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2012 LONDON OLYMPICS PHELPS FINISH IS GOLDEN Michael Phelps ended his career with another gold as the United States won the medley relay on Saturday. Phelps leaves the sport with a record 18 golds and 22 medals overall. At these games he won four golds and two silvers.

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Fans say the infield at Pocono Raceway has become family friendly, a far cry from the way it was years ago

Fans relax and watch practice from atop an RV at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond.

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Change made to Mericle loan deal

State DCED pointed out Mericle was not convicted, but pleaded guilty to felony. By JERRY LYNOTT jlynott@timesleader.com

‘BLADE RUNNER’ MAKES SEMIFINALS The man known as the “Blade Runner” finally got his Olympic moment Saturday when he took to the starting line of the 400-meter heat and easily advanced to the semifinals. Oscar Pistorius worked for six years to get the chance to run, and he became the first amputee to compete in track in the Olympics. PAGE 6C

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Jesse Capurso, Billy Edwards and Mat Vesely, all 15 years old, enjoy a 12-foot pool in their plot in the infield at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond.

PRIMETIME TV SCHEDULE GYMNASTICS: individual event gold medal finals in men’s floor exercise, men’s pommel horse, women’s vault TRACK AND FIELD: gold medal finals in men’s 100m, women’s 400m, women’s triple jump. WOMEN’S DIVING: springboard gold medal final. BEACH VOLLEYBALL: quarterfinals. 8 p.m.-midnight, WBRE-28

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or those who haven’t been to Pocono Raceway in a decade, their memories of the infield area may be an NC-17 rated display of pickup trucks and RVs displaying Confederate flags while half-naked men and women sit around drinking beer. Lots and lots of beer. Oh yeah, and the mud bog in Turn One. While some of that still goes on, especially the beer, the infield has transformed into a haven for race fans of all ages to barbecue, catch up with friends and family and enjoy the camaraderie in a carnival-like atmosphere, which was described by fan after fan as “family friendly.”

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There’s music, fireworks, plenty of food and memorabilia for sale and sights and sounds that you have to see to believe. Whether it’s the $1.2 million tractor-trailer converted into a state of the art party caravan, complete with an elevator, or the $800 battery operated cooler scooter that you can drink and drive and when your can gets empty you reach into

your seat and pull out a new one. There are swimming pools, pool tables, pig roasts and plenty of To see video, visit satellite dishes so fans www.times- won’t miss a thing that leader.com happens on those parts of the 2.5-mile long INSIDE track that they just •‘Grandcan’t see from their standers’ vantage point. But enjoy race day too. 6A whether you’re at the racetrack living it up in •Montoya wins pole, 1C luxury or you’re there with the bare necessities and not much more, the important thing for the die-hards is that you’re there. “You want to come here every

WILKES-BARRE – After real estate developer Robert Mericle pleaded guilty to a felony, but before lending $3.75 million to expand his business park, the state agency overseeing the money made an exception for him and altered the loan agreement. Mericle The state Department of Community and Economic Development inserted wording to show Mericle disclosed his plea to a charge that he kept quiet about a tax fraud conspiracy between former judges Mark A. Ciavarella and Michael T. Conahan, the key players in the juvenile justice scandal in Luzerne County Court. ThechangeensuredMericlewas protected under the section dealing with criminal convictions and secured a total of $7.5 million in public funds for the expansion of his sprawling CenterPoint See MERICLE, Page 12A

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Continuing family legacy Kids to follow parents by doing W-B Triathlon By JERRY LYNOTT jlynott@timesleader.com

COURTDALE – The name Whitney Lukas chose for the triathlon team made up of her, her sister and brother aptly fit. The Lukas Legacy team will compete in the Wilkes-Barre Triathlon today, 31 years after their parents did the very first race. “It’s a good thing we didn’t have four kids,” said Jane Adonizio Lukas Saturday night as her husband, Paul, was getting

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The Lukas family of Courtdale, from left: Paul, Whitney, Luke, Jacki, and Jane. Parents Jane and Paul participated in the first Wilkes-Barre Triathlon in 1982, and their children will team up for the 31st annual event today.

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ready to make a pre-race meal of Carbonara at their house on North Street. The couple’s children each will take a turn at one of the three events in the swim, bike, and run race. Whitney, 19, will run approximately 7 miles in the third and final leg of the race that ends at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus in Lehman Township. Her older sister Jacki, 22, will start it off by swimming approximately a mile in Harveys See LEGACY, Page 10A

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Lemmy Kilmister, frontman for the band Motorhead, performs during the Mayhem Festival Saturday at Toyota Pavillion.

Mayhem reigns at metal festival Big and not-so-big names in heavy metal rock out for festival at Montage.

ing 45-minute set highlighted by one of its most recent songs and two of its classic warhorses. The quintet from New York R E V I E W City came out strong and featured “Fight ‘Em ‘Til You By BRAD PATTON Can’t” from its latest album For The Times Leader “Worship Music” (2011) early in Some of the biggest names in its set. Then it was on to a menacing heavy metal stormed into Scranton Saturday as the Rock- “Indians” – which guitarist Scott Ian stopped at one point star Energy Drink Mayhem to encourage the crowd to Festival rocked the Toyota mosh harder – and a triumPavilion at Montage Mountain phant “I Am The Law,” which all day long. closed out the afternoon porFor more than nine hours, tion of the festival in fine form. Anthrax, Motorhead, Slayer, Asking Alexandria, a metaland Slipknot – and a whole host of up-and-coming bands – core band from Great Britain, pummeled the raucous concert- was the first up on the main goers at the next-to-last stop on stage, playing for 30 minutes before giving way to fellow the fifth annual concert tour. Brits Motorhead. The tour, which kicked off in Fronted as always by the one late June, finishes up today in and only Lemmy Kilmister, Hartford, Conn. The afternoon portion of the Motorhead, a heavy metal band program took place on a small- going strong since 1975, unleashed a lot of fury for a band er stage in the amphitheater’s consisting of only one guitar, parking lot as bands such as bass and drums. Bleeding Ink, I The Breather, “Here’s the usual,” Lemmy White Chapel and The Devil said after the second song. “If Wears Prada warmed up the you want us to play even louder crowd in the early going. than we just did, throw both As I Lay Dying, a metalcore group from San Diego, took the your arms up in the air.” As the crowd thrust its arms satellite stage at about 4:30 and into the air in unison, the trio treated the audience to a new of Kilmister, guitarist Phil tune or two from its forthCampbell and drummer Mikcoming album “Awakened,” which will be released on Sept. key Dee, launched into a hardrocking number from its latest 25. Early highlights of the band’s album before treating its longtime fans to a pummeling “Stay half-hour set included 2003’s Clean.” “94 Hours” and 2011’s “AnoThe trio finished up with a dyne Sea.” The band then finfabulous “Ace of Spades,” a ished strongly with “Through song that no doubt was written Struggle,” “Nothing Left” and before many in attendance “The Sound of Truth.” were born (it goes back to Anthrax, one-fourth of metal’s fabled “Big Four,” headlined 1980), but it brought the crowd the smaller stage with a blister- to its feet all the same.

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As construction crews Friday ground up the pavement on a section of North Main Street they resurfaced another piece and had traffic crawling along the busy downtown thoroughfare. The work was between Public Square and North Street and was part of a $2.2 million K-Route project in the city, said Drew McLaughlin, assistant city administrator. PennDOT pays for 80 percent of the work and the city contributes the remaining 20 percent from its liquid fuels fund, said McLaughlin. The project also included paving North Sherman Street and Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, as well as installing handicap accessible sidewalks at intersections and improving traffic signalization. The contractor, Popple Construction, was scheduled to start milling North Main between Butler and Kulp streets on Friday and O’Neill Avenue between North Main and North River. Paving on those sections is set for early this week. McLaughlin said the work project should be done by the middle of the month.

Two injured in vehicle rollover in Kingston Twp.

PLAINS TWP. – One local food donation program sponsored by a family-owned restaurant provides daily meals for hungry children in Luzerne County and is growing. The “Dinners for Kids” program founded by David and Edna Tevet, owners of Ollie’s, An American Restaurant, in Edwardsville, started providing healthy meals for about 40 local children and now serves around 100. To help the Tevets and volunteers from the various public and private institutions who work to provide these healthy meals, exercising enthusiasts participated in the third annual “Zumbathon” fundraiser held at Danko’s Fitness Center on Saturday.The Zumba participants stepped, moved and twisted to Latin music for up to three hours with the help of six instructors, said Judy Day, head of the Every Woman’s Workout program at Danko’s. “These people are ‘Zumba addicts’,” she joked. “They can Zumba for hours.”

Day expected the event to raise up to $3,000, with every dime going to “Dinners for Kids” through the Commission on Economic Opportunities. Besides the donation of the participants, money was also raised from the sale of raffle tickets for baskets, which included deals from local restaurants, the Mohegan Sun casino, tickets for American Idol shows, jewelry and local retailers as well as the traditional “basket of cheer.” Karina Valenti, an employee at Ollie’s, a member of Danko’s Every Woman’a Workout program and a participant in the Zumbathon, said she knows the volunteers work at Ollie’s every day to make the meals. They then deliver them directly to homes. Some employees contribute in the meal preparation as well, she added. She participated in the Zumba event to help the “Dinners for Kids” cause and to enjoy what she called the “best possible workout.” “Zumba works all of your muscles,” she said. Recipients of the prepared meals are referred to Ollie’s by the

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This white 2003 Ford Explorer was headed north on state Route 309 in Kingston Township when the driver, Rebecca Lotfipour, 22, of Swoyersville, apparently lost control of the vehicle when it experienced a mechanical failure, and it left the roadway, struck an embankment and rolled over onto its roof at about 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Kingston Township police said. Lotfipour and her infant child, who was secured in a child safety seat, were transported to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township for treatment of injuries that were not life threatening. Lotfipour told police she was unable to turn her steering wheel in a counterclockwise direction and then the steering wheel suddenly loosened up and allowed her to turn it. Evelyn Gashi, 64, of Tunkhannock, was driving a 1988 Volvo that also was struck in the crash, police said.

Dancing event will serve up dinner for kids By RALPH NARDONE Times Leader Correspondent

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Lourdes Sikora, center, works out with about 30 other women during the Zumbathon at Danko’s All American Fitness Center Saturday.

caseworkers at the CEO, by the Luzerne County Children and Youth offices, and by local school districts, Day pointed out. Once added to the list, Ollie’s buys, prepares and packages the meals for delivery every night, she said. An estimated10,000 children in Luzerne County do not get a proper daily meal except for what they receive while in school, according to “Dinners for Kids.” That food insecurity faced by local families

got the attention of Tevet, prompting him to start his fight against childhood hunger in 2011. The meals are described by Tevets as “kid-approved nutritious and balanced.dinners.” They are delivered in microwave-safe containers accompanied by fresh fruit and dessert. Anyone wishing to volunteer or donate to “Dinners for Kids’’ can learn how by visiting www.dinnersforkids.org.

BUILDING TRUST The Times Leader strives to correct errors, clarify stories and update them promptly. Corrections will appear in this spot. If you have information to help us correct an inaccuracy or cover an issue more thoroughly, call the newsroom at 829-7242. A PAGE 1A STORY published last Sunday about craft beer misidentified Kim Challenger, a bartender at Elmer Sudds in WilkesBarre, as the girlfriend of bar owner John Yencha. A HEADLINE ON a story on Page 7A of Saturday’s newspaper should have read, “Area man not guilty of serious charges in Woodlands incident.” A STORY ON PAGE 1A of Saturday’s newspaper about Connor Smith, 12, receiving a summons for jury duty should have stated that his father, Ed Smith, is a Times Leader employee.

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versity Wilkes-Barre and co-sponsor The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce have announced the fall personal enrichment film and discussion series schedule. R/C Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 in Downtown Wilkes-Barre will host a film and discussion series exploring the theories of the world ending in 2012: Dr. Strangelove, Dirt! The Movie, Soylent Green, Where Have All The People Gone?, and When Worlds Collide. A variety of guest speakers from across the Penn State system will be featured each week. All film screenings will be held at R/C Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 on Thursday evenings at 7 beginning Oct. 4 and running through Nov. 1. Pre-film lecture notes and post-film discussion will accompany each screening in the series. For more information, call 6759253 or email wbce@outreach.psu.edu. You may also visit www.wb.psu.edu/ce to print out registration information.

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LOCAL School review shows conflicts Association says nearly 25 percent of schools dubbed ‘low achieving’ met targets. By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

A review by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association found that nearly 25 percent of the schools recently dubbed “low achieving” by the state met student achievement targets set by the state in 2010-11. “Labeling these schools as low-achieving when they have met the student achievement standards set by the state and federal government functions to create two separate and conflicting measurements for stu-

dent achievement,” the PSBA said in a press release. The state compiled the low achieving list by looking at 2010-11 school test results in mandatory reading and math tests, known as the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment, or PSSA. Students who live in the attendance zones of low achieving schools are eligible for scholarships provided through business contributions that earn the business a tax credit. Scholarships can be used to attend any school, public or private, that accepts them and is not on the low achieving list. The PSSA results are also used to decide whether a school meets “Adequate Yearly Pro-

LOW-ACHIEVING VS. “ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS” A new report shows many schools on the state’s “low achieving” list made “Adequate Yearly Progress”(AYP) last year, the state’s primary measure of academic success. Here is how local “low achieving” schools in Hazleton Area and Wilkes-Barre Area school districts fared in AYP since 2003. Warnings are issued the ﬁrst year goals are missed; “making progress” means goals were met after missing AYP the prior year. Made AYP ‘03

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gress” (AYP) toward the goal of having all students score proficient or better on the math and reading tests by 2014. The PSBA review showed that of the 414 low achieving schools, 105

made AYP; another 33 were “making progress,” meaning they had met the AYP goals in 2010-11 after missing them two or more years in a row. None of the six local low- See REVIEW, Page 7A

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Senior Expo this month State Rep. Karen Boback, R-Harveys Lake, will sponsor a Senior Expo on Aug. 23 with state Rep. Sandra Major, RMontrose. The expo is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Triton Hose Company on West Tioga Boback Street in Tunkhannock. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. Its purpose is to provide area senior citizens with a one-stop-shop to gather valuable information on services and programs available to them and their caregivers. Exhibitors will include area health care professionals, insurance providers and local, state and federal agencies and organizations. Various health screenings will also be offered, along with three break-out sessions focusing on identity theft at 10:30 a.m., aging at 11:30 a.m. and senior law at 12:30 p.m. HARRISBURG

Treasury launches series The Pennsylvania Treasury has launched a free five-part series of Web-based lessons in financial literacy, state Treasurer Rob McCord announced Wednesday Each lesson will be presented by an experienced financial professional from the public or private sector and will offer guidance on common financial challenges such as how to budget, save, manage debt, and plan for retirement. Participants in the series will have a chance to win a Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program account each time they participate in a lesson. Each webinar will be offered twice, from noon until 1 p.m. on Tuesday and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. the following Thursday, starting this Tuesday. To register for the series, see a complete schedule visit www.patreasury.gov. NUANGOLA

Committee receives funds The Nuangola Centennial Committee has reconvened after receiving a financial boost thanks to borough council. The recommendation came from council and centennial committee member Regina Plodwick to offer the committee enough funds to complete the Memorial Path at the front of the historic municipal building. The additional funds come from a capital improvement budget item set aside for Centennial use. Anyone who is interested in purchasing an engraved paver has the option of either a 4x8 paver with up to three lines of engraving for $50 or an 8x8 paver with five lines of engraving for $90. This is a short term program and these prices will be offered only prior to completion of the memorial pathwayi n the fall of this year. Call Mark Furedi at 570-

achieving schools – two in Hazleton Area School District and four in Wilkes-Barre Area – made AYP last year, though Wilkes-Barre’s Height’s Murray was “making progress.” Hazleton elementary/middle school, which opened in 2007, made AYP in 2008-09 and 2009-10, receiving a warning last year. Wilkes-Barre’s Kistler Elementary made AYP in all but two years since the system was implemented in 2002-03; the school received a warning in 2010-11. Hazleton Area High School is the lone local school on the list that has never made AYP.

A self-titled community diversity advocate, Jirau served under Gov. Rendell. By MATT HUGHES mhughes@timesleader.com

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Season ticketholder Rich Koziol, Pocono Springs, selects seats Saturday to install on his deck.

They grabbed some good seats Fans buy seats that formerly filled rows of PNC Field from Lackawanna County and stadium authority.

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MOOSIC – From the inaugural season of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, seats 1 and 2 in Section 118, Row L of PNC Field seldom went empty. Diane Devans and her husband, Richard, of Hanover Township, were there for every game they could make, and gave their season tickets to friends if they couldn’t be there. Diane Devans returned to the stadium Saturday and rooted through a mountain of green lower level chairs to claim her

seats again, and though she was still trying to match the scuffs and cracks with her memory, she thought she may have found them. Devans was one of more than 100 who came to the stadium Saturday to take home a slice of local baseball history. Lackawanna County and its stadium authority sold off the green and orange plastic seats that formerly filled the rows of PNC Field for $25 a seat, though most of the chairs came attached in sets of four. All told, 325 seats were sold or donated Saturday, raising $8,125, according to Lackawanna County Communications Director Joseph A. D’Arienzo. Lackawanna County officials said the proceeds of the sale would be donated to a yet-to-be-decided charity. The seats are being replaced as part of a

$28-million renovation of the stadium under way this summer. Scranton/WilkesBarre Yankees President and General Manager Rob Crain said the new stadium will have 7,500 seats, about 500 fewer than last season, but that the chairs will be “top-of-the-line.” Some will be 22 inches wide, three inches wider than their predecessors, and the best seats in the stadium will be padded. “They’ll be like Laz-E-Boys,” Crain said. “They’ll be one of the first things that they’ll notice when they come into the new stadium.” Some of those who turned out to Saturday’s sale, like Devans, were seeking a nostalgic memento of the old stadium. “I’m going to put them on my deck, just See SEATS, Page 7A

A fun day for babies and families Baby parade in Conyngham is opportunity for tots to show off. By GERI GIBBONS Times Leader Correspondent

CONYNGHAM – The 60th Annual Conyngham Valley Day hosted a baby parade and contest on Saturday, giving opportunity for over two dozen babies to show off “their stuff.” Rena Bicking, coordinator of Valley Day, said the event offered an opportunity for families to come together and to get to know each other. She noted that many of the families gathered for the parade had been participating for many years. “Each baby who participates gets a prize,” said Bicking, saying the event focused not on winning but on fun and a spirit of community. Yvette and Michael Stranko, Sugarloaf Township, who en-

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Kaila Green holds her daughter Madyson, 4, after she was named queen at the Valley Day Baby Parade, Saturday.

tered their daughter Abriella, 9 months, said they looked forward, not just to the baby contest, but the entire event. “It’s a good start to a fun day; it’s a family tradition,” said Michael Stranko. Alexa Brace, wearing a beau-

tiful pink flower on a small head, was the youngest participant at 4 days old. Her mother, Jayme Brace, said Alexa and her sister Aryanna, 2, enjoyed being around other children and playing outside. The event provided

opportunity for both. Tamara Huey, coordinator of the baby parade, set up the event, which allowed families to present their children to the community and engage in a bit of friendly competition. When asked, the young participants had varied interests, including Elmo, Dora the Explorer, spending time with mom, and long naps. Betsy Snyder, who has been attending the event for its entirety, said she enjoys the young people and all those who attend to participate in events, visit informational booths, and enjoy food. “We’re a community with a wonderful history,” said Snyder. Bicking said Conyngham’s Annual Valley Day was the sole fundraising event of the Conyngham Valley Civic Organization, which financially supports recreational activities of the community, including the community pool.

WILKES-BARRE – The hurdles confronting Latinos in Pennsylvania today are numerous and multifaceted and present a serious challenge for the state; but, Angel Jirau, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs, does not back down from a challenge. Jirau, 59, of Wilkes-Barre, was sworn in as a member of the commission on Friday by Judge Lesa Gelb at the Jirau Luzerne County Courthouse. It will be his second appointment to the commission, having previously served on Gov. Ed Rendell’s commission. A self-titled community diversity advocate, Jirau is a fixture at municipal meetings and community events, and has earned somewhat of a reputation, he admits, as a local loudmouth, but he also said he speaks from the heart. At age 11, Jirau was placed in a state home, an environment he described as “a mini-prison.” As a young man, he was addicted to drugs and alcohol. He was homeless. He was beaten and abused. Now he is passionate about helping others to rise up where he once stumbled. “I know people think that I’m loud and boisterous, and they think I know it all,” he said with tears forming in his eyes. “But people have to understand this… I’m a product of all the nightmares that someone could face in their life… So when I talk about these things, people sometimes mistake my loudness as arrogance. It’s not arrogance; it’s that I’ve relived these nightmares over and over.” Jirau said one of the commission’s main tasks will be to advise the governor on how to combat rising drop-out rates and other issues affecting Latinos in education. “We have to have bodies of people interested and working to find out, why do we have young Latino men and women drop out of school,” He said. “What drives them to that? What can we do to bridge that gap between the Spanish-speaking community and the community at large?” One answer, Jirau said, could See JIRAU, Page 7A

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NASA spacecraft speeds toward historic landing D E S T I N AT I O N D E TA I L S

NASA is testing out a new routine marking the beginning of ‘seven minutes of terror.’

By ALICIA CHANG AP Science Writer

PASADENA, Calif. — After an 8 1/2-month voyage through space, NASA’s souped-up Mars spacecraft zoomed toward the red planet for what the agency hopes will be an epic touchdown. The fiery punch through the tenuous Martian atmosphere at 13,000 mph tonight marks the beginning of “seven minutes of terror” as the Curiosity rover aims for a bull’s-eye landing inside a massive crater near the equator. The latest landing attempt is more nerve-racking than in the past because NASA is testing out a new routine. Curiosity will steer itself part of the way and end on a dramatic note: Dangling by cables until its six wheels touch the ground. That’s the plan at least. “Can we do this? Yeah, I think we can do this. I’m confident,” Doug McCuistion, head of the Mars exploration program at NASA headquarters, said Saturday. “We have the A-plus team on this. They’ve done everything possible to ensure success, but that risk still exists.” Despite humanity’s fascination with Mars, the track record for landing on it is less than stellar. Out of the 14 attempts by space agencies around the world to touch down on Earth’s neighbor, only six have succeeded. NASA has fared better — with only one failure out of seven tries.

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This undated image made available by NASA shows Mars’ Gale Crater, looking south.

In keeping with a decades-old tradition, peanuts will be passed around the mission control room at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory for good luck. NASA will need it. The $2.5 billion mission comes as the space agency faces a financial crunch. It abandoned a partnership with the European Space Agency to send missions in 2016 and 2018 and, instead, is charting a new future for Mars exploration. For now, NASA is counting on Curiosity to nail the landing. “We’re now right on target to fly through the eye of the needle” at the top of the Martian atmosphere, said mission manager Arthur Amador. Earlier in the week, a dust storm swirling to the south of the landing

site gave the team some pause. Ashwin Vasavada, the mission’s deputy project scientist and Mars weather forecaster, said the storm basically went “poof” and posed no threat. “Mars appears to be cooperating very nicely with us. We expect good weather for landing Sunday night,” he said. As Curiosity plummets to the surface, it will rely on the precisely choreographed use of a heat shield and supersonic parachute to slow its descent. Less than a mile from the ground, the hovering spacecraft will unspool cables to lower the rover. Due to the signal time lag between Mars and Earth (it takes about 14 minutes for a signal on Mars to zip to Earth), Curiosity

will execute the landing autonomously, following the half a million lines of computer code designed by Earthlings. Touchdown was set for 10:31 p.m. PDT. NASA warned that spotty communication during landing could delay confirmation for several hours or even days. On the eve of landing day, mission control was quiet with only a handful of flight controllers on duty. Two jars of peanuts were on display on the front console. As the countdown to landing nears, the place will be humming. “I get butterflies every now and then,” said flight director Keith Comeaux. If successful, Curiosity will join another roving spacecraft, Opportunity, which has been exploring

PASADENA, Calif. — The latest Mars destination is a giant crater near the equator with an odd feature: a mountain rising from the crater floor. How did it get there? Gale Crater was gouged by a meteor impact more than 3 billion years ago. Over time, scientists believe sediments filled in the 96-mile-wide crater and winds sculpted the 3-mile-high mountain, called Mount Sharp. Mount Sharp’s stack of rock layers

can be read like pages in a storybook with older deposits at the base and more recent material the higher up you go, providing a record of Mars history through time. Images from space reveal signs of water in the lower layers of the mountain, including mineral signatures of clays and sulfate salts, which form in the presence of water. Life as we know it needs more than just water. It also needs nutrients and energy.

Mars since 2004. The most high-tech Mars spacecraft ever built, the nuclear-powered Curiosity is equipped with more

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The fresh battles show that President Bashar Assad’s victories could be fleeting. By ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY Associated Press

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Looking for the best of the ‘Wurst’

A competitor throws a sausage in the ‘Wurst Flinging’ competition during the Slowlympics in Berlin, Germany, Saturday. A total of 18 teams compete in different slow or funny games like a Slow Bicycle Race, Chicken Race, Backward Sprint, Tea Bag Throwing, Horizontal Muffin Eating and others. TEHRAN, IRAN

Iran claims accurate missile

ran claimed Saturday it has successfully test-fired an upgraded version of a short-range ballistic missile with improved accuracy, increasing the Islamic Republic’s capability to strike both land and naval targets. Defense Minister Gen. Ahmad Vahidi said the solid-fueled Fateh-110 has a range of 300 kilometers (185 miles). He claimed the weapon could strike with pin-point precision, making it the most accurate weapon of its kind in Iran’s arsenal. “By reaching this generation of the Fateh-110, a new capability has been added to our armed forces in striking sea and land targets,” state TV quoted Vahidi as saying. “Few countries in the world possess the technology to build such missiles.”

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Jackson depression detailed

The wife of Jesse Jackson Jr. says the longtime Illinois congressman is suffering from depression that has been “debilitating” and even caused him to collapse at their home in Washington. Chicago City Council member Sandi Jackson also told the Chicago SunTimes that her husband did not attempt suicide and was not being treated for alcohol or drug addiction. Jackson has been on a secretive leave of absence for nearly eight weeks. Throughout that time, his office has released little information and only revealed his whereabouts a week ago, when Jackson was transferred to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. LUCKNOW, INDIA

Floods, landslides kill seven

Flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains have killed at least seven people in northern India, including three firefighters who were swept away as they helped rescue the stranded, an official said Saturday. At least 19 other people — all construction workers — were missing and may have been washed away by the floods that hit the Himalayan foothills in Uttarakhand state, said district official R. Ramesh. The men were working on a hydroelectric project when they disappeared, he said. There has been incessant rain in the state since late Thursday and rivers are overflowing their banks. Scores of homes have been washed away and people have moved to buildings on safer ground. Soldiers are helping to evacuate people to relief camps that have opened in schools and government buildings.

BEIRUT — Heavy explosions shook the Syrian capital Saturday and helicopters circled overhead as rebels appeared to be renewing their offensive in the city, witnesses and activists said. The fresh battles show that President Bashar Assad’s victories could be fleeting as armed opposition groups regroup and resurge, possibly forcing the regime to shuffle military units to react to attacks across the country. The country’s civil war has intensified in recent weeks as rebels focused on the country’s

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A Syrian rebel fighter detains a man at an improvised checkpoint in a suburb of Damascus, Syria.

Late Friday, Syria’s official news agency SANA said government forces had hunted down the remnants of the “ter-

rorist mercenaries” — its term for the rebels — in the capital’s southern neighborhood of Tadamon. It said several were

killed and many others wounded. Syria’s uprising began in March 2011 with mostly peaceful protests against the regime, but the conflict has transformed into a civil war. Activists say 19,000 people have been killed. As the fighting grinds on, Syria reached out to its powerful ally Russia on Friday. Senior Syrian officials pleaded with Moscow for financial loans and supplies of oil products — an indication that international sanctions are squeezing Assad’s regime. Syria is thought to be burning quickly through the $17 billion in foreign reserves that the government was believed to have at the start of Assad’s crackdown.

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Clifton Truman Daniel visits the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with a wreath for bombing victims.

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press

TOKYO — A grandson of ex-U.S. President Harry Truman, who ordered the atomic bombings of Japan during World War II, is in Hiroshima to attend a memorial service for the victims. Clifton Truman Daniel visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Saturday and laid a wreath for the 140,000 people killed by the Aug. 6, 1945, bombing authorized by his grandfather. Another atomic blast in Nagasaki three days later killed 70,000 more. “I think this cenotaph says it all — to honor the dead to not forget and to make sure that we never let this happen again,” Daniel said after offering a silent prayer. Daniel, 55, is in Japan to attend ceremonies next week in Hiroshima and Nagasaki marking the 67th anniversary of the bombings. His visit, the first by a member of the Truman family, is sponsored by the peace group Sadako Legacy, named after Sadako Sasaki, an A-bomb victim who died of leukemia at age 12. While in the hospital, Sadako folded hundreds of paper cranes after hearing a legend that people who make 1,000 origami cranes can be granted a wish. Origami cranes have since become a symbol of peace. Daniel, a former journalist, met Sadako’s 71-year-old brother, Masahiro Sasaki, who survived the bombing, at a peace event in New York in 2010. They agreed to work together to deepen understanding between the two countries, which are still divided over the question of the legitimacy of the atomic attacks. “There are other opinions, there are other points of view, and I don’t think we ever finish talking about that,” Daniel said after visiting a museum at the memorial. “The important thing is to keep talking, to talk about all of it.” Daniel said in a statement that he decided to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki because he needed to know the consequences of his grandfather’s decision as part of his own efforts to help achieve a nuclear-free world. He said he hoped to hear stories from survivors about how

Parliament’s move threatens to throw country’s security into confusion. By RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press

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Clifton Truman Daniel, a grandson of former President Harry Truman, prepares for a wreath-laying at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Japan, Saturday.

they overcame their adversity. Daniel also is to meet with the mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and participate in discussions with students. Susumu Miura, a 78-year-old Hiroshi-

ma native, wrote in the newspaper Tokyo Shimbun that he was enraged when he learned that many Americans still support the decision to drop the atomic bombs.

Residents return to assess fire damage The Oklahoma wildfires destroyed nearly five dozen homes and other buildings.

OTTAWA, ILL.

By TIM TALLEY Associated Press

Falling at speeds of up to 220 mph, a group of nearly 140 skydivers shattered the vertical skydiving world record as they flew heads-down in a massive snowflake formation in northern Illinois. Three judges representing the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, the international air sports agency, certified that 138 skydivers created the formation Friday evening over Ottawa, about 80 miles southwest of Chicago. It took 15 attempts over three days for the team to break the previous record of 108 skydivers, which was set in 2009. “I feel amazing,” Rook Nelson, an organizer and the owner of Skydive Chicago where the record was broken.

LUTHER, Okla. — Residents who sifted through their charred belongings Saturday found little that was salvageable after a roaring wildfire that may have been deliberately set swept across the dry Oklahoma landscape. The fire destroyed nearly five dozen homes and other buildings in and around Luther before firefighters were able to gain some measure of control overnight. Video from news helicopters showed orange-bright flames flickering in the darkness, and daybreak Saturday revealed a broad path of destruction. The fire was one of several

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two biggest cities, Damascus and Aleppo. “We heard heavy bombing since dawn,” a witness in Damascus told The Associated Press, asking that his name not be used out of fear for his personal safety. “Helicopters are in the sky.” Saturday’s violence comes only two weeks after the government crushed a rebel run on Damascus that included incursions by fighters into downtown neighborhoods and an audacious bomb attack that killed four members of Assad’s inner circle. The fighting in Damascus appeared likely to drain the army’s resources as fighting stretches into its second week in Aleppo, 350 kilometers (215 miles) to the north.

burning Saturday in Oklahoma, where a severe drought has parched the landscape. Authorities suspect it may have been intentionally set. The Oklahoma County sheriff’s department said it was looking for someone in a black pickup truck who was seen throwing newspapers out a window after setting them ablaze. Department spokeswoman Mary Myers said there were “no arrests, no suspects” but deputies were “working around the clock” to find anyone responsible. Gov. Mary Fallin toured Luther, hugging residents whose homes and belongings were destroyed by the fire that swept through treetops on 24 mph winds. “It’s heartbreaking to see families that have lost so much,” Fallin said after talking with some who were milling around the still-smoking

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Cedar trees burn after a wildfire in the eastern part of the Cleveland County jumped 144th Ave SE near Cedar Lane, Friday in Slaughter, Okla.

debris that had been their homes. “I gave them a hug, told them I was sorry.” The fire burned just over 4 square miles, including an area near the Turner Turnpike, which carries Interstate 44 between Oklahoma City and Tul-

sa. The superhighway was briefly closed Friday and traffic was diverted onto old Route 66, the cross-country highway that brought Luther a glimmer of life before the interstate bypassing the town was built in the 1950s.

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan parliament voted Saturday to dismiss the country’s defense and interior ministers, a move that threatens to throw the country’s security apparatus into confusion as foreign forces withdraw. The vote demanded the dismissal of two of President Hamid Karzai’s key security lieutenants: Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak, one of the top Afghan officials most trusted by Washington, and Interior Minister Bismullah Khan Mohammadi. The votes of no confidence come at a critical time in the war, when Afghan police and soldiers are increasingly taking over responsibility from departing international troops, who are scheduled to leave Afghanistan or move into support roles by the end of 2014. Separately, the U.S.-led coalition said two NATO service members were killed Saturday in an insurgent attack in eastern Afghanistan. No other information was released. So far this year, 268 U.S. and NATO troops have died in the war. Legislators faulted the defense and interior ministers for what they view as the government’s weak response to cross-border attacks that Afghans blame on the Pakistani military, with lawmakers asking why Afghanistan has not launched a military response. The parliamentarians also asked the ministers about allegations of corruption within their ministries and alleged security lapses that led to recent assassinations of top officials. The parliament then passed a measure to remove Wardak by a vote of 146 to 72. A separate vote of no confidence on Mohammadi passed 126 to 90. Both measures needed 124 votes to pass. “Both ministers are disqualified from their positions and we request His Excellency President Karzai to introduce new ministers for these positions as soon as possible,” Abdul Raouf Abrahimi, speaker of the lower house of parliament, said after the vote. It is unclear if the two will immediately leave their posts. Parliament occasionally flexes its muscle to thwart Karzai’s policies or appointments, but the constitution places most power in the president’s hands. Karzai’s office issued a statement acknowledging that Article 92 of the Afghan constitution gives the parliament the authority to disqualify ministers.

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Brandon Hontz, of Lopez, Pa., with his friend Paul ‘Ozzie’ Osborne from, Sidney N.Y., in the Family RV section at Pocono Raceway outside of the Turn 3 grandstand area.

Family RV section offers option By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

LONG POND – Brandon Hontz has attended races at Pocono Raceway for the past 20 years and will be at today’s Pennsylvania 400. The first 18 years were spent watching from the infield but the past two were spent in a less rowdy Family RV section outside of the Turn 3 grandstand area. To him and others who chose to watch a race from the grandstands instead of the track’s infield, they enjoy the new point of view both from their watching experience and their life experience. Hontz, who works at Altec Industries in Wilkes-Barre and lives in Lopez, Sullivan County, said he enjoyed his time in the infield, but once the family came along he felt it was time to select a new locale to stay in at the track. With a wife and three children, he said the infield is not the place to be. “I’ve been coming here since I was 16,” he said, noting his first few times involved his old pickup truck, with a mattress in the bed and a bed cover between him and the stars. As a teen, then a 20-something single guy,

that life was fantastic. Between the beer, the girls and the party atmosphere, there are plenty of good memories of the infield at Pocono Raceway. “Being a young single guy, that kind of stuff was fun,” Hontz said. But things change. “At this point in my life, I’d rather be here,” said Hontz, 36. The days are quieter, the access to restrooms and food stands is closer and it’s just a nice relaxing getaway from work. He said for years the infield was filled with displays of drunkenness and misogyny and was overall “pretty crude.” But times have changed not only for him but for the infield. Most people who have been coming to the track for years and were interviewed for this story agreed that the infield had a bad reputation for good reason. But as NASCAR became more corporate driven, NASCAR tracks, including Pocono Raceway, began to crack down on bad behavior. Increased security patrols and more offerings so people didn’t have so much down time on their hands has led to the infield actually becoming more family friendly. Bill Williams, of WilkesBarre, has been coming to Pocono for more than 30 years. He said tales of the infield “have

been blown out of proportion.” “You always had your share of things that go on,” said Williams, who now attends the race with his wife and daughter. “Through the years they’ve actively sought to control it.” A fan fun center behind the grandstands that infield guests can be bused to includes concerts and has given teens and young adults a place to congregate and have fun when there’s no racing on the track. Williams said he feels extremely safe in Pocono’s infield. “I feel it’s probably safer here at the track than it is back home,” Williams said. He said track officials have responded quickly when any problems arise and a lot of the security is the self-policed kind. “When we see it, we report it and we weed it out. We don’t want to have that here,” Williams, 53, said. But for some, the infield isn’t for them, even though they acknowledge it’s changed drastically over the past decade. Paul and Ellen Osborne, a retired couple from Sidney, N.Y., said the grandstands and the adjoining RV lot they and Hontz stay in work well for them, but Paul has spent some time in the infield in the past. “It was quite a wild party,” he said. But not so much anymore. “Now it’s all organized and sophisticated,” Osborne said.

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Citing popular and endangered historical sites Groups make choices known at Summit of Community Historical Societies. By STEVEN FONDO Times Leader Correspondent

BEAR CREEK VILLAGE – A number of local groups participated in the 2nd Annual Countywide Summit of Community Historical Societies on Saturday at the meeting hall of the Bear Creek Club House. The Luzerne County Historical Society and the Luzerne Foundation co-sponsored the all-day event, which featured groups from throughout the area discussing a wide array of topics and issues central to each specific group. "I’m thrilled with the turnout this year," said Historical Society Director Tony Brooks. "It’s great to have such enthusiastic grassroots support for an event like this." Represented at the summit were 16 local historical organizations featuring groups from Eckley Miner’s Village, The Mountain Top Historical Society, The Northeast

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Genealogical Society and the Shawnee Cemetery Preservation Society. Included in the program was a presentation given by Jim Stabile from Terra Historia, a smart phone application for self-guided historical tours. Summit participants voted on the best historical sites in Luzerne County as well as those they felt were the most endangered. Top 10 Most Popular Historical Sites: 1. Eckley Miner’s Village 2. Luzerne County Courthouse 3. The Nathan Denison House, Swoyersville 4. The Forty Fort Meeting House 5. The Hanover Green Meeting House 6. The Stegmaier Mansion, Wilkes-Barre 7. The Lands at Hillside, Chase 8. The Swetland Homestead, Wyoming 9. The Hazleton Castle 10. The Wyoming Monument

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Anthony T.P. Brooks, director of the Luzerne County Historical Society, conducts a meeting at the Bear Creek Club House Saturday as Jim Stabile Jr., president of Cold Fission Media, waits to give a presentation.

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5. Concrete City, Hanover Historical Sites: Township 1. Huber Coal Breaker, Ashley 6. Penobscot Fire Tower 2. Sacred Heart Slovak Church, 7. Seven Tubs Nature Area, Wilkes-Barre 3. New Jersey Central Train Sta- Wilkes-Barre 8. Freeland Borough Hall tion (Market Street Square), 9. Nanticoke Canal (remnants) Wilkes-Barre 10. Eckley Miner’s Village (out4. Irem Temple, Wilkes-Barre buildings and breaker)

bought eight seats for the basketball court he built in his back yard for his 12-year-old twin sons. “We built the court in the fall, and they get a lot of playing time, but they have nowhere to sit when they want to take a break.” Before the sale, the county offered seats free of charge to Little Leagues and community groups. There were 12 takers, including the Lansford Little League in Carbon County. Bob Pavlick of Lansford said the

league took 150 seats to replace bleachers at its stadium. “It’ll be a big thrill for the kids to have these bleachers there,” he said. “And the fans too. They even have cup holders.” Stadium Authority Director James Timlin said seats left over from the sale will be disposed of. Unsold seats will remain available to sports leagues and community organizations for another week to two weeks, he said, but interested parties should contact the author-

ity quickly because the seats need to be removed to make room for construction equipment, as demolition work at the stadium concluded last week. Timlin said the renovations are on schedule for an April, 2013 opening. Diane Devans can’t wait. “When the new stadium opens I’m hoping we’re going to walk in and sit down and it’s going to feel just like home; just like your house was remodeled,” she said.

the low-achieving list either made AYP or were “making progress” raised more questions about the new scholarship proContinued from Page 3A gram signed into law last month. Hazleton Area Acting Superin“There were five schools in Betendent Francis Antonelli said thlehem that made AYP and they the fact that so many schools on were on the list,” Antonelli said.

“There were schools that made AYP and showed significant growth in their test scores, and they were on the list.” In an email Pennsylvania Department of Education spokesman Timothy Eller noted the law establishing the scholarship tax

credit program requires the department to use PSSA math and reading tests – not AYP results – in drawing up the low achieving school list.

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as a little extra seating,” said Rich Koziol of Newfoundland, Wayne County, a season-ticket holder of eight years. “I’ll put on the radio and just close my eyes and pretend.” Others were more interested in the seats themselves. Mike Non of Mount Pleasant, Wayne County,

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lie in the way schools handle students who speak English as a second language. “Too many times when you have students whose English is a second language they put them in special-needs classes and they stay there,” he said. “We have to come into the 21st century.” Spanish speakers continue to face hurdles into adulthood. Jirau said other problems they face include an immigration debate that singles out Latinos and fails to recognize the positive contributions of immigrants, as well as a cyclical practice of making scapegoats out of immigrants during election years – this year in the form of a voter ID law. Jirau also said he is interested in bringing the expertise of commission members and the governor back to Luzerne County. In particular, he said he is gaining insight on gang activity from Gov. Tom Corbett, a former state attorney general. Jirau said gangs are a growing problem in Pennsylvania and will continue to grow as poverty increases, drug and alcohol dependence swells and efforts to educate the community (often) fall on deaf errors. If there is one thing that upsets Jirau, he said, it is the lack of attendance at seminars and events tackling issues that residents know to be relevant in their communities. “I guarantee you the average family will take care of their car; they will make sure their car is inspected,” he said. “But you ask how many families attend a drug and alcohol class or a gang (awareness class), knowing there’s epidemics of drug and alcohol abuse with our young kids and gangs, and I challenge you to tell me if you have a room of 100 adults, how many have actually attended a drug and alcohol or a gang seminar. But they’ll have their car inspected. “I’d like to see some kind of

legislation down the road, that kids do not graduate middle school or high school without having some kind of class on drug and alcohol,” he added. In an era of waning human services budgets, existing organizations need to make more coordinated efforts to target problems like drug and alcohol abuse, Jirau said, but he isn’t suggesting starting from square one. He applauded the recently founded Building Bridges initiative, started in response to the shooting death of 14-year-old Tyler Winstead in Wilkes-Barre, for engaging the local community, but questioned whether its founders had reached out to local organizations before starting the initiative. “How many times can you discuss that we have a drug and alcohol problem,” he asked. “How many times can we discuss that we have gang problems? …We need to start supporting the programs that are already in place before we start saying we see these needs, let’s start all over again.” The solutions to the systemic problems underlying incidents like the Tyler Winstead shooting are complex and not easily unraveled. But a start, he suggests, may lie in the word Jirau has made his life’s work: diversity. “Diversity for some reason kind of really divides a lot of people,” Jirau said. “Many people, when I bring the issue of diversity, feel very awkward, wish that the word diversity was not used. “They have this idea when you use the word diversity it’s all about racial equality or differences. I look at diversity as not only that, but also diversity of reaching out to the community; what other people are doing; what other faiths are doing; what other schools are doing. “Diversity to me is getting diversified knowing what everyone’s doing. That way you can assist, that way you can support and you can do what you can do, not only to make yourself better, not only to make your community better, but to support those who are doing these tasks.”

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MARIANNA BONANNI, 90, of Exeter, passed away Saturday morning, August 4, 2012 at United Methodist Homes, Wesley Village Campus, Jenkins Township. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. MARGARET (YASULITIS) SALITUS, 92, of Duryea, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012, in Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Taylor. Funeral arrangements are pending from Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. MARY ELIZABETH “BETTY” DAVIES, 92, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011. Born in Forty Fort to R. G. and Laura Bosworth Davis, she later resided in Dallas and Mehoopany. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Mehoopany Methodist Church. SANDRA ANN SAPP, 49, of Mountain Top, passed away unexpectedly at her family’s home on Friday, August 3, 2012, in the presence of her loving parents and registered nurse, Carol. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains Township. MRS. DOROTHY M. RICE, 87, a resident of Bear Creek Township, died Friday, August 3, 2012, at her home following an illness. She was the widow of Walter J. Rice Jr., retired director of the Irem Shrine Chanters, who died earlier this year. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to and will be announced by the H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 451North Main St., Wilkes-Barre. WILLIAM J. STAUCH, 54, West Wyoming, passed away Friday evening, August 3, 2012, in the WilkesBarre General Hospital. Arrangements are pending from the Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.

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away Thursday, August 2, 2012, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Wilkes-Barre on August 10, 1937, he was a son of the late Joseph F. and Antonetta Scheffs Montel and was a G.A.R. Memorial High School graduate, class of 1955. Joseph was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving in the United States and abroad. Prior to retiring, he had been employed as a meat cutter by Weis/Mr. Z’s Market in Nanticoke. Joe was a life member of AMVET, Post 59, Hanover Township, Disabled American Veterans, Keystone State Chapter 16 VFW, Post 396, Wyoming, Catholic War Veterans, Post 274, Ashley, and the Harveys Lake Rod & Gun Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Mark Montel; daughter, Marianne; his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his sister, Mary Jo Kapuschinsky and her husband, Dennis, Laflin; nieces, Marianne Kapuschinsky, Pittston Township; Cindy Kapuschinsky, Florida; great-nieces, Aleni and Melina Alfano, Pittston Township; four children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Blessing Service will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. from the Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Deacon Francis J. Bradigan, of St. Andrew’s Parish, Wilkes-Barre, will officiate. Military Funeral Service and interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and friends are invited to visit from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. For additional information or to send the family of Joseph C. Montel an online condolence, you may visit the funeral home website at www.lehmanfuneralhome.com.

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llen Gregory Crispell, 92, formerly of Dallas, passed away on May 26, 2012 at Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine, with her family at her side. She was the wife of Darrel D. Crispell, who predeceased her in 2002. She was born in Trucksville on March 2, 1920, a daughter of Raymond J. Gregory and Goldie Smith Gregory. Ellen graduated from Westmoreland High School and the Wyoming Seminary Dean School of Business. She was a longtime member of the Forty Fort United Methodist Church and an active Girl Scout Leader for many years. Ellen served as an officer of Morris Run Coal Company. She enjoyed traveling and always sought out local flower gardens on her trips. At age 90, she moved to Maine to be closer to her family. Ellen made many new friends at Gorham House, where she lived independently. She loved lobster and having her friends from the Dallas area visit. Ellen was preceded in death by her sisters, Catherine Gregory and Charlotte Kuhnert. Surviving are her daughters, Judith Cons and her husband, Dr. Jo-

nathan Cons, Porter, Maine; Nancy Steeves and her husband, Richard Steeves, Esq., Standish, Maine; Anne Milicia and her husband, Michael Milicia, Bedford, Mass.; grandson, Dr. Jason Cons and his wife, Erin Lentz, Lewisburg, Pa.; one great-grandchild, Mira Cons, whom she dearly loved. A memorial service will be held on August 26, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Forty Fort United Methodist Church. Memorial donations may be made to Northeast Hearing and Speech Center, 75 W. Commercial St., Portland, ME 04101.

Cyril Biros July 18, 2012 yril M Biros, 91, formerly of North Franklin Street, WilkesC Barre, died peacefully Wednesday,

July 18, 2012 in Moorestown, N.J. Cyril was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre. At age 18, he joined the Army Air Corps. Shortly thereafter he met his wife of 68 years, Margaret Nyulaszi (who passed away on July 27, 2012) of Lisbon Falls, Maine. Their military life took them to such places as Dyersburg, Tenn.; Lake Charles, La.; Johnstown, Pa., and Anchorage, Alaska. Along the way, they grew their family and created a loving home in each new locale. In 1959, they bought their first and only home in Willingboro, N.J., where they lived for the next 52 years. After a 25-year military career, Cyril worked for the U.S. Postal Service until he retired in 1986. He remained true to his Slovak and Wilkes-Barre roots, returning frequently to visit family and friends. But his primary focus was his family and he worked hard to provide for them his whole life. Cyril is survived by his four children, Cyril M. Biros Jr. (Veronica),

August 3, 2012 rianna Faith Lavelle, infant newborn daughter of James E. LaA velle III and Celina Whitesell, West

Mark J. Biros (Camille), Janice B. Schumann (Charles), Gregory S.L. Biros (Jill). Cyril and Margaret were the proud grandparents of Jason Biros (Katie), Amie Biros, Ashley Schumann, Andrew Biros, Benjamin Biros, and great-grandparents of Sophie Biros. Relatives and friends are invited to honor and celebrate Cyril’s life through memorial contributions in his name to the American Heart Association (heart.org).

August 4, 2012 ames J. Ciampi, 97, formerly of 7th Street, Bloomsburg died SatJurday, August 4, 2012 at the Emma-

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 11, in St. Columba Catholic Church, 342 Iron St., Bloomsburg, with Msgr. Robert E. Lawrence, celebrant. Burial will be in New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy, Pa. Family and friends will be received on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Arrangements are in the care of the Allen Funeral Home Inc., 745 Market St., Bloomsburg. Family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions are suggested to Emmanuel Nursing Center, 600 School House Road, Danville, PA 17821. For friends and family wishing to send a memorial gift, share a personal memory or offer condolences to the family, a memorial tribute page in James’ honor and a sympathy store are available at www.allenfuneralhome.com.

Anna Proctor August 1, 2012 nna Marie Fennick Proctor passed away Wednesday, AuA gust 1, 2012 at Natchez Community

Hospital, Natchez, Miss., after a very brief hospitalization. Anna was born May 6, 1918 in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of John P. and Anna Sabo Fennick. Her parents were first generation Americans from Austria-Hungary. Anna married Luther H. (L.H.) Proctor on August 6, 1943 in Yuma, Ariz. He preceded her in death on March 17, 1998, after 54 years of loving marriage. Anna loved to travel with L.H., visiting all 50 of the United States, most of the Canadian provinces and a few of the states in Mexico. Much of their traveling was done in their silver home away from home, Airstream. Yet as much as she loved to travel, coming home to friends and family always was important to her. She loved her little home and all of her friends in the Natchez and Vidalia (Miss-Lou) area. She was an active volunteer at Natchez Community Hospital and truly missed the time she spent there with the hospital staff and vol-

Pa.; several nieces and nephews; and his closest and best friend for over 30 years, Alfred Smith, Scranton. Funeral services for Edward will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the John V. Morris Funeral Home, 625 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, followed by a memorial funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the Saint Stanislaus Kostka worship site of Saint Andre Bessette Parish Community, 668 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. The Rev. Kenneth M. Seegar, pastor, will officiate. Final interment with Rite of Committal will follow in Mount Olivet Roman Catholic Cemetery, Carverton. Relatives and friends are invited to join Edward’s family for visitation and remembrances Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association, 71 North Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 or to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Dr., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

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nuel Nursing Center, Danville, where he had resided since August 15, 2008. James was born Wednesday, November 11, 1914, in Mocanaqua, a son of the late Philip and Grave Sarday Ciampi. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart after being seriously wounded in St. Lo, France. He participated in the Battle of Normandy, D-Day, serving as a Sergeant with the 29th Division of the 175th Infantry of the U.S. Army during World War II. James was a faithful member of St. Columba Catholic Parish, Bloomsburg, where he was a dedicated usher. He assisted his brother, Frank, in the operation of Ciampi Beer Distributor, Bloomsburg. Survivors include two nieces, whom he was instrumental in raising, Angela Solenberger and husband, Edwin, of Lightstreet and Grace Penman and husband, John, of Bloomsburg. There are several additional nieces and nephews surviving. As the last surviving member of his immediate family, Jim was preceded in death by seven siblings, Frank Ciampi on June 26, Benjamin Ciampi, Carolyn Ciampi, Joseph Ciampi, Sister Purissima, SSCM (Eleanor), Philip Ciampi and Anthony Ciampi.

r. Edward P. Gryskevicz, 76, of West Pittston, passed into Eternal Life early Friday morning, August 3, 2012, at the Golden Living Center Summit Campus, WilkesBarre, fighting a courageous battle, after succumbing to the effects of a stroke he was afflicted with in December, 2011. Born September 19, 1935, in Jackson Township, he was a son of the late Edward S. and Mary (Vasell) Gryskevicz. He was educated in and graduated from the Lake-Lehman schools. Mr. Gryskevicz proudly served our country with the U.S. Army, being stationed in Germany, as an engineer. Until his retirement, he had been employed by the McKinney Products Company, Scranton as a machinist for several years. Previously, he, along with his brother, Bernard, was a co-owner for over thirty years of Two Brothers Auto Trim Center, Old Forge, as an upholsterer. Among his many attributes, Edward bestowed upon his family a very strong work ethic and a commitment to solid family values. In his leisure time, Edward enjoyed hunting and spending time at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs with his family and good friends. Surviving are his children, Ed P. Gryskevicz Jr., Dallas, Gerald R. Gryskevicz, Pittston, Michael K. Gryskevicz, Wattsburg, Pa., Charles A. Kearney, Wilkes-Barre, Lisa A. Gryskevicz, North Wilkes-Barre; his former wife, Margarette Gryskevicz-Kearney, North Wilkes-Barre; seven grandchildren; brother, Bernard Gryskevicz, Bear Creek; sisters, Eleanor Panagakos, Dallas; Bernadine Gryskevicz, Middleton,

unteers. Her relationship with the hospital became more meaningful after she successfully beat breast cancer 16 years ago. Anna was fiercely independent and truly valued being able to live on her own and to be able to maintain her wealth of social activities even after the death of her one true love, Luther. She also truly cherished her family in Michigan, especially her grandson John, who was the apple of her eye. Surviving is her son, Lawrence H. Proctor; daughter-in-law, Cassandra H. Proctor; grandson, John A. Proctor, all of St. Johns, Mich. A memorial service reflecting upon her 94 years of life, love and many wonderful friendships will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 2001 Murray Dr., Vidalia, La., on Tuesday, August 7, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fishtown Preservation Society at fishtownmi.org, the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org, or a charity of your choice. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.youngsfh.com.

Pittston, went back into the arms of the Lord Friday, August 3, 2012, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Preceding her in death were her paternal great-grandmother, Mary Lavelle; paternal great-great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Labashousky; and maternal greatgreat-grandmother, Patricia Boettinger-Millivich. She is survived by maternal

grandparents, Richard Whitesell, Wellsville N.Y., and Patty Whitesell, Saylorsburg, Pa.; paternal grandparents, James and Lorrayne Lavelle Jr., West Pittston; paternal greatgrandfather, James Lavelle Sr., Tunkhannock; aunts, Tiana Lavelle, Tineasa Whitesell, Tyleene Roe and Ashley Morris; uncle, Richard Whitesell III. Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

Ruth Korson August 4, 2012 uth Korson, 96, of the Jewish Home, Scranton, formerly of R Wilkes-Barre and Deerfield, Fla.,

died Saturday morning, August 4, 2012. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Gussie Bransdorf Kaufer. She was a graduate of Coughlin High School. Ruth was employed as an office manager for the State of Israel Bonds, was a member of Congregation Ohav Zedek, a life member of Hadassah, volunteered for the library in Century Village, Deerfield, Fla. and was active in politics. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Meyer Korson and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughters, Sandra Goldman, Wilkes-Barre; Glenda Wasserstrom and her husband, Barry, Hollywood, Fla.; brother, Irving Kaufer, Laflin; seven grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and several nieces and neph-

ews. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held today at 1 p.m., in Ohav Zedek Cemetery, Hanover Township, with Rabbi Raphael Nemetsky and Rabbi Larry Kaplan officiating. Shiva will be observed at the Woodlands Inn and Resort, 1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, today 7 to 9 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements are by the Rosenberg Funeral Chapel Inc., 348 S. River St., WilkesBarre. The family would like to thank all of the caregivers of the Jewish Home for the wonderful care they gave to Ruth while she resided there. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Jewish Home, 1101 Vine Street, Scranton. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.rosenbergfuneralchapel.com.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Paul W. McCracken, a former economic adviser to several U.S. presidents, died Friday in Ann Arbor at age 96. McCracken was a member of President Dwight Eisenhower’s Council of Economic Advisers and later chair of the council under President Richard Nixon. Herbert Hildebrandt, a retired University of Michigan business professor and longtime friend, said Saturday he was told of the death by McCracken’s McCracken daughter, Linda Langer. McCracken was professor emeritus of business administration, economics and public policy at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. An announcement of his death on the school’s website said Nixon once wrote that during his first term he depended on McCracken “for his incisive intellect and his hard-headed pragmatism.” “He was a key adviser during a crucial time in our nation’s history,” Nixon wrote in 1985. McCracken recalled his appointment last year in an interview with the business school’s alumni magazine. “After Nixon won the election, the press started guessing who was going to get what job, and my name was mentioned as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers,” he said. “A guy with the Washington Post and I had become pretty well acquainted, and he called me up and said, ‘I hear your name mentioned frequently. Is it real?’ I said, ‘I have no idea.”’ McCracken went on to say that Nixon called him the next day and he flew to New York to meet him. Nixon offered him the job, and he said he wanted to discuss it with his wife. “Nixon and I talked a while longer and he said, ‘You know, I have a press conference coming up in about 20 minutes, and I don’t have anything to tell them. Why don’t we just announce it?’ What are you doing to do? So I said, ‘Well, okay. I guess my wife can find out about it on the news,”’ McCracken said. Between Eisenhower and Nixon’s administrations, McCracken served on a domestic economic task force under President John F. Kennedy and on the Commission on Budget Concepts for President Lyndon Johnson. “He had great respect for Mr. Nixon, as he did for Eisenhower and the other Democratic presidents that asked him to sit on committees and give advice,” Hildebrandt said. McCracken resigned from the Council of Economic Advisers in late 1971. By that time, he and Nixon had disagreed over price and wage controls. “I thought price controls were a bad idea for a very simple reason. You couldn’t look back into history and point to a success story,” McCracken said. “At the time, the president and Congress were involved in a battle in the political domain.

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7 WORDS THAT SAVED $3.75 MILLION LOAN TO MERICLE Section 4.10. Criminal Convictions. Except as previously disclosed to the authority, neither the Borrower nor any owner, director, ofﬁcer or person employed or engaged by the Borrower in a senior management capacity has been convicted by any court of any felony or any misdemeanor ... -- Amended (in yellow) state loan document “Robert K. Mericle ... agreed to plead guilty to a misprision of felony. In light of this, you suggested that we ... simply insert the words ‘Except as previously disclosed to the Authority’ ...” -- Letter from Mericle’s attorney to state, Dec. 2, 2009

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Commerce & Trade Park in Jenkins and Pittston townships. The Commonwealth Financing Authority approved the Business in Our Sites low-interest loan and a matching grant in October 2008. The Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce applied for the 10year loan with a 3-percent interest rate on behalf of Mericle 112 Armstrong LLC, which listed Mericle as its president. The money was used for excavation and utilities to build the second phase of the park’s east section on reclaimed industrial and commercial land. A copy of the loan and the email between Lew Sebia, chief operating officer of Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services, and Timothy Anstine of the DCED’s office of chief counsel discussing the alteration were obtained by The Times Leader through a Right to Know request filed with the DCED. Mericle and Sebia did not respond to requests for comment. In the email dated Dec. 2, 2009, Sebia explained Mericle held no ownership in Mericle 112 Armstrong LLC but was an officer. Sebia reiterated to Anstine that Mericle “recently entered” a guilty plea three months earlier to the charge of misprision of a felony. Mericle, who has been assisting prosecutors in corruption-related cases, still awaits sentencing in U.S. District Court in Scranton. “In light of this, you suggested that we not make any deletions to the language in Section 4.10 of the Loan Agreement, but rather simply insert the words, ‘Except as previously disclosed to the Authority,’ at the beginning of Section 4.10 and otherwise leave the entire representation in Section 4.10 as is,” wrote Sebia. “Your suggested insert is agreeable to us.” The DCED said “it believes that similar provisions have been made in other loan documents,” but did not keep records of those instances and could not provide examples. Boilerplate language Prior to the change, the section contained boilerplate language found in other loans made by the authority. The unaltered section read, “Neither the Borrower nor any owner, director, officer or person employed or engaged by the Borrower in a senior management capacity has been convicted by any court of any felony or any misdemeanor involving theft, dishonesty, deception, false swearing, or the filing or submission of any false or misleading information to any agency of government.” The DCED pointed out Mericle, 49, of Jackson Township, was not convicted, and Sebia thought it was “prudent” to disclose the ongoing criminal case. “A determination was made that it had no bearing on either the credit-worthiness of the borrower or our desire to participate in the project being financed,” the agency said in an email in June. Another state agency reacted more harshly to Mericle’s guilty plea.

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Under the terms of an agreement with Mericle, the state Real Estate Commission imposed a $1,000 fine, suspended his license on Sept. 14, 2010 for a year and placed it on probation until the conclusion of his criminal case. Both parties agreed he violated the state real estate licensing act with his guilty plea and that he “has been convicted” of a crime relating to his profession and his ability to practice as a real estate salesperson. The penalty, however, did not hamper Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services. Robert L. Besecker Jr., vice president and senior director of leasing, also held a license and as “broker of record” was authorized to handle real estate deals. Brand name tenants The park bisected by the Pennsylvania Turnpike and straddling Interstate 81 has been using its location and tax benefits to attract brand name tenants such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, FedEx, the Men’s Wearhouse, and most recently Neiman Marcus to set up distribution centers and create jobs. But the deals Mericle made to construct two juvenile detention centers eventually led to the criminal charge against him and civil lawsuits. Mericle Construction built the PA Child Care in Pittston Township and the Western PA Child Care in Butler County. In return for the work, he said he paid $2.1 million in finder’s fees to his longtime friend, Ciavarella, and Conahan. The fees were not illegal, but at Ciavarella’s request Mericle paid them through a third party – the former co-owner of the centers, attorney Robert Powell. Even though Mericle discovered the judges set up the payments to disguise the source of the income, he did not disclose it to federal authorities when asked about it. He pleaded guilty on Sept. 2, 2009 to the charge of misprision of a felony and agreed to put $2.1 million into a fund to benefit the health and welfare of Luzerne County youths. Separate from the money put into the children’s fund, last December, Mericle agreed to pay $17.5 million to settle lawsuits filed in federal court against him in the juvenile justice scandal. The judges involved in the scandal were indicted on charges they participated in a kickback scheme related to the construction of the centers and the placement of youths in them. Powell also was charged in the scheme. A jury convicted Ciavarella in February 2011 on charges related to the scheme, and Mericle testified against him. Ciavarella was sentenced last August to 28 years in prison. Conahan pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and was sentenced in September 2011 to 17 years in prison. Powell, who also cooperated with the federal government against the judges, pleaded guilty to corruption-related charges involving the judges and in November 2011 was sentenced to 18 months in prison. He is scheduled be released from the Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Fla. on April 16, 2013. The wait for Mericle’s sentenc-

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C A S E S TAT U S Developer Robert Mericle has yet to be sentenced in U.S. District Court in Scranton for admitting his role in the Luzerne County juvenile justice scandal. He is expected to be a government witness in the Oct. 1 corruption-related trial of former state Sen. Raphael Musto, D-Pittston Township. • Aug. 13, 2009: U.S. Attorney’s Office files a charge of misprision of a felony against Mericle. • Sept. 2, 2009: Mericle pleads guilty. • Jan. 27, 2011: The U.S. Attorney’s Office amends its plea deal with Mericle asking the court for permission to argue against giving him a break at the time of sentencing for accepting responsibility and instead increase the guideline range and allow for the maximum because of “obstructing or impeding the administration of justice.” • Oct. 1: Trial date for Musto

ing continues as he is expected to be a government witness at the scheduled Oct. 1 trial of former state Sen. Raphael Musto. The 83-year-old former lawmaker obtained several postponements because of his health. FBI probe into Musto A grand jury indicted Musto in November 2010 on charges he accepted gifts and money from Mericle in exchange for the lawmaker using his influence to assist Mericle’s projects. The FBI outfitted Sebia with a body wire in February 2010 to secretly record a conversation with Musto, according to court documents. They discussed a $25,000 payment prosecutors alleged was paid to Musto by an unnamed construction company to reimburse him for part of the cost of construction done on a property he owned in 2006. Prosecutors further alleged that Musto, in order to give the appearance he paid for the work, issued a check to the unnamed company. Based upon the conversation and information provided by Mericle, federal authorities obtained a search warrant for Musto’s Pittston Township house in April 2010. Musto’s attorney’s challenged Mericle’s credibility, saying he lied to FBI agents and committed perjury before a grand jury. In yet another instance of federal authorities saying Mericle paid a public official, Russell Arnone, a former supervisor with Jenkins Township, admitted taking $5,000 from him. Arnone, who resigned from his elected position, first denied receiving the money, disguised it as a campaign contribution that he did not report and spent just a portion of it on his run for office in 2007. Mericle was looking for a reduction in construction permit fees for CenterPoint and contacted Arnone, who said they were handled by a third party. The fees were later reduced and Arnone was paid for not holding up the project. He agreed with Mericle to disguise the payment as a campaign contribution and the unused funds would be returned. However, no money was returned. Arnone pleaded guilty in June 2010 and was sentenced to two months home confinement and two years probation in September of that year.

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year,” said Bill Williams, of Wilkes-Barre, as he sat along the fence line along the short shoot just exiting Turn Two. He now comes with his wife Beth and son Bill in their 1992 Coachman Classic RV but he recalls life BC, or Before Coachman. He would come to the track with an SUV and when the sun went down, the back seat folded down and the family slept in the trunk. He said while his accommodations at the track have changed over the 30 years he’s been coming to Pocono, what hasn’t changed is the friendliness amongst fans. “The unique feature about most infield fans is that we normally don’t have each other’s personal information to contact on a daily basis. But once we arrive at the track, we bond as one family. There to share good times or help each other with any problem that may occur. Ask any race fan on the infield for help and 12 people will be there offering whatever you need for free,” said Williams, a Tony Stewart fan who recalls coming to the track to watch snowmobile and IndyCar races. The friendships he’s made have contributed to his love of NASCAR Nation. And when walking around the sprawling infield area and talking to fans, regardless of which driver they root for or where they’re from, tales of friendship abound. Follow Jim Capurso, of Long Island, N.Y., as he rides the infamous $800 scooter cooler down a dirt path in an infield section near Turn Three and he’ll lead you to the designated homestead for a group of fans from Harrisburg, Reston, Va., and Long Island. The group, which numbered 18 this weekend, first met here at Pocono seven years ago and hit it off so well that they arrange to come back each summer and get adjoining sites. Each of the three groups is responsible for making dinner on a different night and they all share whatever they have with one another. Matt Elliott, of Reston, speaks about the reasons he comes to Pocono as a group of five of the younger fans in the group splash away in a two feet deep pool that cost $200 to fill with water. “We’ve watched them grow up,” Elliott said about the kids from New York. He said that while he might be from the south, he’s found the friendliest fans are at Pocono. “There’s northern hospitality here,” Elliott said. While Elliott’s group, Capurso’s posse and the gang from Harrisburg have become friends thanks to Pocono, a group from Northeastern Pennsylvania has become closer friends thanks to Pocono. Twenty years ago, John Parker, of Weatherly paid $500 for a 1973 International Bus that had been used by Whitewater Challengers. It had a rebuilt motor, Parker, of Weatherly, noted. With some modifications, including bunk beds and a bathroom, the old river expedition tour bus became a hotel room on wheels. Along with his father Gene

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Michael Damiano of Delaware County doesn’t like walking in tall wet grass, so he cuts it short at his spot.

BY THE NUMBERS 1: Start time of this afternoon’s Pennsylvania 400 2: Number of times the race was postponed from Sunday to Monday (1979, 2009) 2.5: Length in miles of the track 3: Number of turns at the track known as The Tricky Triangle, the only track on the circuit with this total 4: Number of times the race was shortened due to weather or darkness (1974, 1986, 1991, 2002) 5: Record for most wins by a driver at the track, shared by Bill Elliott and Jeff Gordon 43: Number of cars that will take the green flag today 55: Record for career starts at the track, held by Ricky Rudd 160: Number of scheduled laps 179.598: Miles per hour run during a qualifying lap by Joey Logano in June 2012, a track

record for NASCAR 211.715: Track record for any racing series lap, set in 1989 by Emerson Fittipaldi in the CART Series 400: Total miles of Pennsylvania 400 500: Number of miles the race had been since its inception until this year 1974: Year the first NASCAR event was run at track. Race was won by Richard Petty 1982: Year Pocono Raceway was given a second annual race 9884: Record for most laps run at the track in a career, held by Terry Labonte 90,000: Estimated crowd expected at today’s race 100,000: Dollars that track owner Brandon Igdalsky will give to a lucky fan if Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins today’s race

Parker, of West Hazleton, uncle Charlie Parker, of Beaver Meadows, and friends Lenny Lech, of Hazleton and Reds Gardner, of West Hazleton, the group has been coming to both Pocono races every year ever since. With other upgrades, which the group estimated has cost about $10,000, the bus has become a year-round hobby. Only once have they missed a race in that time, in June 2009, when the rear main seal on that rebuilt motor went bad and it wasn’t discovered until race week. “Everything was loaded and ready to go. We were loaded,” said Charlie Parker. The cost was $700 to repair and they haven’t missed a race since. Their old bus is a unique sight in the infield. What was once a common mode of transportation and comfort has become a symbol of a bygone era. “You don’t see as many buses up here like you used to,” said Gene Parker. Now there’s lots of modern RVs flush with big screen televisions, loaded kitchen and sleeping areas and fenced in tops giving fans a bird’s eye view of the on track – and off rack – action. Of the hundreds of RVs that dot the grassy infield landscape, none is as well known and ogled over than the $1.2 million custom built thing of beauty that

sits just inside the track’s tunnel entrance. Owned by Rick Keller, of York, the 2-year-old mansion on wheels includes numerous televisions, a full working bar, lights with dimmer switches, an ice maker, full kitchen including mahogany cabinets, marble flooring and stainless steel appliances, all powered by a 12,000-watt generator. Bob Miller, a contractor and race fan from Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, has been coming up to the track with Keller for years and said the new home base is an amazing piece of modern machinery that he had a big part in helping to build over a six-month period. He said not only do fellow fans stop by to catch a glimpse, but drivers including Michael Waltrip, Jennifer Jo Cobb and David Stremme have also stopped by to take a look and get a tour. While Miller knows not everyone can come to a racetrack in the kind of luxury and style that he, Keller – who declined to comment for the story – and the 13 others in their group will experience, he said in some ways the life of visiting the track with a tent, a pickup truck and a charcoal grill in many ways is just as good. “We’re all here to have a good time,” he said.

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“That’s one of the beauties of the Olympic Games, that they occur every four years. The athlete who fails in the first … has a chance to redeem him or herself. I certainly had that good fortune.” — Harrison Dillard

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Former athlete Harrison Dillard, left, the oldest living 100-meter gold medalist, poses with British Government Minister Alistair Burt in London last week. Britain’s Foreign Office honored the 89-year-old American in London on Wednesday and allowed Dillard to hold the 1948 Olympic torch again.

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ONDON — The oldest 100meter Olympic champion is back in London for the games — only this time as a celebrated athlete, not a scrawny kid from Cleveland who botched the hurdles only to win the gold in 1948. Harrison Dillard, 89, was honored Wednesday at Britain’s Foreign Office where the 1948 torch from those London games is on display. “It’s heavy!” the man, also known as ‘Bones’ because of his lanky youthful appearance, said as he held the silver torch.

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As a world record holder, all eyes were on Dillard in 1948 to win the 110meter hurdles. But when the day came, the American knocked down several hurdles and failed to finish the race. He tried again in the 100-meter dash, winning in 10.3 seconds — a surprise to his teammate and favorite Barney Ewell, who did a premature victory dance thinking he had actually won. Four years after London, Dillard went on to win the 100-meter hurdles in Helsinki. “That’s one of the beauties of the Harrison Dillard

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MEET JOHN DAWE

ohn Dawe is the president of Dawe Consulting. Dawe, 30, attended Lake-Lehman High School and graduated from Mansfield University with a degree in communications technology. He received his master’s degree in nonprofit management from North Park University. John lives in Kingston.

What were some of the jobs you held before you decided to start your own business? “I worked at Circuit City in sales. I also worked at Solid Cactus in several capacities. I went from project manager to client services to IT support and then marketing operations.”

Those jobs seemed like good preparation for your future. Tell us about your consulting group? “A small business or nonprofit organization will often get up and running and the people involved with them will have taken them as far as they can go on their own. This is where a consultant comes in and tries to improve capacity and marketing strategies. This will include strategic planning, business development, branding, fund raising and communications planning. We help businesses get back to why they started their business and let them get back to focusing on the important aspects and details of their business. We listen to them and offer suggestions that will hopefully benefit their future.” Aside from your duties within your company, you also serve as executive director of the NEPA Rainbow Alliance. What’s on the horizon for the organization? “The annual NEPA PrideFest at

Kirby Park will be on Sunday, Aug. 12. We are best known for this event, which is the largest gathering of LGBT and allied individuals and families in the region. It is an extraordinary event that has grown immensely the last four or five years. We originally had about 75 guests and that number has grown to over 2,000 in recent years. There is live entertainment, vendors, exhibitors and many family activities. For more information go to gaynepa.com.” The power of the alliance does not stop there. It is also involved in other avenues as well? “We are also heavily involved with the local and National Anti-Bullying Coalition (NABC). There have been significant strides in combating bullying in our local schools. Another project that is meaningful is our annual CreatAThon which is a 24-hour creative blitz that provides tens of thousands of See MEET, Page 3B

lash Gordon was coming. The great movie action hero whom I’d cheered for in his epic journeys to distant galaxies and his mortal combats with scheming scientists and murderous Martians would be in town. Well, actually it was renowned Hollywood actor (and former Olympic medalist) Buster Crabbe who’d be here. And “in town” would be more like a couple of towns away. But he’d be in Luzerne County, at least, and maybe I’d breathe some of the same air that had passed through his superhuman lungs. Crabbe’s real-life exploits had been pretty impressive. He’d won a bronze medal for his swimming in the 1928 Olympics, and in 1932 he’d struck gold. But by the 1950s he was the intrepid spaceman who’d battled evil in a series of mega-popular 1930s and 1940s sci-fi movie serials, some of which were still being re-run in local theaters by my post-World-War-II days. I found out about the visit when a man who owned a bake shop near our store on Wilkes-Barre’s old East Market Street sauntered in one Sunday morning to buy some quarts of soda and bags of snacks to entertain Flash/ Buster who was scheduled to drop by his new swimming pool. Crabbe, being an ex-Olympic swimmer, was serving as a roving spokesman for “Buster Crabbe Pools.” Buy one and you stood at least an outside chance that he would actually drop in on you. Reverently I packed up a couple of paper bags of glass bottles and other treats. Buster Crabbe would drink this Coca-Cola and eat these Wise chips. I couldn’t have felt prouder if I’d fueled up Flash’s spaceship for the battle with Dr. Zongo or some such villain. “Can’t we at least drive by and see Buster?” I asked my father. Fat chance! Who’d stay behind the counter and sell Clark bars? So the greatest man in the known universe came and went. I hadn’t felt so shattered since a couple of years earlier when the cute young starlet Patricia Crowley (who’d lived in Olyphant) made a personal appearance downtown to hype her new movie and I’d been forbidden to get on the bus and go down to the Penn Theater to see her. To my parents, youthful romance (she was just nine years older than I) was outweighed by the dangers of the wicked city after 6 p.m. So Patricia left town without me. Eventually I realized that I was cursed. I’d never actually see a celebrity I really cared for up close. To make sure I hadn’t forgotten my low status, God issued a reminder in the 1980s. I was standing in a crowd outside a Broadway theater, waiting for the doors to open and admit us to “The Odd Couple – Female Version.” Suddenly I felt the crowd sway to one side. Annoyed, I steadied myself, pushed back and, without looking, moved away. Then I heard cheering and shrieking. Right where I’d been standing was Rita Moreno, whom I’d had a crush on ever since “West Side Story,” signing autographs. Possibly I’d brushed up against her without realizing it. But maybe I hadn’t, because I wasn’t paying attention. I didn’t know! OH, I DIDN’T KNOW! Then she dashed into the theater. Buster, Patricia, Rita – I guess it just wasn’t meant to be. If they gave a gold medal for bad luck with celebrities, I’d be up on the stand about now, listening to the “Star Spangled Banner.” Hey, I wonder how I’d look on a Wheaties box? Tom Mooney is a Times Leader columnist. Reach him at tmooney2@ptd.net.

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Harrison Dillard displays the 1948 Olympic Torch in London.

The students of Small Wonders/Back Mountain held their pre-kindergarten graduation ceremony at the Back Mountain Harvest Assembly on June 14. The students presented a special program highlighting things they learned throughout the school year prior to receiving their diplomas. Graduates, from left, first row, are Dylan Rhoades, Kenny Seroka, Alijah Straley, Chase Brunges, Ellie Root, Croix Pevear, Audrey Haydu and Wyatt Dymond. Second row: Arianna Spurlin, Cassidy Siglin, Olivia Stockage, Jacob Parsons, Andrew Bolesta, Morgan Langdon, Brady Zapoticky, Kady Puterbaugh and Emma Miller. Third row: Linda Somoga, director; Kaden Coyne; Adithi Kollipara; Jadyn Rodkey; Alex Cavanaugh; Karlee MacMillan; Logan Hargrave; Ben Nichol; and Lynn Jumper, teacher.

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The PTO of Northwest Area Primary School recently sponsored a first-grade field trip to the Crayola Factory in Easton. Participating students were from the classes of Mrs. Coburn, Mrs. Schaefer, Mr. Zelinske and Mr. Kline. With the ‘World’s Largest Crayon,’ from left, are Angelina DiPino, Lexxi Sink, Jacob Kaminski, Matthew Sorber and Thomas Bierly.

Gra Anois Agus Go Deo (love now and forever) is the family slogan of the descendants of Bridget Clarke Shea and William Aloysius Shea who gathered at the home of Dorothy Shea Yazurlo, mayor of Laflin, to celebrate their 23rd family reunion. Jackie Balester Pekar, from Arizona, presented the group with T-shirts containing the family slogan and the names of the deceased members of this Irish clan listed on the back. Family members from Arizona, Georgia, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Florida and Pennsylvania were present. Pekar is the family historian and brought the name of the boat that Bridget Shea arrived in from Ireland in 1913. Participants, from left, first row, are Robert Charles, Jenna Charles, Maureen Shea and Tyler Shea. Second row: Shea Charles, Steve Biernacki, Katie Biernacki, Bob Slusser, Carol Charles, Lindsey Charles, Mary Shea Slusser, Meg Charles Slusser, Brenna Slusser, Traci Shea, Joan Shea, William Shea, Kerry Shea and Jackie Balester Pekar. Third row: Kevin Charles, Dorothy Balester Hodle, Dorothy Charles Schwab, Evan Shea, Derrick Haverlak, Sharon Thole Haverlak, Bridget Shea Thole and Dorothy Shea Yazurlo. Fourth row: Jane Shea, Jane Charles, Michael Yazurlo, Collin Slusser, Connor Thole, Chris Yazurlo and Patricia Charles.

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Olympic Games, that they occur every four years,” Dillard told The Associated Press. “The athlete who fails in the first, assuming that he can maintain the necessary physical ability plus the emotional and mental ability, has a chance to redeem him or herself. I certainly had that good fortune.” The1948 games were the first time that Olympic judges had the benefit of using photo finish technology, which helps the naked eye in determining who crossed the finish line first. Dillard, who now lives in the Cleveland suburb of Richmond Heights, said today’s athletes such as Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt have benefited from advances in technology, equipment, medical knowledge and nutrition. “He’s much bigger, stronger and much faster, of course, on the clock, but that’s not true only of Usain but all the athletes who are competing today,” Dillard said. What’s the trick?

“Evolution,” Dillard laughed. A lot has changed in Dillard’s life since he competed in the 1948 London games, held as Britain and the world struggled to recover from World War II. “In my day, it was purely amateur. You represented your country, period,” he said. “They are now able to make it a profession.” But London itself has also changed, said Dillard, who went on to work for the Cleveland Indians. “It’s such a big city, almost monstrous,” he said of London. “Not like Cleveland, unfortunately, being an industrial city that has lost half its population and many of its industries.” Dillard was inspired by another track and field athlete from Cleveland — Jesse Owens — who won four gold medals in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. When asked what event he was most looking forward to this week, Dillard said it wasn’t the 100-meter dash. “It’s my family getting here,” he said. “It’s the first time my daughter and three grandkids have ever been to London. It’s going to be a special time.”

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Mead, Danowski Fada, Smetana

elly Smetana and Max Fada, together with their families, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Michael D. and Janet Smetana, Tamaqua, Pa. Kelly is a graduate of Bloomsburg University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration. She is employed at Kraft Foods, Hanover, Pa. The prospective groom is the son of John R. and Maryann Fada, Summit Hill, Pa. Max served five years in the United States Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. He is a two-tour veteran of the Afghanistan War. He graduated from West Chester University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He is employed by the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Enforcement and Investigations. The couple became engaged on Dec. 10, 2011, and will exchange wedding vows on Sept. 15, 2012, at SS. Peter and Paul Church, Tamaqua, Pa. The reception will take place at the Mahoning Valley Country Club, Lehighton, Pa., and the newlyweds will honeymoon in St. Lucia. The couple resides in Mountain Top, Pa.

Stone, Chesney

Lorah, Lausterer

D atricia Lausterer, Barnesville, Pa., along with Dennis and Connie P Lorah, Port Matilda, Pa., are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Dana Lausterer and Bradley Lorah. Miss Lausterer is a 2007 graduate of LaSalle University and The Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia, where she earned a master’s degree in the science of nursing, specializing in nurse anesthesia. She is employed as a CRNA by Northeast Anesthesia Inc. Mr. Lorah is a 1999 graduate of King’s College, where he received a bachelor’s degree as a physician assistant. He is employed as a physician assistant by Scranton Orthopedic Specialists. A September 2012 wedding is planned at Skytop Lodge, Skytop, Pa.

anielle Marie Chesney and Michael John Stone Jr., together with their families, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Danielle is the daughter of Darren and Deborah Chesney, Ashley. She is the granddaughter of Rebecca Ball and David Burke and the late Irene Mayo and the late Chester Chesney. Michael is the son of Jennifer and Michael Stone Sr., Nanticoke. He is the grandson of Linda and Leonard Stone, Loretta Stone and the late Glenn and Camille Jones. Danielle is a 2006 graduate of Greater Nanticoke Area High School and will be graduating this fall from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science with an associate’s degree in specialized technology and funeral service arts and sciences. Michael is a 2007 graduate of Greater Nanticoke Area High School and will be graduating from Wilkes University this year with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. The couple will be happily united in marriage on Oct. 13, 2012. The ceremony and reception will both be held at the Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Walter, Workman r. and Mrs. Timothy J. Walter, Bradford, announce the engageM ment and approaching marriage of

Piazza, Fischbein mily Sarah Fischbein and Gregory E Piazza, together with their parents, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. The bride-to-be is daughter of Dr. Richard and Susan Fischbein, Harveys Lake. She is the granddaughter of Sylvia Fischbein and the late Alvin Fischbein, Pittston, and Marilyn and Charles Wishart, Presque Isle, Maine. She is a 2003 graduate of MMI Preparatory School, Freeland, and a 2007 graduate of Wilkes University, with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, early childhood and English as a Second Language. She also earned a master’s degree from Wilkes University in educational development and strategies in 2009. The prospective groom is the son of Louis and Rosemary Piazza, Shavertown. He is the grandson of the late Frank and Dolores Piazza, Luzerne, and the late Norman and Mary Rose Wildoner, Plymouth. He is a 2002 graduate of LakeLehman School District and a 2006 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, with a degree in music education. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps from 2007-2011. He is attending Arizona State University pursuing a master’s degree in clarinet performance. The couple will exchange wedding vows in October, 2012, at East Mountain Inn, Wilkes-Barre.

their daughter, Kaitlin Jean Walter, to Lieutenant Charles Douglas Workman II, United States Navy, son of Doug and Patti Puchalsky Workman, Memphis, Tenn. Kate is the granddaughter of Fred Sayer and the late Jean Sayer, Brookville, and the late Ronald and JoAnn Walter, Bradford. She is a 2005 graduate of Bradford Area High School and a 2009 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology. She is also a 2011 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside School of Nursing. Kate is a registered nurse in the cardiac medical surgical unit at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center Southside, Jacksonville, Fla. Chad is the grandson of Irene Puchalsky and the late William R. Puchalsky Sr., Swoyersville, and Betty Workman and the late Charles G. Workman, Glen Burnie, Md. He is a 2003 graduate of Bolton High School, Arlington, Tenn., and a 2007 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in information sciences and technology with a minor in military studies. He completed naval flight training in Pensacola, Fla., and Corpus Christi, Texas, where he was awarded his Wings of Gold as a naval aviator. Chad is a Navy pilot and Patrol Plane Commander flying the P-3C Orion, a Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance aircraft in Patrol Squadron FOUR FIVE (VP-45) at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fla. The couple will be married on Nov. 10, 2012, in the Catholic Chapel at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the campus of The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, State College.

Daley, Schuh

ellyann Daley and John Schuh were united in marriage on Aug. 20, 2011, at St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. The ceremony was performed by Monsignor John Bendick The bride is the daughter of Rosemary and Gerald Daley. She is the granddaughter of the late Margaret Mary and Francis Lavelle and the late Theresa and Francis Daley, all of Pittston. The groom is the son of Elaine and John Schuh, Avoca. He is the grandson of the late Nancy and Charles Jones, Avoca, and the late Virginia and John Schuh, Scranton. The bride, escorted by her father, chose her sister, Kimberly Daley, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kate Yanchis, Scranton, Lindsay Myers, Duryea and Noell Haldeman, Nanticoke, all friends of the bride; Kelsey Matteucci, Colchester Conn., niece of the groom; and Carly Thomas, Plymouth, cousin of the bride. The groom chose Matthew Felter, Moosic, as best man. Groomsmen were Doug Krafjack, Pittston, Jerry Coggins, Moosic, and Jon Munski, Avoca, all friends of the groom, and Brandon Whipple, Pittston, nephew of the groom. Nico Matteucci, nephew of the groom, was ring bearer. RoseAnn Lavelle and James Daley, godparents of the bride, gave scripture readings. Lori Romanowsky and Raymond Schuh, godparents of the groom, presented the offertory gifts. A reception was held at Colarusso’s LaPalazzo, Moosic, after the ceremony. The couple honeymooned in Oahu, Hawaii. They reside in Pittston.

Bajón, Meehan Jean Meehan and Aser Santos C elia Bajón were united in marriage on

Aug. 6, 2011, at St. Mary’s Church, Avoca. The Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka officiated. The bride is the daughter of Michael and Patricia Meehan. She is the granddaughter of the late John and Kathryn Sammon, Avoca, and the late Donald and Jean Meehan, Pittston. The groom is the son of José Santos Montes and Faíta Bajón Ceballos, San Fernando de Henares, Spain. He is the grandson of Javier Santos Escobar and Cándida Montes Barros, Santandar, Spain, and Natividad Ceballos Terán and the late Alejandro Bajón Gutiérrez Somahoz, Spain. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father. She chose Agata Pirog as the maid of honor. The groom chose James “Gyp” Padden, uncle of the bride, as the best man. Jack Sammon, uncle of the bride, and Adrian Sipes, cousin of the bride, served as ushers. Readings were given by Angela Padden, aunt of the bride, and Rebecca Sammon, cousin of the bride. Ashley Houston and Bridget O’Malley, friends of the couple, brought up the gifts. Music for the ceremony was provided by Chuck and Marianna Smith. The reception was held at Colarusso’s LaPalazzo, Moosic. Celia is a graduate of Scranton Preparatory School and the Schreyer Honors College of Penn State University, where she majored in classical languages and Spanish. She earned a master’s degree in secondary education, specializing in Latin, from Complutense University of Madrid. Aser is a graduate of Jaime Ferran Clúa High School and Complutense University of Madrid, where he earned a degree in primary education. He also studied at the University of Cyprus. Both Celia and Aser are employed by the Community of Madrid, Aser as a fourth-grade teacher and Celia as an English language assistant. The couple honeymooned at Niagara Falls, Canada. They reside in Madrid, Spain.

The Uters ohn and Carm Uter, Forty Fort, are celebrating their 40th wedding Janniversary today, Aug. 5, 2012. They

were married August 5, 1972, in Pittston. The couple are loving parents to three children, Christopher, Rebecca and Jennifer. They are also extremely devoted grandparents to five grandchildren, Alexa Rae, Conner, Colin, Molly and Nathan. Their love and devotion to one another is an inspiration to their children and grandchildren. They will celebrate this special day together with their family.

he historic Scranton Iron Furnaces was the site for the wedding of T Andrea D. Mead to William (Will) C.

Danowski Jr. on May 19 at 4:15 in the afternoon. The Rev. Jerry "Maj" Major III officiated. The bride serves in the Obama Administration as Press Secretary for the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President. She graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia with a degree in English and political science before earning a master’s degree in government administration from the University of Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of Betsy Kellerman Mead, Elmhurst, and the late Gary F. Mead. Her father was a pharmacist for 37 years, specializing in various disciplines including oncology clinical research and HIV/AIDS treatment. Her mother is a clinical research nurse at The Commonwealth Medical College in Scranton. Andrea is also the granddaughter of Minnie Mead, Scranton. The bridegroom, 32, serves in Pennsylvania’s State Government as Legislative Liaison for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board in Harrisburg, Pa. He graduated magna cum laude from King’s College with a degree in political science. He is the son of William and Theresa Danowski, Wilkes-Barre. His father, an army veteran who courageously served in the Vietnam War, is also a retired employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, WilkesBarre, where his wife Theresa worked as well before retiring. Andrea and Will met working for Governor Rendell in Pennsylvania’s Capitol, where they each began their careers in government. They both continue to serve actively in politics and public service.

Mack, Roman n Aug. 5, 2011, surrounded by the most amazing family and friends, O Jennifer Lynn Mack and Justin Michael Roman exchanged wedding vows. The ceremony took place at St. Nicholas Church, where wonderful words were spoken by Monsignor Rauscher. Jennifer is the daughter of Darwin Mack Jr., Parsons, and Marie Mack, Wilkes-Barre Township. Justin is the son of John and Ann Marie Roman, Wilkes-Barre. They are forever grateful to have had the support of their parents on their special day. The wedding was made even more spectacular with the bridesmaids and groomsmen: Becky McGraw, sister of the bride and matron of honor; Amanda Brooks, sister of the groom; Megan Cleary, Jamie Moska, Amanda Magda and Beth Brislin, friends of the bride; John Roman, brother of the groom and best man; Darwin Mack III, brother of the bride; Ed Brooks, brother in-law of the groom; and Kenny Young, Brian Williamson and Wayne Kogoy, friends of the groom. The flower girl, Sophie Brooks, niece and goddaughter of the groom, and ring bearer, Dylan McGraw, godson of the bride, both stole the show as they walked hand in hand. The East Mountain Inn hosted a beautiful reception. Becky McGraw, owner of Beckaboo’s Cakes in Winchester, Va., created an amazing cake pop and cake display. Grace, given by John McGraw, kicked off the evening of great food, laughter and dancing. The couple thanks all who contributed in blessing them with a memory that will live on forever in their hearts. Jennifer and Justin honeymooned in Hawaii and are expecting their first child in October.

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BIRTHS Nesbitt Women’s & Children’s Center at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Pitts, Shantell and Ishmial Johnson, Wilkes-Barre, a daughter, July 16. O’Gorman, Jamie and Patrick, Forty Fort, a daughter, July 16. Schultz, Joanne and Nikolas, Sugar Notch, a son, July 16. Snyder, Carrissa R. and Jonathan Casey Swiger, Hanover Township, a son, July 16. Lozada, Erica and Sergio, Wilkes-Barre, a son, July 16.

Kehl, Katuna M. Katuna and Benjamin E. B arret Kehl were married Dec. 17, 2011,

at the Waters Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook, Conn. Deacon Mike Aparo officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Joann Brandt, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and the late Elliot Lewis Katuna. She is the granddaughter of the late Reuben and Miriam Katuna and John and Mary Kondek. John Kondek, the bride’s maternal uncle, served as her escort for the ceremony. The groom is the son of Douglas and Ann Kehl, Glastonbury, Conn. He is the grandson of Theresa Kehl, Manchester, Conn.; the late Edward Kehl; and George and Alice Gongwer, formerly of Ashland, Ohio. Cara Wagner, sister of the bride, was the matron of honor. Katerina Karmokolias, a friend of the bride, and Meredith Ambrozaitis, a niece of the groom, served as bridesmaids. Megan and Sydney Kehl, nieces of the groom, and Caroline Kondek cousin of the bride, served as flower girls. Matthew Kehl, brother of the groom, and Todd Clayton, friend of the groom, served as best men. John Douglas (J.D.) Wilhelm, nephew of the groom, served as a groomsman. A cocktail hour and reception took place at the Waters Edge Resort and Spa immediately following the ceremony. The bride and groom honeymooned in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Barret graduated from Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School, Kingston, Pa., in 2000. She also graduated from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and political science in 2004 and a Master of Arts degree in political science in 2005. Barret completed her Master of Arts degree in sociology at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, in 2010. She is a doctoral student in sociology at the University of Connecticut. Ben is a graduate of Glastonbury High School, Glastonbury, Conn., and a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in risk management and insurance in 1999. He is a wealth management advisor with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Barret and Benjamin reside in South Glastonbury, Conn.

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ridget Ryan and Jerry Norakus Jr. were united in marriage on Oct. 15, 2011, at St. Mary’s Church of the Immaculate Conception, WilkesBarre. The bride is the daughter of James and Jeanmarie Ryan, Wilkes-Barre. She is the granddaughter of the late Charles and Theresa Majikes, WilkesBarre, and the late Edward and Marcella Ryan, Syracuse, N.Y. The groom is the son of Jerry and Denise Norakus, Wilkes-Barre. He is the grandson of the late Nicolas and Susan Podgorski and the late Julius and Frances Norakus, all of WilkesBarre. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She chose her cousin, Kelly Nilon, as her matron of honor. Maid of honor was Amanda Magda, lifelong friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Amanda Norakus, sister of the groom; Jennifer Majikes, Denise Mendoza, Brittany Majikes, Marie Manfre, cousins of the bride; and Tonia Fellerman and Deidre Limongelli, best friends of the bride. Kayley Nilon, cousin of the bride, was junior bridesmaid. Flower girl was Reagan Rodzinak, cousin of the bride. The groom chose his best friend, Frank Sipple, as his best man. Groomsmen were Dan Ryan, brother of the bride; Bob Suchocki, cousin of the groom; and Vince Budzyn, Steve Podraski, Steve Solovey, Matt Lavan, Steve Heimbach and Anthony Ciliberto, all friends of the groom. Ring bearers were Tanner Nilon, cousin of the bride, and Brayden Nilon and Robbie Miller, godsons and cousins of the bride. An evening cocktail hour and reception were held at A Touch of Class at the Palace, Wilkes-Barre. The bride was honored at a bridal shower given by her mother, mother of the groom and bridesmaids at The Gallery at Pierce Street. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at Kevin’s Restaurant, Kingston. The bride is a 2004 graduate of Bishop Hoban High School and Empire Beauty School. She is employed by Déjà Vu Hair and Nail Salon and Wilkes-Barre Area School District in special education. The groom is a 2003 graduate of Bishop Hoban High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from East Stroudsburg University in 2007. He is co-owner of Meadow Run Lawns and Landscaping, Bear Creek. The couple traveled to Cancun, Mexico, for their honeymoon. They reside in Wilkes-Barre and are expecting their first child in November.

anielle Piszak and Robert Yashinski Jr. were united in marriage on Sept. 10, 2011. The ceremony was held at the Parish of St. Monica in Wyoming and was presided over by the Rev. Leonard McKernan and Deacon John Ziegler. The bride is the daughter of John and Donna Piszak, Wyoming. She is the granddaughter of the late Daniel and Jacqueline Kubicki and the late John and Julia Piszak, all of Brooklyn, N.Y. The groom is the son of Margaret Yashinski, Luzerne, and the late Robert Yashinski Sr. He is the grandson of Elizabeth Ziegler, the late Roman Ziegler and the late Leonard and Ida Yashinski, all of Plymouth. The bride chose her sister, Tracy Wagner, as her matron of honor and her friends Nicole Baldauff, Amber Brazil and Nicole Perry as bridesmaids. The groom chose his cousin, David Ziegler, as his best man. Jamie Piszak, brother of the bride, and friends John Bosha and Greg Krehely were the groomsmen. The readings were performed by Michael Yashinski, Kate Young and Allan Yashinski, the groom’s siblings. An evening cocktail hour and reception were held at Fox Hill Country Club, Exeter, after the ceremony. A surprise bridal shower was hosted by the mother of the bride, the mother of the groom and the bridal attendants at the Pierce Street Deli, Kingston. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the mother of the groom at Leggio’s, Dallas. Danielle is a graduate of Bishop Kearney High School, Brooklyn, N.Y. She earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Scranton. She is a retail store manager in Annapolis, Md. Robert is a graduate of Bishop O’Reilly High School, Kingston, and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science from the Johns Hopkins University. He is employed by the federal government.

Smith, Rachell M. and Eddie Crossan Jr., Wapwallopen, a daughter, July 17. Jones, Alexis and Dennis Ventura, Nanticoke, a son, July 17. Gutierrez, Abagail, Wilkes-Barre, and Joseph Matusick, Plains Township, a son, July 17. Madjeski, Megan and Ted, Kingston, a daughter, July 18. Wolfe, Brandy and Donny Engelman, Dallas, a son, July 18. May, Tara and Warden, Wilkes-Barre, a son, July 19.

The Pizanos r. and Mrs. Philip L. Pizano, Wyoming, celebrated their 60th M wedding anniversary on July 5.

They were married in St. John’s Nepomucene Church, Luzerne, by the late Monsignor George Bendick. Their attendants were the late Charles Conway and the late Mary Margaret Pizano. Anthony Molinari was the ring bearer and Mary Ann Saxon Zekas was the flower girl. Mrs. Pizano, the former Geraldine Saxon, is the daughter of the late George and Anna Saxon. Mr. Pizano, the son of the late Philip and Mary Pizano, was employed by the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement in 1990. The couple has seven children: Philip G., Plains Township; Donna Sbriscia, Stewartsville, N.J. ; Ann Marie Thomas, Wyoming; David, Swoyersville; Catherine, deceased; Jeanne Wisnewski, Wyoming; and Gerry Lynn Butler. The Pizanos have 16 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. In honor of the occasion, family and friends attended a Mass on July 8 at St. Barbara’s Parish in Exeter in which the couple received a blessing given by the Rev. Philip Massetti, OSJ. After the Mass, a reception was held and Geraldine’s recent 80th birthday was also a theme for the celebration.

Hoover, Sarah and Dustin Faux, Tunkhannock, a son, July 22. McAndrew, Alicia and Patrick Michael II, Old Forge, a son, July 22. Zakseski, Brittany and Justin Wallace, Pittston, a daughter, July 22. Metzger, Brandy and Everton Melo, WilkesBarre, a daughter, July 23. Hart, Amanda and Dwayne Houman, Plymouth, a son, July 23.

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS Geisinger Medical Center, Danville Bloss, Katlyn and Justin, Shickshinny, a son, July 24. Grandparents are Barry and Diane Bloss, Hobbie, and Thomas and Debra Futoma, Shickshinny.

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Misewicz, Jane and Steve, Archbald, a son, July 22.

PLAINS TWP.: The Plains Parks and Recreation Board, 6:30 p.m., at the Birchwood Hills Park Office in the Birchwood Hills section.

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Victoria Sypniewski, Hazleton; Marcella LaHara, West Hazleton; Luke Strauskulage, Jefferson Township; Nicholas Raven, Moscow; Julie Kosin, Olyphant; Samantha Hazen, Dunmore; Juliann Merryman, Bear Creek; Winston Gordon III, Blakeslee; Emily Banas, Dallas; Andrea Butchko, Dallas; Ethan Brown, Tunkhannock; Mariah Zarychta, Tunkhannock; Peter Andrews III, Bear Creek Township; Tess Kornfeld, Kingston; Ryan Susek, Plains Township; Ashlie Daubert, Hanover Township; Madison Wright, Mountain Top; Alexandria Yazwinsky, Mountain Top; Amanda Quick, Shavertown.

Walter, Stephanie and Joshua Goodwin, Wilkes-Barre, a daughter, July 21.

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Mary Thede, Dallas.

Sara Skammer, Dallas.

Pedro, Charlea and Brian, Noxen, a son, July 20.

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2012. They were married in 1962 in St. John Nepomucene Church, Luzerne, by the late Rev. Cyril Frankovitch. Their best man was Thomas Krakosky, friend of the groom, and matron of honor was Bernadine Major Kurpis, sister of the bride. Other wedding attendants were Robert Urban, Joseph Yedinak, Anita Remaykis Armstrong and Marie Franko Stefanides. Mr. and Mrs. Urban are the parents of three children, Jacqueline Savage, Swoyersville; John, Exeter; and Lynn Smith, Bloomsburg. They have eight grandchildren. The couple commemorated the occasion with a dinner with their family and friends at Perugino’s Restaurant in Luzerne.

Montigney, Jessica and Maurice Richardson Jr., Wilkes-Barre, a son, July 20.

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Hoang Minh M. Ngo, Kingston.

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Harrison, Gina and William, Plymouth, a daughter, July 19.

Tranell, Jennifer and Jeffrey, State College, a son, July 26. Grandparents are Carl and Karen Tranell and Connie Bauer, all of State College, and the late Robert Bauer. Great-grandparents are Dorothy Zolner and the late Henry Zolner, Larksville, and the late Josephine and Carl Tranell Sr., Nanticoke.

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ding anniversary today, Aug. 5, 2012. Marie is the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve Dorrance, Wilkes-Barre. A former cosmetologist, she is a sales rep with Nestle USA, Glendale, Calif. Tom is the son of the late Charles and Beatrice Hartz, Brooklyn, N.Y. He is retired from Llewellyn & McKane Printing Company, Wilkes-Barre. He completed his CDL licensing course at Luzerne County Community College and has published a book on Amazon. He is also an accomplished artist. Tom and Marie are the proud parents of two sons, Ryan, a registered dietician employed by Nestle Nutrition, Exeter; and Chuck, a chef, ice sculptor and entrepreneur, who lives with his wife, Loree, and their two children, Hunter and Jakob, in Portland, Ore. A cruise to the Western Caribbean is planned to note the event.

WILKES-BARRE TWP.: Toastmasters International, a public speaking, leadership and self-improvement club, 5:15 p.m., at Sundance Vacations, Presentation Room, 264 Highland Park Blvd., across from the Mohegan Sun Arena. The club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. All are welcome. For more information contact Rick at 4177036; visit toastmasters.org; or email toastmasterswb@gmail.com.

OUT-OF-TOWN GRADUATES Clarion University

Ashlee Swales, Wilkes-Barre, a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in secondary education, mathematics.

Geneva College, Beaver Falls

Rick Boyer, Benton, a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts degree in business.

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Aaron Keich, Tunkhannock, a Bachelor of Arts degree in history.

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Kinsey E. Carper Izayah D. Ingram Izayah David Ingram, son of Carole Tencza and David Ingram, Glen Lyon, is celebrating his first birthday today, Aug. 5. Izayah is a grandson of Felix and Jean Tencza, Dorrance, and Sabrina Jennings, Newark, N.J. He has two sisters, Krystyna, 15, and Vyktorya, 10.

Kinsey Emmerson Carper, daughter of Zoe and Garrett Wayne Carper, West Chester, celebrated her sixth birthday Aug. 3. Kinsey Emmerson is a granddaughter of Lynn Knight, Honey Pot; Dave Zmijewski, Chambersburg; and Randy and Cindy Carper, Springfield. She is a great-granddaughter of James H. Knight, West Nanticoke, and Phyllis Knight, Nanticoke.

Wyoming Seminary honors four alumni with distinguished service award Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School in Kingston recently presented its annual Joseph C. Donchess Distinguished Service Award to four people who have demonstrated exceptional service to the community and Wyoming Seminary. This year’s recipients are Max Bartikowsky, Class of 1948, Forty Fort; Marc Holtzman, Class of 1978, Aspen, Colo.; O. Charles Lull, Venice, Fla.; and Lillian Davis Smith, Class of 1953, Dallas. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Wyoming Seminary Board of Trustees on behalf of everyone associated with the school. It expresses appreciation for the life and example, sacrifices and devotion of those who are honored. At the award presentation, from left: Mary Lopatto, Board of Trustees member and award presenter; Lull; Evelyn and Seymour Holtzman, parents of Marc Holtzman; Smith; Bartikowsky; and Dr. Kip Nygren, president, Wyoming Seminary.

Barbara Woronko Anzalone was recently sworn in as a member of the board of directors of the Rockette Alumnae Association at the Arsenal in Central Park, New York City. The Rockette Alumnae, a group of former Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, supports numerous charities. Anzalone has instructed young dancers, models and entertainers at her studio, the NEPA Academy of Dancing in Edwardsville, for 37 years. She was also a former Miss Pennsylvania USA l967; a member of the original cast of ‘Dark Shadows;’ a former Radio City Music Hall Rockette; and author of ‘The Girl Next Door.’ At the swearing-in ceremony, from left are Anzalone and Fern Dion Gedney, former Rockette and Rockette Alumnae trustee.

Annual Edwardsville school reunion planned The Edwardsville All Schools Annual Reunion will take place 6 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the Harveys Lake American Legion. Anyone who graduated from Edwardsville High School, or who attended any of the Edwardsville schools, is invited. Cost is $18 per person and includes a buffet dinner and a cash bar. Checks must be received by Sept. 1, no exceptions. Make checks payable to Edwardsville Schools Reunion and mail to Roberta Bonczewski, 8 Elm St., Edwardsville, PA 18704. Include year of graduation or attendance. If female, include maiden name in the memo space. For more information call Roberta at 287-2407 or Mike Kosko at 853-3924. Reunion committee members, from left, are Bob Mital, Bonczewski, Rita Mickowski and Kosko.

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St. John the Evangelist parish hosts bazaar

Nurses celebrate 50th reunion during Nurses Week The Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1962 held its 50th homecoming celebration on May 1 1 at Misericordia University. The meeting took place during Nurses Week and the artifacts of Nursing History in Northeastern Pennsylvania on display at the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery were presented. Members of the Class of 1962, from left, first row: Phyllis Jones Gabel; Sandy Lieberman Platsky; Judy Rokur Musheno; Ida Jean Frank Lynn; Carol Rasmus Murphy; Nancy Pickering Dwyer, president, Alumni Association; Ginny Zalewski Orlowski; and Melanie Zielinski Harris.

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The Parish Community of St. John the Evangelist, Pittston, will hold its 13th annual bazaar from 5:30-10 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. The bazaar will be held rain or shine under tents on the corner of Broad and Church streets, Pittston, and in Seton Catholic auditorium. There will be delicious foods, entertainment, variety booths, a giant flea market, jewelry sales, books and DVDs, baked goods, raffles, children’s games, bingo and more. Committee members, from left, first row, are Paula Connors; Stephen Vitek; the Rev. Richard Cirba; Jim Dillon, general chairperson; Monsignor John Bendik, pastor; Maryann Speece; and Deacon Jim Cortegerone. Second row: Jim Connors, Becky Zambetti, Linda Weathers, Judy Wierbowski, Lucille Connell, Ann Simko, Susan McGarry Hannon, Rosaleen Scatena, Patrice Bantell, Corrinne Lombardo, Louise Pardini and Mike Bantell. Third row: Eileen Burns, Liz Cosgrove, John Long, JoAnne McHale, Mary Jo White, Art Lombardo, Greg Lynch, Cindy Lynch, Bill Burke, Jeff Bantell, Bob Rydzewski, Judy Cudo and Eric Cudo. Fourth row: Robyn Gordon, Bob Reynolds, Jeff McCabe, Marty Simko, David Walker, Jim Rooney and Brian Devine.

Tom Mulhern III recently received the Lion of the Year Award from the Plains Lions Club at the annual induction meeting held at the Woodlands Inn and Resort. Mulhern was honored for his extreme commitment to Lions civic objectives and community betterment. He has served the organization as lion tamer, tail twister, chairman of fundraising and chairman of holiday lighting construction. Mulhern also developed the club’s social media outlets and web design. At the award presentation, from left, are Mulhern and Lion John Corcoran Jr., awards committee chairman.

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Avoca High School Classes of the 1960s plan party Avoca High School Classes of the 1960s are inviting anyone who is interested to join in a pizza, stromboli and antipasto party from 6:30-11:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at St. Mary’s auditorium, Spring Street, Avoca. Cost is $25 per person. BYOB, music, soda and ice will be provided. Checks should be made payable to AHS Classes of the 60’s and sent to Cathy Appnel, 515 Grove St., Avoca, PA 18641. Attendees should bring pictures or memorabilia. For more information call Cathy at 457-7974; Marie at 407-5649; or Pauline at 817-5125. Some class representatives, not in order, are Elaine Frushon Harrison, Marie Androscavage Payne, Nelda Harris Cavalari, Cathy Kiesinger Appnel, Nancy Cavalari Grella, Margi Klepadlo Timlin, Martha Aldrich Zaleski, Mary Jean Woods, John Cavalari, Therese Panek Skoranski, Carole Ash Berry, Ned Jones, GraceMarie Boone McLaughlin, and Ken Bennett. Also participating are Rose Farrell Russo, Cindy Ridgley Hogan, Pauline Bartush Reedy, Chuck Woolever, Bob Houston and Bill Kiesinger.

Dr. Benjamin J. Moran, son of Benjamin and Nancy Moran, the former Nancy Socash of Exeter, earned his Doctor of Medicine degree on May 31 from New York Medical College, Valhalla, N.Y., in a ceremony held at Carnegie Hall. Moran Moran is the grandson of James and Rose Moran, West Pittston, and Irene Socash and the late John Socash, Exeter. He is a resident practicing general surgery at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia. Moran is pursuing a fellowship in trauma surgery. He received the following awards: Alumni Endowed Scholarship for his distinguished academic record; Bentivegna Family Scholarship Award for honors in his surgical rotation; and a Citation of Service for community service within campus government. Mariah Bronsburg, West Wyoming, was selected to attend the National Young Leaders Conference from July 29 to Aug. 6 in Washington, D.C. The conference is a leadership development program for Bronsburg high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who have achieved academic skills and shown leadership potential. Bronsburg will become part of the current events and issues that face our national leaders and receive a hands-on approach to identifying issues, contribute to group discussions and take on leadership roles. She is the daughter of Mark and Nancy Bronsburg and a sophomore at Wyoming Area Secondary Center, Exeter. Paige Bronsburg, West Wyoming, was named to the spring Dean’s List at the Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York. The Dean’s List recognizes students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Bronsburg was also selected by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to attend the annual International Convention in Nashville, Tenn. She is majoring in international marketing with a minor in economics. She is the daughter of Mark and Nancy

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 PAGE 11B Bronsburg. Alexandra Howton, a junior at Boston University, received the $10,000 Steven P. Evans MemoHowton rial Scholarship Award for the 2012-2013 academic year. The award was created in 1988 in memory of Steven Evans, a College of Engineering student, and is offered for demonstration of financial need and academic merit. Howton is an Engineering Merit Scholar, which secures financial aid and a research position for exceptional undergraduate students. She will also serve as a student adviser, a mentor to new engineering students, and act as president of the university’s Photography Club. Howton is majoring in mechanical engineering with an aerospace concentration. She is the daughter of Matthew and Wendy Howton, Mountain Top, and has a brother, Zachary. Emily Lynch, Forty Fort, a student at Luzerne County Community College, has been named to the 2012 All-PA Academic Team. Lynch is a general studies major who carries a 3.82 grade point average. At the college, she serves as president of Psi Beta, the national honor society in psychology for community and junior colleges, and as secreLynch tary of the Circle K Club. She is also a member of the ACLU Club, the Sigma Kappa Delta Honor Society and Beta Iota Rho, the college’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. She was listed on the President’s List for the fall 2010 semester and on the Dean’s List for the spring 2011 semester. In the community, Lynch serves as a deacon and assistant teacher of pre-school students at the Forty Fort Presbyterian Church. She also belongs to the Youth Group, Women’s Association, Praise Band and choir at the church. Lynch volunteers with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and aided flood victims in her community last September. Upon graduation, she plans to attend Temple University to pursue a degree in the speech, language and hearing sciences department of the College of Health Professions and Social Work. Sarah Nystrom, fourth-year medical student of The Common-

wealth Medical College (TCMC), and internal medicine preceptor and mentor Dr. Robin W. Hampton of Susquehanna Nystrom Health were awarded the prestigious Infectious Disease Society of America Medical Student Research Scholarship. The $2,000 scholarship award will support their research project that involves characterizing populations at risk for infection with Aerococcus urinae, Hampton an emerging pathogen. Nystrom is a member of TCMC’s charter class of 2013 and completed her third year of clinical study at the west regional campus in Williamsport. Dr. Hampton is an infectious disease specialist at Susquehanna Health in Williamsport, an assistant professor of medicine and TCMC’s regional education coordinator for internal medicine, west campus. Local students were recently inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society at Bloomsburg University. They are: Leighann Burke, Hazleton; Kaitlin Chmielewski, Wilkes-Barre; Robert Chorpenning, Kingston; Kelsey Hughes-Blaum, Dallas; Deanna Kellett, Avoca; Devin Olshefski, Wilkes-Barre; James Redinski, Hanover Township; and Stacy Williams, Wyoming. David Vest, Courtdale, was a member of the Mansfield University Concert Choir that won three gold medals at the World Choir Games held July 4-8 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The event is the largest international choral competition in the world. Tiffany Becker, Nanticoke, and Miranda Killian, Tunkhannock, were recently recognized at Susquehanna University’s annual student awards luncheon. Becker received the George Boone Academic Achievement Award in Biology, which is presented to the senior with the highest GPA in biology. Becker, the daughter of Michael and Georgina Becker, is a 2008 graduate of Greater Nanticoke Area High School. Killian received the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Society Award for excellence in service. She is the daughter of Robert and Melanie Killian and a 2008 graduate of Tunkhannock High School.

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Meyers High School Class of 1956 recently held a luncheon at the Wyoming Valley Country Club. Regular luncheons will continue at 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 24 at Wyoming Valley Country Club. Classmates can contact Richard A. Holodick at 852-1295 or rholodick@msn.com to make reservations. At the luncheon, from left, are Helen Martin Balesteri, Linda Gelb Mitchell, Vance Johson, Jane Houser Lyons, Marty Klien, Billy McDaniels, Beverly Nagle Barnick, Thelma Keller Correll and Mary Alice Hodakowski. Richard A. Holodick also attended.

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Cloudy conditions help pole picture turn clear Montoya, Hamlin and Menard ran during cloud cover and took top three spots. By JOHN ERZAR jerzar@timesleader.com

No,” Montoya said. “That’s what it is with racing. You just have to make the right calls and do whatever it takes to Montoya get it done. And that’s what we did.” The Earnhardt Ganassi team kept an eye on the weather in the days leading up to Saturday in order to position itself for an early qualifying run. (Qualifying order is based on practice speeds from the first session, with the slowest driver going AP PHOTO first). Of course, Montoya and the Juan Pablo Montoya takes the pole during Saturday’s qualifying

LONG POND – The luck of the draw. It had to be Saturday morning. Especially when the pole winner for today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Pennsylvania 400 admits it. Not that Juan Pablo Montoya minded being truthful. With his struggles this season, the driver of the No. 42 Chevrolet gladly accepted the good fortune of cloud cover when he made his qualifying attempt. “Did we have the fastest car? See POLE, Page 8C

for today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond.

His court is now on the track to success

The tallest man at the race track seems so out of place, he always makes heads turn. He is a sleek and athletic 7-foot African American who looks as if he took a wrong turn somewhere and wound up at a NASCAR event rather than in a basketball game, becoming an automatic curiosity to casual race fans. “I stand out like a sore

PAUL SOKOLOSKI OPINION thumb,” Brad Daugherty laughed. “I look like a basketball guy. I get a kick out of it.” The truth is, Daugherty used to kick around the courts plenty, during an All-American career at the University of North Carolina and as a fivetime NBA All-Star center for the See SOKOLOSKI, Page 9C

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Preparations made for 31st running Athletes from all over the country flock to the Back Mountain to race individually or as a team. By JOE BARESS For The Times Leader

In the midst of NASCAR weekend, runners, bikers and swimmers will compete in the 31st annual WilkesBarre Triathlon. The race starts this If you go morning at 7:30 with a What: Greater 1.5K swim in Harveys Wilkes-Barre Lake followed by a 40K Triathlon When: 7:30 a.m., bike ride. Participants today finish the triathlon Where: Starts at with an 11K run that Harveys Lake ends on the Penn State Inside Wilkes-Barre campus. Ruth returns to “We’ve had athletes triathlon. Page come from California, 5C Colorado, Texas, Arizona and Hawaii,” Race Director Joanne Gensel said. “We’ve See TRIATHLON, Page 5C

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Michael Phelps, holding up a silver trophy, was honored with a special individual ceremony after ending his record-breaking career Saturday as the most decorated Olympian. Phelps pushed the U.S. in front to win the medley relay Saturday in the games’ final swimming event.

Phelps is honored after finale race

“I told myself I never want to swim when I’m 30. No offense to those people who are 30, but that was something I always said to myself, and that would be in three years. I just don’t want to swim for those three years.”

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golds as any other Olympian, and his total of 22 medals is easily the best mark, too. He can be quite proud of his final Olympics as well, even though there were times he had trouble staying motivated after winning a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Games four years ago. The 27-year-old could surely swim on for another Olympics, maybe two, but there’s really no point. “I told myself I never want to swim when I’m 30,” Phelps said. “No offense to those people who are 30, but that was something I always said to myself, and that would be in three years. I just don’t want to swim for those three years.” He hugged his longtime coach, Bob Bowman, who whispered three words that said it all, “I love you.” Their partnership was formed 16 years ago, when Bowman took a gangly, hyperactive kid

LONDON — The finale was a formality, more a coronation than a contest. Michael Phelps headed into retirement the only way imaginable — with another gold medal. Reclaiming the lead with the trademark butterfly stroke he first debuted in the Olympics as a15-year-old in Sydney a dozen years ago, Phelps won the 18th gold of a mind-boggling career in the 4x100-meter medley relay Saturday. “I’ve been able to do everything that I wanted,” he said. When it was done, Phelps hugged his teammates — Matt Grevers, Brendan Hansen and Nathan Adrian — before heading off the deck for the final time in his suit. He waved to the crowd and smiled, clearly at peace with his decision to call it a career. And what a career it was! Phelps retires with twice as many See PHELPS, Page 7C

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• Paige Selenski and the United States’ women’s field hockey team were eliminated from medal contention with a 3-2 loss to New Zealand on

Saturday. Page 7C • LeBron James and company had their hands full with Lithuania, needing a comeback in the second half to escape with a victory. Page 6C • Oscar Pistorius became the first amputee to compete in track and the Olympics when he advanced to the semifinals of the 400-meter run. Page 6C. • Serena Williams wins the gold medal in women’s singles tennis. Page 6C • So just where are those NBC announcers anyway? Page 7C

Once camp opens players won’t leave Even though players can still transfer after today, O’Brien says they’ll stay. By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

They’ll start to show up this morning. And when they do, Bill O’Brien expects them to stay. Two weeks after NCAA hammered the program, it’s time -- believe it or not -- to start focusing on football. “Basically, guys check in with Spider (longtime equipment manager Brad Caldwell) from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday,” O’Brien said this week in a radio in- O’Brien terview. “And the guys in that room at 1:30, those are the guys we’re going to battle with.” In the past week, Penn State saw eight players leave the team in the wake of the penalties. See CAMP, Page 5C

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BULLETIN BOARD CAMPS/CLINICS Holy Redeemer Jr. High Soccer Team will be holding a soccer camp from Aug. 6-9 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Coal Street in WilkesBarre. The cost of the camp is $80. This camp is open to those in grades 7,8, and 9 are interested in playing soccer for Holy Redeemer Jr. High in the fall. To register, contact Nikki Pekarski at npekarski@gmail.com or 690-1029. Players must register by Aug. 1 to obtain a spot. LEAGUES Chacko’s Family Bowling Center will hold signups for its youth bowling league Aug. 5 and Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center, 195 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. In order to bowl in the youth division, individuals must not have reached their 20th birthday on or before Aug. 1 of the current year. Certification fee for all bowlers is $17, which includes receipt of a USBC Bowling Jersey. Certification fee must be paid at the time of registration. Chacko’s Youth Bowling League bowls each Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and will begin league sessions on Aug. 25. For more details, please visit www.chackosfamilybowlingcenter.com. Swoyersville Fall Baseball and Softball for boys and girls five and older registrations will be held Monday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Swoyersville Little League Field. Fee is $30 for ages 5-11 and $50 for 12 and over. Season runs from late August through midOctober. For more information, call Dave at 899-3750. MEETINGS Crestwood Football Booster Club will have its monthly meeting Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at Tony’s Pizza. Parents of players are encouraged to attend. Crestwood High School Cross Country/Track and Field Booster Club will hold a meeting Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Any parent of a current or future cross country/track and field athlete is welcome to attend as plans are made for the upcoming season. For more information call 899-1159 or by email atcometsxc-track@hotmail.com.The booster club will also be holding a car wash fundraiser on Saturday August 11 in the parking lot of the high school from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost of the car wash will be $5. Dick McNulty Bowling League will hold a reorganization meeting on Tuesday, August 14 at 7 p.m. at the Miners-Mills Triangle Club on East Main Street. The league is an 80 percent handicap league. Bowlers and teams interested in joining the league should call Fred Favire at 215-0180 or Windy Thoman at 824-3086. The league gets underway August 28. Duryea Little League will be holding its regular monthly meeting today at 7 p.m. at the Duryea Little League. Fall ball sign ups will be also taken at this time from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. West Side United Soccer Club will hold it’s monthly Parents/Coaches meeting at 6:30 p.m. this Monday in the Plymouth Borough building (2nd floor). All Parents, Coaches, Team Mom’s, etc are encouraged to attend the meeting & help make West Side SC the best youth sports organization it can be. For further info www.WSUSC.org or call Matthew at 779-7785. PHYSICALS Lake-Lehman High School will conduct physicals for fall sports at 9 a.m. on the following days: Wednesday, Aug. 8 – all junior high boys. If you are unable to report on your scheduled day, you may come on the next day scheduled for a boy or a girl. There are new PIAA sport physical forms this year, which can be picked up at the high school office or can be printed from the Lake-Lehman School District web site under Athletics. All physical forms must be signed prior to the exam by a parent/ guardian. There will be no make-up exams. Pittston Area Fall Sports Physicals will be given Aug. 8 at 9 a.m. at the Cefalo Center at the high school.

Fall Baseball and Softball Final Registrationsfor boys and girls age five and older will be held at the following times: Monday, August 6, 7 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 7, 6 – 8 p.m Thursday, August 9, 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Swoyersville Little League field. Fee is $30 for ages 5-11 and $50 for 12 and over. Season runs late August through mid-October. For more information call Dave @ at 899-3750. Lackawanna Lightning Softball is establishing a new 14U Fastpitch Softball travel team for this season. Tryouts will be held Thursday, August23 (Registration is at 6 p.m., Tryout starts at 6:30pm) and Saturday, August 25 (Registration is at 10 a.m., Tryout starts at 10:30 a.m.). Tryouts will be at Sherwood Park, Dunmore, PA. To pre-register or for additional info contact: 14U Manager Wally Peck at 430-4748 or Administrator Dino Darbenzio at 650-5159, email: ddarbenz@yahoo.com. Maximum Impact Sports Training are now having Springs 2013 Girls Softball Tryouts. This will be for all 10u, 12u, 14u &16u. These tryouts will be held from Sunday August 12 until further notice. Please call 822-1134 to reserve your tryout time and date. Nanticoke Area Little League will hold registration for all regular season returning players from ages 7-11 for Fall Ball at the Nanticoke Field on Monday and Tuesday from 6-8. The cost is $30 for one child and $40 for a family. For more information, call Wade at 406-3162. NEPA/Abington Wildcats 16 & Under Fastpitch Travel Softball Organization will be hosting tryouts for their fall/summer teams. The team will be attending several college showcases. Tryouts will be held Saturday August 11 from 1- 3 p.m. Sunday, August 12 from 1 – 3 p.m., Saturday August 18 from 1 – 3 p.m. and Sunday, August 19 from 1- 3 p.m. atAbington Heights High School. For more information or to schedule a private tryout, contact Vic Thomas at 351-5187, Mike Thomas at 2417030, John Kelly at 504-4808, or by email atAbingtonWildcats@yahoo.com. PA Fusion Girls Travel Softball Teams will be holding try outs for the 2013 season for positions on the 12U, 14U and 16U softball teams. Try outs will be held Tuesday, August 7 and Thursday, August 9 at 6 p.m. at the Nanticoke Area Little League Field. Call 902-5198 for more info. West Side Little League will hold fall ball registration on Wednesday August 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Courtdale Borough Building. A $20 fee will apply. Contact Chris Matelllo at 760-8593 or Eric Fisher at 706-6264 for more information. Wyoming Valley Vipers will be holding tryouts for the 2013 season. Tryouts will be held for girls in age groups of 10U, 12U and 14U. The first tryout will be held on Wednesday, August 1 at 6 p.m. at Kirby Park rear field. The next tryout will be held on Tuesday, August 7 at 6 p.m. at the Back Mountain Little League Field in Dallas. If you are unable to make these dates,or for more information, please call Steve at 417-7217, Ed at 417-1119 or Doug at 240-6893. UPCOMING EVENTS/OTHER Newport Township Lions Club will host its 34th Annual Golf Tournament Aug. 17 at the Mill Race Golf Club. Format will be captain and mate and better ball point system. The tournament begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. It will feature $1,500 in cash prizes if 80 golfers participate. Fee is $130 per team, which includes green fees, cart, refreshments and a skins game. A 2012 Ford Focus, donated by Pat and Dan Delbaso Ford, will be awarded to the first player to shoot a hole-in-one. For more information, call John Zyla at 735-1714. Pittston Area Soccer Booster Club is seeking donations for its annual Patriot Cup Soccer Tournament, to be held on Saturday, August 11. Any donations of food, water, Gatorade, baked goods, etc. can be dropped off on Thursday, August 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the Primary Center Club House. In addition to food or beverages, all parents of boys and girls soccer players at the junior and senior high level are kindly asked to consider volunteering time on the day of the tournament. Any questions or concerns can be addressed to Brenda Walsh at 655-9303.

REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS Blue Ribbon Fall Baseball Registration for Wyoming Area students in grades 9-12 today at 1 p.m. at the Atlas field.

Bulletin Board items will not be accepted over the telephone. Items may be faxed to 831-7319, dropped off at the Times Leader or mailed to Times Leader, c/o Sports, 15 N, Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

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American League BOSTON RED SOX — Traded RHP Garrett Mock to Houston for future considerations. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Traded RHP Chris Devenski to Houston. Agreed to terms with OF Dewayne Wise on a minor league contract. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Reinstated DH Travis Hafner from the paternity list. Optioned INF/OF Vinny Rottino to Columbus (IL). TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Designated RHP Andrew Carpenter for assignment. Optioned LHP Brett Cecil to Las Vegas (PCL). Recalled RHP Jesse Chavez and SS Adeiny Hechavarria from Las Vegas. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Released 1B Lyle Overbay. HOUSTON ASTROS — Optioned RHP Garrett Mock to Oklahoma City (PCL). LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Assigned LHP Michael Antonini to Albuquerque (PCL). PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed C Carlos Ruiz on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 3. Recalled 1B Hector Luna from Lehigh Valley (IL). WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Optioned C Sandy Leon to Syracuse (IL).

FOOTBALL

National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed DE Everrette Thompson. Waived G Braeden Clayson. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Agreed to terms with P Brandon Fields on a four-year contract extension. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed G Bridger Buche. Waived WR A.J. Love. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed OT Tony Moll.

B A S E B A L L Minor League Baseball International League Saturday's Games Louisville 4, Charlotte 3 Lehigh Valley 7, Pawtucket 3 Rochester 6, Toledo 0, 7 innings Durham 3, Gwinnett 2 Buffalo 1, Syracuse 0 Indianapolis at Yankees, late Columbus at Norfolk, late Today's Games Syracuse at Buffalo, 1:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley at Pawtucket, 1:05 p.m. Gwinnett at Durham, 5:05 p.m. Rochester at Toledo, 6 p.m. Charlotte at Louisville, 6:05 p.m. Indianapolis at Yankees, 6:05 p.m. Columbus at Norfolk, 6:15 p.m.

O LY M P I C S Sunday's Olympic Schedule Athletics At The Mall Women’s Marathon, 6 a.m. At Olympic Stadium Men’s 100 semifinals and final, 400 semifinals, 1500 semifinals, 3000 Steeplechase final, High Jump qualifying, Hammer final;Women’s 400 final, 400 Hurdles round 1, Triple Jump final, 1:50 p.m. Badminton At Wembley Arena Men’s Singles and Doubles bronze medal matches, 4 a.m. Men’s Singles and Doubles gold medal matches, 8 a.m. Basketball Olympic Park-Basketball Arena Women France vs. Russia, 4 a.m. Angola vs. Czech Republic, 6:15 a.m. Canada vs. Australia, 9:30 a.m. China vs. United States, 11:45 a.m. Croatia vs. Turkey, 3 p.m. Britain vs. Brazil, 5:15 p.m. Beach Volleyball At Horse Guards Parade Women’s quarterfinals (2 matches), 1 p.m. Women’s quarterfinals (2 matches), 5 p.m. Boxing At ExCel Women’s Flyweight (51kg);Women’s Lightweight (60kg) and Women’s Middleweight (75kg) round of 16, 8:30 a.m. Men’s Bantamweight (56kg) and Men’s Heavyweight (91kg) quarterfinals, 3:30 p.m. Cycling (Track) At Olympic Park-Velodrome Men’s Omnium: 4km individual pursuit;Women’s Sprint qualifying, 5 a.m. Men’s Omnium: 15km scratch race, 1km time trial(medal);Men’s Sprint quarterfinals, race for 5th-8th places;Women’s Sprint 1⁄16 finals & repechages, 1⁄8 finals & repechages, race for 9th-12th places, 11 a.m. Diving At Olympic Park-Aquatics Centre Women’s 3-Meter Springboard final, 2 p.m. Equestrian (Jumping) At Greenwich Park Team Jumping: round 1, 6 a.m. Fencing At ExCel Men’s Team Foil round of 16, quarterfinals, classifications (5th-8th places), semifinals, 4 a.m. Men’s Team Foil bronze and gold medal matches, 1 p.m. Field Hockey Men At Olympic Park-Hockey Centre New Zealand vs. Belgium, 3:30 a.m. Pakistan vs. South Africa, 5:45 a.m. India vs. South Korea, 8:45 a.m. Netherlands vs. Germany, 11 a.m. Britain vs. Australia, 2 p.m. Argentina vs. Spain, 4:15 p.m. Gymnastics At Artistic North Greenwich Arena Men’s Floor Exercise final;Men’s Pommel Horse final;Women’s Vault final, 9 a.m. Sailing At Weymouth and Portland, Dorset Men’s 49er, Finn (medal race), RS:X, Star (medal race);Women’s RS:X, 7 a.m. Shooting At The Royal Artillery Barracks Men’s 50-meter Pistol qualification and Men’s Trap qualification (Day 1), 4 a.m. Men’s 50-meter Pistol final, 7:30 a.m. Synchronized Swimming At Olympic Park-Aquatics Centre Women’s Duets technical routine, 10 a.m. Table Tennis At ExCel Men’s Team quarterfinals, 5 a.m. Men’s Team quarterfinals, 9:30 a.m. Women’s Team semifinal, 2 p.m. Team Handball Women At Copper Box Sweden vs. South Korea, 4:30 a.m. Brazil vs. Angola, 6:15 a.m. Montenegro vs. Russia, 9:30 a.m. Croatia vs. Britain, 11:15 a.m. Norway vs. Spain, 2:30 p.m. Denmark vs. France, 4:15 p.m. Tennis At Wimbledon Men’s Singles bronze medal match, Women’s Doubles bronze medal match, Men’s Singles gold medal match, Women’s Doubles gold medal match, Mixed Doubles gold medal match, 7 a.m. Volleyball Women At Earls Court Algeria vs. Dominican Republic, 4:30 a.m. China vs. South Korea, 6:30 a.m. Britain vs. Japan, 9:45 a.m. Italy vs. Russia, 11:45 a.m. United States vs. Turkey, 3 p.m. Brazil vs. Serbia, 5 p.m. Water Polo Women At Olympic Park-Water Polo Arena Quarterfinal, 9:50 a.m. Quarterfinal, 11:10 a.m. Quarterfinal, 2 p.m. Quarterfinal, 7:20 p.m. Weightlifting At ExCel Women’s +75kg group A (medal), 10:30 a.m. Wrestling (Greco-Roman) At ExCel Men’s 55kg and 74kg qualifications, 1⁄8 finals, quarterfinals, semifinals, 8 a.m. Men’s 55kg and 74kg repechage rounds, bronze and gold medal contests, 12:45 p.m.

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ON THE MARK By Mark Dudek Times Leader Correspondent

A solid card is set for tonight’s first Sunday program for the month of August, with the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes (PASS) making a long awaited return. Three divisions of the two-year old pacing fillies are the main attraction, with plenty of stars of tomorrow in action amongst those three terrific races. It’s a card loaded with youngsters and with the pick your trifecta promotion kicking off this evening as well, it indeed is a must to get to the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs! BEST BET: CHAMPAGNE TONIGHT (1ST) VALUE PLAY: HE’S A LOCK (4TH) POST TIME 6:30 p.m. All Races One Mile

First-$114,254 PASS 4 Champagne Tonight T.Hall 1-2-1 7 Live Entertainment Y.Gingras 5-1-5 1 All Perfect D.Miller 1-3-1 2 Sweet Lady Jane J.Morrill 2-2-1 3 Real Mozartist M.Kakaley 3-6-3 5 Sunshine Patriot M.Teague 5-1-7 6 Rescue Team J.Pavia 1-5-3 Second-$4,500 Clm.Pace;clm.price $5,000 8 Really Showing Off M.Kakaley 8-3-3 6 Doodlebop T.Jackson 5-6-5 3 Ducky T Fra G.Napolitano 9-6-6 1 Money Paige D.Dube 8-8-7 7 Powered By Zeus M.Romano 7-6-6 9 Exterminator A.McCarthy 8-4-4 2 Real Liberator E.Carlson 9-6-9 4 Cannae Barron F.Browne 8-7-8 5 Kavorka J.Pavia 9-8-6 Third-$114,254 PASS 7 Somwherovrarainbow M.Teague 2-1-3 5 Handsoffmycupcake D.Dube 2-1-2 4 Novascotia Hanover B.Sears 2-2-2 6 Offintothesunset D.Miller 3-3-2 2 Antigua Hanover J.Morrill 4-4-1 3 Coffee Addict Y.Gingras 3-6-3 1 Sweet Talia G.Napolitano 5-4-1 Fourth-$9,500 Cond.Pace;n/w 1 pm race life 6 He’s A Lock J.Pavia 8-1-7 4 Jones Beach M.Simons 3-5-5 2 Sky Is The Limit M.Kakaley 6-2-2 1 Talk Strategy T.Buter 7-2-x 7 Phenomenon M.Macdonald 4-5-5 8 Tulfra J.Morrill 6-5-4 9 Rhythm In Art T.Jackson 6-5-7 5 Net Ten Eom G.Napolitano 8-6-x 3 Mogul Hanover D.Ackerman 6-6-7 Fifth-$114,255 PASS 4 Southwind Siren G.Brennan 1-1-1 6 Donna Lee A.Miller 1-1-1 3 Somestreetsomewhere D.Miller 2-1-1 7 Carols Desire M.Kakaley 3-3-2 2 Somekindamonster G.Napolitano 5-2-2 1 Banner Beach Day B.Sears 6-6-1 5 Paramelons Hanover D.Dube 4-4-4 Sixth-$12,000 Clm.Hndcp Trot;clm.price $12-15,000 2 Fort Benning J.Pavia 3-6-5 8 Bayside Volo M.Macdonald 2-2-8 4 Master Begonia G.Napolitano 4-5-3 5 JL Rockin Jake M.Romano 2-2-2 7 Nice Dream A.Napolitano 7-4-8 3 Vinegar Hill T.Jackson 5-5-1 6 Sir Alex Z Tam J.Morrill 6-4-1 9 Showmeyourstuff M.Kakaley 3-6-4 1 Julius Secret B.Simpson 9-6-7 Seventh-$6,000 Clm.Pace;clm.price $7,500 4 Worthys Magic G.Napolitano 5-8-2 8 Franklin Vandercam T.Jackson 3-1-8 3 I’m Won Bud Wiser M.Simons 3-6-7 1 Heza Character M.Kakaley 5-1-7 5 Tattoo Hall J.Morrill 4-3-8 6 Carpe Diem M.Macdonald 5-7-3 2 Fox Valley Largo E.Carlson 4-5-4 7 Lifetime Louie H.Parker 5-5-2 9 Bob’s Alibi T.Buter 8-5-4 Eighth-$15,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $13,100 last 5 1 Celebrity Bombay J.Morrill 6-5-1 4 Take Heart B.Simpson 5-1-9 7 Lets Go Baby Go A.McCarthy 2-8-1 5 Definitely Mamie D.Dube 8-7-2 3 Berkshire M.kakaley 2-6-6 6 Dreaming Of Amy G.Napolitano 1-10-7 2 Spectator K M.Simons 4-4-5 8 Habanero T.Buter 6-1-4 Ninth-$6,000 Clm.Pace;clm.price $7,500 2 Chaco Hanover G.Napolitano 2-1-2 8 CCs Lover N E.Carlson 1-5-1 9 Go Go Raider B.Sears 2-1-3 4 Mountain Rocket A.McCarthy 2-4-1 3 Goodbye So Long T.Buter 4-2-4 5 Absolutely Michael A.Miller 2-7-3 6 Johnny Walker J.Morrill 3-5-5 1 Kel’s Return B.Simpson 6-7-1 7 Tobins Fortune M.Kakaley 7-8-6 Tenth-$21,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $26,500 last 5 5 Bambino Hall G.Napolitano 3-1-1 2 Powerful Charger T.Buter 1-2-1 1 Mr Mcrail B.Sears 1-1-1 4 Mystery Photo A.Miller 2-3-2 6 And Heez Perfect A.McCarthy 3-1-3 7 Unefoisdansmavie M.Kakaley 1-7-5 3 Hope Reins Supreme J.Morrill 2-6-7 8 Fox Valley Smarty M.Simons 4-1-5 Eleventh-$11,000 Cond.Pace;n/w 2 pm races life 2 Good Day Mate B.Sears 1-2-2 5 Yucatan J.Morrill 1-6-3 1 Duel In The Sun A.Miller 3-2-1 4 Eight Ten Eom G.Napolitano 1-3-9 6 Newspeak E.Carlson 1-8-2 3 Vavoomster M.Kakaley 4-10-6 7 Skylite’s Finale M.Macdonald 4-6-1 8 Chrome Cruiser M.Simons 3-8-2 9 He’s Shore Tan B.Simpson 2-1-3 Twelfth-$9,500 Cond.Pace;n/w 1 pm race life 5 Fraternity D.Dube 2-2-2 4 Electric Guitar T.Buter 2-7-8 8 Knocking Around B.Simpson 8-3-6 1 Westernator M.Simons 3-3-3 2 Beachfront M.Macdonald 6-2-2 3 Beach Terror B.Sears 2-7-4 6 Lupara M.Kakaley 5-3-6 7 Public Enemy G.Napolitano 3-6-2 9 Diamond Said D.Ackerman 5-8-4 Thirteenth-$18,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $18,000 last 5 3 Sonny Mcdreamee B.Simpson 3-2-6 6 Zitomira J.Ingrassia 4-3-5 1 Westside Lindy A.Miller 1-6-6 4 Keystone Thomas M.Kakaley 1-2-3 7 M C Felix G.Napolitano 1-2-3 2 ENS Gliding Condor T.Jackson 1-3-4 5 Opinion Hanover M.Simons 6-4-4 Fourteenth-$9,500 Cond.Pace;n/w 1 pm race life 3 Fateful Choice M.Macdonald 4-2-1 2 Tim’s Castoff T.Jackson 3-4-4 6 Lintensity M.Teague 3-6-3 1 World Cup Cullen J.Morrill 4-8-9 4 Southwind Jasper M.Kakaley 5-4-3 7 Magic Tricks T.Buter 2-8-6 8 Plenty Of Spunk T.Schadel 7-5-4 9 Native Boy Le Ru M.Simons 7-6-5 5 Obligations F.DelCid 7-6-4

Reason Hall is here Don’t know what to expect Miller a money man Tough spot for maiden start Another looking for 1st W Won PASS two back Never leaves the rail

3-1 5-2 9-2 8-1 6-1 7-2 12-1

Dropdown is the trick From Lightning Lane Stable Nap the new pilot Dube catch drives Not the strongest group Again draws the nine slot Often a long price Again a poor result Gaps badly

3-1 7-2 4-1 9-2 15-1 10-1 6-1 8-1 20-1

Breeding is terrific Tuff loss on Adios day Sears makes rare visit Toscano won Hambo on Sat Last win came with Jimmie Needs more sugar In tough division

9-2 5-2 3-1 12-1 7-2 6-1 8-1

Darkhorse of the night Down from PASS From Erv Miller barn Didn’t fire in debut Mark doing well on Sundays Tough sledding from here No moves left Slow in the morning Stalls quickly

8-1 3-1 7-2 4-1 6-1 9-2 20-1 10-1 15-1

Big things coming Can’t knock her Another quality field Been a fan letdown Allard pupil Slow in final qtrs Rolled over

7-2 5-2 3-1 6-1 8-1 9-2 12-1

Pavia turns him around Been chasing better Closing in on $400k life Back from Harrah’s ANap trains and steers Boiled over Not the same Little to offer Stomped

4-1 3-1 7-2 6-1 8-1 10-1 9-2 20-1 15-1

Wins right off claim Dangerous pacer Much improved Speedy claimer Note the driver switch Down from ten claimers Not in best of form Out of shape Rounds out field

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Morrill grabs a victory Simpson hot and cold Completes the triple Roughed up last few Beaten chalk 2 of last 3 Looking for a flat mile Better luck at Tioga Burned

9-2 3-1 8-1 7-2 4-1 12-1 10-1 5-1

In good hands Finally found a groove George opted off Reuintes with McCarthy Claimed last two starts New to Sabatelli barn Skips along Tired race horse Hopeless

7-2 8-1 6-1 4-1 9-2 15-1 10-1 3-1 20-1

Gutsy trotter Been hot in claimers Another sharp one Andy won US Pacing Champ. Very good group Hard one to figure out Off since March Been racing in Pitt

4-1 5-1 8-1 7-2 3-1 9-2 10-1 12-1

Good looking youngster Romped in maiden debut Been racing stakes stock Big M import In this class a long time 2yr olds look best in here Backpedals Not a fan of Nine post a killer

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Kills seconditis Sent by team Buter Longshot potential One worse than third Ford cold at PD Does pick up Sears Looped A bit short Certain bomber

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Starts off late double Classy trotter Crushed lesser Won last visit at PD Romped vs easier 10yr old still got some trot One more race to go

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Macdonald in the nightcap Makes for decent exacta Teague has good youngsters Finishes off the super Well bred Keep looking in the hat Todd owns-trains-drives Gobbled up See you on Tues

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Moore a hometown product of sorts By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

Logan Moore was drafted by the Phillies in 2011 and has been playing this season for Lakewood and Williamsport, seeing action in 49 games overall. What you probably didn’t know about the 21-year-old catcher is that he has ties to the area. Moore was born in Scranton in 1990. That’s just about all the time he spent in NEPA. Moore is the son of former Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons pitcher Brad Moore. The older Moore spent parts of two seasons with the Barons in 1989 and 1990. While he was playing in Moosic, Logan was born. Brad Moore had career numbers of a 9-17 record with five saves for the Red Barons, appearing in 96 games, including 13 starts. He also pitched in eight games for the Phillies, posting a 1.08 ERA. Logan Moore is currently hitting .274 with five RBI for the Crosscutters in 19 games. Overall this season in the minors, he has a .215 average with one home run, 16 RBI and 17 runs. Here are Philadelphia’s top-10 prospects according to MLB.com and how they are faring in 2012. 1. Trevor May, RHP, Reading (Double-A): After a rough July, he may be back on track. In his last two starts, he’s 1-1 allowing four runs in 131⁄3 innings while walking six and striking out 10 in those games. For the season, he is 8-9 with a 5.00 ERA, 114 strikeouts and 66 walks in 117 innings. 2. Jesse Biddle, LHP, Clearwater (A-Advanced): After a rough outing two weeks ago, he rebounded to throw seven shutout innings in picking up his seventh win. For the season, he’s 7-4 with an ERA of 3.23. The left-hander has also punched out 116 batters in 1111⁄3 innings. 3. Brody Colvin, RHP, Reading (Double-A): He was promoted to the R-Phils last week and debuted with a five-inning start, allowing three runs and nine hits in a no-decision. 4. Tommy Joseph, catcher, Reading: Traded from San Francisco in the Hunter Pence deal, he debuts high on the list. He hit .260 with eight homers and 38 RBI for Richmond. For the RPhils he is batting .500 (5-for-10) with a run and RBI in three games. 5. Larry Greene, outfielder, Williamsport: The 19-year-old first-round pick from last June is struggling of late hitting just .128 (5-for-39) over his last 10 games. For the season, he’s batting .253 with two homers, 21 RBI and a .358 on-base percentage. 6. Ethan Martin, RHP, Reading: Acquired from the Dodgers in the Shane Victorino deal, he got his first start for the R-Phils and picked up a win allowing just one run in six innings. In the Southern League, he was 8-6 with a 3.58 ERA. 7. Phillippe Aumont, RHP, Lehigh Valley (Triple-A): The 6-foot-7, 260-pound reliever has thrown 62⁄3 consecutive scoreless innings to drop his ERA to 3.79. Currently for the IronPigs, he’s 2-1 with 13 saves and 48 strikeouts in 352⁄3 innings. 8. Sebastian Valle, catcher, Lehigh Valley (Triple-A): The 21-year-old was promoted and in two games for the IronPigs, he’s 1-for-8 with two RBI. For Reading, he hit .260 with 13 home runs and 42 RBI. 9. Justin De Fratus, RHP, Lehigh Valley (Triple-A): A reliever, he’s in the midst of 41⁄3 scoreless innings. On the season, he’s 0-1 with a 2.35 ERA, two saves and seven strikeouts in 7 2⁄3 innings. 10. Maikel Franco, third base, Lakewood (Class A): The 19year-old is getting in a rhythm, having hit safely in 27 of his last 35 games as his average continues to rise. For the season, he’s batting .252 with 11 home runs and 65 RBI.

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Haven for baseball is here Hazleton producing top-tier talent and exporting it into the professional ranks. By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

Hazleton is not one of the biggest cities in Pennsylvania. Heck, according to 2010.census.gov, the city’s population of around 25,000 isn’t even the biggest in Northeast Pennsylvania, trailing Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Yet the area has produced some big time baseball players. The latest boom of standouts is currently afield with three Hazleton Area graduates making names for themselves. Russ Canzler and Kyle Landis are both on the verge of promising careers getting started in the minor leagues with the Cleveland Indians organization. Joe Maddon, who is slightly older than the aforementioned, is succeeding in the major leagues as a manager with the Tampa Bay Rays. “The area we come from, it’s a cold-weather state. It’s not really known for baseball,” Canzler said. “But a couple guys like Kyle, myself, Justin Gutsie, Matt Palko and guys that have been in the professional ranks along with Joe, it’s a testament to the kind of athletes we produce from our area. We were all competitive when we were kids and kinda developed that into high school.” Gutsie and Palko were high school teammates with Canzler and Landis in 2004. Gutsie went on to be drafted by the Texas Rangers in 2008. He pitched one year in the organization, going 4-0 with a 4.91 ERA in 16 games for Low-A Spokane before his career ended early due to a torn labrum.

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Columbus Clippers’ Russ Canzler is one of a number of Hazleton Area products having an impact on the baseball world.

Palko, who graduated from the Cougars program in 2005 before playing for Lock Haven University, wasn’t drafted but has been playing baseball independently since graduating from Lock Haven in 2009 in an attempt to latch on with a Major League organization. A highlight of Canzler’s and Landis’ young careers came earlier this season when they played together on the same team for the

first time since the 2004 Cougars, when Landis earned a promotion to Triple-A Columbus. “We workout in the offseason together and always joked that it would be cool to face each other,” Canzler said. “But when I got traded here in the offseason, one of the first guys I called was Kyle. I got to see him out in spring training and just being in the same organization, it’s a

pretty cool feeling.” Prior to being traded to the Indians, Canzler was with Tampa’s organization for one season. After a superb season at Triple-A, he earned a September call-up and spent the whole month under Maddon as the Rays pulled out a miraculous comeback to notch the final playoff berth, overcoming a huge deficit in the standings to Boston. It’s not only unique that two from the Hazleton area were on the same team in 2011, but that Canzler and his high school teammates played on Joe Maddon Field for Hazleton Area. That sparked some laughs between the two. “We joked about that a lot,” Canzler added. “He has a good sense of humor about it and it was neat to just experience that with him.” Although everyone mentioned here has experienced success on a much bigger level, they haven’t forgotten where they got started. Landis and Palko are listed as instructors at Northeast Baseball Academy in Hazleton, where they help teach players ages 3-19 about the sport during their offseason. Gutsie is an assistant coach at his alma mater since his playing days ended and also manages a 13-and-under travel team in the area. Canzler spends a majority of his offseason time in the area and also helps out with the academy when available. Maddon returns to Hazleton every offseason around the holidays, where just last year he began the Hazleton Integration Project (HIP). He started HIP because, in previous years returning to the area, he realized his hometown – which has varied cultures – has not been getting along and he hoped to do so with his help.

DISTRICT 2’S PRESENCE IN THE MINOR LEAGUES

Russ Canzler, Hazleton Area, Columbus (Cleveland, TripleA): A grad from Hazleton Area, the 26-yearold is showing his MVP form from 2011. After a slow start to the season, he’s now batting .264 with 16 home runs and 60 RBI for the Clippers. He also has 27 doubles, two triples and a .333 onbase percentage. As baseball goes, he’s in a mild slump over his last 10 games batting just .200 (8-for-40). Canzler was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 30th round in 2004. He was signed as a minor league free agent by Tampa Bay last year and then traded to Cleveland.

Kyle Landis, Hazleton Area, Akron (Cleveland, Double-A): An 18th-round pick by the Indians in 2007, the right-handed reliever seems to be back on track after a few rough outings not allowing any runs and just one hit in his last two appearances. For the season, he still has solid numbers for the Aeros, with a 3.78 ERA in 34 games while striking out 44 in 521⁄3 innings and posting a 6-4 record with two saves.

Cory Spangenberg, Abington Heights, Lake Elsinore (San Diego, Class A advanced): The 10th overall pick in 2011 by the Padres returned from the disabled list last week after missing more than a month with a head injury. For the season, he’s batting .283 with one home run, 33 RBI and 21 stolen bases in 27 attempts, to go along with six triples, 11 doubles and 41 runs in 71 games.

Ray Black, Coughlin, San Francisco (TBA): A power pitcher, Black, 22, had shoulder surgery two weeks ago and recovery time is a year. He hasn’t pitched competitively since signing with the Giants. The seventh-round draft pick (237th overall) out of the University of Pittsburgh last June is ranked the No. 24 overall prospect in the organization, according to Baseball America, and has been known to reach in the high 90s with his fastball. He is also listed as an “Under the Radar” player for the organization, according to MLB.com.

Rich Thompson, Montrose, Durham (Tampa Bay, Triple-A): A 33-year-old speedy outfielder, he is streaking over his last 14 games hitting .328 (19-for-58) to raise his average on the season up to .320. The average goes with 15 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 41 games since being sent to the Bulls. Last month, he was traded to Tampa from the Phillies and was immediately called up to the big leagues. Before the trade, he was hitting .307 for Lehigh Valley with seven stolen bases along with an on-base percentage of .390 for the IronPigs. His minor league totals this season include a .302 batting average with 18 stolen bases and an on base percentage of .372.

Kyle McMyne, Old Forge, Bakersfield (Cincinnati, Class A Advanced): The righthanded reliever continues to be in a little slump over his last two appearances. In the outings, he’s allowed five runs and five hits in just two innings as his ERA for the season is no up to 5.16. Taken by the Reds in the fourth round (145th overall) of last year’s draft, his season numbers are a 2-2 record with four saves and 26 punch-outs in 291⁄3 innings.

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When the New York-Penn League started in June, the Staten Island Yankees – like every other team in the short season league – had high hopes. Plans haven’t worked out that well so far for Staten Island, as the team is struggling to a 15-29 record, the second worst in the league and sit 131⁄2 games behind McNamara Division leader Hudson Valley. All hasn’t been lost for the S.I. Yanks though. First baseman Matt Snyder is fifth in the league in batting average hitting at a .331 clip. He’s also second in the league in RBI with 29. He trails teammate Saxon Butler in runs driven in. Butler, who is also a first baseman and designated hitter, has cranked out a league-leading 10 home runs already this season in just 36 games. Butler, who was drafted in the 33rd round in June out of Samford, is batting .296 with an on-base percentage of .370 while driving in 36 runs and scoring 29. Staten Island’s top pitcher to-date is Gabriel Encinas. The 20-year-old righty is 3-2 with a 2.77 ERA in 39 innings pitched. Here are the New York Yankees top-10 prospects according to MLB.com. 1. Manny Banuelos, LHP, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (TripleA): The left-hander is currently on the disabled list. But according to ESPN New York, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he will pitch again this year. 2. Dellin Betances, RHP, Trenton (Double-A): After his demotion to Trenton, the 6foot-8, 260-pounder was back on track. But in his last three starts he’s been slipping up again, but not as bad as his Triple-A numbers were. In that span, he’s walked 10 and allowed 14 runs in 15 innings. In seven games for the Thunder this season, he’s 2-1 with a 4.31 ERA, 38 strikeouts and 18 walks in 392⁄3 innings. 3. Gary Sanchez, catcher, Tampa (High-A): The 19-yearold has played in 23 games for Tampa after being promoted from Charleston. For the TYanks, his average is up to .250 (21-for-84) with two homers, eight RBI and two steals. 4. Mason Williams, outfielder, Tampa (High-A): He struggled early on after a promotion to Tampa, but is now batting .277 with three home runs and seven RBI. He’s currently on the disabled list. 5. Tyler Austin, outfield, Tampa (A): He’s jumped up the list from just outside the top 10 thanks to a .3120 batting average at Charleston. He’s only played in 11 games for the TYankees and has gone 13-for-42 with a triple and seven RBI. 6. Jose Campos, RHP, Charleston (A): The 19-year-old is currently on the DL with elbow inflammation. According to ESPN New York, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he will pitch again this year. 7. Slade Heathcott, outfielder, Tampa (A): He’s been on fire during his last 14 games batting .373 (19-for-51) in that time as his average has jumped to .270. He also has hit four homers, driven in 19 and stolen 10 bases. 8. Austin Romine, catcher, TBA: His rehab continued in Tampa, where the 23-year-old has played in three games, going 6-for-9. He’s played in 11 rehab games, batting .333 with three doubles and five RBI. 9. Dante Bichette Jr., third base, Charleston (A): Bichette was New York’s first pick in 2011 (51st overall) and is batting .243 on the season with two home runs and 36 RBI. 10. Cito Culver, shortstop, Charleston (A): The 19-year-old is hitting .221 with 20 stolen bases and a .332 on-base percentage.

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A ninth, top receiver Justin Brown, is expected to transfer to Oklahoma, according to an ESPN report. Brown, who would have been the Nittany Lions’ leading returning receiver, is the first senior to leave the program since the penalties were handed down. His 35 catches in 2011 are more than the rest of the returning Penn State roster combined. Though camp starts up now, it doesn’t mean the ordeal is over. Players can still leave at any time, transfer and play at their new school immediately, provided they haven’t appeared in a game for the Lions. O’Brien has been adamant that won’t happen with those who do show up today. “They can still transfer” after camp opens, O’Brien said. “They will not, though.” The latest roster count for the Lions was at109, including true freshmen and walk-ons -- 93 percent of what it was the morning of July 23 when the NCAA announced the sanctions. O’Brien said he expects “about 70 scholarship kids” in camp as a rough estimate. “There’s a lot of good kids who stayed, and those are the kids we’re looking forward to coaching on Sunday,” O’Brien said. “Nobody’s talking about the kids who stayed.” Well OK, then. Here is a look at who the Lions will be relying on when practices begin Monday and the season opens Sept. 1. QUARTERBACK No drama here for a change. Matt McGloin is the starter. Paul Jones is the backup. Shane McGregor and true freshman Steve Bench will compete to replace Rob Bolden on the depth chart. RUNNING BACK Silas Redd is gone, and there’s no arguing that it’s a huge blow for the offense. Fortunately for the Lions, a player with experience in Dukes will be back, as will Lynch, a promising rookie. Sophomore Bill Belton could be the biggest beneficiary. A receiver last year, Belton has the same kind of open-field elusiveness as Redd, though he isn’t as solidly built. Senior fullback Mike Zordich could also carve out a bigger role without an established feature back on the roster.

Past champion shooting for number 7

The Hoover-Prokopchak team Jim Hoover and partner Mike took it a step better. Prokopchak advance to Potentate Or make that two. semifinals with hot shooting. The duo knocked off the team of By PAUL SOKOLOSKI psokoloski@timesleader.com

DALLAS – A review of openinground scores didn’t stop Jim Hoover and Mike Prokopchak from making it into the championship field. Once they got there, a little rain wasn’t going to slow their roll, either. Hoover owned his own Irem Country Club course once again Saturday, drilling five birdies in the day’s final round to lift his team to a surprising run into today’s Potentate Golf Tournament semifinals. “I didn’t play that great today,” said Prokopchak. “My partner played unbelievable.” That’s a good way to describe the team’s path to the semifinals. Hoover and Prokopchak had to wait out a match of cards following Friday’s opening round before discovering they were one of six teams to make Saturday’s championship play with a score of oneunder 71. A seventh team shot the same score, but fell into the first flight. “It felt real nice,” Prokopchak said. “Anytime you can make the championship flight and play with all these good players, you have to take it as it is.”

Bob Lipski and Gary Neupauer – who combined for the opening day’s third-lowest score of 65 – in the second round Saturday morning. Then six-time Irem Club champion Hoover – who left the grounds quickly feeling fatigued – rallied his team past Jim Blinn and Brian Corbett – who opened with a 67 Friday. “That’s Jimmy,” said Hoover’s fellow Irem Club member Scott Francis. “When he gets hot …” “Oh, he was there all day,” Prokopchak marveled at Jim Hoover. “He didn’t miss many shots.” Not that Prokopchak, a Kingston Twp. police officer, was standing around watching his partner take off on a jail-break. “We brought some stuff to the table,” Prokopchak said. “Of course, we can always bring more to the table.” A hard downpour near the end of Saturday’s quarterfinal round threatened to table everyone’s day early. But after a one-hour rain delay, the Irem grounds crew cleaned up quickly and did an admirable job rejuvenating the course back to playing shape. The cloudburst didn’t do much to cool off Hoover and Prokopchak – or any of the other winners in the

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Greg Mascioli of Dallas is congratulated after his play on the 14th hole at Irem Country Club by teammate Charlie Gelso. The top-seeded pair were upset Saturday morning by Mike Ruggere and Matt Hoover. Play continues in the 46th annual Potentate Tournament today with the semifinals at 8 a.m. and the finals slated for 1:10 p.m.

round. The duo will face Jim Breck and John Mulhern in today’s 8 a.m. semifinal round. And Francis and Mike Lazevnick will tee off against Mike Ruggere and Matt Hoover – Jim’s nephew who was part of a tandem that upset Friday’s low medalist team of Charlie Gelso and Greg Mascioli on Saturday morning – in today’s other semifinal also scheduled for 8 a.m. with the championship finals set for 1:10

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RECEIVER Without Brown in the mix, the Lions have a gaping holetofill.Nooneleftontherostercaughtmorethan five passes last season, topped by junior Shawney Kersey. Sophomores Allen Robinson and Alex Kenney will be two to watch. WVC product Eugene Lewis’ opportunity to play as a true freshman increases dramatically with Brown’s departure. Plenty of focus will also be on the tight ends, which are highly involved in O’Brien’s offense. Garry Gilliam, Kyle Carter and freshman Jesse James lead the way.

Now 60-year-old athlete won three of first four undertakings of hallowed race. By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

OFFENSIVE LINE Four spots – Donovan Smith and Adam Gress at tackle, John Urschel at right guard and Matt Stankiewitch at center – seem to be wrapped up. Left guard will see competition with Mark Arcidiacono coming off of an injury in the spring to battle Miles Dieffenbach. West Scranton’s Eric Shrive will also be in the mix. DEFENSIVE LINE Not surprisingly, there was plenty of loyalty to position coach Larry Johnson, and the starting group of Sean Stanley and Pete Massaro flanking Jordan Hill and DaQuan Jones is still in the fold. Depth – particularly at tackle – will be an issue, with players being shuffled around to get the right balance. LINEBACKER Senior starters Michael Mauti and Gerald Hodges, have been the most outspoken defenders of Penn State on the roster. That passion figures to carry over into camp and into the season to provide the emotional center of the team. They join Glenn Carson to form the most experienced group of starting linebackers in the Big Ten. New defensive coordinator Ted Roof will be looking to use more four-linebacker looks during the season. Losing Khairi Fortt doesn’t help that plan, but Hull should be able step in for the increased snaps. SECONDARY Health. Health. Health. The Lions have a group they trust to start and excel in the defensive backfield. But just one injury could potentially derail the unit. A group of freshmen and walk-ons will be counted on to spell returning players like Stephon Morris, Malcolm Willis, Adrian Amos and Williamsport’s Jake Fagnano. SPECIAL TEAMS A strength of the team just became a huge question mark with Anthony Fera’s departure. Sam Ficken and Alex Butterworth would be the favorites to take over kicking and punting duties, respectively, but the Lions will have to give a look to a few people. With Brown out of the picture, Penn State must also now find a new punt returner.

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Runners take off to start the Future Triathletes 1-Mile Run and the Half-Mile Tot-Trot in Lehman Township on Saturday morning.

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been an Ironman qualifier so we get athletes from all over.” Participants can compete individually or in a team with a different person racing in each event. The Wilkes-Barre Triathlon also hosted a children’s one-mile fun run Saturday that children 13 and under participated in. Gensel hopes to have good weather this year because it rained the last three years. “I usually start checking the weather in the beginning of July,” Gensel said. “This year has been so unpredictable.” Gensel is prepared for hot weather with the help of the Harveys Lake Fire Department. “When they go to a remote sight and there’s not a fire hydrant, the tanker brings water in and they hose it from out of there,” Gensel said. “They bring that and fill it up for us and the athletes really like it.” Gensel will also keep the athletes hydrated throughout

“It’s a higher intensity race because of the length and course layout.” 2011 W-B Triathlon winner Sean Robbins

the race and provide them with a way to cool down when the race ends. “We have lots of water,” Gensel said. “We get towels and put them in ice cold water so they can put it around their necks when they cross the finish line.” Athletes from out of the area also have a new place where they can stay for this year’s race. “This is the first time the Jewish Community Center opened its camp and if people want to camp out there we could make arrangements so they can camp,” Gensel said. “I’m really grateful to the JCC for contacting us and letting us know that it would be all right.” Kelly Ciravolo and Sean Robbins of Shavertown won last year’s event. Ciravolo is

the two-time defending champion while Robbins enters his 18th Wilkes-Barre Triathlon. “It’s a higher intensity race because of the length and course layout,” Robbins said. “It’s a tough course that keeps coming at you and doesn’t give you a lot of breaks.” In his racing career, Robbins has gone as far as Hawaii to compete in the Ironman World Championships, but the Wilkes-Barre Triathlon has a sentimental value to him. “It was my first triathlon so that race started my whole racing career,” Robbins said. “I’ve been racing since 1994 now so that event led to a lot of great experiences for not just me but for my family as well.” Robbins also said the race has had a huge impact on his friendships. “A couple of weeks ago, there was a whole bunch of us from the area that did a half Ironman in the Finger Lakes and I got to know those people through this race,” Robbins said. “It’s more than just a race really. It has a much broader impact.”

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Four lineman charge at Hall of Fame induction cermonies The Associated Press

CANTON, Ohio — Willie Roaf was in an unfamiliar role — the center of attention in front of a large crowd, being singled out for something good. No, make that: Something great. With current Saints players standing and cheering, the former New Or-

p.m. “It really didn’t affect us that much,” Prokopchak said of the delay. “The greens got a little bit slower, but that was about it. Unfortunately it’s part of weather and nothing you can do about it.” What the Prokopchak/Hoover duo did do was play their way from underdog into the tournament’s final four teams. “In match play,” Prokopchak said, “anything can happen.”

leans offensive tackle led a group of linemen into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night, a six-man induction that honored those who relish the less-than-glorious role. Four linemen were inducted — Roaf, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy and Dermontti Dawson, along

with running back Curtis Martin and 1950s cornerback Jack Butler. The lineman’s speech was short and humble, befitting those who played their stellar careers in the scrums rather than the spotlight. “You know, it’s an offensive lineman,” said Roaf, who was very hard to

get around on the field. “I didn’t get singled out in front of a large audience very often, and when I did, it was usually by a referee who was singling me out by saying, ‘Holding No. 77.’ “That’s not going to happen today. And it wasn’t too often when I played.”

Bill Ruth has certainly made his mark on the Wilkes-Barre Triathlon. In the 31-year history of the event held in the Back Mountain, Ruth is tied for the most victories with three, joining Greg Remaly. Ruth won three of the first four races with wins in 1982, ‘83 and ‘85 and is known by some as being the Father of the Wilkes-Barre Triathlon for a dramatic finish to his second victory with a broken bike after a bloody accident. Now 60-years-old, Ruth will participate in the triathlon this morning for the first time since 1987. “I did an off-road mountain bike race in June and thought this would be a great thing to do,” Ruth said. “Plus, this is such a great race and they do a fantastic job putting it on.” He currently lives in Colorado with his wife Sherry after retiring five years ago from his job at Liberty High School in Bethlehem. But he’s still in fantastic shape and participates in several events. In June, he biked in a 200-mile race in Kansas in which his finish wasn’t too far away from the winner. He’s raced in two triathlons recently with the latest being in the state of Wyoming, where he placed fourth. The 200-mile race could make things easier for Ruth today, but the hilly, 25 miles to pedal through Harveys Lake, Noxen, Kunkle, Dallas and Jackson Township before ending at Penn State Wilkes-Barre in Lehman Township is never easy. “To do this race, you have to be fit,” Ruth said. “You can’t ride 25 miles on those hills in Pennsylvania and then run after that. Plus with the heat and humidity, you can’t do that.” The weather is expected to be humid for the race today. That might not bode well for some of the athletes participating who have to run nearly seven miles after biking and after swimming about a mile. It’s not just Ruth who will be in the unfortunate conditions. “Everybody has to deal with it. It’s hot, so you just deal with it,” Ruth added. “If it means to be a little smarter on the bike and ramp up a little more during the run, that’s what you do.” There have been many weather-related storylines in the previous 30 years of the event, whether it be rain, heat, humidity or even cooler weather. Not only is it the uniqueness of the event that drew Ruth to return and brings back many other athletes year after year, but it’s also the joy of competing. “I think people just enjoy the feeling of being fit and the feeling that goes along with it,” Ruth said. “Back then, it was just people looking to do it. I think once people start doing it and continue doing it, they just continue to feel good about themselves.” And for Ruth, feeling good could ultimately end with a record-breaking fourth title or a finish very close to the winner.

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Untested no longer in U.S. slim win

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By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer

Britain’s Jessica Ennis poses with her gold medal for the heptathlon during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa De Olza) HEPTATHLON

Ennis wins event

Jessica Ennis won the Olympic heptathlon gold medal on Saturday, the first for Britain on the track. Ennis started with a record in the hurdles and finished it off almost 36 hours later with an 800-meter run that was more like two victory laps of the packed, 80,000-seat stadium. Ennis went into the last of her seven events with a lead of 188 points over Austra Skujyte of Lithuania and extended her margin by winning the last race in 2 minutes, 8.65 seconds. BEACH VOLLEYBALL

U.S. team on to quarters

LONDON — Still unbeaten, but perhaps more importantly, the U.S. is no longer untested. The Americans got a game against Lithuania — and then some. Then they got a scare. Two days after running and gunning to a record-shattering 83-point win, the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team had to come back in the fourth quarter for a 99-94 win over a fearless Lithuania team that had the Americans in serious trouble until the closing minutes. LeBron James scored nine of his 20 points in the final four minutes for the U.S. (4-0), which had looked nearly invincible in thrashing Nigeria 156-73 on Thursday night and breaking several records. But the Americans were reminded that the path to the gold medal is loaded with traps and Lithuania nearly sprang one. “You want to get tested. The best teams want to be tested. We love the competition,” James said. “I think we’ve got some of the greatest competitors in

our league, in this world, so you want to have a game where you feel like you were tested, and we had that today.” Carmelo Anthony added 20 points, Kevin Durant 16 and UP NEXT Chris Paul added seven rebounds, six Team USA assists and four of vs. Argentina 5:15 p.m. the U.S. team’s 17 Monday steals. TV: NBCSN Linas Kleiza scored 25 to lead Lithuania, which led by 84-82 with 5:50 to play. After the U.S. took a three-point lead, Lithuania would not go away and pulled within 87-86 on Darius Songaila’s bucket with 4:12 left. That’s when James, who has already won an MVP trophy and NBA title this year, took control of the offense. “I’ve been kind of doing everything else, which I’m OK with. I’m here to do all the little things, do whatever this team needs, especially from Coach K’s

perspective, but like I told you guys I can also score,” James said. “I’m blessed and happy that I was able to make a few buckets down the stretch.” James knocked down a 3-pointer from the top of the key, and after Paul stole the inbounds pass, James took a pass down the right side and delivered one of his trademark dunks, a basket that brought the American players off the bench and seemed to restore world basketball order. After a basket by Deron Williams — on a possession Paul kept alive with an offensive rebound — James followed a Lithuania turnover with a left-handed layup, giving the U.S. a 97-88 lead and allowed the Americans to remain unbeaten — though no longer untested as they get ready for Argentina on Monday. This wasn’t easy, and that may be good in the long run for the Americans, who couldn’t have helped but feel a little overconfident after Thursday’s game when they made 29 3-pointers, scored 78 points in both halves and put on a breathtaking 40-minute display of international basketball.

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USA’s Deron Williams (8) drives to the basket as Lithuania’s Simas Jasaitis, left, defends during Saturday’s preliminary at the Olympics.

Gymnasts going for more gold

Double amputee races to semifinals

Two-time gold medalists Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor beat the Netherlands in straight sets to advance to the tournament quarterfinals. The Americans beat Marleen van Iersel and Sanne Keizer 21-13, 21-12. Reigning world champions Emanuel and Alison topped Germany 21-16, 21-14 to advance to the men’s quarters. The Brazilians, the top-seeded team at the London Games, eliminated Jonathan Erdmann and Kay Matysik.

United States. can possibly add six more golds over the next three days.

By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer

TRIATHLON

Photo finish decides gold

Nicola Spirig of Switzerland won the gold medal in a photo finish with a Swedish challenger at the Olympic triathlon. The end of the race was so close that both women celebrated after crossing the line. Spirig held off Lisa Norden to claim gold in 1 hour, 59.48 seconds. The runners were given the same time, and Spirig was declared the winner after a few minutes of uncertainty. Erin Densham of Australia took bronze on the course through Hyde Park in central London in 1:59.50. Thousands of spectators lined the route. Fans do not need tickets to watch triathlon events at the London Games. VOLLEYBALL

Russia stages comeback

The U.S. men’s team blew a two-set lead and lost to Russia in five, snapping an 11-match winning streak in Olympic play. Maxim Mikhaylov scored 27 points for No. 2 Russia in the 27-29, 19-25, 26-24, 25-16, 15-8 victory. Sergey Tetyukhin spiked for match point. Germany, Poland, Argentina and Italy also won. BOXING

British roll in ring The British boxing team is on a remarkable roll at its home Olympics, and that’s just one reason the Indian team is furious. Second-seeded light welterweight Tom Stalker beat India’s Manoj Kumar 20-16 for the 10th British win in 11 fights in London, moving six boxers to the brink of medal qualification. Although Stalker and Kumar appeared to be evenly matched, Kumar and his coaching staff criticized the judges and the tournament after the fifth loss for a seven-man team that arrived in London hoping to add to its single Olympic boxing medal.

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South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius, center, leads Jamaica’s Rusheen McDonald, left, Dominican Republic’s Luguelin Santos, second left and Russia’s Maksim Dyldin, right, in a men’s 400-meter heat Saturday afternoon.

Blade Runner shows off new legs By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer

LONDON — It began with a smile at the starting line. Moments later, Oscar Pistorius took off and the click-click-clicking of carbon on the track was all but drowned out by the 80,000 fans on hand to watch him make history Saturday. The first amputee to compete in track at the Olympics, Pistorius cruised past an opponent or two in the backstretch of his 400-meter heat, and by the end, the “Blade Runner” was coasting in for a stress-free success. Typical. Except this time, it was anything but that. “I’ve worked for six years ... to get my chance,” said the South African, who finished second and advanced to tonight’s semifinals. “I found myself smiling in the starting block. Which is very rare in the 400 meters.” Yes, this sun-splashed day at Olympic Stadium was a good one for Pistorius, a double-amputee who runs on car-

400 Meters Semifinals 3:40 p.m. today

South African flag. “It’s very difficult to separate the occasion from the race,” Pistorius conceded. But he figured it out. He finished in a season-best time of 45.44 seconds, crossing the line and looking up at the scoreboard, then covering his face with his hands when he saw the capital “Q” — for qualifier — go up by his name. “Couldn’t have hoped for anything better,” he said.

The 25-year-old runner was born without fibulas and his legs were amputated below the knee before he was a year old. His is one of those stories that is every bit as much about the journey — one part dramatic, another part inspiring and yet another part controversial — as the final result. “I know Oscar was the protagonist in the race,” said Luguelin Santos of the Dominican Republic, who actually won the heat by .4 but went virtually unnoticed. “But I love him. He’s a good racer.” Erison Hurtault of Dominica, who trained with Pistorius in South Africa, agreed. “One thing I can say about Oscar is he’s an incredibly hard worker,” Hurtault said. “I’m glad to see him out here. I’m glad he’s getting a chance to finally compete and hopefully something emerges out of everyone else’s mind.” Pistorius’ race, of course, resonated beyond sports and beyond London.

Serena completes Golden Slam Win in singles finals, makes American just second woman to achieve mark. By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer

SHOOTING

Gold for USA’s Gray American Jamie Lynn Gray won the gold medal in women’s 50-meter threeposition rifle shooting, setting two Olympic records along the way. Gray clinched gold on her final shot with a 10.8 — just 0.1 off a perfect score. Ivana Maksimovic of Serbia won the silver, and Adela Sykorova of the Czech Republic was third. Italy’s Jessica Rossi won the gold medal in women’s trap shooting, missing just one of 100 shots to set a world record. Her lone miss came on the 18th shot of the 25-shot final.

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bon-fiber blades and whose fight to get to this point has often felt more like a marathon than a sprint. He walked out of the tunnel, looked into the stands, saw his friends and family there — including his 89-year-old grandmother, who was carrying the

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Gold medalist Serena Williams shows her medal to fans after the women’s singles medal ceremony.

WIMBLEDON, England — When Serena Williams completed her career Golden Slam by winning an Olympic rout, she began the celebration with a long scream. She hopped a dozen times on the grass she loves, waved to the cheering crowd and hopped some more. Williams was still jumping about as she put on her Team USA jacket for the medal ceremony. Then she began to dance. These days, no one can match her moves. Williams became only the second woman to achieve a Golden Slam, winning the most lopsided women’s final in Olympic history Saturday by beating Maria Sharapova 6-0, 6-1.

The victory completed a remarkable run of domination by the No. 4-seeded Williams, who lost only 17 games in six matches en route to her first singles gold UP NEXT medal. She went 13-0 this summer at Men’s final the All England 9 a.m. today TV: NBC Club, where she won her fifth Wimbledon title a month ago. It took the No. 3-seeded Sharapova 45 minutes to win a game, and by then she trailed 6-0, 3-0. Williams dominated with her serve and repeatedly blasted winners from the baseline, taking a big swing with almost every stroke despite gusty conditions on Centre Court. The career Golden Slam was first achieved by Steffi Graf, who did it when she won at the Olympics in 1988 after sweeping all four major titles.

LONDON — The team finals are over, and the all-around titles have been decided. Now it’s time to get a little greedy. The individual event finals start today, giving gymnasts a chance to load up on the precious medals. Gabby Douglas and the rest of the Fierce Five might need armed guards to get home by the time they’re done, with UP NEXT six trips to the podium Women’s vault possible dur- 9:50 a.m. today ing the next TV: 8 p.m., NBC three days. The raucous scene that followed the British men’s surprising bronze will be nothing compared to the bedlam a gold medal by Louis Smith or Beth Tweddle would produce. As for China, which strutted off with nine of the 14 golds available four years ago, it needs a heavy metal binge if it’s going to come close to its Beijing haul. “They know they put lots of work in and they should not waste it,” U.S. women’s team coordinator Martha Karolyi said. “I hope we are able to keep our focus.” The Americans’ best shot at (more) gold comes first, in today’s vault final. McKayla Maroney is the reigning world champion and a heavy favorite. She won her title last year by almost a half-point, and topped qualifying here by a similar margin. Her 16.233 in the team final is the highest score yet in the women’s competition. Maroney was so impressive in that final Tuesday that U.S. coach John Geddert suggested they rename her vault “The Maroney,” and Karolyi wondered where judges found almost three-tenths worth of deductions. “That. Was. The. Best. Ever,” Karolyi said. “It definitely deserved a 10, just to make a statement she is that much better than anybody else.” And she’s doing all this despite a fracture in her big right toe. “I’m here to try to get that gold medal and I know that I can do it,” Maroney said. Douglas will get two chances to add to her haul, competing on uneven bars Monday and balance beam Tuesday. Aly Raisman, who missed out on an all-around medal despite finishing with the same score as bronze medalist Aliya Mustafina, also competes on beam. But best chance for an individual medal will be on floor exercise Tuesday.

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Saturday Night Live at the Games Many of NBC’s workers are stationed out of famous studio in New York.

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer

NEW YORK — Between Olympic soccer matches, NBC analyst Marcelo Balboa fields texts and emails from friends who ask him, “How’s London?” He wouldn’t know. The threetime World Cup participant turned sportscaster is one of many at NBC covering the Olympics from a cubby equipped with a television monitor in New York, one of a warren of them lined up in the studio where “Saturday Night Live” usually originates. NBC has a team of 650 people working on London Olympics coverage from New York. Outside of the soundproof

booth’s closed door, you wouldn’t be able to hear Balboa if he shouted, “goooaaallll!” That’s so as not to disturb Jason Knapp and Rich McKinney, calling an archery match from a different booth a few steps away. A row of desks and computer monitors is the operations center for all of the video streams of competition that NBC offers on its Olympics website. An intern from Elon University edits footage for a stream dedicated to weightlifting. Some interns fetch coffee on their summer vacation; this one operated a network In the seats where the “Saturday Night Live” audience usually sits, another crew is responsible for inserting commercials into the various video streams. John McGuinness leafs through a sheaf of papers behind a desk in a control room, within sight of dozens of monitors pro-

viding video feeds of different sports taking place simultaneously across the Atlantic. The papers are a schedule of the day’s events as they are due to be shown on NBC, the NBC Sports cable network, MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo and Telemundo. While McGuinness, coordinating producer of NBC Olympics at Home, is allowed some flexibility to move things around, “you can’t do this without a detailed schedule,” he said. McGuinness essentially coordinates the hours of coverage, many of them live, shown during the daytime on the various networks. He’s in before 4 a.m. when competition is beginning in London and escapes to a nearby hotel for a couple of hours of sleep when NBC’s prime-time telecast is on. The New York operations center, used in past games but expanded for London, is set up to

Tight race at top of medal chase

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United States’ Missy Franklin celebrates after Saturday’s women’s 400-meter medley relay final.

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with an extraordinary gift and helped turn him into a swimmer the likes of which the world had never seen. “Bob and I have somehow managed to do every single thing,” Phelps said. “If you can say that about your career, there’s no need to move forward. Time for other things.” Bouncing back from a disappointing first race in London, a fourth-place finish in the 400 individual medley, Phelps wound up with more medals than any other swimmer at the games: four golds and two silvers. Sounds familiar. “Honestly, the first race kind of took the pressure off,” Bowman said. “If it’s not going to go too well, we should at least have fun while we’re here. That helped us relax a little bit, then he started swimming well in the relays and he picked it up again.” Grevers had the Americans in front on the opening backstroke leg, but Kosuke Kitajima put Japan slightly ahead going against Hansen in the breaststroke. Not to worry, not with Phelps going next. He surged through the water in the fly, handing off a lead of about a quarter of a second to Adrian for the freesytle anchor. The Americans won going away in 3 minutes, 29.35 seconds, just off their own Olympic record from Beijing. Japan held on for silver in 3:31.26, with Australia taking the bronze in 3:31.68. The U.S. men had never lost the medley relay at the Olympics, and they weren’t about to now on the final night of swimming at the Olympic Aquatics Centre, on the final night for such a momentous athlete. How momentous? The governing body of swimming, FINA, summoned Phelps back to the deck for one more award — a silver trophy commemorating his standing as the most decorated Olympian ever. A fitting gesture, though a more appropriate color would have been gold. Then, as if 22 medal ceremonies over the last three Olympics weren’t enough, Phelps made one more victory lap around the pool, even stopping off at the podium, climbing to the top step again and posing with his final award. We may never see the likes of Phelps again.

MEDAL COUNT

138 of 302 total medal events Nation ......................................................... G S BTot United States.............................................261315 54 China..........................................................251612 53 Britain .........................................................14 7 8 29 Russia ........................................................ 31510 28 Japan.......................................................... 21012 24 France ........................................................ 8 6 8 22 Germany .................................................... 510 6 21 Australia ..................................................... 112 7 20 South Korea .............................................. 9 3 5 17 Italy ............................................................. 5 5 3 13 Canada....................................................... 1 3 6 10 Netherlands ............................................... 3 1 4 8 New Zealand ............................................. 3 0 4 7 Romania..................................................... 1 4 2 7 Ukraine....................................................... 2 0 4 6 Belarus....................................................... 1 2 3 6 Brazil .......................................................... 1 1 4 6 Kazakhstan................................................ 5 0 0 5 North Korea............................................... 4 0 1 5 Cuba ........................................................... 2 2 1 5 Hungary ..................................................... 2 1 2 5 Denmark .................................................... 1 2 2 5 South Africa............................................... 3 1 0 4 Poland ........................................................ 2 1 1 4 Czech Republic ........................................ 1 2 1 4 Mexico........................................................ 0 3 1 4 Slovakia ..................................................... 0 1 3 4 Slovenia ..................................................... 1 0 2 3 Sweden...................................................... 0 3 0 3 Colombia ................................................... 0 2 1 3 Spain .......................................................... 0 2 1 3 India............................................................ 0 1 2 3 Croatia........................................................ 1 1 0 2 Ethiopia...................................................... 1 0 1 2 Jamaica...................................................... 1 0 1 2 Belgium...................................................... 0 1 1 2 Indonesia ................................................... 0 1 1 2 Kenya ......................................................... 0 1 1 2 Mongolia .................................................... 0 1 1 2 Norway ....................................................... 0 1 1 2 Serbia......................................................... 0 1 1 2 Greece ....................................................... 0 0 2 2 Moldova ..................................................... 0 0 2 2 Georgia ...................................................... 1 0 0 1 Lithuania .................................................... 1 0 0 1 Switzerland................................................ 1 0 0 1 Venezuela ................................................. 1 0 0 1 Egypt .......................................................... 0 1 0 1 Guatemala ................................................. 0 1 0 1 Taiwan........................................................ 0 1 0 1 Thailand ..................................................... 0 1 0 1 Azerbaijan .................................................. 0 0 1 1 Hong Kong ................................................ 0 0 1 1 Iran.............................................................. 0 0 1 1 Qatar........................................................... 0 0 1 1 Singapore .................................................. 0 0 1 1 Tunisia ....................................................... 0 0 1 1 Uzbekistan................................................. 0 0 1 1

The 17-year-old Franklin, who will begin her senior year of high school when she gets back to Colorado, seems destined to be America’s new star in the postPhelps era after taking four golds and a bronze while swimming seven events — the same number as Phelps. A definite bit of symmetry there, though Franklin doubts anyone can ever replace Phelps. “I don’t think his shoes will ever be filled. They’re so huge,” Franklin said. “Hopefully I can make little paths next to him.” And let’s not forget Allison Schmitt, another swimmer with ties to Phelps. They trained together over the past year in Baltimore, becoming fast friends with all their goofy antics. But they sure took care of business in the pool, with Schmitt winning three golds, a silver and a bronze in London. Franklin grabbed the lead right away in the backstroke, Rebecca Soni stretched out the advantage in the breast, Dana Vollmer cruised through the fly and Schmitt finished it off in the free, pulling away for a time of 3:52.05, beating the mark of 3:52.19 set by China at the 2009 world championships.

save money but also because there are limits to how many credentials NBC can get to operate in London. While NBC hosts Bob Costas, Al Michaels and Dan Patrick work from studios in London, there’s a separate studio down the hall from “SNL” where Kelly Tilghman sits. She’s the host of MSNBC’s daytime coverage. Similarly, the announcers for swimming, gymnastics and basketball work at arenas in London but for many of the less popular sports like wrestling, team handball, badminton, field hockey, fencing, archery and shooting the work is done out of New York. The announcing team works in one part of each cubby, with a producer and, perhaps, an assistant in the other half. They keep contact with the venue in London in case there are questions that need answering.

By STEPHEN WILSON AP Sports Writer

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United States goalkeeper Amy Swensen tries to save the ball from an attempt by New Zealand during Saturday’s women’s hockey preliminary match in London.

Loss means no U.S. medal The Times Leader staff

LONDON – New Zealand scored three goals on penalty corners, the last coming with less than seven minutes remaining, to defeat the United States 3-2 in field hockey pool play at the Olympics on Saturday. The loss eliminates the Americans from medal contention. "We’re a bit disappointed. We had obviously hoped to finish a little higher," U.S. captain Lauren Crandall said to the Associated Press. "We’re happy with some of the play we’ve done. There are spots that we definitely need to improve on, and we’ll look to do that, but right now it’s just coming out to South Africa, making sure we bring our game." Dallas High grad Paige Selenski set up the first U.S. goal with a backhand pass to Katie O’Donnell in front of the New Zealand goal. O’Donnell lifted a shot over goalie Bianca Russell’s shoulder to tie the game at 1 in the 16th minute. The game featured a number of offensive forays by both teams in the first half. They went to halftime tied at 2. Kayla Sharland scored in the second minute and Gemma Flynn bunted in a lettershigh pass across the goalmouth in the 19th minute, giving New Zealand a 2-1 lead. The U.S. tied the game at 2 in the 34th minute when Claire Laubach converted a corner, taking a pass from Michelle Vittese, who

faked a drive at the top of the circle on the set by Katelyn Falgowski. The second half was more tightly marked. Clarissa Eshuis’ flick tucked just inside the post to the stick side of UP NEXT U.S. goalkeeper Amy Team USA Swensen. vs. The U.S. was outshot South Africa 20-2 and New Zealand 5:45 a.m. earned seven of the Monday game’s eight penalty corTV: NBCSN ners. Selenski was the best U.S. attacker in the game, though she was held without a shot for the first time in these Olympics. She capped her first half with a rush up the end line to force a long corner. In the second half, she had a three-minute span where she helped the U.S. establish its best pressure of the match. She drew two fouls and a long corner between the 42nd and 45th minute to highlight her 34 minutes of action. Argentina, Australia and New Zealand are all 3-2. Germany is 2-3. The top two teams in the pool advance to the medal round. The United States is 1-4 with a game against South Africa on Monday remaining in pool play.

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LONDON — The red, white and blue is painting the Olympics gold, silver and bronze. Midway through the London Games, the United States is locked in a tight battle with China in the ultimate Olympic competition — the race for No. 1 in the medals. While many had predicted China would top both categories, the Americans go into the second week with realistic chances of finishing with the most gold and most total medals. After Saturday night’s competition, the U.S. led by one medal in each list — 26-25 in golds and 5453 overall. Behind the two powerhouses, the battle for the next few spots has thrown up some surprises, with South Korea surging into the top four and Russia and Australia lagging behind expectations. Britain picked up six golds on Saturday — including three in track and field by Jessica Ennis (heptathlon), Mo Farah (10,000 meters) and Greg Rutherford (long jump) — to bring its total to 14 gold and 29 overall, third in both categories. The U.S. has won the overall medal count at the last four Summer Games, but China has gained ground. China grabbed the most golds at its home Olympics four years ago in Beijing with 51, while the United States was a distant second with 36. The Americans won the overall count with110 medals, 10 more than the Chinese. “We are a little bit behind where we were in Beijing, but we are still having really good performances,” U.S. Olympic Committee spokesman Patrick Sandusky said. “It’s gone back and forth the last three or four days. We may go up at night, China may go up in the morning, but obviously China is still very strong.” While the USOC is reluctant to project medal counts, the aim is always the same. “Our goal coming into the games was certainly to finish top of the medal count and we are having good progress but you know we are not taking anything for granted,” Sandusky said. “We are still only halfway through.”

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Keselowski in familiar position to start PA 400 By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

LONG POND — Brad Keselowski’s voice crackled over the radio at the end of his run on Saturday. “Not very good,” he said. That’sbeenafamiliarrefrainfor Keselowski in qualifying this season. Though his race results have been strong in 2012 – three wins and a comfortable spot in the point standings as the Chase approaches – it hasn’t come easy. Things will be tricky again today, as Keselowski starts the Pennsylvania 400 in 31st. “We’ve been very fast in our race trim, but not in qualifying. I don’t have an answer to it,” Kese-

lowski said after his disappointing lap. “We’ll have to see what we can come up with. “The most important thing is the race trim and the speed we have there and the execution there. We’re proud of where we’re at in those categories.” It was just last August that Keselowski won at Pocono – albeit in a 500 mile race – after starting 13th. That was one of three wins for the Michigan native in a breakout 2011 season that saw him become a Sprint Cup Series contender, qualifying for the Chase and finishing fifth in the standings. Expectations have increased. Keselowski enters Pocono

Raceway today having already matched his three wins from last season. He has four straight top-10 finishes to settle him at ninth in the point standings and a good bet to return to the Chase. With just six races to go, however, he isn’t concerned. “I don’t see how it matters where you are in the top10,” Keselowski said. “The only thing that matters is how many wins you have and your gap back to 11th. Our gap back to11th (61points) is more secure than it’s ever been, and our wins are right there with everyone else in the top level.” The top 10 drivers in points automatically qualify for the Chase, with most wins deciding the final

two spots. “It doesn’t matter if you’re sitting 10th or first – that’s all that matters,”Keselowskisaid.“Being first means nothing. So that’s where our focus has been and where it will continue to be. … The only thing I’m concerned about now is winning a race. And winning another race. And then another race. That’s what drives me before the Chase starts.” The road back to the Chase already has some distractions. Keselowski’s team at Penske Racing is in transition after releasing AJ Allmendinger earlier this week following a NASCAR suspension from a failed drug test. Since his emergence as a top

A first for 22-year-old Joey Coulter

Inspectors look over the race car of Jeff Gordon in the garage area before Saturday’s qualifying for today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond.

He picked up a win in Saturday’s Truck Series race at Pocono. By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

LONG POND — Joey Coulter had seven laps left separating him from his first career NASCAR win or another close call. He made the move that got him the checkered flag. Coulter sped from third to first off the final restart to win Saturday for the first time in the Trucks Series at Pocono Raceway. Coulter Coulter won Saturday in his 36th career Trucks start and he’s winless in19 Nationwide races. “They say once you win one, the others are easier,” Coulter said. “I hope they’re right.” His emotional mother was among the first to join him in Victory Lane. She gushed as she said the 22-year-old Coulter had worked hard every single day of his life since he was 8 to have a moment like this one. Team owner Richard Childress said the win as long time coming. “Joey’s had a really fast truck and it was misfortune that took him out of the winner’s circle,” he said. “I’m really happy for his family. They’ve been there at every race pulling for him.” James Buescher was second and pole winner Nelson Piquet Jr. was third in the 50-lap race. Matt Crafton and Denny Hamlin round out the top five. Coulter is the ninth different winner this season and fourth first-time winner in 2012. He had never finished higher than third in the Trucks Series. The last seven laps were the only ones he led. Coulter said his team had spent plenty of time working on improving restarts, which had been a weak point for the No. 22. On the final restart, he dipped underneath past Piquet and never looked back.

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Practice decision doesn’t help Edwards qualified 17th after a good practice set up a later run on Saturday.

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LONG POND – Carl Edwards and his No. 99 Ford team thought about it. In the end, they decided to let it rip in Friday’s first practice session and let Saturday’s qualifying play out. “We talked (Friday) … about kind of sandbagging that first practice to get an earlier qualifying slot,” Edwards said, “but we decided against it. We went as hard as we could, but that did bite us a little bit.” Edwards was third fastest in the practice session, meaning he would be the third-to-last out for qualifying. Qualifying order – as it has been with all NASCAR Sprint Cup races the past two seasons – is based on practice speeds in the first session, with the slowest driver out first. With the track heating up, something not conducive for running fast, Edwards qualified 17th. He has started sixth or better in his last three Pocono races. Still, Edwards was optimistic about his chances in today’s Pennsylvania 400. “We have a very fast racecar, though, and I think we’re going to be just fine,” said the two-time Pocono winner. HACKENBRACHT WINS Chad Hackenbracht ran

away from the field Sunday in Pocono’s ARCA Series race. The victory was the 20-yearold’s first in the series in his second full season in ARCA. He crossed the finish line over 13 seconds ahead of second place Brennan Poole. The race was slowed once for caution.

SKINNER’S BACK Mike Skinner will be making his first Cup start at Pocono since 2003. He’ll start 43rd in the No. 98 Ford, but don’t expect him around for long. The team is among the startand-park contingent. Skinner has made two previous Cup starts this season, both for start-and-park teams. He has completed only 31 of a possible 528 laps in those two races. Skinner was a regular in the Cup Series from 1997-2003. He moved to the Truck Series and was a mainstay there through 2010. PAVING THE WAY? Since Pocono was repaved between the 2011 and 2012 season, there’s been speculation that the Indy Car Series could return to Long Pond. It really hasn’t gone beyond the speculation at this point, but former open-wheel driver Juan Pablo Montoya chimed in on it. “Since the repave, I think it would be a cool place to race

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SCHEDULE Race 1. Daytona..................................... 2. Phoenix ..................................... 3. Las Vegas................................. 4. Bristol ........................................ 5. Fontana ..................................... 6. Martinsville ............................... 7. Texas......................................... 8. Kansas ...................................... 9. Richmond ................................. 10. Talladega................................ 11. Darlington ............................... 12. Charlotte ................................. 13. Dover....................................... 14. Pocono.................................... 15. Michigan ................................. 16. Sonoma .................................. 17. Kentucky................................. 18. Daytona................................... 19. Loudon.................................... 20. Indianapolis ............................ Race............................................... 21. Pocono.................................... 22. Watkins Glen .......................... 23. Michigan ................................. 24. Bristol ...................................... 25. Atlanta ..................................... 26. Richmond ............................... 27. Chicago................................... 28. Loudon.................................... 29. Dover....................................... 30. Talladega................................ 31. Charlotte ................................. 32. Kansas .................................... 33. Martinsville ............................. 34. Texas ...................................... 35. Phoenix................................... 36. Homestead.............................

Pole Edwards Martin Kahne Biffle Hamlin Kahne Truex Allmendinger Martin Gordon Biffle Almirola Martin Logano Ambrose Ambrose Johnson Kenseth Kyle Busch Hamlin Date Today Aug.12 Aug. 19 Aug. 25 Sept. 2 Sept. 8 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 13 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18

Winner Kenseth .................. Hamlin..................... Stewart ................... Keselowski............. Stewart ................... Newman ................. Biffle ........................ Hamlin..................... Kyle Busch ............. Keselowski............. Johnson.................. Kahne ..................... Johnson.................. Logano.................... Earnhardt Jr........... Bowyer.................... Keselowski............. Stewart ................... Kahne ..................... Johnson.................. Laps Miles ....................... 160 400 .......................... 90 220.5....................... 200 400 .......................... 500 266.5....................... 325 500.5....................... 400 300 .......................... 267 400.5....................... 300 317.4....................... 400 400 .......................... 188 500.08..................... 334 501 .......................... 267 400.5....................... 500 263 .......................... 334 500.5....................... 312 312 .......................... 267 400 ..........................

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Third Biffle .................... Biffle .................... Biffle .................... Truex ................... Earnhardt Jr. ...... Earnhardt Jr. ...... Martin .................. Johnson .............. Stewart................ Kenseth............... Stewart................ Kyle Busch ......... Kenseth............... Stewart................ Kenseth............... Kurt Busch .......... Hamlin ................. Kenseth............... Bowyer ................ Biffle .................... 2011 Winner....... Keselowski ......... Ambrose.............. Kyle Busch ......... Keselowski ......... Gordon ................ Harvick ................ Stewart................ Stewart................ Kurt Busch .......... Bowyer ................ Kenseth............... Johnson .............. Stewart................ Stewart................ Kahne.................. Stewart................

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Indy cars,” said Montoya, who drove in the CART open-wheel division in 1999 and 2000 and joined Sprint Cup fulltime in 2007. “I think the old track would have been kind of crazy how bumpy it was.” The last open-wheel race at Pocono was in 1989.

MAYFIELD SIGHTING No, not the troubled Jeremy Mayfield, who has been banned from NASCAR. Instead, it was a Jeremy Mayfield t-shirt at the souvenir tents in the infield. Those tents are the best place for obscure and discontinued items. Some stuff is pretty cheap, too. DOUBLE DUTY Sam Hornish Jr. had a busy Saturday. First, he qualified the No. 22 Dodge in the morning. He was hired to replace A.J. Allmendinger, who was suspended by NASCAR for a failed drug test and subsequently fired by Penske Racing. He then flew to Iowa to participate in the Nationwide Series race later that night. “I’m just really enjoy the fact that I’m getting the opportunity to do it,” Hornish Jr. said. “It’s kind of a lot on my plate this weekend.”

driver last year, Keselowski talked glowingly of his relationship with former teammate Kurt Busch. Now Busch’s successor in the No. 22 car is gone as well, and Keselowski hopes to have input in the eventual replacement. “I told (team owner Roger Penske) from day one, when I came to Penske Racing, I didn’t want to be just a driver,” Keselowski said. “I wanted to be part of a team and part of making Penske Racing as strong as possible. (A replacement for Allmendinger) is something we’ve discussed, but I can’t say that we’ve come up with an answer.” For now, Keselowski is hoping to continue the most productive

stretch of his racing career, a span that has now gone past a full year. The key, he said, was to not get caught up in past accomplishments. “It’s certainly been a good run, but there’s not all that good in reflecting back on things,” Keselowski said. “It’s more of a mentality to look forward as to where our program is heading. There’s not a lot to be achieved by looking backwards. “I’m happy to be where I’m at. I think I’m part of a competitive team, and I enjoy going to the racetrack. Before this stretch, I can’t say that was the case. But now it is. Things are good, and it’s a good time in my life.”

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team couldn’t predict clouds forming before he went out 16th and clocked a speed of 176.043 mph. Neither could the two drivers who followed him, Paul Menard and Denny Hamlin. Both were also beneficiaries as Menard qualified third and Hamlin second. Hamlin was figuring on a starting spot of about 15th before he started his run in his No. 11 Toyota. “Had we gone late, we probably wouldn’t be very good at all at this point,” Hamlin said. “You just never know how the clouds are going to fall. “I’ve gone late here in the past and it’s been the best because it clouds up later in the day. It’s just the luck of draw and whether you get a cloud or not.” Menard echoed Hamlin’s sentiments. “One of the biggest things that helped us was going out early,” Menard said. “Sitting on pit road, it was cloudy. Then a few cars before us, the sun came out and it just kept heating up. A little bit of luck and a lot of hard work.” The hard work wasn’t expected until Menard wrecked his primary No. 27 Chevrolet in practice on Friday and had to go to a

Pos. Driver 1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2. Matt Kenseth 3. Greg Biffle 4. Jimmie Johnson 5. Denny Hamlin 6. Kevin Harvick 7. Martin Truex Jr. 8. Tony Stewart 9. Brad Keselowski 10. Clint Bowyer 11. Kyle Busch 12. Carl Edwards 13. Kasey Kahne 14. Ryan Newman 15. Jeff Gordon 16. Paul Menard 17. Joey Logano 18. Marcos Ambrose 19. Jamie McMurray 20. Jeff Burton 21. Juan Montoya 22. Aric Almirola 23. Bobby Labonte 24. Regan Smith 25. AJ Allmendinger 26. Kurt Busch 27. Mark Martin 28. Casey Mears 29. David Ragan 30. David Gilliland 31. Travis Kvapil 32. Landon Cassill 33. Dave Blaney 34. David Reutimann 35. David Stremme 36. Brian Vickers 37. J.J. Yeley 38. Ken Schrader 39. Michael McDowell 40. Josh Wise

When: 1 p.m. today Where: Pocono Raceway, Route 115, Long Pond Length: 400 miles/160 laps Forecast: A 50 percent chance of thunderstorms with a high of 84 degrees Defending champ: Brad Keselowski TV: 1 p.m. ESPN (pre-race show at noon); 10 a.m. SPEED pre-race show Radio: MRN

backup car. “I wasn’t expecting to qualify in the top three in a backup car,” Menard said. “That shows the hard work and the dedication of the 27 guys at (Richard Childress Racing). We had a good primary car (Friday) and I think the radiator hose blew out of it and it went up into the wall.” Montoya knows the feeling. His season has been tumultuous from the start when he plowed into a jet dryer in the seasonopening Daytona 500, resulting in a fiery explosion. It’s been an uphill battle since then, with just two top-10 finishes in the next 19 races leading up to today. He has been stuck in 21st in the drivers standings after the last four races. “I’ve seen a lot of long faces, a lot of stressful faces,” Montoya said. “We needed something like this as a company. This is big for us.”

NASCAR SPRINT CUP POINTS STANDINGS Points Behind Races Poles Wins Top-5 Top-10 DNF 731 Leader 20 0 1 9 15 0 717 -14 20 1 1 9 13 1 709 -22 20 2 1 9 12 0 704 -27 20 1 3 10 15 3 667 -64 20 2 2 9 11 2 653 -78 20 0 0 3 9 1 653 -78 20 1 0 4 10 1 652 -79 20 0 3 8 10 0 649 -82 20 0 3 6 10 1 643 -88 20 0 1 4 10 2 588 -143 20 1 1 6 9 2 582 -149 20 1 0 2 9 1 579 -152 20 2 2 5 10 4 573 -158 20 0 1 3 6 2 564 -167 20 1 0 3 8 2 564 -167 20 0 0 0 4 0 544 -187 20 1 1 2 7 2 519 -212 20 2 0 0 4 2 508 -223 20 0 0 0 3 2 505 -226 20 0 0 2 4 2 475 -256 20 0 0 0 2 3 472 -259 20 1 0 0 2 1 427 -304 20 0 0 0 1 1 403 -328 20 0 0 0 0 2 400 -331 17 1 0 1 3 1 394 -337 19 0 0 1 2 3 374 -357 13 3 0 2 5 3 368 -363 20 0 0 0 0 4 338 -393 20 0 0 0 1 4 328 -403 20 0 0 0 0 2 305 -426 19 0 0 0 0 3 293 -438 20 0 0 0 0 4 276 -455 20 0 0 0 0 9 263 -468 16 0 0 0 0 5 145 -586 16 0 0 0 0 12 135 -596 4 0 0 2 2 0 127 -604 15 0 0 0 0 9 100 -631 8 0 0 0 0 0 94 -637 17 0 0 0 0 15 84 -647 18 0 0 0 0 17

PENNSYLVANIA 400 LINEUP By JOHN ERZAR jerzar@timesleader.com Pos. Driver............................................................................................ 1. Juan Pablo Montoya......................................................................... 2. Denny Hamlin.................................................................................... 3. Paul Menard ...................................................................................... 4. Kasey Kahne..................................................................................... 5. Marcos Ambrose............................................................................... 6. Kurt Busch ......................................................................................... 7. Matt Kenseth...................................................................................... 8. Dale Earnhardt Jr. ............................................................................ 9. Ryan Newman................................................................................... 10. Jimmie Johnson.............................................................................. 11. Regan Smith.................................................................................... 12. Greg Biffle........................................................................................ 13. Aric Almirola .................................................................................... 14. Joey Logano.................................................................................... 15. Martin Truex Jr................................................................................ 16. Jamie McMurray ............................................................................. 17. Carl Edwards .................................................................................. 18. Mark Martin ..................................................................................... 19. Clint Bowyer .................................................................................... 20. Kyle Busch ...................................................................................... 21. Kevin Harvick .................................................................................. 22. Landon Cassill ................................................................................ 23. Jeff Burton ....................................................................................... 24. David Reutimann ............................................................................ 25. Sam Hornish Jr. .............................................................................. 26. David Gilliland ................................................................................. 27. Jeff Gordon...................................................................................... 28. Tony Stewart................................................................................... 29. Casey Mears................................................................................... 30. Mike Bliss ........................................................................................ 31. Brad Keselowski............................................................................. 32. David Ragan.................................................................................... 33. Scott Riggs ...................................................................................... 34. Josh Wise ........................................................................................ 35. J.J. Yeley ......................................................................................... 36. David Stremme............................................................................... 37. Travis Kvapil.................................................................................... 38. Joe Nemechek................................................................................ 39. Bobby Labonte................................................................................ 40. Reed Sorenson ............................................................................... 41. Jason White .................................................................................... 42. Tony Raines .................................................................................... 43. Mike Skinner ...................................................................................

Number/Make No. 42 Chevy No. 11 Toyota No. 27 Chevy No. 5 Chevy No. 9 Ford No. 51 Chevy No. 17 Ford No. 88 Chevy No. 39 Chevy No. 48 Chevy No. 78 Chevy No. 16 Ford No. 43 Ford No. 20 Toyota No. 56 Toyota No. 1 Chevy No. 99 Ford No. 55 Toyota No. 15 Toyota No. 18 Toyota No. 29 Chevy No. 83 Toyota No. 31 Chevy No. 10 Chevy No. 22 Dodge No. 38 Ford No. 24 Chevy No. 14 Chevy No. 13 Ford No. 19 Toyota No.2 Dodge No. 34 Ford No. 23 Chevy No. 26 Ford No. 37 Chevy No. 30 Toyota No. 93 Toyota No. 87 Toyota No. 47 Toyota No. 91 Toyota No. 32 Ford No. 36 Chevy No. 98 Ford

Speed 176.043 175.795 175.627 175.439 175.432 175.339 175.169 175.131 175.097 175.067 175.036 174.964 174.805 174.795 174.618 174.561 174.432 174.419 174.314 174.277 174.213 174.162 173.920 173.571 173.524 173.410 173.300 173.197 172.864 172.619 172.371 172.038 171.917 171.913 171.808 171.638 171.246 170.804 170.658 170.581 OwnPts Ownpts 170.516

How He Did at Pocono in June 17th – Kissed the wall early and fought to a decent finish 5th – Led 21 laps, but had some minor struggle midway 9th – Steady day led to second top-10 in a row at Pocono 29th – Accident on lap 138 ruined a chance at a top 10 13th – Was out of pit sequence late, dropped from top 10 DNE – Suspended. Reutimann finished 21st as pinch hitter 7th – Got shuffled a bit on a late restart while in top 5 8th – Late cautions led to conserving fuel and decent finish 12th – A bit disappointing considering his run midway 4th – Recovered nicely after a couple pit road penalties 16th – Solid but unspectacular throughout the race 24th – Led 19 laps before faulty cylinder proved costly 28th – Probed the top-10 midway before drifting back 1st – Gutsy move on Martin led to second career win 20th – Ended streak of three strong Pocono finishes 10th – Fell out of top 10 midway through, but rallied late 11th – Two-time Pocono winner left a bit disappointed 2nd – Win eluded seven-time Pocono runner-up again 6th – A rollercoaster ride throughout before a solid end 30th – Engine failure led to a DNF after 76 laps 14th – Middle of the pack midway before coming on late 43rd – Started 15th, but crash on first lap ruined things 15th – Pretty much finished where he ran most of the day 21st – Drove the No. 51. Team was 25th with Dave Blaney DNE – Team finished 31st with fired A.J. Allmendinger 23rd – Finished in the same spot in August 2011 19th – Loitered in the top 10 for awhile, but never a threat 3rd – Didn’t lead, but was able to break out of a slump 35th – Brake problems ended his day after 36 laps 36th – Start-and-parker blamed brakes after 26 laps 18th – Penalties and ignition woes hurt most of the day 27th – Continued to be a middle-of-the-pack guy here 40th – Parked it after 19 laps due to overheating 42nd – Start-and-park made over $63K for 12 laps of work 35th – Crash led to sixth consecutive DNF at Pocono DNQ – Only driver to fail to make the field last time 26th – Picked up 11 spots from his starting position 37th – Brakes caused start-and-park regular to quit 22nd – Ex-Cup champ was middle-pack guy throughout 41st – Crash with two others early and finished just 12 laps DNE – Reed Sorsenson was aboard the ride in June 32nd – Accident ended his day after 47 laps DNE – Start-and-park team was 34th with Michael McDowell

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AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP

Hernandez blanks Yank once again The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Felix Hernandez dominated the Yankees in their own ballpark again, pitching his third shutout of the season to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 1-0 win on a sunny, sticky Saturday afternoon. Hernandez outpitched Hiroki Kuroda in a duel of pitchers who haven’t lost since June. Mike Carp hit an RBI single in the second inning for Seattle, which bounced back from having its seven-game winning streak ended Friday night. The Yankees have lost 10 of 15. Hernandez (10-5) just didn’t give the Yankees any room. After Robinson Cano doubled with two outs in the first, Hernandez didn’t allow a runner to second.

urday night. Twins 6, Red Sox 4

BOSTON — Joe Mauer hit a three-run homer with two outs in the top of the ninth inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a comeback win over the struggling Boston Red Sox. Ben Revere had three singles and extended his hitting streak to a career-best 18 games for Minnesota, which has won the first three games of a four-game series. The Twins have the AL’s secondworst record. Orioles 4, Rays 0

OAKLAND, Calif. — David Cooper hit a tying homer in the ninth inning and Edwin Encarnacion scored on catcher George Kottaras’ throwing error in the 11th, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays over the Oakland Athletics.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Wei-Yin Chen allowed five hits in seven innings, Chris Davis had two RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays. Chen (10-6) struck out four and walked one, improving to 4-1 in his past six road starts. After Pedro Strop gave up a single in the eighth, closer Jim Johnson pitched the ninth in a non-save situation to complete a six-hitter.

Rangers 4, Royals 2

Tigers 6, Indians 1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Josh Hamilton drove in two runs, Scott Feldman won his sixth straight decision and the Texas Rangers defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Sat-

DETROIT — Doug Fister retired his first 17 batters and then settled for a four-hitter in the Detroit Tigers’ victory over the fading Cleveland Indians.

Blue Jays 3, Athletics 1

The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Roy Halladay gave up three hits over seven innings and Erik Kratz homered and drove in a pair, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. Halladay (5-6) allowed just four runners and struck out five to earn his first win since May 17. The two-time Cy Young Award winner was winless in his previous five starts, including three after returning from a two-month stint on the disabled list. Josh Lindblom had two strikeouts in the eighth and Jonathan Papelbon finished off a four-hitter for his 24th save in 27 tries. Astros 3, Braves 2

ATLANTA — Justin Maxwell had a career-high four hits, including two homers, rookie Lucas Harrell won his first career start at Turner Field, and the Houston Astros snapped a four-game losing streak with a victory over the Atlanta Braves. The Astros won for just the fourth time in 33 games, improving to 11-45 on the road — the worst mark in the majors. Paul Maholm (9-7) lost his Atlanta debut, three hits, six

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Cleveland Cavaliers. But it’s always been auto racing that really revs his engine. He showed up at Pocono Raceway ready to go this weekend, as a NASCAR analyst for ESPN – a job he’s held since 2007 when the network “Said we’re going to give a 7-foot-tall African American basketball player an opportunity to be part of our NASCAR coverage,” Daugherty remembered. “I take it very seriously,” he continued. “I don’t take it for granted. I have a lot of fun and bring a lot of levity.” .He also brings plenty of

hits, and two walks. He struck out eight in seven innings. Cardinals 6, Brewers 1

ST. LOUIS — Adam Wainwright pitched a five-hitter and also contributed at the plate, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Wainwright (9-10) moved closer to .500 after starting the season at 0-3. He threw 73 of 98 pitches for strikes, walking none and fanning seven. Reds 5, Pirates 4

CINCINNATI — Scott Rolen tripled and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Cincinnati Reds won their fifth straight game, 5-4 over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. The Reds have won 15 of 16 and opened a 51⁄2-game lead over Pittsburgh in the NL Central. Nationals 10, Marlins 7

WASHINGTON — Adam LaRoche homered twice, Danny Espinosa hit a three-run shot in Washington’s six-run eighth inning, and the Nationals beat the Miami Marlins. Combined with Houston’s 3-2 win over Atlanta, the Nationals increased their lead over the Braves in the NL East to three games. knowledge, because Daugherty has been around auto racing from as far back as he came remember. Growing up in Black Mountain, N.C., Daugherty became hooked on his home state’s two main sports pretty early. “We played basketball and raced,” Daugherty said. “That’s just what we did.” It turns out Daugherty did a little more than most with his two main athletic interests. Along with being a racing commentator, Daugherty is also a co-owner of the JTG Daugherty Sprint Cup Series team – and a driver, having won four races in the roadsters series and also driving in the Arca Extreme series. All this after Daugherty spent

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STANDINGS/STATS

I.L. BASEBALL Twins 6, Red Sox 4

S TA N D I N G S

New York...................................... Baltimore ...................................... Tampa Bay ................................... Boston .......................................... Toronto .........................................

W 62 56 56 53 52

Chicago ........................................ Detroit ........................................... Cleveland ..................................... Minnesota .................................... Kansas City..................................

W 58 57 50 47 44

Texas ............................................ Oakland ........................................ Los Angeles ................................. Seattle...........................................

W 63 58 57 51

Washington.................................. Atlanta........................................... New York...................................... Miami ............................................ Philadelphia .................................

W 64 61 52 49 48

Cincinnati...................................... Pittsburgh..................................... St. Louis ....................................... Milwaukee .................................... Chicago ........................................ Houston ........................................

W 66 60 58 48 43 36

San Francisco ............................... Los Angeles .................................. Arizona........................................... San Diego ...................................... Colorado ........................................

W 57 57 55 45 38

All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division L Pct GB WCGB 44 .585 — — 1 51 .523 61⁄2 51 .523 61⁄2 1 55 .491 10 41⁄2 55 .486 101⁄2 5 Central Division L Pct GB WCGB 47 .552 — — 50 .533 2 — 57 .467 9 7 60 .439 12 10 62 .415 141⁄2 121⁄2 West Division L Pct GB WCGB 43 .594 — — 49 .542 51⁄2 — 50 .533 61⁄2 — 58 .468 131⁄2 7 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division L Pct GB WCGB 43 .598 — — 46 .570 3 — 55 .486 12 81⁄2 59 .454 151⁄2 12 59 .449 16 121⁄2 Central Division L Pct GB WCGB 41 .617 — — 46 .566 51⁄2 — 49 .542 8 21⁄2 12 58 .453 171⁄2 61 .413 211⁄2 16 72 .333 301⁄2 25 West Division L Pct GB WCGB 49 .538 — — 1 50 .533 ⁄2 31⁄2 52 .514 21⁄2 51⁄2 63 .417 13 16 66 .365 18 21

Minnesota

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AMERICAN LEAGUE Friday's Games Detroit 10, Cleveland 2 N.Y. Yankees 6, Seattle 3 Tampa Bay 2, Baltimore 0 Minnesota 6, Boston 5, 10 innings Chicago White Sox 8, L.A. Angels 6, 10 innings Texas 5, Kansas City 3 Oakland 5, Toronto 4, 15 innings Saturday's Games Seattle 1, N.Y. Yankees 0 Toronto 3, Oakland 1, 11 innings Texas 4, Kansas City 2 Detroit 6, Cleveland 1 Baltimore 4, Tampa Bay 0 Minnesota 6, Boston 4 L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox, (n) Sunday's Games Cleveland (Seddon 0-0) at Detroit (Scherzer 10-6), 1:05 p.m. Seattle (Iwakuma 2-2) at N.Y. Yankees (F.Garcia 4-5), 1:05 p.m. Minnesota (Blackburn 4-6) at Boston (F.Morales 2-2), 1:35 p.m. Baltimore (Mig.Gonzalez 3-2) at Tampa Bay (Price 14-4), 1:40 p.m. L.A. Angels (Haren 8-8) at Chicago White Sox (Liriano 3-10), 2:10 p.m. Texas (D.Holland 7-6) at Kansas City (Hochevar 7-9), 2:10 p.m. Toronto (Laffey 2-2) at Oakland (Milone 9-8), 4:05 p.m. Monday's Games Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Seattle at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Friday's Games Washington 7, Miami 4, 1st game Arizona 4, Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 3, Pittsburgh 0 Atlanta 4, Houston 1 Miami 5, Washington 2, 2nd game St. Louis 9, Milwaukee 3 San Francisco 16, Colorado 4 San Diego 3, N.Y. Mets 1 L.A. Dodgers 6, Chicago Cubs 1 Saturday's Games Philadelphia 3, Arizona 0 Washington 10, Miami 7 Houston 3, Atlanta 2 Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 4 St. Louis 6, Milwaukee 1 San Francisco at Colorado, (n) N.Y. Mets at San Diego, (n) Chicago Cubs at L.A. Dodgers, (n) Sunday's Games Pittsburgh (A.J.Burnett 13-3) at Cincinnati (Bailey 9-6), 1:10 p.m. Arizona (Cahill 9-9) at Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 2-6), 1:35 p.m. Houston (B.Norris 5-8) at Atlanta (Medlen 2-1), 1:35 p.m. Miami (Nolasco 8-10) at Washington (Strasburg 11-5), 1:35 p.m. San Francisco (Lincecum 5-11) at Colorado (Undecided), 3:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Harvey 1-1) at San Diego (Marquis 4-6), 4:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Germano 1-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Harang 7-6), 4:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Estrada 0-4) at St. Louis (Lohse 11-2), 8:05 p.m. Monday's Games Arizona at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Washington at Houston, 8:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. San Francisco at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

Mariners 1, Yankees 0

HR—Cooper (3). SB—Encarnacion 2 (12), R.Davis (29). S—Gose. IP H R ER BB SO Toronto R.Romero ................ 7 3 1 1 4 5 Delabar..................... 11⁄3 0 0 0 1 3 Janssen .................... 2⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 J.Chavez W,1-1 ...... 1 1 0 0 2 1 Oliver S,2-3.............. 1 0 0 0 0 1 Oakland Griffin ........................ 12⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 Norberto................... 32⁄3 0 0 0 1 1 Neshek H,1.............. 12⁄3 Balfour H,15............. 1 0 0 0 0 0 R.Cook BS,7-18...... 1 1 1 1 0 0 Blevins L,4-1............ 2 4 2 2 2 3 WP—R.Romero 2. Umpires—Home, Gerry Davis;First, Phil Cuzzi;Second, Greg Gibson;Third, Manny Gonzalez. T—3:37. A—17,121 (35,067).

N AT I O N A L L E A G U E R O U N D U P

Halladay, Kratz lead Phils over D’backs

Seattle

New York

ab r h bi ab r h bi Ackley 2b 4 0 0 0 Grndrs cf 3 0 0 0 MSndrs cf 4 0 0 0 Jeter ss 4 0 0 0 JMontr dh 4 0 2 0 Cano 2b 4 0 1 0 Jaso c 4 1 2 0 Teixeir 1b 3 0 0 0 Seager 3b 4 0 0 0 Ibanez dh 2 0 0 0 C.Wells lf 4 0 0 0 Swisher rf 3 0 0 0 Carp 1b 4 0 2 1 ErChvz 3b 3 0 0 0 Thams rf 4 0 2 0 ISuzuki lf 3 0 1 0 Ryan ss 1 0 0 0 RMartn c 3 0 0 0 Kawsk pr-ss 1 0 0 0 Totals 34 1 8 1 Totals 28 0 2 0 Seattle ................................ 010 000 000 — 1 New York ........................... 000 000 000 — 0 DP—Seattle 1, New York 1. LOB—Seattle 8, New York 3. 2B—Jaso (13), Carp (6), Thames (8), Cano (31). IP H R ER BB SO Seattle F.Hernandez W,10-5...................... 9 2 0 0 2 6 New York Kuroda L,10-8 ......... 61⁄3 7 1 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 Logan........................ 2⁄3 D.Robertson ............ 11⁄3 0 0 0 0 3 Rapada..................... 2⁄3 1 0 0 0 1 HBP—by Kuroda (Ryan). Umpires—Home, Larry Vanover;First, Angel Campos;Second, Jerry Layne;Third, Vic Carapazza. T—2:32. A—47,067 (50,291).

Orioles 4, Rays 0 Baltimore

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Cleveland

er) Harold Katz decided I wasn’t a good fit for his basketball team. Charles Barkley kids me about it all the time, tells me I cost him a championship.” Daugherty never won an NBA title with Cleveland, but fans got a glimpse of what Philadelphia might have missed during the 1988 All-Star Game. “(East coach) Mike Fratello actually started myself, Moses and Charles the second half,” Daugherty smiled. “Nobody could get near the backboard. We were dominant. We could have played together (in Philadelphia). “That would have been fun.” Not that he didn’t have a blast during his NBA days, even without a ring. “You can’t regret stuff like that.

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Oakland

Phillies 3, Diamondbacks 0 Arizona

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Astros 3, Braves 2 Houston

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his first sports career driving opponents crazy on the basketball court. Wearing No. 43 in honor of NASCAR legend Richard Petty – who Daugherty met growing up – Daugherty played eight fabulous seasons and averaged 19 points and 9.5 rebounds before a back injury ended his basketball career. He could have done that with the Philadelphia 76ers. But the Sixers traded away the first overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft to Cleveland. And the Cavaliers used it on Daugherty, leaving everyone in Philadelphia wondering what could have been. “They still had Moses (Malone) and Charles Barkley,” Daugherty said. “(Former Sixers own-

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Texas

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I did the best every night I possibly could,” Daugherty said. “I had a blast playing pro basketball.” He also got the chance to start a second career. “When I got in the NBA, I finally had a little money to land a Busch team,” Daugherty said of a NASCAR series now known as Nationwide. Daugherty owned cars driven previously in the former Busch Series and NASCAR Truck series by such recognizable racing names as the late Kenny Irwin Jr. and Kevin Harvick, along with Marcus Ambrose driving in the Nationwide Series. “We won three straight in the Nationwide Series,” Daugherty said. “People don’t realize, that was my race car.”

Yankees end losing streak against Indy The Times Leader Staff

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ended its two game losing streak to Indianapolis in 10 innings by a score of 9-8 on Saturday night in a wild game that saw the Yankees overcome three deficits. The final comeback of the night at Frontier Field was in the bottom of the tenth after Indianapolis took an 8-7 lead. In the bottom of the frame, Francisco Cervelli scored on an error to event he score at 8-8. The game ended on a sacrifice fly by Chris Dickerson. The Yankees were down 7-4 in the bottom of the eighth before rallying for three runs to even the score at 7-7 and force extra innings as a Brandon Laird double and a Melky Mesa single accounted for two of the runs. The Indians (71-44) held a 3-0 lead after three innings scoring in the top of the second after Jeff Clement was walked then scored on a RBI-double by Yamico Navarro for a 1-0 lead. Clement was at it again in the next innings doubling in two for a 3-0 lead. The Yankees (61-52) fought back in the fourth inning for three runs. A bases loaded walk and a wild pitch cut the lead to 3-2. Cervelli singled later in the inning to score Ronnier Mustelier to tie the score at 3-3. The Indians jumped out to a 5-3 lead with single runs in the fifth and sixth. Mesa’s first Triple-A home run in the seventh cut the lead to 5-4. Indianapolis and Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre will play the final game of the four-game series today at 6:05 p.m. in Rochester. N.Y. at Frontier Field. Indianapolis D’Arnaud ss Tabata cf Hague 1b Clement dh Navarro 3b Marrero lf Boggs rf Sanchez c Hernandez 2b Fryer pr

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In an alliance with Michael Waltrip Racing, the JTG Dougherty team now sends the Bush’s Baked Beans Toyota driven by Bobby Labonte around Sprint Cup tracks. “We’re a single-car race team,” Daugherty said. “At the end of the day, we just get out-resourced. You can’t beat that. But we’re not satisfied. We’re just not very good right now. We want to be better.” And maybe by the time he’s done, racing fans will look up to Brad Daugherty in a completely new light. Similarly to his first sports career, he strives to be one of the best. Paul Sokoloski is a Times Leader sports columnist.

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BULLETIN BOARD A TRAP SHOOT will be held at the Harveys Lake Rod and Gun Club on Sunday, Aug. 11. The club is located on Kunkle Road and the shoot will run from noon to 6 p.m. Participants must be 18 years old or older and bring their own gun and shells. Ear and eye protection are required. For more information contact Carmen Fusco at 3320806.

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Wild pheasants are thriving in parts of PA

THE STANLEY COOPER SR. CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED will be one of several conservation organizations to host a cleanup targeting the Delaware River. Cleanup efforts will take place along the banks of the Monument Pool beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11. Volunteers are needed. Meeting place is the River Run parking lot. For more information, email info@fudr.org.

HICKORY RUN STATE PARK NATURALIST MEGAN TAYLOR will host the ninth hike in the 2012 Hickory Run State Park Hiking Series on Aug. 19 at 9 a.m. The 2.5 mile hike is classified as difficult. Meet at the Hawk Falls Trailhead on Route 534, east of the park office. This hike will feature some small but very steep and rocky sections on Hawk Falls and Orchard Trail Loop. For more information, contact Taylor at hickoryrunenvedsp@pa.gov or 570-403-2006. DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES VOLUNTEER DAVID KRUEL will host an early morning beginners bird walk on Saturday, Aug. 25, at 8 a.m., at Nescopeck State Park to celebrate the Global Birding Initiatives “Pledge to Fledge” program. From Aug. 24-26, birders across six continents will be sharing their interest in birds by bringing friends and other non-birders out to truly see and enjoy birds for the first time. The goal of the program is to share enthusiasm toward bird watching to transform non-birders and casual birders into citizens concerned about bird conservation and the environment. This program is free and will meet at the wood bridge near the education center at Nescopeck State Park. A limited number of binoculars will be available. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water along. Registration is required by calling 403-2006. THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES will host a bus tour highlighting seven sites throughout Luzerne County that showcase a variety of management techniques such as riparian buffers, rain gardens, parking lot bioinfiltration, grass parking pads, green roofs, pollinator gardens, native grassland meadows, community gardens and more. The tour, which was also organized by Penn State Cooperative Extension and PA Environmental Council, will be held on Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants will begin at the Kirby Park Natural Area in Wilkes-Barre, where they will board a charter bus and travel to the Plains Animal Hospital, Lands at Hillside Farm, Butler Township Community Garden/ Center for Landscape Stewardship and Design, Life Expression Wellness Center, and Nescopeck State Park. The cost for the program is $30 which includes the bus tour, lunch, and a tour booklet highlighting our stops. Tour sponsorships are also available. For more information and to register please contact the Penn State Cooperative Extension at 825-1701.

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Banding helps officials track the birds

HUNTS FOR HEALING will host its first Red, White and Blue Rally on Sunday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the American Legion Post 510 in Laceyville. The family event will feature a chicken barbecue, hot dogs, hamburgers, raffles, 50/50 drawing and a baked goods sale.

NESCOPECK STATE PARk will hold a birds and butterflies walk Aug. 12 with enthusiast Jonathan Debalko. The walk will meander around the butterfly garden and lake in search of birds and butterflies. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. The park will have a small supply available to borrow. This is also a Junior Bird Club event. Kids ages 9 and up are invited to attend the birds and butterflies program. There is a one-time $5 fee for new members. This club is supported by the Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, contact the park or make inquiries through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 888-537-7294 (TTY). Bureau of State Parks staff will gladly discuss how to accommodate your needs. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.

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Keith Sanford records age data while he holds a banded dove. The Game Commission is trapping and banding doves in the states to gain information on lifespan and harvest rates.

The migration of doves By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

LIMESTONE TWP., MONTOUR COUNTY – In the predawn darkness, Keith Sanford baited two cage traps with millet seed and hoped to catch one of the estimated 8.15 million mourning doves that inhabit Pennsylvania. Sanford, who is a land management group supervisor with the Pennsylvania Game Commission in Columbia, Montour and Northumberland counties, hopes to trap and band 25 doves this summer as part of a statewide study aimed to find out how far the migratory birds travel and just how long they survive. “I’ve been doing this for 10 years and we get a lot of information out of it,” Sanford said. “It gives us an idea of where the doves that are produced here are harvested. Without banding that’s hard to do.” Dove season, which begins Sept. 1, is popular with hunters for its fast action and simplicity. Dove trapping is similar, in that all that’s needed is a cup of white millet and a couple cage traps. Millet is used because it’s less likely to attract other bird species. Sanford placed his traps on a hill overlooking a vast overgrown field where they would be visible to flying doves. It’s important to have the traps ready to go before the doves fly off their roost in the early morning. All dove trapping in the state must be completed by Aug. 11, Sanford said, because the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agency – which manages migratory bird species, needs the band information before the hunting season

A mourning dove fitted with a legband. The band has a toll-free number for hunters to call and report the number to wildlife agencies.

opens. “That way, any banded birds that are shot they’ll be able to tell where they’re from,” he said. So far the banding program has yielded some interesting results. Most of the dove harvest in Pennsylvania occurs during the first couple of weeks of the season. In 2010, more than 25,000 hunters harvested 181,533 doves in Pennsylvania. “They are widely distributed and extremely plentiful,” Sanford said. “Nationwide, doves are doing well.” From 2003 to 2005, 80 percent of the banded doves harvested nationally were taken in the state in which they were trapped. In Pennsylvania the figure was 90 percent.

Still, there are some exceptions. A dove that Sanford banded in Montour County in July of 2003 was shot by a hunter in Alabama months later in November. Another dove banded in Pennsylvania was harvested in Texas. Even more surprising is how few of the banded doves are harvested. In 2010, 939 doves were banded in Pennsylvania, and 15 were reported by the end of the year. All 15 were harvested by hunters and only two were shot in another state. Only once has Sanford recaptured doves that he banded the season before. “That tells you there’s a high turnover rate in the population and that’s why doves have multiple nests – they need to See DOVES, Page 11C

W E E K LY B A S S T O U R N A M E N T S T A N D I N G S Suskie Bassmasters (Every Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. at the Nesbitt ParkBoat Launch in WilkesBarre;www.suskiebassmasters.com orwww.teamrosencrans.org): Aug. 1 results (44 anglers): 1. Marc Ronczka - 16 1/2 inches, 2.59 lbs. 2. Joe Halesey - 18 inches, 2.54 lbs. 3. Larry Fetterhoof - 16 5/8 inches, 2.21 lbs. 4. John Nealon - 15 1/8 inches, 1.91 lbs. 5. Thomas Schaffer - 15 1/4 inches, 1.65 lbs. Standings (total weight in pounds): 1. Chris Ostrowski - 10.25 2. Chuck Saypack - 10.16 3. Jeremy Miller - 9.78 4. Jim Lacomis - 9.74 5. Donnie Parsons III - 9.36 6. John Centak - 8.75 7. Hunter Lacomis - 8.69 8. Joe Halesey - 8.58 9. Andy Nealon - 8.51 10. Larry Fetterhoof - 8.43

Harveys Lake Wednesday Night Bass Tournament (Every Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. at the state boat launch; for more information, call Duke Dalley at 991-0080): Aug. 1 results (23 boats, 39anglers): 1. John Niezgoda - 3.15-pound smallmouth 2. Gary Mikulski - 2.99 pound smallmouth 3. Erick Stull - 2.78 pound largemouth 4. Jim Quinn - 2.63 pound smallmouth 5. Ben Vitkoski - 2.51 pound smallmouth Standings (total weight in pounds): 1. Greg Mikulski 17.84 2. Dave Brill 16.24 3. Gary Mikulski - 15.98 4. John Niezgoda - 13.32 5. Greg Mikulski Sr. - 12.44 6. Ken Kosloski - 11.69 7. Jim Roberts - 11.20 8. Dave Harrison - 11.01 9. Tom Bralczyk - 11.00 10. Jim Quinn - 10.59

Upcoming Tournaments • Fishing for a Cause Bass tournament today at Lake Winola, 6 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit St. Joseph’s Center in Scranton. • Catching Dreams at Harveys Lake Tournament Aug. 19, registration begins at 5 a.m. and tournament runs from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open buddy tournament; all proceeds benefit Catch A Dream Foundation. For more information, call Nicole O’Connor at 639-7114 or Clarence Hogan at 793-5187. • A bass tournament will be held at White Oaks Pond in Wayne County on Aug. 26, at the PFBC boat launch. Registration opens at 4:30 a.m. and tournament runs from safe light until 1 p.m. Fee is $40 per team and a $10 lunker option. For more information, contact Vincent Sabatini atbasslunker40@aol.com, or Christopher Jones atbigbuck326@aol.com or 991-6176. • PA BassCasters Lake Carey Open Buddy Tournament on Sept. 2; Begins at safe light and weigh-in is at 2 p.m.; registration and boat check open at 4:45 a.m.

ilhouetted against the early morning fog, the buck nonchalantly walked into the farm lane and didn’t notice Keith Sanford and I as we stood and watched. The buck, which sported a large, high rack, was about 75 yards away. Seconds later, two more deer walked out of the field of tall switchgrass and bluestem onto the lane. One of them was also a large buck, and Sanford and I watched as they meandered down the lane before cutting back into the field to bed down in a nearby woodlot. It wasn’t even 7 a.m. in Limestone Township, Montour County, but the vast farmland landscape was already thriving with life. The pair of bucks was only one sighting that Sanford, who is a land management group supervisor for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and I would witness last week. We spent the morning in Montour and Northumberland counties, surrounded by picturesque farms and sprawling fields of switchgrass enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. The combination of cropland and reverting fields make the area a haven for farmland wildlife. Based on what Sanford and I saw that morning, many of those species, such as deer, rabbits and songbirds are thriving in the area. Another appears poised to follow. With the dove traps baited and set, Sanford and I went for a ride across the multitude of dirt roads that dominate the area. Along the way Sanford pointed out farms enrolled in CREP and how important the program is to the agency’s efforts to bring back the wild pheasant. For some of the farms, the CREP contract will expire soon. If the landowners choose not to re-enroll hundreds of acres of prime wildlife habitat could be in jeopardy, he said. One farm in particular provided a fitting example of just how much could be lost. As we slowly drove along a dirt road in Turbot Township, Northumberland County, Sanford spotted something standing on a farm lane flanked by two lush cornfields. A young male pheasant – just starting to transform from the dull brown coloration into the vibrant colors of an adult, stood in the lane, which happened to be in the middle of the Central Susquehanna Wild Pheasant Recovery Area. We watched, and then just several yards away a brood of young pheasants emerged from the towering corn. They were about the size of a chicken, probably six to eight weeks old, and they were skittish. Once the entire brood emerged onto the lane, they noticed our vehicle and nervously darted back and forth before running toward the older male and back into the corn. After a few minutes we backed onto the dirt road and made it several feet before another brood of seven juvenile pheasants emerged from the cornfield and made a bee-line to an overgrown field on the other side. Less than a minute later, we made it about 50 yards down the road before another brood – this one with six young pheasants, was spotted nipping at insects in the tall grass between the road and cornfield. Again, Sanford and I watched in appreciation. “These are pure wild pheasants, which is what makes this exciting,” Sanford said as he peered through his binoculars. “This proves that where you have the habitat, you can have wild pheasants in Pennsylvania. It wasn’t a phenomena that ended in the 1970’s. “There are still landscapes in this state that can support wild pheasants.” And there is none better than the farmland in Montour and Northumberland counties. Tom Venesky covers the outdoors for The Times Leader. Reach him at tvenesky@timesleader.com

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SCRANTON – District 11 received its second win in the best-of-five series of the American Legion Baseball Commander’s Cup defeating Wyoming Valley 5-0 on Saturday at Battaglia Field. Tanner Schmidt led the District 11 offense with three hits and two RBI including a run scored while Mike Waltral had three hits of his own with two runs scored. Adam Sosnowski pitched a complete game giving up no runs in the win as well. Brian O’Donnell led the effort for Wyoming Valley with two hits. District 11 now leads the series 2-1 and will look to win it all as the teams play again tonight at 7 at Battaglia Field in Scranton. If Wyoming Valley wins, the series will conclude on Monday. Wyoming Valley will be the visitors tonight in an attempt to stay alive in the series. r 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 5

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replace themselves quickly,” Sanford said. “We’ve known that mourning doves don’t live very long, and the banding gives us more solid information regarding longevity and recruitment.” Several hours after setting the traps, Sanford returned to see what they contained. As he approached the traps, a dove flew up to a nearby tree and another sat inside. He quickly covered the trap with a blanket to calm the bird before gently removing it. After placing a small leg band on the dove, he went through the steps to determine its age. “If you see pin feathers on the face, it’s a juvenile,” Sanford said. Still, the absence of pin feathers doesn’t automatically mean the bird is an adult. A more accurate test involves analyzing the wing feathers. If the primary feathers have a light-colored inside edge, that’s a good indicator of a juvenile. Also, if the bird is moulting one of its primary feathers – which Sanford’s bird was, it’s most likely a juvenile hatched this year. “The majority of what I catch are juveniles,” Sanford said. After banding and aging the bird, Sanford inspected it for any injuries. “If they jump against the inside of the cage and scrape themselves, we’ll treat it with a antibiotic cream,” he said.

Hunting seasons that are open on Nov. 12 include: archery deer; archery bear; fall turkey (in some Wildlife Management Units); squirrel; ruffed grouse; rabbit; pheasant; and various migratory game birds and furbearers. The Game Commission offers several classifications of free or reduced fee licenses for resident active duty military, as well as former prisoners of war or disabled veterans. For more information, go to the Game Commission’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), put your cursor over “HUNT/ TRAP” in the menu bar under the banner at the top of the page, then put your cursor over “Licensing & Permits” in the drop-down menu listing and then click on “License Types.” To recognize those who step up to serve as volunteer guides for a veteran, the Game Commission will conduct a drawing to present six framed fine-art wildlife prints. To be eligible for one of the prints, a participating hunter must submit a brief e-mail that outlines the name and address of the veteran taken afield, type of hunting taken part in, and county where the shared hunt took Hunting with veterans place. American Legion or Pennsylvania Game Commis- VFW members who take another veteran hunting also sion officials, in partnership should include their member with the state chapters of the American Legion and Veterans number. All participating hunters, of Foreign Wars (VFW), are including those not affiliated encouraging hunters to help veterans discover or rediscover with the American Legion or VFW must send an e-mail to the thrills and joys of hunting either dsandin Pennsylvania. “This is an opportunity to do man@vfwpahq.org or hq@palegion.com. A drawing will be something special for the fine held to select the six winners men and women who have from all e-mails received by served or continue to serve in Dec. 31, 2012. America’s armed forces,” said Hunters and veterans must Carl G. Roe, Game Commismeet licensing requirements sion executive director. “Our and follow the laws and reguarmed forces have defended lations that govern hunting in our country and the rights we enjoy for more than two centu- Pennsylvania. ries.” In 2012, Veterans Day will be Big game record book Copies of the 2012 Pennobserved on Monday, Nov. 12, rather than the traditional Nov. sylvania Big Game Records are 11, which falls on a Sunday this available from the Pennsylvania Game Commission online year. In recognition of this at The Outdoor Shop, situation, the Board of Game www.pgc.state.pa.us, or call Commissioners moved to ex1-888-888-3459, or mail your tend this year’s archery deer remittance to: PA Game Comseason to include the Monday holiday, for which many Penn- mission, Dept. MS, 2001 Elsylvanians will have the day off merton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797. Over the counter of work. “Since that action was taken sales cost $5, which includes sales tax; mailed copies are by our Board, the Game Com$6.25, which includes shipping mission is encouraging licensed hunters to serve as a volun- and handling costs. For additional information, contact teer guide for a veteran not only as part of the archery deer Pennsylvania Big Game Records Program Coordinator season, but for any of the lawful species that may be hunted Bob D’Angelo at the Game on Veterans Day or throughout Commission Harrisburg headthe 2012-13 seasons.” quarters (rdangelo@pa.gov).

Dove seasons set Dove hunters will have the opportunity to participate in a triple-split season. The first season runs Sept. 1-29, and hunting will start at noon and close at sunset daily. The second and third splits will be Oct. 27-Nov. 24, and Dec. 26-Jan 5, with hunting hours a half-hour before sunrise until sunset. In all three seasons, the daily bag limit will be 15, and the possession limit will be 30. Migratory game bird hunters, including those afield for doves and woodcock, are required to obtain and carry a Pennsylvania migratory game bird license ($3.70 for residents, $6.70 for nonresidents), as well as a general hunting, combination or lifetime license.

How to report

Hunters are encouraged to report recoveries of leg-banded migratory game birds online at www.reportband.gov, or use the toll-free number (1-800-327-BAND). Hunters will be requested to provide information on where, when and what species were taken, in addition to the band number. This information is crucial to the successful management of migratory game birds.

After a few minutes the dove was released and flew to a nearby tree. “I love doing this study because it gives us some valuable information on a popular migra-

tory bird and it allows me to be out here on some beautiful mornings,” Sanford said. “You can watch the sun come up, here the pheasants crow and see the doves fly.”

OUR LADY OF VICTORY HARVEYS LAKE ANNUAL MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Friday, August 24, 2012 At Mill Race Golf Course in Benton. $80.00 per person includes: Green Fee, Golf Cart, Open Bar, Lunch. Hors D’oeuvres, Dinner, Beer and Soda back at the Church Hall. Grand Cash Prize $5,000, and many other cash prizes and raffles. For further information, please call Mike or Merry Ann at (570) 639-5426, or Helen at (570) 639-1535.

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PGC work session The Board of Game Commissioners will hold its public working group meeting on Monday, Aug. 13. The meeting, which will begin at 8 a.m., will be held in the auditorium of the Game Commission’s Harrisburg headquarters, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, just off the Progress Avenue exit of Interstate 81. The working group meeting will be webcast through the agency’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) beginning at 8 a.m. This particular working group meeting is being held in advance of its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Sept. 24 and 25, which will be held in Franklin, Venango County. The public is encouraged to use the time between the working group meeting on Aug. 13 and the official Board meeting in September to express their opinions. Public comment periods are scheduled at each of the Board’s quarterly meetings, during which the Board votes on proposed regulations and other action items. The Board also accepts public comments through e-mail and letters.

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U.S. slow to embrace anti-fraud chips

Credit, debit card chips help safeguard against theft, counterfeits. By KEVIN G. HALL MCT Wire Services

TORONTO — At a bustling H&M clothing store in Toronto’s chic downtown area, Canadian shoppers rack up purchases on their debit and credit cards, unaware that they’re getting a level of protection that U.S. consumers lack. Canadian consumers are issued credit and debit cards that have embedded chip tech-

nology, shorthanded as EMV, which provides them a greater layer of security. The chips make it difficult for criminal rings to fabricate counterfeit cards or traffic in stolen cards. “There’s no question that chip-and-PIN is a much safer technology than signaturebased cards, which are a lot easier to replicate,” said Diane Brisebois, the president and CEO of the Retail Council of Canada, the national trade group for retailers. Canada’s consumer protection is all the more striking given that the United States generated about 27 percent of pay-

ment-card purchases yet accounted for 47 percent of global payment-card fraud, the industry newsletter The Nilson Report said last November. Why is fraud in the United States, which amounted to more than $3.56 billion in losses in 2010, so high? The report and retailers point to the relatively sparse use of the EMV technology, named for the big companies Europay, MasterCard and Visa. EMV’s embedded chips foil counterfeiters because the chips transmit different unique See CHIPS, Page 2D

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Consumers are caught in the middle by the law that limits what banks can charge retailers for processing debit card purchases.

Ranking employees fall out of favor

By MICHAEL E. KANELL The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

ATLANTA — Many American companies that had adopted a much-vaunted employee evaluation system have lately been turning away from it. Known as “stacked ranking” or “forced ranking,” the process made famous by GE is really just a version of what teachers call grading on the curve: a few people at the top, a few at the bottom and the rest clumped in the middle. The practice leaped into the spotlight - at least for people who study how companies perform when Vanity Fair’s August issue published a profile of technology icon Microsoft. The company’s malaise, the author argued, was partly pegged to its evaluation system. Whether a company makes screws or salads, whether it’s a hole-in-the-wall or boasts a hundred global offices, it wants to know which employees are doing well, which are doing badly. A good evaluation system encourages creativity, spurs productivity and lifts morale. So why did many American companies use a system that experts say is often stifling, demoralizing and counterproductive? And why are they now shying away from it? Generally, rewards and penalties follow the numerical rankings. But not necessarily success. Vanity Fair notes that Apple Inc. now has more revenue from one product -- the iPhone -- than mighty Microsoft Corp. has in all its businesses combined. The article, by Kurt Eichenwald, portrays the company’s culture as “canni-

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Fred Clayworth of Edwardsville is pictured with some of the CDs and books he bought in March at a seminar offered by Armando Montelongo, a former star of A&E’s ’Flip This House.’ Clayworth said he plans to attend a seminar this week offered by another former ’Flip This House’ celebrity, Than Merrill.

GET RICH QUICK? It’s not that simple. Real estate seminars require plenty of advance homework.

By MATT HUGHES / mhughes@timesleader.com

t sounds too good to be true. A celebrity house-flipper comes to town to share his secrets of real estate investing, free of charge. Bad credit? Little personal savings to invest? No problem; come along and let the pros show you the ropes. That’s the gist of a radio advertisement real estate guru Than Merrill, a cast member on

seasons three and four of A&E’s Flip This House, has been running in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton market for several weeks. The initial meeting might be free, but investing fully in Merrill’s program costs a lot more; up to $25,000. Merrill’s real-estate education company, FortuneBuilders Inc., will host eight two-hour seminars at hotels in WilkesBarre, Plains Township and

Scranton over the next week, starting Monday. Signing up for one of the seminars generates an email message with a link to a video of Merrill introducing his program. “You’re going to learn how to make really good money investing in real estate,” Merrill says in the video. “… I created a very automated and replicable sysSee SEMINARS, Page 2D

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Edwardsville Price Chopper celebrates with cookout HAPPY 10TH anniversary to our friends at the Price Chopper store in the West Side Mall in Edwardsville. Today, the store will have plenty of characters on hand to celebrate including Ernie the Elf, Tony the Tiger, music provided by Magic 93 as well as plenty of product samples. Then on Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the store will hold a cookout for customers in the parking lot. On Saturday, members of the Edwardsville police force have been invited to attend and next Sunday, members of the borough’s fire department have been extended an invitation. State Treasurer Rob McCord has announced a free five-part series of Web-based lessons from the Pennsylvania Treasury and its partners in the public and private sectors that

STEALS & DEALS ANDREW M. SEDER are intended to help citizens overcome an all-too-common obstacle to economic security, financial literacy. Learn more here: http://www.patreasury.gov/newsMedia-webinars.html and note that as an incentive, participants will earn a chance to win a $529 PA 529 College Savings Plan scholarship each time they participate in a webinar. The weekly series starts Tuesday and will offer a new webinar each Tuesday through Sept. 4. If you have a Sheetz card, and really, you should, take it to any of the store’s locations today and use it to get a free 20-ounce bottle of Pepsi Next when you buy a bottle of the drink that comes in flavors like cherry vanilla and mango. Here’s why I think you need a Sheetz card: Not

only is it free, not only will you be emailed special deals like the Pepsi Next two-for-one, you’ll get three cents off a gallon of gas all the time. That could save you $1 or more each week if you drive a lot. In addition to freebies – in the past I’ve gotten candy, water, iced tea and even a sandwich – you can get free coffee, subs or more once you purchase a certain amount of that item. Head to New York for a great deal on pants. New York & Co., that is. The chain’s semi-annual buy-one, get-one-free pants event is going on now and won’t last long, probably just this week. All pants and jeans are included except clearance, streetwear, yoga and lounge and NY&C great finds. You can mix and match, though the higher price prevails. If it’s kids jeans you need, head to Old Navy and get a pair that’s regularly priced at $19.50 for $10. This deal ends Aug. 15.

With the fervor of the Olympics still around for another week, Baskin Robbins has gotten into the spirit with a new flavor, Gold Medal Ribbon. Use this coupon to get a cup or cone of the new flavor free when you purchase a cup or cone of it: http:// tinyurl.com/7xuljju There are $441.41 worth of coupons in today’s Times Leader. The best of the best is the buy-one, getone-free entrée up to $12 at Logan’s Roadhouse coupon good for Aug. 14 or 15 only. I do love me some Logan’s, especially those onion petals and the Onion Brewsky Sirloin, and the sweet butter rolls and the peanuts. Oh you get the point, go use the coupon, you won’t be disappointed. Andrew M. Seder, a Times Leader staff writer, may be reached at 570-829-7269. Follow him on Twitter @TLAndrewSeder and email him at aseder@timesleader.com if you’d like to share a steal or deal.

PERSONAL FINANCE SUSAN TOMPOR

Experts: Caution rules now Frankly, deciding whether to invest money in stocks ends up too much like picking sides lately. Which side do you believe? The side that seems to think the next storm will send every 401(k) spinning down the drain? Or those who say surely someone -maybe the Federal Reserve -- has a warehouse of umbrellas? Charles Biderman is doubtful about those umbrellas. "The economy is slumping. We’re in a no-growth world here," Biderman, CEO of TrimTabs Investment Research, told me by phone. TrimTabs, an independent investment research firm based in Sausalito, Calif., has turned bearish for reasons that many of us might not have considered. They include: • When’s the last time you heard of a stock buyback? U.S. public companies overall are no longer buying back their own stock at a fast clip. Instead, the insiders and others picked up the pace selling off company stock overall in June. For a few years, Biderman noted, individuals, institutions, hedge funds and pension funds were net sellers of U.S. stocks. Company insiders had been major buyers until recently. But there’s a shift, as companies have been issuing far more shares than they’ve been buying in recent weeks. That’s a clue that companies may be turning less positive about their own shares, he said. • When’s the last time you felt flush with cash? Biderman noted that there’s very little growth in wages. He bases this on real-time income tax withholdings when adjusted for inflation. Also, the TrimTabs Online Job Postings Index is growing at the slowest rate since February 2010 for the U.S. economy. Biderman is not optimistic about how much the Fed can do to boost the stock market and the economy overall. We’re hearing more buzz that the Fed could soon give another nudge to economic growth. The Federal Open Market Committee took no action after meeting last week, but some speculate that it could wait longer to take steps. "Between the eurozone crisis and the fiscal cliff, risk of recession is real and substantial," said Diane Swonk, chief economist for Mesirow Financial in Chicago. Swonk said another easing by the Fed is very likely, given the uncertainties. "Timing is tricky, as the Fed wants to get the biggest bang for (the) dollar, which may mean waiting for more information and stronger backdrop of economic weakness in September," she said. A third round of quantitative easing, or QE3, by the Fed can offer some reassurance, Biderman said, but he remains doubtful that sending rates lower or some other move would be much lasting help. "It’s not low rates that are hurting the housing market," Biderman said. Biderman admits he missed forecasting the upturn in the stock market in 2009 and didn’t understand how much the Fed’s actions then would help stocks. "In essence, cutting rates has forced more money into stocks," Biderman said. But he said the Fed has limited options now that rates are so low. And he predicted the Fed might not make a move even until stocks fall another 10 percent to 15 percent from here. Others, while cautious, are more optimistic than Biderman. Christopher Ruth, chief market strategist for Comerica Asset Management Group in Birmingham, Mich., said the U.S. economy is likely to grow at "stall speed" or tepid growth. But he doesn’t foresee a major downturn for stocks. Even so, consumers who are nearing retirement or want money for a down payment on a house or car should try to trim back their stock holdings, he said. Susan Tompor is the personal finance columnist for the Detroit Free Press.

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Bridget Costello, Ph.D., sociology, earned her doctorate in sociology from the University of Pennsylvania. Robin Field, Ph.D., Field English, is the co-editor of “Transforming Diaspora: Communities Beyond National Boundaries” and journal articles on novelists Jhumpa Lahiri, Sandra Johnson Cisneros, and Alice Walker. David Kyle Johnson, Ph.D., philosophy, has published articles in journals such as “Religious Studies” and “Philo,” and many articles and books on philosoMinore phy and pop culture including “Inception and Philosophy: Because It’s Never Just a Dream.” Anna Minore, Ph.D., theology, earned her doctorate in sysOry tematic theology from The Catholic University of America, with a secondary specialization in Christian spirituality. Jeramia Ory, Ph.D., biology, earned his doctoScarboro rate in biochemistry from the University of Minnesota. Cristofer Scarboro, Ph.D., history, received his doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-ChamZhang paign. Weiwei Zhang, Ph.D., mathematics, received her doctorate in applied mathematics from Michigan State University.

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balistic.” Microsoft’s response to the Vanity Fair story: The company’s performance review system is designed to “provide the highest rewards to employees who have the highest impact on our business success.” Stacked ranking was popularized by GE during the much-touted tenure of Jack Welch and was adopted by thousands of companies. Yet in 2004, just a few years after

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tem for buying and selling properties profitably that is perfect for the market that you live in … The best part is, you do not need to have money or good credit to do these deals.” Reached by phone Thursday, Merrill said he will not attend the meetings next week, but will speak at a three-day seminar Sept. 7 through 9. Tickets to that event will cost $197, Merrill said. The three-day seminar will teach the FortuneBuilders business model and focus on topics like finding properties for sale through foreclosure auctions and short-sales and financing deals through private lenders, which usually carry higher interest rates and shorter repayment terms than banks but don’t require down payments, Merrill said. Cost rises sharply Multiple online reviews of FortuneBuilders seminars on websites like Yelp! and Ripoff Report indicate the three-day seminar concludes with an offer to join the FortuneBuilders “Mastery Implementation Coaching Program” at prices up to $25,000. The FortuneBuilders website describes the program as “a small group (less than 1% of our customers) of our most motivated students that are looking for financial freedom and time ownership through real estate.” The program includes access to educational videos, telephone coaching sessions, contract reviews and access to a “Mastery Mastermind Event” held twice a year, among other services, according to Merrill and the FortuneBuilders website. Merrill confirmed the program’s top level costs $25,000, though he said the program also has a lower level that costs $10,000 to join. He said it is not mandatory, but a way to “work with us beyond (the three-day program) through coaching.” “We don’t require anybody to do coaching,” Merrill said. “In fact, you have to apply to be able to even do coaching. … Coaching is just something for people who want to work with us over the course of a year or longer; that’s what they will choose to do.” He compared the program’s cost to the price of college tuition. “We have a lot of people who pay $50,000 to $60,000 to go to college, and we teach people an actual business,” Merrill said. Cautious responses Louis Morales of Wilkes-Barre said the

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Welch retired, GE itself stopping using it. When Welch took the helm in the early 1980s, GE was struggling. His system greased the skids for job cuts. Looking back, the company gives it credit for making employees more conscious of high performance. But that was then, said Janice Semper, GE’s manager of executive development. “It was appropriate for the time, but it’s a different time.” GE still grades employees on their performance, but there is no mandate to give a certain percentage either high grades

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or low marks, Semper said. “We found that at times, we were unfairly putting people there. We don’t get to that rating now by comparing people to one another.” Some large companies have dropped the forced ranking system. Others have avoided the bandwagon altogether. According to surveys of “high-performing” companies by the Institute for Corporate Productivity, the percentage using forced ranking has plummeted from 49 percent to 14 percent in just two years. But why? Doesn’t ranking make a certain sense? What is

FortuneBuilders pitch sounds familiar. In March, Morales attended an event hosted by the company of Armando Montelongo, another host of A&E’s Flip This House. At an initial, free session at the Woodlands Inn and Resort in Plains Township, Morales was offered the chance to sign up for a three-day seminar in Scranton for $1,500, with the caveat that if he followed Montelongo’s system and failed to turn a profit in 90 days, he could get his money back. At the end of the seminar, another pitch came; this time for a bus trip for the price of $30,000 to Las Vegas to view foreclosed properties. “I thought they were just up there to take everybody,” Morales said. “They didn’t care if you weren’t working; they didn’t care if you had a low-paying job. They just wanted you to bring money to them … They were like, quit your job, you’ll make $90,000 in three months.” Morales did not attend the bus tour, and said he couldn’t recoup his $1,500 because he did not follow the system to completion. Montelongo’s company is not affiliated with Merrill’s, and Merrill said that “grouping our business with anything to do with his business would be highly unfair.” “We don’t work with him in any way; we’re not affiliated with him in any way,” Merrill said. “I’ve never met the guy … I definitely know about him because I’ve heard both positive and negative things about him, but I can assure you we’re as straightforward as it gets.” Merrill also said he does not encourage anyone to walk away from another source of income until they have proven successful in the real estate business. Fred Clayworth of Edwardsville said he plans to attend Merrill’s session, even if he wasn’t totally satisfied after he paid to see Montelongo’s seminar last March. Clayworth purchased a CD and textbook program at the seminar and said he plans to implement the system soon. He hopes he’ll hear more advice at Merrill’s free seminar next week. “You have to use your own judgment,” he said. “Certainly I wouldn’t want to drop $25,000 or $30,000 off the bat on one of these programs. They will work with you, and it’s nice to have someone work with you, but if you’re not going to turn a profit, it’s too much of a gamble right off the bat to go out to Las Vegas.” Merrill referred comments about the program’s effectiveness to several participants, including Terence Young of Pittsburgh, who signed up for the Mastery Program in 2009. Young said he was able to recoup his initial $25,000 in about three months and has made more than $60,000 this year implementing Merrill’s system.

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numbers to the payment processors each time the cards are used rather than customers’ name and signatures. In Canada, the chips are paired with personal identification numbers to add another level of security The chip cards also aren’t as exposed to data breaches since names aren’t transmitted and thus aren’t in the pool of data that computer hackers often seek. Armed with names and card numbers, organized crime rings can create counterfeit credit and debit cards for use anywhere in the world. When Americans travel to Toronto or other Canadian cities, their cards still work. But Canadian retailers, whose swipe machines generally accept both chips and signatures, are put at greater risk for fraud and losses. Canadian merchants were required to shift to the new card readers about two years ago, although the technology was pioneered in Europe, where chip-embedded cards have been the norm for more than a decade. Some U.S. banks have issued the high-tech cards to wealthy customers who are likely to travel to Europe for business or

THE TIMES LEADER wrong with picking out top performers and targeting poor ones? A lot, say many experts and human resource professionals. First and foremost, say critics, ranking undermines teamwork. Why help someone if that might vault them above you? Why ask for assistance if it hurts your standing? In many workplaces, teamwork is essential. At its worst, ranking produces a toxic culture in which workers aim to make themselves look good and rivals look bad, not focusing on making the team succeed.

“I didn’t have a whole lot of money when I started and I needed to generate money,” Young said. “I got bills to pay; I got a family, and when they taught me that, that was a life-changing event.” It’s not that easy Sam Johnson of Weatherly has worked in contracting for 28 years and has been flipping houses for two decades. His most recent project, the conversion of the South Side Bank Building on South Main Street into a 16-unit apartment complex, opened April 1 and is now filled. Johnson expressed skepticism about Merrill’s system, especially his promise that house flippers don’t need good credit or personal savings to break into the business. “I just don’t understand how he can say that knowing firsthand how hard it is to get money for these projects,” Johnson said. Banks have been extremely hesitant to lend money to house flippers in recent years, Johnson said, especially in the Wilkes-Barre market, which has a glut of available properties. Money might be available from private lenders, but Johnson called that approach “extremely dangerous.” “The interest rates on that kind of thing are skyrocketing and if you don’t turn it around quickly you’re going to get buried,” he said. Properties on the local market frequently require much more than a fresh coat of paint to fetch a profitable price, he added, and experience in contracting is invaluable. “Even being in the trades for 28 years I had my own problems here,” Johnson said. “I had one bad contractor after another on this property and if I didn’t realize what they were doing was wrong I would have gone bankrupt. If you think you’re just going to go in and hire everything out and make a profit in this market right now, you’ve got another thing coming.” For the novice house-flipper, Johnson offers the following advice: Partner with an experienced houseflipper or contractor, look for unique properties that stand out in the surrounding neighborhood, consider multi-unit or rental properties and remember that everything isn’t as easy as it seems on TV. “You’re not going to drive up in the Mercedes and close the deal,” Johnson said. “Unless they’ve got that money behind them, they’re not going to be just showing up and selling it. They’ve got to be down in the trenches and ripping out walls and getting up at 6 in the morning and staying until the night.”

pleasure, but they aren’t commonplace. Most Americans use cards whose only verification is a signature, which merchants often never check. The U.S. trade group the National Retail Federation has pushed for greater adoption of EMV technology, in part because merchants traditionally have borne much of the cost of fraud. The group alleges that Americans don’t enjoy the same level of protection as Canadians because banks can stick the losses to someone else. “Banks found ways to pass on fraud costs to merchants. ... As long as you can cause somebody else to pay for the fraud losses, there is less incentive for finding alternatives,” said Mallory Duncan, an NRF senior vice president. Credit card companies dispute that, arguing that merchants have balked at the cost of switching to the new technology, which requires new machinery at the checkout counter and expensive software. “We have been constantly looking at incentives to adopt the EMV chips,” said Stephanie Ericksen, who heads Visa’s office in charge of products that authenticate that card users are who they say they are. Visa began an aggressive push last year for EMV chipenabled cards, boasting more

than a million in circulation at the end of 2011. The card company has told merchants they have until 2015 to switch to card-reading machines that recognize the embedded-chip cards. As of Oct. 1, 2015, merchants that have stuck with the old signature-based credit cards will incur complete liability for any fraud. The liability shift will be delayed to Oct. 1, 2017, for merchants who sell fuel. It all means that within five years, the entire burden for losses from stolen or counterfeit cards will shift to merchants, unless they embrace the new technology. They fear they’ll bear the cost in any event. “If you’re expecting us to install equipment, what’s the quid pro quo? That’s part of the negotiation that’s going to be going on now,” said Duncan, of the National Retail Federation . “If everyone benefits from fraud reduction, then the savings should be shared.” Asked whether the reduced fraud has meant shared savings, Brisebois, the head of Canadian retailers group, laughed. “No, it’s not shared. The retailer pays for it,” she said, noting that merchants aren’t enjoying lower fees or other benefits. “The ‘less fraud, more savings for everybody’ has not materialized.”

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Not all offices noises are controllable By MARIE G. McINTYRE MCT Wire Services

A recent letter from a woman who was stressed out by her coworker’s bodily noises generated quite a reaction from readers. Here are some of their comments: • After reading your column about the noisy officemate, I have concluded that you either work in a very sheltered environment or have superhuman tolerance beyond the reach of most people. For nine years, I have been forced to listen to my co-worker’s loud and constant cough, which is both annoying and disgusting. He says he has allergies, but the truth is he’s a heavy smoker who refuses to quit. • In your response about the noisy co-worker, you failed to mention that her frequent coughing and throat-clearing might be due to a medical disorder known as Tourette’s syndrome. People with Tourette’s have physical and verbal tics which they are unable to control. I have an adult child with this problem, and it is a constant struggle. • Some people make physical noises intentionally. I worked with one woman who drank lots of soda and belched constantly. One day, when I was on the phone with our vice president, he heard her belching in the background. He informed her that this unprofessional conduct reflected badly on our department and must stop immediately. That’s when we learned that she actually could control this behavior. • You should have considered the possibility that the noisy co-worker might have an untreated medical condition. One of my relatives could not get through a sentence without clearing her throat, which was very distracting in conversations. The problem was solved when her doctor determined that this was actually a symptom of acid reflux. • I was offended by your response to the person whose cube neighbor makes bodily sounds. In an open work environment, everyone should consider how their actions affect others. One person in our office does not bathe regularly and has an extremely offensive odor. Management has talked to him about this, but he refuses to change. • The real problem here is a spineless supervisor. If this supervisor had enough backbone to confront the noisy coworker gently and directly, the problem could be resolved. As long as the supervisor refuses to help, the colleague will not feel safe addressing the situation herself. The leader always sets the tone for the group. • When an employee truly has a physical problem, their co-workers have no choice but to accept the situation. However, if someone is being intentionally rude and obnoxious, human resources needs to get involved and take appropriate action. When people are attempting to concentrate, extraneous noises can be extremely irritating. However, expecting complete silence in shared office space is obviously unrealistic. The general rule, therefore, is that uncontrollable sounds must be tolerated, while disruptive behaviors need to be addressed. Managers should help to define the difference and resolve any conflicts that arise. And now, perhaps we can all just try to get along. Marie G. McIntyre is a workplace coach and the author of "Secrets to Winning at Office Politics." Send in questions and get free coaching tips at http://www.yourofficecoach.com.

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MarketPulse FEAR KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES Americans are clearly worried about their retirement, and the rest of the world appears to be, too. Consulting firm Accenture recently commissioned a telephone survey of more than 8,000 people aged 25 to 60 in 15 countries, from the U.S. to as far away as India and Australia. More than 80 percent were worried about their financial situation after retirement. Sixteen percent expressed confidence that their current level of savings will be enough to cover their needs. Americans, it turns out, are relatively optimistic. Seventy percent of U.S. respondents were worried about post-retirement finances, compared with 95 percent in South Korea. Also pessimistic were Mexicans, Russians and Spanish, each with more than 90 percent.

Going for growth InsiderQ&A

Scott Mullinix Title: Senior vice president, portfolio manager at Nuveen What he suggests: Stick with growth stocks

The slowing global economy is making it tougher to find companies with strong earnings growth. But Scott Mullinix says opportunities still remain. He is a co-lead manager of the Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities fund (FRGWX), which has had better returns the last five years than 80 percent of its competitors. He also helps oversee the Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities fund (FRSLX), whose five-year returns have beaten 58 percent of its competitors. Is the shrinking supply of companies with strong growth leading to too-high prices for growth stocks? We don’t think the prices are too expensive, by any means. We think you’ll see growth ultimately will be rewarded (given its scarcity). We’re in a phase where that’s not going to be rewarded right now, but as we go through earnings season, you will still see some real solid growth. Priceline (PCLN) may not grow at 30 percent like it was before, but it can still grow at 22 percent. DollarTree (DLTR) is one of your top holdings, and it’s on track to beat the S&P 500 by a wide margin for a third straight year. You’re not worried it’s expensive? We love DollarTree. The thing driving the business today is that the lower-end consumer is really in a tough place economically, so that benefits DollarTree (which sells socks, snacks and other staples at low prices). Gas prices are also a pretty big swing factor for them, and having gas prices come down helps. They have executed so well, and they’ve managed to execute their business model over many, many years in different environments. But you sold Chipotle (CMG). We sold Chipotle after it reported its second-quarter results last month. Our assumption at Chipotle was they could grow revenue 6 percent at restaurants open more than a year. Their traffic dropped last quarter at a disturbing rate to us. We did not like that traffic trend, so we’re gone. We sold it all. Out of all the worries dogging the market now, which most concerns you? For us, it’s China. We just feel like investors are still betting on a whole array of companies that benefit from China’s economy. And we have moved away from that. We had owned Wynn Resorts (WYNN), which owns a resort in Macau. We had owned Baidu (BIDU). We had owned Ctrip (CTRP). We don’t own any of those anymore. We’ve trimmed Yum Brands (KFC’s parent, which got 49 percent of its revenue from China last quarter), before the quarterly report. If you look at the five-year plan for China, they’re trying to emphasize consumerism, and Yum will benefit from that. Answers edited for content and clarity. AP

HOLD ON, HOMEBUILDERS The housing industry is finally showing glimmers of a recovery, and homebuilder stocks have shot higher in response. The three in the S&P 500 index jumped an average of 52 percent in the first seven months of 2012. That’s more than five times the Homebuilder vs. S&P YTD stock change 10 percent rise for the 90% S&P 500. But some financial analysts are urging caution. Pulte Group Citi analyst Will Randow last week raised his earn- 60 ings forecast for PulteGroup and said he still likes management’s turn30 around efforts. Those are usually good things, but S&P 500 Randow nevertheless downgraded the stock to 0 “Neutral,” saying that it had J F M A M J J gone “too far, too fast.” Source: FactSet

PRE-ELECTION LOSERS Election Day is Nov. 6, which means tough times may be ahead for material producers and technology stocks. Going back to 1980, both these industries have tended to do worse than the S&P 500 in the three months leading up to an election, accord3 month performance ing to RBC Capital before the 2008 election Markets. They have Material lagged the index S&P Technology producer more than 60 percent 500 stocks stocks of the time by an average of about 4 percentage points. It’s unclear why that may be. As for pre-elec-19.5% tion winners, no -23.9% clear-cut trend exists. Other industries have -29.8% been close to 50-50 in beating the index. Source: FactSet

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Dow Dogs Deliver The Dogs of the Dow are beating the market for the third straight year. One stray: P&G trails the pack because of sluggish The Dogs are the 10 stocks with the highest global sales and increased price competition. dividend yields in the Dow Jones industrial average at the start of the year. Often a stock has Price return through July Dividend Yield a high yield because its price has fallen. The rationale for investing in the Dogs is that if AT&T 25.4% 4.6% (T) you buy the 10 highest-yielding stocks, you’ll Merck 17.2 acquire blue chips at bargain prices. Buy the 3.8 (MRK) Dogs at the start of the year. At the end of the General Electric 15.9 year, sell the ones whose yields have fallen out of 3.3 (GE) the top 10 (usually because their prices have Verizon 12.5 4.4 risen). (VZ) The Dogs posted a return of 17 percent Pfizer 11.1 3.7 including dividends last year versus 8.4 percent (PFE) for the entire index. Since 1973, the Dogs have DuPont 8.6 3.4 produced an average annual return of 13 percent. (DD) An investment in the Dogs at the beginning Dow 30 6.5 2.4 of this year rose 10.5 percent through the end of July. That doesn’t factor in dividend Kraft Foods 6.3 2.9 (KFT) payments. The price appreciation alone beat Intel 6.0 the 6 6.5 percent rise of 3.5 (INTC) the Dow as a Johnson & whole, as well as 3.5 Johnson (JNJ) 5.6 the t 9.7 percent Procter & 3.5 climb of the c -3.3 Gamble (PG) Standard & Poor’s 500 index. Does this should look elsewhere? suggest that the Dogs Not necessarily. The only stock that’s down is may have already had Procter & Gamble, a 3 percent decline, and analysts their collective day this remain bullish on the group. year – and investors

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10.10

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0.12

1.6

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17.10 6

25.53

21.75

0.36

1.7

3 -10.6

2.4

2.23 6

10.50

6.90

0.29

4.4

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...

CVS Caremark Corp

2.9

CVS

31.30 8

48.69

44.75

-0.19

-0.4

9.7 +25.28

4.7

1.5

Cigna Corp

38.79 3

50.39

42.08

0.69

1.7

0.2 —9.52

-3.5

0.1

CocaCola

63.34 0

81.33

80.83

0.82

1.0

s 15.5 +21.04

1 10.9

2.5

Comcast Corp A

CMCSA 19.19 0

34.46

34.61

2.33

7.2

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7.3

1.9

Community Bk Sys

CBU

21.67 8

29.47

27.78

0.14

0.5

2 13.6

3.7

Community Hlth Sys

CYH

14.61 7

28.79

23.97

-0.99

-4.0

t 37.4 —.42

-7.5

...

Energy Transfer Eqty

ETE

30.78 9

44.47

42.20

0.67

1.6

7.7

5.9

Entercom Comm

ETM

4.61 4

8.64

6.00

0.52

9.5

Fairchild Semicond

FCS

10.25 7

15.90

14.19

0.46

3.4

s 17.9 —2.87

Frontier Comm

FTR

Genpact Ltd

Harte Hanks Inc

HHS

6.16 1

10.24

Heinz

HNZ

48.17 0

55.58

Hershey Company

HSY

53.83 0

72.97

Kraft Foods

KFT

31.88 0

40.29

Lowes Cos

LOW

18.07 6

M&T Bank

MTB

66.40 0

McDonalds Corp

MCD

82.01 4 102.22

89.59

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NBTB

17.05 6

21.03

9.2 —9.66

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...

-4.9

...

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9.1

3.5

1.0

3.06 3

7.87

4.40

0.69

18.4

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13.37 0

18.56

18.66

1.06

6.0

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6.52

0.13

2.0

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5.2

55.54

0.27

0.5

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72.17

0.00

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11.7

2.1

40.51

1.10

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25.49

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0.1

2.5

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87.42

0.97

1.1

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0.3

3.2

0.40

0.4

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3.1

-0.06

-0.3

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7.9

3.8

24.10

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NXST

5.53 5

9.60

7.51

1.08

16.8

-4.2 —8.41

-3.9

...

PNC Financial

PNC

42.70 7

67.89

60.25

0.69

1.2

4.5 +14.80

-0.2

2.7

PPL Corp

PPL

25.00 7

30.27

28.68

-0.49

-1.7

-2.5 +9.10

-5.8

5.0

Penna REIT

PEI

6.50 9

15.77

14.48

0.15

1.0

s 38.7 +11.86

2 -12.0

...

4.4

PepsiCo

PEP

58.50 0

72.94

72.87

0.61

0.8

4.3

3.0

Philip Morris Intl

60.45 0

91.81

91.93

1.63

1.8

s 17.1 +35.81

1 28.7a

3.4

Procter & Gamble

57.56 8

67.95

65.50

0.41

0.6

-1.8 +11.43

3.5

3.4

Prudential Fncl

PRU

42.45 5

65.17

52.03

3.95

8.2

3.8 —6.29

-7.7

2.8

SLM Corp

SLM

10.91 9

17.00

16.02

-0.09

-0.6

s 19.6 +8.43

2 -19.2

3.1

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SLMBP 39.00 5

56.73

46.30

0.60

1.3

s 18.7

...

0.0

...

4.9

TJX Cos

TJX

25.07 0

45.39

45.11

0.41

0.9

s 39.8 +70.01

1 27.9

1.0

UGI Corp

UGI

24.07 0

31.51

30.86

0.42

1.4

5.0 +8.21

6.3

3.5

Verizon Comm

32.28 9

46.41

44.46

-0.44

-1.0

s 10.8 +29.16

6.1

4.5

WalMart Strs

WMT

48.31 0

75.24

74.55

0.03

0.0

s 24.7 +48.35

1 12.1

2.1

Weis Mkts

WMK

36.52 8

45.96

43.83

0.63

1.5

2.7

9.8 +16.24

9.7 +13.79

4.3

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Where’s the revenue?

The big story so far this earnings season is that companies are generating less revenue. Through July 31, companies in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index have reported a 1.5 percent drop in second-quarter revenue from a year ago, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. Not only that, their revenue has often been weaker than financial anaStock lysts expected. Fifty eight percent of the 323 compaScreener nies that have reported so far have missed analysts’ revenue estimates. This screen shows companies that have bucked the trend. Each reported second-quarter revenue more than 10 percent above what analysts expected. Oil and gas producer Range Resources (RRC), for example, had revenue of $442.4 million. That’s 41 percent above the $314.6 million that analysts expected and 32 percent above the $335.3 million that it made a year ago. Range Resources credited a 42 percent increase in production, as well as a drop in interest expenses and other costs.

Source: FactSet

Data through Aug. 3

COMPANY

FRIDAY’S CLOSE

Range Resources (RRC) $63.18 ConocoPhillips (COP)

55.71

FRIDAY YIELD

1WK

0.07 0.18 0.13 0.24 0.67

-0.03 -0.02 -0.01 0.00 0.02

r t t t s

r 0.06 t 0.05 r 0.10 t -0.01 t -0.42

0.12 0.25 0.15 0.40 1.30

0.07 0.01 0.16 0.54

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0.02 0.01

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2.74 4.07

1.39 2.45

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52-WK HIGH LOW

-0.78 -1.61 -0.50 -0.78 -0.60 -0.57

2.61 4.89 4.03 5.18 10.15 1.65

CHANGE 1MO 3MO 1YR

TICKER

FRIDAY NAV

WK CHG

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+.03

GROUP, FUND

72.26 5

Bk of NY Mellon

CHANGE 1MO 3MO 1YR

MutualFunds

AWK

AZO

0.02 0.03 -0.03 -0.01 -0.31 0.03

3-month T-Bill 1-year T-Bill 6-month T-Bill 2-year T-Note 5-year T-Note

APD

BAC

1.74 3.28 2.93 4.24 6.77 0.91

TREASURYS

Amer Water Works

Bank of America

0.01 0.09 $ 2,500 min (888) 785-5578

1WK

Broad market Lehman Triple-A corporate Moody’s Corp. Inv. Grade Lehman Municipal Bond Buyer U.S. high yield Barclays Treasury Barclays

Air Products

AutoZone Inc

0.01 0.10 $ 1,000 min (800) 362-7500

FRIDAY YIELD

U.S. BOND INDEXES

52-WK RANGE FRIDAY $CHG %CHG %CHG %RTN RANK %RTN LOW HIGH CLOSE 1WK 1WK 1MO 1QTR YTD 1YR 1YR 5YRS* PE YLD -3.5 —1.97

MIN INVEST PHONE

YIELD

PRIME FED Taxable—national avg RATE FUNDS Delaware Cash Reserve/Class A FRIDAY 3.25 .13 Tax-exempt—national avg 6 MO AGO 3.25 .13 Alpine Municipal MMF/Inv 1 YR AGO 3.25 .13

LocalStocks COMPANY

For only the second time in the last 15 weeks, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose last week. It climbed to 3.55 percent from 3.49 percent, but it is still well below the 4.39 percent it was a year ago. Falling Treasury yields have been pulling mortgage rates down since early 2011, but the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose last week.

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4WK

1.71 3.22 2.92 4.22 6.77 0.80

52-WK HIGH LOW

RETURN/RANK 1YR 5YR

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Rank: Fund’s letter grade compared with others in the same performance group; an A indicates fund performed in the top 20 percent; an E, in the bottom 20 percent.

1-YR STOCK CHANGE

52-WK LOW

52-WK HI

$52

$77

-1.9%

3.6 -11.6

% BY WHICH BEAT REVENUE EXPECDIV. TATIONS YIELD

0.3%

41%

4.8

Exelon (EXC)

38.47

5.5

Phillips 66 (PSX)

39.67

–

2.1

Pioneer Natural (PXD)

97.43

119

11.2

0.1

SLM (SLM)

16.02

5.5

3.1

Devon Energy (DVN)

56.32

-25.7

1.4

Prologis (PLD)

33.66

4.4

3.5

Marathon Oil (MRO)

26.72

-3.3

2.6

Mosaic (MOS)

57.37

-18.0

1.7

Western Digital (WDC)

41.00

23.7

0.0

* Phillips 66 began trading in April

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Dow industrials

+0.2% WEEKLY

Nasdaq

+0.3% WEEKLY

LARGE-CAP

S&P 500

+0.4% WEEKLY

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Russell 2000

-0.9% WEEKLY

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+2.5%

MO +7.2%

YTD +1.0%

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YTD

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A solution to roaring mouths saying nothing

Romney strikes right chords in overseas trip

IT WAS in 2008, the debate between vicepresidential candidates Joe Biden and Sarah Palin. Biden had just scored his opponent for failing to directly answer a question from moderator Gwen Ifill. But Palin was hardly apologetic. “I may not answer the questions the way that either the moderator or you want to hear,” she snapped, “but I’m going to talk straight to the American people and let them know my track record also.” In other words, she felt no particular obligation to answer the questions she was asked. Her obligation was to her talking points. Not to pick on Palin. Truth is, there are few things more fully bipartisan than ducking a question. The art of making sound while saying nothing has become so ordinary and ubiquitous a part of politics as to defy notice, like wallpaper. The process takes on the flavor of twice-chewed gum, the players playing their prescribed roles in which interviewers pretend to believe they will get straight answers and politicians pretend to believe they have given them. And then TV and radio pundits spin the nothing that was said, tell us who to blame, who to scorn, who to fear, at decibel levels that would humble a jet engine. Robert Kilmer has had enough. And he proposes a solution. Namely, a television series in which public figures debate the issues of the day under two simple rules: (1) the participants must answer questions directly and, (2) they just do so without making reference to their opponent’s argument, party or ideology. “In other words,” says Kilmer, “you have to show up with a solution and defend it. You’re going to be asked follow-up questions. Your statements are going to be fact checked in real time and appear on the screen.” The moderator will be empowered to enforce those rules. There’s just one problem with all that: Kilmer is not a TV producer. Never has been. Rather, he is a University of Miami-trained lawyer with a one-man practice in his native Binghamton, N.Y. He was once a lawyer for the local Democratic Committee, but “came to believe that partisanship and party labels are just stumbling blocks to getting anything done.” So he produced a version of what he calls the You Defend It Debate series on a local radio station. He’s also made a pilot for the TV version he envisions. “Rudimentary” might be the kindest description for it. All that to say his crusade is, in a word, quixotic. But Kilmer is undaunted. Even though he’s been pushing this for a few years without getting close to getting close to success. Kilmer is a man on a mission, driven by a simple, righteous conviction that when it comes to political discourse, the American people need — and deserve —better than they are getting. “What I and people like me have in common — and we’re growing in number — is, we’ve been involved with political parties and that’s all well and good but at this point, we are so concerned about the level of debate in this country, the climate, that we don’t necessarily care who wins the debate anymore as much as we care about the argument itself. The most popular shows out there often involve people behaving in a way that we would not tolerate from our 10-year-olds. And yet, they are the standards. They’re number one.” “Partisanship and no-compromise politics and talking-points politics,” says Kilmer, “are driving this country over a cliff.” Kilmer says he doesn’t care about getting famous or rich. When his show was on the radio, he didn’t even seek advertisers. No, he tilts at windmills because he can’t not, because somebody’s got to do something. Call it one citizen’s rebuke of the failings of politics and media. And yes, Kilmer knows the odds are — putting it mildly — against him. Does that discourage him? He insists it does not. “And I’ll tell you why,” he says. “Because I’m right about this.”

THE SAME week that President Obama’s health regulations go into effect, forcing people of faith to violate their conscience or shut their doors, Mitt Romney was preaching the gospel of economic and religious freedom in Poland and Israel. By that juxtaposition, the contrast in presidential candidates could not be starker. Romney’s recent tour, the reporting of which has tended to focus on his “gaffes” — noting, for instance, that economic culture matters when it comes to a nation’s prosperity and his questioning of security at the London Olympics — has provided a far more-important glimpse of how, as president, he would view and reward Europe. His speeches and comments in both Poland and Israel were testaments to the strength of U.S. alliances based on shared economic principles, as well as a rebuke to Obama’s perceived lack of conviction regarding same. Romney pounded his free-market message by noting Poland’s heroic struggle for freedom against an oppressive government. He made clear the point that individual freedom rather than government largesse had created one of the strongest economies in Europe. “Your nation has moved from a state monopoly over the economy, price controls and severe trade restrictions to a culture of entrepreneurship, greater fiscal responsibility and international trade,” said Romney. “When econoHis speeches mists speak of Poland today, it is and comments in not to lament both Poland and chronic problems Israel were testbut to describe how this nation aments to the empowered the strength of U.S. individual, lifted alliances based the heavy hand of on shared ecogovernment and became the fastest- nomic principles. growing economy in all of Europe.” Romney pointedly spoke of the “false promise of a government-dominated economy,” the importance of stimulating innovation, attracting investment, expanding trade and living within means. He also employed a few of those dog whistles that journalists are keen to hear, though some might have whistled right over their heads. They surely landed as intended on the ears of Catholic voters, however. Romney remembered Pope John Paul II in his homeland, mentioning him as the “pope from Galilee,” and also via a reference to the title of a famous biography of the pope, “Witness to Hope.” No accidental contrast, that. Few countries have understood and experienced hope and change as Poland has. Romney also liberally sprinkled terms that correspond to two of the most important Catholic social justice principles: subsidiarity and solidarity. Subsidiarity, in addition to being one of the features of federalism, also refers to the theological belief that nothing should be done by a larger, more complex organization that can be accomplished as well by a smaller, simpler organization. As developed by German theologian Oswald von Nell-Breuning, the principle is based upon the autonomy and dignity of the human individual and emphasizes the importance of small institutions from the family to the church to labor unions. Inasmuch as the welfare state is an instrument of centralized government, it is in conflict not only with personal freedom but also with Catholic teaching, as John Paul II noted in his 1991 encyclical “Centesimus Annus.” He wrote that the intervention of the state deprived society of its responsibility, which “leads to a loss of human energies and an inordinate increase of public agencies, which are dominated more by bureaucratic ways of thinking than by concern for serving their clients, and which are accompanied by an enormous increase in spending.” All of this history and understanding were bound up in Romney’s few, carefully selected words — and Catholic voters

Leonard Pitts Jr., winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for commentary, is a columnist for the Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132. Readers may write to him via email at lpitts@miamiherald.com.

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Environmental Defense analyst Spreck Rosekrans, left, and fellow analyst Ann H. Hayden look over O’Shaughnessy Dam and Hetch Hetchy reservoir near Yosemite National Park, Calif.

YOSEMITE’S lost valley will be subject of vote By TRACIE CONE and JASON DEAREN

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OSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — This fall San Franciscans will vote on a local measure with national implications: It could return to the American people a flooded gorge described as the twin of breathtaking Yosemite Valley.

Voters will decide whether they want a plan for draining the 117-billion-gallon Hetch

Hetchy reservoir in Yosemite National Park, exposing for the first time in 80 years a glacially carved, granite-ringed valley of towering waterfalls 17 miles north of its more famous geologic sibling. The November ballot measure asks: Should city officials devise a modern water plan that incorporates recycling and study expansion of other storage reservoirs to make up the loss? The measure could eventually undo a controversial century-old decision by Congress that created the only reservoir in a national park and slaked the thirst of a city 190 miles away. The battle over Hetch Hetchy, first waged unsuccessfully by naturalist John Muir, had turned the Sierra Club from an outdoors group into an environmental powerhouse. The fight gained momentum in recent years when unlikely allies joined forces. On one side are Republican lawmakers and environmentalists, including Ronald Reagan’s former interior secretary, who want the dam removed and valley restored. On the other are Democratic San Franciscans, led by Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, fighting to hold onto the city’s famously pure drinking water in a droughtprone state. “Eventually it will be broadly understood what an abomination a reservoir in a valley like Yosemite Valley really is,” Donald Hodel, the former interior chief, told The Associ-

ated Press. “I think it will be hard to quell this idea (of restoration). It is like ideas of freedom in a totalitarian regime. Once planted they are impossible to repress forever.” Over the past decade, studies by the state and others have shown it’s possible for San Francisco to continue collecting water from the Tuolumne River further downstream. But the city never seriously has considered giving up its claim to the valley. “This is a ridiculous idea,” Mayor Ed Lee said. “It’s a Trojan Horse for those that wish to have our public tricked into believing we have an adequate substitute for the Hetch Hetchy reservoir. We do not. There isn’t any.” The gravity-fed system serves 7 percent of California’s population, city water officials say. Turbines from its dams generate hydroelectric power for city buildings, streetlights and traffic signals, the airport and the transit system. And two-thirds of the water from the system is sold to neighboring municipalities. All of this for just $30,000 a year — the rent set by Congress when it passed the Raker Act in 1913 despite opposition by 200 newspapers across the country. For the next decade stands of black oaks that had shaded deer

and bear along the Tuolumne River through the half-mile-wide valley were removed along with 6 million board feet of lumber used to build the dam. By 1923, water began flooding what once were lush meadows. In recent years, politicians have argued that San Francisco is getting a bargain and that the rent should be increased. Others have said San Francisco is violating the Raker Act because the city’s transmission lines stop 30 miles short of the city and that Pacific Gas & Electric profits by carrying it the rest of the way. With opposition from then-Mayor Feinstein, Hodel brought the issue back to life in 1987 as a way of alleviating crowds and traffic in Yosemite Valley, which now sees 4 million visitors a year. Most recently the George W. Bush administration tried funding a feasibility study, but it was quashed politically by Democrats when Pelosi was Speaker of the House. “San Francisco is known as a progressive city in many ways, especially environmentally. But in water, it’s just not the case. We’ve got a very sweet deal,” said Spreck Rosekrans of Restore Hetch Hetchy, See YOSEMITE, Page 2E

“San Francisco is known as a progressive city in many ways, especially environmentally. But in water, it’s just not the case. We’ve got a very sweet deal. Restoring the valley would undo the greatest wrong that has ever been done to a national park.” Spreck Rosekrans of Restore Hetch Hetchy

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OUR OPINION: FRAUD HOTLINE

Civic watchdogs have your number

OT “DIRT”? If you know of waste, fraud or abuse occurring within Luzerne County government, don’t keep it to yourself – report it. That’s unquestionably the right thing to do, for your conscience and for the collective good of taxpayers and residents. Under the county’s new home rule setup, citizen watchdogs like you are encouraged to report credible concerns to a five-member Accountability, Conduct and Ethics Commission. Complaint forms can be obtained from the county manager’s office and via the Luzerne County website, at www.luzernecounty.org. Separately, county Controller Walter Griffith recently received the OK to establish two other methods for fielding tips from the public about suspected wrongdoing – a telephone hotline and an email address. Unlike the commission’s protocol, these tools allow tipsters to remain anonymous. By all means, spill the beans to people authorized to investigate. Silence and spinelessness, after all, allowed public corruption to not only take root, but thrive in this county’s corridors of power: its courtrooms, the commissioners’ office and a troubling number of other places. Griffith’s new hotline seems like a reform-minded, helpful development. However, people rightly will question the validity of allowing volunteers to vet the calls. Griffith last week declined

LODGE COMPLAINTS ❏ The Luzerne County Accountability, Conduct and Ethics Commission’s complaint form is available in the county manager’s office and via the web: www.luzernecounty.org. ❏ Controller’s new “hotline” for reporting fraud and waste. Phone: (570) 270-3301. Email: Controller.Hotline@luzernecounty.org.

to identify the volunteers, leading to further skepticism. Who are these people and do they possess the know-how to separate bona fide complaints from unreasonable ones? To whom do they have allegiances? Also, might certain people abuse the anonymity of a hotline to make frivolous complaints, either because of personal vendettas or for political purposes? County workers, in particular, shouldn’t need to conceal their identities when lodging complaints; any potential retribution against them would trigger whistleblower protections. Lastly, we wonder if Luzerne County’s dual reporting system – an ethics commission and a separate hotline – will result in needless duplication and/or confusion. The procedures for reporting deserve to be revisited and refined in the months and years ahead. Meanwhile, county employees and residents should use any and all tools at their disposal, including a local hotline or the FBI’s office, to ensure good government.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “In some ways, she’s more popular and well-known today than she was even then.” Lawrence Schiller A photographer who knew bombshell actress Marilyn Monroe in the final months of her life and photographed her last on-set photo shoot recently commented on her enduring fame and celebrity brand; Monroe died 50 years ago today.

OTHER OPINION: VOTER ID

New law brings new problems

VERY DAY, THE number of voters likely to face difficulties on Election Day because of Pennsylvania’s new requirements for photo identification gets longer and the sinister fallout from the law becomes more evident. Here are some highlights from testimony during a Commonwealth Court hearing on a challenge to the law: • An expert in the field said his survey found that many residents mistakenly believe they have proper ID. Matt Barreto, an associate professor at the University of Washington, estimated that 14.4 percent of eligible voters lack a valid photo ID. • The state’s top elections official, Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele, said even she didn’t know details of the law’s ID requirements. • Most surprising is the presence of some politically active voters on a list of those who could face disenfranchisement. The state’s list gives the names of registered voters who don’t show up in

records of the state Transportation Department as possessing licenses or state-issued photo ID. The 99,115 county residents include Allegheny County Councilman John DeFazio; Democratic House Leader Frank Dermody and county Judge Michael Della Vecchia. The Department of State said it knew its list would be overly broad, but officials wanted to be sure to alert as many people who might be affected by the change as possible. They say the local officials who made the list won’t have trouble voting. There’s nothing wrong with casting a wide net to inform potential voters of new rules, but all of this confusion was preventable. Claims by Republicans that the law was needed to stop fraud at the polls have been debunked, yet questions persist just three months before a highly anticipated presidential election. Every day, there are more arguments for overturning this bad law or, at a minimum, delaying implementation. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Maude was ‘Mother’ to many and an example to all SHE ALWAYS stood tall, even when sitting in a wheelchair, and when they rolled her through her soup kitchen, everyone looked up. That’s how you felt when you spoke to her, like you were looking up. And that’s how she lived her life. Maude Batie is gone. She died July 22, a Sunday, just after church. Her heart failed. But I prefer to think it gave out from exertion, because few hearts ever worked longer or harder than hers. She lived 82 years on this earth, the last few were spent on dialysis, yet pretty much her entire adult life was about giving to others, helping elderly people, helping poor people, helping hungry people. She had eight children of her own, but her nickname with everyone was Mother. It fit. She had a mother’s eye for nurturing and a disarming mother’s smile that made you trust in her wisdom. She spoke in the down-home cadence of her Mississippi childhood. “I didn’t have not a penny to get it,” she might say. Or she’d erupt with a “Hey!” or a “Hallelujah!” as if suddenly injected with the Holy Spirit. And who knows? Several times in her life, she said, the Lord spoke to her. Twice, she was told to acquire a building. The first time was 40 years ago, a yellow brick structure on 12th Street in Detroit. It looked nice enough from the outside, but when she went in, she discovered “they had been fixing cars in there. It was dirty and picked apart. Even one of my sisters said to me, ‘You don’t want to get this building. It’s too much work.’” Mother Batie was undeterred.

COMMENTARY MITCH ALBOM “The voice said this building,” she insisted. She talked the owner into selling it to her – for $19,500, nearly $10,000 less than he wanted – and after he agreed, she said, “Now I really got something to tell you. I ain’t got no job.” It didn’t stop her. They went to a bank, drew up a private contract, and with money she collected from renting space in her home, she began to pay it back. Meanwhile, inside that building, she opened a soup kitchen and fed people who were hungry. It was what God wanted her to do, she said. Soon thereafter, calamity struck. A fire. Mother Batie ran toward the flames, but before she could get there, she said she felt an invisible arm around her, and a voice once again said, “This is a blessing in disguise.” Within hours, with the fire extinguished, she was inside, wiping down the tables. She wanted the kitchen to stay open no matter how much it had been knocked to its knees. When the original owner saw her determination, he gave her $10,000 toward repairing the place and making it even better. Years later, she said she heard the Lord’s voice again, telling her to secure a building in Highland Park that had been vandalized. Over time, she was again able to acquire that building for a fraction of its asking price. This time she – and others – started a church, the Holy Temple of Faith Church

She lived 82 years on this earth, the last few were spent on dialysis, yet pretty much her entire adult life was about giving to others, helping elderly people, helping poor people, helping hungry people. of God in Christ. It is where her wake was held on a Friday night. You probably didn’t know Mother Batie. She wasn’t at high-profile events. She held no office. She wasn’t a regular on TV. Yet Detroit – like most challenged cities – would collapse without people like her. We measure the city in budgets and deficits and tax revenues, but there is an entire ecosystem that supports thousands of the poorest citizens. This was where Maude Batie lived. And where she died. She is as much a hero of this city as anyone with a wall full of plaques, and we will miss her stories, her energy and her unshakable belief. Last year, government budget cuts nearly closed her soup kitchen, and only a rush of private donations kept the doors open. In her honor, we should do the same now, and make sure they never close. She used to lead grace before meals and would end by saying, “The things that we have, the Lord has provided. And we are thankful.” We had Mother Batie for 82 years. And we are thankful. Mitch Albom is a columnist for the Detroit Free Press. Readers may write to him at: Detroit Free Press, 600 W. Fort St., Detroit, MI 48226, or via email at malbom@freepress.com.

Remember the day when rights of communities reigned THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2012 – jot it down. On that day the judicial branch of state government, specifically the Commonwealth Court, stood by the state Constitution and the people of Pennsylvania against the powerful chemical gas drillers that have heretofore had their way within the state capital. The gas drillers and their unsightly rigs, bits and pits repeatedly penetrate the Earth’s surface, injecting hazardous chemicals and millions of gallons of our water into the veins of Penn’s Woods to hydraulically fracture rock formations of Marcellus shale and extract its gases. Chemical gas drilling, or “fracking,” with its pipelines, compressor stations, chemical ponds, drill casings and leaks, has been allowed to metastasize in Pennsylvania. Some estimates suggest there are more than 4,000 gas wells statewide with upwards of 3,000 more to be permitted (rubber stamped) every year, for decades to come, mutating and spreading in the state. Unchecked by elected public officials who have rolled over and danced to the gas industry’s sordid tune, fracking and its attendant mess reached its zenith on Feb. 14 when the governor and state Legislature went out of their way to give away the store in adopting Act 13 of 2012. Act 13 gave the chemical gas people everything they wanted. It granted them virtual carte blanche to violate the land anywhere in Pennsylvania. In cities, townships and boroughs; near parks, schools and clubs; in residential communities and neighborhoods

KEVIN BLAUM IN THE ARENA like yours regardless of local ordinances, covenants, plans and zoning, Act 13 gave the chemical gas people the authority to drill. No joke. You didn’t know? That’s because your representative and state senator voted FOR this obscene sellout to the chemical gas drillers at the expense of the public interest or were conspicuously reticent in whispering their complicit “No.” Act 13 allowed chemical gas drillers to descend upon any municipality they wish and any neighborhood they choose, transporting and dispensing their slop 24/7, leaving municipalities powerless to stop them. You had no idea. And there it would have remained until the gas drillers began moving their rigs and chemicals down Main Street to siphon your water, penetrate our land and frack the earth. Only then would voters ask how it could happen. Who voted for this? And who, like Chief Brody in “Jaws” slapped by the distraught Mrs. Kintner, knew? Fortunately, seven municipalities in western Pennsylvania and Bucks County (none from Luzerne or Lackawanna) had the courage to stand up and file suit in an attempt to undo this unthinkable travesty and blatantly political legislative giveaway. In doing so, the municipalities stated that

Act 13 leaves them defenseless and “prevents them from fulfilling their constitutional and statutory obligations to protect the health, safety and welfare of their citizens.” On Thursday, in a stunning reversal, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court sided with the seven municipalities and the state Constitution in a jaw-dropping, 4-3 decision declaring much of Act 13 unconstitutional. The court declared that zoning ordinances “protect property owners from activities that interfere with the use and enjoyment of their property.” It stated that Act 13 “upended the municipal zoning rules that had previously been followed by other property owners, unfairly exposing them to harm.” It said that zoning regulations must be “justified on the basis that they are in accord with the comprehensive plan, not to promote oil and gas operations that are incompatible with the uses by people who have made investment decisions regarding businesses and homes on the assurance that the zoning district would only allow compatible uses.” And it noted, to find otherwise “would allow the proverbial pig in the parlor instead of the barnyard.” FYI: Politicos and the administration in Harrisburg angry about the Commonwealth Court’s decision already have appealed to the state Supreme Court. Jot this down: Elections do matter. Kevin Blaum’s column on government, life and politics appears every Sunday. Contact him at kblaum@timesleader.com.

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o stop the senseless violence across the country, I think we need to consider part of the problem is the violent video games that are part of today’s culture. That and parents allowing their kids to sit in front of the computers all day, and not have responsibilities. People say they don’t want their kids to have it hard like we did. But, actually, they are not allowing them to mature and to see that life is hard and that just because you don’t like what someone else says or does, doesn’t mean you can hit them or kill them. With the violent interactive video games, young people do not see what is real and what is in the imagination. They don’t see the consequences of doing things in real life. People don’t get up and walk away to play another day. I hear kids are bored today. As a senior who was a teenager in the ’60s, if I got bored, my parents found something for me to do. We had to earn allowance and work part time if we wanted something other than necessities. Learn some responsibility and realize it is a real world, not one you can erase and start over! God bless the people in Colorado. Mary Henry Tunkhannock

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he NCAA has destroyed the Penn State University football program and made student athletes suffer. Now the Freeh report investigator claims that the report was incomplete and was never meant for the NCAA to use. The NCAA did no independent investigation. Has it addressed the problem of child abuse? Penn State was in legal trouble before Paterno came into the picture. Remember the janitor who went on about seeing a child sexually assaulted? The janitor failed to report it to police. His failure to follow procedure does not get the university off the hook. Then we have the assistant coach who also witnessed child rape. He let the monster leave with the child. He failed to report it until the next day. He also admits not giving Paterno the graphic details. These child victims were not students. This all concerned the charity and the total lack of supervision on and off campus.

The NCAA has claimed jurisdiction. Well, what procedures did the NCAA require to protect children on campus or at games? Surely the football players were not supposed to watch the children. If the NCAA had no procedures, it too should take responsibility. This is about more than reporting rape. It should be about preventing child abuse. Bill Weiss Wyoming

cause decades of results follow. A couple considering abortion and seeking sympathetic opponents and accepters might meet disapproval. They need reasons for and against abortion in their situation. Some say people in abortion are evildoers because abortion is wrong. Not true. The Bible says God exists, God is good, and God wants people to be good. Abortion is good or bad, depending on its outcome – judged by eternity, not by what would have been its outcome two generations ago. Abortion providers and referrers act for better quality of family relationships, exposing themselves to well-meaning but misguided criticism. They are family up-builders, not evildoers.

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his is a reply to state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe’s letter to the editor (“Abortion funding change needed,” July 1). No, abortion workers are for women and children. Someone disagreeing with this statement might ask: “You say abortion’s purpose is quality of family life, but what is abortion’s result?” The result is usually better quality of family life, especially when thorough discussion with trusted family and friends of varied views – plus professionals, including clergy – yielded the decision, be-

oal miners wake up before the sun rises, travel miles into the darkness of mountains and with only a lamp on their helmets help power our country. They have a dangerous job, and they deserve a president who fights for them. Our economy is stronger when workers receive good wages and benefits, which is why President Barack Obama has rolled back harmful labor regulations and policies designed to undermine collec-

tive bargaining. Critics charge that recently enacted emission limits hurt the coal industry, but coalmining jobs nationwide reached a 15-year high last year, with the industry employing more than 90,000 workers. Coal-mining jobs in Pennsylvania are up more than 5 percent. Mr. Obama is committed to protecting clean air and clean water for our families while also helping the coal industry. That is why he promotes clean-coal technologies to ensure that the industry remains competitive. The president wants mine workers who clock in each day to stay safe on the job. His administration has launched an inspection program that targets mines with patterns of violations, and it’s paid off. Between 2010 and February 2012, the injury rate at inspected mines dropped by 18 percent. Last year saw the second-lowest number of mine worker fatalities since such statistics have been recorded. Let’s also not forget that Mr. Obama’s health care law is a godsend to longtime miners with black lung disease who no longer have to prove a direct cause to help their families get the benefits they deserve. Of course, it’s not enough to produce good jobs today. We need to invest in the longterm security of the coal industry so that mine workers don’t have to wonder whether they will have a job to support

their families next year, or the year after that. With countries such as China and Germany competing with us to lead the global clean-energy economy, Mr. Obama is making the most significant investments in clean coal of any president in history. His administration is partnering with businesses and universities on clean-coal projects in more than a dozen states. The goal is to have five to 10 commercial-scale, lowcarbon-power-plant demonstration projects online by 2016 and to have the technology become widespread within a decade. Mr. Obama has been working to build a clean future for coal, but Mitt Romney abandoned the interests of coal miners and utility workers as governor of Massachusetts by attacking their “dirty power plants,” refusing to protect their jobs and even declaring that a Massachusetts coal plant “kills people.” Mr. Romney also would re-institute policies that are harmful to labor and that would weaken federal protection of the right to collectively bargain. By attacking coal jobs as governor, refusing to help the coal industry stay competitive and deriding labor unions, Mr. Romney dismisses what coal means to our economy and the economic security of mine workers across America. Leo Gerard President United Steelworkers Pittsburgh

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Romney gaffe? Media miss the real story AT THE outset of his recent foreign trip, Mitt Romney committed a gaffe. In answer to a question about the Olympics, he expressed skepticism about London’s preparations. The response confounded and agitated Romney supporters because it was such an unforced error. The question invited a simple paean to Olympic spirit and British grit, not the critical analysis of a former Olympic organizer. Soon that initial stumble was transmuted into a metaphor for everything that followed. The mainstream media decided with near unanimity that the rest of the trip amounted to a gaffe-prone disaster. Really? The Warsaw leg was a triumph. Romney’s speech warmly embraced Poland’s post-communist experiment as a stirring example of a nation committed to limited government at home and a close alliance with America abroad, even unto such godforsaken war zones as Afghanistan and Iraq, at great cost to itself and with little thanks. Yet all we hear about Warsaw is the “gaffe”: two phrases uttered by an aide, both best described as microscopically rude. At The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a pack of reporters hurled questions of such journalistic sophistication as, “What about your gaffes?” To which Rick Gorka suggested that the reporters kiss his posterior, a rather charming invitation that would have made a superb photo op. The other offense against human decency was Gorka’s correlative directive to “shove it.” The horror! On the eve of the 2004 Democratic Convention, Teresa Heinz Kerry offered precisely that anatomically risky suggestion to an insistent Pittsburgh journalist. Not only did she later express no regret, but Hillary Clinton reacted with: “Good for you, you go girl.” So where’s the Romney gaffe? Is what’s good for the Heinz not good for the Gorka? And at his previous stop in Jerusalem, Romney’s speech was a masterpiece of nuance and restraint. Without directly criticizing Obama, Romney drew pointed distinctions deftly expressed in the code words and curlicued diction of Middle East diplomacy. He declared flatly that Jerusalem is Israel’s capital. The official Obama position is that Israel’s capital is to be determined in negotiations with the Palestinians. On Iran, Romney asserted that Israel has the

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COMMENTARY CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER right to defend itself. Romney made clear he means it – that if Israel has to attack, the United States won’t flash the red light before nor punish Israel afterward. What about the alleged gaffe that dominated reporting from Israel? Romney averred that Israeli and Palestinian economic development might be related to culture. A Palestinian Authority spokesman obligingly jumped forth to accuse Romney of racism, among other thought crimes. The American media bought it whole, despite the fact that Romney’s assertion was a direct echo of the U.N. Arab Human Development Report, written by Arab intellectuals and commissioned by the United Nations. It unambiguously asserted that “culture and values are the soul of development.” And went on to report how existing cultural norms – “including traditional Arab culture and values” – are among the major impediments to Arab economic progress. The report deplores the rampant corruption, repressive governance and lack of women’s (and human) rights as major contributors to backwardness in the Arab world. (In the Palestinian case, it faults Israeli “occupation,” but a U.N. document that doesn’t blame Israel for every Palestinian sorrow, if not the world’s, has yet to be written. Moreover, that excuse doesn’t work for today’s occupation-free, Palestinian-run Gaza.) Romney’s point about “culture” was to highlight the improbable emergence of Israel from resourceless semi-desert to First World “startup nation,” a tribute to its freedom and openness. Look at how Romney was received. In Israel, its popular prime minister lavished on him a welcome so warm as to be a near-endorsement. In Poland, Romney received an actual endorsement from Lech Walesa, former dissident, former president, Cold War giant, Polish hero. Yet the headlines were “shove it” and “culture.” Scorecard? Romney’s trip was a major substantive success: one gaffe (Britain), two triumphs (Israel and Poland) and a fine demonstration of foreign policy fluency and command – wrapped, however, in a media narrative of surpassing triviality. Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com.

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American economy is still the ‘Gold Medalist’ CYNICISM IS like the flu. Stay away from people who carry it. If Olympians were as cynical about their chances as some Americans are about their country, we’d never win a medal. I am so tired of full-grown adults passing on an attitude of defeat. Like Chicken Little, their constant cackle is that “the sky is falling ” – that we can’t do anything to resolve our problems. Well, I hate to ruin their bad day, but the sky is not falling. First, the American economy is a beast, the strongest on Earth by a long shot. And second, this relentless recession is a self-inflicted wound that has nothing to do with any inherent weakness in our country and everything to do with bad political decisions. With both parties at the wheel, we drove ourselves into this ditch. If we had not removed Depression-era regulations, for example, which kept banking and gambling separate, Wall Street would not have come so close to causing another Depression. And if we didn’t sponsor two wars and cut taxes at the same time, we would not have created such deficits. Instead, we cheered Wall

nothing. The 10-year Treasury bond is yielding less than 1.5 percent, which, when you factor in inflation, JOHN WATSON is actually a negative yield over 10 years. The rest of the world, in Street’s gazillions and the other words, is paying us to Bush/Cheney lies like grouborrow their money. pies at a Justin Bieber conThat’s why it is so cynical cert. for this do-nothing Congress To feel sorry for America now is like feeling sorry for a to sit on its hands while people need jobs. Last week they guy with a hangover. debated an abortion bill. But despite those awful They should be flogged. political judgments, the Congress could create milAmerican economy is still lions of jobs with long-needthe Gold Medalist of world ed investments in infrastruceconomies. ture, education and research It is so strong that despite election-year fear mongering and development, but Republicans won’t hear of it. from “Nowhere Man” Mitt They will say that “governRomney about China or whatment doesn’t create jobs” – ever other boogey men are which is pure “crazy talk.” supposedly knocking at our If Republican Gov. Chrispie door, U.S. Treasury bonds are Cream of New Jersey would yielding the lowest return in allow the federal government history. to build a vital new tunnel In case you don’t know into New York City, it would what I’m talking about, the create jobs. way the U.S. government If Republican Gov. Rick borrows money is much difScott of Florida would allow ferent than the way a person the federal government to does. Contrary to what politicians say, a “family budget” build a high-speed train sysis not comparable to a nation- tem in the Sunshine State, it would create jobs. al budget. If Republicans in Congress To borrow money, the U.S. Treasury offers bonds of vari- would allow us to rebuild the infrastructure of this country, ous maturities, usually two, the electrical grids, roadfive or 10 years. And today, the entire world is so eager to ways, airports, schools, water and train systems, all crying put its money in the “safe haven” of America that yields out for rebuilding, it would create good jobs for years to on those bonds are next to

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If Republicans in Congress would allow us to rebuild the infrastructure of this country, the electrical grids, roadways, airports, schools, water and train systems, all crying out for rebuilding, it would create good jobs for years to come. come. Private business would do all of that construction, and we could do it at negative interest rates. But the Republican Party, in goose step with its Teavangelical right wing, wants to keep the unemployment rate where it is. And let’s be honest. They refuse to create jobs because they want President Obama to lose. As we applaud our Olympic athletes, keep in mind that the hopes and dreams of their generation are being dashed because Republicans in Congress would rather keep our economy in chains than release its energy – just so they can win an election. They don’t exhibit a winning spirit, foresight or courage. Instead, it is a formula for defeat. John Watson is the former publisher of the Sunday Dispatch in Pittston. He lives in Seattle. Contact him via email at jwatson@timesleader.com.

Time to re-muster William Booth’s army of soup, soap and salvation “DO SOMETHING!” That was the command William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, gave his son upon seeing homeless men huddled under London Bridge. Booth was a man of action who, in his zeal to save souls, valued deeds over creeds. What would the 19th-century Christian evangelist have done about the growing number of poor today, huddled in American cities, suburbs and on farms? According to a recent Associated Press article, economists expect that when the 2011 census figures are released this fall, they will show that poverty has climbed to 15.7 percent, its highest level in 50 years. Heavily mortgaged middle-class families, out-ofwork laborers and debt-ridden college graduates have found themselves suddenly and unexpectedly joining the ranks of the poorest poor. Booth, who died 100 years ago next month, believed in sanctification, a second baptism that enabled Christians to overcome evil and dedicate themselves to improving social conditions. He expected that the redemptive work of his Salvation Army – feeding the

both sides of the Atlantic were experimenting with how best to deliver social services. Still, many of Booth’s fellow Christians assumed that the poor were DIANE WINSTON responsible for their plight and were happy to live off others. From this perspective, the Salvation Army’s prohungry, sheltering the homeless and gram, offering help to all those who finding work for the down-and-out – asked, seemed alarmingly naïve. would usher in the Kingdom of God During Booth’s time, charity orgaduring his lifetime. If that failed to nizations were obsessed with distinhappen, it wasn’t because Booth guishing the deserving from the unslacked off. deserving poor. So-called scientific Following Jesus’ example, “Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers reformers worried more about supportthat you do to me also,” Booth and his ing scam artists and “pauperizing” recipients than relieving suffering. followers offered soup, soap and salvaMany kept busy sorting the “needy” tion to those in need. Soup, the first step, meant addressing material needs. from the “greedy.” The Salvation Army worried instead about human dignity, In Booth’s day, there were no food which it felt was in short supply at stamps and very few soup kitchens. many do-good missions. That was the Homeless shelters were practically reason for the “soap” part of the nonexistent, and opportunities for job group’s equation, an acknowledgment training were scarce. Most churches shunned the poor, and government did that self-esteem is hard to hold onto for people who are dirty or without decent not provide social safety nets. The Salvation Army established shelters for clothes. Of course, Booth’s organization was men, women and families, opened soup not content only to materially help kitchens and inexpensive restaurants, men and women. Its ultimate aim was and started work programs and vocasaving souls because it saw earthly tional training. relief as only a stopgap solution withBooth was not alone in advocating out eternal salvation. But the group’s church involvement in humanitarian message was holistic: Christians aid. His religious contemporaries on

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should both keep an eye on heaven and improve life on Earth. Booth’s message that Christians have an obligation to actively engage in civic life is timely. And it’s important to remember what he urged his followers to do. Booth didn’t want his soldiers to debate policy, taunt opponents or pursue electoral politics. He commanded Christians to do the unsung work of caring for others. Booth believed in a daily commitment to eradicating injustice, inequality and poverty. Today, 1.1 million Salvationists worldwide try to meet that obligation. But changing society, as Booth knew, required more than individual effort. That’s why he mustered a Salvation Army whose collective activity transcended each member’s good work. Booth tried to persuade others to pitch in too. In his 1890 bestseller, “In Darkest England and the Way Out,” he proposed wholesale social schemes to eliminate poverty. When the government didn’t implement them, he had the Salvation Army do as much as it could. It’s well and good for individual Americans to volunteer at food banks, staff relief programs and drop coins in kettles at Christmastime. But as Booth

understood, these actions need to be accompanied by systemic change, or what he called social salvation. In today’s world that means ensuring that social services provide high-quality public education, affordable housing and health care, reliable public transportation and assistance for veterans, families in need and the chronically unemployed. Even those who don’t expect an imminent Second Coming can surely see why increased social inequality, as documented in government data, will lead to crisis. But rather than doing something, most Americans look away, losing ourselves in the distractions of celebrity hookups, surreal killing rampages and the claims and counterclaims of politicians about the possible effects of tax breaks for the very wealthy over and against the real needs of very poor. What would William Booth say to Christians today? He’d tell them that we’re all sinners in need of God’s grace, and to get working. Diane Winston holds the Knight chair in media and religion at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School. She is the author of “Red Hot and Righteous: The Urban Religion of the Salvation Army.” She wrote this for the Los Angeles Times.

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he outstanding care I received as a patient in the telemetry unit at WilkesBarre General Hospital made me realize how a staffs’ care and understanding can heal both body and soul. Many thanks to everyone whose care I was under at that time. Carol Adonizio Pittston

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am a state finalist for National All-American Miss Pageant. The pageant will be held Aug. 10-11 in beautiful Harrisburg. I give a special thanks to all of my sponsors for making my dreams come true: Woodlands Resort, Uptown II, Medico Industries, Swift First Call, Jerry’s Custom Auto & Cycle, Endless Mountains Pharmacy, Lunkerz Deli, Carbondale Chiropractic, Dr. Mitchell Cohen and Dr. Paulette Hamilton. Victoria Buckley Clifford

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a team and many other social skills. It also builds hand and eye coordination. These skills should start at an early age, while the children’s minds are still impressionable. If they have to wait until they get into junior high or middle school, they already are lost. If GNA cares about the education of its students, it should take the cuts elsewhere, such as from salaries. I appeal to the parents. If you care about your children’s educations, get petitions signed or sign an existing petition. I am going to put them in establishments throughout Newport Township and Nanticoke. Even if you are not a parent (like myself) but care about children, sign a petition. You can call me at (570) 736-3121 or (570) 736-4327.

I have had altercations with drivers because I walk too slowly. Well, I’m sorry; I have back problems and can only go so fast. I am afraid that one of these days someone from our building is going to get hurt. So, please help us. What we are looking for is a crosswalk to be installed in front of our building, so we can get across the street safely. Maybe then the drivers will give us seniors a little respect. Who knows, maybe one of your relatives lives in this building. Wouldn’t you want him or her to be safe?

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thank all the people who attended Mass on July 14 at Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood, and waited patiently for Mass to begin. Reason for the delay: Upon my entering the pew, my leg suffered a scratch from the kneeler, continued to bleed and required immediate care. My thanks to the Rev. Arbogaste Satoun, Eucharistic Minister Bogarowski, nurse Carol Murphy and personnel of the Hanover Township ambulance service. I especially want to thank a gentleman stranger who graciously attended to my care. I’m grateful to all for their thoughts, words and prayers for a speedy recovery. I truly felt like an injured celebrity. My prayers of thanks include asking God to grant them all good health, always.

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his letter is directed to the state representatives, urging them to address a bad situation at the Dan Flood Towers in Kingston. The big issue is crossing Wyoming Avenue to reach Walgreens and other stores. Kingston Corners is a hassle to try to cross. There are people here who are wheelchair bound, rely on walkers or have other mobility problems, such as myself, who cannot get across the street quick enough before the light changes. We are hassled by the drivers for going too slow. The average resident here is around 75. A lot of them are 80 to 95. How fast can they walk across the street?

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ineteen-year-old Katie Senunas of Hanover Township has been majoring in environmental studies at King’s College, and not really considering a career in photography. • But now, who knows? • Earlier this year she accepted an invitation from her aunt, Mary Lou Steinberg of Kingston, to accompany her on a 10-day trip to Brittany, Normandy and Paris. • Of course Senunas would shoot some photos. Who wouldn’t? • But her aunt, an adjunct faculty member in Wilkes University’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts, saw special talent in her niece’s efforts – from the angle at which she captured part of Notre Dame Cathedral to a poignant picture of rows upon rows of Word War II grave markers. • The result is “Two Travelers,” a joint exhibit of Steinberg’s pastels and Senunas’ photographs, on display through Sept. 8 at Marquis Art & Frame in downtown Wilkes-Barre.

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Head on over for a view of Great Britain By MARY THERESE BIEBEL mbiebel@timesleader.com

f you were in Great Britain, you jolly well might be struggling to make your way through Olympic-size crowds today, whether you wanted to watch the women’s triple jump, the men’s hammer throw, or maybe just see Big Ben. Knowing that, photographer Elizabeth Hoegg is content to watch the London Olympics on the telly in her

Hazle Township home. On her last visit across the pond, she avoided “the places people always want to send you to,” the ones with Beefeater guards and crown jewels, and instead opted to explore “quaint, little places with friendly people.” You can see the results for yourself if you visit the Fly on the Wall Art Gallery in the Dragonfly Café in downtown Hazleton, where Hoegg’s photos are on display this month and next.

Here you can see sheep lazing under a big, shady tree, a bicycle leaning in a doorway,aberibbonedBentley“awaiting the bride and groom” outside a church. “The most commonplace items look beautiful when you see them in the right context,” café patron Dan Kalinoski of Hazleton said as he admired the photos. See BRITAIN, Page 4F

IF YOU GO What: ‘A Bit of Britain,’ photos by Elizabeth Hoegg When: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 26 Where: Fly on the Wall Art Gallery, Dragonfly Café, 9 E. Broad St., Hazleton More info: 454-1214

Over almost four decades, “Saturday Night Live” has displayed a Madonnalike gift for reinvention, defying critics who, every five years or so, question the show’s relevance in a rapidly changing culture. The likes of Chevy Chase, Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler have come and gone, but “SNL” has endured. This year, “SNL” faces one of the most significant talent exoduses in its history – perennial stars Kristen Wiig and Andy Samberg are moving on, Jason Sudeikis is likely to follow, and after 11 years head writer and “Weekend Update” anchor Seth Meyers appears ready for another challenge – though he’s denying rumors he’s replacing Regis Philbin at “Live! With Kelly.” Collectively, these exits could be the greatest challenge the comedy institution has tackled since the high-profile departures of Phil Hartman, Adam Sandler and Mike Myers in the mid-1990s. Growing pains are certainly nothing new for “SNL” or its creator, Lorne Michaels, but this latest changing of the guard comes at a particularly awkward time: NBC, which has languished near the bottom of the network ratings since 2004, has more than enough problems without worrying about the status of “SNL.” “ ‘SNL’ has to perform at a certain lev“There are dozel,” says Brian ens of performSteinberg, telers who were evision editor great. They at Advertising couldn’t pick up Age. “NBC the show and can’t afford to carry it on their have any back the way cracks in the she did. Her pillar.” departure is Both Minot to be taken chaels and NBC Enterlightly.” tainment James Andrew Miller Chairman Co-author of “Live Robert GreenFrom New York: An blatt declined Uncensored History of to comment. Saturday Night Live” NBC spokesman Tom Bierbaum said the show has continued to hold its own. “SNL” ratings have held steady at an average of 7 million viewers since 2004, except during the abbreviated 2007-08 season. This year, the show averaged about 7.1 million viewers, down just a hair from 7.2 million last season. To put these numbers in perspective, that’s as many as watch “The Biggest Loser,” and double the usual audience for “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.” Not bad for a show that’s about to turn 37. “SNL” also performs well among the coveted 18-49 demographic – especially when compared with the geriatric hinterland that is Saturday-night television – and in particular young males. This is a draw for deep-pocketed advertisers, such as beer companies and film See SNL, Page 4F

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Local photographer Mike Burnside, whose own work can be seen at burnsidephotographic.com, has seen the exhibit and said Senunas’ photography, “with very few exceptions, reveals a sophistication of ‘seeing’ that takes most people years to develop.” “For me, the standout image in this collection is from an unidentified World War II cemetery,” Burnside wrote in an email. “Titled ‘Brothers,’ it depicts a vast field of simple white crosses and, front and center, one Star of David. Kate was either very lucky with her camera on her travels, or she’s in the early stages of a lifetime love affair with photography, which, of course, is also very lucky. I certainly look forward to seeing more of her work.” Senunas’ aunt, Steinberg, likewise shot plenty of photos on the trip – with the expectation she

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studios, Steinberg says. Still, with a large ensemble cast, an even bigger crew, and wardrobe and costume expenditures that would make J.Lo blanch, “SNL” is by no means a low-budget production. According to a source close to the show, it costs NBC about $3 million to make a single episode, a budget comparable to that of an hourlong network drama. Whatever the investment, it’s worth it, according to TV analyst Shari Anne Brill: “There are people who came into ‘SNL’ who don’t watch anything else on NBC. They need to remind people that they have shows on the rest of the week between 8 and 11.” James Andrew Miller, co-author of “Live From New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live,” acknowledges the show is at a crossroads. In particular, he calls Wiig’s farewell “one of the most emotional departures in the history of the show.” He cites her ability to portray a wide range of characters – not just the wacky ones, like Target Lady. “There are dozens of performers who were great. They couldn’t pick up the show and carry it on their back the way she did,” Miller says. “Her departure is not to be taken lightly.” The show’s two-tiered cast also works as a kind of extended audition: Most new cast members start out as featured players and are upgraded to repertory status once they’ve proved themselves. It doesn’t always work out, of course, but the bottom rung of the “SNL” cast has proved to be a creative staging area for major stars, including Jimmy Fallon, Eddie Murphy and Poehler, as well as Wiig, Sudeikis and Samberg. “This is what Lorne does: He replaces people, he develops talent. It speaks more to his genius than just having the same cast come back year after year,” Miller says. “There’s a part of him that likes proving people wrong. How many times have we heard ‘Dead from New York’? It’s the stupidest joke in television. There could be a nuclear war, the cockroaches would be walking around and ‘SNL’ would still be on the air.”

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Sheep resting under a tree in a meadow were the kind of sight that caught Elizabeth Hoegg’s eye on a trip to the quieter, quaint areas of Great Britain. You can see this and more of her art at The Dragonfly Café on East Broad Street in downtown Hazleton.

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would render the images later in pastel. For the “Two Travelers” exhibit, she supplied pastel renderings of farmland, flowers and chateau scenes, as well as a rather stormy Normandy beach. “I think that’s one of the most special places on Earth, in a very sober way,” Steinberg said, be- ‘Brothers’ is a photo Katie Senunas shot in a World War II cemecoming emotional. “You think tery in France. about the boys getting off the water (during the D-Day invasion) and going up to those cliffs.” Senunas agrees. “When I was standing there, I felt like I could almost hear the voices of the men 196 HUGHES ST, SWOYERSVILLE, PA and the noises of the boats and the gunshots. It was very cool being there but also scary.”

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stars of stage and screen, collecting the detritus of those stars’ lives and love for her. Her many lovers included Isadora Duncan, Alla Nazimova, Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo. Cohen is interested in de Acosta’s role as a chronicler of desire — hers for the stars and theirs for her — but also in the particular passion of the fan for the object of adulation. Sandwiched between a picture of professional failure and a picture of professional success, this snapshot centers the book. “Velvet is Very Important” follows the career and the love life of Madge Garland, fashion editor of British Vogue and a now largely forgotten arbiter of style for the first half of the 20th century. A childhood of physical disability and emotional privation gave way to an adulthood at the center of the fashion world, where her feminism, modernity and sexuality all lent their influence to new conceptions of style and female power. And yet, by the end of her life, Garland felt that her story was best forgotten. “All We Know” is a revolutionary take on the genre of biography, aiming not so much at each of its three subjects but at their generation and how it struggled to invent female personhood for the 20th century.

The highly decorated investigative team of Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele return in their eighth book to their core topic, U.S. economic policy. But “The Betrayal of the American Dream” is no rerun. The avuncular pair, renowned for chillingly accurate, if uncomfortable, observations, have meticulously sharpened their analysis. Now, four decades of mistaken tax and trade policy, declining public and private investment and willing disregard of existing laws have crippled many American industries and sent thousands upon thousands of U.S. jobs overseas without cause, they say. Given the power of their past groundbreaking work on health care, the economy and other political hot potatoes that shape how all Americans live, “Betrayal” merits a careful read from anyone concerned about the nation’s economic future. It is almost haunting. Barlett and Steele argue that Washington policymakers, Republican and Democratic alike, have collaborated with leaders on Wall Street to create an economy that caters only to the biggest multinational corporations and very wealthiest households, leaving most Americans and most U.S businesses to scrap for limited leftovers. Much of their information, including many of their most damning quotes and assessments, comes directly from government reports. In some cases, short-term gain sought by bankers and investors is the clearest problem. In others, simple shortsightedness is to blame. And in most, better-reasoned and fairer tax and trade policies and public investment would have prevented lots of pain, according to Barlett and Steele. They dissect one industry after another with the precision and narrative flair that have won

them many awards, including two Pulitzers. The most comprehensive example of how politicians and big business leaders have shaped recent decades is in the multibillion-dollar rebuilding of the Bay Bridge that connects San Francisco and Oakland, Calif. It was the largest U.S. public works project when it opened in 1936. The story opens with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, praising workers casting steel for the bridge and thanking them on behalf of California. The only problem: the workers were in Shanghai. The authors convincingly show why buying most of the new bridge’s components from China wasn’t necessary — and ultimately saved California nothing, though it may have cost hundreds of Americans their jobs. It didn’t even get the project done fast; the new span is slated to reopen in 2013, 24 years after the one it replaces was damaged in an earthquake. Readers will grasp exactly how poignant it is the next time a 60- or 65-year-old trainee — someone who worked a lifetime at a job that’s gone overseas or been deemed obsolete — asks for patience as he or she tallies their groceries. The writers conclude with a cogent plan for substantial, specific changes to rehabilitate the American dream and rescue the middle class.

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AKLAND, Calif. — It’s not easy being Oakland, existing in the shadow of glamorous San Francisco. But this is no ugly stepsister of a city. It’s true Oakland has some big-city blues, including a perennial struggle with crime; this is one of those places where you want to stay aware of your surroundings. But whether you live in the area or are just contemplating a quick stopover during a visit to that other city by the bay, Oakland has a lot to offer, from elegant neighborhoods and beautiful parks to a thriving food and arts scene. Not to mention lighter crowds and generally balmier weather than the big city. try Plum and adjoining Plum Bar in the Uptown neighborhood. Reclaimed wooden tables and benches and an open kitchen set the mood here with the focus on local products. Another option is Camino, not far from the Grand Lake Theater, where local specialties are cooked in a wood-fired oven right in the dining room. For a chilly treat, visit Fenton’s Creamery, a hometown favorite that just may look familiar. It was featured in the movie “Up” made by Pixar, headquartered just across the border from Oakland in Emeryville. SOAK IN A LITTLE HISTORY: The USS Potomac, a Coast Guard cutter that became FDR’s “Floating White House,” had a rough time of it after Roosevelt’s death. After passing through the hands of a number of owners, it was seized in San Francisco in connection with drug smuggling and sank after being impounded. Left to rot on an estuary, the ship was rescued in the nick of time from becoming scrap and was painstakingly restored. You can take a dockside tour, join one of the cruises scheduled throughout the year or even charter the vessel yourself for a very special event. HIT THE (URBAN) WINE SCENE: Visit wine country, minus the country. Oakland is home to a number of urban wineries, many of them scattered along decidedly unromantic Fourth Street. You won’t find vistas of sweeping greenery

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AUDI S5 CONV. Sprint blue, black / brown leather int., navigation, 7 spd auto turbo, AWD 08 CHEVY AVEO red, auto, 4 cyl 07 BUICK LACROSSE CXL, black, V6 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, silver, grey leather 06 LINCOLN ZEPHYR grey, tan leather, sun roof 06 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, mint green, V6, alloys 05 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, blue, sunroof, 79K miles 05 CHEVY IMPALA silver, alloys, V6 04 NISSAN MAXIMA LS silver, auto, sunroof 03 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS blue sunroof 49,000 miles 03 AUDI S8 QUATTRO, mid blue/light grey leather, navigation, AWD 02 FORD ESCORT SE red, auto, 4 cyl 01 VOLVO V70 STATION WAGON, blue/grey, leather, AWD 00 BMW 323i silver auto 73 PORSCHE 914 green & black, 5 speed, 62k miles, $12,500

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09 DODGE JOURNEY blue, 3rd seat, AWD 08 DODGE NITRO SXT orange, auto, 4x4 08 FORD ESCAPE XLT SILVER, V6, 4X4 06 INFINITY QX56 Pearl white, tan leather, Naviga tion, 3rd seat, 4x4 06 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB, Black, V8, 4x4 truck 06 FORD EXPLORER XLT, black, 3rd seat, 4x4 06 CHEVY TRAILBLZAER LS, SILVER, 4X4 05 FORD FREESTAR SE, white, 7 pax mini van 05 CADILLAC SRX black, leather, V6, AWD 05 HYUNDAI TUSCON LX green auto, AWD 05 DODGE DURANGO LTD Black, grey leather, 3rd seat, 4x4 05 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE Blue, 5 speed, V6, 4x4 05 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SPORT, blue, auto, 4x4 truck 04 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XLS red, auto, 4 cyl., AWD 04 FORD ESCAPE XLT silver, 3rd seat, 4x4 04 NISSAN XTERRA XE blue, auto, 4x4 04 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4x4 Pewter, grey leather, 3rd seat 04 CHEVY AVALANCHE Z71, green, 4 door, 4x4 truck 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND graphite grey, 2 tone leather, sunroof, 4x4 02 CHEVEY TRAILBLAZER LT, silver, V6, 4x4 02 FORD F150 SUPERCAB XLT silver, 4x4 truck 01 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SPORT, red, V8, 4x4 truck 01 DODGE DURANGO SLT grey, 3rd seat 79,000 miles. 4x4 01 FORD F150 XLT white, super cab, 4x4 truck 01 FORD F150 XLT Blue/tan, 4 door, 4x4 truck 00 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SPORT, green, V8, 4x4 truck 00 CHEVY 1500 SILVERADO X-CAB green, 4x4 truck 99 FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2 door black, 4x4 99 NISSAN PATHINDER gold, V6, 4x4

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CHEVY ‘03 IMPALA V6, Very clean

car! $3,995 570-696-4377

DODGE `07 CALIBER SXT Steel blue, power windows & locks, 90,000 miles, runs great. $6,800 570-466-1044

FORD `01 FOCUS ZX3 Auto, air, alloys,

power window & door locks, 85,000 miles. Great vehicle for student. $3,995. 570-498-7036

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FORD ‘02 MUSTANG

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top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $17,500 570-760-5833

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DODGE ‘02 VIPER GTS 10,000 MILES V10

6speed, collectors, this baby is 1 of only 750 GTS coupes built in 2002 and only 1 of 83 painted Race Yellow it still wears its original tires showing how it was babied. This car is spotless throughout and is ready for its new home. This vehicle is shown by appointment only. $39,999 or trade. 570-760-2365

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HONDA ‘08 ACCORD 4 door, EXL with

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GRAND AM LEXUS `05 RX 330 PONTIAC`96 MUST SELL! All wheel drive,

Champagne tan, navigation, backup camera, lift gate, ivory leather with memory, auto, 3.3 liter V6, regular gas, garaged, brand new condition, all service records. 6 disc CD. Private seller with transferable 1 year warranty, 96K. REDUCED to $16,590. 570-563-2731

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MERCURY `03 SABLE LS PREMIUM 4 door, one owner.

6 cyl, 3 liter, 4 speed auto. All power, ABS, moon roof & remote. 73,000 miles, very dependable. $4,550 570-333-4827

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR 6 cylinder automatic. 52k original miles. $1500. 570-899-1896

PONTIAC `06 GRAND 288-8995 PRIX GXP 80,000 miles, auto949 Wyoming Ave, Forty Fort

09 Mercedes GL450 7 passenger. Too many options to list. 30K miles. Garage kept. Creme puff. $47,800 04 Nissan Armada 7 passenger. 4wd. Excellent condition. $11,900 93 UD Tow Truck with wheel lift. 64k. $10,000 96 Jeep, Grand Cherokee, 4 wheel drive, 4 door, runs excellent $3,995 95 Buick Park Ave 54k. $3,995 96 Plymouth Voyager 82k $3,495 99 Chevy Cavalier, 89k. 4 door. $2,495 00 Chevy S10 Blazer. 4 door. 4wd. Red. $2,795 96 Nissan Maxima, V6, 4 door, air, auto, sunroof. 103K. $3,495

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Kia Sedona ‘04 7 Passenger Van Leather, air, CD, sunroof, 6 cylinder, auto, very good condition. $3,850 Mercury Tracer ‘98 4 cylinder, 4 door, auto. $1,550 Current Inspection On All Vehicles DEALER

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Showroom condition; was $50K new; no winters, flawless with all options. Silver/Gold. 94k miles. $9,995. 570-262-1223.

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PONTIAC `86 FIREBIRD

Black, V6, very clean. 61K. Garage kept, fully maintained & recently inspected. $16,000 570-474-9866 or 570-332-2487

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TOYOTA ‘04 CELICA GT

112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629

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CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP 4 Cylinder Very Good Condition! NEW PRICE $2,500. 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee

CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE $47,000

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FISHING BOAT. Like new. 16 1/2’ Trophy Fiberglass. 25 HP Johnson motor, 48 lb thrust, trolling motor with foot control. Recharger, pedestal front seat, carpeted floor. Live well, storage compartment. Excellent condition. $4500. 570-675-5046 after 12 noon

YAMAHA WAVERUNNER GP800R 2001 2 cylinder 2stroke 784cc Less than 20 hours of use Recently serviced New battery New spark plugs No cracks or fades in seat Included Yamaha GP800Cover and single PWC trailer Must pick up $4500.00 Call 570 313 7744

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FORD `70 F350

Dual rear wheels, 360 V8, 4 speed, standard transmission, 10 foot cube box. New tires, runs good, 52,000 miles. $1,000 call 570-388-2464

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Motorcycles

All ready to ride, electric start, automatic transmission, disk brakes, rear luggage trunk, under seat storage, around 100 mpg, fully street legal, all ready to go! only $1,595. Call 570-817-2952

‘99 HARLEY FHLT 27,000 miles,

excellent condition, detachable tour pack, $7,800. Call 570-678-3790

BMW 2010 K1300S

speed transmission, red/black interior, ps, pb, teakwood wheel, original owner 25 years. $38,000. 883-4443

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1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119

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HARLEY ‘10 DAVIDSON SPORTSTER CUSTOM Loud pipes. Near Mint 174 miles - yes, One hundred and seventy four miles on the clock, original owner. $8000. 570-876-2816

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SUZUKI ‘01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026

SUZUKI ‘12 BOULEVARD LS650 Under 100 miles

and 400 lbs, must sell. Serious inquiries only. Many Extras $5,000 firm. 570-855-5084

YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548

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EXPEDITION ‘03 37U CUMMINS 300 DIESEL PUSHER

19,000 miles, 2 slides, 8 kw Gen. 2 Air conditioners, Microwave-Convect Oven, 4 door refwith automatic ice maker, heated holding tanks, Corian counter tops, 2 TV- surround sound, cherry cabinets, ice maker, washer/dryer. Sleeps 6. Queen beds, back up camera, recently inspected, garaged in winter. $64,500 570-288-2649

FOREST RIVER`08 5TH WHEEL

Model 8526RLS Mountain Top,PA $18,500 570-760-6341

PACE ARROW VISION ‘99 M-36 B (FORD)

Type A gas, 460 V10 Ford. Excellent condition, 11,000 miles. I slide out, 2 awnings, 2 color flat screen TV’s. Generator, back up camera, 2 air conditioners, microwave/convection oven, side by side refrigerator with ice maker, washer/ dryer, queen size bed, automatic steps. $29,900. 570-288-4826 or 570-690-1464

SOUTHWIND `93

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Mike Hallock Salesperson 1 Yr. at Coccia

Frank Vieira Salesperson 2 Yrs. at Coccia

Barry Williams Finance Manager 25 Yrs. at Coccia

Jim Arscott Salesperson

Len Gierszal Finance Manager 1 Yr. at Coccia

Patrick Yearing Internet Specialist

Auto., AC, PM, Advanced Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtains, CD, Pwr. Door Locks, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, 15” Alum. Wheels,

Automatic, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air Bags, 16” Steel Wheels, Tilt Wheel, Instrument Cluster, Message Center, PW, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Pwr. Side Mirrors, Fog Lamps, CD, AC, PL, MyKey, SYNC

APR

Keyless Entry w/Keypad

M O S.

APR

PLUS

M O S.

24 Mos.

24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 8/31/12.

APR

M O S.

Auto., Alum. Wheels, Tilt Wheel, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Side Impact Air Bags, Anti-Theft Sys., Siruis Satellite Radio, PL, PW, Keyless Entry, CD, Message Center,

PLUS

24 Mos.

M O S.

APR Safety Canopy, Air, Side Impact Safety Pkg., Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg., Privacy Glass,16” Alum. Wheels, Fog Lamps, Roof Rack, Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Sirius Satellite Radio, PW, Auto., PDL, Keyless Entry, CD,

M O S.

XL Plus Pkg., Cruise Control, MyKey Sys., Pwr. Mirrors, Pwr. Equipment Group, 40/20/40 Cloth Seat, CD, XL Decor Group

24 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 8/31/12.

APR

CD, Alum Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Message Center, Keyless Entry w/Keypad,

PLUS

2.5L I4 Engine, Rain Sensor Wipers, Pwr. Moonroof, Sony Sound Sys.,CD, Alum Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Message Center,

APR M O S.

STX, 3.7L V6, Auto., 17” Alum. Wheels, ABS, Cloth Seat, Air, CD, 40/20/40 Split Seat, Decor Pkg., Cruise, Pwr. Equipment Group

Pwr. Windows, Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control, PDL, Remote Keyless Entry with Keypad, MyFord, Air, Convenience Group, Auto. Headlamps, CD, Reverse Sensing Sys

3.5L Engine, MyFord Display, CD, Auto. Climate Control,17” Steel Wheels, Keyless Entry, MyKey, Cruise Control, PW, PM,

Auto., 3.5L V6, SYNC, Reverse Sensing Sys., CD, Keyless Entry with Keypad, PW, 18” Alum. Wheels, Anti-Theft Perimeter Alarm, Sirius Satellite Radio, PDL,

APR M O S.

PLUS

24 Mos.

CALL NOW 823-8888 1-800-817-FORD Overlooking Mohegan Sun 577 East Main St., Plains

Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B *Tax and tags extra. Security Deposit Waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. See salesperson for details. All payments subject to credit approval by the primary lending source, Tier 0 rate. Special APR financing cannot be combined with Ford cash rebate. “BUY FOR” prices are based on 72 month at $18.30 per month per $1000 financed with $2,500 down (cash or trade). *On a retail purchase financed through Ford Motor Credit Company. Photos of vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford-Lincoln is not responsible for any typographical errors. No Security Deposit Necessary. See dealer for details. Sale ends

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A TOP 10 IN THE NATION SUZUKI SALES VOLUME DEALER 2 YEARS RUNNING***

Race for Savings-

STOP paying too much.

HUGE

Join The

I Love My Suzuki Car Club!

Stk#S2305

MSRP 17,794* 3-Mode Intelligent All-Wheel $ Drive, 8 Standard Airbags, Ken Pollock Sale Price 16,499* Power Windows, Power Locks, $ Manufacturer Rebate - 1,000* Power Mirrors, 6 Speed $ Owner Loyalty Rebate - 500* Manual Transmission $

SELECTION!

NEW

2012 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER AWD

NEW

14,999*

2012 SUZUKI SX4 LE POPULAR SEDAN

Stk#S2147

These People Did

Diane from Plymouth

18,439* 16,999* $

TOP $$$ FOR YOUR TRADE!

MSRP $ Ken Pollock Sale Price

LE Popular Package, 8 Standard Airbags, Automatic Transmission, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Alloy Wheels

BUY NOW FOR:

- 1,000* - $ 500*

Manufacturer Rebate Owner Loyalty Rebate

BUY NOW FOR:

15,499*

LOW FINANCE RATES!

2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI S FWD Stk#S2207 NEW

$ 8 Standard Airbags, Dual Digital MSRP w/ Accessories 20,493* Climate Control, Power $ Ken Pollock Sale Price 18,999* Windows, Power Locks, Power $ Mirrors, AM/FM/CD, 6 Speed Manufacturer Rebate - 1,500* $ Manual Transmission Owner Loyalty Rebate - 500*

Kevin from Montrose

BUY NOW FOR:

16,999*

Carol Ann and Angel from Jessup

NEW 2012 SUZUKI SX4

CROSSOVER AUTO AWD

Stk#S2171

3-Mode Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, 8 Standard Airbags, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Automatic, OVER 20 AVAILABLE AT THIS PRICE!

19,995* 18,299* $

MSRP $ Ken Pollock Sale Price

- 1,000* - $ 500*

Manufacturer Rebate Owner Loyalty Rebate

BUY NOW FOR:

16,799*

2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI S AWD Stk# S2209 NEW

Advanced Intelligent All-Wheel $ Drive, 8 Standard Airbags, Dual MSRP Zone Digital Climate Control, $ Automatic CVT Transmission, Ken Pollock Sale Price $ TouchFree Smart Key, Power Manufacturer Rebate - 1,500* Windows, Power Locks, Molded $ Owner Loyalty Rebate - 500* Mud ﬂap package

23,294* 21,999*

BUY NOW FOR:

19,999*

2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 4WD Stk#S2133

NEW

24,554* 22,899*

$ MSRP 4 Wheel Drive, Voice Activated $ Navigation w/ Blue Tooth, Ken Pollock Sale Price Automatic Transmission, Power $ Windows, Power Locks, Power Manufacturer Rebate - 1,500* $ Mirrors, Electronic Stability Control Owner Loyalty Rebate - 500*

BUY NOW FOR:

20,899*

*Tax and tags additional. Buy now for sale price includes Suzuki Manufacturer Rebates of $1,000 on 2012 Suzuki SX4 AWD, and SX4 Sedan; $1,500 Suzuki Manufacturer Rebates on Suzuki Grand Vitara and Kizashi; $2,000 Manufacturer Rebates on Suzuki Equator. Buy now for sale price includes $500 Suzuki Owner Loyalty on 2012 Suzuki SX4 Sedan, Equator, SX4 Crossover, Kizashi and Grand Vitara. All Ken Pollock Suzuki discounts applied. Artwork for illustration purposes only. Dealer not responsible for typographical errors. Based on 2010 and 1022 President’s Club Standings.

EXIT 175

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2012 HONDA ACCORD LX

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

MPG

34 HWY

4 dr, Auto Trans, AC, PW, PL, Cruise, ABS, 6 Air Bags, Tilt, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD, Model #CP2F3CEW

219

$219 Lease Per Mo. For 36 Months through AHFC. $0 Down Payment. 1st Payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $12,919.20.

Thank You To Our Customers APR FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE!

.9%

2012 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

MPG 28 City 39 HWY

• Model #FB2F5CEW • 140-hp 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® • 5-Speed Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System • Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors • Cruise Control • Remote Entry • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers • ABS • Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • Side Curtain Airbags ***Lease ease 36 Months through ahfc. ahfc $0 Down Payment. Payment

199

* ** Per Mo Mo. L ease Lease

1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $11,952.95

*On select models to qualiﬁed buyers for limited term.

2012 HONDA ODYSSEY EX

2012 HONDA CR-V EX

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

MPG 18 City 27 HWY

MPG 22 City 30 HWY

• Model #RL5H4CEW • 248-hp, 3.5-Liter, 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® VTEC® V-6 Engine • 5-Speed Automatic Transmission mission h Trac• Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with m (ABS) tion Control • Anti-Lock Braking System • Driver’s Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, ustment, including Power Lumbar Support • Power wer Sliding Doors • 17” Alloy Wheels • 229-Watt att AM/ FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer • 2GB CD-Library • Bluetooth® etooth® HandsFreeLink • USB Audio Interface • Exterior Temperature Indicator • Multi-Function 2nd-Row Center Seat • Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration • One-Motion 60/40 Split ****Lease Lease 3rd-Row Magic Seat®

299

• Model RM4H5CJW • 185-hp • 2.4-Liter, 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine • Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ • Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control • Automatic Transmission • Cruise Control • A/C • One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature • Remote Entry System • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® • Multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio • Pandora® Internet Radio compatibility • SMS Text Message Function • USB Audio Interface • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) • Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor

* Per ***Mo. L ease Lease

36 Months through ahfc. ahfc $0 Down Payment Payment. 1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $18,823.90

IN STOCK!

LEASES BASED ON APPROVED CREDIT TIER 1 THRU AHFC. MILEAGE BASED ON 2012 EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES. USE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT COMPARE TO MODELS BEFORE 2008. YOUR ACUTAL MILEAGE WILL VARY DEPENDING ON HOW YOU DRIVE AND MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE. OFFERS EXPIRE 9/4/2012

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2.9% on Certiﬁed Hondas

View Prices at www.mattburnehonda.com

‘S 99 FORD ESCORT SE SEDAN Green, 86K, Was $5,250

Now

$4,950

03 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI SDN Gold, 71K, Was $6,950

Now

$5,500

04 HONDA CIVIC LX SDN

07 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING SDN

Gray, 84K, 5Spd, Was $8,500

Blue, 71K, Was $9,850

Now

$8,500

HONDA CRV 4WD

$9,950 05 SE, GRAY, 72K $14,950 02 LX, GOLD, 80K

Now

$9,500

05 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN Gray, 49K

Now

$10,950

08 SATURN VUE XE-V6 AWD

08 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD

Navy, 64K, Was $13,950

Red, 75K

Now

$12,950

06 HONDA PILOT 4WD EX, White, 76K

Now

EXL, White, 56K

Now

$14,750 $18,500

07 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 4WD Blue, 69K, Was $17,950

Now

$16,950

Now

$12,950

09 HONDA CIVIC LX CPE Silver, 34K, Was $14,950

Now

$13,950

YOUR TRADE HERE!

ODYSSEY 10 Odyssey EX Slate, 24K, Was $25,950..NOW $24,750 10 Odyssey EXL-DVD Slate, 33K .......NOW $25,950 10 Odyssey EXL Navy, 15K......................NOW $26,500 10 Odyssey EXL DVD Slate, 24K, Was $27,500..NOW $26,950

RIDGELINE 4WD 11 RIDGELINE RTS Black, 19K ...........................NOW $28,500 09 RIDGELINE RTL Black, 34K ...........................NOW $27,500

08 08 07 10 08

CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV

CRV 4WD EX White, 46K ..............................................NOW $17,950 EX Blue, 56K................................................NOW $17,950 EXL Navy, 44K ............................................NOW $18,500 EX Opal, 15K................................................NOW $20,950 EXL Red, 18K .............................................NOW $21,500

HONDA ONDA ACCORD SD SDN

ACCORDS 09 ACCORD LXP SDN Silver, 16K, Was 17,950........NOW $16,950 09 ACCORD EX SDN Beige, 31K, Was $18,500 ........NOW $17,950 11 ACCORD LX 5SPD SDN White, 16K, Was $18,750 NOW $17,750 10 ACCORD LXP SDN Silver, 28K, Was $18,950 .....NOW $18,500 10 ACCORD EXL SDN Red, 30K, Was, $19,950 ......NOW $19,750 09 ACCORD EXL V6 SDN Silver, 37K, Was $20,500 .NOW $19,950 08 ACCORD EXL V6 Green, 52K............................NOW $19,950 10 ACCORD EXL V6 Gray, 38K..............................NOW $20,950 09 ACCORD LX Gray, 48K........................................NOW $14,950 09 ACCORD LX Gray, 36K........................................NOW $16,500 10 ACCORD LXP White, 18K....................................NOW $16,950

07 PILOT EXL Black, 55K, Was $20,950.......................NOW $19,950 10 PILOT LX Gray, 25K, Was $24,950 ...........................NOW $23,950 11 PILOT LX Gray, 37K, Was $24,950 ...........................NOW $24,950 11 PILOT EX Silver, 8K, Was $29,500 ...........................NOW $28,950 11 PILOT EXL Gray, 21K, Was $30,500........................NOW $29,950 09 PILOT EX Silver, 58K ..........................................NOW $23,500 11 PILOT EX Silver, 14K ..........................................NOW $28,950 11 PILOT EXL Red, 36K .........................................NOW $29,950

02 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER CONV

04 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT SDN

09 CIVIC LX SDN Gray, 30K, Was $15,750.................NOW $15,250 09 CIVIC EX CPE Black, 40K, Was $15,950................NOW $14,500

Black, 68K, Was $8,950

Now

$8,500

Beige, 36K

Now

$9,750

06 6 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS SDN

Gold, 37K

Now

$9,750

07 CHEVY EQUINOX LS 4WD Silver, 68K

Silver, 37K

Now

CIVICS

PILOT 4WD

$8,250 06 SE, GRAY, 84K $11,750 05 EX V6, GRAY, 75K $13,950 02 ACCORD LX V6, GOLD, 88K

$11,950

06 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LTD Silver, 60K, Navi/R DVD, Was $13,750

Now

$13,250

Now

$12,500

05 HONDA PILOT 4WD

$13,950 $13,950 Now $17,950

EX, White, 76K

Now

EXL, Gold, 72K

Now

EX, Blue, 48K

10 CIVIC LX SDN Gray, 19K, Was $16,950.................NOW $15,950 09 CIVIC HYBRID SDN Black, 37K, Was $18,500 ...NOW $15,950 09 CIVIC EX SDN NAVI Titanium, 34K, Was $16,950..NOW $16,750 11 CIVIC LX SDN Navy, 13K, Was $17,500.................NOW $16,500 09 CIVIC LX SDN Silver, 34K ................................NOW $14,950 11 CIVIC EX CPE Red, 14K ..................................NOW $18,950

08 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4 Red, 78K

Now

$14,950

10 FORD FOCUS SE SEDAN White, 12K, Was $15,950

Now

$14,950

08 CIVIC EX CPE 5 Spd, Silver, 79K ........................NOW $12,750 ELEMENT 4WD 09 ELEMENT EX Red, 55K ...................................NOW $18,500

08 CIVIC HYBRID SDN Silver, 79K....................NOW $12,500 11 CIVIC LX-S SDN Titanium, 11K ........................NOW $17,250

*2.9% on Certified Accords thru Am Honda Finance W.A.C. up to 60 mos. Certified Hondas have 1 yr - 12k Basic Warranty & 7yr - 100k Powertrain from orig. inservice date.

Open Monday - Thursday 9-9 Friday & Saturday 9-5

10 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE SDN

10 VW TIGUAN S 4 MOTION

Black, 24K, Was $21,500

Now

$20,950

Silver, 17K

Now

$20,950

1110 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 1-800-NEXT-HONDA 570-341-1400

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700 MERCHANDISE 702

Air Conditioners

AIR CONDITIONERS 2 portable 14,000 btu. $325 each or both for $600. 570-820-9904

706

Arts/Crafts/ Hobbies

CIRCUIT PERSONAL ELECTRIC CUTTER by Provo Craft. New never used. Bonus cartridge & DVD’s also Ultimate Creative Series DVDs never opened with custom storage box. All for $175. 570-357-4025

708

Antiques & Collectibles

COINS Washington quarters 1932-P 1935-P; 1936P; 1936D; 1939P; 1940D. $80. 570-287-4135 DOLL. Shirley Temple Silver Screen Series - HEIDI. In original box, perfect condition. $100. 570-239-1638 INDY PEDAL CARS (2) 1 Marlboro Indy pedal car $100. 1 AJ Foyt black Copenhagen Indy pedal car, $100. both excellent condition. 570-696-3988 LIONEL TRAIN SET $150. bUDDY L ride on dump truck 25” l 1958 $90. Railroad lamp PDH $40. HO steam with passenger cars $45. 570-735-1589 PIANO Livingston upright player piano, pump style with approximate 35 music rolls. Ground level removal. $125. 570-479-2322

710

Appliances

Why Spend Hundreds on New or Used Appliances? Most problems with your appliances are usually simple and inexpensive to fix! Save your hard earned money, Let us take a look at it first! 30 years in the business. East Main Appliances 570-735-8271 Nanticoke

Exercise Equipment

"MERIT FITNESS" Treadmill Model 710. Monitors heart rate. Timer, distance, calories, and adjustable speed readouts. $125. 735-2877 STATIONARY exercise bike Ergometer, very good condition $40. 570-693-1288

742

Furnaces & Heaters

HEATERS VENT FREE propane or natural gas heaters, new in box with warranty. 20,000 btu $199. 30,000 btu $270. they have thermostats & blowers. Heaters can be mounted on wall or free standing on floor. Call 570-675 0005 after 6:00 PM

744

Furniture & Accessories

ARMOIRE with 2 drawers, $35. Dresser, 4 drawers, $25, or both for $50. Slider Rocker, $25. Bar Stool with back, $5. 570-823-0881 BAR STOOLS. (4) beige leather and cherry wood. Pier One. Immaculate condition. $350 570-814-1316 BEDROOM SUITE Queen sleigh bed, dresser, armoire, nightstand. Excellent condition. $950 Neg. 388-1106

CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners. Taupe color, like new. $550 each. SOFA, CHAIR, OTTOMAN, 3 TABLES, great for den. Wood and cloth, all in excellent condition. $450. Call after 12 noon 570-675-5046 CHINA CABINET, $400. DESK, $125. SEWING MACHINE, $50. 570-578-0728 COUCH 80”x32” $25. 570-829-2082

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607

712

Baby Items

STROLLER J. Mason Navy blue with storage underneath & canopy. Folds easily. $5. 333-4325

716

Building Materials

DELTA TOILET tank fill valves, new in box never opened total of 11 pieces all for $15. 735-6638 HOT WATER HEATER 40 gallon 9 year warranty, natural gas, 40,000 btu, new in box paid $495. sell for $275. firm 570-457-7854 SLIDING GLASS DOORS with aluminum frames for bath tub $25. 570-824-7743

720

Cemetery Plots/Lots

MT. ZION CEMETERY Luzerne County, Exeter Twp. 4 plots. $300 each. 513-382-0070

726

Clothing

COAT black, long leather, very good condition $35. 570-287-6329 REFEREE pants and shirts. (5) $10-$14, shirts, (5) $8. SHOES, black $10 & $20. Sleeveless shirts, $3, Leather bag, $10. 570-252-8295

730

Computer Equipment & Software

DELL DIMENSION 2400 tower. New 160gb harddrive. fresh windows xp installation. 1 gb ram. microsoft office 2007. usb mouse/keyboard included. delivery available. $65. 570-654-0574. GATEWAY E-series tower. 2.8ghz cpu. 1 gb ram. 80gb harddrive. Windows xp. Office 2007. $80 obo. 570-654-0574.

TABLE LAMP Oriental Chinese woman 1960’s ceramic, pink -white-gold. $35. Collector spoons 17 different, must take all $35. 696-1927

DALLAS

119 Shupp Road (off Lower Demunds Road) August 4th & 5th. 9 - 4. Rain or Shine!

LIVING ROOM SET 3 piece, reclining couch, reclining love seat, beige & green reclining rocker. Very good condition. $200. New boxspring, queen size, beauty rest, can’t get upstairs $50. 283-5619

$ $ $ $ $ Mattress A Queen Size Pillow Top Set Still in Plastic Must Sell!!! $150 570-280-9628

MATTRESS SALE

We Beat All Competitors Prices!

Mattress Guy

Twin sets: $139 Full sets: $159 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898 Metal outdoor table with five chairs $35 Cherry end table $25 570-262-4421 NIGHT STAND, maple $6. 6 sets of twin sheets, $12. China Hutch medium wood Mediterranean style $40. A/C large, used one season. $65. Also, 2 wool women’s jackets, 1 reversible. $12. each. 570822-9617570-8229617 after 11 am. PATIO DINING SET 4 sling spring chairs with 4’ round glass top table, very good condition. $125. La z boy maroon color rocker recliner, very good condition. $225. 570-714-4350 ROCKER, yellow pine. New. $30. (570)489-2675

234 Lincoln Street Saturday & Sunday 9am-4pm

EXETER HUGE

Wilson Street, off the Back Road. Sat & Sun. - Aug. 4th & 5th, 9-2. Most Items New!

FORTY FORT

444 River Street Sunday, Aug 5th, 9-2. Jewelry, handbags, electronics, children & adult clothing, toys, & household items.

LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified!

WATERBED KING Size, currently set up. $250. Call (570) 714-3693

SHAVERTOWN

WYOMING

328 Howell Road Saturday and Sunday 8am-? Full sets of Pier One dishes, glasses, pillows, and accessories, bedding, lamps, clothes, all sizes including baby, and a large selection of furniture!

WEST PITTSTON

1 Wilkern Street Sat. & Sun, Aug. 4th & 5th, 8-4 Toddler’s girl’s toys & clothes. women’s clothes, furnishings. appliances. WEST PITTSTON

623 Fourth St. Sunday, 8/5 7am-3pm Washer, gas dryer, refrigerator, air conditioners, couch, love seat, coffee table, end tables, dressers, recliners, entertainment center, computer desk, 4 drawer filing cabinet, pictures, small kitchen appliances, garden tools, Christmas ornaments, movies, cds, books, kids toys, clothes and much much more! Everything Must Go!!!

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions!

WEST WYOMING 6th Street

OPENSPACE YEAR ROUND ACE 1012 Sively St Fri., Sat. & Sun., 9-3 Antique lawn mower, books, clothing, glassware, telephones, Christmas items & more!

KINGSTON

SP AVAILABLE INSIDE & OUT Acres of parking

MOUNTAIN TOP

55 Yeager Rd. Aug. 4th & 5th 8am to 4pm

NAME BRAND

LIQUIDATIONS

PLAINS

10 Birch Avenue Sunday 9-3 *Birchwood Hills* Coats, adult/children’s clothes, jewelry, collectibles, small/large appliances. Too much to list!

36 Breese Street Saturday, August 4th, 9am-3pm & Sunday August 5th, 10am-3pm 2003 Buick Century, 10,287 miles. Barrister Bookcases, chests of drawers, beds, butterprint dresser, cottage cabinet, blanket chests, mission oak, Eastlake and other chairs, desks, parlor tables, and other occasional tables, 50’s chrome kitchen set, clock bookshelf, telephone tables, sewing stand, woodframe sofa and chairs. Bark cloth drapes, and other vintage drapes and textiles. Birdbath, Maytag Wringer washer, Rythm dinnerware and other, Magnalite cookware, old prints & mirrors, and other wall decor, Green bubble and other glassware, some pottery, model #5 typewriter, drafting set and other small items, few old fishing rods, lamps, Victorian and Mid-Century ceiling fixtures, books, puzzles, records, videos, shelving units, refrigerator, HDTV, tools, linens and general household items, clothes, and a whole lot more!!!!!!!

748 Good Things To Eat

PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES!

8am to 8pm Closed Sundays Sickler Blueberry Farm - Vernon 570-333-5286 570-333-4944 NO PETS IN THE FIELD!!

756

Medical Equipment

WHEEL CHAIR excellent condition $50. 570-905-4818 WHEEL CHAIR. Electric, Pride Mobility Jet 3. Never used. All original paperwork, still in delivery pack. Paid over $5700, asking $500. 824-6594

758 Miscellaneous

OUTSIDE SPACES - $10 Saturday 10am-2pm Sunday 8am-4pm

WILKES-BARRE SUMMER FESTIVAL! 799 Floralon Dr. August 4, 8am 2pm August 5 9am-12pm Coffee box, first edition books, oak furniture, vintage hats, tools, garden, linens, jewelry, miscellaneous, Railroad Lamp, Mirrors Everything must go!

758 Miscellaneous FISH TANK. 20.5x14x10.5, includes 30” stand, light and all accessories. $25 OBO 570-693-1918

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SOFA BED. Queen, 6ft long. $75 OBO 570-693-1918 STORM DOOR 32” white 6 panel storm door with screen & glass door. Excellent condition $150. 570-696-3988

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

DUPONT

FURNISH FOR LESS

KITCHEN DINING SET. Solid oak, 6 chairs. Leaf to expand table. Good condition. $250 OBO. 570-714-5386

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

CHAIR, arm oversize, new $75. 570-655-9472

DINING TABLE oblong highback with 4 chairs $200. TV STAND with wheels and glass doors $35. 570-696-3988

REFRIGERATOR Whirlpool 18 cu. ft. $100. Whirlpool washer, good condition $100. Sharp microwave, large good condition $25. 570-825-4336

Furniture & Accessories

TREADMILL NEW $300 obo. 570-362-0076

CONVECTION OVEN Wolfgang Puck digital, with additional accessories. Never used, parts still in plastic. Comes with manual. Bought for $199. asking $50. Call 570-388-3026 or 570-328-0659

Gas Dryer (large cap.) Speed Queen good condition. $85.00 call 570328-2046

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570-574-1275 AQUARIUM 20 gallon. “everything” included, just add water & fish. Gravel, light, filter system with extra filters, food, vacuum hose for cleaning, plus more. $40. 570-256-3983 BINDERS. (1) sports cards, (1) Pokeman cards and pencil sharpeners. Too much to list. $75 for all OBO. 570-288-4651 CANES made from slippery maple trees, all handles different, many shapes & heights, $5. each. Over 200 Christmas & household items includes trees, lights, ornaments, figurines, vases, flowers, knick-knacks, luggage, exercise machine & more for $60. Electric sewing machine $5. STOVE, coal/wood. $550 570-735-2081 CAR TOP CARRIER Sears, hard shell, new in box, never used $125. Great Buy. 570-457-7854

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CEILING FAN antique brass $20. White outdoor patio light $25. Breadmaker with manual $20. White bathroom cupboard with glass shelves $15. Chrome wall mount bathroom light fixture $10. 822-8788 CLOTHING, boys, over 45 items name brand, L/XL, 14-18 $40 for all. SHOES, women’s, (Skechers) size 9, new or barely worn. 4 pair, $40 for all., Mens Zig Tech Sneakers, size 11, never worn, $20. FIGURINES, Precious Moments, no boxes, 7 for $50. 570-237-1583

The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA. Sorry no phone calls. GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS AMCOR portable 10,000 BTU air conditioner. Paid over $400 used 3 summers $100. Graco stroller, blue $10. 570-823-7540 GRILL large George Foreman, 1 yr old asking $10. Brand new toaster in box $8. Macaroni machine all attachments $5. 4 small Lenox dishes $3. 6 glass compote $3. Large scarfs $1. each. Christmas & Halloween .50 to $1. Set of yellow flower dishes, service for 8, like new $8. 2 new folding umbrellas $2. each. 570-824-2571

Too many baby toys? Pass them on, sell them with an ad! 570-829-7130 HORSE. Radio Flyer Liberty Spring Horse with Sound option. $100. DOORS various, $25 each, FENCING, $150. 570-288-8689

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760 Monuments & Lots

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in Memorial Shrine Park of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Wyoming. Burial lot #229, graves 1-2-3, in the Crown Hill section. Valued at more than $1,500; for sale at $600. 570-735-2877

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Musical Instruments

DRUM SET, 5 piece, $300. 570-655-9472

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SAFCO 5 drawer steel flat file file plus base, excellent condition $700. 570-287-5921

772

Pools & Spas

KREEPY KRAULY automatic pool cleaner for sale for $200. Unit is complete with 40’ of hose & used only 3 times.570-735-5381

776 Sporting Goods BIKE, Mongoose Mountain, $50. GOLF CLUBS, Callaway, $40. MAGAZINE collection. $1 each. FISHING POLES, $40. 570-655-9472 GOLF CLUBS. Youth set with bag (2sets) $30, FILE CABINET, 4 drawer, great shape $30, MONEY COUNTING MACHINE, Royal Soveriegn, $40 570-262-7923 RODS & REELS, Shakespeare combos with line 1 each Micron Spin & 1 each ProAM $20 each & large tackle box $5. 570-735-6638 ROLLER BLADES: Men’s roller blades size 11 $10. Harley Davidson snow sled $10. Fisher Price Super Wagon $25. 570-822-6258

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PINEAPPLE CONURES

Hand fed, hand raised, tame, sold elsewhere for $399. On sale for $190 for one, $300 for two. Call 570-472-3914

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Cats

KITCHEN SET child’s deluxe Step By Step less than 2 years old, includes all pieces. Extremely clean & hardly used. H.44”, W.48” D.14”. Paid over $200, asking $90 OBO 570-407-9893

788

CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up. VALLEY CAT RESCUE

CATS free to good home. Must Move! Two 2 year old short hair males neutered & shots. Can go together or separate. 570-239-4168 or 570-239-4166

Tools

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GARMEN GPS system brand new still in box $100. call 570-696-3988 TVS Super Buy, 61” color projection screen with remote control, works great with no known internal or external problems. $250. 32” silver Sanyo flat screen color with remote control, works great with no known internal or external issues. $150. 903-5824; email leelee1300 @yahoo.com

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STEREO, console model 8 track/ cassette, record player & radio. (combo) good condition. Tapes included $50. 570-822-9617 after 2pm.

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PIANO. Upright. Primrose by Sohmer. Includes bench. $500 570-675-6911

FREE GREY CAT

3 year old male. Neutered, up to date on shots, fully declawed and a great friend. (570) 899-8731 KITTEN. FREE. `10 week old orange Tabby. Healthy, very playful & loving. Needs a good home. 852-9850 KITTENS - FREE. To a good home. Ready in 2 weeks. 3 kittens, 3 weeks old. 2 females grey stripe Tabby, 1 male yellow stripe Tabby. All are healthy, very playful and loving. 570-852-9850 Renmars123 @aol.com KITTENS FREE (6) all black, free to good homes. 570-693-1088 KITTENS free to go homes. 3 male 2 female. Tiger stripes and tiger w white. 829-2031 ask for Rose

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BLACK LAB PUPPY Female. Approximately 8 mos. old. No shots, good with kids. Very playful. 99% housebroken. FREE to good home. 570-371-9141 570-357-3525

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL PUPPIES

Registration Available, Health Certified. From $700 to $1,500

HAVANESE PUPPIES

All colors, both genders available $700 to $1,300 www.willowspring cavaliers.com 215-538-2179

ITALIAN CANE CORSO Mastiff Puppies

ICCF Registered & ready to go! Parents on premises. Blue. Vet Checked Price Reduced! 570-617-4880

LAB PUPPIES AKC. Yellow or

black. First shots & wormed. $450 each. Father is certified. Ready 08/03. 570-869-1720

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YORKIE PUPS

Tiny, registered. Pics available. $800-$950 Born 6/20/12. Ready 8/18/12. Taking deposits. 570-436-5083

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champion bloodlines. 1st shots dewormed males $200 each. 570-735-5541

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AKC, all shots. Great pet or hunter $300. Dallas area 570-760-8684

Food Court PERSONAL ELECTRONIC COMPUTER, new, never used bonus cartridge, 3 bonus dvd’s, & ultimate creative series dvd’s with custom storage box. all unopened, $175.570-357-4025

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PIANO. Story & Clark console with bench. $100 OBO 750-239-1638

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BUYING SPORT CARDS Pay Cash for

baseball, football, basketball, hockey & non-sports. Sets, singles & wax. Also buying comics. 570-212-0398

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG PUPS AKC Vet 3 Females.

checked, vaccinated, dewclaws, dewormed + more. Pet/Show. Ready 8/6. 570-654-0615

CHIHUAHUA PUPS 1 female, $375 2

males $325 Vet checked. Great lap dogs. 570-648-8613

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Chimney Service

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Cleaning & Maintainence

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COVERT & SONS CONCRETE CO.

Call for summer special. Discounts for vets & seniors 570-696-3488 or 570-239-2780

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All phases of masonry & concrete. Small jobs welcome. Senior discount. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured 288-1701/655-3505

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G&J Welding & Pressure Washing Mobile Service ICC Bumpers for trucks & trailers Headache racks & bed rails for pickups 570-855-8364

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Hauling & Trucking

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Dry Wall

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Hanging & Finishing Textured Ceilings Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

570-675-3378

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Electrical

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SLEBODA ELECTRIC Master electrician Licensed & Insured Service Changes & Replacements. Generator Installs. 868-4469

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Excavating

EXCAVATING/MODULAR HOMES

Foundations, land clearing, driveways, storm drainage, blacktop repair, etc. Free Estimates 570-332-0077

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Fencing & Decks

DECK BUILDERS

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Painting & Wallpaper

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ARE YOU TIRED OF BEING RAKED? Specializing In Trimming and Shaping of Bushes, Shrubs, Trees. Also, Bed Cleanup, Edging, Mulch and Stone. Call Joe. 570-823-8465 Meticulous and Affordable. F ree E stimates

GUTTER CLEANING

Window Cleaning Pressure washing Insured 570-288-6794

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CHIMNEY REPAIRS Parging. Stucco.

MasonryContractor Let A Real Mason Bid Your Project! Brick, Block, Concrete, Stone, Chimney & Stucco Repair, Retaining Walls, Patio & Pavers, Stamped & Colored Concrete, etc. Fully Insured. 570-466-0879

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plumbing & all types of interior & exterior home repairs. 570-829-5318

Hauling & Trucking

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TREE REMOVAL Stump Grinding, Hazard Tree Removal, Grading, Drainage, Lot Clearing, Stone/ Soil Delivery. Insured. Reasonable Rates 570-574-1862

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ATIE’S CONSTRUCTION 50 Years Experience Stone mason, stucco, pre-cast stone, paving, custom cover & design. 570-301-8200 STEVE WARNER Masonry/Concrete Custom Work Small Jobs & Repairs. Free estimates. Lic. & Ins. 570-561-5245

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VICTORY HANDYMAN SERVICE You Name It, We Can Do it. Over 30 Years Experience in General Construction Licensed & Insured 570-313-2262

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Paving & Excavating

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Roofing & Siding

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Paving & Excavating

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Driveways, excavating & resurfacing. Free Estimates. Fully insured. Call Ron 570-290-2296

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New Roofs & Repairs, Shingles, Rubber, Slate, Gutters, Chimney Repairs. Credit Cards Accepted FREE ESTIMATES! Licensed-Insured EMERGENCIES

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Construction Licensed, Insured. Everyday Low Prices. 3,000 satisfied customers. 570-735-0846

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Tree Care

Tree Stump Removal Stump grinding, $45 each for 10 or more. Tree cutdown, $150. Call 570-594-1385

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Window Service

PJ’s Window Cleaning & Janitorial Services Windows, Gutters, Carpets, Power washing and more. INSURED/BONDED. 570-283-9840

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With nearly 5,000 square feet of space and entire walls of windows, this multi-level contemporary in the Sutton Hills section of Shavertown is one you need to see to believe. It offers spacious rooms and aweinspiring views from windows and decks that span most of the rear of the house. Listed by Joe Moore of M.E. Moore and Son, Realtors for $475,000, this striking home has been totally updated with Mediterranean porcelain floors, a granite and glass tile kitchen, a theater and a nearby recreation room with built-in granite wet bar that is sure to impress guests. The specifications also include three bedrooms, four baths, and an office plus a sunken family room where you find the first of the home’s two fireplaces.

The hillside lot measures 115-by-190 and surrounds the exterior that features cedar siding with natural stone accents. There is an oversized two-car garage. Inside, the open floor plan makes the most of vaulted ceilings and big windows. A double leaded glass door makes for a dramatic entrance into a foyer where two steps down takes you into the 18-by-16 sunken family room. Here you get the first look at the stunning black porcelain tile floor with gray marble inlays found throughout much of the home. The two-story vaulted family room offers a fireplace with a brass surround and natural stone hearth. You step back up to the rear-facing living room that measures 15-by-12 and offers more of the striking porcelain flooring. A full wall of windows facing rear fills the area with natural light. A right takes you to the 15-by-12 dining

room that is highlighted by a glass block accent wall, a modern crystal chandelier and more of the porcelain ﬂooring. Atrium doors open rear to an elevated deck. The dramatic 18-by-15 kitchen is one to love offering more of the black porcelain ﬂooring, setting the stage for a huge U-shaped peninsula of cabinets that offers a maximum amount of countertop work space and storage. The bright white cabinets are topped by dramatic black granite countertops with a backsplash created by narrow glass tiles in shades of gray, white and black. Appliances include two convection wall ovens, a dishwasher, refrigerator and a cook top set into the island. Amenities include a built-in wine rack, a side-facing greenhouse window, and eye-catching hanging lights that hang over the penin-

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sula. A nearby powder room has a cherry vanity with ultramodern clear glass top with two clear glass sinks. This room has gray walls and a tan ceramic tile floor. The nearby laundry room includes storage cabinets and a built-in personal valet that dry-cleans clothes. A door leads to the attached two-car garage. One level down, they had entertaining in mind when they designed the amazing 29-by-16 recreation room with dramatic built-in wet bar that is wrapped in black, gray and white glass tiles and topped by a huge black granite countertop. Nearby atrium doors lead to a second elevated deck with a full wall of rear-facing windows. A natural stone fireplace has a gas insert with a natural stone hearth and mantle. A bath on this level has an ultra-modern steam shower and bath, a one-piece unit with sliding doors, multiple shower heads and a jetted tub imported from Japan. A nearby room serves as a 21-by-10 office with gray blue walls and blue wall-to-wall carpeting. It leads to the 19-by10 theater, where a built-in entrainment center includes a 101-inch screen. A metal spiral staircase leads to the lowest level of the home where you find a large gym with room for plenty of fitness equipment and four patio doors that open rear. The upper-most level of the home offers an amazing master bedroom suite with 17-by-15 bedroom with double door entry and a picture window overlooking of the nearby pond. The adjacent master bath features a jetted tub set into an Italian marble surround. There are two additional bedrooms, each 14-by-11, and an additional full bath. This home offers gas forced air heat, central air, and public sewer and water utilities. To make an appointment to see this exceptional property, contact Joe Moore of M.E. Moore and Son, Realtors, (570) 288-1401; JMooreRE@aol.com. SPECIFICATIONS: Contemporary 4,928 square feet BEDROOMS: 3 BATHS: 4 PRICE: $475,000 LOCATION: 561 Deer Hill Rd., Shavertown AGENT: Joe Moore REALTOR: M.E. Moore and Son, Realtor (570) 288-1401; JMooreRE@aol.com

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1215 South St. SpaPcious 4 bedroom home with in law suite with separate entrance. Large lot, large room sizes. Split system A/C in family room. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-963 $89,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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214 Gedding St. Cozy Cape Cod home with 2 bedrooms, 1st floor laundry, nice yard with deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-668 $59,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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This charming 3 bedroom has a modern eat in oak kitchen, hardwood floors in Living room & Dining Room, Modern bath, enclosed rear porch overlooking a deep yard, with parking. MLS 12-2305 Priced to Sell, $55,000 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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6650 Bear Creek Blvd Well maintained custom built 2 story nestled on 2 private acres with circular driveway - Large kitchen with center island, master bedroom with 2 walk-in closets, family room with fireplace, custom built wine cellar. A MUST SEE! MLS#11-4136 PRICE REDUCED $285,000 Call Geri 570-696-0888

Exclusive privacy with this 61 acre 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with vaulted ceilings and open floor plan. Elegant formal living room, large airy family room and dining room. 322 sq. ft 3 season room opening to large deck with hot tub. Modern eat in kitchen with island, gas fireplace, living room, and wood burning stove basement. Oversize 2 car garage. This stunning property boasts a relaxing pond and walking trail. Sit back and enjoy the view! MLS 12-2085 $425,000 Sandy Rovinski EXT 25 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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362 Susquehanna Avenue Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths & kitchen, granite countertops,.All cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances & lighting. New oil furnace, washer/dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-899-8877 570-654-1490

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94 Grandview Ave. Medallion Home 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,. Large family room with gas fireplace, 3 zone gas heat, central air, walking distance to Dallas School Systems. Priced to Sell. $172,000 Call (570)674-5505

AS-IS, WHERE IS, Owner says SELL! No negotiations, quickest sale. Private 2 acre lot with Bi-level in Dallas School District. 1 car garage. 3 bedrooms and nice updates. REDUCED PRICE $150,000 Call Cindy King 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

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Attractive 7 year old 2-story with eat-inkitchen, oak cabinets, granite countertops, island & tile floor. Master bedroom with solid cherry hardwood floor, walk-in closet & master bath. Dual fireplace. Gas heat/ central air. Three car garage. Home Protection Plan. $279,900 Sandra Gorman 570-696-5408

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NEW LISTING! Spacious traditional Cape Cod home situated on 7.6 acres. Country like setting, yet minutes to downtown major highway access and Geisinger. Home features 4-5 bedrooms, family room, 2 baths, hardwood floors and a 2-car garage. #12-2627 $199,900 Karen Ryan 283-9100 x14

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bath, sunroom, 2 patios, single home. $50,000 Call 570-283-3489

248 Overbrook Rd. Lovely 4 bedroom cape cod situated in a private setting on a large lot. Vaulted ceiling in dining room, large walk in closet in 1 bedroom on 2nd floor. Some replacement windows. Call Today! MLS 11-2733 $94,900 Jay A. Crossin Extension 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

The Greens at Newberry Estates. Condo with special view of golf course & ponds. 3 bedrooms. Family room. 5 1/2 baths on 2 floors. 4,000 sq. ft. living area. 12-1480 $449,900 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

Private & beautiful lovely brick chalet on 11.85 acres. Custom brick work, tongue & groove interior & oversized 3 car garage. Features whirlpool tub, heated sunroom, kitchen island & hickory cabinets, laundry room. Basement is plumbed & ready to finish. MLS# 12-817 $315,000 Call Ken Williams Five Mountain Realty 570-542-8800

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Small one story home on 9.5 acres, home is a fixer upper, no steps, home has mold. Private driveway off of Jake Moore Road, grown in by brush. $150,000 MLS# 12-2114 Call Michael Nocera

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MANY POSSIBILITIES! 4,000+ sq.ft. well maintained home with 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 kitchens and 2 story unfinished addition, garage, on 2 lots. Can be finished for 3 unit rental income or country store. $153,000. Jeannie Brady ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848

Built in 2004, this delightful home is centrally located in Dallas. Very well maintained with central air, large yard, 23 x 13 living room with gas fireplace, gas hot water baseboard heat (1st and 2nd floors). In addition electric heat pumps/central AC to save on gas bills if you desire....radiant heat in basement floors...2 1/2 baths and 3 bedrooms...This Dallas home is ready to welcome its new owners! Directions: Rte 415 towards Harveys Lake. Left on W Center Hill Rd, house is on left. MLS# 12-2362 $209,900 Call Charlie Boyek 570-430-8487 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100

$125,000 REDUCED PRICE!!! MOTIVATED SELLERS!!! Good visibility commercial location. Room for up to 3 businesses! Also has 2 apartments., off-street parking for 8 w/ possibility. of much more in rear. Great for Beauty/Nail Salon, Fitness Studio, Shop, and Garage type businesses. Call CHRISTINE KUTZ for more information. 570-332-8832

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Two story home with solar system, 2 car detached garage. Private driveway. Property is also for lease. MLS# 12-1822 $189,000 Michael Nocera 570-357-4300

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705 Blueberry Lane Large 4 bedroom Bi-level with large master bedroom with sliding glass doors leading to private deck. Modern kitchen with skylights, skylights also in master bath. Dining room with sliding glass doors to deck. Large corner lot with attached 2 car garage ready to move right in.For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2379 $244,900 Call Fred 570-817-5792

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Great value, great location on a fabulous lot. From your hot tub you can enjoy the view of the almost full acre lot. Year round sun room, plus you have a Lower Level that adds more space to this great home. Dont miss out on this incredible buy!! $139,900. For more information or to schedule a showing call or text Donna 570-947-3824 or Tony 570-855-2424

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1107 Spring Street Superb two story with 3 bedrooms & 1 ½ baths. Hardwood floors, gas heat, vinyl siding, large yard with garage. Call Jim for details. Offered at $169,500 Towne & Country Real Estate Co. 570-735-8932 or 570-542-5708 DURYEA 226 Church St.

$109,000 Four square home with large rooms and old world features in the woodwork and stained glass. A must see home. MLS #122596. For more information and photos visit atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Charlie 829-6200 VM 101

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412 New St. Motivated Seller. Great starter home on large lot. Systems newer, but needs cosmetic updating. Ready to make to your liking! MLS 12-1732 Call Kevin Sobilo 570-817-0706

IS TWO BEDROOMS ENOUGH FOR YOU? Quaint & Quiet renovated two bedroom features new trendy large tiled Kitchen, hardwood floors in living room, formal dining room & bedrooms. New tiled bath with jetted tub to de-stress in. Two porches, yard & plenty of parking. New furnace, hot water heater (with warranty) & new 100 amp box. Great starter home or someone looking to down size. Solid Buy! Taxes are not accurate. Owner is a Realtor. $84,900 11-4472. Please call Michele Hopkins 570-540-6046

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2 bedrooms down, 1 upstairs, off-street parking. Nice neighborhood. $79,500. Call 570-704-9446

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95 JACKSON ST. Great Low Cost Utilities, Taxes and no Water bill. Your own fresh Water well. Bath on each floor, 3 Good sized Bedrooms, Paved Drive leading to an oversized Garage. Owner Motivated. MLS 12-2006 $179,000 570-675-4400

Looking for a ranch in the Back Mountain? Come and preview this remodeled two or three bedroom, one bath home. New Pergo flooring, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, off street parking. MLS #121213 $99,900 Call Kathy Murray 570-696-6403

429 New St. A marriage of old world charm and modern touches blend together in this home. Tasteful, high level renovations throughout. Central air, finished attic, possible 4th bedroom. New plumbing, electrical, back deck. Lots of storage. Lovely neighborhood. MLS 12-2087 $158,900 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

621 Donnelly St. 2 bedroom, 1 car garage, gas heat. Already furnished with furniture. 1/2 double. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc. com MLS 12-1042 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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97 Chittenden St. Flood damaged home with new furnace, electric box, water heater, outlets and switches. 1st floor gutted but already insulated and ready for sheetrock. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms and bath with double sinks. Large yard. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-1225 Sorry, cash buyers only! Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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Nice size 4 bedroom home with some hardwood floors, large eat in kitchen with breakfast bar. 2 car garage & partially fenced yard. Close to everything! $83,000 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

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REDUCED 619 Foote Ave. Fabulous Ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, ultra modern kitchen with granite counters, heated tile floor and stainless appliances. Dining room has Brazilian cherry floors, huge yard, garage and large yard. Partially finished lower level. Built for handicap accessibility with exterior ramp, interior hallways and doorways. If you’re looking for a Ranch, don’t miss this one. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-4079 $149,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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38 Huckleberry Ln Blueberry Hills 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, 2 car garage, large yard. Master bath with separate jetted tub, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and island, lighted deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3071 $309,860 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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3 year old townhome in gated community of Forest Heights with pool. Cathedral ceilings & skylights, air, cherry floors & cabinets, granite countertops, fireplace, 3 bedrooms with 1st floor master bedroom & walk in closet. 2.5 tiled baths, waterfall sinks in master bath & powder room. All season sun porch & large private patio. Full basement. End unit with 2 car garage. $309,000.

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FORTY FORT

1908 Wyoming Avenue Plenty of TLC is reflected in this attractive 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a convenient location. Offers formal living room/dining room & family room with sliding doors to large rear deck & a great level lot. MLS# 11-2083 Only $99,000 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883

FORTY FORT 77 Wesley St.

696-2600 EXETER TWP.

$84,900 Classic 4 square home in desirable neighborhood. Four bedrooms, nice old woodwork, stained glass and built ins plus 3 car garage on extra deep lot. MLS #12-2612. For more information and photos, visit atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Charlie 829-6200 VM 101

FORTY FORT

Grand Victorian Over 2800 square feet in this one of a kind property on a corner lot. Property featuring 4 bedrooms, formal dining room, large living room with gas fireplace, family room with pellet stove, modern baths, front and side porches. A Must see property! MLS# 12-1559 NEW PRICE $199,900. Call Florence 570-715-7737

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Fully rented 5 unit apt building, new siding, new roof and nice updates inside, off street parking & near the college. Call or text Donna 570-947-3824 or Tony 570-855-2424 for more information or to schedule your showing. $117,000

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HARDING $249,900

22 Allenberry Drive Move right in! Central air, hardwood floors, central stereo system. Gas heat under $700 yearly expenses. 2 bedrooms, 1 car garage. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-2739 Call Tom 570-262-7716

1385 Mt. Zion Rd. Great country setting on 3.05 acres. Move in condition Ranch with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, inground swimming pool, hardwood floors. Finished basement with wet bar. 2 car garage, wrap around driveway. For more info and photos visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-2270 Call Tom 570-262-7716

HANOVER TWP.

2 Betsy Ross Drive Warmly inviting 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Tudor. Striking highlights in this beautiful home include custom blinds, manicured lawn, deck, patio and 3-season porch. Entertain in the finished walkout basement with wet bar or relax by the pool! Outstanding quality! Call Pat Guesto 570-793-4055 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100 HANOVER TWP.

78 Luzerne St. Not a drive-by. Move right into this sparkling clean, bright and cheery 1/2 double. All new floor coverings and freshly painted interior. 2 zone gas hot water baseboard heat. W/d hookups in basement which has a concrete floor. All measurements are approximate. MLS 12-1129 $45,000 Call Michelle T. Boice 570-639-5393 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 HANOVER TWP. LIBERTY HILLS

63 Betsy Ross Dr. Great home in a great neighborhood. Very well cared for 2 story with 3 bedrooms, family room and 2.5 baths. Nice yard with landscape lighting, 2 car garage. Central air, central vac, patio awning, 1st floor laundry. Everything you will need here MLS 12-2192 $205,000 Call Connie 570-821-7022 EILEEN R. MELONE REAL ESTATE 570-821-7022

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HANOVER TWP. 10 Rowe Street 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished basement, screened patio, new paint & carpet. Move in condition. $132,500. Call 570-301-9590 HANOVER TWP

15 Martin Street Well Cared for 2 Story Boasting 3 Bedrooms, Full bath, off street parking and a large side yard. 12-1832 $79,900 Call Pat Guesto 570-793-4055 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100 HANOVER TWP.

311 Lockville Road Stately brick 2 story, with in ground pool, covered patio, finished basement, fireplace and wood stove, 3 car attached garage 5 car detached garage with apartment above. MLS# 11-1242 $659,000 Please call Donna 570-613-9080

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EXETER

Modern, clean, neat as a pin! Bi-level with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Quality construction in every room. Poplar hardwood floor in the dining room. Tile in kitchen, both bathrooms and laundry/storage area. Family room with natural gas fireplace. Lots of summer remains to enjoy lounging on the 26x12 cedar deck and swimming in the pool. A great neighborhood, low traffic area, located on a dead-end street. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy. For more information and to view the photos go to: www.prudentialrealestate.com and enter PRU2A8T2 in the Home Search. Listed at $167,900. MLS #12-2654. Call today for your appointment. Mary Ellen Belchick 696-6566 Walter Belchick 696-2600 ext. 301

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40 Downing St. Great 3 bedroom family home on a beautifully landscaped lot, close to parks and schools. 2 car attached garage, pool, fenced in yard with lots of room to run! MLS 12-2567 $129,900 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, August 5th, 12-2 New Construction. Lot #2, Fairway Estates. 2,700 square feet, tile & hardwood on 1st floor. Cherry cabinets with center island. $399,500. For more details: patrickdeats.com 570-696-1041

HANOVER TWP

Very well maintained 2-story home with 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, large eat-in kitchen and 1.5 baths. This home also has a first floor laundry room, ductless air conditioner, gas steam heat and a fenced in yard with a shed. This home is in move-in condition just waiting for you to move into. Make an appointment today! #11-4433 PRICE REDUCED! $77,900 Karen Altavilla 283-9100 x26

696-2600

You’ll Experience Country Living in this move in ready ranch situated on almost an acre of lush landscaping just minutes away from every thing…there is new carpet in living & dining rooms, 3 bedroom’s with double closets, large fully applianced eat in kitchen, first floor laundry, 1.5 baths, central air, lower level recreation room, large workshop for do it yourselfers or contractors, and an oversized 2.5 car garage with wraparound driveway which provides plenty of parking for guests…....$175,000 MLS #12-2773 Call Pat today @

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2032 ROUTE 92 Great Ranch home surrounded by nature with view of the river and extra lot on the river. Large living room and kitchen remodeled and ready to move in. Full unfinished basement, off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-79 $69,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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21 Spring Street Lovely Home in a quiet area. Newly painted, new roof and windows. 2 large bedrooms 1 full bath, 1 half bath. MLS 12-2625 $89,900 Call Pat Guesto 570-793-4055 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100

Highland Hills 8 Patrick Road Magnificent custom built tudor home with quality throughout. Spacious 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 story living room with fireplace and library loft. Dining room, family room and 3 season sunroom which overlooks professionally landscaped grounds with gazebo and tennis/basketball court. Lower level includes recreation room, exercise room and 3/4 bath. Enjoy this serene acre in a beautiful setting in Highland Hills Development. Too many amenities to mention. Taxes appealed and lowered considerably for year 2013. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-723 $399,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896

157 Division St. OWNER SAYS SELL! This property has great positive cash flow. 1st floor 2 bedroom and upstairs is 2 floors with 3 bedrooms total. 1st floor has new drywall & insulation, gas heat, new tile tub surround, kitchen counters and carpet. 2nd apt. has newer kitchen & is all electric. Separate utilities and off street parking in rear. Taxes are currently being appealed. MLS 12-1771 $89,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

299 Rutter Ave. Large and well maintained duplex on corner lot in Kingston. 2 bedrooms each unit, separate gas heat and off street parking for multiple cars. New roof, water heater and freshly painted exterior. A really nice property. MLS 12-2447 $139,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770

Beautiful well-maintained 3 level, 2.5 bath townhome in very desirable location. Many upgrades include a spacious, custom bathroom with large closets, custom window treatments, built-in wall microwave in kitchen, new roof, and new garage door. Plenty of storage, and a possible 3rd bedroom on 1st level. MLS 12-175 $132,900 Call Mary Danelo 570-704-8000 Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

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from your private dock! Quiet setting. Year-round or summer-only home with oversized 2car garage on nearly 1/2 acre. Two bedrooms eat-in kitchen, living room, den/ study, bath & sun porch near Pole 141.570-885-4748. $195,000. No realtors please. HARVEYS LAKE

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Nice country home with almost a full acre of land. 1 mile from Harveys Lake. Home offers some new windows, new copper piping and updated electric circuits. Come relax in the nice screen porch. MLS 12-476 $148,000 Call Tony 570-855-2424

HAZLETON

$54,000 1252 Main St. 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath. Finished Walk-Out Basement. Single Car Garage.

Call Vince 570-332-8792

139 S. Laurel St Spacious Brick Ranch waiting for your personal touch. Hardwood floors, well-thought out storage in every room. Quality workmanship, well maintained. It's time to enjoy this home with it's large rooms, greenhouse & nice yard! Convenient location. 12-2352 $124,900 Darcy J. Gollhardt Realtor 570-262-0226 CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-718-4959 Ext. 1352 HUNLOCK CREEK

KINGSTON 171 Third Ave

LARKSVILLE

JENKINS TWP. $69,000

1717 River Road Completely remodeled home with new siding, windows and modern kitchen & bath. New flooring, walls, heat and electric. Move right in. Off street parking in rear. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2232 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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467 E. State St. Well kept home in a nice neighborhood. Close to new Elementary School and bus stop. New roof and off street parking. MLS 12-2342 $71,000 Charles J. Prohaska EXT. 35 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770

So close to so much, traditionally appointed 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome with warm tones & wall to wall cleanliness. Modern kitchen with lots of cabinets & plenty of closet space thruout, enjoy the privacy of deck & patio with fenced yard. MLS 11-2841 $123,000 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169

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38 W. Walnut St. Charming 4/5 bedroom with 1.5 baths. Beautifully appointed kitchen w/granite counter tops, cherry cabinets and hardwood floors. Gas fireplace in living room, leaded glass windows in living room and dining room. Nice back deck, 2 car garage and 4 season front porch. MLS 11-4103 $179,900 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Located within 1 block of elementary school & neighborhood park this spacious 4 bedrooms offers 1450 sq. ft of living space with 1.75 baths, walk up attic, and partially finished basement. Extras include gas fireplace, an inground pool with fenced yard, new gas furnace & more. 11-823

Reduced $99,900

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Beautifully maintained Cape Cod features 3 bedrooms & one and a half baths. Hardwood floors in living & dining rooms, foyer and first floor bedroom. Newly remodeled kitchen & bathroom. Lots of storage. New roof installed in 2010. Breakfast nook with built-in table and benches. Enclosed porch, above ground pool and deck. MLS #11-2706 $144,900 Call Tracy McDermott Realty 570-696-2468

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Level Building Lots .40 – 1.50 Acres All Underground / Public Utilities Gas, Sewer, Water, Phone, Electric, Cable, Street Lighting, Sidewalks 297 Susquehannock Drive Traditional 4 bedroom home with 2.5 baths, 2 car garage. Large ard with deck and retractable awning. Above ground pool, 1st floor laundry. . For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-945 $254,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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323 State Route 2 Surrounded by mature woodland and pasture... Bordered by Sorber Mountain Creeks, this 3 Bedroom 2 bath Country Ranch offers a great retreat and tranquil lifestyle. Only minutes to Game Lands and Pennsylvania's Largest Natural Lake. 12-1729 $136,000 Mark T. Bond CENTURY 21 SELECT GROUP 570-352-8874

HARVEYS LAKE

Richard Lane 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home at rear of Lake Side Drive between Pole #’s 125 and 126 on Richard Lane. Lake view, from front wrap around porch and 2 of the bedrooms and rear yard. Also includes 33.3 ft of shoreline with dock & lawn area. Home in need of updating and repairs and is being sold as is. MLS 12-1607 $179,900 Michelle T. Boice 570-639-5393 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

HUNLOCK CREEK

Rustic country home with 7 acres, off Rt. 29 near Moon Lake. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Large kitchen & living room. Sunroom. 2 car garage. 2 story barn with fenced in pasture. This property also comes with separate septic well, electric, carport & shed. $235,000. 570-506-5986

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Spectacular, remodeled, two story house situated on 110 wooded acres. It’s an outdoor’s persons dream come true. Featuring a 20+ acre fishing lake & four small ponds, woods & fields with deer, turkey, bear & grouse. Home boasts breathtaking views of the lake & woods. Perfect for Hunt Club or very special home. Serious, pre-qualified inquiries only. Asking $575,000. Call Jim Stachelek Prudential Keystone Properties 215-896-8860

HUNLOCK CREEK

4 Widener Drive A must see home! You absolutely must see the interior of this home. Start by looking at the photos on line. Fantastic kitchen with hickory cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and tile floor. Fabulous master bathroom with champagne tub and glass shower, walk in closet. 4 car garage, upper garage is partially finished. The list goes on and on. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-210 Price Reduced $375,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

1:00-3:00 PLAINS TWP (RIVER MIST)

SWOYERSVILLE

Large yard, quiet neighborhood. 2 bedrooms, dining & living rooms, unfinished basement. $51,000. Call (570)704-9446

PLAINS TWP (RIVER MIST)

$209,000

$192,900

We have over

44 Mara Lane DIR: River St Plains to River Mist entrance, top of hill on L MLS#11-2780

Reduced

10,997

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4BR/2.5BA Two Story, 2 car garage MLS#12-2812

$259,000

Immaculate 3 bedroom ranch on beautiful 1.3 acre lot. Modern kitchen & baths, hardwood floors, private patio. Finished lower level with bar area. MLS# 12-2033 $154,300 Call Jill Hiscox at 570-696-0875

1:00-3:00

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$229,000

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PLAINS TWP (RIVER MIST)

87 Mara Lane DIR: River St Plains to River Mist entrance, top of hill, turn R on Mara, home on R. MLS#11-2759

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3BR/3BA Two Story, 1 car garage MLS#11-4516

$129,900

Call Ellen 570-430-7063

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KINGSTON

Lovely Ranch home on 1.42 acres. Features 3 bedrooms, full bath, 1/2 bath, kitchen, living room with fireplace, dining room, den & laundry room on Main floor. Kitchen, family room with fireplace, 3/4 bath & storage room on Lower Level. Newer roof, siding, sofit & gutters plus some newer carpeting, pergo flooring, central air & whole house fan, 2 car garage & paved driveway. 12-1010 $176,900 Ken Williams 570-542-8800 Five Mountains Realty

R ED U C ED

8 Kyra Way DIR: River St Plains to River Mist entrance, top of hill, turn R, townhome on L MLS#12-2751

Call Carol 570-407-2314 or Whitney 570-338-7537

HUNLOCK CREEK

Open House August 5th

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NORTH POCONO

TUNKHANNOCK

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A must see. Steel & concrete construction put together this exceptional 4 bedroom 5 bath home. Great location & fenced yard, property features maple hardwood floors, tile baths, cherry kitchen cabinets, unique bronze staircase, & much more. MLS#12-531 $299,500 Call Julio 570-239-6408 or Rhea 570-696-6677

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111 Laflin Road Nice 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Split Level home with hardwood floors, 1 car garage, large yard and covered patio in very convenient location. Great curb appeal and plenty of off street parking. Rt. 315 to light @ Laflin Rd. Turn west onto Laflin Rd. Home is on left. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2852 Keri Best 570-885-5082

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281 Reynolds St. 3 story single family with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and lots of space! Lovely entrance foyer, 3rd floor with large room, could be 5th bedroom plus a full tile bath. Fenced in back yard and much more. MLS 12-1863 $119,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0776

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80 Bennett St. Great Kingston location on a double lot. Close to schools, shopping, restaurants and public transportation. Potential of 2 additional bedrooms on 3rd floor. Partially finished basement. MLS 12-2346 $109,900 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770 KINGSTON

Spacious 4 Bedroom single in good location. 2 fireplace, part finished basement, nice yard with One car garage. Needs TLC. Priced to sell at $82,000. Call Kathie

Beautiful well maintained 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath split level in desirable Oakwood Park development. Large marble entry foyer, large living room with stone fireplace, dining room that opens to deck. Eat in kitchen with all appliances overlooking family room / office area. First floor laundry room and powder room, master bedroom with master bath and jet tub. Hardwood floors. Finished lower level. 2 car attached garage. Security system & intercom. Large corner lot. MLS 12-2705 $275,000 Call Monica 570-714-6113

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146 Kelly St. Well kept home with garage in rear. Move in condition. New roof and hot water heater. Easy access to Cross Valley and shopping. Out of flood zone. 200 amp service. MLS 12-1801 $119,900 Donald Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 LUZERNE

523 Bennett St. Older well kept home with off street parking. Roof 5 years old. New windows on 2nd floor and walk up attic for lots of storage or added bedrooms. MLS 12-2699 $79,000 Donald Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 LUZERNE

663 Bennett St. Great 2 bedroom on a nice street. Lovely yard with alley access in rear, driveway in front. MLS 12-2701 $60,000 Shelby Watchilla 570-782-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770

ONE OF A KIND Completely & tastefully updated & remodeled Townhouse with unique kitchen with snack bar & dining area, den, concrete patio overlooking treed/landscaped planters. Excellent condition! A must see! Near Casino and Interstate. $125,000 MLS# 122792 Call Marie Montante, (570) 881-0103

46 Farmhouse Rd. OPEN HOUSE SUN., AUG. 5TH 1 TO 3 REDUCED! MOTIVATED SELLER Lovely 10 room vinyl sided ranch home, with 2.5 modern baths, formal dining room, gas heat, central air, 2 car garage & large deck. Lower level consists of 2 large recreation rooms. Office, half bath and workshop. Lower level all ceramic tiled floors. MLS# 12-1359 $282,900 Call Florence 570-715-7737

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Great Location, Huge rooms, Amazing kitchen with granite countertops, relax in the sunroom or the partial finished lower level, Hardwood under carpets, off street parking, plus a 1 year home warranty. Call or text Donna 570-947-3824 or Tony 570-855-2424 for more information or to schedule your showing. $159,000.

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This 3 bedroom home offers modern kitchen, with Corian counters accented by marble backsplash, central air, fenced rear yard with deck and patio. Off street parking for 2 to 4 cars. Custom shutters on the first floor windows along with natural woodwork and hardwood floors give this home a charm you are sure to love! #12-1997 $134,900 Jill Jones 696-6550

TUNKHANNOCK Oakwood Lake

Estates Brand new 2011 Redman 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, propane heat, A/C. $42,000 Call (908)227-6707

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1341 Mountain View Drive 360 degree viewEnjoy panoramic views from this stunning, 3 bedroom, 2 bath hideaway cradled on 9 acres only 20 minutes from town. In unique natural setting high on a hill, it offers vistas worthy of professional photographers. Offering formal living room/dining room, with lovely modern kitchen/baths and 2 family rooms. Oversized 3 car detached garage + 3 car attached. Inground heated pool with cabana sure to please all family members. Zoned agriculturalhorses welcomed, take a look today. MLS# 12-1800 $289,900 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883

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109 Carpenter St. Completely renovated. New roof, windows, kitchen and bathroom. Freshly painted interior and exterior with fabulous modern colors. Great area and low, low taxes! MLS 12-2055 $99,500 Kelly ConnollyCuba EXT. 37 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Spacious 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath split level on a beautifully landscaped 1 acre lot. Large sunroom & recreation room with fireplace and wet bar. $205,000 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

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130 CHURCH ROAD The feel of a true colonial home with double entry doors off the foyer into the living room and dining room. Spacious kitchen breakfast area, family room leading to a fenced rear yard. 3-season room with cathedral ceiling. Hardwood floors, fireplace, recently remodeled 2.5 bath and 2-car garage. Located on 3.77 acres, all the privacy of country living yet conveniently located. MLS#12-165 $183,900 Jill Jones 696-6550 Prudential:

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715 Maple St. Handyman’s dream. NOT a nightmare. A little paint, carpeting and water lines and this house is good to go. Large yard. 2 bedrooms. For mor info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 12-2332 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 ATLAS REALTY, INC. 570-829-6200

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136 East Ridge St. A great home features 3 bedrooms, plenty of closet space, modern eat in kitchen with great appliances, living room with wood pellet stove, large family room, 1 1/2 modern bathrooms, washer/ dryer hook-up, second floor has all new replacement windows, exterior has aluminum siding, stain glass window on new front porch, new above ground pool, fenced in level yard, Plenty of off street parking, A+ today. Never worry about parking, its always there. Great location, best price home in today's market, Shown by appointment only, to qualified buyers. REDUCED $47,500 Call John Vacendak 570-735-1810 www.capitolrealestate.com for additional photos

1/2 DOUBLE Great starter home in nice area. Close to schools and recreation. Large 3 season porch with cabinetry, great for entertaining. New plumbing, lots of light & huge walk up attic for storage or rec room. $35,000 Call CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832

175 Oak Street New furnace, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1st floor laundry room, 3 season porch, fenced yard and off street parking. MLS#12-721 $84,900 Call Patti 570-328-1752 Liberty Realty & Appraisal Services LLC

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Large three bedroom brick ranch located on the out skirts of Nanticoke. You'll fall in love with the spacious open floor plan! Large sunken Living room, tiled kitchen with black appliances included, formal Dining room, bath with tiled garden tub & shower, lots of closet space, finished basement with fireplace, three quarter bath / laundry room. On a quiet dead end street. Back yard is currently under going beautiful landscape redesign. $139,000 12-2629 Please call Michele Hopkins 570-540-6046

25 W. Washington Move right into this very nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Lots of natural woodwork and a beautiful stained glass window. Newer kitchen appliances and w/w carpeting. Supplement your heating with a recently installed wood pellet stove. This home also has a one car detached garage. MLS 12-2171 $76,000 John Polifka 570-704-6846 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141 NANTICOKE

3 bedroom, 1 bath. Nice opportunity for a starter home or investment property. Original columns, moldings, and leaded glass windows are intact. Reduced $30,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832

143 W. Broad St. Nice 2 story home with 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths, fenced yard, newer furnace with 3 zones and newer 200 amp electrical service, whole house water filter and beautiful hard wood floors. This home has an attached Mother in Law suite with a separate entrance. This can easily be converted to a 1st floor master bedroom with a master bath. MLS 12-1401 $64,900 John W. Polifka Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141 570-704-6846 NANTICOKE

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PITTSTON Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 3/4 bath, with hardwood floors under carpet & 2nd kitchen in lower level for entertaining. screened porch, landscaped yard, heated workshop & much more! $179,900 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

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114 W. Union St. Large home with 3 bedrooms, 8 rooms, yard with garage and off street parking. 2 bathrooms. Nice condition. Loads of potential. For more into and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-2096 $55,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

Very nice 2 story with many updates is in ''move-in'' condition with new heating system, central air, newer roof, yard & 1 car detached garage. Directions: Main St., Nanticoke to Market, 3 stop signs to left on E. Union, home on left MLS# 12-2048 PRICE REDUCED! $65,000 Call Lynda (570) 696-5418

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Very comfortable 2 bedroom home in move in condition. Great sun room, large yard, 1 car garage. Deeded lake access. Reduced $107,000 MLS # 11-2899 CALL KATHIE

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4 Overlook Drive Great split level home in Whitney Point development, formerly Ridgeview. This home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 2 car garage, large deck, and lower level family room with a bar and coal stove. Heat your house all winter long with about $150 worth of coal! MLS# 12-2548 $175,000 Call John Polifka 570-704-6846 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

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PITTSTON $109,000

PITTSTON

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Own a Historical Gem!!! This home was built in 1907 and is “STILL” in near original condition. All the woodwork, glass and light fixtures are there, all you have to do is modernize the mechanical systems. Never ruined by a cheap remodel and the woodwork was never painted over. Don’t take my word for it, go on line and check out the photos at www.atlasrealtyinc.com. If you like classic features you’ll love this home! MLS 12-2781 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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45-47 Swallow St. 3 units include double block home with additional single family home in rear. Double block has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath on each side. Single home has 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Vinyl siding and off street parking. All utilities paid by tenants except sewer. Great income. MLS 12-1989 $119,000 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896

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95 William St. 1/2 double home with more square footage than most single family homes. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, ultra modern kitchen and remodeled baths. Super clean. For more information and photos visit www.atlas realtyinc. com MLS 11-2120 $54,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

12 Laflin Road Like new spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath end unit townhouse, Sliding doors to deck off of living room/dining room. Master suite with vaulted ceiling, modern kitchen, laundry on 2nd floor. Roof and water heater are new. Convenient location and out of flood zone MLS 12-938 $169,900 Donald Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

81 Cliff St. Move in ready, freshly painted, 2 story home. Private driveway, screened in back porch. Nicely landscaped. 4 bedrooms. Must see! MLS 12-2124 $85,000 Call Melissa 570-237-6384

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193 Market St. Great starter home, excellent potential. Very nice neighborhood, nice corner lot. MLS 12-2869 $69,500 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

110 Union St. Fixer upper with 3 bedrooms, new roof, gas heat. Great lot 50 x 173. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1513 Call Tom 570-262-7716

PITTSTON TWP.

4 Bedroom Colonial Home in Pocono Ridge Estates. Large 2 Car Garage, Paved Driveway, Electric Heat & Central Air, 1.5 Baths, Large Eat in Kitchen & Dining Room. Double Deck with Hot Tub. Low Taxes. $219,000 Call 570-212-1404

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409 Union St. This home has good bones. New windows, furnace, newer addition, tons of renovations. Needs to be cleaned out. Bring it back! MLS 12-2216 $92,500 David Krolikowski 570-287-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770

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Nestled on just under an acre just minutes from 81S this colonial offers 2194 sq. ft. of living area plus a finished basement. Enjoy your summer evenings on the wrap around porch or take a quick dip in the above ground pool with tier deck. The covered pavilion is ideal for picnics or gatherings And when the winter winds blow cuddle in front of the gas fireplace and enjoy a quiet night. MLS 11-2260 Priced to Sell, $179,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

110 Union St. Fixer upper with 3 bedrooms, new roof, gas heat. Great lot 50 x 173. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1513 Call Tom 570-262-7716 ATLAS REALTY, INC. 570-829-6200

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110 Front St. This well-maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths bilevel home is in move in condition. Spacious eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets, tile floor and counters. Unique lower level family room with wood burning fireplace, office space. laundry/bath combo. Plenty of storage including an 8X6 cedar closet. Outdoor space has covered patio, columned carport and well manicured partially fenced yard. Detached large garage. For more info & photos, go to www.atlasrealtyinc.com NEW PRICE $189,900 MLS# 12-2053 Call Angie at 570-885-4896 Terry at 570-885-3041

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Growing family needs this house sold! Beautiful inside and out, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath hoe features many improvements such as central air, new kitchen, oversized bath and fenced-in yard. Local tax is only $36/year. Located on a deadend street with low traffic volume. #12-95 $159,900 Paul Pukatch 696-6559

Great Investment just waiting for a new owner. Many updates In both units. Building has extra unused space in attic and basement that be be finished with many options. Out of flood zone, huge lot and off street parking. MLS 12-1586 $124,900 Call/text Donna 570-947-3824 or Tony 570-855-2424

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath log sided Ranch on almost 2 acres. Lower level is 3/4 finished. Reduced! $195,000 MLS-11-4038 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

PLAINS 5 Odonnell St. $114,900

14 Pine Road Lovely brick home in great development. Hardwood floors, 2 car garage, newer roof, large laundry room with office space, covered back porch, large Family room on first floor with fireplace, possible 3rd Bedroom over garage. 12-2688. $198,000 Call Nancy Answini Gilroy Real Estate 570-288-1444 PLAINS

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Great starter home in convenient location. Bi-Level. 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors, 1 and 3/4 bathrooms and 1-car heated garage. Near VA Hospital, casino, highways, etc. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS # 12-2622 Directions: Traveling South on RT 315; Left on Mundy St; Left on Bear Creek Blvd; Left on ODonnell St. Home is on the right. Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

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308 Stephanie Drive Attractive Brick Front Ranch with 3 Bedrooms, gas heat, Sunroom, attached garage, large yard, shed. Hardwood floors under rugs. Great location. New windows. Basement can easily be finished. Well Maintained. MLS# 121911 PRICE REDUCED $139,900 Call Nancy Palumbo 570-714-9240

57 Sara Drive Bright & open floor plan. This 7 year old home offers premium finishes throughout, beautiful kitchen with granite tops, walk-out lower level finished with 3/4 bath - french doors out to private 1.16 acre lot. MLS# 12-1617 $432,000 Call Geri 570-696-0888

Nice 3 bedroom unit in back and a nice studio apt up front. Great investment opportunity. Large yard and off street parking plus out of the flood zone. MLS 12-1587 $89,900 Call/text Donna 570-947-3824 or Tony 570-855-2424

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Completely renovated in 2008, This two-story sits on a private alley lot. Central air and maple hardwood floors throughout. $98,000 Call Ed Appnel 570-817-2500 570-654-1490

SWEET VALLEY

Totally remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1 acre with large family room on lower level. property has small pond and joins state game lands. Reduced! $129,900 Could be FHA financed. MLS# 11-4085 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

16 Birch Street Great home in Hudson Gardens. 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, central a/c, new roof & windows, newly painted, screened porch, family room with fireplace and bar. 12-2688 $172,000 Call Nancy Answini Gilroy Real Estate 570-288-1444

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1610 Westminster Road. DRASTIC PRICE REDCTION Paradise found! Your own personal retreat, small pond in front of yard, private setting only minutes from everything. Log cabin chalet with 3 bedrooms, loft, stone fireplace, hardwood floors. Detached garage with bonus room. Lots to see. Watch the snow fall in your own “cabin in the woods.” For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-319 $279,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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63 Clarks Lane 3 story Townhome with 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, plenty of storage with 2 car built in garage. Modern kitchen and baths, large room sizes and deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-4567 $139,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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Nice 2 story home sits high & dry on side of Plymouth Mountain. Large eat in kitchen, living room, dining room, oil hotwater baseboard heat. Nice yard, wrap around porch. Directions: Main Street, Plymouth to Coal Street, over small bridge to 1st hard left onto Smith Row-house on right. MLS# 12-2256 $50,000 Call Lynda (570) 696-5418

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2 story, 3 bedroom home. New bath, new furnace & new central air, all appliances included. Hardwood floors downstairs, carpet upstairs. Great yard. Out of the flood zone. Nice neighborhood. By appointment only. Call 570-287-1029

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SHICKSHINNY 119 West Union

Street Out of flood zone! Large, 2 story frame with 2, three bedroom apartments. Off street parking, Large, dry basement, oil heat, large front porch and yard, also 4 room cottage, with garage in the rear of the same property. $85,000. Great home and/or rental. Please call 570-542-4489 SHICKSHINNY

906 Homes for Sale SHICKSHINNY LAKE Price Reduced!

The best of both worlds. If you crave privacy, consider this 4 bedroom, 3 bath raised ranch on a 4.96 acre wooded lot. A tree lined driveway leads to this spacious 3,300 square foot home. MLS# 12-1407 only $185,000 Adjoining 1+ acre with deeded lake front available for $50,000. Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-3801

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If you crave privacy, consider this stunning, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story traditional cradled on a 2 acre lot. Ultra modern kitchen with breakfast area, great room with cathedral ceiling & fireplace, formal dining room & bonus room over 2 car garage. Only $299,000. MLS# 12-679 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883 LEWITH & FREEMAN 570-696-3801

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Wonderful home in convenient location features spacious formal rooms, beautiful hardwood floors, & grand stone fireplaces. Kitchen opens to bright sunroom/ breakfast area. 4 large bedrooms, office & 2 baths on 2nd floor. Charming wrap around porch offers views of large property with mature oak and pines. MLS#11-528 $499,000 Call Rhea 570-696-6677

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This 4 bedroom 2 story has a full bath on the 1st floor and rough in for bath on 2nd floor. An enclosed side patio from the kitchen dinette area & side drive are a big plus. MLS 12-553 Only $24,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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REDUCED!!! 78 Maltby Ave. Wonderful family home in a great neighborhood. A large master suite and family room addition make this home a must see! There is an inground pool and attached in-law suite. MLS 11-4572 $195,000 Call Kelly Connolly-Cuba EXT. 37 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770 TRUCKSVILLE

130 Marvin Rd. Fantastic LOG HOME W/GREAT VIEWS**from Rear Deck, 4 Bedrooms 2 Bath on 1.55 Acres. Beautiful Landscaping. 12-1489 $199,000 570-675-4400

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Lake Front Property at Shickshinny Lake!!! 4 Bedrooms, 2.75 baths, 2 kitchens, living room, large family room. 2 sunrooms, office & laundry room. Plus 2 car attached garage with paved driveway, AG pool, dock & 100' lake frontage. $382,500. MLS #12-860 Call Kenneth Williams 570-542-2141 Five Mountains Realty

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4 Oliver Road Located in the back part of Oliver Road in a very private part of North Lake in Sweet Valley. Yearning to be restored, lake front cape cod in a very tranquil setting was formerly used as a summer home. MLS 11-2113 $93,500 Jay Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23

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157 Carverton Rd. Enjoy country living with scenic views just minutes from 309. This 2,030 sq ft Colonial offers an oak kitchen with new Jennaire gas range, family room with fireplace leading to a spacious rear deck, Formal dining room, 4 bedrooms and 2/1/2 baths plus a 2 car garage. The basement has a work shop area and can easily be turned into additional living area. $195,000 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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NEW PRICE!!! Well maintained raised ranch in Midway Manor. Good size level yard with shed. Large sunroom / laundry addition. Lower level family room with wood stove. $139,900 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

Very nice Ranch home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, kitchen, dining room & living room. Plus propane fireplace in living room, french doors in dining room and large deck with a view. $159,900 MLS 12-287 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

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408 Cragle Hill Rd. This is a very well kept Ranch home on 6 acres, central air, rear patio and 1 car garage. This is a 3 parcel listing. MLS 11-4273 $150,000 Jackie Roman 570-288-0770 Ext. 39 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

187 Shoemaker St. Adorable 3 bedroom, 1 bath, Cape Cod. Completely remodeled inside and out. Hardwood floors throughout, duct work in place for central air installation. Back yard deck for summer cook outs and much, much more. Not a drive by! MLS 12-1595 $142,500 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Vinyl resided, new shingles in 2008, quiet location with level, open ground. Replacement windows, new well pump. MLS #12-760 $52,900 Call Dale 570-256-3343 Five Mountains Realty

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221 Maple St. Beautiful 4 bedroom Back Mtn. home with natural woodwork, pocketdoors, ceiling fans & great light. Sit on 1 or 2 screened rear porches and enjoy awesome views or sit on your front porch in this great neighborhood! Don’t forget the above ground pool with deck. MLS 12-1699 $149,900 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 TRUCKSVILLE REDUCED!!

3 bedroom, one bath home with extra large kitchen. Has newer gas furnace. Was not flooded in Sept. 2011. Why rent when you can own your own home? Interest rates will probably never be lower. If you’re employed and have good credit don’t wait, buy now! For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2837 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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510 Fourth St. A nice 2 story, 3 bedroom home in the Wyoming Area school district. Corner lot. Out of the flood zone. MLS 12-1616 $79,000 Jackie Roman EXT 39 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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OPEN HOUSE Sunday, August 5th, 2pm-4pm Tilbury Terrace 69 Tilbury Ave All brick, 3 bedroom ranch, large wooded lot, large rooms with beautiful Parquet hardwood floors, plaster walls/ceilings, full walk-up floored attic, full basement with concrete walls & floor, wine cellar, washer/dryer, workshop areas, 2 car attached garage. Quiet, friendly neighborhood, $179,000. ROTHSTEIN REALTORS 1-888-244-2714 WEST NANTICOKE

TILBURY TERRACE Tilbury Avenue Superb 3 bedroom single. Hardwood floors, fireplace, garage. Well maintained. Great Neighborhood. Affordable at $209,500. Towne & Country Real Estate Co. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708

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120 Darling Street MOVE IN READY Just listed! Only $42,000 Cheaper than rent. Gas heat, small yard, 2 bedrooms plus additional flex room. Updated kitchen and bath. Screened in porches. Great home! Looking for offers! MLS# 12-2321 Call Theresa Vacendak directly @ 650-5872 for showing or information.

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3 plus bedroom home on Logan St. in Wilkes Barre with off street parking, fenced-in yard and newer furnace and water heater. Great potential on third floor. Replacement windows, double lot, close to shopping. #12-2005 $67,000 Paul Pukatch 696-6559

Beautifully maintained 2-story home with 3 bedrooms and 1 and 3/4 bathrooms. Oak floors throughout with chestnut woodwork. Cherry kitchen, stained glass windows, french doors, fireplace and a 3season porch all situated in a countrylike setting in the heart of the city. Huge attic can be converted into master suite or 4th or 5th bedroom. Off street parking. Convenient location. Nothing to do but move in! Must see. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS #12-2620 $99,900 Directions: Traveling south on North River Rd; Left at light at Courthouse onto West North St, Left onto Darling St. Home is in the right. atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

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37 Lynch Lane Add some TLC and this large 2 story home could be the gem it once was. Off street parking, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Priced to sell in quiet neighborhood. Being sold in ”as is” condition. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-2634 $38,500 Call Michele 570-905-2336

Great Rancher in move-in condition, 3 bedroom, hardwood floors, modern eat-in kitchen, garage, no flood. PRICE REDUCED! $152,000 12-1399 Call Nancy Answini Joe Gilroy Real Estate 570-288-1444

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Split level, stone exterior, multi-tiered deck, bluestone patio, flood damaged, being sold as is condition. $73,500 CALL DONNA 570-613-9080

WEST PITTSTON

Townhouse For Sale! -Across from Blue Ribbon1, 800 square feet. Large eat-in kitchen tile throughout, granite countertops, walk-out deck, living room with hardwood floors, fully finished basement with gas fireplace & sliding glass doors to patio, 2nd floor laundry. 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms with tile, central air conditioning/gas heat. Asking $172,000 Please call Marissa @ 570-430-9324 if interested!

NEW LISTING! Beautifully restored Cape Cod located on a lovely tree lined street. Ultra modern kitchen has granite counter tops, tiled floors and washer dryer hook-up. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, new gas furnace, water heater and electrical. Quality laminate flooring throughout first floor. Large master bedroom suite on 2nd floor has a walk-in closet, a cedar closet and adjoining office/exercise room or a 4th bedroom. #12-2753 $149,900 Karen Bernardi 283-9100 x31

Nice double block, not in the flood area! 3 vehicle detached garage, off-street parking for 4 vehicles, front & rear porches, patio, fenced yard, nice & private. Home also has central air, #410 is updated & in very good condition, modern kitchen & bath. Kitchen has oak cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, center aisle, half bath on 1st floor & 4th bedroom on 3rd floor. Both sides have hardwood floors on 2nd floor. MLS#12-737 $169,900 Louise Laine 283-9100 x20

696-2600

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51 Flood Drive Parsons Manor Beautiful Townhouse in great condition. Very spacious with large rooms, one car garage and basement storage. 3 bedrooms. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2292 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

696-2600 WHITE-HAVEN 501 Birch Lane

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath. Enjoy the amenities of a private lake, boating, basketball courts, etc. The home has wood floors and carpeting throughout. French doors in the kitchen that lead you out to the large rear deck for entertaining. The backyard has 2 utility sheds for storage MLS 12-1695 $179,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340 WHITE HAVEN

WEST PITTSTON

WEST PITTSTON $49,900

Priced to sell in Woodhaven Estates! This well maintained home located in the Crestwood School District offers features such as, covered deck and lower deck leading to the pool, ductless A/C, zoned heating system, oversized heated 2car garage in addition to the built-in garage. Finished lower level with recreation room, workshop and ½ bath laundry area. The list goes on, come and take a look! Owners are ready to move, are you? MLS#12-872 $199,900 Jill Jones direct: 696-6550

696-2600

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77 Schuler St. Newly renovated with new windows, door flooring, etc. “Goose Island” gem. Large home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, screened in porch overlooking fenced in yard, driveway, laminate floors throughout. Fresh paint, move in condition. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-845 $99,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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46 Barney Street Well - maintained three bedroom home with a large yard. Great starter home! 12-2390 $64,500 Darcy J. Gollhardt Realtor 570-262-0226 CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-718-4959 Ext. 1352

Beautifully maintained double block on large landscaped lot. Newer roof and windows, hardwood under carpet, ceiling fans, plaster walls and ample off street parking. Live in one side and let rent from other side help pay your mortgage. Must see! $108,000 Call CHRISTINE KUTZ for details 570-332-8832

WILKES-BARRE Great 4 bedroom home with new kitchen, furnace and bath. Laundry room off kitchen. Newer windows and roof. Hardwood on first floor. Off street parking. Older one car garage. Walk up attic. MLS 11-1478 $59,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444

WILKES-BARRE 70 McLean Street

210 Academy St. Large grand home. Open concept downstairs, 1 st floor laundry, lots of closet space, fenced in back yard, extra large driveway. Garage with floor pit, auto garage door opener. 60 amp subpanel, walk up attic. Loads of potential. MLS 12-1268 $115,000 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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240 Sheridan St. Cute home just waiting for your personal touch. Looking to downsize? Well this is the one for you. 2nd floor could be finished, along with the basement. If you are a handyman you have to see this home. MLS 12-1481 $42,000 Roger Nenni EXT 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

$99,900 Very nicely updated & maintained 2 story home, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 4season sunroom with huge backyard & deck. Newer carpeting, off street parking & security system. ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2886 Keri Best 570-885-5082

WILKES-BARRE 74 Frederick St

This very nice 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has a large eat in kitchen for family gatherings. A great walk up attic for storage and the home is in move-in condition. MLS 11-1612 $63,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

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285 Blackman St Great property. Priced to sell quickly and in move-in condition! Easy access to Interstate 81 & shopping! 11-3215 $36,500 570-675-4400

74 Regent St. 1/2 double with 3 bedrooms, new bathroom, front steps, carpeting, shed and fence. Extra storage in walk up attic. Move in condition. MLS 12-2972 $44,000 Jay A. Crossin EXT 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0776

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Handyman Special Extra large duplex with 7 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, screened porch, full basement and 2 car garage on double lot in Wilkes-Barre City. $58,000. ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848

16 Sullivan St. Large 5 bedroom home with a newer roof, new gas furnace, modern kitchen and baths. Close to Central City. MLS 12-1171 $60,000 Charles J. Prohaska Ext. 35 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Convenient city living on almost one acre corner lot. Beautiful views, quiet street. Home has large room sizes & wrap around porch. Additional enclosed porch in back, finished basement with kitchen, bath & bar which could be used as separate apartment. Two car detached garage. Private property. Must see to appreciate! MLS # 12-1651 $107,000 Call Jill Hiscox

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WILKES-BARRE

For sale by owner Located in Wilkes Barre city. 65 Reno Lane Currently rented with a great tenant. Entire home was remodeled 10 years ago, including new plumbing, electric, drywall, and is appraised at $55,000. Features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 6 rooms total. Partial unfinished basement, with gas heat, and yard with wood deck. All this for $40,000 Great investment property. owner will help with closing!! Rent income is $650.00 agents welcome. Call 570-814-3666 WILKES-BARRE

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Just on the market this 2 story offers a modern kitchen, formal dining room, 1st floor laundry plus 2/3 bedrooms On 2nd floor. Affordably priced at $ 27,900 MLS 12-50 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

WILKES-BARRE

2 bedroom modular rancher (large master bedroom) with a 20x 22 family room and a woodburner. Paneled interior. 10x12 three season porch. Carport. 2 driveways. Many extras.(FHA: $2,380 down, $381/month, 3.875% interest, 30 years.) $68,000 MLS# 12-2092 Ask for Bob Kopec. Humford Realty, Inc. 570-822-5126

Great Investment. Quiet street close to everything. Nice size rooms. Both sides currently rented. Off street parking in back with a 1 car garage. $79,900. MLS #12-2223. Call Donna for more information or to schedule a showing. 570-947-3824

302 Parrish St and WelWarm come! This lovely well maintained home features 3 bedrooms with large closets, spacious kitchen and low taxes! 12-2296 $44,200 Brenda Suder 570-332-8924 RE/MAX PRECISION PROPERTIES 570-824-9800

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60 Kulp St. 3-4 bedroom, 2 story home with well kept hardwood floors throughout. Private driveway with parking for 2 cards and nearly all replacement windows. MLS 11-2897 $59,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE REDUCED!

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WILKES-BARRE 60 Saint Clair St

173 Austin Ave. Completely remodeled home in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre. Updates include high efficiency gas furnace and electric hot water heater, kitchen w/laundry, drywall, paint, recessed lights, doors, tile, carpet, Pergo flooring, andwindows. MLS 12-2566 $85,000 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home, with 3 season porch and detached 1 car garage. Good starter home in well established neighborhood. Family owned for many years. $59,900 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832

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WILKES-BARRE 35 Hillard St. Hardwood floors, fenced in yard, large deck. Off street parking. 3 bedroom home with 1st floor laundry. Move in condition. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1655 Colleen Turant 570-237-0415

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329 Wyoming Ave. Flooded in Sept. 2011, being sold as is. Great potential in this 4 bedroom 2 3/4 bath house. Off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-716 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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18 Circle Ave. Relax and enjoy the beautiful view of Lily Lake right from your sunroom in this quiet lake community. Entire home redone In 2005, beautiful hardwood floors, central air, skylights, coal stove, small pond and so much more. Perfect for all year round or a weekend/summer getaway. Off street parking for 2 vehicles. MLS 12-1892 $145,000 Shelby Watchilla 570-762-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

OPEN HOUSE Sunday Aug 5th 12:00 to 1:30 688 8th Street Unique design,outstanding craftsmanship and quality finishes make this home a must see! Move in ready featuring a modern kitchen with handcrafted cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Living room with hardwood floors opens to the dining room which boasts a fabulous brick and stone fireplace. Game room with french doors lead to a private patio and fenced in yard with an above ground pool with a deck. Two generous sized bedrooms and two baths on the second floor. Family room with built-in lighted display cases and ½ bath on the lower level. Private driveway leads to 1 car garage with storage loft, and additional parking. MLS 12-2032 $174,900 Call Mary 696-0729

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Beautifully maintained 3 story home, features hardwood floors, built-in cabinet, five plus bedrooms, office, 3 bathrooms and stained glass windows. All measurements are approximate. 12-1081 $99,900 Call Tracy McDermott Realty 570-696-2468

Nicely remodeled fully rented Duplex, near schools, hospital, parks & bus route. Separate utilities and off street parking. MLS 12599 $96,500. CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-793-9449 Call Steve Shemo 570-718-4959 WILKES-BARRE NOW REDUCED

332 Academy St. Charming 3 bedroom Ranch with unique upgrades including polished concrete countertops in kitchen, and a lovely built in gas fireplace in living room. Up to date landscaping, fenced in yard and above ground pool and hot tub. MLS 12-2441 $99,900 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE NOW REDUCED!

191 Andover St. Lovely single family 3 bedroom home with lots of space. Finished 3rd floor, balcony porch off of 2nd floor bedroom, gas hot air heat, central air and much more. Must see! MLS 11-59 $54,900 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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OPEN HOUSE Sunday 1 to 3 38 Westminster St. Very good condition one story home with off street parking & nice yard. 2 year old roof, new stove & fridge included along with clothes washer & dryer. Large living room, dining room & eat-in kitchen. Full, dry concrete basement, could be finished. Gas heat. $ 67,400. MLS# 12-2605. Directions: Carey Ave. or S. Main to either Wood or Hanover to Westminster. Call Jim Banos 570-991-1883 Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate

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Well cared for 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath single home. Eat in kitchen, off street parking, garage. Newer roof, windows, gas heat, 3 season porch. Spacious attic, private fenced in yard. Move in condition. $85,000. Call 570-823-8418

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NEW! HUGE! Remodeled 4 bedroom, 2 story home, previously had 3 additional bedrooms on heated 3rd floor, gas fireplace, fenced yard, eat in kitchen, large rooms. A must see! Only $75,900. Deremer Realty 570-477-1149

19 Lawrence St. Very well kept 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath 2 story with family room, enclosed back porch and fenced in back yard. Nice layout with lots of closet space. Modern kitchen, laundry 1st floor. Replacement windows and much more! MLS 12-1325 $72,000 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Looking for a home with 5 bedrooms or mother in-law apartment, this is the home for you! This property has many amenities, a privacy rear fence with a concrete rear patio (23’ x23’), large storage building (23’ x 18’). Off-street parking for 2 vehicles, rear porches on 2nd and 3rd floor. Home has 9 rooms, 2 modern baths, 2 modern kitchens with plenty of cabinets. Replacement windows, newer roof, natural woodwork in living room and dining room. Property is close to all amenities including playground across the street, Dan Flood School, Coughlin High School, General Hospital, Kings College, churches and shopping. #12-1763 $69,900 Louise Laine 283-9100 x20

484 Madison St. Well kept home with finished basement. Move in condition with plenty of rooms, new Pergo floors on 2nd floor and fenced in yard. Newer roof and furnace approximately 10 years old. MLS 12-1291 $74,900 Donald Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

ZION’S GROVE

Modern, 1 bedroom loft townhouse in gated community, sleeps 4; taxes $400/year. Maintenance fee $70/month. Asking $35,000 or rent for $500/month. 5 minutes to Hazleton, 1 mile to Eagle Rock Resort. 570-824-6887 or 570-793-9390

39 W. Chestnut St. Lots of room in this single with 3 floors of living space. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with hardwood floors throughout, natural woodwork, all windows have been replaced, laundry/pantry off of kitchen. 4x10 entry foyer, space for 2 additional bedrooms on the 3rd floor. Roof is new. MLS 11-325 $59,900 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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45 Marlborough Ave Nice brick front Ranch on corner lot. 3 bedrooms, 1 full and (2) 1/2 baths. Finished basement, breezeway to 2 car garage. Fenced yard and central air. MLS 12-1612 New price $105,000 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE

Nice, clean 3 bedroom, 6 room home in very good condition, parking at rear for 3+ vehicles, newer rear porch with trees shading porch. Side lot is nicely landscaped, 2nd floor has rear porch off bedroom. Large storage area on 2nd floor which can be converted to a 2nd bathroom. Replacement windows throughout, natural woodwork on 1st floor and stairs. Kitchen remodeled with new stove and dishwasher. #12-2213 $59,000 Louise Laine 283-9100 x20

696-2600 WILKES-BARRE

NEW LISTING! Convenient location! Near General Hospital. Large kitchen and spacious living room highlight this two-story home. Double wide lot with detached garage and driveway. Home has a newer roof and furnace and a nice backyard with plenty of room. Call today to see this home! #12-2523 $49,900 Chris Jones 696-6558

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NEW LISTING! Large home that is bright and open. Newly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Home has 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room and a laundry room on 1st floor. Plenty of room for off-street parking in back of the large lot. Pergo flooring throughout the lower level, new tile backsplash in the main bathroom. #12-2524 $64,900 Call Chris Jones to schedule your showing! 696-6558

696-2600 WILKES BARRE

Well maintained 3 bedroom home with 1.5 baths. Home has newly remodeled kitchen with Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. Pantry off kitchen that leads to new ½ bath. In-ground pool. 2-car detached garage. #12-2545 $129,900 Call Christine Pieczynski 696-6569

696-2600

573 Coon Road This 100+ year old Victorian comes with a lot of amenities inside and out on 6 acres of Country living. Indoor pool, wine cellar, patio, 4 car garage and much more. Property is being sold “as is”. MLS 12-1676 $329,000 Shelby Watchilla 570-762-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 YATESVILLE 41 Pittston Ave.

$74,900 Cute little home in very nice neighborhood with 4 bedrooms, large yard and 2 car garage. MLS #12-2614. For more information and photos, visit atlasrealtyinc.co m Call Charlie 829-6200 VM 101

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LAFLIN One of a kind! Completely & tastefully updated 3 BR Unit w/unique kit, snack bar, dining area & den. Patio overlooks tiered landscape planters. MLS#12-2792 MARIE 881-0103 $125,000

KINGSTON Large home on 60 x 150 lot with w/w carpet & HW throughout. 4 large BRs, 26x10 LR w/stone FP, formal DR, eat-in kitchen, FR, laundry, screened porch, 2 car detached garage. Update & enjoy! MLS# 12-2744 MARIE 881-0103 $179,000

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KINGSTON Spacious 2- Story 4 BR, 1.5 bath home w/formal DR, den & eat-in kit. W/D on 1st flr & screened in porch. 2 car detached gar. Needs TLC. MLS#12-2940 TERRY N 714-9245 $134,000

PRINGLE Spacious 2 story w/3BRs, 1.5 baths offers eat-in kitchen, formal DR, LR, 1st floor laundry, wrap around porch & private fenced yard. MLS# 12-2074 CLYDETTE 696-0897 $117,000

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Preview this 4BR, 3bath 2 story model w/ lots of HW & tile. Granite counters in kit, MSTR Suite w/2 walk-in closets & tiled bath w/ dbl vanities, shower & whirlpool. Home/lot packages available. TERRY D. 715-9317 Dir: 309S. to Right on S Main, Right on Nuangola, RIght on Fairwood Blvd. to end. Straight into Woodberry Manor. 1st house on left.

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SHAVERTOWN

DALLAS DAKOTA WOODS - Carefree Condo -Bright & spacious w/3 BR’s, 1st flr master, study/library, kit w/granite & upscale app’ls, 2 car gar. MLS#11-3208 RHEA 696-6677 $379,000 DIR: Rt 309N to R into Dakota Woods

WEST WYOMING Magnificient masterpiece. Hand carved wood & stone FP, stairways, baths, pillars & handcrafted kitchen. MLS# 12-2032 MARY D. 696-0729 $174,900 DIR: 8th Street between Shoemaker Ave & Carverton Rd.

MOUNTAINTOP Elegance with comfort! 4BR on 6.5acres gathering room w/cathedral ceiling highlighted by floor to ceiling FP, custom kitchen, finished LL, inground heated pool, hot tub, screened porch & everything you desire! MLS# 12-1557 PAT S. 715-9337 $629,900

SHAVERTOWN Beautiful setting for this custom all brick 3BR home on 7+acres. HW floors, updated baths, walkout lower level w/bath. MLS# 12-2320 RHEA 696-6677 $535,000

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COURTDALE

LAKE ALEEDA 100FT OF LAKEFRONT! Beautiful 4BR, 3 bath home w/open floor plan offers magnificent lake views. Quality evident throughout - Master on 1st floor, Ashford floors, wonderful kitchen & baths, bright walk-out LL w/2nd kitchen, State of the Art heating, cooling & security systems! Lakefront gives views everywhere! MLS# 12-1388 RHEA 696-6677 or PEG 714-9247 $597,000

LEHMAN 4BRs, 4 baths, stone-wood burning FP in LR, gas FP in kitchen. Computer nook off kitchen w/pantry. Sunroom or exercise rm off MBR w/sliding doors to balcony. 3 car garage. 2.8acres! Many upgrades. MLS# 12-2205 EMMA 714-9223 or RAE 714-9234 $599,000

DALLAS Elegant home in beautiful setting overlooks Irem Golf Course - Spacious rooms w/handsome beamed ceilings & wonderful detail - 4BRs, 3 full & 2.5 baths - French doors lead to lovely patio & pool. MLS# 12-1104 MARGY 696-0891 $500,000

COURTDALE Peacefully secluded custom built Contemporary on 6.4acs w/4-5BRs, 3.5 bths, ingrnd pool, 3 car gar, LR w/ flr to ceiling windows, marble entry w/spiral staircase. LL rec rm w/wet bar, granite tops & gas FP. Sweeping views from 61x9 deck. Country living in town! MLS# 12-1189 DEB R. 714-5802 $428,000

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DALLAS Outstanding custom home on 27+acres w/spacious rooms, 1st floor Master, great kitchen & windows to exceptional landscaping. MLS# 12-2312 RHEA 696-6677 $1,280,000

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PITTSTON

“Country Estate’’, minutes from the Valley. Make this beautiful sprawling ranch in a 12 acre park-like setting your own. Exterior features include a 30x40 inground pool, two stocked ponds, recycling waterfall and a two story 15x20 barn. The house has central air, ﬁve zone heat and a 5 1/2 year old roof. The kitchen is ﬁnished with Italian ceramic tile.

$569,000 MLS#12-1707

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HIGHLAND WOODS - Motivated Seller! Lovely 10 room stone front vinyl ranch featuring sunken LR, formal DR with HW ﬂoor and French doors, modern eat-in kitchen with cherry cabinets, maser bedroom with walk in closet and master bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower. Lower level consists of 2 large recreation rooms, oﬃce, powder room and workshop. Dir: Rt. 309, Mountaintop to Kirby Ave. R on Farmhouse Rd. to home on L.

MOUNTAINTOP

Great property in the Crestwood Area School District. Ranch on a corner lot with 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, hardwood ﬂoors, sun room, ﬁnished lower level and an in-ground pool. Located in the lovely Highland Woods Development. $147,900 MLS#12-2783

PLYMOUTH

Check out this home! 3 bed, 2 full baths & completely renovated eat-in kitchen. All NEW appliances, lots of counter space & cabinets & walk-in pantry. Master bed was just added & features a full bath & WIC. There is oﬀ street parking & a detached 2 car garage. Take the photo tour & make your appointment today! **Owner will also consider a lease purchase or rent-to-own. Contact agent for details

$119,000 MLS#12-1282

ELEGANT HOMES, LLC.

MOUNTAINTOP

Beautiful new construction in Crestwood School District. Home features include hardwood flooring on the first floor with an oak stairway and banner. Built with upgraded materials: Anderson windows, Douglas fir timber, 2 zone forced air hvac and more. Spacious kitchen with island, maple cabinets and beautiful counter tops. Walk-out basement is ready to finish with Superior walls foundation.

$299,000 MLS#12-2772

DUYREA

Great Bi-Level located in Blueberry Hill Estates. This home oﬀers plenty of storage, a ﬁnished lower level and mature landscaping. Home is situated on a double lot with an above ground pool. Fantastic property located in a wonderful development. $235,000 MLS#12-1696

Very well kept home in Kirby Estates. Enjoy the walk-out basement and gorgeous landscaping. Home has a fencedin back yard, rock garden & wooded area with running stream. New wood burning stove capable of heating the entire home and very eﬃcient. Centrally located only minutes from schools, shopping, dining & more. Very cost eﬃcient wood-burning stove. Move-in condition

$229,900 MLS#12-1995

EXETER

Spacious home in the Wyoming Area School District. Well cared for property with 2 kitchens, 2 baths, 5 bedrooms, 2 car over sized detached garage & beautiful views from the large deck. Updated roof, windows, seamless gutters and furnace. Second ﬂoor is perfect for a mother in law suite or home can easily be converted into a multifamily. This property is high and dry... Out of ﬂood area.

$114,900 MLS#12-2218

WILKESBARRE

Two story three bedroom home situated on a large lot. This home oﬀers an eat in kitchen with stainless appliances, modern baths and an attached garage. Close to shopping & schools.

$89,900 MLS#12-2543

MOUNTAINTOP

Great home in the Crestwood Area School District. Three bedroom one bath 2 story with a detached one car garage. Situated on a nice lot.

$179,900 OPEN HOUSES TODAY 86 E. Bennett Street, Kingston 5 Baird Street, Harveys Lake 93 Baird Street, Harveys Lake

$59,900

Stunning 4BR, 2.5 bath home. Large eat-in kitchen w/granite Island, C/A, DR w/HW, FR w/FP, 40’ deck, private rear yard. MLS# 12-1813 $279,500

Jim Graham Associate Broker

MOCANAQUA

Delightful ranch home in Mocanaqua! Includes lower level living room with gas ﬁreplace, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, deck, enclosed front porch plus 1-car detached garage. Completely remodeled and in move-in condition!!! $74,700 MLS#12-2307

EDWARDSVILLE

Nice Duplex out of flood zone with great investment opportunity! Original woodwork throughout; marble bathroom and a large eat-in kitchen with tiled floors. Each unit has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Off street parking on a corner lot with a nice side porch. Live in one unit & rent the other!

$74,000 MLS#11-1607

WEST NANTICOKE

Live above the ﬂood zone! Move right in to this squeaky clean-2Story-2BR w/large landscaped yard.Corner lot at top of quiet street. Fresh paint and carpets-sit and relax on 2 enclosed porches. Recently cleaned. $68,500 MLS#12-2624

PITTSTON

2 Story home has a large eat-in kitchen, 3 BR, large living room, and den. Oﬀ street parking, a three season porch, and a large yard.

$67,500 MLS#11-4229

Excellent - better than new patio home! 1st flr living w/3 BR, 2 baths, DR, FR w/FP & cathedral ceiling, all in golf community. MLS#12-2241 $224,900

EDWARDSVILLE

$54,900 MLS#12-706

We’re building now for late-summer/fall occupancy & offering great incentives on current inventory

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GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY. 3 bedroom half double. Washer/Dryer hook up, New furnace and gas hot water heater. Some new plumbing threw out. Additional small apartment in a reﬁnished Basement with a kitchen, full bathroom, and two rooms. Basement apartment is tenant ready with separate access, electric hot water heater, and electric baseboard heat. All utilities are separate.

KINGSTON

HOME OWNERSHIP BEGINS HERE! You CAN aﬀord to own this 4 bedroom 1.5 bath home with a great backyard in a fantastic family neighborhood and steps from the park. This home boasts a large eat-in kitchen, high ceilings, bonus room on the 3rd ﬂoor and 1 car garage with alley access. With a little TLC, this could be your dream home! Buyer to pay full transfer tax.

$49,900 MLS#12-2436

$43,000 MLS#12-2294

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Lots of potential with this 1/2 double located in the Rolling Mill Hill section of Wilkes-Barre. Plenty of storage with a walk up attic, newer roof and a nice yard.

$35,000 MLS#12-2495

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Half double in need of some tlc. Newer roof, water heater and siding. ALSO AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL ASAP $500 PER MONTH.

$19,000 MLS#11-3262

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$109,900

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* Approx 2100 Sq. Ft. * 2 Car Garage with Storage Area * 2 Story Great Room * Cherry Kitchen with Granite * Fenced in Yard with Patio * Gas Heat/AC Directions: From Wyoming Ave. take Pringle St. to the End, take left on Grove St. Twins on left 267 Grove St. Kingston

$69,900

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$75,000 MLS#12-2628

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2000 sq. ft. + open floor plan formal dining room - 3BR/2.5 Bath Priced to Sell $247,000

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106 ACRES W/HOME & 80 ACRE POND One of a kind paradise with many possibilities. Taxed in Wyoming County, all mineral Rights included. Asking $425,000 Call CINDY KING 570-690-2689

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Income & Commercial Properties ASHLEY

100 Ashley St. Well maintained 3 unit building with extra $50 per month from garage with electric. Off street parking for 4 cars and fenced in yard. Back porches on both levels. Fully rented. Let rental income pay for this property. Must see! MLS 12-1746 $109,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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DUPONT $79,900

P E N D I N G

100 Lincoln St. MULTI FAMILY 3 bedroom home with attached apartment and beauty shop. Apartment is rented. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-941 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

ASHLEY

DUPONT $89,900 110 Ashley St. Very nice duplex with off street parking and nice yard. Enclosed porch on 1st floor and 2 exits on 2nd. Fully rented. Great return on your investment. Rent pays your mortgage. Don’t miss out MLS 12-1745 $89,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

ASHLEY

2 story commercial property for sale. 4,200 square feet building. $35,000, or best offer. Call 570-592-3575, leave message.

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AVOCA $79,900

238 Main St. Multi Family Investment Property Great opportunity for the experienced investor. Property is large with parking for at least 9 cars. Extra lot, one office and 2 apartments. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2315 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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DURYEA $39,900

129 Lampman St. Side by side double block home with 3 bedrooms each side, separate utilities. Includes 2 extra lots. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2253 Call Tom 570-262-7716

AVOCA

93 Main St. Four units. 3 residential and one storefront.Great corner location, flood damaged home being sold as is. For more info visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1948 Call Tom 570-262-7716

EDWARDSVILLE

25 St. Mary’s St. 3,443 sq. ft. masonry commercial building with warehouse/office and 2 apartments with separate electric and heat. Perfect for contractors or anyone with storage needs. For more information and photos log onto www.atlas realtyinc.com. Reduced to $89,000 MLS #10-3872 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

BEAR CREEK $149,900

1255 Laurel Run Rd. Bear Creek Twp., large commercial garage/warehouse on 1.214 acres with additional 2 acre parcel. 2 water wells. 2 newer underground fuel tanks. May require zoning approval. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-208 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

EDWARDSVILLE

33-37 Church St. 4 unit investment property close to shopping and bus routes.Off street parking and large yard. Includes 2 laundry rooms. MLS 12-2383 $119,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Lawrence St. Nice 3 unit property. Lots of off street parking and bonus 2 car garage. All units are rented. Great income with low maintenance. $139,900 MLS# 10-2675 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340 FORTY FORT

1012 Wyoming Ave. SUPER LOCATION Needs work. Priced to sell. Great for your small business or offices. Very high traffic count. Property is being sold IN AS IS CONDITION. Inspections for buyers information only. Property needs rehab. MLS 11-4267 $84,900 Roger Nenni 570-288-0770 Ext. 32 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770 FORTY FORT

107 River St. Large 3 unit apartment building with off street parking for several cars. 3rd floor newly remodeled. Hardwood floors. Large yard, newer furnace and great location. Fully rented. Good investment propertY. MLS 12-2017 $199,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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FORTY FORT

1301 Murray St. 2 family duplex. Fully rented. Vinyl sided, 2 car garage, off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2028 $118,000 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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JENKINS TWP. $154,900

55 1/2 Main St. Newer side by side double with separate utilities, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths each side. Buy with 3 1/2% down and low FHA mortgage rate if you live in one side. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1851 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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KINGSTON 7 Hoyt St

Nice duplex zoned commercial, can be used for offices as well as residential. All separate utilities. Keep apt. space or convert to commercial office space. Adjacent lot for sale by same owner. MLS 11-2176 $79,900 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23 KINGSTON REDUCED

140 Wyoming Ave. Location, Location, Location! Great space in high traffic area. Was used for professional business with a gun shop occupying a small portion of the building. Only the gun shop is occupied. OSP for approximately 11 cars. MLS 12-1735 $299,000 Shelby Watchilla 570-762-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 5770-288-0770 KINGSTON REDUCED

KINGSTON

100 Union St. Great location in high traffic area. Completely remodeled and updated. Professional space. Move in ready with office furniture included in price. Reception area, eat in kitchen and outside deck. MLS 12-2784 $85,000 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON

341 Wyoming Ave. 3 story Victorian located in a high exposure area. Has all the lovely signature woodwork of a grand Victorian of yesteryear! Can be restored for use as a residential home or a landlord investment. Currently subdivided into multiple office spaces and 2 apartments. MLS 12-617 REDUCED $169,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON REDUCED

299 Rutter Ave. Large well maintained Duplex on a corner lot in Kingston. 2 bedrooms each unit, separate gas heat and off street parking for multiple cars. New roof, water heater and freshly painted exterior. A really nice property! MLS 12-2447 $139,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON

388 Schuyler Ave. Well cared for Duplex in great location. 1st floor has new bathroom and large kitchen, 2nd floor has all new carpeting and long term tenant. Large lot and off street parking for 2 cars. Separate furnaces and electricity, Make an offer! MLS 12-1125 $94,900 Call Shelby Watchilla 570-762-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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LEHMAN TWP

3000 Square Foot Building zoned commercial available for lease. Located in high traffic area. Parking for 20 cars. MLS# 12-1452 PRICE REDUCED! $1500/month Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883

NANTICOKE

109-111 Welles St. 2 properties for the price of o ne! A 3 unit apartment building and a detached 2 bedroom home. Apartment building consists of a 3 bedroom 1/2 double and two 3 room apartments. Separate utilities. Electric heat in rear home. Bran new roof and other updates. MLS 12-2015 $119,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

NANTICOKE

130-132 E. State St. Nice four units with 1-3 bedroom, 1-2 bedroom, 2-1 bedrooms. All appliances plus coin operated washer /dryer. Newer rubber roof with several new windows. Gas furnace and hot water heaters, fully occupied. City license and occupancy permits issued. $145,000 Call 570-542-5610

NANTICOKE

21-23 Spring Street Very nice 6 unit with 2 bedrooms each. Well maintained with new roofs & windows. Coin operated washer/dryer. Fully occupied, city license & occupancy permits issued. Off street parking available. $235,000 Call 570-542-5610

NANTICOKE

KINGSTON REDUCED!

366 Pierce Street (corner lot). 1,300 sq. ft. concrete block commercial building on a 90 x 145 lot. Central air conditioning. Paved parking for 25 cars. Presently a pizza business, but land can be used for multiple uses (bank building, offices, etc.). MLS 12-1279. $325,000 Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126 KINGSTON

155 Sharpe St. Nice duplex with separate electric and water. Off street parking in rear. Also listed as residential. See list #12-609 for additional photos. MLS 12-605 $74,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

264-266 E. State St. Unique, charming 5 units, 1-3 bedroom, 3-2 bedrooms, 1-1 bedroom, most with remodeled kitchens and bathrooms. Appliances and air conditioners. Well maintained with newer roofs and porches. Fully occupied, city license and occupancy permits. issued. $155,000. Call 570-542-5610

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NANTICOKE

64-66 Dorrance St. 3 units, off street parking with some updated Carpets and paint. $1500/ month income from long time tenants. W/d hookups on site. MLS 11-3517 $99,900 Call Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

PITTSTON FOR SALE

5 Unit Money Maker Available immediately. Fully rented, leases on all five units. Separate utilities, new roof in 2007, 3 new gas furnaces, off street parking for 6 vehicles, 3 bay garage. Over $29,000 in rents. A true money maker for the serious investor. Must Sell! $140,000. Call Steve at (570)468-2488

LEASE SPACE

Kingston Wellness Center / professional offices. -Modern Decor and Loft Style Offices -Four Lane Street Frontage -100+ Parking -Established Professional & Wellness Businesses On-Site -Custom Leases Available -Triple Net Spaces Available: 600SF, 1400SF, 2610SF, and 4300SF. 4300SF Warehouse Space available Built to Suit. Call Cindy 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

570-675-4400

930-932 South Hanover Street. Well maintained, nice 6 unit plus single home, 4- 2/3 bedrooms, 2-1 bedroom (furnished) plus 2 bedroom single home. Appliances, 6 gas furnaces and hot water heaters. Oil furnace for single home. Coin operated washer/dryer. New windows, remodeled kitchens and bathrooms. City license and occupancy permits issued. $325,000 Call (570)542-5610

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NANTICOKE COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL

PRICE REDUCED! Desirable investment opportunity building consist of a vacant storefront which can be used for commercial purposes or remodeled into another apartment. Other units consists of a 3 room apartment and a 6 room, 3 bedroom unit. Close proximity to LCC. Newer roof and furnace, hardwood floors, offstreet parking, corner lot. #11-04019 $39,900 Karen Ryan 283-9100 x14

696-2600

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PITTSTON

65 1/2 Center St. Two homes on one lot. Both rented. Great income potential. For more info visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1898 $72,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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PITTSTON

68 William St. Great investment property with 3 units and separate utilities. Each unit has 2 entrances and washer hook up. Roof is 5 years old. For more info visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-1897 $69,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

PITTSTON

Duplex. Aluminum siding, oil heat, semi - modern kitchens, long term tenant. On a spacious 50’ x 150’ lot. Motivated Seller. REDUCED. $33,260 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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PLYMOUTH

259 Shawnee Ave. 6 unit property with one 2 unit building and a 4 unit apartment building. The 2 unit property has been completely rebuilt from frame up in 2010! Very good condition 4 unit building has many updates also. MLS 12-2016 $269,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 SHAVERTOWN

NEW LISTING! COMMERCIAL LEASE 30 Carverton Road, Historic Back Mountain church with modern updates ready for your professional office, retail, antique or craft store. The possibilities are many; property is Zoned B-1. Beautiful tiled entry foyer leads to the reception/cashier area and a waiting room or additional retail space. Along the center open hallway (with vaulted ceiling) are five private offices/rooms, each measuring approximately 10’x10’. There is a storage room and half-bath. The lower level has its own entry (also accessed from the 1st floor) and includes an open office area, a 16’x13’ private office, a room for a mini-kitchen/break room, another half bath and more storage. The building is heated with a 2zone gas system and has a Trane High Efficiency air conditioning system. The property has parking adjacent to the building and directly across the street (a total of 32 spaces with 3 designated for handicap parking). This unique property is listed at $1500/month. Tenant will be responsible for gas, electric and water utilities, along with their furniture, equipment and liability insurance. The owner will pay taxes, DAMA sewer and basic trash/recycling expense and insurance on the building. Photos and other information about this property are available online at www.poggijones.com. CLICK on the link for Commercial and investment properties and enter 12-2089 in the MLS Search. For additional information or to schedule an appointment please contact Walter or Mary Ellen Belchick at 6966566 or email mebelchick@poggijones.com

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WEST PITTSTON

134 Ann St. Nice Duplex in a great neighborhood. Low maintenance investors. Money maker right from the start. Unit 2 is owner occupied. Rent is projected. MLS 12-575 $119,000 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE

103 W. Chestnut St. 3 unit investment property. Completely remolded in 2010 including new plumbing and electrical service. Each unit has a laundry room. Large fenced yard and fully rented. MLS 12-2381 $119,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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35 High St. Nice duplex in great location, fully occupied with leases. Good investment property. Separate utilities, newer furnaces, gas and oil. Notice needed to show. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3222 Call Tom 570-262-7716

230 Robert St. 5 unit investment property. Remodeled in 2008. Four 1 bedroom units and one 2 1/2 bedroom unit. Off street parking for 3 cars and a private driveway for unit #2. Property has a community laundry room. MLS 12-2382 $219,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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PLYMOUTH

150 Dana St. Completely remodeled! Modern 5 unit property with hardwood flooring and ceramic tile in kitchens and baths. New furnace in 2009. Secure building. Fully rented. Large concrete basement for Owner’s storage, part of which could be used as an efficiency. All services separate. Utilities included in rent for #5 only. Great money maker MLS 12-1740 $319,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE

399-401 Madison St Fully occupied and maintained 4 unit building in nice section of Wilkes-Barre close to General Hospital, schools and public transportation. MLS 12-2460 $99,500 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE

62 Hutson St. Duplex in good condition Fenced in yard and back screened porch. Fully rented. Property pays for itself with $$$ left over. Take a look NOW! MLS 12-1747 $59,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE

70-72 Sullivan St. Well maintained 4 unit property with enclosed back porches and off street parking for 4 cars. Fully rented. New roof in 2008. Great investment. Make an appointment now! MLS 12-1748 $179,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE

155 E Walnut St. Good investment property knocking on your door. Don't miss out, come and see for yourself. Also included in the sale of the property is the lot behind the home. Lot size is 25X75, known as 147 Cherry St. $82,000 MLS# 10-2666 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

134 Ann St. Nice duplex in a great neighborhood. Low maintenance. Investors: Money maker right from the start. Unit 2 is owner occupied, rent is projected. MLS 12-575 $119,000 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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Income & Commercial Properties

WYOMING PRICE REDUCED! $154,900

285 Wyoming Ave. First floor currently used as a shop, could be offices, etc. Prime location, corner lot, full basement. 2nd floor is 3 bedroom apartment plus 3 car garage and parking for 6 cars. For more information and photos go to www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS #10-4339 Call Charlie VM 101

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912 Lots & Acreage

BENTON TOWNSHIP

12.87 acres with well and in ground septic system. Spring. 1000’ trout stream. 60% clear, 40% wooded. Natural gas lease. $150,000. Call 570-925-6018 DALLAS

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696-2600 SHEATOWN

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$129,900 SPECTACULAR WATER VIEW! 2 acres overlooking Huntsville Reservoir. Building site cleared but much of woodlands preserved. Perc & site prep done. Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

DALLAS

1+ acres on Bunker Hill Road. Great views - builder of your choice. Septic and Well required Seller will provide perc test. MLS #11-268 $59,500 Call Rhea at 570-696-6677

DALLAS TOWNSHIP 63 acres with about 5,000’ roadfront on 2 roads. All Wooded. $385,000. Call Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 Earth Conservancy Land For Sale 61 +/- Acres Nuangola - $99,000 46 +/- Acres Hanover Twp. $79,000 Highway Commercial KOZ Hanover Twp. 3+/- Acres 11 +/- Acres Wilkes-Barre Twp. 32 +/- Acres Zoned R-3 See additional land for sale at: www.earth conservancy.org 570-823-3445 EDWARDSVILLE Great opportunity! Affordable lot in nice neighborhood just waiting for a home. Close to schools, shopping, etc. Public sewer & water. 11-3767 $14,900 Call Mary Carrano at 570-977-9047 COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570 474-2340

Need to rent that Vacation property? Place an ad and get started! 570-829-7130 HARDING REDUCED $24,900 Mt. Zion Road One acre lot just before Oberdorfer Road. Great place to build your dream home MLS 11-3521 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

JENKINS TOWNSHIP Prestigious

Highland Hills Development .88 Acres. $75,000 570-947-3375

97 Kado St. Duplex on nice corner lot in quiet neighborhood. A little TLC needed. Could easily be converted to a single family. Motivated seller. MLS 12-1867 $84,900 Donald Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

KINGSTON 302-304 Wyoming Avenue One of the only commercial building lots available on Wyoming Ave. Make this extremely busy site the next address of your business. MLS 08-1872 $89,000 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

912 Lots & Acreage KINGSTON

401-403 Main St. 3 lots together. 2 in Kingston (nice corner paved lot) 1 in Edwardsville (40x60) potential to build with parking or parking for 20-48 vehicles. MLS 12-1465 $75,000 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

LAFLIN $32,900 Lot#9 Pinewood Dr

Build your new home in a great neighborhood. Convenient location near highways, airport, casino and shopping

156 X 110 X 150 X 45 DIRECTIONS Rt 315

to laflin Rd; make left off Laflin Rd onto Pinewood Dr. Lot is on corner of Pinewood Dr. and Hickorywood Dr. MLS 11-3411 atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

LAND LIQUIDATION

30 Mile Views 2 Acres $39,900 5 Acres $59,900 Estate sized properties at cookie cutter prices, #1 School District in Area, Priced to Sell, Finance with Only 10% Down, No Time Frame To Build. Call (570) 245-6288 LARKSVILLE

Nice country setting close to town for your new home! Lot is 75’ x 107’ with an existing 12’ x 20’ shed. $15,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832

Looking for that special place called home? Classified will address Your needs. Open the door with classified! LEHMAN 9 Acres on Lehman Outlet Road. 470’ front, over 1,000’ deep. Wooded. $150,000. Call Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

MOOSIC

BUILDING LOT $29,900 Corner of Drake St. & Catherine, Moosic. 80x111 building lot with sewer & water available, in great area with newer homes. Corner lot. For more details visit www.atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS #12-1148. Call Charlie

MOUNTAIN TOP 5.4 acres in

Glendale Manor. Walking distance to Crestwood High School. Is already subdivided into six lots . Perfect for a private custom home site or for development. Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832.

MOUNTAIN TOP Several building lots ready to build on! ALL public utilities! Priced from $32,000 to $48,000! Use your own Builder! Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

NEWPORT TWP.

LOTS - LOTS - LOTS 1 mile south of L.C.C.C.

210’ frontage x 158’ deep. All underground utilities, natural gas. GREAT VIEW!! $37,500 2 LOTS AVAILABLE 100’ frontage x 228’ deep. Modular home with basement accepted. Each lot $17,000. Call 570-714-1296

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Recently updated house, 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, washer/dryer hook-up, large living/family room, 1200/month + utilities and $1200 security deposit. Call Nancy @ 570-639-5688

LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED!

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Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified!

HUNLOCK CREEK Executive 2 story quality 4 bedroom home on 18 wooded acres in private setting. Quality construction with too many features to list. $1500/month + utilities. 1 year lease required. Call Dale for Specifics. 570-256-3343 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY

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953 Houses for Rent

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Rooms

KINGSTON

near school, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, all appliances, fenced yard, off street parking, deck, beautiful home. $975/month, 1st, last & security. Senior discount. Call 570-714-3693

DALLAS

Finished Home Will Vary From This Rendering

NEW CONSTRUCTION 6 Dickinson Close $439,900 9 Wharton Close First ﬂoor Master Suite, 2 bedrooms, bonus room

19 Richard Drive Great 3 bed, 2 bath townhome with open kitchen & wonderful deck $1,250/month plus utilities. MLS#11-64 570-696-3801 Call Margy 570-696-0891

and loft on second ﬂoor. Walk-out basement ready to be ﬁnished. Located on cul-de-sac.

5 Bedrooms, 3 baths, 2nd ﬂoor laundry, large open ﬂoor plan located on a cul-de-sac.

GLENMAURA COMMONS

DALLAS

8 Lackawanna Avenue 5 bedroom house, 2 full baths, $1500/month plus utilities. Call Steve at 973-580-5296

NEW CONSTRUCTION 2004 Robinson Close 2 Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhome in an exterior maintenance-free community.

MOUNTAINTOP

S. Mountain Blvd. Brick ranch with living & dining rooms, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & 2 car garage. I year lease required. $1,2000/month + utilities. Call Dave @ 570-474-6307 or 570-715-7750

Smith Hourigan Group

KIPLING DRIVE COMMUNITY Four lots available oﬀering golf course and incredible views!

HARVEY’S LAKE

3300 Square foot lake front home, has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, modern kitchen, living room with fireplace that opens to dining room. Sitting room in the corner off the kitchen. $2,250/month + utilities. Call Kevin at 696-5420

$460,000

Glenmaura is Surrounded by:

• Glenmaura National Golf Club • Glenwood Lake • Shoppes at Montage • Toyota Pavilion • Sno Mountain Ski & Summer Resort • PNC Field • Glenmaura Corporate Center • Cinemark Movie Theater • Great Restaurants • Lackawanna County Visitor’s Center

(570) 341-9550 • glenmaurasales.com

SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195

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TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 912 Lots & Acreage SHICKSHINNY LAKE

915 Manufactured Homes

EAST MOUNTAIN RIDGE (Formerly Pocono

Location, Location, Location A most unique & desirable property. This is an opportunity to purchase a centrally situated lot with an unmatched view of this beautiful lake. If you are looking for that special building site, this is it! MLS# 11-1269 $179,900 Call Dale Williams Five Mountains Realty 570-256-3343 SHICKSHINNY

SO LD

Park) and San Souci Park. Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, MobileOneSales.net Call (570)250-2890 SWEET VALLEY

Exceptionally nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home nestled on a 1.8 acre lot. Attractive eat-in kitchen, all appliances included. Large living room & laundry. Enjoy breezes on your screened porch. One owner. MLS # 12-2457 $74,900 Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883

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WILKES-BARRE

696-2600

Beautiful 2.6 acre building lot located in a setting of mountains, pastures and farmlands. An ideal country setting to build your dream home! #12-2632 $29,900 Karen Ryan 283-9100 x14

696-2600 SWEET VALLEY Grassy Pond Road 6.69 wooded acres. Great building site and/or ideal hunting property. No utilities. $70,000. Call Pat Doty 570-394-6901 McDermott Real Estate 570-696-2468 TRUCKSVILLE

FULLY FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT

Short or long term Excellent Neighborhood Private Tenant Parking $600 includes all utilities. No pets. 570-822-9697

WILKES-BARRE VICTORIAN

CHARM 34 W. Ross St. Fully furnished, 1 bedroom, All appliances and most utilities included. Secure, private off street parking. Historic building is non smoking/no pets. Base rent $700/mo. Security, references required. View at houpthouse.com. 570-762-1453

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

ASHLEY floor. 2

2nd bedrooms. Porch. Appliances. Gas heat. Electric hot water. $495 + utilities & security. Water, sewer & garbage paid. Credit / background check. Quiet animals - cleaning fee. Call 570-823-6060

AVOCA

1 bedroom apartment. 2nd floor, large kitchen. Includes heat, refrigerator, stove, water, garbage & sewer fees. Nice quiet, clean residential neighborhood. Pets negotiable. $590/month. Call 570-228-8563

AVOCA

187 Skyline Drive 2 + acres with 2 subdivided lots set in the woods with awesome views. Great location and all utilities. Build your dream home(s). MLS 12-1988 $99,900 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WANAMIE 2 Miner Ave. Looking to build? Check this lot out! This is on the edge of a hill and has a great view. 440 acres corner of Belles and Miner MLS 12-1007 $14,900 Roger Nenni EXT. 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WHITE HAVEN Route 115 Nice level building lot right in front of the golf course! Close to I-80 & PA Turnpike. $14,500 Louise Gresh 570-233-8252 CENTURY 21 SELECT GROUP 570-455-8521 WILKES-BARRE 57 Fulton St. Nice residential area. Lot for sale 3080 square feet. MLS 12-1762 $5,000 Kelly ConnollyCuba EXT. 37 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

WYOMING

FIRST ST. 4 building lots each measuring 68x102 with public utilities. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-439 $39,900 EACH Call Charlie 570-829-6200

EXETER

TOWNHOUSE Wildflower Village Like New! 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, living room, large dining/kitchen area, Full basement and deck. $690/mo + utilities. No Pets 570-696-4393

1 BEDROOM, 2ND FLOOR APT Very nice, quiet, clean, great neighborhood. Hardwood floors, air, washer /dryer with newer appliances, storage. 1st/last/security with one year lease. References required. $650 + utilities. Water/ sewer by owner, no pets, non-smoking. Call 202-997-9185 for appointment

FORTY FORT All utilities included.

Clean 4 room 2nd floor. Appliances. Covered parking. Non smoking, cat considered, starting at $700/month. 570-714-2017

FORTY FORT

SHICKSHINNY

Apartments/ Unfurnished

FORTY FORT

Level 7.5 acres building lot with a mountain view. Great for horses or organic farming. MLS 12-306 $59,000 570-675-4400

Nice 1 acre building lot situated in a country setting amidst mountains, ponds and farmlands. An ideal rural setting for your dream home! #12-2631 $18,500 Karen Ryan 283-9100 x14

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1,2&3 bedroom apartments, all in good condition, no pets. $525 to $700 + security. Call 570-328-3773

AVOCA

3 rooms includes heat, hot water, water, garbage & sewer + appliances, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking. Security. No pets. $480/month. 570-655-1606 Dallas, Pa. MEADOWS APARTMENTS 220 Lake St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-675-6936, 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE EXETER Nice one bedroom first floor apartment with extra room in basement. Washer hookup. Heat & hot water included in rent. References & security required. Non Smoking. $650 per month. Call Nancy Answini Gilroy Real Estate 570-237-5999

EXETER

Senior Apartments

222 SCHOOLEY AVE. EXETER, PA Accepting applications for 1 bedroom apartments. Quality apartments for ages 62 and older. Income limits apply. Rent only $450 month. *Utilities Included *Laundry Facilities *On Site Management *Private parking

Call for appointment 570-654-5733 Equal Housing Opportunity

Newly renovated, great neighborhood. 2nd floor. Non smoking. Oak composite floors, new wall-to-wall carpeting in bedrooms. 4 paddle fans, large bath with shower. Stove, new fridge & dishwasher. Off street parking, coin-op laundry. $600 + gas, electric & water. References required, no pets. 570-779-4609 or 570-407-3991

FORTY FORT

AMERICA REALTY RENATLS 570-288-1422 Call for specifics REMODELING IN PROCESS! 1 bedrooms $625 + utilities; 2 bedrooms $575 to $750 + utilities. All deluxe, built-ins, some fireplaces, carports, enclosed porches. No Pets, No Smoking, 2 YEAR LEASES, EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION.

GLEN LYON Modern 2 bed-

room, washer/dryer hook up, yard. Garbage included. $420/month + utilities & 1 month security Call 570-542-2118

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

Two 1st floor, 1 bedroom apartments. All utilities included. No pets. $600 + 1 month security. (908) 964-1554 HANOVER TWP

BRESLAU 6 room apt. includes

heat & water $700 month + utilities & security & references. Refrigerator & stove included. Parking available. 570-287-8766

HANOVER TWP. 2 to 3 bedrooms, 1

bath, refrigerator & stove, washer/ dryer, single car detached garage, gas heat, no pets. $825/month + electric & 1 month security. 570-760-0612

HARVEYS LAKE

1 or 2 bedroom, LAKE FRONT apartments. Wall to wall, appliances, lake rights, off street parking. No Pets. Lease, security & references. 570-639-5920

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KINGSTON

2nd Floor, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Kitchen, living room, Washer & Dryer next to post office, off street parking $500 + utilities, water & sewer included, 1 year lease security & references, no pets, no smoking Call 570-822-9821

KINGSTON

3 bedroom, 1 bath, large living room, nice kitchen, laundry room with washer/dryer hookup. 3rd floor completely finished (not for use as a bedroom). Our company prides itself on offering very clean homes! This home has newer wall-towall carpeting, fresher paint throughout, remodeled bathroom and more. $795/mo + 1.5 mo security deposit + utilities; no pets; no smoking; credit check, background check. 908.246.9434

KINGSTON

399 - 401 Elm Ave. Quiet convenientneighborhood. Newly remodeled apartments. 2nd floor, 2 bedroom apts. $600 each + utilities NO PETS, No section 8 housing. References and security required. 570-301-2785

KINGSTON 72 E. W alnut St.

2nd floor. Located in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen, living room, dining room. Sunroom. Bath. 3 bedrooms; 2 large & 1 small. Lots of closets. Built in linen closet & hutch. Hardwood and carpeted floors. Fireplace. Storage room. Yard. Washer / dryer, stove / fridge. Heat and hot water included. Available Now. One year lease+ security. $950 570-283-4370

KINGSTON 800 Block Market

Street. Ground level, 1st floor, 2 bedroom, refrigerator & stove. $670 to $720/month, includes utilities Security & references. Call Jim at 570-288-3375 or visit www.dream rentals.net KINGSTON Modern 2 bedroom 1 bath. Second floor. $600 + utilities. Call Darren 570-825-2468

KINGSTON

Nice 4 bedroom, 2nd floor. Kitchen newly remodeled. Gas heat, w/d hookup, large living room with nice front porch. $650 plus security and utilities. References required. Call 570-714-2431 Extension 137

KINGSTON

Nice neighborhood, John St. 1st floor. modern, 1 bedroom, clean, freshly painted. Off street parking, 2 porches. $575 includes heat, fridge, stove w/d. No dogs/smoking. Lease, security 570-545-6057

KINGSTON

Townhouse conveniently located on residential street, ultra modern, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, large eat-in kitchen, central air, gas heat, off street parking, outside maintenance provided, heat & utilities by tenant, no pets, no smoking, 1 year lease, and 1 month security. Call

KINGSTON

KINGSTON 1st floor, spacious, attractive, 2 bedroom, living room/den, Dining Room, large kitchen, AC, washer/dryer, gas heat, QUIET/SAFE. Ideal for SENIOR DOWNSIZING. $695 + utilities after discount. No smoking, No pets, No Section 8. Other Kingston apartments available. 574-9827

KINGSTON

2 Deluxe 3 BR apts. 1st floor, 2 baths plus. 2nd floor 1.5 baths & den plus. All appliances, washer/dryer included. Carpeted, A/C, garage, no pets/smoking, lease. (570)287-1733

Apartments/ Unfurnished

LUZERNE 1/2 DOUBLE

3 bedrooms, nice neighborhood. Off street parking. $625 Call 570-441-4101

LUZERNE

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, yard. $650/month + 1 month security & utilities. Call 570-817-0410

LUZERNE

ROSEWOOD REALTY LLC 1 bedroom PRIME location, QUIET + spacious. Yard, porch, storage, washer/dryer hookup. No pets, No smoking, No Section 8. $475 + utilities with discount. 574-9827

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570-287-6822

KINGSTON

Wyoming Avenue 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, appliances, laundry room. $490 + electric. Security & references. No pets. 570-696-1600

LARKSVILLE

2 bedroom, 1 Bath $725. Double Security. Brand New Hardwood & Tile Floors. Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer. Must see to appreciate! Quality, Affordable Housing.

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LUZERNE

1 bedroom, wall to wall, off-street parking, coin laundry, water, sewer & garbage included. $495/ month + security & lease. HUD accepted. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727

Available 09/01/12 2nd floor, small 1 bedroom. Gas heat. $435. Some utilities included. Lease, security. No pets. 570-220-6533 after 6pm

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.

No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

NANTICOKE

2 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, offstreet parking, $495 per month+ utilities, security, lease. HUD accepted. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727

NANTICOKE

East State Street Immaculate 2 bedroom apartment on 1st floor. All appliances. New carpets, washer/dryer hook-up, Ample storage. Backyard. No smokers, no pets. $585 per month includes water, garbage and sewer. Call (570) 239-2741

NANTICOKE Huge 1st floor, 1

bedroom apartment. Hardwood floors. Full kitchen. Large dining room. No pets, no smoking. $450. Water, sewer & trash included. 570-709-2342

NANTICOKE

bath, living room, dining room, full kitchen, laundry room, off street parking, 1st floor, landlord pays garbage, available immediately $650/month Call Steve at (570)468-2488

PITTSTON

3 room apartment, 2nd floor, wall to wall carpet, off street parking. Enclosed porch. $450/month + utilities & security. No pets. 570-655-1222

PITTSTON

CLEAN & SPACIOUS 4 room apt. 2nd floor, stove & refrigerator, off street parking. Water, sewer & garbage included. Non smokers & no pets. $575/month. 570-655-2567

PITTSTON

Large 1 bedroom apartment, washer/dryer hookup, water, sewer & heat included, $675 per month. 1st months, last months + deposit. Call 570-443-0770 PITTSTON Large 3 bedroom 2nd floor apartment. Includes refrigerator, range, washer dryer hookup. Sewer & trash. $575 + security. Call Bernie 1-888-244-2714

PITTSTON MUST SEE!

1st floor, 2 bedroom, quiet area. No Pets. No smoking. $525/month + security & utilities. Call 570-357-1383

PLAINS 2 bedroom, 2nd

floor, off street parking, large living space, washer/ dryer hook up. $450/month + utilities. No pets or smoking. Call 570-820-8822

PLAINS Modern 2nd floor

2 bedroom. 1 bath, Kitchen with appliances. new carpeting. Convenient location. No smoking. No pets. $550/month plus utilities. 570-714-9234

PLAINS Newly remodeled,

Modern 1 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, fridge & range. Water sewer, garbage & off street parking included. $450/mo. No pets. Call 570-735-3479

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, offstreet parking, gas heat, washer/dryer & gas hook-up. No pets. for further details, Call (570)823-8035 or (570)822-4701

NANTICOKE Roomy, 2 bedroom,

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

new carpeting, clean. $520/month, + utilities, security & references. Garbage included. Section 8 Approved Call 570-815-2265

NANTICOKE/SHEATOWN

121 Thomas Street 1 bedroom, 2nd floor, eat-in kitchen with appliances, shared yard and porch, washer/dryer hook-up $375 + security, no pets, no smoking Tenant pays electric, water, and oil heat & garbage. $375/per month, Call (570)814-1356

PARSONS

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, washer, dryer, fridge, stove & heat included. $685/month + security. no pets. Call 570-332-9355

KINGSTON

2 BEDROOM LUXURY APARTMENT WITH A PARK VIEW…. this totally renovated & gutted space is within walking distance to downtown Wilkes-Barre & Kirby Park – brand new everything! Tiled eat in kitchen, tiled bath, ceiling fans, closets, & a screened porch… $795/month includes heat… Call Pat Today!!!

Smith Hourigan Group 570 287-1196

PITTSTON

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, living room, eat in kitchen. Stove, garbage disposal, fridge, washer & dryer included. Carpeted & newly painted, air. Trash & sewer paid. Off street parking for 1 car. No smoking. No pets. $575 + utilities, security & 1st month. 570-696-1485 Leave Message

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP 1 bedroom. Stove, fridge. Laundry hookup. 1 year lease. No pets. $375 + utilities. Call 570-237-0968

Apartments/ Unfurnished

PITTSTON 3 bedrooms, 1

MOUNTAIN TOP

1 Bedroom apartments for elderly, disabled. Rents based on 30% of ADJ gross income. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. TTY711 or 570-474-5010 This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer.

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PLYMOUTH

3 bedrooms,1 bath, $650/per month, Call 570-760-0511

PLYMOUTH

Large, spacious 1 or 2 bedroom. Appliances and utilities included. Off street parking. $595. Call 570-704-8134

PLYMOUTH

Newly renovated 2 bedroom. 1st floor. Kitchen appliances, w/d, heat hot water and sewer included. Air, small fenced in yard, Borough inspected. First, last security. $700/mo 570-332-7332 570-287-3935

SCRANTON

2 spacious apartments available. 2 bedrooms each, choose from 2nd or 3rd floor. $600 $750. Close to Marywood & Scranton U. No smoking, no pets. Call 570-341-5859

SCRANTON/SOUTH Basement apart-

ment. 3 small rooms & bath. Water, sewer & garbage included. $400/month, security & references. 570-702-2316

SUGAR NOTCH

Very spacious, sprawling & nice 6 room apartment in nice building. 1,215 sq. ft. overall. Has 5 closets & large linen closet in a very large bathroom. Gas heat, water, cooking gas & sewer all included. Close to I-81, mall & only 3 miles to Central Wilkes-Barre.Lease. $685/monthly. 570-650-3803

WEST PITTSTON 1 bedroom, stove & dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, totally remodeled. Water paid. $550/month, plus utilities, 1st & security. 570-299-7103

WEST PITTSTON 2 bedroom half dou-

ble. 2 baths. Stove, fridge. Laundry hookup. No pets. 1 year lease. $575 + utilities. Call 570-237-0968

WEST PITTSTON

2 bedroom luxury apartment. Living room, kitchen. Central Air. Off Street parking. All appliances included. 570-430-3095

WEST PITTSTON

2nd floor, 4 rooms. Hardwood floors. Heat and hot water included. No pets. $650 + security. Call 570-479-4069 WEST PITTSTON Out of flood area Charming, large, 4 rooms, 2nd floor, living room, den, new eat in kitchen, all appliances Includes heat, off street parking, w/d hookup, garbage. $585/month, lease and security 570-328-0784 West Pittston, Pa. GARDEN VILLAGE APARTMENTS 221 Fremont St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-655-6555, 8 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

WILKES BARRE TWP 1 bedroom, wall

to wall carpet, separate kitchen/living room, tenant pays utilities. $480 + security. Call 570-401-9124

WILKES-BARRE

Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available

Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*

WILKES-BARRE / KINGSTON Efficiency 1 & 2

bedrooms. Includes all utilities, parking, laundry. No pets. From $390 to $675. Lease, security & references. 570-970-0847 WILKES-BARRE / PARSONS Spacious 3 bedroom 3rd floor apartment. Large eat-in kitchen. Close to casino. $700 / month + water & cooking gas. Call 570-793-9449

WILKES-BARRE

1st floor, Convenient location, Out of flood zone, 2 bedroom, living room, washer/dryer hook-up, heat & water included. Yard, lease, $635/month, 1st, last, security, references and background check. No pets. (570)822-4302

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

WILKES-BARRE LODGE Formerly The Travel Lodge 497 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre Rooms Starting at: Daily $44.99 + tax Weekly $189.99 + tax Microwave, Refrigerator, WiFi, HBO 570-823-8881 www.Wilkes BarreLodge.com

WILKES-BARRE Renovated One Bedroom 216 Carlisle St. Available 8/1. May be used as two bedroom. New refrigerator, stove. New floors, carpets. Ceiling fans. Fresh paint. $600 mo. $600 security. Call 215565-6761 or email alexandervending @gmail.com

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom

apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 OK 570-357-0712

WILKES-BARRE Spotless Large

2 bedroom, lots of storage, dishwasher, $725/ month includes all utilities except electric. No pets. Lease. References. Security. 570-709-8183 WILKES-BARRE

STUDIO NEAR WILKES

Lots of light, wood floors. Summer only ok. $425. All utilities included. No pets. 570-826-1934

WILKES-BARRE TWP.

1-3+ Bedrooms Wyoming Valley Apartments

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WILKES-BARRE

Walking distance to Wilkes University, minutes from King’s Newly renovated. Most utilities included. Professional on site management. Off street parking. Starting at $515. 866-466-0501 or leasing-cumberland @rentberger.com

WILKES-BARRE

West River St. Large 2, 3, & 4 bedroom apartments. Heat & hot water included. Balcony. Off street parking. Washer dyer hookup. Pets OK. $855 - $950. Call 570-237-0124 WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom water included 2 bedroom water included 2 bedroom single family 5 bedroom large 2 bedroom, heat & water included 3 bedroom, half double, immaculate condition 3 bedroom single PITTSTON Large 1 bedroom water included AVOCA 3 Bedroom, water included HANOVER TWP. 2 Bedroom half double McDermott & McDermott Real Estate Inc. Property Management 570-821-1650 (direct line) Mon-Fri. 8-7pm Sat. 8-noon

WILKES-BARRE

307-309 South St E. 2 bedroom apartment, available now, 1 bath, new carpet, ceramic tile in kitchen & bath, 6x8 porch, landlord pays heat & water. NO HOOKUPS, NO PETS. $650 /month, 1st month & security required. Call Manny 718-946-8738 or 917-295-6254

WILKES-BARRE

6 rooms, 1 bath. fridge, stove,Washer & Dryer hookup. $525 + utilities + security. ALSO 1 large bedroom, 1st floor, fridge, stove $450 + utilities. Section 8 accepted CALL 570-301-8200 WILKES-BARRE

LAFAYETTE GARDENS

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Parsons Section 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, wall to wall, new stove & fridge. Heat, hot water, sewer & trash included. $475. No pets. Non smoking. References & security. 570-823-0864 or 570-817-1855

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2 BEDROOM AVAILABLE NOW!! Recently renovated, spacious, wood floors, all kitchen appliances included, parking available. 2 bedroom $500 + utilities. Call Agnes 570-793-9449 570-540-5312

WYOMING Clean & efficient 1st floor 1 bedroom. Includes stove, fridge, sewer & garbage. Laundry facilities. Private setting. Security & references. No pets, non smoking. $535/month. Call (570) 466-4176 or (570) 388-6468

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square feet, ample parking, 350.00 + utilities. Call 570824-5586 leave message.

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Rte. 315 2,400 Sq. Ft. professional office space with beautiful view of Valley & Casino. will divide office / retail Call 570-829-1206

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Commercial Lease Courtdale location Ideal for: Veterinarian Office Manufacturing / Industrial Space Storage Space

1000 SF - 5000 SF Space Available. 5000 SF Warehouse Space with loading docks, office, heat, and plumbing. $3.60 - $12 sf/yr + NNN, lease negotiable. Call Cindy King 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

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183 Market St. Office space available in beautifully renovated professional building. Great high traffic location! 2 separate offices with large reception area. Bonus use of conference room MLS 12-1049 $1000 per month Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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RETAIL / OFFICE 1188 Wyoming Ave

Forty Fort, PA This unique 2,800 Sq Ft. interior (Circa 1879), Features 10’ Ceilings, Distinctive chandeliers, Two fireplaces. French door entrances. Large parking lot. Handicap accessible. Central a/c, Hardwood floors. Signage is perfectly positioned on the 179’ frontage. Over 15,000 vehicles pass daily. Call

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315 PLAZA 1,750 SQ. FT. & 2,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206

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228 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd. Prime retail or office space in a highly active shopping plaza in close proximity to Price Shopper and Wegman's, 1500 sq. ft. available in end unit.Plenty of parking. Prominent marquee signage available. $1250/month Call Geri,570-696-0888 Lewith & Freeman R.E. 570-696-2075.

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16-18 Linden St. Professional office space for lease near General Hospital. Ideally suited for medical offices. Other possible uses would include a deli style restaurant. MLS 12-1052 $1200 per month Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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BEST $1 SQ. FT. LEASES YOU’LL EVER SEE! Warehouse, distribution, storage, light manufacturing. Gas heat, sprinklers, overhead doors, parking for 30 cars. Yes, that $1 sq.ft. lease! We have 9,000 sq.ft., 27,000 sq.ft., and 13,000 sq. ft. Can combine. There is nothing this good! Call Larry @ 570-696-4000 or 570-430-1565

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DUPONT Completely remodeled, modern 2 bedroom 1/2 double. Lots of closet space, with new carpets and completely repainted. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hook up. Nice yard & neighborhood, no pets. $595 + security. Call 570-899-8877 HUGHESTOWN Clean & bright 2 bedroom 1/2 double in a quiet residential neighborhood. Off street parking. Stove included. Washer/Dryer hookup. No pets. No smoking. $625/month + utilities & security. References required. Available Aug 1. 570-760-9323

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76 S. Landon Ave. 3 bedrooms, newly renovated, all appliances, washer / dryer hookup, no pets. Spacious rooms, great location! $700/month + utilities & 1 month security. Available September. 570-881-5747 NANTICOKE

2 BEDROOMS

Fresh paint. New carpet & flooring. New fridge & stove. Washer/dryer hookup. Large fenced yard. Attic, basement. $600/ month plus utilities. First, last, security and 6 month lease. OPEN HOUSE Saturday August 11 from 10am to 2pm or call for a showing 570-821-0841

NANTICOKE

4 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. $465/month + security & utilities. Sewer and trash included. 570-735-0258

PLAINS

Spacious, modern 2 bedroom. Wall to wall carpeting, bath, living room, kitchen with all appliances, off street parking. $600 + utilities, 1st & last month’s rent & security. Absolutely no pets! 570-823-4116 570-417-7745 570-417-2737

SWOYERSVILLE Large, newly

remodeled 3 bedroom. Stove, dishwasher, washer/ dryer hook up, off street parking. No pets. $600/month + utilities. Call 570-301-7723

WEST PITTSTON

4 Nassau St. HALF DOUBLE 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, kitchen, dining room, off street parking, quiet neighborhoodWyoming Area School District. NO PETS, NO SMOKERS, $625/ + utilities & security Call Mike 570-760-1418

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1/2 double. 3 bedrooms. Wall to wall carpeting, washer / dryer hookup. Fenced in yard. $475 plus utilities and security. Call 570-472-2392

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Warehouse w/office area. 28,000 SF w/overhead door. Ample parking. Easy access to Rte 81. Motivated Seller! MLS#12-2947 JUDY RICE 714-9230

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900 SF Commercial space on 1st flr. 900 SF 2 BR apt on 2nd flr. Billboard also available to rent on bldg. MLS#10-4309 TINA 714-9251

Large 8000 SF building looking 2 bldgs zoned commercial. Great business opportunity. 1st flr has 2 for a new lease on life! Zoned Commercial. BR, Apt. Freshly painted exterior. Zoned 1 consists of retail space & apts, the MLS#11-4058 other is a 2-story home. MLS#10-4056 Community Business. MLS#11-4416 SANDY 970-1110 or DAVID 970-1117 MIKE JOHNSON MATT 714-9229

High traffic - Established restaurant. Locally owned. Seller willing to finance w/good downpayment. MLS#122835 PAT GENETTI 788-7514

6000+ SF furniture store, plus apt. & lots more space. High traffic area. MLS#11-3865 RAE DZIAK 714-9234

3 BR, Ranch w/gar+ attached bldg. Zoned HWY COMM. Ideal for office or sm business. MLS#10-4367 RAE 714-9234

Multi-Purpose Bldg This 2400 SF bldg Convenient location on State St - Adjacent lot features offices & garage w/overhead door. available for sale $90,000. MLS#10-4590 Across from Hollenback Golf Course. MARGY 696-0891 or MIKE J 970-1100 MLS#11-4561 JUDY RICE 714-9230

Unique bldg currently used Former automotive/gas station (tanks removed). 1500 SF bldg w/2 bay as single residence. May be converted to garage & pkg for 30 cars. MLS#12-1713 suit your needs (w/zoning approval). MLS#12-844 CLYDETTE 696-0897

Auto repair & body shop w/state certified paint booth. 2nd flr storage. MLS#11-2842 ANDY 714-9225

Beautiful brick building currently used as salon. Separate entrances & utilities. Zoned Commercial. OSP. MLS#122029 JENNIFER HILLA 715-9350

2-Story masonry bldg on Great income property! 7 units - good condition - many updates 96x180 lot w/pkg for 36 cars. Ideal for apts or small mfg business. MLS#12-1758 - tenant occupied. MLS#12-1646 MIKE 970-1100 or MARGY 696-0891 RAE DZIAK 714-9234

Opportunity to own your own Prime location ZONED HWY COMMERCIAL- 4 BR Cape restaurant/pizza business. Includes equipment & liquor license. MLS#12-1658 Cod on 100x556 lot. MLS#11-229 JUDY RICE 714-9230 RAE 714-9234

Wonderful opportunity for commercial bldg w/ice cream stand, storefront & apt. Also storage bldg. MLS#12-370 CORINE 715-9321

Great location for professional Brick & block prime office bldg. office. Private drive in rear. Zoned C-3. Includes professional office space + Property being sold "as is". MLS#10-4362 restaurant. MLS#12-366 TINA 714-9251 GERALD PALERMO 788-7509

3235 SF Building on .816 acre. Renovated in 2001. Perfect for truck repair, lanscaper, contractor, etc. MLS#121376 ANDY CISNEY 714-9225

PRIME LOCATION - Vacant land with Penn Dot access already in place. Close to everything! MLS#12-2517 DAVID 970-1117 or SANDY 970-1110

4 Sty brick office bldg, more than half rented. High traffic area. 2 lots included for pkg. MLS#11-1045 ANDY 714-9225 or MARGY 696-0891

Great location for multi-use commercial business. Ample pkg, office & workspace. MLS#12-685 PAT G 788-7514 or BEN T 788-7516

Outstanding brick bldg! Parking for 7-10 cars. MLS#08-2790 PEG 714-9247

Commercial opportunity awaits your business.1st flr 10,000 SF w/offices. 2nd flr storage. Plenty of pkg on 4.62 acres. MLS#10-1110 JUDY 714-9230

3.895 Acres on W-B Blvd700 front feet provides excellent exposure. Utilities, access road, possible KOZ opportunity. MLS#11-1346 VIRGINIA ROSE 288-9371

Waiting for developer - this 3.7 acre parcel is highly visible from Rt 81. Easy access. Ideal for many uses. MLS#12-2535 JUDY 714-9230 or CHRISTIAN 585-0614

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Well located building for offices & apts. Short walk to YMCA, Wilkes University, Public Square or River Common. MLS#12-2805 ANN LEWIS 714-9245

5 Unit building w/private Victorian 5 Unit in excellent condition! New fencing. Laundry, parking. Well kept - fully rented w/long term tenants. MLS#10-3866 3 garages & OSP for 9. MLS#12-2487 TERRY DONNELLY 715-9317 RAE Dziak 714-9234

High traffic location. 2900 SF professional office space w/basement storage. Pkg for at least 12 cars. MLS#12416 RHEA SIMMS 696-6677

Retail, Office, Medical Whatever your need - This 4000 SF Bldg can accommadate it! Parking for 10. MLS#12276 JUDY RICE 714-9230

Ideal bldg for retail sales or prof offices. High traffic location on Route 309S. Zoned Commercial. MLS#121534 MIKE JOHNSON 970-1100

6700 SF building on the San Attractive office space 32,000SF, Prime Location 30+ parking, including trailer spaces Souci Parkway. Modern office space available. in excellent condition. Good visibility. 1900SF - 12 pkg spaces. MLS#09Parking for 30+ cars. MLS#12-1342 For "rent" only. MLS#10-4503 MLS#08-1305 3085 MATT HODOROWSKI 714-9229 BARBARA M 696-0883 VIRGINIA ROSE 288-9371 MARGY 696-0891

Prime retail or office space in high active shopping plaza. Close to Price Chopper, Kost Tires & Wegmans. MLS#122554 GERI 696-0888

Lease this building w/nice offices, conference room & Kit. Ample parking. MLS#11-419 JUDY 714-9230

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