PITTSTON — The City of Pittston Office of Community Development, in partnership with the CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank and the Downtown Pittston Partnership, is offering the Pittston City Food Distribution Pantry on Thursday, Jan. 22.

Pittston residents are invited to go to the Pittston Memorial Library’s Cosgrove Room, located at 47 Broad St., between 4 and 6 p.m.

The monthly food distribution program is designed to help meet the growing nutritional needs of residents.

Each month, participants will have access to free pantry staples, fresh produce, meats, and additional items aimed at supporting local households.

Residents planning to attend are encouraged to pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/mwcdzzye.

According to Mary Kroptavich, to help ensure a smooth and efficient experience, please follow the arrival instructions below:

• Enter from Main Street into the Lower Tomato Festival Lot.

• Cross Spring Street into the Upper Tomato Festival Lot.

• Follow the Art Loop Trail to the library and turn right into the parking lot behind the building.

• Once inside, stop in to complete your forms and shop the pantry.

When finished, please return to your vehicle, turn right when exiting the lot, and exit via Broad Street.

“We encourage everyone to dress warmly, as temperatures are anticipated to be very cold,” Kroptavich said. “Kindly do not park in front of the library, as that area is reserved for strip mall parking and library guests only.”

Future Pittston City Food Distribution Pantry distributions will take place on:

• Thursday, Feb. 26 — 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

• Thursday, Mar. 26 — 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

PITTSTON — Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a program to invest nearly $30 million into municipal traffic signal upgrades to enhance safety and improve traffic flow across Pennsylvania.

The Shapiro administration is providing funding to 57 municipalities across 24 counties in the Commonwealth, including the City of Pittston, for the Green Light-Go Program.

Pittston will receive $38,640 to modernize traffic signal detection and control technology at key intersections along Broad St., Water St., and Main St., three of the city’s most heavily traveled corridors.

The project will replace outdated pavement induction loop systems with advanced video-based vehicle detection technology.

Cameras mounted on traffic signals will identify vehicles in real time and communicate directly with traffic signal controllers, allowing signals to adjust dynamically based on actual traffic demand rather than fixed timing schedules.

The upgrades will improve traffic flow and reduce congestion, enhance safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists, increase signal efficiency and reliability, and reduce long-term maintenance costs associated with aging infrastructure.

“Under Gov. Shapiro’s leadership, our top priority is serving the people of our Commonwealth by improving the services that make a real difference in Pennsylvanians’ lives,” said PA Dept. of Transportation (PennDOT) secretary and Avoca native, Mike Carroll. “The safety improvements supported by the Green Light-Go program will help municipalities reduce congestion, improve traffic flow, and keep Pennsylvanians moving safely and efficiently. I’m proud that PennDOT continues to partner with communities to deliver real results.”

“By investing in modern, responsive traffic signal technology, the City of Pittston continues its commitment to safer streets, smarter infrastructure, and a more efficient transportation network for residents and visitors alike,” Pittston Mayor Michael Lombardo said.

WYNCOTE — Ringing the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) bell is something that happens twice a day on the floor at opening and closing. You may see it on the news from time to time when someone of prominence may start or close the day by ringing the bell.

Andrew Vitek, 59, a native of Harding, had the opportunity to ring the NYSE bell on Dec. 3, 2025, an honor he said he will never forget.

Vitek is the holder of a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and financial planning certification from The Wharton School of Business, has been serving as first vice president/investments, financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with over 33 years in the financial advisory business with Wyncote Wealth Management Group.

“The biggest bang was ringing the bell, and that was an honor and a half,” Vitek said. “That type of thing doesn’t happen often, and you don’t know too many people who have the opportunity that do that.”

Franklin Templeton Investments, which Vitek uses for investments, invited him to join the team to ring the NYSE bell.

“It was incredible because it (NYSE) is the center of the financial world — it truly is,” Vitek added. “It’s mind-boggling, and the coolest part is, the president of Franklin Templeton is a woman, and the president of the New York Stock Exchange is a woman, and they broke right through the glass ceiling; it was incredible.”

In addition to having the honor of ringing the bell at the NYSE in December and a few weeks later, Vitek’s firm was named to Forbes 2026 Best-in-State Wealth Management Team; another great honor.

“We are truly honored to receive this recognition from Forbes,” Vitek remarked. “We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our clients for their trust and partnership. Your success is our success, and we remain committed to helping you achieve your financial goals with care and excellence.”

Vitek, the son of Andrew Sr. and Beatrice Vitek, former owners of The Big 4 Restaurant and Campground in Harding, is a 1984 graduate of Wyoming Area and 1980 graduate of Wyoming Area Catholic (WAC), where he still has close ties.

He and his fellow 1980 classmates of WAC established the Wyoming Area Catholic Kindness Award in 2023 to give back to the school. The award is given to a student who best exemplifies kindness to others. The 2026 award will be announced in February.

Vitek is a car racing enthusiast, racing cars since his teenage years. He continues that passion even today, running his racecars all over the USA. He is currently the proud owner of a racecar formerly owned by the late Paul Newman.

He and his wife, Melissa, who is a Doctor of Optometry, have two sons, Drew and Alex.

And now reality hits for me, reality hits; we are now entering the deep belly of winter.

This week promises to hit us again with low temperatures after having a few days of reprieve when it hit the 40s and even touching 50. That felt like heaven.

The only thing that is making me happy is the fact that the days are getting longer with sunlight. We will gain about 50 minutes of daylight for the month. I’ll take it. It’s all positive.

We will pick up another 68 minutes in February and another 88 minutes in March. That means by the end of March, we will add nearly 3.5 hours of daylight per day.

It’s tough to make these long, cold nights shorter, so you either hunker down with a ton of warm blankets and watch TV or read a good book. I guess I’m speaking for anti-winter people.

I do know there are a lot of folks who do enjoy winter days and nights. There are a lot of those who enjoy skiing or skating, like my friend Karel Zubris, who can be found giving skating lessons or zipping along with her skates at a frozen pond or lake near you.

Sarah Cianfichi works at Montage Ski Slope for the last few years. I can think of a better side hustle for the Pittston Area teacher, but whatever floats your boat, as they say.

The other night, as I was pulling into my garage, I saw a cat all rolled up in a ball in the corner of my other garage door. I can’t tell you how hard it was for me to see that. I have such a bleeding heart for animals, and I guess that’s where my daughter gets it from — me.

I’m not a fan of outdoor animals as pets for a number of reasons. A car or the elements or another species or creature, as my friend John Ackourey would call any animal or insect or anything that is not human, can kill them so easily.

The elements are so harsh, and I’m not sure how any animal can survive, but they do. I’m hoping the cat was a neighbor’s and that it found its way home eventually.

I’m not equipped to take in an animal at this point in life.

I have a few household items to mention in this week’s Sunday Dispatch edition, if I may.

The City of Pittston will hold another, the second-ever, food pantry distribution for those who might be a little short on groceries during the month due to financial difficulties and having a hard time stretching a buck.

The food distribution will take place at the Pittston Memorial Library between 4 and 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22.

Last month a lot of folks signed up but there were some no-shows. If you sign up, you have to get there to get your food. I’m not sure why people didn’t show, but trust me, it’s a no-judgment zone. The kind people at the distribution, volunteering, or people from the city’s administration are there to help.

I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of food given away last month. I know they change up the lineup of items, but last month they gave away cereal, pastas, cauliflower, canned items, peanut butter, bags of potatoes, apples, grapes, a small frozen ham, and half a gallon of milk.

All items are good nutritional food, and there’s enough to last for a week or so, and with the program continuing for the foreseeable future, it could help a lot of people.

There are nutrition experts on hand to give out information and answer questions or concerns regarding nutrition.

You can read more about the food pantry distribution in today’s edition.

The West Pittston Historical Society President, Mary Portelli, is very enthusiastic about the next special program the society will hold at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in Trinity Church, Spring St., West Pittston.

Returning for a second appearance is engineer Justin Emershaw, who will speak on the mining industry with the program titled, “Slopes, Shafts and Planes — the Mechanics of Mining.”

January is Anthracite Heritage Month, for those of you not keeping score.

I know if the late Bill Hastie were still with us, he’d be front row and center. Speaking of Bill, the anniversary of the Knox Mine Disaster is this coming Thursday, Jan. 22; the 67th anniversary of a terrible disaster that killed Anthracite coal mining in Greater Pittston that took 12 souls.

Bill Hastie was there aiding in the rescue effort.

Let us remember the victims one more time: Samuel Altieri, John Baloga, Benjamin Boyar, Francis Burns, Charles Featherman, Joseph Gizenski, Dominick Kaveliski, Frank Orlowski, Eugene Ostrowski, William Sinclair, Daniel Stefanides, and Herman Zelonis.

Ending this week’s column on a nice note. Our good friend, Fr. Paul McDonnell, Oblates of St. Joseph residence and chapel rector, will conduct a Mass for the Feast of the Holy Spouses at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Oblates chapel.

The Mass celebrates and honors the spousal roles of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph. As usual, Fr. Paul invites everyone to attend.

Please stay warm, everyone.

Quote of the week

“The days are short, the cold is sharp, and January reminds us that endurance is a quiet kind of strength.” —Hal Borland

Thought of the week

“Winter is not a season of death, but of waiting; January simply asks us to slow down and listen.” —Pico Iyer

Bumper sticker

“The darkness of January is not emptiness—it is a pause, waiting for the light to return.” —Annie Dillard

Avery McNulty is back after missing a full season and is having the best of her three active seasons with the Muhlenberg College women’s basketball team.

The Scranton Prep graduate from Pittston is the team leader in blocked shots, is tied for first on the squad in rebounds, is second in scoring, tied for second in steals and fourth in assists.

McNulty earned Centennial Conference Player of the Week when she started December with a career-best game statistically against Misericordia University, then a strong effort in the team’s first two conference games. She had 18 points, 12 rebounds, five steals and three blocked shots in an overtime loss to Misericordia Dec. 2, then the next day she repeated the double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds in a 72-49 romp over Bryn Mawr.

In Muhlenberg’s final game of McNulty’s award-winning week, the Mules trailed by eight when McNulty hit a 3-pointer to start a game-winning, 10-0 surge. She had nine points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in the 56-54 victory over Haverford.

McNulty is averaging 11.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocked shots. The 6-foot forward is shooting 31.3 percent from the floor, 29.6 on 3-pointers and 86.1 from the line.

Beginning with the Misericordia loss, McNulty is 26-for-28 (92.9 percent) on free throws in the last seven games.

The Mules were 2-2 in the Centennial and 7-7 overall going into Saturday’s conference game against Washington College.

McNulty played in 26 games as a freshman in 2022-23, averaging 3.2 points and 1.5 rebounds. The next season, she averaged 4.6 points and 3.5 rebounds. She had not started a game before starting every one this season.

At Muhlenberg, McNulty also competes in track and field where she is a two-time Centennial high jump champion. She also throws the javelin for the Mules.

The sites and tentative dates for this season’s Wyoming Valley Conference Basketball Tournaments have been set.

Wyoming Area, the current Division 2 leader, appears headed for its third straight appearance in the boys tournament.

Barring forced changes because of weather, division playoffs, or other factors, the girls’ semifinals will be Feb. 11 at Holy Redeemer at 6 and 7:30.

The boys’ semifinals will be the next night at Wilkes-Barre Area.

The championships will be determined in a girls-boys doubleheader at Hazleton Area Feb. 14 at 1 and 3 p.m.

The District 2 finals will return to Mohegan Sun Arena Feb. 26-28.

Full plans for the district tournament have not yet been released.

Pittston Area ran its overall winning streak to five games and climbed into the middle of the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 girls basketball standings before falling at Crestwood Friday night.

The loss left the Lady Patriots at 3-4 and in fourth place out of seven teams in the division. They are 8-6 overall and fifth of eight teams in the power ratings race for seeds in the District 2 Class 5A playoffs.

Wyoming Area lost three times in five days, all in WVC Division 2 games. The Lady Warriors are 2-6 in the division and 5-10 overall. They are fifth out of eight teams in the District 2 Class 4A playoff seeding race.

Crestwood 65, Pittston Area 32

Pittston Area led a 15-win Crestwood team on the road after one quarter Friday night, but could not keep pace after that.

Crestwood used a 38-10 advantage over the middle two quarters to take a 53-26 lead.

Charlie Hiller led the Lady Comets with 17 points. Jackie Gallagher added 14, and Kiera Dougherty had 12.

Julia Long scored nine points, and Bella Dessoye had eight for Pittston Area.

Nanticoke 68, Wyoming Area 23

Nanticoke’s Kate Reed buried nine 3-pointers while scoring all 29 of her points in the first three quarters to help the Trojanettes remain unbeaten in the division with Friday’s rout of visiting Wyoming Area.

Reed had four of her 3-pointers and 14 points in the first quarter when Nanticoke shut out Wyoming Area. She made three more in the Trojanettes’ second straight 22-point quarter for a 44-2 halftime lead.

The lead reached 56-7 before Londyn Sobeck scored eight of her 12 points for Wyoming Area in the fourth quarter.

Sobeck also grabbed eight rebounds while Jailyn Park had six.

Pittston Area 55, Berwick 29

Julia Long finished with 19 points, and Giuliana Latona scored all 12 of her points when Pittston Area was taking charge in the first half of Wednesday’s home victory that ran the winning streak to five.

Lili Hintze made two 3-pointers in the first quarter, and Latona also had six points as the Lady Patriots took an 18-7 lead. They were up 35-11 at halftime after Long scored seven points and Latona had six again in the second quarter.

Leah Drogzinski added 11 points, and Hintze finished with nine.

Wyoming Seminary 34, Wyoming Area 23

Ella Stambaugh scored 19 points to lead Wyoming Seminary to Wednesday’s road victory.

Ellie Kersey hit two 3-pointers and scored all seven of her points in the first quarter when the Blue Knights took a 15-2 lead.

Wyoming Area outscored Wyoming Seminary 21-19 the rest of the way, but Stambaugh scored all but five of her team’s points during that time to keep the Blue Knights in control.

Londyn Sobeck had nine points and five rebounds for the Lady Warriors. Jailyn Park added seven points and seven rebounds.

Wyoming Area held Wyoming Seminary scoreless for the first 5:22 of the second half.

Pittston Area 37, Wyoming Valley West 32

Julia Long went 5-for-6 from the line while scoring 17 points Monday when Pittston Area won at Wyoming Valley West.

Long had five of her points in the second quarter and seven in the third as Pittston Area turned an 8-5 deficit after one quarter into a 26-23 advantage going into the fourth.

Lili Hintze then carried the Lady Patriots down the stretch with all seven of her points in the fourth quarter.

Thalia Irizarry led Wyoming Valley West with 15 points. Ava Yancey added 11, but only one other Lady Spartan scored.

Holy Redeemer 57, Wyoming Area 29

Bella Boylan scored 15 points, and McKenzie Chimock added 13 to lead host Holy Redeemer to Monday’s victory.

Londyn Sobeck led Wyoming Area with 12 points.

Addison Gaylord and Kinley Park each had five points and six rebounds. Lila Price also had five points, while Anna Kelleher also had six rebounds.

Pittston Area placed first and third in the closing 400-yard freestyle relay Thursday to pull out an 87-84 Wyoming Valley Conference girls swimming victory over visiting Holy Redeemer.

Brooke Hintze (200 free), Kate O’Hearn (diving), Ellie Schardien (500 free), and Elysia Confletti (100 back) had individual wins for the Lady Patriots.

The win improved Pittston Area to 2-3.

Holy Redeemer 91, Pittston Area boys 28

The Royals won all but one event to defeat host Pittston Area on Thursday.

Michael Gubitoso won the 100 breaststroke for the Patriots, who are winless in five meets.

Dallas 101, Wyoming Area girls 83

Dallas won Tuesday’s WVC meet at home by finishing first in every event.

Wyoming Area, which is 2-2, kept things competitive with second- and third-place points.

Dallas 122, Wyoming Area boys 20

Dallas swept every event as it routed visiting Wyoming Area on Tuesday.

The Warriors are 0-4.

Hazleton Area 101, Pittston Area girls 71

Unbeaten Hazleton Area won Monday’s meet at Pittston Area.

Ellie Schardien won both the 100 and 200 freestyle for Pittston Area. Brooke Hintze (500 free), Maggie Gruber (50 free), and Katie O’Hearn (diving) also had wins.

Hazleton Area 136, Pittston Area boys 20

Hazleton Area rolled on the road Monday, winning every event.

Wyoming Area sophomore field hockey player Ella Campenni learned Thursday that she had made it through the tryout process and has been selected to the U.S. Under 16 Women’s National Team.

The selection of team members was announced Thursday.

Campenni earned the spot through multiple steps in the USA Field Hockey Nexus program, formerly the Futures Program, culminating in the Selection Camp Jan. 9-11 in Charlotte, N.C. She will head back to Charlotte Feb. 13-15 for training camp.

Along the way, Campenni played in the Nexus National Championships in Virginia Beach where her performance got her into the Selection Camps in December and ultimately earlier this month.

“It was definitely a goal, but I always thought it was a little out of reach,” Campenni said of making the national team. “These girls are so high level and it was obviously going to grow my game.

“The goal was me at the beginning was just to make the championship. (The national team) was more of a subtle goal.”

The U-16 team will reconvene March 20-22 for Tour Preparation Camp. From there, two rosters will be selected for international competition. One group will head to Valkenswaard, Netherlands for the Four Nations Tournament March 30-April 7. Another group will compete in a Six Nations Tournament in England.

Campenni was one of 16 Pennsylvanians among the 51 players chosen to the U-16 Team. Emma Ey from Wallenpaupack was the only other Wyoming Valley Conference player selected.

With so many offensively skilled players in camp, Campenni, who usually plays center midfielder for Wyoming Area, one of the state’s top small school programs, was quick to present herself as a defensive player.

As the field of players was narrowed in the selection process, Campenni was placed by coaches at center back on the last day of the December session.

Campenni, already a first-team Class A all-state player during the fall, can see her game improving through the way she sees the field more creatively and makes decisions accordingly.

“I can just tell even just from December to January, I’ve been seeing the field so well, and I have gotten faster making plays,” she said. “ … I’m seeing how I need to get faster with my stick and my speed in general just to be able to keep up with these girls.”

Ella Campenni joined her older sister, Lucia Campenni, a senior who is headed to Temple University on a field hockey scholarship after leading the team in scoring, as a first-team, all-staters.

Working with her sister, Ella said, was a big part of preparing her to get through the selection process.

“Lucia put so much work into helping me,” Ella said. “She pushes me every day to become the player that I am, and I would never be here without her.”

In the aftermath of her big announcement, Ella Campenni said there were others she needed to thank.

“All of my coaches from my club, Electric Surge, and Wyoming Area,” she said. “And, my family is there to support me every game.

“Even if I didn’t make it, I know they would still be there to support me.”

EXETER — Mitchell Rusinchak gave Wyoming Area’s offense a much-needed boost in the third quarter Tuesday night.

The Warriors’ defense seized control down the stretch.

The combination kept the Warriors atop the Division 2 standings in Wyoming Valley Conference boys basketball.

Rusinchak nailed all three of his 3-pointers in the third quarter, and Wyoming Area held Holy Redeemer without a point over the game’s final six minutes for a 60-49 win.

Wyoming Area scored the game’s final 13 points to remain unbeaten in the division and shuffle the standings, allowing Tunkhannock to temporarily move into second place and dropping Holy Redeemer into a third-place tie with Hanover Area.

The Warriors came into the game averaging 64.7 points, but were well off the pace at halftime. The Royals shot nearly percent from inside the arc to take a 27-22 lead into the break.

“Their zone really had us mixed up,” Wyoming Area coach Anthony Macario said. “They had a great game plan. That match-up zone they were playing, they really had us out of sorts.

“We were rushing shots, we turned the ball over, we didn’t rebound in the first half.”

The Royals then led by nine in the third quarter before Rusinchak knocked down his 3-pointers to help cut the deficit to 44-42 entering the fourth.

“I think that gave us a lot of energy,” said Rusinchak, who finished with 15 points. “It pumped everything up and got us playing better defense.”

Wyoming Area took a 47-46 lead on another Rusinchak 3-pointer at 6:24 of the final quarter, only to surrender the lead a few seconds later on a 3-pointer by Holy Redeemer’s Jack Wasiakowski.

Wasiakowski’s bucket produced the last Holy Redeemer points before Division 2 scoring leader Luke Kopetchny hit a floater to ignite a 13-0 Wyoming Area run to end the game.

Shane Pepe finished off the game with four consecutive free throws in the final 9.4 seconds, including two for a technical foul.

“We went a little cold shooting the ball,” Redeemer coach Paul Guido said. “We got some good looks that we didn’t put in the hole in those last six minutes. I think their defense kind of ratcheted up, too, sped us up a little bit for those last six minutes.”

Every Warrior contributed to the game-ending run. Drew Keating, who finished with a game-high 12 rebounds, and Pepe grabbed key defensive boards that led to baskets. Bruno Pizzano added a key bucket early in the run off a Kopetchny pass.

Kopetchny finished with 23 points, slightly below his season average of 24.9. Pepe had 10.

Charlie Schaffer was the only Royal in double figures with 11.

“Every time we play Redeemer, it’s a battle,” Rusinchak said. “They give us their best every time. This time we came out on top.”

The teams play again Feb. 3 at Redeemer.

Wyoming Area 69, Wyoming Seminary 46

Luke Kopetchny scored 34 points at Wyoming Seminary Thursday night as Wyoming Area continued to expand its WVC Division 2 lead.

Wyoming Area improved to 7-0 in the division to lead by two full games when Hanover Area defeated Tunkhannock. All three teams chasing the Warriors had two losses already going into Saturday.

The Warriors were 13-1, the best overall record in District 2, going into Saturday afternoon’s scheduled game against Berwick. They remained fourth of 12 teams in the race for district Class 4A playoff berths, trailing in power ratings behind three teams with lesser records – Scranton Prep (9-3), Dallas (13-3), and Valley View (12-2) based on strength of schedule.

Kopetchny hit three 3-pointers and went 5-for-5 from the foul line.

Wyoming Area outscored Wyoming Seminary 22-10 in the second quarter to take a 40-24 halftime lead.

Kopetchny had nine points in the first quarter and 10 in the second before tacking on 12 more as the lead grew to 56-34 during the third quarter.

Drew Keating, Mitchell Rusinchak, and Bruno Pizzano all contributed to the 40-point first half. Keating scored nine of his 13 points, Rusinchak seven of his nine, and Pizzano five of his nine during the half.

R.J. Gernhardt scored 13 points to lead Wyoming Seminary.

After opening the season with seven straight wins, Wyoming Area was back on a six-game winning streak, going into Saturday.

LAFLIN — The Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph will host the annual Feast of the Holy Spouses Mass at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, in the Chapel of St. Joseph, Route 315, Laflin. Principal celebrant and homilist will be the Rev. Timothy Kennedy, pastor of Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, Jessup.

Fr. Kennedy is married to Angie Kennedy and hails from Newark, New Jersey. He celebrates the Liturgy in both the Byzantine & Latin Rites.

The Vatican approved this annual feast in 1989 for the Oblate Congregation to celebrate publicly, honoring the spousal roles of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, parents of the child Jesus.

Fr. Paul McDonnell, O.S.J., Oblates of St. Joseph Residence & Chapel rector, invites everyone to participate in this annual celebration that emphasizes the sanctity of marriage as lived out in the life of the Holy Spouses.

“Upholding the dignity of marriage is necessary now more than ever in today’s secular culture where marriage is often minimized or under moral attack,” Fr. McDonnell, said. “All are welcome, especially married couples in our local area.”

The Mass fulfills the Sunday obligation. A social will immediately follow the Mass.

For information, contact the Oblates office at 570-654-7542 or osjseminary@comcast.net.

WEST PITTSTON — The West Pittston Historical Society (WPHS) will present “Slopes, Shafts and Planes — the Mechanics of Mining” as a part of observing January Anthracite Heritage Month at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 337 Spring St., at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30.

Mining engineer Justin Emershaw of the Hazleton-based Atlantic Carbon Group will be the presenter for the evening. This is Emershaw’s second presentation to the WPHS.

The program will include how and why mine shafts and planes were located, and how surveyors directed miners to where the tunnels and shafts are in the mine — all used for mapping the mine.

The program will also show how engineers find coal for a viable mine operation. The techniques cover both historic and modern-day mines.

The program is free and open to the public, with a handicapped accessible elevator available.

For more information on the WPHS website, go to Facebook at https://tinyurl.com/4bdur2wb.

Hughestown Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at the Hughestown Hose Co. The main agenda item is introducing newly elected officials. Residents in attendance can provide input on what projects they would like to see in the borough. Light refreshments will be served.

The Jacquelines meeting: 7 p.m. Jan. 20 in the Knights building, 55 S. Main St., Pittston. Yearly dues will be accepted at this meeting.

Toddler Story Time: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Jan. 23 and Jan. 30 at West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. For ages 1 to 3. Adult participation expected. Please register by Wednesday of each week on the library’s website. Call 570-654-9847 by Thursday with any cancellations.

Vision Board Bracelet: a craft session for adults only, 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at the West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. Start the new year with intentions you can actually wear by creating a personalized charm bracelet inspired by your goals, hopes, and dreams. Choose from a variety of charms that represent common intentions, such as travel, reading, mindfulness, love, creativity, and beyond, or mix and match symbols that feel meaningful to you. No crafting experience is required. $10 fee covers all supplies and instructions.

VFW Valentine’s Day Party: The Sperazza Band will provide music for dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, during a Valentine’s Day Party at VFW Post 4909. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. A cash bar will be available from 4:30 to 10 p.m. for mixed drinks, wine, beer, bottled water and soda. Tickets are $30 per person. To book your reservations, call Bob Lopata at 570-472-1152.

—Sunday Dispatch

After months of back-and-forth, Luzerne County has reached an agreement with Lackawanna County to continue jointly operating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Pittston Township, officials said.

“Finally, we got Lackawanna County and Luzerne County to be able to agree, which is wonderful because now we can apply for our grants that the airport needs to survive,” Luzerne County Councilwoman LeeAnn McDermott, who chairs the Bi-County Airport Board, said at last week’s council work session.

The Federal Aviation Administration had informed the airport that future airport grant funds are at risk if a bi-county agreement is not executed, officials said in October. Approximately $21.3 million in federal grant funds are anticipated for airport projects over the next few years.

The 2.5-page cooperation agreement between the counties dates back to 1968.

However, the FAA determined a single airport sponsoring entity is needed for federal grant recipients.

“It was not being operated illegally, but it wasn’t meeting all the standards,” Luzerne County Chief Solicitor Harry W. Skene said of the arrangement.

An official partnership was pursued due to a lack of support for the two other options available for federal compliance — formation of an airport authority or designating one of the two counties as the airport sponsor, Skene said.

McDermott said solicitors from both counties “worked very hard” on the agreement. The plan is for each county to vote on the partnership agreement before the end of January so federal grants are not impacted, she said.

Partnership details

Called the “AVP Bi-County Partnership,” the alliance must be registered with the Department of State’s Corporation Bureau.

According to the proposed partnership document:

Each county will be equally responsible for the costs associated with operating the airport.

If airport revenues are insufficient to cover operating costs, each county must equally contribute funds “until the deficiency is reasonably resolved.”

In a situation where one county is unable to contribute in whole or part, the other county must supplement the costs on the condition the non-contributing county enters into a formal agreement to repay that amount to the other county on terms amenable to both, it said.

Both counties will “share equal responsibility” for hiring and employing law enforcement officers stationed at the airport during operating hours.

All airport property will be held in the partnership’s name.

The property will be surveyed to create two separate deeds grouping airport property by county.

Worst-case scenario

Through the agreement, both counties acknowledge they have an obligation to operate the airport as a condition for receiving federal financial assistance.

Any airport closure would be subject to FAA approval and must comply with federal law, including the potential repayment of federal assistance, it said.

If closure occurs, the partnership would have to transfer airport real estate to the county in which it is located.

Separately from the land, a process was established to ensure both counties have an equal stake in the value of all structures, known as “permanent improvements.” Permanent improvements include any airport fixtures, facilities, buildings, and pavement.

Under this clause, Luzerne County would have to pay Lackawanna 50% of the appraised fair market value of improvements situated in Luzerne County, and Lackawanna would be subject to the same procedure for airport infrastructure falling in its county.

This valuation must be conducted by a licensed and qualified appraiser selected and compensated by the partnership.

After settling all outstanding partnership debts, the remaining non-infrastructure assets, if any, would be divided equally between the counties, as determined by the partnership.

The existing Bi-County Airport Board, with three representatives from each county, will manage the partnership. For a motion or resolution to pass, a majority of each county’s representatives must agree to the action.

Positive view

Luzerne County Councilman John Lombardo said the partnership agreement came together because the Lackawanna County leadership has shown a willingness to “take a more active role” and a “more fair and equal role,” especially regarding finances.

In November, Lackawanna County agreed to split half of the cost of funding law enforcement at the airport with Luzerne County, while the other half is covered by the airport. Previously, Luzerne County and the airport each paid half, or approximately $72,000 annually.

No Luzerne County Council members expressed concerns about the new partnership agreement during last week’s work session discussion.

Councilman Harry Haas asked whether the airport’s name would change as a result, and Skene said it would remain the same.

County Manager Romilda Crocamo credited elected officials from both counties “for their remarkable efforts in solidifying a partnership that prioritizes collaboration and mutual benefit.”

”This agreement not only underscores the commitment to fostering economic growth and enhancing regional connectivity but also emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the interests of both counties,” Crocamo said.

Continued development of the regional asset is essential because it is a “catalyst for innovation and growth in our region,” Crocamo said.

MONDAY, 1/19

Girls basketball: Pittston Area at Dallas, 7:15 p.m.

Girls basketball: Tunkhannock at Wyoming Area, 7:15 p.m.

TUESDAY, 1/20

Boys and girls swimming: Pittston Area at Wilkes-Barre Area, 4 p.m.

Boys and girls swimming: Wyoming Valley West at Wyoming Area, 4 p.m.

Boys basketball: Wyoming Area at Tunkhannock, 6:45 p.m.

Wrestling: Pittston Area at Benton (NL), 7 p.m.

Boys basketball: Dallas at Pittston Area, 7:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, 1/21

Wrestling: Lake-Lehman at Wyoming Area, 7 p.m.

Wrestling: Pittston Area at Wyoming Valley West, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, 1/22

Girls basketball: Wyoming Area at MMI Prep (varsity only), 6 p.m.

Girls basketball: Hazleton Area at Pittston Area, 7:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, 1/23

Wrestling: Pittston Area, Wyoming Area in Coal Cracker Tournament at Lehighton, TBA

Boys and girls swimming: Wyoming Area at Pittston Area, 4 p.m.

Boys basketball: Pittston Area at Hazleton Area, 7:15 p.m.

Boys basketball: MMI Prep at Wyoming Area, 7:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, 1/24

Wrestling: Pittston Area, Wyoming Area in Coal Cracker Tournament at Lehighton, 9 a.m.

Girls basketball: North Schuylkill at Pittston Area (NL), 2:15 p.m.

Republican Alyssa Fusaro sent Luzerne County Council a lengthy report Thursday detailing concerns she encountered during her four years serving on the county Election Board.

Fusaro, who wrapped up her board term at the end of 2025, said she invested weeks compiling documentation for the “end of term” report because she wants to make officials aware of issues so they can be corrected or prevented.

“Up until now, I have been mostly silent on these issues for fear of retaliation. I wish I could say I made a difference while on the Board, but I felt the louder I spoke on an issue, the more attacks I had to personally endure. With that said, my mission changed from one of speaking out to one of documenting,” Fusaro said in the introduction.

Three issues Fusaro presented stemmed from the busy 2024 presidential election.

She listed examples of 20 citizens she said were unable to vote in that general election because their voter registration applications were not processed in a timely manner.

In one case, she said the voter emailed his signature to the election bureau so his online application could be approved. That voter cast a provisional paper ballot at the polling place, but it could not be accepted because his registration was not processed, her report said.

“Though the Presidential Election can be a tumultuous time, we must ensure that all voters are afforded the opportunity to vote,” she wrote.

Regarding mail ballots in the 2024 general election, Fusaro said she understands the county has no control over the U.S. Postal Service.

“Most mail-in ballot applicants who had issues with receiving their ballots were handled properly by the office either overnighting ballots or instructing the voters to vote ‘on demand’ in the office. However, far too many were just ignored, not processed or processed far too late for the voters to receive them,” she wrote.

She presented the case of a man who had applied for a mail ballot early because he was entering state police training in Hershey, but Fusaro said he never received the ballot and was unable to vote.

County Election Director Emily Cook has said measures were implemented since 2024 to speed up the processing of both registrations and mail ballots.

In the third 2024 general election matter, Fusaro said some returned mail ballots were not promptly processed through the Agilis Mail Ballot Sorting System so that they could be recorded as received in the state’s online ballot tracker used by voters.

“This would have eliminated the hundreds of voters calling to see why their ballots were not showing as ‘received’ online. It would have also eliminated these voters coming back to the office to find out what was going on,” Fusaro wrote, adding that the bureau “worked extremely hard to process as many voters as they possibly could.”

Fusaro had raised this issue during the December board meeting.

Cook had replied that the bureau staff was bombarded during the high-turnout presidential election and worked late into the evenings to catch up on backlogs.

As with all elections, the bureau performed a post-election review of successes and failures, and Cook had said the staff was “painfully aware of what did not go well” after the 2024 general.

The bureau now has a dedicated team to process mail ballots through the sorting machine “throughout the day and every day,” Cook had said, adding that there is “always an issue” with the state online ballot tracker that is no fault of the county.

Drop boxes

Although she remains opposed to mail ballot drop boxes, Fusaro said she sees a need for them.

“It is only because of the lack of regulatory practices and the failure to adhere to the practices already put in place that I am against them,” Fusaro wrote. “There has been ‘state guidance’ but no clear state legislation.”

For example, she cited the election bureau’s failure to properly use drop box chain-of-custody forms for drop boxes implemented before the November 2021 election.

“The board reviews these forms every election, but they are rarely filled out properly,” Fusaro asserted, noting sheriff deputies are careful and meticulous in filling out the forms involving their collection and transport of the ballots. “It is the office staff that fails to fill them out properly. I truly believe that this is not intentional, but rather an oversight or lack of time.”

She also said locked and sealed bags are not used for ballots removed from the Penn Place Building lobby drop box in Wilkes-Barre for transport to secure storage upstairs.

“The drop boxes have become part of our election process. I believe that we should do everything in our power to make the voters feel as though they are not only secure, but that the process of collecting them is secure,” Fusaro wrote.

Board role

The volunteer Election Board is a high-profile independent body because it oversees election procedures, makes determinations on flagged ballots and write-in votes, and certifies election results.

However, Fusaro said continued disagreements over the powers of the election board, election bureau, and administration since the 2012 implementation of the county’s home rule structure have made her question “what the purpose of the board is in the first place.”

“They sometimes will inform us of something that has changed, but only because they need our vote and signatures for the action to be legal; and often, these decisions are left to the very last minute, forcing the hands of those on the board,” Fusaro wrote.

Poll worker payments

Fusaro said poll workers, the “lifeblood of our elections,” were not paid for at least a month after the last three elections.

“Each election cycle, we struggle to find poll workers. I feel that it would be much easier to find workers if we were able to pay our Election Day workers in a timely manner,” she wrote.

Cook has said the processing is slowed because some of the 1,200 poll workers fail to formally submit a required Internal Revenue Service W-9 form and pay slip documenting their work, so individual checks can be prepared for the entire group as a batch. Automatic payments are not feasible because some poll workers cancel at the last minute or leave early due to unforeseen circumstances, she has said.

Treatment questioned

Fusaro said she is “under no illusion” that her report will change anything but sees it as her “duty” to share her experiences.

Her report said she was falsely accused of making a derogatory racial slur in 2022 through the release of a report that did not result in her removal from the board, as the report intended.

She also maintained that a county security officer told her about a drop box issue during the 2025 primary election season, and Fusaro later received a letter from the county “insinuating” that she was harassing the officers.

“I have been persecuted, lied to, had false allegations brought against me for simply seeking the truth, condemned, and had my name drug through the mud,” Fusaro said. “It is my hope that those who replace the outgoing members have a better experience.”

She said she decided to apply for the seat due to issues she witnessed in the 2020 election.

“This was truly a labor of love for our county, our state, and our country,” Fusaro wrote.

Council Chairman Jimmy Sabatino acknowledged receipt of Fusaro’s report and said he will promptly review it.

County Manager Romilda Crocamo said the report was not sent to the administration, but staff will request a copy and review it to provide a response, if warranted.

Luzerne County was informed Thursday the federal government has reversed a sudden decision to terminate $2.7 million in human services funding, said county Mental Health/Developmental Services Administrator Tara Fox.

The federal government had sent termination notices to this county and other government entities across the country Tuesday night, announcing immediate funding cuts.

Fox said she received the following notification Thursday:

“This correspondence serves as official notice that the termination of your federal award, previously communicated on January 13, 2026, pursuant to 2 C.F.R. § 200.340(a)(4), is hereby rescinded. Your award will remain active under its original terms and conditions. Please disregard the prior termination notice and continue program activities as outlined in your award agreement.”

No further explanation was provided, Fox said.

On Wednesday, 100 U.S. House Members — 97 Democrats and three Republicans, including local U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr., R-Dallas Township — sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calling for the agency to reinstate the grants and funding.

The county was in the process of contacting impacted service providers Thursday to let them know the funding had been restored, Fox said.

“We’re relieved and eager to move forward with these essential goals and priorities,” Fox said.

The impacted grants had been awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA. This agency, which falls under the federal Department of Health and Human Services, was created to lead “public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.”

County Human Services Division Head Megan Stone had informed County Council of the funding cut Wednesday, saying the termination notices were “vague but indicate the goals outlined in the grants no longer align with the funding agency’s current priorities.”

Stone had said the federal funding primarily supported “critical mental health initiatives” in the county.

Fox elaborated on some of these programs Thursday.

A portion of the funding covers support programs for county families with a loved one receiving mental health services, Fox said.

Funding also helps residents navigate the mental health system and access resources that increase their independence as they move through recovery, she said.

Evidence-based mental health treatment services, community awareness projects about mental health, and assistance for adult treatment courts are also among the initiatives funded, she said.

Published reports had estimated the federal agency’s cuts collectively totalled $2 billion throughout the country, impacting an array of mental health and substance use disorder services.

The termination letters had referenced “non-alignment” with SAMHSA priorities and indicated the agency can stop an award “to the extent authorized by law, if an award no longer effectuates the program goals or agency priorities.”

These letters said the agency’s current priorities include a focus on “promoting innovative programs and interventions that address the rising rates of mental illness and substance abuse conditions, overdose, and suicide, and their connections to chronic diseases, homelessness, and other challenges our nation’s communities face.”

SAMHSA is developing grants “tailored to states and communities that provide services and supports to effect immediate and positive health changes in the people and communities we serve,” the termination letters had said. As a result, the agency said it was terminating some discretionary awards to better prioritize resources.

Luzerne County Council members presented differing views this week on creating a new county division to oversee economic development.

Their Tuesday work session discussion came after seven of the 11 County Council members agreed to introduce an ordinance required to create the Infrastructure, Community, and Economic Development Division. A future public hearing and majority council passage would be necessary at a subsequent meeting for the division creation to take effect.

This would be the first new division added since the January 2012 implementation of the county’s home rule structure, which created eight divisions.

Council Chairman Jimmy Sabatino said Wednesday the division creation will be scheduled for further discussion at the next work session on Jan. 27 because he wants to ensure all questions are publicly answered before the matter proceeds to a vote.

In addition to Sabatino, the following Council members voted in support of the ordinance introduction: Chris Belles, Steve Coslett, Patty Krushnowski, John Lombardo, Vice Chairwoman Brittany Stephenson, and Denise Williams.

The four in opposition: Joanna Bryn Smith, Harry Haas, LeeAnn McDermott, and Dawn Simmons.

Haas said he is confident most residents do not want a new division because it would “grow government.”

He also argued that the specified new division responsibilities “are already being done” by departments that would be assigned to the division or by municipalities and other outside officials. Haas cited an example of assistance with projects that enhance regionalization of services, saying the county did not have to “send an emissary” to prompt formation of the new West Side Regional Police Department covering Larksville and Edwardsville boroughs.

County Manager Romilda Crocamo told council members she will prepare a detailed analysis in writing, but said the goal is for the division to work with County Council “to recruit the right development for Luzerne County.”

“We are at a crossroads in Luzerne County. We’re in a situation where there’s a lot of change that’s happening. Some of the change is good. Some of the change is bad. But we really have to get a handle on this,” Crocamo said.

Crocamo said Pittston is a model for the new county division because the city — which she described as a “star” and “gem” of the county — has been transformed through the city’s comprehensive economic development and planning program. She said she does not want to keep the county “in the dark ages.”

McDermott said everyone wants “great economic growth,” but she believes the creation of a division should be part of a strategic plan and timed to coincide with the county’s full repayment of all outstanding debt in 2030. She voiced a preference to focus on compensation issues in existing county departments with recruitment and retention challenges before adding a new division.

Crocamo said the Pennsylvania Economy League is nearing completion of the first phase of a strategic plan that she expects will include discussion about centralizing the county’s focus on economic development.

Bryn Smith said more cost analysis and planning are warranted to create a division so the decision is not “rushed.” She also saw merit in waiting until the county is out of debt.

Belles said he liked the division concept overview that Crocamo presented to him and welcomes additional analysis.

Williams said she strongly supports the division because she believes a concentrated county focus on quality economic development is proactive and “visionary.”

Stephenson also expressed support for the division because it is a “pivotal time,” and she wants the county “to start being intentional about bringing in new economic development.” She requested an organizational chart for council to assess how the division will function.

With no advance warning, Luzerne County was informed the federal government is immediately terminating approximately $2.7 million in annual funding for human services programs, county officials said Wednesday.

County Human Services Division Head Megan Stone said the county’s Mental Health and Developmental Services Department was disappointed to learn the four federal grants were terminated because they primarily supported “critical mental health initiatives.”

“The termination of these grants is not the result of any deficiency or failure on the part of the County, but rather reflects a realignment of program priorities at the federal level,” Stone said. “Despite this setback, we remain committed to working closely with our provider partners, as well as state and federal officials, to ensure continued access to mental health services for Luzerne County residents.”

The county also will actively pursue alternative funding sources to “sustain these essential services,” Stone said.

These grants had been awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA. This agency, which falls under the federal Department of Health and Human Services, was created to lead “public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.”

An email Stone sent to County Council on Wednesday said the termination notices are “vague but indicate the goals outlined in the grants no longer align with the funding agency’s current priorities.”

“This has impacted agencies across the country, not just Luzerne County. We are assessing the impact on services at this time,” the email said, noting that county contracts with outside providers that provide services will be impacted as a result.

County Councilman Chris Belles said he was in a scheduled meeting with the county human services division on Wednesday and witnessed administrators’ shock about the grants’ termination, with Belles describing the situation as “heartbreaking.”

Belles said the federal government is unfairly placing more burden on county taxpayers by taking this annual funding away from the county.

“These grants help fund vital services for our residents, including counseling, recovery, and family assistance,” Belles said. “Today’s cuts are outrageous. All levels of government must come together to fund our systems before these cuts hurt people and families in Luzerne County.”

Published reports estimated the federal agency’s cuts collectively totalled $2 billion throughout the country, impacting an array of mental health and substance use disorder services.

The termination letters reference “non-alignment” with SAMHSA priorities and indicate the agency can stop an award “to the extent authorized by law, if an award no longer effectuates the program goals or agency priorities.”

These letters said the agency’s current priorities include a focus on “promoting innovative programs and interventions that address the rising rates of mental illness and substance abuse conditions, overdose, and suicide, and their connections to chronic diseases, homelessness, and other challenges our nation’s communities face.”

SAMHSA is developing grants “tailored to states and communities that provide services and supports to effect immediate and positive health changes in the people and communities we serve,” the letters said. As a result, it is terminating some discretionary awards to better prioritize resources toward its priorities, they said.

Suspension of awards was not an option for these grants because no corrective action “could align the award with current agency priorities,” the letters said.

EXETER — Mitchell Rusinchak gave Wyoming Area’s offense a much-needed boost in the third quarter Tuesday night. The defense seized control down the stretch.

The combination kept the Warriors atop the Division 2 standings in Wyoming Valley Conference boys basketball.

Rusinchak nailed all three of his 3-pointers in the third quarter and Wyoming Area held Holy Redeemer without a point over the game’s final six minutes for a 60-49 win.

Wyoming Area (6-0 Div. 2, 12-1 overall) scored the game’s final 13 points. The game shuffled the standings with Tunkhannock moving into second place and Redeemer (4-2 Div. 2, 7-7) falling into a third-place tie with Hanover Area.

Wyoming Area came into the game averaging 64.7 points but was well off the pace at halftime. Redeemer shot nearly 50% from inside the arc to take a 27-22 lead into the break.

“Their zone really had us mixed up,” Wyoming Area coach Anthony Macario said. “They had a great game plan. That match-up zone they were playing, they really had us out of sorts. We were rushing shots, we turned the ball over, we didn’t rebound in the first half.”

The Royals then led by nine in the third quarter before Rusinchak knocked down his 3-pointers to help cut the deficit to 44-42 entering the fourth.

“I think that gave us a lot of energy,” said Rusinchak, who finished with 15 points. “It pumped everything up and got us playing better defense.”

Wyoming Area took a 47-46 lead on another Rusinchak three at 6:24 of the final quarter, only to surrender the lead a few seconds later on a 3-pointer by Redeemer’s Jack Wasiakowski.

Wasiakowski’s bucket were the last points Redeemer scored as Division 2 scoring leader Luke Kopetchny hit a floater to ignite a 13-0 Wyoming Area run to end the game.

Shane Pepe finished off the game with four consecutive free throws in the final 9.4 seconds, including two for a technical foul.

“We went a little cold shooting the ball,” Redeemer coach Paul Guido said. “We got some good looks that we didn’t put in the hole in those last six minutes. I think their defensive kind of ratcheted up too, sped us up a little bit for those last six minutes.”

Every Warrior contributed to the game-ending run. Drew Keating, who finished with a game-high 12 rebounds, and Pepe grabbed key defensive boards that led to baskets. Bruno Pizzano added a key bucket early in the run off a pass from Kopetchny.

Kopetchny finished with 23 points, slightly below his season average of 24.9. Pepe had 10. Charlie Schaffer was the only Royal in double figures with 11.

“Every time we play Redeemer it’s a battle,” Rusinchak said. “They give us their best every time. This time we came out on top.”

The teams play again Feb. 3 at Redeemer.

Wyoming Area 60, Holy Redeemer 49

HOLY REDEEMER (49) — Cody Quaglia 4 0-2 9, Quron Drayton 4 0-0 8, Kyaire McLean 0 0-0 0, Kaden Sepkoski 3 0-0 6, Charlie Schaffer 5 0-3 11, Logan Shrader 2 0-0 5, Josh Grohowski 0 0-0 0, Jack Wasiakowski 2 0-0 5, Lucas Shrader 0 0-0 0, Max Mohutsky 2 0-0 5, Matthew Stilp 0 0-0 0. Totals 22 0-5 49.

WYOMING AREA (60) — Shane Pepe 1 7-7 10, Luke Kopetchny 8 7-8 23, Drew Keating 3 1-2 7, Collin Casterlin 0 0-0 0, Mitchell Rusinchak 5 1-2 14, Bruno Pizzano 2 1-2 5. Totals 19 17-21 60.

Holy Redeemer`14`13`17`5 — 49

Wyoming Area`8`14`20`18 — 60

Three-point goals: HR 5 (Quaglia, Schaffer, Lo.Shrader, Wasiakowski, Mohutsky). WA 5 (Pepe, Rusinchak 4).