
Star 1st Team OL; Honorable
Mention DL; Sunday Dispatch
Star of the Fall; UNICOAll-Star
- West Squad; and earning the
WAFAA Al Ciampi Memorial
Scholarship Award.
BARTOLI
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Lindenwood is a former NA-
IA school and currently plays
NCAA Division II Field Hock-
ey in the Mid-America Inter-
collegiate Athletics Associ-
ation (MIAA).
Skrinak says the decision to
go to Lindenwood was easy
because the school is beautiful
and the team is fun. Missouri is
a long way away from North-
east Pennsylvania but Skrinak,
daughter of Kathy and the late
Bob Skrinak, is ready for this
big step in her life.
Im nervous. Im going to
miss my mom. I think Im
ready though. I think I should
get out of the Valley and expe-
rience other places, said Skri-
nak.
Skrinak scored eight goals
this season, helping the Lady
Warriors qualify for the Dis-
trict 2 Class 3A playoffs where
they defeated rival Pittston Ar-
ea before being ousted by Dal-
las in the tournament quarter-
finals.
SKRINAK
Continued from Page 41
BoysADivision
GIs 36(Nassir Harris10, Jason
Lutkowski 9), Febbos 26 (Dean
Nalaschi 12)
OFEA 55 (Ben Grochowski
32), OF Roundball 47 (Joey Ve-
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GirlsADivision
Mystique Hair Studio 33 (Gab-
by Verespey 21, Alicia Santasiero
10), DeAngelo Landscaping
Mountain ViewCare Center 31
(Trisha Renna 11), Godfathers
Sportswear28(JennaNalaschi11)
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Grochowski drops
in 32 for OFEA
Verespey scores 21
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place and a great teamand her recommen-
dation helped me with my decision. I am
veryexcitedtoplayfor CoachMilhous and
I thinkIll bringa lot of positive energyand
competitiveness to the team."
Romanowski, a four-year varsity letter
winner andstarter, has playedat everyposi-
tionexcept goal andplayedcenter midfield
as a senior. As a member of the Blue
Knights 2008, 2010 and 2011 state AA
championship teams, she has been named
to the First Team All-State in her senior
year and was an All-State Honorable Men-
tion as a junior. A member of the Times
Leader All-Star teamfor 2011, she also has
been named to the 2011 Academic All-
State Squad. She was selected as a Futures
Elite for 2010andhas qualifiedfor Nation-
al Futures every year since 2007. She also
was a member of the gold-medal teamCo-
lumbia which competed in the 2010 Junior
Olympics. A team co-captain as a senior,
she helped lead the Blue Knights to a 26-2
record in 2010 and a 17-5-2 record in 2011.
Her 2011record at Semis nine goals and11
assists.
With her speed, hit strength, skills and
versatility, Romanowski was an important
factor in the Blue Knights successful
championship season, said head field
hockey coach Karen Klassner.
"Annwaspivotal inour runfor thecham-
pionship and we could not have played
without her. She had very strong games
against Donegal and Crestwood," said
Klassner. "She will fit right in at Villanova.
ShecanplayanywhereonthefieldandJoa-
nie Milhous will be happy to have her team
up with Jessica Swoboda once again."
Inadditiontofieldhockey, Romanowski
also is a four-year varsity letter winner in
bothbasketball andlacrosseandhas served
as captain for both teams. She was named
to the 2010 and 2011basketball First Team
All-Conference and received Sems defen-
sive MVP award for three years in a row.
She is the leading scorer at the attack posi-
tion for the Semgirls lacrosse team, which
won the District II championship in 2011.
Romanowski, who plans to major in
biology at Villanova, is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Romanowski of West
Pittston.
Romanowski
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Ann Romanowski (center) of West Pittston will continue her academic and athletic
career at Villanova University. She is pictured during her announcement on Signing
Day with her mother, Erica, father Thomas, and Karen Klassner, Wyoming Semi-
nary Director of Athletics and head field hockey coach.
Ashley Bernardi was seconds away from one of the
biggest signatures shell ever scroll when she stopped
and looked up from the paper in front of her.
What day is it? she asked.
Caught in a whirlwind of excitement and emotion, the
detail was elusive, yet the question came without panic.
Pictures of poise and talent on the field hockey pitch,
Ashley and Lauren Bernardi signed their national letters
of intent Wednesday to play field hockey at Northwest-
ern.
When we visited, everything was perfect for us, Ash-
ley Bernardi said. When we got back home, we knew
Northwestern was the place for us.
In the interim, the sisters helped Holy Redeemer con-
tinue to grow as a district power. They led the Royals to
the district semifinals, a heart breaking shootout loss to
Crestwood.
This season, Holy Redeemer field hockey came such
a long way, Lauren Bernardi said. It was so emotional.
Added Ashley Bernardi, That was a great game, but

They hope to help coach Tracey Fuchs continue her

work with the Wildcats, bringing them back to national
prominence. Bothsisters will provide plentyof big-game
experience. They both have many great memories on the
field.
Playing for the U17 national team in Uruguay was
pretty amazing, Lauren Bernardi said. Its a great feel-
ing to wear that USA uniform.
N AT I O N A L S I G N I N G D AY
Northwestern the place for Bernardi sisters
Pittston residents to play Division I Field Hockey at Big Ten school
By John Medeiros
Times Leader Sports Editor
PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
Holy Redeemer sisters, and Pittston residents, Lauren Bernardi, center left, and Ashley Bernardi, center right,
sign letters of intent to play field hockey at Northwestern University on Wednesday afternoon. First row, from
left, Ann Bernardi, mother; Lauren and Ashley Bernardi, and Dr. Mark Bernardi, father; second row, Robert Mus-
so, guidance director; Juliann DeFalco, field hockey coach; Anita Sirak, principal; Michael Booth, vice principal;
and J.P. Aquilina, athletic director.
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OBITUARIES
Susan Marcinko, 79, died Mon-
day, January30, 2012, inSomerset
Medical Center in Somerville,
N.J.
She was borninMoosic, daugh-
ter of the late Michael and Anna
Potosky. She was a resident of
Manville, N.J., for the past 44
years. Mrs. Marcinkowas a home-
maker who enjoyed spending time
with her family. She volunteered
at the ARC Center in Manville,
N.J., and with the special-educa-
tion classes at Manville High
School. She also enjoyed making
crafts. She was a past PTA presi-
dent at the Roosevelt School in
Manville, N.J. Mrs. Marcinko was
a member of St. Marys Byzantine
Catholic Church in Hillsborough,
N.J.
She was predeceased by her
brothers Michael Potosky and Pe-
ter Potosky; and sisters Anna Mis-
linski, Irene Lichak, and Helen
Moore.
She is survived by her loving
and devoted husband of 44 years,
Stephen J. Marcinko of Manville,
N.J.; sons, Stephen M. Marcinko
and his wife, Margaret, of Piscata-
way, N.J., and Joseph Marcinko
and his wife, Erinn, of Hamilton
Township, N.J.; sisters Mary Kar-
kut of Dupont, and Gerri Salerno
of Old Forge; brother Nicholas
Potosky and his wife, Cindy, of
Moosic; and brother-in-law, Er-
nest Mislinski of Moscow. She is
also survived by her five grand-
children, Rebecca, Sarah, Mat-
thew, Benjamin and Anna; and by
many nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held Feb. 4 in
the Ketusky Funeral Home, Man-
ville, N.J., followed by Divine Lit-
urgy at St. Marys Byzantine Ca-
tholic Church in Hillsborough,
N.J. Burial Sacred Heart Cemete-
ry, Hillsborough, N.J.
Memorial donations may be
made to the American Heart As-
sociation, P.O. Box 417005, Bos-
ton, MA 02241-7005, or to the
Manville First Aid and Rescue
Squad, 2 South 3rd Ave., Man-
ville, NJ 08835.
Susan Marcinko
January 30, 2012
Freda V. Klein, age 97, of Ham-
lin and formerly of Pittston, died
January 29, 2012, at Moses Taylor
Hospital inScranton. She was pre-
ceded in death by her first hus-
band, Earl Fairclough, and her
second husband, Charles Klein.
She was also preceded in death
by her sister, Zelda English.
She is survived by her beloved
son, Earle Fairclough, with whom
she resided; five grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Private service arrangements
are under the care of the Kearney
Funeral Home, West Scranton. In-
terment St. Peters Parish Cemete-
ry, Hughestown.
Memorial contributions may be
made to St. Peters Lutheran
Church, 100 Rock Street, Hughes-
town, 18640. Visit www.Kearney-
FuneralHome.comto leave an on-
line condolence.
Freda V. Klein
January 29, 2012
Eleanor Nar-
done Gonche-
roski of Wyom-
ing died unex-
pectedly Janu-
ary 28, 2012, in
Pinnacle
Health Hospital in Harrisburg,
due to complications of surgery.
Pattie, Donna, Cheb and Eugene
were by her side.
Born in Pittston, on October 4,
1923, she was a daughter of the
late John and Rose Latorella Nar-
done. During World War II, as
"Rosie The Riveter," Eleanor
supported her veteran brothers
and her country while working in
a defense plant in New Jersey.
She later worked for 30 years in
Lee Manufacturing in Pittston,
until retirement. Eleanor was a
member of Our Lady of Mount
Carmel Church and The Pittston
Senior Citizens Center. She filled
her life by watching her grand-
sons grow, driving, playing bingo
and spending time with her be-
loved friends. She enjoyed spirit-
ed card games with Irene, Mary
and Mario, lunching with family
and friends, and visiting the casi-
no with Pauling. She was also
fortunate to share the warmcom-
pany of her neighbors in Wyom-
ing.
Eleanor is survived by her best
friend and daughter, Pattie Gre-
gorio; son-in-law, Eugene;
grandsons, John and Jeff; and
loving nieces and nephews, both
locally, in New Jersey and Cali-
fornia.
She was also preceded by her
husband, John; brothers, Ralph,
Pat, Frank, Joe, Carmen, John
and Samuel Nardone; and by sis-
ter, Florence Nardone Franchi-
mone.
The funeral was held Feb. 4 in
the Anthony Recupero Funeral
Home, West Pittston, witha Mass
of Christian Burial in St. Joseph
Marello Parish/Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel Church, Pittston. Inter-
ment Denison Mausoleum,
Swoyersville.
Eleanor N. Goncheroski
January 28, 2012
Ottavio Lu-
chetti, 80, of
Pittston, died
February1, 2012
at the Wilkes-
Barre General
Hospital.
Borninthe Keystone Sectionof
Plains Township on April 6, 1931,
he was the son of the late Ottavio
and Teresa Cardoni Luchetti. He
was a graduate of Plains High
School andservedfor four yearsin
the USAir Force in Germany dur-
ing the Korean Conflict. In his
younger days, he was an upholster
workingfor Craft Associated. Lat-
er, he worked for Beltrami and
Pagnotti Enterprises and assisted
in the Knox Mine Disaster Clean-
Up Effort of 1959. He retired after
30 years of service as a heavy ma-
chine operator with Blue Coal /
Lucky Strike Coal Company. He
was a member of Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Church, Pittston.
He was also preceded in death
by his siblings, Jennie Santucci;
Emma Luchetti; Rose Luchetti;
Louis Luchetti; Julia Vinciotti;
Dora Payson and Margaret Smith.
Surviving are his wife of 50
years Charlotte Latsko Luchetti;
children, Col. James M. Luchetti,
M.D., U.S. Army, Norfolk, Virgin-
ia; Mia M. McLean and her hus-
band, Joseph, Pittston; and Mark
A. Luchetti andhiswifeGigi, West
Chester; his two beloved grand-
children, Anna and Erin Luchetti;
and numerous nieces and neph-
ews.
A Memorial Mass will be cele-
brated on Monday at 9:30 a.m. in
St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our
Lady of Mount Carmel Church,
237 William Street, Pittston. The
familywill receive friends andrel-
atives inthechurchfrom8:30a.m.
until the time of mass. Interment
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.
Memorial donations may be
made to Our Lady of Mount Car-
mel Church Building Fund. Fu-
neral arrangements entrusted to
the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral
Home, 251 William Street, Pitt-
ston. On-line condolences may be
made to www.peterjadoniziofun-
eralhome.com.
Ottavio Luchetti
February 1, 2012
Rose M. Ro-
setti, 95, of Du-
ryea, formerly
of Exeter, died
peacefully on
February 1,
2012 at the
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
She was surrounded by her fam-
ily and loved ones. She would
have celebrated her 96th birthday
on April 24.
Born in Exeter, she was the
daughter of the late Anthony and
Anna Raulinitis Maslousky. Mrs.
Rosetti was a member of St. An-
thony of Padua Church (St. Bar-
bara Parish), Exeter.
She had worked in the garment
industry and was a member of the
International Ladies Garment
Workers Union. She was a devot-
ed wife and a loving mother and
grandmother. A woman of quiet
strength, she was deeply devoted
to her Catholic Faith. She enjoyed
traveling with her family, watch-
ing game shows, and spending
time with her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. She will be
greatly missed by her family,
friends, and all knew her.
She was also preceded in death
by her husband of 42 years, Sa-
muel, in 1979, and sisters, Della
Hughes, Agnes Smolski, Mary
Razawich, and Margaret Mas-
lousky; and brothers, Charles,
George, and William Maslousky.
Surviving are her daughters,
Ann and her husband Michael
Jake, Duryea; Christine and her
husband Thomas Hindmarsh,
Exeter; sons, John Rosetti, Exeter
and fiancee Tina Frey, Quakake;
and Jerome Rosetti, Kansas City,
Mo.; grandchildren, AdamHind-
marsh, Michael Jake, Carrie
Jake, Jeanine and husband Jason
Kuna, David Jake, Mark Rosetti,
Derek and wife Lori Rosetti, and
Sandra Derenick; as well as 11
great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandson.
Funeral services will be held
Monday at 9 a.m. from the Gub-
biotti Funeral Home, 1030
Wyoming Ave., Exeter, with a
Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30
a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua
Church (St. Barbara Parish), 28
Memorial St., Exeter. Interment
St. Casimirs Cemetery, Pittston.
Friends may call Sunday from
3-6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be
made to St. Barbara Parish, 28
Memorial St., Exeter.
Rose M. Rosetti
February 1, 2012
Genevieve R. Juba, age 74, of
the Austin Heights section in Old
Forge, died January 27, 2012 at
Moses Taylor Hospital in Scran-
ton. She was preceded in death by
her husband, George Juba.
She is survived by her siblings,
her brothers, Father Hilary,
O.F.N., of Riverside, New Jersey,
and Bernard of Taylor, and her sis-
ters, Regina Kenia of Duryea, Jo-
sephine Pagnotti of Old Forge, El-
izabeth Salitis and husband Je-
rome of Duryea, and Barbara Mi-
chalowski; and many nieces and
nephews.
Blessing services were held
Jan. 31 from the Kearney Funeral
Home, Old Forge, to be conducted
by Father Hilary Brzostowski,
O.F.N., Genevieves brother. Inter-
ment St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Genevieve R. Juba
January 27, 2012
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Eleanor
Dunsavage
Mangino, 86,
of Hanover
Township,
died January
30, 2012 with
her family at her side at Hos-
pice Community Care.
Born August 11, 1925, in
Wyoming, she was a daughter
of the late Peter and Stella Sha-
dy Dunsavage. Eleanor was a
1943 graduate of Wyoming
High School. Prior to marriage
to her husband of 60 years, Sa-
muel J. Mangino, Eleanor was a
seamstress in the local garment
industry. Adevoted wife, moth-
er, grandmother and friend, she
taught those around her more
about how to treat a person than
they would have ever learned
without her. Eleanor was a
long-time member of the Parish
of Saint Robert Bellarmine and
a communicant at the Church
of Saint Aloysius. She was also
a member of the KayCees of
Knights of Columbus Council
302.
Her brother, Edward Dunsav-
age, also preceded her in death.
She will be greatly missed by
her husband, Samuel; sons,
Louis and his wife Diane Man-
gino of Plains and Peter and his
wife Maureen Mangino of Nan-
ticoke; grandchildren, Kim,
Kara, Louis and Jamie Mangi-
no; and a sister, Agnes Jaken of
Sayreville, New Jersey. Elea-
nors entire family is grateful to
the physicians, nurses and staff
of Geisinger Health Care Sys-
tem, Special Care Hospital in
Nanticoke, Hampton House
and especially those at Hospice
Community Care for the loving
care extended to her.
AFuneral Mass was celebrat-
ed on Feb. 2 in the Church of St.
Nicholas, Wilkes-Barre. Inter-
ment Mount Olivet Cemetery
in Carverton.
Memorial donations may be
made to Saint Nicholas Capital
Campaign Fund, 226 S. Wash-
ington St., Wilkes-Barre,
18701-2897. Permanent mess-
ages and memories can be
shared at www.celebrateherli-
fe.com.
Eleanor D. Mangino
January 30, 2012
Francis
"Frank" Madi-
gan, 82, of Du-
ryea, formally
of Avoca, died
January 31,
2012, in his
home.
He was born in Avoca, January
11, 1930, and was a son of the late
Edgar andAnna (Gardner) Madi-
gan. He was a member of Queen
of The Apostles Church, Avoca,
an 1948 graduate of Avoca High
School. Frank was a U.S. Army
veteran serving during the Ko-
reanWar. He was a lifelongunion
bricklayer and a member of the
International Union of Brick-
layers and Allied Craftworkers
Local 5. He was alsoemployedas
a bus driver for the Greyhound
Bus Company, the Pittston Area
School District, and worked part
timefor HertzRent-A-Car. Frank
was a member of the VFW Post
8335Avoca, theAvocaAmerican
Legion, the West Side Social
Club, the Avoca Jolly Boys, and
Pittston Senior Citizen Club.
Frank was a dedicated mason for
much of his life. He was a fine
and meticulous bricklayer and
derived much satisfaction from
his work. He was kindhearted,
enormously comical and good-
natured. His strong family values
were at the foundation of a full
and treasured life. He will be
enormously missed by family,
friends and those touched by his
humor, kindness and devotion. In
addition to his parents,
Frankwas precededindeathby
his wife of 46 years, the former
Delores (Simmons) Madigan;
son, Frank Jr.; brothers, Thomas,
James, and John Madigan; sis-
ters, Ann Marie Runyan, Eleanor
Fahr and Catherine Sowa.
He is survived by his daughter,
Leslie, and her husband, James
Butler, of Avoca; grandchildren,
James Butler and Ian Madigan;
daughter-in-law, Martha Madi-
gan; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held
Feb. 4 in Kiesinger Funeral Ser-
vices, Duryea, with a Mass of
Christian Burial in Queen of The
Apostles Church, Avoca. The
AMVets Honor Guardof Dupont
provided Military Honors. Inter-
ment St. Marys Cemetery, Avo-
ca.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the American Dia-
betes Association of Luzerne
County, 63 N. Franklin St.,
Wilkes-Barre, 18701, or to the
Avoca Ambulance Association,
740 Main St., Avoca, 18641. On-
line condolences may be made to
www.kiesingerfuneralservices-
.com.
Francis Madigan
January 31, 2012
Patricia A. Sott, 70, a guest at
HamptonHouse, Hanover Town-
ship, and formerly of Wilkes-
Barre, died January 18, 2012 at
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Patricia was born on January
12, 1942, in Missouri. She served
inthe U.S. Marine Corpas anMP
and was a Nurses Aide at
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Patricia will be sadly missed by
her family and friends.
Surviving are her husband,
Walter Sott, Pittston; sons, Justin
and wife Mary; John and girl-
friend, Mary; Edward and Char-
les; three grandchildren.
Visitation was held Jan. 29 at
the Yeosock Funeral Home,
Plains.
Patricia A. Sott
January 18, 2012
Anne Marie Jordan English
of Silver Spring, Md., died Ja-
nuary 29, 2012, at Montgom-
ery General Hospital after a
brief illness.
Born in Pittston, daughter of
the late Joseph T. and Agnes
Granahan Jordan, Anne Marie
was a graduate of St. Johns
High School and attended Ma-
rywood University. Moving to
Washington, D.C., in 1950,
she worked as an administra-
tive assistant to Congressman
Harrison of West Virginia and
later at the request of the Am-
bassador established the of-
fice at the Embassy of Micro-
nesia. In 1952, she married
Thomas J. English of Wash-
ington, D.C., whose parents
were both Pittston natives.
In addition to her husband,
Tom, she is survived by her
children, Sharon English of
Durham, N.C.; Mary Alice
(Mimi) Pacious of West
Friendship and St. Michaels,
Md.; Patrick, of Orange, Cal-
if.; Thomas Jr., of Traverse
City, Mich.; Maureen Hudren
of Rockville, Md., and her 16
grandchildren. She is also sur-
vived by her brothers and sis-
ters, atty. Leo J. Jordan of Dal-
las, Texas, and Palm Desert,
Calif.; Mary Clare McHugh of
Chesterfield, Mo.; Joseph T.
Jordan Jr. of Nashua, N.H.;
Mary Agnes Jordan-DeLau-
renti, Ph.D., of Indio, Calif.;
Maureen Wentzel of Myrtle
Beach, N.C., and Monsignor
John W. Jordan of Elmhurst.
Funeral services were held
Feb. 2 from the Collins Funer-
al Home, Silver Spring, Md.,
with a Mass of Christian Buri-
al at Our Lady of Grace
Church, Silver Spring, Md. In-
terment St. Marys Cemetery,
Rockville, Md.
Anne Marie English
January 29, 2012
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OBITUARIES
John F. Bul-
laro Sr., age
70, of Pittston,
died January
28, 2012, at the
Hospice Com-
munity Care,
Dunmore. His wife was the late
Barbara D. Tronko, who died
December 6, 2005.
Born February 11, 1941 in
Scranton, he was the son of the
late Angelo and Mary (Esgro)
Bullaro. He was a member of
St. Maria Gorettis Church in
Laflin. He was attained the hon-
or and distinction of as a 4th De-
gree Knight and was a member
of the John F. Kennedy Council
372, Pittston, also a member of
the Pittston Senior Center, Dis-
abled American Veterans, Du-
pont VFW, American Legion,
Swoyersville, and the Greater
Pittston AMVETS. He was a
construction worker for the lo-
cal 130 Laborers Union and al-
so owned and operated Bullaro
& Sons Cleaning Service, Avo-
ca, and was employed by Ho-
ward Johnsons, Pittston, and
the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton In-
ternational Airport.
He was also preceded in death
by one niece, Maria Kaminski;
two brothers-in-law, John Ka-
minski and James McCarthy.
He is survived by two sons,
John Bullaro Jr. and wife Don-
na, of Scranton; James Bullaro
of Jessup; five grandchildren,
Jonathan Bullaro and wife Su-
zie; Laura Morenus and hus-
band Hunter; Justin Bullaro and
girlfriend Mia; Jason Bullaro
and fiance Linsey and Joshua
Bullaro; three sisters, Josephine
Dixon and husband Walter, of
Moosic; Angie Kaminski of
Duryea; and Ann Marie
McCarthy of Pittston; one
brother, Thomas Bullaro, and
wife Anita, of Tampa, Fla.;
companion, Jennie Gilroy of
Pittston; several nieces and ne-
phews.
A Mass of Christian Burial
was held Feb. 1 from St. Maria
Goretti Church, Laflin, Military
Honors followed the Mass by
the Greater Pittston AMVETS.
To send online condolences
visit www.parisefuneralhome-
.com. Donations can be made to
the Knights of Columbus, Pitt-
ston.
John F. Bullaro, Sr.
January 28, 2012
Betty M.
Moran, 90, of
Kingston, died
January 29,
2012 at the in-
patient unit of
Northeast Hos-
pice of Pennsylvania, Regional
Hospital of Scranton, Scranton.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, she
was the daughter of the late Wil-
liam and Lillian (Schuler) Hoar.
She was a graduate of Elmer L.
Meyers High School, Wilkes-
Barre, Class of 1942. Upon
graduation, Betty volunteered in
a chain link factory as a laborer
during World War II to aid in the
war effort. She was later em-
ployed as a car saleswoman for
Al Johns Pontiac of Kingston
until her retirement. Betty was a
member of the First Presbyterian
Church of Wilkes-Barre, and the
Church Choir and the Womens
Club. She was specially cared
for by her granddaughter Lind-
say Marie Stevenson, R.N.
She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Harry J.
Moran, on June 9, 1976; sisters,
Audrey Joseph and Edna La-
Bell.
Surviving are her son, Darryl
Moran, and his wife, Jane, Ros-
well, Ga.; daughters, Patricia
Pupa and her husband, John,
Pittston Township, and Stepha-
nie Stevenson and her husband,
John, Harveys Lake; seven
grandchildren; 10 great-grand-
children; several nieces and ne-
phews.
Funeral services will be pri-
vate.
Memorial donations may be
made at Lackawanna County
Health &Rehab, 1Sturges Road
Olyphant, 18447. Online condo-
lences may be made at www.cor-
coranfuneralhome.com.
Betty M. Moran
January 29, 2012
Nora S. Mazzarella, 91, of Pitt-
ston Township, died January 29,
2012 in Hampton House,
Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Pittston on January 21,
1921, she was the daughter of the
late Santo and Silia Giusepponi
Smacchi. She was a graduate of
St. John the Evangelist High
School and had worked in the lo-
cal garment industry. She was a
member of St. Joseph Marello
Parish at Our Lady of Mount
Carmel Church, Pittston.
She was alsoprecededindeath
by her husband, Raffael Mazza-
rella.
Surviving are her son, Ray-
mond Mazzarella, and his wife,
Donna, Ashley; daughter, No-
reen Danko, and her husband,
Gregory, Pittston Township;
grandchildren, James Kroptav-
ich Jr. and his wife, Mary, Du-
ryea; Raymond Mazarella,
Scranton; Lisa Ihnat, Yatesville;
Andra Olcheski, Pittston Town-
ship; Anthony Scott Mazzarella
and his wife, Maria, Laflin; 10
great-grandchildren; brothers,
Louis Smacchi, Moscow, and
RonSmacchi andhis wife, Char-
lene, Northampton; numerous
nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass was cele-
brated Feb. 1in St. Joseph Marel-
lo Parish at Our Lady of Mount
Carmel Church, Pittston. Inter-
ment in St. Roccos Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements entrusted
to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral
Home, Pittston.
Online condolences may be
made at www.peterjadonizio-
funeralhome.com.
Nora S. Mazzarella
January 29, 2012
Joseph A. Marmo, 89, of
Southampton, N.J., died January
30, 2012, in Virtua Hospital, N.J.
Surviving are children, Chris-
tine Marmo, Joseph Marmo Jr.,
Jeannine Carleton, Judith Rive-
ness; grandchildren, Genevieve
Marmo Reich, Katherine Ventre
Riveness, Antonia Marie Mar-
mo, Gianna Rose Marmo; broth-
er Louis Marmo; several nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded by wife Jean
Katherine Barmus Marmo;
brothers Dr. Theodore Marmo,
Professor Emerald Marmo; sis-
ters, MaryMarmo, Jennie Joseph
and Sylvia Coyne.
Thefuneral Mass was heldFeb.
4inthe Prince of Peace Parish-St.
Marys Church, Old Forge. Inter-
ment Old Forge Cemetery. Fu-
neral arrangements by the Ciuc-
cio Funeral Home, Old Forge.
Joseph A. Marmo
January 30, 2012
Thomas Lokuta , 82, Avo-
ca, died January 31, 2012, in
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Medical Center.
Born in Avoca, on June 27,
1929, he was a son of the late
Michael and Anna (Hokien)
Lokuta. He was a graduate of
Duryea High School. Tom
served four years in the U.S.
Coast Guard. He was a mem-
ber of Queen of the Apostles
Church, formerly Sts. Peter
and Paul Church, Avoca.
Also preceding him in
death was brother, Edward
Lokuta.
Surviving him are his wife
of 53 years, the former
Theresa Clifford; son, John
Lokuta and his wife, Lisa;
two grandchildren, Connor
and Megan; brother, Paul
Lokuta and his wife Do-
rothy; several nieces and ne-
phews.
Services will be private.
Arrangements have been en-
trusted to Kniffen OMalley
Funeral Home, Avoca.
Thomas Lokuta
January 31, 2012
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Barbara Le-
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Romaldini, 85,
of Sebastopol,
Pittston, died
January 28,
2012 at her
home surrounded by her loving
family.
Born in Pittston, on April 29,
1926, she was the daughter of
the late John and Catherine
Donnelly King. She was a 1944
graduate of Jenkins High
School. She was a devoted Ca-
tholic and member of St. Roc-
cos Church in Pittston. She be-
longed to the Italian American
Society of Luzerne Co. and the
Big Band Society. She had been
employed at the Pittston Hospi-
tal, Beacon & Loan, Pittston
Area High School and spent
many hours volunteering with
her husband in the Jenkins Twp.
Lions Club. She was a devoted
wife, mother and grandmother,
offering love and support dur-
ing her lifetime. She enjoyed
many trips with her beloved
Carlo on many cruises, Ireland,
and many visits to family mem-
bers in Italy. She loved dancing
with her beloved husband and
was an avid cook and gardener.
She was also preceded in
death by her husband Carlo
Sante Romaldini in 2002 and a
son Sante John, and brothers
Joseph, Gerald and Jack King
and a sister, Doris Manganiello.
Surviving are her sons, Carlo
P. and his wife Pamela, New-
ton; Eugene and his wife Jasmi-
ry of Scranton; daughters, Bar-
bara Parry and her husband Ri-
chard of Westminster, and
Maureen Romano and her hus-
band Robert of Wind Gap, and
daughter-in-law, Ann Caputo
and her husband Michael;
grandchildren, Cecilia Bain,
Theresa Romaldini, Sante Ro-
maldini, Caitlyn, Jennifer and
Matthew Parry and Sante Carlo
Romaldini, Camilia, Gianni,
and Lola Lenore Romaldini;
her great-granddaughter Am-
ber Grace Bain and many other
family members, nieces, neph-
ews and friends.
Funeral services were held
Feb. 2 from the Gubbiotti Fu-
neral Home, Exeter, with a
Mass of Christian Burial at St.
Roccos Church (St. Joseph
Morello Parish), Pittston. Inter-
ment Italian Independent Cem-
etery, West Wyoming. The fam-
ily would like to sincerely thank
the staff of the Hospice Com-
munity Care for their wonder-
ful care and compassion, in-
cluding her nurses Joanne and
Megan and aides Michelle, Rita
and Silvia and friend, Sue.
Memorial donations may be
made to Hospice Community
Care, 385 Wyoming Ave.,
Kingston, 18704 or to EWTN,
Catholic television station.
Barbara Romaldini
January 28, 2012
Mary Pritchyk, 78, of Dal-
ton, died January 31, 2012, in
Community Medical Center in
Scranton. She is survived by
her beloved husband, Alexan-
der Pritchyk. Wed on May 4,
1957, the couple was married
for 54 years.
Born in Scranton on Sep-
tember 30, 1933, she was a
daughter of the late Anthony
and Anna Campanella Sgobba.
Mary was a graduate of South
Scranton Catholic High
School, class of 1951, before
earning her degree from the
Scranton State School of
Nursing in 1954. Prior to her
retirement, she worked as a
nurse for both the Hahnemann
and Community Medical Cen-
ter Hospitals. A devoted mem-
ber of St. Michaels Orthodox
Church in Old Forge, she was
also a member of St. Michaels
Society. An excellent cook
who often made pierogies for
her churchs bake sale, her fa-
vorite pastime was gardening.
A loving wife, mother and
grandmother who adored time
spent with her family, she will
be dearly missed.
She is survived by her three
children, Michael Pritchyk and
wife, Diana, of Lake Ariel,
Sandra Pritchyk of Columbia,
Md., and Sharon Shewczyk
and husband, the Rev. David,
Holy Trinity Church Rector, of
Wilkes-Barre; sister, Rose
Reese of Scranton; four grand-
children, Timothy and Nicho-
las Shewczyk, Nikolai and
Alexander Pritchyk; and many
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held
Feb. 4 from the Kearney Fu-
neral Home, Old Forge, with
funeral services in St. Mi-
chaels Orthodox Church, Old
Forge. Interment St. Michaels
Parish Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may
be made in Marys name to St.
Michaels Church, 512 Sum-
mer St., Old Forge, 18518. Vis-
it www.KearneyFuneral-
Home.com to leave an online
condolence.
Mary Pritchyk
January 31, 2012
Jennie B. Rogo, age 97, of
Old Forge, January 30, 2012,
shortly after being admitted to
NEPA Hospice in Scranton.
She is survived by her four
granddaughters, Cathy So-
prano of Edwardsville, Barba-
ra Lynady, Carol Schuman and
Lori Carroll, all of Clarks
Summit; five great-grandchil-
dren, Ryan and Matthew Lyna-
dy, Colby Kalinowski, Joseph
and Lauren Carroll; three step-
great grandchildren, Todd,
Brian and Scott Schuman; a
great-great granddaughter,
Peyton Schuman; and a broth-
er, Terence Bucari of Kurners-
ville, North Carolina.
A Mass of Christian Burial
was celebrated Feb. 1 in St.
Mary of the Assumption
Church, Prince of Peace Par-
ish, Old Forge.
Jennie B. Rogo
January 30, 2012
Mr. Leonard J. Vrabel, Sr., 75,
of Duryea, died January 31,
2012, in Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Born in Duryea, he was a son
of the late Steven and Stella Na-
sistka Vrabel. He served in the
U.S. Army. He was employed by
Saker Aviation, Avoca, and BNC
Music, Pittston, as a piano teach-
er.
Also preceding him in death
are his wife, the former Jose-
phine Leone.
Surviving him are daughters,
Denise DeSanto, Lynnette Pres-
cott and husband John; sons, Le-
onard Vrabel Jr., and wife Tam-
ara; Stephen Vrabel and wife Ja-
cinta; and eight grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial
was held Feb. 3 in Sacred Heart
of Jesus Church, Duryea. Inter-
ment St. Johns Cemetery, Du-
ryea. Funeral arrangements by
the Piontek Funeral Home, Du-
ryea.
Leonard J. Vrabel, Sr.
January 31, 2012
George J.
Steve, 98, of
Exeter, died
February 1,
2012 at the
Wilkes-Barre
General Hospi-
tal.
Born in Swoyersville, he was
thesonof thelateJohnA. andSu-
san Kender Steve. Mr. Steve was
a former member of St. John the
Baptist Church, Exeter and at-
tended Swoyersville schools and
Coughlin High School. He was a
member of the Musicians Union
Local 140, playing drums with
various bands including Paci
Band, the Sharp Trio and the
Smoothies. Hecontinuedplaying
the drums until he was 80 years
old. He hadworkedat the Duplan
Corp., Kingstonandthenat RCA
in Mountaintop as an electrician.
He was also preceded in death
by his wife Bernadette in 2001
and a son Jerome in 2007 and a
sister Anna Miller.
Surviving are his son, David
and his wife Gina Steve, Exeter,
and a brother Joseph Steve, Exe-
ter; grandchildren Aaron and
Benjamin; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held
Feb. 4fromthe Gubbiotti Funeral
Home, Exeter with a Mass of
Christian burial at St. Cecilias
Church (St. Barbara Parish),
Exeter. Interment St. John the
Baptist Cemetery, Exeter.
George J. Steve
February 1, 2012
Gloria (Matterazzi) Resavy,
87, of Duryea, died January 31,
2012, in Geisinger Wyoming
Valley Hospital, Plains Town-
ship.
She was born in Old Forge,
June 8, 1924, and was a daughter
of the late Americo (Max) and
Evelyn (Astolfi) Matterazzi.
Gloria was a member of Nativity
of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. She
attendedOldForge schools. Glo-
ria had a very strong work ethic,
and throughout her life she
worked for Hitchners Biscuit
Company, Sally Blouse Factory,
and for the family business,
Macs Caf, Old Forge. Glorias
life was her familyandfriends by
whom she will be sadly missed.
In addition to her parents, and
her husband of over 50 years,
Edward Resavy, who passed
away in October of 1996, her
brother Elmo Matterazzi pre-
cedes her in death.
Survivingher are son, Edward,
and his wife, Alice Resavy, of
Duryea; sister, Ann Shamanski,
of Illinois; nieces, Jackie Hatala,
Donna Sullivan and Deborah
Davis; several nieces and neph-
ews. Her loyal friend, her dog,
Buddy, also survives Gloria.
A blessing service was held
Feb. 3 in Kiesinger Funeral Ser-
vices, Duryea, with Fr. Andrew
Sinnott, of Nativity of Our Lord
Parish, Duryea, officiating. In-
terment will be private.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the SPCA, 524 E.
Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 18702.
Online condolences may be
made to www.kiesingerfuneral-
services.com.
Gloria Resavy
January 31, 2012
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Social Section
Inside
School menus ....................2
Birthdays............................3
Schools...........................4-6
Classified......................8-14
S E C T I O N B
S O C I A L
By Michael Harding
The Pittston Area Key Club is sponsoring a Love a Soldier pro-
gram to send care packages to soldiers that include items such as:
hygiene products, blankets, magazines, snacks, etc.
This year the program is collecting items for an alumnus of the
school, Mark Serafin, who is stationed in Afghanistan. Officers Da-
nielle Fereck (president), Jamie Lee (vice-president), Pietro Colella
(treasurer), James LaMarca (secretary), and moderator Mrs. Judy
Greenwald hope the entire student body comes together to help this
soldier.
We are trying to give themall they need as fast as possible, said
Greenwald.
When it comes to younger children, Greenwald said that they can
help by writing letters to the soldiers to accompany the care pack-
ages.
If you have something you want to donate please contact the Pitt-
ston Area Key Club. The club is also collecting monetary donations
to help buy the supplies.
PA students to Love a Soldier
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Students helping to sort donations for the Love a Soldier project at Pittston Area are, left to right, Anthony Amitia, Pietro Colella,
Michael Hizny, James LaMarca, Suraj Pursnani, Jamie Lee and Danielle Fereck.
Collecting items for PA grad Mark Serafin in Afghanistan
Five generations of the Gavlickfamilygatheredtocelebrate the
Christmas holidays. Shown here, fromtop, are great-grandfather
Joseph Gavlick, daughter Amy Gavlick, grandmother Rosalie
(Cupani) Gavlick, of West Wyoming; great-great-grandmother
Haley Gavlick, mother of Kayden Gavlick.
Five generations of Gavlick
family gather during holidays
Anthony and Heather Casale,
of Marysville, recently gave
birth to their first daughter on Ja-
nuary 12.
Angelia Margaret Casale was
born at Holy Spirit Hospital,
weighing 8 lbs. 9.4 oz. and mea-
suring 19.5 inches.
Angelias grandparents are To-
ny and Pat Casale, of Pittston,
andDwight andDonna Kneal, of
Mountaintop.
Great-grandparents are Nellie
Kubik, of Plains and Margaret
Kneal, of Mountaintop.
A daughter is born to
Anthony and Heather Casale
Regina Poplawski, of Dupont celebrated her 80th birthday on
February 2. She is retired fromStanley Home Products where she
was a supervisor for 16 years.
She currently works at Center City Caf, Public Square,
Wilkes-Barre as assistant manager.
Regina is also past president of the St. John the Evangelist Par-
ish Altar and Rosary Society.
Her family includes Donna and Jon Yonkondy, West Pittston;
grandchildren, Jonathan, USCgraduate student; Jeremy, catering
manager at Center City Caf; and Jillian, recent graduate of Penn
State University and Keystone College with degrees in Criminal
Justice and Forensic Biology.
Regina Poplawski
Notes 80th birthday
Joe and Hope Wruble, of Jenkins Township, celebrated their 45th
wedding anniversary on January 21.
A surprise party was given in their honor given and attended by
family and friends. From left, are granddaughters Kacie Fisk, Ma-
kenzie Kaminski, Kassity Roche, Hope and Joe Wruble, grand-
daughter Michaela Kaminski, grandson Joey Wruble, daughter and
son-in-law Kim and Chris Fisk, grandson David Delaney, daughter
Karen Wruble, grandson Jason Roche, daughter-in-law and son
Debbie and Joe Wruble. Absent at the time of the photo were Sa-
mantha and Alicia Olshefski.
Surprise party on 45th anniversary
Friends of the West Pittston
Library will meet at 12:30 p.m.
on Monday, Feb. 6, at the First
United Methodist Church, cor-
ner of Montgomery Avenue and
Wyoming Avenue. Members are
encouraged to bring a lunch item
for themselves. Agenda items in-
clude new fundraisers for this
year, newproducts; anupcoming
bake sale, the next book fair and
a continuing specialty basket
sale, as well as the newly-reno-
vated West Pittston Library. For
additional information, call Sara
Kelly, president, at 883-7079.
Shown here are, left, Lynne
Dente and Sara Kelly.
Friends of WP Library to meet Monday
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S C H O O L S & C O L L E G E S
WYOMING AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and Secondary School
Menu for week of February 6
ELEMENTARY
Monday: Turkey and cheese on bun or grilled
cheese sandwich, carrots, celery, broccoli/dip to-
mato soup, saltine crackers, Minute Maid Juice
Bar.
Alternate Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz. yo-
gurt and animal crackers with choice of string
cheese of sunflower seeds. Breakfast: Warm Dan-
ish, juice, cereal, milk
Tuesday: Early dismissal No lunch service.
Breakfast Break Box
Wednesday: Baked popcorn chicken, bread,
mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, Jell-o.
Alternate Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz. yo-
gurt and animal crackers with choice of string
cheese of sunflower seeds. Breakfast: Super forti-
fied donut, cereal, juice, milk
Thursday: Cheeseburger or chicken patty on
bun, baked fries, pickle, pears.
Alternate Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz. yo-
gurt and animal crackers with choice of string
cheese of sunflower seeds. Breakfast: Scrambled
eggs, with sausage, whole-wheat toast, juice milk
Friday: Fresh cheese or pepperoni pizza, tossed
salad/dressing, peaches, Cinnamon Teddy Cubs.
Alternate Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz. yo-
gurt and animal crackers with choice of string
cheese of sunflower seeds. Breakfast: Pancakes
with syrup, cereal, juice, milk.
SECONDARY
Monday:
A. Turkey and cheese on bagel.
B Mozzarella breadsticks with marinara sauce.
C. Chicken fajita with lettuce, tomato, salsa,
sour cream.
D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on
bun.
Sides: celery and carrots/ranch dip, baked pota-
to wedges, mixed fruit.
Tuesday: Early dismissal, no lunch service.
Grab and Go Breakfast
Wednesday:
A. Popcorn chicken, bread.
B. Pizza bagel.
C. Nachos grande with beef taco, double cheese,
lettuce, tomato, salsa, sour cream.
D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on
bun.
Sides: Mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans,
Jell-o.
Thursday:
A. Chicken risotto.
B. Southwest chicken wrap with lettuce.
C. Meatball hoagie with mozzarella cheese
D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on
bun.
Sides: Baked fries, pickle, pears.
Friday:
A. Cheese or sausage pizza.
B. Buffalo chicken sub.
C. Grilled cheese sandwich, taco soup.
D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on
bun.
Sides: Tossed salad/dressing, tortilla chips/sal-
sa, peaches.
PITTSTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
High school and Middle School
Menu for week of February 6
Monday: Cheeseburger hoagie, carrots, fruit,
low fat milk
Tuesday: Beef stir fry with broccoli, rice, fruit,
low fat milk
Wednesday: Macaroni andcheese, wheat bread,
peas, fruit, low fat milk
Thursday: BBQ rib a que on bun, green beans,
fruit, low fat milk
Friday: Popcorn chicken bowl, mashed pota-
toes and gravy, corn, fruit, low fat milk
High school breakfast
Grab and go at cafeteria store has hot breakfast
sandwiches, breakfast pizza, bagels and cream
cheese, cereal with toast, breakfast bars, fresh
fruit, juice & low fat milk.
Middle school breakfast
Monday: Egg and cheese on bagel or French
toast sticks with syrup
Tuesday: sausage and cheese on English muffin
or scrambled eggs with toast
Wednesday: Pancakes with syrup or egg, bacon
and cheese on bagel
Thursday: Breakfast pizza or eggandcheese on
bagel
Friday: Waffles with syrup or ham and cheese
on bagel
Available daily
plain and specialty pizza, whole grain chicken
patty, buffalochickenhoagie, salads, assortedhoa-
gies and wraps
Intermediate, Primary, Kindergarten
Menu for week of February 6
Monday: Sweet and sour chicken bites or
grilled cheese sandwich, rice, broccoli, mandarin
oranges low fat milk
Tuesday: Rib a que on bun or bacon cheese-
burger, baked fries, carrots, peaches, low fat milk
Wednesday: Meatball platter, garlic bread or
fish sandwich, corn, pears, low fat milk
Thursday: Pork chop, bread slice or teriyaki
beef strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed
fruit, low fat milk
Friday: Pizza or taco salad, bread, peas, pine-
apple tidbits, low fat milk
Alternates
Italian wrap, chef salad, turkey hoagie, chicken
nuggets with bread
Breakfast
Monday: Hot pockets
Tuesday: Pancake sausage wrap
Wednesday: Sausage, egg and cheese on bagel
Thursday: Scrambled eggs with toast
Friday: Waffles with syrup
Available daily
Breakfast pizza, assorted cereals with buttered
toast, juice and low fat milk
S C H O O L M E N U S
Middle School
Parent conferences
Thursday, Jan. 26, was the end
of the second marking period.
Parent/Teacher conferences will
be held at the middle school on
Feb. 8, 9, and 10.
Report cards for the second
marking period will be distrib-
uted at this time, and parents are
encouraged to come and meet
with their childs teachers to dis-
cuss any concerns. Parents are
asked to limit their time with
each teacher to five minutes in
order to allow each parent time
for a conference.
Students will be dismissed
at12:30 p.m.on conference days.
If you are unable to attend Par-
ent/Teacher conferences, report
cards will be distributed to stu-
dents the week following confer-
ences.
Science Olympiad
Members of the Science
Olympiadwill meet onThursday
from 3 until 4:30 p.m. in room
145.Rides should be in front of
the Middle School no later than
4:20 p.m.
In-service day
Friday, Feb. 17, is a teacher in-
service day. There will be no
school for students on this day.
The Pittston Area School Dis-
trict will be closed on Monday,
Feb. 20, in observance of the
Presidents Day holiday. Schools
will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 21,
according to the regular sched-
ule.
8th grade field trip
The 8th grade will be going to
see the movie, Hunger Games
on April 4.The cost of the trip is
$18 and is due by Friday, Feb. 10.
Students should hand your mon-
ey into Mrs. Ferentino or Mrs.
Rebovich as soon as possible.
Mathcounts
The following students will
accompany Dr. Keska and repre-
sent the middle school at the Lu-
zerne County Mathcounts com-
petition on Saturday, Feb. 11, at
Luzerne County Community
College:
Kate Musto, Abigail Sheerer,
Steven Shamnoski, Patrick
Mitchell, Austin Smithonic,
Marley OBrien, Taylor Baloga,
Molly Walsh, Haley Norwillo,
Abigail Norwillo
Sports and activities
Middle School Sports Weekly
Schedule
9th Grade Girls Basketball:
Monday @ Coughlin
Thursday vs. Hazleton
Tuesday, Feb 14 @ Wyoming
Valley West
Thursday, Feb16 vs. Wyoming
Area
7th&8thGrade Girls Basket-
ball:
Sunday - Playoffs
Junior High Wrestling:
Saturday - Junior High Cham-
pionships
Primary Center
Parent conferences
Parent Conferences will be
held Tuesday through Friday,
Feb. 7, 8, 9, and 10. Dismissal
will be at 1 p.m. Scheduled con-
ference times have been sent
home with students.
Heart-to-Heart project
The Primary Centers annual
Heart-to-Heart Project to benefit
the American Heart Association
begins this month. Information
will be sent home throughout the
month. Raffle tickets for baskets
will be available inthe lobbydur-
ing parent conferences.
Important dates
There is no school on the fol-
lowing days: Friday, Feb. 17 for
teacher in-service and Monday,
Feb. 20 for Presidents Day.
School will resume on Tuesday,
Feb. 21.
February assembly
The Primary Center Whats
Special About February As-
sembly will be held at 10 a.m.
and 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24.
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Seiferts
second-grade classes will per-
form.
Dental month
February is Dental Health
Month. Students will learn about
good dental hygiene throughout
the month. Adental hygiene pre-
sentation will be held for all stu-
dents on February 27.
Box Tops
The Primary Center collects
Box Tops for Education. Parents
are reminded to send in the box
tops logofromGeneral Mills and
Betty Crocker products.
Weather information
Information about school de-
lays or closings due to the weath-
er is posted on the Pittston Area
website at www.pittstonarea-
.com. The information will
scroll across the screen.
Note about reading
Parents are encouraged to read
to their children by beginning
with the title of the book, the au-
thors name and the illustrators
name. Parents and children
should Preview the book togeth-
er by talking about the picture on
the cover and predicting what
you both think the story will be
about.
Note about writing
Parents are encouraged to
gather materials to make family
Valentine cards with their chil-
dren as a way to practice writing
names. Review the rule that
names begin with a capital letter.
Let the children child try to write
the names of family members
and friends. Use groups of three
names and practice putting the
names in alphabetical order.
Kindergarten Center
Parent/teacher conferences
have been scheduled from Tues-
day, Feb. 7 through Friday, Feb.
10. Students will have early dis-
missal as follows: Walkers/car
12:45 p.m.; Van/ pink bus 12:50;
All other buses1p.m. Parents are
asked to return the conference
formindicatingthe time theycan
meet with their childs teacher.
To make changes, call the school
at 654-0503.
Raffle tickets
Gift baskets and certificate
raffle tickets will be available for
$1 each during the week of par-
ent conferences with proceeds
donated to the American Heart
Association. Items were pur-
chased by staff and gift certifi-
cates were donated by local busi-
nesses. Winners will be selected
at the end of February.
Additional tickets can be pur-
chased throughout the month.
Valentines Day
A Valentines Day Party will
be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Par-
ents who would like to send a
treat may do so by either sending
it to school with their child or
dropping it off at the school of-
fice. Birthday and holiday treats
should be healthy and nutritious.
A list of ideas for a healthier
classroom celebration has been
sent home with students. The
schools food service can pro-
vide safe portion controlled food
items for a reasonable cost. Con-
tact Sue Rudalavage, Food Ser-
vice Director, at 654-7770.
School schedule
There will be no school on Fri-
day, Feb. 17 due to teacher in-ser-
vice day. There will be no school
on Monday, Feb. 20 for Presi-
dents Day.
Parent identification
Parents/guardians must pre-
sent identification whenever stu-
dents are released from school
and are asked to have this infor-
mation ready when entering the
office. Parents are reminded to
review school bus safety rules
with their child. All children
must remain seated until the bus
stops.
Cancellations
In the event of inclement
weather, school cancellations,
earlydismissals andmorningde-
lays are broadcast over local tele-
vision and radio stations and on
media websites. Kindergarten
Center is included with Ele-
mentary for cancellation an-
nouncements.
Box tops collected
General Mills Box Tops for
Education logos for 2011-2012
are being collected at the school.
Parents are asked to cut the box
tops and place in bundles of 50
before sending them to their
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
Parent/teacher conferences in PA schools this week
Wyoming Area graduates
Sean Vitale, of West Pittston,
and Lauren Brague, of West
Wyoming, were two of 11Miser-
icordia University students and
twochaperones whovolunteered
from Jan. 2-8 to help the resi-
dents of Manchester, Jamaica,
on an annual mission that MU
students undertake through
Campus Ministry
Every January a group of Mi-
sericordia volunteers travels to
St. Josephs Catholic Church in
Jamaica for a series of assign-
ments.
My dad (Rev. David Brague
of the Second Presbyterian
Church in Pittston) is a minister
so weve always been about
Church and giving back, said
Lauren who will begin a year of
mission work overseas in August
for the Presbyterian Church of
the United States after graduat-
ing in May. There was an op-
portunity for spring break ser-
vice last year in Philadelphia that
set everything in motion. I did
that and I felt good about it. It
completedme andI knewI need-
ed to do more of this kind of ser-
vice.
Dr. Lalit Shah, professor of oc-
cupational therapy at Misericor-
dia University, partnered with
Sean, who is working for his un-
dergraduate degree in psycholo-
gy and his doctorate in physical
therapy at MU. During their vis-
it, Dr. Shah encouraged Vitale to
apply his special training for the
benefit of a young child.
Dr. Shah handed to me a
young girl with a severe spinal
deformity, looked at me and said,
You can do this, Vitale said,
He put her on my lap and had
me rotate her shoulders to align
her spine and she looked up at
me with a huge smile and she
giggled and I knew that I was
providingrelief. I gave her some-
thing she needed and more than
that, deserved.
It was pretty much a career
blessing because I found a lot of
joy in working with this severely
physically handicapped commu-
nity.
GP Misericordia students volunteer for mission to Jamaica
Eleven Misericordia University students and two chaperones participated in a service trip to Jamai-
ca. Posing for a picture during a break fromwork, seated first row, are Lauren Brague of West
Wyoming, Pa.; Sarah Munley of Sussex, N.J.; Jennifer Kates of Dallas Borough, Pa.; second row,
Dr. Lalit Shah (standing), professor of occupational therapy at MU; Sean Vitale of West Pittston,
Pa.; Victoria Florman of Prospect, Conn.; Mark Werger of Oakland, N.J.; Katie O'Hearn, Scranton,
Pa.; and TomMessner of Teaneck, N.J.
Misericordia University student Sean Vitale, who is seeking his
doctorate in physical therapy, adds a fresh coat of paint to the
rectory of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Manchester, Jamaica.
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B I R T H D A Y S
Julie and Joseph Frushon celebrated their ninth birthdays on
February 3. They are the children of Joe and Colleen Frushon, of
Dupont, and the grandchildren of Wilford and Helen Howell, of
West Pittston, and Joe and Diane Frushon, of Hughestown.
Julie and Joseph celebrated with family and friends with a
birthday party at Dankos Gym.
They attend third grade at Pittston Area Intermediate Center.
Julie and Joseph Frushon
Tanner Matthew Alfa-
no, son of Angelo and
Holly Alfano, of West
Pittston, celebrated his
sixth birthday on Febru-
ary 3. He is the grandson
of Paul and Trudy Kara-
sinski, of West Wyoming,
and Charlie and Irene Al-
fano, of West Pittston.
Tanner is a kindergarten
student at Montgomery
Avenue School and en-
joys bowling, baseball
and soccer. He has a
brother Charlie, age 9.
Tanner Alfano
Molly Marie Blaskiew-
icz, daughter of Tom and
Liz Blaskiewicz, of West
Pittston, is celebrating
her ninth birthday today,
Feb. 5.
She is the granddaught-
er of Pat and Marie Sola-
no, of Pittston Township,
and Tony and Mary Blas-
kiewicz, of Avoca.
Molly has a sister, Ma-
ry Pat, who is 14 years
old.
Molly Blaskiewicz
Emily Marie Leonard,
daughter of John and
Adele Leonard, of Valri-
co, Florida, celebrated
her fourth birthday on
February 3. Her mother is
the former Adele Char-
ney of Pittston. Emily is
the granddaughter of Bob
and Mary Charney, of
Pittston, and the late John
and Helma Leonard, of
Baldwin, Long Island.
Grandparents and aunt
and uncle, Sue and Jerry
Grohowski, of Wilkes-
Barre were in Florida to
celebrate the occasion.
Emily Leonard
Kacie Lee Fisk, daugh-
ter of Chris and KimFisk,
celebrated her eighth
birthday February 4.
Kacie is a second-
grade student at Pittston
Primary Center, a mem-
ber of Northeast Gym-
nastic Academy and a ju-
nior bowler at Elkos. Be-
ing with friends and
spending time with her
cousins are just a few
things Kacie likes to do.
Kacie has one brother,
David Delaney, who will
celebrate his 22nd birth-
day this month.
Kacie Fisk
Logan Krieger cele-
brated his eighth birthday
on January 19. Logan
lives in Pittston Township
withhis mom, dadandlit-
tle sister, Ayla, and his
two dogs, Buddy and
Scooter. He is in second
grade and loves school.
His favorite activity is
playing with Legos. He
enjoys gymnastics, bas-
ketball, swimming, rid-
ing his bike and playing
with his sister and dogs.
He celebrated with
friends at a Lego Star
Wars themed indoor pool
party and at his house
with family.
Logan Krieger
Stephen Gregory
Sciandra, son of Erin and
Carmen Sciandra, of
Hughestown, will cele-
brate his ninth birthday
on February 8.
Maternal grandparents
are Beth and Stephen
Barnic, of Inkerman. Pat-
ernal grandparents are
Stephen Sciandra, of Pitt-
ston and the late Loretta
Sciandra.
Stephen has a brother,
Nicholas, who is six years
old.
Stephen Sciandra
Eliana Parra, daughter
of Frank and Maria Parra,
of Wyoming, will cele-
brate her sixth birthday on
Wednesday, Feb. 8. She is
the granddaughter of Joan
andJerryHudyck, of Exe-
ter, the late Robert Chris-
tian, Sr., of Exeter, and the
late Frank S. and Veronica
Parra, of Wyoming. Her
godparents are Andrew
Hartnett, of Princeton, NJ
and Aubrey Hartnett, of
Cape Cod, MA. Ellie is a
kindergarten student at
the Wyoming Valley
Montessori School in
Kingston. She studies vi-
olin with Mary Ann Say-
lors Youniversal Suzuki
Strings and enjoys horse-
back riding, ice skating
and swimming.
A party will be held in
her home.
Eliana Parra
Chase Eric Liska, son
of Eric and Marina Liska,
of Pittston, will celebrate
his second birthday on
Friday, Feb. 10.
Maternal grandparents
are Antonio and Hanne-
lore Costantino, of Old
Boston.
Paternal grandparents
are Walter and Janet Lis-
ka, of Hughestown.
Chase Liska
Matthew Newcomer, son
of Diane and Joseph New-
comer, of Leesburg, Virgin-
ia, celebrated his 10th birth-
day on Saturday, Feb. 4. His
mother is the former Diane
Kundrat, of Duryea. Mat-
thews grandparents are Ro-
semary and Bob Kundrat,
of Duryea, and Jay and the
late Genevieve Newcomer,
of Florida. Matthew is a
fourth-grade student at Tol-
bert Elementary School in
Leesburg. He is a Webelo
Scout, a member of Poto-
mac Station Sailfish swim-
ming teamand a member of
the Odyssey of the Mind
Club.
Matthew Newcomer
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.
Joseph Anthony Ranie-
li, son of Joe and Alissa
Ranieli, of Duryea, will
celebrate his ninth birth-
day on February 7.
He is the grandson of
Carol Costantino, of Pitt-
ston and Joe and Ma-
ryann Ranieli, of Pittston.
Great-grandmother is
Jean Ranieli.
Joseph has a 61/2year-
old brother, Anthony, and
a 4 1/2-year-old sister,
Daniella.
Joseph Ranieli
Olivia May Sellers,
daughter of Ron and Me-
lissa Sellers, of Wyom-
ing, celebrated her eighth
birthday on January 23.
She is a granddaughter
of the late Joseph and El-
izabeth Sellers, of Avoca
and George Matta and the
late Sharon Matta, of
Wilkes-Barre.
Olivia has two sisters,
Zoe and Abby, and a
brother, Jack.
Olivia Sellers
Friends of the Pittston Library
will present their annual book
sale from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thurs-
day, Feb. 9, in the basement of
the library.
All are welcome.
Hands-on science
Children of all ages are invited
to visit Pittston Memorial Li-
brary for a Hands On Science
event from February 6 to 11.
No registration is necessary.
This is an anytime interactive
display featuring the environ-
ment, magnets, life cycles, hu-
man body and more!
Valentine craft
All kids are invited to come to
the library the week of February
6 for a Valentine Make & Take
while supplies last
Hearts for sale
February is Library Lovers
month. Patrons are invited to
convey why they love the Pitt-
ston Memorial Library with a
heart.
Crochet Club
The librarys Crochet Club
will meet on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
and on Thursdays at 6 p.m. New
members always welcome
Lego Club
The library is forming a LE-
GO club and is seeking dona-
tions of LEGOS and LEGO ac-
cessories to build a supply.
Any donation will be greatly
appreciated. Look for future an-
nouncements about the club,
open to children age 6-12 begin-
ning soon.
Story time
Toddler and Preschool story
time will run for 6 weeks. Each
week there will be a theme with
stories and activities.
There are three sessions.
Call the library to register your
child.
The next session will begin
February 28
Books & Bagels
The librarys Books & Bagels
book club for adults will meet on
Saturday, Feb. 18, at 10:00 a.m.
Reading Lolita In Tehran by
Azar Nafisi is the February se-
lection.
Stop by the circulation desk
for a readers guide and a copy of
the book.
Coffee and bagels will be
served and new members are al-
ways welcome.
Teen events
TAG will meet on Feb. 9 at
6:00 p.m.
Hours
The Library is open: Monday
and Thursday 12-8; Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday 9-5; Sat-
urday 9-4, and is located at 47
Broad Street, Pittston. Call 570-
654-9565.
P I T T S T O N L I B R A R Y
Friends of Library
annual book sale
slated for Thursday
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West Pittston
Insalaco Shopping Center
Walk-Ins Welcome
654-6114
Open Mon. - Sat.
$
3.00 OFF
Your Next Haircut
Exp. 3-31-12
The students in Mrs. Meh-
moods ESL classroom re-
cently celebrated TET, Viet-
namese New Year. The stu-
dents designed and created a
dragon for a dragon dance
that was performed through-
out the school to celebrate
culture within the class-
room. The students also had
authentic Vietnamese food
made byone of the parents in
the room. The students in the
ESL class are from many
different backgrounds. Ev-
eryone enjoyed hearing sto-
ries from the Vietnamese
students and how they cele-
brate their New Year.
WYO M I N G A R E A S 1 0 T H S T R E E T S C H O O L
Students celebrate Vietnamese New Year
Students at 10th Street
Elementary in Wyoming
learned about the Viet-
namese New Year. First
row, fromleft, Bill Huynh,
Quynh bui. Second row,
Izabella Shade, Kevin Clau-
dio, Vitaliy Biksey
Pittston Center
Dance class is held from10 to
11a.m. every Monday at the Pitt-
ston Senior Citizens Center.
There is not charge for this class.
Zumba Gold classes are held
on Tuesday and Thursday. Cost
is $2 for members and $3 for
non-members. Classes are for
those 55 years of age or older. To
register, call Center Director
Connie Andrews at 655-5561.
Center membership is $5 per
year.
Hospice of Sacred Heart will
conduct free blood pressure
screens from 11 a.m. to noon on
February 8.
Acouncil meeting will be held
at 10:30 a.m. on February 10.
Dance to the sounds of Some-
thing Else from 12:30 to 2:30
p.m. on Tuesday, Feb.14. A Val-
entines Day dinner will be held
at noon. Asking donation is $2.
Cost of the party is $3. Refresh-
ments will be served. Reserva-
tions must be made by noon one
day in advance by calling 655-
5561.
Donations of 4-ply yarn are re-
quested and can be dropped off
at the center from8a.m. to4p.m.
Monday through Friday.
Pick up time for beef pasties is
after 11a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9.
Falls Center
The Falls Senior Center, Route
92, has scheduled a program en-
titled Health at Every Size by
registered dietitian Lisa MacDo-
nald for 11 a.m. to noon on
Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Strawberry sundaes will be
served at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb.
10. Cost is $1.
A Valentines Day party will
be held from11 am. to 2 p.m. on
Tuesday, Feb. 14.
The center offers daily activ-
ites including: Wii, Shuffle
Board, Scrabble, UNO and Yat-
zee. There are also frequent in-
formal informational mini talks
at noon.
New members can join the
center for $4 a year.
Those requesting a hot meal at
noon should register by calling
Twila at 388-2623 by 12:30 p.m.
the day before.
Senior Center Menu
Senior Citizens Centers spon-
sored by the Area Agency on Ag-
ing for Luzerne and Wyoming
Counties offer hot noon meals
Monday through Friday to peo-
ple 60 years of age or older. Do-
nations from participants are
gratefully accepted and needed
in order to expand this program.
Week of February 6
Monday - Sweet and Sour
pork, Asian vegetables, brown
rice, wheat dinner roll, ambrosia,
margarine, milk and coffee.
Tuesday - Meatball stew (car-
rots, peas andpotatoes inentree),
whole wheat dinner roll, butter-
ed noodles, fruited Jell-O, mar-
garine, milk and coffee.
Wednesday - Bag lunch
Thursday - Meatloaf with
chunky tomato sauce, green
beans, au gratin potatoes, rye
bread, cinnamon applesauce
cake with raisins, margarine,
milk and coffee.
Friday - Baked chicken, gra-
vy, creamed corn, mashed pota-
toes with chives, multi-grain
dinner Roll, pistachio pudding,
margarine, milk and coffee.
S E N I O R C I T I Z E N S
Dance classes at
Pittston Center;
strawberry sundaes
at Falls on Friday
The following memorial
books have been placed on the
shelves of the Pittston Library:
In memory of Doris Klush,
The School Story, The Re-
port Card, Lost and Found
and Extra Credit presented by
Grace Klimek and Gorski family
In memory of Victoria
Moore, Pasta Bible presented
by Blooms and Bubbles Red Hat
Society of Greater Pittston
In memory of John Poslus-
ney, Ed King presented by Jay
andGraceannPlatukus andFam-
ily
In memory of Regina
ODonnell Lello, Faith and
A Dublin Student Doctor pre-
sentedbyJoe andJeanSperrazza
In memory of Billy Burns,
Irish Kitchen presented by
The Friends of the Pittston Li-
brary, Joy for Beginners pre-
sented by Jerry and Ellen Mon-
dlak
In memory of Helen Micha-
lec, Gimbles Has It presented
by ILGWU Retirees local 295
In memory of John Joseph
Delaney, JFK In Ireland pre-
sented by Armand and Lynn Fil-
ipini, Notre Dame Where Have
You Gone? presented by Ge-
orge and Ann Teresa Engleman,
The Complete Guide to Room
Additions presented by Ellen
and Jerry Mondlak and This
Old House Paint Ideas and Pro-
jects presented by The Friends
of the Pittston Library
In memory of Robert D. To-
masetti, Pearl Harbor present-
ed by Marianne, Lou and Tyler
Pagnotti
In memory of Rosalie Viola,
Pursuit of Italy presented by
Louise Dominick
In memory of Kurt Theil-
mann, Computing For Se-
niors presented by Ruth and
James Musto
In memory of Thomas
Burns, The Big Book of Civil
War Sites and 9/11 Then and
Now presented by Robert and
Rita Williamson
Memorial Books
placed at the
Pittston Library
Do you love having fresh veg-
etables, but dont have a lot of
space?
Learn how to do that by at-
tending the Small Space Vegeta-
ble Gardening workshop to be
presented by Barbara Soyka,
Penn State Extension Master
Gardener on Wednesday, Febru-
ary 8, 1:00 pm. at the Luzerne
County West Side Annex, 2009
Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort.
Contact Penn State Extension
Luzerne County at 825-1701 or
602-0600 to register, or email
LuzerneExt@psu.edu.
You may also want to request
the full years calendar of work-
shop topics, dates, and locations
by calling or emailing as above.
Small space gardening
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S C H O O L S
In celebration of Red Ribbon
Week, the Wyoming Area Ca-
tholic School Students in fourth
through eighth grades participa-
ted in several activities promot-
ing drug and alcohol awareness.
Fifth-grade students participa-
ted in a poster contest sponsored
by the PAAttorney Generals Of-
fice. Winners were Dylan Bur-
well, second place; and Danielle
Morris, first place.
Students also participated in
an Alcohol/Drug Safety Pro-
grampresented by Trooper Mar-
tin Connors. The spring 2011
D.A.R.E. Essay Contest winners
were Bryce Yencha, Jocelyn Ko-
sik and John Morris.
Author visit
Kathy M. Miller, award-win-
ning author and photographer,
will visit the students at Wyom-
ing Area Catholic on Friday. Feb.
10. The author of Chippy Chip-
munk: Parties in the Garden
and Chippy Chipmunk: Babies
in the Garden will visit Pre-Kto
grade 2 students at 9 a.m. and
grades 3-6 students at 10 a.m.
Dates to remember
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m. Holy
Hour. Third-grade students will
lead prayer.
Friday, Feb. 17 - No school,
teacher-in-service
Monday, Feb. 20 - No school,
Presidents Day
Food drive
Student Council will sponsor a
food drive through Friday, Feb.
17 to benefit the Greater Pittston
Food Pantry located at the for-
mer Seton Catholic High School
in Pittston. Only non perishable
items (anything in cans or boxes)
will be accepted. Service pro-
jects are scheduled for the
months of March through May.
Stay tuned for upcoming service
projects!
Forensics news
Congratulations to the junior
varsity and varsity teams that
won the in-house tryouts for the
spring competition.
Representing Wyoming Area
Catholic on the varsity level are
Alexia Mazzarella, Nicole Cirel-
li, Timothy Murphy, Vanessa
Musto, Brenna Satkowski, Gia-
na Tondora, Emily Jobson, Emi-
ly Kolojejchick, Juliana Buon-
sante, Isabella Romani and Ma-
rissa Moran. The coach for the
varsity team is James Renfer.
Representing Wyoming Area
Catholic on the Junior Varsity
level are Dominic Cirelli, Josh
Sepcoski, John Morris, Charles
Kulick, Rebecca Lalko, Abigail
Kolessar, Elizabeth Kravitz, Bi-
anca Mazzarella, Danielle Mor-
ris and Molly Poray. Josephine
Toomey is the coach for the ju-
nior varsity team.
The Regional Spring Compe-
tition will be hosted by Wyom-
ing Area Catholic School.
Forensics practice
Practice for Forensics the
week of February 6 is as follows:
Monday - 2:45 to 4 p.m.
Tuesday - 2:45 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday - 2:45 to 4 p.m.
Labels
Parents are encouraged to con-
tinue sending in Campbell Soup
Labels and Box Tops for Educa-
tion. The containers for the la-
bels are in the main hallway.
WYO M I N G A R E A C AT H O L I C
Award-winning author to visit WA Catholic School on Friday
SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Mrs. Theresa Sabetta, librarian and coordinator of the visit, and fourth-graders Camryn Cassetori
and Samantha Yencha hold copies of Kathy Miller's books.
Danielle Morris, left, is the first-place winner and Dylan Burwell, right, is the second-place winner in
the PA Attorney General's Office Poster Contest.
Wyoming Area Catholic students declared winners in the 2011 D.A.R.E Essay Contest are, fromleft,
Bryce Yencha, Jocelyn Kosik and John Morris.
State Trooper Martin Connors presents a programto fourth through eighth-grade students at
Wyoming Area Catholic School.
Raymond J. Bernardi, Superintendent, Wyoming Area School
District announced there will be early dismissal on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Secondary Center students will be dismissed at 11:02 a.m. and
elementary students at 12 p.m.
Report card distribution and parent/teacher conferences will be
held that afternoon.
Parents/guardians maypickupstudent report cards onFeb. 7at the
Secondary Center between 11:40 a.m. and 2:29 p.m.
Elementary schools will have pick up from 12:40 to 3:20 p.m.
Teachers will be available during afternoon conferences.
Administrators will be present for the distribution on Wednesday,
Feb. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Teachers will not be present during the evening hours on February
8.
If you have questions or need special arrangements contact the
building principals:
Vince Quaglia, Secondary Center 655-2836
Robert Kaluzavich, Montgomery Avenue/SJD 654-1404/388-
5527
Jon Pollard JFK/Tenth Street 655-2146/696-4914.
Per district policy, parents must pick up report cards. None will be
sent home with students.
All parents are encouraged to meet and conference with their
childs teacher(s) on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
The above schedule is for all schools in the Wyoming Area School
District.
WYO M I N G A R E A
Early dismissal
Tuesday; report
card distribution
Parent/teacher conferences
also scheduled on Feb. 7
Students in Holy Redeemer High Schools U.S. Government and
Constitutional Law class have been using a variety of electronic
media to complete projects on current issues in U.S. government.
Student chose topics, researched them from multiple perspectives,
analyzed the data critically, and are developing multi-media present-
ations of their projects.
The students used iPads on loan from the Luzerne Intermediate
Unit, school-based computers, multimedia projectors, and Micro-
soft applications, as well as the Cornell Notes system to research,
analyze, and present the projects. The purpose of the project is to
develop a critical analysis of written and digital sources of informa-
tion related to current government issues. The class is taught by Sis-
ter Clair Marie Kulp, IHM, the project is under the direction of Vice
Principal Abe Simon, and it is coordinated by Director of Library
Services Mary Frances Selecky.
Holy Redeemer students who have been using electronic media to complete projects are, fromleft, Ryan Endler, Plains; Jeremy
Worlinsky, Swoyersville; Ryan English, Kingston; Brian Kelly, Pittston. Standing: Sister Claire Marie Kulp, IHM; Mrs. Selecky.
Local among iPad users at Redeemer
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ducted new members into its 2011-2012 class.
Shown in the photo above, are, from left, first row, Kelci Wolfe, Shana Kwiatkowski, Samantha
Ziemba, Nichole Burkhart, David Argust, AdamBarsigian, Natalie Mischello, Kelly Kempa, Victo-
ria Graham, Corinne Breymeier, and Emily Celli. Second row, Aimee Thomas NHSAdvisor, James
Sheedy, Joseph Fortini, Mia Sallavanti, Nina Grippo, Sarah Soucek, Christopher Talipski, Michelle
Giacometti, and Ian Nemetz. Third row, Jessica Shiptoski, Stephanie Piccoletti, Brandon Gleason,
Briah Carling, Phillip Scavo, Ashley Salerno, Dylan Harrison, Josh Tisdel, and Michael Phan.
Fourth row, Colin Carey, Anthony Trotta, Mark Panusky, Joseph Ciuccio, John Argonish. Fifth row,
Nicole Roberts, Bryonna Aldubayan, Melanie Wylam, Mia Barresse, Elizabeth Godusky, Daphne
Maeso, Gabiriella Gillern. Sixth row, Brianna Budzak, Kimberly Regan, Samantha Talarico, , War-
ren Welsh, Brittany Sourgavong, Chelsea Cadwalder, Mariah Kresefski, and Kristen Pietryka; Ni-
cholas Killino, David Chromey, Anthony Piccolletti, Anthony DeSando, Derek Drasba and Brian
Finnerty.
In the right photo are officers named for the 2011-2012 Blue and Gold Chapter of the National
Honor Society. From left, are Aimee Thomas, National Honor Society Advisor; Michelle Giaco-
metti, secretary; Michael Phan, president; Ian Nemetz and Colin Carey, treasurer.
Old Forge HS National Honor Society inducts members, names officers
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C O M M U N I T Y
The annual Feast of the Holy Spouses was celebrated on Jan. 22 at
the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Laflin. Very Rev. Philip Masset-
ti, OSJ, provincial superior, served as principal celebrant for the
Mass, assisted by Rev. Paul McDonnell, OSJ, seminary rector.
A social followed hosted by members of the Josephite-Marellian
Laity Association.
The Feast of the Holy Spouses has been a liturgical celebration on
the proper calendar of the Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph
since1989, but the actual feast dates back as early as the15th Centu-
ry and was first introduced into the Oblate Congregation by their
founder, St. Joseph Marello.
Feast of the Holy Spouses celebrated at Oblates Seminary
Usher Tony Westawski of Dallas, left, gives the water and wine to give bearers Paul and Josephine Hatrak of Exeter, who are married
50 years.
Maria Capolarella Montante and her husband Chester Montante listen to the homily at the Feast of
the Holy Spouses.
Sunlight bathes Rev. Philip Massetti at the Feast of the Holy Spouses Mass as he accepts the bread
fromDonna and Joe Valenti of West Pittston, who are married 26 years.
Frank and Arlene Norton of Pittston Township sample some
goodies at the social following the Mass.
Rev. Philip Massetti, left, and Association of Josephite Marellian
Laity President Elaine Fisher cut a birthday cake in honor of Rev.
Phil and Rev. Raymond Tabon on the occasion of their birthdays
during a social after the Mass.
Deacon Santo Agolino reads the Gospel at the Feast of the Holy
Spouses Mass.
The Oblates Seminary Chapel is filled for the Feast of the Holy Spouses on Jan. 22.
Jean Paglianite of Pittston reads Scripture.
PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS
Oblate Seminary Rector Rev. Paul McDonnell gestures to a
young family sitting in the front pew during the Feast of the Holy
Spouses.
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Public Notices
135 Legals/
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF PITTSTON
FISCAL YEAR 2012 STATE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM
The City of Pittston will hold a Public
Hearing on the Citys FY-2012 State
Community Development Program on
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
The Hearing will be held in the First
Floor Conference Room of Pittston City
Hall, 35 Broad Street, Pittston, Pennsyl-
vania. This conference room is handi-
capped accessible to the public.
The purpose of the public hearing is to
inform interested persons of the follow-
ing:
1. The Citys grant for FY-2012 is
expected to be approximately
$283,000. Final allocations are not yet
available.
2. To explain the range of eligi-
ble uses of community development
funds (A detailed list of eligible activities
will be made available at the public
hearing).
3. To explain that at least 70% of
the Citys FY-2012 Community Develop-
ment Program must be utilized to bene-
fit persons of low and moderate
income.
4. To solicit from local residents
information on housing and community
development needs in the City.
5. To receive comments and
suggestions on the proposed use of FY-
2012 Community Development funds.
6. To review progress of past
City Community Development Pro-
grams, especially the 2009, 2010 and
2011 programs, and receive comments
on past programs.
7. To inform local residents that
no residential displacement is anticipat-
ed in the FY-2012 Program, and to
review the one to one replacement
requirements for housing demolition
and/or conversion.
The City of Pittston is an equal opportu-
nity/affirmative action employer.
For additional information on the Citys
Community Development Program and
the regulations governing this program,
interested parties may contact:
Mr. Gerard J. Mullarkey
Community Development Director
City Hall Building
Pittston, PA 18640
Phone: (570) 654-4601
By order of the
City of Pittston
Jason C. Klush
Mayor
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City
Council of the City of Pittston, at a meeting
to be held on February 15, 2012 at 7:00
P.M. prevailing time in Council Chambers,
City Hall, 35 Broad Street, Pittston, Penn-
sylvania, will consider for Second and Final
Reading File of Council NO. 1 of {2012} (of
which this is only a summary) and for First
and Introductory Reading File of Council
NO. 2 {2012} (of which this is only a sum-
mary). The full texts are available for pub-
lic inspection at the City Clerks Office dur-
ing regularly scheduled business hours
Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 4:00PM
(excluding Holidays).
AN ORDINANCE
File of Council NO. 1 {(2012}
An Ordinance, of the City of Pittston reg-
ulating the commercial use of sidewalks
and /or placement of structures on or
over sidewalks and streets and authoriz-
ing the removal thereof, and prescribing
penalties for violations.
AN ORDINANCE
File of Council NO. 2 {2012}
An Ordinance under which the City of
Pittston will join with other governmental
units in accordance with the Intergovern-
mental Cooperation Act and other similar
acts by becoming a settler of the Penn-
sylvania Local Government Investment
Trust (the Trust) and entering into the
Trusts Declaration of Trust for the pur-
pose of pooling funds for investment
purposes.
Any person with a disability requiring spe-
cial accommodation to attend this meeting
should notify the City Clerks office at 570-
654-0513, as early as possible, but not
later than 3 to 5 work days prior to this
meeting.
The City of Pittston is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Joseph Moskovitz
Pittston City Clerk/Manager
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110 Lost
LOST CAT, gold with
striped tail, female
name Juliette front
paws declawed,
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heart collar with
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area. 570-457-4547
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110 Lost
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288-8995
LOST CAT
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YELLOW LAB
Lost in the
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Answers to Zack.
No collar.
570-814-0653
120 Found
CAT FOUND; by
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Plains. Large male.
Call to describe.
570-881-1555
135 Legals/
Public Notices
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby
given that Letters
Testamentary have
been granted in the
Estate of JOSEPH
J. HAWK, late of
the Borough of
Duryea, who died
December 5, 2012.
All persons indebt-
ed to said Estate
are requested to
make payment and
those having claims
to present the
same, without
delay, with the
Executrix, MONICA
HAWK and her
Attorneys.
SAPORITO,
SAPORITO
& FALCONE
490 NORTH
MAIN STREET
PITTSTON, PA
18640
PUBLIC NOTICE
(Meeting
Schedule
Change)
The City of Pittston
Government Study
Commission will
meet at 6:00 PM in
Pittston City Hall 35
Broad Street,
Pittston, PA 18640,
on the Second
(2nd) and Fourth
(4th) Monday of
each month begin-
ning on Monday
February 13, 2012.
Government Study
Commission meet-
ings are open to
the Public. Inquiries
concerning the
Government Study
Commission meet-
ings should be
directed to the City
Clerks office at
(570)654-0513, dur-
ing regular business
hours Monday
through Friday
9:00AM to 4:00PM
except holidays.
Jason C. Klush,
Mayor
Chairman,
Pittston Study
Commission
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BMW `01 X5
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interior. 1 owner.
103k miles. $8,999
or best offer. Call
570-814-3666
BMW `04 325i
Automatic. Dark
blue with black inte-
rior. Showroom con-
dition. 20,000 origi-
nal miles. Garage
kept.
$14,900
(570) 814-8106
412 Autos for Sale
BMW `07 328xi
Black with black
interior. Heated
seats. Back up &
navigation sys-
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brakes. Sunroof.
Garage kept. Many
extras! 46,000
Miles.
Asking $20,500.
570-825-8888 or
626-297-0155
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412 Autos for Sale
ACURA `06 TL
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80K original miles,
1 Owner, Garage
Kept, Camel Lea-
ther Interior, 3.2L /
6 Cylinder, 5-Speed
Automatic,
Front/Rear & Side
Airbags, ABS Nav-
igation System, 8-
Speaker Surround
System, DVD /CD
/AM/FM/ Cass-
ette, XM Satellite
Radio, Power &
Heated Front Seats,
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& Windows, Power
Moonroof, 4 Snow
Tires Included!....
And Much, Much,
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$16,500 Firm
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BMW `99 M3
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Stage 2 Dinan sus-
pension. Cross
drilled rotors. Cold
air intake. All main-
tenance records
available. $11,500
OBO. 570-466-2630
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
412 Autos for Sale
FORD 02 MUSTANG
GT CONVERTIBLE
Red with black
top. 6,500 miles.
One Owner.
Excellent Condi-
tion. $17,500
570-760-5833
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412 Autos for Sale
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
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
excellent. $8,500.
Call 570-876-1355
or 570-504-8540
(evenings)
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-
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miles. REDUCED!
$13,300. Call
570-709-4695
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miles, usual
options, economical
4 cyl. 1.7 liter
engine, runs great.
Includes studded
snows & regular
tires. $9875
570-855-0095
JAGUAR `00 S TYPE
4 door sedan. Like
new condition. Bril-
liant blue exterior
with beige hides.
Car is fully equipped
with navigation sys-
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climate control AC,
alarm system,
AM/FM 6 disc CD,
garage door open-
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miles. $9,000
Call (570) 288-6009
412 Autos for Sale
LEXUS `98 LS 400
Excellent condition,
garage kept, 1
owner. Must see.
Low mileage, 90K.
Leather interior. All
power. GPS naviga-
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$9,000 or best
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112K miles. Blue, 5
speed. Air, power
windows/locks,
CD/cassette, Key-
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new battery. Car
drives and has
current PA inspec-
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corner of
passenger door.
Clutch slips on
hard acceleration.
This is why its
thousands less
than Blue Book
value. $6,500
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GREAT ON GAS!
Blue. AM/FM cas-
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dows, locks &
doors. Boot cover
for top. 22k. Excel-
lent condition.
Garage kept.
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CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE
$49,000
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FORD `52
COUNTRY SEDAN
CUSTOM LINE
STATION WAGON
V8, automatic,
8 passenger,
3rd seat, good
condition, 2nd
owner. REDUCED TO
$6,500.
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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
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FORD 28 MODEL A
Sport Coupe.
Rumble Seat.
Professionally
Restored. Ford Blue
with tan canvas
top. $15,225
570-339-1552
after 5:00pm
FORD SALEEN 04
281 SC Coupe
1,000 miles
documented #380
Highly collectable.
$28,500
570-472-1854
MAZDA `88 RX-7
CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage
kept, 65k original
miles, black with
grey leather interior,
all original & never
seen snow. $7,995.
Call 570-237-5119
MAZDA `88 RX-7
CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage
kept, 65k original
miles, black with
grey leather interior,
all original & never
seen snow. $7,995.
Call 570-237-5119
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
MERCEDES 1975
Good interior &
exterior. Runs
great! New tires.
Many new parts.
Moving, Must Sell.
$1,300 or
best offer
570-362-3626
Ask for Lee
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
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
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Motorcycle? Air-
plane? Whatever it
is, sell it with a
Classified ad.
570-829-7130
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
MERCURY `79
ZEPHYR
6 cylinder
automatic.
52k original miles.
Florida car. $1500.
570-899-1896
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Only 12,000 miles.
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$19,000.
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DAELIM 2006
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4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Sport .....................
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25,045
4,507
60,926
54,821
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8,351
50,699
38,089
28,032
21,227
3,465
20,274
11,636
43,951
30,789
15,895
8,265
38,104
27,906
5,282
17,524
14,947
44,189
38,083
35,914
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38,775
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50,757
29,806
15,236
11,279
20,194
28,756
42,238
29,800
18,920
23,713
21,490
22,420
19,138
35,225
35,392
42,489
25,755
17,026
26,109
30,067
16,367
33,680
21,780
10,685
27,481
17,203
20,261
34,357
12,691
32,192
9,130
4,913
30,782
18,435
42,479
17,173
27,966
7,679
22,151
15,948
5,401
17,877
10,414
1,904
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Maintenance/
Repair
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
554 Production/
Operations
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
554 Production/
Operations
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
Multi-Plastics
Extrusions
Multi-Plastics Extrusions, a leader in the plastics extrusions field,
has several great opportunities for qualified individuals to
become a part of its expanding Maintenance Team.
The following positions are currently available:
Maintenance Mechanic / Electrician
Qualified individuals must have and be able to perform the following
duties:
- A working knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment
preferably associated with plastic sheet extrusion.
- Safely perform a wide range of duties, relating to installation,
troubleshooting, repair, unscheduled maintenance and preven-
tive maintenance of plastic extrusion equipment with minimal
supervision.
- Locate and diagnose failures, replace defective components and
maintain facility related systems and equipment.
- Conduct troubleshooting of complex equipment and systems.
Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements to
maintenance program and system design.
Applicants should have a Trade School Certificate and 4 years expe-
rience in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
Maintenance Intern
Qualified individuals will be responsible for the following duties:
- General mechanical installation of equipment related to the
sheet extrusion facility under the direction and guidance of expe-
rienced maintenance personnel.
- General maintenance of the facilities and grounds as directed by
the Maintenance Supervisor.
Applicants must be familiar with working in a manufacturing environ-
ment, be able to communicate effectively, and work safely in a fast-
paced environment.
Multi-Plastics Extrusions provides a safe working environment,
excellent compensation opportunities, and a competitive benefits
package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k.
Qualified applicants can fax or e-mail their resumes to:
Multi-Plastics Extrusions
600 Dietrich Avenue
Hazleton, PA 18201
Fax: 570-450-1684
E-mail: resume@multi-plastics.com
Production / Operations
Full Time Position With Benefits
Recondition and test business telephones.
Good eyesight, hearing and attention to
detail necessary.
Should be self-motivated and team player.
Email resume to:
nepajob@gmail.com
39 Prospect St Nanticoke
570-735-1487
WE PAY
THE MOST
INCASH
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11am
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509 Building/
Construction/
Skilled Trades
509 Building/
Construction/
Skilled Trades
Mericle Construction, Inc. seeks a full time
experienced crawler drill operator. Applicant
shall have minimum 5 years site work experi-
ence and be knowledgeable with an Ingersoll
Rand ECM-720, ECM-660 & Atlas Copco F9
drill rig. Applicant will also be expected to
assist with blast hole layout & operate other
equipment as needed.
Salary commensurate with experience for
this local, year-round career opportunity with
full benefit package.
DRILL
OPERATOR
Submit resume or application to:
Mericle Construction, Inc.
100 Baltimore Dr., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
or via Email: hr@mericle.com or
download application at www.mericle.com
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439 Motorcycles
BMW 2010 K1300S
Only 460 miles! Has
all bells & whistles.
Heated grips, 12 volt
outlet, traction con-
trol, ride adjustment
on the fly. Black with
lite gray and red
trim. comes with
BMW cover, battery
tender, black blue
tooth helmet with
FM stereo and black
leather riding gloves
(like new). paid
$20,500. Sell for
$15,000 FIRM.
Call 570-262-0914
Leave message.
HARLEY 2011
HERITAGE SOFTTAIL
Black. 1,800 miles.
ABS brakes. Securi-
ty System Package.
$16,000 firm.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
570-704-6023
HARLEY DAVIDSON `03
100th Anniversary
Edition Deuce.
Garage kept. 1
owner. 1900 miles.
Tons of chrome.
$38,000 invested. A
must see. Asking
$18,000. OBO
570-706-6156
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IN CLASSIFIED!
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
YAMAHA 97
ROYALSTAR 1300
12,000 miles. With
windshield. Runs
excellent. Many
extras including
gunfighter seat,
leather bags, extra
pipes. New tires &
battery. Asking
$4,000 firm.
(570) 814-1548
442 RVs & Campers
FLAGSTAFF `08
CLASSIC
NOW BACK IN PA.
Super Lite Fifth
Wheel. LCD/DVD
flat screen TV, 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
FOREST RIVER SURVEY-
OR 234T 10
Sleeps eight, two
queen beds, tinted
windows, full bath,
fridge, microwave,
gas oven, sofa bed,
electric heater. A/C,
one slide out,
smoke free, only
3,000 miles.
$14,995.
570-868-6426
SUNLINE SOLARIS `91
25 travel trailer A/C.
Bunk beds. New
fridge & hot water
heater. Excellent
condition. $3,900.
570-466-4995
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 `99
ESCALADE
97k miles. Black
with beige leather
interior. 22 rims.
Runs great. $8,500
Call 570-861-0202
CHEVY `99 SILVERADO
Auto. V6 Vortec.
Standard cab. 8
bed with liner. Dark
Blue. 98,400 miles.
$5,500 or best offer
570-823-8196
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
FORD 02 EXPLORER
Red, XLT, Original
non-smoking owner,
garaged, synthetic
oil since new, excel-
lent in and out. New
tires and battery.
90,000 miles.
$7,500
(570) 403-3016
GMC `05 SAVANA
1500 Cargo Van.
AWD. V8 automatic.
A/C. New brakes &
tires. Very clean.
$10,750. Call
570-474-6028
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
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
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
RANGE ROVER
07 SPORT
Supercharged
59,000 miles, fully
loaded. Impeccable
service record.
$36,000
570-283-1130
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509 Building/
Construction/
Skilled Trades
SAFE-T-ZONE, INC.
TRAFFIC CONTROL-
FLAGGING COMPANY
100 N. Wilkes-Barre
Blvd., Suite 106
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18702
P: 570-829-1180
We are now hiring
for the upcoming
season starting
March 1st for
CERTIFIED
FLAGGERS. Hours
Monday-Wednes-
day, 9am- 2pm
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522 Education/
Training
MUSIC INSTRUCTORS
WANTED:
Who specialize in
Violin, Guitar, Banjo
and/or Mandolin,
Piano, & Voice for
busy Tunkhannock
music studio. Music
degree preferred,
Teaching experi-
ence required with
children & adults,
Must use method
books. Must pass
background check
& have references
available. No phone
calls. Send Resume
to: cicc@ptd.net or
CICC, PO Box 103
Tunkhannock, PA
18657
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
COMMERCIAL
APPLICATOR
For turf fertilization
program at a land-
scape company.
Must be experi-
enced. State certi-
fication a plus, but
will train the right
individual.
Apply by mailing
resume to:
Green Valley
Landscaping, Inc.
52 Reese St.,
Plains, PA
18702-1823
Or by email to:
greenvalleyland
@comcast.net
EOE
LABORERS
LANDSCAPE PERSONNEL
Hydroseed and soil
erosion control
experience helpful.
Valid drivers
license a must.
Top wages paid.
Unlimited overtime.
Apply in person
8am-4pm
Monday-Friday
1204 Main Street
Swoyersville
Varsity, Inc.
Must have I.D.
No calls please.
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
Growing HVAC
Firm Seeks
SERVICE
TECHNICIAN
Energy Technolo-
gies, Inc. is expand-
ing and has an
immediate opening
for an experienced
commercial service
technician. Become
part of the success
of this Linc franchise
where service is
central to our busi-
ness. Benefits
include top pay,
flexible health insur-
ance plan, retire-
ment plan, vacation,
company truck,
continuous training,
bonus incentives,
and a professional
atmosphere.
Stop in to fill out an
application or send
resume to:
Mr. Chad Davis
Service Manager
ENERGY
TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
591 North Hunter
Highway
Drums, PA
18222
(570) 788-3845
Ext. 23
www.energyt.com
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN
Manufacturing facili-
ty in the Hazleton
area looking for
experienced Indus-
trial Maintenance
Technicians. Suc-
cessful candidates
will have experience
in manufacturing
facility. Candidates
must have a strong
background with
industrial electrical,
hydraulics and
pneumatics, be a
self starter and pos-
sess good trouble
shooting skills. Pre-
vious experience
working on Blow
Molding Equipment
preferred.
Positions are on a
12 hour shift rotation
(6-6). These shifts
work every other
weekend and will
have the ability to
have up to 15 days
off per month. We
offer a competitive
wage and benefit
package. E.O.E.
Please send
resumes to:
512 Forest Road
Hazleton PA 18202
Attention:
Human Resources
536 IT/Software
Development
IT SPECIALIST
WNEP-TV in Moosic,
PA has an opening
for an IT specialist
with knowledge of
IP/Network based
systems, routers,
scripting, etc.
We offer a competi-
tive salary & dynam-
ic work environ-
ment.
See details on
our website:
wnep.com
EOE
542 Logistics/
Transportation
CDL-A
Waste hauling to
landfill. Call Brian at
Harvis 542-5330
for application or
forward resume to:
wrrc.jobs@gmail.com
DRIVERS
CDL-A: Local Dedi-
cated route! Home
every night! Great
Pay, Benefits!
Estenson Logistics.
Apply:
www.goelc.com
1-866-336-9642
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EXPERIENCED
LOW BOY DRIVER
Apply in Person
Pioneer
Construction
116 W 11th Street
Honesdale, PA
18431
SCHOOL VAN
DRIVER WANTED
Great Hours,
Good Pay! Must
pass clearances.
Call for more
information
570-388-3039
570-479-3386
548 Medical/Health
PERSONAL CARE
30-35/week. Polish
or Russian language
a plus. Call Eva at
570-793-6685 or
570-829-3528
548 Medical/Health
EXPERIENCED HOME
HEALTH RN
Full/Part time cover-
ing Luzerne & Lack-
awanna counties.
Also currently hiring
CNAs & HHAs. Call
Jessica at 570-451-
3050 for an immedi-
ate interview. EOE
OPTICIAN
Wilkes-Barre Area,
PA: Full-time, expe-
rienced and expert
skills in dispensing
and selling luxury
eyewear. Must
have a great sense
of style. Saturday
hours until 2:00 P.M.
required. Salary
and benefits are
commensurate with
experience. Refer-
ences required.
Send resume via
email to:
opticalmgr2012@
gmail.com
Let the Community
Know!
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Ad TODAY!
570-829-7130
PRIVATE DUTY NURSES
RNs/LPNs needed
for a pediatric case
in Hazleton, PA. All
shifts available,
especially over-
nights. Trach and
vent experience
preferred. Full time
hours, competitive
rates, weekly pay!
CareGivers America
570-585-4627
dkaminski@care
giversamerica.com
RN SUPERVISOR
Full Time 3pm-11pm
LPN
Part Time 3pm-11pm
CNA
Part Time 11pm-7am
CNAS
Per Diem All Shifts
LPNS
Per Diem All Shifts
Apply in person to:
MOUNTAIN TOP
SENIOR CARE AND
REHABILITATION
CENTER
185 S. MOUNTAIN
BLVD.
MOUNTAIN TOP, PA.
18707
(570) 474-6377
551 Other
FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED!
FCCY is looking for
people to help meet
the growing demand
for foster homes.
Those interested in
becoming foster
parents call 1-800-
747-3807. EOE.
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Top $ & Benefits
Email Resume to:
Corey.Rupp@
expresspros.com
or 570.208.7000
554 Production/
Operations
SIDEL PROCESS
TECHNICIAN
Local Plastic Manu-
facturer looking for
an experienced
Sidel Blow Mold
Machine Process
Technician. Respon-
sibilities will include
the operation and
set up of production
machinery and pro-
cessing of quality
product for a manu-
facturer of blow
molded bottles.
Previous experi-
ence operating
Sidel Machines
required. Must have
strong mechanical
ability.
We offer a competi-
tive wage/benefit
package that
includes: health,
dental, life and
insurance, paid
vacations, holidays,
401(k).
Please send
resume & salary
requirements to:
Pretium Packaging,
LLC
512 Forest Road
Hazleton, PA 18202
Attention:
Human Resources
khalterm@
pretiumpkg.com
EOE
600
FINANCIAL
630 Money To Loan
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Trade Commission
say theyve never
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your credit report.
Its a process that
starts with you and
involves time and a
conscious effort to
pay your debts.
Learn about manag-
ing credit and debt
at ftc. gov/credit. A
message from The
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the FTC.
700
MERCHANDISE
708 Antiques &
Collectibles
HELMET. NFL
Anniversary, full
size. Signed by 10
Hall of Famers. Sell
$300. 570-817-8981
NAUTICAL themed
decoration, 15 large
wooden sailing ship
models, 6 medium
/small ship models,
model sea birds,
sailor figures,
assortment of light-
boxes, paintings,
plaques, large boat
shaped coffee table
with oars 4.5x 2w,
wooden steering
wheel, wooden
steering wheel with
gauges, standing
boat shaped shelv-
ing unit, 5tlx18w, .
1 captain statue,
ship floats & more.
$200. 823-7957
PEDAL INDY CAR
1980s era black
Copenhagen Aj Foyt
& red 1980s era
Marlboro plastic
Indy pedal car.
Great collectibles!!
$100. each
(570) 696-3988
710 Appliances
WASHER/DRYER
Kenmore Elite.
White. FRONT
LOAD. Like new.
Electric dryer.
Storage drawer
on bottom
of each.
$800 for both
570-261-5120
776 Sporting Goods
GOLF BALLS: 100
Titleist ProV1 & Pro
V1X,near mint $90.
Driver: Cleveland Hi
Bore Monster XLS 9
Degree, draw
faced, great shape,
$50. 570-401-7052
ICE FISHING COV-
ERALLS size medi-
um, downfilled,
never worm, $95.
570-288-3546
POOL TABLE bar
room size slate pool
table. $600. Call
Jack 570-824-9166
POOL TABLE. Solid
Slate. Gandy profes-
sional. 5x9. $995
FIRM. 570-883-
4443 evenings.
SKIIS Rossignol 146
cm. with Salomon
bindings, size 9-12,
excellent condition ,
used 2x complete
asking $225.
570 239-1501
778 Stereos/
Accessories
SONY COMPONENT
SYSTEM, MP3, radio
& cassette. Like
new, small, silver,
$50. 570-288-1157.
780 Televisions/
Accessories
TV 19 Toshiba con-
vertor & antenna
$35. Call Bill
570-825-8256
TV 37 lcd Insignia
with remote, works
great $175. neg.
570-288-3352
TV Sanyo 32
square, about 5
years old, analog
ports in front,
remote included.
DVD player Toshiba
with remote & ana-
log cables, 3 years
old. Both excellent
condition, no dam-
age. Both items
together $150/
OBO. 570-262-7075
784 Tools
COMPOUND SAW
Craftsman with fold-
ing metal stand
$225. 457-7854
786 Toys & Games
CHRISTMAS DOLL
on 3 wheel bicycle,
blonde hair, blue
eyes, 18 H $25.
DISNEY HIGH
SCHOOL musical
items, lunch box,
lunch tote bag all
$10. 570-696-1927
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
BUYING SPORT CARDS
Pay Cash for
baseball, football,
basketball, hockey
& non-sports. Sets,
singles & wax.
570-212-0398
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
BASEBALL CARDS WANTED
Pre 1975. Call 856-
571-3618 or email
trebor_crane@yahoo
.com to let me know
what you have. Top
prices paid and
I PAY CASH!
PAYING TOP DOLLAR
for Your Gold,
Silver, Scrap Jew-
elry, Sterling Flat-
ware, Diamonds,
Old High School
Rings, Foreign &
American Paper
Money & Coins.
WE WILL BEAT
PRICES!
We Buy Tin and
Iron Toys, Vintage
Coke Machines,
Vintage Brass,
Cash Registers,
Old Costume
Jewelry, Slot
Machines, Lionel
Trains & Antique
Firearms.
IF YOU THINK ITS
OLD BRING IT IN,
WE WILL GIVE
YOU A PRICE.
COME SEE US AT
134 RTE. 11,
Larksville
570-855-7197
570-328-3428
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Wanted:
Junk
Cars,
Trucks &
Equipment!
Highest
Prices
Paid!!
FREE
PICKUP
288-8995
800
PETS & ANIMALS
810 Cats
CAT FREE neutered
short hair male cali-
co house cat. 4
years old. Belonged
to elderly woman.
570-954-3574
CATS FREE adult, all
spayed & neutered,
owner passed
away, desperately
needs good homes.
570-735-2243
RAT TERRIER, fe-
male, wonderful
companion dog.
Needs to be the
only pet in the
home. Free to good
home. 947-4226
815 Dogs
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MINIATURE PINSCHER
PUPPIES
3 males, black&tan,
tails done, dew
claws removed.
Shots, and ACA
registered.
Ready NOW.
570-542-4006
SHIH TZU PUPPIES
ACA REGISTERED
Male & female
available. Ready
02/21. Will hold
with deposit.
$575
570-714-2032
570-852-9617
815 Dogs
SCHNAUZER PUPPIES
Excellent blood
lines. Born Christ-
mas Day. Hypoaller-
genic breed, does
not shed. 2 males -
black & tan. 4
females - 2 white, 2
brindle (silver &
white). See and
choose your puppy
now! Ready to go
week of 3/4.
Males & Females
$550/each
$100 deposit. Breed
requires total bond-
ing with new owner.
Puppies must be
placed between 10
and 12 weeks of
age.
570-843-5040
835 Pets-
Miscellaneous
BALL PYTHON 4,
tank, stand &
accessories includ-
ed $100. please
call (570) 883-7426
845 Pet Supplies
PET RAMP indoor,
light weight, sturdy
foam, 2 multiposi-
tional sections, non
slip surface, holds
over 250lb. Great
for arthritic pets.
Paid $150. Asking
$75. 570-578-0759
900
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE
906 Homes for Sale
Having trouble
paying your mort-
gage? Falling
behind on your
payments? You
may get mail from
people who promise
to forestall your
foreclosure for a fee
in advance. Report
them to the Federal
Trade Commission,
the nations con-
sumer protection
agency. Call 1-877-
FTC-HELP or click
on ftc.gov. A mes-
sage from The
Times Leader and
the FTC.
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
more info & photos
go to:
ForSaleByOwner.com
Search featured
homes in Tunkhan-
nock. $275,000. For
appointment, call:
570-310-1552
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DALLAS
Charming 4 bed-
room, 3 bath
home situated on
1 1/4 acre on a
private setting.
Close to schools
and shopping. Liv-
ing room with
beautiful stone
fireplace and built
ins. Hardwood
floors throughout.
Master suite on
1st floor. Kitchen
has cherry cabi-
nets with tile
floors. Screened
porch. Detached
2 car garage.
$365,000
For appointment
570-690-0752
JENKINS TWP.
21 Spring St.
2 or 3 bedroom, 1.5
bath home. Large
fenced yard with
shed, 50x200 lot. 3
off street
parking spaces.
By Owner
$99,900
570-825-9867
906 Homes for Sale
EXETER
Nice size four
bedroom home with
some hardwood
floors, large eat in
kitchen with break-
fast bar. 2 car
garage & partially
fenced yard. Close
to everything!
$92,900
MLS# 11-1977
Call Christine
Kutz
570-332-8832
Four Star
McCabe Realty
570-674-9950
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
Large, stately brick
home in Historic Dis-
trict. Large eat-in
kitchen, dining room
2 fireplaces, 5 full
baths & 2 half baths.
Huge master with
office. Large 3rd
floor bedroom. 2
story attic. Custom
woodwork & hard-
wood floors. Leaded
glass, large closets
with built-ins. Needs
some updates. With
large income apt.
with separate
entrance.
Call for
appointment.
ASKING $300,000
Call 570-706-5917
GET THE WORD OUT
with a Classified Ad.
570-829-7130
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
DALLAS
Modern 1st floor, 1
bedroom with all
appliances. Off
street parking. No
pets. $550 per
month + utilities.
570-639-1462
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$
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2011 CHE V Y A V E O
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$
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* $
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$
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2006 GM C CA N YON S L RE G CA B 4X4
#Z2582 .....................................................
$
14,999
*
2005 P ON TIA C GRA N D A M S E
#Z2476A ,44K M iles........................................
$
7,999
*
2006 N IS S A N P A THFIN DE R 4X4
#11850A ,36K M iles...................................
$
17,999
*
2003 BUICK CE N TURY CUS TOM S DN
#12164A ,O nly 59K M iles..................................
$
7,995
*
2010 HON DA CIV IC 4DR
#12172A A ,24K M iles..................................
$
14,999
*
2009 S UBA RU L E GA CY OUTBA CK A W D
#Z2510A ,42K M iles....................................
$
16,854
*
2005 DODGE CA RA V A N S XT
#11728A .................................................
$
12,499
*
2007 FORD F-150 S UP E RCA B
#12026B ,33K M iles....................................
$
19,999
*
2008 GM C E N V OY E XTE N DE D
#Z2515,3rd R ow ,1-O w ner............................
$
16,999
*
2009 P ON TIA C V IBE
#12266A ,1-O w ner.....................................
$
13,995
*
2010 FORD RA N GE R XL RE G CA B
#Z2547A ,Tonneau C over,11K M iles................
$
13,599
*
L OW
M IL E S
2011 CHE V Y HHR
L S
#Z2540
$
13,999
* $
13,999
*
S ta rtin g A t
L OW A P R
A V A IL A B L E
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2012 C HE V Y C RUZE
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Stk. #12250
$
1 6,7 95
*
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85 85 85
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2012 C HE V Y S IL V E RAD O
1500 4W D RE G UL AR C AB
Stk. #12396,4.3L V 6 4 Sp eed A utom atic,
A ir C ond itioning,L ocking R ear
D ifferential,17 SteelW heels,Stabilitrak,
B lack F old Aw ay M irrors
M S R P
$26,880
$
21 ,999
**
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AT
2012 C HE V Y IM P AL A
L S S E D AN
M S R P
$26,665
Stk. #12039,3.5L V 6 A utom atic,D ual Z one A ir
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M S R P
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$
24,599
*
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2012 C HE V Y V O L T
$
3 99
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F o r7 2 M o s F o r7 2 M o s F o r7 2 M o s
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Stk. #11827,V 8 AT ,A /C ,Stabilitrak,B ed liner,R ail Protector,
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$3 9,83 5
$
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**
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M S R P
$51 ,828
Stk. #12294,5.3L V 8 6 Sp eed A uto.,PW ,PD L ,3rd
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& 2nd Seats,B ose Stereo & M ore!
$
46,999
*
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2012 C HE V Y E X P RE S S
2500 C ARG O V AN
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$
1 8,999
*
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2012 C HE V Y E Q UIN O X
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$
22,999
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$
25,999
**
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M S R P
$3 1 ,665
Stk. #12257,4.8L V 8 A utom atic,Stabilitrak,A ir
C ond itioning,D eep T inted G lass,L ocking R ear
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$
25,999
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$
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07 CHE V Y E QUIN OX XL S
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$
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#Z2585,8 P assenger.....................................
$
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#Z2480,Low M iles........................................
$
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*
09 P ON TIA C G6 4DR
#11785A ,33K M iles......................................
$
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*
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#Z2517,41K M iles........................................
$
23,958
*
11 CHE V Y TRA V E RS E A W D
#Z2596,Low M iles........................................
$
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#Z2528B ,39K M iles......................................
$
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#Z2611,39K M iles........................................
$
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$
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11 BUICK L A CROS S E CXL
#Z2600,1 O w ner..........................................
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25,180
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#11872A ,34K M iles......................................
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10 CHE V Y COBA L T L S 4DR
#Z2615,O nly 8K M iles...................................
$
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#Z2558,O nly 22K M iles..................................
$
16,999
*
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#11934A ,23K..............................................
$
13,499
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#Z2447,26K M iles........................................
$
16,999
*
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#Z2562,7K M iles.........................................
$
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*
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#12472A ,1-O w ner........................................
$
36,999
*
2008 FORD E S CA P E A W D
#12195A ,XLT...........................................
$
16,895
*
2007 FORD RA N GE R S UP E RCA B
#12069A ,1-O w ner.....................................
$
17,987
*
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#Z2390,28K M iles.....................................
$
25,999
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Special APR financing cannot be combined with Ford cash rebate. BUY FOR prices are based on 72 month at $18.30 per month per $1000 financed with $2,500 down (cash or trade). Photos of
vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford is not responsible for any typographical errors. No Security Deposit Necessary. See dealer for details. Sale ends FEBRUARY 29, 2012.
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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
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941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
DUMORE
Two bedroom 1
bathroom apart-
ment on Apple St.
$600/month + utili-
ties. Available 1/15.
(570) 815-5334
Shopping for a
new apartment?
Classified lets
you compare costs -
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EXETER
2 bedroom, modern
kitchen and bath,
Includes OSP
stove, fridge, heat,
water, sewer.
No Pets. $650.
570-693-1294
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
DUPONT
Totally renovated 6
room apartment with
balcony. Partially fur-
nished. Brand new
fridge / electric
range & electric
washer/ dryer. along
with new custom
draperies, Roman
shades, carpeting /
flooring & energy
efficient windows. 2
bedroom + large
attic loft bedroom,
1.5 bath, partially fin-
ished basement.
Lots of closet space.
Easy access to I-81,
airport & casino, off
street parking. No
smoking. $750 + utili-
ties & security. Call
570-762-8265
FORTY FORT
WYOMING
AVE
AMERICA
REALTY
OFFERING:
Clean, modern,
efficient, first
floor, appli-
ances, laundry,
parking.
STAFFED PRO-
F E S S I O N A L
MANAGEMENT
NO PETS/
S M O K I N G
$465 + UTILI-
TIES/2 YEARS.
288-1422
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
HUGHESTOWN
Immaculate 4 room,
2 bedroom, 1 bath
2nd floor apartment
overlooking park.
Washer/dryer hook-
up. Stove & fridge
included. No pets.
Non smoking. $550/
month + utilities &
security. Call
(570) 457-2227
KINGSTON
BUTLER ST.
3 bedrooms, pantry
w/eat in kitchen. All
appliances. 2.5
baths, separate tub
showers. No pets
or smoking.
$1500/mo plus
security & utilities.
Call 570-288-4203
It's that time again!
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apartment
with the Classifieds
570-829-7130
KINGSTON
E. WALNUT ST.
Light, bright, 3rd
floor, 2 bedrooms,
carpeted, security
system. Garage.
Extra storage &
cable TV included.
Laundry facilities.
Heat & hot water
furnished. Fine
neighborhood.
Convenient to bus
& stores. No
pets. References.
Security. Lease.
No smokers
please. $715.
570-287-0900
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
2nd floor, 1 bed-
room, washer/dryer
hookup, off street
parking. No pets.
$470/month,
heat, water, & hot
water incl.
570-855-3958 leave
message.
NANTICOKE
Ready Immediately!
Spacious 2nd floor
non smoking, 2
bedroom. W/w car-
peting, all appli-
ances incl. w/d.
Electric heat. Tons
of storage, off
street parking. Yard
and porch.
$480/mo, 1 month
security, refer-
ences. Water and
sewage incl. tenant
pays other utilities
570-650-3358
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
PITTSTON
Modern 1st floor, 2
bedroom apart-
ment. All appli-
ances, new deck.
No smoking, no
pets. $500/ month
+ security .
Call 570-714-9234
PITTSTON
South Main Street
5 rooms, 2nd floor,
includes heat, stove
& refrigerator,
washer/dryer hook-
up, sewer, front &
back porches,
fenced yard & pri-
vate parking. Lawn
maintained. No
Pets. $675/month
570-654-2257
WEST PITTSTON
2nd floor, 1 bed-
room kitchen, living
room, bath, and
attic storage.
Refrigerator and
stove provided.
Heat, water, and
sewer included.
Quiet neighbor-
hood, out of flood
zone. No pets.
$540/month
lease, 1st., security
deposit, and refer-
ences required.
570-466-1545
To place your
ad call...829-7130
WEST PITTSTON
HIGH AND DRY
Spacious 1 bedroom
apartment, 2nd floor.
Recently renovated.
Sewer & appliances
included. Off street
parking. Security.
No pets.
$500/month +
utilities & gas heat.
570-586-0417
WEST WYOMING
2nd floor, 1 bed-
room apartment.
All appliances.
Washer/ dryer. Off
street parking. No
pets. $525 + utili-
ties, security &
references. Call
570-954-2972
WEST WYOMING
429 West 8th Street
New 2 bedroom
with off street park-
ing, private patio,
washer/dryer, stove
included. No pets.
$575/mos + security
Sewer & garbage
included other utili-
ties by tenant.
570-760-0458
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
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
264 Academy St
1.5 bedrooms,
newly renovated
building. Washer &
dryer available.
$600/per month
includes heat, hot
water and parking.
570-328-9896
570-855-4744
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WILKES-BARRE
BOWMAN STREET
2 bedrooms
$725 Month
per month.
All utilities
included
Call Ken
@ 570-706-6145
to schedule a
viewing.
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
WILKES-BARRE
CROSS VALLEY
ACCESS
AMERICA
REALTY
OFFERING:
Clean, modern,
efficient
1 bedroom,
appliances,
laundry, park-
ing. STAFFED
PROFESSIONAL
MANAGEMENT.
NO PETS/
SMOKING/$465
+ UTILITIES.
2 YEARS.
AMERICA REALTY
288-1422
WILKES-BARRE NORTH
813 N Washington
Street
2nd floor. 1 bed-
room, wall to wall
carpet, new paint &
flooring, eat in
kitchen with appli-
ances, laundry facil-
ities, enclosed
porch. Heat, hot
water and cable
included. $520 +
electric & security.
No pets.
Call 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
Job Seekers are
looking here!
Where's your ad?
570-829-7130 and
ask for an employ-
ment specialist
WILKES-BARRE
TWO BEDROOM UNIT
For lease, available
immediately, 1 bath-
room, refrigerator &
stove provided,
washer/dryer
hookup, 2nd floor.
$500 per month +
utilities, references,
security & back-
ground check
570-735-4074
Leave message
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
PITTSTON
COOPERS CO-OP
Lease Space
Available, Light
manufacturing,
warehouse,
office, includes
all utilities with
free parking.
I will save
you money!
PITTSTON
Main St. 1350 sq. ft.
building. Formerly
an appliance store.
$750/mo.
570-654-1243
950 Half Doubles
EXETER
Recently remodeled
4-5 bedroom half
double with large
rooms. Off street
parking. Yard. $800
+ utilities. Call
570-299-7103
950 Half Doubles
ASHLEY
2 bedroom apart-
ment, Careys
Patch, completely
remodeled. Appli-
ances included with
washer & dryer.
Full yard &
off street parking.
No smoking. $650.
Call Will at
570-417-5186
HANOVER TWP.
221 Boland Ave
1 bedroom.
$325+utilities
Call Mark at
(570) 899-2835
(917) 345-9060
PLAINS
NEW LUXURY
DUPLEX
This beautiful, com-
pletely renovated 2
bedroom luxury
apartment could be
yours! All new high
end amenities
include: hardwood
floors, gorgeous
maple kitchen cabi-
nets with granite
countertops & stain-
less steel appli-
ances. Spacious
great room with gas
fireplace. Stacked
washer/dryer. All
new tile bath. Large
screened-in porch.
Many large, conven-
ient closets. Central
A/C. New gas heat-
ing system. Huge
attic for storage.
Must See!
$850 + utilities,
lease & security. NO
PETS. Call for
appointment.
570-793-6294
Say it HERE
in the Classifieds!
570-829-7130
WEST PITTSTON
1 bedroom, living
room, dining room
kitchen. Totally
remodeled. 1st floor.
Washer/dryer hook
up. Off street park-
ing. $575/month +
security.
570-299-7103
953Houses for Rent
DURYEA
Single family. 3 bed-
rooms, modern
kitchen, new bath,
new carpeting and
vinyl. Refinished
hardwood floors.
Parlor, dining room
and office. Gas
heat. Off street
parking, front
porch, big back
yard, w/d hookup.
$720 + utilities,
landlord pays
garbage & sewer. 1
month security. Ref-
erences, back-
ground check , 1
year lease required.
Call (570) 498-7428
leave message.
NANTICOKE
Desirable
Lexington Village
Nanticoke, PA
Many ranch style
homes. 2 bedrooms
2 Free Months With
A 2 Year Lease
$900 + electric only
SQUARE FOOT RE
MANAGEMENT
866-873-0478
PITTSTON
Beautiful ranch
home with
attached garage.
3 bedroom 1.5
baths All new tile,
hardwood floors,
granite counters,
paint & carpets.
Closest house
rental to new that
you will find. We
handle all property
maintenance. No
Pets. $1,100 per
month. Utilities Not
Included Call
570-237-0425
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Kitchens & baths.
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Free Estimates
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