Richard Feleccia, graduate of the Pocono Real Estate Academy, class of 1991, joined the Mount Pocono office of the real estate agency. Mr. Feleccia has 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, expertise in sales and marketing and experience in fractional ownership with Resort Condominium International and Interval International. As an agent with Wyndham Resorts in Shawnee, Mr. Feleccia oversaw the training of the sales staff and productivity and customer satisfaction.

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Mrs. Woodland joined First Keystone Community Bank in the merger with Pocono Community Bank in 2007. In May 2011, she earned a promotion to executive vice president and director of lending. Mrs. Woodland has a Bachelor of Science in mathematics with an emphasis in statistical analysis from Bloomsburg University. She lives in Berwick with her husband, Chip.

Mr. Mensinger will oversee commercial, residential and consumer lending. He joined the bank in 1999. He graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and a Bachelor of Arts in administration of justice. Mr. Mensinger lives in Berwick with his wife, Amber, and two daughters, Reese and Piper.

Nate Sives, staff auditor, will serve as vice president of the Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Mr. Sives joined the local IIA chapter as a member in 2012, and served as the chapter secretary in 2013 before being elected vice president. He graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in accounting with a minor concentration on legal environment of business. Mr. Sives lives in Dunmore.

Marion K. Munley, a partner in the firm, gave the commencement address to the Marywood University class of 2014 on May 11 at Mohegan Sun Arena. Ms. Munley, who serves as chairwoman of Marywood’s board of trustees, also received an honorary doctorate during the ceremony. Ms. Munley concentrates her practice in truck and auto accidents, product liability, workers compensation and wrongful death cases.  

Michael O’Donnell earned a selection to serve as chairman of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Mr. O’Donnell will serve as chairman of zone five, which includes Luzerne, Lackawanna, Pike, Bradford, Sullivan, Wyoming, Susquehanna, Wayne, Monroe and Carbon counties. He graduated from the Dickinson School of Law, and his practice areas include personal injury, premises liability, social security disability, workers compensation and products liability.

Jeff Snyder became president and chief executive officer of the health system and medical center May 20. Mr. Snyder served as interim president and CEO since his appointment in April. 

Yarrow A. Wilkins earned a promotion to vice president of the real estate company. Ms. Wilkins has 25 years of experience in the real estate industry. She oversees and assists in the growth of the Pocono Resorts Realty offices in Carbon, Monroe and Lehigh counties. Ms. Wilkins also oversees the human resources and accounting departments of the company, which handles vacation rentals, commercial sales, residential sales and investment properties throughout NEPA. 

Melissa A. Scartelli, founder and president of the law firm, will present “How to Handle a Client’s Use of Social Media” at the Philadelphia Bar Institute’s 2014 Technology Institute on June 11 in Philadelphia.

Patrick Abdalla joined The Citizens’ Voice as features editor. He has worked for newspapers in Honesdale, Towanda, Hanover and, most recently, he was entertainment editor in York. He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in journalism and minors in political science and American studies. He lives in Moosic with his wife, Molly, and children, Michael Scott and Elizabeth Hermione.

Gary Hayes is an advertising account executive for Times-Shamrock. He previously worked in the company’s Absolute Distribution Inc. division. Mr. Hayes has a Bachelor of Science in liberal arts with concentrations in English, education, business and arts from the University of Scranton. He lives in Clarks Green with his wife, Jean Hayes. He has two children, Benjamin and Annabelle.

Joe Healey joined The Times-Tribune as a copy editor. Mr. Healey worked the past 19 years for The Times Leader in Wilkes-Barre and Sunday Dispatch in Pittston. He has a bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis in journalism from Mansfield University. He lives in Kingston.

Jory Heckman joined The Citizens’ Voice as a reporter. He previously worked as a desk assistant with CBS News Radio in New York. He received his Bachelor of Arts in journalism and political science from Hofstra University in New York.

Kyle Edward Riedinger was promoted to marketing coordinator for The Citizens’ Voice. Mr. Riedinger joined Times-Shamrock in 2012 as a graphic artist. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Wilkes University, majoring in integrative media and minoring in entrepreneurship. He is married to Amanda (Lenig) Riedinger and lives in Laflin.

Richard J. Klonoski, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, earned Council for Advancement and Support Education Professor of the Year honors. Dr. Klonoski is also eligible for further recognition from CASE at the state and national levels. Dr. Klonoski joined the university’s philosophy department in 1981. Dr. Klonoski earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and English from the University of Scranton, a master’s degree in philosophy from Kent State University and a Ph.D. in philosophy from Duquesne University.

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TAYLOR — The Vikings Helping Vikings organization will host a festival on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The event at Riverside Veterans Memorial Stadium on Main Street will feature a 5K race/walk, refreshments, raffles, entertainment, a bake sale and a Kids Zone.

The festival helps fund Vikings Helping Vikings scholarships for Riverside seniors. The scholarships will total more than $25,000 this year.

Registration for the race begins at 8:30 a.m. in the field house. The race starts at 9:30.

— SARAH SCINTO

Jury selection is set to begin today in the homicide trial of Neil Pal, but it’s possible the case could be postponed should a judge determine pretrial publicity has made it impossible for him to get a fair trial in Lackawanna County.

Judge Terrence Nealon will make that call after prosecutors and defense attorneys begin questioning a pool of about 125 jurors who were summoned for the case. Jurors will be asked if they have any knowledge of the case and, if so, if that would prevent them from being fair and impartial.

If attorneys are unable to secure 12 jurors and four alternates who attest they hold no bias, the judge could grant a change of venue that would transfer the case to another county, or a change of venire, which means a jury from another county would be brought to Scranton to hear the case.

Mr. Pal, 23, of Scranton, is charged as an accomplice to first- and third-degree murder and conspiracy to commit those crimes in connection with the July 20 shooting death of Frank Bonacci of Dunmore. His co-defendant, Jason Dominick, was found guilty by a jury on May 10 of third-degree murder and conspiracy for his role in the homicide.

Prosecutors say Mr. Bonacci, 24, was shot in the back of the head as he rode in his Jeep with Mr. Pal and Mr. Dominick following an all-night drinking party at Mr. Pal’s home. Mr. Pal and Mr. Dominick then forced the vehicle into a ravine off Ridge Row, where it was discovered seven days later. Mr. Pal admits he helped cover up the crime, but claims Mr. Dominick was the shooter and that he did not know Mr. Dominick planned to kill Mr. Bonacci, said his attorney, Matthew Comerford.

Prosecutors agree Mr. Dominick was the shooter. The charges against Mr. Pal are based on the prosecution’s theory he drove the victim to the secluded area where he was killed, provided Mr. Dominick the gun or access to the gun used in the slaying and called a friend to give them a ride home after they committed the homicide.

Mr. Comerford and his co-counsel, Paul Walker, questioned if Mr. Pal could get a fair trial given the significant pre-trial publicity surrounding the case. Extensive media coverage of Mr. Dominick’s 11-day trial heightened that concern, Mr. Comerford said.

Attorney Ernest Preate, a former Lackawanna County district attorney who prosecuted several homicide cases in which a change of venue/venire was granted, said it’s “extraordinarily difficult” for defense attorneys to win that motion.

“You can’t just say there’s been pre-trial publicity. That’s clearly not enough. You have to have publicity so sustained, so pervasive and so inflammatory to demand a change of venue,” he said.

Mr. Preate said Mr. Pal’s attorneys have a strong argument, particularly given the short time period between Mr. Pal’s trial and Mr. Dominick’s trial. That left little “cooling off” period.

“He was tried as a conspirator and convicted. The conspiracy involved Mr. Pal. His name came up in the trial frequently,” Mr. Preate said. “It’s inflammatory, no question, and it just happened.”

Should Judge Nealon grant a change of venue/venire the case would be referred to the state Supreme Court, which would decide the county from which jurors would be selected or the case transferred.

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SCRANTON — A man was taken to a hospital after his motorcycle crashed Sunday night on Interstate 81.

State police responded to the crash around 8:30 on the southbound on-ramp to the interstate near Davis Street. State police at Dunmore did not release the man’s name or condition Sunday night.

— KATHLEEN BOLUS

SCRANTON — A fire that heavily damaged a Hill Section home and displaced eight will likely be ruled accidental, acting Fire Chief Patrick DeSarno said.

“As of late Friday, Inspector (Jack) Joyce was still there,” Chief DeSarno said. “Right now it looks like an accidental cooking fire.”

The fire started around 3 p.m. Thursday at 1320 Olive St., destroying the home. It reignited later that night, sending crews back to the house around 9 p.m. to douse smoldering spots.

— SARAH SCINTO

SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Dozens of orange butterflies rising from an ornate, aerated white box toward the sky helped local families cope with the loss of loved ones on Sunday.

“A Butterfly to Remember,” the second annual AseraCare Hospice memorial service, was conducted at St. Gabriel’s Monastery and Retreat Center.

“It’s such a beautiful setting — it’s peaceful,” said Peggy Schwartz, executive director of AseraCare Hospice in Clarks Summit.

Family members of patients the hospice staff cared for were invited to the community memorial to remember and release butterflies, said Carol Burti, volunteer coordinator for AseraCare.

The number of family members participating doubled for this second butterfly release, Ms. Schwartz said. About 50 people from all over Northeast Pennsylvania watched as graceful wings fluttered skyward. The release, she said, is designed to offer family members a sense of peace and comfort as they reunite with the people who cared for their loved ones.

“They come to say, ‘I’m doing OK, and thank you for getting us through this difficult time,’ ” she said.

People of all ages, some tearful and others smiling, sat in green and mustard-colored chairs to hear music and readings before moving outside. Then, underneath a warm midafternoon sun, they set the butterflies free while being encouraged to pick up and let the winged creatures land on them.

AsceraCare conducts an annual community memorial event and also offers family members group and one-on-one bereavement counseling, Ms. Schwartz said.

Sunday’s event was designed to celebrate life and set aside mourning, said John Baldino of the Secular Franciscan Order, who works with the hospice.

“Our faith gives us hope and comfort,” he told the crowd. Explaining that the caterpillar’s death brings on new life as a butterfly, he encouraged family members to embrace that life cycle to help deal with their losses.

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Abington Heights

Allison Stroyan will showcase her knowledge of the Russian language at an international competition.

The senior is one of six students across the country to be selected for the national Russian language team.

The United States team will compete this month against students from other nations in Moscow.

— MICHAEL IORFINO

miorfino@timesshamrock.com

Carbondale Area

Andy Fedorchak’s painting of a mother bird flying around her nest with mountains in the background won first place in the state in the PTA’s Reflections Middle School Visual Arts competition.

“I felt really proud of myself and I think it was my best work ever,” Andy said about the award.

He is in seventh grade.

— KATHLEEN BOLUS

kbolus@timesshamrock.com

Delaware Valley

Ninth-grader Emma Bobo will be entering the state level in the National Statistics Poster Contest with a project delving into the question of whether men commit more crime than women.

Emma spent roughly two weeks on the project from inception to finished product. She never thought she would be at this level of competition.

“I’m very proud of my work and excited to hear how I do at states,” Emma said.

— LISA ZACCAGNINO

lzaccagnino@timesshamrock.com

Dunmore

Dunmore High School students Michael Becchetti and Amanda Pelucacci recently built two “buddy benches” for students at Dunmore Elementary Center where students can sit to let others know they want to play or talk.

The benches are designed to encourage pupils to play and talk with others who feel left out. They are part of the school’s anti-bullying program.

Michael and Amanda built them as a project after the elementary school administrators approached them. In all, finding the plans, building the benches and carving out finishes took a few weeks.

“We’re happy to see that one of our projects will be used by the students at the DEC for many years to come, and we were honored to be involved with this project,” Amanda said.

— KYLE WIND

kwind@timesshamrock.com

Elk Lake

Senior Kayla Krishak has been vice president of her class since the eighth grade.

Tuesday was field day, with a day full of activities including a senior breakfast and outdoor activities, concluding with a senior lunch, at which yearbooks are distributed.

“We’ve stuck together through the years. Our first fundraiser was in the eighth grade and we made $600. Each year, we had fundraising and every year was better,” Kayla said.

She is a member of student council, Key Club, FBLA, yearbook staff, field hockey and basketball cheerleading.

Kayla will attend Misericordia University’s five-year physician assistant program in the fall.

— LISA ZACCAGNINO

lzaccagnino@timesshamrock.com

Forest City

Regional

Nicole Bennett was one of two students from the six school districts in Susquehanna County to receive the Susquehanna County Democratic Award for 2014.

Criteria for the award include community involvement/volunteer projects, extracurricular activities, course content and individual future endeavors. County Democratic Chairman Robert McNamara presented Nicole with the award.

In her senior year, Nicole plans to attend Johnson College and major in veterinary technology.

— KATHLEEN BOLUS

kbolus@timesshamrock.com

Lackawanna Trail

As a child, Jericho Hendershot stood among the countless families and friends lining roads to watch the annual Memorial Day parade.

This year, the junior held a flag and led the parade as a member of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

He said the most difficult task was to stand at attention while officials read the names of all the veterans from Dalton who died in wars.

— MICHAEL IORFINO

miorfino@timesshamrock.com

Lakeland

For years, Dom Tolerico invested countless hours into learning to play the guitar and honing his skills.

Now, the sophomore plays the guitar as a member of the ’50s cover band Kids in a Sandbox. The group played at a recent pasta dinner benefit for a Lakeland graduate recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. “We’re glad we were able to help out,” Dom said. “I know the family appreciates all the support.”

The band will also play on July 4 at the Herrick Lodge in Union Dale.

— MICHAEL IORFINO

miorfino@timesshamrock.com

Mid Valley

She’s dressed up as the Easter Bunny, gone swimming and attended walks for autism. And on May 29, Denae Smith was honored as sibling of the year.

Denae’s mom, Jamie Smith, said through various board members and teachers, Denae was chosen for the Parents Loving Children Through Autism award.

Ms. Smith said Denae’s 13-year-old brother has severe autism and Denae does everything she can to help him. Most recently, she posed as the Easter Bunny for an egg hunt for kids with autism.

Denae, who is in eighth grade, said she’s excited to win the award and was not at all nervous about attending a banquet at the Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel.

She said she plans to continuing attending events and helping her brother.

— KATHLEEN BOLUS

kbolus@timesshamrock.com

Montrose Area

Meghan Spellman stays active in the classroom and on the dance floor.

The senior balances her schoolwork and serving as a member of the National Honor Society with dance classes at the Windwood Hill Dance Academy in New Milford.

“I try not to procrastinate with my schoolwork and manage my time,” Meghan said.

At the studio, she participates in ballet, lyrical, pointe and modern dance. She has been involved in dance programs for the past 13 years.

Upon graduation, the senior will attend Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she will study the music business.

— JOE BARESS

jbaress@timesshamrock.com

Mountain View

Stephanie Ostir will help a family in need for her senior project.

She will partner with parishioners of St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Mayfield, to have a pierogi and homemade baked goods sale on Friday from noon to 4 p.m. at the church center on Hill Street. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit infant Maxim Lvov, son of Fr. Deacon Dionisy and Matushka Nadiya Lvov.

Maxim has a rare disease, and money raised during the sale will help his family, who incurred debt because of his medical treatment.

Pierogies cost $7 per dozen. To order, call 570-876-0730.

— JOE BARESS

jbaress@timesshamrock.com

North Pocono

Kerrianna Wallace has excelled at science in high school, but she really wants to be a writer.

The North Pocono senior plans to join Arcadia University’s honors program this fall and to study abroad, including a first-year study- abroad experience in Scotland. She intends to major in English, minor in creative writing and to ultimately pursue a career in writing, publishing and editing.

In high school, Kerrianna is a member of the National Honor Society, has achieved high honors each quarter in high school, has taken all accelerated and AP courses and is currently ranked third in her class.

In Science Olympiad, she earned first-place medals in two events at the regional competition during her senior year and a second-place medal during her junior year.

Kerrianna has also been part of Future Business Leaders of America, Interact and reading celebrations. In addition, she has taken dance classes for the past 15 years and Jefferson Twp. Volunteer Fire Company community events.

— KYLE WIND

kwind@timesshamrock.com

Old Forge

Fifth-graders Caleb Gething, Alyssa Miller, Madelyn O’Hearn, Dayle Schmitt and sixth-grader Abygale Bergamino displayed their vocal talents at Chorus Fest.

They participated in a concert at Mid Valley High School, practicing for 12 hours beforehand. “It was a really fun and great experience,” Dayle said.

— SARAH SCINTO

sscinto@timesshamrock.com

Riverside

Kiara Kazmierczak donned a bandanna and transformed into Rosie the Riveter for her fourth-grade class play.

“I really liked wearing the polka dot bandanna,” Kiara said. She and her classmates wrote a five-act play about the years of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency.

The play started with the stock market crash of 1929 and ended with World War II.

Kiara learned about Rosie the Riveter, a symbol for American women who took jobs in factories while men fought in World War II.

“The purpose of the bandanna was so that the woman’s hair didn’t get caught in any machinery,” Kiara said.

— SARAH SCINTO

sscinto@timesshamrock.com

Scranton

Freshman Lauren Gaughan and junior Eric Denicola were chosen as the students of the month at West Scranton High School for April. One girl and one boy are selected each month from names submitted by teachers and staff as part of West’s schoolwide positive behavior support program. The students demonstrated positive and exemplary qualities during April — academically, socially, behaviorally or through noteworthy service to their community.

— SARAH HOFIUS HALL

shofius@timesshamrock.com

Scranton Prep

Scranton Prep’s Model United Nations club took part in the Washington Area Model United Nations Conference in Washington, D.C., this spring.

The conference included more than 1,000 students from all over the world. Participants included seniors Gracie Jenkins and Heather Holzman, juniors Marena Casey, Emma Lange, Kathleen Comerford, Abby Neuviller, Katelyn Iyoob, Michael Robinson, Owen Brier, Anthony Nardone and Louis Tzamalas and freshman Gabrielle Horchos. They worked in pairs and acted as delegates from U.N. member nations.

— SARAH HOFIUS HALL

shofius@timesshamrock.com

Wayne Highlands

Eighth-grader Jonathan Kabonick got a taste of a township supervisor’s life.

The Damascus-area student was one of four students given the chance to act as a Damascus Twp. supervisor for a day.

Jonathan ran the evening supervisors meeting successfully and said he enjoyed the experience.

— SARAH SCINTO

sscinto@timesshamrock.com

Western Wayne

Eighth-grader Brianna Tuite was one of several students who addressed the district’s entire student body during a recent districtwide event to cap Rachel’s Challenge.

Rachel’s Challenge is a nonprofit created in honor of Rachel Scott, the first victim of the Columbine school shootings in 1999. The organization’s mission and programs aim to encourage students “to start and sustain a chain reaction of kindness and compassion that transforms schools and communities.”

When Brianna addressed elementary, middle and high school students who came together on the football field, she spoke about how no matter what other people look like, they need to stick together, help one another out and treat others equally.

“I was very nervous, but it was for a good cause, so I did it,” she said.

Through Rachel’s Challenge activities, Brianne said she learned “that many people have similar stories and that we all have to work together to make a change.”

— KYLE WIND

kwind@timesshamrock.com

East Scranton

Casino trip: Immaculate Conception Church Parish bus trip to Mount Airy Casino Resort, June 26, leaves parking lot at 10:30 a.m., casino at 5 p.m.; $18/$25 rebate, $10 food voucher; 570-347-7394.

Jefferson Twp.

Carnival: Jefferson Twp. Volunteer Fire Company Carnival, June 10-14, Tuesday-Friday, 5 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m., Mount Cobb; Midway by S&S amusements, homemade food; Tuesday: DJ Paul Mazurik; Wednesday: DJ Dave w/karaoke, ride special, 6-10 p.m.; Thursday: fireman’s parade, 7 p.m., JAM Entertainment w/karoke, ride special 6-10 p.m.; Friday: The Quake; Saturday: ride special, 3-6 p.m., Kartune, fireworks, 10 p.m., info@www.29FireRescue.com or 570-689-2829.

Lackawanna County

Prosperity conference: Lacka­wanna Heritage Valley Trails to Prosperity conference, Wednes­day, 8 a.m., Best Western Pioneer Plaza, 25 S. Main St., $25, aroga

to@lhva.org, 570-963-6730, ext. 8200 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event or www.lhva.org.

Lake Ariel

Spaghetti dinner: St. Thomas More/St. Mary’s Parish Youth Group all-you-can-eat spaghetti/meatball dinner, Friday, 4-8 p.m., St. Thomas More Parish Center, Route 191; $8/adults, $4/under 12, free/under 5; basket raffles, takeouts available; Bill Wagner, 570-698-9956; parish office, 570-698-5584.

Midvalley

Book donations: Valley Com­munity Library seeking donations of gently used books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs for book/bake sale, through June 17, drop at library, 739 River St.; Blakely; during regular hours; sale is June 17-18, 1-8 p.m., June 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Valley View Elementary Center, 901 Main St.; Peckville; 570-489-1765.

Minooka

Scholarship applications: Min­ooka Lions Club applications for three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors, resident of Minooka section or son, daughter or dependent of an active Minooka Lion accepted at or attending accredited two- or four-year college or technical institute; available from Lions; must include official high school or college transcript, SAT or ACT scores; send to John J. Pocius, 2933 Cedar Ave., Scran­ton, PA 18505, by June 13.

North Pocono

Wine/cheese: North Pocono Public Library second annual wine and cheese event, “A Local A’Faire,” Friday, 6-8 p.m., library; wine from Wood Winery, cheeses from Calkins Creamery, Gypsy Jazz Quintet, Renee Emanuel and Bill Teitsworth art exhibit, other light fare, $20/advance at library, $25/door.

Fundraiser: North Pocono Middle School KanJam (a flying disc game) tournament fundraiser to benefit families experiencing medical expense difficulties, Tuesday, 3:30- 6 p.m.; North Pocono Football Complex; details: dhogan@npsd.org, mvilello@npsd.org, rjones@npsd.org, 570-842-4588 ext. 3104.

Regional

Geological lecture: Frances Dorrance Chapter, Society for Pennsylvania Archeology/Our History Initiative, “The Geological Story of the Wyoming and Lackawanna Valleys in Northeastern Pennsylvania,” Tuesday, 7 p.m., Duryea Borough Building, Dr. Brian Redmond, professor of Geology and Chemistry at Wilkes University; free, seating limited; 570-445-4836 or OurHistoryInitiative.org.

Golf tournament: Save a Life Lackawanna County’s sixth fundraiser golf tournament, June 21, registration, noon, shotgun start, 1 p.m., Pine Hills Golf Club, Taylor; prizes and giveaways, four-person teams, $360; golf, carts, dinner, Chinese raffles, closest to pin, longest drive; pre-register by Saturday for specific shirt size; Kevin Cleary, 570-254-6031 or savealifelc.com; hole sponsors and donations needed.

Simpson

Chicken barbecue: St. Basil’s OCA Church takeout-only chicken barbecue, Saturday, noon-2:30 p.m., 9 Lord Ave., $10; advance tickets: JoAnn, 570-282-7664.

Sterling

Chicken barbecue: Sterling United Methodist Church advance tickets/takeout-only chicken barbecue, Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Route 196, 567 Sterling Road; $10/adults, $5/6-12, from members or 570-689-7879.

Tripp Park

Neighbors meet: Tripp Park Neighborhood Association meeting Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., com­munity center.

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Kelly Judge, 22, of Scranton, graduated from the University of Scranton on Sunday afternoon alongside her mother, Ellen Judge, 47.

“It only took me 30 years,” read the decorations on Ellen Judge’s cap.

“I started when she (Kelly) was a freshman,” Mrs. Judge said. A university employee, Mrs. Judge she got her associate degree from Keystone College in 1986, but completed her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies with the University of Scranton class of 2014.

The University of Scranton conferred nearly 900 bachelor’s and associate degrees at its undergraduate commencement on Sunday at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Twp.

Kelly Judge received her degree in middle level teacher education. Throughout her four years, Miss Judge said she and her mom made sure they took different classes.

“We weren’t ever in the same classes,” she said.

As the long line of graduates made their way into the arena, biology major Nick Cucci of Callicoon, New York, fondly recalled hanging out with friends and going on service trips during his college years.

“I’m anxious,” he said as he made his way to his seat. “But I think I’m ready.”

Graduates included three recipients of prestigious Fulbright scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Members of the university’s class of 2014 represent 13 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Undergraduate majors with the most graduates in 2014 are nursing, biology, counseling and human services, exercise science, accounting and psychology.

The Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., bishop of Scranton, served as the commencement speaker and received an honorary degree from the university at the ceremony.

Bishop Bambera spoke during the university’s celebration of the 125th year of its founding by the Most Rev. William O’Hara, the first bishop of Scranton.

He encouraged graduates to remember to grow as people beyond their chosen fields of study or professions.

“What matters is who you are as person — the quality of your character, the depth of your compassion, and how you live your lives in relationship to others who accompany you along the way,” he said.

In addition to the remarks by Bishop Bambera, university President the Rev. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., addressed the graduates and their guests.

Area degree recipients:

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Lackawanna County

Colby W. Kalinowski, Clarks Summit.

Luzerne County

Thomas M. Kobeski, Pittston.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Lackawanna County

Jamie R. Akoury, Scranton; Jacob Albano, Dunmore; Korin J Albert, Scranton; Joseph P. Aldcowski, Scranton; Ashley E. Arcieri, Scranton; Stephanie M. Aten, Roaring Brook Twp.; Rami F. Ayad, Scranton; Abdul Hussain Azizi, Scranton; Kristiana A. Barbarevech, Moosic; Jeffrey J. Baron, Dickson City; Nicholas E. Batzel, Roaring Brook Twp.; Jon C. Beckley, Moscow; Sierra M. Bellenzeni, Old Forge; Brittany Bianchi, Archbald; Myrissa F. Bianco, Moscow; Brittanie T. Blaber, Scranton; Erin K. Boggan, Dunmore; Luke A Boniello, Scranton; Jeremy C. Boock, Scranton; Charlene M. Briggs, Scott Twp.; Joelle M. Budd, Carbondale; Cory P. Burrell, Simpson; Alex K. Cameron, Archbald; Kirsten A. Canavan, Dalton; Emily Joy Carpenter, South Abington Twp.; Daysi Carreto, Scranton; Robert J. Castanzo, Scranton; Cory A. Celano, Dunmore; Ryan J. Chisdock, Moosic; Carissa L. Chrobak, Scranton; Christa M. Collarini, Jessup; Patrick W. Collins, Spring Brook Twp.; Christian J. Conlon, Old Forge; Robert R. Cunningham, Scranton; Alissa L. Cutrona, Scranton; Nicholas J. D’Andrea, Roaring Brook Twp.; Ruth P. David, Scranton; Susanna J. David, Scranton; James Dembesky, Dickson Cty; Kara Reilly DeRosa, Scranton; Sapankumar G. Desai, Scranton; Yukti A. Desai, Scranton; Brittany Lynn DeSantis, Scranton; Rebecca Marliana Do, Scranton; Christopher D. Dolan, Olyphant; Christian F. Dougherty, Old Forge; Robert J. Eisenhart, Scranton; Leah K. ElGhazal, Scranton; Brittany C. Esgro, Dunmore; Robert J. Evans, Scranton; Tracy A. Evans, Scranton; Elizabeth L. Fambrough, Scranton; Adam J. Farber, Old Forge; Melissa M. Fedor, Dunmore; Donald C. Fenocchi, Jessup; Tyler K. Fenstermaker, Covington Twp.; Kelly E. Finno, Scranton; James T. FitzPatrick, Clarks Summit; Alexandra Daniela Flores Romero, Scranton; Maura M. Gaidula, Moosic; Ashley D. Galka, Roaring Brook Twp.; Christie A. Garrecht, Scranton; Martin W. Genello, Dunmore; Yavor I. Geshev, Scranton; Joseph G. Gianacopoulos, Scranton; Chiara I. Giombetti, Scranton; Elisa Giusto, Scranton; Daniel P. Gleason, Clarks Summit; Brandon J. Golden, Moscow; Christina A. Gontarski, Scranton; Samuel A. Grissinger, Moscow; Lauren E. Hart, Dunmore; Anna J. Heckman, Clarks Summit; Rebecca A. Heim, Clarks Summit; Amanda S. Helton, Springbrook Twp.; Charles J. Hudacek, Moosic; Jonathan L. Hudzik, Olyphant; Robert J. Huylo, Clarks Summit; Lily Indrawati, Scranton; Sean W. Jakes, Scranton; Marina M. Jeffery, Scranton; Kelly R. Judge, Scranton; Selina C. Kaminski, Scranton; Ali E. Kane, Waverly; Kimberly J. Kaville, Old Forge; Abigail E. Kearns, Scranton; John Kelemanik, Scranton; Derek L. Klingman, South Abington Twp.; Erin B. Knight, Scranton; David J. Kobierecki, Blakely; Kassandra M. Kordish, Eynon; Kristin L. Kordish, Mayfield; Corey R. Kroptavich, Scranton; Michael J. Kwolek, Clarks Summit; Shannon M. Lavis, Clarks Summit; Jennifer E. Lewis, Scranton; Andrew G. Loyack, Greenfield Twp.; Valarie A. Lucas, Dunmore; Deanna A. Luciani, Scranton; Terry J. Macknosky, South Abington Twp.; Alyssa R. Manento, Scranton; Caitlyn A. Mangan, Carbondale; Rebecca P. Marcus, Scranton; Dana M. Marmo, Olyphant; Logan T. McCloe, Scranton; Angela M McCool, Dunmore; Kevin P. McGuigan, Scranton; Patrick R. McLaughlin, Dunmore;

Cory D. Melisky, Scranton; Matthew Melovitz, Jefferson Twp.; Grace C. Morgan, Scranton; Sabina Ndunge N. Muange, Scranton; Britni Murphy, Taylor; Kelsey Murphy, Scranton; Snezhana S. Neshkova, Scranton; Kathleen A. O’Boyle, Scranton; Einde O’Fathaigh, Scranton; Marissa L. Oliveri, Scranton; Marisa E. Opiela, Spring Brook Twp.; Brooke N. Pallien, Scranton; Samantha M. Paolucci, Clarks Summit; Michele M. Pastore, Clarks Summit; Daniel L. Penetar, Scranton; Kara L. Perini, Greenfield Twp.; Dana M. Perry, Scranton; Amy L. Persons, Dunmore; Whay Ying Phuah, Scranton; Timothy E. Plamondon, Scranton; Alyssa M. Potter, Scranton; Rosemarie Pritchyk, Old Forge; Megan M. Reddock, Archbald; Evelyn Rios, Scranton; Lissette Rios, Scranton; Tyler J. Rippon, South Abington Twp.; Christopher R. Ritter, Scranton; Alyson M. Roberts, Taylor; Dalton J. Roland, Clarks Summit; Erin Roman, Blakely; Joshua J. Rosenkrans, Dunmore; Laura E. Rozelle, Clarks Green; Jaime Ryan, Jermyn; Karyn Salitsky, Carbondale; Angela M. Saltisiak, Simpson; Robert A. Simyan, Moscow; Haley N. Shine, Dunmore; James P. Shygelski, Scranton; James R. Skala, Scranton; Amanda Slagus, Scranton; Emilia I. Slavova, Scranton; Kelsey M. Smith, Scranton; Amanda M. Stahl, Roaring Brook Twp.; Courtney M. Stone, Scranton; Agnieszka K. Strubel, Scranton; Nicole A. Sturdevant Kwiatkowski, Clarks Summit; Kayla M. Sweeney, Dickson City; Riley E. Sweeney, Clarks Summit; Robin E. Sweeney, Clarks Summit; Frederic A Tarantino, Olyphant; Brian L. Thompson, Jessup; Martha A. Triano, Scranton; Sarah E. Triano, Scranton; Luke Anthony Vitagliano, Scranton; Adrianna E. Vladika, Mayfield; Ethan T. Walsh, Scranton; Ryan J. Willie, Roaring Brook Twp.; Keliann Winters, Scranton; Sara Wojciechowski, Archbald; Kimberly A. Wojewodski, Scott Twp.; Corrine A. Wolff, Clarks Summit; Christopher P. Yerhart, Scranton; and Amanda Jo Zaloga, Old Forge.

Luzerne County

Mario B. Adajar, Plains Twp.; Briann L Bailey, Duryea; Kelly A. Boehm, Pittston; Alycia L. Bravyak, Forty Fort; Joseph D. Buttacci, West Wyoming; Dillon T. Cason, West Pittston; Gabriella C. Corridoni, Pittston; Elizabeth M. Fagotti, Pittston; Rachel S. Gross, West Pittston; Edward R. Hayes, Avoca; Samantha Heck, Plains Twp.; Thomas M. Kobeski, Pittston; Nicole M. Kozak, Pittston Twp.; Kristen Anne Nawrocki, Duryea; Krista Pipan, Forty Fort; Sarah E. Prandy, Duryea; Natalie E. Radle, Avoca; John Paul Riccetti, Dupont; Nicole L. Thomas, Swoyersville; Matthew H. Vough, West Pittston; and John P. Waleski, Avoca.

Monroe County

Paul N. DeAngelo, Henryville; Kayla R. Girardi, Mount Pocono; Anthony C. Jimenez, Pocono Summit; and Kelly A. Smith, Cresco.

Pike County

Heather M. Alber, Dingmans Ferry; Stephanie T. Beck, Greentown; Ashleigh M. Bennett, Lords Valley; James J. Cilento, Greentown; Emily M. Coutts, Paupack; Katlyn H. French, Milford; Rebecca L. Hextall, Paupack; James F. Leighty, Milford; Marisa L. McTernan, Milford; Danielle M. Menditto, Bushkill; Annunziato Pirrotta, Milford; and Alice Rajlai, Tafton.

Susquehanna County

Madison L. Gumpper, Union Dale; and Elizabeth R. Sharpe, Forest City.

Wayne County

Melinda C. Card, Milanville; Jeffrey J. Krenitsky, Lake Ariel; Nicholas S. Lowry, Browndale; Joseph A. Mastroianni, Lakeville; Danial A. Nadeem, Lake Ariel; Paul Pearson, Honesdale; Brandon H. Stanton, Starrucca; Jessica Strasser, Hawley; Kerry J. Williams, Lake Ariel; and Donald J. Yestrepsky, Browndale.

Wyoming County

Alexander L. Barbolish, Nichol­son; Danielle E. Fassett, Tunk­han­nock; Everette J. Greenip, Falls; and Eric R. Willis, Falls.

HARRISBURG — A maverick Republican lawmaker from Bucks County has unveiled his own state budget proposal, a departure in these uncertain fiscal times from the massive documents produced by appropriations committee staffs.

The proposal by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo, R-18, Bensalem; offers an alternative approach to recent budgets under GOP Gov. Tom Corbett.

Mr. DiGirolamo wants to tap new revenue for state coffers from business taxes, including a severance tax on natural gas production; accept a federally funded expansion of the Medicaid program and restore cuts to the county-run human service programs.

Mr. DiGirolamo plans to push in the weeks ahead to see which of his ideas could be included in the fiscal 2014-15 budget.

He said his budget focuses on providing more funding for education, human services, environmental protection and crime prevention supported by fair and sustaining revenue sources.

Mr. DiGirolamo suggested the state can reap $185 million in new revenue through modernizing liquor stores.

On the spending side, Mr. DiGirolamo would provide $84 million to human services programs, increase spending for community colleges, school construction projects, early education and special education, restore funding for several health programs, and add $20 million for emergency drug and alcohol treatment.

Contact the writer:

rswift@timesshamrock.com

The first phase of a $400 million-plus state Department of Transportation project this year will continue to overhaul an important Interstate 84 stretch connecting Northeast Pennsylvania to New York state and New

England.

The current $66.4 million leg of the project began with temporary paving of the interstate’s westbound lanes between mile marker 46 in Milford, Pike County, and the New York state line, which will reduce traffic to a single lane for about eight miles through November.

“The westbound lanes are to be reconstructed along with four bridges this construction season,” PennDOT Construction Manager Carla Medura said in an email.

On average, 14,075 vehicles travel on I-84 between Matamoras and the state line per day just on the westbound side, while 8,875 vehicles travel on the westbound stretch between Milford and Matamoras, said PennDOT spokesman Michael Taluto.

PennDOT and project contractor James D. Morrissey Inc. have rerouted westbound traffic to single lanes on the eastbound side between mile markers 46 and 50, separated lanes with a concrete barrier and posted the construction speed limit at 55 mph.

The agency has also been coordinating the work with a separate New York State Department of Transportation project overhauling the Delaware River bridge, resulting in westbound traffic moving to the eastbound lanes between mile marker 52 and New York’s Port Jervis exit.

After this construction season, PennDOT will reverse the setup, routing eastbound traffic to the westbound lanes while crews replace the eastbound lanes by December 2015, Ms. Medura said.

The plan is for crews to finish remaining work and cleanup the following spring.

The interstate has been gradually deteriorating since cement used in the 1970s had a chemical reaction with the stone laid on that section of road, PennDOT officials have said.

The reaction formed a gel that allowed water in, which slowly eroded the concrete from the base of the road up.

Contact the writer:

kwind@timesshamrock.com,

@kwindTT on Twitter

CARBONDALE — The Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority has extended the registration deadline for its conference this week.

Those interested in attending the Trails to Prosperity conference on Wednesday have until the morning of the event to register.

The Trails to Prosperity conference at Best Western Pioneer Plaza, 25 S. Main St., will explore how trails “are enhancing the value of industrial and commercial sites.”

Register online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/692858. For a schedule of activities, visit www.lhva.org or call April Rogato, 570-963-6730, ext. 8200.

— SARAH SCINTO

A black pooch covered in suds getting washed down in an unorthodox bathtub took home first place in the Scranton Pop Up Studio’s #Pothole art contest.

Taylor and Jake Cawley are the winners of a $400 gift certificate from Kost Tire and Auto for their photo of turning a pothole into a dog bath, according to Studio member Valerie Kiser.

Aspiring artists were invited to submit their creations to the Pop Up Studio’s Facebook page, where voters chose the winners.

The studio encouraged not just Scranton but the nation to embrace the craters opening up in roads to make unconventional art during the contest.

The contest organizers are happy with the results.

“It’s been pretty amazing and we’re really proud of the community for being so enthusiastic about it,” said Ms. Kiser.

Fifty-one entries including some from out of town were submitted; 4,100 votes were cast. Pictures of the vehicle-destroying cavities filled with ice chilling beverages and a pothole used in place of a cereal bowl were submitted.

They were accepted through the month of May, placed on the studio’s website and open to the public for voting. The winner was announced on Sunday.

Using sidewalk chalk to outline two potholes in the shape of a bone, second place winner Amber Cipriani filled one hole with dog food and the other with water. Her family pet is snacking on the dog food in the photo. Christine Caravetts’ photo of a young child sitting on what appears to be a beach next to a pothole came in third.

Ruth Koelewyn, another studio collaborator, said all winners were from the Scranton area. Second- and third-place winners won car washes from Wizard Car Wash.

The contest got nationwide attention and media coverage from outlets like the Huffington Post and National Public Radio.

Ms. Kiser said they received calls from people in Louisiana and South Carolina looking for guidance on how to hold their own #Pothole contest.

Despite negative feedback from Scranton Mayor Bill Courtright and the city’s DPW Director Dennis Gallagher, who viewed the contest as showing Scranton in a somewhat negative light, the studio is planning another pothole-themed contest next winter.

Contact the writer:

kbolus@timesshamrock.com, @kbolus on Twitter.

Upcoming Event: SHIFT, June 6 First Firday at 426 Mulberry and The Hunt, a scavenger hunt inspired by the best of Scranton- its people, its history, and its architecture on June 21, Register your team at http://thehuntscranton.bpt.me/

SCRANTON — The Lackawanna River Corridor Association has released the full results of the 2014 Canoe-A-Thon held in conjunction with the weekend’s 27th RiverFest.

The list includes canoe and kayak finishers over both the 12-mile course from David Maslyar Park in Archbald and the eight-mile course from Blakely Borough Recreational Park. Both competitions ended near West Olive Street in Scranton.

RiverFest is the LRCA’s top fundraiser and is held every spring to highlight the revitalization of the once heavily polluted river.

NOTE: At the time of registration, all entrants chose to be classified as either competitive or recreational. Only
competitive entrants were eligible for medals



Archbald

Catagory      Entrants                                    Minutes Seconds         Compete
Two Men

    Finnen, Gustin                                              105    38            Y

    Toczydlowski, Joe - Cabets, Scott                           118     0            Y

    Flynn - Scott                                               122    38            Y

    Wrighthour, Brooks - Gibson, David                          135    12            Y

    Prostka, Jeremy - Prostka, Carl                             138    23            Y

    Weaver, Jim - D'Avanzo, Michael                             161    40            Y

    Toth, Martin - McDonough, Kevin                             205     4            Y

    Shevchik, Corey - Capoocia, Frank                              dnf               Y?

    Sweeney, Tom - Sweeney, Dan                                    dnf               Y?

    Morano,  Jayme - Urso,  Patrick                                dnf               Y?

    Summa, James - Hoppel, Brian                                   dnf               Y?

    DePietro,  David - Kokindo,  Mark                              dnf               Y?

Two Women

    Dombroski, Phileshia - VandenBerg,                          146    30            Y
    Kelly
    Calachino, Faith - Calachino, Loiselle                         dnf               Y?

Mixed M/F

    Imdorf, Ronald - Ofak, Heather                              125    44            Y

    Schermerhorn, Scott - Schermerhorn,                         138    24            Y
    Madison
Male Kayak

    Swofford, Brian                                              95    39            Y

    Augustine, Andrew                                           105    44            Y

    Burke, Bob                                                  107    21            Y

    Ross, Chris                                                 108    55            Y

    Burak, Kyle                                                 110    55            Y

    Perez, Rafael                                               112    52            Y

    Burak, Dave                                                 114    25            Y

    Menago, Paul                                                115    57            Y

    Walsh, Timothy                                              116     4            Y

    Brunetti, Christopher                                       116    55            Y

    Brill, Mark                                                 118    28            Y

    Benson, Craig                                               118    35            Y

    Knewson, David                                              123    40            Y

    Walsh, Thomas                                               123    24            Y

    Henning, Carleton                                           128    20            Y




    Booth, Michael                                              131     9            Y

    Aniska, Ron                                                 132     8            Y

    Dewaeb, Marc                                                133    39            Y

    Wognar, Vincent                                             135    28            Y

    Phillips, Andrew                                            137     3            Y

    Wognar, David                                               142    58            Y

    Jubon, Sam                                                  147    10            Y

    Flood, Gary                                                 149    52            Y

    Pennington, Brent                                           153    18

    Yanochko, Tom                                               154     9            Y

    Yanochko, Karen                                             154    24            Y

    Jubon, Tom                                                  162    28            Y

    Brazill, Rich                                               172     0

    Rempe, David                                                173    13

    Borick, Dan                                                 175    32            Y

    Borick, Sam                                                 175    30            Y

    Borick, Chris                                               175    28            Y

    Marcks, Paul                                                179     8            Y

    Cawley, Peter                                               181    52

    MacDonald, Neil                                             181     8

    MacDonald, Ethan                                            181     3

    Cawley, Sam                                                 182     4

    Wells, Dan                                                  211     0            Y?

    Sebastenelli, Robert                                           dnf               Y?

    Spott, Sidney                                                  dnf               Y?

    Connolly, Sean                                                 dnf               Y?

    McConnell, A.J.                                                dnf

    Srebio, Ken                                                    dnf               Y?

    Polansky, Jeff                                                 dnf

    Calachino, Louis2                                              dnf               Y?

      -                                                            dnf               Y?

    Calachino, Louis1                                              dnf               Y?

    Cole, Jim                                                      dnf               Y?

    Fedorchak, JP                                                  dnf

    Tschinkel, Paul                                                dnf               Y?

    Aston, Carter                                                  dnf

    Farrell, Shane                                                 dnf               Y?

    Fedorchak, John                                                dnf

Female Kayak

    Moreiko, Norma                                              110    49            Y


    Erickson, Rebecca                                           110    42            Y

    Wognar, Sara                                                137    52            Y

    Wognar, Laura                                               138     2            Y

    Furnari, Debbie                                             149    12            Y

    Trapper, Patty                                              152    45            Y

    Trapper, Nicole                                             152    40            Y

    Wells, Allison                                              211     0            Y?

    MacKey, Sandra                                              211     0            Y?

    Price-Cole, Valerie                                            dnf               Y?

    McConnell, Kelley                                              dnf

    Lane, Danielle                                                 dnf

    Cook, Emily                                                    dnf               Y?

    Bateman, Nichole                                               dnf               Y?

    Fowler, Amy                                                    dnf               Y?

    Connolly, Luann                                                dnf               Y?

Blakely

Catagory      Entrants                                    Minutes Seconds         Compete

Two Men

    Ergott, Jesse - Cosgrove, John                               80    24            Y

    Paz, Eduardo - Kilmer, Steve                                 81     0            Y

    Sullivan, Sr., Dab - Sullivan, Jr., Dan                      84    59            Y

    McDonnell, Jim - Brown, Bill                                102     5

    Sniegowski, Robert - Sniegowski, Jason                      119    11

    Pryle, Bill - Pryle, Liam                                   120     5

    Kennedy, Ronald - Kennedy, Ron                              133    44

Two Women

    Haskell, TinaMarie - Lionetti, Theresa                       86    35            Y

    Surridge, Lydia - Jeschke, Victoria                         113    32            Y

Mixed M/F

    McDonough, Ashley - Solomon, Pat                             96    47

    Abbott, Jordan - Abbott, Sabrina                             97    15            Y

    Szewczyk, Christopher - Mongognia,                          105    29
    Joanne
    Taylor, Justin - Coleman, Ashley                            113    32            Y

    Voglino, Tom - Voglino, Jaime                               113    45

    Pidgeon, Justin - Vannan, Gabrielle                         113    44

    Nasser, Tami - Prall, William                               114    48

    Stefani, John - Stefani, Erin                               122    22

    Roberts, Alana - Roberts, Jason                             127    22

    Taylor, Jeffrey - Cassaro, Gabriella                        127    33

    O'Malley, Joseph - O'Malley, Frances                        128    50


    Rosencrans, Nicole - Marinchak,                             152    30
    Christopher
Youth 14-18

    Ochs, Kellie - Fellas, Stephanie                             86    34            Y

    Byman, Kirsten - Miller, Skye                                88    42            Y

    Martin, Felicia - Jeschke, Emily                            103    46            Y

    Kuffa, Dana - Harris, Tehya                                 108    42            Y

Mixed Adlt/Yth

    Hughes, Glenn - Brenkosh, Steven                             65    37

    Caputo, Ralph - Caputo, Brandon                              88    44            Y

    Pryle, Joseph - Witier, Giovanni                            118    42

    Pryle, Amy - Mushca, Anthony                                120    22

    McGuigan, Michael - McGuigan, Brian                         129    16            Y

    Taylor, Michele - Taylor, Shawn                             129    35

Male Kayak

    Walsh, Matt                                                  86    15            Y

    Walsh, Joe                                                   95    36            Y

    Lacotta, Andrew                                              95    41            Y

    McGuigan, Matthew                                           102    32            Y

    Wesneski, Brad                                              110    48

    Philbin,Tom                                                 112    55            Y

    Forgione, Franco                                            113    28            Y

    Chatterpaul, Davendra                                       126    11

    Mayer, Donald                                               129     2            Y

    Stren, Paul                                                 132    58            Y

    Capooci, Corey                                              132    42

    Doyle, Riley                                                133    23            Y

    Cohen, Mitchell                                             133    30            Y

    Koehler, Dave                                               135    52

    Scott, Jr., Pat                                             138    35

    Smith, Jeff                                                 141     8

    Monahan, Todd                                               144    32

    Herne, Keith                                                146    48

    Herne, Matthew                                              146    44

    Worozbyt, Owen                                              148    10

    Toye, Mike                                                  148    18

    Vanston, Bob                                                149    22            Y

    Harte, Joe                                                  149     8            Y

    Coolbaugh, Kevin                                            150    55

    Palauskas, Jerry                                            153    42

    Cicco, Antonio                                              153    35


    Burguess, Scott                                             154    10

    Pierson, Harry                                              156    41

    Pierson, Mike                                               156    50

    Craven Jr., William                                         156     8

    Palauskas, Jason                                            157     2

    Dustman, Scott                                              158     4

    Murphy, Dan                                                 166    17

    Scott, Sr., Pat                                             168     1

    Sweet, Arthur                                               180    11

    Sweet, Arthur Jr                                            180    22

    Cohen, Jared                                                   dnf               Y?

Female Kayak

    Paz, GeorgeAnn                                               81    27            Y

    Jones, Tara                                                  97    56            Y

    Sweppenheiser, Deb                                          105    31            Y

    Wesneski, Kristin                                           110    32

    Trioa, Christine                                            112    47            Y

    Szewczyk, Amanda                                            113    42            Y

    Fargo, Janet                                                121    42

    Brown, Cait                                                 122    54

    Nebzydoski, Ann Marie                                       122    39

    Ellett, Ronda                                               122    42

    Banta, Laura                                                122    54

    Andrews, Lynn                                               123    12

    Myers, Karen                                                123     5

    Cohen, Marci                                                132    53            Y

    Capooci, Evelyn                                             132    50

    Curtis, Nancy                                               133     0

    Penzone, Colleen                                            133    35            Y

    Cohen, Lindsey                                              133     5            Y

    Koehler, Beth                                               133    17

    Pierson, Rebecca                                            156    10

    Stafursky, Holly                                            157     3

    Brown, Pat                                                     dnf

    Cohen, Connie                                                  dnf               Y

A state trooper originally from Luzerne County was shot Sunday while on duty in Dauphin County.

Michael J. Trotta, an Exeter native, underwent surgery and is in stable condition, police said in a news release.

According to the affidavit:

Trotta, a trooper at the Harrisburg barracks in Dauphin County, was dispatched to a residence in West Hanover Township around 6:30 p.m. Sunday for a report of a hit-and-run accident.

Police received reports the suspect, David E. Ricker, 49, had a gun and was going to be arrested for assaulting a police officer.

A trooper climbed the gate around the residence and met Trotta. Ricker was held up in a garage.

"Get the (expletive) off my property," he yelled to police.

Trotta drew his gun as he approached the garage and fired in the area of the garage. Ricker fired about five shots back at Trotta, hitting him in the abdomen as he retreated to the back of the residence.

A trooper drove Trotta to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center to be treated for gunshot wounds.

Police found Ricker lying on the ground near a truck outside the house with a gunshot wound to his abdomen.

Ricker was also transported to the hospital where he had surgery. He is also in stable condition.

Police charged Ricker with with attempted murder in the first degree, assault on a law enforcement officer and aggravated assault.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Corbett is telling lawmakers that he's against solving the state's growing budget shortfall with new tax increases.

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Jake Corman said Corbett told him and other top Republican lawmakers in a Monday meeting that he wants to balance the budget with spending cuts and one-time money transfers.

Corman says he'll explore whether the Senate's Republican majority will support such a plan. But Corman didn't want to reveal details before he briefs rank-and-file Republican senators.

A Corbett spokesman didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

May's tax collections added more bad news, with senators saying the state collected $106 million below expectations. That compounds a gap of more than $1 billion projected in Corbett's proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

Public interest in the case of a slain Dunmore man was again evident Monday during jury selection for one of the men charged in relation to his death.

Only three jurors said they had no knowledge of the case, when polled by Lackawanna County Judge Terrence Nealon. Of those who had knowledge of the case, 18 said they would not be able to act as impartial jurors in the trial of Neil Pal.

Last month, only three jurors said they had no knowledge of the trial in advance of Jason Dominick’s trial.

Mr. Pal, 23, of Scranton, is charged as an accomplice to first- and third-degree murder and conspiracy to commit those crimes in connection with the July 20 shooting death of Frank Bonacci of Dunmore. His co-defendant, Mr. Dominick, was found guilty by a jury on May 10 of third-degree murder and conspiracy for his role in the homicide.

Jury selection continues this afternoon. It’s possible the case could be postponed should a judge determine pretrial publicity has made it impossible for him to get a fair trial in Lackawanna County.

Judge Nealon will make that call after prosecutors and defense attorneys begin questioning a pool of about 125 jurors who were summoned for the case.

If attorneys are unable to secure 12 jurors and four alternates who attest they hold no bias, the judge could grant a change of venue that would transfer the case to another county, or a change of venire, which means a jury from another county would be brought to Scranton to hear the case.

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