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HUGHES AND RICH
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Page 21 – OPINION: ’Thor’ gets it all right
Page 25– ’Bridesmaids’ builds new formula

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Page 38– Singles tennis champs crowned
Page 40– CBS to profile former Prep standout
Page 42 – West grad Prall to lead Vikings football

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Few problems ahead of primary

NEWS
Late legal decision only
kink in election prep
By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES
chughes@golackawanna.com

S
CRANTON – One hundred sixty-three voting pre-
cincts. • Eight hundred poll workers. • Nearly 300
candidates vying for more than 80 different posi-
tions • Thousands of ballots expected to be cast. • None of
it seems to faze Lackawanna County Director of Elections
Marion Medalis.

On Thursday, as voting ma- ment with the SHA would have


chines were being distributed restricted O’Shea from running
throughout the county from the for office under the Hatch Act,
Lackawanna County Depart- as the authority receives federal

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ment of Elections offices at 2400 loans and grants.
Stafford Ave., Scranton, Medalis Judges Chester Harhut, Mi-
was busy answering calls about chael Barrasse and Margaret Bi-
absentee ballots, politicking signani Moyle granted O’Shea’s
outside polling places and more. motion to dismiss the petition
The widespread number of on March 30. Pilchesky ap-
candidates – including 15 jock- pealed to Commonwealth Court
eying for six open spots on the of Pennsylvania, but the Lacka-
Scranton School Board in both wanna County decision was up-
four- and two-year terms, nine held by Judge Mary Hannah
candidates for Clarks Summit Leavitt on April 20.
Borough Council or seven Dem- O’Shea is running against
ocrats and three Republicans Nathan Barrett, Tom Borth-
running for Lackawanna County wick, James Dougher Jr., James
Commissioner – isn’t as strange Elliott, Bill Fox, Kathleen
as it may seem. McGuigan, Paul O’Malley, Sa-
“It’s not as unusual in a munic- rene O’Malley, Christopher
ipal election. There’s always a Phillips, Lyn Ruane, Tom Schus-
higher interest because it’s on a ter, Jason Shrive, James Timlin
more local level,” Medalis ex- and Martin Wazowicz for a four-
plained. She has worked for the year term.
department for 35 years and be- Barrett, Elliot, Fox, O’Shea
came its director in June 2010. and Wazowicz are also running
Few challenges have hindered for two-year terms. Candidates

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the preparation process this Barrett, McGuigan, Paul O’Mal-
year, but a late decision regard- ley, Phillips, and the recently ap-
ing a challenge to nominating pointed Ruane are each incum-
petitions and statements of fi- bents.
nancial interest for Scranton Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8
School Board candidate Sean p.m., and then the work of tally-
O’Shea delaying the printing of ing votes begins.
ballots, according to Medalis. In Lackawanna County, vot-
Political watchdog Joseph Pil- ers use paper ballots and fill in
chesky alleged in a document blank circles to choose their can-
dated March 25 that O’Shea had didates. Ballots are then elec-
collected forged signatures and tronically scanned. Sample bal-
failed to disclose any employ- lots were placed on the county’s CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES PHOTO / FOR GO LACKAWANNA
ment with the Scranton Hous- Web site, www.lackawanna- Voting machinges were distributed to the county’s 163 precincts on Thursday from the Depart-
ing Authority in 2010. Employ- county.org, in late April. ment of Elections headquarters on Stafford Avenue.
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Candidates: Magistrate Size of combined district


important in judge race
must clean up South Side
NEWS

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES different that being in a cour-


chughes@golackawanna.com troom at the magisterial lev-
SCRANTON – When a Su- el. You manage disputes be-
Drug, gang activity focus of many of the five candidates seeking seat. preme Court order issued in tween parties,” Timlin said.
February called for the con- He views magisterial court
By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES volunteered under Russell as General’s offic- solidation of district as the people’s
chughes@golackawanna.com head of his community service es and has been court judgeships 45-1- court, having not
SCRANTON – Five candidates programs for two years. He be- a practicing at- 06 and 45-1-07 in been administered
seek to fill the magisterial district came active in the South Side torney with Lackawanna County, by attorneys for
judge seat in district 45-1-03 serv- Neighborhood Association and Minora, Mino- it created what many many years.
ing South Scranton and the East founded the volunteer South ra, Colbassani, candidates in the race “I’m just trying to
Mountain sections of the city Side Cleanup Group, which has Krowiack and believe will be at keep that tradition
have the unenviable task of re- cleaned up more than 50 proper- Scanlon Mattioli in least the second alive,” he said. “For
placing four-term Judge Robert ties in the last three years. downtown largest district court O’Neill the last 30 years or
Russell. • Paul Kelly, 52, a resident of Scranton for three years. in the county. longer, it’s been non-
Each candidate filed petitions the East Moun- “I believe some areas of the dis- The combination lawyers that have ad-
to appear on Democrat and Re- tain section, trict have deteriorated over that of those courts, cou- ministered the
publican primary ballots. currently past few years. I’d like to make a pled with the retire- courts in Dunmore
• Joanne Corbett, of Minooka, serves as the difference,” Scanlon said. “If ment of both former and Green Ridge/
could not be reached for com- Scranton city elected, I will work with princi- district judges James North Scranton, and
ment. A cam- solicitor, a post pals and school staffs to educate Kennedy and Tho- they’ve been very
paign page for he would have our students about the dangers of mas Golden, opened successful. There’s
the retired to resign if drugs, gangs and bullying by vis- the field for five can- Timlin no reason that has to
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teacher on Kelly elected. Edu- iting schools on a periodic basis.” didates in Tuesday’s change.”
Facebook lists cated at Mary- He said he also plans to hold primary election. • Robert Trichilo,
relevant experi- wood University and the Widen- absentee landlords accountable • Frank O’Neill, 42, of Dunmore, has
ence as a volun- er School of Law, Kelly has oper- in further efforts to clean up the 54, of Dunmore, is a 14 years of legal ex-
Corbett teer legal intern ated a private legal practice since district. graduate of Dunmore perience including
with the county 1988 after clerking for then-Presi- “As a practicing attorney, I High School, Mary- seven years of expe-
family court system under Judge dent Judge James Walsh. won’t have to learn on the job. I’ll wood University and rience in civil litiga-
Chester Harhut. “In my clerkship, I learned the be active from day one,” he said. the Widener Univer- tion. He currently
“Working with our youth, fam- proper decorum and judicial tem- • Bob Sheridan, 57, of South Trichilo
sity School of Law. works for the Wilkes-
ilies and schools at the earliest perament to run a courtroom and Scranton, is completing his sec- He has been a lawyer Barre-based firm
possible level will be a goal of making proper, timely deci- ond year of a four-year term with for 25 years, working Holland, Brady and
mine in this office. I firmly believe sions,” Kelly said. the Scranton School Board. He in private practice, Grabowski and spent
early intervention will prevent For 22 years, he has worked in has spent 15 years as the presi- with North Penn Le- more than seven
further involvement in the crimi- community legal service, includ- dent of the Dutch Hollow Neigh- gal Services, and years combined work
nal system,” Corbett’s page ing 13 years as a solicitor for the borhood Association and worked with the state De- in Monroe and Lu-
states. Single Tax Office and six years as for12 years as a partment of Trans- zerne counties as an
• Pat Hinton, 31, of South the support master in Lackawan- member of the portation. Ware assistant district at-
Scranton, has been a Drug and Al- na County. Scranton Po- “I’ve got much torney.
cohol Treatment Service coun- “Given that background and lice Depart- more time in than any of the “I’m the only candidate in
selor for five years. His work of- experience, I feel I’m the most ment, leaving other candidates, as far as ex- this race with complex crimi-
ten coincides qualified candidate out of the five in 1996 follow- perience,” O’Neill said. nal and civil litigation experi-
with the court candidates in the race,” he said. ing on on-duty He said he had considered ence, which are the two
system on a re- As a father of five children, he injury. running for the position for things that a magistrate
Sheridan
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ferral basis, he said he also recognizes the pres- “Take a ride quite some time. does,” he said.
said. sures that families and children through South Side and you’ll “I really think I can serve He has considered running
“Through- face regarding drugs, crime and see. On almost every other block, the constituents of Dunmore, since 1997, stating, “I want to
out our neigh- gang activity. you see condemned homes, emp- North Scranton and Green be a part of the future of our
borhood, Citing clogs in the Court of ty homes, or drug activity going Ridge well. I think I’d be a communities and make sure
Hinton
there’s been a Common Pleas, Kelly said that if on. It’s increasing by the minute,” very qualified and capable that those communities stay
pretty bad drug problem for the elected he’d open his office on Sheridan said. “It’s a big criminal judge,” he said. as vibrant as they have been
last five to 10 years. I’ve been Saturdays to negotiate cases in- world out there, and we need to • Robert J. Timlin, 62, of throughout the past many
working with these problems ev- stead of sending them to litiga- clean up the streets of South North Scranton, worked as a years.”
ery day,” Hinton said. “Most of tion. Side.” PIAA basketball official for Trichilo said he believes he
the crime that happens in our • Pat Scanlon, 29, of the Mi- Citing his work with Scranton 37 years and as an NCAA is the only candidate in the
neighborhood is drug- or alcohol- nooka section, is a graduate of the police, Sheridan said “90 percent men’s basketball official for race who is not accepting
related. For me, it’s a very good University of Pittsburgh and the of our job is at the magistrate’s 30 years during that time un- campaign contributions from
background to have as a magist- Thomas M. Cooley Law School. level.” til his recent retirement. lawyers.
rate.” He has worked with the Pennsyl- “You have to be a person that “I mediated disputes on
In the last six years, Hinton has vania and United States Attorney knows the system.” basketball courts, not much See MAGISTRATE, Page 7
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Council candidates say public safety, cooperation key


By RICH HOWELLS

NEWS
rhowells@golackawanna.com
SCRANTON – The Demo-
crats running for Scranton City
Council met for one final time
before the election on Wednes-
day, May 11, for a debate at the
University of Scranton’s DeNa-
ples Center.
Hosted by the League of
Women Voters of Lackawanna
County and moderated by Pres-
ident Andrea Mulrine, the six
candidates answered questions
on why they are running, the
city’s budget, taxes, spending
cuts, the city’s distressed sta-
tus, public access television,
neighborhood issues, the
“brain drain” of college gradu-
ates, and the Office of Econom-
ic and Community Develop-
ment.
Each candidate vying for the
two open seats was also asked
what their top priority as a

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councilman would be if elected RICH HOWELLS PHOTO / FOR GO LACKAWANNA
and was given the chance for a Democrats running for Scranton City Council are, from left, Tom Charles, Jack Loscombe, Bob McGoff, Doug Miller, Giovanni Piccoli-
closing statement. no, and Joe Wechsler.
• Tom Charles of Tripp Park
owns a service station in Scran- of the downtown, I believe, something that will bring present time as well as the fu- • Joe Wechsler of East
ton. His top priority is public over the past several years,” about a better Scranton,” ture generations of our city. We Mountain is a plant manager at
safety. Loscombe said. McGoff said. must make Scranton a cohesive North American Manufactur-
“I really want to focus on Closing statement: “If you Closing statement: “Four community as well as afforda- ing in Scranton. His top pri-
keeping jobs and saving the elect me, you can expect the years ago, I ran on a platform ble to live and work in. I have ority is to have council and city
unions. I want to keep every- same things from city council that stressed respect and com- been knocking on doors for administration work together.
thing the way it is now. We you have witnessed during the mon sense. They were two months now, and I have had “It’s a mayoral form of gov-
have to find some revenue past year-and-a-half – trimming promises that I knew could be the privilege of meeting thou- ernment. The mayor and the
sources…We can’t cut the taxes the size of government, making kept. Respect for all involved in sands of residents who ex- council, regardless, have not
any more than where we’re at government more accountable the process of government is pressed concerns about the de- been able to sit down and even
right now,” Charles said. and transparent, cutting taxes necessary if any progress is go- terioration of our city, how talk, not even to sit down and
Closing statement: “I really when possible, maintaining our ing to be made…Additionally, I they struggle to meet their disagree. I believe that these
want to be on council, which is current level of public safety, can promise to approach the obligations…Those are my con- other things that we talked
why I’m not taking a salary. I holding the line on our garbage decisions of government with cerns.” about, public safety, the parks,
really want to do this just to do fees, finding new sources reve- the common sense that years of • Giovanni Piccolino, of Mi- the development – if we can sit
the right thing. I really think I nue, increasing blight removal experience in the workplace nooka, is the owner of Buona down and talk a little bit, I be-
can be important. I’ve managed to keep our neighborhoods safe and years of living in this com- Pizza in Scranton. His top pri- lieve that some of things will
my own business for 16 year- and clean.” munity has provided me.” ority is public safety. be taken care of on their own,”
s…I think I can be independ- • Incumbent Bob McGoff of • Doug Miller is a young “Our success will be mea- Wechsler said.
ent. I’m friendly with both South Scranton is a retired West Scranton resident who sured by keeping our police- Closing statement: “Things

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sides. I’m running by myself, school teacher and basketball founded Scranton Junior City man and our firefighters on the aren’t terrible. Things aren’t
and I think I can actually sit coach. His top priority is pro- Council, serving as president streets. It’s simple,” Piccolino deplorable. There is life down-
down with both sides or medi- moting cooperation between from 2006-08. His top priority said. town. There is life in the neigh-
ate something between the two council and city administra- is public safety. Closing statement: “The borhoods…There’s a positive
of us.” tion. “I believe that we as a coun- main reason why I am running attitude in the city unless we
• Incumbent Jack Loscombe “I think that no progress is cil should be providing tax- for the office of city council is keep talking ourselves down all
of West Scranton is a retired going to be made in this city payers with protection that to be a fair and honest repre- the time. Finger pointing at the
firefighter working in the ap- until council and the adminis- they deserve and that they pay sentative for you, the taxpayers mayor, finger pointing at me,
praisal and insurance industri- tration stop fighting with one for. We should no longer be of the city of Scranton. I love finger pointing at Bob McGoff
es. His top priority is ridding another. We are not working to- shutting down engine compa- the city of Scranton. If it wasn’t – that does not accomplish any-
the city of blight. gether. We have no direction- nies. We should not be taking for the city of Scranton and all thing...I think you can decide
“The blight issues have real- …Hopefully in another four police officers off the street,” the residents, me and my fam- on who can work with what we
ly destabilized the neighbor- years, we can look and see that Miller said. ily wouldn’t be where we’re at. have in terms of our residents,
hoods…Neighborhoods have council and administration is Closing statement: “I am ex- I will fight for you guys just like in terms of our facilities, in
been neglected at the expense working hand-in-hand to do tremely concerned about the I fought for me and my family.” terms of our finances.”
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Three seek Dem spot for Munchak ads target O’Brien re-election effort
coroner; GOP unopposed By RICH HOWELLS
rhowells@golackawanna.com
Health Care Center last year.
The ads echo Munchak’s com-
O’Brien responded in a phone in-
terview on Wednesday.
NEWS

SCRANTON – During election ments during recent commission- “I think he’s got his own prob-
season, many political advertise- er meetings, culminating in a pub- lems to deal with.”
Abington Journal staff ments are paid for by those run- lic April 13 exchange. Munchak and former Commis-
Seeking the position of ning for office and their respective O’Brien, who did not feel it was sioner Robert Cordaro (R) face a
Lackawanna County coroner campaign organizations, but appropriate to bring politics into a 41-count federal indictment
are Democratic candidates Lackawanna County Commis- government meeting, defended charging them with racketeering,
Patrick O’Hora, Christopher sioner A.J. Munchak (R) has himself during the exchange, say- money laundering, honest servic-
J. Patrick, Tim Rowland and placed at least three strongly- ing his current focus was on serv- es fraud, bribery, extortion, and
Republican candidate Frank wordedadsagainstthere-election ing as a commissioner, not a con- other offenses allegedly conduct-
Adamo. O’Hora Patrick of fellow Commissioner Corey gressman. He said that he and ed during their time as majority
O’Brien (D). Commissioner Mike Washo (D) commissioners.
Patrick O’Hora (D) Munchak paid for two consecu- eliminated gifts coming into their Munchaksaidthatheisnotrun-
A licensed funeral director, tive ads in the April and May edi- office and only accepted recorded ning for re-election so that he can
working for several different tions of The Union News in Scran- campaign contributions that ap- focus on clearing his name. The
funeral homes throughout tonatacombinedcostof$350and pear on a public campaign finance trial is set for June 6 in federal
Lackawanna County over the an ad on page five of the May 9 edi- report. court in Scranton.
past 14 years, with an associ- tion of The Times-Tribune at an “I don’t think Mr. O’Brien de- O’Brien stands by his first term
ate’s degree in business ad- estimated cost of at least $600. serves another four years,” Mun- as a county commissioner.
ministration from Lackawan- Rowland Adamo The ads support “Anybody But chak said on Wednesday when “I think we’ve done the best job
na College, O’Hora feels he Corey” for the position and criti- asked why he placed the ads. thatwecando.I’mproudofthejob
has acquired the experience fice. As coroner, I have a grea- cize O’Brien’s 2010 run for Con- He declined further comment. that we’ve done, and the voters
that will be valuable in the ter partnering role with Lack- gress, his acceptance of campaign “Anybody who looks to A.J. will decide who leads them for the
position of coroner. awanna County Suicide Pre- contributions from vendors who Munchak for election advice next four years. I’m hopeful that
“I believe the coroner’s of- vention Task Force and other do business with the county, and should have their head examined. they’ll give myself and (running
fice needs to be a proactive hisapprovalofthesaleofthecoun- I think the ads and Mr. Munchak’s mate Blakely Mayor) Jeanette
office, not just a reactive of- See CORONER, Page 16 ty-owned Lackawanna County conduct speak for themselves,” Mariani consideration.”
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Re-Elect Bob McGoff


RESPECT COMMON SENSE
• Respect for the office • Approaching budgeting & spending in
a reasonable and co-operative manner
• Respect for the city
• Consistently working with all to promote
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• Respect for citizens and all Economic Development in Scranton


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Cities outside PA eye Scranton For once,


SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL

Ohio town, Los Angeles now battling bath salts; six retail locations in Scranton, the mis-
some good

NEWS
labeled synthetic drugs mimic the af-
officials looks for help on legislation. fects of heroin, ecstasy, cocaine, or

news on
methamphetamine, causing hallucina-
By RICH HOWELLS Lackawanna County commissioners tions that often turn violent.
rhowells@golackawanna.com followed up with a countywide ban on After several recorded incidents in
SCRANTON – Other cities across the April 13, and a Luzerne County ban the city, including an attack on a sleep-
country plagued by bath salts have passed soon after. Wilkes-Barre, Hazle-

city finances
ing priest at St. Ann’s Monastery by a
turned to Scranton for legislative help ton, West Pittston, Hazle Township, man high on bath salts, lawmakers act-
in banning the synthetic drugs, City and Bear Creek Township also passed ed quickly to make the substances ille-
Council President Janet Evans said on their own individual bans. gal to both sell and possess.
Tuesday. “Scranton was the first to take the Since the ban, local hospitals have
Evans said that council’s office has bull by the horns and take care of this seen a dramatic plunge in cases related By RICH HOWELLS
been contacted by both Mansfield, while we await the state’s measures that rhowells@golackawanna.com
to bath salts, but the problem has yet to
Ohio, and the Office of the Chief Legis-
will apply throughout the common- be eliminated.
lative Analyst of Los Angeles, Calif., in SCRANTON – After delivering months
wealth,” Evans said. “Community Medical Center has of grim reports regarding the city’s financ-
recent weeks, asking for copies of the
four ordinances passed by council on She praised the work of council solic- seen at least an 80 percent drop in bath es, City Council Finance Chairman Frank
April 5 that banned the use, possession, itor Boyd Hughes and Councilman Jack salt cases where patients arrive at our Joyce was happy to report some “positive
sale, delivery, and distribution of bath Loscombe for coming to the forefront of emergency room suffering from acute news” at Tuesday’s council meeting.
salts as well as synthetic cannabinoids, the intensifying issue. City solicitor delirium,” hospital spokeswoman Wen- While quick to remind citizens that a
or artificial marijuana, within city lim- Paul Kelly, Jr., Scranton Police Chief dy Wilson told The Times Leader last multi-million dollar budget deficit is still
its. Dan Duffy, and Lackawanna County week. looming, Joyce said the city received more
District Attorney Andy Jarbola also “Although we are still seeing an occa- tax revenue for the month of April than was
It was signed into law by Mayor Chris
played significant roles in the swift pas- sional case come in, it’s not nearly the originally projected. An estimated
Doherty the following day.
$4,262,036 was expected, but taxes ended
Violators can now be fined up to $300 sage of the regional bans. amount we were experiencing just up totaling $5,357,086.
or jailed for 30 days per offense. Previously available legally in at least weeks ago.”

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The city will also receive $2,080,670 in
real estate transfer tax from the sale of the
former Mercy Hospital, which should be

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collected no later than June 5, Joyce ex-
plained. The sale of the hospital for $150
million to Community Health Systems Inc.

was close to being eliminated


was finalized May 2.
Continued from page 4
“From a revenue standpoint, this is really
• Paul Ware, 44, of Green Ridge, great news,” Joyce said, adding that the ad-
has worked as an assistant district dition of this sale will also exceed council’s
attorney in Lackawanna County for By RICH HOWELLS original real estate transfer tax projections.
more than eight years, and he has rhowells@golackawanna.com “In addition, the anticipated $900,000 in
also served as a constable in the ma- SCRANTON – City Council recog- annual tax revenue to be paid by the new
gistrate’s office. nized Scranton Police Officer Brennan owner of the hospital will be a welcome ad-
McDermott on Tuesday with a procla- dition to all taxing bodies if it is realized,”
“I’m very familiar with how the
mation lauding his heroic act last Council President Janet Evans added.
magistrate’s office operates, the Joyce contends that the current budget
policies and the procedures,” he month that saved eight city residents,
deficit was caused by an overprojection of
said. “I know the issues facing our but noted that his position could have
2010 revenue by the city administration,
communities, and the most preva- been eliminated under proposed bud- leading to a $4.7 million budget shortfall
lent issue is crime.” get cuts. that was allegedly revealed to council in
The office was held by Ware’s fa- McDermott was the first to respond February; an underprojection by the ad-
ther-in-law, Kennedy, who served to an early morning fire, spotting ministration of health insurance costs in
the office for 35 years – the longest smoke and flames coming from the GO LACKAWANNA FILE PHOTO 2011; and the administration’s borrowing of
ever in Lackawanna County, ac- second floor of a home at 1732 Pros- Scranton Police Ptlm. Brennan $7.6 million from the workers’ compensa-
cording to Ware. pect Ave. The 26-year-old officer McDermott. tion trust fund in January of 2011 to pay

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The size of the district is an im- banged and kicked on the front door, back 2010 bills and other debt.
portant issue for voters, he said. waking resident Daniel Walsh and on the streets, adding that 10 police Over the last several weeks, council
The changes doubled the size of the alerting him to the situation. officers would have been cut under members have suggested several ways to
constituency. McDermott stood by until all eight Mayor Chris Doherty’s proposed 2011 bring in future revenue, including the priv-
“This will be, by thousands, car- members of the family, including six budget, including two-year veteran atization of the Scranton Sewer Authority
ry a larger caseload than any dis- children ages 15 and under, were led McDermott. Those positions were re- and the Department of Public Works,
to safety and remained on scene to stored under council’s amended 2011 though either may take years to be realized.
trict in the county,” Ware, a father
assist the Scranton Fire Department. budget, though rumors of future cuts Councilman Bob McGoff mentioned the
of four, said. sale of the Scranton Sewer Authority’s
• Efforts to reach candidate Do- McDermott, who regularly patrols in several city departments are still
stormwater system and the sale of the city’s
nald Sabatell, of Dunmore, were South Scranton, was also recognized looming. parking meters as potential one-time reve-
unsuccessful. by Scranton Police Chief Dan Duffy at “Any officer in this department nue sources, though he was unsure if either
Sabatell is only running as a an April 27 press conference. would have done the same thing I were possible.
Democrat. Council President Janet Evans said did,” McDermott said humbly after re- “Probably the best revenue source that
All other candidates cross-filed on Tuesday that his actions under- ceiving the proclamation and a stand- we could have is if we could sell a few more
in their nominating petitions. score the need for more police officers ing ovation from attendees. hospitals,” McGoff joked.
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Award
named
for Chief
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Klee
By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES
chughes@golackawanna.com

SCRANTON – In addition to
the unveiling of a memorial to
officers who died in the line of
duty on Wednesday, Scranton
Police Chief Dan Duffy took
pause to hon-
or the contri-
butions of one
of the depart-
ment’s longest
serving mem-
bers.
Former
Klee Chief James
Klee, 73, of
Scranton, joined the depart- CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES PHOTO / FOR GO LACKAWANNA
ment in 1962 and continued to Officers unveil the Samuel W. Pennypacker Police Memorial at Scranton Police Headquarters on Wednesday morning.

Police pioneers honored


serve until 2003. He was chief
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for 16 years.
Duffy created an award in
Klee’s name to honor officers
and other members of the de-
partment who, like him, give 40
or more years of service to the
city of Scranton. By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES
THE LAST TOUR their last call. speaks for itself,” Duffy said.
Klee said he was both chughes@golackawanna.com Patrolman Ellis John Ellis, Sgt. Steve Marino and Lo-

S
shocked and humbled by the CRANTON – After years Members of the Scranton Police the first officer killed in the gan Walton, grandson of De-
award. of work and decades Department who died in the line line of duty, was fatally shot tective Sgt. Bob Martin,
“It was a complete surprise,” since their passing, the of duty are: while trying to arrest the ille- served as models for the mon-
• Ptlm. Ellis John Ellis, died Jan.
he said. “I had friends who had fallen members of the Scran- 7, 1889.
gal occupants of a railroad ument.
known about this, but they can ton Police Department re- • Patrol Wagon Driver George shanty in 1889. Patrolman Le- As West Scranton senior Joe
really keep a secret… I was hon- ceived due respect on Wednes- Kent, died July 30, 1910. wis James died the day after Schulze performed “Taps” on
ored and grateful. It’s very, very day morning with a ceremony • Ptlm. Charles Berry, died Aug. he suffered a massive heart at- a bugle following a 21 gun sa-
nice of them to think of me and outside police headquarters 27, 1912. tack while responding to a re- lute, officers lowered the
give me an award like this.” on Washington Avenue. • Ptlm. Lewis William James, port of a gas leak in 1923. American flag to half staff,
died Jan. 23, 1923.
Klee was in attendance at “It’s bittersweet to be stand- Three officers were killed in and Scranton Police Det. Todd
• Ptlm. Alvin Earl Brant, died
Wednesday’s ceremony and said ing here right now,” Scranton May 28, 1931. 1933, and the most recent on Spinosi performed “Amazing
recognition of those who paid Police Chief Dan Duffy said. • Detective Lt. Lew Roberts, duty death was in 1937. Grace” as wreaths were laid in
the ultimate price was overdue. “We’re going to be recognizing died April 1, 1933. Protopresbyter Nestor Ko- front of the new memorial.
“It’s a long time coming. The those officers who have fallen • Ptlm. Thomas O’Malley, died wal of St. Michael Ukrainian Martin, who became in-
men and women of the police before us in the line of duty, July 1, 1933. Orthodox Church, Scranton, volved in the monument com-
• Capt. Albert Gleason, died
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department certainly deserve not only in the city of Scran- offered blessings over the mittee over the last two years,
Dec. 27, 1933.
an award like this, and they fi- ton, but everywhere. Today is • Ptlm. William Harmer, died monument of granite and said it cost approximately
nally got it,” Klee said. our day to remember those Jan. 23, 1937. bronze that depicts an officer $50,000.
In the last 10 years, Klee said officers.” Their names are inscribed on holding the hand of a young He was impressed with
he has noticed a dramatic The Samuel W. Pennypack- the Samuel W. Pennypacker child who is carrying a teddy Wednesday’s presentation.
change in the behavior of young er Memorial was in the works memorial monument which was bear. Inscriptions bear the “It was perfect. It couldn’t
people in the city, which he feels long before Duffy took office, unveiled May 11, 2011. “Prayer of a Police Officer,” have been better,” Martin
is reflective of the injection of and he said he was humbled the names of all nine mem- said.
drugs into Scranton. to serve as the master of cere- fession. We will continue their bers of the department, and The well-executed details
“When the drug scene hit this monies because of his limited well-trodden path to rid socie- the words integrity, courage were due to the diligence of
city, it changed the whole de- involvement in the project. ty of those who destruct our and honor, among others. officers who dedicated their
partment and the way the city In his opening prayer, re- peaceful way of living.” “Every single day I drive by time on nights and weekends
operated,” he said. “It’s tough tired officer John Buntz said, In its 145 year history, nine it, and I see the inscription to practice drills for the color
working as a police officer un- “Our duty is not only to the officers died either in the line that says, ‘To wear a badge is guard, rifle detail and more,
der the conditions of the drug living, but to the memory of of or while on duty, and each a choice; to serve the people according to Martin and Duf-
culture today.” those who pioneered our pro- had a unique story related to is an honor.’ The statue really fy.
Sunday, May 15, 2011 GOLackawanna 9

Honoring late firefighters


FINAL CALL
Scranton firefighters who died in the line of
duty are:
• Firefighter Philip Biel, died 1911.
• Captain Henry Hines, died Jan. 1, 1912.
By STEPHANIE LONGO • Firefighter John Owens, died April 29,
For Go Lackawanna 1913.
• Firefighter Philip Biehl, died Nov. 22, 1913.
SCRANTON - In February • Firefighter Christian Thauer, died Dec. 4,

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1959, Scranton Firefighter Wil- 1913.
liam Durkin was returning to • Fire Inspector Henry Reese, died Feb. 2,
headquarters after fighting a 1920.
big blaze when duty struck • Firefighter Stanley Thomas, died Feb. 28,
1922.
once again; little did he know • Firefighter Francis Noll, died Dec. 1, 1924.
that his second call that eve- • Captain Frank Wilcox, died Jan. 2, 1927.
ning would be his last. • Lieutenant Hugh Flaherty, died Aug. 25,
“He had been out to a grass 1932.
fire, as I remember it,” recalled • Firefighter Edward Thomas, died Jan. 4,
Durkin’s granddaughter, Ann 1934.
• Lieutenant John Reese, died Nov. 3, 1936.
Pusateri of Dickson City. • Lieutenant Fred Snyder, died Nov. 15, 1938.
“They were out fighting a big • Engineer William Richards, died Sept. 13,
fire all night long and when 1940.
they came in, they got another • Lieutenant William Jones, died Feb. 6,
call and had to go out. It turn- 1943.
ed out to be a small grass fire • Firefighter Edward Kotzwinkle, died Dec.
24, 1943.
that was almost taken care of
STEPHANIE LONGO PHOTO / FOR GO LACKAWANNA • Captain Thomas Evans, died April 30,
so they weren’t needed and 1944.
were sent back. Former Pennsylvania State Representative Gaynor Cawley presides over the unveiling of the • Captain William Graff, died June 15, 1947.
“On his way back, he took a Benjamin Franklin Firefighter Memorial on May 7. • Engineer John Davis, died Nov. 7, 1947.
stroke while behind the wheel ments, located near fire head- thing very strong at the base as the firefighter’s prayer, • Firefighter George Miller, died March 21,
of the fire truck,” Pusateri con- quarters, who felt it was neces- and this is what he came up which was read at the dedica- 1949.
tinued. “Between him and the sary to show appreciation for with and I made sure, in honor tion ceremony. • Captain Fred Keiper, died April 22, 1956.
• Firefighter William Durkin, died Feb. 7,
other firefighters with him, firefighters who died while try- of Paul, this was there. This Linda Robeson, whose hus- 1959.
they were able to bring the ing to save others. statue symbolizes our true band, Capt. James Robeson • Firefighter Robert Legg, died Jan. 21, 1973.
truck under control and pull The memorial is named for love for the men in blue.” was killed during a fire in Janu-

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• Chauffeur Edward Poch, died March 1,
over and he was rushed to the Benjamin Franklin who, in De- The bronze monument de- ary of 2008, expressed the im- 1977.
hospital, where he died.” cember of 1736, organized the picts a firefighter rescuing a portance of the memorial. • Lieutenant John Buchner, died Nov. 4,
Now, 52 years after his first fire department in the child and lists the names of the “It means a lot to us to have 1981.
• Captain James Robeson, died Jan. 6,
death, Durkin, along with 25 United States, known as “The 26 Scranton firefighters who 2008.
other firefighters from the city Bucket Brigade”. died in the line of duty as well See FIRE, Page 10
of Scranton who lost their Novembrino recalled one
lives in the line of duty, is re- discussion with Arzonica that
membered on a monument led to the inscription that is
outside of fire headquarters on now on the base of the monu-
Mulberry Street that was dedi- ment.
cated on Saturday, May 7. “Firefighting is not just a
The idea for the Benjamin job, it is a calling in life. No one
Franklin Firefighter Memorial is a stranger in the eyes of a
was born through conversa-
tions between city Controller
firefighter,” Novembrino said
during the monument dedica-
From the
Venetian
Roseann Novembrino and the tion. “When we were going to
late Paul Arzonica, a resident design the monument I said to
of the Mulberry Towers apart- Paul that we needed some-

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Board postpones budget talk FIRE ley, who served as the master of
ceremonies for the dedication,
explained that although there
who died in the line of duty, like
her grandfather William Dur-
kin. It is for all firefighters. Dur-
is no state holiday for firefight- kin’s great-grandson, John
By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES get cut,” Tilberry said. “If any- ers, the new memorial can help Ford, is a firefighter in Durham,
chughes@golackawanna.com thing, we need to be expanding, Continued from page 9
make every day a day to re- N.C.
TAYLOR – Stating that they not cutting things. I understand this memorial, especially since member what they do for oth- “We are here, certainly, to
need “to give the state a little that they don’t make the deci- he was stationed here at head- ers. pay respect to our grandfather,
more time,” board members in sion of how much money they’re
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quarters,” she said. “It honors “We know that we are grate- but I think it’s a memorial for
Riverside voted to postpone the getting, but they need to be uti- all of the heroes we have had ful every single day for our fire- every firefighter,” she said. “I
remainder of their May 9 meet- lizing that money as much as here in the city. My husband men and policemen for putting think they are remarkable peo-
ing to May 26, just as they reac- they can.” has been honored in Colorado their lives at risk for our own,” ple and very brave, whether
hed an agenda item to discuss Senior Matt Plishka, who was and Maryland at memorials he said. “We really don’t need a they die in the line of duty or
their 2011-12 budget. recently named the school’s there, but to have something holiday but hopefully the citi- not. They put their lives on the
The district faces a $700,000 Scholar of the Year, said he was close to home that we can come zens of this city could give you line every day and they just
shortfall through proposed state denied acceptance to three ivy to so we can honor him is very a holiday by appreciating what want to save people and save
budget, Board President Tim- league schools. The reason, he nice.” you do.” property. I think they are brave
othy Lavelle said. implied, was the lack of AP Former Pennsylvania State For Ann Pusateri, the memo- and uncommonly good peo-
Riverside Superintendent Da- courses available through the Representative Gaynor Caw- rial isn’t just for the firefighters ple.”
vid Woods said active discus- high school.
sions between the board and the “Limitations such as these de-
collective bargaining units are ny myself and future students
ongoing in order to reach a via-
the opportunity for acceptance
ble solution to proposed cuts.
into these increasingly compet-
Rumors of cuts have circulat-
itive institutions,” he told the
ed the district, including the
board.
possible elimination of junior
In other business, the district
high school sports or all-day kin-
dergarten, all of which were dis- was granted a general obligation
missed by board members on bond issued for $1.7 million to
Monday night. be used for an energy-savings
“Collectively, the board and program. The 15-year issue
the administration are going to bond carries a 3.5 percent inter-
make every effort to maintain est rate, according to Henry Sal-
lusti of RBC Capital Markets.
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programs. We’ll try to search un-


der every rock to realize savings The energy savings will average
where we can,” Board Member about $20,000 per year.
Robert Bennie said. Patrick Salmon, account exec-
Riverside junior Stephanie utive with Honeywell Interna-
Tilberry, 17, of Taylor, said she’s tional, Inc., said a proposal for
concerned with the possible eight energy conservation mem-
elimination of advanced place- bers was presented to the board
ment courses. to include new boilers, lighting
“We offer such limited AP upgrades and more.
classes to begin with that I “Savings are guaranteed by
would hate to see any of them Honeywell,” Salmon said.

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$20M in state cash approved for PNC Field


Officials say program funds
ensures pro baseball in area
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By JERRY LYNOTT Instead, he and Washo focused


For Go Lackawanna on the news of the funding.
MOOSIC – Lackawanna Washo acknowledged people
County Democratic majority have been impatient and asking
commissioners on Wednesday about the state money, which
night said Gov. Tom Corbett ap- comes from the Redevelopment
proved $20 million in state Assistance Capital Program. He
funds to renovate PNC Field, added many were worried Cor-
contributing much needed mon- bett would not fund the project
ey to keep professional baseball because of the state’s massive
in Northeastern Pennsylvania deficit and cuts the governor has
for generations. proposed in his budget.
Commissioners Corey “This is not money that could
O’Brien and Mike Washo deliv- go for social programs, for in-
ered the news at a hastily called stance,” said Washo. “This is
8 p.m. press conference held at money that’s dedicated to con-
second base at the empty field struction projects, so it’s really
that is home to the Triple-A important to make that distinc-
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yan- tion.”
kees. The project will create several
O’Brien, who is running for hundred union construction
re-election in this week’s heated jobs and deliver economic bene-
primary, said Corbett’s adminis- fits to Northeastern Pennsylva-
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tration notified the county just nia, the commissioners said.


hours earlier. Just like the commissioners, AIMEE DILGER PHOTO / FOR GO LACKAWANNA
O’Brien and Washo thanked the governor had a lot to consid- Lackawanna County Commissioner Corey O’ Brien, flanked by Commissioner Mike Washo and
Corbett, a Republican, and said er in deciding on funding the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees officials, speaks during a hastily called press conference regarding
they would ask him for another stadium renovation, Washo state money for improvements at PNC Field on May 11.
$5 million to complete the $25 said.
million initially requested for “He did it and we’re ever so
the project that is matched with
$37 million from SWB Yankees
LLC.
grateful to him for seeing the
merits that Gov. Rendell saw in
this project, so tonight’s a night
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here tonight, Triple-A baseball quest for the money was made
would have left the region in the while Ed Rendell was governor.
next three to five years. There is Washo and O’Brien added
absolutely no doubt about that,” there is the possibility Corbett
said O’Brien. will not come through with the
The commissioners and the $5 million.
Lackawanna County Multi-Pur- “It’s not a deal breaker in any
pose Stadium Authority were way,” said Washo.
faced with undertaking major “We’re going to make it work,”
renovations at the facility that said O’Brien.
opened in 1989 in order to keep The timing of the governor’s
the franchise, and they lacked announcement was out of the
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the money for the project. commissioners’ control, they


Last year, they agreed to sell said.
the franchise to SWB Yankees “We found out about it a few
LLC, a joint venture between hours ago,” said O’Brien.

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LLC and Yankee Global Enter- re-election, dismissed the sug-
prises LLC. The deal has yet to gestion that it was done to give
be concluded. O’Brien an advantage in the pri-

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However, he suggested that
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Suit targets Duffy, officers in 2010 incident


Attorney: Clients detained, person or inside the car, which
was searched by Duffy. He later
ordered Hurchick to drive the
uct. For that, they were detained
for hours and subjected to a very
humiliating strip search. That’s

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humiliated for purchase of cigars couple back to their car, but they
were allegedly made to wait out-
side headquarters for 20 min-
not allowed in this country.
“We have an absolute right un-
der the Constitution, under the
utes in below-freezing temper- Fourth Amendment, not to be
By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES na” as a blunt, the search war- due to his work as a chef. His atures, according to the suit. unreasonably searched or not to
chughes@golackawanna.com rant states. phone was covered in coffee Court documents indicate be unreasonably seized… be-
SCRANTON – A federal law- Officers followed the Saturn grounds and spilled out when he that Newcomb was found guilty cause you possessed or pur-
suit filed March 9 looks critical- in an unmarked vehicle and exe- called his father from inside the in magisterial district court of chased a cigar.”
ly at the actions of six Scranton cuted a traffic stop when New- vehicle. failing to use a required signal A jury trial is demanded in the
police officers, including then- comb, the driver, turned left on- The K-9 gave positive indica- while turning, and Magistro was suit, but one isn’t likely in the
Sgt. Dan Duffy, over the detain- to Electric Street from Boule- tion for the presence of narcotics found guilty before a magistrate near future, according to Dyller,
ment of two Scranton residents. vard Avenue without signaling. on the driver and passenger side of operating a vehicle without a whose law firm specializes in
The suit was filed in the Unit- During the stop, they noticed valid inspection. constitutional or civil rights vio-
door handles, at which point
ed States District Court in the that the car’s inspection and “We obviously believe that the lations.
Newcomb and Magistro were
Middle District of Pennsylvania emission stickers expired in Oc- officers acted lawfully and were “These things do take time.
detained and a search warrant
by Atty. Barry Dyller on behalf of tober 2009. just conducting a routine inves- They usually take a couple of
for the vehicle and both persons tigation,” Atty. Sean Patrick years,” he said.
plaintiffs Edward Newcomb and When asked by Spathelf about was sought and approved by As-
Jennylynn Magistro. his purchase at the market, McDonough, of Dougherty, Lev- Duffy said he has not, to his
sistant District Atty. Shane enthal and Price, who is repre- knowledge, ever been sued be-
It alleges that Duffy, now the Newcomb said he stopped for Scanlon and District Magistrate
chief of police, and Officers Ni- cigarettes, the warrant states. senting the police department, fore obtaining his latest appoint-
John Pesota. said. “The fact that it didn’t lead ment with the Scranton Police
cholas Hurchick, Lawrence He initially denied purchasing According to the suit, while
Spathelf, Robert Stelmak, Melis- the cigars, but later told police to an arrest certainly doesn’t Department. He became chief in
detained by Scranton police, mean that anyone’s constitu- September.
sa Forsette and a yet unidenti- that he had.
Newcomb and Magistro were tional rights were violated.” “I’m confident, as are the offi-
fied female officer deprived the Officers allegedly asked for
denied use of a bathroom or tele- Dyller, however, claims that cers, that there truly is not an is-
pair of their rights and commit- permission to search his vehicle,
phone. They were held for more

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ted assault, battery, false impris- and he denied consent, at which the officers involved did just sue with respect to violating
than two hours before being that. their rights as citizens,” Duffy
onment and intentional inflic- point “Magistro began to cry un-
tion of emotional distress, ac- controllably.” strip searched at police head- “The police cannot just do said. “We didn’t find the contra-
cording to the suit. A K-9 unit was called to the quarters. what they want when they band we expected, and we re-
According to a search warrant scene to attempt to detect any il- Officers did not discover any want,” Dyller said. “My clients spected the rights of the individ-
related to their detainment ob- legal drugs. While they waited, drug paraphernalia on either simply purchased a legal prod- uals.”
tained by Go Lackawanna: Duffy, who was seated in a sep-
Duffy, Hurchick and Spathelf
were conducting surveillance
arate unmarked vehicle, alleged-
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vorsky, standing,
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Study of resveratrol, found in red wine, began in November


By BONNIE ADAMS Smoliga is head- possibly protect against obesity and resveratrol on lab animals. “It seems
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has proven healthy for lab mice in dient resveratrol. “It’s a very promising supplement said there is now increased research
past studies, but Marywood Universi- Volunteers in the re- to research,” he said. Smoliga, 33, on humans.
ty researchers are wondering if red search don’t imbibe said resveratrol studies began after Marywood’s study began in No-
wine’s key ingredient will benefit peo- but instead take a researchers wondered how the vember and includes 44 volunteers.
ple. Smoliga supplement, with French could consume high fat diets Smoliga said it wasn’t difficult to
“It’s all well and good if you can each pill containing without the heart disease associated recruit local subjects, ages 18 to 75.
help a mouse live longer,” says assist- as much resveratrol as 100 glasses of with it. “We did quite well with it,” he said.
ant professor of exercise physiology red wine. “People came up with, ‘It must be To avoid any bias in the study, Smo-
James Smoliga, Ph.D. But he said re- Resveratrol is an antioxidant in red the red wine.’” liga said, “I try to know as little as pos-
search is now focusing on how the in- wine that might help protect the lin- He said much research the past
gredient affects man. ing of the heart’s blood vessels and decade has focused on the effects of See STUDY, Page 19
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Religious celebration needs support


Statue of St. Rocco, crucial to Dunmore
observance, needs repairs and replacement

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By STEPHANIE LONGO TO CONTRIBUTE Bunker Hill since 1906. The
For Go Lackawanna

D
Feast of St. Rocco traditionally
UNMORE - When a Contributions for the new St. falls on August 16 and the festiv-
Rocco statue can be sent to SS.
group of immi- al and procession at St. Rocco’s
Anthony and Rocco Parish, 303
Smith St., Dunmore, Pa. 18512. For Church in Bunker Hill takes
grants from the place the weekend prior to the
more information, call Carlo Pisa
town of Guardia dei Lom- at (570) 343-9624 or the SS. saint’s feast day.
Anthony and Rocco Parish Office This year’s festival will take
bardi, Avellino Province, at (570) 344-1209.
place August 12 to 14.
Italy, settled in the Bunker
“I think it is a wonderful thing
Hill section of Dunmore in that the parishioners are under-
take a chance with this original
the early 1900s, they taking to ensure the future of the STEPHANIE LONGO PHOTO / FOR GO LACKAWANNA
statue. It is old and it means a lot
procession and of the festival The statue of St. Rocco is carried through the streets of the
brought with them a tradi- to a lot of people and we don’t
and to protect the heritage of the Bunker Hill section of Dunmore during the saint’s festival in
tion that had been celebrat- want to take a chance on it August 2010. Church officials aim to have the statue replaces
parish, especially the heritage of
breaking during the proces- and plan to purchase a second statue for the annual procession.
ed in their town for over 250 sion,” Pisa said. “The new statue
the St. Rocco statue, which is
years that continues to this well over 100 years old,” the Rev.
is only going to go outside once
David Cappelloni, pastor of SS.
day. a year and it will hold up a lot
Anthony and Rocco Parish, said.
better.”
This year, the celebration “It is very important to protect
St. Rocco, protector against such artifacts from our past that
needs help from the public. deadly plagues, is considered symbolize so much to the peo-
Last year, following the an- the patron saint of Guardia dei

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ple.”
nual procession in honor of St. Lombardi. Veneration to him “This procession is a part of
Rocco, part of the SS. Anthony dates back to 1656 when a dead- my heritage, of my family’s heri-
and Rocco Parish Italian Festiv- ly plague and drought swept tage, of the neighborhood’s heri-
al in August, the base of the St. through the town, killing 1,110 tage,” Pisa said. “The people
Rocco statue broke, making it of its 1,475 residents. who came over here from
impossible to be carried in fu- The first procession in honor Guardia dei Lombardi brought
ture processions. of St. Rocco in Guardia took this tradition with them and
“The statue, being over 100 place that year when townspeo- they kept up this procession that
years old, had a lot of wear and ple decided to pray to him to beg had been going on for hundreds
tear over the years,” said Carlo for rain and to end the violent of years in their native village.
Pisa, a member of the SS. Antho- and aggressive developing That’s why to me it means a lot
ny and Rocco Italian Festival plague. because I am carrying on my
Committee. “When they carry
The yearly procession in hon- family’s tradition and a tradition
the statue through the neighbor-
or of St. Rocco has taken place in that came from my roots.”
hood for the procession, they
put it on a carrier and it is bolted
to the wooden carrier. Starting at
“After last year’s procession, $8,310
when we took the statues off of
the carriers and took the bolts
out and we set the statue of St.
Rocco down on his pedestal in
the church, where the one hole

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Bolus zoning appeal denied


DUNMORE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Borough honors
Lady Bucks’ success
By STEPHANIE LONGO trations continue. illegal and that the controversy
For Go Lackawanna “He had the four tractor trail- over the property is for political
ers in his front yard that have purposes.
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A Scranton businessman in-


terpreted a decision by the been there for well over a year,” Dunleavy believes that Bo-
Scranton Zoning Board to re- she said. “What he did was he lus’s recent actions show con-
ject his appeal to keep trailers took them off of their wheels so tempt for the city as well as for
By STEPHANIE LONGO LOOKING AHEAD on his East Mountain property that - the part for the storage residents of the East Mountain.
For Go Lackawanna in his own way on Friday after- that he claims is storage, when “He is just thumbing his nose
DUNMORE - For the rest of At the next meeting of Dunmore noon. their wheels are removed and at the law and the city has to
the month of May, it’s Lady Buck Borough Council set for 7 p.m. on On Wednesday evening, the they are put on the ground - continue to fight until they are
May 23 in the Dunmore Commu- technically they become stor- removed and that is the goal, to
season in the borough of Dun- Scranton Zoning Board voted
nity Center, Monroe Avenue, age containers. get them removed.”
more. council is expected to ratify a 5-0 to reject Bolus’s appeal of a
At the monthly meeting of the violation letter from city zon- “He thinks that he has fol- “The trailers are legal,” Bolus
proposal for a 10-year agreement
Dunmore Borough Council on to lease land on a part of the ing officer Michael Wallace lowed the zoning board’s ruling countered on Saturday. “(City
May 9, Mayor Patrick Loughney borough’s DPW complex in the concerning junk/commercial and that he is complying with solicitor) Paul Kelly and Mary
presented the members of the Keystone Industrial Park along- vehicles parked at his property the ordinance, which he is not.” Dunleavy became my knights
Lady Bucks Basketball Team side Interstate 81 to Benko, a on 1531 Birch St. Bolus responded that the in shining armor by being the
with a special proclamation hon- billboard company located in Bolus sustained that the ve- East Mountain Residents’ As- ones who brought out what can
oring them for the hard work Hamlin.
hicles were there for storage sociation is basing its opinions be used and what can’t be used,
and school pride they exhibited The proposal will allow the bor- on assumptions and that it what is commercial and what
ough to lease the land to the purposes after his home was
throughout the 2010-2011 bas- doesn’t know what is really isn’t.”
company for approximately damaged by water this past
ketball season. happening on the property. In other news, the Scranton
$20,000 per year with a 5 per- winter and that they would be
Overall, the Lady Bucks won “As far as the trailers are con- Zoning Board denied a request
cent increase every two years. removed once repair work on
26 and lost 6 games, were the Benko will assume all responsib- cerned, it is a moot issue,” he from the University of Scranton
the property had been complet-
PIAA State AA runner up, were ility for the parcel. said. “Once the trailers were re- for use and dimensional varia-
the PIAA District II champions, ed. He also argued that the moved, wherever they went, nces for a parking lot at Quincy
“It is a win-win and it puts work has been delayed because
and the Lackawanna Division II $20,000 in our pocket after the the issue of the trailers became Avenue and Mulberry Street as
Champions. first two years and then at the of ongoing disputes with the history. They were removed part of a plan for a fitness and
“You did a great, great job,” end of the 10 year period it will be city, including the city’s refusal from my property and they residential complex to be con-
to give him a permit and then
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Loughney said while proclaim- about $25,000,” Nardozzi said. went to an adjoining property structed in that area. The board
ing Tuesday, May 10 as Lady “This was an untapped revenue condemning the property. not owned by me. It is owned also denied a request from So-
Bucks Basketball Team Day in source.” The zoning board ordered by my son and one of my com- hair Misdary and Helmi Sheha-
Dunmore Borough. Each player Bolus to remove the trailers be- panies. Once they left my per- ta for use variances for a multi-
received their own day in the cause they were not allowed in sonal property, the whole issue unit residential structure at 724
borough, ranging from May 11 in the near future.” an R-1 residential zone. of the 20 months and all and Court St.
until May 26. “You represented Council also voted to consoli- On Friday afternoon, Bolus complying with it became a The board approved requests
our town, your families, and the date the positions of landfill in- had the tractor trailers moved
spector, code officer, pave cut of- moot point. from the Jewish Home of
Dunmore School District very to his son’s nearby property “I am not going outside the Northeastern Pennsylvania for
well.” ficer, health officer, and zoning where the wheels were then re-
officer and to appoint Joseph Lo- law; I am well within the law a use variance for a parking lot
In other borough news, a mo- moved. The trailers were then and I am appealing that order at 430-38 N. Webster Ave., from
tion was passed ratifying the rince to the position in a move
put back on Bolus’s property. because the proper law was not Dinamico for use variances for
payment of the borough’s 2011 that will save the borough over
Mary Dunleavy, a spokesper- applied.” a six-unit residential structure
Tax Anticipation Note, saving $100,000. Lorince has already
been serving in these positions son for the East Scranton Resi- Bolus asserts that the trailers at 926-28 Madison Ave., and
the borough approximately dents’ Association who was were on his property for a pur- from Joseph J. Fadden for a spe-
$600,000. for the past 15 months without
an increase in compensation. present at Wednesday night’s pose and that the city’s con- cial exception for a tobacco
“I looked as far back as 1990 meeting, said neighbors’ frus- demnation of his property was shop at 631 Prospect Ave.
and I did not see the tax antici- The original salaries for the
pation notes paid off so early single positions totaled roughly
with the savings that we did,” $165,000. Lorince will receive

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$40,000 per year for the landfill passion.” when that unfortunate call is
said Council Vice President Paul
Nardozzi. “It goes to show that inspector position and $18,000 a going to come, whether it’s a
year for the other positions, to- Tim Rowland (D) holiday or at 3 a.m., but you
by working together as a team,
work can be done in favor of the taling $58,000. The consolida- Rowland has been the pri- must respond immediately.”
Continued from page 6
borough as it has been over the tion of the positions will not af- mary on-call death investiga-
Frank Adamo (R)
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last 15 to 16 months.” fect the borough’s budget. organizations,” said O’Hora. tor in Lackawanna County
A motion was also passed ap- “The money he saved us was since 2003, investigating more Adamo graduated from
pointing Chris Mackie, Natalie unbelievable. We can’t thank Christopher J. Patrick (D) than 1,000 deaths, and partici- Lackawanna College and Sim-
Mickavicz and Krista Purvis to him enough,” said Councilman A graduate of Luzerne Coun- pating in more than 500 autop- mons School of Mortuary Sci-
the Dunmore Police Depart- Tim Burke. ty Community College and the sies. He served as deputy coro- ence, Syracuse, N.Y. He has
ment’s part time reserve officer “We saved a lot of money by American Academy McAllister ner for the last eight years, and served as a licensed funeral di-
list. consolidating and the job is get- Institute of Funeral Service in is currently Lackawanna Coun- rector the past 25 years, ma-
“This is the first of a series of ting done,” Nardozzi said. “Joe New York City, Patrick has ty coroner, filling the unex- naging several funeral homes
part-timers that we will be put- is a tremendous asset to the bor-
been a licensed funeral direc- pired term of Joe Brennan, throughout Lackawanna, Lu-
ting on in the next several weeks ough of Dunmore.”
tor, working at several funeral who retired at the end of last zerne and Wayne Counties.
or months to replace the people Council also named Borough
Manager Dominick “Dee” Rinal- homes, in Pennsylvania since year. “I believe my years of experi-
that, at our last meeting, were
shed from the part-time list be- di as the chief administrative of- 1987. “I know what this job is all ence, dedication to the profes-
cause they weren’t active,” said ficer for the borough’s police, If elected, Patrick said he about. I’ve lived it between my sion and family values make
Council President Sal Verrastro. fire, Department of Public “will serve the people of Lacka- duties as deputy coroner and me the best choice in these ve-
“We need to start to replenish Works and non-uniform pension wanna County with profes- now as your coroner,” said ry difficult times,” said Ada-
that list and there will be more plans. sionalism, dedication and com- Rowland. “You never know mo.
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CORPORATE LADDER
O’Brien joins Make-A-Wish
Maggie O’Brien has joined the
Make-A-Wish Foundation of
Greater Penn-
sylvania and

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Southern West
Virginia as
regional man-
ager for the
Scranton of-
fice.
O’Brien A Scranton
native, O’Brien
brings seven years of non-profit
experience to the foundation.
She most recently served as the
director of the Greater Carbon-
dale Chamber of Commerce.
She is a graduate of Juniata
College and was named one of
Northeast PA’s Top 20 under 40
by the Northeast Pennsylvania
Business Journal.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation
of Greater Pennsylvania and
Southern West Virginia is a
non-profit organization that
Jessup hose company to host annual carnival grants wishes to children, aged
2 ½ to 18, with life-threatening
Jessup Hose Company No. 2 and the Jessup Ambulance Association will host their annual carnival from May 25 to 30 on the fire
medical conditions. For more
company grounds, 333 Hill St., Jessup. The event includes ride specials on each day and live music from Silent Arms Race Band, Mace in
Dickson, The Jeffrey James Band, Jus4Fun DJ, Stone Face, Take 3 and more. The carnival coincides with the annual St. Ubaldo festiv- information, visit www.wish-

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ities in Jessup. greaterpa.org.

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STUDY MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES
Wert, Dupont.
• Kerri Lynn Ryan, Beach Lake, and Kevin
Individuals interested in Marywood Joseph Kowalski, Nanticoke.
University’s future lab research can • Jamie Alison Mager, Scranton, and Patrick
contact Kathy Uhranowsky at kuhra- The following marriage license applications were Joseph Tobin, Scranton.
Continued from page 14 filed in the Lackawanna County Marriage License • Elena Kiseleva, New York, N.Y., and Daniel
nowsky@marywood.edu or (570) 340-
Bureau between May 6 and 12, 2011: Arie Greuter, New York, N.Y.
sible about the subjects.” 6069.
• Amanda Mason, Jermyn, and Eric Christopher • Tammy Sue Wallace, Jessup, William J. Miller,
“We’ve taken healthy people who Thomas, Jermyn. Jr., Jessup.
don’t have any type of known disease,” • Nicole K. Epifano, Covington Township, and • Amanda Marie DePietro, Scranton, and
he added. might not produce any changes in Kurt A. Smith, Avoca. Michael J. Roberts, Taylor.
• Lena M. Kashuba, Scott Township, and Ryan • Carmen Torres-Cartagena, Scranton, and
Volunteers take daily doses of the healthy people but it might help those Thomas Wolfe, Scott Township. Mario Machin, Scranton.
supplement at home for two months with pre-diabetic conditions, chronic • Kelly A. Reuther, Archbald, and Paul Michael • Melissa Tammie Lee Ressler, Jefferson Town-
and provide blood samples. The study inflammation and cardiac disease. Nepa, Archbald. ship, and Christopher Paul Keiser, Jefferson
• Lindy A. Kelly, Scranton, and Barry John Ried- Township.
measures the function of the participa- “There’s a lot riding on the results of er, Scranton. • Carrie Ann O’Malley, Peckville, and Clint Ryan
nts’ blood vessels and cardiac func- this.” • Dorothy Gerek, Richmondale, and David M. Griffiths, Peckville.
tion. A dexascan examines bone densi- Marywood’s findings will be pre- Gardus, Richmondale. • Katherine Elizabeth Davis, State College, and
• Rachel Nicole Crosby, Alexandria, Va., and Justin Luke Nole, Scranton.
ty, and a memory test is also included. sented and published, but what hap- Anthony Moran Naughton, Baltimore, Md. • Christine Ann Carpino, Dunmore, and Michael
He credits Kathy Uhranowsky, lab pens next depends on what this re- • Carolyn Elizabeth Cron, Dunmore, and Aaron Philip Allocca, Dunmore.
manager/lab nurse; graduate research search yields. Augustus Schoonover III, Dunmore. • Lynn Reinheimer, Philadelphia, and David J.
assistants Sarah Wherry and Chuck “There’s a good chance we’ll be do- • Kayci Michele Gower, Dalton, and Robert Ryan Kennedy, Philadelphia.
Thomas, Dalton. • Margaret L. Moran, Jessup, and Vincent M.
Fisher, all of Marywood; and Joseph ing similar studies in the future,” he • Mary Carol Cicco, Eynon, and Robert Allen Smargiassi, Jr., Jessup.
Baur, assistant professor of physiology said.

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Hanis, Scranton. • Shannon Colleen Hickey, Jessup, and Steven
at the University of Pennsylvania, who Another Marywood study is exam- • Imelda Deguzman, Wilkes-Barre, and William Michael Howey, Jessup.
Anthony Morrissey, Wilkes-Barre. • Brandi Rachelle Bartels, Dunmore, and Dustin
analyzes blood samples for the project. ining the effects of interval training on • Candyce R. George, Clarks Summit, and Dale Lee Kaspriskie, Dunmore.
“Without them it would be almost im- weight loss and lung function, he said. Robert Koscinski, Clarks Summit. The following divorce applications were filed
possible to do it,” Smoliga said. Upcoming research will help deter- • Sarah Christine Davis, Scranton, and Aaron with the Lackawanna County Clerk of Judicial
Christopher McNany, Scranton. Records, Family Court Division, between May 9
The company Vinomis is sponsoring mine the effects of ginger on prevent- • Narda D. Howey, Scranton, and Michael Wal- and 12, 2011:
the study in which their supplement ing muscle damage after exercise and lace, Scranton. • Heather Romano vs. Nicholas Romano.
Vindure is being used. Smoliga said the use of exercise as a treatment for • Jacqueline Mendez, Scranton, and Filiberto • James K. McGuire vs. Shirley A. McGuire.
volunteers will be tested throughout carbon monoxide poisoning. Ramirez-Pedraza, Scranton. • Angels K. Brennan vs. Jonmichael Brennan.
• Tiffany Marie Lane, Dunmore, and Ryan Jo- • Valerie Miller Bean vs. Robert Miller Bean.
June. Smoliga, who also has a doctor of nathan Coyle, Dunmore. • Lucy Alana Smith Kau vs. Christopher John
“Then the real fun begins as far as veterinary medicine, said he initially • Mary Ann Dileo, Dunmore, and Frank Phillip Kau.
analyzing things. Optimistically I wanted to work with race horses and Chiarelli, Dunmore.
• Ruth Cortazar vs. Michael Cortazar.
• F. Marjorie Miller, Jermyn, and David W. Miller,
would say sometime in mid-August I’ll sled dogs. He then earned a doctorate Sr., Jermyn.
• Debra A. Jurnak vs. George J. Jurnak.
have some answers,” he said. in human physiology and put aside • Helen E. Mercincavage vs. Robert A. Mer-
• Victoria Anne Rites, Dunmore, and Scott Rob-
cincavage.
He already has some theories about working with four-legged creatures. ert Summers, Dunmore.
• Kaylene Marie Kusma, Dupont, and Devin Lee • Kathia Hernandex Rodriquez vs. Hector G.
the findings. Smoliga said resveratrol “The human side interested me.” Candelario.
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25/8 Produc-
tions President
Mark Denne-
baum, left, and
Editor Tim
McDermott joke
inside Denne-
baum’s home.

JASON RIEDMILLER PHOTO / FOR GO LACKAWANNA

Pair proves Hollywood-style work can be done in NEPA


By RICH HOWELLS Dennebaum said he could trace his lor’s degree in film and television pro- “For what we want to do, you don’t
rhowells@golackawanna.com fascination with film back to age 7, duction, he later moved to Los An- have to be in Hollywood anymore to
Mark Dennebaum, Jr. left Scranton when he first saw “Revenge of the geles, Calif. Dennebaum cut his teeth be Hollywood. We just want to do
in 2004 to pursue a career in film and Nerds” on HBO. After repeating on high-profile television shows like good work.”
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television production. Little did he some of the foul language to his “Sons of Anarchy,” “24,” “Heroes,” McDermott also recognized the
know that within six years, he’d be liv- mother and getting in serious trou- “Scrubs,” and work for DreamWorks power of film at a young age. Grow-
ing his dream back at home. ble, he began to grasp the power of Pictures. ing up on “strange children’s films”
As the president of 25/8 Produc- the screen. While the projects were great, the and Nickelodeon, he discovered Brit-
tions, which was founded in West “I didn’t understand how this thing people he met weren’t the type he ish comedy troupe Monty Python
Scranton on August 1, 2010, Denne- that I was allowed to watch on televi- was used to back in Pennsylvania. and asked his mother to see Python
baum has been able to produce Holly- sion got me in so much trouble, so I “I couldn’t go back to L.A. I loved alumnus Terry Gilliam’s 1998 film
wood-quality commercials, music think my fascination started there,” everybody in the business; I just hat- “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.”
videos, political ads, and more from Dennebaum recalled. ed the people in the town. They were Unaware of its adult content, his
the comfort of his own home studio. It wasn’t long before he was walk- always judging. Scranton is great be- mother told him to read the Hunter S.
Joined by his “right-hand man” Tim ing around with a video camera at age cause I’ve seen bar fights where Thompson’s book on which it was
McDermott, the pair have combined 10, so by 2004, he was ready for film someone gets knocked out, and then based instead. He loved the book so
their distinctive talents to bring their school. After spending two years in the guy who hit him buys him a
clients’ visions to life. Orlando, Fla., while earning a bache- drink,” he said with a laugh. See 25/8, Page 30
Sunday, May 15, 2011 GOLackawanna 21

MINING
HISTORY
VIRGINIA
GOODRICH

Bringing

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history
to life
I
never knew either of
my grandfathers. They
both died before I was
born.
ZADE ROSENTHAL
My Dad’s father, Andrew
Actor Chris Hemsworth, as Thor, attempts to lift the hammer Mjolnir in the latest comic book-to-movie adaptation.
Goodrich, was a farmer. Dad

Journey into Asgard worth taking often told us stories about

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what it was like growing up
on the farm. He’d reminisce
Now that
superhero
films have
INFINITE skeptical that this story
could make an effective leap
to film, myself included.
them satiated until the final
confrontation, and the down-
time in between doesn’t ever
about riding to Scranton
with his father, their horse-
literally be-
come their
IMPROBABILY How do you take so many
years of stories, whittle them
feel like filler, building as
much character as it can
drawn wagon loaded with
produce for sale.
own genre, RICH HOWELLS down to the essential ele- while tossing in humor.
it’s becoming ments, modernize it all, and Chris Hemsworth knows My other grandfather, Patrick
just as progressively difficult was at stake. Marvel intro- please both established and when to ham it up and when Logan, was a coal miner. I heard
to deliver what audiences duced both flawed heroes new audiences? By knowing to play badass hero. Earlier little about him or his work
expect from those movies and multifaceted villains, when to stick to conventions casting rumors during its although my mother once told
while making them stand out crafting unique backstories and when to buck them. production primarily included me how he’d come trudging
from the others they’ve seen for thousands of characters. In most superhero movies, pro-wrestlers, and after home, tired and dirty, but always
in previous months. Many were characters you we spend the first half of the watching his performance, with some little treat for his
Thankfully, Marvel has could relate to or sympathize running time or so watching I’m glad that they ended up daughters to share – a stick of
been paying close attention with. While some basic prin- the hero gain his powers or hiring a real actor for the gum, half a sandwich or perhaps
to their own history as trail- ciples were retained to keep adapt to using them. Coming God of Thunder who could an apple.
blazers, as evidenced by their the stories running for as from a great race of aliens discern this crucial differ- He told my mom and her
latest film adaptation, “Thor.” long as they have, most that worshipped as gods by ordi- ence. Anthony Hopkins was sister stories about Johnny and
As the Golden Age of com- carried their own books of- nary mortals, Thor is already particularly well-cast as the Mary, “the kids up the tracks,”
ic books ended and the Sil- fered people something they powerful when the film wise but aging Odin. who sent them these things.
ver Age began around the hadn’t seen before. opens, so we must instead It is also worth noting that When she was a bit older my
1960s, Marvel Comics burst Thor was one of those watch him get stripped of his scientist Jane Foster, played mother realized there were no

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onto the scene with a fresh superheroes, being an arro- powers and earn the right to by Natalie Portman, serves “kids” – he had saved these
take an already decades-old gant Norse god sent to Earth gain them back. as more than just the Odin- things for them from his own
genre. Superheroes weren’t in to learn humility. Unlike Peter Parker or son’s mortal love interest. meager lunch.
style for a few reasons, but While delivering the man- Bruce Banner, he’s not like- She’s a bit lovestruck, sure, Many northeastern Pennsylva-
one of the main causes of its in-tights-beating-up-bad-guys able or compassionate in any but she makes all her own nians are descendants of im-
decline was the repetitive action readers would expect, way – again, he must earn decisions and remains an migrants who came here from
nature of its storytelling. it also flipped the genre on the audience’s affection. open-minded thinker who Europe to establish a new life.
If you’ve read one damsel- its head, mixing ancient and While the Frost Giants, seems just as smart as her But stories like those of my
in-distress story, you’ve read modern mythology in a fun being big blue beasts, seem mentor. grandparents are seldom heard
them all, and the campiness and digestible way. The new like the obvious cinematic Her knowledge bridges the or remembered today.
of the wooden heroes began film that hit theaters on May villains, it is actually his own gap between fantasy and Those who settled here usu-
to wear thin in comparison 6 succeeds as a stand-out adoptive brother who is science, making her a crucial ally did so because of the oppor-
to crime, horror, and Western achievement for much the scheming against him. Minor part of grounding the story tunity for work. The men and
tales, where the reader at same reason. villains give people enough
least felt like something real Even diehard fans were action sequences to keep See HOWELLS, Page 30 See HISTORY, Page 24
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One might wonder what
happened to an old-fashioned
Italian hoagie, or an original
TASTE THE The balsamic rub on the
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at Cangiano’s Italian Special- employees at Cangiano’s. Out-
ties. Cangiano’s version of an Ital- side of the grilled chicken,
Each sub on the menu is ian hoagie, the aptly-named Cangiano picks up the fresh
named after a member of the “Cangiano” - ham, salami, lettuce and tomatoes daily,
Cangiano family, according to capicola and provolone with and the bread is also delivered
Cangiano’s co-owner Joey lettuce, tomato, onion and oil
Cangiano. He owns the store and vinegar. See TASTE, Page 23
with his sister, Dana Randall.
With 17 options of sand-
wiches on the menu and more
than just the run-of-the-mill
lunchmeats, I asked Joey for
his recommendation on what I
should try.

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dors, crafters, musicians and a wartime. For more details, visit the membership committee for the
live iron pour as the centerpiece Many of these programs are museum at 22 Bald Mountain Anthracite Heritage Museum & Iron
of this special event held at the offered by or in cooperation with Rd., McDade Park, Scranton, or Furnaces Associates.
historic Scranton Iron Furnaces. the Anthracite Heritage Museum visit www.anthracitemu-
Continued from page 21
The Museum offers a Chil- and Iron Furnaces Associates. seum.org/associates.
boys worked on the railroads or dren’s Summer Adventure Formed almost 30 years ago by
in the mines. Many of the wom- Camp. The camp is usually held volunteers, the Associates group

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en and girls went into the textile in mid-July, and the theme varies was granted non-profit status in
mills. There was certainly noth- each year. Last September, we December 1982.
ing glamorous about these jobs. had our first Family Day at the The Pennsylvania Anthracite
They worked hard and labored Scranton Iron Furnaces and we Heritage Museum and Scranton
under difficult conditions. But are happy to report that another Iron Furnaces are administered

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danger of being forgotten. 10, 2011. and Museum Commission with
Fortunately, there is a place in In December, the Museum support from Associates group.
our region where you can get a hosted a multi-generational We invite you to visit and join

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for those immigrants: the An- mas” with a toy demonstration, Associates, which operates a
thracite Heritage Museum. The holiday music and German first-class Museum Shop, coor-
museum gives current and fu-
ture generations a picture of
what life was like for those im-
folk-lore. Photos were taken with
St. Nicholas and Ruprecht. If you
don’t know who Ruprecht is, you
dinates special events, and more.
Membership for senior citi-
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By CHRISTY LEMIRE Like the comedies Apatow REVIEW lost her Milwaukee bakery
AP Movie Critic has directed — and here he and her boyfriend in the past
What: “Bridesmaids”
serves as a producer — “Bri- couple of years. She has a
“Bridesmaids” takes the typically cli- Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya
desmaids” drags on longer Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, strictly booty-call relationship
chéd wedding-movie genre, completely than it should. It also gives us Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie with a gorgeous, wealthy jerk
upends it and reinvents it into some- a ridiculous gross-out scene Kemper and Rose Byrne (Jon Hamm). She shares an
involving some bad Brazilian Directed by: Paul Feig apartment with a creepy Brit-
thing surprisingly daring and alive. food and a visit to an upscale Running time: 125 minutes ish brother and sister (Matt
But it also takes the Judd Apatow- Rated: R for some strong
bridal store that was unneces- Lucas and Rebel Wilson).
sexuality and language
style buddy comedy, with its mixture of sary and feels like an after- throughout Meanwhile, her mom (the late
thought: a transparent at- ★★★ 1/2 Jill Clayburgh) tries to give
raunchiness, neurosis and sentimental- tempt to appeal to the lowest- her pep talks about the upside
ity, and tailors it to female experiences common denominator, and to of hitting bottom.
men. Story” and “Whip It.” Now she The one bright spot in An-
and sensibilities. proves she’s a flat-out star: a
“Bridesmaids” is too smart, nie’s life is her best friend, Lil-
That the film achieves both of these too clever and too inspired to comedian with a sweet and lian (Wiig’s real-life friend and
ambitious goals simultaneously while fall back on formula. The pres- slightly off-kilter sense of hu- former “SNL” cast mate Maya
ence of Wiig, front and center, mor but also a strong, relata- Rudolph). They’re so close,
remaining (mostly) hilarious is a testa- ble presence full of foibles and
ensures that. they finish each other’s sen-
ment to the power of Kristen Wiig as co- The “Saturday Night Live” vulnerability. tences, and the energy of Wiig
writer and star and to the awesomely player has stood out in sup- And director Paul Feig gives and Rudolph’s comfort togeth-

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The May 2011 First Friday Studio and Gallery had a grand
Scranton art walk featured a re- opening of its first space in
cord 37 participating venues, ac- downtown Scranton at the inter-
cording to organizers. Business- section of Vine Street and Mifflin
es from the AFA Gallery through Avenue.
Windsor Studio hosted events, Exhibits ranged from architec-
and two businesses reopened tural posters and pastel works to
their doors for the occasion. sidewalk chalk and photography.
Pages and Places at Anthology Live performances from groups
was reintroduced under its new like Mr. Echo, Jung Bergo and
name at its familiar Center Blinded Passenger, among oth-
Street location, and New Visions ers, dotted the downtown.
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1 and 2. Works of the Independent Artist Collective are shown at the Connell
Space on North Washington Avenue.
3. The ’Diverse City’ exhibit at ArtWorks highlighted different cultures.
4. Clarks Summit painter Ann Rudy showcased works like "Night" inside The
Fanciful Fox.
Sunday, May 15, 2011 GOLackawanna 29

Jess Bruno and Janelle Rought


Patrons examine the newly
renovated space inside Pages
and Places at Anthology on
Center Street.

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Sean Tossi, author Kenny Luck
and Justin Vacula

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Christopher Clulek and

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ABOVE: First Friday fans examine renderings of iconic Scranton-area


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LEFT: North Pocono senior Kurt Schommer, left, junior Samantha Antosh,
center, and senior Ken Skelton perform outside Fidelity Bank at First Fri-
day.
30 GOLackawanna Sunday, May 15, 2011

a delicately passive-aggressive

BRIDESMAIDS
Rose Byrne. She’s everything
Annie isn’t: sophisticated, glam-
orous, confident and wealthy.
HOWELLS
Annie is instantly threatened, Continued from page 21
Continued from page 25
and “Bridesmaids” follows their
And so Annie suddenly feels game of one-upmanship and making it accessible to
lost when Lillian announces through some brutally awkward those in the audience who
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she’s getting married. But she moments that result in big have yet to grasp the head-
doesn’t have time to get too laughs. ier concepts.
mired in emotions because Lil- Unlike a shrill comedy like Eat your heart out, Mary
lian has asked her to serve as “Bride Wars,” where the female Jane Watson.
maid of honor. characters tear each other apart Whereas “Iron Man 2” was
One fundamental thing the in a fit of screechy jealousy, “Bri- criticized for being more of
“Bridesmaids” script (which Wi- desmaids” is onto something a set-up movie for other
ig wrote with longtime pal An- more honest and more uncom- Marvel properties than its
nie Mumolo) just nails is the in- fortable: the fragility of even the own story, “Thor” involves
nate randomness of the bridal strongest female friendship and minor characters like Agent
party: the surreal sensation of the way in which insecurity can, Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D.
being thrown together with a sadly, tear people apart. Wiig is enough to make them impor-
bunch of women you don’t know unafraid to delve into some of tant to the plot but not so
and have nothing in common the uglier facets of her charac- much that they detract from
with besides the bride. Here, the ter’s personality, and yet she’s so the overall narrative. ASSOCIATED PRESS

group includes a disgruntled likable in her oddball way, she The backdrops are both Chris Hemsworth, left, and Anthony Hopkins are shown in a
wife and mother of three (Wendi always makes you root for her. stylish and stunning, taking scene from, "Thor."
McLendon-Covey) and an inno- Her scenes with Chris you out of the usual hero-in-
cent, Disney-loving newlywed O’Dowd, as a state trooper who the-big city setting and using peared imposing and ready one yet, check it out instead
(Ellie Kemper). becomes her unlikely suitor, add both real and computer- to seize the royal throne. of its generic competitors
Both actresses get their share another layer of the unexpected generated sets to paint a More subtle references, like “Priest.” While this less-
of laughs, but the biggest and to “Bridesmaids.” The Irish ac- vivid and often stunning such as mention of Thor’s er-known hero probably
ballsiest scene-stealer of all is tor has a slightly goofy demea- picture, complemented by comic alter ego Dr. Donald won’t gross anywhere near
Melissa McCarthy as Lillian’s fu- nor that makes him a unique Kenneth Branagh’s excellent Blake, really sealed the deal what “Spider-Man” or “The
ture sister-in-law: a heavyset choice for a love interest, but direction. for me. Unlike most films in Dark Knight” did, it did
government worker who’s bra- here, he’s just the right fit. This movie loves its comic this genre, it never pandered bring the fantastical Thunder
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zenly hypersexual. She’s always “Bridesmaids” surely doesn’t fanboys. They lift the heroes’ too much to the fans or to God down to Earth for al-
inappropriate — but she’s also mark the end of conventional fe- looks directly from the average audiences, striking a most two hours in classic
the only one in the group who’s male-centric comedies, but it source material in most rarely achieved balance. Marvel style.
truly happy. McCarthy is fear- works on so many levels, it’ll cases and let the actors car- What many feared would That in itself is worth the
less and commanding in the hopefully make future filmmak- ry their believability. Tom be a jumbled disaster turned price of admission.
role: Just try watching anyone ers stop and think twice before Hiddleston could have out to be a cohesive and
else when she’s on screen. approaching this kind of project looked like a complete fool often compelling tale. Insert Rich Howells writes about pop
But the woman who ends up — or think for the first time — in a helmet adorned with hammer-smashing-expecta- culture and more. Read ‘Infinite
taking over the festivities is Lil- and realize it can be done in a horns as large as his own tions pun here. Improbability’ each week in Go
lian’s new BFF, Helen, played by better, fresher way. head, but Loki instead ap- If you haven’t seen this Lackawanna.

25/8
Dennebaum stressed that “99 percent” ted. is doing, especially, considering the eco-
of the projects they have taken on as a “Everything we do is a learning proc- nomic climate, for a really good price,” he
company were started because they had a ess. We choose to do things in which we said.
personal stake or interest in their cre- have to learn something new,” McDer- “You could have the world’s greatest
Continued from page 20 ation, always going “that extra mile” for mott said. hammer, but that doesn’t mean you know
much that he snuck a VHS copy into his clients. The name “25/8” isn’t an exaggeration how to make a house. We have great
house to watch the bizarre story come to “We don’t know how to do assembly of their dedication, either. In one of their equipment and the best software to make
life. line work. We care too much,” Denne- latest ventures, a YouTube video called everything, but we’re also pushing each
“It was exactly how I imagined it. I was baum said. “Scranton Masterpiece” commissioned other to make sure that the content is
so amazed that I was watching what I had “I don’t think it’s so much that 99 per- by a local group of artists, they spent over there and it’s compelling,” McDermott
been imagining, so from that moment on cent of the stuff we work on we have a per- 80 hours working on the ambitious pro- explained.
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I said, ‘I want to do that,’” McDermott sonal interest in – it’s just that we’ve been motion for First Friday art walks. While stressful at times, it’s clear that
given these projects from people who are The 30 visual effects shots actually both men enjoy what they do and refuse
said.
so nice and so genuine that they’re only fooled many into believing that iconic to rest of the laurels of their previous en-
He, too, starting making movies as a
projects that we can care about,” McDer- buildings in downtown Scranton had deavors. Whether producing a stop-mo-
kid, ultimately graduating in 2008 from
mott added. been vandalized by the artists, and even tion commercial for Anthology New and
Temple University with a degree in film.
While it would appear to some that its music was specifically recorded for Used Books - now called Pages and Places
His senior thesis, “Call Waiting,” won
Dennebaum’s love of director Michael the video. at Anthology - or a music video for Under-
“Best Undergraduate Feature” that year
Bay-style explosions and McDermott’s Despite the amount of time and effort ground Saints, they do so with both in-
and played at several art and film festiv- passion for artistic styles like stop-mo- involved, they made the video free of fectious enthusiasm and local pride.
als. tion animation might never mix, both charge because of their support for local “I feel really fortunate about the posi-
While they had met briefly at a festival agree that they have found “a good bal- art. Neither have directly attached their tion that we’re in and what we’re doing.
years before, McDermott began working ance” in their work and are unafraid to name to the piece either. Dennebaum The future’s only getting bigger,” Denne-
with Dennebaum at a Wilkes-Barre- challenge themselves by venturing out- said that he wants his clients to use them baum said.
based production company. After being side their respective comfort zones. to find success, not other way around. “I’m a guy who came back here. Most
hired to work on a project together, the “I have the loftier ideas. Tim’s the one “We’re trying to stay ahead of the tech- people are trying to get out. I lived in
two bonded and eventually struck out on who grabs the string on the balloon and nology. We’re trying to stay ahead of the Florida, I lived in California – no place
their own with 25/8 Productions. pulls it back down,” Dennebaum admit- curve. We’re doing stuff that nobody else felt like home. This did.”
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JASON RIEDMILLER PHOTOS /

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FOR GO LACKAWANNA
ells Fargo, which took over Wachovia
Bank branches throughout Pennsylvania Top Left: Nick Ogden, Mi-
last month, offered horse-drawn carriage chael Gill and Eric Brow-
mage.
rides around Courthouse Square in Scranton on
Top Middle: Malachi Mani-
Wednesday, May 11. gault, Kyerra Johnson,
Streets around the courthouse were blocked off for Khalista Johnson and Lora-
several hours as residents, including many school lei Kelly.
students, took a leisurely ride in the city’s down- Top Right: Aurora Lyons,
town. Everlyn Rex and Jessica
Police reopened the streets just before 5 p.m. Lockward.
There are approximately six Wells Fargo locations Below: A horse-drawn Wells
Fargo carriage carries rid-
in Lackawanna County, according to an online
ers around the courthouse.
branch locator.

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T
he 19th annual Lackawanna County to earn awards for the first fish caught, the
Commissioners’ Youth Fishing Der- first to catch three fish, and the largest fish
by was held Saturday, May 7, from 11 caught.
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at McDade Park. The fishing derby is supervised by the
The annual derby welcomed children ages Lackawanna County Parks and Recreation
4 to 12 who competed in various age brackets Department.

NIKO J. KALLIANIOTIS PHOTOS/FOR GO LACKAWANNA

1. Jordan Stone, 10, and Jayden Burge, 5, Nichol-


son.
2.From left, Jazmin Loury, 7, with sister Julia, 9,
and Piper Clark, 9, of Nicholson.
3. From left Joe Rissmiller, 5, Grayson Lavelle, 10,
and James McGlocton, 12, all from Scranton
4. Steve Kiriazis of West Scranton with his son
Steven, 8.
5. Jennifer Esterline with her daughter Hailey, 3,
of Archbald.
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6. Children and their parents spent last Saturday


at McDade Park for the county fishing derby.
LEFT: Len Pocius, Lake Areal, with grandaughter
Paige Davis, 6, Scranton.
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By TOM ROBINSON claimed the Class AAA title af- some first-place points. FINAL TEAM STANDINGS
For Go Lackawanna ter moving up in class. Abing- “We got that. The girls gave
SCRANTON – Dunmore se- ton Heights had a four-year it all they had.” Class AAA Boys
nior jumper Matt Galli and streak as Class AAA girls’ Hughes, who added a sec- Valley View 114.5, Honesdale 79, North Pocono 70,
Holy Cross junior thrower champion come to an end ond-place in the discus, came Scranton Prep 40, Abington Heights 39, Delaware
Emily Hughes claimed re- when it was edged by two through with a record-setting Valley 39, Wallenpaupack 28, Scranton 22, West Scran-
cords for themselves while points by Honesdale in the throw of 137-1 in the javelin. ton 7.
helping their teams make his- closest team race of the night. She won by 28 feet, passed her Class AA Boys
tory Tuesday night at Memo- The team tile for Holy Cross previous best by almost 11 feet Dunmore 53, Blue Ridge 50, Mid Valley 33, Holy Cross
rial Stadium. was the first in any multiple- and exceeded the record set 31, Lakeland 27, Montrose 18, Western Wayne 17, River-
Galli and Hughes each set team track and field event in by Kaitchen Dearborn, a cur- side 10, Elk Lake 8, Susquehanna 8, Mountain View 4,
meet records at the Robert school history. rent Penn State freshman, Carbondale 3.5, Lackawanna Trail 1.
“This is the first big cham- while at Blue Ridge two years Class AAA Girls
Spagna Lackawanna Track
pionship in the six-year histo- ago. Honesdale 89, Abington Heights 87, Western Wayne 71,
Conference Championships, Valley View 58, Wallenpaupack 32, Scranton Prep 31,
helping their teams capture ry of our program,” said Char- “When I was a freshman and
West Scranton 31, North Pocono 29, Delaware Valley 4,
Class AA titles for the first lie Orlando, who guided the sophomore, I was amazed at Scranton 2.
time. Lady Crusaders to the regular what she could do,” Hughes Class AA Girls
Valley View led all boys’ season LTC Division 3 title a said of Dearborn. “That I was Holy Cross 70, Lakeland 63, Riverside 34, Blue Ridge
teams in points for the second year ago. “I thought it was pos- 24, Lackawanna Trail 23, Dunmore 19, Mountain View 3,
straight year and this time sible, but I knew we needed See TRACK, Page 36 Elk Lake 2, Susquehanna 2, Carbondale 1, Mid Valley 0.
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36 GOLackawanna Sunday, May 15, 2011

Championship full of great finishes


SCRAN-
TON – The
format of
KEEPING SCORE
TOM ROBINSON
NEWS

Tuesday’s
Robert Spag-
na Lackawan- high hurdles.
na Track Con- Sean Burke of Abington
ference Championships de- Heights came up on the shoul-
prived fans of a chance to view der of Jordan Siddons of Valley
the closest finish of the event. View to barely win the 1600-
That was not a problem. meter run by two-hundredths
There will many thrilling of a second in 4:36.86.
races throughout the day. The Abington Heights and
Mid Valley’s Antonio Russo Valley View girls’ relay teams
and Blue Ridge’s Dan Kempa traded the lead during the final
each finished the 100-meter leg of the 400 relay. Sarah Gron-
dash in an official time of 11.23 sky got to the line first to give
seconds. the Lady Comets a win by two-
Russo won from Lane 1 of the hundredths in 51.08.
last heat with the rest of the Two of the conference’s top
fastest runners. female athletes went head-to-
Kempa was not among the head in the 100 hurdles where
top eight seeds and therefore Riverside’s Vanessa Munley JASON RIEDMILLER PHOTO / FOR GO LACKAWANNA
running in the previous heat in finished in 16.29 to beat Lake- Lakeland’s Steve Munley, left, edged Blue Ridge’s Zach Kruger in the 110-meter high hurdles.
a meet that does not include land’s Tori Doyle by five-hun-
preliminary qualifying. dredths of a second. AAA girls where four-time chance to become rematches in petition as the last build-up to
Electronic timing was need- Allison Hall of Blue Ridge defending champion and regu- the District 2 Championships. the most important meet of the
ed to separate the two runners and Erin Jaeger of Abington lar-season champion Abington District 2 will determine its year.
by one-thousandth of a second, Heights won the girls’ 800 and Heights and Honesdale were Class AA champions and state The conference champion-
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with Russo’s 11.222 edging 1600 by the relatively slim tied after 17 of the 18 events. qualifiers Monday at Memorial ships delivered in producing
Kempa’s 11.223. margin of three-tenths of a The Lady Comets and Lady Stadium before doing the same tight races in the same setting
If they ran that race together, second. Hall, a senior and a Hornets even had the top two in Class AAA Wednesday. where athletes will aim for
it would have been difficult for former state medal-winner, seeds and ultimately the top There are some who wonder district titles and state berths in
spectators to see who won. rallied from fourth place and 20 two finishes in the final event about the value of a league the week ahead. That experi-
The rest of the many exciting meters back on the home- where Honesdale won the championship meet a week ence should be valuable.
finishes, however, did feature stretch to win in 2:23.75. Jaeg- 1600-meter relay for an 89-87 before the district finals – Elk Extra stakes will add in-
the runners going head-to-head. er, the only freshman among victory. Lake’s Will Squier keeps most tensity to the district meets.
Lakeland’s Steve Munley the winners of 30 individual Many of the best races, in- of the runners from his Division We can only hope the finishes
held on by one-hundredth of a events, finished in 5:19.22. cluding Jaeger’s win over Sum- 3 champions out of the event to allow the events to match the
second over Blue Ridge’s Zach The team scoring race had mer Hill, one of the leaders of concentrate on training – but drama produced on the league
Kruger in 15.42 in the 110-meter the near equivalent in Class Honesdale’s team title, have the most see value in strong com- level.

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jump at 43-9 and Padula tied a record by Honesdale beat Abington Heights Munley repeated her championship in
winning the high jump with 6-4. head-to-head in the closing 1600 relay to the pole vault, where she is also a return-
Austin Burling finished fourth in both win the Class AAA girls’ title, 89-87. ing state medalist, and added a 100 hur-
the 800 and1600 while the Bucks had two Erin Jaeger won the 1600 to lead dles victory.
Continued from page 34 athletes score in the shot put with Jerry Abington Heights, which had a first- and “I really wanted that and I went after
able to break her record makes it very Hubshman fourth and Joe Sabia seventh. two second-place finishes in the relays. it,” said Munley, who added a second-
special.” Valley View continued its series of Kelsey O’Donnell, Elisia Cadman, Isa- place finish in the triple jump and a third
championships by getting two individual belle Clauss and Sarah Gronsky formed in the long jump.
Nikolette McCloe also made a major
and two team wins to run away from Ho- the winning 400 relay team. Valley View’s Sara Dubravcak (200),
impact for Holy Cross, finishing second
nesdale, 114 ½-79. Jaeger was part of both second-place West Scranton’s Shayna Miller (300 hur-
in the 100 and third in the 200 while con-
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Brandon Bednash, who won the 800, relay teams. dles), Dunmore’s Cayla Boland (shot
tributing to the third-place 400 and fifth- and Aaron Wilkinson, who won the 3200, Lackawanna Trail’s Lauren Ellsworth,
place 1600 relay teams. put) and North Pocono’s Jenn Slagus
were part of the winning 3200 relay team. Riverside’s Vanessa Munley and Hones-
Devan Kerecman was third in the pole (discus) were among the other winners.
That unit also included Jordan Siddons, a dale’s Summer Hill each won two individ-
vault, fourth in the triple jump, fifth in the Honesdale’s Lionel Wilson was the
runner-up in the 1600, and Ryan Camb- ual events.
100 hurdles and sixth in the long jump. pell. Hill was also a big part of the clinching meet’s individual star with four gold
Holy Cross edged Lakeland, 70-63, for Tyler Phillips, a third-place finisher in relay team. medals, three of them in individual
the Class AA girls’ team title. the 100, and Mike Fazio, a third-place fin- Ellsworth set a record in the 400 in events, including record-setting efforts in
The Division 2 champion Dunmore isher in the 200, were part of the winning 58.63 and also won the 100 in 12.34, a the 200 and 400.
boys beat out Blue Ridge for the Class AA 400 relay team. That team also included drop of more than three-tenths of a sec- The individual boys’ winners included
championship, 53-50. DeShawn Boone and Nyeem Wartman. ond from her previous season-best. Antonio Russo of Mid Valley (100), Sean
“It was a good all-around perform- Brandon Jackson and Garrett Rupe “I came ready to run and I really drop- Burke of Abington Heights (1600), Steve
ance,” Dunmore coach Mike DeSando gave the Cougars a 2-3 finish in the 300 ped my time a lot,” said Ellsworth, a state Munley of Lakeland (110 hurdles), Pete
said. hurdles and a 3-4 finish in the 110 high medalist in the 400 who was left to decide Calderone of North Pocono (shot put)
The Bucks got wins from Galli and hurdles. between the 100 and 200 as her other and Matt DeFaria of Scranton (javelin).
Jake Padula. Jackson, Fazio and Bednash were also sprint event for Monday’s District 2 Class DeFaria set a meet record with a throw
Galli set the meet record in the triple part of the second-place 1600 relay team. AA Championships. of 186-7.
Sunday, May 15, 2011 GOLackawanna 37

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ALICE STUFFLE PHOTO / FOR GO LACKAWANNA

Senior Mason Mecke has been a valuable member of the Lions’ lineup this season, according to head coach Todd Peters.

HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK

Top district, division titles still being decided


By TOM ROBINSON SOFTBALL BASEBALL victory over Western Wayne.
For Go Lackawanna The final standings: Lackawanna
Valley View and pitcher Gina Valley View and Lackawanna

T
he Lackawanna Chieffallo shut out two more oppo- Trail, with 11-1 records, have Trail 11-1, Western Wayne 10-2, For-
nents this week, giving the Cougars clinched at least ties for the Division est City 8-4, Susquehanna 6-6, Blue
League season is three straight shutouts and seven to- 2 and 3 titles. Ridge 3-9, Elk Lake 2-10, Mountain
winding down and tal in a 12-0 season. Old Forge and Mountain View, View 2-10.
the last of the championship The Cougars clinched the Lacka- 9-3, are the only teams with a chance
wanna Division 2 title by beating to catch the Cougars or Lions. GIRLS’ SOCCER
races are being sorted out.

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Mid Valley, 9-0, and Old Forge, 4-0. Scranton (11-1) missed a chance to North Pocono is putting together
The Valley View softball Chieffallo threw a no-hitter against take Division 1 outright when it suf- a big finish to its regular season.
Mid Valley. fered its first loss, 7-1, to West Scran- The Lady Trojans are 5-2 since a
and Lackawanna Trail boys’ 1-2-1 start in the Wyoming Valley
“Her best pitch is a riseball,” Val- ton, who jumped to 10-2.
volleyball teams clinched ley View coach E.J. Weston said. Conference. Wins in three games in
championships this week “She worked very hard in the offsea- VOLLEYBALL a six-day stretch moved North Poco-
son on her curveball and change-up. Trail completed a Lackawanna no into District 2 playoff position.
while the Valley View and North Pocono took over second
“They’re both working very well.” League championship season Mon-
Trail baseball teams were While Valley View was wrapping day with a 25-17, 25-22, 25-16 win place and can finish no worse than
assuring themselves of at up its title, Wallenpaupack (11-1) did over Blue Ridge. The Lions (11-1) tied for that spot in Division 3,
the same in Division 1 and Elk Lake won their final six matches, includ- which sends its top two teams to the
least a tie for the title. (12-0) clinched at least a tie in Divi- ing avenging their only loss with a
sion 3. See ROUNDUP, Page 42
38 GOLackawanna Sunday, May 15, 2011

Tennis titans crowned


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FRED ADAMS PHOTO / FOR GO LACKAWANNA

Scranton Prep’s Will Cognetti volleys against Wyoming Seminary’s Bijoy Ghosh in the District 2 Class AA semifinal. Cognetti took second place honors behind Sem’s
George Parkhurst.

After stumble, Abington’s Palmer tops AAA singles play


By TOM ROBINSON “I definitely had the confi- second set. latest title. Township in the first round of
For Go Lackawanna dence I was going to end this “He’s a great player,” Palm- the state tournament Tuesday

K
in two,” Palmer said. er said. “He played like he had CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK at 2 at the University of Scran-
INGSTON – Josh Palmer
That confidence never wa- nothing to lose. Palmer’s effort capped a big ton. A win would send the
had the insurance creat- vered when “It’s tough being the num- week for the unbeaten Come- Comets to Friday’s state quar-
ed by winning the first Palmer, who ber-one seed. Everyone is gun- ts, who won the District 2-4 terfinals in Hershey.
has won the ning for you.” Class AAA team champion-
set. tournament MORE CLASS AAA
Palmer, however, fired right ship Tuesday by topping
He had no intention of using it. three times back. He won four straight Tunkhannock, 4-0, in the Scranton’s Steve Sack made
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When Palmer fell behind in the and added a games for a 6-5 lead. Brand semifinals and, 5-0, in the fi- it all the way to the semifinals
fourth Dis- stopped the momentum tem- nal. as the sixth seed by winning
second set of the District 2-4 trict 2 cham- porarily to force the second Palmer, Nathan Engh and three times Thursday.
Class AAA boys’ tennis singles pionship set into a tiebreaker. Jai Redkar swept the singles Second-seeded Brand elim-
Palmer when only a inated Sack, 6-2, 6-1, in Fri-
championship Friday at Kirby “I had two chances to end in both matches.
District 4 the match and didn’t capital- Michael Smertz and Mark day’s semifinals while Palmer
Park, he never stopped thinking player outlasted him in 2009, ize,” Palmer said. “He won Van Nort won at first doubles was taking out fourth-seeded
about ending it right there. watched Brand take a 5-2 lead two awesome, clutch points.” in both matches. Tom Delahanty of Hazleton
in the second set. Brand also had the touch Anthony Avelline-Mihur Area, 6-0, 6-1.
The Abington Heights senior “I’ve never had to come Palmer had lost just three
needed to win the second Mulloth won second doubles
rallied, finished strong and back like that,” Palmer said, point of the tiebreaker for a 1-1 against Jersey Shore. They led games in nine sets before
claimed another title with a 6-1, “especially not in a district fi- tie. against Tunkhannock when Brand’s strong effort in the
nal.” Palmer then applied the the match was halted because second set of the final.
7-6 (7-1) victory over Wyoming After a simply overpower- pressure that made Brand mis- the victory had been clinched. Nathan Engh of Abington
Valley West’s Steve Brand. ing effort by Palmer in the first fire on returns, scoring the Abington Heights plays Dis-
set, Brand answered in the match’s final six points for his trict 3 runner-up Manheim See TENNIS, Page 43
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A REACH TOWARDS
COLLEGE ROUNDUP

Postseason ends
for lacrosse, tennis STARDOM
NEWS

GL ONLINE of the NCAA Tournament.


For daily roundups of lo- The Pacers lost a 5-0 soft-
cal college sports, see
www.golackawanna.com/
ball opener to Alvernia.
St. John Fisherrouted Ma-
Former Scranton Prep golfer to be profiled on CBS
sports. rywood, 21-4, in the ECAC By VAN ROSE
women’s lacrosse semifinals For Go Lackawanna

N
TOP STORY Saturday.
The University of Scran- In the loss, freshman Dia- icholas Reach may not have even started college
ton men’s lacrosse team and na D’Achille had two goals yet.
Marywood University men’s and an assist to become the
tennis team had their sea- first Marywood player with But the soon to be 19-year-old Moscow resident
sons come to an end in the 100 points in a season. will likely get more air time than Tiger Woods during
first round of the National Both Marywood lacrosse
teams had received byes in-
CBS’s coverage of the final round of the Crowne Plaza In-
Collegiate Athletic Associ-
ation Division III Tourna- to Saturday’s semifinals. vitational at Colonial on May 22.
ment. Prior to the Colonial, the network plans to air an hour
Gettysburg College held CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS
Keystone College pursued long special on the inaugural Junior Invitation at Sage
visiting Scranton scoreless
over the final 27 minutes a third straight NCAA Tour- Valley Golf Club in Grantville, Ga.
Wednesday to break away nament berth in baseball Reach is sure to be the centerpiece of the show.
from a tie in an 8-3 victory. when it won its first two Co-
The tournament appear- lonial States Athletic Con-
ference playoff games to re- That’s what happens when The most difficult aspect of
ance was the first in the 25-
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ach Saturday’s final. you win such a prestigious tour- the TV documentary was only
year history of the Scranton nament just a stone’s throw
Esteban Meletiche and having two conversations in five
program. from Augusta National, home of
Andrew Siano had two hits days with his mother, Brigitte,
The Royals (9-8) qualified The Masters.
each in a 5-3 win over Neu- that weren’t recorded or filmed.
for the national tournament “You only get this kind of at-
mann Wednesday. “They (CBS) recorded every
May 7 when they knocked tention when you do well,” said
Robert Santana doubled, detail,” Reach said. “My mom
off top-seeded Goucher Col- Reach, whose life has changed
tripled, drove in three runs was miked for two days. Every-
lege, 12-8, in the Landmark dramatically since his riveting
and scored twice in a 12-2, thing she said on the golf course
Conference championship victory at Sage Valley against 54 SUBMITTED PHOTO
eight-inning victory over was recorded.”
game with the help of a ca- of the world’s best junior play- Nicholas Reach holds the
Immaculata University Fri- The 6-foot-1 Reach responded
reer-high five goals by Da- ers. “The TV show was a posi- trophy he received for winning
day. by steadily increasing his lead
niel Slade. tive experience. Hopefully, it the Junior Invitation at Sage
Blaine O’Brien struck out every day of the tournament.
Farmingdale State Col- will get my name out there a lit- Valley Golf Club in Georgia.
eight in a three-hitter. He soaked up every moment of
lege defeated Marywood, tle bit.”
In other baseball action, the experience. event. I got a glimpse of life on
5-3, Friday in Williamstown, Truth is, Reach accomplished
Lackawanna College won a “Getting all of that attention the PGA Tour, and how the pros
Mass. that feat with his eight-stroke
pair of NJCAA Region 19 was a lot of fun, knowing you’ve are treated.”
The doubles team of Eth- victory at Sage Valley on April
Tournament games Friday. worked so hard the past four There appears to be little
an Jones-Frank Nicolosi and 22. He finished 20-under par. He
Chris Kirsch threw a weeks and seeing the hard work doubt that Reach is destined to
singles players Greg Chilson stood the golf world on its ear
three-hit shutout in a 3-0 pay off.” become a professional golfer,
and Todd Doran won points when he tied the course record
win over Mercer County Reach won three straight Dis- but he’s in no hurry. He plans to
for Marywood. by shooting a 62 in the second
Community College then trict 2 golf titles at Scranton spend four years at Georgia be-
The men’s tennis team be- round.
Brett Hauck’s bases-loaded Prep High School. Six months fore joining the PGA Tour.
came the first in Marywood “The whole (TV) documen-
single drove in the winning ago he transferred to a prep His father, Gary, feels that is
history to earn two NCAA tary was shot the entire week of school near Orlando, Fla., after
SPORTS

berths when it landed a spot run in a 3-2, 11-inning victo- son has made a wise decision.
ry over Sussex County Com- the Junior Invitation,” said Re- gaining acceptance to the pres- “The talent out there is so
for the second straight year ach, who will attend the Univer-
munity College. tigious Gary Gilchrist Golf A- good that there are many kids
by beating Baptist Bible Col- sity of Georgia on a golf scholar-
Chris Stallone had four cademy. coming out of college that can
lege, 5-1, in the May 7 Colo- ship this fall. “It had the same
hits, including the 200th of Before winning the Junior In- play like Tiger Woods played 20
nial States Athletic Confer- type of atmosphere as a PGA
his career, Monday but it vitation, the highlight of Re- years ago.”
ence final. event.”
was not enough as Catholic ach’s career occurred in 2008 Reach may not have to wait
ECAC ACTION University defeated Scran- Television cameras virtually when he played in the Nation- four years to play against
ton, 14-9, for the Landmark followed his every step during wide Tournament at Elmhurst Woods. His immediate goal is to
Three Marywood teams the last two days of the tourna-
baseball title. Country Club in Moscow. He try and qualify for next month’s
were selected to play in the ment. Some golfers might have
Cabrini College scored missed the cut by just four U.S. Open in Bethesda, Md.
Eastern College Athletic gotten a bit unnerved—espe-
the game’s final three goals strokes. “Pretty much every amateur
Conference (ECAC) play- cially when CBS started filming
for a 9-6 win over Marywood “That was an amazing experi- in the country tries to do it,”
offs, which feature many of Reach in his room at 9 a.m. – but
May 7 in the CSAC men’s la- ence,” said Reach. “I was one of said Reach. “My game is now at
the top Division III teams in he didn’t let it affect his golf the three or four youngest play- the point where I can control
the East which are not part game.
See COLLEGE, Page 43 ers to compete in a Nationwide it.”
Sunday, May 15, 2011 GOLackawanna 41

NEWS
ARTS
SUBMITTED PHOTO

Lakeland graduate Andrew Simonik completed his college career with the Lock Haven baseball team.

Simonik’s college career ends


Andrew Simonik’s pitching
career has come to an end with
the Lock Haven baseball team.
ON CAMPUS hander posted a 13-20 career
record with 115 strikeouts in 45
games.
ing with the Ohio University
men’s golf team.
Coldwater posted a 316 (77-82-

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Simonik (Lakeland) posted a BILL ARSENAULT Stover thinks there is still 75-82—316) to finish tied for
5-3 record and a save with a some pitching left for Simonik 31st, second best golfer for the
2.90 earned run average with the strikeout 2-0 triumph over Clar- down the road. Bobcats, in the Mid-American
19-20 Bald Eagles this season. In ion. He didn’t walk a batter and “If Drew doesn’t get drafted, Conference Championship recent-
49.2 innings, he gave up 52 hits only two runners got past first I’m certain he’ll get picked up ly in Athens, Ohio. His team
and 26 runs, 16 earned. He base. by an Independent League finished ninth.
walked 14 and had 39 strikeouts. “Drew did an outstanding job team,” the coach said. Coldwater prepped for the
Twice he was named PSAC for us all year,” veteran coach league tourney by posting
West Pitcher of the Week, the Paul “Smokey” Stover said. “He COLDWATER ON COURSE rounds of 84, 77 and 74 for a
most recent one came after the was our number one starter and Freshman Connor Coldwater 255 total in the Boilermaker
final pitching effort of his career, will be very hard to replace.” (Abington Heights) recently
a complete-game, five hit, eight The 6-foot-1, 200-pound right- wrapped up his first season play- See ARSENAULT, Page 42
42 GOLackawanna Sunday, May 15, 2011

Riverside makes Evan


home runs. It’s hard to be- cleanup spot early in the

ARSENAULT
lieve that he was left off season.
the All-Conference team.” “It didn’t slow her down,”
Sophomore Brandon Car- Vullo said. “She had several

Prall football coach


ling (Old Forge) pitched in clutch hits this year and
Continued from page 41
10 games and had a 0-1 definitely was a force both
Invitational at Purdue Uni- record with a 4.41 ERA. on the field and at the
versity. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound left- plate.”
NEWS

“Connor had a fairly good hander worked 16.1 innings


By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES coach Harry Armstrong. Mr. spring as a freshman,” coach and gave up 16 hits and 13 A FOURTH FOR
chughes@golackawanna.com PETRILAK

T
Armstrong resigned in March Robert Cooley said. “He did runs, eight earned. He walk-
AYLOR – A split amid allegations that Board not play in the fall but ed 15 and struck out 18. Delaware Valley senior
President Timothy Lavelle of- played all 13 rounds this “Brandon became one of Jon Petrilak (Bishop O’Ha-
vote from the River-
fered him a full-time position in spring and averaged 78.23. the team’s most reliable ra) finished fourth in the
side School Board Our spring schedule was relief pitchers,” Folek said. decathlon at the recent Mid-
the district in exchange for his
on Monday evening, reflect- political support for certain oth- played in rain every week- The Colonels finished dle Atlantic Conference Out-
end.” 21-16 with an 11-10 mark in door Track Championships.
ed in the reaction from the er board members.
The coach feels that Cold- conference play. Petrilak totaled 4,887
overflow crowd in attend- The District Attorney’s office
water has to develop a con- points in the 10-event de-
announced Monday that they sistent tempo to his game TIMMS COMES UP BIG cathlon, finishing third in
ance, named former West would no charges, either feder- and needs to work on his Gabrielle Timms (Lake- the 100 (11.94) and the 110
Scranton High School and ally or locally, will be filed short game and hitting the land) had a big season hurdles (18.65) and fourth
East Stroudsburg Universi- against Lavelle in relation to the ball lower. pitching and hitting for the in the 400 (54.64), the high
alleged bribe. “He has lots of natural New England College soft- jump (5-7) and the discus
ty standout Evan Prall as
“There was no evidence of a talent and a good golf ball team. (75-0). His total was 176
the district’s new head foot- crime occurring,” Lackawanna swing. He needs lots of Timms hit .333 (35- points better than his previ-
ball coach. County District Attorney Andy competition, the more the for-105) with nine doubles, a ous best this season.
Jarbola said Tuesday. “It’s unfor- better,” Cooley said. home run, 14 runs scored He also helped the Aggies
The 5-3 vote was met with and 17 RBI. She had a .448 finish second in the 4x100
tunate that Mr. Armstrong used
boos and jeers from some in the NEARY WAS A BIG HIT slugging percentage. On the in an ECAC-qualifying time
the wrong verbage when he
audience who immediately left Junior Angus Neary (Riv- mound, she was 10-9 with a of 43.50.
the meeting. called it a bribe because there
was no bribery.” erside) hit .377 (46-122) save and had a 3.06 ERA. “Jon is one of our senior
Prall said he was excited for with 10 doubles, two triples She pitched in 23 games co-captains and he has been
the appointment and was unde- “I’m glad I’ve been vindicat-
and nine home runs. He and started 18. In 123.2 a great leader,” coach Ed
ARTS

terred by the reaction. ed,” Lavelle said after the meet-


also led the team in RBI innings, she gave up 125 Andrewlevich said. “He
“Being a head football coach ing. with 38 and runs scored hits and 71 runs, 54 earned. works very hard and has
is something that I’ve wanted to Several football players ex- with 35. He also pitched in She walked 68 and struck continued to improve on
do. It’s one of the reasons why I pressed their support of current six games in relief and had out 85. several aspects of the de-
got into education. I’m personal- assistant coach Ben Thomas be- a 1-1 record and a save. “Gabrielle definitely came cathlon events. He has
ly thrilled,” Prall said. “I under- fore board members Robert “Angus had another strong out in a big way this sea- worked with our throwing
stand where the kids are coming Bennie, Michael Duda, Lavelle, year for us,” coach Joe Fo- son,” coach Chris Vullo said. coach to improve his overall
from. It’s been a tough few Charles Maurer and James lek said. “He had a big “She doubled her win out- throwing events.”
months for them. I’m going to Schiavo, present via teleconfe- slugging percentage (.713) put from last season.” The ECAC Championship
ensure that the kids and the pro- rence, voted in favor of Prall. and was second in the Because of an injury, will be held next weekend
gram have as much success as Board members Carol Arm- (Freedom) conference in Timms was moved into the in Bethlehem.
they can.”
strong, George Bieber and Bar-
Prall is a 2002 graduate of
bara Fedor supported Thomas’

ROUNDUP
West Scranton High School and Tuesday. Abington Heights (3200), Pe-
nomination, and Thomas Harri-
a 2007 graduate of East Strouds- Sara Dubravcak of Valley ter Calderone of North Pocono
burg University, where he was a son was absent.
View, Emily Hughes of Holy (shot put) and Matt DeFaria of
two-time All-American. He “These guys are both excel- Cross and Lauren Ellsworth of Scranton (javelin).
broke numerous receiving and lent, they’re both prime candi- Continued from page 37
Lackawanna Trail are each Dunmore’s Jake Padula is
all-purpose yards school records dates,” Lavelle said after the playoffs. seeded first in two events. the top seed in the Class AA
at East Stroudsburg, including meeting. The Lady Trojans beat Divi- Dubravcak is seeded first for high jump while Riverside’s
23 touchdown receptions in “It was that close.” sion 4 co-leader Tunkhannock, the Class AAA 100 and 200 me- Dave Sweetman is one of three
2005. Mrs. Armstrong said she sup- 1-0, Monday and Division 3 ters. Hughes is first in the to share the top spot in the
He also played with the Arizo- ported Thomas based on con- leader Honesdale, 2-1, Thurs- Class AA discus and javelin 200.
SPORTS

na Cardinals for one month and versations she had with resi- day. while Ellsworth is first in the Valley View, the District 2
another five months with the dents and the public comments Meghan Utter had seven Class AA 100 and 400. Class AA champion a year ago,
New York Jets practice squad. A from football players. saves and Jessica Korshnak Vanessa Munley of Riverside has moved up in enrollment
career ending ankle injury in No- “I believed he was the best scored the game-winning goal (pole vault) and Nikolette and is a strong contender to
vember 2007 led him to educa- choice,” she said after the meet- in each game. McCloe of Holy Cross (200) win the Class AAA title after
tion, he said, and he has taught Michelle Stefanelli had a are also top seeds in Class AA. taking the Lackawanna Track
ing.
health and physical education goal and an assist against Ho- North Pocono’s Jenn Slagus Conference Division 1 and
When asked about communi-
and served as a short distance nesdale. (discus) and the Abington league meet titles.
ty support for the football team,
coach for the Vikings track team Heights 3200-meter relay team The Abington Heights girls
for the last three years. she added, “One would always TRACK AND FIELD are the other top seeds in Class are defending Class AAA
The decision ends a question- hope that there’s something that Several Lackawanna County AAA. champions.
able time for the Vikings, who brings communities together to athletes have top seeds for the Valley View has Brandon Holy Cross, coming off a
were defeated by Clairton, 36- rally around our children. If our District 2 Championships at Jackson (300 hurdles) and Robert Spagna Lackawanna
30, in the December PIAA Class children choose to play football, Scranton Memorial Stadium. Brandon Bednash (800) seed- Track Conference Champion-
A championship while under then I would hope there would The Class AA meet is set for ed first in Class AAA boys, ships title in Class AA, is an-
the direction of former head always be fans.” Monday with Class AAA on along with Sean Burke of other potential contender.
Sunday, May 15, 2011 GOLackawanna 43
the District 2 Class AA tour- “He was kind of tired and I Temperton, the fifth seed,
SPORTS BRIEFS
TENNIS
naments. capitalized on it,” Parkhurst reached the semifinals with
Wyoming Seminary de- told The Times Leader. “I three wins Thursday, includ-
feated Scranton Prep, 4-1, in played a really clean semifi- ing a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Loss ends WBS Pens season
the championship match. nal. fourth-seeded Zach Warrin- The Charlotte Checkers used four goals in
Continued from page 38 George Parkhurst of “I felt like since he was er of Montrose. a span of 9:18 to recover from a three-goal,
Heights reached the quar- Wyoming Seminary topped tired, I was bound to move third-period deficit and bring the Wilkes-
Cognetti, 6-1, 6-2, in the fi- him around the court.” DOUBLES Barre/Scranton Penguins’ season to a
terfinals where he took
Brand to three sets Thurs- nal. Cognetti had provided the The first three rounds of shocking end with a 4-3 victory May 7 at

NEWS
day before falling, 6-3, 3-6, Parkhurst said he re- only point of the team final the district doubles tourna- Mohegan Sun Arena.
6-3. ceived help when teammate when Parkhurst retired with ments are scheduled for The rally allowed the first-year franchise
Bijoy Ghosh made Cognetti the lead in the third set. Wednesday, beginning at 9 to eliminate the American Hockey League
CLASS AA work hard in a lengthy 6-3, Scranton Prep reached a.m. at Kirby Park. regular-season champion Penguins.
The Scranton Prep team 7-6 (9-7) semifinal while the team final with a 3-0 The tournament is set to Charlotte used the 4-2 victory in the best-
and its number-one singles Parkhurst was resting after a shutout of Montrose with continue Thursday at 1 p.m. of-seven series to advance to face the Bing-
player, Will Cognetti, each 6-2, 6-1 win over Scranton the help of a 6-0, 6-0 win by with semifinal action. hamton Senators in the Calder Cup semi-
settled for second place in Prep’s Walker Temperton. Cognetti. finals.
Joe Vitale scored short-handed at 1:13 of
the third period to give the Penguins a 3-0
“I’ve never had to come back like that, especially not in a district final… He’s a great play- lead.
Charlotte, which had managed just three
er. He played like he had nothing to lose.” goals total in the previous four games and
Abington Heights’ Josh Palmer on defeating Wyoming Valley West’s Steve Brand. two periods, put together four goals, start-
ing with a score by Chris Terry with 12:36
remaining.
Brett Sutter and Terry scored 30 seconds
apart to tie the game and AHL All-Rookie
forward Zac Dalpe scored the game-winner
with 3:18 left.

COLLEGE
who is headed to the University of Marywood’s Art Comstock was Ryan Craig and Corey Potter had the
North Carolina for football, was the named CSAC men’s tennis Coach of other goals for the Penguins.
male winner of the Margaret “Peg” the Year and the team’s top six play-
Tobin Sportsmanship Award. ers all received multiple all-star hon- Gavin gets silver in Colombia
Continued from page 40
Josh White, a freshman baseball ors after an unbeaten conference Lackawanna Trail graduate Keith Gavin
crosse championship game. player from Valley View, received season. captured a silver medal in freestyle wres-
Colleen Dellostretto scored seven the Board of Trustees Student-Ath- Daniel Pfafman, Jones and Nicolo- tling while representing Team USA at the

ARTS
goals to lead Gwynedd-Mercy Col- lete Academic Excellence Award for si all earned first-team singles spots Pan American Championships in Rionegro,
lege past host Marywood, 16-14, in returning athletes. and Marywood swept all three first- Colombia.
the CSAC women’s lacrosse cham- Among the other award winners: team doubles spots. Doran-Chilson, Nick Marable (163 pounds) and Steve
pionship game the same day. Stephanie Sarago, volleyball, Aca- Pfafman-Wyatt Nolan and Jones-Ni- Mocco (264.5 pounds) won gold medals
while Gavin was one of three silver med-
Susquehanna University eliminat- demic Award; Ginely Ortiz-Marrero, colosi were the doubles teams.
alists to help the United States finish third
ed Scranton from the Landmark volleyball and softball, Sportsman- Chilson, Doran and Nolan were behind Cuba and Canada.
softball tournament, 3-1, May 7. ship Award; and Kayla Joseph, soc- second-team singles all-stars. Venezuela’s Jose Diaz defeated Gavin, a
cer and softball, Sterling B. Seeley Keystone’s Mark Musumeci and former NCAA champion at the University of
YEARLY AWARDS Award for community involvement. Baptist Bible College’s Caleb Evans, Pittsburgh, in the 185-pound final.
Carissa Iyoob was the female win- the conference Rookie of the Year, Gavin, who wrestles for the Lehigh Valley
ner of the Keystonian Award at the SEASON AWARDS were first-team singles players. Athletic Club, opened with a 2-0, 6-0 victory
Keystone College athletic depart- Keystone and Scranton were each Baptist Bible’s Aaron Hixson and over Peru’s Daniel Roca before dominating
ment year-end banquet. well-represented in the conference Matt Benjamin and Keystone’s Mat- Mexico’s Alejandro Gallardo, 6-0, 6-0, in the
Iyoob, a senior from Valley View, baseball awards and all-star teams. thew Gentile were second-team sin- quarterfinals. He reached the final with a
was an all-star softball player and a Meletiche repeated as CSAC Play- gles stars. 4-2, 4-0 victory over bronze medalist Jeff
member of the women’s tennis er of the Year, Jeff Frost was named Keystone’s Sean Hanahue and Abe Adamson of Canada.
team. Pitcher of the Year and Jamie Shev- Shanoury and the doubles team of Collarini named all-Academic
The Keystonian Award is present- chik was named Coach of the Year Chris Conte-Sam Dahmer received
University of Scranton senior Mia Collari-
ed annually to the outstanding male for Keystone. honorable mention along with the
ni, a Valley View graduate, was named third-
and female student-athletes. Meletiche, Frost, Gabe Torres, BBC doubles team of Benjamin- team District II all-Academic in softball.
Kenneth Hardnett also claimed a Bryan Henry, Siano and Andy Vega Evans. To be eligible student-athletes must have
Keystonian Award while Jenna were all named to the first team Scranton’s Annie Zeleniak was a grade point average of at least 3.3 on the
Fancher and Scott Bensinger were while Rob Rogers and Santana made named Landmark Co-Player of the 4.0 scale. District II includes Delaware,
recipients of the N. Scott Thurston the second team. Adam Krebs re- Year in softball.

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Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West
Award for academic excellence by a ceived honorable mention. Zeleniak, a senior from Scranton Virginia and the District of Columbia.
junior or senior athlete. Marywood’s Jared Yaniello and Prep, and Ashley Vosilla made the Collarini has a 3.37 GPA in counseling
Two Lackawanna County high Shane Miller made the second team first team. Mia Collarini, a senior and human services. She batted .301 for the
school graduates who earned Divi- while Joe Diskin, Nicholas Pasqual- from Valley View, made the second Lady Royals this season.
sion I scholarships from their efforts ichio, Tim Freda and Ryan Pelle re- team along with Christine Capalbo
Keystone State Games set
at the school were among the major ceived honorable mention. and Kaitlyn Frazza.
award winners when the Lackawan- The Scranton staff, led by Mike Senior defender Stephen Brues- The 30th annual Keystone State Games
na College athletic department held Bartoletti, was named Landmark tle, sophomore long stick/midfiel- have been scheduled for the Hershey/Har-
risburg area July 25-31.
its annual spring banquet. Coaching Staff of the Year. der Tim Cleary and senior face-off
More than 350,000 athletes, including
Steve Aniska, a West Scranton Stallone received his third specialist Patrick Cefalu represent- Kobe Bryant in basketball, Mike Mussina in
graduate who is headed to the Uni- straight first-team, all-star berth in ed Scranton on the Landmark men’s baseball and Mike Richter in ice hockey,
versity of Pittsburgh for baseball, re- the outfield. lacrosse first-team all-stars. have competed in the Olympic-style sports
ceived the male Academic Achieve- David Giglio and Rocky Sawyer al- Mike Rufu and Taylor Nelson festival.
ment Award. so made the first team while Jeff Ma- made the second team. Registration information is available at
Fabby Desir, a Scranton graduate nahan made the second team. - Compiled by Tom Robinson keystonegames.com.
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ADOPT 570-299-9370 Call 570-540-6236 with beige leather power mirrors,
We can give your interior. 61K miles. restoration. Over
infant love and
security, you can
To place your CHRYSLER ‘06 KELLY AUTO SALES
Mint condition.
Loaded. Garage
$31,000 invested.
will sell $21,500.
cruise control,
AM/FM radio, CD
help make us a
family. Expenses
ad call...829-7130 300C HEMI 875 W. Market St.
Kingston, PA.
Kept. Navigation
Stunning,
570-335-3127 changer, rear
defroster, new Blitz
Stainless Exhaust,
paid. Please call 412 Autos for Sale Light green, 18,000 570-287-2243 Must Sell! Shopping for a AEM Cold Air
Denise & Howard miles, loaded, $20,000 new apartment? Intake, TURBOXS
1-877-676-1660. leather, wood trim, $18,600 Classified lets Blowoff Valve &
$24,000. you compare costs - Boost Control.
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Mom, Dad, Big or worry! (201) 704-8640

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Brother would like Call before
to share a lifetime CHRYSLER `02 Get moving 7:30 pm
of hugs & kisses
FREE CONSULTATION ACURA `08 RDX CARS 2 Door with classified!
TOYOTA `93 MR2
in our loving home
with a newborn. for all legal matters
Attorney Ron Wilson
Good Condition.
53,000 miles.
PT CRUISER ‘09 Yaris, 26K
‘08 Malibu LT
Convertible
Exquisite Candy LINE UP
T-top, 5 speed.
Please Call
Lynda & Dennis 570-822-2345 AWD, Full Power,
Inferno Red, flame
design. Chrome ‘06 Civic EX, 62K
Apple Red black
soft top. 13,000
A GREAT DEAL... AM/FM/CD, AC,
888-688-1422 AM/FM, CD
Changer, Blue
wheels. 47,000 4x4’s/ Trucks original miles. All IN CLASSIFIED! power antenna.
Expenses Paid 380 Travel Tooth, XM Radio,
miles, one owner. available options, Looking for the right deal New tires. No rust.
Looks and runs including gold
Leather Interior on an automobile? Great condition.

LINE UP
YANKEES TRIP great. New inspec- ‘07 FJ Cruiser alloy wheels.
TO CINCINNATI & Sunroof tion. $5,800 ‘06 F-150 XCab, 4x4 Garage Kept. 1 Turn to classified. $5,000
June 20, 21 and 22 $20,000 Call (570) 472-1854 `04 F-150 Xcab, 4x2 owner. Final It’s a showroom in print! (570) 708-0269
(570) 814-8398
A GREAT DEAL...
(Monday, Tuesday, `03 Windstar LX Model Year. Classified’s got after 6:00PM

Toplaceyour
Wednesday) Call after 9:30 a.m. `03 Tacoma Gorgeous the directions!
Catch the Yankees All vehicles Automobile!

IN CLASSIFIED!
take on the Reds at
BMW `07 328xi serviced & $31,000 542 Logistics/ 542 Logistics/

adcall. .829-7130
The Great American $29,900
Ballpark in Cincin- Black with black warrantied
$27,900
Transportation Transportation
Looking for the right deal nati, Ohio
Trip Includes:
interior. Heated
seats. Back up & LINE UP From an Exotic,
navigation sys-
CHRYSLER `07 300 Dedicated Account Drivers
on an automobile?
*Round trip bus
transportation tems. New tires & A GREAT DEAL... Private Collection
Team Driver Positions - Home Weekly
Turn to classified.
*Beer, soda & food
on the bus
brakes. Sunroof.
Garage kept. Many
55,600 miles, auto-
matic, 4 door, anti- IN CLASSIFIED! Call 570-650-0278 Automotive Industry Gouldsboro, PA
*Great box level extras! 46,000 lock brakes, air con-
It’s a showroom in print! seats to two games
(Mon & Tues night)
Miles.
Asking $19,500.
ditioning, air bags,
all power, AM/FM MAZDA `04 RX-8 TeamOne a National Logistics Organization is
currently recruiting for dedicated account
Classified’s got *Hotel accommoda-
tions at the Millenni-
570-825-8888 or
626-297-0155
radio, CD player,
new new brakes.
Hunter Green,
80,000 miles. MERCEDES-BENZ `05 Team Drivers for their new facility that will
begin operation in mid June 2011. These fully
the directions! um Hotel. Just three
blocks from stadium
Call Anytime! $10,900.
570-760-6983
New brakes &
rotors. New 240C benefited positions are well compensated. The
and walking dis-
BMW `93 325 IC FORD `04 MUSTANG
alignment. Two 4Matic, V6 - Gray, route drivers will be delivering auto parts to
PAYING $500
MINIMUM
tance from Cincin-
nati Zoo and other
downtown attrac-
Convertible,
Metallic Green
Mach I, 40th
ANNIVERSARY EDITION
new rear tires.
No accidents.
PRICE REDUCED
77K highway miles,
Excellent condition,
dealer serviced. Sun
dealerships throughout the southern portion of
the US. Qualified candidates should be 23
tions Exterior & Tan $8,000 or best roof, heated seats. years of age and possess a valid CDL A drivers
DRIVEN IN Interior, 5 Speed
V8, Auto, 1,200
Price: $350 miles, all options, offer. For more $15,500. Call
Full size 4 wheel
Call 570-287-9701 Transmission, information, call licenses with a minimum of two years OTR
drive trucks show room condi- 570-288-3916
for more info. Heated Seats. 2nd
tion. Call for info. (570) 332-4213 verifiable experience. Candidates must possess
ALSO PAYING TOP $$$
LINE UP
Owner, 66k Miles.
Excellent Condition,
Asking $24,995
MINI COOPER `08 an acceptable BI and MVR. Drivers must pos-
MERCEDES-BENZ `01
for heavy equip- Serious inquiries sess doubles and Haz Mat endorsements. Tea-
ment, backhoes, Garage Kept, Clubman. Black &
dump trucks,
A GREAT DEAL... Excellent Gas
only. 570-636-3151
White. Sunroof. 30K mOne offer a competitive salary and affordable
IN CLASSIFIED!
C-240 benefits inclosing choice of medical plans,
Mileage. Carfax miles. Leather inte-
bull dozers
HAPPY TRAILS Looking for the right deal available. Price
reduced $7,995
FORD `07 MUSTANG
63,000 highway
rior, fully loaded. 6
speed. Excellent
dental, vision, 401K, etc. Interested candidates
TRUCK SALES on an automobile? Loaded, automatic,
can call 866-851-9902 to set up an interview.
570-760-2035 Turn to classified. or trade for SUV or miles, silver, runs AC, heated leather condition. 40 MPG.
542-2277 It’s a showroom in print! other. Beautiful / great, $11,500. seats, 4 door. $19,950. Or best TeamOne is an equal opportunity Employer
6am to 8pm Classified’s got Fun Car. negotiable. $4,700 offer. Call
570-388-6669 570-479-2482 Call 570-388-6535 570-262-8811 M/F/H/V
the directions!
415 Autos-Antique 415 Autos-Antique 427 Commercial 439 Motorcycles 442 RVs & Campers 451 Trucks/ 451 Trucks/ 451 Trucks/
& Classic & Classic Trucks & SUVs/Vans SUVs/Vans SUVs/Vans
Equipment FLAGSTAFF `08
CADILLAC `80 MERCEDES BENZ CLASSIC CHEVROLET `09 Automatic,
FORD `04 FREESTAR JEEP `00
COUPE DEVILLE FORD ‘99 E350 front
WRANGLER
Excellent condition, `74 450 SE
SOLID CAR! BUCKET VAN
Super Lite Fifth
Wheel. LCD/DVD
flat screen TV, fire-
EQUINOX LS
Low mileage, 15000
wheel drive, 4 door,
anti-lock brakes, air
$3,000 located in bags, power locks,
HSoft
ARLEY DAVIDSON ‘80
Interior perfect, Triton V8. 2 speed place, heated mat- miles, automatic,
Hazleton. power windows,
exterior very good. boom; 92,000miles; tress, ceiling fan, all-wheel drive, 4
570-454-1945 or power mirrors,
Runs great! New $9999 or best price. riding FLH. Hide-a-Bed sofa, door, anti-lock
561-573-4114 power seats, cruise
tires, 68K original Great condition. Call King of the High- outside speakers & brakes, air condi- control, AM/FM
grill, 2 sliders,
CHEVROLET `68 C10 miles.
$5,500 FIRM.
570-675-3384 or
570574-7002
way! Mint origi-
nal unrestored aluminum wheels,
water purifier,
tioning, air bags,
power locks, power
radio, CD player,
rear defroster, rear
New 350 motor and 570-905-7389 antique show windows, power windshield wiper,
new transmission. Ask for Lee winner. Factory awning, microwave mirrors, cruise con- tinted windows,
REDUCED TO
$5,000 FIRM
MERCEDES-BENZ `73 Find the spot lights, wide
white tires,
oven, tinted safety
glass windows,
trol, AM/FM radio,
cassette player, CD
new starter, just TJ, Black with grey
interior. 4 cylinder,
perfect
inspected, $3,900.
(570) 906-1771 biggest Harley raised panel fridge player, keyless 5-speed manual
570-594-4992.
built. Only & many acces-
friend.
entry, rear de- transmission. CD
450SL with
Call after 4:30 p.m.
CHEVROLET `72 Convertible
28,000 original
miles! Never
sories & options.
Excellent condition,
froster, rear wind-
shield wiper, tinted
player, hardtop, full
doors, sound bar.
CHEVELLE The Classified needs inspec- $22,500. windows. $17,500. 4” Skyjacker
removable hard top, section at tion, permanent 570-868-6986
timesleader.com (570) 954-9333 Suspension lift with
Two door hard top. power windows, AM registration. LINE UP
Call after 9:00 a.m. steering stabilizer.
307 Motor. Needs /FM radio with cas- $8,500 SUNLITE CAMPER A GREAT DEAL...

Toplaceyour
sette player, CD Like new BF
work. Comes with 570-905-9348 IN CLASSIFIED! Goodrich 35’s with
additional 400 small player, automatic, 4 22 ft. 3 rear bunks,
Looking for the right deal Full size spare. Only
block & many parts. new tires. Cham- center bathroom, on an automobile?
kitchen, sofa bed. 85,000 miles.

adcall. .829-7130
$3,500. Serious pagne exterior; Ital- Turn to classified.

SUZUKI `07 C50T


ian red leather inte- Air, Fully self con- It’s a showroom in print! $6,999
inquires only. Call 829-7130 Classified’s got (570) 301-7221
(570) 836-2574 rior inside. Garage to place your ad. tained. Sleeps 6.
New tires, fridge the directions!
kept, excellent con-

CHEVROLET `76 dition. $31,000. Call


825-6272
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215-322-9845 451 Trucks/ JEEP `02 GRAND
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GMC `99
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Very Good A GREAT DEAL... 430 Heavy CHEVY `05 EQUINOX
CONDITION TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft
Condition!

SUBURBAN
Low miles! IN CLASSIFIED! Equipment LT (premium pack-
$7500. FIRM Looking for the right deal Windshield, Bags, Rear queen master age), 3.4L, 47,000
570-905-7389
Ask for Lee
on an automobile?
Turn to classified.
EQUIPMENT TRAILER Floorboards,V&H
Pipes, White
bedroom, Walk
thru bathroom.
miles. All wheel
drive, power moon-
Brand new 2010 roof, windows, locks Champagne
It’s a showroom in print! tandem axle, 4 walls,Garage Kept. Center kitchen +
CORVETTES dinette bed. Front & seats. Leather exterior,
Classified’s got wheel electric 6K Miles $5,200 leather interior,
the directions! (570) 430-0357 extra large living interior, 6 cd chang- Triple black, eco-
brakes, 20’ long er, rear folding power windows
WANTED total, 7 x 16 oak
YAMAHA `04 V-STAR
room + sofa bed.
Big View windows. seats, keyless entry, & locks, 4 wheel nomical 6 cylinder.
4x4 select drive.
OLDSMOBILE `68
deck, fold up ramps onstar, roof rack, drive. $4,850.
1953-1972 with knees, remov- Air, awning, sleeps CD, remote door
Any Condition! 1100 Custom. 5800 6, very clean, will running boards, Call for
able fenders for condition and opener, power win-
DELMONT
Courteous, Fast miles, light bar, deliver. Located in garage kept. dows & locks,
oversized loads, cobra exhaust, $14,750. known issues.
Professional Buyer. powder coat paint Benton, Pa. $4,900. cruise, tilt wheel.
Licensed & Bonded DRASTICALLY windshield, many 215-694-7497 570-362-1910 570-362-4080
for rust protection, 108k highway miles.
corvettebuyer.com REDUCED!! extras, must sell. Garage kept. Super
CHEVY `94 GLADIATOR
2 5/16 hitch $4,900. Call
HONDA `10
1-800-850-3656 This model only clean inside and out.
produced in 1967
coupler, tongue 570-301-3433 451 Trucks/ No rust. Sale price
jack, side pockets, Custom Van. 67K
FORD `52 & 1968. All
original 45,000
brake away switch,
battery, 7 pole YAMAHA `97 VIRAGO
SUVs/Vans miles. Interior has
oak wood trim, car-
ODYSSEY
$6,895. Scranton.
570-466-2771

COUNTRY SEDAN
miles, Color RV plugs, title & 750cc. 8,000 miles, peting, storage

CUSTOM LINE
Burgundy, cloth
& vinyl interior,
350 rocket
more!! Priced for
quick sale. $2,995
saddlebags, wind-
shield, back rest, BUICK `05 areas, TV, rear seat
convertible to dou- JEEP `07
RENDEZVOUSFully
CX WRANGLER X
STATION WAGON 386-334-7448 Black & Pearl, ble bed, curtains.
V8, automatic, engine, 2nd Wilkes-Barre Excellent Condition. Seats 7. Power win-
8 passenger, owner. Fender Must See. Asking dows & seats. Cus-
AWD, 4x4, stick shift, soft
3rd seat, good skirts, always $2,499. Call after 4. tom lighting on ceil-
439 Motorcycles loaded, 1 owner, top. Red exterior,
condition, 2nd garaged. Trophy 570-823-9376 ing. New exhaust
18,000 miles. 6 well maintained,
owner. $9,500. winner at shows. system. New rear
cylinder. New garage kept. 11,500
HARLEY DAVIDSON
570-579-3517 Serious inquiries tires. Recently
inspection, tires miles, one owner.
only, $7,500. inspected. Excellent
& brakes. Like Special Edition. AC, CD player,
LINE UP 570-690-0727
new, inside & out. condition. $4,200 or cruise control.
` 06 SOFTTAIL
Maroon, Fully
$16,900. Call best offer. Call Tow package with
A GREAT DEAL... (570) 540-0975 570-655-0530
loaded. Leather
seats. TV/DVD, cargo carrier.
IN CLASSIFIED!
421 Boats &
NIGHTTRAIN YAMAHA ‘07 650 V-STAR navigation, sun roof Excellent condition.

Looking for the right deal


Marinas Matted black finish. DODGE `94 DAKOTA plus many other $18,700

CHEVR0LET`02
Dark gray metallic, extras. 3rd seat . Call 570-822-9680
Mint condition. New with cap. 1 owner,
new rr tire & Only 1,900 Miles.
on an automobile?
CUSTOM
tires, inspected, garage kept, very
SUZUKI `07 XL-7
brakes, many Brand New.
Turn to classified.
It’s a showroom in print!
extras. $10,900
(570) 592-4982
fully serviced &
ready to ride. Wind-
shield & sissy bar.
EXPRESS good condition.
Many extras includ-
ing lift & back seat.
Asking $37,000
(570) 328-0850 56,000 miles,
CONVERSION
Classified’s got
CREST 15’
29 MPG gas. automatic,
INTERNATIONAL ‘95
Low miles & garage
all-wheel drive,
the directions! HARLEY DAVIDSON kept. $4800. or best
offer. 570-762-5158
VAN
Loaded. Low
$4,000
or best offer DUMP TRUCK
4 door, air condi-

FORD `66 Fiberglass miles. Excellent tioning, all power,


‘10 SPORTSTER 1200 (570) 868-0944

Toplaceyour
Refurbished, rebuilt CD player, leather
boat with condition.
To place your
engine, transmis- interior, tinted
Mustang Coupe. A MUST SEE! $18,900 sion replaced.
Pearl white, pony trailer. Out- Custom Paint. 570-674-3901 windows, custom
Rear-end removed
board propul-
ad call...829-7130 wheels, $13,000

adcall. .829-7130
interior. Pristine Only driven under and relubed. Brand Call 570-829-8753
CHEVROLET `05
condition. 26K sion. Includes: 10 miles!! Asking new 10’ dump. PA
miles. $17,000 or Before 5:00 p.m.
DODGE `97 RAM
$8,900 or best
best offer. 2 motors offer. For info,
state inspected.
(570) 817-6768 Erinmade, call 570-864-2543
TRAILBLAZER LT 1500 LARAMIE MARK 3
$12,900/best offer.
570-594-1496

LINCOLN `88
“Lark II series”
PRICE
or 215-379-1375
YAMAHA` 08 R1 Black/Grey. 18,000
miles. Well 82,000 miles, auto- 468 Auto Parts 468 Auto Parts
REDUCED! Q-LINK LEGACY `09 BEAUTIFUL BIKE equipped. Includes matic, chrome step

TOWN CAR $2,400 250 automatic. Gun


metal gray. MP3
Perfect condition.
On-Star, tow pack-
age, roof rack,
up and mirrors &
leather interior.

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES


61,000 original NEGOTIABLE 3700 miles, new running boards, Good Condition.
miles, garage kept, player. $3,000. rear tire, undertail Drums Area.
570-417-3940 Great first motorcy- remote starter,
triple black, leather kit, cover. Price extended warranty. $4,500
interior, carriage cle. 570-696-1156 negotiable $7,600 401-524-9763
$16,000
roof, factory wire
$300 and Up
427 Commercial 570-852-9072
wheels, loaded,
excellent condition. Trucks &
SUZUKI ‘04 (570) 825-7251
FORD `99 E250
$5,500. Call
Mike 570-237-7660
Equipment GSXR 1000CC 442 RVs & Campers
DODGE `10
Wheelchair Van
78,250 miles. Fully $125 extra if driven,
SUNLINE `06 SOLARIS
Less than 1,000 serviced, new bat-

MAZDA `88 RX-7 CHEVY ‘08 3500 miles. Team colors


with matching hel- Travel Trailer. 29’, GRAND CARAVAN tery, tires & rods.
Seats 6 or 3 wheel-
pulled or pushed in.
CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage
kept, 65k original
HD DUMP TRUCK
2WD, automatic.
met & jacket. Fend-
er eliminator kit.
Scorpion exhaust.
mint condition, 1
slide out a/c-heat.
Stove, microwave,
Only 17k miles.
Fully loaded.
chairs. Braun Millen-
nium lift
remote. Walk up
with NOBODY Pays More
Excellent condi-
miles, black with
grey leather interior,
Only 12,000 miles.
Vehicle in like
$6,000.
Call Dave after 5
fridge, shower
inside & out. Many
tion. Factory &
extended war-
door. Front & rear
A/C. Power locks & 570-760-2035
Monday thru Saturday 6 am-9 pm
all original & never new condition. pm 570-825-0394 more extras. ranty. $17,995 windows. Excellent
seen snow. $8,900. $19,000. Reduced. $13,500. (570) 690-2806 condition. $9,500. Sunday 8 am - 68 pm
Call 570-237-5119 570-288-4322 Call 570-842-6735 570-237-6375
451 Trucks/ 538 Janitorial/ 554 Production/
Operations

Selling
SUVs/Vans Cleaning

MITSUBISHI `95 Healthcare Services


Group is seeking an TOOLMAKER/
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Your Car?
MONTERO SR 4WD CNC OPERATOR 700
MERCHANDISE
177,102 miles, auto-
matic, four wheel
OF ENVIRONMENTAL Full time 2nd shift
position. Requires a
high degree of
drive, 4 door, anti-
lock brakes, air con- 503 Accounting/ SERVICES knowledge of the 702 Air
ditioning, air bags,
power locks, power
Finance The responsibilities
would include:
toolmakers craft
and ability to use all
Conditioners
We’ll run your ad until
windows,
mirrors,
power
power BOOKKEEPER • Managing a staff
of professional
shop tools
machines. Experi-
and AIR CONDITIONER,
Whirlpool, 6000 the vehicle iss sold.
seats, cruise con- Local bookkeeping housekeepers and ence in setup and BTU, Energy Effi-
trol, AM/FM radio, company hiring laundry personnel operating CNC, cient. $80.
cassette player, CD full time full-charge • Daily payroll milling center and/or (570) 868-6018
changer, leather bookkeeper. • Budget wire EDM equip-
interior, sun roof, Send resume and management ment. Programming
rear defroster, rear salary requirements • Recruitment & is a plus. Job 708 Antiques &
windshield wiper, to acctg2002@ training of all requires working to Collectibles
new Passed inspec- gmail.com frontline staff close tolerances
tion, new battery. Benefits would and from prints. We BASEBALL CARDS.
include health, den- offer an excellent ‘63, ‘64, ‘71 Topps
$2,500 506 Administrative/ tal and life insur- salary and benefit $8-$15, Moving
(570) 868-1100
Call after 2:00 p.m. Clerical ance; vacation and package. Submit must sell. Call for
Dental Office
401K. For immedi- resume to: details. 313-5214
fied
Call Classified
TOYOTA `06 TACO- SECRETARY/
ate consideration,
please fax resume
to: 1-800-423-9001
Michael Holcomb
Diamond
Manufacturing Co.
COKE COOLER.
Classic gas station 829-71300
MA78000
ACCESS CAB
model from 40’-50’s

miles,
RECEPTIONIST or e-mail
joseph.mcdonald@
PO Box 4174
Wyoming, PA 18644
Westinghouse com-
pressor. Good con-
4 days/week plus hcsccorp.com dition. $295, all
5 speed, four 1/2 day Saturday. LINE UP offers considered.
wheel drive, new
Matching Fiber-
Old Forge area.
548 Medical/Health A GREAT DEAL... Jake 570-829-7859
Dental office experi-
glass cap, $16,000 ence only need IN CLASSIFIED! COLLECTIBLES:
(570)472-9091 The Clem-Mar Looking for the right deal
apply. Call 562-0816 1972 Topps Jonny
Call after 4:30 p.m. House is on an automobile?
seeking a full-time Unitas-Crisp and 542 Logistics/ 542 Logistics/ 542 Logistics/
LINE UP Drug & Alcohol
Turn to classified.
It’s a showroom in print!
MT-Picture Perfect
Transportation Transportation Transportation
$20.00.
A GREAT DEAL... Counselor. Classified’s got
the directions!
570-824-1180

TRACTOR IN CLASSIFIED!
Looking for the right deal
Qualifications
Counselor
of
are:

TRAILERS Collect
Master’s, Bache-
on an automobile? lor’s, or Associates’
Degree in chemical
FREIGHTLINER Turn to classified.

Cash.
dependency, psy-
’97 MIDROOF
475 CAT & 10
It’s a showroom in print! chology, social
speed transmission. Classified’s got work, counseling or
600

Not
nursing, and prior
$12,000 the directions! experience in the FINANCIAL
Drug & Alcohol

Dust.
FREIGHTLINER 509 Building/ Field.
’99 CONDO 610 Business
430 Detroit, Super
Construction/ XLC Services, LLC (Logistics) is
10 transmission. Skilled Trades Clem-Mar House, Opportunities seeking experienced forklift
Inc. is an equal
Asking $15,000.
opportunity employ- operators & Inexperienced candidates
‘88 FRUEHAUF 45’ CARPENTERS er. Interested par-
ties should send
Sell it in The with great employment history to
with sides. All
Times Leader work at their Mehoopany, PA
NEEDED resumes to:

Every
aluminum, spread location. The following skills are
mary.f.rapach@
axle. $6,500.
gmail.com or to Classified necessary for these positions:
JAN-PRO
2 storage trailers.
Call 570-654-5775 Human Resources-
COMMERCIAL section. • High School Diploma/GED

Thursday
CMH, Inc.
570-814-4790 CLEANING • Computer Skills
540-542 Main St.,
533 Installation/ Edwardsville, PA OF NEPA
• Valid Driver’s License
LINE UP
Maintenance/ 18704 • Criminal Background Check

in May
A GREAT DEAL... Be Your Own
IN CLASSIFIED! Repair for consideration
Boss Work Full or • Pass Pre-employment Drug Screen
Looking for the right deal

FORKLIFT MECHANIC LINE UP


on an automobile? Part time & Physical
Turn to classified. Accounts available • Part-time position for experienced
It’s a showroom in print!
NOW throughout 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A GREAT DEAL...
Classified’s got
the directions! Action Lift, Inc., Wilkes Barre, driver only.
All full-time positions come with the Tunkhannock
TRUCKS FOR SALE
located in Pittston, Scranton,

Ford, GMC, dealership IN CLASSIFIED!


PA, is the exclusive
for
and Hazleton.
We guarantee
following benefits:
medical, 8 paid holidays, 401k after
Library
International-Prices
starting at $2,295.
Crown and TCM
forklifts for NEPA. Looking for the right deal $5,000 to
$200,000 1 year, and paid vacation. Pay increase
Box Truck, Cab & We are seeking a
full time forklift
on an automobile? in annual billing.
Small investment
based on skill development.
Chassis available. Interested Applicants can Apply Online!
Turn to classified.

278278
Call U-haul mechanic to trou- We’re ready -
bleshoot, repair and Are you? www.XLCServices.com or Call 888-382-4078
570-822-5536
diagnose Crown & It’s a showroom in print! For more info Call 829-7130
other makes of lift
Classified’s got Call 570-824-5774 to place an ad. 457 Wanted to Buy 457 Wanted to Buy 457 Wanted to Buy
trucks. Good written Janproofnepa.com
& verbal communi-
cation skills, as well
the directions! Auto Auto Auto
as customer care
skills are necessary.
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• Home Health
460
A valid driver’s
license & the ability
to safely operate lift
Aides
• Certified Nurse
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Collectibles Plots/Lots Equipment Accessories Gardening
REFRIGERATOR CLEATS, Armour
YEARBOOKS: Kenmore, almond, VACUUM CLEANER KITCHEN SET. High CHIPPER, shredder, BARREL, size 11, $25. Softball
Coughlin H.S. 1926, 21.6 cu. ft. with ice BAGS – Electrolux quality, table 36x60 mulcher, bagger. wooden. cleats, Nike, size 9
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1940, 1961, 1963, water $300. Generic 10ct $10, chairs. Excellent cutting stages. Very Excellent $275, Boiler, oil,
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REFRIGERATOR.
1934, 1935, 1936,
1937, 1945, 1946,
Frigidaire, side by
side, Black. $125.
MEMORIAL SHRINE Non Generic 8 Ct
$10 570-868-6018
KITCHEN SET.
Wood, oval, brown CONCRETE scal-
BATHROOM SINK
DESK, Brown, $25
INSERT, Fireplace
1951, 1955, 1956,
1957, 1961, 1965,
DRYER,GE propane,
$75,Washer,
CEMETERY 744 Furniture &
table, good shape.
$125. 570-970-6651
loped grey edging
24” straight and 17” SET: Gerber white
porcelain bathroom
cast iron, decora-
tive. $100 EXERCISE
1966, 1970, 1980, 6 Plots Available curved. total 40 +/-
Whirlpool,heavy May be Separated Accessories LIVING ROOM SET. pieces. Grey $1.00. sink with mirror and BIKE $25. All nego-
1985, 2005, 2006. 3 piece. Couch and medicine cabinet.
duty, $50 Rose Lawn Section 570-735-4186 tiable. 905-0497
Meyers H.S. 1935, 2 chairs. Covered Matching set. $80.
570-793-9437 $450 each BAR. Hardwood,
1936, 1937, 1938, and rarely used. LAWNMOWER 570-331-8183 GARAGE SALE
1942, 1943, 1944, 570-654-1596 rock maple, liquor
REFRIGERATOR: cabinet w/lock, cop- $100. ROCKER, Craftsman /Honda ITEMS. Air condi-
1945, 1946, 1960, Frigidaire. White. platform, $25 motor includes bag, BUMPER rear tioner, 5000 BTU,
1974, 1975, 1976, per insert top, 2 chrome 88-98
Large. Freezer up barstools, 4 1/2’ After 5 735-8542 self propelled, runs $40. Convection
1977. Kingston H.S. top. Very Clean, fair- good $150. after Chevy/GMC fullsize kero, HTA 23k, $50
1938, 1939, 1940, long. Excellent like pickup. Mint condi-
ly new, in good LOVE SEAT, wicker, 3pm 655-3197 TV/DVD combo 20”
1944, 1948, 1949. new condition, great tion $200. Tailgate
working condition. with cushions. $40. 570-868-6655
Plymouth H.S. 1930, for entertaining. 88-98 cChevy full-
$250 negotiable. White, good condi- TORO MOWER:
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old. $299.
1952, 1953, 1954,
1960. West Pittston FRIGIDARE divided.
Entrance.
Near
$550 BEDROOM SET:
(4 pieces) including
Square glass top
table, 6 chairs,
Call 570-262-1131
DECORATING
$500, WEDDING
GOWN, 1957, $50,
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1926, 1927, 1928,
1931, 1932, 1959.
PROFESSIONAL 570-675-9991 headboard, night-
stand, mirror and
condition. $125
570-288-9940
754 Machinery &
Equipment
assortment of sun-
flower. $.50 to $10.
$300, GOLF CLUBS,
Titleist Clone, $30
Stainless Steel 27.8 dresser, oak. full 570-301-8515
Luzerne H.S. 1951, 3 door. Top of the 726 Clothing 570-675-3509
To place your
size. $450.00. AIR CLEANER. Hon-
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1959. Berwick H.S. 09/2010 for $2500 eywell commercial.
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1967, 1968, 1969 soft leather. Like PATIO SET: Green ment filters, $600
14. $25. 868-6018
,1970. Lehman H.S. STOVE. Almond. new. $200 and White in color- negotiable. PRES-
1973, 1974, 1976, Gas. Good condi- 570-457-3541 Needs umbrella- SURE WASHER, The Meadows Nursing
tion. $50. 592-2549 730 Computer Good Shape-Please Generac, runs but
1978, 1980. Nanti-
coke Area H.S. Equipment & COFFEE TABLE AND make an offer needs pump, pres- and Rehabilitation Center
1976, 2008. Dallas 712 Baby Items Software END TABLE: Oak $150.00. sure wand and noz- Positions Available
570-824-1180

CNA’s
H.S. 1966, 1967, with glass top zles. $100 nego-
1968. Bishop Hoban CRIB, convertible, excellent condition tiable. SNOWBLOW-
COMPUTER: $40.00. ROCKER with ER. Toro, needs
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Catholic H.S. 1965 -
1974, 1980, 1981. TODDLER BED:
CPU. 1.25GB DDR2
COMPUTER DESK,
corner, excellent TROLLING MOTOR: 7-3 Shift
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Westmoreland H.S. Lightning McQueen Delivery. $85. cushions, no holes,
bed includes bed- oak color $75. Turbo 32lbs thrust. with benefits
1952, 1953 - 1954 570-905-2895 $100. TABle and 6
ding (fitted sheet 570-868-6018 $35. Boat Trailer
G.A.R. H.S. 1972, chairs w/leaf. $300
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Mover. $10. Car
Buffer $10.
11-7 Shift
1976 Pittston H.S. case and comforter) Desk $50. Call 735- wicker Henry Link Part Time (5-9 days bi-weekly)
no mattress $60.00 SWIVEL ROCKER: 570-825-7251
1936, 1951, 1954, 8730 or 332-8094 with trundle, desk,
1963 Pittston Hospi- 570-905-1777 chair, mirror, night Excellent condition, with benefits
tal School of Nurs- iPAD: Barely used. stand, 6 draw mauve $30.00 . 756 Medical CNA’s can apply on line at:
ing, J.O.Y. of 1957, Still under warranty. 570-287-1913
1959 West Pittston
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1955, 1956, 1960 DLE, $25 stand $500. or call Electric. Hardly
Hazleton H.S. 1938, 570-760-7801 plate gold mirror. 1 * Competitive starting rates
, 570-592-2549 for individual prices door and drawer on used. Complete.
1939, 1940, 1941,
LAPTOPS! HP nx 570-498-0977 each side. 48”L x $400. 570-947-1451 * Vacation, Holiday and Personal Days
1942, 1943, 1945, * Tuition Reimbursement
1948, 1949, 1950, 716 Building 6115= $225/COM- DESK with bottom 18”D x 21”H. Excel-
LIFT CHAIR / reclin-
1953, 1954, 1955,
PAQ v2311= $250/ bookshelf, wood lent shape. $190. * Health insurance and Pension Plan
1956, 1957, 1959,
Materials DELL d531=$250 all with glass shelf and 570-735-5916
er. Medium size.
* Child Day Care on premises
windows 7, office10, Good condition.
1960, 1961, 1962, CEILING FAN inside light fixture, YOUTH FURNITURE $250. Call
1964 Hazle Twp H.S.
AV,wifi+dvdrw+more top and bottom 570-357-8025
Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
white, very good DELL 1150= $175 SET: Double bed,
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condition. $75. or wheelchair, with
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runs but needs door best offer. Interior
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extra weight sup-
port. $100. Call for There’s No Place
seals, $25. DRYER,
will dry but needs stained. Pre Hung. Equipment
top, $100. TABLE,
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570-829-2411
Like the Jewish Home…
new heater ele- $15. Bi Fold Doors $30. CHAIRS, 4 to Estate Sales/ The Jewish Home of Eastern PA, a leader in
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Natural oak finish,
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8:00PM-5:00PM
Saturday
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Gateway
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ter and speedome-
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18” deep x 24” wide
back 18” high. $400
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wood with natural EXERCISE 758 Miscellaneous The Jewish Home of Eastern PA
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Chevy S10 truck vector sport ATV 2 bedrooms, 1 bath,
der, filter pump and World At War Final
bedliner. $40,
SPOILER, for ‘00
more, 42” high.
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helmet $25.
570-735-7742
Fronts $15. Guitar
Hero $10. Hitman 2
FISH TANK. 30 gal.
with 3 tier wooden BUILDING FOR SALE
921 N. Main St.,
walk up attic & full
heated basement,
ENHANCE stand. Includes light, hardwood floors
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motor. $50/ TV, GE, 774 Restaurant net. Folds up in mid- Tournament (some
$125. 570-762-1015
4000 sq ft.
ed & move in condi-
28”, works good, Equipment dle, on wheels. Very scratches works AD ONLINE Building has 2 fur-
tion. 570-446-3254
needs remote. $90 good condition. fine) $5. nished apart-
570-740-1246
RESTAURANT
$180.
570-574-8766
PLAYSTATION
GAMES: Spongebob
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sponge $10. Tony
Place your pet ad
and provide us your REPTILE TANK. 10
underground
garage & nice
Affordable
lighted, 4 modes on Newly built 3
pedestal. $25. firm.
cooler $2300; Accessories Hawks Pro Skater email address gallon, wire mesh back yard. Call
bedroom home.
8x8x10 walk (some scratches lid, heat lamp, cave (570) 498-3670
570-675-0248 works fine) $5.
in freezer $3800; TELEVISION. This will create a and pond. $20 to set up an
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$125. Lexmark color
kitchen hood
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RCA TV with Stand.
works fine) $5.
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Ranch. 3 bedrooms,
Habitat for
Humanity
remote. $25. $100; 2 soup dition unless noted. You can then use eligibility
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requirements.
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Model
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included.
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OVER MACHINE -
model SPM45,
$500; ALSO, Bunn
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drawers. 1 door.
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570-675-0248
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2 for $110.
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kitchen, gas fire-
570-563-1261
place, wall to wall
AMERICAN EAGLE metal cabinet with 1 912 Lots & Acreage
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hardware, fits 2005-
MIXER, 20 quart
mixer, Model
drawer & 1 door.
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& LAB PUPPIES carpet. Large deck
& shed on 3.7 acres
Yellow $300. Black Asking $225,000
2008 Escape, Mer-
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570-735-5916
ALASKAN MALAMUTE
$250. Labs are 8
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JENKINS TOWNSHIP
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PUPPIES SWOYERSVILLE
Highland Hills,
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TRAIN SET. HO with BICYCLE. Girls 20” AKC Registered. Open!
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CANE CORSO 2 full baths, 2 story
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570-735-1589 Ready to go. All ditioned, oil & gas
BACKBOARD,
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wide cleaning path, glass with rim and $500 or best offer. kitchen, full unfin-
all attachments, GAME TABLE 10 IN 1 Call (570) 991-5457 ished basement, 2
net. $25.
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570-824-0591
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15 x 20 deck with
MZX1MUM $45. One
portable Pronto 2 in
BASKETBALL
HOOP. Regulation
imate 4 X 6 - $45.
570-868-6018 MALAMUTE PUPPY
AKC RARE Red &
power awning
cover – generous
1 Electrolux with size. Adjustable with size lot, off street
LITTLE TIKES. Work white, 1 female,
charger & stand portable base. Good parking, first floor
bench with some shots & wormed, PUREBRED TEACUP
$20. 570-735-8730 condition. $50. washer & dryer.
or 570-332-8094 570-262-1559
tools, Dollhouse $450 each. Call CHIHUAHUA PUPS All appliances 401 Shoemaker St. 938 Apartments/
with furniture and 570-477-3398 2 females, 3 males Furnished
included. MAY 14 & 15
BOWLING BALL: 8lb dolls, Slide. $10 8 weeks old. $500 1:00PM TO 4:00PM
JUST REDUCED
762 Musical
WILKES-BARRE
blue marble with each 570-474-0154 (570) 371-3035 $120,000
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Instruments beige & blue case, Call 570-421-0587 80’ X 120’ LOT
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Large eat in 2 bedroom 3rd floor
GUITAR. Nearly FISHING EQUIP- Electronics use “Dupont Home”
kitchen, living room, apartment. 70% fur-
new. 6 string Elec-
tric acoustic. $90
Charlie 333-4604
MENT. 12 fly rods
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line. family room, 2 car
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FORTY FORT
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$10-$50 each. Call PONEY RIDES siding, replacement Most utilities includ-
766 Office for details. 570-829-3473 Short & longhair.
$400 each. Call is now offering Pony Small ranch home. 2 windows. Front & ed with rent. His-
570-693-0212
Equipment TELEVISION: Sony 570-991-0160 Day Camp. Booking bedroom, full base- back porches. toric building is non
65” Projection TV. now for June and ment, new roof. INCLUDES: smoking and pet
POOL TABLE:
PRINTER, Fax, Copi- Excellent Condition. YORKIE PUPPIES: July dates. For rates Large carport. Very Gas range, washing free. Base rent:
Coin-Operated/
er, Scanner. 4 in 1 $250 or best offer Two puppies. Free and reservations low utility bills. 1 mile machine, gas dryer, $700. Security & Ref-
Bar Size. Slate top.
HP Series 2200. and you can come to good home. Con- contact Alice at: from Route 81. Ask- (2) A/C units & erences required.
Good Condition
Excellent condition and get it! act: tiltonmichael81 570-579-4473/ ing $40,000. Call window treatments Call Vince:
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AMERICA
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1st floor, 1 bedroom.
WILKES-BARRE
DOLPHIN PLAZA 178 Charles St
Available Now!
QUALITY COLONIAL
Rte. 315
2 bedroom, 1.5
carpeting, appli-
ances, coin-op laun-
Heat, water,
garbage & sewage
Mayflower 2,000 SF
bath, Townhouse
FORTY FORT - Office / Retail
dry, off street park- FIRST FLOOR included. Off street Crossing Next to Gymboree style. No Section 8.
ing, security. No
pets. $410/month
(570) 655-1606
DUPLEX. UNIQUE
$595 + UTILITIES. KINGSTON parking. All appli-
ances included.
$530 + security.
Apartments 4,500 SF Office
Showroom,
$550/month + utili-
ties. References &
security required.
Cook’s kitchen with Warehouse
built-ins, formal din- Call 570-406-5221 570.822.3968 Loading Dock Call 570-301-2785

CARBONDALE
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ing room, front/rear 4 Acres touching
NANTICOKE
55 Loomis St
enclosed porches, - Light & bright I81 will build to suit. 3 bedroom, wall
Large, partially fur-
custom window open floor plans Call 570-829-1206 to wall carpet,
nished 1 bedroom, 353 East Ridge St

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coverings. TWO full basement &
all utilities included.
$750 / month. Call
YEAR SAME RENT,
NO PETS/SMOK-
A GREAT PLACE!!! 1 person apartment.
1st floor. Heat,
- All major
appliances included COMMERCIAL SPACE attic, stove,
fridge & water
570-267-0855 water, sewage &
ING/EMPLOYMENT
LIKE NEW!! garbage included. - Pets welcome*
KINGSTON FOR RENT
included. No

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Managed 2 bedroom All appliances &
620 Market St. plus security
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AMERICA REALTY 570-814-1356
BACK MOUNTAIN
Short term or great neighbor- month. Call Newly Renovated
month to month as 570-288-1422 maintenance
hood. 2nd floor. 570-301-3170 Prime Space.

To place your
needed. 2 bed- Includes new - Short term 1,250 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2 bath
room, completely kitchen (with new leases available home in beautiful
Near Kingston
furnished apartment stove, dishwash- rural setting next to
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Includes all appli- location for retail or
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$1,100 monthly. Call
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2 bedroom, wash- ceramic tile in 570-760-3427 Unfurnished Unfurnished
570-675-2486 kitchen and bath. Rent. 2nd floor,
er/dryer, refrigera-
tor, dishwasher, gas
stove, central a/c,
$695/mo + utili-
ties and security.
washer, dryer hook
ups, heat & water
Certain Restrictions
Apply* OFFICE, RETAIL OR
included. No pets.
off-street parking.
Newly painted.
No Pets, refer-
ences required. Call 570-654-2433 WAREHOUSE SPACE IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE
WILKES-BARRE
Front porch. Utilities Call Scott
(570) 823-2431 Starting at Immediate Occupancy!!
EXETER by tenant. No smok-
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First month free. MARTIN D. POPKY APARTMENTS
TOWNHOUSE $575/month
Wildflower Village Call (570) 331-3475 Shopping for a 570-829-0897
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Like NEW!. 3 bed-
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EXETER
ing room, large din- 3 BEDROOM, 1.5
you compare costs -
ing/kitchen area,
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new carpets/floor- without hassle $675. per month
• Affordable Senior Apartments
• Income Eligibility Required
utilities. No Pets or worry!
EXECUTIVE STYLE
ing, quiet area, • Utilities Included! • Low cable rates;
570-696-4393 For appointment &
$625/mo + heat
Get moving • New appliances; laundry on site;
KINGSTON and electric. 2 BED- further information
2nd floor apart-
ment in beautiful ROOM, 2nd floor, with classified! call 570-237-6070 • Activities!
143 E. Bennett St.
WILKES-BARRE • Curb side Public Transportation
off street parking,
High end, ultra mod- home. For lease, large living space.
ern, fireplace, bar & available immedi- $425/mo + utilities. 264 Academy St
950 Half Doubles Please call 570-825-8594
fully equipped kit- ately, 2 bed- No pets or smoking 2 bedrooms, newly TDD/TTY 800-654-5984
chen. BBQ deck, off rooms, 1 bath- in either. renovated building. EDWARDSVILLE
FORTY FORT
2nd floor luxury
street parking, cen-
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room, huge master
room, all appli-
ances provided,
570-820-8822 Washer & dryer.
$600/per month
Recently remodeled
large Victorian half
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apartment on bedroom. 2nd floor, water and parking.
Wyoming Ave. 2 washer & dryer, premises, off- rooms. Walk-out PRIME APARTMENTS STILL AVAILABLE!
646-712-1286 basement. Private
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Large eat-in er bathroom . 3rd pets. Living room
570-328-9896
570-855-4744
yard. Porch swing. ST. STANISLAUS APARTMENTS
PLAINS TOWNSHIP
kitchen, modern floor 2nd bedroom Washer dryer
appliances, washer/ or office & powder
dining room, and
hookup. $700. Call 141 Old Newport Rd., Newport Twp.
basement with 570-237-0124
dryer included. room $775 + utili- Walking Distance to
Central air, gas ties. (570) 881-4993
plenty of storage.
the Casino!! 2 bed- Affordable, Accessible 1, 2 & 3
heat, carport. $1,000/mo. Call room, 1 bath, living KINGSTON Bedroom Apartments
Available June 1st.
KINGSTON 570-709-2481 room, kitchen, off Newly renovated. 2
Income Eligibility* Required.
WILKES-BARRE
$695 + utilities. street parking. bedroom. Base-
Call 570-574-9500 72 E. W alnut St. $600/month +
2nd floor, located in utilities, security & Available June 1st
ment, attic, yard. Rents: $455-$656 plus electric
quiet neighborhood. $500 + utilities, (*Maximum Incomes vary according to household size)
references. Call Large 2 bedroom, security & lease.
Kitchen, living Classic Properties 2nd floor. deck,
room, dining room, Nikki Callahan screened porch,
Call 570-287-5491 • High Efficiency Heat/Air Conditioning
sun room, bath-
room. 2 large and 1
small bedrooms,
LUZERNE 718-4959 Ext. 1306 gas heat. No pets.
$500/month + utili- KINGSTON • Newer Appliances • Laundry Rooms
• Community Room • Private Parking
lots of closets, built
in linen, built in
3 rooms & bath,
wall to wall carpet, PLYMOUTH ties, security &
references. Call
Spacious 3 bed-
room, 1 1/2 baths.
• Rent Includes Water, Sewer & Refuse
FORTY FORT stove, washer, 2 bedroom apt. 570-881-8979 or large eat-in kitchen,
hutch, hardwood carpeted, finished
and carpeted
dryer hook-up, gas Heat, water, stove 570-650-3008
attic, parking, no
For more info or to apply, please call:
Available June 1 heat. $350/month + & fridge included.
39 Tripp St.
floors, fireplace, utilities & security. Near bus stop. pets. $675 + utili- 570-733-2010
storage room, yard, No pets. $500/mo. ties, security, lease.
Spacious 2nd floor
2 bedroom with din-
w/d hookup and 570-288-2617 No smoking or 570-288-2867 TDD: 800-654-5984
ing room plus sun-
new stove. Heat pets. Security & leave message Great, Convenient
MOUNTAIN TOP
and hot water incl. references Location!
room and rear
Available May 1. 1
porch. Off Wyoming
Avenue. Modern
yr. lease + security
$900/month WOODBRYN
required. Call
(570) 592-2902 WILKES-BARRE Apply Today!
LARKSVILLE
kitchen and bath- lst floor. Convenient
570-406-1411 1 & 2 Bedroom.
room. Includes
stove, fridge, w/d,
KINGSTON
No pets.
Rents based
WILKES-BARRE
Handicap equipped.
location. 2 bed-
room, living room,
modern kitchen,
3 bedroom, 1 bath
944 Commercial
Properties
944 Commercial
Properties
storage, garage half double, Freshly
on income start
and off street park-
ing. $550/mo + utili- E. WALNUT ST.
Light, bright, 1st
at $405 & $440.
Handicap
Large 2 bedroom.
Includes electric lift,
oversized doors,
wall to wall carpet.
Washer/dryer
hookups. Large
cleaned & painted.
Tenant pays all utili-
ties. No pets, no
floor, 2 bedrooms, Accessible. large sit in shower. fenced yard. Heat, ties including sewer.
smoking. $550/per
Equal Housing
month. Call
(570)417-2775 or
elevator, carpet-
ed, Security Opportunity.
Appliances. Heat,
hot water & much
hot water, lease,
security & refer-
$550 plus security.
Call (570) 332-5723
WILKES-BARRE
570-954-1746 system. Garage. Call 570-474-5010 more. Available ences. No Pets. PROVINCIAL TOWER - S. MAIN
PITTSTON
Extra storage & TTY711 immediately. Refer- $585/per month,
Great Commercial Store Front,
KINGSTON cable TV included. This institution is an ences requested. Call (570)822-4302
Laundry facilities. equal opportunity Call (570) 417-3299 3 bedroom, fully & Inside Suites Available
Charming 2 bed-
room, 2nd floor
apartment, features
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WILKES-BARRE SOUTH WILKES-BARRE
West River St.
equipped kitchen,
living, dining, w/d
hookup. Yard, no
Steps from New Intermodal Hub
& Public Parking
neighborhood.
a fireplace, built-in
bookcases, large
Convenient to bus
& stores. No
PLYMOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS
Large 2, 3, & 4
bedroom apart-
pets. Sewer,
garbage, cable,
Starting at $650
living room, dining pets. References.
Available May 15th
1 & 2 bedroom ments. Heat & hot partial heat includ- utilities included
1 bedroom, 2nd water included. Bal-
room, eat-in kitchen, Security. Lease. apartments. ed. $665 per
sun room & much No smokers
floor, modern bath,
Laundry facility. Off cony. Off street month. First and FREE RENT - Call For Details Today!
water included. No parking. Washer
more! $525 + utili- please. $840. street parking avail- last month’s rent.
ties. Available 570-287-0900
pets. $400/month
able. Starting at dyer hookup. Pets Security and refer- 570-829-1573
+ security. Call OK. $855 - $950.
June 1. Please call $440. 570-332-5723 ences required.
570-575-2868 Call 570-237-0124
570-714-8568 570-954-0655
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M O D EL# 21211 D ow n Ava ila b le !
M O D EL# 24011 $0
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