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WASHINGTON — Despite Social Security’s long-term problems, the massive retirement and disability program could be preserved for generations to come with modest but politically difficult changes to benefits or taxes, or a combination of both. Some options could affect people quickly, such as increasing payroll taxes or reducing annual cost-of-living adjustments for those who already get benefits. Others options, such as gradually

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be because they can be phased in slowly. Each year lawmakers wait,Social Security’s financial problems loom larger and the need for bigger changes becomes greater, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. “Certainly, in the current environment, it would be very difficult to get changes made,” Social Security’s Commissioner, Michael J. Astrue, said in an interview. “It doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t try. And sometimes

raising the retirement age, wouldn’t be felt for years but would affect millions of younger workers. All of the options carry political risks because they have the potential to affect nearly every U.S. family while raising the ire of powerful interest groups. But the sooner changes are made, the more subtle they can See CHOICES, Page 14A

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A Hazleton man is arrested in the death of Aaron Reznick after he was beaten.

VICK INJURED X-rays on Michael Vick’s ribs were negative after he was knocked out of the Philadelphia Eagles’ preseason Vick game in the first quarter by a hard hit on Monday night. Vick was leveled by New England Patriots linebacker Jermaine Cunningham after heaving a deep pass. Vick knelt on one knee, while surrounded by medical personnel, got up and walked to the sideline under his own power with 6:01 left in the quarter. 1B

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bove, Anna and her sister Dorothy of Plymouth, both 6, pick out shoes Monday morning at Target in Wilkes-Barre Township as part of a back-to-school shopping spree from Target and the Salvation Army in Wilkes-Barre. Thirty students were given the chance to shop at the Target store to purchase supplies, clothing and other necessities for school. Each child was given an $80 Target gift card. At left, Dalton Christian, 10, and brother Dallas, 11, of Wilkes-Barre, shop for school supplies at Target.

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the situation gets more critical almost by the day. On Nov. 6, voters can choose who they want in the White House and Congress. Here is a look at their positions on Social Security: U.S. Sen. Bob Casey D-Scranton “We need to protect and preserve Social Security by grow-

WILKES-BARRE – Northeastern Pennsylvania’s members of Congress and their challengers agree that Social Security is needed and must continue. The region is second only to parts of Florida in senior citizen population, and with the baby boomers already starting to retire and file their claims, See PLANS, Page 14A

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Local couple’s legacy is education By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

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Estate of Norbert and Victoria Gustitus gave King’s College $473,000.

educate the sons and daughters of working-class families.” According to estate documents, the King’s scholarship will be given to “students who are financially in need of assistance and who are academically qualified to attend King’s College.” Victoria Gustitus’ brother, Norbert Katarsky, said Monday his sister and brother-in-law would be extremely happy to see the amount of money go to the college. “(Norbert Gustitus) had taken some (night) courses there after he retired” in 1985, Katarsky said. “He appreciated

WILKES-BARRE – The estate of a childless couple from Exeter is making it possible for many young adults to get a King’s College education. The estate of Norbert and Victoria Gustitus on Monday gave King’s more than $473,000 to be used to establish a memorial scholarship in their names. “King’s is extremely grateful for the generosity of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gustitus,” King’s President the Rev. John Ryan said. “Their gift will provide financial support on an annual basis to students for generations to come and will help King’s continue its mission to See GIFT, Page 14A

HAZLETON – Aaron Reznick may have died because someone wanted his iPhone. Police charges say it appears theft of the phone was the motive behind the beating death of Reznick earlier this month. City police arrested Breon Davonne Judon, 19, of North LafayetteCourt,Hazleton,late Saturday night for his alleged role in the Aug. 4 beating and robbery of Reznick, 29. Reznick died at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown on Dedes Aug.13.Anautopsyshowedhe died from blunt force injuries. His death has been ruled a homicide by the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. Policeallegeinarrestpapers thatJudon,alsoknownasDoc, andMitchellDedes,17,known as Money, approached RezJudon nick with a gun and stole the iPhone. Reznickwasassaulted,strippedandforcedinto the trunk of his 2012 Kia, police allege. Police said Reznick tried to escape the trunk when he was assaulted a second time. He was found in the middle of Carson Street clad only in underwear and socks. He was initially taken to Hazleton General Hospital and later flown to Lehigh Valley Hospital where he died. Police identified Reznick after his vehicle was found abandoned in the area of 18th Street and Sherman Court in Hazleton on Aug. 5. Police said they recovered a pair of jeans with thebeltstillattachedandReznick’sphotoemployment ID card inside the vehicle. Judon allegedly admitted to another person he was involved in the robbery and beating of Reznick, according to arrest records. Dedes has not been charged in the homicide. He is jailed at the Luzerne County prison on unrelated robbery charges, court records say. Judon was arraigned Sunday on charges of criminalhomicide,kidnapping,robberyandthree counts of criminal conspiracy. He is jailed without bail. Additional arrests are forthcoming, police said.

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The two buildings in dispute are located in Pittston Township and Avoca.

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Luzerne County’s tax claim operator has been going in circles trying to get two commercial properties owned by Airport Office Complex Inc. into back-tax auctions. The company owes $298,500 in property taxes dating back to

2003 on the neighboring office buildings, which are located on John Street – one in Pittston Township and the other in Avoca. Properties are supposed to be listed for auction after two years of nonpayment. In order to get out of a sale, property owners who don’t pay up must

file for bankruptcy or convince a county judge they need more time. Airport Office has successfully obtained removal from sales in county court since 2007. Northeast Revenue Service LLC, the county’s tax claim opSee PROPERTIES, Page 14A

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An office complex on John Street, Pittston Township, is owned by a company owing back taxes.

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Sophia Owazany August 19, 2012 Owazany, 94, formerly of S ophia New Pine Street, Nanticoke,

passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012 in the Guardian Elder Care Center, Sheatown. Sophia was born Oct. 31, 1917 in Newport Township. She was the daughter of the late Maryan and Leonarda Buczek. She was a graduate of Newport Township High School and was a member of the former St. Mary’s Church, Nanticoke. She was involved in the choir and Catholic Women’s Council. Sophia was proceeded in death by her husband, Walter; son Walter Jr.; brothers, Leo and Edwin; sisters, Celia and Ann. Surviving are sons Daniel and his wife, Marilyn; Ronald; daughter-inlaw, Natalie; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held

August 18, 2012 Marilyn Baran, Gregory Kaintz, Joshua Sigmon and Arielle Sigmon; greatgrandchildren, Britni and Joseph Baran, Jocelyn and Ashton Kaintz; great-great-grandson, Zachary Lamoreaux; sisters, Mary Ann Tilley and Carol Roth. She was predeceased by devoted husband, Louis J. Klucsarits; parents, Paul Taubar and Mary Parsons Taubar; brother, Richard Taubar. A private memorial service for the woman who truly was "A Legend in Her Time" will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to St. Luke’s Hospice, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com.

Dr. Joseph R. Sgarlat August 20, 2012 Joseph R. Sgarlat, M.D., died peacefully on Monday, August 20, 2012, at Hospice Community Care’s in-patient facility at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. His family was with him. Born at home in Luzerne, on September 29, 1918, he was the youngest child of Charles and Concetta (Jenny) Sgarlat. Dr. Sgarlat graduated from Edwardsville High School, Pennsylvania State University and earned his medical degree at Boston University. He did his internship at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and his residency in orthopedic surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He practiced his surgical specialty until his retirement at age 82, at his office and at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital in Kingston and at WilkesBarre General Hospital and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. He served two terms of duty as an Army officer, providing medical services on troop ships carrying military personnel to and from the Pacific theater at the end of World War II and treating patients in Battle Creek, Michigan, who had been airlifted from MASH units in Korea. Dr. Sgarlat was preceded in death, in 1974, by his beloved wife, Ruth Williams Sgarlat, and also by his parents and his sisters, Josephine Ucchino, Helen Cicero and Nellie, who died in early childhood. He is survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: daughter, Susan Sgarlat, her husband, Charles Fels, her children,

Maya and Billy Parish, his wife, Wahleah Johns, and their children, Tohaana and Alowaan Johns; daughter Dorien Barnett, her husband Jeffrey, and their daughter Sara; son James Sgarlat, his wife Victoria, their sons Michael and his wife Emily and Thomas; son Joseph Williams (Will) Sgarlat, his wife Michelle and their daughters, Emily and Sophia. Dr. Sgarlat spent his happiest times dancing with his wife in the kitchen, sailing on Harveys Lake and watching Penn State football games. He appreciated everything that grew on his property at Harveys Lake and loved every season there. For many years he enjoyed breakfasts with Joey Shaver and lunches with Mary and Tom Nauss. His children thank his niece Jane Zukosky, her husband, Tom, and his friend Diane Shinal who gave him invaluable support. They also thank all at Hospice Community Care, especially nurse Lori, aides Karen, Michelle and Diane, and medical director and friend, Susan Sordoni, MD, for their compassion and professionalism. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Christ Uniting, 190 South Sprague Avenue, Kingston. A reception at the church will follow the service. Donations may be made in his memory to the Humane Society of the United States, online or at 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.

Lynanne I. Cromer Mohn August 19, 2012

ynanne I. Cromer Mohn, 51, of Sunbury, formerly of Warrior Run, died Sunday, August 19, 2012, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in June 24, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ilona Wallace Cromer and was a graduate of Hanover Memorial High School, Class of 1979. She was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, WilkesBarre, and was employed for over 25 years, as a Deli Manager for Weis Markets. Lynanne is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Mohn, Sunbury; daughter, Tara Dudeck, and her boyfriend, Mark Flecknoe, WilkesBarre; stepson, Joshua Mohn, Jim Thorpe; grandchildren, Kamden and Brittanya Flecknoe; brother, Joe Cromer Jr., and his wife, Linda, Warrior Run; sister, Alicia Brodginski, and her husband, James, War-

Council seeks loan to aid budget By STEVEN FONDO Times Leader Correspondent

Dorothy Taubar Klucsarits On August 18, Dorothy Taubar Golomb Klucsarits was reunited with loved ones from whom she has been separated for far too long. Born September 28, 1931 Dorothy was a spirited woman who gave generously to others her love, laughter and comfort. She was most fond of country music and especially "A Legend in My Time." Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Diann Kaintz, wife of Gregory Kaintz, with whom she resided, and Maryellis Sigmon, wife of Mark Sigmon; grandchildren,

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Tax revenues from the Centax company are slow in arriving, officials say.

Thursday at 11:30 a.m. from the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon from St. Mary’s Church, Nanticoke. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m.

rior Run; nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts. Funeral will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at 10 a.m. from the Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with the Rev. Gary Scharrer, of St Matthew’s Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Northumberland Memorial Cemetery, Stonington. Friends may call today from 5 to 8 pm at the funeral home and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made in Lynanne’s memory, to The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714, www.lustgarten.org. Condolences or cards may sent by visiting Lyn’s obituary at the funeral home website at lehmanfuneralhome.com.

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FORTY FORT – Borough Council voted unanimously on Monday to apply for a loan to help with budget woes caused by the slow receipt of earned income tax dollars collected through the Centax/ Don Wilkinson Agency. The $256,000 anticipation note will be underwritten by Franklin Security at an interest rate of 1.79 percent with a six-month interest-only option, payable in one year and secured by grant money due

the borough. Council voted to empower the borough solicitor to seek all legal recourse to recoup all fees and interest associated with the note from Centax. Numerous municipalities have encountered problems receiving revenue collected by Centax, which was hired by the county to comply with a state law mandating a single agency to collect all earned income taxes in the county. Due to the borough’s ongoing budgetary issues related to the tax-collection shortfall, council split 3-2 on a vote to pay current bills. In other business: • Council voted to advertise the flood plain ordinance

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August 10, 2012 Henry Piniazek, 89, formerly of East Union Street, Nanticoke, passed away August 10, 2012 at Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke. Born on October 7,1922, in Nanticoke, he was the son of the late Wydaslava and Tessie Volrath Piniazek. He was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Henry was employed for many years by Eberhard Faber Pencil Co. He was a member of St. Faustina’s Parish, the Acon Club, American

Legion Post 350, Eagles Nest 834 and the Nanticoke Hackers Golf Club, all in Nanticoke. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Bernadine Matulewski, and daughter Deborah Golembeski. Surviving are grandson, Joseph H. Golembeski, his wife, Brenda, and their son, Zackery; granddaughter, Kimberly, and her husband, Jack, and their son, Dominic; and son-in-law, Joseph P. Golembeski, and his wife, Cathy. Henry spent many days golfing, camping and working on the Mustang with his grandson Joe. Private funeral was held from the Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home.

Joseph P. Chaiko August 19, 2012 Joseph P. Chaiko, 84, of Duryea, died Sunday morning at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains Township. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Ann P. Chapan Chaiko. Born in Moosic, on July 30, 1928, he was the son of the late John and Mary Cuprick Chaiko and was a 1945 graduate of Moosic High School. Joe faithfully served our country during World War II with the U.S. Marines and then during the Korean War with the U.S. Army. For many years, he worked for Polarized Meats and retired from Maid Rite Steak Company. He was a lifelong parishioner of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, Old Forge. His heritage was very important to him and he was member of the Greek Catholic Union, District 5, served as a past delegate to their conventions and bowled in their league. Joe was a member of the American Legion Post 585, Duryea; VFW Post 835 and the West Side Club both of Avoca; Polish American

Club, Dupont; the Tarus Club and the German American Federation. His grandchildren were the love of his life, and he also enjoyed spending time with this special friend, Lilly, who called him Grandpa Joe. Also surviving are a son, Joseph J., Duryea; two grandchildren, Joseph R. and Nicole E., and their mother, Lisa, all of Pittston; a brother, Charles, and wife, Florence, Old Forge; two sisters, Marie Clifford, Moosic, and Anne Morrell, Cullowhee, N.C.; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Brothers John, Michael and George, who was killed in action during World War II, preceded him in death. The funeral will be Thursday at 9:15 a.m. from the Semian Funeral Home, 704 Union St., Taylor, followed by Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, 140 Church St., by the Rev. Gary Mensiner. Interment with military honors will be in the parish cemetery, Old Forge. Friends may call Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. Parastas services will be at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 140 Church St., Old Forge, PA 18518. Please visit www.semiancares.com to share memories or extend condolences.

Claude A. “Pete” Fuller August 19, 2012 A. “Pete” Fuller, 84, of C laude South Montrose, and formerly

of Orange and Tunkhannock, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012, at Meadow View Senior Living Center, Montrose. He was born in Sayre to the late Claude A. and Susie (Smith) Fuller Sr. His wife of 58½ years, Ellen (Crosby) Fuller, predeceased him. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Robert Taiko, Barnesville; four sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Linda Fuller, Dallas; Edward and Patricia Fuller, Clarks Summit; Joseph and Diana Fuller, Kingsley, Pa.; Daniel Fuller, Tunkhannock; seven grandchildren, Kristin, Debra, Michael Jr., Phillip, Traci, Heather and Carrie, 10 great-grandchildren, Kendyl, Nathan, Hunter, Emily, Hannah, Peter, Ryan, Cheyanna, Zoey and Reese; brother Richard Fuller, Jasper, Ind.; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also predeceased by a brother and sister-in-law, Marshall and Bertha Fuller; niece Sandra Fuller, nephew Kenneth Fuller, aunt Sarah Fuller, who raised him from age 5 after his mother died.

in advance of its submission to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. • Council also agreed to advertise its revised storm water management ordinance and to submit a memorandum of understanding to the Luzerne County Conservation District regarding the storm water law. • Council voted unanimously to accept DeNaples Auto Parts bid of $500 to buy the borough’s 1994 Chevy Blazer and to reject DeNaples’ offer of $750 to purchase the borough’s 1998 Chevy pickup truck. Council stated it will seek other avenues to maximize the sale price of the aging truck.

Pete was employed for 36 years at Lake Louise Farms in Orange and Tunkhannock. Pete and his wife Ellen were among the founding members of the Northmoreland Township Ambulance, he was also a member of the Franklin Township Fire Police, and Franklin Township Fire Company. Pete was an avid hunter and fisherman, and every summer, he and his wife Ellen would take a trip camping around the country. A Memory Service will be held at noon on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gerard F. Safko of Holy Name of Mary Church, officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Wyoming. Friends may call on the family from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. The family will provide flowers, their wishes were the memorial contributions in Pete’s name be made to the Montrose Minute Men, P.O. Box 461, Montrose, PA 18801, or to the Endless Mtns. Health Systems Building Fund, 25 Grow Ave., Montrose, PA 18801.

Board gets new tax collection agency By By GERI GIBBONS Times Leader Correspondent

PITTSTON TWP. -- The B oard of Supervisors voted unanimously Monday to terminate Centax/Don Wilkinson Agency as local services tax, or LST, collector and to award an emergency contract to HA B erkheimer. “I have not seen one dime in LST collection for 2012, and we are entering the third quarter,” Township Manager John Bonita said. He said this meant that apW H AT ’ S proximately NEXT $100,000 was due the townThe next meeting of ship. the township He said he board will be believed Cenheld Sept. 17 tax “ was overat 7 pm. whelmed.” The board also approved an outside consultant to audit the mercantile and mechanical device tax collections for 2012. “I believe that within weeks, we can have this under control,” Bonita said. The board also approved a roadway improvement project at the intersection of Oak Street and the Pittston Bypass. Supervisor Steve Rinaldi said that project would result in better traffic flow and improved safety conditions in that area. Resident Maryann Cameli said township garbage collector J.P. Mascaro refused to pick up four bags of trash that had been placed at her curb in compliance with township regulations. B onita advised her to call the township building for any subsequent problems. Resident Joe McNamara addressed the board with concerns in regard to Ridge Road. “ The road needs to be properly graded,” said McNamara, “so that when it rains it will not pour down my driveway.” Supervisor Joe Adams said that the township was looking into the matter. The supervisors approved a $351,099 check for the township’s volunteer fire department for purchase of a new fire truck, indicating that they anticipate the purchase of a new ambulance in the near future.

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Gunman strikes at mall

Township police are investigating an armed robbery at the Wyoming Valley Mall on Monday afternoon. Police said a man brandished a handgun in the parking lot outside the food court and stole a gold necklace from a male victim. The robber, described as a Hispanic male, about 5 feet, 10 inches or 5 feet, 11 inches tall, wearing a dark hoodie and possibly a Yankees baseball cap, fled into a waiting gold sedan, possibly a Toyota, police said. The name of the victim was not immediately available. A Luzerne County 911 supervisor said a call reporting the robbery was received at 5:31 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 208-0874 or dial 911.

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Woman in death case fights Pa. ruling Massage therapy license sought By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER tmorgan@timesleader.com

A former Hazleton chiropractor who was accused of causing the 1999 death of an epileptic woman is fighting a state agency’s denial of her request for a license to practice massage therapy. Joanne Gallagher hopes to convince the State Board of Massage Therapy to grant her a license despite her admission she practiced outside the chiropractic profession when she treated

30-year-old Kimberly Strohecker, contributing to Strohecker’s death. Gallagher turned to massage therapy after her chiropractic license was revoked based on federal charges filed against her in 2004 related to illegally billing Medicaid for services she provided to Strohecker. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Strohecker’s mother, Dawn, lobbied for years to have criminal charges filed against Gal-

lagher, who convinced Kimberly, a severe epileptic, to stop taking her anti-seizure medications, leading to a violent seizure that killed her on April 28, 1999. Gallagher has acknowledged she was wrong to treat Strohecker, but contends she has changed in the 13 years since the death and deserves a second chance, said her attorney, Walter Grabowski. But Dawn Strohecker said she is convinced Gallagher remains a danger. She is determined to

see that she never again practices in a profession involving public health. “The public needs to be protected from someone like her. She can’t be trusted,” Strohecker said. “I will fight her every step of the way, regardless of what she tries to become.” The fight before the massage therapy board stems from a change in state law that requires massage therapists to be licensed as of Jan.1this year. Previously they could practice without a license. Gallagher has practiced massage therapy since her release

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Decision on DeSanto near

Officials with the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority expect to decide soon whether to refer allegations of wrongdoing by Executive Director Fred DeSanto to law enforcement authorities, authority solicitor William Finnegan said Monday. DeSanto was DeSanto placed on paid administrative leave last week after several employees made allegations against him, Finnegan said. Finnegan declined to specify the claims made by the employees. “These are simply allegations that have been made. I have not had an opportunity to sit down and talk to any of the individuals,” he said. Finnegan said he planned to meet Monday with members of the authority’s personnel committee to discuss the accusations and determine whether a full internal investigation is warranted, or if the case should be referred to law enforcement. If a criminal investigation is warranted, Finnegan said it most likely will have to be referred to an outside agency because he serves as an assistant district attorney for Luzerne County, which would cause a conflict. WEST PITTSTON

Police warn of scams

Police caution residents about phone scams after two people were cheated out of money. One scam involved a false dating service website in which a person was swindled out of $1,200, police said. The other scam involved a person receiving a phone call and was told that a family member needed bail money. The person used Western Union Services to send money to Guyana, South America. Police said the person lost $2,100. The two people who were cheated out of money reside on Warren Street and Luzerne Avenue, police said. Police advise residents to be careful when dealing with websites and phone calls requesting money for services. DALLAS TWP.

Frontier plans events

Frontier Communications is hosting a variety of customer appreciation events this week during “Community Appreciation Week.” In Blakeslee today from 9 to 11 a.m. free coffee will be poured at the Wawa at the intersection of routes 115 and 940. In Dallas Township, Frontier employees will be washing cars for free on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in its parking lot located on Route 309. In addition to the car wash, which is for everyone, not just Frontier customers, there will also be free snacks and refreshments. On Thursday from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Curry Donuts, 67 Main St., Shickshinny, get a free cup of coffee. That same day, visit the Frontier tent at the Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market and get a free Frontier citywide Wi-Fi day pass. For a full list of events regionwide, go to http://frontier.com/ community.

from prison. Her application for a license was denied in March based on the federal conviction. She appealed the decision and a hearing was held last week. Grabowski said an attorney for the Bureau of Occupational Affairs argued against granting a license based on Gallagher’s treatment of Kimberly Strohecker and her admission to fraudulently billing Medicaid. Federal prosecutors alleged Gallagher treated Strohecker for epilepsy and billed Medicaid by characterizing the treatment as See LICENSE, Page 11A

Police seek texts, calls in hit-run At issue is the cellphone of a man whose truck was seized.

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onday offered some time to get in a little fishing before the rain came as demonstrated by Ariel Ashford, 11, of Hanover Township, who looks for help unhooking a blue gill from her line as her brother Rob Ashford, 10, looks on. The siblings fished with friends at the Ice Lakes in Rice Township. A little more rain is possible today, but there will be more good fishing weather ahead. For the forecast, see Page 8B.

Some might not sign county ethics code Controller Griffith vows to ready required to follow protion against employees who tational approach. Kingston resident Brian fessional codes of conduct, won’t sign. file complaints against Lawton said employees Shiner criticized the majoriofficials said. workers who won’t sign. County Controller Walter must obey the code and can’t ty’s direction, saying the By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.com

Some Luzerne County employees don’t plan to sign a form agreeing to comply with the new county ethics code by Friday’s deadline, prompting debate during Monday’s county Accountability, Conduct and Ethics Commission meeting. Reasons for not signing include the code’s potential clash with union contracts and the judicial system’s separation of power. Some court employees and attorneys employed by the county also question the need to sign when they’re al-

Griffith said he will file an ethics complaint against all employees who fail to sign by the deadline. One union -- the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, or AFSCME -- sent a letter to its employees Monday advising them against signing, Griffith said. He said the code adopted by county council doesn’t leave wiggle room because it states employees must sign the form “as a condition of continued employment.” Griffith questioned if county Manager Robert Lawton, also a commission member, will take personnel ac-

successfully claim ignorance of its requirements, even if they don’t sign. He said he expects a small percentage won’t sign. Commission Chairwoman Margaret Hogan said she wants to discuss concerns with non-signers, saying she believes all employees will sign after disagreements are resolved. Codes of conduct, including the one governing the court system, contain wording that allow adherence to additional codes, as long as the two don’t contradict, she said. A commission majority agreed to take a non-confron-

code is clear about the requirement. He said any employee arguments against signing the form are “ridiculous,” and the commission’s willingness to hold off on enforcement is “even more absurd.” “Enough is enough. Separate them from their paychecks,” Shiner said. “You need to be firm. You need to stop being wishy-washy.” County District Attorney Stefanie J. Salavantis, also a commission member, said she wants to “step delicately” because forced signing could lead to costly litigation from employees over alleged union contract violations.

WILKES-BARRE – City police and Luzerne County detectives want to review text messages and calls made from a cellphone belonging to Daniel Loughnane, whose 2006 Ford F350 is possibly linked to a fatal hit-and-run last month. Investigators on Monday filed a second search warrant seeking to examine Loughnane’s cellphone to determine its location when Rebecca McCallick, 19, was struck by a vehicle in front of her apartment at 199 Hazle Ave. on July 24. The vehicle drove away and McCallick died at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township. The first search warrant for the cellphone was filed on Friday. District Judge Martin Kane in WilkesBarre approved both warrants. The difference between the two search warrants for the cellphone is the reason given by investigators. In the first search warrant, investigators said they wanted to seize data from the cellphone account. The second warrant allows investigators to examine the phone’s SIM card, memory card, image and video files, outgoing, incoming and missed calls, visited websites, emails, GPS coordinates and text messages. Investigators say they recovered a Motorola cellphone in the interior console of the Ford when it was searched for DNA on Aug. 14. Suspected hair and a possible bone fragment were found on the undercarriage and driver’s side door area when it was searched at LAG Towing and Transport’s garage on Carey Avenue. Police released the truck on Friday. Investigators called the Ford a “vehicle of interest” in the fatal hit-and-run. It was impounded without a warrant when McCallick’s boyfriend, John Schenck, allegedly identified it as the vehicle that struck her when he was shown it parked at Loughnane’s house on West Liberty Street in Hanover Township on Aug. 9. A neighbor claimed he saw two police officers taking pictures of the Ford the night of Aug. 8. Loughnane could not be reached for comment on Monday. No charges have been filed.

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WILKES-BARRE – City police on Monday released a picture of a gunman who robbed a clerk at the Movies14 ticket office onEastNorthamptonStreetSundaynight. Police said a white male, armed with a small silver handgun, walked up to the clerk leaving the ticket office with bank deposits at about 10:30 p.m. The man demanded the money bag, fled out the front doors and was last seen running south on South Washington Street. The clerk was not injured in the armed robbery. Police did not release his name or say how much money was taken. WILK Radio talk show host Sue Henry said the clerk is her 20-year-old son, who has worked at the theater complex for four

years. “I love Wilkes-Barre as a city, I went to school in Wilkes-Barre, but I don’t like what is happening in Wilkes-Barre,” said Henry, who talked about the armed robbery during her show on Monday. “I don’t think I’m the only resident in this community that believes that.” Police described the gunman as being 5 feet, 8 inches tall to 5 feet, 10 inches tall, thin to medium build, early to mid 30s, light facial hair, and wearing a gray t-shirt with ARMY across the chest, plaid shorts and a black baseball hat. A security camera recorded the man entering the movie theater lobby from the parking garage before the robbery. It was not immediately known if the city’s Hawkeye surveillance cameras re-

corded the man running out of the lobby and on South Washington Street. “It’s scary, I hope police catch him,” Henry said. “No parent wants to see their children face a gun.” People leaving the theater complex Sunday night said they were unaware of the robbery. A message left for the manager at the theater was not returned on Monday. A city police officer frequently patrols theareaonweekends,butitwasnotknown if an officer was assigned to the theater Sunday night. The area near the movie theater has a history of vehicle break-ins. Two women reported on Aug. 9 their See GUNMAN, Page 11A

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Scarantino’s role limited, W-B Area boss says Out of jail, ex-PA superintendent lobbies for program

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While former Pittston Area Superintendent Ross Scarantino did call Wilkes-Barre Area School District on behalf of Step by Step Learning, Scarantino was not involved in the district’s decision to contract with the private company for a literacy program, Wilkes-Barre Area Superintendent Jeff Namey said. “Ross called us initially,” Namey said Monday. “The first time he called and asked us to give them an opportunity to talk. He was not part of the team that came in to talk to us.” The Whitehall-based company offered to help Wilkes-Barre Area write an application for a federal literacy grant being handled through the state. The help would be free if the district didn’t get the grant, Namey said.

WilkesBarre won the grant, to the tune of $632,733, this year. The district is the only LuScarantino zerne County district to get a piece of $180 million in federal money handed out to six states through a competitive process. All the money must be used for training this year. If the district gets more grant money in coming years, it could be used to purchases curriculum materials and supplies, Namey said. Toured another district In deciding how to spend the money, district representatives went to Pleasant Valley School District in Monroe County, which has used similar services from Step by Step and is touted

on the company’s website as one of its successes. “The team went down to Pleasant Valley and they were very pleased with what they saw,” Namey said. The district contracted with Step by Step to handle part of the training – worth almost half the total grant. Additional training is being done by the Luzerne Intermediate Unit, a regional agency that provides a variety of services to districts. A comprehensive “needs assessment” showed the district’s biggest weaknesses in literacy are in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and grades one, two, seven and eight, Namey said. There wasn’t enough money to address all those grades, so the district opted to focus on its pre-K programs, run in partnership with Luzerne County, and kindergarten through grade two.

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One key objective of the training is to sharply increase the percentage of students who have mastered the grade-level material and can move to the next grade without remedial help. Based on a standardized assessment, the district has been faring poorly, often having only 50 percent or less of students in early grades ready to move up a grade without remediation. Under the terms of the grant, the district must boost that to 80 percent in order to get future grant money, Namey said. Since making initial contact on behalf of Step by Step, Scarantino has called the district other times requesting meetings, but Namey said he has declined those requests. The district has only worked with Step by Step associates, primarily Mary Doe Donecker and company President Mi-

Pittston Area Scarantino has contacted other districts on behalf of Step by Step Learning. While there have been allegations he lobbied Pittston Area officials, Assistant Superintendent John Lussi said neither he nor Superintendent George Cosgrove have been contacted by Scarantino. “I don’t think I’ve talked to him since he left the district,” Lussi said. That would be in 2009. Scarantino pleaded guilty in May of that year to accepting money in exchange for helping a contractor land work with the district. He was sentenced that October to 13 months in prison and a $15,000 fine. He was also stripped of his state pension, which would have been worth more than

$115,000 annually, and negotiated a termination deal with the School Board that denied him $310,296 in benefits he initially contended he deserved under his contract. It is unclear what Scarantino’s status is at Step by Step. Grabarits did not return a call Monday. Scarantino is on “supervised release” following the serving of his sentence. He must stick to the terms of that supervised release for two years or risk having the terms changed or revoked, which could potentially land him back in prison. The terms of his release do require him to support his “dependents and meet other family responsibilities,” to “work regularly at a lawful occupation” and to “notify the probation officer at least 10 days prior to any change in residence or employment.”

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A Pakistani boy leans on the back of a relative praying with other worshippers Monday on the first day of Eid al-Fitr festival which marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan in Quetta, Pakistan. Muslims around the world marked the end of Ramadan, the Muslim calendar’s ninth and holiest month. WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Monday the U.S. would reconsider its opposition to military involvement in the Syrian civil war if President Bashar Assad’s beleaguered regime deploys or uses chemical or biological weapons. He called such action a “red line” for the United States. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Obama said the use of such weapons of mass destruction would considerably widen a conflict that has already dragged on for a year-and-a-half and killed about 20,000 people, according to activists. Syria possesses extensive chemical and biological weapons stockpiles and has threatened to use

them if the country comes under foreign attack. “That’s an issue that doesn’t just concern Syria. It concerns our close allies in the region, including Israel. It concerns us,” Obama said, also acknowledging the possibility that militant groups might acquire some of those weapons. “We cannot have a situation where chemical or biological weapons are falling into the hands of the wrong people.” The president noted he hasn’t ordered any armed U.S. intervention yet, but said: “We have communicated in no uncertain terms with every player in the region, that that’s a red line for us, and that there would be enormous consequences if we start seeing movement on the chemical weapons front, or the use of chemical weapons. That would change my calculations significantly.” The remarks outlined for the first time the point at which the administration could feel forced to intervene mili-

tarily in Syria’s increasingly messy war, even if Obama stopped short of saying WMD use would necessarily prompt an American military response. His administration has been reluctant to get too involved in Syria’s spiraling violence out of fear that it would further militarize the conflict and worsen chances of a political solution. Continued deadlock at the United Nations means there is no clear mandate for the U.S. to help patrol Syrian airspace to stop airstrikes on rebel outposts, as Sen. John McCain and others have urged. And administration officials insist they know too little about much of Syria’s opposition to start providing weapons. In issuing its threat last month, Syria acknowledged for the first time that it has what is believed to be among the biggest chemical and biological weapons programs in the world. Assad’s military regime is believed to have mustard

gas like the type used by Saddam Hussein against Iran and Iraq’s Kurdish minority in the 1980s, as well as nerve agents such as tabun, sarin and VX that can be delivered in missiles, bombs, rockets, artillery shells or other large munitions. Obama said U.S. officials were monitoring the situation “very carefully,” and have assembled contingency plans. In Syria, government forces heavily shelled the cities of Aleppo and Daraa and a suburb of Damascus on the second day of the major Muslim holiday of the Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Up to 30 people were killed, rights groups and activists said. After a lull in the civil war on the holiday’s first day, Monday’s renewed fighting showed Assad’s regime was not letting up on its drive to quell the 18-month-old uprising out of respect for the occasion.

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Defense Secretary Leon Panetta called Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday to discuss the rising number of “insider” attacks in which Afghan security forces have turned their guns on American and other coalition troops. Spokesman George Little said Panetta encouraged Karzai to work with U.S. commanders to ensure more rigorous vetting of Afghan recruits. Little said Panetta and Karzai agreed that American and Afghan officials need to work together to address a problem that has intensified in recent days. In the latest incident, an Afghan police officer on Friday shot to death two U.S. servicemen during a training exercise in the western province of Farah.

Rep. Todd Akin apologized Monday for comments on victims of “legitimate rape.” By JIM SALTER Associated Press

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When Pennsylvania released official data on Marcellus Shale natural gas production last week, there was no mention that numbers from Chesapeake Energy were missing, meaning the bi-annual totals weren’t close to being accurate. The firm has been a top producer in previous reports. Energy experts say such mistakes are a serious problem, and just the latest example of sloppy data releases from the Department of Environmental Protection. But DEP spokesman Kevin Sunday says in a statement issued Monday that it is up to people who use the data to make their own interpretations. Chesapeake, which is based in Oklahoma City, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. NEW YORK

Diller dead at age 95

Phyllis Diller, the veteran TV comedian who made an art of self-deprecation, has died, according to reports. She was 95. "The world has lost a true trailblazer, a gracious and kind woman, beloved by all," according to a statement posted at Hollywoodreporter.com, and attributed to her manager Milt Suchin. Diller died Monday morning at 9:30 at her Los Angeles home, according to Suchin. Diller’s career began exactly 50 years ago on radio, but a segue to TV shortly thereafter yielded some classics, notably her frequent appearances on "Laugh-In," and a long association with Bob Hope that yielded nearly two dozen TV specials and numerous visits to Vietnam as part of his USO tour. KEY WEST, FLA.

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Diana Nyad slogged across the Straits of Florida for a third straight day Monday, advancing toward a swimming record on calm seas after enduring a night of stormy weather. Nyad, who turns 63 on Wednesday, is making her third attempt since last summer to become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. She also made a failed try with a cage in 1978. “She’s doing well,” a spokeswoman for the swimmer, Alex Crotin, said Monday afternoon. Nyad had been expected to arrive somewhere in the Florida Keys early Tuesday, though her team didn’t say how much overnight storms Sunday might delay her. Her team tweeted that a storm had blown Nyad off course and that “all hell broke loose” in the squall. Monday appeared to be offering far more ideal conditions, with blue skies and level seas.

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MANCHESTER, N.H. — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney accused President Barack Obama on Monday of distorting the GOP ticket’s tax policies, continuing the presidential campaign’s sharply personal tone. “It seems that the first victim of an Obama campaign is the truth,” Romney told about 3,000 people at an outdoor rally in Manchester, N.H. Asked by a woman about Obama campaign “lies” that claim the GOP ticket would raise taxes, Romney said, “All we’ve heard so far is one attack after another.” He said perhaps only one of the Democrats’ many TV ads is “honest.” “I will not raise taxes on anyone,” Romney said. “Mr. President, stop saying something that’s not the truth.” Obama says Romney’s bid to cut taxes on capital gains and other means of income would shift the overall tax burden toward middle-income

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Americans. Romney and his running mate, Paul Ryan, also blasted Obama’s Medicare plan, even though a central element of that plan once was embraced by Ryan. “Medicare should not be a piggy bank for Obamacare,” Ryan told crowd, where he joined Romney for the first time in a week. The two men criticized Obama’s plan to reduce Medi-

care’s projected growth by $716 billion over 10 years. Obama says the savings would come from reduced payments to -- and greater efficiency by -health care providers. Romney and Ryan denounced the plan as a cut to necessary Medicare benefits, even though Ryan also backed the $716 billion reduction before joining the GOP ticket. Romney says his proposal to offer a private alternative to

Medicare would not affect anyone over age 55. Some 14 percent of New Hampshire residents are over the age of 65, and this state, which holds the nation’s first presidential primary, is known for its voters’ sharp questioning of candidates during such town hallstyle events. A crowd of about 3,000 — many waving Romney-Ryan signs and American flags — greeted the Republican duo for the outdoor event on the quad at St. Anselm College. Romney said the event was his 100th town hall since beginning his run for the White House more than a year ago. Obama spent Saturday in New Hampshire, casting doubts on what the GOP ticket would do for older voters. “You would think they would avoid talking about Medicare, given the fact that both of them have proposed to voucherize the Medicare system,” he said Saturday in Windham. “But I guess they figure the best defense is to try to go on offense.”

Condoleezza Rice, Darla Moore join Augusta The Los Angeles Times

A decade after former Augusta National Golf Club chairman Hootie Johnson swore that the home of the Masters golf tournament would not admit women "at the point of a bayonet," the club has quietly invited two prominent women to join. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore have accepted membership invitations, the club announced Monday — 22 years after admitting its first black members. The move came with little advance notice, and at a time when controversy over the previously all-male club in eastern

Georgia had cooled somewhat. The club, long a citadel of Southern privilege and exclusivity — and racism and sexism, according to its critics — gave no explanation for a sudden reversal of policy. But Augusta National’s current chairman called it "a joyous occasion." In a prepared statement, Billy Payne, who replaced Johnson as Augusta National chairman in 2006, said: "We enthusiastically welcome Secretary Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore as members of Augusta National Golf Club." Payne referred to the decision as "a significant and positive time in our Club’s history." He added: "These accomplished wom-

en share our passion for the game of golf and both are well known and respected by our membership. It will be a proud moment when we present Condoleezza and Darla their Green Jackets when the Club opens this fall." Payne offered no details about the membership process, or why Rice and Moore were invited. The club has long refused to discuss membership procedures. Augusta National, which once required that all caddies be black, admitted its first black members in 1990. For years, it has allowed women to play the course as guests.

ST. LOUIS — Missouri Rep. Todd Akin apologized Monday for his televised comments that women’s bodies are able to prevent pregnancies if they are victims of “a legitimate rape,” but he refused to heed calls to abandon his bid for the Senate. Appearing on former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee’s radio show, Akin said rape is “never legitimate.” “It’s an evil act. It’s committed by violent Akin predators,” Akin said. “I used the wrong words the wrong way.” Calls for Akin’s exit from the race grew Monday, with at least two Republican senators — Scott Brown of Massachusetts and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin — saying he should resign the party’s nomination. But Akin, who has served six terms, pledged to continue the race against Democratic incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill. “The good people of Missouri nominated me, and I’m not a quitter,” he said. “And my belief is we’re going to take this thing forward and by the grace of God, we’re going to win this race.” Asked in an interview Sunday on KTVI-TV if he would support abortions for women who have been raped, Akin said: “It seems to me, first of all, from what I understand from doctors, that’s really rare. If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.” Later Sunday, Akin released a statement saying that he “misspoke” during the interview, though the statement did not say specifically which points were in error. “In reviewing my off-the-cuff remarks, it’s clear that I misspoke in this interview, and it does not reflect the deep empathy I hold for the thousands of women who are raped and abused every year,” Akin’s statement said. Akin also said he believes “deeply in the protection of all life” and does “not believe that harming another innocent victim is the right course of action.” Brown, considered to be one of the most vulnerable Senate Republicans in the November election, said Akin’s comments were “outrageous, inappropriate and wrong.” An official with the National Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee said the group’s head, Texas Sen. John Cornyn, called Akin on Monday to tell him that the committee had withdrawn $5 million in advertising.

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W-B man Service Electric CEO, president Walson dies gets jail over 2 robberies By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

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WILKES-BARRE – A man charged with robbing a cab driver and convenience store and other crimes was sentenced Monday to 15 to 30 months in state prison. Christopher Marvin Miller, 23, with a last known address of Lehigh Street, Wilkes-Barre, was sentenced by Judge Tina Polachek Gartley on two counts each of robbery, theft, and retail theft, and one count each of simple assault and possession of drug paraphernalia. Miller pleaded guilty to the charges in July 2011 and July 2012. Miller’s attorney, William Watt, said his client has suffered from mental-health issues and he does well in a structured setting. Watt also noted his client has a drug problem. “I’m very remorseful about (the crimes committed). I take responsibility for my actions,” Miller told Polachek Gartley. “Heroin took over.” Polachek Gartley also ordered Miller to serve three years probation after his prison sentence. According to court papers, on Nov. 30 police said Miller held a knife to the throat of a Burgit Taxi driver and demanded his money. Police said the driver followed Miller and Miller was apprehended a short time later. On Aug. 12, 2010, police said Miller entered the Pantry Quik on Carey Avenue in Wilkes-Barre and asked the clerk for a pen and paper. He then placed on the counter that read, “Give me the money or I will shoot.” The clerk said Miller tried to take money from the register but was unsuccessful and fled. Other incidents police said Miller was involved in between June 24, 2010 and Oct. 6, 2011 included attempted thefts at Walmart and Wegmans in WilkesBarre Township and theft of a television from an Ashley home. Polachek Gartley said Miller must pay over $570 in restitution and complete 40 hours of community service. Miller received more than 200 days credit for time already served in prison and will be required to undergo mental health and drug-and-alcohol evaluations. Miller can have no contact with any victims and was ordered to stay out of any Walmart and Wegmans stores.

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It was impossible to receive the three Philadelphia network stations in Mahanoy City in Carbon County because the town is surrounded by mountains. An antenna tower was built on top of a nearby mountain. Walson was able to demonstrate his new television receivers at this mountain top location. In searching for ways to increase television sales, a line was constructed from that antenna site to his appliance warehouse and other customers along that path were able to tie in and receive those stations. And cable television, then dubbed “community antenna television,” was born. Walson Jr. had been involved in the cable television industry for over 38 years. Prior to becoming president, he spent a number of years in the field operations of the company, including 10 years as a head end technician, 10 years as a field technician and six years as a chief engineer for

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ingston Council President Sandra Kase reads a proclamation Monday night to Jessica Ras, a softball pitcher for East Stroudsburg University and a former Wyoming Valley West player who is a cancer survivor. On April 20, Ras, of Kingston, took the mound for the East Stroudsburg University Warriors for the first time. Ras, 22, has been in the Warriors’ program since the fall of 2008, but wasn’t able to compete until this year after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in her freshman year. She is currently in remission.

POLICE BLOTTER NANTICOKE – City police said Monday they are searching for George Richards, 26, of Nanticoke, for his alleged role in a stabbing in June. An arrest warrant was issued for Richards, charging him with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment. Police allege Richards assaulted Floyd Bernard on East Main Street on June 30. Bernard was beaten with a wooden object and stabbed, police said. Richard Shaw, 28, of WilkesBarre, was arrested July 18 for his alleged role. Shaw was charged with aggravated assault, harassment and two counts of simple assault. He

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John E. Walson Jr., chief executive officer and president of Service Electric Cable TV & Communications, died Sunday after a brief battle with cancer. He was 63. The son of John E. Walson Sr., wellknown as a pioneer in cable television who founded what’s known today as Service Electric in 1948, Walson Jr. is credited with making sure the company remained a relevant player in the cable television industry that has blossomed since he took over the company upon his father’s death in 1993. Bundled services that include digital telephone and high-speed Internet are among the offerings Walson Jr. implemented over the past dozen years, said Andy Himmelwright, general manager of Service Electric Cable TV-2. “He made it stronger and better and

more advanced than it was (when he took over in 1993),” he added. Larry Shewack, the general manager of the Wilkes-Barre division of the company, worked with Walson Jr. for eight years and said the owner “was a very generous and good man. He will be missed.” Himmelwright, who worked with Walson Jr. since 1983, called the death “a pretty big shocker” and lamented the loss to the company, his family and the greater Service Electric community as a whole. “He was caring, compassionate, very driven, very motivated by cable TV,” Himmelwright said. “He carried the legacy forward that his father innovated in Mahanoy City, in the hills of Schuylkill County.” As the story goes, according to the company’s website, in 1947 the Walsons began selling television sets at their appliance store.

An investigation determined the woman who cashed the check was not Williams and the Rutter Avenue address does not exist. Anyone with information about the woman’s identity is asked to call Nanticoke police at 735-2200 ext. 206. The U.S. Secret Service in Scranton is assisting in the investigation.

the company’s TV studio. Himmelwright said those who knew Walson Jr. quickly realized he wasn’t someone who rode his father’s coattails. “He was an extremely personable guy who loved his employees and put his employees first,” he said. Himmelwright said John E. Walson Jr.’s son, John M. Walson, already is an integral part of the operations and is expected to take over the leadership role. He said the company offers cable and other communications to the Lehigh Valley, greater Wilkes-Barre, and Hunterdon and Warren counties in New Jersey. Shewack said he is hopeful the third generation of the Walson family to be involved in the company will be like the first two. “They all prided themselves in customer service. The customer always came first,” Shewack said.

COURT BRIEFS WILKES-BARRE – A Luzerne County senior judge on Monday said a teen charged in the December 2009 shooting death of his great-grandfather will soon be returned to the county prison. Cody Lee, 19, charged when he was 16 in the shooting death of 80-year-old Herbert Lee, will be moved from a juvenile treatment facility to the county prison within 20 days, after a judge ruled recently Lee’s case will be heard in adult court. Lee had resided at Adolphi Village Middle Creek Male Secure Treatment Facility in Westmoreland County since October 2010. Senior Judge Joseph Augello also sent Lee’s case to District Judges James Tupper for a preliminary hearing to be scheduled. Lee has not yet had a preliminary hearing because of the uncertainty of which court would hear his case. No date has yet been set. Lee’s attorney’s are appealing Judge Joseph Sklarosky’s ruling.

Aug. 24, 2011, police were called to Jackson’s apartment for the report of a woman being held hostage. The woman told police Jackson struck her numerous times, threatened her with a knife and would not allow her to leave. Jackson was ordered to undergo a drug-and-alcohol evaluation, have no contact with the woman, and was given nearly a year’s worth of credit for time already served in prison.

WILKES-BARRE – A man charged with threatening a teen with a knife and slashing his hand withdrew a guilty plea to two related charges Monday and requested to face a jury trial. Joshua Allen Wagner, 22, of Tomhicken Road, Fern Glen, withdrew a plea he made in May to one count each of aggravated assault and public drunkenness. Judge David Lupas granted Wagner’s request and scheduled him to stand trial on Nov. 5. According to court papers, on July 16, 2011, state police at Hazleton were called to the parking lot of the Ramada Inn along Route 309 in Hazle Township for the report of a man with a knife. Police said when they arrived, WILKES-BARRE – A Kingthey spoke with the manager of ston man who police say asthe Ramada, who said Wagner saulted a woman and held her had to be removed from the bar hostage in his apartment was area because of his level of insentenced Monday to 22 to 44 toxication. months in state prison. Police then spoke with a 17Bruce Anthony Jackson, 49, of year-old male who said he was Wyoming Avenue, was senin the parking lot of the hotel tenced by Judge David Lupas on when Wagner pulled out a knife charges of terroristic threats and and swung it at the teen’s face. simple assault. Jackson pleaded The juvenile said he blocked the guilty to the charges in June. attempt and was slashed on the According to court papers, on hand

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EDWARD ZAWATSKI SR., 72, Plymouth, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2012. He retired from Sanitary Bakery as a baker and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Adeline Young Zawatski; sister, Irene Spock. Surviving are wife, Adeline; children, Edward Zawatski Jr. and wife Billie Jo, Larksville, and Adeline Bomenka and husband Anthony, Plymouth; grandchildren, Edward, Joshua and Jared Zawatski; nieces; nephews. Funeral will be Thursday at 9 a.m. from the S.J. Grontkowski F.H., Plymouth, with Mass at 9:30 a.m. in All Saints Parish, Plymouth. Interment will be in St. Casimir’s Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com to submit condolences. HAROLD CARTER, of Pocono Lake, died Monday, August 20, 2012, in Geisinger South WilkesBarre Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc., 403 Berwick St., White Haven. For more information, go to the funeral home website at www.lehmanfuneralhome.com.

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Genevieve (Jenny) Tibus August 19, 2012 enevieve (Jenny) Tibus, 88, of Swoyersville, passed G away peacefully on Sunday, Au-

gust 19, 2012 at ManorCare Health and Rehabilitation Center, Kingston. Born on June 15, 1924, in Swoyersville, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Zygo Tibus. Jenny was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville. Prior to her retirement, she was employed for 44 years in the garment industry and was a member of the ILGWU. Jenny was preceded in death by her sister Ann Saxon and brother Stephen Tibus. Surviving are her sister Stella Tibus, Swoyersville; daughter, Joan Sherrill, and her husband, Raymond, Swoyersville; brother John Tibus and his wife, Judy, Askam; granddaughter, Stacey Bohn, and her husband, Bob; grandson, Ray Sherrill, and his wife, Nicole; great-grandchildren, Larissa, Corey and Blake Bohn, and Raeann and Nikolas Sherrill; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Friends may call at the church 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. Interment will be held in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Swoyersville. Arrangements are by Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.

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hilip C. Panzetta, 79, of Pittston, P passed away at home on Sunday, August 19, 2012, surrounded by his

loving family. He was the son of the late Michaelangelo and Mary Latona Panzetta of Pittston Township. Mr. Panzetta was a member of St. Joseph Marello Parish. An Army veteran, he served in the Korean War and was stationed in France. He ended his career as a corporal. He was employed by Gar-Let Manufacturing for 30 years and also Dove Industries. After his retirement, he worked part time at WalMart. Philip is survived by his wife, Mary Morganti Panzetta; brother, James, and his wife, Suzanne, Pittston; sisters, Frances and her husband, Senator Raphael Musto, Pittston Township; Anita Panzetta, also of Pittston Township; and his aunt, Rose Maida, Jenkins Township; as well as brothers and sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Panzetta was preceded in death by his parents and his infant sister, Frances Panzetta. Philip and Mary would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on September 17, 2012. The family would like to thank all who helped care for Phil during his illness, especially Dr. David Greenwald and his staff, Dr. Gerald Gibbons and Hospice of the Sacred Heart Nurses.

T. Oliveri, 78, of Hanover M ary Township and formerly of Gi-

rardville, Schuylkill County passed away early Monday morning, August 20, 2012 at her home. Born on July 20, 1934. in Girardville, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Vito Oliveri. She graduated from St. Joseph’ s High School, Girardville, in 1952. Prior to retiring she had been employed by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in Harrisburg for 26 years. Mary was a member of Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood, Hanover Township. She was the last member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Oliveri, in 1989 and close friend, Joseph A. DiRisio. Surviving are her close life-long friend and caregiver, Ruth Ann Jones, with whom she resided; her adopted family that includes Edna DiRisio, Nanticoke; Joseph P. DiRisio and daughter Anna Katerina (Katie), Plains; David and Colleen DiRisio, Exeter; Pete and Elaine Halesey and sons Peter and Christopher, Hanover Township; and several cousins in Hazleton. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fountain Springs, near Ashland, Pa. There will be no calling hours. If desired, contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to the Medical Oncology Prescription Drug Fund, 382 Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 East Broad Street, Nanticoke.

Funeral services are entrusted to the Graziano Funeral Home Inc. Viewing will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services along with military honors performed by the AMVets Honor Guard will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home at 9 a.m. A Mass of Christian of Burial will begin at 9:30 a.m. from St. Joseph Marello Parish (Our lady of Mount Carmel Church), William Street, Pittston, with celebrant the Rev. Paul A McDonnell, O.S.J.Interment will follow at St. Rocco’s Cemetery, Oak Street, Pittston Township. To submit online condolences or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.grazianofuneralhome.com.

Carl D. Clemm August 19, 2012

arl D. Clemm, age 82, of Plymouth, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 19, 2012. Born September 30, 1929 in Wilkes Barre, he was the son of the late Frederick and Grace Davis Clemm. He was a graduate of Wilkes Barre city school and a member of All Saints Parish, Plymouth. Carl was a United States Marine Corps veteran serving during World War II. He also traveled throughout the world as a Merchant Marine with the Military Transportation Service for many years. Prior to retirement, he was employed by the Department of Military Affairs. He was a Council Member of Plymouth for 25 years and a member of the Democratic Committee of Plymouth. Carl greatly enjoyed meeting his friends at Burger King to socialize. He also loved going to the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguin hockey games and was an avid Penn State fan. He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Bernadine Wilde, who passed away in 1983; and many brothers and sisters. Surviving are his loving daughter, Judy Yosh, and her husband, Francis, of Edwardsville; grandchildren, Colleen Hurry of Plymouth, Jennifer Kurtinitis of Plymouth and

Francis Yosh Jr. and his wife, Ann, of Berwick; wife, Fay Clemm of Florida; stepsons, Chuck Walters and Sharon of Nanticoke, and Phillip Walters and Tanya of Florida; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Capone of Yatesville; brother-in-law, Harry Jones of Edwardsville; numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 West Main Street, Plymouth. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery, Plymouth Township. Please visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com for directions or to submit online condolences to Carl’s family.

Romayne Marie Donovan August 19, 2012

ters Celia Zukoski, Barnsville; Irene Dombrowski, Mountain Top; Emily Kellar, Alden; grandchildren, Kevin, Melissa and Elizabeth Demko. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 23 at 9:30 a.m. from the Grontkowski Funeral Home P.C., 51-53 West Green Street, Nanticoke, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Faustina Parish ( St. Mary’s Church), with the Rev. James Nash officiating and Father John Victoria, member of the family, co-celebrant. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends and relatives are invited to join the family for calling hours Wednesday, August 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Faustina Parish in her name.

Hunlock Creek, passed away at the home of his daughter, Kellie Smith, in Noxen on August 14, 2012 He was born November 9, 1932, in Hunlock Creek, a son of the late Frank and Irene Linsinbigler Reakes. He was employed many years for the Pennsylvania Water Co. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, the former Alice Bloom, Hunlock Creek; daughter, Kellie Smith, Noxen; grandchildren, Tanyla McKeel, Lehman; Danielle McKeel, Lehman; Brianna Smith, Noxen; Ryan Smith, Noxen; great-grandchildren, Justin Ball and Robert Ball; sisters, Thelma Burkholder; Gladys Schneiderite, Arlene Dadey. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene, and father, Frank, and brother, Franklin. Willard served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and going for walks and being with his grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on August 24, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek. Military services will be held at the funeral home by Shickshinny American Legion Post 495.

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August 19, 2012 atherine (Kitty) Jonathan, 85, of State Street, Nanticoke passed C away peacefully Sunday, August 19,

2012 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born on March 25, 1927 in Tonyrefail, South Wales, she was a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Phyllis Williams Griffiths. She graduated from Nanticoke High School, class of 1946 and went on to graduate from Wyoming Seminary Business School. Early in life she was employed as a bookkeeper at J.L. Turner Plumbing Company, Nanticoke. She was a member of Nebo Baptist Church, Nanticoke, and had been a life-long member of the former Bethel Congregational United Church of Christ until its merger with Nebo. She served as a deaconess and was active in Sunday School at Bethel and more recently greatly enjoyed volunteering at Nebo’s Vacation Bible School. She was a member of the Firwood Senior Citizens, the Orpheus Choral Society, the Welsh-American Foundation and the Welsh Gymanfa Ganu Association. She was also a member of Nanticoke Chapter # 174 Order of Eastern Star. Kitty loved to travel, especially to Wales, and visited many other places in the world. She liked making trips to the Metropolitan Opera in New York. She also enjoyed volunteering for daffodil days with the Cancer Society, and will be remembered as an animal lover and an avid fan of Phillies baseball. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank J. Pilarek in 1952 and second husband, William

August 15, 2012

J. Dobranski, of Fairport, D aniel N.Y., son of the late Peter and

D. Jonathan in 1978. Surviving are sons, Frank J. Jonathan and his wife Barbara, Voorhees, N.J.; and William D. Jonathan II and his wife Gretchen, Kingston; grandchildren; Karen Grote and her husband Jason, Woolwich Township, N.J. and Kevin Jonathan, Voorhees, N.J.; a sister, Bessie Kolbe, Cherry Hill, N.J; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. from Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 East Broad Street, Nanticoke, with pastor Timothy G. Hall, officiating. Interment will follow in Newport Cemetery, Newport Center. Visitation will be today from noon to 1 p.m. If desired, the family would appreciate contributions in Mrs. Jonathan’s memory be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 111 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or to Nebo Baptist Church, 75 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, PA 18634.

Stella Dobranski of Exeter, passed away suddenly on August 15, 2012, at age 71. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Steininger); children, Diane (Sean) McKee, Leann Dobranski David (Kristin) Dobranski; grandchildren, Maggie, Abby, Luke and Ella; sisters, Helene Maszeroski, Paulette (Bill) Charnitski, Barbara DiPierro; brother, Robert (Kathy) Dobranski; many nieces and nephews. Daniel was a 1959 graduate of Exeter High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of Penn State University and the University of Rochester and worked for the Xerox Corporation in Rochester, N.Y., for 36 years. Calling hours are today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, (Egypt location), 7501 Pittsford, Palmyra Road, Fairport, N.Y. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Church of the Resurrection, Fairport. Entombment will be in White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Diabetes Association.

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great-grandchildren; sister, Bernice Sniegocki, Leesport, Fla.; nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Avenue, Kingston, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church. Interment will be in the Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.

Mildred H. (Ziemba) Jones August 19, 2012 Mildred H. (Ziemba) Jones, 90, formerly of Newport Street, Glen Lyon, passed away on Sunday at Timber Ridge Health Care Center, Plains Township. She was born in Nanticoke on July 18, 1922. She was the daughter of the late Stanley & Anna Kazimer. She was an active member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Glen Lyon. She enjoyed playing pinochle and other card games with family and friends, also going on trips to Atlantic City, N.J. But most of all, she enjoyed spending her time with her loving family. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank A. Ziemba; second husband, A. Edward Jones; sisters, Martha Koslowski,

(Butch) Reakes, 79, forW illard mer resident of Hartman Road,

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omayne Marie Donovan, 85, of Edwardsville, died Sunday, AuR gust 19, 2012 at her home.

She was born in Dickson City, daughter of the late Michael and Ceil DeGutis Roshinski. Romayne was employed at several restaurants in the area, the Poconos, Vic-Mars in Edwardsville and Pileddgi’s in Kingston for 23 years. She volunteered much of her time, including more than 12,500 hours at the VA Hospital, 5,000 hours at John Heinz, and was a member of RSVP for 20 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Annunciation Church, Kingston, for over 50 years until its closing, and has been a member of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston, since. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Donovan, in 1965. She is survived by her sons, James Donovan (Catherine Boney), Shavertown; David Donovan (Karen Pollock), Lakeland, Fla.; and Brian Donovan (Mary Sedeski), Shavertown; 8 grandchildren; 10

Willard (Butch) Reakes August 14, 2012

ary S. Kowalski, 96, formerly of M Nanticoke, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving fam-

ily Sunday, August 19 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice in Bethlehem, Pa. She was born in Alden on April 22, 1916 and was the daughter of the late John & Josephine Kellar of Alden. Mary attended St. Mary’s elementary school and Newport Township schools. She was a life-long member of St. Mary’s Church, now St. Faustina Parish, and a member of the Purgatorial Society, Sacred Heart Society and a member and officer of the church choir, also past president of the Women’s Catholic Council of St. Mary’s Church. She was also a member of Catholic Daughters of America, American Legion Auxiliary Post 350 and the American Red Cross. She was also manager of volunteers of St. Stanislaus Hospitality Shop, and in her younger years, she was employed at Cimmets Variety Store. Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leo, in 1986; a son, Joseph, who died at birth; brothers Alexander, Walter and Edmund; and sisters Blanche Kellar, Helen Kielar, Leona Farrell and Alfreda Perch. Presently surviving are daughters, Teresa Rodgers and husband Robert, Easton, Pa.; Diane Demko and husband Donald, Bethlehem; Pa.; brother Henry, Nanticoke; sis-

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Mary Charnetski, Anne Augenti and Evelyn Wilcox; and two infant brothers. Surviving are her daughters, Marilyn Featherstone and her husband, John, Sterling, Va.; Sandra Warman and her husband, Harold, Swoyersville, son, Robert Ziemba, and his wife, Marion, Mount Jackson, Va.; seven grandchildren, Keith, Patrick, Kevin and Michael Featherstone; Shawn and Frank Ziemba; and Christopher Warman; five great-grandchildren, Zach, Ted and Frank Featherstone, and Ed and Kendall Ziemba; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 211 West Main St., Glen Lyon. Divine Liturgy is at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, with the Rev. John Seniw officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

ANDRASKO – William, funeral 8:15 a.m. Wednesday in the Charles L. Cease Funeral Home, 634 Reyburn Road, Shickshinny. Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 2011 state Route 29, Lake Silkworth. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today. ALANSKY – James Sr., funeral 7 p.m. Wednesday in the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth. Friends may call 5 p.m. until time of service. BALUTA – Bertha, Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. today in St. Martha’s Church, Stillwater. Friends may call 10:15 a.m. until time of service in the church. CARLE – Lynda, memorial service for Lynda and her mother, Catherine, 1 p.m. Saturday in Kingdom Hall, Hildebrant Road, Dallas. CENTINI – John, memorial Mass 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Savior Church, Wilkes-Barre. COMSTOCK – Corey, funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. CRISPELL – Ellen, memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday in the Forty Fort United Methodist Church. DUNBAR – Peter, funeral 1 p.m. today in the Chapel at St, Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. ESTOCK – Dawna, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in the S. J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth. JONATHAN – Catherine, funeral 1 p.m. today in Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke. Friends may call noon to 1 p.m. LUCHETTI – Albert, funeral 9 a.m. today at the Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home Inc., 115 Garfield Ave., Olyphant. Mass at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Cross Parish in St. Patrick’s Church, Olyphant. MOHN – Lynanne, funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home and Wednesday

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ROSS TWP. – The Lake-Lehman School Board approved several personnel actions at its combined work session and regular meeting Monday at Ross Elementary School. The board unanimously approved a $2,500-per-year stipend for two years for the district’s director of human resources that was added to the agenda during the meeting. Superintendent James McGovern said the board felt the director of human resources should be compensated for the additional duties related to the district’s “self-insuring” health care coverage

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The next School Board meeting will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 in the junior-senior high school library.

program. Kirsten Cavany Raymond of Tunkhannock was hired as a part-time science teacher at the junior-senior high school for the 2012-13 school year with a salary of $21,565. The board also approved the following substitute teachers: Miles Humenansky of Edwardsville in the area of social studies, Christopher Nice of Plymouth in the area of junior and senior high mathematics, Daniel Pape of Wilkes-Barre in

the area of English, and Erica Slocum of Dallas in the areas of elementary and special education. The board accepted, with regret, the resignation of Lehman-Jackson Elementary teacher Elizabeth Tenenbaum effective Aug. 10. Board member James Welby said the district was “losing a good one.” The board moved to accept the retirement of Athletic Director Tom Rokita effective Nov. 30. Nineteen co-curricular and 15 athletics and activities positions were filled during the meeting. The board also appointed a

personal care assistant, health assistant, two part-time custodians, a food service worker, cook and part-time teacher’s aide. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding between the district and the Lake-Lehman Educational Association that would provide the opportunity for teachers to participate as instructors in a district-run cyber school or distance learning program. In other business, McGovern told the audience that the board is working on updating policy to unify the grading system within the entire district, instead of having separate systems for different grade levels.

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Tax money delay to hold up paving projects By SUSAN DENNEY Times Leader Correspondent

LEHMAN TWP. -- Supervisor and Roadmaster Doug Ide announced Monday night that no new paving projects will take place in the township until the tax collection problems with Centax/Don Wilkinson Agency have been resolved. The township is currently $150,000 short of usual revenues because of the failure of Centax to disburse tax revenues back to the township. Numerous municipalities have complained about problems receiving earned income tax revenues from the agency based in western Pennsylvania that the county hired to be in compliance with a state law mandating a single collector for all county municipalities and school districts.

Board Chairman David Dutton said the township is doing well in spite of the problem. He said the township is still in good financial shape. “We have Alvin,” referring to Treasurer Alvin Cragle. “With his financial planning, we’re OK,” Dutton said. Also, supervisors announced that singlestream recycling receptacles are now available at the township building. Gates giving access to the recycling receptacles will be open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and on second and fourth Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Dutton asked residents to spread the word that the recycling area is for all public use, not just for township residents. Recycling containers for purchase as well as information about acceptable materials for

a spinal manipulation when, in fact, no manipulation was performed. Grabowski said Gallagher has admitted she made mistakes and has also expressed remorse for Strohecker’s death. Dawn Strohecker, who attended the hearing, said she doesn’t believe Gallagher has accepted responsibility for her actions. “At one point it got to be so much I had to leave (the hearing). She was just rambling on about what she wants to do and how this affected her family. There was no remorse for my daughter, no nothing for my daughter,” Strohecker said. Grabowski said he understands Dawn Strohecker’s feelings, but the board must set aside emotions and focus on the question of whether Gallagher is qualified to hold a massage therapy license. “Their argument would be you really can’t trust her because of that incident 13 years ago. Does that mean no one can ever be rehabilitated? I don’t think so,” Grabowski said. “You need to take in consideration what happened in 1999, but you also need to take into consideration the person she is today.” Ron Ruman, a spokesman for the Department of State, said he expects the board will discuss the matter at its meeting in September or October. A decision is expected by November.

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recycling will be available at the township building. In other matters: • Ide said he attended a seminar on mapping the township using free programs such as Google Maps, Google Earth in conjunction with smartphone GPS technology. “I think this is the way to go,” he said. • The paving project at Cease Terrace will be completed on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. • There will be a special township meeting in September to address changes to current zoning and property maintenance ordinances as well as to discuss an ordinance prohibiting recreational vehicles in residential areas. The supervisors meeting will be on Sept. 17.

By JANINE UNGVARSKY Times Leader Correspondent

PLAINS TWP. -- The WilkesBarre Area Career & Technical Center will no longer be part of the Northeast PA School District Health Trust as of the end of this fiscal year. At a meeting Monday, the school’s joint operating committee ratified approval for a letter of intent to withdraw from the trust effective June 30, 2013. Administrative Director Peter Halesey said the decision was driven by cost factors and the school is “shopping” for other options. Halesey also reported on recognition the school received for two recent achievements: attaining school-wide student performance of 80 percent or more on the competent and advanced levels of National Occupational Competency Testing Institute assessments and exceeding the expected state Department of Education increase in levels of performance in reading, mathematics and occupational skills. The committee appointed Mark Baclasky as residential carpentry teacher and approved a $1,000 bonus for Halesey, per the administrators’ contract. In other business: •The board approved payments of $728 to attorney Ray Wendolowski and $1,778 to attorney Jack Dean, both for services from May 1 through June 30, 2012. •Approval was also given for an infrastructure upgrade for the school camera system at a cost of $17,990.

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Judge wants safer MinSec The state gets suggestions about security at the Hazleton corrections center. By STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com

HAZLETON – State Superior Court President Judge Corry Stevens has sent recommendations on how a controversial downtown community corrections center can improve public safety to the state Department of Corrections. Stevens, who resides in Greater Hazleton, moderated a panel discussion among three local chiefs of police on local crime issues at a June 15 meeting of the Mountain Council of Governments, which consists of Hazleton area municipal governments. The MinSec community corrections center at Broad and Church streets in Hazleton was the primary topic, said Dan Guydish, executive director of the council. Stevens said local officials and chiefs of police discussed their ongoing concerns about MinSec, “and I sent those concerns to the Department of Corrections. Specifically, inmates incarcerated at MinSec not only have escaped but routinely receive day passes,” he said. On those day passes, MinSec inmates frequent the YMCA/ YWCA, the library and other public places where children and other vulnerable members of the community frequent. And sometimes on those day passes, inmates commit other crimes or escape, the judge said. “To have inmates walking around the community and frequenting places children frequent and not allow parents and other members of the public to know the crimes for which the inmate is at MinSec creates a continual threat to law abiding citi-

zens,” Stevens said. “People don’t feel safe.” He forwarded the following recommendations that he said could be instituted immediately for all correctional facilities in Pennsylvania similar to MinSec: • List (publicly) the names and specific criminal convictions of each inmate housed there and keep it updated. • Make certain there is immediate return to a state correctional facility of any (one in) violation of the law. • Prohibit the use of lockers or other places to store items outside the facility. • Have the city set up a web page link for members of the public and require MinSec to post the picture and name of any inmate going a day pass or work release at least 24 hours in advance of the day pass or work release. • Require MinSec to update these public records daily. DOC spokeswoman Sue Bensinger declined comment on the recommendations. Chamber President Donna Palermo said there have been dozens of MinSec inmate-related crimes and/or escapes in the area since the facility opened in 2008 – at least seven just since January. She hopes the DOC carefully considers the recommendations and does not renew the contract with MinSec, which is set to expire soon. West Hazleton Police Chief Brian Buglio, who participated in the panel discussion, said “a lot of our major crimes occurring in the Hazleton area are a direct result of MinSec. … There was a murder here about two years ago. The people involved had no connection to our area except MinSec. They bring this criminal element to our area.” Buglio said he would like MinSec to immediately report escaped/absconded prisoners to Luzerne County 911 – not just to

state police – so all local police departments can be aware. Hazleton Police Chief Frank DeAndrea said that in the four months that he has been chief, “MinSec has done nothing but cooperate with every request my department has made.” DeAndrea said MinSec gave his department access to the company’s prisoner/parolee database, which lists inmates’ photos, crimes, times and dates of releases, who signed them out and other information. “When I questioned (a MinSec official on why the department didn’t have this (access) before, the response was: ‘They never asked,’ ” he said. DeAndrea said he also asked for immediate notification when an inmate escapes or absconds and that inmates not be allowed on city playgrounds, and MinSec agreed to that as well. DeAndrea said his beef is with the DOC. “Rules should be tightened on who is allowed to go to these facilities and where these facilities should be located. “They’re taking people who commit crimes all over surrounding communities – even if they’re from New York, New Jersey, Reading – and relocating them to live in Hazleton. That’s what’s not fair to the community,” DeAndrea said, adding that the DOC should house prisoners based on where they’re from, not where they commit a crime. State Rep. Tarah Toohil, R-Butler Township, and state Sen. John Yudichak, D-Plymouth Township, who have advocated for more restrictions on the types of prisoners allowed at community correction facilities, said they support the recommendations. They also both hope Stevens’ experience as a former district attorney and his current judicial position will draw the DOC’s attention to community concerns.

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OUR OPINION: GOOD PARENTING

Help your child succeed at school

ACK-TO-SCHOOL season signals big changes and new responsibilities, and not only for students. Grownups – all of you moms, dads, grandparents and other guardians of school-age youths in Northeastern Pennsylvania – should recognize that you play a vital role in determining whether a child thrives in the classroom, struggles to advance or tosses in the towel. For example, be on the lookout for bullying – something that can be at its worst at the start of a new school year. Whether your child is the aggressor or the victim, nip this ugly behavior in the bud before it intensifies and injures. How a student performs in school, and whether she or he drops out or gets a high school degree, typically influences the rest of life: from job options to earnings potential to participation in the community. In this happiness vs. hardship equation, you can help tip the scales toward future success for your student by getting involved in the education process. Contrary to what some parents seemingly believe, your obligation – and participation – shouldn’t end at the bus stop or the schoolhouse door. Join with other parents to address school-related concerns and to exchange ideas through a formal group such as the Parent Teacher Association or an informal friends circle. Find ways to support your child’s teachers. And consult online and

A R E YO U R E A DY? Get back-to-school guidance at these web pages. • National PTA: www.pta.org/3051.htm • Great Schools: www.greatschools.org/back-to-school/ preparation/71-back-to-schoolblues.gs • Education.com: www.education.com/topic/back-to-schoolpreparation

other resources for ongoing guidance. The National PTA offers a range of advice this month on back-to-school preparation. (See www.pta.org/3051.htm.) Among its offerings: “Cost-cutting tips for back-to-school,” “Tips for communicating with teachers effectively” and “Transitioning from summer to school.” Similarly, websites such as Education.com and GreatSchools.org provide seasonal suggestions and other helpful information, whether your child is prepping for high school or first grade. For instance, prepare your elementary-age child to start the school year by establishing an early bedtime, securing his or her required immunizations and health records, filling out other necessary paperwork and reviewing the route to school. Give your school student the best possible shot at achieving his or her potential. Treat the end of summer break as the start of a tremendous opportunity – for both of you.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.” Todd Akin The Missouri congressman, who is running for a U.S. Senate seat, sought to retreat Monday from comments he made during an earlier TV interview in which he said that rapes rarely result in conception because the victims’ bodies have ways to fend off pregnancy.

OTHER OPINION: ID LAW

Place focus on turning out vote

ON’T LET Pennsylvania’s restrictive voterID law, upheld in Commonwealth Court last week, keep minorities, the poor and the elderly from voting. Now is the time to make sure voters have proper photo IDs and the underlying documentation to get them. Commonwealth Court Judge Robert E. Simpson Jr. ignored evidence that the state is unprepared to ensure that every registered voter has proper photo ID. But hundreds of thousands might be disenfranchised. And even though the case has been appealed to the state Supreme Court, there is no way to know what the justices will decide. The court is evenly split between three Republicans and three Democrats, raising the EDITORIAL BOARD

possibility of a deadlock on this politically charged issue. A deadlock means the flawed Simpson decision stands. The nonpartisan Pennsylvania Voter ID Coalition, organized by the Committee of Seventy, is a focus for dozens of religious, labor, civic, cultural, educational and other groups. They’re getting the word out through their networks and helping voters obtain birth certificates so they can acquire voter IDs and provide help for other problems. They can be reached at 1-866-OUR-VOTE. The best way to beat back a tyrannical act such as voter ID is to show what a fight for voting rights looks like by helping as many citizens as possible get ready to cast ballots on Nov. 6. The Philadelphia Inquirer

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It’s important for children, adults to be immunized DID YOU know that August is National Immunization Awareness Month? With a new school year right around the corner and flu season approaching fast, now is the perfect time to think about the immunizations that are most appropriate for you and your loved ones of all ages. • Why immunization is important There are many ways our bodies fight disease. One of the most important ways is triggered when the body is exposed to a virus. That’s when your immune system creates a defense strategy and a ‘memory’ – or immunity – that can be used to fight off the disease in the future. Vaccination allows the body to create that memory without actually acquiring the disease. A vaccine injects dead cells or modified live cells from the virus into the body. Your immune system reacts by building an immunity to fight the disease. This reaction is stored in the immune system’s memory, and if or when the disease actually strikes, your body is better equipped to fight it. With vaccinations, as with any health procedure, remember that your physician knows your health history best and can make the most appropriate recommendation about what immunizations are right for you. • The flu vaccine According to the Centers for Disease Con-

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DR. NEIL LESITSKY trol and Prevention, there are a number of immunizations that are recommended for individuals of various age groups. First and foremost, everyone older than 6 months is recommended to receive an annual flu vaccine, especially the young, the elderly and those with chronic health issues or compromised immune systems. And to dispel a myth about flu vaccines: People do not contract the flu as a result of receiving the vaccine. Anyone who might become sick a few days after receiving a flu vaccine most likely acquired the flu before they received the vaccine or acquired a different virus, since the vaccine is usually given during cold and flu season. It is far better to receive the vaccine than to acquire and spread the flu. • Other important vaccines For years, many childhood diseases such as mumps, measles and chickenpox were considered rights of passage. Most children who acquired these diseases recovered completely, but there are many examples in which the disease caused serious lifelong disabilities and even death. Vaccinations that prevent these diseases, as well as hepatitis A and B, polio, rotavirus and

Dr. Neil Lesitsky is a board certified family practice physician with more than 20 years of experience and is an associate medical director for Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, headquartered in Wilkes-Barre.

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Opponents of ID law are suspect in his book

am a lifelong registered Democrat. However, I have suspicions about that party’s opposition to the ID requirement for casting a ballot. It is my unalterable assumption that anyone opposing the voter ID law has a personal reason for doing so. That reason is spelled f-r-a-u-d! Many elections are won or lost by a few votes, which means that one fraudulent ballot can swing an election. As for the American Civil Liberties Union inserting its proboscis into the voter ID law, I have two words for it, and those words are not Merry Christmas! Gerard F. Schutz Pringle

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pneumococcus, are suggested for children from birth up to school age according to your physician’s recommendations. Parents of teenagers and young adults should ask their physician about booster shots for the immunizations their children received as youngsters, as well as a meningitis shot and the annual flu vaccine. And adolescent girls should be considered to receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to help prevent cervical cancer. Finally, seniors should consider receiving vaccines for pneumonia, tetanus and shingles along with the flu vaccine. Those who are parents or grandparents, or who have regular contact with children, also should receive booster shots for some childhood diseases such as whooping cough. And anyone planning to travel to a foreign country should ask his or her physician about what vaccines might be appropriate prior to the trip. Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania joins with the rest of the health care community in encouraging individuals to receive the immunizations that will help keep them – and our entire community – healthy. For more information about immunizations and vaccines, visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines.

ow it’s official: The tea partiers have come to rule the roost. Presidential candidate Mitt Romney has come out along with our tea party congressmen to kill Medicare, Social Security and most other programs for the rest of us – all so

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we can stay in godless Afghanistan forever. Lower Mitt’s taxes to less than 1 percent, without any plan to pay for these massive tax cuts for the ultra rich. Raise taxes on the middle class by $2,000 right away, with endless additional taxes on the middle and lower classes to help pay for things such as Mitt’s dancing horse. No plan for jobs except to hope for the good graces of the mega rich to throw us a part-time minimum wage job once in awhile. (They want to cut the minimum wage, too.) In addition, their support of unconstitutional plans to deny women’s rights, voting rights and marriage rights for all Americans is going to make me (a Republican) flee this “party” right to the Democrats, for this election anyway, who have many ideas to help the vast but shrinking middle class.

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One more thing: The elected racist(s) of the Luzerne County Republican Party disgust me. Get a clue, guys, and get more votes, not fewer. Eric Graff Fairview Township

Effect of mortgage mess continues for taxpayers

he sub-prime mortgage scandal was the biggest con ever pulled on the American people. Financial institutions were loaning money to illegal immigrants and fueling the overpricing of home sales, causing massive foreclosure and recession. Now homes assessed at a certain value are being sold for one-third of those values; the buyers want the assessed values reduced to the sale price. Those buyers claim it’s for investment purposes. The buyers probably will rent the homes to people for whom the government pays the rent. Now that is socialism. And how does the taxpayer benefit? George J. Kochis Kingston

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‘Top Gun’ director jumps to his death

Tony Scott left behind notes to loved ones before jumping from L.A. bridge. By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Tony Scott, director of such Hollywood hits as “Top Gun,” “Days of Thunder” and “Beverly Hills Cop II,” died Sunday after jumping from a towering suspension bridge spanning Los Angeles harbor and leaving behind several notes to loved ones, authorities said. The 68-year-old Scott’s death was being investigated as a suicide, Los Angeles County Coroner’s Lt. Joe Bale said. “I can confirm that Tony Scott has passed away. The family asks that their privacy is respected at this time,” Scott’s spokesman, Simon Halls, said in a statement. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, coroner’s Chief of Operations Craig Harvey said. He said investigators located several notes to loved ones that Scott left in his car and at another location, but that they were not described in initial reports as suicide notes. He said Scott parked his car at the crest of the bridge, which is 185 feet above water, before leaping to his death. Several people called 911 around 12:35 p.m. to report that someone had jumped from the Vincent Thomas Bridge spanning San Pedro and Terminal Island in Los Angeles Harbor, according to police Lt. Tim Nordquist. A dive team with Los Angeles Port Police pulled the body from the murky water several hours later, Nordquist said. Scott’s body was taken to a dock in Wilmington and turned over to the county coroner’s office. One lane of the eastbound side of the bridge was closed to traffic during the investigation. Cargo vessels moved at reduced speeds through the east side of the port’s main channel during the search, said Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey. The British-born Scott, who lived in Beverly Hills, was producer and director Ridley Scott’s younger brother. Distinct visual styles mark both siblings’ films — Ridley Scott mastering the creation of entire worlds with such films as “Gladiator,” “Blade Runner,” “Alien” and this year’s “Prometheus,” Tony Scott known for hyper-kinetic action and editing on such films as his most recent, the runaway train thriller “Unstoppable,” starring regular collaborator Denzel Washington. Scott was a thrill-seeker himself in his personal life, an avid rock climber who also liked driving fast cars and motorcycles. Still, filmmaking was his real thrill. “The biggest edge I live on is directing. That’s the most scary, dangerous thing you can do in your life,” Scott said in an interview for his 1995 naval adventure “Crimson Tide.”

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when you try hard things, surprising things happen.” Washington gridlock Social Security is ensnared in the same debate over taxes and spending that has gripped Washington for years. Liberal advocates and some Democrats say benefit cuts should be off the table. Conservative activists and some Republicans say tax increases are out of the question. Others, including a deficit commission created by President Barack Obama in 2010, have called for a combination of tax increases and cuts to future benefits, including raising the retirement age again. About 56 million people get Social Security benefits today; that is projected to grow to 91 million in 2035. For nearly three decades Social Security produced big surpluses, collecting more in taxes from workers than it paid in benefits to retirees, disabled workers, spouses and children. But Social Security trustees project that the surplus, now valued at $2.7 trillion, will be gone in 2033. At that point, Social Security would only collect enough tax revenue each year to pay about 75 percent of benefits, unless Congress acts. Once Social Security’s surplus is gone, the program is scheduled to pay out $134 trillion more in benefits than it will collect in taxes over the next 75 years, according to data from the agency. Adjusted for inflation, that’s $30.5 trillion in 2012 dollars. The options for closing the gap fall into two broad categories:

cutting benefits or raising taxes. There are, however, many options within each category. The AP used data from the Social Security Administration to calculate how much of the shortfall would be eliminated by various options. To illustrate how Social Security’s long-term finances have become worse in the past two years, the AP also calculated the share of the shortfall that would have been eliminated, if the options had been adopted in 2010. Social Security is financed by a 12.4 percent tax on wages. Workers pay half and their employers pay the other half. The tax is applied to the first $110,100 of a worker’s wages, a level that increases each year with inflation. For 2011 and 2012, the tax rate for employees was reduced to 4.2 percent, but is scheduled to return to 6.2 percent in January. Options for improvement • Apply the Social Security tax to all wages, including those above $110,100. Workers making $200,000 in wages would get a tax increase of $5,574, an amount their employers would have to match. Their future benefits would increase, too. This option would eliminate 72 percent of the shortfall. Two years ago, it would have wiped out 99 percent. • Increase the payroll tax by 0.1 percentage point a year, until it reaches 14.4 percent in 20 years. At that point, workers making $50,000 a year would get a tax increase of $500 and employers would have to match it. This option would eliminate 53 percent of the shortfall. Two years ago, it would have wiped out 73 percent. • Workers qualify for full retirement benefits at age 66, a threshold that gradually rises to 67 for people born in 1960 or later. Workers are eligible for early retirement at 62, though monthly

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benefits are reduced by about 25 percent. The reductions shrink the longer you wait to apply. Gradually raise the full retirement age to 68 in 2033. This option would eliminate 15 percent of the shortfall. Two years ago, it would have eliminated a little more than 20 percent. • Gradually raise the full retirement age to 69 in 2039 and 70 in 2063. This option would eliminate 37 percent of the shortfall. Two years ago, it would have eliminated about half. • Each year, if consumer prices increase, Social Security benefits go up as well. By law, the increases are pegged to an inflation index. This year, benefits went up by 3.6 percent, the first increase since 2009. Adopt a new inflation index called the Chained CPI, which assumes that people change their buying habits when prices increase to reduce the impact on their pocketbooks. The new index would reduce the annual COLA by 0.3 percentage point, on average. This option would eliminate 19 percent of the shortfall. Two years ago, it would have eliminated 26 percent. • Tinkering with the benefit formula can save big money, but cuts to initial benefits mean lower monthly payments for the rest of a retiree’s life. The average monthly benefit for a new retiree is $1,264. • Change the calculation for initial benefits, but only for people with lifetime wages above the national average, which is about $42,000 a year. Workers with higher incomes would still get a bigger monthly benefit than lower paid workers but not as big as under current law. It’s a cut they would feel throughout their entire retirement. This option would eliminate 34 percent of the shortfall. Two years ago, it would have eliminated almost half.

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An office complex on John Street in Avoca is one of two owned by the same company that could be listed for a tax auction on Thursday.

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erator since May 2010, convinced a county judge to allow the listing in an auction last August, said Northeast owner John Rodgers. The properties were pulled when Airport Office President Steven Yankowski filed for bankruptcy a day before the sale. Rodgers said his company has since convinced a bankruptcy judge to authorize the properties’ listing in the back-tax auction this Thursday. However, Airport Office recently filed court paperwork asking the judge to hold off again. After a hearing last week, a bankruptcy judge ruled the properties could be removed from Thursday’s sale if Airport Office pays $50,000 toward the debt by 4 p.m. today, Rodgers said. The company had not paid as of 4:30 p.m. Monday, Northeast

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taking these courses and wanted to give back to the college.” Katarsky said that’s the only connection to the college he could find of his sister and brother-in-law, who were married in 1951. Before the King’s donation, the couple took care of their extended family. The longtime owners of the former Gustitus Drug Store in Exeter had grown up in families with several siblings. Katarsky, who was named trustee of the Gustituses’ estate, said the estate money was first directed to be used by family members who needed financial assistance or

Revenue said. “We’re willing to fight to the max to get these properties listed. We’ll fight at every stop,” Rodgers said. Airport Office bought the two properties for a combined $215,000 in December 2001. The company owes $176,170 on the Pittston Township building, which previously housed WARM radio, and $122,324 on the Avoca property once used for an animal emergency clinic. Airport Office had paid a portion of the taxes on the Pittston Township building but has paid nothing on the Avoca building from 2003 forward. The bankruptcy filing says the properties are near the WilkesBarre/Scranton International Airport and Interstate 81, but tax assessments precluded the owner from offering “competitive lease rates.” The assessed values are $246,100 on the Avoca property and $600,000 on the Pittston

wanted to go to college. After a few hundred thousands dollars was paid out, around $473,000 remained. Katarsky said the final amount wasn’t to be released until several years after his sister’s death, but he didn’t want taxes and other expenses to deplete what the Gustituses hoped would go to King’s. “Now, the money will continue on (for a long time),” Katarsky said. Victoria Gustitus died in 2009. Norbert Gustitus graduated from Exeter High School and the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. He served during World War II in the U.S. Army and worked at several area pharmacies before opening his own business along Wyoming Avenue, where his parents owned a shoe store and café.

Township one. The owner has secured $250,000 in financing, with plans to convert one of the buildings to a “business incubator” for smaller businesses or short-term office space, the bankruptcy filing says. Bids on the properties are set to start at $657.25 each if they are listed Thursday. Mortgages and other liens are forgiven in this type of final-stage auction, known as free-and-clear sale. Rodgers, an attorney, said his company actively monitors court cases to ensure stale or unnecessarily drawn-out proceedings aren’t keeping properties out of sales. The company also retains a bankruptcy lawyer at no additional charge. Northeast Revenue is paid through a 5 percent penalty already added to overdue taxes. Rodgers said the county didn’t have the resources to aggressively push for sales when it handled tax claim in-house.

He died in November 1997. Katarsky said his sister met her future husband through a mutual friend, and they were married in 1951. Victoria Gustitus had worked for the Blue Ribbon Bakery in Kingston and later joined her husband at the pharmacy until her retirement. “They were generous people,” Katarsky said. “They ran the drug store and met a lot of people along the way, some who didn’t have money who they would help.” Katarsky said his sister and brother-in-law were committed to their business and the community, and traveled only occasionally to a cottage they owned in Falls. “They enjoyed the (pharmacy) and the people that went there the most,” Katarsky said.

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U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, R-Lycoming Township 10th District “Rather than be honest with the American people and take Continued from Page 1A steps to ensure a future for Soing the economy and reducing cial Security, President Obathe deficit. I will fight against ma has chosen to stay on the waste and fraud while working sidelines. His refusal to offer to improve efficiency and comprehensive reform plans grow the economy so we can or constructive changes to the secure and strengthen this vi- proposals laid out by House tal program for generations to Republicans is just another example of this President’s failcome.” ure to lead. Casey said he “House Republicans wants to preserve the have put forth subprogram and believes stantive policy proposthat the best way to als that will force acextend its solvency tion to restore the Sowithout cutting benecial Security trust fits is to turn around fund balance should the economy and rethe program near induce the deficit. Casey solvency. Without “More jobs mean strength and leadermore money going inship from the White to Social Security House and a Senate from payroll,” he willing to take action, said. all Americans are Tom Smith right to be concerned GOP Senate candiabout the future of date Medicare and Social “It’s past time for Smith Security. A better fuour elected officials ture for America relies to step up and take acon active leadership tion to save our Soand the political courcial Security system,” age to be honest with said the Armstrong voters before our curCounty man. “Our rent situation deteriogovernment has an rates further.” obligation to our sePhil Scollo, Demoniors and most vul- Barletta crat nerable citizens, to 10th District candireform Social Securidate ty in order to pre“Many seniors live serve it for the fuon fixed incomes and ture.” depend on the bedHe added: “Governrock promises of Soment has an obligacial Security. We simtion to preserve a fiply must not put their nancially healthy sys- Stilp financial future at risk tem of Social Securiin the hands of the fity in order to honor nancial services industhe agreement betry. Yet, that’s exactly tween the governwhat many in Washingment and its people,” ton want to do. he said. “If I am given the U.S. Rep. Lou Barhonor of representing letta the 10th District in R-Hazleton, 11th Marino Congress, I will do evDistrict erything in my power “The best way to to make sure Social fortify the Social SeSecurity is protected curity fund is to imfor today’s and tomorprove the economy row’s seniors as well and create more jobs. as or future generaRight now, millions tions. of people are unemScollo, of Dingman ployed and millions Scollo Township, added: “I more are no longer will work with Repubbeing counted belicans and Democrats cause they’ve given on an honest program up hope and stopped of growth and job crelooking for work. Putation to make sure we ting Americans back honor the promises to work will give an we have made to the immediate boost to people who built this Social Security as far Cartwright country and the future as the payroll tax generations who will goes. lead us into new pros“Congress has to perity.” start showing its reMatt Cartwright, spect for the Social Democrat, 17th DisSecurity program and trict candidate stop raiding its trust Cartwright defund. We also owe it Cummings nounced Republican to future retirees to find long-term solutions for efforts to privatize Social Sepreserving the program. Do- curity. “Congressman (and GOP ing nothing is never a solution. We have to keep the pro- vice presidential candidate) gram intact for all those who Paul Ryan’s 2010 Roadmap for are living on Social Security America’s Future sought to and find a way to save it for partially privatize Social Security, reduce benefits, and gradgenerations to come. “Congress voted to raid the ually increase the age which Social Security trust fund 16 the recipient could withdraw times to pay for pet projects. funds,” Cartwright, Moosic, Congress took more than $4 said. “I could not be more optrillion from the fund to pay posed to this plan. The ultimate purpose of Social Securifor out-of-control spending.” ty is to provide seniors insurGene Stilp, Democrat ance against falling into pover11th District candidate Stilp said the current sys- ty as they retire. To increase tem must be strengthened and the risk of poverty while reSocial Security should not be ducing the amount of benefit flies in the face of the very purprivatized. “While opposed to privatiza- pose of this great national protion of Social Security, I be- gram.” Laureen Cummings, R, 17th lieve in encouraging citizens to also save independently for District candidate “I believe that by eliminatretirement through participation in workplace investment ing our current broken and reprograms and I would encour- gressive income tax system age employers to help workers and replacing it with the fair develop those plans,” Stilp, of tax, we will be able to fund Dauphin County, said. “Con- both Medicare and Social Segress must encourage work- curity in a fairer and more simplace savings and investment pler way. The fair tax is a national programs. “As a congressman, I would sales tax on “new” products, work with all parties to break she said, by broadening the the ideological stranglehold tax base to include illegal that prevents Congress from workers and those working unacting and working with all der the table. It would also put parties to secure a Social Secu- an end to corporate loopholes’ rity system that will last indef- and puts the power back into initely,” he said. “The Social the hands of the people rather Security system is dependent than the politicians and Washupon getting America and spe- ington bureaucrats, she said. “Under the Fair Tax, seniors cifically Pennsylvania back to full employment. Finger point- would no longer pay income ing and electioneering does taxes on their Social Security not help. We must work to- benefits,” Cummings, of Old Forge, added. gether.”

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Armstrongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case vs. USADA dismissed He can try to overturn the decision by going to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A federal judge in Austin, Texas, threw out Lance Armstrongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lawsuit against the U.S. AntiDoping Agency on Monday, a decision that allows the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drug case against the seven-time Tour de France

winner to move ahead. Armstrong, who repeatedly has denied doping, claimed in his lawsuit that USADA lacked jurisdiction and its arbitraArmstrong tion process violates his constitutional rights. U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks dismissed the lawsuit as speculative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With respect to Armstrongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s due process challenges, the court agrees

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they are without merit,â&#x20AC;? Sparks wrote in a 30-page order. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alternatively, even if the court has jurisdiction over Armstrongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remaining claims, the court finds they are best resolved through the well-established system of international arbitration, by those with expertise in the field, rather than by the unilateral edict of a single nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courts.â&#x20AC;? Armstrong can try to overturn Sparksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; decision by going to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. He also can agree to proceed

with USADAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arbitration or accept its sanctions. In a governing body turf war, the International Cycling Union (UCI) says it has jurisdiction in the Armstrong matter, not USADA. USADA could be challenged before the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. Armstrong was still considering his options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On balance, the court finds the USADA arbitration rules, which largeSee ARMSTRONG, Page 6B

Staying alive

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Fairfield, Conn., pitcher Will Lucas celebrates with teammates after pitching a no-hitter Monday against New Castle, Ind., in an elimination game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport.

Two U.S. teams notch dramatic victories By GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick holds his mid-section after getting hit hard Monday night in Foxborough.

help Petaluma, Calif., advance in the Little League World Series with a 5-4 victory over Parsippany, N.J. Manager Eric Smith â&#x20AC;&#x153;told me you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go up there thinking walk-off home run,â&#x20AC;? Marzo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to be thinking base hit. A walk-off comes off a good base-hit swing.â&#x20AC;? Marzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s giddy teammates started lining up around the plate to pat him on his helmet before he even reached second. Their frantic fans started chanting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Petaluma!â&#x20AC;? The skipperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son, 13-year-old shortstop Hance Smith, knew the ball was headed out when he saw Marzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really (see the ball) leave the park,â&#x20AC;? Hance Smith said with a Fairfield, Conn., pitcher Will Lucas smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just came out to greet him.â&#x20AC;? delivers in the sixth inning of his Parsippany pushed across two no-hitter against New Castle, Ind.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Will Lucas threw a no-hitter to lead Fairfield, Conn., past New Castle, Ind., 4-0 Monday night at the Little League World Series. The 12-year-old right-hander struck out 13 and also had a two-run single in the fifth. When it was over, he fell to the ground as his teammates piled on top of him near the mound. Matt Kubel homered for Connecticut, which will play California in a rematch tonight. Connecticut lost the first matchup 6-4 last week. Indiana manager Tim Porter said Lucas was effective changing speeds. Earlier in the day, Danny Marzo drove a breaking ball to the grassy hill beyond the right-field wall to See LITTLE, Page 5B

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Names to make the Yankees a real home team

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For the second straight week, Eagles QB needs X-rays. Just like last week, they turn out to be negative.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Michael Vick keeps taking his lumps. His Philadelphia Eagles keep winning. The star quarterback was leveled after throwing a long pass in the first quarter and underwent X-rays for the second straight game â&#x20AC;&#x201D; negative again. Then backup Nick Foles led the Eagles to a 27-17 preseason victory over the New England Patriots on Monday night. EAGLES Vick had X-rays on his ribs after being knocked down by linebacker Jermaine CunPATRIOTS ningham. Eleven days earlier, in a 24-23 win over Pittsburgh, he had X-rays on his left thumb after hitting it on center Jason Kelceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helmet. Foles threw two touchdown passes for the second straight game for the Eagles Tom Brady sat out the game for the Patriots. The regular season starts for the Eagles on Sept. 9 in Cleveland, while defending champion New England opens the season the same day in Tennessee. The Eagles next preseason game is Friday night against the team they will open the regular season against.

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Lucas struck out 13 in Connecticutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-0 win.

ow that the votes are in for the final group of monikers still in the running to be placed next to Scranton/Wilkes-Barreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proud baseball name, the final verdict isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just near, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear. These six names stink. Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mon, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Blast? This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t some Euro soccer team. Porcupines? Black Diamond Bears? They sound too close to a couple of Lehigh Valley teams. The Triple-A IronPigs already have pork sandwiches, so sorry Porcupines. And there was once a short-lived independent league team named the Lehigh Valley Black Diamonds. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already trying to copy Lehigh Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stadium design, so canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we get a little bit more original with the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nickname? Fireflies, Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official state insect, would certainly do it. But do we really want our baseball team named after a friendly little bug? Since they promise to be more friendly to area fans, RailRiders kind of goes against that train of thought. Sounds like a team ready to hop on board and head out of town. The last suggestion, Trolley Frogs might be neat. If anybody actually knew what a trolley frog was. Turns out its actually a mechanical part of a trolley, not a line of dancing frogs. So while disdain for all those proposed nicknames dances through the head of most Northeastern Pennsylvania baseball fans, here are a few proposals people in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area have been twittering about. How about The Potholes? Everybody knows theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve arrived in Northeastern Pennsylvania when their cars start colliding with those teethrattling craters carving up our roads. The name Potholes is almost synonymous with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area. Team officials can celebrate it by serving some beef, chicken or turkey pot pie at the ballpark. And just as a reminder of what our team represents, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always annoying construction causing traffic delays slowing Interstate 81 traffic on the way to outside PNC Field in attempts to fix â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what else â&#x20AC;&#x201C; potholes. Next up, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard of the Red Sox? Well, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the National Laughing Stocks. Call it a tribute to the team that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a home, even in itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own ballpark. What professional franchise â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a roster of players just a step away from the big leagues, no less â&#x20AC;&#x201C; plays a full season on the road because its own stadium is undergoing renovation all summer? Why, the same team that was forced to play a few home games at Lehigh Valley a couple of years ago because nobody realized a drainage system built for artificial turf just might have problems when the surface was switched to natural grass. Laugh it up at the ballpark with a yearly comedian night, when the punchline always centers around which opposing stadium will become Scranton/Wilkes-Barreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home next? Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sure to feel right at home watching the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Grand Juries. Heck, commissioners from both counties got caught up in corruption scandals and went straight to jail. It wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take much investigating to know which area the Grand Juries represent. The players only ask one thing. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t judge them by their record, but by performance they promise to keep clean.

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AMERICA’S LINE By ROXY ROXBOROUGH BASEBALL Favorite

Odds

Underdog

CONNECTICUT

American League

Seven-year-old earns black belt

9.0

Blue Jays

Ucla

Royals

BYU

13.5

RED SOX

11.0

Angels

Minnesota

UNLV

RANGERS

10.5

Orioles

S ALABAMA

Tx-S Antonio

WHITE SOX

9.0

Yankees

A’S

7.5

Twins

MARINERS

6.5

Indians

16.5

METS

8.0

Rockies

W VIRGINIA

Marshall

BREWERS

9.0

Cubs

PENN ST

6.5

Ohio U

CARDS

7.5

Astros

H.S. GIRLS TENNIS Wyoming Seminary at Pittston Area Wyoming Area at Tunkhannock GAR at Berwick Dallas at Hanover Area Crestwood at Hazleton Area Coughlin at Holy Redeemer Wyoming Valley West at MMI Prep

FRIDAY H.S. FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGES (7 p.m. unless noted; subject to change) Athens at Northwest GAR at Dallas, 4 p.m. Hanover Area at Honesdale Hazleton Area at Bangor Lackawanna Trail at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Riverside Meyers at Mid Valley Mifflin County at Berwick, 6 p.m. Pittston Area at Dunmore Scranton at Coughlin Western Wayne at Tunkhannock, 5:30 p.m. Wyoming Area at Valley View Wyoming Valley West at Wallenpaupack H.S. GOLF Meyers at Wyoming Area Wyoming Seminary at Holy Redeemer Nanticoke at Lake-Lehman Hanover Area at MMI Prep

SATURDAY H.S. FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE Holy Redeemer at Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech, 10 a.m. COLLEGE WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL Penn Tech at Luzerne County Community College, Noon

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Reinstated RHP Jordan Walden from the 15-day DL. Optioned LHP Hisanori Takahashi to Salt Lake (PCL). MINNESOTA TWINS — Assigned RHP Nick Blackburn and INF Tsuyoshi Nishioka outright to Rochester (IL). TEXAS RANGERS — Reinstated RHP Ryan Dempster from the restricted list. Optioned OF Leonys Martin to Round Rock (PCL). TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Optioned 3B Yan Gomes to Las Vegas (PCL). National League PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Reinstated RHP Chad Qualls from the bereavement list and 3B Placido Polanco from the 15-day DL. Optioned 1B Hector Luna to Lehigh Valley (IL). American Association WICHITA WINGNUTS — Signed C Patrick Murphy.

COLLEGE

ELON — Named Virginia Crotty women’s assistant lacrosse coach. FLORIDA ATLANTIC — Named Rich Billings assistant baseball coach. GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE — Named Michael Stagno assistant sports information director. LA SALLE — Named Kristina Foster and Nick Bryan assistant field hockey coaches. MOUNT OLIVE — Named Michael Foderaro men’s assistant lacrosse coach, Tiffany Sardin women’s assistant basketball coach, Princess Livingston women’s assistant lacrosse coach and Dorant Bartlett men’s and women’s assistant track coach. OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN — Named Dean Findley director for academic excellence in athletics. SIENA — Named Matt Duval volunteer assistant baseball coach.

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CYCLING 4 p.m. NBCSN — U.S. Pro Challenge, stage 2, Montrose to Crested Butte, Colo.

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL

1 p.m. ESPN — World Series, consolation game, teams TBD, at South Williamsport, Pa. 4 p.m. ESPN — World Series, elimination game, teams TBD, at South Williamsport, Pa. 8 p.m. ESPN2 — World Series, elimination game, teams TBD, at South Williamsport, Pa.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

7 p.m. MLB — Atlanta at Washington CSN – Cincinnati at Philadelphia SNY – Colorado at N.Y. Mets 8 p.m. YES – N.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox 10 p.m. ROOT – Pittsburgh at San Diego

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

7 p.m. SE2, WYLN – Toledo at Lehigh Valley

NFL

1 p.m. NFL – Preseason, Kansas City at St. Louis (tape) 8 p.m. WPVI – Preseason, Philadelphia at New England

SOCCER

2:30 p.m. FSN — UEFA Champions League, Dynamo Kyiv at Borussia Moenchengladbach 8 p.m. FSN — UEFA Champions League, Celtic at Helsingborgs (same-day tape)

WNBA BASKETBALL

10 p.m. ESPN2 — Minnesota at Seattle

SYRACUSE

9.5

Marlins

OHIO ST

22.5

Miami-Ohio

Pirates

6.5

PADRES

ILLINOIS

9.5

W Michigan

7.5

Giants

DODGERS

NFL Pre-Season Favorite

Open Curr.

O/U

Underdog

Thursday

Tulsa

CALIFORNIA

11.5

NEBRASKA

17.5

BOSTON COLL

IOWA ST Nevada So Miss

Miami-Fla

Packers

44.5

BENGALS

c-Iowa

6.5

No Illinois

RAVENS

41.5

Jaguars

d-Colorado

5.5

Colorado St.

TITANS

4.5

40.5

Cards

GEORGIA

37.5

FLORIDA

Friday BROWNS

39.5

BUCS

VIKINGS

1.5

40.5

Chargers

GIANTS

40.0

Bears

CHIEFS

40.5

Seahawks

Falcons

Eagles

42.0

TEXAS

28.5

Wyoming

HOUSTON

37.5

Texas St

Patriots

a-Clemson

Colts

BILLS

40.5

Steelers

Lions

1.5

43.5

RAIDERS

43.5

Texans

6.5

40.5

Rams

6.5 1.5

1.5

40.0

49ers

38.5

Panthers

Points 7

Buffalo Bowling Green

DOLPHINS

Underdog VANDERBILT

C Florida

23.5

AKRON

BALL ST

3.5

E Michigan

B A S E B A L L

THURSDAY

Northwestern

Navy

D’BACKS

August 30

SOCCER

September 1 i-Notre Dame

S Carolina

Major League Soccer FC DALLAS — Loaned F Ruben Luna to San Antonio (NASL).

San Jose St

Reds

Favorite

WEDNESDAY

Boise St

25.5

Braves

College Football

H.S. GOLF Crestwood at Wyoming Valley West Hazleton Area at Berwick Pittston Area at Coughlin Tunkhannock at Dallas Meyers at Holy Redeemer Wyoming Area at GAR Hanover Area at Nanticoke MMI Prep at Lake-Lehman

Nc State

7.0

BRONCOS

FOOTBALL

8.0

JETS

National Football League NFL — Suspended Kansas City LB Tamba Hali one regular-season game for violating its policy on substance abuse. BUFFALO BILLS — Waived DE Shawne Merriman. CHICAGO BEARS — Signed S Mark LeGree to a one-year contract. Waived LB Ronnie Thornton. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed RB Ryan Mahaffey. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Signed WR Greg Camarillo. Placed OT Fenuki Tupou and LB Chris Chamberlain on injured reserve. NEW YORK JETS — Waived T Stephon Heyer. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Waived CB Desmond Marrow. Signed CB Brandon McDonald.

MICHIGAN ST STANFORD

Sunday

H.S. GIRLS TENNIS Pittston Area at Wyoming Area MMI Prep at Wyoming Seminary Holy Redeemer at Wyoming Valley West Hazleton Area at Coughlin Hanover Area at Crestwood GAR at Dallas Tunkhannock at Berwick

August 31 a-Tennessee

NATIONALS

COWBOYS

TODAY'S EVENTS

RICE Washington St

PHILLIES

SAINTS

Released RHP Dumas Garcia. Atlantic League LONG ISLAND DUCKS — Signed RHP Bubbie Buzachero. SUGAR LAND SKEETERS — Signed RHP Roger Clemens.

Massachusetts

7.0

REDSKINS

L O C A L C A L E N D A R

25.5

LA TECH

TIGERS

Saturday

Lindsey Mieldazis, 7, daughter of Michael and Christina Mieldazis of Warrior run, was the first Little Dragon ever at Grant’s Martial Arts to receive a Little Dragon black belt. Lindsey has trained with Sensei Gary Grant and Miss Tess Wesoloski for 3 and a half years. She started her karate career at the age of 4. She was the youngest member (age 6) of North American Federation of Martial Arts and competed in Canada, representing Team USA in November 2011. She finished as a World Champion in her age group for weapons and forms in the Worlds Karate Championships.

RAYS

National League

Irem Women’s Golf Association recently held its 14th Annual Rally for the Cure Tournament at Irem Country Club. Eighty-eight area golfers participated in the event, raising more than $4,500. This amount will be distributed among local agencies by the Susan Komen for a Cure Foundation. Pictured in the photo are the winning team members. From left: Jane Sileski, Darcy Brodmerkel, and Nina Matzoni. Missing is Karen Natishan.

s-Texas A&M

USC

Auburn

38.5

ar-Alabama

Hawaii

Michigan

Rutgers

17.5

TULANE

Oklahoma

30.5

UTEP

ARIZONA

10.5

Toledo

WASHINGTON

14.5

San Diego St

Troy

5.5

DUKE

UAB Florida Int’l

LSU

43.5

N Texas

OREGON

35.5

Arkansas St

September 2 LOUISVILLE BAYLOR

14.5

Kentucky

Smu

September 3 VA TECH

7.5

Ga Tech

Home teams in capital letters.

F O O T B A L L

International League

NFL

At A Glance All Times EDT North Division W L Pct. GB Yankees.................................. 75 56 .573 — Pawtucket (Red Sox) ............. 70 61 .534 5 Lehigh Valley (Phillies).......... 69 61 .531 51⁄2 Rochester (Twins).................. 66 64 .508 81⁄2 Syracuse (Nationals) ............. 63 68 .481 12 Buffalo (Mets) ......................... 62 68 .477 121⁄2 South Division W L Pct. GB Charlotte (White Sox)............ 77 54 .588 — Norfolk (Orioles)..................... 66 64 .508 101⁄2 Gwinnett (Braves) .................. 59 71 .454 171⁄2 Durham (Rays) ....................... 59 72 .450 18 West Division W L Pct. GB Indianapolis (Pirates) ............. 77 53 .592 — Columbus (Indians)................ 67 63 .515 10 Toledo (Tigers)....................... 53 77 .408 24 Louisville (Reds) .................... 50 81 .382 271⁄2 Monday's Games Indianapolis 2, Syracuse 0 Charlotte 9, Durham 6 Rochester 9, Pawtucket 6 Yankees 7, Buffalo 5 Columbus 10, Louisville 1 Toledo at Lehigh Valley, ppd., rain Norfolk at Gwinnett, late Today's Games Norfolk at Gwinnett, 10:35 a.m. Buffalo vs. Yankees at Buffalo, 1:05 p.m. Toledo at Lehigh Valley, 5:35 p.m., 1st game Indianapolis at Syracuse, 7 p.m. Columbus at Louisville, 7:05 p.m. Rochester at Pawtucket, 7:05 p.m. Charlotte at Durham, 7:05 p.m. Toledo at Lehigh Valley, 8:05 p.m., 2nd game

Preseason Glance All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England ............................. 1 0 0 1.000 7 6 Buffalo........................................ 0 2 0 .000 20 43 Miami.......................................... 0 2 0 .000 24 43 N.Y. Jets .................................... 0 2 0 .000 9 43 South W L T Pct PF PA Houston ..................................... 2 0 0 1.000 46 22 Jacksonville............................... 2 0 0 1.000 59 55 Indianapolis ............................... 1 1 0 .500 62 29 Tennessee................................. 1 1 0 .500 47 34 North W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati ................................... 2 0 0 1.000 41 25 Cleveland................................... 2 0 0 1.000 54 27 Baltimore.................................... 1 1 0 .500 43 44 Pittsburgh .................................. 1 1 0 .500 49 48 West W L T Pct PF PA San Diego .................................. 2 0 0 1.000 49 33 Denver ....................................... 1 1 0 .500 41 33 Kansas City ............................... 1 1 0 .500 44 48 Oakland...................................... 0 2 0 .000 27 34

Eastern League At A Glance All Times EDT Eastern Division W L Pct. GB Trenton (Yankees) ................. 73 55 .570 — New Britain (Twins) ............... 68 60 .531 5 Reading (Phillies)................... 67 61 .523 6 Portland (Red Sox) ................ 61 66 .480 111⁄2 Binghamton (Mets) ................ 61 67 .477 12 New Hampshire (Blue Jays) . 54 74 .422 19 Western Division W L Pct. GB Akron (Indians) ....................... 75 52 .591 — Bowie (Orioles)....................... 68 59 .535 7 Richmond (Giants) ................. 64 63 .504 11 Altoona (Pirates)..................... 60 67 .472 15 Harrisburg (Nationals) ........... 60 68 .469 151⁄2 Erie (Tigers) ............................ 54 73 .425 21 Monday's Games New Hampshire 3, Binghamton 2 Harrisburg 5, Reading 2 Erie 5, Akron 2 Portland 4, New Britain 3, 10 innings Altoona 6, Trenton 2 Bowie at Richmond, late Today's Games New Hampshire at Binghamton, 6:35 p.m. Reading at Harrisburg, 7 p.m. Portland at New Britain, 7:05 p.m. Bowie at Richmond, 7:05 p.m. Altoona at Trenton, 7:05 p.m. Akron at Erie, 7:05 p.m.

New York - Penn League At A Glance All Times EDT McNamara Division W L Pct. GB Hudson Valley (Rays) ............. 40 20 .667 — Brooklyn (Mets) ....................... 37 23 .617 3 Aberdeen (Orioles).................. 24 36 .400 16 Staten Island (Yankees).......... 18 40 .310 21 Pinckney Division W L Pct. GB Auburn (Nationals) ................. 36 23 .610 — Batavia (Cardinals)................. 31 28 .525 5 State College (Pirates)........... 29 31 .483 71⁄2 Mahoning Valley (Indians) .... 27 32 .458 9 Jamestown (Marlins) ............. 25 33 .431 101⁄2 Williamsport (Phillies) ............ 22 37 .373 14 Stedler Division W L Pct. GB Tri-City (Astros) ...................... 43 16 .729 — Connecticut (Tigers) .............. 28 31 .475 15 Lowell (Red Sox).................... 28 32 .467 151⁄2 Vermont (Athletics) ................ 27 33 .450 161⁄2 Monday's Games Staten Island at Tri-City, 7 p.m. Connecticut 3, Aberdeen 0 Brooklyn 6, Vermont 2 Hudson Valley 2, Lowell 1 Williamsport 6, State College 4 Jamestown 8, Mahoning Valley 4 Batavia at Auburn, late Today's Games Williamsport at Jamestown, TBA, 2nd game Vermont at Staten Island, 7 p.m. Tri-City at Brooklyn, 7 p.m. Williamsport at Jamestown, 7:05 p.m., 1st game State College at Auburn, 7:05 p.m. Mahoning Valley at Batavia, 7:05 p.m. Connecticut at Hudson Valley, 7:05 p.m. Lowell at Aberdeen, 7:05 p.m.

B O X I N G Fight Schedule Aug. 24 At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, Calif. (SHO), Randy Caballero vs. Manuel Roman, 12, for Caballero’s NABO bantamweight title; Michael Perez vs. Fidel Maldonado Jr., 10, lightweights. Aug. 25 At 02 World, Berlin, Robert Stieglitz vs. Arthur Abraham, 12, for Stieglitz’s WBO super middleweight title. Sept. 1 At TBA, Germany, Felix Sturm vs. Daniel Geale, 12, for Sturm’s WBA Super World middleweight title and Geale’s IBF middleweight title.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Philadelphia............................... 1 0 0 1.000 24 23 Dallas ......................................... 1 1 0 .500 23 28 N.Y. Giants ................................ 1 1 0 .500 57 35 Washington ............................... 1 1 0 .500 38 39 South W L T Pct PF PA Carolina........................................ 1 1 0 .500 36 43 Tampa Bay ................................... 1 1 0 .500 27 37 New Orleans................................ 1 2 0 .333 47 44 Atlanta .......................................... 0 2 0 .000 36 55 North W L T Pct PF PA Chicago ........................................ 1 1 0 .500 36 62 Detroit........................................... 1 1 0 .500 44 31 Minnesota .................................... 1 1 0 .500 42 31 Green Bay .................................... 0 2 0 .000 23 56 West W L T Pct PF PA Seattle ........................................ 2 0 0 1.000 57 27 San Francisco ........................... 1 1 0 .500 26 26 St. Louis..................................... 1 1 0 .500 34 55 Arizona....................................... 1 2 0 .333 58 71 Monday's Game Philadelphia at New England, late Thursday, Aug. 23 Green Bay at Cincinnati, 7 p.m. Jacksonville at Baltimore, 7:30 p.m. Arizona at Tennessee, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 New England at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Miami, 7:30 p.m. San Diego at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Seattle at Kansas City, 8 p.m. Chicago at N.Y. Giants, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 Indianapolis at Washington, 4 p.m. Detroit at Oakland, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Houston at New Orleans, 8 p.m. St. Louis at Dallas, 8 p.m.

S O C C E R At A Glance All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA Sporting Kansas City . 14 7 4 46 31 22 New York ..................... 13 7 5 44 43 36 Houston ....................... 11 6 8 41 37 29 Chicago........................ 12 7 5 41 30 26 D.C. .............................. 11 8 4 37 37 30 Montreal....................... 11 13 3 36 39 44 Columbus .................... 8 8 6 30 23 24 Philadelphia................. 7 12 3 24 24 28 New England............... 6 13 5 23 27 31 Toronto FC .................. 5 14 5 20 27 43 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA San Jose ...................... 14 6 5 47 48 32 Real Salt Lake............. 13 10 3 42 37 32 Seattle .......................... 11 6 7 40 34 24 Los Angeles ................ 11 11 4 37 44 40 Vancouver ................... 10 9 7 37 28 33 FC Dallas..................... 8 11 8 32 33 35 Chivas USA................. 7 9 6 27 15 26 Colorado ...................... 8 15 2 26 32 36 Portland........................ 5 13 6 21 24 42 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Wednesday, Aug. 22 Toronto FC at Columbus, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m.

B A S K E T B A L L WNBA All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct Connecticut.................... 16 5 .762 Indiana............................ 12 7 .632 Atlanta............................. 10 11 .476 Chicago .......................... 8 11 .421 New York ....................... 7 13 .350 Washington.................... 5 16 .238 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct Minnesota..................... 17 4 .810 San Antonio.................. 15 5 .750 Los Angeles ................. 16 6 .727 Seattle ........................... 10 11 .476 Phoenix......................... 4 17 .190 Tulsa ............................. 3 17 .150 Today's Games Tulsa at Connecticut, 7 p.m. New York at Chicago, 8 p.m. Washington at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Seattle, 10 p.m. Indiana at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday's Games Chicago at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

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Maximum Impact will be having an Advanced Hitting Clinic for all ages this Saturday, August 25 from 3:30 – 5 p.m. The clinic will include vision, mental approach of hitting and power. Space is limited, there are only a few spots left! The price is $10 for the hour and a half. Call 822-1134 to register. Misericordia Baseball is hosting a summer exposure camp for high school players interested in playing college baseball on Aug. 26. The camp will run from 9:30 a.m.4:45 p.m., and will feature the first organized baseball activity on the new Tambur Field. For details and registration form, visit athletics.misericordia.edu.

Tony Barletta notched a holein-one on August 19 at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club. Barletta used his five iron to knock it in from 176 yards away on the par-3, ninth hole. His shot was witnessed by Pete Cusick, Carmen Winters and Matt Kachurak.

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Linda Shypulefski hit a holein-one on the 113-yard, par-3 fifth hole at the Wyoming Valley Country Club on August 16. Rose Senunas, Nancy McLaughlin and Maureen Umphred all witnessed Shypulfeski’s shot.

G O L F PGA Upcoming Schedule Aug. 23-26 — The Barclays, Bethpage State Park (Black Course), Farmingdale, N.Y. Aug. 31-Sept. 3 — Deutsche Bank Championship, TPC Boston, Norton, Mass. Sept. 6-9 — BMW Championship, Crooked Strick GC, Carmel, Ind. Sept. 20-23 — Tour Championship, East Lake GC, Atlanta Sept. 28-30 — The Ryder Cup, Medinah CC (No. 3), Medinah, Ill. Oct. 4-7 — Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open, TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas Oct. 11-14 — Frys.com Open, CordeValle GC, San Martin, Calif. Oct. 18-21 — The McGladrey Classic, Sea Island Resort (Seaside Course), St. Simons Island, Ga. Oct. 25-28 — CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, The Mines Resort & GC, Selangor, Malaysia Nov. 1-4 — WGC-HSBC Champions, TBD, China Nov. 8-11 — Children’s Miracle Network Classic, Walt Disney World Resort (Magnolia, Palm), Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Tour Statistics Through Aug. 20 FedExCup Regular Season Points 1, Tiger Woods, 2,269.242. 2, Jason Dufner, 2,110.300. 3, Rory McIlroy, 2,091.500. 4, Zach Johnson, 2,018.960. 5, Bubba Watson, 1,777.143. 6, Hunter Mahan, 1,738.550. 7, Carl Pettersson, 1,690.750. 8, Keegan Bradley, 1,669.896. 9, Matt Kuchar, 1,599.700. 10, Steve Stricker, 1,455.500. Scoring Average 1, Tiger Woods, 68.91. 2, Rory McIlroy, 69.02. 3, Matt Kuchar, 69.15. 4, Jason Dufner, 69.25. 5, Jim Furyk, 69.35. 6, Justin Rose, 69.36. 7, Adam Scott, 69.42. 8, Padraig Harrington, 69.48. 9, Bubba Watson, 69.53. 10, 2 tied with 69.62. Driving Distance 1, Bubba Watson, 315.9. 2, Jamie Lovemark, 311.9. 3, Charlie Beljan, 311.5. 4, Robert Garrigus, 310.5. 5, J.B. Holmes, 309.9. 6, Rory McIlroy, 309.2. 7, Dustin Johnson, 308.2. 8, Kyle Stanley, 307.2. 9, Jason Day, 306.6. 10, Graham DeLaet, 304.9. Driving Accuracy Percentage 1, Jerry Kelly, 71.82%. 2, Ben Curtis, 71.24%. 3, Heath Slocum, 70.61%. 4, Tim Clark, 70.30%. 5, Jim Furyk, 70.18%. 6, Graeme McDowell, 69.64%. 7, Gary Christian, 69.13%. 8, David Toms, 69.01%. 9, John Huh, 68.99%. 10, Hunter Mahan, 68.45%. Greens in Regulation Percentage 1, Justin Rose, 70.88%. 2, Bubba Watson, 70.83%. 3, Lee Westwood, 69.88%. 4, Hunter Mahan, 69.28%. 5, John Senden, 69.27%. 6, Jason Dufner, 69.21%. 7, Greg Owen, 68.98%. 8, Brendon de Jonge, 68.41%. 9, Robert Garrigus, 68.38%. 10, Will Claxton, 68.33%. Total Driving 1, Boo Weekley, 56. 2, John Rollins, 67. 3, Hunter Mahan, 70. 4, Tiger Woods, 74. 5, Bo Van Pelt, 79. 6, Jason Dufner, 83. 7 (tie), Brandt Jobe and Chris Couch, 89. 9, Billy Horschel, 95. 10, Keegan Bradley, 99. Strokes Gained - Putting 1, Aaron Baddeley, .855. 2, Brandt Snedeker, .758. 3, Zach Johnson, .739. 4, Ben Curtis, .733. 5, Luke Donald, .723. 6, Derek Lamely, .673. 7, Brian Gay, .671. 8, Martin Flores, .655. 9, Bo Van Pelt, .644. 10, Bryce Molder, .627. Birdie Average 1, Webb Simpson, 4.08. 2, Keegan Bradley, 4.04. 3, Rory McIlroy, 4.03. 4, Jason Dufner, 4.00. 5, Ben Crane, 3.97. 6 (tie), Bubba Watson and Brandt Snedeker, 3.90. 8, Jeff Overton, 3.87. 9 (tie), Peter Hanson and Zach Johnson, 3.86. Eagles (Holes per) 1, Jonas Blixt, 80.2. 2, Bubba Watson, 85.1. 3, Gary Woodland, 88.5. 4, Jamie Lovemark, 99.0. 5, Kyle Reifers, 102.5. 6, Arjun Atwal, 106.4. 7, Scott Piercy, 106.6. 8 (tie), Charles Howell III and Ben Crane, 108.0. 10, Bobby Gates, 112.5. Sand Save Percentage 1, Jonas Blixt, 66.33%. 2, Greg Chalmers, 64.18%. 3, Jim Furyk, 64.10%. 4, Brian Gay, 64.04%. 5, Martin Flores, 62.83%. 6, Justin Rose, 61.11%. 7, Chris DiMarco, 60.99%. 8, Aaron Baddeley, 60.38%. 9, Rocco Mediate, 60.00%. 10, David Toms, 59.70%. All-Around Ranking 1, Keegan Bradley, 217. 2, Bo Van Pelt, 246. 3, Jason Dufner, 257. 4, Justin Rose, 275. 5, Bubba Watson, 345. 6, John Senden, 352. 7, Zach Johnson, 363. 8, Rory McIlroy, 372. 9, Matt Kuchar, 379. 10, Tiger Woods, 381.

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Sprint Cup Upcoming Schedule Aug. 25 — Irwin Tools Night Race, Bristol, Tenn. Sept. 2 — AdvoCare 500, Hampton, Ga. Sept. 8 — Federated Auto Parts 400, Richmond, Va. Sept. 16 — GEICO 400, Joliet, Ill. Sept. 23 — Sylvania 300, Loudon, N.H. Sept. 30 — AAA 400, Dover, Del. Oct. 7 — Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500, Talladega, Ala. Oct. 13 — Bank of America 500, Concord, N.C. Oct. 21 — Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas City, Kan. Oct. 28 — TUMS Fast Relief 500, Ridgeway, Va. Nov. 4 — AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 11 — Phoenix 500, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 18 — Ford EcoBoost 400, Homestead, Fla. x-non-points race

Nationwide Upcoming Schedule Aug. 24 — Food City 250, Bristol, Tenn. Sept. 1 — NRA American Warrior 300, Hampton, Ga. Sept. 7 — Virginia 529 College Savings 250, Richmond, Va. Sept. 15 — Dollar General 300 powered by CocaCola, Joliet, Ill. Sept. 22 — Kentucky 300, Sparta, Ky. Sept. 29 — OneMain Financial 200, Dover, Del. Oct. 12 — Dollar General 300, Concord, N.C. Oct. 20 — Kansas Lottery 300, Kansas City, Kan. Nov. 3 — O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 10 — Great Clips 200, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 17 — Ford EcoBoost 300, Homestead, Fla.

Camping World Truck Upcoming Schedule Aug. 22 — UNOH 200, Bristol, Tenn. Aug. 31 — Jeff Foxworthy’s Grit Chips 200, Hampton, Ga. Sept. 15 — American Ethanol 200 presented by HyVee, Newton, Iowa Sept. 21 — Kentucky 201, Sparta, Ky. Sept. 29 — Smith’s 350, Las Vegas Oct. 6 — Fred’s 250 powered by Coca-Cola, Talladega, Ala. Oct. 27 — Kroger 200, Ridgeway, Va. Nov. 2 — WinStar World Casino 350k, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 9 — Lucas Oil 150, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 16 — Ford EcoBoost 200, Homestead, Fla.

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. GAR Soccer Booster Club will meet on Wednesday, August 22, at 7p.m. at Mag’s Halftime Pub, Moyallen St W-B. Hanover Area Boys Basketball Booster Club will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. at Tubbies in Lee Park. Wyoming Area Ice Hockey will hold its monthly parents meeting Aug. 22, West Wyoming Borough Building at 7 p.m. WA Ice Hockey team’s annual Car Wash Fundraiser will be held Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Dileo’s Service Station in Wyoming. Tickets can be purchased at $5 from any team player. Drive up sales and donations are also welcome during event. REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS Impact Panthers is establishing a 16U fast-pitch softball team with serious competitive athletes for 2012-2013 season. Tryouts will be August 25th and 26th at Abington Rec. Fields on Winola Road, Clarks Summit (near C.S. State Hospital). Registration is at 12:30 p.m., and tryouts will begin at 1 P.M. Preregister at impactpanthers16u@yahoo.com. Lackawanna Lightning Softball is establishing a new 14U fast-pitch softball travel team for the 2012 2013 season. Tryouts will be held Thursday, August23 (Registration is at 6 p.m., Tryout starts at 6:30 p.m.) and Saturday, August 25 (Registration is at 10:00 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 Wally Peck at 430-4748 or Dino Darbenzio at 650-5159 or via e-mail at ddarbenz@yahoo.com. Wyoming Valley Flames will be holding tryouts for girls fast pitch softball on the following dates: 10U & 12U age group will be on Aug. 20 and 21 at 6 p.m., and Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. 16U age group will be on Aug 22 and 23 at 6 p.m., and Aug 25 at 11 a.m. All tryouts will be at the Ashley softball field on Conyngham St. If you are unable to make these dates or for more information, call Pat at 466-9644, Hank at 328-2643, Bernie at 239-3627, or Bob at 574-5075. UPCOMING EVENTS/OTHER Knights of Columbus Council 302 of Wilkes Barre is hosting its annual charities golf tournament August 25 at Sand Springs Country Club. For more information, call Joe Licosky at 239-0133 or Jerry Nash at 262-8983. Wyoming Valley Jewish Community Center’s Physical Education Department will hold the 2012 Benjamin August Memorial 3-Mile Run & Walk on Sunday, August 14th. The Walk & Run begins at 9:00 a.m. and the registration fee before October 1st is $15.00; after October 1st or on race day the fee is $17.00. Pre-registration race packets may be picked up starting at 8:00 am. Race day registration will be held at the JCC beginning at 8:00 am. Registration closes 10 minutes prior to the race start. Please make checks payable to Jewish Community Center. Mail pre-entry fee and official entry form to Bill Buzza, Recreation Director; JCC, 60 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre. If there are any question, call 8244646. Bulletin Board items will not be accepted over the telephone. Items may be faxed to 831-7319, emailed to tlsports@timesleader.com or 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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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay throws a pitch to the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a game on Monday in Philadelphia. Halladay had plenty of support as the Phillies won 12-5.

Mayberry leads Phillies The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — John Mayberry Jr. hit a two-run homer and Ryan Howard and Erik Kratz had solo shots to back Roy Halladay, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 12-5 on Monday night. Halladay (7-7) wasn’t sharp, allowing five runs and 10 hits in seven innings. But the offense bailed out the two-time Cy Young Award winner. Domonic Brown hit a goahead two-run double off Mike Leake (5-8) in a four-run fifth. Mayberry had three hits and three RBIs, Chase Utley, Howard and Kratz each drove in two and Juan Pierre had three hits and three runs. The Phillies have won seven straight over the Reds and 12 of 13, dating to 2010. This was their first meeting this season. The NL-Central leading Reds lost for just the third time in 11 games. The five-time defending NL East champions have won three straight, but are eight games under .500. After the Reds took a 5-4 lead in the fifth, the Phillies answered in the bottom half. Pierre singled and scored on Utley’s RBI double. After Howard was intentionally walked, Mayberry ripped an RBI single to tie it. Brown followed with a shot down the line that scored two to chase Leake and give Philadelphia a 7-5 lead. Leake allowed seven runs and 10 hits in 4 1-3 innings. Utley hit a sacrifice fly in the sixth and Mayberry connected off Jose Arredondo to extend the lead to 10-5. The Reds loaded the bases in

the first on three straight singles to start the game. Jay Bruce then ripped a line-drive double off the right-field wall that should’ve scored two. But Chris Heisey stopped after rounding third and was tagged out at the plate. Scott Rolen’s RBI groundout made it 2-0. Pierre hit a double, stole third and scored on Howard’s two-out single to cut it to 2-1 in the bottom half. Howard drove one way out to right to tie it at 2 in the third. Kratz went deep to left-center to make it 3-2 in the fourth. Kratz has seven homers in 61 at-bats. The 32-year-old local boy has turned into a fan favorite in his first extended action in the big leagues after 11 seasons in the minors. Filling in for All-Star catcher Carlos Ruiz, Kratz is hitting .295 with more extra-bases (13) than singles (5). Cincinnati scored three runs with two outs in the fifth on Heisey’s RBI double, Bruce’s RBI single and a botched rundown that allowed Phillips to score after Bruce was picked off first.

er a chance at his 16th win and helped the Rockies to their sixth victory in eight games. The loss dropped the Mets (57-65) into a third-place tie with Philadelphia in the NL East, 18 1-2 games behind firstplace Washington. With Michael Cuddyer the latest Colorado player to go on the disabled list, Colvin was playing first base. He made a lunging stop on pinch-hitter Jordany Valdespin’s sharp grounder just inside the bag with the bases loaded and his toss to reliever Matt Belisle just beat a diving Valdespin to the bag. Valdepsin jumped up, waving his arms in disbelief, and manager Terry Collins engaged first base umpire Lance Barksdale in a prolonged discussion. Rafael Betancourt, the Rockies’ fifth pitcher, put two runners on before getting Mike Baxter to fly out to center finishing his 24th save. Guillermo Moscoso gave up a hit in 2 1-3 innings, Rex Brothers (7-2) allowed a hit in 11-3 innings and Belisle got one big out for the Rockies. Alex White was done after four wild, but effective innings under manager Jim Tracy’s Rockies 3, Mets 1 four-man rotation. He allowed three hits and two walks on 83 NEW YORK — Tyler Colvin pitches — 46 strikes. Tracy has hit a tying homer off R.A. Dickey in the fifth inning then made been limiting his pitchers to about 75 tosses a game. a diving play in the eighth to The team could go back to a preserve the lead, and the Colfive-man rotation soon. Jhoulys orado Rockies beat the New Chacin (pectoral nerve irritaYork Mets. Jonathan Herrera bunted for a tion) is scheduled to make his first start since May 1 on Tueshit in the top of the eighth and day and Drew Pomeranz will made his way around the bases make his next start Friday, Trawith help from some inept defense to give Colorado a 2-1 lead. cy said. Depending on how Colvin’s first home run in 105 Chacin does, all five could remain. at-bats, denied the knuckleball-

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Hellickson sharp as Rays top KC The Associated Press

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jeremy Hellickson pitched seven strong innings for his first home win in three months and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Monday night. Hellickson (8-8) allowed one run and six hits in ending a stretch of seven consecutive home winless starts, dating back to a 2-1 victory over Boston on May 16. Tampa Bay was coming off an 8-2 road trip that concluded with a four-game sweep over the Los Angeles Angels. The Rays went ahead 4-1 in the fourth on Jose Labaton’s RBI single and a run-scoring double from Desmond Jennings off Will Smith (4-5).

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more Orioles 5-1 on Monday night. Rangers 5, Orioles 1 Dempster (2-1 in Texas, 7-6 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — overall) retired the last 11 batters he faced. The right-hander Ryan Dempster pitched eight acquired from the Chicago Cubs innings, his longest outing in on July 31 allowed one run and more than two months and his best since being traded to Texas, four hits. David Murphy had two RBI and the AL West-leading Rangsingles for the Rangers, who ers beat the surprising Balti-

opened a 10-game homestand. All nine Texas starters had a hit. Miguel Gonzalez (5-3), who had won his previous three decisions, gave up four runs in five innings. The Orioles have still won 11 of their last 16 games. Joe Nathan struck out the side in the ninth.

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AMERICAN LEAGUE Sunday's Games Baltimore 7, Detroit 5 Texas 11, Toronto 2 Kansas City 5, Chicago White Sox 2 Tampa Bay 8, L.A. Angels 3 Oakland 7, Cleveland 0 Seattle 5, Minnesota 1 N.Y. Yankees 4, Boston 1 Monday's Games Tampa Bay 5, Kansas City 1 Texas 5, Baltimore 1 N.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox, (n) Minnesota at Oakland, (n) Cleveland at Seattle, (n) Tuesday's Games Toronto (R.Romero 8-10) at Detroit (Scherzer 12-6), 7:05 p.m. Kansas City (Hochevar 7-11) at Tampa Bay (Price 16-4), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (E.Santana 6-10) at Boston (A.Cook 3-6), 7:10 p.m. Baltimore (Tillman 5-2) at Texas (Feldman 6-8), 8:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Nova 11-6) at Chicago White Sox (Liriano 4-10), 8:10 p.m. Minnesota (De Vries 2-4) at Oakland (Anderson 0-0), 10:05 p.m. Cleveland (Ro.Hernandez 0-1) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 11-5), 10:10 p.m. Wednesday's Games Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 1:10 p.m. Minnesota at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. Cleveland at Seattle, 3:40 p.m. Toronto at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Baltimore at Texas, 8:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Sunday's Games Cincinnati 5, Chicago Cubs 4 L.A. Dodgers 5, Atlanta 0 Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 2 Arizona 8, Houston 1 Philadelphia 8, Milwaukee 0 Pittsburgh 6, St. Louis 3, 19 innings Colorado 3, Miami 2 San Diego 7, San Francisco 1 Monday's Games Philadelphia 12, Cincinnati 5 Atlanta at Washington, (n) Colorado 3, N.Y. Mets 1 Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, (n). Miami at Arizona, (n) Pittsburgh at San Diego, (n) San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, (n) Tuesday's Games Atlanta (Maholm 11-7) at Washington (Strasburg 14-5), 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati (H.Bailey 10-8) at Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 2-7), 7:05 p.m. Colorado (Chacin 0-3) at N.Y. Mets (C.Young 3-6), 7:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Rusin 0-0) at Milwaukee (Estrada 0-5), 8:10 p.m. Houston (Harrell 10-8) at St. Louis (Wainwright 11-10), 8:15 p.m. Miami (Nolasco 9-12) at Arizona (Cahill 9-10), 9:40 p.m. Pittsburgh (A.J.Burnett 15-4) at San Diego (Marquis 6-7), 10:05 p.m. San Francisco (Lincecum 6-13) at L.A. Dodgers (Blanton 8-11), 10:10 p.m. Wednesday's Games Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. Miami at Arizona, 3:40 p.m., 1st game Pittsburgh at San Diego, 6:35 p.m. Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Houston at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Miami at Arizona, 9:40 p.m., 2nd game San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

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BATTING Trout, Los Angeles, .343; MiCabrera, Detroit, .331; Jeter, New York, .321; Mauer, Minnesota, .317; Ortiz, Boston, .316; Revere, Minnesota, .315; Konerko, Chicago, .314. RUNS Trout, Los Angeles, 96; MiCabrera, Detroit, 82; Kinsler, Texas, 82; Granderson, New York, 81; Hamilton, Texas, 78; AJackson, Detroit, 76; Cano, New York, 74; Jeter, New York, 74; AdJones, Baltimore, 74. RBI MiCabrera, Detroit, 104; Hamilton, Texas, 102; Willingham, Minnesota, 89; Fielder, Detroit, 88; AdGonzalez, Boston, 85; Pujols, Los Angeles, 85; ADunn, Chicago, 83. HITS Jeter, New York, 163; MiCabrera, Detroit, 157; AdGonzalez, Boston, 144; Cano, New York, 142; AGordon, Kansas City, 142; AdJones, Baltimore, 142; Andrus, Texas, 140. DOUBLES AGordon, Kansas City, 39; AdGonzalez, Boston, 37; Choo, Cleveland, 35; Brantley, Cleveland, 34; Kinsler, Texas, 34; Cano, New York, 32; NCruz, Texas, 32; Pujols, Los Angeles, 32. TRIPLES AJackson, Detroit, 8; JWeeks, Oakland, 8; Andrus, Texas, 6; Rios, Chicago, 6; ISuzuki, New York, 6; Trout, Los Angeles, 6; 7 tied at 5. HOME RUNS ADunn, Chicago, 35; Hamilton, Texas, 34; Granderson, New York, 32; MiCabrera, Detroit, 31; Encarnacion, Toronto, 31; Willingham, Minnesota, 31; Trumbo, Los Angeles, 29. STOLEN BASES Trout, Los Angeles, 39; RDavis, Toronto, 38; Revere, Minnesota, 28; Crisp, Oakland, 26; AEscobar, Kansas City, 24; JDyson, Kansas City, 23; DeJennings, Tampa Bay, 23; Kipnis, Cleveland, 23; BUpton, Tampa Bay, 23. PITCHING Price, Tampa Bay, 16-4; Weaver, Los Angeles, 15-3; Sale, Chicago, 14-4; MHarrison, Texas, 14-7; Vargas, Seattle, 13-8; 7 tied at 12. STRIKEOUTS Verlander, Detroit, 180; Scherzer, Detroit, 178; FHernandez, Seattle, 174; Darvish, Texas, 172; Shields, Tampa Bay, 161; Price, Tampa Bay, 159; Peavy, Chicago, 150.

Phillies 12, Reds 5 Cincinnati

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BATTING McCutchen, Pittsburgh, .354; MeCabrera, San Francisco, .346; Posey, San Francisco, .330; DWright, New York, .320; CGonzalez, Colorado, .320; YMolina, St. Louis, .317; Braun, Milwaukee, .305. RUNS McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 85; MeCabrera, San Francisco, 84; Bourn, Atlanta, 83; Braun, Milwaukee, 78; CGonzalez, Colorado, 78; JUpton, Arizona, 78; Holliday, St. Louis, 76. RBI Beltran, St. Louis, 85; Braun, Milwaukee, 83; Holliday, St. Louis, 81; CGonzalez, Colorado, 79; Bruce, Cincinnati, 78; Kubel, Arizona, 77; LaRoche, Washington, 77; Posey, San Francisco, 77. HITS MeCabrera, San Francisco, 159; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 156; Bourn, Atlanta, 148; DWright, New York, 140; Prado, Atlanta, 138; Altuve, Houston, 137; CGonzalez, Colorado, 137; Holliday, St. Louis, 137; Reyes, Miami, 137. DOUBLES ArRamirez, Milwaukee, 39; Votto, Cincinnati, 36; DWright, New York, 36; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 35; DanMurphy, New York, 33; Alonso, San Diego, 32; Bruce, Cincinnati, 31; Prado, Atlanta, 31. TRIPLES Fowler, Colorado, 11; Bourn, Atlanta, 10; MeCabrera, San Francisco, 10; SCastro, Chicago, 9; Reyes, Miami, 9; Pagan, San Francisco, 8; Colvin, Colorado, 7; DeJesus, Chicago, 7. HOME RUNS Braun, Milwaukee, 33; Beltran, St. Louis, 28; Bruce, Cincinnati, 25; Kubel, Arizona, 25; Ludwick, Cincin-

BOSTON — The slumping Boston Red Sox will have a new pitching coach for the remainder of their tumultuous first season under manager Bobby Valentine. Bob McClure was fired Monday and replaced by Randy Niemann with the Red Sox on the fringe of the playoff race following another rough stretch. “We felt like we needed to make a change to put our pitchers in the best position to do what they needed to do,” general manager Ben Cherington said. “The next six weeks are important to create a foundation going into the offseason. We felt like this change was needed to give ourselves the best chance to do that.” The Red Sox have lost 12 of 18 games this month to fall off the pace in the competitive AL East. Boston’s 4.30 team ERA was 11th in the American League heading into Monday’s games. “This is a performancebased decision,” Cherington said. “As I said yesterday, there’s been a real good effort on the part of the staff to work together and iron out any communication issues that may have existed previously. This decision had nothing to do with that.” Boston has struggled in its first year under Valentine, who took over in December after agreeing to a two-year deal with club options for 2014 and 2015. Popular infielder Kevin Youkilis had a public dustup with Valentine before he was traded to the White Sox, and Yahoo Sports reported that several players met with owner John Henry and team president Larry Lucchino in New York last month to complain about the manager’s handling of the team. The Red Sox (59-63) were off Monday and host the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday night. The 60-year-old McClure became the pitching coach in December. He also spent six seasons in the same position with the Kansas City Royals. The left-hander was 68-57 with 52 saves and a 3.81 ERA in 19 seasons in the majors. Niemann was elevated from assistant pitching coach. He is in his first year with Boston after spending 24 seasons in the New York Mets’ organization. “Randy’s got a lot of experience, too,” Cherington said. “He knows our guys well.”

Yankee pitcher charged with DUI The Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda has been charged with drunken driving in Tampa. Hillsborough County jail records show that the 23year-old right-hander was arrested shortly after 3 a.m. Monday. He was released hours later on $500 bail. Pineda went to the Yankees in the offseason trade that sent catcher Jesus Montero to Seattle. Pineda remained in Tampa at the Yankees’ spring training facility after hurting his shoulder in March and has not pitched in a game this season. nati, 25; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 24; Stanton, Miami, 24. STOLEN BASES Bourn, Atlanta, 33; Pierre, Philadelphia, 31; Bonifacio, Miami, 30; DGordon, Los Angeles, 30; Reyes, Miami, 28; Stubbs, Cincinnati, 28; Victorino, Los Angeles, 27. PITCHING Cueto, Cincinnati, 16-6; GGonzalez, Washington, 16-6; Dickey, New York, 15-4; AJBurnett, Pittsburgh, 15-4; Strasburg, Washington, 14-5; Hamels, Philadelphia, 14-6; Lynn, St. Louis, 13-5; Bumgarner, San Francisco, 13-7; Miley, Arizona, 13-8. STRIKEOUTS Dickey, New York, 181; Strasburg, Washington, 173; Hamels, Philadelphia, 168; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 165; GGonzalez, Washington, 161; MCain, San Francisco, 154; Gallardo, Milwaukee, 154. SAVES Hanrahan, Pittsburgh, 34; Kimbrel, Atlanta, 31; Chapman, Cincinnati, 29; Motte, St. Louis, 28; Papelbon, Philadelphia, 27; Clippard, Washington, 27; Jansen, Los Angeles, 25.

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Manning looks like Peyton of old Broncos quarterback is helping the team with accuracy in his first two preseason games. By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker drops back to pass during a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday in Tampa, Fla. Locker was tabbed as the Titans starter on Monday.

Titans pick Locker

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have picked Jake Locker as their starter over veteran Matt Hasselbeck, choosing to wait no further to play the quarterback they drafted in 2011 for their future. Coach Mike Munchak announced the decision after practice Monday, saying Locker’s time is now in giving the Titans their best chance to win the AFC South. The Titans had let the quarterbacks compete through the offseason with each starting a game each this preseason. Munchak says Hasselbeck was way ahead of Locker last season. But Locker caught up and won the job with his ability to move the team and score points. The eighth pick overall in 2011. He will play 40 to 50 snaps Thursday night against Arizona with three weeks to prep for the opener Sept. 9 against New England.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — He’s shown plenty of arm strength and an ability to bounce back after a hard hit. Now, Peyton Manning and the rest of the Denver Broncos’ sputtering offense need to work out the kinks. In seven drives with Manning under center, they’ve scored just one touchdown and turned the ball over four times. “We’re just lucky it’s preseason,” wide receiver Brandon Stokley said. “We’ll get back to work and we’ll work hard, like we’ve worked this whole offseason and training camp, and we’ll get better.” The good news is that it’s the offense that’s flimsy, not his neck or arm. Manning is deciphering defenses as well as ever, getting the ball out as quickly as he always has and he almost

always makes the right read. He’s completed 67 percent of his passes and the Broncos (No. 10 in the AP Pro32) are moving the chains better than they ever did with Tim Tebow. Yet, there’s still lots of work to do. Five months into his comeback in Colorado, Manning’s timing with his targets isn’t where he’d like it to be. And the three teammates he has the most rhythm with — wide receiver Eric Decker and former Colts teammates Stokley and Jacob Tamme — have all made big blunders in the Broncos’ two preseason games. Stokley rounded out a route that led to an interception at the goal line in Chicago, and Decker and Tamme dropped passes that stalled a promising 2-minute drive inside the Seattle 10. “It’s frustrating not to be able to finish,” Manning said. All three of his intended targets took the blame, as did tight end Joel Dreessen for a ball that sailed way over his head and was easily picked off by Seahawks safety Jeron Johnson. “I’ve got to find a way to make that catch, honestly,” Dreessen said. “I kind

of stuck my hand up there and I was like, ‘I don’t know if I can reach it.’ I looked like I gator-armed it.” Manning’s other interception Saturday night came when left guard Zane Beadles failed to engage defensive end Red Bryant, who reached both hands up and deflected Manning’s pass into the arms of linebacker K.J. Wright at the Seattle 9. Ever the gentleman, Manning upbraided only himself. “At the end of the day, they’re interceptions,” Manning said. “The quarterback signs the check on every ball he throws. There’s an old saying that the most important part of every play is to possess the ball at the end of that play. That’s the quarterback’s job. I have to do a better job of that.” So for all those radio callers finding fault with Manning, he’s with you. “Two interceptions. Two in the red zone, two weeks in a row. Just can’t have it,” Manning said. “Tipped balls, whatever it is. Can’t have it. Got to find a way to protect the ball better, ensure we get some kind of points when we’re down there in the red zone.”

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Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning warms up before Saturday’s preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Denver.

Chiefs Hali suspended for 1 game

Rookie Tannehill to start at QB for Miami

The pass rusher will miss the team’s opener for violating substance-abuse policy. By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

No alcohol, illegal drugs found in Seau’s system

SAN DIEGO — No alcohol or illegal drugs were found in Junior Seau’s system when he shot and killed himself at his home in May, authorities said Monday. The full autopsy results were released by the San Diego County medical examiner’s office in a 16-page report for the former NFL linebacker who was found by his girlfriend with a single gunshot wound to his chest. Seau did have Zolpidem, often found in the sleeping aid Ambien, and traces of the anti-inflammatory drug naproxen in his system when he died that were “consistent with therapeutic use,” wrote Deputy Medical Examiner Craig Nelson. The autopsy showed no underlying hemorrhaging or contusions on Seau’s brain, which appeared to be normal. His family has donated some of his brain tissue for research amid questions about whether any damage from his 20-year football career played some factor in his suicide. Questions remain about why Seau, 43, decided to kill himself on May 2 at his suburban Oceanside home. No suicide note was found, according to the autopsy report, and family and friends said Seau didn’t appear distraught or depressed. Investigators said the gun Seau used to kill himself was an unregistered .357-caliber revolver that had five hollow-point bullets inside. They also found his cellphone lying on his bed. The phone had its memory chip missing.

Giants insist they weren’t hazing Amukamara

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — While they understand the public’s concern over what might be perceived as an apparent hazing incident involving Prince Amukamara, several New York Giants insist that throwing the secondyear cornerback into a tub of ice water was a football tradition and not bullying. Amukamara and Jason Pierre-Paul, the Pro Bowl defensive end who threw him into the metal ice tub, said Monday they are friends and there was nothing personal involved. However, both are concerned that the video of the incident tweeted by punter Steve Weatherford might give youngsters the idea that bullying and hazing are OK. Weatherford posted the video of the incident that took place in training camp a couple of weeks ago on Saturday night. He took it down Sunday and apologized Monday to teammates and fans. -- The Associated Press

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Miami Dolphins’ Ryan Tannehill (17) reacts after a teammate’s touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of Friday’s preseason game in Charlotte, N.C.

A first in Dolphins’ history By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer

DAVIE, Fla. — With his NFL debut still more than two weeks away, Ryan Tannehill can already boast of an achievement unprecedented among Miami Dolphins quarterbacks: He won a starting job in his first training camp. New coach Joe Philbin gave Tannehill the job Monday, meaning the Dolphins will have a rookie QB start a season opener for the first time when they play at Houston on Sept. 9. Not even Pro Football Hall of Famers Dan Marino or Bob Griese started the first game of their rookie season. Tannehill beat out Matt Moore, who started the final 12 games last year. “It was a close competition,” Philbin said of his biggest decision so far as a head coach. “You’re trusting your instincts in terms of what’s in the best

interests of the team. ... We like a lot of things about Ryan. He has a chance to be a very good player.” Training camp began with a threeway competition at quarterback, but veteran David Garrard fell out of contention when he underwent minor knee surgery Aug. 11. Tannehill, who played at Texas A&M, was drafted with the eighth overall pick, which made him the first quarterback taken in the opening round by the Dolphins since Marino in 1983. Marino retired following the 1999 season, and the Dolphins (No. 27 in the AP Pro32) have since had more starting quarterbacks than any other team. Tannehill will be the 17th — easy to remember because he wears No. 17. He started the Dolphins’ second ex-

hibition game Friday at Carolina and went 11 for 23 for 100 yards. Through two preseason games he’s 25 for 47 for 267 yards and one score, while Moore is 12 for 27 for 136 yards and one interception. “We took into account the entire body of work of everybody since April,” Philbin said. The offense sputtered in the two games, both losses. Even Moore has become a fan of Tannehill. “The guy has got the talent to be in the league,” Moore said shortly before Philbin announced that Tannehill will be the starter. “He obviously understands the game very well. He’s capable of being a starting quarterback in the NFL. There’s no doubt about that. And he works his butt off. So he’s got everything you want.”

Taylor shows he’s been working on his hands By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer

PITTSBURGH — Ike Taylor stuck his hands out and reached for the ball. Normally, it leads to an incompletion — and more than a little frustration for the Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback. This time, it led to a touchdown. Taylor’s 50-yard interception return for a score highlighted Pittsburgh’s 26-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night, a play Taylor insists won’t be an anomaly in his 10th season. “I’ve been working on my hands,” Taylor said. He didn’t really have a choice. Taylor has been a fixture in the Steelers secondary over the last decade, his physical style of play making him one of the most intimidating — not to mention durable — cornerbacks in the league. Despite missing only three games in nine seasons, Taylor has just13 career interceptions, the main reason he believes he’s is still searching for his first Pro Bowl selection.

It’s the only significant hole in a resume that includes a pair of Super Bowl rings, one Taylor would love to finally fill while serving as the anchor on a defense that expects to be one of the best in the NFL yet again. “Yeah, you want to be recognized,” Taylor said. “Really, though, all I can do is what I can do.” And what Taylor thinks he can do — finally — is hold onto the ball. His inability to come up with even the easiest of interceptions has become somewhat of a running joke in the locker room, where Taylor’s teammates good-naturedly feigned surprise after just the second pick six of his career. Though it’s just the preseason, Taylor wasn’t about to minimize the importance of the play. He didn’t pick off just anybody, he was the first NFL player to intercept Colts rookie QB Andrew Luck. And he did it while covering five-time Pro Bowler Reggie Wayne. Not exactly no-names.

Taylor’s theft was textbook. He stuck with Wayne when the receiver cut toward the sideline then jumped in front Luck’s underthrown pass before sprinting for the score. “Coach Dick LeBeau always tells you to stay close to the receiver, and when the ball comes your way you have to catch the ball,” Taylor said. “I turned around and the ball was right there. I just had to make sure I caught it.” Something Taylor and the rest of his teammates failed to do with any regularity in 2011. While the Steelers (No. 7 in the AP Pro32) finished first in the league in yards allowed, they were last in takeaways, producing 15 turnovers. Taylor had two of Pittsburgh’s 11 interceptions, but the lasting image of the season may be a 29-23 overtime loss to Denver in the wild-card round, a game that ended with Taylor and safety Ryan Mundy fruitlessly chasing Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas into the end zone on an 80yard catch-and-run.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Injuries could already keep two defensive starters out of the Chiefs’ season-opener against Atlanta. Now, a suspension has sidelined their best pass rusher. Pro Bowl linebacker Tamba Hali will miss the Sept. 9 game against the Falcons without pay after violating the NFLs substance-abuse policy, the league said Monday. Hali will be fined an additional game check and be eligible to return in Week 2. The league did not disclose the nature of the violation Hali and Hali did not speak to the media after practice, instead issuing a one-paragraph statement through the team. “I accept the discipline from the league and will return Week 2 of the NFL season with a commitment to erase this mistake with my play on the field and my conduct off of it,” Hali said. The Chiefs are already missing starting cornerback Brandon Flowers, who has been sidelined by a nagging foot injury, and safety Kendrick Lewis, who hurt his right shoulder in Friday night’s preseason game against St. Louis. It’s unknown when either of them will be back. It’s perfectly clear when Hali will return: at Buffalo on Sept. 16. “Tamba’s situation is unfortunate,” Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli said in a statement. “Obviously we are disappointed and will miss him during the suspension, but the NFL’s policies are very clear and we respect the league’s decision in this matter.” Hali long ago established himself as the Chiefs’ best pass rusher, reaching his first Pro Bowl last season alongside fellow linebacker Derrick Johnson. The former first-round draft pick has started every game he’s played the past six seasons. The past two years have been his best — Hali had 141⁄2 sacks two years ago and 12 last season, when he helped a team ravaged by injuries to the doorstep of the playoffs. “We’re disappointed. We’re disappointed for him, for the team, for the organization and the fans, but it is what it is,” Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said. “He’s a guy who is very prideful, he’s been a very good team member for this team, and I think the team will rally around him.” Indeed, Hali has become one of the faces of the franchise, even though he goes about his business away from the spotlight.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Badgers’ O’Brien was confident he would win job The Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — Danny O’Brien seems to have a knack for taking care of the ball and Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema is rewarding him for it. Bielema has named the Maryland transfer his starting quarterback for Wisconsin’s regular-season opener against Northern Iowa on Sept. 1. The coach took to Twitter on Sunday night, saying that the junior earned the job ahead of senior Curt Phillips and redshirt freshman Joel Stave. O’Brien said Monday that he felt confident in his ability to clinch the spot. “I think I went into the compe-

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tition with the mentality that I’m going to start and just kind of focus on myself,” he said. “I didn’t know when the (starter) was going to be named, and I just wanted to work every day. But I was happy to hear it, but now the work really starts and we’ve got to move forward.” O’Brien had two interceptions in a pair of seven-on-seven drills through three weeks of fall camp. That number, coupled with game experience in 17 starts at Maryland, pushed Bielema and assistant coaches in O’Brien’s direction. “The No. 1 thing probably, by far, (was) turnovers,” Bielema said. “A lot of those guys were in

double digits with turnovers with practice. And then I think just the presence he’s shown since he’s been here.” O’Brien announced his decision to transfer to Wisconsin in March and moved to Madison for summer workouts in June. He followed in the footsteps of Russell Wilson, a North Carolina State transfer who played last season for the Badgers. Wilson helped lead the team to an 11-3 record, the Big Ten Conference championship and a Rose Bowl appearance. O’Brien, who has two seasons of eligibility remaining, seeks to make an impact of his own. “To be a part of this team is a

privilege in itself, but to be named starting quarterback here was something I am proud of just because it’s a lot of hard work,” O’Brien said. “We have a great quarterback room. It was a really tough competition, a lot of talent in that room, which is awesome and something you want. I’m honored.” Bielema has been impressed with O’Brien’s maturity and that he didn’t try to “gain all this allegiance with certain player groups,” in an effort to win the top job. Bielema also likes the 6-foot-3, 235-pounder’s tenacity and mobility to make plays in tough situations.

Sources: Penn State adds Fla. linebacker Penn State has picked up another addition to this season’s freshman class. Linebacker Gary Wooten of Hialeah (Fla.) High School has committed, according to multiple websites, and is expected to be on campus this week for practice. Wooten played his final season at Hialeah in 2010. He fell one core class short of graduating in 2011 and, even though he made up the class, decided to sit out last season. Hialeah coach Marc Berman told the Nittany Nation website that he received a call last week from Penn State defensive coordinator Ted Roof inquiring about Wooten, whom Berman said is 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds after playing at 6-2 and 190 in high school. After the 2010 season, Wooten fielded offers from a number of schools, including Vanderbilt and Washington State, but was believed to be deciding between Eastern Michigan and Massachusetts. He did not, however, commit to any school. Berman said Florida also had asked him recently about Wooten. Earlier this month, Penn State received a commitment from 5-11, 220-pound linebacker Brennan Franklin of Peoria, Ariz., for this season’s freshman class. -- The Philadelphia Inquirer

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runs in the sixth to tie it at 4. Emil Matti homered and David Ton had an RBI single. California’s Logan Douglas struck out four in 2 1-3 scoreless innings to set up Marzo’s winning homer. Smith went 2 for 3 with a two-run single in the fourth. Petaluma’s victory sparked a celebration in Oakland’s clubhouse before a night game against Minnesota. Third baseman Brandon Inge planted a whipped cream pie on teammate Jonny Gomes after the Athletics watched Marzo’s big hit. Gomes, who’s from Petaluma, proudly wore a Petaluma Little League Tshirt. The California kids have a flair for dramatic victories, just like the A’s, who have a major leagueleading 20 wins in their final atbat. “I don’t know if we’re watching them or they’re watching us,” said Gomes, a longtime financial supporter of the local league. “It must be in the water up here.” Despite the loss, New Jersey fulfilled the goal the team set from the first day of practice: Get to South Williamsport. “Like I told the kids, you came to visit,” manager Mike Ruggiero said. “You’re on the best field in the world and you played on it.” Curacao 4, Canada 3 Trailing 3-1 in the fifth, the winners from Willemstad had runners on second and third when Christopher Koeiman hit a fly ball to left with one out. Carter Kada-Wong fell backward to make the catch, but both runners had enough time to score. Jansen then homered to give Curacao the lead for good against Vancouver, British Columbia. Reliever Rallison Bentura pitched 2 2-3 scoreless innings to get the win. “I had the attitude that nobody could hit me,” the 12-year-old right-hander said through an interpreter. Cole Dalla-Zanna was the hard-luck loser for Canada, striking out nine. Canada was eliminated but manager Vito Bordignon wants his players to be proud of their showing this year, which included a 13-9 win over formidable Mexico. Next up for Canada: a little sightseeing in Pennsylvania. “I just told them they had a great tournament and to keep their heads up,” Bordignon said. “They represented Canada well.” Mexico 4, Taiwan 3 Mexico scored three runs in the third to take the lead, including two on a throwing error, and went on to the victory against Taoyuan, Taiwan. Mexico loaded the bases after tying it at 2 on an error. In the next at-bat, Taiwan’s catcher tried to run back a runner who had strayed off first, but the ball slipped from his hand on a fake throw and dribbled into right field. Two runs scored to give Mexico a 4-2 lead. Chun-Hsiao Chen hit an RBI single in the fourth, but Mexico center fielder Fernando Benavides cut down the potential tying run at the plate. Taiwan’s Cheng-Feng Lee struck out 10 in a complete-game loss.

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Dallas’ Jonathan Wilson hits his tee shot on the second hole at Wilkes-Barre Municipal during Monday’s match with Coughlin.

Coughlin edges Dallas by 2 shots The Times Leader Staff

WILKES-BARRE – Four golfers tied for the medalist honors as Monday’s match between Coughlin and Dallas came down to the last two golfers on each team. And that’s when Coughlin’s Dalton Lentini and Cory Hauser were one-stroke better than Dallas’ final two to pull out a 159-161 victory at Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Course in the Wyoming Valley Conference Division I match. (at par-36 Wilkes-Barre Municipal) Coughlin: Shamus Gartley 38; Mike Post 38; Dalton Lentini 41; Cory Hauser 42. Dallas: Ryan Georgetti 38; Rudy Georgetti 38; Justin Brojakowski 42; Jamie Sores 43

Wyoming Seminary 152, Meyers 164, GAR 199

Wyoming Seminary’s Frank Henry and Meyers’ Dan Conrad shared medalist honors with 35s in a tri-meet that just beat the rain Monday.

(at par-33 Hollenback G.C.) Wyo. Seminary: Frank Henry 35; Andrew Golden 38; Jarod Godlewski 43; Gabi Coslett 46. Meyers: Dan Conrad 35; William Amesbury 36; C.J. Szafran 44; Lee Falzone 45. GAR: Alec Niemiec 45; Brian Kalapat 50; Michael Rowe 50; Paul Williamson 54.

Pittston Area 155, Tunkhannock 172

Chris Lynch took the medal for the Patriots carding a 36 in

the Wyoming Valley Conference opener for both teams on Monday. Brent Christy led the Tigers with a 41.

(at par-35 Fox Hill C.C.) Pittston Area: Chris Lynch 36; Ryan Tracy 37; Matt Carroll 40; Calvin O’Boyle 42 Tunkhannock: Brent Christy 41; Jake DeWitt 43; Race Sick 44; Sean Soltysiak 44

Berwick 157, Dallas 170

Kyle Miller and Matt Dalo shared medalist honors with rounds of 38 in Berwick’s win against Crestwood. Billy Dombroski led the Comets with a 39. (at par-36 Berwick Golf Course) Berwick: Matt Dalo 38, Kyle Miller 38, Ty Murzilla 40, Eric May 41 Dallas: Billy Dombroski 39, Seth Korch 43, Joe Hurn 43, Jake Popowycz 45

Hanover Area 187, Lake-Lehman 198

Kyle Cunard’s medalistround of 43 paced the Hawkeyes in a defeat of Lake-Lehman. Jeff Carter was one stroke off of Cunard to lead Lake-Lehman (at par-36 Hunstville Golf Club) Hanover Area: Kyle Cunard 43, Chris Jones 46, Mike Steve 48, Fred Schiel 50 Lake-Lehman: Jeff Carter 44, Nick Egan 49, Rob Ide 50, Ben Pilch 55

Wyoming Valley West 160, Hazleton Area 199

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Sam Andrews of Coughlin hits out of the bunker on No. 2 at Wilkes-Barre Municipal during Monday’s match with Dallas.

with a victory. Dave Mehalick’s 46 led Hazleton Area. (at par-36 Irem G.C.)

Wyoming Valley West: Chris McCue 35, Evan Pirillo, 41; Andrew Crossin, 42; Colin Harrison 42. Hazleton Area: Dave Mehalick 46; Rich Gawel 47; Anthony Sivari 52; Josh Probost 54.

TENNIS

Wozniacki wins 18th straight match in New Haven The Associated Press

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Caroline Wozniacki remains undefeated at the New Haven Open. The four-time defending champion beat Ekaterina Makarova 6-3, 6-3 in the first round Monday, her 18th consecutive victory at the tournament. She first entered the event in 2008 when it was known as the

Pilot Pen. “Everything about the tournament and around the tournament just makes me feel at home and makes me feel like I can play well here,” she said. Wozniacki was broken in the opening game, but won the next five to take control of the first set. Makarova got another early

break in the second to go up 2-0, but Wozniacki rallied again, getting a break to tie the set 2-2, another in the seventh game to take the lead and a third to close the match. The 22-year-old Dane had to play in the first round for the first time since 2009, after being seeded third behind Agnieszka Radwanska and Petra Kvitova.

“I think the last few years I’ve had a bit of an easier opponent in the first round — I’ve played ‘Bye,” she said. “I’m pretty comfortable playing ‘Bye.’ This year, unfortunately, ‘Bye’ wasn’t there.” She will face Sofia Arvidsson of Sweden in the second round. Arvidsson beat Melanie Oudin 6-4, 6-1.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Ramon Ortiz picked up his 12th win of the season and Brandon Laird and Eduardo Nunez each drove home two runs as Scranton/WilkesBarre won its fifth consecutive game, beating the Buffalo Bisons 7-5 in the opening game of a two game home series for the Yankees. In the process, the Yankees’ magic number to clinch the International League North Division championship dropped to nine. Buffalo struck first in the top of the second inning with two out and no one on when Matt Tuiasosopo took an Ortiz offering over the wall in left-center, driving in Josh Satin for a 2-0 Bisons lead. The Yankees chipped away against Buffalo’s Chris Schwinden (7-9). Melky Mesa extended his hitting streak to seven games with his fifth homer of the season, a two-out blast off the batter’s eye in centerfield in the bottom of the second. Brandon Laird tied the game at 2-2 in the fourth with a leadoff homer off Schwinden. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre grabbed a 4-2 lead in the fifth on back-to-back, two-out RBI singles from Eduardo Nunez and Laird. Schwinden’s night was done after the fifth inning but the Yankees were not done scoring. Chris Dickerson and Nunez added RBI in the bottom of the sixth inning off reliever C.J. Nitkowski to run the score to 6-2. Dickerson got a run home on a fielder’s choice before Nunez added his second RBI of the night with a two-out single. Austin Romine added his fourth RBI of the season in the bottom of the eighth to close out the scoring for the Yankees. Buffalo added a run in the seventh inning when a sacrifice fly from Satin brought home Adam Loewen. The Bisons scored two more in the ninth on a wild pitch from Ryota Igarashi and an infield single from Matt Den Dekker, but could get no closer than 7-5. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre continues five straight games in Buffalo with the second game of the home series today at 1:05 p.m. Left-hander Justin Thomas (1-1, 3.75 ERA) makes the start for the Yankees with right hander Zack Wheeler (0-1, 4.60 ERA) getting the start for the Bisons. Yankees 7, Buffalo 5

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BASEBALL

GOLF

The Rocket is all set to take off once again

Farrar takes lead at Pro Challenge

Clemens is slated to start for independent league team later this week.

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TELLURIDE, Colo. — Tyler Farrar of Wenatchee, Wash., bolted to the front in the final 100 yards and pedaled to an unchallenged sprint win and the race lead Monday in the opening stage of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. Farrar (Garmin-Sharp), who claimed his first Tour de France stage win last year, captured his first victory this season in the 125.7-mile road race from Durango in 4 hours, 42 minutes and 48 seconds. Italian Alesssandro Bazzana (Team Type 1-Sanofi) was second in stage 1, trailing by several bike lengths but officially in the same time. Damiano Caruso (LiquigasCannnondale) of Italy was third in the stage that included nearly 11,000 feet of climbing and was held in periodic light rain. The seven-day, 683-mile event continues today with the 99.2mile Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte road race. The undulating stage features three category 3 climbs, including the final 2mile climb to the finish. Valverde takes Vuelta lead EIBAR, Spain — Alejandro Valverde of Movistar took the overall lead at the Spanish Vuelta on Monday after winning the third stage in a photo finish. Valverde edged fellow Spaniard Joaquim Rodriguez at the end of the 96-mile mountain stage from Faustino V to a summit finish in the Basque town of Eibar. “Both of us deserved to win,” Valverde said of Rodriguez, who looked like he was headed for victory when Valverde made his last push. “At the end I was able to come back and win,” he said. “He let up a little at the end and I managed to stick my wheel out in front.”

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HOUSTON — Roger Clemens isn’t done with baseball quite yet. The 50-year-old Clemens signed with the Sugar Land (Texas) Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League on Monday and he is expected to start for the minor league team on Saturday at home against Bridgeport. “His fastball was clocked at 87 mph; all of his pitches were working,” said Randy Hendricks, Clemens’ agent. “He threw a three-inning simulated game after an extensive workout warm-up.” Clemens and Skeeters manager Gary Gaetti have been talking about this “for months,” Hendricks said. Clemens is expected to discuss his decision today during a news conference in Sugar Land, about 20 miles southwest of Houston. Clemens, who was acquitted in June of charges he lied to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs, hasn’t played for a team since pitching for the Yankees in 2007 at the age of 45. He went 6-6 in 18 games with a 4.18 ERA that season. Clemens had two great seasons with the Astros after he turned 40, going 18-4 with a 2.98 ERA in 2004 to win his record-tying seventh Cy Young Award. He was 13-8 with a career-low 1.87 ERA in 2005. Clemens earned $160 million and won 354 games in a 24-year career with the Red Sox, Yankees, Blue Jays and

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Sergio Garcia hugs his caddie after winning the rain delayed Wyndham Championship golf tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Monday.

Sergio surges to win in N.C. By JOEDY McCREARY AP Sports Writer

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Rainy weather left Sergio Garcia stuck in central North Carolina for an extra day. Turns out, it was worth the hassle — because he’s leaving with his first PGA Tour victory in four years. Garcia claimed a two-stroke win Monday in the waterlogged Wyndham Championship for his first victory on tour since the 2008 Players Championship. He finished with a 66 to wind up at 18-under 262, claim $936,000 in prize money and maybe seal a spot on the European Ryder Cup team. “I think there were a lot of things going on. It shows a lot to me,” Garcia said. “Hopefully, this will secure my spot on the Ryder Cup team, and winning is always nice.” Tim Clark was at 16 under following his 67 in the final tour event before the playoffs, and Bud Cauley finished 15 under after his 68.

Garcia led both after the third round and when the fourth round was held up overnight due to a persistent downpour. He had three straight lateround birdies after a bogey briefly dropped him into a tie for the lead, and cruised to his eighth career PGA victory. Garcia began the decisive surge on the par-4 No. 13, plopping his chip roughly a foot from the flagstick and tapping it in for birdie. He added another birdie on No. 15 — a pretty chip from a greenside bunker left him with a 5-foot putt — and followed that with another birdie on the par-3 16th after his tee shot stopped closer than 2 feet from the stick. He added a birdie on No. 17 to move to 19 under, leaving his bogey on the final hole inconsequential. It was a bit of redemption for the 32-year-old Spaniard, who in his last appearance in Greensboro in 2009 held a share of the lead after three rounds and was up by three

strokes midway through the round, but let it slip away. He finished in fourth place. Yet he didn’t necessarily come back thinking Donald Ross’ course at Sedgefield Country Club owed him one. “That year, I was pretty much in control and I lost it myself,” Garcia said. “The course didn’t do anything wrong to me.” This time, he finished strong to give a huge boost to his Ryder Cup candidacy. The 10 automatic qualifiers will be set following the Johnny Walker Invitational with Jose Maria Olazabal making two captain’s picks. “We’ll see when the team comes out, but I think my chances are a little better now,” Garcia said. Nicolas Colsaerts — whose 66 left him at 13 under — wants a spot, too. “When you play rounds like these and you commit to tournaments and you get yourself in position like this and make the most of it, it just shows how much you want it,” Colsaerts said.

Astros. His 4,672 strikeouts are thirdmost all-time and he was named to 11 All-Star games. Clemens Now he’ll see what he has left for the Skeeters, who play in the Atlantic League. He joins a roster that includes former major league pitchers Tim Redding and Scott Kazmir and Jason Lane, a teammate of Clemens’ on Houston’s 2005 World Series team. It isn’t clear how long Clemens will pitch for the Skeeters. “This is a one game at a time thing,” Hendricks said. “Let’s see how he does on Saturday.” Clemens is set to appear on the Hall of Fame ballot going to voters late this year; if he appeared in a major league game his Hall consideration would be pushed back five years. Clemens was accused of using steroids and HGH in the Mitchell Report on drugs in baseball, something he denied. The Justice Department began an investigation concerning whether Clemens had lied under oath, and in 2010 a grand jury indicted him on two counts of perjury, three counts of making false statements and one count of obstructing Congress when he testified during a deposition and at a hearing that he never used any performance-enhancing drugs. He was acquitted of all the charges on June 19 after a 10week trial and has largely stayed out of the public spotlight until now. The signing was first reported by Houston television station KRIV.

SWIMMING

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KEY WEST, Florida — Diana Nyad slogged across the Straits of Florida for a third straight day Monday, advancing toward a swimming record on calm seas after enduring a night of stormy weather. Nyad, who turns 63 on Wednesday, is making her third attempt since last summer to become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. She also made a failed try with a cage in 1978. “She’s doing well,” a spokeswoman for the swimmer, Alex Crotin, said Monday afternoon. Nyad had been expected to arrive somewhere in the Florida Keys early Tuesday, though her team didn’t say how much overnight storms Sunday might delay her. Her team tweeted that a storm had blown Nyad off course and that “all hell broke loose” in the squall. Monday appeared to be offering far more ideal conditions, with blue skies and level seas. Nyad’s team tweeted Monday

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Gasoline hits high for date

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Apple is biggest market cap

Apple is Wall Street’s all-time MVP —that’s Most Valuable Property. On Monday, Apple’s surging stock propelled the company’s value to $623 billion, the world’s highest, ever. It beat the record for market capitalization set by Microsoft Corp. in the heady days of the Internet boom. The comparison to Microsoft does not take inflation into account. In inflation-adjusted dollars, the software giant was worth about $850 billion on Dec. 30, 1999. Microsoft is now worth $257 billion. Apple Inc. has been the world’s most valuable company since the end of last year. It’s now worth 53 percent more than No. 2 Exxon Mobil Corp.

By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

National average gasoline prices rose Monday to the highest average ever for the date -$3.72 per gallon – and could rise further by Labor Day, experts say. Retail gasoline prices have risen nearly 12 percent since July 1 because of higher oil prices and problems with refineries and pipelines that created temporary supply shortages in some regions. An increase in the price of ethanol, which is blended into gasoline, was also a factor. At $3.67 on Monday, the average price per gallon of unleaded gasoline in Wilkes-Barre was 3 cents higher over the past week, 23 cents over the past month and is up nine cents over the average one year ago. “Motorists are paying more for gasoline than they did this time last year, following the upswing in prices at the pump since July 4,” said Jana L. Tidwell, a spokeswoman for AAA Mid-Atlantic, which tracks gas trends. “The outlook for the next few weeks is grim in terms of costs at the self-serve kiosk.” “Experts see prices rising through Labor Day, but they do not expect a big spike considering rising prices coincide with the end of the summer driving season,” Tidwell said. “This is typically a time when gas expenditures start a downward trend, as long driving vacations decrease and kids are back in school; however, recent trends have been anything but typical so it may very well be a wait and see as autumn approaches.” Gas prices got as high as $3.96 on April 6 but then declined to $3.19 per gallon in June. The all time high locally is $4.06, on July 17, 2008. By 2009, gas was back down below $3. Jenny L. Robinson, another AAA spokeswoman, said “assuming no disasters or international incidents occur” the $4 plateau should not be reached locally this year. But those sorts of variables are always out there, she noted. “We’re entering the typically busy part of the hurricane season,” she said. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Survey: Audits deficient

A five-month inspection by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board covering a sample of 23 audits of brokerages done by 10 accounting firms found deficiencies in all 23 audits, the board said in a report Monday. The report covered the board’s first such inspection. The auditing firms’ lapses included a failure to adequately verify how much financial cushion the brokerages held against potential losses and the accuracy of revenue figures. Some of the flaws the board revealed Monday relate to brokerages’ protection of customer money.

Airline fare hike sticks

Shares of U.S. airlines gained Monday following a successful attempt to raise fares to cover the rising cost of fuel. Southwest Airlines Co. raised fares Friday on short routes by $10 per round trip, and several large airlines quickly matched the increase. The fare hike applied to flights of less than 500 miles each way, or about one-third of Southwest’s routes.

Lowe’s falls short on profit

Lowe’s Cos., the nation’s second largest home improvement retailer, reported a 10 percent drop in profit and a 2 percent decline in sales during its fiscal second-quarter. Efforts to change merchandising and pricing are taking longer than expected. In contrast, Home Depot reported upbeat results, citing an improvement in the housing market. The company cut its full-year-earnings and revenue forecasts.

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Watches are bigger and flashier than ever. Some are used as much for decor as to tell time. Joanne Sawaya helps watch customer Dan Knickerbocker at the Tourneau store at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Wristwatches still alive, ticking By SHAN LI Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES -- Wristwatches are ticking back to life. For years, doomsayers predicted the death of the watch as clockequipped cellphones exploded in popularity. Some said watches would eventually go the way of VCRs and the Sony Walkman. Not so fast. After a drop during the recession, watches are experiencing a renaissance. Bulky ones have shown up on red carpets and runway

IT SEEMS THE innocent, carefree days of smartphone ownership are drawing to a close, and we’ve got viruses to thank for it. No computer system is completely immune to being hacked, and those that routinely connect to strange devices and networks are essentially sitting ducks for malicious programming. Your Android or iPhone device fits that to a “T.” Not only is it possible to hack into a smartphone or tablet, in some cases it can be more lucrative than infecting a desktop computer, given that people habitually store banking information and all sorts of other personal data on these devices. With the recent explosion of smartDOW 13,271.64

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shows. Retro styles have popped up on TV shows such as "Mad Men" and "Boardwalk Empire." And watch companies are rushing out with bright colors, new designs and high-tech varieties to suit every taste. The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry reported that watch exports from Switzerland surged 19.2 percent in 2011, one of its strongest years of growth in the last two decades. Swatch Group Ltd. said it was cutting back selling watch parts to other companies to

meet its own increased demands. And in yet another sign of the watch’s return, shares of Fossil Inc., a popular brand for teens, leaped 31 percent in one day last week after reporting a 12 percent jump in profit in its second quarter. Industry watchers say that as consumers slowly climb out of the Great Recession, many are hankering to refresh their wardrobes but are unwilling to drop big bucks on entire outfits. A cheap option? Jazzing things up with new accessories -- especially watches.

Your smartphone can easily fall prey to hackers and malware

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computer: Be careful what you downcould send spam text messages or load and which websites you visit. possibly even phone calls. It could Apps that look like innocuous games monitor inputs to the screen and keyboard, access your location via GPS … or even wallpapers can harbor viruses. How can you tell if your device is essentially a virus can access and use already infected? Many of the sympany capability that a device has. toms parallel those you’d see in a comWith the emergence of “digital walputer. If your device is acting strangelet” technology the danger is magnily, or you wind up with apps, photos or fied, because these devices directly store credit card information and may ringtones that you didn’t download, it’s possible your phone is infected. have access to all of the security data In some cases, antivirus software that would normally be required to can put an end to the unwanted behavprocess a payment. ior. If the malware is deeply enFortunately, anti-virus and antitrenched, however, it may be necesmalware software is available. Many sary to restore the device to its factory major anti-virus companies offer both free and paid versions, including Avast settings. and AVG that can easily be found in the Android market. Nick DeLorenzo is director of interactive and Even so, the best defense is the new media for The Times Leader. E-mail him at ndelorenzo@timesleader.com. same as it would be with any other

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NATIONAL FORECAST Fog early, partly sunny

FRIDAY

WEDNESDAY Partly sunny,

Partly sunny

83° 58°

83° 55°

80° 54°

SATURDAY Mostly sunny

SUNDAY Mostly sunny

85° 59°

Syracuse 77/55

The Finger Lakes

Wilkes-Barre 80/54 New York City 84/67 Reading 83/57

Atlantic City 82/66

Yesterday Average Record High Record Low

Cooling Degree Days*

Yesterday Month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date

75/58 80/59 94 in 1983 45 in 1998 2 157 725 648 473

*Index of fuel consumption, how far the day’s mean temperature was above 65 degrees.

Yesterday Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date Sunrise 6:19a 6:20a Moonrise Today 10:50a Tomorrow 12:01p Today Tomorrow

Brandywine Valley

Delmarva/Ocean City

Highs: 80-82. Lows: 64-69. Sunny to partly cloudy skies today. Partly cloudy skies tonight.

0.19” 2.80” 2.26” 21.91” 23.88” Sunset 7:53p 7:51p Moonset 9:47p 10:26p

River Levels, from 12 p.m. yesterday. Susquehanna Stage Wilkes-Barre 0.72 Towanda 0.42 Lehigh Bethlehem 3.07 Delaware Port Jervis 2.44 First

Full

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84/67 85/68

92/64

74/64 87/66

88/71

94/74

93/74 60/47

92/78

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Yesterday

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73/63/.00 120/77/.00 88/73/.00 95/66/.00 57/52/.00 72/55/.00 91/68/.08 91/81/.00 85/68/.00 77/63/.00

Today Tomorrow 60/47/pc 87/66/pc 83/66/pc 77/65/s 76/56/pc 84/61/t 77/63/s 74/59/pc 88/71/c 88/58/pc 77/61/pc 88/73/pc 93/74/pc 80/59/s 103/83/pc 74/64/pc 92/78/t 76/61/s 80/62/s

ALMANAC Recorded at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport

Precipitation

Sun and Moon

Highs: 73-77. Lows: 49-56. Partly cloudy skies today. Continued partly cloudy tonight.

Highs: 83-84. Lows: 62-65. Mostly sunny and seasonable today. Clear to partly cloudy skies tonight.

Philadelphia 84/66

Temperatures

88/58

The Jersey Shore

Pottsville 80/57

Harrisburg 81/60

64/54

Highs: 74-82. Lows: 49-55. Mostly sunny and seasonable today. Clear to partly cloudy skies tonight.

Poughkeepsie 82/54

77/61 77/63

85° 60°

Highs: 80-83. Lows: 64-68. Mostly sunny and seasonable today. Clear to partly cloudy skies tonight.

80/62

96/60

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Albany 80/53

Towanda 79/52

State College 78/54

71/55

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Binghamton 75/52

Scranton 80/54

MONDAY Mostly sunny

85° 60°

REGIONAL FORECAST Today’s high/ Tonight’s low

NATIONAL FORECAST: Scattered showers and thunderstorms can be expected across much of the Southeast. A few strong to severe storms will be possible over northern Florida. Monsoonal thunderstorms will be possible from the Southwest to portions of the northern Rockies. High pressure will provide dry weather for most of the Plains, Great Lakes and the Northeast.

Aug. 24 Aug. 31 Sept. 8 Sept. 15

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Today Tomorrow 68/59/r 112/89/s 85/65/s 77/65/pc 62/54/s 68/55/sh 85/62/sh 89/78/sh 88/69/s 74/57/pc

Yesterday

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Yesterday

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Today Tomorrow 80/71/t 85/60/s 89/77/pc 82/67/pc 86/62/pc 87/59/s 89/72/t 104/83/pc 78/55/pc 73/58/pc 88/64/s 95/69/t 95/75/c 75/69/pc 69/55/s 71/55/pc 88/77/t 95/77/t 85/68/pc

85/71/t 87/61/s 90/74/pc 80/69/t 89/68/pc 91/66/s 91/74/t 100/81/pc 80/57/pc 74/56/pc 91/66/s 89/68/t 94/75/pc 76/68/s 69/55/s 70/55/pc 87/76/t 93/75/t 83/66/pc

Today Tomorrow 72/58/t 73/56/pc 61/44/s 81/55/sh 82/64/c 109/84/s 86/69/s 87/79/pc 87/75/sh 79/59/sh

70/58/t 75/60/s 64/51/pc 76/54/pc 83/62/pc 107/84/s 89/72/s 86/80/t 87/74/pc 80/62/sh

As summer wanes with longer nights and cooler temperatures, our fog season begins. Conditions early this morning show the evidence of having had the air temperature drop down to equal the dew point temperatures. The air is then saturated resulting in condensation, a cloud on the ground. Sunshine is the enemy of fog. As the rays warm the air near the ground the cloud evaporates and the fog is said to have 'burned off." Drier air moving in today high above the ground will prevent showers from forming and below normal rainfall will last from now into next week. - Tom Clark

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“The other day I caught a brief segment of “Dr. Oz” on TV. He was saying that milk and yogurt with some fat is better for you than nonfat. I was not able to listen to hear his reasoning on this. Would you care to comment on the idea.?" Be happy to. And since I did not see the segment you refer to,

these are strictly my comments: The recommendation to choose milk with some fat may be due to studies that look at the effect of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) — a naturally occurring trans-fat found in milk, meat and dairy foods. Unlike the harmful trans fats found in foods containing partially hydrogenated oils, CLA

may actually be beneficial. Studies have found CLA may have a role in the prevention of heart disease and some types of cancer. Another potentially beneficial substance in dairy fat is "transpalmitoleic acid." In 2010, scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health observed that

subjects with the highest amount of this substance in their blood had a much lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Are we confused? Until we learn more, here’s what we know: High fat dairy foods are loaded with saturated fat — the fat implicated in raising "bad" LDL cholesterol in our blood. Low-fat dairy foods have been shown to

help lower blood pressure and possibly help with weight loss. Some components in dairy fat — such as CLA and trans-palmitoleic acid — may offer additional health benefits. I vote to mix and match two to three servings a day of low-fat or nonfat dairy foods ... and save the higher fat choices for special occasions.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012

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IN BRIEF Alliance Medical Group to present ‘Why Won’t It Heal?’ The Alliance Medical Group, a service of Greater Hazleton Health Alliance, will present a free education program titled, “Why Won’t It Heal?,” from 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, lower-level, 50 Moisey Drive in Hazleton. Different factors can cause a wound to be slow to heal, including diabetes, age and vascular conditions. Wounds can include deep lacerations, diabetic wounds, pressure ulcers and surgically induced wounds. Dr. Cynthia Lubinsky, Alliance Medical Group Family Practice, and Dr. Hameed A. Butt, Alliance Medical Group General Surgery, will discuss the non-surgical and surgical treatment options for wound care. Light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is required. Visit www.ghha.org and register online through the Calendar of Events or call 5016204. Registrations being accepted for Race for the Cure Registrations for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Race for the Cure® are being accepted. The annual 5K coed run/walk and one mile fun walk will be held Sept. 8 at the Courthouse Square in Downtown Scranton beginning at 8:30 a.m. Participants must register and race bibs must be worn. Race Day registration will begin at 6 a.m. and will remain open throughout the event. For more information, visit www.komennepa.org. Free Alzheimer’s CARE training sessions offered Luzerne County families are invited to attend a series of free Alzheimer’s CARE training workshops that will be offered Thursday and Aug. 30. Each session will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Home Instead Senior Care, 269 Bennett St., Luzerne. The program incorporates a hands-on approach to help families deal with the difficult behavioral changes that often are associated with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. During the workshop, program experts will teach caregivers how to manage behaviors, encourage engagement, and care for themselves while caring for their loved one. Topics for Thursday’s session will be “Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias” and “Capturing Life’s Journey.” Topics for Aug. 30 will be “Techniques to Handle Challenging Behaviors” and “Activities to Encourage Engagement.” Space is limited; to register call 714-4260. Health briefs are limited to nonprofit entities and support groups. To have your health-oriented announcement included, send information to Health, Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., WilkesBarre, PA 18711-0250; by fax: 8295537; or email health@timesleader.com. Information must be received at least two weeks in advance.

MITCHELL HECHT

Clotting and cirrhosis can happen together

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Patrice Kadlec, left, visits her father, Edward Anderson, at his home in Oak Park, Ill. Kadlec uses an agency to help provide caregivers for Anderson.

CARE CONCERN Some agencies’ lapses allow for unfit caregivers By DEBORAH L. SHELTON

Chicago Tribune

HICAGO - Patrice Kadlec needed someone to help take care of her elderly father in his Oak Park, Ill., home, and she needed someone fast.

Kadlec works full time, and her father, who has Parkinson’s disease and related dementia, was being discharged from the hospital the next day after treatment for bladder cancer. • Kadlec scanned a long list of service providers she had received from a local organization that helps senior citizens. With panic setting in, she picked one.

Nearly a year later, she has changed agencies three times. She encountered a paid caregiver who begged for money, a worker who left her father in soiled adult diapers all day and another who was argumentative to the point of being scary. “I was panic-stricken a lot of the time wondering what was taking place in my absence,” Ka-

dlec said. People who hire caregivers for elderly family members might assume that agencies conduct drug testing and thorough criminal background checks, and that prospective employees have been painstakingly vetted to make sure they are experienced, comSee CAREGIVERS, Page 3C

Heart health improved by low-impact activities Middle-aged adults who regularly engage in leisure-time physical activity for more than a decade may enhance their heart health, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. In a new study, more than 4,200 participants (average age 49) reported how often and how long they took part in physical

activities such as brisk walking, vigorous gardening, cycling, sports, housework and home maintenance. “It’s not just vigorous exercise and sports that are important,” said Mark Hamer, Ph.D., study lead author and associate professor of epidemiology and public health at University College See HEART, Page 3C

QUESTIONS TO ASK In addition to checking whether an agency is licensed by the state health department, consumers should ask other questions before a paid caregiver comes into their home. Northwestern University researchers have put together a checklist of questions to ask: • How does the agency recruit caregivers, and what are its hiring requirements? • What types of screenings are done before a caregiver is hired? A federal or state criminal background check? Drug screening? Something else? • Is the caregiver certified in CPR? Does he or she have any other health-related training? • Is the caregiver insured and bonded through the agency? • Does the caregiver have the skills you expect? (These could include lifting and transfers, homemaking and personal care such as bathing, dressing or toilet assistance, among others.) • How does the agency assess what the caregiver is capable of doing? • What is the agency’s policy if the regular worker cannot provide the contracted services? Will a substitute be provided if you are dissatisfied with a particular caregiver? • Does the agency provide a supervisor to evaluate the quality of home care on a regular basis? How frequently? • Does supervision occur over the telephone, through progress reports or in-person at the home of the older adult? — Deborah L. Shelton

Q: A friend of ours had a bad leg clot (DVT). What surprised me is that he has cirrhosis of the liver. I thought that people with cirrhosis have bleeding problems. Can you tell me how he could get a clot? A: You’re correct that folks who have severe cirrhotic liver damage have clotting problems due to an inability of a damaged liver to make adequate proteins necessary for proper clotting to occur, a decreased number of platelets (clot cells) and an impairment in the function of existing platelets. But we also occasionally see DVT leg clots and pulmonary embolisms (lung clots) due to a cirrhotic liver’s decreased production of anti-clotting proteins. Here’s why: the healthy liver makes some proteins that assist with clotting as well as regulatory proteins that squelch clotting pathways to keep the clotting process balanced. A cirrhotic, scarred liver lacks a normal clotting balance. It’s difficult for doctors to predict who is at risk for a serious clot. Simply looking at blood clotting tests like an increased prothrombin time (PT), an increased INR level or a low platelet count cannot assure us of a low risk of serious clots. We once thought folks with cirrhosis/end-stage liver disease were “auto-coagulated” (i.e. — protected against clots as though they were on a blood thinner like Coumadin), but as you’ve seen in your friend’s situation, that’s not the case. Q: I’ve been hearing a lot about the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force making recommendations about the need for things like PSA blood tests and mammograms under a certain age. Who are they and what is their agenda? A: The USPSTF is a quasi-governmental group of16 experts in preventive and evidence-based medicine that operates under the auspices of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Their “good versus harmful,” cost-conscious agenda is to make evidence-based recommendations on whether or not there’s a need or benefit to many of the common clinical preventive services performed by doctors in the United States. A number of their recommendations have been controversial. While they have made a number of good recommendations, some of their controversial ones include: (1) No routine screening for colorectal cancer for folks older than the age of 75; (2) No screening for testicular cancer in adolescents and adult males; (3) No PSA screening for prostate cancer; (4) No mammograms until age 50; (5) No routine use of aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer; (6) No routine EKGs in asymptomatic folks, and insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine EKGs in folks at high cardiovascular risk; (7) Insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for glaucoma; (8) Insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for thyroid disease in adults; (9) No routine screening for peripheral arterial disease; and (10)B No value to teaching patients how to do a self-breast examination. Dr. Mitchell Hecht is a physician specializing in internal medicine. Send questions to him at: "Ask Dr. H," P.O. Box 767787, Atlanta, Ga. 30076. Due to the large volume of mail received, personal replies are not possible.

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BLOOD DRIVES LUZERNE COUNTY: The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross hosts community blood drives throughout the month. Donors who are 17 years of age or older, weigh at least 1 10 pounds and are in relatively good health or 16 years old and have a parental permission form completed, may give blood every 56 days. To learn more about how to donate blood or platelets or to schedule a blood donation, call 1-800REDCROSS (733-2767). In addition to those listed below, blood drives are conducted at the American Red Cross Regional Blood Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Hanover Industrial Estates, Ashley, Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Sundays from 7:30 a.m.-noon. Appointments are suggested but walk-ins are accepted as schedule allows. Platelet appointments can be made by calling 823-7164, ext. 2235. Blood drives also take place from 9 a.m.-noon on the first and third Monday of each month at the Hazleton Chapter of the American Red Cross, 165 Susquehanna Blvd., Hazleton. For a complete donation schedule, visit: REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG or call 1-800-REDCROSS (7332767). Area blood donation sites include: Today, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., WilkesBarre Blood Donation Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd, Ashley; noon- 6 p.m., Dallas Amer-

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Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. Other honors include Chief Vascular Fellow and Chief Surgical Resident, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. The son of Keith and Mimi Bicking, of Dallas, he is married to the former Sarah Kwashnik and is the father of Madison, age 3, and Grayson, age 1 1/2.

Dr. Griffin Bicking has accepted a position in vascular surgery at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Ky. A 1996 graduate of Dallas High School, Bicking is a magna cum laude graduate of The University of Scranton, Bicking earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree and completed his residency in general surgery and fellowship in vascular surgery at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a current member of the American

Sandra Voyak, an LPN at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, has been selected as a finalist in the clinical practice LPN category for the 2012 Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania. The Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania is a philanthropic organization whose purpose is to create, cultivate and support environments where professional care and information provided. Call 954-0645.

BACK MOUNTAIN FREE MEDICAL CLINIC: 6:30 p.m. Fridays, 65 Davis St., Shavertown. Volunteers, services and supplies needed. For more information, call 696-1144. BMW FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC: 6-8 p.m., second Thursday, New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church, rear entrance, 780 S. Main St., WilkesBarre. Free basic care for people without health insurance and the underserved. Call 822-9605. CARE AND CONCERN FREE HEALTH CLINIC: Registration 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, former Seton Catholic High School, 37 William St., Pittston. Basic health

PEDIATRIC HEALTH CLINIC for infants through age 11, former Seton Catholic High School, 37 William St., Pittston. Registrations accepted from 4:305:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month. Parents are required to bring their children’s immunization records. For more information, call 8556035. THE HOPE CENTER: Free basic medical care and preventive health care information for the uninsured or underinsured, legal advice and pastoral counseling, 6-8 p.m. Mondays; free hearing tests and hearing aid assistance, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays; free chiropractic evaluations and vision care, including free replacement

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Among the findings: Some agencies reported that their employees received training at universities, but researchers later determined the schools were created by the agencies and not accredited by any educational association or commission. Researchers also were unable to confirm the existence of some screening tests the agencies mentioned, including the National Caregiver Background Check, National Scantron Test for Inappropriate Behaviors, Assessment of Certification of Christian Morality and Quality Seal of Assurance Online Program Completion. One agency, according to the study, said it did not give drug tests to its employees because “most of our caregivers are Filipinos, who tend not to use drugs, smoke or drink.” Another said it was barred from drug-testing employees before they were hired, even though no law prohibited the agency from doing so. Instead of pushing for more regulations, which Lindquist said could drive up the cost of home care, she suggested that consumers could exert market pressure through selecting caregivers only from high-quality agencies. “If we can educate consumers, it’s one way to bring up the standards,” Lindquist said. “If there’s more demand for high-quality agencies, the agencies will have to improve what they are doing.”

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Brayden Michael Belanchik, son of Kelly and Michael Belanchik, Dorrance, celebrated his second birthday Aug. 16. Brayden is a grandson of Becky McCord, Wilkes-Barre; Mike McCord, West Wyoming; and George and Terri Belanchik, Dorrance. He is a great-grandson of Bill and Trudy Johnson, Gardiner, N.Y.; Gloria and Fritz Schreyer, Dorrance; Elwood and Marge Rinehimer, Slocum; and George and Alice Belanchik, Bear Creek. Brayden is a great-great-grandson of Arline Rinehimer, Newport Township. He has a brother, Matteo Michael, 5.

Leah Grace Jones, daughter of Dr. Stephen Jones and Suzanne Jones, Byram Township, N.J., is celebrating her first birthday today, Aug. 21. Leah is a granddaughter of Joyce M. Jones, West Pittston; the late Thomas C. Jones, formerly of West Pittston; Mary N. Stchur, Kingston; and Peter Stchur Jr., Hanover Township. She has two sisters, Rebekah Claire, 9, and Kathryn Paige, 4, and a brother, Andrew Stephen, 7.

Anna Rose Vitali, daughter of Raymond and Tracy Vitali, Parsons, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Aug. 21. Anna is a granddaughter of Carl and Louise Majeski, Hudson, and Raymond R and Dorothy Vitali, Parsons. She has three brothers, Dante, 10, Garrett, 8, and Raymond, 2.

Michael A White Jr., son of Cynthia Kay and Michael White Sr., is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Aug. 21. Michael is a grandson of William and Catherine White and Robert and Elaine Kay. He is a great-grandson of Anna Marie Smith.

Leah R. Amos Leah Rose Amos, daughter of Nicole and Geoff Amos, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Aug. 21. Leah is a granddaughter of Dorothy and Francis Belardinelli and Bernice Amos, all of Wilkes-Barre. She has a sister, Lacey, 8.

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Makeinzy Backley Samuel A. Bellanca Samuel Anthony Bellanca, son of Sam and Lisa Bellanca, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Aug. 21. Samuel is a grandson of Robert and Mary Ann Bellanca and Ron and Diane Breznay. He has a sister, Sophia, 2.

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Makeinzy Backley, daughter of Robin Backley and Eric Karvaski, Plymouth, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Aug. 21. Makeinzy is a granddaughter of Tracy Backley, Sheatown; Cathy Hower, Ashley; and the late Charles Backley. She is a great-granddaughter of Nancy Gist, Sheatown. Makeinzy has two sisters, Zoey Backley and Hailey Karvaski.

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winners were Maggie Panek, Valeria Cackowski and Ann Bruni. Plans are made for a day bus trip to Hunterdon Hills PlayKINGSTON: The Kingston house, Hampton, N.J., on Nov. Senior Center, 680 Wyoming Ave., celebrated Hawaiian Day 5. The trip includes a Christmas show and dinner. Call with a special luncheon. Ann at 779-3203 if interested. Members were encouraged The homeless will be hosted to participate in the costume at Holy Child School, Willow and dance contests. The winStreet, on Sept. 22-23. Help ners of the contests were Rawith cooking and serving is chel Pollard, Carolyn Tavella, needed. Anyone who would Yolanda Sicolo and Arlene like to help may call Ann, club Finley. president, at 779-4309. The next meeting will be at PLYMOUTH: The Senior 1 p.m. on Monday at the Holy Citizen’s Friendship Club of St. Mary’s celebrated birthdays Child School Building. Servers are Regina Korba, Helen Karfor the first half of August with a special greeting extend- povich, Joseph Kelly, Jackie McCabe and Lorraine Loftus. ed for Valeria Cackowski on New members are welcome. her 90th birthday. The 50/50

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WILKES-BARRE: The Father Nahas Club will hold its annual indoor picnic at 1:30 p.m. today in the church hall of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St. Candy Abraham, Joan Kaufer and Jennie George are co-chairs. Reservations are appreciated. Plans are under way for the Christmas party to be held in December at Vanderlyn’s in Kingston. Meetings are the first and third Tuesday of each month and anyone 55 and older is invited to join. Call 825-6210 or 829-3023.

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Call Vitos & Ginos 949 Wyoming Ave,

Forty Fort, PA

288-8995

1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

FORD ‘02 F150 Extra Cab. 6

Cylinder, 5 speed. Air. 2WD. $3,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

FORD ‘73 F350 Stake Body Truck

55,000 Original miles - garage kept, only 2 owners, hydraulic lift gate, new tires, battery and brakes. Excellent condition. No rust. Must see. $4900 or best offer Call 570-687-6177

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1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

FORD ‘03 EXPLORER XLT

4X4, leather, sunroof, like new! $5,995 570-696-4377

GMC ‘99 YUKON

130,000 miles, new brakes, rotors, tires, & radiator. No rust. Leather. clean. $2950. 570-2889507 or 881-6315

JEEP 02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

6 cylinder 4 WD, air conditioning power windows, door locks, cruise, dual air bags, tilt wheel, AM/FM/CD. keyless remote. 130k miles. $5400. 570-954-3390

1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

JEEP ‘04 GRAND CHEROKEE LOREDO 4x4, 6 cyl, 1

Owner, Extra Clean SUV! $5,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

SATURN ‘06 ION-3

5 speed,sunroof, 1 owner, like new! $4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

AGOSTINI BAKERY OLD FORGE

Baker Wanted Night shift. Experience preferred but will train. Good hours, good pay. 570-457-2021

BARTENDERS

RESUME NOT NECESSARY

1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

EXTRA CLEAN! 4X4. $3,995. 570-696-4377

Full time position available for Mechanical Engineer in manufacturing facility. Computer skills required. Must be able to read drawings/blueprints-3D Modelings & CAD experience helpful. Responsible for planning, tracking and organization of projects through internal planning and working with outside suppliers. Contact 570-876-4844 for interview appointment.

High volume local bar/nightclub. Submit contact info and work history to Bartenders258@ hotmail.com

503

FORD ‘00 EXPLORER XLT

PROJECT ENGINEER

Accounting/ Finance

JUNIOR

ACCOUNTANT:

Responsible for month end close, A/P, A/R. Knowledge of accounting with college preferred. Good pay & benefits package: Respond with resume to: h/r@calex logistics.com EOE

509

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

CARPENTER

Hand and power tools. Valid drivers license and vehicle required. Knowledge of all phases of remodeling. Minimum 10 years experience. 570-287-4067

Entry Level Construction Laborer

Two person crew, no experience necessary, company will train. The work is outdoor, fastpaced, very physical and will require the applicant to be out of town for eight day intervals followed by six days off. Applicants must have a valid PA drivers license and clean driving record. Starting wage is negotiable but will be no less than $14.00 per with family health, dental and 401k. APPLY AT R.K. HYDRO-VAC, INC., 1075 OAK ST PITTSTON, PA 18640 E-MAIL RESUME TO TCHARNEY@ RKHYDROVACPA.COM OR CALL 800-2377474 MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 8:30 TO 4:30 E.O.E. AND MANDATORY DRUG TESTING.

513

Childcare

BABY SITTER Part time, days. Light cleaning. Dorrance Twp/ Mountaintop Area. 570-760-5470

CONVENIENCE STORE TEAM MEMBERS All level positions available. call Jack at 570-696-0576 Monday - Friday 9am - 2 pm

Managers/Bartenders Modern nightclub,

Wilkes-Barre Area. Must have a following. Salary & some benefits. Mail resume to: PO Box 2827 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

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533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

LAWN DOCTOR

Fertilizer Technician

Full time position applying fertilizer and weed control. Must be able to work out side and have a valid and clean drivers license. Starting pay $11/hour, includes healthcare. Call 570-654-2575 or send resume to group805@lawn doctor.com

542

Logistics/ Transportation

Truck Mart- Job Fair August 24, 2012 8:00AM to 4:00PM Truck Mart 24 Truck Tech Way, Shippensburg, PA 17257 Exit #24 I-81 Call Frank Brassell 877-611-0797 ext 5

542

MECHANIC

(2ND SHIFT) Expanding Second generation, family owned & operated business seeking 2nd shift Mechanic Pay based on experience. Benefit package available. Fax or Email resume: 970-0858 atowmanparts@ aol.com Call: 823-2100 Ask for: Dave or Frank

548 Medical/Health HOME HEALTH AIDE WANTED Weekly 9am-12noon 570-675-0065

Village at Greenbriar Assisted Living

Personal Care Aides 2 &3 S Cook P T Dietary Aide ND

ART

HIFTS

Other

Do you want the best for today’s children?

Foster families are urgently needed. Training, support and reimbursement provided. Call FCCY 1-800-747-3807 EOE

566

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

AVON-START TODAY

www.startavon. com/mlevalley 888-286-6743 HARROLD’S PHARMACY, A GREAT PLACE TO WORK!

FRONT END CLERK

Experienced full time Front End Clerk. Spanish speaking a plus. Fast pasted environment. Multiline phone system. Great customer service skills. 40 hours/week.

ACCOUNTING CLERK

Experienced parttime Accounting Clerk. 15-20 hours/week. Knowledge of Quickbooks a must. Apply in person or sent resume to: Harrold’s Pharmacy 179 Old River Road Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Or Fax: 570-824-8730

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for Fuel Right ® additives for diesel fuel/heating oil in Eastern PA area. Call 800-642-1910 or email: deb@fuelright.com

STORE MANAGER

Large retail thrift store in the WilkesBarre,PA area seeking a store manager with 3 to 5 years of retail management experience. Email résumé to Dave Garlinger at dgarlinger@ voapa.org or fax to 717-766-7505. Call 717-766-2999 for more info.

Over 47,000

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610

Business Opportunities

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630 Money To Loan “We can erase your bad credit 100% GUARANTEED.” Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission say they’ve never seen a legitimate credit repair operation. No one can legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report. It’s a process that starts with you and involves time and a conscious effort to pay your debts. Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc. gov/credit. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.

700 MERCHANDISE 702

Air Conditioners

AIR CONDITIONER 8000 BTU Carrier window. $150 Call 570-655-2624

708

Antiques & Collectibles

FIGURINES: lot of 7 different ceramic porcelain figurines from Occupied Japan & others all for $10. CANDLE holders Woodbury pewter candle holders 6” pewter vase all in good condition all for $5. Red Rose tea animal figurines lot of 8 pieces in excellent condition all for $5. 735-6638 ICE CREAM PARLOR, Vintage table and 4 chairs. $175. 570-674-0340 MIRROR NYC skyline 8’x5’ shows 2 world trade centers approximate 25 years old $250. cash. 1964 GI Joe doll uniform, hat, dog tags, marine manual, original box 4150 cash. IRAQI most wanted playing cards, issued to our troops in 2003, unopened $30. cash. 570-8620248 after 10 am

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 BEERNEISER Summit, holds either quarter or half barrels. Asking $350. 570-823-7507 FREEZER 16 cu. ft. upright, works good $75. 570-675-2358

REFRIGERATOR, compact, for dorm or bedroom like new $50 825-3534

Call 829-7130 to place your ad. ONLY ONL NL N L ONE LY N L LEA LE LEADER. E DER D . timesleader.com

REFRIGERATOR, dorm size, Black & Decker, $40. MICROWAVE, dorm, Kenmore, $40. Both less than 1 year old. 570-542-5823 R E F R I G E R AT O R . Frigidaire. 18.2 cu. ft. auto defrost, $200. WASHER. Whirlpool, 2 speeds, 5 cycles. Negotiable $100. 570-655-2154

Appliances

R E F R I G E R AT O R side by side, excellent crushed ice, cubes water on door $350. Also has a rubbermaid shed 76 high 56 wide 30” deep $100. Also steel kennel 8’ wide x 4” wide. $100. Moving lots for sale. Full size complete bed wooden $150.Excellent couch comes with cover $100. (570) 690-3709 STOVE Frigidaire white, gas, fair condition $125. Neg. Call 570-825-4405

712

Baby Items

BEDS boys “Cars” toddler bed complete $25. Girls toddler bed complete $25.. Thomas the Tank table, trains tracks & accessories $125. Goosebumps books and a few audio books (about 40) $20. for all. 570-417-2555 HIGH CHAIR Graco biege & green colors, locking wheels very good condition. $20. 570-735-6638 Royal Doulton Bunnykins baby plate, bowl & cup. New. Will Sell For $25. Call 570-675-1277

714

Bridal Items

WEDDING BOWS satin 24 for $50. 570-654-4440

726

REFRIGERATOR Danby compact 1.7 cu. ft. for college $40. 570-822-9240

JOCKEY TRUCK DRIVER – CDL

Jockey Truck drivers needed for long term contract in the Hazleton area. Part time available immediately, 10 to 30 hours per week, with possibility of full time. Shift is 6pm to 4am. Seasonal positions also available, Oct through Jan. Drivers must have jockey experience, Class A CDL, and good driving record. Please call Mike at 717-309-0100.

600 FINANCIAL

IME

PART TIME APPLY WITHIN: 4252 Memorial Highway Dallas, PA 18612

551

710

Logistics/ Transportation

Clothing

CLOTHING brand new men’s shirt’ssize large, still with tags on them, over 75 golf shirts, dress shirts, winter shirts also men’s slacks size 40/29 and 40/30 about 30 pairs also some new shorts size 38. Name brands, current styles, selling due to death in family. $5. Call between 9am-8pm 881-6341 CLOTHING great school clothes girls, size 14, 14/16 & 16 various items 42 pieces $50. Juniors medium, large & xlarge various items 37 pieces $40., all like new. Clothing— men’s, X-large, 17 pieces $25. 570-474-6028 CLOTHING great school clothes girls, size 14, 14/16 & 16 various items 42 pieces $50. Juniors medium, large & xlarge various items 37 pieces $40., all like new. Clothing— men’s, X-large, 17 pieces $25. Books hardcover & paperback, various Authors, Boxes $20. a box Bread Maker, like new $ 20. Sleeping bags— -4 of them $15. $20.—$25. & $30., like new. 4 shelf corner unit $20. 570-474-6028 COAT Cashmere, off white, 3/4 length with mink ring color, size medium $90. 570-283-1911 SLACKS 20 pair of women’s sizes 12 & 14 petite, Worthington, Apostrophe, A/Line, Apt 9, excellent condition. $10. pair. 570-868-5275 or 570-301-8515 UNIFORMS. Good Shepherd Academy. Girls, size 12. $5 each.570-825-3534

730

Computer Equipment & Software

744

Furniture & Accessories

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 COUCH, loveseat, recliner $350. Set oak coffee table & 2 end tables $50. Computer desk $50. 570-655-6081 DESK Mersman solid wood, 7 drawers, matching chair. Desk measures 52”X24”.Very good condition. D$150. Matching bookcase with shelves & bottom cabinet $125. 570-540-6794 DINING room table, 6 high back chairs $800. Small kitchen set, 4 chairs $50. Rectangle kitchen set 4-6 chairs $70. Round glass table, 4 chairs $85. 570-357-0264

FURNISH FOR LESS

* 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

Jewelry

758 Miscellaneous

RING. Engagement diamond 14K yellow gold. Round diamond center, with 24 round diamond side stones. Recently appraised for $3,000. Asking $950. 570-814-7614

750

with certificates. Wide variety of sizes and styles. Call 570-262-2845

COLLECTIBLE DOLLS

MERCHANTS VILLAGE

752 Landscaping & Gardening LAWN TRACTOR Wheel Horse 11HP. Cutting deck 42”. New carburetor, belts, & new blades. $500 or best offer. Call 570-388-6348 TRAILER Blue Hawk, for lawn tractor 10 cu. ft. $50. 570-822-8501 TRIMMER Ryobi string trimmer 15” cut 31CC (2 spools) $15. 570-379-3107

754

Machinery & Equipment

TRACTOR

John Deere Garden. Front end loader attachment. Other attachments incl., many extras. Low hours. excellent condition. Serious only. $6500 e-mail for alto.ptd.net. photos/questions.

756

Medical Equipment

LIFT CHAIR/RECLINER. Electric, blue upholstery. Excellent condition. $335. 570-696-1896

758 Miscellaneous

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

Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employment specialist

MATTRESS SALE

All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H

We Beat All Competitors Prices!

Mattress Guy

Twin sets: $139 Full sets: $159 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898 PATIO DINING SET 4 sling spring chairs with 4’ round glass top table, very good condition. $100. 570-714-4350 SOFA black leather reclining sofa. Excellent condition. Seats three. 84Lx 32Dx38H. 3 small repairable tears. Sold as is. Pick up in Laflin only. Priced to sell! $375. Call 570-237-0506 SOFA, CHAIR, OTTOMAN. Leather. $1500 new, Asking $300. 655-9798 TODDLER BEDS complete. One pink & one blue $20 each set. Excellent condition. Call after 12 noon 570-824-8501 WATERBED king size $75. obo. Call (570) 714-3693

522

Education/ Training

FREE PICKUP

570-574-1275 BOOKS Children’s Illustrated Classics hard cover books Set of 24 $20 like new. Call 457-3486 CANES & walking sticks. 30 available. Many different sizes, heights, shapes, made from slippery maple trees $5. each. Christmas & household over 200 items available for $60. includes trees, ornaments, lights, vases, knickknacks, figurines, lamps, baskets, flowers, Samsonite belt massager, 4 pieces luggage, much more. Electric sewing machine with folding cabinet & drawer, excellent condition $55. 570-735-2081

522

Education/ Training

VIVE Health & Fitness Is aggressively seeking resumes for the following positions: Personal Training, Sales, Group Exercise, Cycling, ZUMBA, Yoga, and Massage Therapy. To be considered please send cover letter and resume to paul@vivehealthandfitness.com

DISHES Farberware service for 8 also includes sugar bowl, creamer, platter, serving bowl. Excellent condition asking $100. 570-655-3032

FREE AD POLICY

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. FREEZER, Upright, Kenmore, $150. Air Conditioner, 18,000 btu, 1 yr, $250. TV, projection RCA, $200, Saw, scroll, $50, Pipe wrench, (2) $50, Pipe CUtter, $50, Sewer snake, $25, Various garden tools, $20-$50, Furniture clamps, (2) $10, Spackle knives, large size, $25 all. Downsizing. Lori 570-262-6596 GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS Microwave, 1500 watts $10. Cabinet will hold VCR, TV, Tapes, etc $10. Sanyo radio record player, double cassette, CD player $25. White toilet $10. Lamps mint green ginger jar style, pair $10. lamps gold & crystal pair $10. 570-826-9004 GRILL Table top, $100, Air Compressor, $200, Snow Thrower, Craftsman, $200. 570-288-8767 ITEMS NEVER USED FOR A YARD SALE ALL FOR $100. 570-474-1097

570-301-3602

CALL US! TO JUNK YOUR CAR

732

Exercise Equipment

TREADMILL, Weslo, electric with safety key, folds for storage $100. obo. 570-868-5886

742

Furnaces & Heaters

HEATERS gas wall heaters 2 for $80. 570-654-4440 HEATERS vent free natural gas & propane heaters. New in unopened box with thermostat & blower. 20,000 BTU $170. 30,000 BTU $220. Call after 6:00 (570) 675-0005

744

Furniture & Accessories

BED, tubular, steel, queen, head/ foot/ frame $150. 570-654-4440 BED. Sauder, child’s white. Single bed, long dresser, tall dresser, night stand bookcase. $250. 570-825-3534

AIR CONDITIONED Huge, Huge Inventory

• FOOD ITEMS Huge Selection 1/2 Price!

• diapers BABY ITEMS by the case

• BEAUTY ITEMS Make-Up

• CLEANING ITEMS • ELECTRONICS • HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

• HEALTHCARE • TOOLS

Food Court

570-891-1972

MICROWAVE CART 2 door storage on bottom, spice shelf on top, nearly new $50. Sump pump, new still in box $50. 8 place setting Holmes & Edwards silverware in hinged wood storage box $10. Long handled garden pick $10. Long handed single edge ax $10. 53 cassette tapes, mostly western $1. each or $50 for all. 35 videos $1. each. 570-675-0920

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130 PLANTER: long solid brass planter 36” l x 5”wx4”h very good condition $10. 570-735-6638 TIRES 2 General Grabber 275X40X R20 Excellent condition $150. 570-498-0890 TIRES 4 Goodyear Integrity M & S P175/65 R14 tires, like new. $200. 570-822-9240

MASSAGE CHAIR Nothing fancy great for beginners. $30. 570-417-8692 PANASONIC TRANSCRIPTION machine with foot pedal. Model RR930. Sells for $250 asking $85. Excellent condition. 883-0412

WEIGHT BENCH with weights Weider $75. Jack LaLanne power juicer with recipe guide (used twice) $65. 570-457-8243

548 Medical/Health

CA$H

ON THE

$POT,

Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602 Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

DIETARY MANAGER Responsible for organizing, coordinating, and maintaining the dietary department, dietary personnel and food production. CDM & long term care experience preferred. Excellent organizational skills and computer skills are required. Apply in person:

Kingston Commons 615 Wyoming Ave Kingston, PA 18704

PRINTER Dell color computer printer #720. NEW - carton never opened. $35. Call 570-675-1277

TV RCA 10” black & white with Magnavox digital to analog converter. $20. Call 570-675-1277

COME SHOP WITH US! 3 ACRES INSIDE

WEATHERTECH Digifit front & rear floor liners & cargo liner, black, fits ‘10 Toyota Venza, gently used, new $300. All for $125. Genuine Toyota all weather floor mats front & rear, black, fits ‘07 Toyota RAV4, like new. $30. Genuine Toyota all weather floor mats front & rear, tan, fits ‘96-’00 4Runners. $20. 570-288-4461

BEST PRICES IN THE AREA

KEYBOARD. Dell Model SK8000 Quietkey. Never used. $10. 570-822-0658

TOWERS, 2 Pentium 4, HP Compaq machines. DVDrom/cdrw. 1.5gb ram. Windows XP pro. Delivery. $60 each or $100 both. 570-654-0574

MERCHANTSVILLAGE.COM

(Former Walmart Building) Oak St., Pittston

or E-mail Resume to:

administrator@kingstoncommons.com Drug Free Work Place

509

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

509

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

509

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

E.O.E.

509

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

GEORGE J HAYDEN, INC. IS SEEKING NEW TEAM MEMBERS George J Hayden, Inc. Electric Communications, a local, family owned electrical contractor in business for over 37 years, is seeking the best and brightest candidates for our team. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience. Benefits include 401K, Health, Vision and Dental and paid holidays.

ELECTRICAL PURCHASING AGENT

Immediate opportunity for Purchasing Agent to handle all purchases for electrical and communications division. Candidate must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills to establish and maintain a strong rapport with vendors, customers, project managers and foremen. Qualifications must include 5 years of proven purchasing experience and excellent computer skills including Excel.

ELECTRICAL SERVICES MANAGER

Immediate opportunity for an Electrical Service Manager to coordinate and manage electric and data service calls for residential, commercial and industrial customers. Estimate and manage mid-size commercial and industrial projects. Must have strong residential and commercial background, excellent computer skills including Excel. Experience with Estimation software a plus.

SITE UTILITY TECHNICIAN

Immediate opportunity for a Site Utility Technician who is willing to travel. Candidate must be able to operate all types of excavation equipment, have a CDL Class A license and be familiar with all types of site work including concrete installations and carpentry work. Must have experience working with underground utilities.

Email resumes to donnac@haydenelectric.com NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS. APPOINTMENTS ARE NECESSARY. We are a drug free workplace. E.O.E.

Please visit our website at www.haydenelectric.com

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YARD SALE LEFTOVERS TV $50. Desk $10. 4 drawer filing cabinet $25. Apt. size stove $50, antique vanity with bench $40. Harvard commercial foose ball table $75. Antique wash stand $25. Golf clubs $25. Mosquito mag $60. Antique hi-chair $20. Child’s wooden train platform & train (like Thomas the Train) $40. Plasticville houses $6. & $12. Chevy car rims (4) $80.. after 4pm 570-675-7785

PA SPEAKERS (2) fender with 12” woofers, 2” voice coils, two 1/2” compression drivers, heavy duty wood cabinets, black tolex covering, silver Fender grill cloth, brand new in boxes $400/pair. 825-6231 PIANO UPRIGHT GOOD CONDITION. FREE 570-675-2358

To place your ad call...829-7130 566 Sales/Business Development

Musical Instruments

PIANO. Baldwin console. Excellent, matching bench, walnut. Just tuned, delivery included. $800.570-474-6362

566 Sales/Business Development

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Musical Instruments

SAXOPHONE Selmer Alto AS500 Case included. Excellent $350. 570-574-2853

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! 772

Pools & Spas

POOL 15’ x 52” with accessories. $300. 570-825-3534

566 Sales/Business Development

774

Restaurant Equipment

HOBART MIXER

Used. Model H600 60 qt. bowl, dolly, wire whip, dough hook, mixing paddle plus 30 qt. bowl, 2 wire whips, mixing paddle $5,000.

WALK-IN COOLER

used, size: 6’5”wide x 6’ deep x 8’6” high with floor, remote outdoor compressor & 25’ line set $3,750.

U.S. RANGE Used, 10 burner, 2 oven base, shelf on rear, lp gas $800

784

Tools

GAUGES double oxygen acetylene welding gauges, heavy duty brass. $60 pair cash. 570-862-0248

PAWS

GUITAR HERO, $20, Guitar Hero II, $35, Rock Band Special Edition, $100. 570-674-0340

TO CONSIDER....

POWER WHEELS. Escalate with battery and charger. $175. 570-709-3011

Building on our solid print foundation, we offer various multimedia products: website development; social media marketing; search engine optimization and marketing; QR code marketing and tracking; and many other services. We currently offer these employment opportunities:

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AN INVITATION TO JOIN OUR ADVERTISING SALES TEAM! AREYOU A TELEPHONE PROFESSIONAL? The Times Leader an Impressions Media property, has part time positions available in our Classified Dept. Qualified applicant will have be goal oriented, able to work within daily deadlines, have solid computer and internet knowledge, superior verbal and written communication skills, excellent typing and grammar skills, a high energy level and an eagerness to learn. Compensation includes base pay plus monthly commission. If you meet these requirements and want to start an exciting new career send your resume to lbyrnes@timesleader.com No telephone calls please. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employment specialist

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CAR STEREO SYSTEM Pioneer cd player/am/fm radio 2 Pioneer bridge amps, 2 Pioneer IMPP 12” sub woofers in speaker boxc, RCA jacks & 1 4 gaugapwire to connect to battery, good condition. $350. for all. Call Mike 570-855-2884 SONY home entertainment audio system, dol surround, hall, simu, theater, am/fm, 6disc, tape, video 1&2 $300. obo 570-868-5886

780

Other

551

Other

551

Other

Earn Extra Cash For Just A Few Hours A Day. Deliver

Televisions/ Accessories

TV 60” Toshiba Projection HD TV Asking: $200. obo 570-654-4611 TV Samsung led 3d smart tv 55”, 240hz, 1 remote/ hdmi cables, 2 pair, 3d glasses, 3 year extended warranty, less than 1 year old, $975. 288-3352

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Stereos/ Accessories

Education/ Training

(570)48GOLD8 (570)484-6538

(No Collections)

Available routes: Duryea

$560 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips 146 daily / 147 Sunday

Adams Street, Blueberry Hill Development, Cherry Street, Columbia Street, McAlpine Street

Pittston Township

$765 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

144 daily / 142 Sunday / 155 Sunday Dispatch Flag Street, Market Street, Frothingham Street, Parnell Street, Sunrise Drive, Winter Street, Broad Street

Plymouth

$1060 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips 194 daily / 245 Sunday

Blair Street, Davenport Street, Franklin Street, Orchard Street, Coal Street, W. Main Street, North Street

Mon-Sat 10am-6pm C l o s e d S u n d a ys

Hunlock Creek MOTOR ROUTE

$1300 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips 203 daily / 243 Sunday

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Shickshinny/Mocanaqua

$ ANTIQUES BUYING $

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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

VITO’S & GINO’S

Wanted:

ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS Highest Prices Paid!!

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC, red tri. Ready

522

Education/ Training

For details visit the Employment page of the district web site www.dallassd.com. Application packets must be received by the deadline: 12:00 Noon, August 22, 2012 566 Sales/Business Development

Doyouneedmorespace? 810 Cats A yard or garage sale in classified CAT 4 year old tiger is the best way striped spayed tocleanoutyourclosets! female. Friendly love You’re in bussiness to cuddle. Free to good home 299with classified! 7482/655-6032

12 weeks & up. All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped

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One of the best deals in Bear Creek! Recently reduced to sell! All brick ranch with remodeled kitchen, hardwood floors and full tile baths. Nice sized lot has plenty of room in the back. Convenient location! Close to highways, shopping, recreation, casino and more! Finished basement with bonus and family room. #12-1698 $149,000 Paul Pukatch 760-8143

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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 DALLAS

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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

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

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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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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 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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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 $39,500 Call Michelle T. Boice 570-639-5393 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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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! $329,900 Call Pat Guesto 570-793-4055 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100

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''Country Charm'' at its best describes this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath 2 story situated on 1.87 scenic acres with many updates. Knotty pine kitchen, breakfast room, living room with gas propane stove, dining room, hardwood, office with electric stove, deck, gazebo & detached garage. MLS# 12-2813 $214,900 Call Marie Montante 570-881-0103

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 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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184 West Point Ave. Family size home and yard with a country feel. Walking distance to school and Little League Field. 4 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, vinyl siding, many newer windows. Modern eat in kitchen, lovely view of back yard and adjoining woods. 20x10 unfinished room on 2nd floor for 5th bedroom. Bright and cheery and not a drive by. Come and see it! MLS 12-2992 $89,900 Michelle T. Boice 570-639-5393 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 HARVEYS LAKE

64 Fort St. Large vinyl sided 2 story home on nice street awaiting a new buyer with open arms. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1st floor laundry. Detached garage and 5 years young 3 zoned gas heat. A little makeover will make this a great place to call home! MLS 12-3157 $99,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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72 Lyndwood Ave. Move right in to this large yet cozy 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in a great area. The beautiful finished basement adds even more living space. This well maintained home has a Split AC sys. with heat pump, alarm system, private drive. Motivated sellers. Asking $105,000 MLS# 12-535 Appointment only. Call Don Marsh 570-814-5072

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

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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

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Very nice 2 story with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Replacement window with great screened porch for outdoor living without the bugs. Very neat and clean. MLS 12-3029 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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11 Sunrise Lane $184,000 Bilevel, containing 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths on two levels. Features include: brick fireplace witih gas logs, granite kitchen countertop; corian bathroom sink, in ground pool and private fenced rear yard. Prequalification letter required. Owner has real estate license in escrow. Call Pat or Charlie 570-655-4124

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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

297 Susquehannock Drive Traditional 4 bedroom home with 2.5 baths, 2 car garage. Large yard 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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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

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KINGSTON 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

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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

177 Third Avenue COMPARE WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY! Modern 3 bedroom end unit townhouse, with 2 1/2 baths (master bath). Central air. Family room, foyer, deck with canopy, patio, fenced yard, garage. Extras! $123,000. MLS # 12-3012 Ask for Bob Kopec Humford Realty Inc 570-822-5126

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

1 YEAR HOME WARRANTY! Come create family traditions in this fabulous home in a great location. Huge dining room for entertaining, AMAZING updated kitchen with granite, lovely sun room, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and partial finished lower level. Hardwood floors under carpet. Walking distance to 2 Universities, Kirby Park, downtown & much more. Don’t miss out call or text Donna 570-9473824 or Tony 570855-2424 for more information or to schedule your showing. $159,000.

KINGSTON

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

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

KINGSTON

LAFLIN $129,900 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 KINGSTON

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

JENKINS TWP.

MOTIVATED SELLER MAKE AN OFFER $65,000

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

KINGSTON

HUNLOCK CREEK 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

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121 Vaughn St. Nicely Maintained 3 bedroom 1 bath 2 story on a quiet street in Kingston. Large yard includes garage which is presently being used as a storage building. MLS# 12-2408 $95,000 Call Pat Guesto 570-793-4055 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100

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

KINGSTON DUPLEX

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

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 $99,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0776

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LAFLIN

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

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NANTICOKE $34,900

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LARKSVILLE

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

LEHMAN

SELLER RELOCATING, PRICE REDUCED TO $285,000 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 agricultural-horses welcomed, take a look today. MLS# 12-1800 $285,000Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883

LUZERNE

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

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

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NEW LISTING OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-2 DIRECTIONS: 309S bear right at the triangle and Lee Ave. is the second street on right. Move in ready house with premium upgrades. Completely remodeled from top to bottom. new kitchen & bath with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, refinished hardwood floors, finished basement, 3 season porch, attic pull down, ceiling fans, Florida room, hardwood floors, porch, recreation room, workshop. and too much more to list. A can’t miss o p p o r t u n i t y ! $227,500 MLS-12-2979 Call Dave Wychock 570-885-1670

RUBBICO REAL ESTATE 570-826-1600 MOUNTAIN TOP

46 Farmhouse Rd. 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

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 MOUNTAIN TOP

LUZERNE

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

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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

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60 ICE LAKE DRIVE Outstanding & immaculate 4 bedroom with many upgrades. Beautiful finished lower level could be an apartment for an extended family member. Floor to ceiling fireplace in stunning family room. Heated pool, hot tub, screened porch & much more on a 6.54 acre lot Crestwood School District. $619,000. MLS# 12-1557 Call Pat @715-9337 Lewith & Freeman Real Estate 570-474-9801

MOUNTAIN TOP

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 more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 12-2332 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

NANTICOKE

1235 Lincoln Ave. REDUCED! OWNER SAYS SELL! 3 bedroom two story with an extra room on 1st floor could be a 4th bedroom. Move in as is and do some TLC at your own pace. Gas heat and off street parking. $38,000. MLS# 12-1107 Pat @ 715-9337 Lewith & Freeman Real Estate 570-474-9801

NANTICOKE

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NEWPORT TWP MULTI FAMILY

Nice fully rented 2 family investment in quiet conveniently located neighborhood. Separate heat, electric and water. Large wide double lot with off street parking on each side. Fenced rear yard. $49,000 MLS 12-2008 Call Steve Shemo 570-718-4959 CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-793-9449

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NEWPORT TWP.

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

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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

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

NANTICOKE REDUCED

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

PITTSTON $109,000

PITTSTON

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

PITTSTON $78,900

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

(570) 288-6654 NUANGOLA LAKE NUANGOLA

107 Nuangola Ave. LAKEFRONT! Totally remodeled home with a newer dock and a boathouse. This could be your ticket to paradise all year round. Features 3 large bedrooms and a wonderful Florida room with gorgeous lakeviews. Less than five minutes to Interstate 81. Crestwood School District. $399,900. MLS# 12-2775 Call Pat @715-9337 Lewith & Freeman Real Estate 570-474-9801

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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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8 Tunnell St. 3 bedroom, 1 bath 2 story with extra large kitchen in very private location with newer vinyl windows. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2944 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

PITTSTON $79,900

Duplex. fully rented with 2 bedrooms each unit. Owner pays heat. Tenants pay electric and hot water. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2973 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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

PITTSTON REDUCED $39,900

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

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PITTSTON TWP.

PLAINS 5 Odonnell St. $114,900

PRINGLE 24 Flannagan St. $99,900

SHICKSHINNY

23 Ridge Street OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-2pm 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

Nice Bi-Level 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

PITTSTON

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

PLAINS

Completely remodeled home features 2 full living spaces but without the separate entrances. Perfect for roommates, siblings or some needing their own space without being on their own. For more information and photos visit w w w. a t l a s r e a l t y inc.com. Call Tom 570-262-7716 ATLAS REALTY INC. 570-829-6200

SHAVERTOWN

House for sale on 3 lots, quiet dead end street. Needs updating/TLC. Asking $75,000.00 Call 570-333-5198

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70 Warner Street 2 bedrooms, move-in ready with appliances, nice yard with shed and deck, Newer roof, and furnace, gas heat. Low taxes. Asking $64,500 Please Call 570-822-8708 or 570-301-2455

Midway Manor Ranch 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, family room, 3 season porch, gas heat, central air, 2 car garage. MLS #12-1935 $177,000 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

PLYMOUTH

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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

PRICE REDUCED! 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# 12-1911 $129,900 Call Nancy Palumbo 570-714-9240

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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524 Hunlock Harveyville Rd 3 Bedroom, 1 bath 2 story home in good condition with detached garage on approximately 6 1/4 acres. $165,000. MLS# 12-2749 Call Ken Williams Five Mountain Realty 570-542-8800

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412 Autos for Sale 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

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NUANGOLA LAKE 28 Lance Street

NANTICOKE

NANTICOKE REDUCED!

OPEN HOUSE Sun., Aug 12, 1-3pm 183 Gracedale Ave. 3 bedroom, 2 story home on large lot with creek. Above ground oval swimming pool, 24 x 24 deck with gazebo. Newer roof & replacement windows. Over sized 1 car garage with attached storage shed MLS # 12-2758 $109,000 James Banos Realtor Associate 570-991-1883 Caldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

Nice fully rented 2 family investment in quiet conveniently located neighborhood. Separate heat, electric and water. Large wide double lot with off street parking on each side. Fenced rear yard. $54,900 MLS 12-2311 Call Steve Shemo 570-718-4959 CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-793-9449

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PITTSTON

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

PITTSTON

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

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PITTSTON TWP.

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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Roomy 2 bedroom single with eat-in kitchen, tile bath, gas heat & 2 car detached garage. Priced to sell at $33,000 MLS 11-2653 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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PRINGLE PLAINS 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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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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SHICKSHINNY LAKE

SWOYERSVILLE

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

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

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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TILBURY TERRACE Tilbury Avenue Superb 3 bedroom single. Hardwood floors, fireplace, garage. Well maintained. Great Neighborhood. REDUCED TO $179,900 Towne & Country Real Estate Co. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708

WEST PITTSTON $49,900

SWOYERSVILLE

689 Main Street 2 bedroom home on large lot with bonus efficiency apartment. Large living room, eat in kitchen, screened porch. Freshly painted and new flooring. See www.craiglslist.org $69,000. Call 570-696-3368

SWOYERSVILLE

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

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

WEST PITTSTON

SWOYERSVILLE

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REDUCED!!!!

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

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

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SWEET VALLEY

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

TUNKHANNOCK

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

Split Level in good condition with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, Owens Corning walls in basement, walk-in cedar closet, whirlpool tub, Granite counter tops, 4 Season Sunroom, open floor plan, quality ceiling fans, french doors in Master bedroom, plus 2 car detached garage all sitting on 3 Acres of land. $179,900. MLS 12-1293 Ken Williams 570-542-8800 Five Mountains Realty 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

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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 REDUCED TO $142,500 Shelby Watchilla 570-762-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WAPWALLOPEN

Vinyl resided, new shingles in 2008, quiet location with level, open ground. Replacement windows, new well pump. MLS #12-760 New price $49,500 Call Dale 570-256-3343 Five Mountains Realty

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WEST PITTSTON REDUCED TO $69,900

318 Chase St. 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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WHITE-HAVEN 501 Birch Lane

WILKES-BARRE

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

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

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

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WEST PITTSTON

Four bedroom brick ranch home with large rooms, 4 baths, finished lower level with wet bar, central air, walk out basement, garage & new roof. MLS 12-2608 For more information and photos visit w w w. a t l a s r e a l t y inc.com. Call Tom 570-262-7716 ATLAS REALTY INC. 570-829-6200

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WEST PITTSTON

Charming Victorian 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, two car garage, modern eat-in kitchen, living, dining & family rooms, fireplace, radiator heat, high ceilings, hardwood floors, crown moldings. $275,000. Call 570-430-9537 WEST PITTSTON

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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13 Darling St. $99,900

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

570-283-9100 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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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

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WILKES-BARRE $76,500

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WEST PITTSTON 725 Second St. $259,900

SWEET VALLEY

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

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 August 19th 12-1:30 688 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

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

WILKES-BARRE $99,900

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 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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Washington Street Large half double, gas hot water heat, modern kitchen with new built in appliances, laundry room, dining room, 1 bath, and 3 bedrooms. New roof and wall to wall carpeting, full attic. $60,000. Call for appointment (570)822-3927 WILKES-BARRE

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

WILKES-BARRE

15 Amherst Ave PRICE REDUCED! Why rent when you can OWN this home for only $320./month and under $2,500.down? Own for less than your apartment rent! Freshly painted 4 Bedroom Dutch Colonial sports a brand new roof & is handicap accessible with wheelchair ramp in rear. 1st floor has Master Bedroom & 3/4 bath with walkin shower, modern kitchen with breakfast bar, computer room & 1st floor laundry. Great neighborhood walking distance to schools, colleges & bus rte. Come in & see what this great house has to offer. MLS #12-216 Reduced to $69,900 CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-793-9449 Call Steve Shemo 570-718-4959 WILKES-BARRE

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. $ 64,400. 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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Beautifully kept split level in desirable Barney Farms. 3 car attached garage, finished basement & attic. Landscaped lot, covered deck with custom pull down shades. Hardwood living room, formal dining room, cathedral ceilings in living room & kitchen. Full wet bar in finished basement, walk out patio for your parties/cookouts. MLS# 12-1874 $254,900 Ann Devereaux 570-212-2038 Classic Properties 570-587-7000 790 Northern Blvd. Clarks Summit, PA 18411

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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

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WILKES-BARRE 60 Saint Clair St

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

NEW ON THE MARKET! Affordability For You! This spacious home features formal dining room, three bedrooms, convenience of a bath on each floor, an extra benefit of a walk-up attic, newer windows, door, screen doors, deck to relax on and fenced-in yard for children & pets. Within Your MeansLock The Door On High Rent!!!! View The Virtual Tour. MLS# 12-2990 $45,000 Michele Hopkins 570-540-6046.

70 McLean Street

WILKES-BARRE

$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

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

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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

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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46 Bradford St. Pride of ownership everywhere. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large yard, off street parking. Ready to go! MLS 12-1508 $67,500 Kevin Sobilo 570-817-0706

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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

WILKES-BARRE PRICE REDUCED $29,900

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 Call Michele 570-905-2336

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: $2,345 down, $376/month, 3.875% interest, 30 years.) $67,000 MLS# 12-2092 Ask for Bob Kopec. Humford Realty, Inc. 570-822-5126

WILKES-BARRE

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 WILKES-BARRE

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

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

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

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WILKES-BARRE 1 Cypress St. Move in condition. Large private yard, off street parking and a central location. MLS 12-2302 $62,000 Kevin Sobilo 570-817-0706

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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

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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ROLLING MILL HILL

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 WILKES-BARRE

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 $105,000 Call Jill Hiscox

570-696-0875 WILKES-BARRE

PRICE REDUCED 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 $59,900 Call Chris Jones to schedule your showing! 696-6558

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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

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

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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 REDUCED TO $124,900 Call Christine Pieczynski 696-6569

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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

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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. MLS #10-3872 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

BEAR CREEK $149,900

570-283-9100 WYOMING

Bi-Level features many upgrades to kitchen, living room, dining room, 1/2 bath. Move-right-in to this lovely home setting on .36 acre. Ultra-modern kitchen, DR with sliders to rear deck, LL FR w/fireplace, playroom, office, great storage, attached 2 car garage. MLS# 12-2456 $225,000 Call Lynda (570) 696-5418

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

DUPONT $79,900

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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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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

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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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

DUPONT $89,900

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

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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Repossessed Income Property & Duplex Home. Out of flood area On same lot. 7 apartments, 5 in excellent condition. Hardwood floors. $119,000 570-822-9697

JENKINS TWP. $154,900

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

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

KINGSTON EDWARDSVILLE

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

KINGSTON

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

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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!

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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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 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

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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

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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

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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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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

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

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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

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 WEST PITTSTON

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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

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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

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

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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 REDUCED TO $113,900 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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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Rolling Meadows – Developers Special – Back Mountain Lot 20 .46 acres. – Available at discount price of $49,900 if under contract by Sept 30, 2012. Your choice of builder with developer approval. Buy now and you have 3 years to build. Underground utilities: electric & gas, and public sewer Call Geri at 570.696.0888 or Rae at 570.714.9234 for details.

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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

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Highland Hills Development .88 Acres. $75,000 570-947-3375 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

Location, Location, Location A most unique & desirable lakefront 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 SUGAR RUN

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River Run Lane W. Beautiful 1/2 acre wooded lot on the Susquehanna River in the Sugar Run area. Prime location for camper, cabin or cottage. Great fishing & hunting. MLS 12-3104 $14,900 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 SWEET VALLEY Grassy Pond Road 6.69 wooded acres. Great building site and/or ideal hunting property. No utilities. REDUCED $65,000 Call Pat Doty 570-394-6901 McDermott Real Estate 570-696-2468 TRUCKSVILLE REDUCED

KINGSTON 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

WYOMING PRICE REDUCED! $154,900

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

WILKES-BARRE

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

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KINGSTON 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

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ASHLEY

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

909

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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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

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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

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 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

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 $89,900 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Find Something? Lose Something? Get it back where it belongs with a Lost/Found ad! 570-829-7130 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 $39,900 EACH FIRST ST.

4 building lots each measuring 68x102 with public utilities. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-439 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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SWEET VALLEY

AUGUST 19 10AM-12PM 264 S. MAIN ST. 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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WHITE HAVEN

Newly renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath, $8000. $3,000 down, owner will finance balance. 570-851-2245

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3 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath. Private driveway. Fenced yard. Newer appliances. Partially finished basement. $129,000 Prudential Real Estate Robert Bartorillo 283-9100

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NANTICOKE

Nice, clean, 1 bedroom, water, sewer, garbage fee included.Washer/dryer, refrigerator & stove availability. Security, $465/ month. No pets, no smoking. 570-542-5610

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EFFICIENCY

for one person, fully furnished, nonsmoking, no pets $550/month. Call (570) 498-6914

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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ASHLEY

74 W. Hartford St 1 bedroom + computer room. 1st or 2nd floor. Water, fridge, stove. No pets. Security, lease, application fee. $500 + utilities. 570-472-9494

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DALLAS

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DALLAS 1 bedroom, 2nd floor. No pets. $400 month + security. Leave message at 570-760-6354 DALLAS Remodeled 2 bedroom. Convenient location washer/ dryer hook-up. Off street parking. $700/month + utilities, no pets. Call 570-862-7432 Call Geri 570-696-0888

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 PITTSTON 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 or 570-479-6722

DURYEA

1st floor, 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room. Stove, refrigerator, and microwave provided. Washer and dryer hookup. Two rooms wall to wall carpeting. Sewer included. Quiet neighborhood. No pets. $460/month, lease, 1st, security deposit, and references required. 570-498-0949

EXETER

2nd floor, 1 bedroom, refrigerator & stove, washer/ dryer hookup, offstreet parking, no pets. Water, sewer & garbage included. $550/month + utilities & security. (570)388-4242

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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

FORTY FORT

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

1693 Wyoming Ave. Beautiful spacious 1500 sq. ft. 1st floor apt. Hardwood floors, extra large living room with real fireplace, large formal dining room, 3 bedrooms with closets. 1 full bath with wall to wall tiler, washer/dryer hookup in basement. Deck off back. Off street parking with garage. $900 month plus utilities. No pets. Application and employment verification. Call 570-239-1010

FORTY FORT 2nd floor, 2 bed-

room, 1 bath, off street parking, NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Water, Sewer, Garbage included. Lease & Deposit, $625/month. Call 570-466-0005

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KINGSTON

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

Available Immediately 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, off street parking, kitchen with appliances included., washer/dryer hookup, sewer included. $575 + utilities & security. Call 570-760-2362

GLEN LYON

1 bedroom, new wall to wall, freshly painted, fridge and stove incl. $575/mo plus security. Heat, water, sewer, trash included. Tenant pays electric 201-304-3469

HANOVER TOWNSHIP West End Road

Clean & bright 3 bedroom apartments. Heat, water, garbage & sewer included with appliances. Off street parking. No pets, non smoking, not section 8 approved. References, security, first and last months rent. $725/month 570-852-0252

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

HANOVER TWP. 214 Taft Street

2nd floor. Modern 2 bedroom. Newer kitchen, bath, stove & fridge. Washer & dryer in basement. $510 + utilities & security. No pets. No smoking. Call (570) 825-6259

EDWARDSVILLE

1 bedroom, first floor. W/w carpeting, w/d hookup, stove and fridge included. Large porch. Utilities by tenants. 1 year lease. $350/mo + security. No pets. Credit and background check. Not section 8 approved. 570-779-5218

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KINGSTON - 2 APTS.

KINGSTON 1 BEDROOM fridge, stove, dryer, garage $450 + utilities. 2 BEDROOM, 2nd floor, fridge stove. $500 + utilities. Security/References 570-204-0152

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. 570-574-9827

KINGSTON

2 bedroom. Remodeled. Stove, refrigerator Washer/ dryer hookup. $675 Heat included. Call 570-814-0843

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

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

399 - 401 Elm Ave. Quiet convenientneighborhood. Newly remodeled apartments. 2nd floor, 2 bedroom apts. $550 each + utilities NO PETS, No section 8 housing. References and security required. 570-301-2785

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LARKSVILLE

Very nice, clean, 2 bedroom. Hardwood floors, w/d hookup, stove, fridge, dishwasher. Off street parking. $600 + security & utilities. No pets. 570-954-5903

LARKSVILLE

KINGSTON 72 E. W alnut St.

A vailable Now! 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. One year lease+ security. $950 570-283-4370

KINGSTON

Available Sept. 1st 1st floor, Large 1 bedroom, bath with shower, wall to wall carpet. Off street parking. $525 + utilities. References required. Gas heat. No pets or smoking. 570-407-3991 or 570-779-4609

KINGSTON Beautiful, over-

sized executive style apartment in large historic home. Two bedrooms, one bath, granite kitchen, hardwood floors, dining room, living room, basement storage, beautiful front porch, washer/ dryer. $1,100 monthly plus utilities. No smoking. Call 570-472-1110

KINGSTON Bring Rover or Kitty & move right in. 2 bedroom apt. Off street parking, coin laundry on premises. $600/month + gas, heat & electric. Call 570-262-1577

KINGSTON FIRST FLOOR 2 bedroom, wash-

er / dryer hookup. Gas heat. No smoking, pets. $650 + utilities, security. 570-709-4795

KINGSTON

Large 2 bedroom 2nd floor apartment. $675/mo. + utilities. Sun porch & private laundry area, all appliances included. No smoking, no pets. Requires 1 year lease, first & last months rent, credit check and references. Call 570-239-9447.

KINGSTON

Modern, 1st floor, 1 bedroom, off-street parking, no pets, $495/month, plus utilities & security. Call 706-5628

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

ROSEWOOD REALTY LLC

FREE HEAT 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator & stove, off-street parking, small pets OK. $600/month + 1 month deposit. Call 570-262-1577

LUZERNE

LUXURIOUS/ UNITS America Realty Managed 570-288-1422

REMODELLING 2/3 BEDROOMS $750+ UTILITIES, 2 YEAR LEASE, MAPLE KITCHENS, APPLIANCES SOME UNITS, CARPORTS, GAS FIREPLACES, SUN PORCHES, ETC. NO PETS/ NO SMOKING EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION APPLICATION.

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

LUZERNE

2nd floor, small 1 bedroom. Gas heat. $445. Some utilities included. Lease, security. No pets. 570-220-6533 after 6pm

LUZERNE Available Sept. 1st.

2nd floor, 1 bedroom & bath. All appliances. Heat, water, hot water & sewer included. Air, washer & dryer. Newly painted. No pets, non-smoking. Security, lease & references required. $600/month. Call (570) 288-4253 Leave message

MOOSIC

5 rooms 1st floor heat and water furnished. $745 4 rooms 2nd floor heat and water furnished. $675 Security and references 570-457-7854

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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.

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, freshly painted, appliances included. $550/ month + 1st, last & security. No Pets. Utilities by Tenant. References & background check 570-814-1589

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

Large 1 bedroom apartment. Hardwood floors. Full kitchen. Large dining room. No pets, no smoking. $465. Water, sewer & trash included. 570-262-5399

NANTICOKE

570-287-6822

LARKSVILLE AVAILABLE

IMMEDIATELY!! Spacious 2 bedroom, 2nd floor with balcony. W/d hookup. Includes. heat, hot water and water. No pets. $675 + 1 month security. 845-386-1011

Nice, clean, 2 bedrooms, heat, hot water, trash collection included. Stove, air conditioning, washer dryer availability. No pets, no smoking. Security. $575/month. Call 570-542-5610

NANTICOKE

Roomy, 2 bedroom, new carpeting, clean. $510/month, + utilities, security & references. Garbage included. Section 8 Approved Call 570-815-2265

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PITTSTON

2 apartments available Large 1 bedroom apartment, washer/dryer hookup, water, sewer & heat included, off street parking, $675/month + security 1st floor, 2nd floor apt is $650/month + security. Please call 570-443-0770

PITTSTON

2 bedroom, includes, fridge, stove, heat, garbage stickers. Off street parking avail. $500/month plus security 570-388-2271

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 3 bedroom 2nd floor apartment. Includes refrigerator, range, washer dryer hookup. Sewer & trash. $575 + security. Call Bernie 1-888-244-2714

PITTSTON MUST SEE!!!! Modern 1 bedroom, sunroom/patio, all appliances. Off street parking. Air, utilities by tenant. No Pets. $575/mo. Security & References required. 570-655-6598 Leave message

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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

WEST WYOMING

1st floor, 1 bedroom 1 bath, newly remodeled. All appliances, washer, dryer. Off street parking, no pets. $575 month plus utilities, security and references. 570-954-2972

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

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PLAINS

2 bedroom, 2nd floor, off street parking, large living space, washer/ dryer hook up. $425/month + utilities. No pets or smoking. Call 570-820-8822

PLAINS 2nd floor, small 2

bedroom. Large fenced yard. Small pets OK. $450 + security deposit. Includes water & sewer. Call Tom at 570-574-6261

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

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/HUDSON

Clean and efficient first floor. One bedroom, off street parking. Incl. stove, fridge, sewer and garbage. Laundry facilities. Security and references no pets. $550/month plus utilities. 570-466-4176 570 388-6468

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PLYMOUTH

3 bedrooms,1 bath, $650/per month, Call 570-760-0511

PLYMOUTH

Large 1 bedroom apt includes heat, water, sewer, fridge & range. $500. month plus $500 month security. Call Bernie 888-244-2714

PLYMOUTH

TWO SPACIOUS APARTMENTS: 2 BEDROOM 1 bath + office space / nursery. $750. 2 BEDROOM 2 bath + office space/nursery $850. Very clean living space. Tenant pays utilities. Very affordable sewer/off street parking included. New carpet throughout. Contact 570-855 8781 for more details to set up a walk through. NO SECTION 8. NO CEO. No smoking indoors. We are looking for reliable trustworthy people to rent clean living space. CLOSE TO WYOMING VALLEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL AND MAIN STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

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

2 bedroom Living room, kitchen. Off street parking. Heat, water and all appliances included. 570-430-3095

WILKES-BARRE

264 Academy St 1.5 bedrooms, newly renovated building. Washer & dryer available. $650/per month includes heat, hot water and parking. 570-855-4744 646-712-1286

WILKES-BARRE

3 bedroom, 1 bath apartment near General Hospital. $575 utilities, first, last & security deposit. No pets. 570-417-3427

WILKES-BARRE

3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Newly remodeled. $700/month + security. 215-932-5690

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WILKES-BARRE

307-309 South St E. 2 bedroom, 1st floor. New windows & carpet. Ceramic tile in kitchen & bath. $650/month. Landlord pays water & heat. No Pets. 1 month security & 1 month’s rent. Call Manny 718-946-8738 or 917-295-6254

WILKES-BARRE

460 Scott Street 3rd floor, 1 bedroom. Fridge & stove included. No pets. Security, application fee + utilities. $400/month 570-472-9494

WILKES-BARRE APARTMENTS FOR RENT!

425 S. FRANKLIN ST. For lease. Available immediately, washer/dryer on premises, no pets. We have studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. On site parking. Fridge & stove provided. 24/7 security camera presence & all doors electronically locked. Studio - $450. 1 bedroom - $550. 2 bedroom - $650. Water & sewer paid. One month security deposit. Call 570-793-6377 after 9:00 a.m. to schedule an appointment. Or email shlomo_voola @yahoo.com wilkesliving.com

WILKES-BARRE

Clean, 2 bedroom, duplex. Stove, hookups, parking, yard. No pets/no smoking. $490 + utilities. Call 570-868-4444

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WILKES-BARRE

LAFAYETTE GARDENS ! S AVE MONEY THIS YEAR

113 Edison St. Quiet neighborhood. 2 bedroom apartments available for immediate occupancy. Heat & hot water included. $625 Call Aileen at 570-822-7944

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

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Commercial Properties

MODERN OFFICE SPACE WEST PITTSTON

OFF STREET PARKING INCLUDED Suite 1–725 sq ft Utilities included Suite 2–1,450 sq ft Utilities included Units are unfinished & can be fit out to your specifications. Call: 570-655-3329 – Extension 2 Margie

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

Lease Space Available, Light manufacturing, warehouse, office, includes all utilities with free parking. I will save you money!

WILKES-BARRE MUST SEE!

1st floor, 2 bedroom. Heat & water included. Washer/dryer hook up, yard. $635/month. No pets. Lease, 1st, last & security. References & background check. 570-822-4302

WILKES-BARRE

NORTH, 777 N. Washington St. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 2nd floor. Offstreet parking. Garbage removal included. Freshly painted & new carpeting. $490/month + utilities. 570-288-3438

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

West River St. 2 blocks from Wilkes U. 3rd floor, spacious 1,100+ sq. ft. 3 to 4 bedrooms. Dishwasher, washer/dryer hook up in unit. Balcony. $840, heat & hot water included. Pets OK with additional rent. Call 570-798-7051 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 PLYMOUTH 1/2 double, 3 bedroom McDermott & McDermott Real Estate Inc. Property Management 570-821-1650 (direct line) Mon-Fri. 8-7pm Sat. 8-noon

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OFFICE SPACE $1,000/MONTH Attractive modern

office space. 2 suites available. Suite A-4 offices, plus restroom and storage includes utilities, 700 sq. ft. $650/month Suite B-2, large offices, 2 average size offices, plus restroom and storage plus utilities, 1,160 sq. ft. Call Charlie 570-829-6200

315 PLAZA 1,750 SQ. FT. & 2,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206

WILKES BARRE

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.

WILKES-BARRE

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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Commercial Properties

DOLPHIN PLAZA

Rte. 315 2,400 Sq. Ft. professional office space with beautiful view of Valley & Casino. will divide office / retail Call 570-829-1206 KINGSTON

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

947 183 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 KINGSTON

FORMER KARATE STUDIO 1,000 sf with full

bathroom, kitchen, large waiting area & super big studio area. All for $495/month + utilities. 570-706-5628

Garages

PITTSTON

GARAGE SPACE AVAILABLE $70/month. Ideal for cars, small boats, RV’s, trailers, etc. 570-430-9537

PLAINS 2$125/month CAR GARAGE

570-714-9234

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Half Doubles

EXETER/WYOMING

2 bedrooms, new tile kitchen & bath. Stove, washer/dryer hookup, offstreet parking. No pets. $750/month + utilities & security. Call (570)237-2076

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FORTY FORT

A vailable Sept. 1 2 bedroom, newly renovated, custom oak kitchen cabinets, tile floors, paddle fans, 1.5 baths. Off street parking, deck and patio, $800 + utilities; gas, electric and water, washer dryier hookup. References required, no pets or smoking. 570-779-4609 570-407-3991

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

3 bedroom, 2 baths, no yard. Non-smoking, no pets. $550 + utilities & security. 570-825-1474

KINGSTON

3 bedroom, 1 bath, half double, $700 plus utilities, sewer included. No pets. Call 570-443-0770

KINGSTON

84 Loveland Ave. 2 bedrooms, 1 modern, oversized bath, walk in closet, air in Master. Refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer. Basement storage, freshly painted & includes all window shades. No pets, non-smoking. $600/month + utilities, security & references 570-814-7268

MINERS MILLS

2 bedroom, 1 bath, stove washer/ dryer. Near Hollenback Golf Course. Living room, pantry, carpeting, gas heat. $550/month + utilities & security. (570)655-8639

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SPACIOUS bedrooms,

2 new paint, carpet, stove, fridge. Large, fenced yard. Some pets OK. Main Street location, but private setting.$550 / month + utilities. Security deposit required. 821-0841

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DALLAS

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

DURYEA

Newly Remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath, off street parking, washer/dryer hook up. No pets. $575. Security & lease. Tenant pays ALL utilities. Small back yard. 570-675-1795

HARVEY’S LAKE

Charming single family home. 3 bedrooms plus office. Large kitchen. $1200/mo + utilities. Lake access included. Year lease and credit check. Call Mark 570-406-8195

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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

SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195

WEST PITTSTON

MAINTENANCE FREE! One block to ele-

mentary school. 2-3 Bedrooms. Off-Street Parking No Smoking. $675. + utilities, security, last month. 570-885-4206

WILKES-BARRE

Academy Street Well maintained in move-in condition. 6 room house with 3 bedrooms & 1 1/2 baths. Gas forced air heat. No pets. 1 year lease. Credit check.$625 + utilities & security. Call 908-510-3879

WILKES-BARRE

Beautiful remodeled double block with 6 rooms, 1.5 baths, refrigerator, & stove furnished. Gas heat. Washer/dryer hook-up. No pets. $700/month + 1 month security. Call Pat Doty 570-394-6901

570-696-2468

953 Houses for Rent

BACK MOUNTAIN

CENTERMORELAND 2 bedrooms, 2

baths, all appliances, washer/ dryer hookup, no pets. Private, large yard. $750/month + utilities, security & references. 570-388-6858 DALLAS

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

KINGSTON near school, 3 bed-

rooms, 1.5 baths, all appliances, fenced yard, off street parking, deck, beautiful home. $975 / month, 1st, last & security. Call 570-714-3693

LUZERNE

392 Bennett St.

2 BEDROOM HOUSE Gas heat. Washer

/dryer hookup, dishwasher, stove & refrigerator. Fenced in yard, partially new carpet. Offstreet parking, yard. $725 + utilities. (570) 288-3438

NANTICOKE Beautiful, spacious

1 family house, 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths, large living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, large family room. $725 + 1 months security. Available now. Call 609-356-8416

PITTSTON 2 bedrooms,

1 bath, newly remodeled, all new carpeting, washer /dryer hookup, off-street parking. $650/per month plus security, tenant pays utilities. Call 570-883-1463, 570-654-6737 or 570-362-4019

PITTSTON

80 River Street Newly remodeled two story, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, stove & dryer, washer hookup, two car driveway, fenced yard, no pets. $800/month + utilities. 1st, last & security. Call 570-417-9781 To view house go to www.wilkesbarre djs.com/ 789PhotoAlbum

PITTSTON Newly remodeled

166 Davenport St. TOWNHOUSE 2 years old. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, central air, hardwood floors, 1st floor laundry room. $1600 month + utilities, MLS# 12-2031 Call Geri 570-696-0888

953 Houses for Rent

PRINGLE

38 Hurbane St. Central location. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, all new appliances. Off street parking. Lease/security. Pets negotiable. $775 + utilities. 570-237-0275

SHAVERTOWN

Beautiful, meticulous contemporary 1 bedroom. Gas heat, air, fully furnished, fireplace, hardwood & tile flooring, carpeting. Carport & lovely garden. Most utilities included. $1,000/month. Please call 570-881-0320

six rooms, separate laundry room, refrigerator & stove, washer/ dryer, micro wave included. Gas heat, off street parking, no smoking or pets. $725/month + security. Available 8/25. 570-237-5216

PITTSTON TWP.

Single family ranch home. 3 bedrooms. Quiet area, large deck, private driveway. $750/month + security & utilities. 570-883-7220

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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

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Neighborhood Two 2-3 bedroom properties $595-$625. Plus all utilities, security & background check. No pets. 570-766-1881

WYOMING TOWNHOUSE

2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living/dining combination, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets. Gas heat with central air. Front & back porches. $675/month + utilities, security & 1st month. 570-655-8928

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Rooms

EXETER

201 Susquehanna Avenue Renovated rooms for rent. Clean, fully furnished, plenty of parking. $300/mo plus 1/2 mo. security. References. 315-416-5268 Ask for Dan

KINGSTON HOUSE Nice, clean furnished room, starting at $340. Efficiency at $450 month furnished with all utilities included. Off street parking. 570-718-0331

ROOM FOR RENT. $300 per month, plus utilities. Please call 570-817-7817

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

ORLANDO 2 bedroom condo,

2 baths, all appliances, washer/ dryer, off-street parking, pets ok, Sleeps 8 to 10. 7 pools & kid’s water park. Lock out. $500-studio/$750-2 bedroom/$1,000 for both/week, utilities included. Call 570-779-2292 570-947-5092

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2 story single family 2/3 bedrooms; 2 baths; Living room, kitchen with applicances; covered front porch; rear deck, 1 car attached garage, quiet residential neighborhood. Basement & attic storage. $900 month + security + utilities. Call 570-696-1821

WILKES-BARRE Safe

PLYMOUTH 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Located on Academy St. $650 + utilities & security. Small pets OK with extra security. Call 570-262-1577

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Roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, decks, additions, windows, doors, masonry & concrete. Insured & Bonded.

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Roofing and Siding Kitchens & Baths. Painting. All types of construction. Free Estimates. 570-831-5510

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CAVUTO CHIMNEY SERVICE

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PR BUILDERS Any and all types of remodeling from windows to design build renovations. Handyman Services also, Electric, Plumbing, Building. PA license 048740 accepts Visa & Mastercard call 570-826-0919

ROOFING, SIDING, DECKS, WINDOWS

For All of Your Remodeling Needs. Will Beat Any Price 25 Yrs. Experience Ref. Ins. Free Est. 570-332-7023 Or 570-855-2506

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Chimney Service

A-1 1 ABLE CHIMNEY Rebuild & Repair Chimneys. All types of Masonry. Liners Installed, Brick & Block, Roofs & Gutters. Licensed & Insured 570-735-2257

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Cleaning & Maintainence

Connie’s Cleaning 15 years experience Bonded & Insured Residential Cleaning Connie Mastruzzo Brutski - Owner 570-430-3743 Connie does the cleaning! Northeast Janitorial Services,LLC Commercial and Residential Cleaning. FREE ESTIMATES 570-237-2193

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Concrete & Masonry

A STEP-UP MASONRY

Brick, block, concrete, pavers. Specializing in stone. Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. Senior Discount. Call 570-702-3225

A. CHAIRGE CONCRETE

All concrete & masonry. We do it like it was our own. Free Est/Fair Price Lic. & Ins. Pittston 760-6720

C&C MASONRY & CONCRETE

Absolutely free estimates. Masonry & concrete work. Specializing in foundations, repairs and rebuilding. Footers floors, driveways. 570-766-1114 570-346-4103 PA084504

COVERT & SONS CONCRETE CO.

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

D. Pugh Concrete

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

Williams & Franks Inc

Masonry - Concrete Brick-Stonework. Chimneys-Stucco” “NO JOB TOO SMALL” “Damage repair specialist” 570-466-2916

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Concrete & Masonry

H O S CONSTRUCTION

Licensed - Insured Certified - Masonry Concrete - Roofing Quality Craftsmanship Guaranteed Unbeatable Prices Senior Citizen Discounts Free Estimates 570-574-4618 or 570-709-3577

1057Construction & Building DOUBLE D’s D’s Best Construction Co General Contractors. We do all types of work, including concrete, stucco, sidewalks, patios, & all general construction. “We do it all” Call anytime at 570-991-7670 or 570-690-2642 and ask for Dave. FATHER & SON CONSTRUCTION Interior & Exterior Remodeling Jobs of All Sizes 570-814-4578 570-709-8826

GARAGE DOOR

Sales, service, installation & repair. FULLY INSURED HIC# 065008 CALL JOE 570-735-8551 Cell 606-7489

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1129 Gutter Repair & Cleaning

GUTTER CLEANING

Window Cleaning Pressure washing Insured 570-288-6794

1132

Handyman Services

DOPainting, IT ALL HANDYMAN drywall,

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

1135

Hauling & Trucking

AA CLEANING

A1 Always hauling, cleaning attics, cellar, garage, one piece or whole Estate, also available 10 & 20 yard dumpsters.655-0695 592-1813or287-8302 AAA CLEANING A1 GENERAL HAULING Cleaning attics, cellars, garages. Demolitions, Roofing & Tree Removal. Free Est. 779-0918 or 542-5821; 814-8299 A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, we’re cheaper than dumpsters!. Free Estimates, Same Day! 570-822-4582

ALL KINDS OF HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL SPRING CLEAN UP!

Dry Wall

570-675-3378

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Electrical

GRULA ELECTRIC LLC

Licensed, Insured, No job too small.

570-829-4077

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

1099

Fencing & Decks

DECK BUILDERS Of Northeast

Contracting Group. We build any type, size and design, concrete, patios, driveways, sidewalks. If the deck of your choice is not completed within 5 days, then your deck is free! 570-338-2269

PISANO’S FENCE & MANUFACTURING COMPANY 1399 Susquehanna Ave, Exeter, PA 40 years in business, free estimates, fully insured. Sales and installation of chainlink, custom built wood, PVC, and all types of fencing. Call 570-654-2257 or 570-654-2286

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JAY’S LAWN SERVICE

Summer clean-ups, mowing, mulching and more! Free Estimates 570-574-3406 TOUGH BRUSH & TALL GRASS Mowing, edging, mulching, shrubs & hedge shaping. Tree pruning. Garden tilling. Summer Clean Ups. Weekly & bi-weekly lawn care. Fully Insured. Free Estimates 570-829-3261 TREE REMOVAL Stump Grinding, Hazard Tree Removal, Grading, Drainage, Lot Clearing, Stone/ Soil Delivery. Insured. Reasonable Rates 570-574-1862

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MIRRA DRYWALL

Hanging & Finishing Textured Ceilings Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

1162 Landscaping/ Garden

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Mike’s $5-Up

Hauling Junk & Trash from Houses, Garages, Yards, Etc

826-1883 472-4321

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Insurance

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Movers

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Painting & Wallpaper

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Roofing & Siding

ABSOLUTELY FREE ESTIMATES E-STERN CO. 30 year architec tural shingles. Do Rip off & over the top. Fully Insured PA014370 570-760-7725 or 570-341-7411

Aluminium Siding Refinishing Experts You Name It, We Know How to Paint It! Over 30 Years Experience 570-313-2262

EVERHART CONSTRUCTION Roofing, siding, gutters, chimney repairs & more. Free Estimates, Lowest Prices 570-855-5738

AMERICA PAINTING

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Interior/Exterior. 20 years experience. Insured. Senior Discount 570-855-0387 JACOBOSKY PAINTING Get your home painted today, We have an eye for detail! Power Washing, Quality Painting, Affordable prices, $50.00 off with this ad. Free Estimates. 570-328-5083 Laird’s Renovation & Remodeling Painting and powerwashing, We repair chimneys-custom design, no job too big or too small Wyoming,PA Plaster patch, drywall repair. We fix cracks. Fully insured, 25 years experience 570-693-1793 cell 570-690-8536

M. PARALIS PAINTING

Int/ Ext. painting, Power washing. Professional work at affordable rates. Free estimates. 570-288-0733

Serra Painting Book Now For Summer & Save. All Work Guaranteed Satisfaction. 30 Yrs. Experience Powerwash & Paint Vinyl, Wood, Stucco Aluminum. Free Estimates You Can’t Lose! 570-822-3943

WITKOSKY PAINTING Interior

Exterior, Free estimates, 30 yrs experience 570-826-1719, 570-288-4311 & 570-704-8530

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Paving & Excavating

Psychic Advisor/Consultant Tarot-Crystal Revelations 570-301-7776

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1252

DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS ROADWAYS HOT TAR & CHIP SEALCOATING Licensed and Insured. Call Today For Your Free Estimate

570-474-6329 Lic.# PA021520

L&M BLACKTOPPING

Driveways, excavating & resurfacing. Concrete & pavers. Licensed & Insured. Call Ron 570-290-2296

Your Roofing Specialist Free Estimates No Payment ‘til Job is 100% Complete 570-829-0239

H O S CONSTRUCTION Roofing specialist, call today and save $$$ 570-574-4618

J & F CONSTRUCTION All types of roofing. Repairs & Installation 25 Years Experience Licensed/Insured Free Estimates Reliable Service 570-855-4259

J.R.V. ROOFING

570-824-6381 Roof Repairs & New Roofs. Shingle, Slate, Hot Built Up, Rubber, Gutters & Chimney Repairs. Year Round. Licensed/Insured FREE Estimates *24 Hour Emergency Calls*

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

SUMMER ROOFING McManus

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

SUMMER ROOFING

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

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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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