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Kindness fuels thoughtful deed
I express a great big thank-you to the young lady who, with kindness, filled up my car with gas on Jan. 7. I was putting in only $5.
May you be kindly rewarded for your thoughtfulness. God bless. 

L.J. Nardone

Plymouth
Ministries event aids flood relief
On Nov. 5, Making A Difference Ministries held a concert to help The Salvation Army help our brothers and sisters in need from the recent flood.
 We thank all who supported the event. The concert was held at the Genetti Hotel &amp; Conference Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Thank you to all the area businesses that gave from the heart to help make this event successful.
Also, our thanks to the bands: WatersEdge, national recording artists, Choose This Day, local recording artists, and an area vocalist provided their gifts and talents to help with this event. 

Stephen Perillo

Wilkes-Barre
A town comforts grieving family
On Nov. 22, we had a tragic loss in our family. My 50-year-old husband, Tony Decker, passed away unexpectedly. As one can imagine, my sons, ages 16 and 18, and I were devastated. 
We send special thanks to the Greater Nanticoke Area High School administration, Mr. Tony Perrone, teachers, staff, students, sporting teams, clubs, coaching staffs, booster clubs, friends, families, area businesses, organizations, the Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational-Technical Center, Nanticoke police and paramedics for all their support. 
We send out a very special thanks to Principal Stu Tripler and head basketball coach Ken Bartuska, who came right to our home and stood by us the whole time. They went above and beyond their titles that day to support my sons, who really needed them. 
We were in deep shock and sorrow, but with the overwhelming community support we had rallying around us, it made it a little easier.
We could not have gotten through this very difficult time without all of you and your support.
Once again, thank you very much. We love you! 

Patty Decker

and 

Josh and Nick Decker


Nanticoke

Chamber thanks parade supporters
The South Valley Chamber of Commerce thanks the following businesses and organizations for generous donations that made the Greater Nanticoke Christmas Parade and party a success: The Kile Bros., Nanticoke Eagles, Honey Pot Recreation, Honey Pot Fire Department, Nanticoke Fire Department, Newport Fire Department, Reilly Finishing Technologies, Park Market, Lewis Florist, State Rep. Jerry Mullery, Luzerne County Community College, Price Chopper, Weis Market, Yogi&rsquo;s Ethnic Foods, Karen Washik, Sam&rsquo;s Club, N.M.A., Nanticoke Housing Authority, Pit Stop and the Metta family.
A special thanks goes to all parade participants: the Nanticoke Police Department, National Guard, American Red Cross, Miss GNA float and band, Boy and Girl Scouts, Rep. Mullery, Liberty Tax Service, Nanticoke Fire Department, Newport Fire Department, Santa (Mike Wisneski) and Grinch (Jason Poremba).
We also would like to acknowledge the hard work of Linda Prushinski, parade chairwoman, and her special helpers: Theresa Sowa, Margaret London, Karen Dougherty, Karen Metta, Joe Carey and the React Club. You made this an enjoyable community event for many children. 

Gerald Hudak

President
South Valley 
Chamber of Commerce
Nanticoke
Animal hospital earns high praise
Several weeks ago my wife Barbara and I said goodbye to Shadow, our beautiful and loyal dog that loved us unconditionally. 
Shadow was 15 years old and in failing health. When Shadow&rsquo;s health took a bad turn we called our veterinarian who, as it turns out, was unavailable. Together with my grandsons Adam and Evan Greenberg, we took Shadow to the Plains Animal Hospital, and we were greeted by a very kind receptionist. Even though these hospital employees had no familiarity with Shadow, they treated her like a queen.
After a thorough examination, the medical team patiently explained our options. With the heaviest of hearts, I knew the decision that had to be made. Suffice to say, it was extremely emotional. 
Several days later we received a beautiful card from the Plains Animal Hospital that touched us greatly.
Thank you to the Plains Animal Hospital team for your professionalism and compassion throughout this difficult process and for the grace and dignity in your care of our beloved Shadow.

Sam Greenberg 

Kingston
Reader commends Paterno column
Bill O&rsquo;Boyle&rsquo;s column on Joe Paterno was a wonderful piece of writing (&ldquo;Paterno: Penn State to the end,&rdquo; Jan. 23). It was the best locally, as well as anything I saw nationally.
I believe Joe&rsquo;s firing was a power play by the executive committee of the university&rsquo;s board of trustees after Joe announced his retirement. No announcement &ndash; probably no firing. The board looks small and mean.
We all have to wait to see how it turns out. But whatever the case, no one will excuse the board&rsquo;s behavior. If anything, the board created a martyr and now does not know what to do.
But The Times Leader&rsquo;s Bill O&rsquo;Boyle did. Wonderful piece of writing.

Tom Pugh

Hunlock Creek
Mountain Laurels

Mountain Laurels is a regular series of letters from readers 
conveying thanks to individuals or groups for their support, help 
or kindness.

Kindness fuels thoughtful deed I express a great big thank-you