The Pittston Dispatch 12-30-2012

to all my family, friends and clients...
from the law ofces of

Atty. Michael I. Butera
121 South Main Street Pittston 654-0067
Michael I. Butera
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Celebrating
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Years 1976 2012
WILKES-BARRE, PA $1.00 Sunday, December 30, 2012
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KIP ALDER/SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Justin Alder, 12, a sixth-grade student at Wyoming Area's Tenth Street Elementary School, enjoys Christ-
mas vacation as he's practically airborn coming down a hill near his house on Sweitzer Road in Harding on
Friday. His dad, Kip, an industrial desginer at Pride Mobility in Exeter, captured the moment.
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I have plenty of bosses. Many
are my students. Theyll sug-
gest, or even put into my hands,
books, CDs, movies they want
to share with me, and then
wont rest easy until I report
back my reaction. They give me
far more homework than I
them.
Such was the case with Sav-
ing Private Ryan. Shocked that
I had never seen it, a young
man brought in his own copy
and I knew I had to carve out a
couple of hours to view it. Im
glad I did although Im not sure
I could take it a second time.
Those who have seen it know
what I mean.
The all too realistic recre-
ation of D-Day you want to
turn away but know you cannot
brought thoughts of a book I
read at the very beginning of
2012 and had planned to share
with Dispatch readers but never
did. Titled Somewhere in
France, Somewhere in Germa-
ny, it is written by Francis P.
Sempa and based on the hun-
dreds of letters his father, Frank
F. Sempa, who served with the
29th Division, 175th Infantry
from April 1941 through July
1945, wrote home. Through
these letter, the readers travels
with young Frank Sempa from
the barracks at Fort Meade in
Maryland right through the
foxholes, hedgerows, muddy
fields and dingy cellars of
France and Germany.
After watching the movie I
grabbed my copy of Fran Sem-
pas book and looked up a line I
remembered reading from one
of his dads letters. As part of
the 175th, Frank Sempa landed
on Omaha Beach the day after
D-Day, or D-Day Plus One, as
the military calls it. In his a
letter, he described the scene as
something out of Dantes In-
ferno, adding, death was
everywhere on Omaha Beach.
In seconds you realized that
war is hell.
The Sempas are from Avoca.
Fran is a U.S. Attorney for the
Middle District of Pennsylva-
nia. His brother, the person who
gave me a copy of the book, is
Msgr. John Sempa, pastor of
Corpus Christi parish in West
Pittston and Harding.
Digging out Frans book from
the piled-high shelves at home
made me think of others I had
hoped to mention during the
year. I smile as I look at myself
and realize for as optimistic as I
am to me, every glass is full,
some are just more full than
others the things I dont get
done stick with me more than
the things I do. So you might
say that today Im doing a bit of
housekeeping, along with a few
mea culpas, the first to Fran
Sempa.
The second is to Frank Bo-
han.
I met Frank and his lovely
wife Helen in Washington,
D.C., a few years ago courtesy
of my friend John P. Cosgrove.
In August, I received this letter
along with a book:
Dear Ed
Enclosed is a copy of my son
FJs first book, Living on the
Edge. He spent 17 years in the
high desert country of Arizona
with his wife and four young
boys. He has written a number
of short essays that are on the
internet. I am enclosing my
favorite, The Case for Silver
Spoons.
Let me give you some back-
ground. My great grandfather
was Cormac Bohan, brother of
Paul Bohan and who was fairly
well known in Pittston. Cormac
died in 1897 from injuries re-
ceived when his arm was
crushed between two railroad
cars at the Erie yard on Broad
Street. If Im not mistaken, that
is where the Pittston Library is
today.
My grandfather Frank oper-
ated a bakery on South Main
Street between 1891 and 1924.
He had two children, my father
Frank and Gertrude. During
part of that time the Cosgrove
brothers, Ray (Johns father)
and Justin, operated a car dea-
lership next door. Justin mar-
ried Gertrude and they were
living in Harding in 1940 before
they moved to Washington. My
father lost his job in 1938 and
the family moved back to Car-
roll Street. We lived there until
1947 when we moved to Virgin-
ia. I met my wife Helen while
attending Georgetown.
Living on the Edge is a
great story, well worth reading
and with timely information. I
hope you will find time to read
it and perhaps mention it in the
Dispatch.
From another faithful son of
Pittston,
Frank Bohan
A fathers bias aside, Frank is
right about his sons book. I
found it fascinating, mainly
because I was not prepared for
it contained.
When FJ Bohan, as explained
in his introduction, lost his
middle-management job in the
early 1990s, saw his savings
slip away, realized he could no
longer finance his cars and
home, and with his wife con-
cluded our collapse had ar-
rived, they decided to jump off
the treadmill completely and
lead a life of self-sufficiency.
Ed Ackerman
eackerman@civitasmedia.com
On Word War II, self-sufficiency, baseball and Jesus
See ACKERMAN, Page 35
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Year in Review: Memorium ............................6
Local Chatter ....................................................8
Editorial /Cartoon ...........................................14
Maria Heck........................................................15
Nutrition............................................................15
PA Choral Concert ..........................................16
Salvation Army...............................................29
Holiday homes .........................................32, 33
Peeking into the Past....................................34
Town News ......................................................39
Year in Review: Sports..................................45
Obituaries .......................................................58
Senior citicens ...............................................4B
Faith.............................................................6, 6B
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not have been more correct.
Across that very river, on the east side
of the Susquehanna, a different story
dominated local news in 2012 the con-
tinuing story of the revitalization of
downtown Pittston. New businesses con-
tinuedtoset upshop, a credit unioncut the
ribbon on a brand new building, a breath-
taking mural was unveiled in the heart of
town, a famous London clothing manu-
facturer opened an outlet, ground was
broken for a 5,000 sq. ft. extension of the
Our flooded neighbors continued to
make the news through 2012 thus making
the efforts of local communities, govern-
ing bodies and individuals alike, to deal
with flood damage one of the top stories
of 2012 as well.
On the one-year anniversary of the
flood, Sept. 8, 2012, West Pittston Mayor
Tony Denisco stood on the bank of the
Susquehanna, took a deep breath, and
said, This river changed the life of the ci-
tizens of West Pittston forever. He could
The flood of September, 2011 was so
devastating in Greater Pittston more
than 1400 homes and 60 businesses de-
stroyedor damagedthat the SundayDis-
patch was moved to name Our Flooded
Neighbors as Persons of the Year for
2011. The announcement came in the first
issue of 2012 but was hardly the end of the
story.
library, and projects began for two new
buildings, one of which will bring 40 per-
manent professional jobs to the city and
the other 30 upscale housing units.
Oh, that all 2012 stories in the Sunday
Dispatch could have been so upbeat.
In late September, all of Greater Pitt-
ston, the Pittston Area School District in
particular, was shaken at the deaths of two
Pittston Area students who ended their
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August in Pittston: They throw toma-
toes, don't they?
Main Street mural depicts Pittston's
past, portends Pittston's future.
WP Mayor Tony Denisco with the Sus-
quehanna River as a backdrop.
Candlelight vigil for two Pittston Area
students who took their own lives.
2012: A LOOK BACK
Two teen suicides, continued revitalization of downtown Pittston,
reconstruction following 2011 flood among the top stories of 2012
By ED ACKERMAN
eackerman@civitasmedia.com
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own lives. Hundreds gathered at
a candlelight vigil at Albert West
Park on the night of Sept. 26 to
remember Matthew M. Montag-
na, 16, a junior from Jenkins
Township, and Jamie Baker, 15,
a sophomore from Avoca, who
died less then a week apart on
Sept. 21and Sept. 24, respective-
ly.
Pittston Area School District
quickly put together a public fo-
rum on suicide and bullying, al-
though several experts said bul-
lying was not the cause of the su-
icides. I felt it was important to
put this together as soon as pos-
sible because the events that oc-
curred have been tragic and a
great loss for our communityand
our schools, said Dr. Michael
Garzella, Pittston Area district
superintendent. If bullying
played a part in any of these in-
cidents, it will not be tolerated in
our schools. If we need to press
charges, we will press charges.
This is a real crisis and we need
to work together.
At the November meeting of
the Pittston Area School Board,
four students announced they are
forming an anti-bullying club.
Flood recovery
At the time Mayor Denisco
spoke about the flood of the pre-
vious year, West Pittston, which
saw880 homes and 26 business-
es either destroyed or severely
damaged, still had an outstand-
ing cleanup debt of $2.5 million
and FEMA breathing down its
neckabout compliance issues re-
lated to reconstruction. FEMA
did put West Pittston on proba-
tionwhenit failedtomeet a com-
pliance deadline of Dec. 1mean-
ing residents that own property
in the borough will incur a $50
surcharge when they renew their
flood insurance policies. It was
reported West Pittston had 358
flood insurance policies in force
with coverage totaling
$73,191,100.
In July, U.S. Senator Bob
Casey went to bat for West Pitt-
ston urging FEMA to work with
borough officials. And on Octo-
ber 26, Gov. TomCorbett made a
walking tour of the borough.
Robberies in flood areas of
West Pittston made the news as
the year began. Police reported
that early on the morning Jan. 6,
four West Pittston homes were
broken into, three in the same
neighborhood. Mayor Denisco
saidpolice were calledtoinvesti-
gate 12 to 15 burglaries. Scott
Koppenhofer and two members
of the Wilkes-Barre Chapter of
the Guardian Angels began pa-
trolling the streets at night but
unknowingly created a bit of
controversy because they appar-
ently never notified Police Chief
Paul Porfirio.
One by one businesses began
to come back. Piontek Funeral
Home, 204 Main St., Duryea,
was one of the first in 2012, an-
nouncing in January they were
operating at their original loca-
tion after conducting services
out of Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church on Stephenson Street.
While West Pittston was the
hardest hit by the flood of 2011,
some 339 homes were damaged
in Duryea as well, including Ho-
ly Rosary School, which finally
opened its doors on March 12.
Principal Kathleen Gilmartin
personally welcomed the 283
students at the door and Bishop
Joseph Bambera celebrated a
Mass of Thanksgiving.
The Salvation Army, which
tookon8feet of water, at 214Lu-
zerne Ave., West Pittston, but
still spent most of its time feed-
ing and caring for its flooded
neighbors, also put itself back to-
gether and reopened its doors.
Not all flooded properties
could be refurbished and in July,
it was announced that 67 proper-
ties in the Patch section of Port
Blanchard in Jenkins Twp. were
among 81 slated for buyouts and
subsequent demolition. The oth-
ers included five in West Pittston
and nine in Exeter Twp.
The former Bank of America
buildinginWest Pittston, heavily
damaged by the flood, was razed
in July. The structure, which
once housedthe West Side Bank,
was nearly 100 years old.
A $10 million National Emer-
gency Grant the state received
from the Department of Labor
FILE PHOTO
As West Pittston, with the forming of the enthusiastic West Pittston Tomorrow committee, looked to the future following the September
Flood of 2011, debris hung up on the Firefighters Memorial Bridge served as a reminder that the Susquehanna River will have to be
dealt with eventually.
FILE PHOTO
This majestic home on Susquehanna Avenue in West Pittston is
one of five in the borrow slated for demolition due to irreparable
flood damage.
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funded unemployed workers to
clean up flood debris along the
river. PA Career Link provided
80 such workers.
The flood devastation
spawned the formation of West
Pittston Tomorrow, a group de-
termined to restore the borough
to the status it enjoyed when
earning its nickname The Gar-
den Village. More than 200 at-
tended the first meeting hosted
in part by Shea Christilaw, a
Wyoming Area graduate and
part of the FEMA Recovery
Team. A word cloud was cre-
ated featuring words people
want associated with West Pitt-
ston, words such as: safe, family,
community, clean, historic, resi-
dential, progressive, beautiful,
green, scenic and levee.
Main Street
A marquee was added to open
space at 73 S. Main St., Pittston,
just in time to herald the grand
opening of the Boden factory
outlet for which shoppers lined
up around the block the morning
of March24. Bodenis a London-
based clothing manufacturer
with a distribution warehouse in
CentrePointe Commerce and
Trade Park, in Jenkins Twp.
The downtown Millennium
Clock, dedicated in 2000 and
FILE PHOTO
Nothing symbol-
izes the renais-
sance in down-
town Pittston
more than the
luxurious Palazzo
53 restaurant on
South Main Street.
Outdoor dining at
Palazzo on a beau-
tiful summer night
seems to always
cause someone to
ask rhetorically,
"Are we really in
Pittston?" right
across the street
from Palazzo,
Napoli's Pizza
restaurant under-
went a refurbish-
ing in 2012.
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Greater Pittston, sadly, is a lit-
tle less bright.
More than 1,140 members of
the Greater Pittston family died
in 2012, according to archived
obituaries that appeared in the
Sunday Dispatch
A woman born and raised in
Pittston.
A surviving family member
who now lives in Exeter.
A worker in Duryea.
Agraduate of the former West
Pittston High School.
All deaths are notable, for one
reason or an-
other, but one
particularly no-
table is artist
Joe Borini.
The headline
read: He col-
ored our
world, and
chances are if
youre from
Greater Pitt-
ston, youve
likely encoun-
tered Borinis
works.
Two of his
historical-
themed murals
fill the walls of
Savos Pizza.
And theres a
124-foot Borini
mural in Gerri-
tys supermar-
ket inWest Pitt-
ston.
Then theres the outside wall
of the VFW on Main Street in
Dupont
Borini, 82, who died on Oct.
30, was Pittstons unofficial resi-
dent artist and mural painter. He
worked in different mediums,
but was probably best known for
his large-scale patriotic and Pitt-
ston history-themed murals.
Hundreds of smaller prints of
Borini drawings of historical
Main Street in Pittston, the Le-
high Valley Passenger Station
and other local history scenes
can be found in homes and busi-
nesses throughout the local area
and beyond. Drawings of Pitt-
ston City, the Laurel Line, a train
and a breaker are displayed in the
American Embassy in Japan.
When I was a kid, I couldnt
stand white paper lying around,
Borini said during an interview.
I remember my mother had
wallpaper and I knew there
would be some left over and I
couldnt wait to get my hands on
it so I could paint on it.
He left behindthree daughters,
Ann Marie Borini-Ahmed,
Gracelyn Borini and Johnna Bo-
rini-Casper, five grandchildren
and two sisters.
Former Pittston Mayor Tho-
mas A. WalshdiedAug.19at the
age of 88 after a prolong illness.
Former Mayor Michael Lom-
bardo, who brought down
Walshs nearly 20-year legacy in
the mayors office, said much of
the downtown renovations that
have become apparent over the
past year started under the ad-
ministration of Mayor Walsh.
And as downtown redevelop-
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Gone, but not forgotten
The Greater Pittston community lost some of its finest people in 2012
Pittston artist Joe Borini, who favorite theme was Pittston's past, died in 2012.
By JOE HEALEY
jhealey@psdispatch.com
I remem-
ber my
mother
had wallpa-
per and I
knew there
would be
some left
over and I
couldnt
wait to get
my hands
on it so I
could paint
on it.
Joe Borini
Died in 2012
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ment continues, its unfair not to
mention Mayor Walsh. He really
started the ball moving on pro-
gress in the downtown.
Walsh served as a councilman
in the city for 10 years and as
mayor for 18 years. He was de-
feated by Lombardo in a heated
Democratic primary in 1998.
For Lombardo, his only differ-
ences with Walsh were political.
Tom Walsh was a class act, he
said. He cared about the city be-
fore he was mayor. He cared
about the city while he was may-
or. He cared about the city after
he was mayor.
The annual Pittston Tomato
Festival was started under the
Walsh administration.
Walsh is survived by his
grandson, Joshua Walsh, two
great-granddaughters and a
brother.
West Pittston political fixture
SamAgolino Jr. died on Sep. 23
Aggie, as he was called, was
employed as supervisor of build-
ing and grounds for Luzerne
County for 13 years, and had
helped his brother, Joe, in the
family business, Agolinos on
Luzerne Avenue.
He served two terms on the
Wyoming Area School Board
and loved everything involving
politics.
Agolino was photographed
with then-presidential candidate
Barack Obama a little over four
years ago. The photo showed
Aggie seated at a lunch counter
in the Avenue Diner in Wyoming
and listening attentively to him
was Obama, who was eating a
slice of banana cream pie. But
Agolino wasnt one to seek
headlines, instead preferring to
provide advice to those who
sought him out.
Surviving are his brother, Jo-
seph A. Agolino; and sisters,
Marie Quinn, Sandra Charney
and Barbara Davis.
Duryea and the surrounding
community lost one of its spiri-
tual leaders on July11when The
Rev. Charles Rokosz, 67, died.
Rokoszs administrative, fi-
nancial, structural and organiza-
tional skills served him well as
leader of the Duryea Catholic
community, but his unwavering
spiritual leadership made him
shine.
Msgr. John J. Bendik de-
scribed Rokosz as as a gentle
soul, soft spoken and very lov-
ing. He was admired and re-
spected by his people and his
peers because he was such a kind
and loving man, Bendik said.
He was a model for us priests
because he was such a good
shepherd.
Rokosz, a Plymouth native, at-
tended Saint Marys, Plymouth;
Saint Vincents High School,
Plymouth; St. Charles Seminary,
Catonsville, Md.; and St. Pius X
Seminary, Dalton. He was or-
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Thomas Walsh served as mayor of Pittston for nearly 20 years.
AP
Then presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama talks with Sam
Agolino of West Pittston as U.S. Sen. Bob Casey looks on at left
during a campaign stop at the Avenue Diner in Wyoming on Sept.
5, 2008.
Michael Ostrowski's sense of humor was unmistakable.
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The Avondale Mine disaster of
September 6, 1869 united a re-
gion that consisted of anthracite
coal mining towns and cities. Al-
though there were most likely re-
membrances held subsequent to
1869, the first in recent memory
to honor the 110 men and boys
took place on September 10 and
11, 2005 at the Avondale Mine
site in Plymouth and at the
Washburn Street Cemetery in
West Scranton.
From 2005 to the present
muchhas beenaccomplished. At
Washburn, grave markers were
restored, a remembrance plaque
was installed and spring bulbs
were planted.
Near the mine site inPlymouth
a Commonwealth roadside
marker reminds visitors and
commuters of the disaster that
occurred nearby.
As part of the continuing ef-
forts to improve conditions
around the gravesites, plans are
underway to remove two dead
trees located near the mens and
boys Washburn resting places.
Contributions to help cover
$600 cost for the removal of the
trees are being sought.
Any amount is greatly appre-
ciated. Checks can be made
payable to Avondale Restoration
Project and sent to:
Avondale Restoration Project
c/o Linda Scott
514 Old Colony Rd
South Abington Twp., PA
18411
For additional information
please contact Ms. Scott at linm-
scott@hotmail.com
Sermon, soup, sandwich
A Sermon, Soup & Sandwich
event will be held on Saturday,
January 12, at Holy Mother of
Sorrows PNCC, 212 Wyoming
Avenue, Dupont beginning at
noon in the church.
Dr. Jim Ploskonka will have a
presentation God & Finances.
He will be speaking on the
subject of personal finances,
specifically providing docu-
mented insights into how God
has provided us means to be at
peace with money and its use.
Jimis a graduate of Mansfield
University where in 2012 he was
honored to be inducted into the
Hall of Fame for Distinguished
educators.
He received his a masters de-
gree from the Boston Conserva-
tory, his PhDfromthe University
of Kentucky in Policy Studies
and Evaluation and was recog-
nized as the recipient of the Sa-
gan Scholarship for the disserta-
tionof the year andmost recently
Jim has completed additional
studies at Harvard University in
the College of Educations Man-
agement Institute specifically
focusing on critical issues in
higher education.
Fellowship with soup and
sandwich will follow in the par-
ish hall.
All are invited for this event
free of charge.
Little Theatre
A Few Good Men will be
presented by Little Theatre of
Wilkes-Barre during its upcom-
ing 90th season.
Show dates are: January 12,
18, 19 at 8 p.m. and January 13
and 20 at 3 p.m.
Tickets are $15.
Active or retired military per-
sonnel are admitted for $12 with
valid I.D.
Phone 570.823.1875 to re-
serve tickets or for more infor-
mation.
LTWB is pleased to announce
that as part of the 90th season
celebration, it is offering the
show free of charge on Friday,
January18, to anyone that makes
reservations for that specific per-
formance.
Happy birthday
Happy birthday wishes go to
Clementine Latorre Arcadu,
Pittston who celebrated on Dec.
29.
Also Alyssa Ann Donato,
Plains Dec 27
Cary Ann Arena Walsh, of
Pittston, is celebrating on Dec.
31.
Sue Scappatora, of West Pitt-
ston, is celebrating on Dec. 31.
Dorothy Strubeck, Hughes-
town, will be celebrating on
Jan.3.
And Scout Master Leonard
Sanguedolce, of Pittston, will be
celebrating on Jan. 5.
Happy anniversary
Happy anniversary wishes go
to Gene and Liz Guarilia of Du-
ryea celebrating on Dec. 31.
Also Carmen and Patricia
Capitano Cadora of Pittston
celebrating on Dec 29.
And John and Clementine
Latorre Arcadu of Pittston cel-
ebrating 48 years on Jan 2.
Avondale Restoration Project seeks donations
How many Pittston Knights of Columbus members are Notre Dame fans?
If you said all of them you might be right.
Therefore it should come as no surprise that the Knights are planning a party for the National Championship Game between Notre
Dame and Alabama on Monday, Jan. 7.
It is opentoall andwill be heldat the Knights of Columbus Home Association, 55S. MainSt. Pittston. The doors will openat 7p.m.
and a hot buffet will be available for a minor donation. There are five TVs on site with plenty of good seating.
For reservations and more information, call Jim at 466-9991.
Knights of Columbus JFKCouncil officers and board members are pictured. First row, left to right, in the photo, Bob Linskey, Rick
Korpusik, Len Pribula Sr., Jim Schappert, Dave Roglich, Terry Finan. Second row, Julio Caprari, Greg Serfass, Fran Ankenbrand,
Shawn Sukus, Ken Burke, 3rd row- Pat Healey and Bob Guerin.
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yers. Cawley Physical Therapy
& Rehabilitation is scheduled to
move into one of the first floor
offices. Constructionis expected
to take 18 months and occupy
more than 100 workers.
It was also announced that the
oft-talked-about Pittston River-
front condominium project was
on track and construction should
start soon. The multi-million
dollar 4-storyproject is beingde-
veloped by Rob Grimm and Da-
niel Siniawa & Associates. The
condo will offer 30 market-rate
housing units. Construction is
expected to last 18 months to two
years.
Fidelity Bank announced
plans to construct a green
banking facility along Kennedy
Boulevard in the City, roughly
across the street from
the condo building.
Not on Main Street,
but near it, St. Casi-
mirs Church, 65
Church St., Pittston, is
being transformed into
a performing arts cen-
ter. Gina Malsky, own-
er of DowntownArts in
a former Methodist
church in Wilkes-
Barre, will call it
Downtown Arts II. Ray
Hassey bought the for-
mer church for Malsky
to manage.
Just south of Pittston
proper in Jenkins
Township, Susquehan-
na Brewing Company,
an $8.5 million brew-
ery, was opened by
Mark Nobile and part-
ners Ed and Fred
Maier, descendants of
Charles Stegmaier. Under the
guidance of master brewer Jamie
Jurado Susquehanna Brewery
rolled out two barrels for the first
time and offered a tour and tast-
ing on May 11. Some 100 guests
tasted Goldencold Lager and
Sixth Generation Stock Ale.
With the help of Sen. Bob
Casey, Pittston Library secured a
$751,000 federal loan enabling it
to set a groundbreaking for the
Cogrove Annex, an addition that
among other things, will allow
for proper display of the John P.
Cosgrove collection of books,
photos and memorabilia. Cos-
grove, 94, is a Pittston native
who spent more than 70 years
working in the media in Wash-
ington, D.C. He donated his per-
sonal library along with a check
considered the very beginning of
Pittstons revitalization, was re-
stored by Verdin Clock Compa-
ny of Ohio. The restoration came
100 years after its inspiration, the
Miners Savings Bank clock, was
erected on Main Street in rough-
ly the same location.
The exterior of Napolis Pizza
Restaurant, 26 S. Main Street,
was redone in a period motif and
a pocket park created next
door.
On Spring Street, adjacent to
the Pittston Tomato Festival lot,
work began on what purportedly
will be called The Tomato Bar.
Around the corner, a lux-
ury apartment project be-
gan.
Announcement was
made that an Asian fu-
sion/sushi restaurant
called Fuji would be com-
ing to the former La-
Frattes Restaurant build-
ing on North Main Street.
Two lawyers, Greg Ski-
bitsky and Gene Molino,
opened a practice at 457
N. Main Street, in the
same location where Mo-
linos great grandparents
once operated the legend-
ary Detatos Supermar-
ket.
A mural covering the
entire side of the Pittston
Dental building on S.
Main Street, Pittston, and
depicting in sepia-tone
paint Pittstons heritage of
coal mining, the garment
industry, and railroading, was
unveiled on Dec. 12. This is us,
this is who we are, Mayor Jason
Klush said of the Heritage Mu-
ral.
A reception for the unveiling
of the mural was hosted and tied
into the ribbon-cutting of the
new United Food and Commer-
cial Workers (UFCW) credit
union building at 450 S. Main St.
Dempseys Fashionable Laun-
dry, of Dunmore, opened a
branch at 16 S. Main Street.
Just weeks ago, construction
began on a new building at the
corner of William and Main
streets. When completed, the
building, according to developer
Gilbro Realty Inc., will house
North Penn Legal Services on its
second and third floors employ-
ing 30 people including 22 law-
for $50,000 to the Pittston Li-
brary, who promptly launched a
capital campaign for expansion.
Co-chairing the $1.5 million
campaign are Patrick Solano and
Thomas Tigue. Ground was bro-
ken for the annex in November
with John P. Cosgrove in attend-
ance.
Five local men who lost their
lives in service to their fellow
Americans and a sixth who was
severely wounded were honored
as Hometown Heroes with the
dedication of a flag pole and six
monuments on the grounds of
the Greater Pittston Chamber of
Commerce building on Sunday,
July 1.
Charlie Adonizio, president of
the Chamber board, who con-
ceivedof the idea andspearhead-
ed the fund drive to make it a re-
ality, served as master of cere-
monies for the event.
Honored were U.S. Army Cor-
poral Dave Kridlo, killed in Af-
ghanistan; First Lt. Jeffrey De-
Primo, Pennsylvania National
Guard, killed in Afghanistan; Lt.
Col. Richard Berrettini, Penn-
sylvania National Guard, killed
in Afghanistan; State Trooper
Joshua Miller, killed in the line
of duty; Virginia Beach Police-
man Rodney Pocceschi, killed in
the line of duty; and Army Cap-
tain Thomas TJ Hromisin, se-
verely wounded while serving in
Iraq. Hromisin, who is blind, at-
tended the ceremony and ad-
dressed the crowd.
Trooper Miller, who was
killed in the line of duty on June
7, 2009, while rescuing a nine-
year old boy fromhis father who
had kidnapped him, was recog-
nized again on Oct. 24, when the
Pittston Post Office was re-
named in his honor.
Congressman Lou Barletta
helped Angela Miller, Trooper
Millers widow, unveil a marker
proclaiming the building the
Trooper Joshua D. Miller Post
Office Building. Miller was a
graduate of Pittston Area high
School. He was 34 when he died
and left behind three daughters
as well as his wife.
The same dayas the re-naming
ceremony at the Pittston Post Of-
fice, Cong. Lou Barletta had an-
other mission in Pittston: to de-
liver several World War II med-
als to a Pittston man who had
been waiting nearly 70 years to
receive them.
Louis Roman, 88, flew 19
bombing missions over Germa-
ny as a flight engineer and top
turret gunner but the medals he
earned for his heroismwere nev-
er presented until this past year.
Change in government
As 2012 began, the Pittston
Home Rule Study Commission
of Mayor Jason Klush, Fred
Stuccio, former Mayor Mike
Lombardo, Ginger Murphy, Art
Bobbouine, Joe Chernouskas,
and Ben Tielle was sworn in.
In the November general elec-
tion, Pittston City voters ap-
proved the commissions work,
the Home Rule Referendum, by
a 3 to 2 margin bringing signif-
icant change to the way the City
will be run. Among other things,
Home Rule allows the City to
raise the earned income tax on
residents and begin to shift the
taxburdenawayfromhomeown-
ers, many of whom in Pittston
are retired and on fixed incomes.
Enacting Home Rule basical-
ly allows elected city officials
flexibility in governing not al-
lowed by the current Third Class
City Code, especially when it
comes to taxation," said Joe
Moskovitz, city manager.
The City eventually passed a
$6.62 million budget for 2013
keeping the property tax rate at
6.85 mills but raising the earned
income tax by .5 percent to 1.5
percent.
Month by month
January
New Luzerne County judges
were sworn in including four
from Greater Pittston: Fred Pie-
rantoni, Michael Vogue, Lesa
Gelb, and Jennifer Rogers.
Also sworn in was new Dis-
trict Attorney Stephanie Sala-
vantis, whose dad, Harry Sala-
vantis, is a member of the family
that ran the Majeski Lunch on
Main Street for decades.
On Friday, Jan. 6, a partially
nude man was taken into custody
after he allegedly discharged two
rounds froma rifle striking a res-
idence used as the municipal tax
office. Police reported Michael
Kozloski, 28, was wearing only a
T-shirt when apprehended.
The first West Wyoming Ju-
nior Council member, Jared Sa-
porito, was sworn in.
Congressman Tim Holden
visited libraries and flooded
homes of West Pittston on Janu-
ary 9.
At a reception at Open Space,
Rep. Mike Carroll explained that
redistricting put much of Greater
Pittston in Holdens reconfi-
gured 17th Congressional Dis-
trict. Most of the Greater Pittston
communities were previously
served by Cong. Lou Barletta in
the 11th District.
A victory in the May primary
FILE PHOTO
Susquehanna Brewery rolled out two barrels for the first time and offered a tour and tasting on May
11. Some 100 guests tasted Goldencold Lager and Sixth Generation Stock Ale.
2012
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A mural cov-
ering the
entire side of
the Pittston
Dental build-
ing on S. Main
Street, Pitt-
ston, and
depicting in
sepia-tone
paint Pitt-
stons heri-
tage of coal
mining, the
garment in-
dustry, and
railroading,
was unveiled
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Attorney
John J. Terrana
400 Tird Avenue, Kingston
283.2990
We ll All Miss Father Paul
Our entire community was
saddened by the news that our
beloved Father Paul McDonnell
is leaving for California in a few
days.
For me personally, many ne
priests have inuenced my life,
both at my boy-hood parish, St.
Roccos, at my high school, St.
Johns, and at my college, Kings.
Few, however, made me happy
to see them the way Father Paul
always did. As was written in The
Dispatch recently, Father Paul
always made you feel as though
you were the only one in the room
when he was speaking to you. His
attention was only eclipsed by his
sense of humor. You never knew
what he was going to say when
he had a microphone in his hand.
But, whatever it was, it always
showed a very keen sense of not
only humor, but intelligence, and
keen comedic timing.
Father Paul certainly made his
mark in Greater Pittston. When
did you ever see a lawyers ad
devoted to a priest?
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and November election would
have given Holden an 11th term
in Congress, but he was defeated
inthe Democrat primarybyAtty.
Matt Cartwright who also won in
November.
Surprisingly, despite the en-
dorsement of Holden by most lo-
cal officials, Cartwright was vic-
torious in every community in
Greater Pittston.
Leadership Wilkes-Barre hon-
ored Patrick J. Solano with the
2012 Community Leaderhsip
Award. Solano, 86, had flown 23
combat missions during World
War II with the Eighth U.S. Air
Force Heavy Bombardment
Group.
Gov. TomCorbett attended the
event at the Westmoreland Club
saying in his remarks: Theres
only one dignitary in this room
Pat Solano.
Cousins Dave and Albert
Brocca announced they were
producing a documentary film
titled The Knox Mine Disaster:
The End of Anthracite. The trail-
er was set to be screened at
Kings Colleg and at the An-
thractie Museum in Scranton.
A story in the Jan. 22 issue re-
vealed that Tracey Nawroski
Jumper, a PA grad, had worked
as anHVACengineer onthe con-
struction of Lucas Oil Stadium,
site of Super Bowl XLVI. The
stadium opened in 2008.
Gricos Restaurant, destroyed
by fire in August 2011, an-
nounced it was coming back. Pat
Greenfield, owner and chef, had
kept herself busy serving a Sun-
day brunch at the Moose Club,
attended regularly by many
flooded West Pittston residents.
Jimmy Cefalo, former Pittston
Area, Penn State and Miami
Dolphin football star, spoke on
the 70s decade at a memorial to
Joe Paterno on Jan. 26 at State
College. Cefalo was also a mem-
ber of the honor guard at Pater-
nos funeral.
Richard B. Cosgrove, 87, a
member of the first Sunday Dis-
patch staff in 1987, was laid to
rest.
Some 250 mourners attended
the funeral mass at St. John the
Evangelist Church, includingac-
tor Charlie Sheen, a friend of the
family.
Cosgrove died on Jan. 21.
February
On Feb. 5, Super Bowl Sun-
day, the front page of the Dis-
patch featured Taylor Crawford,
Giants fan, and Alex Gross, 12
Patriots fan, symbolically squar-
ing off.
Taylor had been on the front
page of the Dispatch 25 years
earlier on Super Bowl Sunday in
1987 when, at 14 months old, her
father Joe, a Giants fan, brought
her into the Dispatch office and
instructed her: do a touch-
down. The Dispatch snapped
her photo and there she was.
290 local fans predicted the
Giants would win, which they
did. 171 had picked the Patriots.
Joel Skursky, 42, one giant of a
Giants fan, was also featured.
Among his memorabilia is 200
signed mini helmets.
Oakland As baseball announ-
cer Dick Callahan was an-
nounced as speaker for the
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick ban-
quet scheduled for March 17.
In was announced that Chris
Semon of Pittston had landed a
gig on Bronson Pinchots TV
show The Bronson Pinchot
Project.
AdamTuroni, son of Christine
and the late Sam Turoni and
grandson of Frank and Theresa
Colella and Sonny Turoni, all of
Greater Pittston, became associ-
ated with TV chef Paula Deen.
Turoni owns Chocolate byAdam
Governor TomCorbett, right, presents Leadership Wilkes-Barre Community Leadership Award
recipient Patrick J. Solano a proclamation at the Leadership Wilkes-Barre Mid-Winter Cocktail Party
at the Westmoreland Club.
2012
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Turoni in Savanna, Georgia,
where Dean runs her restaurant.
Bernard J. Novabilski, Port
Griffith native, was named Man
of the Year by the Slovak League
of America Branch #474.
Among the local winners at
the 13th annual Corrados Ama-
teur Winemaking Competition
in New Jersey: Charlie Adoni-
zio, two gold medals; Leo Sper-
razza, a gold and three bronze;
team of Richard Gumbravich,
Pat Flynn, Wally Songalia and
Allister McNee, gold; Paul Sava-
kinas, three silver, one with part-
ner Kerry Kufta, and a bronze;
Dave and Fran Drozda, silver
and bronze; Michael Pugliese
Sr., silver; Tom Zabresky,
bronze.
March
Patrick M. Bilbow was named
Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of
St. Patrick Man of the Year.
Camille Stanis, Hughestown,
was featured in a story after vis-
iting Cuba for 12 days under a
religious exception.
Phil Gianfarcaro, once 368
pounds, with a 56-inch waist,
lost 140 pounds. His secret: lapa-
roscopic gastric bypass surgery.
Joseph A. Graziano joined the
family funeral home business
becoming the fourth generation
in the business which was started
in 1900. Joseph is the son of
Charles and Mary Lou Grazia-
no; his grandfather was Joseph
Graziano. The business was be-
Good Health Natural Products, maker of health snack foods,
moved into 162 Commerce Drive in the Grimes Industrial Park
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Honored to serve
Greater Pittston for
Over Two Decades
gun by brothers Jacob, Charles
and Caesar, as Graziano Broth-
ers Funeral Home on Oak St.,
Old Forge in 1900. A branch on
Main St., Pittston opened in
1906. The current location is on
the Pittston By-pass.
The Salvation Army noted its
100th anniversary in West Pitt-
ston. Judge Thomas Burke was
named speaker for the dinner
and Michael and Sandy Insalaco
were honored.
Parents fought the proposed
closing of Sarah J. Dymond and
JFK Elementary schools in the
Wyoming Area School District
and were successful, at least for
now.
Warmweather was the big sto-
ry in March. One year to the date
of a 9-inch snow fall on March
23, 2011, local temps flirted with
80 degrees. It was an unusually
warm and snow-free winter
prompting the Dispatch to write
a story about snow plow drivers
under the headline: Theres no
business for snow business
A$461,000 gaming fund grant
resulted in the Regional Com-
post Center in Dupont, which
openedlater inthe year withSen.
John Blake and Rep. Mike Car-
roll on hand. Dupont Borough
Council President Stanley Knick
tookthe leadonthe project locat-
edonfour acres inthe Grimes In-
dustrial Park.
April
Artie Lori and family opened
Arturos Restaurant in Dupont
after a year-and-a-half makeover
of the former Celestinos Restau-
rant.
Eva Mae Falcone was named
recipient of the JeanYates Award
bythe PittstonMemorial Library
Board. Toastmaster for the event
was Michael Ostrowski, retired
executive director of Intermedi-
ate Unit 18. It was one of his last
public appearances as he suc-
cumbed to cancer later in the
year.
The Sunday Dispatch won
four of Impressions Medias 24
Keystone Awards, competing in
Division VI, non-dailies with a
circulation of 5,000 to 9,999.
Rick Notari won a first place
for sports story; Jack Smiles sec-
ond for sports story and news
beat reporting; and Bill Tarutis
first place for a photo essay on
the opening mass of Queen of
the Apostles Church in Avoca.
Beloved 92-year-old priest Fa-
ther HughMcGroartywas laidto
rest died on April 16. He was still
actively performing his priestly
duties at St. John the Evangelist
Church.
Martha Stewart ordered kiel-
basa from Komenskys Market,
Duryea. Brenda Sepelyak, co-
owner, got a call and was given
one days notice to come
through, which she did.
TW Shoemaker hardware
business, 312 Wyoming Ave.,
Wyoming, was re-opened as an
art gallery by Jamie Smith, great
grandson of TW Shoemaker.
Toni Valenti was namedGrand
Marshal of the West Pittston
Cherry Blossom Festival
Bill Lewis, Jenkins Township,
a board member of the County
Historical Society, released a
book on local passengers on The
Titanic.
Good Health Natural Prod-
ucts, maker of health snack
foods, moved into 162 Com-
merce Drive in the Grimes In-
dustrial Park where it employs12
people.
May
Morgan Hosier, 8, was
crowned Little Miss Cherry
Blossom on May 5
James Sox Ruane died May
3. He was considered Pittstons
"surrogate grandfather."
The Earthly Angels Autism
Fund, foundedin2001byBrenda
and Ron DEliseo after their son
Robert was diagnosed with au-
tism, established an endowment
fund with the Luzerne Founda-
tion. Earthly Angels have given
away more than $150,000 in
funding for non-profit organiza-
tions working with autistic chil-
dren.
Nicole Ciali and Joe Bradigan
opened a newice creamparlor at
the former Main Diner in Exeter
Dr. Vanessa Silla-Zaleski Ta-
larico, resident andnative of Pitt-
ston, was named Teacher of the
Year at the University of Scran-
FILE PHOTO
Oldest parishioners Chet Montante, left, and Ida Bartoli, lock the doors of St. Rocco's Church for the
final time following the closing mass at the 92-year-old church.
2012
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In Jude the Obscure, Thomas Har-
dy writes: The children of a time are
the responsibility of all the adults living
at that time.
If this is true, and how can it be not,
then we adults living at this time have
our work cut out for us.
Indeed, as the year begins, the only
resolution we can make, both individu-
ally and collectively, is to make the
world a safer place for all children.
And that means not only protecting
our children from the type of senseless
violence that took place in Newtown,
Connecticut, but also protecting chil-
dren from the types of experiences that
cause them to grow up to perpetrate
such senseless violence.
We must resolve to feed all children,
educate all children, nurture all chil-
dren, protect all children, and value all
children to the best of our ability.
And we should resolve to let nothing,
not money, not politics, not religious
differences, not any ideology of any sort
deter us from the goal.
Only one
resolution
to make
Day one on the calendar to see
To look at and think about being happy and free.
Wondering what the New Year will bring,
Hope winter wont be too hard as I await spring.
The air outside seems so crisp for Jan. 1
Maybe well have snow outside, wont that be fun?
Just another season some people do say,
But I feel its the start of a New Year
And that means hurray!
Theres a lot of anticipation as to what will be seen,
But first look at our mountains, streams
They are pristine.
As to tranquility and peace in our nation
It will take lots of guts and determination.
We all hope for the best
Its time to move on no time to rest.
Ronald Voveris
Yatesville
Pens poem: A brand new year
OUROPINION
The pages of todays paper are filled
with memories of the year gone by.
They include news stories, sports sto-
ries and obituaries gleaned fromthe 2012
pages of the Sunday Dispatch. They also
include photos taken from our files.
While, as always, we strove to do our
best for you, our readers, we are well
aware of our own shortcomings. So there
may be stories we somehow overlooked,
or lost loved ones we failed to mention
and therefore caused you pain.
For any such failings, we apologize in
advance.
But we also encourage you to feel free
to set us straight.
If there is any memory of the past year
youbelieve we are remiss innot mention-
ing today, please let us know. Call, write
or email us the stories you wish we in-
cluded and we will publish your memo-
ries of the year next week.
Thanks for your understanding. And
please know our offer is most sincere.
Let us know
YOUROPINION
I have gone to many Luzerne County Council meetings
throughout the year, made comments and it resulted with a lack
of response.
I remember a contingent of elderly veterans came to the Lu-
zerne County Council meeting and had to wait over 3 hours be-
fore given an opportunity to speak because Mr. Bobeck refused
to place themon the agenda. Many left because of their age and I
still recall the words: Shame on you!
The 2012 budget contained a tax increase. Was it really neces-
sary? The 2013 budget gave a $1,000 bonus for non-union em-
ployees.
Mr. Lawton was late presenting the 2013 budget and did not
comply with the Home Rule Charter. The 2013 budget revenues
are questionable. It is highly likely the revenue will not material-
ize without future borrowing.
I have seen Mr. Lawton keep County Council members in the
dark about issues facing Luzerne County. Updates must be pro-
vided by the County Manager on County business as required by
the Home Rule Charter. Why is the Charter ignored?
Throughout the year there was much discussion about the
County debt, however the majority of Council has continued to
spendbondmoneywithout a plan. ManyCouncil members com-
plain about the County debt but foolishly spend over $30 million
of bond money left over by previous administration. They raised
taxes and gave out bonuses. This sounds like tax the people and
spend their money to me.
I will continue to attend Luzerne County Council meetings in
2013. I will question our County officials on issues important to
the residents of Luzerne County.
Happy New Year to all citizens of Luzerne County.
Kathy Dobash
Hazleton
Has complaints about actions of County Council S
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MyAunt Marydieda fewweeks ago. She was 92
and the epitome of a ballsy spitfire. She stood a
demure 4 foot 10 inches, yet had the mouth of a
longshoreman and the disposition of a cactus.
Aunt Mary was.umlovingly thorny.
And she just did not give a flying fig what any-
one thought of her completely unfiltered take on
life. I loved her.
Aunt Mary never had children so she lacked fi-
nesse when dealing with them.
She bestowed several nicknames upon me in my
lifetime, for example: milquetoast, big, fat cryba-
by, flipper lips, spineless jellyfish, Whiner McGee-
to name just a few.
Strangely, I sawa lot of myself in her. She spoke
her mind and did so with alarming accuracy and
little deflection. Girlfriend called a spade a spade
and then demanded that you go buy her a new box
spring. I admired her audaciousness.
Shed lived on the top floor of my grandmothers
house forever andthat made themlike multi-gener-
ational, conjoined twins, she and Gramma Jiunta.
Twins whoreallydidnot enjoyme inthe least; yet it
never affected me, until the day I visited, 4 months
pregnant. They both told me, and I quote: Youd
look a hell of a lot better without all that extra
weight! Especially around your belly. Lay off the
cannoli, for Christ sake!
What can you do? They were two brazen Italian
broads and I looked just like my mother, as oppo-
site a Sicilian as you could ever get: APolish Prin-
cess, though and through.
They didnt get me. They did scare the living
crap out of me, pretty regularly, though.
In her last years, Aunt Mary was placed in assist-
ed living, and hated it with a white-hot vengeance.
She, in fact, threw the proverbial finger at all the
rules that were required of her as the self-perceived
prickly queen of the joint.
No drinking allowed? Pshhhshe just hid the
bottles in a planter. No freaking smoking?! You
may as well have driven a stake through her little,
blackheart! Shedsimplyperchonher balcony-ette
and puff away every hour on the hour and hide her
cigarette buttswhere? Thats right. The planter.
That thing was as bottomless as the Aegean Sea.
As I glanced around the church during Aunt Ma-
rys funeral, I was saddened that few people filled
the pews, although, Im certain that I cared more
than she would have.
The priest tried his best, but he was given a mass
of a person he never knew, and therefore whipped
out his generic funereal missive. He was off by a
country mile. He spoke of howmany lives she tou-
ched which wasnt many and if she touched
them, she did so with barbed wire and a gin and
tonic. He spoke of her kindness. Wellll I did wit-
ness her compassion toward her boxer, Twiggy, but
not toward many actual, human beings.
But still. She was Aunt Mary and she was what
she was. She was true to herself, right though to the
very end.
So, it makes me wonder is it better to have a
church full of mourners when you kick it, or have
lived a life of pure realness and alienate a few ver-
min along the way? Do we live our lives making
friends just for the sport of it or do we make our
friendships countreally, really count?
For me, the importance of having people in my
life that stamp-out a meaningful import, who im-
prove the quality of my own spirit, is more worthy
than filling my audience with understudies.
The close of each year brings me fresh opportu-
nity to appreciate the friends whom I truly love.
Those are the peeps who will fill my pews.
Its always refreshing and surprising to me how
haphazard a true friendship can begin: the library,
Pilates class, my neighborhood, the liquor store,
jail,(joke) rehab (again); it happens when you
arent expecting it or searching for it with a flash-
light and a checklist.
Real friendship just arises, and sticks like
glue. But our lives are also peppered with those
who may not be that til-death-do-us-part blood-
brothers friend, but need to be acknowledged and
adored, nonetheless. These souls are sprinkled
throughout our lives for damn good reasons.
Our delivery people and mail carriers, who smile
at us on even the crappiest of days, our library pa-
trons who bestow a smile and an unexpected gift
upon us when we are in need of both and didnt
even know it, my lovely seamstress who under-
stands my vertical AND horizontal challenges, all
those employees at CVS, the Dollar Store andBon-
Ton who put-up with my coupon shenanigans. (I
buy a lot of crap. With coupons).
These are the little spots of brightness that we
enjoy daily, but sometimes often overlook.
Dont overlook.
Aunt Mary never quite grasped that concept of
nurturing an assortment of relationships, but I
have. My heart is big enough for everyone. We
need several layers of people in our lives. 2012 was
a tough one, but made tolerable by the positive
souls flitting in and out of my life. They say when
one door closes, another one opensbut I have to
tell you, thats pretty much bullshit. You have to
really, physically open the door yourself, and prop
it aloft with a huge reference book of French syn-
onyms. That way, people can come and go and
trickle a little love over the threshold as they leave.
We make our luck, we make our love, we make
our happiness. We live as best we knowhowandwe
hope that every day we can impart one small nu-
ance of validation that may affect anothers life in a
truly meaningful way. This is my prayer for you in
2013.
Okay, Aunt Mary whos the big, fat crybaby
now?
Oh. Still me.
MOTHERS DAZE
Maria Jiunta Heck
Full pews
Big, fat crybaby or not, Maria Heck brings joy to
Dispatch readers every other week in this space.
If feeling healthy and being ten pounds lighter is on your list of
New Year Resolutions, beware of fad diets.
First, what is a fad diet? Afad diet is any diet that is difficult to stay
on longer than 3-4 months.
Here are some common myths about weight loss and fad diets.
Myth: Fad diets work for permanent weight loss.
Fact: Fad diets are not the best way to lose weight and keep it off.
You may lose weight at first on one of these diets. But diets that strict-
ly limit calories or food choices are hard to follow. Most people
quickly get tired of them and regain any lost weight.
Fad diets may be unhealthy because they may not provide all of the
nutrients your body needs. Also, losing weight at a very rapid rate
(more than 3 pounds a week after the first couple weeks) may in-
crease your risk for developing gallstones.
Diets that provide less than 800 calories per day also could result in
heart rhythm abnormalities, which can be fatal.
Tip: Research suggests that losing1/2 to 2 pounds a week by mak-
ing healthy food choices, eating moderate portions, and building
physical activity into your daily life is the best way to lose weight and
keep it off and lower your risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart
disease, and high blood pressure.
Myth: High-protein/low-carbohydrate diets are a healthy way to
lose weight.
Fact: But getting most of your daily calories from high-protein
foods like meat, eggs, and cheese is not a balanced eating plan. Too
much fat and cholesterol may raise heart disease risk.
Too few fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, which may lead to
constipation due to lack of dietary fiber. Following a high-protein/
low-carbohydrate diet may also make you feel nauseous, tired, and
weak.
Eating fewer than 130 grams of carbohydrate a day can lead to the
buildup of ketones (partially broken-down fats) in your blood, which
can cause your body to produce high levels of uric acid, a risk factor
for gout and kidney stones.
Ketosis may be especially risky for pregnant women and people
with diabetes or kidney disease.
Tip: High-protein/low-carbohydrate diets are often lowin calories
because food choices are strictly limited, so they may cause short-
term weight loss. You may also find it easier to stick with a diet or
eating plan that includes a greater variety of foods.
Myth: Certain foods, like grapefruit, celery, or cabbage soup, can
burn fat and make you lose weight.
Fact: No foods can burn fat. Some foods with caffeine may speed
up your metabolism for a short time, but they do not cause weight
loss.
Tip: The best way to lose weight is to cut back on the number of
calories you eat and be more physically active.
Myth: Natural or herbal weight-loss products are safe and effec-
tive.
Fact: Aweight-loss product that claims to be natural or herbal
is not necessarily safe. For example, herbal products containing
ephedra (now banned by the U.S. Government) have caused serious
health problems and even death.
Tip: Talk with your health care provider before using any weight-
loss product.
NUTRITION
CORNER
By Mary Ehret
Penn State Cooperative Extension
Beware of fad diets
Mary R. Ehret, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., is with Penn State Cooperative
Extension, Luzerne County, 16 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, Pa., 18643.
(570) 825-1701/602-0600. Fax (570) 825-1709. mre2@psu.edu.
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TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Above, Sydney Hornlein, Julia-
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derski, all in sixth grade, follow
along as they sing Christmas
songs.
SONGS OF THE SEASON
Far left, PA Intermediate
Students singing, "The
Twelve Days of Christ-
mas."
At laft, Madison Hector
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Intermediate
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The large group from Pittston Area Intermediate Center sang songs like "Frosty the Snowman," "Up on the Housetop," and many more.
Eighth graders, Kaylei Evans, left, and Joclyn Wilk clap along during one of the
Christmas songs.
The Christmas Concert was lead by
the husband and wife team of Jennif-
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Micky Sperazza, 19-months, watched
his mom and dad, Jennifer and Eric,
conduct the concert, along with grand-
Sixth grader, Michael Peak, is all decked out
in his Christmas attire.
Hailey Wilgus, a third grade stu-
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pastor assignment was at
Blessed Sacrament Parish in
HughestownonJan. 13, 1984. He
tookover at HolyRosaryonJune
20, 1991.
Rokosz presided over a tumul-
tuous time in the parish, when
the three Duryea churches were
ultimately merged into one. The
boroughof about 4,500hadthree
churches, each representing its
own parish. But dwindling pop-
ulation, church budget crunches,
priest shortages and a changing
society led the Diocese of Scran-
ton to decide to close many
churches and consolidate others.
Duryea was not immune. The
first was St. Josephs, which shut
its doors in March 2010 and saw
its parish merged with Holy Ros-
ary. Then came word that Sacred
Heart of Jesus would also be
closed, though the church was
given a reprieve as a worship site
within the new parish. On Nov.
28, 2010, Holy Rosary parish
was also closed. All three were
merged into a new parish with a
newname, Nativity of Our Lord.
Rokosz is survived by broth-
ers, John and Walter, and numer-
ous nieces and nephews.
Former Luzerne Intermediate
Unit Executive Director Mi-
chael M. Ostrowski, 61, lost a
courageous battle with cancer on
Sept. 2.
Ostrowskis career in special
education began at the White
Haven Center in1973. He had al-
so worked at Wyoming Area
High School, Wilkes-Barre Ca-
reer and Technical Center and as
vocational coordinator for the
Luzerne Intermediate Unit. He
retired in November 2009 as ex-
ecutive director of the Luzerne
Intermediate Unit. He also
served as an adjunct professor at
Marywood University and
Kings College.
He dedicated his entire career
for the benefit of children.
Ostrowskis sense of humor
was unmistakable. He knew
thousands of jokes, it seemed,
and never hesitated to tell one.
And his music taste was im-
peccable. At his viewing, his
children had Ostrowskis iPod
playing, which included Cream
and Van Morrison.
He coached Little League
baseball, soccer and basketball
and was a former board member
of the Pocono Pirates ice hockey
organization.
Surviving are his wife of 38
years, Lois Baker Ostrowski; a
daughter, Samantha; a son,
Christopher; a sister and a broth-
er.
Longtime area journalist Ri-
chard B. Cosgrove died on Jan.
21.
His journalism career lasted
more than 70 years, with much
of it at the Sunday Dispatch. He
started with the papers first edi-
tion in 1947 and stayed here for
more than 50 years. He also
worked for The Times Leader,
the Scrantonian and Scranton
Tribune and the Citizens Voice.
While at the Dispatch, Cosgrove
held such varied positions as re-
porter, writer, columnist and ad-
vertisingmanager, as well as edi-
tor of the newspapers senior edi-
tion, Prime Time.
He was a member of St. John
the Evangelist Parish, Pittston,
and its Holy Name Society, a
member and past grand knight of
President John F. Kennedy
Council 372 of the Knights of
Columbus in Pittston, member
and past president of the Serra
Club of Wyoming Valley. He
was a life member of the Pittston
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and
was named its Man of the Year in
2001.
In 2006, Cosgrove received an
honorary doctorate degree in hu-
manities from Kings College,
Wilkes-Barre, for his work in
journalism and his service to his
church.
He left behind two sons, Ge-
orge and Joseph, two grand-
daughters and two siblings.
Former Wyoming Area school
board member Thomas Kearns
Sr. died on Nov. 2 at the age of
81.
He was an architect, educator,
volunteer and lifelong resident
of West Pittston.
His professional career
spanned five decades beginning
as a college professor at The
Pennsylvania State University
prior to working as a registered
architect and professional engi-
neer. As proprietor of architectu-
ral firms in Wilkes-Barre and
Scranton, Kearns architectural
work was spread throughout the
northeast fromBoston to Virgin-
ia. Some of his proudest archi-
tectural work was centered
around educational projects at
The Pennsylvania State Univer-
sity - University Park and Scran-
ton campuses - and many local
colleges and school districts.
Throughout his life, Kearns
volunteered his time and exper-
tise to dozens of civic and com-
Gone
See GONE, Page 22
The Rev. Charles Rokosz greets his parishioners at the end of
Sunday's inaugural Mass at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Duryea.
Richard Crogrove reports at the Knox mine disaster in this Sun-
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munity organizations, including
the Pittston Kiwanis Club, Grea-
ter Pittston Friendly Sons of St.
Patrick, West Pittston Cherry
Blossom Festival Committee,
Wyoming Area Football Parents
Association, Wyoming Area
School Board, Steamtown USA
Foundation, Red Cross, West
Pittston Ambulance Association
and the Pittston YMCA.
He led the effort by the Wyom-
ing Area Football Parents that
was instrumental in salvaging
and relocating the Wyoming Ar-
ea Victory Bell from the old
West Pittston High School to its
current location at the schools
football field.
Kearns proudest work was
with the students of the Wyom-
ing Area School District and
specifically the WA Drama De-
partment. He loved sharing his
love and knowledge of the thea-
ter with the drama students and
spent countless hours working
with them designing and con-
structingtheatrical sets. He orga-
nized visits from Pulitzer Prize-
winning authors Frank and Ma-
lachy
McCourt, tours
of the New
York City thea-
ter district and
behind-the-
scene tours of
the Metropoli-
tan Opera
House to further the growth and
interest in theater arts. Along
with his family, Kearns has es-
tablished an yearly scholarship
for a senior member of the drama
department.
He is survived by his wife, Pa-
tricia; and four sons, Thomas Jr.,
John, Patrick and Matthew; and
four grandchildren.
World War II veteran Michael
J. Butera, 89, of West Pittston,
died on June 6
He was the sole proprietor of
Buteras Bar, South Main Street.,
Wilkes-Barre, and later retired
from the Luzerne County Insti-
tution District as a field investi-
gator. After retirement, he tend-
ed bar at numerous establish-
ments throughout Luzerne
County. He served in the U.S.
Army Combat Unit in the Eu-
ropean Theater during World
War II, fought in five major bat-
tles, including the Battle of the
Bulge and received the Purple
Heart for com-
bat wounds, as
well as the Sil-
ver Star.
Surviving
are his wife,
Lorraine Ritts
Butera; his
children, Attor-
ney Michael I. Butera, Peter But-
era and Margaret Butera Grimes;
grandchildren and great grand-
children and two brothers.
Greater Pittstons spiritual
community suffered another loss
with the passing of The Rev.
Hugh McGroarty.
Father Hugh, as he was
known, died April 16 at the age
of 92.
He was the oldest assigned
priest inthe Diocese of Scranton,
having served for 66 years.
Dr. John Callahan of Dallas
knew McGroarty for 25 years
and was part of a daily breakfast
crew called the
Romeos (Re-
tired Old Men
Eating Out).
Callahan spoke
of McGroartys
passion for his
religious call-
ing. He said a
wonderful Mass. He was a great
homilist. He loved the poor. Hed
do anything to help where he
could. He was never too busy to
spend time with the needy.
McGroarty was born in Plains
Township on Dec. 30, 1919. He
was educated in Plains schools,
The University of Scranton and
at Mount Saint Marys College
and Seminary in Emmitsburg,
Md. He was ordained to the
priesthood on December 22,
1945, in St. Peters Cathedral,
Scranton, by the Rev. William J.
Hafey, D.D., late Bishop of
Scranton. He served in various
capacities in numerous churches
throughout the diocese.
The Most Reverend Joseph C.
Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishopof
Scranton, who presided over
McGroartys funeral Mass
mourned the loss of a remarka-
ble priest.
Ive had the privilege of
knowing Father McGroarty for
almost 30 years. Whether it was
serving as a priest in my home
parish years ago or, more recent-
ly, in his position as senior priest
in St. John the Evangelist Parish,
his wit, his energy and especially
his faith and love for the priest-
hood and the church were palpa-
ble, Bambera said. Countless
numbers of lives are richer today
for having been touched by the
priestly ministry of this remarka-
ble man who served the Lord for
so many years.
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Late September was filled
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ston Area community.
The deaths of two students a
week apart started a conversa-
tion about suicide and bullying
that ripples throughout the
Wyoming Valley.
MatthewM. Montagna, 16, a
junior from Jenkins Township,
and Jamie Baker, 15, a sopho-
more from Avoca, ended their
own lives less than a week apart,
on Sept. 21 and Sept. 24, respec-
tively.
On Sept. 19, nearly 1,000 peo-
ple, mostly teens, gathered with
candles on the track surrounding
Albert P. West
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lence was
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sobs.
It may have
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quickly turned
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rial service for
Montagna and
Baker.
Monica Tho-
mas of Ply-
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vigil to draw attention to bully-
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factor in the epidemic of teen
suicides and to let the victims of
bullyingknowthere is helpavail-
able.
The kids need to be aware
that there are people around that
can help them, Thomas said.
The evening ended with a
prayer from the Rev. Daniel
Schwebs, OSJ, of St. Josephs
Oblate Seminary in Laflin.
After listening to all of you
this evening, it shows how much
you loved these two people
both Matthew and Jamie,
Schwebs said.
He ordered a moment of si-
lence and led the crowd in The
Lords Prayer.
The vigil ended with the
Green Day song, Wake Me Up
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Jumpin Jon McHale died on
May 21 at 68. A former Pittston
Area teacher and football coach,
he got his nickname froma front
page photo in the Dispatch on
Sept. 27, 1959, in which he is
shown jumping over a would-be
tackler as a member of the St.
Johns Johnnies football team.
Cadet James Castellino was
honored at Bucknell University
with the Silver ROTC Medal
from the Sons of the American
Revolution.
Eric Fino, Avoca, received the
Sons of the America Revolution
Eagle Scout Award.
June
Bryan Anderson who lost both
legs and a hand in an explosion
in Iraq, spoke at the Greater Pitt-
ston Chamber of Commerce An-
nual Dinner in May.
Interstate Building Materials
was honored with the annual
Outstanding Business Award.
DonMontini, operations manag-
er, accepted.
The Care and Concern Free
Health Clinic in Pittston served
its 5000th patient on Wed., May
30. The clinic opened in Novem-
ber of 2007.
Kent Bratlee, 63, a former
board member, was named to the
Pittston Area School Board to
fill the seat left vacant when
Ross Latona resigned.
PASchool District was honor-
ed by the Pennsylvania State Po-
lice for the role the district
played in the funeral services for
PA grad Trooper Joshua Miller
who was killed in the line of duty
in 2009. The plaque was present-
ed on the third anniversary of
Millers death.
On Fathers Day, a story ap-
peared about a father/daughter
team Ben and Jennifer Gadom-
ski who operate a street and
parking lots lining business.
They operate M Mayo Striping.
Jennifer, 22, has helped her dad
since she was 12 years old.
A second Fathers Day story
was about Atty. Rocco Schillaci
who put off opening his own
practice, with wife Allison, also
an attorney, at his side, when
their newborn daughter, Maria,
was hospitalized with a heart
problem. He often sat at her bed-
side with his laptop serving cli-
ents while beingthe dadhe want-
ed to be.
Allison and Rocco finally
opened their office at 733 Main
St., Avoca, in mid-March, with
Maria doing just fine.
Pittston City hired David Al-
len Hines as its new operations
coordinator. He also was as-
signed the zoning/code enforce-
ment duties.
The closing mass was cele-
brated on Sunday, July 1, at 92-
year-old St. Roccos Church on
Tompkins Street in south Pitt-
ston. Ida Bartoli and Chester
Montante, oldest parishioners,
were called upon to lock the
doors for the final time.
Rev. StevenPaul Roth, a native
of Pittston, was ordained into the
priesthood in Maryland.
Atty. Jan Lokuta conducted
the Seventh Annual Tour of His-
toric Greater Pittston Churches
on Sunday, June 24, with stops at
First Presbyterian, Christian and
Missionary Alliance, First Con-
gregational United Church of
Christ, Immaculate Conception,
Trinity Episcopal and First Unit-
ed Methodist, all in West Pitt-
ston.
Cross Valley Federal Credit
Union opened its ninth branch at
Pittston Crossings, route 315,
Pittston Township.
On June 20, a 14-year-old Pitt-
ston girl was credit with saving
the lives of 11 people when she
awakened themand got themout
of a burning building at 194 S.
Main St., Pittston. A55-year-old
paraplegic, Bernard Edwards,
who lived in the same building in
a separate apartment, died in the
fire.
That same week, Sharon Wal-
ko, 61, died fromcarbon monox-
ide poisoning in a fire at 757 N.
Main St., Pittston.
July
Rev. Charles Rokosz, beloved
pastor of HolyRosary, St. Joseph
and Sacred Heart churches in
Duryea, died on July 11. He had
been battling brain cancer. He
was 67.
ADuryea teen, Lisa Abaunza,
15, was one of three young peo-
ple killed in a brutal shooting in
Plymouth. At her funeral mass,
Father Paul McDonnell said,
This is a death a violent death
that shouldnt have happened.
Lisa was a gifted student and a
creative writer who expressed
her feeling from her heart.
West Wyoming Chief of Po-
lice Stanley Sipko and retired
chief David Gashi were arrested
on Friday, July 20, on charges
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School District, the first PA grad to serve in this capacity.
2012
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they stole over $40,000 by
being paid twice with bor-
ough funds on numerous
occasions.
B3Q Smokehouse
opened in July at the inter-
section of Wyoming Ave-
nue and Exeter Avenue in
West Pittston. Co-owners
Barry and Marci Hosier
said their specialty is slow
smoked pulled pork, beef
brisket and baby back ribs,
smoked on premises and
served with homemade
sauces and sides.
Pittston City Council
named Joe Chacke, 35, of
Forty Fort, Executive Di-
rector of the Department
of Community Develop-
ment. He replaced long-
time city employee Jerry
Mullarke, 67, who retired.
Mullarkey was honored
later in the summer with
the designation of Grand
Marshal of the annual Pitt-
ston Tomato Festival Pa-
rade.
A family named Du-
ryea, from Wappinger
Falls, New York, made a
special mid-summer tripto
the borough of Duryea for
a very good reason. They
are descendants of Gen.
Hiram Duryea, for whom
the local borough is
named.
August
Maria Maida, 15, of Jen-
kins Township, was
crowned Pittston Tomato
Festival Queen at the an-
nual festival. Vanessa
Maslowski was named
Little Miss Pittston Toma-
to and Mikey Colarusso
was named Little Mr. Pitt-
ston Tomato.
Sam Marrancas entry
from Caf Italia won the
Sauce Wars competition
sponsored by the Greater
Pittston YMCA.
The crowd at the four-
day festival was estimated
as more than 50,000.
Former Pittston Mayor
Thomas A. Walsh died
Monday, August 13, at 88
years old. He had served as
mayor for nearly 20 years.
The inaugural Taste of
Greater Pittston was set for
Sept. 23 to benefit the Pitt-
ston Memorial Library.
Brothers Albert and Ray
Capozuccca Sr., along
with Alberts son Allan,
celebrated 50 years in
business as Capozucca
Plumbing and Heating.
The brothers got their start
intheir career at the Milton
Hershey School.
Sept.
Caitlin Best, 26, legally
blind since she was born
three months premature in
1986, was namedthe recip-
ient of the Arline Phillips
Award presented by the
Luzerne County Associ-
ation for the Blind. Daugh-
ter of Ken and Sue Best,
she graduated from Pitt-
ston Area High School and
College Misericordia and
works at Tobyhanna Army
Depot.
An independent film
crew took over Blue Rib-
bon Farm Dairy ice cream
parlor in West Pittston for
aneveninginSeptember to
shoot scenes for the up-
coming independent film
AWOL, about a girl who
loses her summer job and
cant find another so she
joins the army.
The writer and director
of the film is Deb Shoval
of Kingston.
Liams Lighthouse
Foundation, established in
memory of Liam Schulze,
who died at 20 months old
in the arms of his mother,
the former Michelle Sle-
zak, of Greater Pittston,
made a $100,000 donation
to Cincinnati Childrens
Hospital Medical Center
for research on HLH (he-
mophagocytic lymphohis-
tiocytosis) which claimed
Liams life.
Bill Renfer celebrated
his first anniversary own-
ing and operating Valley
Meat & Deli, Main St.,
Avoca, with his wife, Gin-
ger. They came out of re-
tirement (and boredom) to
buy and run the well-
known deli.
More than 500 boarded
passenger cars in Avoca on
Sunday, Sept. 9, for the an-
nual charity train ride to
JimThorpe. The excursion
raised $5,000 each for the
Pittston Memorial Library,
the Greater Pittston YM-
CA, and the Care and Con-
cern Free Health Clinic.
Walgreens Pharmacy
officially opened at Pitt-
ston Commons.
Pittston City Council, at
its September meeting,
named the roadway adja-
cent to the former Seton
Catholic High School,
which now houses the
Care and Concern Minis-
tries of St. John the Evan-
gelist Church, Monsignor
Bendik Way, in honor of
St. Johns pastor Msgr.
John Bendik. The street
connects Church Street
and Foundry Street.
A meth lab bust just
hours before a scheduled
housing summit in Pittston
City underscored the need
to look into the Citys
housing situation, said
Mike Lombardo, former
mayor and current vice-
chair of the Pittston Rede-
velopment authority.
Among the statistics re-
vealed at the meeting: 10.9
percent of city homes are
abandoned; 62 percent
were built before 1939;
32.9 percent of city resi-
dents moved here since
2005; 80 percent of the
homes in the City do not
have driveways leading to
street parking problems;
only half of the citys
homes are owner-occu-
pied resulting in fewer
stake holders, as Lom-
bardo put it.
Lombardo told the gath-
ering that with the down-
town making great strides,
it was time for the city to
focus on its neighbor-
hoods.
More than 80 Greater
Pittston businesses and in-
dividuals were recognized
at the second Best of Grea-
ter Pittston Sunday Dis-
patch Readers survey cel-
ebration held at Brews
Brothers bar and restau-
rant.
October
Convention Hall, a gath-
ering place in Greater Pitt-
stonfor more than40years
for all sorts of events from
weddings to political func-
tions, was razed. Notables
who spoke at Convention
Hall over the years were
author of Angelas Ashes
Frank McCourt, Notre
Dame legend Daniel Ru-
dy Ruettiger and journal-
ist Tim Russert.
Caitlin Best, 26, legally blind since she was born three
months premature in 1986, was named the recipient of
the Arline Phillips Award presented by the Luzerne
County Association for the Blind.
Ground was broken in November for the Cosgrove
Annex at Pittston Memorial Library. Cosgrove, 94, of
Washington, D.C., was on hand for the ceremony and
is shown here with library Director Anne Hogya re-
viewing some of the material he donated to the library.
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cal chefs gathered at the library
for a fundraiser. Amateur wine-
makers brought their wares and
those attending were asked to
vote for best wine. Charlie Ado-
nizio won for best red wine and
Dave Fusco for best white. More
than 150 attended.
The 90thMother of the Rosary
Procession, presented by the
Montedoro Society, was held on
Sunday, Oct. 7.
Pittston City announced plans
to seek donations to purchase a
police dog. The goal was set at
$20,000 to acquire the police
dog and accessories and train the
dog and its handler
Francis Curry, a Pittston Area
graduate, retired after a 38-year
career at Luzerne County Com-
munity College. He most recent-
lyheldthe positionof Director of
Enrollment.
Charlie Adonizio was honored
for a lifetime of achievement and
Atty. Gerard Mecadon was pre-
sented the Man of the Year award
at the annual Columbus Day
Banquet sponsored by the Ital-
ian-American Association of
Luzerne County. Atty. Joseph
Giovannini delivered the princi-
pal address at the banquet.
The Greater Pittston Food
Pantry, sponsored by the Care
and Concern Ministries of St.
John the Evangelist Parish,
marked its fourth anniversary in
October. Brainchild of director
Peggy Burke, the pantry distrib-
uted 35,000 bags of food since
its inception. Today, the pantry
feeds about 80 families a week
on a rotating basis.
November
Beloved and celebrated Pitt-
ston artist Joe Borini, whose
painting and murals depict the
early days of Pittston, died on
Oct. 30. He was 82.
The former Hitchner Biscuit
Company building in West Pitt-
ston was officially re-opened
with 18 moderate-income apart-
ments available for renters. Re-
furbishing the building, which
was built in 1905 and where 300
Pittston Councilman Danny Argo addresses the gathering at the Columbus statue in Pittston at the
annual Columbus Day ceremony. Looking on is Atty. Michael Butera.
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The Care and Concern Free
Health Clinic, located in the for-
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building in Pittston, noted its
fifth anniversary. The number of
patient visits during that time:
5,663. The clinic is staffed com-
pletely by volunteers.
Ground was broken on Nov. 15
for the John P. Cosgrove annex at
Pittston Memorial Library.
Fred Berretta, a survivor of the
2009 airplane crash on the Hud-
son River in NewYork which has
come to be known as The Mira-
cle on the Hudson, spoke at the
first banquet supporting Cathol-
ic radio in Northeast Pennsylva-
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of the Oblates of St. Joseph Sem-
inary in Laflin and can be heard
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Rev. Paul A. McDonnell, O.S.J., Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary
Rector, announced his upcoming departure for California.
FILE PHOTO
Charles Sciandra was elected president of the Pittston Area
School Board.
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Maybe the bells were a bit
louder this year.
The Salvation Army based in
West Pittston reported surpass-
ing their $50,000 goal for their
annual Christmas Kettle Cam-
paign for the first time ever.
The religious-based charity
raked in $58,200 this season, re-
ported Major Cheryl Hershey
Its absolutely amazing how
the area opened up their hearts
and their wallets for us this year,
she said. We
want to offer a
nice big thank
you to everyone
out there.
Over Christ-
mas, they handed
out 420 food bas-
kets and more
than 1,400 toys to
families in the
community that
found themselves
in need at Christ-
mastime.
The largest do-
nation they
pulled out of a
kettle was a $100
bill, so no single donation put
them over the top.
The past two years were only
several thousand dollars short.
In 2011, the charity raised
$47,500 and in 2010 they raised
$46,800.
About 50-60 volunteers
manned the kettles on the week-
ends throughout the season, and
during the week, if they didnt
have any volunteers, they hired
ringers at minimum wage. Eight
temporary workers were hired.
Reba Emil, a Salvation Army
volunteer, said she put her time
in as a bell ringer, but nowworks
more behind the scenes, as she
wrapped gifts Friday for a kids
New Years program.
Seeing the smiles on their
faces is thanks enough, Emil
said. Its so gratifying.
The kettles were manned from
Nov. 14 to Dec. 24, except Sun-
days, from10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hershey said a lot of service
clubs and school and church
groups manned the kettles.
Kettles were outside of the
Pittston Walmart, Kmart,
Quinns Market in Pittston, Rays
Market in Old Forge, Redners
Market, Price Chopper, Wal-
greens and CVS.
A lot of people helped us out
because of what we did during
the flood, Hershey said.
The West Pittston branch itself
was hit hard by flooding in 2011.
Eight feet of water that made
its way into the building and de-
stroyed nearly everything in the
basement, including thousands
of dollars of food and toys. Pro-
gramspace was lost,
forcing Hershey to
hold services out-
doors under tents,
and eventually in a
temporary building
provided by Michael
Insalaco, Salvation
Army Advisory
Board chair. The
branch reopened in
2012. A new electri-
cal system was in-
stalled and the kitch-
en was remodeled.
There is a new food
pantry, complete
with extra closet
space and shelving
units. Newcarpets were installed
in the chapel and the size of the
stage was reduced in order to en-
hance the overall appearance of
the room, leaving space for the
possibility of additional seating
in the future.
Its so encouraging that peo-
ple are donating in such hard ec-
onomic times, Hershey said.
Some of the programs the Sal-
vation Army administers are the
food bank, clothing bank, pro-
gramming for children including
day camps, overnight camps,
weekly music programs, kids
club, and adult programming for
both women and men.
For a little Salvation Army
we do a lot, Hershey said. The
ministry has 45 members.
Although the kettle campaign
has ended, The Salvation Army
will still accept donations. They
can be mailed to 214 Luzerne
Ave., West Pittston, PA, 18643.
Or, to help, call 655-5947.
Were first of all a church,
Hershey said. Were all about
sharing Gods love. Our mission
is to help anyone who is in need.
West Pittston Salvation Army surpasses $50,000 goal for its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign
Pretty kettle for local charity
JOE HEALEY/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
West Pittston Salvation Army volunteers Reba Emil, Kelly McFarland and Bernice Whispell stand
near a red collection kettle stand on Friday. The Salvation Army based in West Pittston reported
surpassing their $50,000 goal for their annual Christmas Kettle Campaign for the first time ever.
By JOE HEALEY
jhealey@psdispatch.com
Its absolutely
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their hearts and
their wallets for us
this year. We want
to offer a nice big
thank you to the
everyone out
there.
Major Cheryl Hershey
West Pittston Salvation Army
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The Dupont V.F.W. Post 4909
Home Association will hold its
annual New Years Eve Party at
the post home on Monday, Dec.
31 with a buffet dinner served
from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and a six
hour open bar available from
7:30 to 1:30 a.m.
Muscial entertainment by the
Home Town Boyz from 9:30 to
1:30 p.m.
Meat and cheese trays, snacks,
coffee and donuts will be avail-
able before midnight.
Hats, leis, noisemakers will be
furnished. Donation is $38 per
person tickets and reservations
may be made with Bob at the
VFW or by calling 654-9104.
Deadline for tickets is Sunday,
Dec. 30.
All PLCB regulations apply.
No tickets will be sold at the
door.
Pizza Sale
The First United Methodist
Church of West Pittston will
holda pizza sale onFridayJan. 4.
Pizzas can be ordered baked,
unbaked, with or without onions.
Cost of a tray is $11. Toppings of
sweet red peppers, pepperoni or
sausage added for $2 each.
Specialty pizzas, broccoli and
tomato and garlic are $14 per
tray. Vegetable pizza is $13 in-
cludes tomatoes, onions, brocco-
li, red peppers, mushrooms, no
cheese.
To order call the church office
at 655-1083 or walk in.
Deliver is available for lunch
orders.
Big Band Society
The Big Band Society of
Northeastern Pa will have a din-
ner dance onFriday, January4, at
Genettis Hotel and Convention
Center Wilkes Barre.
This event is for members on-
ly.
The doors will open at 5:45
p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Music is provided by Mike She-
ma. For reservations please call
Glen at 570.586.5359 or Her-
man at 570.654.6454.
Herman Castellani will pre-
side.
Dupont VFW Meeting
The VFWPost #4909, Dupont
will hold a meeting on Mon. Jan.
7 at 7:30 p.m. at the post home.
Commander Gary Carwardine
will preside. Home Association
meeting will follow.
Nomination of officers will be
held.
Food and refreshments will be
served.
Sermon, soup, sandwich
Sermon, Soup & Sandwich
event will be held on Saturday,
January 12, at Holy Mother of
Sorrows Church, 212 Wyoming
Avenue, Dupont beginning at
noon in the church.
Dr. Jim Ploskonka will have a
presentation God & Finances.
He will be speaking on the sub-
ject of personal finances, specif-
ically providing documented in-
sights into how God has provid-
ed us means to be at peace with
money and its use.
Dr. Ploskonka is a graduate of
Mansfield University where in
2012 he was honored to be in-
ducted into the Hall of Fame for
Distinguished educators. He re-
ceived his a masters degree from
the Boston Conservatory, his
PhDfromthe University of Ken-
tucky in Policy Studies and Eval-
uation and was recognized as the
recipient of the Sagan Scholar-
ship for the dissertation of the
year and most recently Jim has
completed additional studies at
Harvard University in the Col-
lege of Educations Management
Institute specifically focusing on
critical issues in higher educa-
tion.
Fellowship with soup and
sandwich will follow in the par-
ish hall.
All are invited for this event
free of charge.
EVENTS, MEETI NGS, BRI EFS
New Years Eve party Monday at VFW
Big Band Society slates
dinner-dance on Friday
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Free meals at library
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brary on Broad Street in Pittston
announces after-school meals
sponsored by the Commission
on Economic Opportunity.
The hot and nutritious meals
are free to all children up to age
18.
The library will serve dinner
from4 to 5 p.m. on Mondays and
Thursdays and will serve snacks
from4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays.
Noregistrationis required. For
more information, call us 654-
9565.
SJ Class of 1970
There will be a mass for the
deceased members of the Saint
John the Evangelist High School
Class of1970onSaturdayFebru-
ary 23 at 5 p.m. at Saint John the
Evangelist church, William St.,
Pittston.
All classmates and friends are
invited to meet and sit together
during the service.
If you are interested coming
email lkomensky@verizon.net
for more information.
Mardi Gras
Prince of Peace Parish, Old
Forge will hold a Mardi Gras on
Friday, Feb. 8 from 6:30 to 10:30
p.m. at Arcaro and Genells,
Main Street, Old Forge. There
will be a hot and cold buffet,
beer, wine andsoda includedEn-
tertainment by Frankie Gervase
and The Poets. Tickets are $30
per person.
Deadline for reservations Feb.
1.
Call Prince of Peace rectory at
457-5900 or Francis at 457-0112.
Right after the Breakfast with
Santa, the Hughestown Hose
Company will be collecting
canned goods from the residents
starting at noon.
Slovak Catholic Meeting
A re-organization meeting of
Group 7 Assembly 86, Port Grif-
fith Slovak Catholic Sokol will
be held at 2 p.m. on Jan 20 at To-
nys Pizzeria, City Line Plaza,
Pittston. Group 7 president Mi-
chael Horvath will preside. All
Assembly 86 Port Griffith mem-
bers who are interested in help-
ing with the re-organization are
invited.
RSVP to Stephen Vitek at
655-5307 before Jan 14.
Briefs
at 750 AM.
As part of Veterans Day activ-
ities, an 85-year-old Wyoming
man who flew in an SNJ Navy
aircraft 67 years ago got to go up
in the air again in the same plane
that was part of his everyday ac-
tivities during World War II. El-
mo Begliomini was flown
around the area by former Viet-
namfighter pilot Louis DeFazio.
The experience for Elmo was ar-
ranged by Ron Gitkos of West
Pittston.
An open house on Dec. 8
marked the 100th anniversary of
the Moose Lodge in West Pitt-
ston. In conjunction with the an-
niversary, Doug Warabak, 60, a
lodge member, set out on a bicy-
cle ride from West Pittston to
Florida to raise funds for the
clubs charities.
As the year drewto a close talk
heated up about possible region-
alization of services among the
towns that comprise Greater Pitt-
ston. At a public meeting, Ron
Stern, a member of the State De-
partment of Community and Ec-
onomic Developments Center
for Local Government Services,
pointed out that east-side munic-
ipalities of Greater Pittston com-
prise 26.3 miles, has collectively
26,000 people and spent $2.2
million on public safety in 2011.
He said the combined police de-
partments of the nine municipal-
ities have 18 full-time and 66
part-time officers.
December
Exeter Borough ended the
year trying to plug a $400,000
gap in its budget. By the time
Borough Council met on Dec. 4,
the gap had been whittled down
to $140,000 and closing it could
result in a 25 percent tax in-
crease.
John Bolin was elected presi-
dent of the Wyoming Area
School Board while Charles
Sciandra was elected to head the
Pittston Area board.
Two Pittston firefighters had
to be treated for exposure to
methamphetamine after helping
to battle a blaze at 100 Tompkins
Street on Sept. 26. It was deter-
mined a meth lab was being op-
erated in the basement of the
home. Frankie Cawley and Joe
McLean were still on the mend
as the year wound down.
Father Paul McDonnell, a
home-grown Catholic priest and
beloved rector of the Oblates of
St. Joseph Seminary in Laflin,
announced he will be leaving on
January10 for a newassignment
as temporaryadministrator of St.
Joseph Marello Parish, Granite
Bay, California. McDonnell is
not sure what his future holds but
pointed out that the East Coast
Province and West Coast Prov-
ince are being merged into one
and a new head will be named.
McDonnell served as East Coast
Provincial Superior from2003to
2010.
In the aftermath of the killing
of 26 school students in New-
town, Connecticut, local school
districts grappled with the issue
of protecting students. Carl Yori-
no Jr., a Wyoming Area school
director, moved at the December
WAboard meeting to purchase a
semi-automatic rifle for the dis-
tricts police officer. The motion
received no support.
2012
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Douglas Warabak of Exeter is kicked off a trek to Florida via his bicycle in commemoration of the
100th anniversary of the Moose club in West Pittston. He planned on stopping at Moose Lodges on
his way.
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Question
In 1953, what was
Mrs. Ray Bianco, of
150 Butler St., in-
volved in that was a
first for a family in
Pittston?
1953 59 Years Ago
The annual tradition of the Sunday
Dispatch publishing Greater Pittston
residents answers to the question,
What are your New Year Resolutions?
resulted in some of the following:
Harold Clisham, Browntown, to get a
sports program for the youngsters in his
community.
Al Shirko, Exeter, to get an emcee job
on a national TV show.
Ted Tak Klaproth, Hughestown, to
keep his 48 Dodge looking as good as
any 54 model.
Mary Zarnich, Pittston, to get that
new car she has been wishing for.
Ed Brick Keating, Cork Lane, to
send a local baseball standout up to the
big leagues.
Bill Bellus, Exeter, to purchase a bow
tie with all the colors of the rainbow.
Mrs. Michael MacDonough, of
Trucksville, mentioned her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Joseph Shovlin, of Pittston, on
Turn to a Friend a local radio pro-
gram.
She spoke of Mrs. Shovlins loss of
vision due to illness and of her two chil-
dren, Joseph and Francis. The directors
of the show decided to play Santa by
delivering a new Tappan gas range to
Mrs. Shovlin and having Suburban Gas
Corp. install it on Christmas Eve.
1963 49 Years Ago
Duryea Post 1227 marked the end of
the 30-day national mourning period for
the late President John F. Kennedy by
placing a wreath at the base of their
flagpole and sounding taps. Congress-
man Daniel Flood attended the event.
Believed to be the first of its kind, the
Duryea Borough Council approved a
resolution to mark the death of President
Kennedy every year thereafter by low-
ering the flag to half- staff from sunrise
to sunset.
Dupont native Al Michaels opened a
mens and boys furnishings shop in
the Newman Building in Dupont. Mi-
chaels originally planned to become a
radio disc jockey, but after working at a
job in the Scranton Department store, he
decided to invest his future in the cloth-
ing business.
1973 39 Years Ago
First National Bank of Pittston estab-
lished a 24-hour cash card ATM, mak-
ing banking easier for its customers. The
initial operation of the machine was
attended by William Dendle, George
Kaminski, Edward Wick, Harry
Schmalatz, Dorgon Boote and Thomas
Davis, all directors of the bank, Willard
Hunter, president and chairman of the
board of directors, and Attorney Joseph
Flanagan.
The very first nationally-known ATM,
called a Bankograph, was unveiled in
1960 in New Yorks First National City
Bank now known as Citibank. Over the
years, the machine underwent several
changes and improvements. According
to atm24.com, by 1973 there were 2,000
ATMs, most manufactured by Docutel
and Diebold, operating in the U.S. They
sold for about $30K each.
Pittston Area wrestlers John Licata
and Bob Sylvester were awarded first-
place trophies in the Wilkes-Barre
Bishop Hoban pre-season tournament.
Licata placed first in the 167-pound
class and Sylvester first in the heavy-
weight division.
Another Patriot, John Connors, ad-
vanced to the semi-finals in the 128-
pound class.
The team coached by Bob Adonizio
finished fourth in the tournament in a
field of eight teams.
The Wyoming Valley Catholic Eighth
Grade Basketball League began its 24th
year with 14 teams.
The Northern Division consisted of
six teams in the Greater Pittston Area:
Holy Rosary, coached by Joe Fahey and
Ed Gromelski; St Marys Assumption,
coached by Brian Labashosky; St.
Roccos, coached by Paul Dominick,
George Reimiller and Angelo Schifa-
no; St. John the Evangelist, coached by
John Acconzo and Paul Fearick; Mt.
Carmel, coached by Mike Lieback; St.
John the Baptist, coached by Tom Scho-
lato; and St. Marys, coached by John
Sobuta.
Wyoming residents weighed in on
their New Years resolutions for 1974.
Frank Zavacki to visit his friends
more often. Rocco Ambrose stop
talking about the big ones that got away.
John Rygiel to keep telling his cus-
tomers to smile. John Adamo not to
clip anybody outside his barbershop.
1983 29 Years Ago
John Marino, of Dupont Monument
Company, began work on a plaque that
would contain 215 names of servicemen
who lost their lives while serving over-
seas.
Captain Leo Tierney spearheaded the
project and Major Ray McGarry
chaired the fund drive. The names repre-
sented veterans who lost their lives ei-
ther during combat in World War I,
World War II, Korea and Vietnam or in
peacetime. Upon completion, the plaque
was to be placed at Pittston Area High
School.
The names supplied by residents of
Greater Pittston were as follows: Ed-
ward Adrian, Ray Alford, Kenneth
Atwell. Francis Balconis, John Bara-
nousky, Alphonsus Barba, Edward
Barnak William Barnhardt, Francis
Battista, William Barrett, Armando
Bianco, Joseph Bodner, William Bo-
lin, William Brennan Charles Bress-
ler, Earl Brown, Robert Brown Ber-
nard Bryk, Anthony Burke, James
Burke, Walter Busch, George Butler,
Aloysius Cavley, Charles Cella, Frank
Chesnousky, John Chichilla, Ambrose
Chodnicki, Peter Cielesz, William
Clarke, Michael Clifford, James Cola-
russo, Robert Coleman, Stanley
Czerw. John Dabbieri, Leonard De-
Luga, James DePaul, Darwin Dively,
Eugene Donnelly, Thomas Dougher,
George Evancho, Peter Evancho, Alan
Evans, Charles Evans, Charles Fal-
zone, Eugene Felter, Joseph Fleming,
Russell Francis, Irwin Freed, Edward
Gibbons, Dr. John Gibbons, Thomas
Gilmartin, Edward Gilroy, Peter Go-
lya, George Gompertz, Albert Grega-
lis, Joseph Gregori, Martin Gregorski,
Joseph Guarnieri, John Hannon, Mal-
colm Havard, Willaim Havard, Harry
Hill, Vincent Holleran, Joseph Hom-
schek, Robert Homschek, William
Howley, Joseph Houston, Joseph
Hunt. Albert Insogna, John Jones,
Richard Johns, Charles Jordan,
James Jordan, George Joyce, Joseph
Joyce, Stanley Karkut, Edward Kas-
marski, William Kause, Vincent Kelly,
Stanley Kleyanek, Frank Knick, Peter
Knick, George Koscelansky, Edward
Koscelnak, Frank Kovaleski John
Kovaleski, George Kraft, Thomas
Kulik, John Kuna, Andrew Kundla,
Stephen Kundla, Michael Kundrat,
John Kundratic. Joseph LaPorte,
Walter Lambert, Frank Legezdh Jr.
Sylvester Lello, Edmund Lokuta,
Peter Loncala, William Long, James
Luvender, Thomas Maciorowski, Ge-
orge Mangan, Zigmund Maron, Ed-
ward Marsh, Kenneth Martin, Joseph
Martone, Joseph McAndrew, Michael
McDermott, Patrick McGarry, John
McHale, Bernard McPhillips, Vincent
McDonald, John McLean, Robert
Memory, Robert Micklas, Frank Me-
hock, George Mikolosko, John Min-
zak, Charles Montagna, Anthony
Montante, Alphonso Morreale, Byron
Morrow, Walter Moskowitz, Joseph
Motiska, Walter Murphy, Henry
Murzinski, Americo Nanni, Arthur
Newton Jr., Raymond Novak, Robert
OBoyle, Michael Ogurek, Joseph
Olenik, William Ostrowski, Peter
Panetski, Harry Patterson, Charles
Peacock, Stephen Perkel, George Pe-
tritis, George Phillips Jr., William
Plisga, William Podrigar, Michael
Polka, Peter Poremba, Albert Przyby-
tek, Charles Puma, Thomas Rabbit
Jr., Joseph Rafferty, Michael Ratch-
ford, Charles Reap, John Regan, Jo-
seph Regan, Joseph Rindos, William
Roat, John Rokita, Daniel Romanko,
John Romanski, Raymond Rosato,
Joseph Rostock, Joseph Russo, John
Saduzky, Stanley Saduzky, Guiseppe
Sagliocolo, Andrew Salvo, George
Sakocius, Florian Sarfine, Charles
Schweitzer, Harold Sekusky, Stanley
Serafin, Walter Serafin, Edward
Skowronski, Edmund Skunda, Frank
Sledzrewski, Frank Smigal, William
Smith, Anthony Sokolowski, Albert
Sorci, Arby Sorci, John Soroka, John
Sroka, George Spierson, Kenneth
Stahl, John Stark, Peter Stuckes, Den-
nis Sullivan, Sylvester Sullivan, Henry
Syzmanski, Lawrence Tench, Michael
Thomas, James Thompson, Arthur
Tinklepaugh, Peter Torosko, John
Tullo, Louis Turon Jr., Frank Ulrich,
Ronald Urbanski, Joseph Valosky,
Robert Venetz, Frank Vigsen, Wel-
lington Vosburg, Robert Wall, Al
Walsh, James Walsh, Raymond
Walsh, Robert Watson, Albert West,
Thomas Whyte, John Widdal, Patrick
Williams, William Wintle, Robert
Wolak, Donald Wrightson, Stanley
Wysokinski, Raymond Young, Stanley
Zegelka, Stanley Zdun, Frank Ziantz.
Administrator Savino Bonita reported
that, due to bad weather, residents did
not attend the Pittston Township Board
of Supervisors hearing to read the pro-
posed 1984 budget. The proposed
spending package called for $371,949 in
total revenues and expenditures. The
millage rate was expected to remain at
12.75 and a seven percent salary in-
crease was included for street depart-
ment, police, fire and administrative
employees.
Answer
A photo of Mrs. Ray Bianco, of Pitt-
ston, baking Christmas cookies was
Interesting resolutions listed in 1953
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Ridge Mountains of Virginia
was difficult, he writes, but
we had already made the choice
to walk down the path that we
hoped would lead us to self-
sufficiency and a more reward-
ing life. A life that was not
dependent on a three-day food
supply on the grocery store
shelves and that didnt run to a
clock set by others. The setback
was in figuring out how we
could do it without any money.
In a sense, our collapse set us
free.
The book is about how FJ
Bohan and his wife did figure
out how to take themselves off
the grid, teach their kids at
home, raise chicken, ducks and
goats, and discover the true
meaning of freedom.
A book worth reading, as
Frank says? You bet it is.
Then theres the book by my
friend Dave Jolley, communi-
cations director (or some such
title) at Geisinger Wyoming
Valley. Ive known Dave for
several years, occasionally
bumping into him on a tennis
court, but never realized he was
such a baseball fan until he sent
me a copy of A Good Cup of
Coffee Short-time Major
Leaguers & Their Claims to
Fame.
All baseball fans are familiar
with the term a cup of coffee.
It refers to those players who
graduate to a Major League
team only to be sent back down
to the minors after a brief stint.
They were a Big Leaguer just
long enough to have a cup of
coffee.
Jolleys research uncovered
dozens of interesting stories.
One is about Andy Spognardi
who played 17 games for the
Boston Red Sox in September
of 1932 and battled .294, which
isnt bad. When the season
ended, Spognardi retired from
baseball to pursue his dream of
becoming a physician. He went
to Tufts Medical School and
practiced medicine in the Bos-
ton area for more than 50 years.
I cant explain it, but I like
knowing things like that. So,
thanks, Dave.
I still flip through his book
and find something interesting.
Ive always loved the name of
the basketball player Cotton
Nash (sounds like a character
Mark Twain would have con-
jured up) so naturally it jumped
off the page. I remember him
playing in the NBA but until
Daves book never knew he had
appeared in 13 games for the
Chicago white Sox and Minne-
sota Twins in the late 60s. He
could have had a couple of cups
of coffee.
Finally, theres a book that
was placed into my hands in the
summer of 2011 and here I am
just mentioning it now. It was
written by Mike Aquilina of
Pittston. If you know any of the
Aquilinas, you know they are
sweet, loving, patient people.
Thats good because otherwise
Mike would owe me a punch in
the nose.
Funny thing is, the book is
about one of my favorite celeb-
rities: singer and songwriter
Dion DiMucci.
I was in seventh grade when
The Wanderer was a huge hit.
While everyone was agog over
Chubby Checker in the movie
Twist Around the Clock, I
was taken with Dion.
Titled Dion, The Wandered
Talks Truth, the book is auto-
biographical, Dion doing the
writing as told to Mike Aqui-
lina.
If I were to describe the book
it one word it would be sur-
prise. Except for loving his
songs Abraham, Martin and
John might be my favorite I
knew little about Dion. Reading
Mikes book I learned I knew
less than that.
This from the introduction
will explain the reason for my
surprise, its Dion talking:
I produced this book pretty
much the same way I recorded
my hit songs. The chapters
reflect my rock and roll atten-
tion deficit. Theyre short and
to the point
The chapters are about a lot
of things. Theyre about being a
singer, songwriter and perform-
er. Theyre about growing up a
sports fan in New York City in
a certain time. Theyre about
being a husband, a dad, and a
grandfather. Theyre about
being Italian-American and
loving my heritage. Theyre
about having addictions and
dealing with them. Theyre
about having very few virtues
and a lot of attitude and not
dealing so well with the latter!
Theyre about a lot of things,
but actually theyre really about
one thing. Theyre about Jesus
Christ. In this respect at least,
Im like St. Paul: For to me to
live is Christ (Philippians
1:21), so Jesus kind of figures
in everything, from the music
to the Yankees to the pasta.
Jesus figures into everything.
Not a bad concept with
which to begin a new year.
Thanks for the books, every-
one, and your anticipated for-
giveness for taking so long to
write about them.
Author Mike Aquilina, left, with Rock ` n' Roll Hall of Famer Dion,
who, I always thought, bears a strong resemblance to my brother-
in-law Paul Kern.
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A Prudential Insurance agent,
Mr. Bianco, accompanied by
his wife, attended a conference
in New York which was where
her recipe for the cookies was
chosen to be published by the
magazine.
Also in the photo were Mrs.
Steve Bellanco and the Bianco
children, Camille and Ray Jr.
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The West Pittston Shade Tree
Commission (WPSTC) had an-
other successful year in 2012.
This past year, the WPSTCcom-
pleted their second and final
TreeVitalize grant awarded in
the amount of $2,370. This final
grant along with the West Pitt-
stons Shade Tree Commissions
own cash match of $2,370 pro-
vided a total of $4,740 to plant a
total of 33-street trees through-
out the borough at no cost to
homeowners.
Trees improve our social and
economic environment by pro-
viding many benefits that make
our community more attractive:
They increase the value of our
homes and businesses, increase
the value of rental properties,
calm traffic, reduce storm water
runoff, reduce maintenance to
pavements and reduce stress,
stated Diane Mansi, programco-
ordinator.
In 2011, the WPSTC complet-
ed their first TreeVitalize grant
which was awarded in 2009 and
required a span of two-years to
complete. The awarded amount
of $11,000 had a cash match of
$11,000for a total amount of
$22,000. The funding supported
the WPSTC planting of 16 trees
in Morris Park, removal of19-
hazardous trees in the borough
and planting of 24 street trees at
no cost to homeowners.
The TreeVitalize initiative is a
response to an alarming trend of
the loss of trees in Pennsylva-
nias metropolitan areas. It is a
public-private partnership to
help restore tree cover, educate
citizens about planting trees as
an act of caring for our environ-
ment, and build capacity among
local governments to under-
stand, protect and restore their
urban trees.
According to the TreeVitalize
website the goal of the program
is to plant one million trees by
the end of 2012. These are to in-
clude larger caliper trees for city
streets, parks, and other public
property; seedlings in buffer
plantings along streams to re-
duce erosion and improve water
quality; and those purchased by
homeowners for planting on pri-
vate property with a TreeVitalize
rebate discount. An additional
goal is to train 10,000 volunteers
in basic tree biology and tree
care to assist their communities
in establishing and maintaining
new plantings.
Ultimately, the goal of TreeV-
italize is to establish strong ur-
ban forestry partnerships in all
14-Pennsylvania metropolitan
areas and to build local capacity
for sustainingthe urbanforest re-
source.
The WPSTC officers for 2012
are: Mike McHugh, president;
Lou Berti, vice president; Ron
Orth, treasurer; Tadd Morris, as-
sistant treasurer; Diane Mansi,
secretary.
THE GARDEN VI L L AGE
West Pittston
was awarded,
for the ninth
year, the honor
of Tree City USA
by the Arbor
Day Founda-
tion. Shown in
the photo, front
row, left to
right:1st row,
left to right: Ben
Hardy, DCNR,
Diane Mansi,
WPSTC, Lou
Berti, WPSTC,
Ron Orth,
WPSTC, Mike
McHugh,
WPSTC, West
Pittston Mayor
Tony Denisco
Back row: Barry
Hosier, John
Hood, Barry
Stankus bor-
ough council;
Atty. Mark Bufa-
lino; Brian
Thornton, Jim
Rose, Pete
Musinski, Pete
Albano borough
council.
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In the towns
Happy New Year my friends!
What better way to begin the
New Year in Avoca than with an
Irish New Year blessing:
Heres to the bright New Year
And a fond farewell to the old
Heres to the things that are
yet to come
And to the memories that we
hold
May God be with you and
bless you
May the best of this year be
the worst of the next
May you be poor in misfor-
tune, rich in blessings
May you know nothing but
happiness
From this day forward
In the New Year
May your right hand always
be stretched out
In friendship but never in
want.
If you are looking for an ex-
tra special blessing for your
home and family to start the
New Year, consider giving the
Rev. Phil Sladicka, pastor of
Queen of the Apostles Parish, a
call.
He will be available to bless
peoples homes for the New
Year.
To schedule a convenient
time to have your home blessed,
call the parish office at 457-
3412.
Letter from
auxiliary president
I recently received the follow-
ing note from June Fitzgerald,
president and publicity coordi-
nator, for the Ladies Auxiliary
to V.F.W. Post 8335 Avoca.
Please know, June, we are
more than happy to serve the
Ladies Auxiliary and all of our
friends in Avoca.
As we enter a new year, the
Ladies Auxiliary to Post 8335
Avoca would like to extend
heartfelt thanks to the Sunday
Dispatch for the very generous
publicity they have given during
the past years. Articles are sent
in sometimes several times a
month and they are always pub-
lished without question. As a
result, all of our meetings and
projects have been very suc-
cessful.
Also, we would be remiss if
we did not extend sincere
thanks to the men who stand
behind us in any and all our
endeavors, namely the members
of Post 8335 and the home as-
sociation. From them, we re-
ceive moral support and some-
times financial support. For
this, we are truly grateful.
We wish the entire staff of the
Sunday Dispatch and all our
friends a very happy and pros-
perous New Year.
Queen of the Apostles
Queen of the Apostles Parish
will have Masses for the Solem-
nity of Mary, a holy day of obli-
gation for Roman Catholics, at
10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1 at St.
Marys Church, 715 Hawthorne
St. The vigil Mass will take
place at 4 p.m. on Monday,
Dec. 31.
The social concerns / respect
life committee will meet at 7
p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10 in the
rectory, 715 Hawthorne St.
The pastoral council will
meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan.
14 in the rectory.
The worship committee will
meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan.
21 in the rectory.
The building and grounds
committee will meet at 6:30
p.m. on Monday, Jan. 28 in St.
Marys School auditorium, 742
Spring St.
LLVSA closed Jan. 1
The Lower Lackawanna Val-
ley Sanitary Authority
(LLVSA) business office will
be closed Jan. 1 in observance
of New Years Day.
Call LLVSA at 655-1665
with any questions.
Lions food bank
The Avoca Lions Club will
have its monthly food bank
from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on
Thursday, Jan. 3 at the Bethel
United Methodist Church, 532
Main St.
Volunteers are needed at 1:30
p.m. to help unload the truck
and pack boxes to keep the food
bank functioning. Attendees are
asked to bring boxes.
Garbage stickers on sale
The 2013 Avoca Borough
garbage stickers can be pur-
chased from Therese Wrubel at
the Avoca Municipal Building,
752 Main St., beginning Tues-
day, Jan. 15.
The office will be open from
9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and
from, 5 to 6 p.m. on Fridays.
The fee schedule for purchas-
ing the window sticker in order
to have up to three bags collect-
ed weekly is as follows: $160 if
purchased by Feb. 20; $165 if
purchased between Feb.21 and
Rev. Sladicka blessing homes for New Year
Avoca Lions Club set food distribution for Thursday
AVOCA
JACKIE BORTHWICK-GALVIN
457-3351
avocahappenings@verizon.net
See AVOCA, Page 41
The Hughestown Borough
Council passed the 2013 budget.
A re-organization meeting
will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan 2 in
the borough building with
Wayne Quick presiding.
A regular council meeting is
scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Jan.
14.
Through the efforts of Rep.
Michael Carroll, Ron Ralston,
Doug Yacuboski and Dave Ste-
fanoski, improvements have
been made to borough roads. A
sewer project on Cemetery
Street made possible by a grant
has been completed.
Residents using Pittston City
for garbage collection have until
Jan. 7 to purchase stickers.
Residents who have unkempt
properties will be contacted.
Hughestown Girls Softball
League is having its next meet-
ing at 2 p.m. on Jan 6 in the bor-
ough building. All staff, coaches
and teamparents are urged to at-
tend. Parents interested in assist-
ing the league are encouraged to
attend. For more information,
contact Joanne at 457-3761.
Council to reorganize
at meeting on Jan. 2
HUGHESTOWNNEWS
The Jenkins Township refuse
and recycling collections for
New Years week will be as fol-
lows:
Mondaycollectionremains the
same and Tuesdays, New Years
Day, collection will be collected
on Wednesday.
All refuse and recycling must
be placed at curbside the night
before scheduled collection.
The Jenkins Township refuse
and recycling stickers are now
available at the municipal office
at a cost of $52.50.
A discount is afforded to se-
nior citizens and residents with a
disability providing proof is
shown with a Medicare card.
The cost for stickers for senior
citizens and residents with a dis-
ability is $42.50.
The last day to purchase the
2013 refuse and recycling stick-
ers is Jan. 18 to avoid a $10 late
fee.
The Jenkins Township munic-
ipal offices will be closed Jan. 1
in observance of New Years and
will reopen at 8 a.m. on Wednes-
day, Jan. 2.
The re-organizational meeting
of the board of supervisors is
scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday
Jan. 7 at the Jenkins Township
Municipal Building.
Holiday refuse
schedule listed
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The year 2012 has been very
busy in Dupont Borough with
community, state and revitaliza-
tion projects. This year Penn-
DOT jobs include new traffic
signals and removal of the stone
wall at Heidelberg Bridge on
Main Street leading into Avoca
Borough, traffic signals at Lack-
awanna Avenue Main and
Chestnut Streets and at Holden
and Everhart; handicap side-
walks ramps on Route 315,
Main, Ziegler and Chestnut
Streets, plus the continued pro-
gress on the very long anticipat-
ed Airport Access Road
Borough developments in
2012 consist of the opening of
the Regional Compost Facility
located on the boroughs 33-acre
parcel on Garden Drive. Six mu-
nicipalities currently share this
service with that number sure to
grow in 2013. This shared ser-
vice was accomplished with a
$460,000 grant awarded to Du-
pont Borough in 2011 for the
equipment to operate the facility
plus, as a bonus, benefits resi-
dents with free compost.
With the award of another
grant of $75, 000 from the Lu-
zerne County Office of Commu-
nity Development, the borough
used the funding for paving pro-
jects on Lidys Rd. from Bridge
at Sunset Lane to 351 Lidys
Road and Oak Street fromLack-
awanna to Wyoming, including
the triangle on Garden Drive to
Walnut from Hill to Gill Streets.
Dupont purchased an eco-
friendly natural gas recycling
truck with the help of a Depart-
ment of Environmental Protec-
tion grant of $149,132. A natural
gas fuel station was installed at
the new borough garage on
Commerce Road with the help
of Bryan Construction and con-
tractor Kevin Krawczyk en-
abling the natural gas recycling
truck to be put into service. The
interior of the new garage is still
under construction and should
open in early 2013.
The Mineral Reclamation
Project continues to alter the
landscape located right off the
Pittston By-Pass near Quail Hill.
The project started in 2011 and
will take four to five years to re-
move approximately 1.2 million
tons of coal products from the
25 acre site. When completed,
the land will be planted, seeded
and mulched. The owner, Cen-
tral Development LLC, and Ray
Hassay hope to develop the
property into residential housing
or senior housing.
Moving forward into 2013,
Dupont Borough will continue
with grant applications to finish
the interior of the DPW garage
to include an office, rest room
and storage.
Also, a grant application will
be submitted to DEP to switch
the diesel packer to a natural gas
and to pave streets: Simpson,
Curtain, Smith, Lincoln, Gill
and Highland. A letter of intent
has been sent to DCED regard-
ing regional police services by
Dupont followed by a number of
neighboring communities to
support a feasibility study which
should make for some challeng-
ing council meetings in 2013.
Dialogue continues with the
Turnpike Commission concern-
ing the status of the Garden
Drive Turnpike Bridge. The
Turnpike Commission has of-
fered to compensate the borough
to remove the overpass but resi-
dents are not so willing to sur-
render the bridge.
It looks like 2013 will be just
as busy and exciting, So if you
havent made your new years
resolution, heres a suggestion,
attend a council meeting. Du-
pont Borough Council will meet
at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8 in
the James Cocco Council
Chamber.
Patty McDonald, borough
manager, encourages businesses
currently recycling through pri-
vate haulers to submit their ton-
nage which will be used to ob-
tain grants. For more informa-
tion, contact Patty at 655-6216.
2013 garbage bags on sale
The 2013 garbage bags are
now on sale. No bill notices for
refuse bags will be sent to resi-
dents as bags can be picked up at
the municipal office during
business hours. Fees for refuse
bags are: residential, $105; se-
niors, $75; and commercial,
$150. To accommodate resi-
dents, the Dupont Municipal of-
fice will have extended hours: 6
p.m. on Thursdays and on from1
to 3 p.m. on Saturdays until Jan.
31. All 2012 delinquent accounts
will be forwarded to the magist-
rate. Letters have been to the res-
idents by the borough solicitor.
AMVETS 2013 calendars
The AMVETS Post 189 2013
calendars are now available
from any post member or by
contacting Post Commander
Bernie McDonald at 817-4858.
Donation is $30 and will benefit
16 VA hospital and homes, in-
cluding the Wilkes Barre VA
Medical Center and the Gino J.
Merli Veterans Center, Scran-
ton.
Lions plan clean up
Rick Hansen, chairperson of
the Dupont Lions Adopt a High-
way project, announces the next
cleanup will be held on Jan. 19.
Members will clean the area
roadway north and south of
Route 315 starting from Pilot to
Petro and from Petro back to Pi-
2012 year of change for the better in borough
DUPONT
ANN MARIE PADDOCK
407-0231
dupont.news@comcast.net
Stan Knick, president of Dupont Borough Council and the Regional Compost Facility, stands at the
entranceway to the compost facility on Garden Drive in Dupont. The borough was awarded a grant
for the project in 2011 and in August 2012 opened for business. Along with Dupont, five communities
have joined in on this shared service: Avoca, Duryea, Pittston City, Jenkins and Hughestown. Offi-
cers are Stan Knick, chairman; Pittston City Mayor Jason Klush, vice chairman; Bob Gable, of Hugh-
estown, secretary; and TomFritz, of Avoca, treasurer.
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FREE DELIVERY! CALL 457-8881
OPEN DAILY: 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday til 5 p.m.
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Fresh Cut Minute Steaks........................ $4.99 lb.
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Fresh & Smoked Kielbasi
Happy
New Year
to all
Duryea Borough Residents
from
Mayor and Mrs. Keith Moss
and the
Duryea Police Department
Happy New Year, my friends!
I hope you have a wonderful
year filled with many blessings
The webmasters of the Du-
ryea website, www.duryeapa-
.com, have added over 5,000
new items to the site, including
more than 4,500 articles and
photos from the archives of the
Sunday Dispatch from 1946 to
1964.
The website volunteers are al-
ways attempting to obtain old
photos and documents about
Duryea, but they are specifical-
ly seeking photos of the Phoe-
nix Colliery which was located
at the end of Chittenden Street,
the Columbia Breaker which
was located near the viaduct ar-
ea by the current Village Shop-
ping center and the Warnke
Washery which was located in
back of Newton Street.
The website team would also
love to obtain images from the
Pennsylvania National Guards
occupation of Duryea in the fall
of 1902 due to the coal strike
which swept the anthracite coal
region.
If anyone would like to share
photos or documents about
these or any other Duryea histo-
ry up to 1964, contact Faith at
457-2517, Diane at 457-4791,
Mike at 655-8336 or Bernie at
(973) 838-7126.
All items will be copied and
returned promptly.
PNCC special Mass today
St. Marys Polish National
Catholic Church, 200 Stephen-
son St., will have several special
Masses taking place this week:
Mass for the Solemnity of
Humble Shepherds and Distri-
bution of wine from St. Johns
Day at 9:30 a.m. today, Dec. 30;
Feast of St. Sylvester at 8 a.m.
on Monday, Dec. 31 and Cir-
cumcision of Our Lord Jesus at
9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan.1
Solemenity Mass at Nativity
Nativity of Our Lord Parish
gation for Roman Catholics at 9
a.m. at Holy Rosary Church,
127 Stephenson St. and at 11
a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church, 529 Stephenson St. on
Tuesday, Jan. 1.
The vigil Mass will be cele-
brated at 4 p.m. at Holy Rosary
Church and at 5:30 p.m. at Sa-
cred Heart of Jesus Church on
Monday, Dec. 31.
Street dept. closed
The Duryea Borough Street
Department will be closed on
Jan. 1 in observance of the New
Years Day holiday.
Garbage will be collected on
Monday and Wednesday.
Recycling will be collected
Jan. 3 and 4.
LLSVA closed Jan 1
The Lower Lackawanna Val-
ley Sanitary Authority
(LLVSA) business office will
be closed Jan. 1 in observance
of New Years Day.
Call LLVSA at 655-1665 with
any questions.
Excelsior meeting
The Excelsior Hose Co. No.
2 will have its regular meeting
at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3.
Legion Sons news
The Sons of the American
Legion (S.A.L.s), Squadron
585, will have its monthly
meeting at 3 p.m. on Sunday,
Jan. 13 at the Brennan Regan
post home, 329 Main St.
Fundraising ideas for 2013
will be discussed at this time.
All members are urged to at-
tend.
Congratulations to winners of
the S.A.L. holiday raffle: first
prize, $500 gift card to Quality
Beverage, Laflin - Jay Scott;
second prize, $100 gift card to
Pennsylvania Wine and Spirits
Shop - Michael Andrews and,
third prize, $50 gift certificate
to Komenskys Market - Bob
Johnson;
Mr. Johnson donated his
prize back to the S.A.L. who
used it to buy kielbasi for the
free Christmas dinner at the Le-
gion.
Thank you to everyone who
purchased tickets.
Eagle Scout reception
There will be an Eagle Scout
reception for Ryan Burdick of
Boy Scout Troop 285at 2 p.m.
on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the
American Legion Brennan Re-
gan Post 585, 329 Main St.
Scouts are reminded to wear
full dress uniforms to this event.
Garbage stickers on sale
The 2013 Duryea Borough
garbage stickers are on sale
now.
The price of the stickers re-
mains the same as last year.
Stickers can be purchased from
7 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
Monday through Friday at the
Duryea Municipal Building,
315 Main St.
Stickers can also be pur-
chased from 5 to 8 p.m. Tues-
day, Wednesday and Thursday
evenings at the municipal build-
ing.
Prices of the garbage stickers
are one bag, $80; two bags,
$135; three bags, $175; and four
bags, $215.
Residents are asked to re-
move their old garbage sticker
when they place their new one
in the window.
Please note garbage stickers
are due by Feb. 1.
Garbage will not be collected
from homes that do not have the
2013 garbage sticker displayed.
Over 5,000 items added to duryeapa.com
Special mass today at St. Marys Polish National Catholic church
DURYEA
JACKIE BORTHWICK-GALVIN
457-3351
duryeahappenings@verizon.net
March 20; $175 if purchased
between March 21 and April
20; $185 if purchased between
April 21 and May 20 and $195
if purchased between May 21
and June 21.
Please note delinquent ac-
counts will be referred to dis-
trict court after June 21 and all
Avoca homeowners and renters
are obligated to purchase a
garbage sticker.
Extra stickers for additional
bags of garbage can be pur-
chased for $3 each.
Residents unable to stop by
the municipal building to pur-
chase 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., Avo-
ca, PA 18641.
If you have any other ques-
tions, call Wrubel at 457-4891.
VFW ladies district meeting
The Avoca V.F.W. Ladies
Auxiliary Post 8335 will not
have a regular monthly meet-
ing in January. Instead, there
will be district meeting at 2:30
p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20 at St.
Marys School, 742 Spring St.
with Department President
Sandra Brenner present.
Refreshments will be served
at the post home at 915 Main
St. following the meeting.
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Sanitation stickers are now on
sale at the Town Hall, weekdays
betweenthe hours of 8a.m. and4
p.m. All residences in West
Wyoming must purchase a stick-
er. The cost remains the same as
last year, $200. If stickers are
purchased before Jan. 31, senior
citizens (65 and older) will re-
ceive a $25 rebate ($175), all oth-
ers receive a $15 rebate ($185). If
purchasedfromFeb.1-28, the full
price will be charged.
After Feb. 28, the cost will be
$300 for the year and citations
will be filed with the district ma-
gistrate for noncompliance with
the ordinance. Stickers are also
available through the mail at
West Wyoming Borough Build-
ing, 464 W. 8th St.., P.O. Box
4035, West Wyoming PA18644.
For the added convenience of
residents, Visa, MasterCard and
Mac are accepted. Stickers can
also be purchased through the
boroughwebsite www.westwyo-
ming.org.
West Wyoming borough
survey
Representatives West Wyom-
ing Borough will conduct a
phone and mail survey of resi-
dents of West Brady, English and
Fairview Streets to gather infor-
mation essential for an applica-
tion for federal Community De-
velopment Block Grant funding
through Luzerne County for
street improvements on the sur-
veyed streets. All information
will be kept confidential.
West Wyoming Borough of-
fices will be closed Dec. 31.
Website
Visit the West Wyoming Web-
site at www.westwyoming.org.
Residents interested in receiving
a monthly e-newsletter from the
borough are asked to visit the
website for more details.
Recycling reminder
West Wyoming recycling con-
tainers are located behind Hose
Company No. 1.
Recycling can be dropped off
any day of the week.
The following is the list of ac-
ceptable items for recycling:
commingled food and beverage
containers, plastic containers (all
number recyclables are accept-
ed), cardboard, newspaper and
office paper.
Sanitation sticker purchases are mandatory
WESTWYOMINGNEWS
lot.
Sacred Heart meetings
Meeting schedule at Sacred
Heart of Jesus Church: Holy
Name Society will meet at 7
p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2 in the
church hall. Womens Society
will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tues-
day, Jan. 8 in the church hall.
The Parish Pastoral Council
will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday,
Jan. 8 in the lower level meeting
room.
Senior Outreach Committee
will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday,
Jan. 15 in the rectory lower level
meeting room.
New members for all of our
organizations are always wel-
come.
Eco-tip
Here is Joey Jones eco-tip of
the week: If you got bows on
your holiday gifts, save them.
You can reuse them the next
time you give a gift!
Gas service applications
Applications for gas service
are available at the Dupont Mu-
nicipal offices during regular
business hours; UGI Represen-
tative Mike Trussa states that in
order for the company to have
program approval for placement
of gas lines, residents applica-
tions must be filed with UGI.
For more information, contact
Mike at 829-8664.
V.F.W. Post #4909 meeting
Dupont V.F.W. Post #4909
will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Mon-
day, Jan. 7 at the post home.
Commander Gary Carwar-
dine will preside.
The Home Association meet-
ing will follow. Nomination of
Home Association Officers will
be held for 2013.
Refreshments will be served
after both meetings.
Crime Watch meeting
The Dupont Neighbor Crime
Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, Jan. 29 at the munici-
pal building.
Residents are reminded of the
snowfall ordinance in place.
The day after a snowfall of
three inches or more, there is no
parking on the even numbered
sides of the Main, Ziegler and
Chestnut Streets from 7 a.m. to
5 p.m.
Sidewalks must be cleaned
within 48 hours after the snow-
fall ends.
Service schedule
Dupont Borough service
schedule for the week of Dec.
30:
Monday, Dec. 31 Refuse
Wednesday, Jan. 2 - Yard
waste and Christmas trees
Thursday, Jan. 3 Recycling,
plastics, cans, glass
Dupont Public Works Depart-
ment announces with the winter
season that recycling and yard
waste pickups may be disrupt-
ed due to plowing and winter
road maintenance.
Every effort will be made to
maintain the service schedules.
If your recyclables or yard
waste are not picked up, hold all
until the next scheduled pick-up.
Dupont
The West Pittston Shade Tree
Commission (WPSTC) had an-
other successful year in 2012.
This past year, the WPSTCcom-
pleted their second and final
TreeVitalize grant awarded in
the amount of $2,370. This final
grant along with the West Pitt-
stons Shade Tree Commissions
own cash match of $2,370 pro-
vided a total of $4,740 to plant a
total of 33-street trees through-
out the borough at no cost to
homeowners.
Trees improve our social and
economic environment by pro-
viding many benefits that make
our community more attractive:
They increase the value of our
homes and businesses, increase
the value of rental properties,
calm traffic, reduce storm water
runoff, reduce maintenance to
pavements and reduce stress,
stated Diane Mansi, programco-
ordinator.
In 2011, the WPSTC complet-
ed their first TreeVitalize grant
which was awarded in 2009 and
required a span of two-years to
complete. The awarded amount
of $11,000 had a cash match of
$11,000for a total amount of
$22,000. The funding supported
the WPSTC planting of 16 trees
in Morris Park, removal of19-
hazardous trees in the borough
and planting of 24 street trees at
no cost to homeowners.
The TreeVitalize initiative is a
response to an alarming trend of
the loss of trees in Pennsylva-
nias metropolitan areas. It is a
public-private partnership to
help restore tree cover, educate
citizens about planting trees as
an act of caring for our environ-
ment, and build capacity among
local governments to under-
stand, protect and restore their
urban trees.
According to the TreeVitalize
website the goal of the program
is to plant one million trees by
the end of 2012. These are to in-
clude larger caliper trees for city
streets, parks, and other public
property; seedlings in buffer
plantings along streams to re-
duce erosion and improve water
quality; and those purchased by
homeowners for planting on pri-
vate property with a TreeVitalize
rebate discount. An additional
goal is to train 10,000 volunteers
in basic tree biology and tree
care to assist their communities
in establishing and maintaining
new plantings.
Ultimately, the goal of TreeV-
italize is to establish strong ur-
ban forestry partnerships in all
14-Pennsylvania metropolitan
areas and to build local capacity
for sustainingthe urbanforest re-
source.
The WPSTC officers for 2012
are: Mike McHugh, president;
Lou Berti, vice president; Ron
Orth, treasurer; Tadd Morris, as-
sistant treasurer; Diane Mansi,
secretary.
Note: A photo appears else-
where in todays paper.
Column deadline
Starting this week, submis-
sions for the West Pittston news
column will be no later than
Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m.
Birthday notes
Celebrating this week: Susie
Reilly, Dec. 30; Fr. Paul McDon-
nell, Carissa Belles, Elizabeth
Manganello, Nancy Romanow-
ski, Jan. 2; Alison Wolfgang,
Brigid Walsh, Jan. 3. Special
birthday wishes to West Pittston
Tax Collector, George Miller,
who celebrates today.
Thought for the Week
The purpose of learning is
growth, and our minds, unlike
our bodies, can continue grow-
ing as long as we live.
Quote of the Week
Happiness isnt something
you experience; its something
you remember. Oscar Levant,
American actor, pianist, and
composer.
Shade Tree Commission
to plant 33 trees
WESTPITTSTON
Tony Callaio
654-5358
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Now that the season is over,
Joe Erzar, a senior member of the
Wyoming Area football team,
has begun accepting payments
for his pledge drive for the Lau-
rens First & Goal Foundation,
which supports pediatric brain
tumor research.
All money received will go di-
rectly to the foundation. The
Warrior football team scored
460 points this past season.
Please multiply your pledge
amount by 460 and mail your
check to: LF&G Pledge Drive,
c/o31W. BradySt., West Wyom-
ing, PA18644.
One-time donations are still
being accepted.
If you forgot your pledge
amount or need to have your
pledge picked up, please call
693-3163 after 5 p.m. or e-mail-
jerzar@verizon.net
Lions entertain at Highland
The Exeter Lions Club enter-
tained the guests of the Highland
Manor Nursing home, in Exeter,
by singing Christmas Carols and
presenting each guest with a
Christmas gift.
Lions attendingwere KenCol-
lins, Donna Collins, Joan Sala-
no, Toni Valenti, Janet Serino,
John Serino, Rich Anselmi, Dan
Truskowski, Jack Brogan, Narda
Sperazza, Steve Sokach and Ju-
dy Sokach.
Cosmopolitan Seniors
The Cosmopolitan Seniors
will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday
Jan. 8 in St. Anthony Center,
Exeter.
Dues will be collected. Host/
hostesses are Theresa Bekanich,
Rose Gunsior, Marie Mantione,
Jane Mikolosko and Marie Spe-
razza.
The club is open to all adults
age 50 and over, regardless of re-
ligious affiliation and residence.
Prospective members are in-
vited to attend a meeting and en-
joy a friendly social afternoon
with your peers.
Travel coordinator Johanna is
accepting reservations for a trip
to Mount Airy Casino on
Wednesday, Jan. 9 with pickups
in Exeter and Pittston.
Non-members are welcome.
Details can be obtained from
Johanna at 655-2720.
Borough notes
Exeter residents may pick up a
2013 recycling calendar at the
following businesses along
Wyoming Avenue: Turkey Hill,
Uni Mart, Sabatinis Pizza, Mod-
ern Market and Donut Connec-
tion.
The calendar can also be
picked up any time at the Exeter
Borough Building, 1101 Wyom-
ing Ave. in the white mailbox to
the right of the front door.
Recycling must be placed
curbside for pick-up on Mon-
days.
All refuse is to be placed in
garbage bags and put in a gar-
bage can and placed curbside by
6 a.m. on Wednesdays. Loose
garbage in garbage cans will not
be taken.
Refuse pickup
Due to the upcoming holiday,
refuse in Exeter Borough will be
picked up on Thursday, Jan 3 in-
stead of the regular Wednesday
pick up.
Recyclables will be picked up
on New Years Eve.
St Barbaras Christian Women
St Barbaras Christian Women
will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tues-
day, Jan 8 at the church hall.
Plans will be finalized for the
parish Mardi Gras dance which
will be heldonSaturday, Feb. 9at
the church hall.
St. Barbaras news
The Rectory office will be
closed on the following days in
observance of NewYears: Mon-
day, Dec. 31; and Tuesday, Jan. 1.
Fr. Phil and Fr. Ray will be avail-
able for any emergencies.
EWTN will air the movie St.
Barbara at 2 p.m. on Jan. 1; 9
a.m. on Jan. 4 and 8 p.m. on Jan.
5.
The filmis about the life of St.
Barbara, the daughter of a Ro-
man governor, who, after her
slave is condemned to death for
being a Christian, also converts
to Christianity.
Her faith gave her the strength
necessary to face the most diffi-
cult trials and forgive her execu-
tioners. EWTN is on Comcast
channel 12.
On December 19, the Exeter Lions Club entertained the guests of the Highland Manor Nursing home, in Exeter, by singing Christmas Carols and presenting each guest
with a Christmas gift.
Lions pictured are Ken Collins, Donna Collins, Joan Salano, Toni Valenti, Janet Serino, John Serino, Rich Anselmi, Dan Truskowski, Jack Brogan, Narda Sperazza, Steve
Sokach and Judy Sokach.
Pledges for Laurens First and Goal Foundation due
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recently began its 2013 Fire
Drive.
Everyone is asked to please
donate to the department. It is
your generosity that allows the
company to protect their men
and women with equipment nec-
essary to respond when needed.
Asecond reminder will be go-
ing out shortly.
If corrections are needed on
the form, please mark the appro-
priate area and list the updated
information. The more remind-
ers must be send out the more
the postage costs.
Fewer reminders save money.
Please donate.
If you did not receive your do-
nation request, please call the
station at 693-1371 and leave a
message for John Marianacci,
our 2013 Fund Drive Chairman.
As always, new members are
welcome to apply and our hall is
available for rental by calling the
same number for information.
Sanitation stickers
Garbage stickers for 2013 are
nowon sale from9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday through Friday at the
Wyoming Municipal Building.
Full year stickers are $200 and
$190 for seniors.
Stickers may be purchased
through two payments, each for
half a year. Garbage stickers may
also be purchased through the
mail by sending a self-ad-
dressed/stamped envelope to
Wyoming Borough, 277 Wyom-
ing Ave., Wyoming, PA 18644.
The sticker fee includes garbage
pickup, curb-side recycling col-
lection and seasonal yard waste
removal.
Amonthly bulk itempickup is
also offered at $5 per item(limit-
ed to one per month.)
St. Monicas news
A Night at the Races benefit-
ing St. Monicas Parish, 363 W.
Eighth St., West Wyoming will
be held on Friday, Feb. 8. Master
of ceremonies is Magic 93s
Frankie Warren.
Doors open at 5:45 p.m.; post
time 7p.m. Admissionis $10and
seating is limited to 175 people.
Complimentary food and bever-
ages will be served. Horses will
be sold after each weekend mass
for $10.
There is a $50 cash prize if
your horse wins the race. Con-
tact person is Tom Tomsak at
237-2188.
APro-Life March will be held
in Washington, DC on Friday,
Jan. 25. Buses will leave from
the Knights of Columbus Hall in
Luzerne at a time to be an-
nounced. If interested, call the
rectory at 693-1991.
Thanks to all who brought
gifts for needy children and par-
ticipated in the Angel Tree Ou-
treach. Aspecial thanks toSandy
Nardell and those who helped
with the project.
Thanks also to all who pur-
chased ornaments to help the
children with disabilities and the
Childrens Hospital in Haiti. A
total of $605 was collected from
St. Monicas. This amount was
matched by an anonymous do-
nor from Rochester, NY.
Library news
The Friends of the Wyoming
Free Library have launched a
brand new web-based store on
Etsy.com! You can buy unique
handcrafted items such as cat
toys and sachets as well as pil-
lows, pet coats and many other
crafts for the holidays. Go to
The Crafty Ant store on Etsy-
.com. All proceeds benefit the
Wyoming Free Library.
Friends of the Wyoming Free
Library invite you to bring your
knitting, crocheting, needle-
point, embroidery, or sewing to
the library from10 to 11:30 a.m.
on the first and fourth Wednes-
days of every month. Call the li-
brary at 693-1364 to register.
Hose Company No. 1 fire fund drive under way
Sanitation stickers for 2013 are on sale at municipal building
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Cub Pack 366 of St. Monica's Parish, West Wyoming held the December Pack meeting and Christmas Party on Dec. 16 in the church
Hall. The following boys have earned the Bobcat Badges. Fromleft, first row, are Benjamn Canfield, Brady Noone, Dylan Calvey, Nicho-
las Giamusso and Steven Maywood. Second row, Cole Schutter, Dane Schutter, Casey Noone, Brendan Grahamand Christopher
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The top 40 2012 sports stories
Here is a top 40 list of sports
stories for the calendar year
2012. The list is subjective and
there are sure to be arguments
about exclusions, inclusions and
the order.
The order of the stories is not
so important. Every story is im-
portant to the athletes involved.
Most of the stories on the list are
about the high school seasons,
teams and players at Pittston Ar-
ea and Wyoming Area, though
there are non-scholastic stories,
too.
Because the list covers a calen-
dar year it includes parts of two
school years, the winter season
of 2012 in January and the fall
and first part of the winter sea-
sonof the 2012-13winter season.
Thus youll see stories of two
wrestlers who reached 100 wins,
one who did it in February and
one who did it in December.
If there is one theme that
stands out is the success for girls
teams at Pittston Area.
Look for PAswim, field hock-
ey and girls soccer teams. They
put up a lot of Ws.
1. NickOBrienThe Wyom-
ing Area senior was the All-State
2AquarterbackandTimes Lead-
er Player of the Year. He rushed
for a school record 5,175 yards,
the third-most in Wyoming Val-
ley Conference history.
As a senior he rushed for 1,437
yards and 21 touchdowns during
the regular season, andhis passer
rating of 190.85 led all quarter-
backs. He also returned three
punts and an interception for
touchdowns.
OBrien also won a District 2
gold medal for the javelin throw.
2. Mia Hopkins A thou-
sand-plus points, a WVC Player
of the Year selection, an all-state
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FILE PHOTO
Nick O'Brien surpassed this 4,000 yards later in the year, going over 5,000 and leading the Warriors to a District 2 championship
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Nick OBrien, Mia Hopkins and the Wyoming Area football team are leaders
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ship. Mia, the first D-1 female
scholarship player from Pittston
Area, is going to Monmouth
University in West Long Branch,
N.J.
The 5-foot-11 senior honor
student has a basketball pedi-
gree. Her grandfather, John
Hopkins, was a legendary boys
head coach at GAR for more
than two decades. Last season
Mia had a career-best 39-points
against Holy Redeemer on Jan.
16 and scored 20.3 points-per-
game, second in the WVC. She
also averaged 14 rebounds, five
assists four steals and three
blocks per game last season.
This season she is on track to
better those numbers.
3. Wyoming Area football
team-- Wyoming Area defeated
Lakeland 20-7 for this years
District 2 Class 2A champion-
ship. It was the schools first dis-
trict title in football since 2003.
After starting 1-2, they won nine
consecutive games. They fin-
ished 10-3.
Coach Randy Spencer was the
WVC 2A coach of the year.
4. Stephanie Jallen -- Stepha-
nie, a downhill ski racer and
Wyoming Area student from
Harding, won Silver and Bronze
Medals in two separate Slalom
races December 10 through14 at
the 2012 NorAm Races in Cop-
per Mountain, Colorado. A
member of the U.S. Paralympics
Alpine Ski Team, Jallen compet-
ed against athletes from12 other
countries. The points she earned
put her one stepcloser toher goal
of competing in 2014 Paralym-
pic Games in Sochi, Russia. Her
next event is December 31
through January 4 in Winter
Park, Colorado.
5. Chuck Parente In No-
vember Chuck Parente - Pittston
Area class of 2008 was the
winner of the Scranton-Wilkes-
Barre baseball franchise Name
the Teamcontest. For submitting
the name RailRiders, Parente
won a no. 13 RailRiders jersey
with his name on the back, a Rail
Riders cap and two season tick-
ets for the 2013 season. He was
also invited to throw out a cere-
monial first pitch on Opening
Day, April 4.
6. Andy Schutz Earlier this
month Andy Schutz joined the
Wyoming Area Century Club.
He became only the fourth wres-
tler in the history of the Wyom-
FILE PHOTOS
Stephanie Jallen with host driver, Dave Corby, during a fund raiser for her bid to go to the 2014 Paralympic Games in Russia.
Wyoming Area
senior, Andy
Schutz, gar-
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100th victory
against Wyom-
ing Seminary
on Saturday,
December 15.
He was the
fourth Warrior
to get 100
wins.
He is pictured
with Warrior
wrestling head
coach Steve
Mytych.
He was no. 6.
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ing Area program to win 100
bouts. Schutz, a senior, got his
100th win at the Friends of Sem
Wrestling Duals at Wyoming
Seminary. Schutz is a three-time
defending District 2 champion.
7. RyanTracy -- Pittston Area
senior golfer Ryan Tracy won
the Pre-District 3A Individual
Tournament was a first team
WVC all-star and the WVC 3A
MVP.
8. Jamie Scarantino Sca-
rantino, who graduated from
Pittston Area in June, left as a
member of the Pittston Area
Century Club. He won his 100th
bout last February. He also won
the District 2 3A championship
at 106 pounds, his third consec-
utive District championship.
9. Joe Starinsky The Pitt-
ston Area senior wide receiver
led the Wyoming Valley Confer-
ence 3A division with 37 recep-
tions. He had 667 yards and18.0
yards per catch average. Against
Wyoming Area Starinsky, 5-7
and 160, caught six passes for
110 yards and returned an inter-
ception 70 yards for a touch-
down.
10. Pittston Area girls swim
teamInFebruarythe PAswim-
mers won a second consecutive
WyomingValleyConference Di-
vision III championship. In the
2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons
Pittston Area won the division
and with a 20-0 combined re-
cord. In March they won 11 dis-
trict medals and freshman Mia
Nardone won a state medal in the
butterfly.
The teamis off to an undefeat-
ed start again this season.
11. Serra Degnan Serra will
graduate in June as an all-time
Wyoming Area great. Shes a
four-year starter in basketball,
softball and field hockey. She
was all-state in field hockey and
has a scholarship offer from Sy-
racuse University.
12. Wyoming Area softball
team The Lady Warriors won
the first WVC title for the pro-
gram since 1991 when they beat
Berwick 4-3 with 2-run rally in
the bottom of the seventh for the
WVC Division 1 West crown in
May. Serra knocked in Nicole
Turner with the winning run.
Alex Holtz was the winning
FILE PHOTOS
Above, Pittston Area freshman Kassity
Roche wins the 200-yard freestyle the
no. 10 PA swimteam.
Left, Nicole Turner scores the winning
run in the WVC championship for the no.
12 WA softball team
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No. 32 Casey Bohan was a volleyball star
at Wilkes
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The Pittston Area Holiday
Tournament was scheduled to
conclude last night with Wyom-
ing Area playing Mountainview
in the consolation game at 6 p.m.
The championship game be-
tween Pittston Area and Holy
Redeemer featured the top two
players in the WVC in Redeem-
ers Alexis Lewis and PAs Mia
Hopkins. Lewis outscored
Mountainviewherself getting 23
in a 59-20 win in the first round
game.
The championship game was
scheduled for 7:30, too late for
our deadline.
The take away from the other
first round game Thursday was
dont label the Lady Patriots as
Mia Hopkins and her supporting
cast. Shes the reigning WVC
Player of the Year, but as the
team proved on Thursday night
in a, 73-55, win over Wyoming
Area, the other kids canplay, too.
PAs Liz Waleski hit two three-
pointers fromthe left wingonthe
Patriots first two possessions to
make it 6-0 and Allie Barber
made it 8-0 with a breakaway lay
up before Hopkins took a shot.
Hopkins did wind up as PAs
leading scorer with 16, the first
time she scored less than 20 this
preseason. Barber was right be-
hind her in the point parade with
15. Eastin Ashby scored 12; Wa-
leski, 11; Ali Brady, 7 and Cales
Owen, 6.
After Waleski and Barber
staked PA to that 8-0 lead in the
first, PA poured it on. A steal by
Ashby who got the ball ahead to
Barber for a layup made it 20-3
at 2:46 of the first.
After WAs Serra Degnan
made a scoop shot to make it
20-5 at 1:20, Degnan slapped
away the ball from Hopkins in
the post, but Hopkins got it back
on defense, leading to a jumper
by Brady. As the quarter ended
WAs Val Bott and Brady traded
three and the quarter ended 27-8
PA.
In the second quarter the Patri-
ots went up by 21, 33-12, on a
nice looking baby hook in the
paint by Celes and then by 23,
37-14, on a put back by Celes.
The Patriots threatened to go
up by 30 after a lay up by Barber
made it 41-14, but WAreeledit in
a little closing the quarter with a
6-1advantage to make it 42-20 at
the half. But PA pushed the lead
to 30, 61-31 after three. PA took
the foot of the gas in the fourth
and WA out scored them 24-12.
The Patriots tipped away pas-
ses, ran the floor, rebounded,
made entry passes to Hopkins
and shot from the outside. The
only thing they didnt do well
was shoot free throw going 9-
for-21.
Degnan made more free
throws than that, hitting 10-
of-13, but the rest of the team
was 3-of-11. Degnan penetrated
well, shooting and dishing but
the shots didnt fall. Degnan
scored 16, Ashley Blannett, 12;
Val Bott, 11and Nicole Turner 7.
This weeks games
The Wyoming Valley Confer-
ence season opens this week.
Wednesday
Berwick at Pittston Area
Thursday
Wyoming Area at Nanticoke
Friday
Pittston Area at Hazleton Area
GI RL S BASKETBAL L HOL I DAY TOURNAMENT
Lady Patriots Lady Royals in title game Saturday
Defeated Wyoming Area Thursday to get to last nights final
By JACK SMILES
jsmiles@civitasmedia.com
Right, Mia Hopkins, No.23,
scores two of her eight
first-half points. Bottom
right, Eastin Ashby, left, is
guarded by Nicole Turner.
Below, Lady Patriot Liz
Waleski hits a three-point
shot in the first quarter.
TONY CALLAIO FOR THE DISPATCH
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pitcher. The team reached the
District 2 championship game
where they lost to Valley View.
They were 12-5 overall.
13. PA-WA Football game
One of the most exciting games
in the history of the series.
Wyoming Area won 27-20, but
PAhad the ball at the WA11with
39 seconds left, when Falcone
MVP winner Nick OBrien in-
tercepted a pass in the endzone.
14. Girls Soccer teams - Inthe
same week in the middle of May
the Wyoming Area and Pittston
Area girls soccer teams got his-
toric accomplishments in a his-
toric season, the last spring soc-
cer season. WA won Wyoming
Valley Conference Division 4
Championship, only the second
WVCtitle of any kind in the pro-
grams history and the first since
1997 with a 10-2-1 record and
Pittston Area won the first WVC
title of any kind in the history of
the PA program when they fin-
ished 10-3 in D-3.
15. Allie Barber - The PA
freshman was a slam dunk Divi-
sion MVP in the spring soccer
season when she led the WVC
with 37 goals.
Back in action in the first fall
season in the final game against
Meyers she had a hat trick before
16 minutes were up and by the
end had a double hat trick scor-
ing six goals in the Lady Patriots
7-0 win which gave them a 12-3
record and a trip to the District
2A Championship Tournament.
Allie is also a starter on the
basketball team.
16. Wyoming Area cheer-
leaders - The Wyoming Area
cheerleaders earned an invite to
performat the Capital One Bowl
-- a major college football New
Years Day bowl game in Orlan-
do, Florida with their perform-
ance at the Universal Cheerlead-
ingAssociation(UCA) Pine For-
est Trails End Cheerleading
Camp in August. The girls were
invited to the bowl based on the
team and individual awards they
won at the Trails End camp.
They placed first in the home
pom dance and cheer division
and were second in the extreme
routine division.
17. Pittston Twp LL hosts
state tourney Pittston Town-
ship Little League hosted the
Pennsylvania State 10/11 Boys
Little League Baseball Tourna-
ment in July and August. League
president Carmen Sciandra and
Tom Tigue, Brian Elko, Gary
Baiera, Nick Cardinale, John
Walsh, Tom Connors a handful
other volunteers and the Pittston
Township Little League Ladies
Auxiliary organized the tourney
of eight teams, one from each of
the eight Pennsylvania Little
League Sections. Former major
league pitcher Andy Ashby
threw out the ceremonial first
pitch.
18. Pittston Area girls cross
country team Led by all stars
and District 2 medal winners,
Catherine Lombardo and Tara
Johnson, the teamwon the Lack-
awanna County Cross Country
Invitational in September and
finished the regular season with
a 15-2 record.
19. Jeff McCabe - McCabe,
28, a former Wyoming Area run-
ner for Exeter, won his fifth To-
mato Festival 5K in 16:30. In
March at The Honda Los An-
geles Marathon McCabe fin-
ished in 2:29:22, 10th overall out
of 18,841 runners, eighth out of
11,484 males, and fourth out of
1,332 runners in the 25-29 age
group. Though it wasnt an offi-
cial category, McCabe was num-
ber one among Americans.
20. Field hockey teams The
good news for the Lady Patriots
was they finished the regular
season with a 13-3 record. The
bad it wasnt good enough to
get them in the District playoffs.
Meanwhile playing in a tough-
er division the Wyoming Area
team finished 6-8 and made the
playoffs. Then they proved they
belonged by upsetting 13-3 Dal-
las in the first round 4-3 on an
overtime goal by freshman Bree
Bednarski. In beating Dallas the
Lady Warriors defeated a team
that had beat them five consec-
utive times, including 4-0 on
September 17 and had eliminat-
ed in the playoffs the two previ-
ous seasons.
21. Frankie Redmond On
September 2 Frank Redmond,
23, the former Wyoming Area
and Misericordia all-star from
Harding, earned the Fastest
Man in the Valley honor by
placing second in the River
Street Mile, the final race of the
Valleys Fastest Person series.
Redmonds overall time was
FILE PHOTO
Mia Hopkins went over 1000 points last February. She was the Player of the Year in the WVC and a Division I recruit. She's no. 2.
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ries.
22. Brandon Matthews
Pittston Area golfer Brandon
Matthews graduated from Pitt-
ston Area in June as a two-time
state medalist and one-time state
champion. In May he accepted a
Division I scholarship at Temple
University. At Temple last Fall
he averaged a team best 71.9 per
18 holes.
23. GPAmericanLegionIn
July the Greater Pittston Senior
American Legion baseball team
won the Wyoming Valley
League championship for the
ninth time, winning three con-
secutive games.
Historically the 2012 title is
the programs ninth and second
in three seasons. GP won the
Wyoming Valley League in
1983, 1990, 1997, 2002, 2003,
2004, 2005 and 2010.
24. Madeline Dworak In
February Pittston Area senior
field hockey player Madeline
Dworak signed a letter-of-intent
to attend Kutztown University,
an NCAA Division II school, on
a fieldhockeyscholarship. Dwo-
rak is Pittston Areas first stu-
dent-athlete to receive a field
hockey scholarship.
24. The Bridge Award Pitt-
ston Area won its fourth consec-
utive and sixth of eight Bridge
Awards beating Wyoming Area
head-to-head13 times and losing
only five in the 2011-12 school
year.
25. Grace ONeill Grace
graduated in June from Pittston
Area where she was a four-year
starter for the Lady Patriots bas-
ketball team, a four-year starter
for the softball teamand number
one academically in her class.
She never had a grade less than
A. She scored 2,200 on her
SATs, was elected class presi-
dent in every one of her high
school years and was on the
homecoming court.
Her parents both died in their
40s of natural causes when
Grace was in seventh grade.
26. District 2 Track and
Field Championships - Two
boys and one girl won gold med-
als at the District 2 3A cham-
pionships in May. PAs Ronnie
DEliseo won golds in the 100
FILE PHOTO No. 15 PA's Allie Barber led the WVC in goals as a freshman.
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Hosting a holiday tournament
gives teams a chance to play a
basketball game and watch one
in the same night.
The viewing portion of
Wyoming Area schedule, how-
ever, was altered immediately af-
ter its game Friday night.
Before they did anything else,
the Warriors watched video of
the 68-39 loss to Dallas that
placed Wyoming Area last in the
four-team Wyoming Area Tour-
nament.
Warriors coach Al Brogna at-
tempted to show its team situa-
tions where it could play harder.
They need to see the mistakes
were making, Brogna said.
They need to see the effort that
we, as coaches, are not seeing.
Wyoming Area has dropped
six straight to fall to 1-7 and
Brogna said the team lacks the
offensive ability to show signif-
icant progress without an im-
provement in defensive intensity.
Right now, were looking for
a defensive identity, Brogna
said. Were trying to find five
guys willing to play this game
hard.
The Mountaineers had room
to operate inside and out.
Dallas outscored Wyoming
Area, 38-18, on points in the
paint. It also went 9-for-15 (60
percent) from 3-point range.
The Mountaineers added to
their dominance by doubling up
the Warriors on the boards, 52-
26.
Were not a great scoring
team, Brogna said. We have to
be able to defend.
We have to be able to rebound
better, too. We have to put a body
on people, then go after the ball.
Bart Chupka and Mike Carey
led Fridays effort with eight
points each.
Dallas led just, 13-11, after one
quarter. For the second straight
game, a bad second quarter put
the Warriors in a big hole.
Matt Ross scored 11 of his
game-high 16 points in the quar-
ter to help Dallas build a 37-21
halftime lead. Suk Mathon had
seven points and seven rebounds
in the quarter on the way to a 12-
point, 13-rebound effort.
Allen Fell added15 points and
nine rebounds while Darik John-
son had 10 points for Dallas.
In the championship game,
Wyoming Valley West scored
the first seven points then fought
off Old Forge, 43-38.
Brett Good led Valley West
with 14 points.
Brian Tomasetti scored 17 to
lead Old Forge.
Valley West 71, WA 44
Wyoming Valley West scored
26 points and hit eight 3-pointers
Thursday during a 71-44 rout of
host Wyoming Area in the open-
ing round of the Wyoming Area
Holiday Tournament.
The Spartans stretched a 10-9
lead after one quarter to 36-17 at
halftime.
Jamie Calloway and Chris
McCue each scored seven points
in the second quarter. Chris
McCue had all 11of his points in
the first half.
Evan McCue hit four 3-point-
ers while scoring a game-high13
points for Valley West.
Bart Chupka led the Warriors
with 11 points and Jeremy Zezza
added 10.
Jimmie Aversa and Jake Ma-
netti scored 15 points each to
lead Old Forge to a 65-41victory
over Dallas in the other semifi-
nal.
PA 68, Lake-Lehman 47
James Tobisch scored 18
points Friday night to lead Pitt-
ston Area past Lake-Lehman,
68-47, for third place in the
McGrane Tournament at the
Wilkes-Barre CYC.
The Patriots trailed at halftime
before outscoring the Black
Knights, 44-18, over the final 16
minutes.
Mason Gross and James Em-
mett added14 points each. Gross
earned a spot on the all-tourna-
ment team.
Jared James scored 15 points
to lead Lake-Lehman. Pete Bo-
rumadded12 and AdamDizbon
had 11.
Dizbon made the all-tourna-
ment team.
Hanover Area beat Holy Re-
deemer, 53-52, for the cham-
pionship.
Jorge Colon scored 21 points,
hit twofree throws with22.6sec-
onds left in overtime to win the
game and earned tournament
Most Valuable Player honors.
Jake Barber, who had a game-
high 22 points, and Bob Kerestes
also made the all-tournament
team for the Hawkeyes. Shachel
Wallace made the teamfromHo-
ly Redeemer.
Hanover 63, Pittston Area 45
Jake Barber scored 21 points
Thursday night to lead Hanover
Area past Pittston Area, 63-45,
in the opening game of the
McGrane Tournament at the
Wilkes-Barre CYC.
Tyler McGarry hit four 3-
pointers while leading the Patri-
ots with 18 points.
James Tobisch added 10
points.
Jorge Colon added 18 points
for Hanover Area, which opened
a 10-point lead after one quarter
and a 17-point advantage at half-
time.
Holy Redeemer defeated
Lake-Lehman, 63-49, in Thurs-
days other McGrane semifinal.
PA 59, WA 50
Tyler McGarry scored 20
points and James Tobisch added
BOYS BASKETBAL L
Warriors fall, Patriots win in consol games
By TOM ROBINSON
For the Sunday Dispatch
No.1 Jordan Zezza attempts a jumpshot
Pittston Areas Michael Schwab, left, guards Hanover Areas Jorge Colon in the second game of the
Robert McGrane Memorial Tournament at the Wilkes-Barre CYC on Thursday night
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downed Wyoming Area, 59-50,
in the annual Eugene DiMinico
II Memorial Game.
The Patriots broke away in
what was a one-point game at
halftime. McGarry scored 10
points in the third quarter to push
the advantage to 41-35.
Jayson Crawford added 10
points in the win.
Wyoming Area was led by
Bart Chupka with 24 points.
Chupka was 8-for-14 from the
line. Mike Carey added 10
points.
DeMinico, a Pittston Town-
ship police officer and decorated
Iraqi war veteran, was killed in a
motorcycle accident in Novem-
ber, 2005.
The Patriots picked up a
Bridge point for the school with
the win.
This weeks games
The Wyoming Valley Confer-
ence season opens this week.
Thursday
Pittston Area at Berwick
Friday
Nanticoke at Wyoming Area
Saturday
Hazleton Area at Pittston Area
Tourneys
Warrior center Bart Chupka takes a shot after pulling down a
rebound against the Dallas Mountaineers.
PA PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS. WA BY TONY CALLAIO
Paul Zelinsky, of Exeter, got
his first buck this season.
Though it has 10 points, it was
actually an 11 pointer as one tine
had the point broken off.
Thomas shot the buck at 20
yards with a Stevens.308 while
hunting with his fianc Adriean
and her father Richard Kasisky
in Sweet Valley on state game
lands off of 118.
Exeter man harvests 10-pointer
in Sweet Valley game lands
Paul Zelinsky, of Exeter with the 10-point buck he got near Sweet Valley.
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and 300 hurdles. WAs Nick
OBrien took first in the javelin
throw.
PAs Olivia Giambra, a fresh-
man in May, won gold in the tri-
ple jump and silver in the long.
OBrien was a triple medalist.
He won a silver for running a leg
of the Warriors second place 4 x
100 relay team. OBrien also
won a fifth place medal in the
200 meter run. For WA Isaiah
Peoples, Sharrieff Hale, Cody
Schmitz and Ryan Flynn were
medalists.
PAs Mike Harth also won a
medal.
Also for the PA girls Allison
Parrent, Catherine and Kristen
Lombardo, Katilynn Kutcha and
Bianca Bolton and Elizabeth
Waleski won medals. For the
WA girls Emily Shemanski, Sa-
rah Radzwilka and Haley Stack-
house were medal winners.
27. Little League/Youth soft-
ball/baseball The Jenkins/Pitt-
ston Township/Duryea com-
bined Junior Softball All stars
won the District 16 champion-
ship. The Duryea/Avoca/Pittston
Township 9-10 All-Stars won the
District 16 championship.
Greater Wyoming Area won
the District 16/31 Senior Teeners
championship
28. Richard (Dick) Callahan
Callahan -- an Avoca native
who was a public address an-
nouncer for the NBAs Golden
Warriors for 19 years and is the
announcer for the Oakland As
baseball and California Golden
Bears football teams -- was the
featured speaker the for the
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 98th
Annual Banquet on Saturday
night March17. In May, 2010, on
Mothers Day, Callahan an-
nounced Major League Base-
balls 19th perfect pitched by
Dallas Braden.
29. Benefit sports events
Three events raised nearly
$30,000 combined. In August
the Curt Hannon Whiffle Ball
Tournament at the West Pittston
Little League benefited Joe Ru-
binoandhis family. Rubino, a fa-
ther of three and a West Pittston
Little League dad, was critically
injuredonJune13while working
on a construction. Also in Au-
gust a softball tournament bene-
PA freshman Olivia Giambra was a gold medalist at the District 2 championships. Track medalists were no. 26.
FILE PHOTOS
The Yatesville Bocce Club's inaugural tournament was no. 38 See TOP 40, Page 56
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in Ivy in saves with 122, with a
2.92 goals-against-average and
a .705 save percentage. She had
10 or more saves in six games
including 15 against second-
ranked Princeton in final game.
In high school at Sem she
lettered four times in field
hockey and softball, winning a
Gold Award for each sport. She
was a three-year captain of the
softball team and a state cham-
pion with the field hockey team
in 2008 and 2010.
Carly is the daughter of Jer-
iann and Stephen Sokach.
Shes enrolled in the College of
Arts and Sciences.
Fred Lokuta competed in a
USA Powerlifting competition
last month in Clarks Summit.
He broke the masters bench
press state record on his second
lift and then again on his third.
In the stories within the story
of the move of high school girls
soccer from the spring to fall
this year, Wyoming Areas Sam
Last week a story about An-
dy Schutz the Wyoming Area
senor who is the third wrestler
in the history of the Wyoming
Area program to get 100 plus
wins referenced Don Morgan
who was the last WA wrestler
before Schutz to win 100 plus.
The story said Schutz didnt
know Morgan. In fact Morgan
is a second cousin to Schutzs
mother Andrea Mauriello and
Morgan helped Schutz a few
times at wrestling practice
when Schutz was a kid.
Sorry about the mix up.
Carly Sokash, a 5-4 sopho-
more goal keeper for the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania field
hockey team, was named Aca-
demic All-Ivy. Carly, a Wyom-
ing Sem graduate from West
Pittston, started and played
every minute of 17 games in the
fall.
She helped the team to their
best overall record (9-8) since
2006 while maintaining an
exceptional GPA. She was third
Acasio was overlooked. Acasio
is a soccer player and a volley
player. She played both when
soccer was in the spring. With
soccer moving to the fall she
didnt want to give either up, so
she played both.
Other girls played two sports
in the same season because of
the switch of soccer to the fall.
But Sam didnt just play to
sports she made all-star teams
in both.
Remember when Kevin Kolb
was the answer at quarterback
for the Eagles? He was the first
NFL quarterback ever to throw
for over 300 yards in his first
two games.
Hes injured now, so its
tough to say what his future is,
but it doesnt look like hell live
up to the promise he showed in
Philly. Why did he look good in
Philly? Andy Reid.
Whatever else you can say
about Reid he makes quarter-
backs look good. Do you think
Nick Foles would have put up
the numbers like did this year
anywhere else? I dont.
THESMILES FILES
by JACK SMILES - jsmiles@psdispatch.com
Schutz - Morgan
and random notes
Carly Sokash of West Pittston was an Academic All-Ivy selection
as a goalie for the Penn field hockey team.
Wyoming Area put four wres-
tlers in the semis on the first day
of the Tunkhannock Kiwanis
Wrestling Tournament on Fri-
day.
Wyoming Areas four semifi-
nalists wrestled yesterday after-
noon for a spot in the finals last
evening.
The results were too late for
our deadline.
Wyoming Areas Andy
Schutz, who advanced to the
semifinals at 126, was runner-up
at the 2011 tournament.
The other WA wrestlers in the
semis were Pat Heck at 106, Car-
men Mauriello at 132, Nick
Heck at 138.
W R E S T L I N G
Four Warriors in Tunk.
Kiwanis semis Saturday
There will a second la-
crosse clinic held at the Grea-
ter Pittston YMCA on Sun-
day January 20, 2013. Regis-
tration for the clinic will be-
gin at 9:30 a.m. and the
session will run from 10:00
a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Anyone who registered and
attended the first clinic will
not have to register again.
The clinic will run with the
help of Marywood University
head lacrosse coach Scott
Dalgliesh, his company Pre-
mier Lacrosse, and members
of the current Marywood
University lacrosse team.
The kids will learn the ba-
sics of the sport (passing, cra-
dling, catching and shooting).
Questions can be directed
to Rob Switzer at rjswitz-
er@verizon.net or Carl Delu-
ca at carlreeree@verizon.net.
Lacrosse clinic at Y
Boys and girls ages10 to14 are
invited to participate in the local
level 2013 Knights of Columbus
Basketball Free Throw Cham-
pionship.
Winners progress through lo-
cal, district and state competi-
tions.
International champions are
announced by the K of C head-
quarters based on scores from
the state-level competitions.
Participants will compete in
their respective age groups. Last
year more than 120,000 sharp-
shooters participated in over
3,600 local competitions.
This years local event will be
held on Feb. 9th in the gymnasi-
um of the former Seton Catholic
high school on William Street in
Pittston.
Start time will be 9 a.m.. There
is no cost to participate in this
event. All contestants will be
recognized for their participa-
tion in this event.
Participants are required to
furnish proof of age and written
parental consent to compete. For
entry forms or additional infor-
mation contact either Don Mac
Rae at (570) 815-4454 or Mitch
Megliola at (570) 335-3002.
Local Knights free throw contest Feb. 9
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fited the John Anthony
Beno Borzell Scholar-
shipandthe FallenWarrior
Scholarship.
In October the inaugural
Stephs Fall 5K run bene-
fited the Stephanie Godri
-Johnston Memorial
Scholarship fund
30. Andy Ashby Base-
ball Game Former ma-
jor league pitcher Andy
Ashby handed out the 15th
annual MVP award that
bears his name for the
Wyoming Area - Pittston
Area baseball game to WA
pitcher Dylan Maloney.
Maloney pitched a com-
plete game giving up five
runs withnine strikeouts in
a 15-5 win.
31 Jordan Thomas A
14-year-old Wyoming Ar-
ea student from Harding,
JordanThomas racedkarts
for nine seasons through
2011, when he won the PA
Dirt Kart State Champion-
ship and retried with a list
of fast-time awards. For
the 2012 season Jordan
moved up to sprint cars
and was one of the young-
est sprint drivers in the
country. Jordan competed
in11sprint events at 10 dif-
ferent speedways and
qualified for 10 main
events.
32. Casey Bohan -
Wilkes University volley-
ball player Casey Bohan,
the all-time kills leader at
Wyoming Area, set the re-
cordfor single-seasonkills
at Wilkes University on
November 2 in the teams
final match of the season.
She finished the season
with 406 kills. She was se-
lected to the First-Team
All-Freedom Conference,
leading the Freedom with
389 kills.
33. Skate Game The
Pittston Area Patriots de-
feated Wyoming Area 8-1
in ice hockey at the Revo-
lution Ice Centre in Pitt-
ston Twp. In February. The
win stopped a three-game
losing streak to the War-
riors in the annual Blue n
Gold Skate game. Jerry
Scatena and Rich Wein-
stock each scored two
goals for PA.
34. Super Bowl predic-
tions -- 561readers offered
Super Bowl predictions in
the Dispatch. Taylor Craw-
ford, 26, represented Gi-
ants fans and Alex Gross,
12, represented Patriot
fans ina front page picture.
35. Junior Football -
The Wyoming/West
Wyoming/Exeter Panthers
C team completed an un-
defeated season by win-
ning the Wyoming Valley
West Junior Football and
Cheerleading Conference
Superbowl, defeating
Kingston Township. In the
A game West Pittston A
defeated Back Mountain,
also completing an unde-
feated season.
36. Bob Duliba -
Wyoming Area baseball
assistant coach and former
Major League pitcher Bob
Duliba, 77, was invited to
the100th anniversary cele-
bration of the official
opening of Fenway Park.
The invitation included
travel expenses, accom-
modations for two nights
and a game ticket paid for
by the Red Sox, a recep-
tion and on field introduc-
tion. Duliba pitched for the
Red Sox in 1960.
37. Fred Lokuta The
51-year-old weight lifter
from Dupont set a new
state bench press record in
the Masters Division 148
lb. weight class on July 14
at Browns Gym in Clarks
Summit at a USA Power-
lifting sanctioned event by
benching 276 pounds.
Lokuta topped his own re-
cord later in the year.
38. Yatesville Bocce
Tourney The Yatesville
Bocce club inaugurated a
Yatesville Fall Classic
tournament. Thirteen
teams entered from Lu-
zerne and Lackawanna
Counties and Easton and
New Jersey.
Aneills of Jessup de-
feated the Yatesville 4,
Doc, Ralph and Jon Cam-
panella and Paul "Lefty"
Santarelli, in the cham-
pionship game.
39. Joe Lipperini - Pitt-
stons Joel Lipperini won
the Total Performance
Showcase Race in the
GRAND-AM Series
Championship at Lime
Rock Park in Lakeville,
CN in his Grand AM de-
but. Lipperini, 42, is a
four-time Sports Car Club
of America (SCCA) series
national champion. Lippe-
rini and his brother Dan
operate RaceLabz on Par-
sonage Street
40. Flying AGolf Tour-
nament -- The 50th Anni-
versary Flying A Golf
Tournament at Emanon
Country Club drew 100
golfers some from New
Hampshire and North Car-
olina. The tourney was
first organized in 1962.
Many of the golfers who
played in the A in the
1960s returned for the an-
niversary. Jerry Zezza was
on the original committee
and the 2012 committee.
PA wide
receiver
Joe Sta-
rinsky led
the WVC
in recep-
tions. he
was no. 9.
PA golfer
Ryan Tra-
cy was the
MVP of the
3A divi-
sion. He's
no. 7.
Channeling Payne Stewart, the foursome of, left to
right, Chas Iarusso, Jerry L. Zezza, Carl Rosencrance,
III, played in the 50 anniversary Flying A tournament,
no. 40.
FILE PHOTO
No. 36 was WA baseball coach Bob Duliba who was
invited to Fenway Park's 100th anniversary.
Top 40
FILE PHOTO
WA's Bree Bednarski, left made the winning goal in
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Helen Marie Stempien, 62,
of Pittston, passed away at
home on Friday, Dec. 21,
2012.
Born on Oct. 28, 1950, she
was raised in Dupont by the
late Walter and Sophie Ginter
Borysewicz.
Helen was employed as a
travel agent with VTS Travel.
She also worked for Jewelcor
Travel and Topps Chewing
Gum Factory in Duryea. She
was a member of Sacred
Heart Church, Dupont; the
West Side Social Club, Avo-
ca; the Polish American Citi-
zens Club, Dupont, and Girl
Scout Troop 69, Ocean City,
Md.
Helen enjoyed traveling,
whether it was on a cruise to
the Caribbean Islands, Ger-
many, Florida, Las Vegas or
simply down the street to
meet with friends. Of all her
destinations, her favorite was
her dining room table, where
she would gather with family
for the holidays. She was tru-
ly the matriarch of the family
and will be missed for many
genera-
tions.
She is
survived by
her beloved
husband of
42 years,
Stanley Stempien; the three
children they raised, Jean
Marie Scott of Bear Creek,
Stanley Stempien Jr. of Du-
ryea, Michele Jackson of
Bear Creek; six wonderful
grandchildren, Jessica, Billy,
Jimmy, Jeremy, Erika, Emily;
brother, Joseph Borysewicz;
sister, Rosie Borysewicz;
several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she
was preceded in death by her
brother, Frank Borysewicz.
The funeral was Thurs-
day, Dec. 27, 2012, from the
Kizis-Lokuta Funeral Home,
134 Church St., Pittston, with
a Mass of Christian Burial in
Sacred Heart Church, Du-
pont. Interment was in the
parish cemetery, Dupont.
Donations can be made to
the American Stroke Associ-
ation or to the donors choice.
Helen Marie Stempien
December 21, 2012
Frances A. (Waurnek)
Stoshick, of Dupont, passed
awayDec. 24, 2012, at Golden
Living Center East Mountain,
Wilkes-Barre.
Born Jan. 17, 1941, in Du-
pont, she was a daughter of
the late Joseph (Joe Black)
and Helen (Sworen) Waur-
nek. She was a graduate of
Dupont High School. She
worked in the garment indus-
try for years, retiring from
Karabe in Pittston.
Surviving are husband, Jo-
seph Stoshick; sons, Robert
Stoshick and fiance Christi-
na (Pietrocarlo), David and
wife Michelle Stoshick and
their three children, David,
Matthew, Megan; brother, Jo-
seph Waurnek, Hughestown,
Pa.
The family would like to
give special thanks to the en-
tire staff of Golden Living
Center East
Mountain
for their
great deal of
kindness,
care and
compas-
sion.
Funeral services have been
entrusted to Graziano Funeral
Home Inc., Pittston Town-
ship, Pa.
Funeral services began at
the funeral home on Saturday,
Dec. 29, 2012. A Mass of
Christian Burial was held
from Sacred Heart of Jesus
R.C. Church, Dupont, also on
Saturday. Interment services
took place in Sacred Heart of
Jesus R.C. Cemetery, Dupont.
To submit online condo-
lences or to express your fon-
dest memories of Frances,
please visit www.graziano-
funeralhome.com.
Frances A. (Waurnek) Stoshick
December 24, 2012
OBITUARIES
ConnieCaprari, 65, of West Pittston,
passed away unexpectedly Sunday,
Dec. 23, 2012, in Wilkes-Barre Gener-
al Hospital.
BorninKingston, onApril 28, 1947,
she was a daughter of the late Michael
and Antonette Anetrella Punturiero.
Connie was a lifelong resident of West
Pittston. She was a lovingwife, mother
and Noni to her grandchildren, Cole,
Summer, Gwen, Giana, Ariana, Bian-
ca and grandchild on the way.
She was a graduate of St. John the
Evangelist High School, Pittston, and
Wilkes-Barre Business School. Early
in her career, she had worked in the
banking industry as a teller and super-
visor.
In addition to her parents, Connie
was precededindeathbyher father-in-
law, Samuel R. Caprari.
Surviving are her husband of 40
years, Samuel P. Caprari; sons, Samuel
P. Caprari Jr. and his wife, Heather, of
Clarks Summit; Michael Caprari and
his wife, Amanda, of Dupont; Joseph
Caprari and his wife, Michele, of Jes-
sup; brothers, FrankPunturieroandhis
wife, Patsy, of Potts-
grove; PatrickPuntu-
riero and his wife,
Kathie, of Berwick;
sister, Mary Tossi,
andher husband, An-
thony, of West Pitt-
ston; mother-in-law, Teresa Caprari, of
Naples, Fla.; sister-in-law, Donna
Heiser, and her husband, Gene, of Na-
ples, Fla.; brother-in-law, Paul Caprari,
and his wife, Paula, of Pittston; aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday,
Dec. 29, 2012, fromthe Peter J. Adoni-
zio Funeral Home, 251 William St.,
Pittston, withaMass of ChristianBuri-
al in St. Joseph Marello Parish, 237
William St., Pittston. Entombment
took place in the family mausoleumin
the Italian Independent Cemetery,
West Wyoming.
In lieu of flowers, memorial dona-
tions may be made to the Oblates of St.
Joseph or to St. Joseph Marello Parish.
Online condolences may be made at
www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome-
.com.
Connie Caprari
December 23, 2012
Rose Ludzia, 87, of Pittston, passed
away Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Geis-
inger Wyoming Valley Medical Cen-
ter, Plains Township.
She and her husband, John S. Lud-
zia, celebrated their 64th wedding an-
niversary on July16, 2012.
Born in Pittston, she was a daughter
of the late Peter andMarySendor Bar-
on. She was a graduate of Jenkins
TownshipHighSchool. Prior toretire-
ment, she worked in the garment in-
dustry at several locations.
She was a former member of St. Jo-
sephs Church, Port Griffith. Rose was
a member of St. John the Evangelist
Church, Pittston; its Altar & Rosary
Society; the Liturgical Commissions
and the church choir.
She was known by many as the pie-
rogi maker for the churchbazaars. She
was also a member of the ILGWU.
She was a beloved wife, mother,
grandmother, great grandmother, sis-
ter and aunt. Rose was the rock to
her family and will be missed by those
who were blessed to know and love
her.
In addition to her husband, Rose is
survived by her son, Peter Ludzia, and
his wife, Judy, Atco,
N.J.; her daughter,
Mary Baro, Read-
ing; her sister, Helen
Stegura, Port Grif-
fith; six grandchil-
dren, Jennifer Lein-
inger; Allison DeAngelis; Nicholas,
Vince, MelissaandRebeccaBaro; one
great- grandson, Benjamin; several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
brother, JosephBaron, andtwosisters,
VernieGayoski andPaulineBernakus.
The funeral was held Thursday,
Dec. 27, 2012, from Baloga Funeral
Home Inc., 1201 Main Street, Pittston
(Port Griffith), with a Mass of Chris-
tian Burial in St John the Evangelist
Church, William Street, Pittston. In-
terment was in Mount Olivet Cemete-
ry, Carverton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contri-
butions may be made to St. John the
Evangelist Care and Concern Minis-
tries, 35 William St., Pittston, PA
18640.
For directions or to send an online
condolence, pleasevisit www.Baloga-
FuneralHome.com.
Rose Ludzia
December 23, 2012
JENKINS TWP. A
Duryea woman died from
injuries she suffered after
being hit by a car while
crossing Main Street in the
Inkerman section of the
township on Friday after-
noon.
Mary Catherine Petro-
ziello, 65, suffered multi-
ple internal injuries and
died at Geisinger Wyom-
ing Valley Medical Center
in Plains Township several
hours after being hit by a
2004 Toyota operated by
Joan Heck, 78, of Jenkins
Township.
Heck was northbound
around 2:10 p.m. and was
not speeding, police said.
Petroziello had an ap-
pointment Shirley Bertis
Hair Designs, which is
across the street fromSpa-
di Park.
According to a witness,
the victim was thrown
through the air 40 to 50
feet, landed on the hood of
Heckscar asit droveunder
her and then fell onto the
road when the car stopped.
The witness saidthe vic-
timmayhave beenlooking
down at her feet as she
walked through snow and
stepped onto the roadway
in the path of Hecks car
which was traveling North
toward Pittston on Main
Street.
Jenkins Township offi-
cer John Maciolek con-
firmed that, saying the
parking lot at Spadi Park
was snowy and when Pe-
troziello walked onto the
dry pavement, she was
kicking snow off her
shoes.
An investigation is con-
tinuing, but Maciolek said
charges will not likely be
filed against Heck.
Petroziello was taken by
ambulance to Geisinger.
She underwent several
hours of surgery, but suc-
cumbed to the injuries.
Duryea
woman
struck by
car, killed
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Thomas W. Noone, 75, of
Pittston, passed away Wednes-
day, Dec. 26, 2012, at Penn
Presbyterian Hospital, Philadel-
phia, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his loving
wife of 46 years, Ann OCon-
nell Noone.
Born in Pittston on Feb. 6,
1937, he was a son of the late
Frank B. and Alice McGarry
Noone.
He was a graduate of Pittston
Central Catholic (St. John the
Evangelist) High School, class
of 1955. Upon graduation, he
was employed in the signal de-
partment of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad. He then served in the
United States Army Reserve.
He was later employed by Gi-
ant Floor and Wall Covering
Co. for 30 years. He was a true
gentleman and talented crafts-
man, always willing to do any-
thing for anyone at any time.
Tom was a member of St. John
the Evangelist Church, Pittston,
and served as an usher for 60
years. He dedicated countless
hours to serving the parish
community. He also was a
member of the Greater Pittston
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and
was a fourth degree member of
the Knights of
Columbus,
John F. Kenne-
dy Council,
Pittston. In his
younger years,
he was an ac-
complished bowler, having won
the Knights of Columbus Tom
Redding Tournament. Through-
out his life, he had a deep love
for sports, especially his favor-
ite teams: the Fighting Irish of
Notre Dame and The New
York Yankees. He had a grand
sense of humor, always ready
with a funny story or a joke,
which kept everyone smiling.
Above all else, he cherished his
family. He found joy in trips to
Notre Dame and the beach,
family picnics and attending
his grandchildrens activities.
In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by a
brother, James P. Noone, in
2008, and an infant brother,
Robert Noone.
Surviving, in addition to his
wife, are his children, Thomas
W. Noone Jr., DMD, and his
wife, Cynthia F. Flanagan,
DMD, of Myerstown, Sharon
and her husband, Anthony A.
DeCarli, DMD, of Archbald,
Ellen and her husband, William
Walsh, of Jenkins Township,
William Noone and his wife,
Tammy, Exeter, Daniel Noone
and his wife, Kathryn, Hugh-
estown; grandchildren, Garrett,
Eliza and Davis Noone, Mi-
chael and Joel DeCarli, Wil-
liam and Matthew Walsh,
Casey and Brady Noone, and
Ryan Noone; sisters, Anne A.
and her husband, Thomas J.
Reilly, Ellen C. and her hus-
band, William P. Boyle; brother,
Frank J. and his wife, Ann
Weiscarger Noone; numerous
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be
Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at 9
a.m. from the Peter J. Adonizio
Funeral Home, 251 William St.,
Pittston, with a Mass of Chris-
tian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St.
John the Evangelist Church,
Pittston. Interment will be in
the parish cemetery. Friends
may call today, Dec. 30, from 4
to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be
made to the Care and Concern
Free Health Clinic or the Care
and Concern Kids Closet, Pitt-
ston. Online condolences may
be made at www.peterjadoni-
ziofuneralhome.com.
Thomas W. Noone
December 26, 2012
Gertrude B. Jablonski, 94, for-
merly of Nanticoke, passed away
Dec. 21, 2012, at the home of her
daughter in Hunlock Creek.
She was born in Pittsburgh, on
March 5, 1918, and was a daugh-
ter of the late John and Mary Lo-
jewski Golianek and attended
Nanticoke schools.
Gertrude was a loyal member
of St. Marys Church of Cze-
chostowa, Nanticoke, nowa part
of the St. Faustina Kowalska Par-
ish, where she was a member of
the churchs Ladies of Mary
Council.
She was also a 50-year mem-
ber of American Legion Council
#350, Nanticoke and an Auxilia-
ry member of the Ex-Prisoners
of War Wives.
She was a loving and devoted
wife, mother and grandmother
and will be
greatly missed.
As a factory
worker all her
life, she was
employed as a
bander for
General Cigar Co., Nanticoke
and American Tobacco, Moun-
tain Top.
She was preceded in death by
her husband, Joseph Jablonski,
on March 1, 2003; by brothers,
Edward in 1984, Albert in 2010;
and also by a daughter-in-law,
Bernadette Jablonski in 2004.
Presently surviving are her
daughter, Janice Mikolajczyk
and husband, Joseph, Hunlock
Creek; son, John Jablonski, Nan-
ticoke; four grandchildren, Ste-
phen and Michael Mikolajczyk,
Hunlock Creek, Matthew Ja-
blonski, Hughestown and Keith
Jablonski, Nanticoke.
A special thanks goes out to
the nurses and aides of Erwine
Hospice Care, especially Sarah
Simko and Josephine Bashista
for their excellent care.
Funeral services were Mon-
Grontkowski Funeral Home P.C.
51-53 W. Green St., Nanticoke,
with Mass of Christian Burial at
St. Faustina Parish Church sec-
ondary site with the Rev. James
Nash as celebrant. Entombment
was in St. Marys Cemetery, Ha-
nover Township.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that memorial dona-
tions be made in Gertrudes
name to St. Faustina Parish, 520
S. Hanover St., Nanticoke, PA
18634.
Gertrude B. Jablonski
December 21, 2012
Charles C. Brundage, OTC
USN Ret., of Harding, passed
away Christmas Day, Dec. 25,
2012, in Kindred Care Hospital,
Wilkes-Barre. Born in King-
ston, April 24,1950, hewasason
of Philip C. and Bernice Perkos-
ki Brundage.
He graduated from West Pitt-
stonHighSchool, Class of1968.
He served over 21 years in the
United States Navy as an acous-
ticanalyst andintheDepartment
of Intelligence. He received the
Navy Achievement Medal,
Combat Action Ribbon, Nation-
al Defense Service Medal, Navy
andMarineCorps Overseas Ser-
viceRibbon7thAward, Vietnam
Service Medal Award and the
SeaUnit CommendationAward.
He was employed as a sales
manager at David Ertley and
Motorworld in Wilkes-Barre.
He was pre-
ceded in death
by his sister,
Madalyn
Woods, No-
vember of
2001.
In addition to his parents, he is
survived by sister, Bernice Lu-
bianetsky and husband, Nicho-
las, Harding; nephew, Michael
Lubianetsky; niece, Lynn Sei-
del, Palmyra, Pa.; his dog, Bud-
dy
Interment was in Indiantown
Gap National Cemetery, Ann-
ville, Pa.
Arrangements are by the Ho-
well-Lussi Funeral Home, West
Pittston.
sent to S.P.C.A of Luzerne
County, Fox Hill Road, Plains
Township, PA18704
Charles C. Brundage
December 25, 2012
Shirley J. Richardson, age 63,
a former resident of Hughes-
town and Kingston Commons,
died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 in
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
following a lengthy illness.
Ms. Richardson was born in
Jenkins Township, daughter of
the late Wilbert A. and Louise
Kern Richardson.
She was a graduate of GAR
High School, Wilkes-Barre,
and Luzerne County Commu-
nity College, Nanticoke, where
she received an Associates De-
gree in English. She had as-
pired to be a writer and had au-
thored several published po-
ems.
She had been employed by
Suburban Publishers, West Pitt-
ston; Kappa Graphics, Hughes-
town, and Northeast Envelope,
Old Forge, prior to her retire-
ment due to ill health. She also
enjoyed making ceramics and
crocheting.
She was of the Christian faith
and had been a resident of
Kingston Commons for six
years.
She will be deeply missed by
family and friends.
In addition
to her parents,
she was pre-
ceded in death
by her brother,
Wilbert A. Ri-
chardson Jr.;
brother-in-law, Kenneth Burke;
and fianc, William OGrod-
nick.
Surviving are her sister, Mrs.
Linda Burke, West Pittston;
nieces and nephews, Bernard
McDonald, Dallas; Shyloe
McDonald and her companion,
Gary Lance, West Pittston; Jes-
sica Lee and her husband, Den-
nis, Larksville; Jill Burke, West
Pittston, and John Burke,
Wyoming; numerous great
nieces and great nephews.
Funeral was Wednesday,
Dec. 26, 2012, fromthe H. Mer-
ritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc.,
a Golden Rule Funeral Home,
211 Luzerne Avenue, West Pitt-
ston, with the Rev. John C. Ma-
jor, Rector, Trinity Episcopal
Church, West Pittston, officiat-
ing.
Interment was in Abington
Hills Cemetery, Clarks Sum-
mit.
Shirley J. Richardson
December 21, 2012
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Michael J. Fasciana, 85, of
Pittston, passed away Tuesday,
Dec. 25, 2012, in Geisinger
Wyoming Valley Medical Cen-
ter, Plains Township.
Born in Pittston on March
20, 1927, he was a son of the
late Gaetano and Maria De-
Francesco Fasciana.
Mike was a graduate of Pitt-
ston High School and served
in the United States Army as a
sergeant in World War II.
Mike graduated from the
University of Scranton with a
bachelor of science in Biology.
He also graduated from Ca-
tholic University and Thomas
Jefferson University with mas-
ters degrees in microbiology
and anatomy and physiology.
Mike worked for 30 years
for the government in the lab-
oratory as a Medical Technol-
ogist at the VA Hospital in
Wilkes-Barre. He was also em-
ployed for 15 years at Mercy
Hospital and Nanticoke State
Hospital. Mike also worked at
Duryea Clinical Labs with his
son, Dr. Guy Michael Fascia-
na, and the Intermountain
Medical Group until his offi-
cial retirement in 2009.
Mike was a 4th Degree
Knight with
the Knights of
Columbus,
JFK Council,
of Pittston,
and a member
of the Sera
Difalco Society of Pittston. He
was also a member of Saint
Roccos Parish in Pittston, now
St. Joseph Marello Parish.
Mike was a loving father,
grandfather, brother, uncle and
friend. He loved gardening and
golfing, as he was a member
of the Fox Hill Country Club
in Exeter. Mike enjoyed family
vacations in Myrtle Beach and
he enjoyed spending time with
his wife, children and grand-
children.
Mike was preceded in death
by sisters, Lena, Josephine, in-
fant sister Lena; brothers, Dr.
Joseph, Leo, Sam, James, and
Anthony. He was also preced-
ed in death by his son-in-law,
David Semon.
Surviving is his wife of 59
years, Helen Occhiato-Fascia-
na. Also surviving are his chil-
dren, Mary Ellen Semon, Jes-
sup; Dr. Guy Michael Fasciana
and wife Patti, Pittston Town-
ship; Francis Fasciana and
wife Joanne, West Pittston;
Michele Amato and husband
Michael, West Wyoming; Lisa
Zuba and husband Albert, Du-
pont; grandchildren, David,
Gregory and Matthew Semon;
Michael, Elizabeth (Daley) and
Melissa Fasciana; Amanda, Jo-
seph and Taryn Fasciana;
Christina, Michael and Maria
Amato; Albert and Dana Zuba;
sister Mary Morgan, Pittston;
brother Louis Fasciana, Pitt-
ston; sisters-in-law, Josephine
Fasciana, Exeter; Katherine
Mecadon, Pittston; Rosemary
Mendola and husband Sam,
Pittston; numerous nieces, ne-
phews and cousins.
The family would like to
extend sincere appreciation to
the staff of Wesley Village and
Myers Manor Apartments.
Funeral services were Fri-
Peter J. Adonizio Funeral
Home, 251 William St., Pitt-
ston, with a Mass of Christian
Burial in St. Joseph Marello
Parish, Pittston. Interment was
in Mount Olivet Cemetery,
Carverton.
Online condolences may be
made at www.peterjadonizio-
funeralhome.com.
Michael J. Fasciana
December 25, 2012
James Ridgley, 86, of Avo-
ca, passed away Tuesday, Dec.
25, 2012, at the Moses Taylor
Hospital, Scranton.
He was born in Avoca, on
May 19, 1926, and was a son
of the late Thomas and Ger-
trude (Dawe) Ridgley.
James was a former mem-
ber of St. Johns Primitive
Methodist Church, Avoca. He
attended Avoca High School.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran
and served during WWII.
James worked many years for
the Atlas Chain Corp. He
loved to read and watch mo-
vies pertaining to the Wild
West; he enjoyed the out-
doors. James loved to fish,
hunt and camp, but most of all
he loved to be with his family.
James was a loving husband,
father, grand-
father and
friend, and he
will be deeply
missed by all.
In addition
to his parents
he is preceded in death by his
brother, William, and his sis-
ter Jean Beardsworth.
He is survived by his wife
of 64 years, Elizabeth (Ho-
well) Ridgley; his children,
James, Fla.; Susan McCutch-
eon and her husband John,
Pittston; Lisa Weitz and her
husband, Fredrick, Pittston,
and Robert and his wife,
Becky, Pittston.
James is also survived by
his grandchildren, Anthony
McCutcheon, Marissa (Weitz)
Healey, Fredrick Weitz Jr.;
Nathan, Nikolas and Zakary
Ridgley; his sister Mildred
Phillips, Hicksville, Ohio;
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held
Saturday morning, Dec. 29,
2012, at Kiesinger Funeral
Services Inc., 255 McAlpine
St., Duryea, with Rev Dale
Pepper officiating.
The AMVETS Honor
Guard of Dupont provided
Military Honors. Interment
was held at the Langcliffe
Cemetery, Avoca.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to
the Avoca Ambulance Associ-
ation, 740 Main St., Avoca,
PA. 18641.
Online condolences may be
made to www.kiesingerfuner-
alservices.com.
James Ridgley
December 25, 2012
Albert E. Klimek, 77, of Du-
pont, passed away peacefully at
home on Tuesday, Dec. 25,
2012, with his wife and daugh-
ter by his side.
Born Dec. 28, 1934, in Du-
pont, he was a son of the late
George and Anna Soy Klimek.
Prior to his retirement, he
was employed by Dupont Tool
as a machinist.
He was a member of Sacred
Heart of Jesus Church in Du-
pont.
Albert was a devoted hus-
band and father. He loved
spending time with his grand-
children and also visited his
daughters salon, faithfully ev-
ery Friday at 10 a.m. He was an
avid hunter and fisherman and
enjoyed watching golf on tele-
vision. He loved the outdoors,
especially taking great pride in
the maintenance of his yard.
Surviving are his wife, the
former Rose
Marie Tomas-
soni; daugh-
ter, Donna
Karasinski
and her hus-
band, Jason,
Dallas; grandchildren, Loreal
Rose Marie Lyback and Nicho-
las David Lyback; brothers,
Henry Klimek Sr. and his wife,
Cynthia, Dupont, Edwin Kli-
mek and his wife, Carolyn, Du-
pont; several nieces and neph-
ews; son, Ken; step-grandchil-
dren, Haley, and twins, Cody
and Kelsey Karasinski.
A Mass of Christian Burial
was held Friday at Sacred
Heart of Jesus Church, in Du-
pont.
Family requests that flowers
be omitted. Funeral arrange-
ments by Bednarski Funeral
Home, 168 Wyoming Ave.,
Wyoming.
Albert E. Klimek
December 25, 2012
Mrs. Helen T. (Vida) Mar-
zec, 87, formerly of Dupont,
passed away Sunday, Dec. 23,
2012, at the Hampton House,
Hanover Township.
Born in Dupont, she was the
daughter of the late Joseph and
Cassie Lokuta Vida. She was a
graduate of Dupont High
School.
She served in the United
States Army as a medical tech-
nician during World War II.
After returning home from
the war, she was employed for
many years in the local gar-
ment industry.
She was a member of the
International Ladies Garment
Workers Union.
She was a member of Sa-
cred Heart of Jesus Church,
Dupont.
She was proceeded in death
by her husband, Frank Marzec;
daughter Deborah Grabosky;
son-in-law Lynn Paul Grabos-
ky; brothers and sisters.
Surviving are daughter Bar-
bara McLaughlin and her hus-
band, Michael, of Moscow;
daughter Ber-
nadette Wynn
of Hanover
Township;
son, Francis
Marzec, and
his wife, Deb-
bie, of Lake Ariel; grandchil-
dren; great-grandchildren; sis-
ter Dorothy Kuznierz of Cali-
fornia; nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial
was held in Sacred Heart of
Jesus Church, Dupont, with
the Rev. Joseph Verespy offi-
ciating. Interment was held in
the Parish Cemetery, Dupont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society
or the American Heart Associ-
ation.
Arrangements are by the
Bernard J. Piontek Funeral
Home Inc., 204 Main Street,
Duryea.
To leave the family an on-
line condolence or for further
information, please visit http://
www.piontekfuneral-
home.com/.
Helen T. (Vida) Marzec
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Robert M. Bowman, 89, a
longtime resident of Wilkes-
Barre, died Thursday, Dec. 27,
2012, at Highland Manor in
Exeter.
Born February 28, 1923, in
Hunlock Creek, he was a son of
the late Stanley and Pauline Mi-
chalowski Bowman.
An Army Signal Corps veter-
an of World War II, he served in
the Pacific Theater from1943 to
1946.
Robert was a machine techni-
cian for Atwater Throwing
Company in Plymouth for near-
ly 40 years before retiring in
1988. Following his retirement,
Robert enjoyed playing cards
with friends on Public Square,
gardening and riding his bike
around town.
He was preceded in death by
his wife, Dolores McLaughlin
Bowman, Jan. 5, 2005, and a
daughter, Cynthia Bowman,
Aug. 23, 1999; sister, Gorcas
Morgan and brothers, Stanley
and William Bowman.
He will be greatly missed by
his daughter, Michaelene and
her husband, Brian, and their
son Christopher Murphy, West
Wyoming; a sister, Lorraine,
andher husband, DanReynolds,
Simpsonville, S.C.; a brother,
Joseph, and his wife, Shirley
Bowman, Buffalo, N.Y.; and
other family and friends.
Celebration of Roberts
Life will be held Saturday with
a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in
the Church of Immaculate Con-
ception, 605 Luzerne Avenue in
West Pittston. Interment will be
in Sacred Heart Cemetery in
Dallas. Arrangements by
McLaughlins The Family Fu-
neral Service.
Permanent messages and me-
mories can be shared with Rob-
erts family at www.celebrate-
hislife.com.
Robert M. Bowman
December 27, 2012
Robert W. Lampman, 82, of
Stites Street, West Wyoming,
died on Friday morning, Dec.
22, 2012, at Wilkes-Barre Gen-
eral Hospital.
He was born in Kingston and
was the son of the late Joseph H.
and Emily McCollough Lamp-
man. He graduated from King-
ston High School and served in
the U.S. Air Force.
Robert had resided on Stites
Street in West Wyoming since
1961. Previously, he had resided
in Luzerne.
Prior to his retirement, he was
employed as an electronics
technician at Tobyhanna Army
Depot for 33 years.
Precedinghimindeathare his
wife, Rita Troyan Lampman;
brothers, Albert and Stephen
Lampman.
Surviving are his son, Robert,
and his wife, Julie, West Wyom-
ing; granddaughter, Allison
Lampman; several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral was Thursday,
Dec. 27, 2012, fromthe Hugh B.
Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral
Home, 1044 Wyoming Avenue,
Forty Fort, with the Rev. James
Quinn officiating. The inter-
ment was in Memorial Shrine
Cemetery, Carverton.
For any information or to
send the family an online mess-
age of condolence, you may vis-
it the funeral home website at
hughbhuges.com.
Robert W. Lampman
December 22, 2012
MaryBaldini, 97, of West Pitt-
ston, passed away Monday, Dec.
24, 2012, at Highland Manor
NursingCenter, Exeter.
Born in Pittston Jan. 15, 1915,
she was a daughter of the late Al-
phonsoandMarina DElia.
She was a member of St. Jo-
seph Marello Parish/Mt. Carmel
Church, Pittston.
Mary was formerly employed
at Main Pants Co. for over 40
years. Mary loved her grandchil-
dren, lovedtheYankeesandgoing
tothe senior citizens center.
Preceding in death were her
husband, Joseph, in 1965; broth-
ers, Ralph Daley, Anthony Daley
andMichael DElia.
Surviving are daughter, Ann
Andreoni, and
her husband,
Richard, Old
Forge; grand-
children, Ri-
chardAndreoni
and his wife,
Amy, andChristopher Andreoni.
Funeral was held Saturday,
Dec. 29, 2012, fromthe Anthony
Recupero Funeral Home, 406
SusquehannaAve., West Pittston,
withaMassof ChristianBurial in
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
with Rev. Paul McDonnell,
O.S.J., officiating. Interment was
inWest PittstonCemetery. Inlieu
of flowers, memorial contribu-
tionsbaybemadetoSt. JudeChil-
drens Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.
Mary Baldini
December 24, 2012
Betty Lucille Wallace, 89,
passed away Dec. 1, 2012.
She was a graduate of Exeter
High School and of Nyack (New
York) College. Betty served be-
side her husband in Christian
ministry at several churches in
Pennsylvania, including the Du-
ryea Alliance Church.
She was preceded in death by
her father and mother, Harry and
Esther Tinklepaugh; sister, Ger-
trude Wilder; brother, Arthur
Tinklepaugh; and her husband,
the Rev. Daniel Wallace.
Betty is survived by her son
and daughter-in-law, Dale and
Valerie Wallace, Ooltewah,
Tenn.; brother and sister-in-law,
Kenneth and Janice Tinkle-
paugh, Warwick, N.Y.; grand-
daughter, Laurie (James)
Thompson; two great-grandchil-
dren, Archer and Drake Thomp-
son, Dunlap, Tenn.; several niec-
es and nephews.
Memorial service will be 1
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, at the
Christian and Missionary Alli-
ance Church of West Pittston,
withthe Rev. DonaldStrope offi-
ciating. Burial will be at the West
PittstonCemetery. Inlieuofflow-
ers, memorial gifts may be made
to the Alzheimers Association.
Pleaseshareyour thoughts and
memories at www.chattanooga-
northchapel.com.
Betty Lucille Wallace
December 1, 2012
Mr. William C. Danowski, of
Dock Lane, Wilkes-Barre,
passedaway, ChristmasDay, Dec.
25, 2012, after a long battle with
lung cancer at the Veterans Af-
fairs Medical Center, Plains
Township.
Born Jan. 14, 1950, in Wilkes-
Barre, he was a son of the late
Walter and Edith Bozentka Da-
nowski. Williamwas a1968grad-
uate of Marymount High School,
Wilkes-Barre, and attended
Kings College. William was an
Army Veteran of the Vietnam
War. Hewasemployedasaninde-
pendent contractor, installing
carpet for nearly 30 years. After
installing carpet, he successfully
transitioned careers, ultimately
becoming lead medical clerk at
the Veterans
Affairs Medical
Center, Plains
Township.
He was a
member of Our
Lady of Hope
Parish, Wilkes-Barre.He loved
fishing and astronomy, and was
an avid San Diego Chargers fan.
Surviving is his wife, the for-
mer Theresa Mangan, with
whom he was together for 40
years; sons, Shane Ruggere and
his wife, Anita, of Wilkes-Barre;
Will Danowski Jr. and his wife,
Andrea Mead, of Harrisburg;
daughter, Adonna Danowski of
Wilkes-Barre; granddaughter,
Candace Ruggere; three godchil-
dren; brothers, Michael of
Wilkes-Barre, Joseph of Forty
Fort; sisters, Mary Oresick of
Nanticoke, Carol McNultyof La-
flin; sister-in-law, Sheryl Sealock
of Forty Fort; brothers-in-law,
Michael Oresick of Nanticoke
and Dennis McNulty of Laflin.
Funeral services were held
Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, fromthe
Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21
N. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre, with
a Mass of Christian Burial at Our
Lady of Hope Parish, Park Ave-
nue, Wilkes-Barre. TheRev. John
S. Terry, Pastor, was celebrant. In-
terment was in St. Marys Mater-
nity Cemetery, West Wyoming.
made to Lung Cancer Alliance,
PO BOX 418372, Boston, MA
02241-8372.
William C. Danowski
December 25, 2012
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Robert D. Barber Sr., 86, of
Tunkhannock, died Thursday,
Dec. 27, 2012, at Kingston
Commons.
He is survived by his wife of
65 years, Jane Adams Barber.
Born in West Pittston, Pa., on
August 24, 1926 he was the son
of the late Eugene and Dorothy
Brace Barber.
He was a graduate of Wyom-
ing High School, received a
bachelors degree in Economics
from Wilkes College and later
became a certified public ac-
countant. He also served in the
U.S. Navy during World War II.
He was a member of St. Peters
Lutheran Church, Hughestown.
He was employed by Sordoni
Construction Co. as the vice
president of finance, and re-
tired from Commonwealth Tel-
ephone Company as treasurer.
Robert served on the Board of
Directors of the former Wyom-
ing National Bank and of the
Home/Health
Services of
Luzerne Coun-
ty. He was also
a former mem-
ber of the Pitt-
ston Kiwanis
Club, the Scranton Canoe Club
and the Lake Winola Cottagers
Association, where he served
as a director while enjoying
many summers at the family
cottage at Lake Winola.
Robert became a gentleman
farmer after retirement, work-
ing on his horse farm. He was
a loving husband, father, grand-
father, great-grandfather and
friend who will be missed by
all. He enjoyed supporting his
grandchildren in their athletic
endeavors by attending many
equestrian events, basketball,
football games and other sport-
ing activities.
He also was preceded in
death by his son in-law, Chip
Bunnell, and a brother, Eugene.
He is survived by his son,
Robert Jr., and wife Eileen,
Lake Winola; daughter, Susan
Bunnell, Tunkhannock; grand-
children, Robert III, Michael
and Kelly Barber; Julie Jen-
kins; Kaitlyn Kettell and great-
grandchildren, Adison and Ni-
kolette.
Funeral services will be
held on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012,
at 10 a.m. from the Sheldon-
Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc.,
73 West Tioga St., Tunkhan-
nock, with the Rev. Jim Pall of
the Huntsville United Metho-
dist Church. Interment will be
at Mt. View Cemetery, Hard-
ing, at the convenience of the
family. Friends may call at the
funeral home today, Dec. 30,
2012, from 2 until 4 p.m.
For directions and online
condolences, please visit
www.sheldonkukuchkafuneral-
home.com.
Robert D. Barber Sr.
December 27, 2012
Gary Allen Jones, age 20, a
resident of West Wyoming,
died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 in
Wilkes-Barre General Hospi-
tal.
Mr. Jones was born in King-
ston and had attended Wyom-
ing Area High School. He had
been employed in several area
restaurants, including the for-
mer Mark II Restaurants.
He was preceded in death by
his maternal grandfather, the
Rev. Gary T. Jones, and pater-
nal grandfather, Jack Allen
Wallace.
Survivors
include his
mother, Cath-
erine Marie
Jones; broth-
ers and sisters,
Carl Deininger III; Felicia
Deininger; Rebecca Burke and
her husband, Keith; Charles,
Christopher and Carmelita
Miler; maternal grandmother,
Catherine Jones; aunt, Amy
Maslousky; niece, Isabella
Miller; several cousins, in-
cluding Anthony Morgan and
Tatum Maslousky and several
other aunts, uncles, and cou-
sins.
Funeral was held Thursday,
Dec. 27, 2012, from the H.
Merritt Hughes Funeral Home
Inc., a Golden Rule Funeral
Home, 451 North Main Street,
Wilkes-Barre, with Pastor Jack
Jones, First Reformed Church,
Plymouth, and an uncle of the
deceased, officiating. Inter-
ment was in Oak Lawn Ceme-
tery, Hanover Township.
Gary Allen Jones
December 21, 2012
Eugene M. Gallagher, 68, Old
Forge, formerlyof Taylor, where
he resided for most of his life,
died unexpectedly Saturday,
Dec. 22, 2012, at home.
Born in Pittston, he was a son
of the late Martin and Katherine
DeCapua Gallagher. He was a
graduate of Old Forge High
School. Prior to retirement, he
was self-employed as a mason
for his entire life, which he truly
loved doing, and was also a for-
mer partner in 4 Way Construc-
tion, Taylor. He was anavidfish-
erman and hunter. He loved to
travel, having visited more than
half of the UnitedStates. He also
enjoyed singing, storytelling
andlaughing, andwas amember
of the VFW Post 4954, Old
Forge. Gene wouldalways quick
to help others when needed and
was never one to shy away from
thespotlight. Helivedhis lifethe
way he wanted to by his own set
of rules with little regret.
Survivingarehis son, Eugene,
and wife, Hol-
lyGallagher of
Taylor; sister,
Kathleen, wife
of Joseph Van-
cosky of
Moosic; step-
sons; David Frable of Old Forge
and Paul Sekol of Taylor; two
step-brothers, John Sabuto and
wife Mary Ann, Robert Sabuto
of Old Forge; a step-sister, Mar-
garet, wife of Michael Wilcin-
sky of Pittston; granddaughter,
Jayda Gallagher; two aunts,
nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a
brother, Ronald J. Gallagher.
The funeral was Friday, Dec.
28, 2012 in the Stefanelli Funer-
al Home Inc., 721 S. Main St.,
Taylor, with the Rev. Francis
Pauselli, Pastor of Divine Mercy
Parish, officiating.
To send an online condolence
or sign a guest book, please visit
www.stefanellifuneralhome-
.com.
Eugene M. Gallagher
December 22, 2012
Robert G. Wolfe, 87, former-
ly of Wilkes-Barre, of Falls,
passed away Saturday, Dec. 22,
2012, at Timber Ridge Health
Care Center, Plains Township.
Born in Plymouth, on Sept. 14,
1925, he was a member of the
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church and IremTemple Coun-
try Club. Robert graduated
from Kings College and
worked as a CPAin the Wilkes-
Barre area for manyyears. Rob-
ert was preceded in death by his
lovingwife, MarianWolfe, who
died on April 25, 1992; a broth-
er, George, and sister, Mildred.
Surviving are a niece and a ne-
phew, several great- nieces and
great-nephews.
Graveside services were on
Friday, Dec. 28, in Mt.Green-
wood Cemetery, Shavertown.
Kniffen OMalley Funeral
Home, Wilkes-Barre, was in
charge of arrangements. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be
made to Good Shepherd Luth-
eran Church, 190 S. Main St.,
Wilkes-Barre, PA18701.
Robert G. Wolfe
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Casper Stallone, 76, a lifelong
resident of Old Forge, passed
away peacefully at home on Sat-
urday after a courageous battle
withcancer. He is survivedbyhis
beloved wife of 53 years, the for-
mer Janet Castellani.
Born and raised in Old Forge,
sonof thelateNicholasandCath-
erinePuzzoStallone, Casper was
a 1954 graduate of Old Forge
High School. After having
served in the Army, he was em-
ployedas a service technicianfor
the Hobart Corp. for many years.
Following a work related injury,
he left the industry and was em-
ployed by the Old Forge School
District. His favorite job, howev-
er, came after his retirement
when he became a school bus
driver. Casper cared for every
childas his ownandtookthetime
to make each one feel special.
He and his wife loved to travel
and especially enjoyed cruising.
They also spent many hours gar-
dening together as he was metic-
ulous about his
lawn and land-
scaping. He en-
joyed playing
cards and visit-
ing the casinos
both locally
and across the country. Before
his injury he was an avid hunter
and bowler.
Casper was a devoted and lov-
ing husband, father, father-in-
law, grandfather, and great
grandfather. His family was his
prideandjoy. Hewasthemanthat
familyandfriendscouldcount on
in time of need. His sense of hu-
mor along with his big heart
made hima joytobe around. The
family would like to thank Dr.
Kenneth Sebastianelli and staff
for their utmost careandconcern.
Also surviving are three chil-
dren, daughters, Doreen Lugin
and husband Walter, of Howard,
PA, and Debbie DeSando and
husband Tony, of Old Forge; a
son, Nicholas Stallone and wife
Kristin, of Glendale, AZ; six
grandchildren, Justin Lugin, Jes-
sica Ketner and husband Ryan,
Tony and Andrea DeSando, Bri-
yanna and Alex Stallone; a great
grandson, William Ketner; a sis-
ter, Connie Mobilio, of Bloom-
field, NJ; abrother, JohnStallone
andwifeGrace, of Belleville, NJ;
a sister-in-law, Agatha Stallone,
Old Forge; a brother-in-law, Art
Ravaioli, Old Forge; and several
nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by a
brother, Joseph Stallone; and sis-
ters, Ann Biscontini, Mary Let-
tieri, Nellie Sapolis, and infant
Grace.
The funeral was Friday, Dec.
28, 2012, fromtheVictor M. Ferri
Funeral Home, 522 Fallon St.,
Old Forge, with services in the
Stewart Memorial United Meth-
odist Church, Old Forge, by the
Rev. Donald Perry. Military hon-
ors followed. To leave an online
condolence, visit www.ferrifun-
eralhome.com.
Casper Stallone
December 22, 2012
Mrs. Jane (Jean) M. Snodgrass,
68 of Old Forge, passed away
Thursday, December 27, 2012 at
Geisinger Community Medical
Center, Scranton after battling an
illness.
Born in Duryea, she was the
daughter of the late Joseph Daley
and Irene Szymanski Daley Tal-
madge and the step daughter of
Willis Talmadge, both of Taylor.
She attended Duryea Schools
and prior to her retirement, she
was employed by Oakwood Ter-
race, Moosic.
She was a loving daughter,
mother, nana, sister and aunt and
will be missed by all who loved
her.
In addition to her father, she
was proceeded in death by her
husband, Thomas Snodgrass; a
brother, Joseph D. Daley; and a
sister, Patricia Theresa Gibbons.
Surviving in addition to her
mother and step father are daugh-
ters, Patti Snodgrass and her
fiance, John Balendy Jr. of
Throop; Lois Remsky of Old
Forge; grandchildren, Rebecca
RemskyandDallys, Mariah, John
and Jessie Balendy; brother and
sister-in-law, Edward Daley and
his wife, Lee Annof Avoca; sister
andbrother-in-law, LoisTomaset-
ti and her husband, Neil, of Ches-
ter, N.Y.; brother-in-law, Gerald
Gibbons of Old Forge; sister-in-
law, LauraDaleyof Albuquerque,
New Mexico; brother and sister-
in-law, James andJoanSnodgrass
of Olyphant; aunts, uncles, cou-
sins, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank
Dr. Mark Lyons, Dr. Ricky Clay
andall thestaff at Geisinger Com-
munity Medical Center for the
special careandattentionthat was
given to Jane.
Aviewingwill beheldWednes-
day, Jan. 2, 2013, from4 to 6 p.m.
at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral
HomeInc., 204MainSt., Duryea.
Services will be held Wednesday
evening at 4:30 p.m. by the Rev.
AndrewSinnott.
Interment will be private.
To leave the family an online
condolence or for further infor-
mation, pleasevisitwww.piontek-
funeralhome.com.
Jane (Jean) M. Snodgrass
December 27, 2012
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Sara Marie Reddington and Thomas William Courtney were
united in marriage on May 27, 2012, at the Inn of the Abingtons,
Dalton, by Rev. James Quinn.
The bride is the daughter of Robert and Anne Marie Redding-
ton, of Inkerman. She is the granddaughter of the late Anthony
and Justina Tubioli, of West Pittston; and the late Mr. and Mrs.
Martin Reddington, of Pittston.
The groomis the son of John and Pamela Courtney, of Mercer.
He is the grandson of John and the late Eleanor Bates and the late
John and Nellie Courtney, all of Mercer.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose Molly Randall
as her matron of honor and Katie Mikeska as her maid of honor,
both college friends of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kimmy
Drutchal, friend of the bride; Donielle and Tiffany Tubioli, cou-
sins of the bride. Flowergirl was Sensia Ley, niece of the groom.
The groom chose his college friend, Forrest Lysinger, as best
man. Groomsmen were Justin Neumann, college friend; Desta
and Dehan Courtney, cousins of the groom; and Matthew Ferry,
friend of the groom. Ringbearers were Rylan Ley and Dillon
Whitehurst, nephews of the groom.
Followingthe ceremony, a cocktail hour andreceptionwas held
at the Inn of the Abingtons, Dalton.
The bride was honored at bridal showers given by her mother,
mother-in-law, sister-in-law and attendants in Pittston and Mer-
cer. A rehearsal dinner was given by the parents of the groom at
the State Street Grill and Restaurant, Clarks Summit.
The bride is a 2000 graduate of Pittston Area High School, a
2004 summa cumlaude graduate of Mansfield University with a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education and a summa cum
laude graduate of Towson University, Towson, MDwith a Master
of Science degree in Music Education. She is a music teacher at
Dover Area High School and a professional musician.
The groom is a 1997 graduate of Mercer Area Junior Senior
High School and earned Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of
Arts degrees in mechanical engineering fromBucknell Universi-
ty in 2002. He is a project engineer for Johnston Consulting Co.
in Dover.
After a honeymoon in the Caribbean, the couple resides in
Dover.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas WilliamCourtney
United in marriage
Marie Anzalone and Gregory Kaspriski, together with
their families, announce their engagement and upcoming
marriage.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Angelo and Debbie
Anzalone, of Pittston. She is the granddaughter of the late
Mary J. Iacona, of Pittston; and Angelo and the late Mary
Anzalone, of West Pittston.
The groom-to-be is the son of Chester and the late Ro-
semary Kaspriski, of Hughestown. He is the grandson of
the late Stephanie and Chester Kaspriski Sr., of Dupont;
and the late Evelyn and Milton Hall, of Hughestown.
Miss Anzalone is a 2006 graduate of Seton Catholic
High School. She graduated in 2009 fromLuzerne Coun-
ty Community College with an Associates Degree in
Pastry Arts Management. She is currently employed as a
document processor for the mortgage services division at
Genpact.
Mr. Kaspriski is a 2005 graduate of Seton Catholic
High School. He is currently employed with Pride Mobil-
ityProducts as a power chair technical service representa-
tive. He is also a volunteer firefighter for the Avoca and
Laflin Fire Departments.
The couple will exchange vows at Our Ladyof Mt. Car-
mel Church on Oct. 26, 2013.
Marie Anzalone and Gregory Kaspriski
Announce engagement and upcoming marriage
Wyoming Area Catholic School in Exeter has been notified that five eighth-grade students have
attained the distinction of Ignatian Scholar. To attain this award, students must have scored in the top 20
percent of scores on the Scranton Prep Entrance Exam. Two of the students, Justin Bella and James
Kosik, also won honorary scholarships by attaining the highest scores on the entrance exam. Fromleft,
first row, are Vanessa Musto, Brenna Satkowski and Marissa Moran, Second row, Justin Bella and
James Musto, Third row, Christopher Tigue, principal.
WYOMI NG AREA CATHOL I C NEWS
Five named Ignatian Scholars
The 2012 Diocesan Fall Forensics finals were held on Nov. 15 at Wyoming Area Catholic School in
Exeter. Nine elementary schools fromthe Holy Redeemer and Holy Cross Systems participated. The
theme for the fall final for both varsity and junior varsity teams was Interpretation of Prose. Members
of the Wyoming Area Catholic varsity forensics teamare, fromleft, first row, Marissa Moran, Grade
8; Charles Kulick, Grade 7; Molly Poray, Grade 7. Second row, Mr. Chris Tigue, principal, Wyoming
Area Catholic; and Mr. James Renfer, varsity coach.
Forensics team in tournament
The Pittston High School
Class of 1948 recently held its
monthly gathering at Caf Ital-
ia in honor of classmate Grace
Nolan. From left, seated, are
Marilyn Monahan, Grace No-
Orr, Josephine Polinski, Grace
Castellino and Sarah Murtha.
lan, Florence Cumbo. Stand-
ing, Mary Policare, Helen Piza-
no, Theresa Hollman, Lillian
PHS Class of 1948 holds gathering
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Members and friends of the
Falls Senior Center sponsored
by the Area Agency on Aging
for Luzerne/Wyoming Coun-
ties recently enjoyed a Christ-
mas sing along. From left, first
row, are Ron Jackson, guitar;
Gene Smith, keyboard; Stewart
Atkinson, saxaphone; Twila
Watkins. Second row, Flo
Keyes, Rosemary Lunny, Pat
Fisher, Marie Mantione, Marie
Dowse, Elaine Pendleton, Pat
Smith. Third row, Mary Yatsko,
Gayle Bodin, Nancy Gorman,
Norma Talbot, Norene Faux,
Art Haefner, Darlene Headley,
John Headley. Third row, Mari-
lyn Fitzgerald, Don Faux, Herb
Watkins and Tom Rogers.
The center offers the follow-
ing activites each day:
Wii bowling
Card games
Scrabble
Shuffleboard.
On Wed. Jan.2, from 10 a.m.
to 10:45 a.m., walking
On Fri. Jan 4, Mary Zervos
fromAAAwill give a presenta-
tion on the "Foster Grandparent
Program".
On Mon. Jan.7 at 10 a.m.
Tunkhannock Senior Center
will be at Falls Senior Center to
play Wii bowling
On Mon. Jan.7 at 1 p.m. Cro-
cheting class starts. Bring a g or
h hook for class.
On Wed.Jan.9 at 10 a.m. Skin
Care Clinic on "Maintaining
healthy skin during all seasons"
by Patti Gregorio
Anyone wishing to join us for
a hot meal at noon for a suggest-
ed donation of $2 should RSVP
to Twila @ 388-2623 by 12:30
p.m. the day before.
The Center is open Monday
to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
and is located on SR 92 Falls.
SENI ORS NEWS
Falls seniors enjoy Christmas sing along
The Cosmopolitan Seniors
next meeting will be on Tuesday,
Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. in St. Anthony
Center, Exeter. Dues will be col-
lected. Host/hostesses are:
Theresa Bekanich, Rose Gun-
sior, Marie Mantione, Jane Miko-
losko and Marie Sperazza.
The club is open to all adults
age 50 and over, regardless of re-
ligious affiliation and residence.
Prospective members are invited
to attend a meeting and enjoy a
friendly social afternoon with
your peers.
Travel coordinator Johanna is
accepting reservations for a trip
to Mount Airy Casino on
Wednesday January 9. Pickups in
Exeter and Pittston. You do not
have to be a member to come on
these trips. Details can be ob-
tained from Johanna at 655-
2720.
Cosmopolitan
Senior group
to meet Jan. 8
The two Greater Pittston
area Senior Citizens Centers,
in Pittston and Falls, spon-
sored by the Area Agency on
Aging for Luzerne and
Wyoming Counties offer hot
noon meals Monday through
Friday to people 60 years of
age or older.
Donations from participa-
nts are gratefully accepted
and needed in order to ex-
pand this program.
The following is the menu
for the week of January 1,
2013:
TUESDAY: Centers closed
for New Years Day
WEDNESDAY: Chicken Par-
mesan, Spinach Salad,
SteamedItalianGreenBeans,
Italian Bread, Whole Wheat
Pasta, Orange Sorbet, Fat
Free French Dressing, Marga-
rine, Milk and Coffee.
THURSDAY: Baked Veal
Cutlet (unbreaded), Gravy,
Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli
and Red Peppers, Whole
Wheat Dinner Roll, Lemon
Bar, Margarine, Milk and Cof-
fee.
FRIDAY:Pork (BBQonside),
Chuckwagon Corn, Oven
Browned Potatoes, Corn
Bread, PeachCobbler, Marga-
2013:
MONDAY: Open Face Hot
Turkey Sandwich, Gravy, But-
ternut Squash Soup, Mashed
Potatoes, Whole Wheat
Bread, Crackers, Chocolate
Pudding w/Mini-Marshal-
lows, Margarine, Milk and
Coffee.
TUESDAY: Bag lunch
WEDNESDAY: Herb Pork
Roast, Sauerkraut, Mashed
Potatoes, Whole Wheat Din-
ner Roll, Chocolate Cheese-
cake, Margarine, Milk and
Coffee.
THURSDAY: Chicken Mar-
sala, Green and Wax Beans,
Whole Wheat Dinner Roll,
Buttered Noodles, Peaches
and Cream, Margarine, Milk
and Coffee.
FRIDAY: Cheese Lasagna,
Lentil Soup, Italian Bread,
Mixed Fruit, Margarine, Milk
and Coffee.
2013:
MONDAY: Sloppy Joes,
Boiled New Potatoes, Carrot
Raisin Salad, Whole Wheat
Hamburger Roll, Diced Pears,
Margarine, Milk and Coffee.
TUESDAY:Hamburger, Co-
leslaw, Oven Browned Pota-
toes, Whole Wheat Hamburg-
er Roll, Ketchup, Black Forest
Pudding, Margarine, Milk and
Coffee.
WEDNESDAY:Baked Fish,
Cauliflower, Rice Pilaf (Wild
Rice Blend), Whole Wheat
Dinner Roll, Ketchup, Tartar
Sauce, Orange, Margarine,
Milk and Coffee.
THURSDAY: MLK Special
Lunch: Pot Roast, Mashed
Potatoes, Three Bean Salad,
Dinner Roll, Yogurt Parfaits,
FRIDAY: Spaghetti & Meat-
balls, Mixed Vegetables, Gar-
lic Breadstick, Birthday Cake,
2013:
MONDAY: Centers closed
for the Martin Luther King Jr.
Holiday
TUESDAY: Meatloaf, Gravy,
Mashed Potatoes, Dilled Car-
rots, Whole Wheat Dinner
Roll, CherryCrisp, Margarine,
Milk and Coffee.
WEDNESDAY: Lemon Pep-
per Fish, Broccoli/Cauliflow-
er Au Gratin, Roasted Red
Skin Potatoes, Whole Wheat
Dinner Roll, Ketchup, Tartar
Sauce, Ambrosia, Margarine,
Milk and Coffee.
THURSDAY:POLISH FES-
TIVAL: Kielbasa, Haluski,
Beets, Cabbage Soup, Dinner
Roll, Rice Pudding, Marga-
FRIDAY: Swedish Meat-
balls, Sugar Snap Peas, But-
tered Noodles, Rye Bread,
Warm Spiced Pears, Marga-
2013:
MONDAY: Sweet and Sour
Beef, Steamed Asian Vegeta-
bles, White Rice, Whole
Wheat Bread, Fruit and Yo-
gurt, Margarine, MilkandCof-
fee.
TUESDAY: Roast Ham, Par-
sley Boiled Potatoes, Lima
Beans, Whole Wheat Dinner
Roll, Diced Peaches, Marga-
WEDNESDAY: Stuffed Pep-
per, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed
Vegetables, Whole Wheat
Dinner Roll, Citrus Fruit Cup
(mandarin oranges), Marga-
THURSDAY: Chicken Par-
mesan, Spinach Salad,
SteamedItalianGreenBeans,
Italian Bread, Whole Wheat
Pasta, Orange Sorbet, Fat
Free French Dressing, Marga-
SENI OR MENUS
Centers list
food choices
SUNDAY DISPATCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012 PAGE 5B
R E L I G I O N
Bethel United Methodist
532Main St. Avoca
(570) 457-2566
Pastor Sharon Dietz
(570) 282-0104
Sunday Worship Service -
11:15 a.m.
Communion first Sunday of
each month non perishable
food items will be collected.
Mondays Bible study 6 p.m.
alternating each week with Brick
UM Church, Duryea.
1st Thursday of each month
food give-away 4 to 6 p.m. for
needy of Avoca and Duryea.
Brick United Methodist
935 Foote Ave., Duryea
(570)457-4424
Pastor Sharon Dietz
(570) 282-0104
Sunday Worship Service 9:45
a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.
during morning Worship Servic-
es for ages 3-12
Communion first Sunday of
each month non perishable
food items will be collected.
Mondays Bible study 6
p.m. alternating each week with
Bethel UMChurch, Avoca; Mir-
acle of Awareness coffee time
6 p.m. meeting 7 p.m.
Thursday New beginnings
meeting 7 p.m. Third Thursday
of each month United Metho-
dist Women 6:30 p.m.
Christian and Missionary
Alliance
317 Luzerne Avenue
West Pittston
The Breaking Bread Soup
Kitchen at the church - has set
hours for December. There will
be no meals on Dec. 31. Meals
will resume on January 7.
Christ Community Clothes
Closet will be open Mondays
from 5- 6:30 p.m., Tuesday and
Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m., and
Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.
Gently used clothing can be
donated at any time by placing
the items in the clothing shed in
the church parking lot.
Both of these community ser-
vices are offered to the general
public free of charge. For addi-
tional informationor details con-
tact the church office at 654-
2500.
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 p.m. Bible
Study
First Congregational UCC
500 Luzerne Avenue
West Pittston
Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor
Sanctuary is handicapped ac-
cessible.
Sunday, 11a.m. Morning Wor-
ship Service
First Presbyterian Church
14 Broad Street Pittston
Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m.
with Rev. William N. Lukesh.
United Methodist Church
Corner of Broad & Church
Sts. Pittston
Rev. Susan Hardman-Zimmer-
man
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
First United Presbyterian
Church
West Pittston
Rev. James Thyren 654-8121
Services are being held at St.
Cecilias Roman Catholic
Church on 1700 Wyoming Ave,
Exeter as we recover from the
flood of September 2011.
There is parking on Wyoming
Avenue and in the parking lot be-
hind the church.
First United Methodist
Church
West Pittston
Jan 2 10 a.m. Mommy &Me,
6 p.m. Daisy Scouts, 7 p.m. choir
Jan 3 7 p.m. Weight Watch-
ers
Jan 4 Pizza Sale
Jan 6 10 a.m. Worship, Sun-
day School
Full Gospel Chapel
Avoca
Adult Sunday School, 9:30;
Sunday morning worship at
10:30 a.m.
Glendale Gospel Church
105 Church Drive
Glendale/Pittston Township.
Sunday Service 10:45 a.m.
Harding Church
of Christ
RR 1 Box 187A, Falls
Sunday services: 10 a.m. Sun-
day School and 11 a.m. Church
Service. Call 388-6534
Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC
212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont
Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor
Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m.
Traditional Mass 9:00 a.m.
No Sunday School or Coffee
Hour
10:30 a.m. Traditional High
Mass
Monday Dec. 31, 9:00 a.m.
Mass for the End of the Year of
2012
Tuesday Jan.1, NewYears Day
6:00 p.m. Mass.- Solemnity-
Circumcision of the Lord.
Daily Mass- Wednesday
through Saturday- at 9:00 a.m.
Home Blessing and Visitation
will be upon request or invitation
only. You must call the Rectory
at 654-4262 or Email at
hmsc.pncc @verizon.net or send
through the mail your request, or
fill out the request and drop it in-
to the box in the churchs vesti-
bule.
Independent Bible Church
328 Main Street, Duryea, PA
18642.
(570) 451-0346 Home/Office.
JLaCava@TheBibleChurch.org
Inkerman Presbyterian
Main St., Inkerman
Services: Sundays, 9 a.m.
Langcliffe Presbyterian
1001 Main St Avoca
Sunday Morning worship
11:15 am with Rev Joyce Warner
The Langcliffe Church is
handicap accessible. Nursery is
provided for children.
Moosic Alliance Church
608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic
Pastor: Doug Jensen 457-
6020
maccma2@verizon.net
Sunday morning Sunday
School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday morning Worship at
10:45 a.m.
Prayer meeting, Wednesdays
at 7 p.m.
Celebrate Recovery Ministry,
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Nativity Of Our Lord
Stephenson St., Duryea
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Monday, New Years Eve,
Dec. 31:
4 p.m., Holy Rosary Church
5:30 p.m., Sacred Heart of Je-
sus Church
Tuesday, New Years Day,
Jan. 1:
9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church
11 a.m., Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church
Saturday, Vigil, Epiphany of
the Lord, Jan. 5:
4 p.m., Holy Rosary Church
5:30 p.m., Sacred Heart of Je-
sus Church
Sunday, Epiphany of the
Lord, Jan. 6:
8 a.m., Holy Rosary Church
9:30 a.m., Holy Rosary
Church
11 a.m., Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church
There will be NOCCDclasses
on Dec. 23 or Dec. 30 while our
students, teachers and aides en-
joya safe andrelaxingChristmas
vacation. All grades will return
to class on Sunday, Jan. 6, from
10:30-11:30 a.m. in Holy Rosary
School.
Oblates of St. Joseph
Highway 315, Laflin
Masses are held daily in the
seminary chapel at 7 a.m. (Mon-
day Friday) and on Saturday
mornings at 8 a.m. There are no
weekend Masses.
Confessions are heard daily
from 9 a.m. noon and from 3
6 p.m.
Office hours are Monday
Friday: 9:30 a.m. 5 p.m., eve-
nings and weekends by appoint-
ment. Office phone number is
654-7542.
Every Wednesday evening
Mass is celebrated at 7 p.m. in
conjunction with the Novena to
St. Joseph &St. Joseph Marello.
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.
St Joseph Marello
William St., Pittston
Religious Education classes
will resume on Wednesday, Ja-
nuary 9 for all the students, Kin-
dergarten to grade 4.
For the5th &6th graders class-
es will resume on Sunday, Janu-
ary 6.
There will be a meeting for all
the Religious Education Teach-
ers on Wednesday, January 2nd
at 5:00PM in the Parish meeting
room.
Friday is the first Friday of the
month. Masses at 7:30 a.m. and
11:30 a.m. with devotion to the
Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The Catholic faith teaches:
Our Lord promised to St. Marga-
ret Mary that whoever receives
Holy Communion and recites
some prayers for nine consecu-
tive First Fridays, He will assist
them at the hour of death. Con-
fessions will be heard before
Masses.
Saturday is the first Saturday
of the month. AMass will be cel-
ebrated at 8:00 a.m. with prayers
to the Blessed Mother. The Holy
Rosary will be recited before the
Mass. The First Saturday devo-
tion to the Immaculate Heart of
Maryconsists inattendingMass,
receive Holy Communion, recite
the Holy Rosary.
The weekend Mass schedule
is: on Saturday, Masses at 4:00
and 6:00 p.m.
On Sunday, Masses at 8:00,
9:30 and 11:15 a.m. The Holy
Rosary is recited before all
Masses. All are invited to come
early and pray together.
Any Home Bound Parishioner
who would like to receive the
Sacraments for Christmas, call
the Rectory at 654-6902 and a
priest will visit them.
The Mass Book for 2013 is
available we are accepting Mass
Offerings for the months of Ja-
nuary and February ONLY. Due
to the large number of families,
we accept offerings on a first
come, first serve basis by com-
ing into the office during the
hours of 9a.m.-5p.m. Contact the
rectory at 654-6902 for more in-
formation.
The Volunteer Christmas par-
ty will be held on Friday, January
11 at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall
for lectors/commentators, choir
members, Eucharistic Ministers,
ushers, Religious Education
teachers/aides, Festivals/Picnic
volunteers.
For reservations please call the
rectory654-6902before January
7.
Anyone who is having diffi-
culty coming to the altar to re-
ceive Holy Communion may sit
in the first pew. The Priest or the
Eucharistic Minister will come
to you.
Anyone interested in renting
our Parish Banquet Hall or
Meeting Room should call
Christine Silinskie, Hall Manag-
er at 704-8861 for details and/or
a tour of the facility. Great for
wedding receptions, bridal
showers, graduations, bereave-
ments, seminars, birthday par-
ties, etc. Some 2012 dates are
still available.
Happy New year to everyone!
From the pastor: May the peace
and love of Jesus fill your heart
& your home. May you always
follow Jesus, the Light of the
World. May Jesus ive you the
blessings you need so 2013 will
be a healthy and peaceful and
joyful New Year.
There are two ways to live:
you can live as if nothing is a
miracle; you can live as if every-
thing is a miracle. - Albert Ein-
stein
Corpus Christi Parish
Immaculate Conception and
Holy Redeemer churches
Luzerne Ave., West Pittston
Youth Choir
The Youth choir meets for
practice on Sundays at 5 p.m.
Our Lady of the Eucharist
535 N Main Street, Pittston
www.eucharist-pittston.org
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Daily Mass: 8 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
(Confessions)
Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to
3:45 p.m. and by appointment
Liturgy for the Solemnity of
Mary - New Years Eve/Day
Mass will be celebrated on
Monday, Dec. 31, at 4 p.m. and
on Tuesday, Jan. 1, at 8:30 a.m.
and 11 a.m.
School of Religious Education
Religious Education Classes,
grades 1-6 are held on Sunday
mornings from 9:30 to 10:30
a.m. Classes in preparation for
the celebration of the Sacrament
of Confirmation are held on
Sunday evenings from 5 to 6:30
p.m. If you have any questions
with regard to the program,
please call Sister Mary Ann at
654-0263. All Religious Educa-
tion Classes will be in recess
fromSunday, Dec. 23, until Sun-
day, Jan. 6.
24th ANNUAL LUCKY
NUMBER CALENDAR
Letters have beenmailedtothe
sponsors of last years calendar
as well as to those who participa-
ted in the 23rd Annual Lucky
Number Calendar. This is a ma-
jor fundraiser for the parish.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Lackawanna Ave., Dupont
This weeks mass schedule 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.
Christmas Wafers (Oplatki)
and 2013 calendars for parish-
ioners will be available in the
churchlobbyfollowingall week-
end masses. The donation for
Oplatki is $2.
The office will close at 12 p.m.
on Monday, Dec. 31and will reo-
pen on Wednesday, Jan. 2.
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
St. Barbara Parish
28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter
Parish Office Hours: Monday
Friday 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Evenings, by appointment.
Holiday Office Schedule
The Rectory office will be
closed on the following days in
observance of NewYears: Mon-
day, Dec. 31, and Tuesday, Jan. 1.
Fr. Phil and Fr. Ray will be avail-
able for any emergencies.
EWTN will air the movie St.
Barbara (same movie that we
have) onJanuary1, 2:00p.m.; Ja-
nuary 4, 9:00 a.m. and January 5,
8:00 p.m.
The film is on the life of St.
Barbara, the daughter of a Ro-
man governor, who, after her
slave is condemned to death for
being a Christian, also converts
toChristianity. Her faithgave her
the strength necessary to face the
most difficult trials and forgive
her executioners. (1 hr. 40 min.)
EWTN is on Comcast channel
12. If you are unable to watch at
any of these times, please feel
free to borrowone of our copies;
just call the rectory.
St. Barbaras Christian Wom-
en will hold their monthly meet-
ing on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 6:30
p.m. in the church hall. Plans
will be finalized for the parish
Mardi Gras dance which will be
held on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the
church hall.
EVENTS FOR DECEMBER
Monday, 31: 7:00 p.m. - Vigil
Mass Mary Mother of God (St.
Anthonys)
Tuesday, Jan. 1: 8:00 a.m. -
Mass Mary Mother of God (St.
Anthonys) 10:30 a.m. - Mass
Mary Mother of God (St. Antho-
nys)
St. John the Evangelist
Parish Community
35 William Street
Phone: 654-0053
Pittston.
New Years Mass Schedule
NewYears Eve Mon, Dec 31
5 p.m.
NewYears Day Tues, Jan1
7 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Altar and rosary Society meet-
ing will be held Jan 7 at 1 p.m.
Refreshments will be served.
Tickets are available at the Par-
ish Center for Feb. 2013 lottery
tickets. Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and in the vesti-
bule of the church.
Parish office will close at 12
p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28 for the
NewYears holiday and will reo-
pen on Jan 3.
Lottery tickets are $10 each.
Proceeds benefit the Holy Name
Society projects.
Return in before Jan 31 in or-
der to register all tickets.
Baptismal Instruction Tues-
day, Feb 12
The Free Health Clinic is open
at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in
the former Seton Catholic High
School, first come first serve.
Greater Pittston Kids Closet
celebrating its third anniversary
provides new and gently used
clothing. Hours are Wednesday
from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7
p.m.
Pediatric Health Clinic is open
on the first and third Thursday of
the month. Registrationis heldin
the Seton building from 4:30 to
5:30 p.m. Bring childs immuni-
zation records. All services are
free.
St Johns Lutheran
7 Wood St., Pittston
570-655-2505, stjohnspitt-
ston@verizon.com
Pastor John Castellani
Organist Marcia Colleran
Acolyte Justin Peterson
Sunday Service 9:30 a.m.
First Quarter Portals of
Prayers are available in the rear
of the Church, while supplies are
available..
Bulletin and Votive candle
openings January 27. Please
leave a message for Doris if in-
terested.
Joe Mersincavage is trying to
get a Saturday blood drive to
come to St. Johns after the Holi-
days. One of the stipulations is to
see how many Church members
and other donors the church can
get to sign up before the Red
Cross will come down to the
Church and do a drive. You can
call the number listed below for
your name to be added to our list
or if you have any questions for
Joe he will get back to you as
soon as possible.
Facebook: wwwface-
book.com/StJohns Lutheran-
ChurchPittstonpa
Guest are welcomed to attend
and perhaps join this family, If
you have any questions, com-
ments or suggestions please call
655-2505 and leave your name
number and your message and a
member of the church will get
back to you and soon as possible.
St. Johns P.M. Church
316 Main St., Avoca
Pastor Rev. Dale E. Pepper
570-780-9587
Sunday Service 10 a.m.
Bible Study every other
Thursday 6 p.m.
All are welcome!
St. Maria Goretti
Laflin Road, Laflin, PA. 18702
Pastor: Monsignor Neil Van
Loon
42redwood@comcast.net
www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org
PARISH CALENDAR DE-
CEMBER
31 - New Years Eve Mass -
4:30 p.m.
JANUARY
1 - New Years Day Mass - 10
a.m.
St. Marys Polish National
Catholic Church
200 Stephenson St. Duryea
Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock,
Pastor Phone: 457-2291
Email: padre@saintma-
ryspncc.org
Website: saintmaryspncc.org
Holy Mass: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Weekdays: 8 a.m.
Holy Days: 8 a.m. & 7 p.m.
St. 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
www.stmonicanepa.com.
Father Leo McKernan, Pastor
Mr. William Jenkins, Deacon
A very Blessed Christmas
from Father Leo McKernan and
the Parishioners of St. Monicas
Parish.
Mass Schedule for Christmas
and New Years:
Dec. 31 NewYears Eve (Ho-
ly Day) at 4 p.m. at OLOS
Jan. 1 New Years Day (Holy
Day) at 8:30 a.m. at St. Josephs
and at 11 a.m. at OLOS.
Regular Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. @
OLOS
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. @ STJ; 11
a.m. @ OLOS
New Daily Mass Schedule:
Daily Mass at OLOS Tues,
Wed., Fri. 7 a.m.) Mon. &
Thurs. 7 p.m
Adoration of the Blessed Sac-
rament Friday after morning
Mass until 11 a.m.
First Friday Adoration after
7 p.m. Mass until Midnight.
Next First Friday is January 4.
Miraculous Medal Novena
after Monday Evening Mass
Rosary and Chaplet of Divine
Mercy -Before Morning & Eve-
ning Masses at OLOS site.
Bible Study Resumes in Ja-
nuary 2013.
Mens Retreat: At Mount Sav-
ior Monastery on the weekend of
Feb.1-3,2013.
Information is available from
Fr. McKernan at 693-1991 and
for a previewof the Retreat Cen-
ter, Google Mount Savior Mon-
astery.
St. Peters Evangelical
MATTERS OF FAITH
New Years Day services listed
See FAITH page 6B
Every Wednesday evening at the Ob-
lates of St. Joseph Seminary in Laflin,
Mass is celebrated at 7 p.m. in conjunc-
tion with the Novena to St. Joseph & St.
Joseph Marello. Novena prayers and the
blessing of the first-class relic of St.
Joseph Marello, Founder of the Oblates
of Saint Joseph Congregation, immedi-
ately follow the Mass.
PAGE 6B SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012 SUNDAY DISPATCH
R E L I G I O N
Lutheran Church
100 Rock Street, Hughestown
Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com
Sunday School 9 am
Worship service Sundays at 10
a.m.
Confirmation Classes Sun-
days at 9 a.m.
715 Hawthorne St.
(570) 457-3412
stmarysavoca@verizon.net
www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com
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 and
11 a.m.
Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45
p.m.; anytime upon request by
calling 457-3412.
Prayer Chain: 457-5867
gation for Roman Catholics, at
10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1 at St.
St. The vigil Mass will take place
at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31.
The Rev. Phil Sladicka will be
available to bless peoples homes
for the New Year. Please call the
parish office at 457-3412 to ar-
range for a convenient time to
have your home blessed.
The parish has exposition of
the Blessed Sacrament and holy
hour prayers every Tuesday at St.
St., following the 8 a.m. Mass.
Throughout the Year of Faith, the
chaplet of Divine Mercy will al-
so be prayed.
At 7:30 p.m. the rosary is
prayed before benediction and
reposing of the Blessed Sacra-
ment. Anyone who can spend
one hour weekly at adoration on
a regular basis is asked to call
Ann Jake at 457-3521or the par-
ish office.
Please note Eucharistic Ado-
ration will not take place on
Tuesday, Jan. 1 in celebration of
the Solemnity of Mary. Euchar-
istic Adoration will resume on
Jan. 8.
Second Presbyterian
143 Parsonage St., Pittston
654-1411
Trinity Episcopal Church
Spring Street and Montgom-
ery Avenue, West Pittston
Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11
a.m. every Sunday.
Food Pantry: Items needed are
canned and boxed soups and
crackers. Gerritys gift cards,
cash donations and other non-
perishable foods also accepted.
Prayer network. Open To Pub-
lic. Daily prayer for those with
needs requesting prayerful sup-
port.
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: En-
richment for adults seeking spir-
itual renewal and opportunities
for ministry and volunteerism.
Parish Life Events Team: Bi-
monthly first Sundays.
Parish Council: Every second
Sunday.
Women of Trinity: Every third
Sunday. WOT Ministry Invita-
tion.
The Women of Trinity have
undertaken a ministry to help
support Good Shepherd Episco-
pal Church of Scranton in their
outreach to the homeless of the
region.
Each month after enjoying a
home cooked meal at Good
Shepherd all who have needs
may shop for necessities like
clothing, shoes, and 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. Reservations at 654-3261.
Music Together Classes: Fun
and music for infants and chil-
dren through age five accompa-
nied by a parent or caregiver.
Winter semester of Music To-
gether begins January 8.
For registration information
call 654-3261.
Visit www.musictogether.com
for information on Music To-
gether. .
United Methodist Church
Corner of Broad & Church
Sts. Pittston
Rev. Susan Hardman-Zimmer-
man
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 leave mess-
age
Pittston Next Hoagie Sale is
Tuesday, January 8.Choices are
ham, salami andcheese or turkey
and cheese with or without on-
ion. Price of hoagies are $4 each.
To place an order call 654-
3936 or 693-1572 by Sunday, Ja-
nuary 6.
Pittston Ad Council meeting
will be heldonWednesday, Janu-
ary 16 at 7 p.m. All members
are welcomed to attend.
The children of St. John the Evangelist parish in Pittston presented the annual Christmas pageant during the Mass on Christmas Eve. Pictured with Monsignor John Bendik, The Rev. Richard Cirba and
pageant director Dee Jenkins are Mila Wascavage as the baby Jesus, Gavin Caprio, David Clark, Lynn Clark, Kendall Day, Madison Day, Abby Donnelly, Christopher Donnelly, John Fronczek, Catie Galo-
nis, Joe Galonis, John Galonis, Marshal Gordon, Maxwel Gordon, Declan Gregor, Max Gregor, Anna Hankey, Brian Hankey, Samuel Hankey, Aiden Hindmarsh, Lauren Ivey, Aiden Jenkins, Allison Jones,
Karamia Marranca, Margret Martin, Aidan Mehal, Julia Mehal, Ava Menditto, Jake Middleton, Gabby Para, Tori Para, Michael Rakaczewski, Zoey Romanouski, Jack Riley, Matthew Volpitta. Absent at the
time of the photo were pageant helpers Emily Hughes, Miranda Jenkins,Delaney Kutchkus and Paige Kutchkus.
FAITH
Continued from page 5B
Father Joseph Verespy
has had an idea for a
few years about chang-
ing the back drop of
the picture of Bethle-
hemon the Nativity
Scene placed every
Christmas season at
the front altar of Sa-
cred Heart of Jesus
Church in Dupont. And
with the help of par-
ishioner Stan Warunek
of Montage Studio his
vision became a reality.
If you look closely at
the back of the manger
you will see pictures of
downtown Dupont:
Holy Mother of Sor-
rows Church, Dupont
Municipal Bldg., the
Polish Club, VFW,
Cebula's plus pictures
of the CCD students,
parishioners and
scenes fromour parish
picnic. Rev. Verespy in
his Christmas homily
said the purpose was
to remind parishioners
that Jesus is world-
wide, not only Be-
thlehembut Dupont.
Father Verespy show-
ing Ann Paddock the
many pictures of Du-
pont.
SUNDAY DISPATCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012 PAGE 7
100 Announcements
200 Auctions
300 Personal Services
400 Automotive
500 Employment
600 Financial
700 Merchandise
800 Pets & Animals
900 Real Estate
1000 Service Directory
MARKETPLACE
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100
ANNOUNCEMENTS
110 Lost
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NEW
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&
Batteries
for $20
& Up
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GINOS
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Forty Fort
288-8995
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Forty Fort
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135 Legals/
Public Notices
MEETING NOTICE
The Housing
Authority of the City
of Pittston will hold
its Regular Monthly
Meetings for the
year 2013 on the
second Monday of
each month at 6:00
P.M. at Infantino
Towers, 500
Kennedy Boulevard,
Pittston, Pa. 18640.
William J. Lisak
Executive Director
150 Special Notices
FOSTER PARENT(S)
NEEDED
IMMEDIATELY
for teens or sibling
groups.
Compensation,
training, and 24
hour on-call sup-
port provided.
Please call
FRIENDSHIP
HOUSE (570)
342-8305 x 2058.
Compensation up
to $1200.00 per
month per child.
310 Attorney
Services
B A N K R U P T C Y
DUI - ARD
SOCIAL SECURITY
DISABILITY BENEFITS
WORKERS COMP
Free Consultation
25+ Years Exp.
Joseph M.
Blazosek
570-655-4410
570-822-9556
blazoseklaw.com
310 Attorney
Services
DIVORCE No Fault
$295 divorce295.com
Atty. Kurlancheek
800-324-9748 W-B
FREE Bankruptcy
Consultation
Payment plans.
Carol Baltimore
570-822-1959
406 ATVs/Dune
Buggies
TOMAHAWK`11
ATV, 110 CC. Brand
New Tomahawk
Kids Quad. Only
$695 takes it away!
570-817-2952
Wilkes-Barre
409 Autos under
$5000
FORD 95 F150
4x4. 1 Owner.
91K. 4.8 engine,
auto. Runs
great. New
paint, stake
body with
metal floor.
570-675-5046.
Leave message,
will return call.
NOW $4,295
412 Autos for Sale
CHRYSLER 03
PT CRUISER
Dark Red,
Black interior.
Very clean, 100K
miles. Auto, Air,
power steering,
power brakes,
CD/Cassette.
Great Car! $3,200
Call 570-212-1046
FORD 08 FOCUS SE
Silver, black interior.
4 door sedan.
Power windows
and locks, CD. 104k
highway miles.
Runs excellent.
$7200 negotiable.
570-578-9222
WANTED!
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TOYOTA 04 CELICA GT
112K miles. Blue,
5 speed. Air,
power
windows/locks,
CD/cassette, Key-
less entry, sun-
roof, new battery.
Car drives and
has current PA
inspection. Slight
rust on corner of
passenger door.
Clutch slips on
hard acceleration.
This is why its
thousands less
than Blue Book
value. $6,500
OBO. Make an
offer! Call
570-592-1629
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
CHEVROLET `76
PICKUP
4 Cylinder
Very Good
Condition!
NEW PRICE
$1,500.
570-362-3626
Ask for Lee
CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE
$47,000
GREAT DEALS!
MERCEDES 29
Kit Car $5,500
OR TRADE
JUST REDUCED
(570) 655-4884
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-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. Priced to Sell!
$23,000.
Call 570-825-6272
439 Motorcycles
SCOOTER 12
BRAND NEW
All ready to ride,
electric start, auto-
matic transmission,
disk brakes, rear
luggage trunk,
under seat storage,
around 100 mpg,
fully street legal, all
ready to go! only
$1,595. Call
570-817-2952
SUZUKI 01 VS 800
GL INTRUDER
Garage kept, no
rust, lots of
chrome, black with
teal green flake.
Includes storage
jack & 2 helmets.
$3600
570-410-1026
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
Selling your
Camper?
Place an ad and
find a new owner.
570-829-7130
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
INTERNATIONAL `05
4300 BOX TRUCK
18, automatic, lift
gate. GVW 17,000.
Unladen weight
9,100. $15,500.
570-760-3226
570-735-4788
460
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
DIRECTORY
490 Truck/SUV/
Van Accessories
TRUCK CAP
Ford F-150 2008-
2009 A.R.E Truck
Cap. Black, Fiber-
glass, 5 1/2 ft bed
Has break light,
interior cargo light,
clamps. All carpet
on the inside
Sliding side win-
dows with screen
locking back win-
dow/door. Front
window folds down
for cleaning $400.
Call 855-0550,
leave message
503 Accounting/
Finance
TAX PREPARER
No experience
necessary. Enroll
in a FREE 1-WEEK
TRAINING CLASS.
Focus on providing
quality service to
Liberty Tax cus-
tomers, Day and
evening classes
available. Seasonal
job opportunities.
Pittston & Plains
570-883-7829
Dallas
570-675-2240
Edwardsville &
West Pittston
570-288-4007
Wilkes-Barre &
Hanover Twp.
570-208-1096
522 Education/
Training
FORTIS INSTITUTE
FORTY FORT
Exciting Teaching
Opportunity
Immediate position
open for part
time instructor
CDL program.
Must have 3
plus years work
experience in field
and current CDL.
Teaching experi-
ence a plus but
not required.
Fax resume to:
570-287-7936
Or send to:
Director of
Education
Fortis Institute
166 Slocum Street
Forty Fort PA 18704
527 Food Services/
Hospitality
COOK
HIGHLAND MANOR
NURSING HOME
is currently hiring a
full time cook. Apply
in person Monday-
Friday 9am-4pm at
Highland Manor,
750 Schooley Ave
Exeter, PA
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
FORKLIFT MECHANIC
Action Lift, Inc.,
located in Pittston,
PA, is the exclusive
dealership for
Crown and TCM
forklifts for NEPA.
We are seeking a
full time forklift
mechanic to trou-
bleshoot, repair and
diagnose Crown
and other makes of
lift trucks. Good
written and verbal
communication
skills, as well as
customer care skills
are necessary. A
valid drivers license
and the ability to
safely operate lift
trucks are required.
Previous forklift
mechanical experi-
ence or technical
school graduate will
be considered. We
offer an excellent
wage and benefits
package, as well as
401K Retirement
Savings Plan, paid
holidays, paid vaca-
tion and much
more.
Apply by e-mail
mike.phelan@action
liftinc.com or call
570-655-2100 x115.
545 Marketing/
Product
MARKETER
Audition to be our
famous Lady
Liberty. Male or
Female. Energy and
Enthusiasm a must!
Earn income being
a Liberty Tax
Marketer.
Pittston & Plains
570-883-7829
Dallas
570-675-2240
Edwardsville &
West Pittston
570-288-4007
Wilkes-Barre &
Hanover Twp
570-417-4814
To place your
ad Call Toll Free
1-800-427-8649
566 Sales/Retail/
Business
Development
PURCHASING
Immediate opening
available in our
purchasing depart-
ment. Minimum 2
years experience
preferred.
Job qualifications:
Ability to communi-
cate effectively;
previous experience
in purchasing/ana-
lytical role; Excel
skills a must; strong
organization and
decision making
skills; ability to work
independently and
as part of a team;
able to multitask
and be detail orient-
ed; ability to work
extended hours or
weekends, as need-
ed; Bachelors
Degree in business
(or equivalent expe-
rience - 3 to 5 years
minimum).
Reply with letter
of interest
(including salary
requirements)
and resume to:
c/o Times Leader
Box 4250
15 N. Main Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18711-0250
566 Sales/Retail/
Business
Development
SALES
Experienced Outside
Sales professional
(Commissioned) to
offer our no-cost
financial services.
We are a growing
company with huge
upside potential.
Must have strong
people skills and be
comfortable building
relationships with
senior executives.
Fax Resume to:
(866) 969-0690,
Email to: CMCNorth
east@verizon.net
600
FINANCIAL
610 Business
Opportunities
PERSONAL
TRAINING CENTER
FOR SALE
570-592-2458 for
details
630 Money To Loan
We can erase
your bad credit -
100% GUARAN-
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for the Federal
Trade Commission
say theyve never
seen a legitimate
credit repair opera-
tion. No one can
legally remove
accurate and timely
information from
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
Times Leader and
the FTC.
700
MERCHANDISE
708 Antiques &
Collectibles
YEARBOOKS.
COUGHLIN (25)
1928-1980, GAR,
(22) 1928-2006,
MEYERS, (22) 1957-
1981, WYOMING
VALLEY WEST, (11)
1970-1992. NANTI-
COKE, (2) 1971-
1979, PITTSTON, (11)
1967-1981HANOVER
(6) 1951-1981 MINT.
Prices vary depend-
ing on condition.
$20-$40 each. Call
for further details
and additional
school editions.
570-825-4721
arthurh302@
aol.com
710 Appliances
DRYER: Like new,
kenmore 90 series
electric dryer. white.
auto moisture sens-
ing-4 fabric settings
$250. Kenmore
Ultrawash DISH-
WASHER. beige.
ultrawash sensor &
quiet guard system.
$300. Willing to
negotiate if u buy
both! 570-266-2300
742 Furnaces &
Heaters
OIL TANKS (2)
275 gallon indoor oil
tanks. Very good
condition. Convert-
ed to gas. $125.
each. Call
570-760-2793
744 Furniture &
Accessories
CHAIRS, (2)
Genuine
leather, cus-
tom made
recliners.
Taupe color,
like new. $550
each.
570-675-5046
DEN
FURNITURE
Wood/cloth. Reg-
ular size sofa,
chair and
ottoman. Coffee
table, 2 end
tables. Excellent
condition. $325
for all.
570-675-5046
758 Miscellaneous
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758 Miscellaneous
MERCHANTS
VILLAGE
MERCHANTSVILLAGE.COM
(Former Walmart
Building)
Oak St., Pittston
Come Shop
With Us!
NOW
ACCEPTING
Food
Stamps
Access
Card, Cash
Assistance
3 Acres Inside
Air Conditioned
Huge, Huge
Inventory
FOOD ITEMS
Huge Selection
1/2 Price!
BABY ITEMS
diapers by the
case
BEAUTY ITEMS
Make-Up
CLEANING ITEMS
ELECTRONICS
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
HEALTHCARE
TOOLS
Food Court
570-891-1972
762 Musical
Instruments
PIANO
BALDWIN SPINET
with bench.
Excellent condition.
Walnut finish.
No stairs. Easy
removal. $500
Call 570-455-1471
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PETS & ANIMALS
815 Dogs
PAWS
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YOUR PET
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Call 829-7130
Place your pet ad
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email address
This will create a
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emailed to you from
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You can then use
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enhance your online
ad. Post up to 6
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of your pet
Expand your text to
include more
information, include
your contact
information such
as e-mail, address
phone number and
or website.
SHIH-TZU /
MALTESE MIX PUPPIES
LAHASA/POO PUPPIES
Health records.
Non shedding,
Stay very small.
Asking $300 males
$350 females
570-765-1122
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
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3 bedroom, 2 bath,
modern country
kitchen with Corian
counters, family
room with fireplace,
wet bar & walkout
to patio, multi-level
decks. All appli-
ances included.
$217,000.
570-675-0446
evenings.
EXETER
362 Susquehanna
Avenue
Completely remod-
eled, spectacular,
2 story Victorian
home, with 3 bed-
rooms, 1.5 baths,
new rear deck, full
front porch, tiled
baths & kitchen,
granite counter-
tops. All cherry
hardwood floors
throughout, all new
stainless steel
appliances & light-
ing. New oil fur-
nace, washer/dryer
in first floor bath.
Great neighbor-
hood, nice yard.
$174,900 (30 year
loan, $8,750 down,
$887/month, 30
years @ 4.5%)
NOT IN FLOOD
100% OWNER
FINANCING
AVAILABLE
Call Bob at
570-899-8877
570-654-1490
EXETER
Beautifully remod-
eled 3 bedroom
home in mint metic-
ulous condition, with
2 full baths, and a 2
car garage, hard-
wood floors, tile
floors, exterior com-
posite wood deck,
fully finished lower
level family room,
large closets, up-
graded kitchen with
stainless steel appli-
ances, granite
countertops, gas
heat, excellent
neighborhood.
$174,900
Bob Stackhouse
654-1490
JENKINS TWP.
$34,900
151 E. Saylor Ave.
Fixer upper with
great potential in
quiet neighborhood.
3 bedrooms, 1 bath
with off street park-
ing and nice yard.
Directions: Rt 315,
at light turn onto
Laflin Rd to bottom
of hill. Turn right
onto E. Saylor.
atlasrealtyinc.com
MLS 12-3672
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906 Homes for Sale
LAFLIN
$129,900
111 Laflin Road
Nice 3 bedroom,
1.5 bath Split Level
home with hard-
wood floors, 1 car
garage, large yard
and covered patio
in very convenient
location. Great curb
appeal and plenty
of off street park-
ing. Rt. 315 to light
@ Laflin Rd. Turn
west onto Laflin Rd.
Home is on left.
For more info and
photos visit:
www.atlas
realtyinc.com
MLS 12-2852
Keri Best
570-885-5082
LAFLIN
10 Fairfield Drive
Exceptional & spa-
cious custom built
cedar home with
open floor plan and
all of the amenities
situated on 2 lots in
picturesque setting.
Create memories in
this 5 bedroom, 4
bath home with 18
ceiling in living
room, gas fireplace,
granite kitchen,
large 2 story foyer,
huge finished lower
level for entertain-
ing with bar/full
kitchen & wine cel-
lar. Inground pool &
hot tub. $389,900
Directions: Rt 315
to Laflin Rd., right
onto Oakwood Dr.,
right onto Fordham
Rd, left onto Fair-
field Dr., home is on
the right. www.atlas
realtyinc.com
MLS 12-4063
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570-885-5082
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20 OLD MILL RD
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Beautiful
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Minutes from I-81
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Move In Condition!
3 to 4 bedroom
Tri-level, Master
bath, 2 full baths &
1 powder room,
central vacuum
system. Living &
dining rooms, fam-
ily room with fire-
place. Gas heat,
central air, large
basement, deck,
three car garage
& 2nd large lot
included.....
$395,000
570-237-0101
NANTICOKE
1472 S. Hanover St.
Well maintained
bi-level. This home
features 2 bed-
rooms, 1 3/4 baths,
recreation room
with propane stove.
Walk out to a 3
season porch. Pro-
fessionally land-
scaped yard. 1 car
garage, storage
shed, new appli-
ances, ceiling fans.
Close to LCCC.
$153,900.
Call 570-735-7594
or 570-477-2410
906 Homes for Sale
PITTSTON
35 STARK ST
Completely
Remodeled 3 bed-
room. Home in a
great neighbor-
hood. Includes
refinished hard-
wood and new tile
floors, new bath-
room and kitchen
with stainless steel
appliances and
granite counter-
tops. Gas heat, nice
yard and porches.
$74,900
Call (570)654-1490
PITTSTON TWP.
$175,000
110 Front St.
Great price and
great location.
This well-maintained
3 bedroom, 1.5
baths bilevel home
is in move in condi-
tion. Spacious eat-in
kitchen with custom
cabinets, tile floor
and counters.
Unique lower level
family room with
wood burning fire-
place, office space.
laundry/bath combo.
Plenty of storage
including an 8X6
cedar closet. Out-
door space has
covered patio,
columned carport
and well manicured
partially fenced
yard. Detached
large garage.
For more info &
photos, go to
www.atlasrealty-
inc.com
MLS# 12-2053
Call Angie at
570-885-4896
Terry at
570-885-3041
WILKES-BARRE
$99,900
70 McLean Street
Very nicely updated
& maintained 2
story home, 3 bed-
rooms, 1 bath, 4-
season sunroom
with huge backyard
& deck. Newer car-
peting, off street
parking & security
system. ONE YEAR
HOME WARRANTY.
For more info and
photos visit:
www.atlas
realtyinc.com
MLS 12-2886
Keri Best
570-885-5082
912 Lots & Acreage
LAFLIN
$32,900
Lot#9
Pinewood Dr
Build your new
home in a great
neighborhood. Con-
venient location
near highways, air-
port, casino and
shopping
156 X 110 X 150 X 45
DIRECTIONS Rt 315
to laflin Rd; make
left off Laflin Rd onto
Pinewood Dr. Lot is
on corner of
Pinewood Dr. and
Hickorywood Dr.
MLS 11-3411
atlas realtyinc.com
Call Keri Best
570-885-5082
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EAST MOUNTAIN RIDGE
& SAN SOUCI PARKS
PRICES REDUCED!
Financing Available
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941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
KINGSTON
E. E. W Walnut alnut St. St.
2nd floor. Located in
quiet neighborhood.
Kitchen, living room,
dining room, sun-
room, bath, 3 bed-
rooms; 2 large & 1
small. Lots of clos-
ets, built-in linen
closet & hutch.
Hardwood & car-
peted floors. Fire-
place. Storage
room. Yard. Washer
/ dryer, stove /
fridge. Heat and hot
water included. 1
year lease + securi-
ty. $950
570-283-4370
PITTSTON
152 Elizabeth Street
Spacious 2 bed-
room apartment with
ample closet space.
Off street parking.
All utilities and appli-
ances included. No
pets. $795 + lease &
security. Call
570-510-7325
PITTSTON
2 bedroom apt.
2nd floor, stove &
refrigerator, off
street parking.
Water, sewer &
garbage included.
Non smokers & no
pets. $550/month.
570-655-2567
WEST WYOMING
Eighth Street
Beautiful, 2nd floor,
2 bedroom, 1 bath.
All appliances,
includes washer/
dryer & air condi-
tioning. Non smok-
er, security & refer-
ences, off street
parking, no pets.
$595 + utilities.
954-2972
WILKES-BARRE
Mayflower
Crossing
Apartments
570.822.3968
1, 2, 3 & 4
Bedrooms
- Light & bright
open floor plans
- All major
appliances included
- Pets welcome*
- Close to everything
- 24 hour emergency
maintenance
- Short term
leases available
Call TODAY For
AVAILABILITY!!
www.mayflower
crossing.com
Certain Restrictions
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944 Commercial
Properties
LOCATION
MATTERS
PRIME OFFICE
SPACE
The Mack
Building
281 PIERCE ST.
Kingston, PA.
Refined office
suites, or
individual flexible
office spaces on
2nd floor
comprised of
approximately
1,300sq. ft.
Central A/C,
glass door
entrance, 6
rooms consisting
of waiting room,
French doors
leading to
conference
room(s), offices,
bathroom,
kitchenette, with
ample storage/
archive space
available, parking
lot area
professionally
maintained.
Multiple signage
opportunities:
Exterior Bronze
wall
plaque,Entrance
glass-doors,
Street frontage
sign, and
billboard
*Available
February 1st.
showing by
appointment only
570-472-1110
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570-821-2778
VALLEY CHEVROLET
601 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
821-2772 1-800-444-7172
www.valleychevrolet.com
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2013 CHEVY SUBURBAN 1500
4X4
MSRP $46,135
$
41,999
*
Sale Price Starting At
Stk. #13129, Vortec 5.3 SFI V8,
PW, PDL, P. Drivers Seat, Dual Pwr.
Heated Mirrors, Remote Start, 3rd
Row Seat, F/R Air Stabilitrak, OnStar
w/ Turn-By-Turn Navigation, XM
Satellite Radio, Trailering Equipped
2013 CHEVY EXPRESS 2500
CARGO VAN
Stk. #13040, 4.8L V8
6 Speed, Auto., Custom
Cloth Seats, Air, Full
Vinyl Floor Covering,
Stabilitrak, Locking Rear
Dierential, Tilt, Cruise
$
25,999
*
MSRP $29,015
2012 CHEVY IMPALA
LS SEDAN
Stk. #12063, 3.5L V6
Automatic, Dual Zone Air
Conditioning, Stabilitrak,
Six-Way Power Driver Seat,
PW, PDL, Tilt, OnStar,
XM Satellite Radio
$
21,999
*
0
%
FOR
72 MOS
APR
MSRP $26,665
Stk. #13146, ALL STAR EDITION, 5.3L V8, AT, AC, Poweer Options, Remote Start,
FABTEC 6 Lift Kit, 4 Wheel To Wheel Stainless Steel Nerf Bars, Stripe Paint w/Fender Flares,
Leather, OnStar, XM, Locking Rear Dierential, Rear Park Assist, Much More!
2013 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB
SOUTHERN COMFORT EDITION
$
45,999
*
Sale Price Starting At Only
MSRP $56,732
2013 CHEVY SONIC
LS 4DOOR
Stk. #13135, ECOTEC 1.8L VVT
4 Cyl., 5 Speed Manual Trans., Air,
Tinted Glass, Stabilitrak, Drivers
Command Center, PDL, Keyless
Entry, OnStar Directions &
Connections w/ Automatic Crash
Response, Bluetooth For Phone,
Steering Wheel Controls.
$
14,699
*
2012 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500
EXTENDED CAB 4WD W/T
Stk. #12257,
VORTEC 4.8L V8 AT,
Cruise, AM/FM Stereo,
Deep Tinted Glass,
Stabilitrak, 17 Steel Wheels,
Folding Rear Seat,
Side Impact Airbags,
Black Foldaway Mirrors
MSRP $31,565
$
23,995
*
SAVE OVER
$
7,500
2013 CHEVY EQUINOX
LS FWD
Stk. #13152, 2.4L DOHC 4 Cyl.,
6 Speed Automatic, A/C, OnStar
w/ Turn-By-Turn Navigation,
Bluetooth for Phone, AM/FM/
CD, 17 Aluminum Wheels, PW,
PDL, Cruise, Remote Keyless
Entry, XM Satellite Radio
MSRP $24,580
$
22,999
*
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570-346-4641
1-800-982-4054
HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 8:30 P.M.
FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. CLOSED SUNDAY
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PRICE
$
21,995
0
%
FINANCING
AVAILABLE
2013 SUBARU
2.5x
FORESTER
Model DFA-01
944 Commercial
Properties
COMMERCIAL RETAIL
PROPERTY FOR RENT:
900 Sq. Ft.
STORE RETAIL
SPACE
Will be vacant
as of
January 1, 2013
200 Spring St.
Wilkes-Barre
Great for a
Barber Shop!
Call Michael at
570-239-7213
NAIL/BEAUTY SALON
Swoyersville. 1100
sq. ft. 2 station nail
& beauty salon, fullY
equipped, like new.
570-831-5715
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STOREFRONT
Glen Lyon. Unique
opportunity at
61-63 East Main St.
High Traffic Area.
570-881-0320
944 Commercial
Properties
PITTSTON
COOPERS CO-OP
Lease Space
Available, Light
manufacturing,
warehouse,
office, includes
all utilities with
free parking.
I will save
you money!
950 Half Doubles
KINGSTON
Sprague Ave.
CHARMING & SPACIOUS
6 room, 2 bed-
room duplex,
includes 2nd &
3rd floor. Ample
closets. Washer /
dryer hook-up.
$575 / month +
utilities, security
& lease. No Pets.
570-793-6294
950 Half Doubles
PLAINS
SPACIOUS
Victorian charm, 3
bedroom, 1 bath
hardwood floors,
neutral decor,
stained glass win-
dow, large kitchen
Washer/ dryer
hook-up, off street
parking. No pets.
Reduced $675.
month + utilities,
security & lease.
570-793-6294
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950 Half Doubles
PLYMOUTH
3 bedrooms, 1.5
baths. New carpet-
ing. $675 + utilities.
All appliances.
Water & sewer
paid. Fenced back
yard. No pets.
Security required
Section 8 OK.
Call Steve at
570-592-5764
953Houses for Rent
AREA SINGLE HOMES
POSSIBLE OPTION
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FORTY FORT
11 Cayuga
KINGSTON
143 W. Dorrance
PLYMOUTH TWP.
350 Valley View
LEHMAN TWP
1233 Market St.
WILKES-BARRE
18 Prospect
EXETER
116 Grove St.
(570) 970-0650
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953Houses for Rent
BEAR CREEK
Modern 2 bedroom,
kitchen, dining
room, laundry, new
carpeting. Deck,
storage area.
$550/month. No
pets. 570-947-5113
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570-829-7130
DUPONT
7 room house with
3 bedrooms, 1 full
tile bath. Large
kitchen with beau-
tiful oak cabinets,
new stove,
fridge, carpeting,
flooring, draperies
& windows.
Washer/dryer
hook up on 1st
floor. Single car
detached garage.
Large yard. Gas
heat. Pets OK, no
smoking. $900/
month + utilities &
security. Close to
airport, I-81
& casino.
570-762-8265
953Houses for Rent
EXETER
Beautiful magnifi-
cent Cape Cod style
home. 3 bedrooms,
2 baths, finished
lower level, 2 car
garage with a rear
deck area. Master
bedroom and bath
on first floor, new
carpets, recently
painted, hardwood
& tile floors, granite
counters & stainless
steel appliances in
kitchen. Gas heat.
$1500 per/ month.
570-479-6722
HARVEYS LAKE
HOUSE ON LAKE
includes partial use
of boat house.
Spectacular view,
4 bedrooms, all
appliances, ample
parking. $1475/
month plus utilities.
570-822-2992
1000
SERVICE
DIRECTORY
1015 Appliance
Service
ECO-FRIENDLY
APPLIANCE TECH.
25 Years Experi-
ence fixing major
appliances: Wash-
ers, Dryers, Refrig-
erators, Dishwash-
ers, Compactors.
Most brands. Free
phone advice & all
work guaranteed.
No service charge
for visit. 706-6577
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2012 HONDA
ACCORD LX
4 dr, Auto Trans, AC, PW, PL, Cruise, ABS, 6 Air Bags, Tilt,
Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD, Model #CP2F3CEW
*
MPG
34 HWY
$219 Lease Per Mo. For 36 Months through AHFC. $0 Down Payment. 1st Payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $11,996.40.
$0 DOWN
PAYMENT
Open Monday - Thursday 9-9
Friday & Saturday 9-5
Thank You To Our Customers
0
.9%
APR FINANCING
NOWAVAILABLE!
*On select models to qualied
buyers for limited term.
2012 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN
MPG
28 City
39 HWY
***Lease 36 Months through ahfc. $0 Down Payment.
1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $11,561.05
Per Mo.
Lease
ease 36 Months through ahfc $0 Down Payment
Per Mo Per Mo
LLease
* **
Model #FB2F5CEW 140-hp
16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC 5-Speed
Automatic Transmission Air Con-
ditioning with Air-Filtration System
Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors
Cruise Control Remote Entry
160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System
with 4 Speakers ABS
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold
Front Airbags (SRS) Front Side
Airbags with Passenger-Side Oc-
cupant Position Detection System
(OPDS) Side Curtain Airbags
$0 DOWN
PAYMENT
2012 HONDA ODYSSEY EX
MPG
18 City
27 HWY
****Lease 36 Months through ahfc. $0 Down Payment.
1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $17,525.70
Per Mo.
Lease
Model #RL5H4CEW
248-hp, 3.5-Liter, 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC
V-6 Engine 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Trac-
tion Control Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Drivers Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment,
including Power Lumbar Support Power Slid-
ing Doors 17 Alloy Wheels 229-Watt AM/
FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers includ-
ing Subwoofer 2GB CD-Library Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink USB Audio Interface
Exterior Temperature Indicator Multi-Function
2nd-Row Center Seat Three-Row Side Curtain
Airbags with Rollover Sensor Front Side
Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position
Detection System (OPDS) Tri-Zone Automatic
Climate Control System with Humidity Control
and Air Filtration One-Motion 60/40 Split
3rd-Row Magic Seat
2013 HONDA CR-V EX
MPG
22 City
30 HWY
Model RM4H5DJW 185-hp
2.4-Liter, 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC 4-Cylinder
Engine Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
System Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with
Traction Control Automatic Transmission
Cruise Control A/C One-Touch Power
Moonroof with Tilt Feature Remote Entry
System Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
Multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines
160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6
Speakers Bluetooth Streaming Audio
Pandora Internet Radio compatibility
SMS Text Message Function
USB Audio Interface
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags
(SRS) Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side
Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
VTEC
mission
h Trac-
m (ABS)
ustment,
wer Slid-
att AM/
includ-
etooth
LEASES BASED ON APPROVED CREDIT TIER 1 THRU AHFC. MILEAGE BASED ON 2012 EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES. USE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES ONLY.
DO NOT COMPARE TO MODELS BEFORE 2008. YOUR ACTUAL MILEAGE WILL VARY DEPENDING ON HOW YOU DRIVE AND MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE. OFFERS EXPIRE 1/2/2013.
MATT BURNE HONDA PRE-OWNED CENTER
Call: 1-800-NEXTHONDA View Prices at www.mattburnehonda.com
*1.9% for 36 mos/ 2.9% for up to 60 mos on Certifed Accords thru Am Honda Finance W.A.C.
Certifed Hondas have 1 yr - 12k, Basic Warranty & 7yr - 100k Powertrain from orig. inservice date.
S
1110 Wyoming Ave,
Scranton, PA
1-800-NEXT-HONDA
570-341-1400
ODYSSEY
10 ODYSSEY EX Slate, 24K.....................NOW $22,500
ACCORDS
07 ACCORD VP SDN Silver, 75K.........................NOW $11,950
08 ACCORD EXL SDN Green, 70K.....................NOW $14,950
10 ACCORD EX SDN Silver, 74K.........................NOW $15,750
10 ACCORD EX SDN Burgandy, 19K ....................NOW $17,950
10 ACCORD EXL CPE Blue, 19K........................NOW $17,950
10 ACCORD EXL SDN Red, 41K .......................NOW $18,500
10 ACCORD EXL V6 SDN Silver, 18K ..............NOW $18,950
11 ACCORD EXL SDN Gray, 42K.......................NOW $18,950
10 ACCORD EXL SDN Black, 23K......................NOW $19,500
11 ACCORD EXL SDN Navy, 20K.......................NOW $21,750
12 ACCORD EXL SDN Black, 11K ......................NOW $22,950
ELEMENT 4WD
09 ELEMENT EX Red, 53K ...................................NOW $16,500
$0 DOWN
PAYMENT
Lease 36 Months through ahfc $0 Down Payment
Per Mo. Per Mo.
LLease
* ***
1.9
%
for 36 mos. 2.9
%
for 60 mos.
On All Certied
Hondas
1.9%
for 36 mos
CIVICS
07 CIVIC LX SDN White, 60K................................NOW $12,500
09 CIVIC LXS SDN White, 68K.............................NOW $12,950
10 CIVIC EX SDN White, 69K................................NOW $13,950
09 CIVIC EX SDN Silver, 40K................................NOW $15,250
12 CIVIC LX CPE Silver, 16K.................................NOW $16,950
CRV 4WD
10 CRV EX Black, 63K...............................................NOW $18,750
10 CRV EX Navy, 38K ...............................................NOW $19,950
10 CRV EXL Black, 26K............................................NOW $23,500
10 CRV EXL-NAVI Sage, 30K...............................NOW $23,500
2 WEEK YEAR END CLEARANCE SALE!
Now In Progress
RIDGELINE 4WD
09 RIDGELINE RTL NAVI Black, 59K ..............NOW $24,750
PILOT 4WD
07 PILOT EXL Gray, 76K.........................................NOW $18,950
11 PILOT LX Gray, 48K............................................NOW $22,500
10 PILOT EXL Silver, 45K .......................................NOW $25,950
10 PILOT EXL DVD Silver, 39K............................NOW $27,500
11 PILOT EXL Silver, 25K .......................................NOW $28,950
11 PILOT EXL Gray, 32K ........................................NOW $29,500
11 PILOT EXL Mocha, 14K......................................NOW $29,950
11 PILOT EXL DVD Silver, 25K............................NOW $28,950
12 PILOT TOURING NAVI/DVD White, 18K..NOW $37,500
2.9%
for 60 mos
1.9%
for 36 mos
2.9%
for 60 mos
1.9%
for 36 mos
2.9%
for 60 mos
Gray, 90K, Was $7,950
Now $6,950
05 DODGE
STRATUS CPE R/T
08 VW PASSAT
2.0T S/W
Black, 53K, Was $15,950
Now $15,250
Red, 35K, Was $15,750
Now $14,350
10 TOYOTA COROLLA
S SEDAN
Navy, 71K, Was $9,850
Now $7,950
07 CHRYSLER
SEBRING TOURING
Club Cab, Black, 26K, Was $19,950
07 DODGE DAKOTA
SXT 4X4
Now $18,750
Silver, 34K, Was $12,750
Now $11,500
09 HYUNDAI SONATA
GLS SDN
White, 87K, Was $15,950
Now $14,900
08 HONDA RIDGELINE
RTS 4WD
Black, 76K, Was $14,500
Now $13,500
05 HONDA
PILOT EXL
Black, Soft Top, 47K, Was $15,950
Now $14,950
06 JEEP WRANGLER
X 4X4
Green, 77K, Was $10,500
Now $9,950
06 FORD ESCAPE
XLT 4WD
White, 53K, Was $10,950
Now $10,750
08 CHEVY IMPALA
LT SEDAN
Red, 23K, Was $14,950
Now $14,500
11 TOYOTA COROLLA
LE SEDAN
Navy, 41K, Was $24,950
Now $23,500
10 BMW 328Xi
SEDAN
HONDA
CRV 4WD
01 EX, 5 Spd, Silver, 119K
$6,950
06 EX, Silver, 96K
$11,950
Now $9,999
07 KIA OPTIMA
LX SDN
Blue, 14K, Was $12,950
Now $12,500
08 CHRYSLER
SEBRING LX SDN
Black, 32K, Was $15,750
Now $14,950
10 CHEVY MALIBU
LT SDN
Now $15,500
09 PONTIAC
VIBE AWD
Red, 25K, Was $12,950
$12,500
10 HYUNDAI
SONATA GLS SDN
Gray, 38K, Was $15,750
Now $12,950
10 HYUNDAI
ELANTRA GLS SDN
5 Speed, Silver, 65K
Now $9,750
09 CHEVY COBALT
LS CPE
Silver, 14K
Now $14,950
10 NISSAN SENTRA
2.0 SDN
Red, 47K
Now $15,950
08 JEEP LIBERTY
SPORT 4WD
Red, 82K
03 HONDA CIVIC
LX SDN
Now $8,250
1.9%
for 36 mos
2.9%
for 60 mos
1.9%
for 36 mos
2.9%
for 60 mos
1.9%
for 36 mos
2.9%
for 60 mos
1.9%
for 36 mos
2.9%
for 60 mos
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Move-in condition 4BR w/large LR/DR, FR w/
FP, eat-in modern kitchen, 3 season room on 23.58acres.
Great views!
MATT 714-9229
12-3932
Country charm at its best describes this
3BR, 1.5 bath 2-story situated on 1.87 scenic acres w/
many updates. New kitchen, breakfast rm, LR w/gas
propane stove, DR, HW, office w/electric stove, deck,
Gazebo & detached garage.
MARIE 881-0103
12-2813
Gorgeous remodeled 4BR, 2 bath
home. New granite kitchen & baths, roof, siding, windows,
deck, fireplace & more.
NANCY PALUMBO 714-9240
12-4162
Stately 3-story home w/spacious rooms
& all redone having everything new! 6BRs, deep lot w/
drive-thru garage!
LISA 715-9335
12-3833
Pride of ownership throughout!
Beautiful 4BR, 2 bath w/large rooms, loads of closet
space, designer ceilings & OSP.
MARY M. 714-9274
12-3931
Enjoy low maintenance living in this
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12-3884
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12-3170
Well maintained 4BR home. Gas heat,
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12-3122
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12-4178
One of the largest lots in Wyoming! 2-story,
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12-3795
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12-4243
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12-3051
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12-2690
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12-512
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12-3416
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TERRY NELSON 714-9248
12-2503
Immaculate 3BR home with deep private lot.
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DEANNA 696-0894
12-3562
Priced to sell 1/2 Double - 4BRs, 1 bath,
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Great view!
SUSAN K. 696-0872
11-3852
Completely remodeled 3BR, 2-story unique w/
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recreation room, dec, 2 car detached garage.
MARIE 881-0103
12-4133
Polished for the "picky people" this home is
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12-2589
Enjoy comfortable living in this 3BR, 1
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carpet & furnace. Outdoor patio for entertaining & relaxing
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12-3296
Spacious 2-Sty, 4-5BR home in nice
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12-3527
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12-4144
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