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Champions again The Abington Heights High School girls basketball team wins the Lynett Tournament. See page 12.

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lissa Jones stated that, “I’m mostly concerned with cost,” adding that, if Clark Summit police can fulfill the contract at a lesser cost “then that makes sense to me.” Council member BY EMILY CULLEY Lynne Earley added Abington Journal there is a possibility of Correspondent police departments being consolidated in the CLARKS GREEN The December meeting future which could further complicate matters. of the Clarks Green Council President Marie Borough Council was King suggested voting held on Thursday, Dec. on a three-year contract 29 to vote on the police to counteract consolicontract, the 2012 buddation complications, get and a lighting conbut that suggestion was tract for the Abington voted down. Area Joint Recreation After police chiefs Board. from South Abington The meeting began and Clarks Summit, as with discussions conwell as members of cerning the police conClarks Summit Council tract. both spoke to council Only two police demember, it was voted , partments submitted 4-3, to award the police bids, South Abington, contract to South with whom Clarks Abington. It was voted Green had the old conunanimously that the tract and was the highcontract extend for five est bidder at $434, 026 years. for five years, and The 2012 budget was Clarks Summit at $372, voted on unanimously, 961.93. although solicitor Alfred Council member VicWeinschenk mentioned tor Alberigi expressed that new council memhis concern that Clarks bers of 2012 would be Summit, with its smaller permitted to review the department, would not budget once they took be able to offer the level their seats. of service expressed in On the matter of new the contract. business, it was noted Council member Marthat the Clarks Summit nie O’Dea Palmer fire department is need echoed the concerns, of donations and that adding that she has Clarks Green Council is nothing against Clarks accepting résumés to fill Summit police but she council member Todd is just very happy with Zimmerman’s seat once South Abington’s covhis resignation takes erage. “Don’t fix what effect at the end of the isn’t broken,” she said. month. Council member Mel-

Clarks Green Borough Council decides to stay with the South Abington Police Department.

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owntown Scranton celebrated New Year’s Eve with First Night Scranton. The annual event featured a variety of performers and activities geared towards children and adults taking place at several venues. The performances and acts vary but a majority of them are tied into this year’s theme of “Rock In New Year’s Eve,” a salute to the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. In the spirit of the theme, Northern Lights, 536 Spruce St., was transformed into a 60s coffee house, The Magics performed 50s Doo Wop at The University of Scranton’s Leahy Hall at 800 Linden St., the Vintage Theater at 119 Penn Ave. hosted a 70s-style disco and First Night’s headliner The Winstons brought the sounds of Motown to Elm Park Church at 712 Linden St.

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Area singer/songwriter Mollie Edsell performs at the AFA Gallery.

Mackenzie Alsop, of Carbondale, gets her face painted at First Night Scranton.

The Winstons perform at Elm Park Church as First Night Scranton’s headlining act. In addition to its own original music, the band performed “Memories of Motown” review, which included classic cuts from The Temptations, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and other legends of the time.

AT LEFT: Riya Novak of Scranton spends his New Year’s Eve at First Night Scranton.

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A FRIEND IN DEED

President views job as a privilege EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is one in a series profiling the presidents of clubs and organizations in the Abington area. BY KELLY MCDONOUGH Abington Journal Correspondent

Serving as president of the Friends of the Abington Community Library is an honor and good deed, according to Michael Tammaro, of Peckville. Tammaro talks about what an important resource the library is for the community and how The Friends of the Abington Community Library has been around as long as the library itself and is a separate entity from the library board. The Friends of the Abington Community Library is a volunteer-based organization designed to support the library by fostering interest in books and reading, focusing attention on library services, encouraging gifts of books and collections, and presenting programs of interest to the community fundraisers which enables it to contribute to the library

financially. This March will mark Tammaro’s second year as president. “The position was ofTAMMARO fered to me by the president before me. I said sure because it’s just a nice bit of prestige, I guess. That, and it gets me involved with the community more. I feel like I’m doing something good for the library,” he said. Tammaro never knew the Abington Community Library existed until he read an article about Pete Chapla who was showing movies at the library. “I love film and movies and decided to take a ride there. I became friends with Chapla and those coming to the films. They had a cook off contest and it was there I met The Friends of the Abington Community Library board members who asked me to volunteer for a book sale. Before I knew it, they asked me to join the board and that’s how it all

fell into place,” Tammaro explained. Though the organization sponsors a wine-tasting event once or twice a year as a fundraiser and as a thank you to the people who donate to The Friends of the Abington Community Library, the group’s major function is two book sales – one in October and April. These sales, according to Tammaro, bring in about $16,000 - money that is necessary to the library. That money usually goes to purchase books, supplies, DVDs and library materials. What it does not cover are library employee salaries and utilities. There is also a $500 scholarship to any college of choice each year available only to Abington Heights’ students. It’s based on a combination of things, including an essay. It is Tammaro’s job to allocate the funds for that and any other library usage of funds raised throughout the year. “One of the things I enjoy are the movies and speaker and lecture series the library

Interests and hobbies: Photography and videography. As my screen name implies I am a huge film buff. Going to art galleries and theatre. I’m inspired by: George Carlin Favorite place in the world: Sarasota, Florida Favorite book: The Demon Haunted World by Carl Sagan My greatest achievement: Becoming the president of the Friends of the Abington Library. My idea of a perfect Saturday afternoon: Not working or being at home. One item I can’t leave home without: My cell phone. puts on,” Tammaro said. “It’s a great way to get the community together. In fact, I’ve been doing f ilm series at the library. I do themes. Fr example, for the 50th anniversary, I did a movie every month to spotlight every decade, starting with the 60s when the library came about.” Last spring, Tammaro conducted a f ilm series that focused on Meryl Streep and her movies and career. He hopes to do another f ilm series in March, perhaps, a Sophia Loren foreign f ilm theme. “I wanted to get involved

more socially and the Abington Community Library sparked something in me,” Tammaro said. The Friends group is currently in need of a secretary. Anyone interested in donating or volunteering time can contact Tammaro at 487.1194. Tammaro’s background includes some college where he studied communications at Mercer County College in Trenton, NJ. He has worked at Diversif ied Technologies based in Scranton on Montage Mountain for more than four years as an imaging specialist.


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COMMUNITY CALENDAR CLASS REUNIONS Clarks Summit-Abington Reunion Committee for Class of 1960 seeks members: Sharon Bunnell Hellman, Carol Cobb Kish, Patricia Dunning Butler, Connie Hatfield Dailey, Sue Ellen Kadison Vecchiotti, Elizabeth Nash, Barbara Neidlinger, Rosalie Novak White, Judith Seamans Halloway and Patricia Mcavaney Flynn. Info: 587.3056 or 587.3676. Clarks Summit-Abington High School Class of 1962 50 Year Reunion, scheduled for the weekend of September 8. A committee has been formed to search for former classmates and seek input on activities for the weekend. Members of the class or anyone with information on the whereabouts of members of the class may contact John Arcangelo at 587.4453 or access the reunion Facebook page, CSA Class of 1962. REMINDERS Glenburn Sewing Club now accepting new members, open to ages 6 to 19, for all experience levels. Instructors are Hilda Lewis and Ann Northup. Info: 563.1369. Cell phone collection, Abington Heights High School Students against Destructive Decisions are collecting cell phones at the high school. All cell phones are cleared and programmed with 911 for use by the elderly. The phones may be dropped off in the main office of the high school. Overeaters Anonymous meetings, First Presbyterian Church, 201 Stone Ave., Clarks Summit, weekly, Monday and Wednesdasy, 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. and Sunday, 4 p.m. Info: 587.4313. Donations request for used school uniforms. Our Lady of the Snows Church, donating to Limulungo Community School, Mongu District in Western Zambia, Africa. Any size white shirt, navy and plaid skirts, pants, shorts, sweaters and sweat shirts welcome. Info: 587.3268 to arrange drop-off and pick-up. Glenburn 4-H Sewing Club. Registration for 4-H textile science projects. Boys and girls, age 8 to 19 are invited. Info: Register at Penn State Cooperative Extension office, 963.6842. Volunteers needed for Ombudsman (Resident Rights’ Advocate) Program. Community neighbors trained to help clarify responsibilities and the rights of those in long-term living facilities. Must be over 18. Info: Sylvia Kolosinsky, Director of volunteer services, 344.3931. Young Adult Quit (YAQ) Smoking Study. Smokers ages 18-30 who join the study receive free materials to quit smoking, two weeks of free nicotine patches and two gift cards for completion of the study. Info: www.yaqstudy.org email info@yaqstudy.com or 1.866.371.9362 ext. 4349. 4-H program requests volunteers to teach project skills and serve as role models for youth. Adults needed to serve as volunteer leaders of 4-H clubs (five or more members, ages 8-19). Policies and procedures to ensure that 4-H programs take place in a positive and safe environment. All individuals must successfully complete the Penn State Cooperative Extension’s screening process for volunteers before volunteer work can begin. Info: 963.6842. Cub Scout Pack 251, sponsored by the Clarks Green United Methodist Church. Info: Cub Master Tom Sheakoski, 586.8049 or clarksgreen251.org The Scranton Rescue Missions offers food and clothing. The Scranton Rescue Mission, 8 W. Olive St., offers a community service and meals every

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2012

Patients donate to Dalton Food Pantry Dr. Jennifer Finn and Laura Webster of the Finn Chiropractic Center, 203 Greenwood Ave., Clarks Summit held a food drive for the AEM Dalton Food Pantry during the month of December. Patients were invited to bring in food donations and, for every can, box or item the patient brought in, they received an entry to win a free month of chiropractic care. The winner was chosen at random on Friday, Dec. 30.,For more information on the AEM Dalton Food Pantry, call 563.1619.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 5:25 p.m. Free haircuts first and second Saturday of the month during Bible Study. Every Sunday evening following the evening service, the mission distributes nonperishable food and clothes. Anyone in need of spiritual help, food or clothing can contact www.scrantonrescuemission.com or 357.6677. Senior Citizens for Senior Dog, Sponsored by Laura’s Hope Rescue. Unites humans and dogs that are in the same period of their lives. Seniors willing to help other seniors in need can contact the rescue at 280.2083. Boys and Girls Club Car Donation Program for Boys and Girls club in U.S. Cars do not have to be functional, but need a title. The cars are sold at auctions and funds benefit the club. Info: 1.800.246.0493. Stroke Affects the Young, at the Charles Luger Outpatient Center of Allied Rehab Hospital, Moffat Drive, Scranton in the Graf Community Room from 3 to 5 p.m. This monthly support group for young survivors of stroke is to discuss topics like how surviving a stroke affects your education, career, child rearin and more. The 2012 meeting schedule is as follows: January 22, February 26, March 25, April 22, May 27, June 24, July 22, August 26, September 23, October 28, November 25 and December 23. Info: www.strokeay.com, 243.1792 or strokeay@gmail.com. DAILY EVENTS Abington Heights Middle School Concerts, scheduled as follows: Eighth-grade orchestra- Jan. 19; Seventh-grade orchestra – Jan. 20; Sixth-grade orchestra – Jan. 23; Fifth-grade orchestra- Jan. 24. All of the

Middle School concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free of charge.

ter of the international honor society in education. Open to all Abington Heights parents.

January 6: Game Night with Wii, at the Abington Community Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For children in grades four through six. Participants are invited to play available games or bring their own. Seating is limited and registration required. Register/Info: 587.3440.

January 9: Make it, Take it Craft Time, at the Abington Community Library, between 3 and 5 p.m. Snow date: January 11. For ages 3 through 10. Theme is the moon and stars. Registration required: 587.3440.

January 8: Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania’s Fifth Annual Ski for Lupus Day, at Elk Mountain. Cost: tickets are $25 for a half day lift ticket and may be used from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. or 4:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance through the Lupus Foundation at 888.99.LUPUS or 558.2008. Proceeds support awareness, education service and research for those affected by lupus. Scranton Brass Orchestra Concert, at The University of Scranton Houlihan-McLean Center at 7:30 p.m. Performance Music at The University of Scranton presents the Scranton Brass Orchestra with Cheryl Y. Boga and Mark Gould, conductors, and Chris Jaudes and Joseph Boga, guest trumpet soloists. Cost: Free. Info: 941.7624. Winter Celebration Party, at the Abington Senior Community Center at 11 a.m. Music by Reflections. Abington Heights Parent Seminar on “Motivation,” during the Middle School Open House from 9 to 10 a.m. Guest speaker for this event is Reilly Scott Reilly, a lecturer in the education department at The University of Scranton, recently named Kappa Delta Pi Teacher of the Year by Scranton’s chap-

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January 15: Lackawanna Audubon Society Annual Membership Meeting, at the Anthracite Museum 2:30 p.m. The community is invited to help the society plan the year ahead and provide helpful insight to the group. The meeting will also include a forum for showing nature photos and more. To display items, contact: 586.8343.

of Scranton Financial Aid Workshop, at the Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center at 6:30 p.m. Snow date is January 23. Free for prospective students and their parents. Info: 941.7701.

day of each month at Allied Services in the Administrative Board Room in the Rehabilitation Building on the Morgan Highway at Moffatt Drive. Info: scrantontoastmasters.org, 586.7762 or 587.0232.

January 18: Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Network “Strong Women Leading Today” Presentation, at POSH at The Scranton Club, 404 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. This luncheon will feature Dr. Paul J. Mackarey, president, Mackarey & Mackarey Physical Therapy. The Greater Scranton Women’s Network will also offer display tables and complimentary services including chair massages, paraffin hand dips, skincare and make-up analysis, health and fitness and more. Cost: $20 for members, $30 for non-members. Info: 342.7711 or www.scrantonchamber.com. An After School Story Hour, at the Abington Community Library from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Snow date: January 19. For ages 5 to 10. Theme is “Winter in the Woods.” Includes story time and activity. Register: 587.3440.

Wednesdays: Oakwood Terrace Support Group meetings for spouses and other family members or caretakers of those afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease, the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 400 Gleason Rd., Moosic. Meetings are open to the public. Cost: free. Info: Sylvia Kolosinsky at 451.3171 ext. 116 or oakwoodterraceinc.com Parish Youth Choir Rehearsals, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. accompanies the singing at the 9:30 a.m. mass, at Our Lady of the Snows, every other week. Open to youth, 11 to 18. Info: 586.4112.

January 19: Mended Hearts Support Group Meeting, at the Regional Hospital of Scranton second floor Msgr. McGowan Conference Center, from 7 to 9 p.m. Heart patients with any heart-related ailments and/or their families, health care professionals and the general public are invited to attend this meeting of the local chapter of Mended Hearts. Guest speakers are from The Cardiac Rehab Staff and the topic is “Heart patients, how well do you know your heart?” Info: 587.5755 or 340.4842. WEEKLY EVENTS

Mondays: Clarks Summit Fire Company Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m. Clarks Summit Fire House, 321 Bedford St., second Monday of every month. CMC Donor Site Blood January 16: Barry Wilson Drives, noon to 4 p.m., second Concert, in Lemmond Theater Monday of the month, CMC in Walsh Hall on the MiserProfessional Building Audiicordia University campus from torium. Info: 969.8800. 6 to 8 p.m. Hosted by the MiNAMI Support Group, 7 p.m. sericordia University Diversity on the second and fourth MonInstitute. Wilson, a former member of the all-male musical days of each month from in the CMC Professional Building, group, Acapella, will perform Auditorium. Info: 969.8986. Negro spirituals in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Tuesdays: Cost: free. Introduction to Martial Arts, Wyoming Seminary Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. at the ChinDay, at the Upper School in Kingston and Lower School in chilla United Methodist Forty Fort. Elementary, middle Church, 411 Layton Rd., Chinchilla. Ages 6 and up. Cost: and high school students and free. Info: Scott at 585.1206. their families are invited. RegSouth Abington Lions Club istration will begin at 8 a.m. at meetings, on the second Tuesthe Lower School and at 8:30 day of each month, second a.m. at the Upper School. Visiting students will attend class- floor of the South Abington es, tour campus and have lunch. Township Building at 7 p.m. Info: 313.2133. Tours of the Upper and Lower Greater Scranton Area RoarSchools for parents will be offered as well. ing Ramblers Toastmaster Meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every second and fourth TuesJanuary 17: The University

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Thursdays: Alzheimer’s Association caregivers support group meetings, 7 to 8 p.m., the last Tuesday of every month. Elan Gardens. Adjoining room for loved ones, who will not be left unattended. Info: Rhonda, 585.8099 or Rita, 586.0179. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation support group, 7 p.m., Community Medical Center Professional Building, first floor, CME Room, third Thursday of each month. Info: 969.8986. Grief and Bereavement Educational and Conversational Support Group. Sponsored by AseraCare Hospice, 749 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Join us on at the AseraCare offices on the third Thursday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Info: Olympia Cianfichi, Bereavement Coordinator. 1.800.870.0085. Writers’ Group, for ages 18 and up at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All genres and levels of writing welcome. Cost: free. Info: 996.1500. Scrabble, 1 p.m. at Abington Community Library. No registration necessary. Better Breathers Club, at Community Medical Center Professional Building, first floor conference room, on the second Thursday of every other month starting January 12 at 6:30 p.m. For individuals with Chronic Lung Disease. Info: 969.8986. Fridays: Diabetes support group, 10 a.m. Community Medical Center Professional Building, third floor classroom, second Friday of each month. Info: 969.7272. Cost: free. Saturdays and Sundays: Bereavement Support, at Our Lady of Snows Church Parish Center, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit, every third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend informative sessions dealing with the grief process. Info: 586.1741.

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A night to celebrate T

he Jewish Community Center, located at 601 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, hosted “Chanukah Miracle of Magic” on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The evening featured a Kosher Chinese dinner and a performance by illusionist Mark Clark, of Aardvark Entertainment, who entertained the audience with a variety of magic tricks. Other activities during the evening of family fun included a balloon sculptor, dreidel games, Chanukah crafts and a special performance by the Scranton Hebrew Day School Junior Choir, singing Chanukah songs.

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Hildy Morgan was part of the group that worked to reopen the Dietrich Theater, located at 60 East Tioga St., Tunkhannock, in 1998.

A changing of the guard

was time to make the change. “When the flood hit I knew it was time,” said Morgan. “It was so horBY DON MCGLYNN rendous and overwhelmdmcglynn@theabingtonjournal.com ing. “After I saw that, I After more than a decknew I neither had the ade, Hildy Morgan has stepped down as executive energy nor the spirit to take on that type of cadirector of the Dietrich tastrophe. Five years ago Theater and has handed I could have,” she added the job over to assistant And with that, Morgan director Erica Rogler. decided to step away from Morgan, who described the day-to-day work of her time at the Dietrich the theater she helped as “the most fun experire-establish in the commuence of my entire life,” officially left the position nity. The Dietrich closed its on Sunday, Jan. 1. doors in the 1980s, and “You have to know…when it’s time to let go the building was left unused until 1998 when and hand things over to someone else,” said Mor- Morgan, along with Sandy Vieczorek, Linda Learn, gan. Barb Jones, Margie Young “And, I’m handing and Ester Harmatz decidthings over to someone ed to find a way to reoyounger and smarter.” pen it. Morgan said she had The four held a meeting been considering retiring with the theater’s thenfor the past year, and owner, Eric Brown, who knew when she did she offered to sell them the would have Rogler, an engineering graduate from building for $175,000. He offered to hold the mortPenn State who has gage for a year, but wantworked at the Dietrich Theater for the last eight ed a $34,000 down payment within five weeks, years, take her place. or he was going to look “I feel like it’s been a great learning experience,” for another buyer. The group didn’t have Rogler said of her time the money, but went to working under Morgan. “I’m looking forward to the local newspaper to tell their story, and requested making sure the Dietrich the public to send in a is here for future generdonation to help them ations.” save the theater. By the Rogler proved she was true to her word this past five-week deadline they September when she took had raised over $50,000. During Morgan’s time as charge during the flood, executive director, she had ensuring the Dietrich would not only be around a hand in a number of for future generations but improvements to the theafor present ones, as well. ter, including the expanShe helped minimize the sion from two to four damage by having volun- screens and the addition teers take out the seats in of the annual spring and fall film festivals. the theater and move Although she’ll be walkthem to higher ground ing away from the day-tobefore the water rose so day activities, Morganthey wouldn’t be deplans to continue booking stroyed. Once they were allowed films for the theater durback in the building, vol- ing the year and for the festival. unteers came to help re“I’m glad she wants to pair the damages. stay on; she books the Morgan said it was at best movies,” said Rogler. this point she realized it

A new executive director is appointed at the Dietrich Theater.

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Emily Davis, left, and Taylor Kreinces take part in “Chanukah Miracle of Magic” held at the Jewish Community Center. Casey, Cheryl and Michael Friedman found themselves at the Jewish Community Center on Tuesday, Dec. 27.

AT LEFT: Illusionist Mark Clark entertains at “Chanukah Miracle of Magic.”

Area projects to be completed by Leadership Lackawanna

Leadership Lackawanna, the leadership development arm of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, announced the four class projects to be completed during the 2011-2012 program year. As part of the 10-month Leadership Lackawanna (LL) core program, class participants complete various community service projects that help enhance participant’s leadership skills and help foster teamwork. All projects impact the community, address a need, result in a tangible end product and are completed by the end of the program year. The Class of 2011-2012 will complete the following community service projects which help to benefit four area nonprofit organizations: First Friday Scranton StArt! is a collaborative

project with First Friday Scranton which will further the revitalization efforts in downtown Scranton by uniting artists and building owners. The project will be twofold with a live art competition in May where the winners’ work will be unveiled in vacant storefront windows at the June First Friday. Gravity Slope Colliery Authority This project will restore one of the three historic buildings remaining on the Gravity Slope Colliery site in Archbald known as the “Oil House.” The building was used to store bulk shipments of oil that was then pumped into smaller containers to be transported by oilers for lubrication of mining cars, lifts, fans and gears and miners’ lamps. The project will consist of work on roof repair, ceiling

construction, door and window replacement, brickwork, graffiti removal, painting, new stairs and exterior site clean-up and landscaping. Scranton Civic Ballet Company This project consists of a one-day event where Northeastern Pennsylvania children will come together in downtown Scranton to participate and learn about the fun they can have being physically active. The children will participate in different styles of dance, exercise and physical movements to show them how to maintain a healthy lifestyle for their future. The event will conclude with a carnival, prizes and the creation of a mural that will be replicated and displayed on the Scranton Civic Ballet building. Skills in Scranton

The Futures Now project, in cooperation with Skills in Scranton, is designed to educate local high school students about the importance of math and science courses in preparation for future careers. This project will educate and teach students how to obtain skills needed for careers in building trades, electronics, health care and Marcellus Shale thorough career outreach activities. “Completing community projects is not only a strong part of the class curriculum, but a mutually benefiting experience for the benefiting organization and my class participants,” said Nicole A. Barber, Leadership Lackawanna administrator. For more information about Leadership Lackawanna call 342.7711 or email nbarber@scrantonchamber.com.

Local students earn Wyoming Seminary Merit Scholarships

Wyoming Seminary recently awarded Upper The shows will go School Merit Scholarships on at the Dietrich to three freshmen and two Theater in Tunksophomore students, and hannock with the two Henderson Scholarretirement of Hildy ships to graduates of the Morgan, left, as Lower School. executive director Sukanya Roy, of South and Erica Rogler Abington Township, a taking over the freshman, received the position at the first place, full tuition, start of the New four-year scholarship. Year. The daughter of Drs. Abhijit and Mousumi Roy, she completed eighth grade at Abington Heights Middle School where she was a member of the orchestra, the ecology club and the MATHCOUNTS team. She is the first place AIMEE DILGER/THE ABINGTON JOURNAL winner place in the 2011 Northeast Pennsylvania

Chapter MATHCOUNTS competition. She plays the piano and violin, was a member of the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth for three years, competed in the regional Jeopardy! Kids Week Contest and won the 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee in June. Lauren Larar ,of Waverly, a sophomore, received a partial, four-year scholarship. The daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Larar, she completed ninth grade at Abington Heights High School, where she took part in the gifted program and was named to the honor roll. She also has been named to the National Society for

Gifted and Talented and the NASA Endeavor Program, and received an award for religious writing. A member of the student council, she participated in field hockey and track and field and was active in SADD, the yearbook committee, FBLA and S.O.N.; she also served as captain for the school’s Relay for Life team. Locchanan Sreeharikesan, of Scranton, a freshman, received a partial, four-year scholarship. The son of Dr. and Mrs. S. Sreeharikesan, he completed eighth grade at Moses Brown School in Providence, R. I. and was active in the band and theater. He also competed on

the tennis and swim teams. The Merit Scholarship Exam program recognizes the exceptional academic talent of eighth and ninthgraders from schools other than Wyoming Seminary. The winners are chosen on the basis of their performance on a competitive exam, interviews and teacher recommendations. Wyoming Seminary awards one full-tuition and up to nine partial scholarships each year. The 2012 Wyoming Seminary Upper School Merit Scholarship Exam will be given on February 4 at the Upper School campus in Kingston. For more information, call the Admission Office at 270.2160.


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Abington Christian Academy (ACA) students who make a trip to a mission are, from left, Timothy Zieger, teacher; Gabby Samsock, Alex Schultz, Maanasa Boini, Paige Schultz, Eden Brock and Randi Fenton.

School students show leadership in giving Seventh and eighth-grade students from Abington Christian Academy (ACA) delivered over four-hundred non-perishable items to the Scranton Rescue Mission the day before Thanksgiving. The idea for the food drive came from an Association for Christian Schools International (ACSI) Middle School Leadership Conference that the students attended in New Jersey last month. According to eighth-grader Eden Brock, the theme of the conference was Integrity. “Integrity means being the same person on the inside as you are on the outside,” says Brock. “We wanted to express our faith and our concern for people who don’t have enough to eat. We wanted our giving to reflect who we are inside.” To add excitement to the food drive, the junior high students offered a prize to the class thatbrought in the largest number of items with the prize going to the fifth- and sixth-grade class.

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The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, is open for the adoption of pets from noon to 4:30 p.m., daily. Wish list items are always appreciated, including kitty litter and cat food, Timothy hay, Carefresh or Aspen bedding for small animals and any type of donation. Adopt a cage at the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter for one month and your $20 donation will go toward care and feeding of the animal in that cage for the month you choose. A card will be placed on the cage identifying the sponsor for that month. Send the following Adopt-a-Cage information, including name, address, city, state and zip, phone number, sponsor month, choice of dog, cat or small animal cage and how you would like your sponsor card to appear, along with $20 for each cage to The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 1841 1.


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Brian Zywicki is a personal trainer with HITFitness and cycling teacher at Sickler’s Bike and Sports Shop in Clarks Summit.

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Sandy Spangler, left, and Mary Phillip recommend working out with a friend or group of friends.

“Because we come with other people we know…you kind of make each other come, and that helps,” said Spangler. “It’s very motivating to know that people are going to know if you don’t show up. “We try to encourage other people to come and be here together because it is a lot of fun,” she added One of the people Spangler encouraged to join the class was AHMS teacher Mary Phillips of Dunmore, who joined a year ago. Along with her peer support, credits her teacher for keeping her motivated. “He motivates us, and he’s very challenging, and you really leave with a sense of accomplishment when you’re done,” said Phillips. In addition to motivation, Zywicki explained that a teacher or trainer could be a valuable tool for anyone new to working out when it comes time to develop an

exercise program. “If you don’t know what you’re doing, get a personal trainer, or at least get some advice from someone who knows what they’re doing so that they can help you build a program that you feel comfortable with, you understand the exercises, you know how do the exercises, and that it has variation,” said Zywicki. “That’s a mistake, people don’t add variation. Every week they’re doing the same exercises over and over again, and you’re never going to see results like that. Your body is just going to get used to it,” he added Zywicki went on to say that many gyms offer a few free sessions with a trainer, and those who can, should take advantage of that. For those who don’t have access to a trainer, Zywicki recommended doing some type of research on workout programs before starting.

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2012 has already dawned – and perhaps you “rocked it in” thanks to Scranton’s First Night. But whether you celebrated or not, best wishes and all good for this new year come to you from the Dalton Community Library, its board, staff and friends. 2012 may begin slowly (in terms of programs at our library), but certainly no less enthusiastically. A special winter reading program for youngsters (and parents) from birth to age 11 begins on January 9 and extends to February 17. It’s called “Warm up with a Good Book” and it involves keeping a log of all reading you’re doing. On February 17, you’ll submit your log to Janet Geeza – or one of the other staff – and you, or the child or children you’ve read to, will be eligible for prizes. There are plenty of great picture books, story and chapter books available at the library and if you can’t find a particular book or one by a favorite author, it may be available within the system and should be in your hands a few days after you’ve requested it. This is one of the great benefits of our county library system. Although our weekly preschoolers’ Story Hour, Tuesdays at 1 p.m., won’t resume until February 6, there will be a very “Special Story Hour” on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. A guest reader from Friendship House is coming to read to the children and it promises to be

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For some, the beginning of a new year means it’s time for New Year’s resolutions, and one of the most popular resolutions is getting in better shape. Brian Zywicki, a personal trainer with HITFitness and cycling teacher at Sickler’s Bike and Sports Shop in Clarks Summit, traditionally sees a spike in businesses during the first few months of the year, but anywhere from 60 to 75 percent of those newcomers end up quitting on their resolution fairly early. “There’s a number of reasons (people don’t last),” said Zywicki. “I’d say the number one reason is people will get frustrated because either they don’t see results or they’re measuring the wrong results.” The results on which many of his clients are measuring their success are the numbers on the scale, and they usually get frustrated when the numbers aren’t getting lower. Zywicki explained it’s important for people just starting out to realize that they generally won’t see results until six or eight weeks, and possibly not the results they were expecting. “A lot of people have a hard time with the concept that muscle weighs more than fat,” said Zywicki. “I try to always explain that the more muscle you build, the more fat that’s going to burn in the long run. “I try to tell people that you may not see the numbers on the scale but think about how your pants fit, think about how your shirt fits, think about that kind of thing, and start there, because you’re going to start seeing physical things first, before you ever start seeing numbers change,” he added Another popular reason why some people, who work out by themselves, end up quitting is pure boredom. For this, several of Zywicki’s cycling students recommended working out with a buddy. Abington Heights Middle School teacher and Clarks Summit resident Sandy Spangler joined the class two years ago after hearing good things about the class from her friend and co-worker, Amy Lange. The two began attending the class with a group of friends, and Spangler credits that with her sticking with it.

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Local PSWS professor studies ‘greening’ of supply chain practices Dr. Michael D. Michalisin, Professor of Management and Business Program Coordinator at Penn State Worthington Scranton and South Abington Township resident, presented a paper he co-authored, entitled “Sustained Competitive Advantage through Green Supply Chain Management Practices: A Natural-Resource-Based View Approach,” at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management. Supply chain management (SCM) is playing a more central role in helping firms gain and sustain a competitive advantage in today’s business landscape. One of the demands confronting firms and their supply chain members is the deterioration of the earth’s environment and the pace at which society is consuming the planet’s finite resources. As a result, stakeholders are putting intense pressure on firms to conduct business in ways that promote environmental sustainability. The ability of firms to offer eco-friendly goods and services, and do so in environmentally sustainable ways, will require the cooperation of the firm’s supply chain partners, whose supplies (and activities in generating supplies) can significantly affect the environmental impact of the firm’s final product. Consequently, there is growing pressure for more environmentally sound practices to be integrated into supply chain activities. This paper identifies the types of key resources and capabilities underlying green supply chain management (GSCM)

practices for implementing pollution prevention, product stewardship and sustainable development strategies and then demonstrates why they possess the characteristics of strategic assets and distinctive competencies, respectively, and thus are sources of sustainable competitive advantage. The study also provides implications for managers. First, top management should consider greening their firm’s supply chain, not only to comply with regulations, but also to be more competitive and further improve their firm’s performance. The adoption of comprehensive green supply chain management practices will distinguish the firm and its supply chain partners from other supply chains in the business. And second, managers can use the framework developed in this paper as a template in developing best practices. They could refer to this framework to incrementally increase the span of their green practices to incorporate their upstream supply chain partners as well as their downstream partners. In doing so, their firm will engage in system-wide green activities that would benefit every member of the supply chain. A graduate of Penn State with a BS in accounting, Dr. Michalisin received his MBA in finance from Duquesne University and his Ph.D. in strategic management and macro-organizational theory from Kent State University. He is a licensed CPA and has worked in industry at Ernst and Young LLP, Westinghouse and Finalco Group, Inc.

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Air Force Airman Erik D. Evans graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.

Area natives begin medical school careers at Temple Melissa Wasilewski, left, of Clarks Summit (M.D./Ph.D. program), and Jason P. Mannion ,of Jermyn, two members of Yhe University of Scranton’s Class of 2011, began their medical school careers at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. They are among the more than 50 graduates beginning their post-baccalaureate studies in medicine this month.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Evans is the son of David and Sharon Evans, of Terra Drive, Clarks Summit. He is a 2011 graduate of Abington Heights High School.

SEMINARY DEAN’S LIST Wyoming Seminary Dean Jay Harvey has announced the Abington area students named to the Upper School Dean’s List for the fall trimester of the 2011-2012 academic year. Dean’s List High Honors: Ava Alexander, Dalton; Devin Holmes, Fleetville; Lau-

ren Larar, Waverly; Katherine Rogers, Clarks Summit; Sukanya Roy, South Abington Twp.; Thomas Rundell, South Abington Twp.; Krysten Voelkner, Clarks Summit. Dean’s List: Victoria Bost, Dalton; Reilly Breig, Dalton; Tyler Hill, Clarks Summit.

Diocese of Scranton hosting vocation discernment weekend in February The Diocese of Scranton Vocation Office is hosting a weekend of discernment for young men in high school and beyond, ages 16 to 30, Friday-Sunday, Feb. 10-12 at Fatima Center, 1000 Seminary Rd., Dalton. The weekend is designed to assist them in recognizing whether God is inviting them to step forward to offer their

lives as diocesan priests. The program includes a presentation on the basics of praying into God’s will for us, testimony from current seminarians, celebration of Mass, personal prayer, and fraternity. “Many young men have imagined the possibility of being a priest one day. Many have been told by others that

they possess the qualities that would make a good priest. Often as young men consider their future, the idea of priesthood occurs over and over again, even as they look to other possible careers or to the married life,” said Father Jim Rafferty, Diocesan vocation director. “Frequently, young men find peace around their

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Breaking the habit The new year can mean a new start for some looking to make a change in their life. And for those hoping to make quitting smoking that change, Dipti S. Pancholy, MD, is offering a few helpful tips. She writes in an email that the first major requirement to quit smoking is making the decision to do it. After that, individuals should write down why it is important for them specifically that they stop smoking. Is it bad breath, or child who has asthma, higher insurance premiums or higher risk of lung cancer, stroke or heart attack? Next, they should set the quit date. Then they should line up a support team, and tell important people in their life about that date, especially a doctor, spouse, friends, coworker and siblings. She warns that cold turkey is not for everyone, and a doctor may be able to provide the guidelines for use of nicotine gum or inhaler or medications to help the attempt be more successful, and said that people who have a coach are twice as likely to quit successfully. Pennslvania’s Free Smoking Quitline, 1.877.724.1090 is another resource that can help. Dr. Pancholy also wants people who try to remember that if they don’t succeed, the attempt is still considered a success. The majority of ex-smokers have made several attempts.

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Research Institute. An area family housed 50 Green participated in Penn Penn State students who were State’s first “canning weekin town collecting for charity. end” of the school year, staying at a student’s house in BY DON MCGLYNN Princeton, New Jersey. dmcglynn@theabingtonjournal.com “I thought it was a lot of Charity begins at home is a fun, so I said, ‘hey, let’s have saying that one area family one at my house, we have embodied earlier last month room,” said Arielle. when it opened its home to 50 “It was wonderful,” said , students from Penn State Uni- Bellette Green, Arielle’s versity’s main campus. mother. “It was very loud. The Green family of Dalton You’d be amazed how loud 50 housed and fed the students people are. But it went really, during the first weekend of really well. December while they were in “The guys stayed up in the the area collecting for THON. bonus room, we had air mat“THON is the largest stutresses in the living room. My dent-run philanthropy in the daughters gave up their bedworld,” said Penn State fresh- rooms, so there were girls in man Arielle Green. those two bedrooms. They “It’s a really big thing at basically took over the house,” Penn State, and they do a she added bunch of different fundraising While Bellette was worrytechniques and one of them is ing about where everyone was having canning weekends. All going to sleep, Arielle said of the different clubs at Penn one of her concerns was the State, there’s four weekends public’s reaction. The “canthrough the year, and they go ning weekend” was scheduled out to different locations, and right on the heels of the arrest they stay in students’ houses of former Penn State assistant and…the students go out with football coach Jerry Sandcans and stand on intersecusky. tions and collect,” Green said. “We were kind of nervous According to THON.org, because the first canning trip the program is a year-long was before the scandal and the effort that raises funds and second was after, and no one awareness for the fight against was really sure how people pediatric cancer, with funds were going to respond. We benefiting The Four Diadefinitely had comments monds Fund at Penn State when we were out there canHershey Children’s Hospital. ning, and some people did say The Four Diamonds Fund some mean things. But then, offsets the cost of treatment other people were saying, ‘we that insurance does not cover, still love Penn State.’” as well as expenses that may The students collected from disrupt the welfare of the 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, child. The fund supports the Dec. 3, in the Clarks Summit, medical team that cares for Dickson City and Scranton the children and funds pediat- areas and raised close to ric cancer research through $7,000. start-up grants and the Four When they arrived back at Diamonds Pediatric Cancer the Green home, they were

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Members of the Lackawanna Trail third grade participated in “PJs for the Holidays" donation. Approximately 100 new pajamas were collected from the third-grade students. The pajamas were donated to the children in the Wyoming and Lackawanna County so each child was able to have a new pair of pajamas for Christmas. Member of the class include, from left, Matthew Petrilak, Sydney Gregory, Abby Wilson, Cerie Fernald, Taylor Kilmer and Troy Mundrake.

A season for giving Maureen Mahoney, a Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center nurse, coordinated several fundraisers in the district. All together Lackawanna Trail helped 110 children this holiday season. Some of the fundraisers Mahoney coordinated included helping several classes adopt families, several local churches adopt families and 10 families adopt other families. She also organized a “PJ’ for the Holidays” donation in the third grade class. The class collected approximately 100 pairs of pajamas t donated to school families, Wyoming County Aftercare Program, Victim’s Resource Center in Tunkhannock and Woman’s Resource Center in Scranton. This is the second year the third-grade class has collected pajamas.

Lackawanna Trail Honor Society members Emily Scappatura and Louanne Mack gather the gifts for delivery to the elementary center where they will be distributed to needy families.

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Students from Penn State University’s main campus stayed with the Green family in Dalton in early December while they were in town collecting for charity.

rewarded for their hard work with a pasta dinner prepared by the Green family. “It was nice to see, even with everything going on at Penn State, that these kids were willing to give their time and stand out in the cold, because it was pretty cold that weekend,” Bellette Greeen said. The money collected during the first weekend in December will be donated to THON, which will announce how much the students raised over the course of the year at the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, scheduled for Feb. 17-19 at Penn State’s ABINGTON JOURNAL PHOTO/DON MCGLYNN Bryce Jordan Center. Thre Green family opened its home to 50 Penn State University stuFor more information, or to dents in December. From left, seated, are Arielle, Alexis and Bellette Green. Standing, are Caleb and Barry Green. make a donation, visit www.thon.org/home.


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How well do you know the streets where you live? The Abington Journal puts its readers’ powers of observation to the test with its contest, “Pieces of the Abingtons.” Every other week within the paper, we’ll feature a photograph of a landmark, architectural structure or other local item in public view in the Abingtons. We’ll ask you to submit a guess as to where the photo was taken and what is featured in the photo. Then we’ll enter each correct answer in a drawing to win a $10 gift certificate from Lynn’s Hallmark in Clarks Summit. We’ll notify you if you win, and we’ll print the winning contestant and answer in an upcoming issue of The Abington Journal with the next contest photo. Winner #113: Michael Lambert, South Abington Township Answer #113: South Abington Park.

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‘More than a giant rally’ Grace Bible Church in Dunmore, located behind Sheetz gas station next to Penn State Worthington campus, will host a rally for the community featuring former New York Giant and Super Bowl Champion, David Tyree, plus others on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m.

This free event is open to people of all ages and will feature live music, give-aways, opportunities for autographs, a question and answer session with the players and much more. For more information, call 342.5651 or visit the church website www.gracebiblepa.com.

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With Jane Julius Honchell SEE JANE READ

‘The Giving Tree’ emphasizes sacrifice Shel Silverstein just keeps on giving. In his classic tale of love, generosity and sacrifice, “The Giving Tree,” Silverstein tells the touching story of a tree that loves a little boy so dearly that it sacrifices all of itself to nurture and protect the child, even providing the boy with firewood after it dies. While the boy in the story fails to appreciate all the tree has done for him, readers young and old will be thankful for an unexpected gift from the poet, illustrator, singer and songwriter, who died in 1999 at the age of 67. Thanks to a collaboration among his friends, family, and publisher, HarperCollins, “Everything on It,” a collection of 145 of Silverstein’s previously unpublished poems and drawings came out this year, just in time for the holidays. This posthumous work has many of the characteristics that made his earlier books, such as “Where the Sidewalk Ends,” and “A Light in the Attic,” so endearing to readers of all ages. Like “Where the Sidewalk Ends,” my children’s personal favorite, the new book combines silliness with the sophisticated word-play and use of sound that marks Silverstein as a true poet. Take “A Car with Legs,” for example: A car with legs Instead of wheels Wears out soles But never tires. I’m sure that you Can well afford her – She’s in perfect Running order. Just in case a child might miss the joke, the poem is accompanied by an illustration of a little convertible propelled by four enormous legs decked out in running shoes. Kids in particular will also continue to love the ghoulish quality of some of the poems. People in Silverstein’s poems have a way of disappearing, dying, or meeting the grizzly fates they deserve, but the humor keeps us from feeling too bad about these unfortunates. A favorite of my elder child appears in “Where the Sidewalk Ends.” Back when she was presented with a baby brother, she loved “Dreadful,” which begins with the line “Someone ate the baby,” and ends with “I simply can’t imagine who/ Would go and (burp) eat the baby.” His most recent volume, “How Hungry is Polly?” predicts the demise of a little girl who says, “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.” Her remark prompts a tired old nag grazing nearby to retaliate, saying: “And when I get insulted/ My appetite runs wild,/ And now I feel so hungry,/I could eat a child.” Another quality that makes children laugh out loud is the gentle naughtiness of some offerings. In Silverstein’s poems, kids belch, scratch, pick their noses, have bad breath and get heroically filthy. He also understood how much children (and, I suspect, some adults) adore poop jokes. In this volume, a puppy obediently poops on a newspaper – while someone is reading it,

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and in “Investigating,” a professor trying to figure out “Just how the elephant’s tail was tied/Onto the elephant’s leathery hide” gets an enormous surprise. Need I say more? While young readers love this sort of low humor, they also like Silverstein’s wonderful list poems. My kids were crazy about “Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out,” from “Where the Sidewalk Ends.” Not only does it have a rollicking rhythm, but it also features a two-page list of all the garbage that piles up. In “Everything on It,” poems such as “Twenty-Eight Uses for Spaghetti,” “The Dance of the Shoes” and “Food” offer more of the same pleasures and demonstrate the poet’s wonderful imagination. One of the reasons adults appreciate Silverstein’s books is that he manages to work in, without being overtly moralistic, many lessons on how to behave, how to look behind a person’s exterior to see his or her true worth and about how to think for oneself. Classic examples include “Rude Rudy Reese,” “Yesees and Noees,” and “In Her…” a poem about a woman who dresses entirely in clothing made from animals. We see her hypocrisy in the illustration - she carries a sign that becomes the poem’s last line: “Save the Whales.” Silverstein was a brilliant wordsmith, but many of the jokes and much of the fun in this and his previous books come from his matchless black-and-white illustrations. You have to see his intricate line drawings to appreciate their humor, but I will tell you that in “Everything on It,” the punch line of many of the poems is visual. For instance, in “The Hat,” a man wears a tall top hat and on the next page, we see why - he has an amazingly tall head. For all its fun and games, “Everything on It” also has a hint of sadness that will touch readers who have loved Silverstein’s work. The book ends with a poem called “When I Am Gone” that asks readers who will write and draw for them when the poet is gone, but ends on an encouraging note by suggesting that his replacement may be themselves. For me, the saddest, sweetest poem in the collection is the one that opens the book. “Years from Now” almost reads as a sort of benediction: Although I cannot see your face As you flip these poems awhile, Somewhere from some far-off place I hear you laughing – and I smile. So read this book, share it with children you love, and laugh, just as Shel Silverstein would have wanted you to do with this, his unexpected gift. Jane Julius Honchell, who resides in Glenburn Twp., is a well-known features writer and columnist. She is an associate professor at Keystone College, La Plume, where she serves as Director of Theater. "See Jane Read" appears monthly in The Abington Journal.

Randolph Jay Stauffer

Joan Miller Judge

December 24, 2011

January 1, 2012

Randolph Jay Stauffer, 76, of Waverly, died Saturday, December 24, 2011, at VNA Hospice, Community Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jeanette Nyce Stauffer. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William E. and Esther Gillette Stauffer and was a graduate of Boyertown High School, Class of1953. After earning his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University, he served active duty in the U.S. Army in Germany for two years. Upon his return, he began his architectural career at Everett Associates in Allentown for four years, after which he moved to the Scranton area to join the firm of GSGSB, formerly known as Gilboy Associates, as architectural partner and later as president. Through its offices in Clarks Summit and New York, the firm served a variety of national and international clients. Randy was principal in charge of many department stores, shopping centers, schools, housing projects, industrial buildings, corporate headquarters, public projects for the state and federal governments and many U.S. Navy projects. Randy was an active member of the American Institute of Architects for many

years, serving as president of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter in1969 and Ppesident of the Pennsylvania Society of Architects in1975. He was elected Pennsylvania Regional Director on the National Board of the AIA in Washington, DC from1976 to1979. He was a former member of Elkview Country Club, Scranton Country Club, Waverly Club and the Scranton Club. Randy will always be remembered for his passion for fine wine and dining, and spending the summers enjoying the birds and the flowers in his glorious gardens. He is survived by two daughters and three grandchildren: daughter, Beth Stauffer Shaw, husband, Geoffrey, and granddaughter, Brianna Jeanette Shinn, Clarks Summit; and daughter, Romy Stauffer Boll, husband, Richard, and grandchildren, Sydney Elizabeth and Kyle Patrick, Arlington, VA. Also surviving w54his sister, Judith Kelly, and her husband, Hugh, Gilbertsville; seven nieces and nephews and12 great-nieces and nephews. To send an online condolence, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Waverly Community House, P.O. Box142, Waverly, PA18471or a charity of your choosing.

Joan Miller Judge, 83, of Clarks Summit, died Sunday, January 1, 2011, in Northeast PA Hospice Unit at Regional Hospital of Scranton. She was the wife of John J. Judge Jr. of Judge Lumber Co., West Scranton. The couple had been married for 60 years. Born March 23, 1928, in Archbald, daughter of the late Clement and Margaret Kane Miller, she lived in Clarks Summit for 54 years, having moved from Dunmore. She was a 1946 graduate of Dunmore High School. She was a former employee of the International Correspondence Schools, Scranton, before becoming a devoted wife and mother to her family. She was a faithful member of the Church of St. Gregory, Clarks Green, where she had been a member of the parish and served on its finance committee. Joan was a loving wife who was devoted to her family who cherished her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid reader and historian. An enthusiastic volunteer at

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the Anthracite Heritage Museum, she enjoyed visiting and touring museums, especially those associated with our areas heritage. A friend to many, she was well liked by those who knew her. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Surviving are three sons, John “Jay” III, Taylor; Harold and wife, Lynn, South Abington Twp.; and Matthew and wife, Karen, River Edge, N.J.; a daughter, Joanne Judge, Scranton; a daughterin-law, Robyn Judge, Virginia Beach, Va.; 11 grandchildren, John IV, Eric, Kelly, Ryan, Sean, Caitlin, Timothy, Sara, Maggie, Molly and Kirsten; and four greatgrandchildren, Kieran, Kara, Austin and Kolby. She was also preceded in death by a son, Michael C. Judge; a brother, Thomas Miller; and a sister, Ann Miller. The funeral will be Wednesday, January 4 with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in the Church of St. Gregory, 330 N. Abington Rd, Clarks Green, to be celebrated by the Rev. John M. Lapera. Interment, St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow. For more information, directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.jenningscalvey.com.

Prep school schedules scholarship exam for February Area eighth and ninthgraders not already enrolled at Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School are invited to register for the Wyoming Seminary Scholarship Exam, to be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at the school’s Kingston campus. For 31 years, Wyoming Seminary has awarded merit scholarships to excellent students interested in attending Northeastern Pennsylvania’s premier college preparatory school. Up to 10 fouryear scholarships will be awarded, including one full tuition scholarship, two two-

thirds tuition scholarships, three half-tuition scholarships and four $5,000 scholarships. These merit scholarships are awarded to students who combine outstanding performance on the competitive exam with a solid record of citizenship and academic and extra-curricular achievement. For each subsequent year while attending Wyoming Seminary, these students receive the same amount. Interested students must complete the Sem Scholarship application by Friday, Jan. 27 and register for the

exam. There is no registration fee. Registration will be at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 and the exam will be given at 9:30 a.m. at the Upper School campus. During the exam, parents are encouraged to attend a discussion led by Harvie Ruggles, Wyoming Seminary’s Director of College Guidance, on how to maximize their students’ chances for college opportunities. Parents may also attend the “Sem Student Showcase,” to see examples of student academic and artistic

accomplishments, and to attend a financial aid session titled "Options Beyond the Sem Scholarship." Following the exam, prospective families are invited to join current students and faculty for the President’s Luncheon, hosted by Dr. Kip Nygren. The afternoon will end with campus tours. Admission representatives will also be available to meet with families. For more information or to request an application, call the Upper School Office of Admission at 270.2160.

Pond improvements mean no skating, hockey at BBC Improvements to make the Baptist Bible College and Seminary campus pond off Venard Road fresher and more pristine year-round have eliminated winter skating and hockey from the site. A special aeration system with five units and underwater pipes has been installed in the iconic pond. Its continuous functioning will keep the pond fresher and more pristine yearround. The new process is expected to prevent the pond from completely freezing. The lack of

thick ice will prohibit past activities, such as skating, hockey and sliding, from continuing. The college’s signature pond and the surrounding area is a popular recreation spot for community members. Walkers and joggers frequently use many of the paths on campus for exercise. Other recent improvements have included general cleanup in and around the pond. Baptist Bible College and Seminary is located at 538 Benard Rd., Clarks Summit.

Rock On Committee to host second annual fundraiser

Lakeland student gives a perk to pet adoption

As part of her Senior Project, Marylynne Thomas made baskets and bags for newly-adopted animals and their families at the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in Clark Summit. Many adopters received food, litter, treats, beds, leashes, collars and many more items to care for the animals as they settled into their new homes. Thomas is a student at Lakeland High School.

Judi Perry Hartridge, a beloved mother, nurse, and wife, succumbed to cancer in 2007 at the age of 43. In order to honor her generous and loving nature, a group of family and friends formed the Judi H Rock On Committee. Currently, the group is making preparations for "Judi H Rock On 2" which will take place on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 7 to11p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. at the Scranton

Cultural Center. This year’s event will be a dance party featuring Paul LaBelle and the Exact Change and Jack Bordo with Old Friends. Tickets for the event are $40 and include entry into a raffle for a special pink Fender Stratocaster Mexican guitar and Roland 60 Watt Amplifier. Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Institute. For more information, visit www.judihrockon.com or call 1.800.424.6724.


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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2012

Visual Arts Original paintings by Anita Ambrose, on display at Summit Frameworks, 111 N. Abington Rd., Clarks Green. Info: 587.0162.

MORE THAN MOVIES

The Calligrapher’s Guild of Northeastern Pennsylvania exhibit at Anthology Bookstore in downtown Scranton, 515 Center St., Scranton. 341.1443.

Dietrich Theater Erica Rogler

William Chickillo and Nannette M. Burti, continues through Jan. 8, at Skylake Gallery, Route 407, Fleetville. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m., and by appointment. Info: 945.7000 or visit www.skylakegallery.com. Catholic Choral Society 62nd season, rehearsals Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the IHM Center at Marywood University. The group, composed of members from both Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties, performs sacred, classical, Broadway and popular music and welcomes new members. No auditions required. Ann Manganiello is the music director with Jean Shields as accompanist while Brenda Grunza and Dr. Thomas Rittenhouse are the co-presidents. Info: www.catholicchoralsociety.org and 587.2753. Indian Dance classes, at the Waverly Community House, Thursdays 3:30 p.m. in the Scout Room. Info: 586.3917. Singers sought, Wally Gordon Community Singers, Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. No auditions required. Info: Loriann Valentine Kerber, 586.2595; Judi Jones, 587.5365; Dale Thomas, 575.4708. Abington Heights Middle School concerts are scheduled as follows: eighth-grade orchestra, Jan. 19; seventh-grade orchestra, Jan. 20; sixth-grade orchestra, Jan. 23; fifthgrade orchestra, Jan. 24. All of the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free. “Are You My Mother?” presented by Artspower Touring Co., Saturday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m. Wiggles & Giggles Workshop at 10 a.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center. Cost: $8 for show; $4 for workshop. Info: 344.1111. Auditions: American Stars of Tomorrow, an original musical production for young performers ages 7 to 20, at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St, Swoyersville, on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m.

New Visions Studio and Gallery, Scranton, will host the world traveling art exhibit “Art in an Instant: Death of Polaroid” beginning with an opening reception on Friday, Jan. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m.

‘Art in an Instant’ T he world traveling Polaroid exhibit “Art in an Instant: Death of Polaroid” featuring work by artists Alan Goodrich, Amanda Kilton, Brian Jolley, David Weldzius, Deanne Witman, Greg Edmondson, Kelly Burris, Linda Greg, Liz Gresey, Mandy Lamb, Mari Seder, Melanie Boisseau, Michael Cook, Michelle Boire, Morgan Tyree, Stephanie Putland and Susan Evans will appear at the New Visions Studio and Gallery in Scranton through the month of January. The exhibit is inspired by the death of the Polaroid Company and focuses on the legacy of the Polaroid image. Originally founded by Edwin H. Land in 1937, the Polaroid quickly became an icon of modern photography. By the time the corporation celebrated its 50th birthday in 1987, it employed more than 13,000 work-

Performance dates are February 3, 4, 5. Info: 283-2195 or 800-698PLAY. Auditions: “The Full Monty” at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St, Swoyersville, on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 pm. All roles are open to men and women ages 18and over. Special requirements are an 11 to 14-year old-boy, an African-American man age 30 to 60 and a 40 + year old singing female. Performance dates are scheduled for Feb. 17 to 19, 24 to 26, and March 2 to 4. Info: 2832195 or 800-698-PLAY. Auditions: The Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock will hold auditions for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by appointment on Saturday and Sunday, Jan.28 and 29 from

ers and held over 1,000 individual patents, earning close to 1.3 billion dollars per year. Polaroid cameras, film and technology inspired thousands of artists for 71 years until February 2008 when Polaroid announced its plan to withdraw all of its instant film products from the market, shocking artists worldwide. This unexpected announcement was the impetus for creating this exhibition. “Art in an Instant” is organized into four categories of photography - portrayal, still life and landscape, conceptual, and abstract images. These designations are entirely fluid. As viewers will see in this show, many images can be easily placed into different categories than the ones they’ve been assigned to, giving them a transcendent power. “I am delighted to be presenting such a variety of work in this show,” Matthew Mroz wrote in an email publicizing the show.

noon to 5 p.m. Actors needed are four women, ages 18 - 50, and 12 men, ages 18 - 70. Actors will be asked to read from the script. The show will be presented on March 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25. Volunteering opportunities are also available for those wishing to work behind the scenes as well. Info: 996.1511. “The 39 Steps,” at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd., Scranton, Feb. 2 to 5, 10 to 12, 17 to 19 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Cost: $12/$10/$8. Info: 570.342.9707. “Little

Women,”A Broadway musical based on the book by Louisa May Alcott. Directed by assistant professor of performing arts Naomi

Want to go? Where: New Visions Studio and Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton When: Through the month of January. Opening reception: Friday, Jan. 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. More information: www.newvisionsstudio.com or call 878.3970

Mroz, a Keystone College alumni, will have a glass, metal and mixed media sculpture on display as at the studio through January. New Visions Studio & Gallery will hold an opening reception for the exhibit on Friday, Jan. 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. The gallery is located at 201 Vine St., Scranton. For more information, visit www.newvisionsstudio.com or call 878.3970.

Baker with musical direction by Ken McGraw. Performance dates are Feb. 17 to 19 and 24 to 26. Info: 1-800WILKES-U, ext. 4420.

McIntyre, Tricia Kinney, Beth Burke, and Jen Bokal. Cost: free, donations encouraged..

Writers Group, for ages 18 and up, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ongoing. Come and read your work or listen and be inspired. All genres and levels of writing welcome. Cost: Free. Info: 996.1500.

Music Together, Scout Room, Waverly Community House, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. and Wednesdays 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Info: www.totsandtunes.net, or 877.3866.

Literary Arts

The New Visions Writers Showcase, on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at New Visions Studio and Gallery, located at 201 Vine St., Scranton. The featured readers include Dawn Leas, Frank Sabina, Rich Howells, Bridget

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Women’s Fitness Class, Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Newton Recreational Center, Cost: $12. Info: 587.5791. After School Fitness Program, Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., ages 10 to 14, at the Newton Recreational Center. Cost: $70 for six weeks. Info: 587.5791.

Who plays Henrik Vanger in the new film "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"?

Last week, over 15 young artists came out to the Dietrich and participated in Holiday Camp for children ages 5 to 12 years old. With guidance from instructors Amy and Steve Colley, they learned how to throw pots on potter’s wheels and created unique 3-D collages from recycled household items. I was quite amazed by the creativity of these students. One student fashioned a giraffe out of toilet paper rolls, a rotisserie chicken container and a yogurt cup. Another student designed a bird from a plastic cup, toilet paper rolls and a few other items. Their 3-D masterpieces were whimsical and full of life. If yo’re looking for art classes to spark your child’s creativity and imagination, Amy and Steve will offer a variety of visual art classes for children this winter at the Dietrich. Students will be able to explore pottery and sculpture, puppetry and 3-D collage. The focus of the January classes will be on pottery and sculpture. During these classes, students will learn to work with potter’s wheels, develop hand-building (coil and slab construction) techniques and create sculptures. For children ages 5 to 8, All About Pottery & Sculpture will be held on Fridays, Jan. 13-Feb. 3 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Students ages 9 to 12 years old can attend similar classes from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 12-Feb. 2. Even very young artists can learn. In Pottery & Sculpture Together, 3 and 4-year-olds and their favorite adults will explore with clay on Fridays, Jan. 13-Feb. 3 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Preschool pottery for ages 4 and 5 will be offered on Thursdays, Jan. 12-Feb.2 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Admission to each four-class series is $35. Adults and teens will also be able to experience working with the medium of clay in our Pottery & Sculpture for Beginners series on Thursday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Instructor Steve Colley will show students how to work on potter’s wheels as well as sculpting techniques. Remember, no experience is required to See Dietrich , Page 11

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Musical mission Blinded Passenger hosts second EP release party.

mum of nine songs, but an injury suffered by the band’s drummer, Steve Blinded Passenger has Werner, put that on hold. one goal in mind: to release its music as quickly Band members then decided to put out the material as possible. The group continues that theyhad already completed. mission on Friday, Jan. 6 Blinded Passenger, at The Keys, 244 Penn which is rounded out by Ave., Scranton when it conducts the release party Michael Borthwick (piano), Kevin Stone (bass) for its second EP, titled and Stefan Ogonosky (gui“The Wheels.” “Full-length albums take tar), formed in Scranton in 2006 and has a variety of a long time,” said lead singer and guitarist Patrick different influences. McGlynn described the McGlynn. “The goal of our band is to release mu- sound of the band as Tom sic quickly to people who Petty meets Foo Fighters. “The Wheels” is a folwant to hear it. So we wrote and recorded a few low up to “The Man in songs and released them.” the Cannon.” With the The intention of Blinded previous EP, filled with Passenger was to release a upbeat tunes and catchy longer record with a mini- lyrics, Blinded Passenger

BY MATT MORGIS Go Lackawanna Correspondent

BY MARY ANN MCGRATH

The Abington Community Library will not stock a supply of federal income tax forms this year, based on guidelines for cutting printing costs and reducing waste issued to tax forms distribution centers by the Internal Revenue Service a few months ago. Taxpayers will have to download and print the forms they need from the Internet by going to the IRS website www.irs.gov and clicking on Forms and Publications. This can be done from any home computer or on the library’s computers (the library must charge 15 cents for each page printed). Free instruction booklets for selected forms are available in limited quantities at the library. The library also has a supply of Publication 17, “Your Federal Income Tax 2011.” The Reproducible Forms book is on order and will be available for making printouts on the library’s copy machines, as in the past. Forms for filing Pennsylvania income tax are also on order. Registration for the Winter Reading Club for children will begin on Monday, Jan. 9. The theme of the six-week program is “Warm Up with a Good Book!” and its purpose is to encourage library visits during the cold winter months. It is recommended for children ages 2 to 12 years. Stop at the Children’s Desk for more information or to register. New fiction for the New Year “El Gavilan” by Craig McDonald - New Austin, a small Ohio town, is grappling with waves of undocumented workers who exert tremendous pressure on schools, police and city services. The murder of a Mexican-American woman triggers a brutal chain of events, dividing families, threatening careers and lives and testing friendships and ideals. “Hurt Machine” by Reed Farrel Coleman - PI Moe Prager is approached by his ex-wife, Carmella Melendez, asking for help. Her sister, Alta, a fire department EMT, has been murdered in New York City and no one seems to care. Making headway on the case is no easy feat for Moe as no one, including Alta’s partner Maya Watson, wants to cooperate, but he uncovers clues to bureaucratic greed, harassment and blackmail. Are any of the leads connected to the brutal murder? “Hot Water” by Erin Brockovich - Environmental activist AJ Palladino is asked to investigate a series of mishaps at a new, one-of-a-kind nuclear facility, Colleton River, in South Carolina. AJ uncovers the source of the plant’s accidents, but before she can stop its meltdown, her life takes a disastrous turn. After an approaching hurricane prevents her from returning home to West Virginia, she learns that her son has disappeared. Can she save not only the plant but the community and herself and her son in time? “One Moment, One Morning” by Sarah Rayner - The lives of three women become inextricably linked after a life-changing event during their morning commute on the 7:44 a.m. Brighton-to-London line. For these three passengers, life will never be the same again. Telling the story of the week following that fateful train journey, the novel ultimately is about love and loss, about family, and above all, about friendship. Story Hour registration Registration is now open for the “Winter Series” of Story Hours set to begin next week. Call the library at 587.3440 for dates and times for various age groups. Upcoming events Card Making Class, Thursday, Jan. 5, 6 p.m. - Instructor Kristy Bayle will show how to make greeting cards. A materials fee of $10 is due to instructor at time of class. Adults Anime/Manga Club - Nani?! Fridays, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 4 to 6 p.m. ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Grades seven to 12. Game Night with Wii, Friday, Jan. 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Grades four to six. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel, Saturday, Jan. 7, 1 to 3 p.m. Bring along your Yu-Gi-Oh cards. Sponsored by Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee. Grades four to 12, Winter Reading Club for children begins Monday, Jan. 9. “Warm Up with a Good Book!” is the theme to encourage library visits during the cold weather months. Ages 2 to 12. The Abington Community Library is located at 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Visit our website, www.lclshome.org/abington to register online for events or call the library at (570) 587-3440. Don’t have a library card? Register for one at http://www.lclshome.org/ libraryinfo/library_card_reg.asp.

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per class. On those same days, we will offer an afternoon attend this class and all Quilting for Kids series materials will be provided. Classes will run from from 3:30 to 5 p.m. January 12 through Febru- where children ages 6 and up will learn quilting baary 2. Admission is $60. sics as they create a colThe Dietrich will start orful quilt based on a new quilting classes this variation of the traditional month. In Quilting for Log Cabin pattern. Everyone, all ages are Admission is $6 per invited to learn early class and all materials American quilting techwill be provided. niques as they create a For more information colorful “Cat in the Winabout any of these classes dow” quilt. or to register, call us at All materials will be 996.1500. provided for the class, As you can see, the and you are welcome to come and stitch one block Dietrich is so much more than the movies! or a whole litter full. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, Jan. 11March 28 from 6 to 7:30 Erica Rogler is the executive director p.m. and admission is $6 of the Dietrich Theater.

Want to go? What: Blinded Passenger EP release party. Where: The Keys, 244 Penn Ave., Scranton. When: Friday, Jan. 6. Performance starts at 9 p.m. Cost: $5, includes a copy of the band’s EP. Info: http://blindedpassenger.com/

Local band Blinded Passenger is comprised of, from left, Kevin Stone, Pat McGlynn, Steve Werner, and Stefan Ogonosky, will release "The Wheels," a new EP, this week. Absent from photo is Mike Borthwick.

was able to gain a following among local fans. The band has played popular local venues and has even taken part in other acts’ CD release shows. “We play The Keys a lot and it just fit to have our release there,” McGlynn said. “We like the environment and the people it’s comfortable.” “The Wheels” was recorded at Sound Investment Studios in Old Forge.

The song-writing process was standard compared to other bands. McGlynn said he would develop the basic song structure, the band would collaborate on it as a whole and the finished product would be a Blinded Passenger song. Friday’s performance begins at 9 p.m. and features opening acts Rafael Pimentel, A Fire With Friends and A Social State. Admission is $5 and includes a copy of “The Wheels.”

Actors Circle holds auditions for ‘Crimes of the Heart’ The Actors Circle will hold auditions for Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize winning comedy, “Crimes of the Heart,” on Sunday and Monday, Jan. 15 and 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd., Scranton. The company is looking for actors ages 20 to 50. The show is scheduled for March 22-25 and 30April 1. Carol Arena is directing

the play, which Actors Circle describes as a delightfully quirky, screwball comedy about three eccentric young sisters who live in the real-life town of Hazelhurst, Mississippi circa 1974-75. The oldest sister, Lenny MaGrath, is celebrating her 30th birthday. She is the most responsible and levelheaded of the three, but severely lonely. Her younger sister Meg

Improv group will offer open rehearsal The Vintage Theater, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton is giving area residents a chance to try their hand at improvisational comedy, the type some may be familiar with from the television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” by hosting an open rehearsal. The local improv company Unorganized Business Ensemble will holdthe open rehearsal on Monday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance will be able to offer sug-

gestions, constructive criticism, learn fundamental techniques and even give it a try. Admission is free,and there are no lines to learn in this judgmentfree rehearsal. The group will also perform at the theater on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 8 p.m., along with the improv group Here We Are in Spain. Admission is $7. For more information, visit www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com or call 589 0271.

Afa hosts “Visual Truths” Afa Gallery and Scranton will host the photography exhibition “Visual Truths” through January 28. The exhibit highlights the work of two local artists, Sally Wiener Grotta

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MaGrath, 27, is a bit wild with an unpleasant history with men. She went to Los Angeles to pursue a singing career that never happened. At 24, Babe MaGrath Botrelle is the youngest sister. Babe has a special answer for dealing with the ugly moments of life - she makes lemonade, even before calling 911 after shooting her husband. The cast also includes

Barnette Lloyd, Babe’s ambitious lawyer working his first real case and someone with his own vendetta against Babe’s husband; the thoroughly obnoxious cousin Chick Boyle who oozes her own brand of Southern charm; and Doc Porter, Meg’s ex-boyfriend who is now married with two children. For more information, call the director at 909.5258.


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TAYLOR - West Scranton jumped out to a 17-4 lead at the end of the first quarter and never trailed in the contest, defeating Lackawanna Trail, 43-25, in the consolation game of the girls’ Taylor Lions Tournament at Patrick C. Revello Gymnasium on Wednesday, Dec. 28. “We came out and were real effective defensively,” West Scranton head coach Leo Ciullo said. “We were seeing the ball well and we got a couple turnovers. We went on a little run and got the lead going into halftime.” The Lady Invaders were led by center Katie Hart. The sophomore scored 17 points, grabbed nine rebounds and blocked five shots. “She’s doing a good job getting open,” Ciullo said. “She’s showing the girls where the ball needs to be and our guards are doing a good job getting her the basketball.” Marissa Pazzaglia, also a sophomore, added 10 points, seven rebounds and six steals. “She brings a lot of energy to our team and is becoming more effective offensively as the season goes on,” Ciullo said. Both Hart and Pazzaglia were selected to the all-tournament team for West Scranton. Natasha Pacholec, an alltournament selection, led the Lady Lions with five points and five rebounds. Shannon Jones added four points and eight rebounds for Trail. West Scranton (4-4) started the second quarter on a 7-2 run, but Lackawanna Trail scored the final four points. The Lady Lions then opened the second half on a 4-0 run to cut the lead to 24-14 with 6:32 left in the third quarter, but the Lady Invaders scored the next five points to regain a comfortable advantage. West Scranton forced Lackawanna Trail into 27 turnovers, including 11 in the first quarter. “It was good defensive pressure, but I don’t think we were mentally ready in the first quarter,” Lackawanna Trail head coach Errol Mannick said. “We had a few mistakes in the beginning and got into a hole. That was the difference in the game.” See Lady Lions, Page 13

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In her first season on the swim team, Abington Heights High School freshman Rachel Smertz already haz a positive impact on the team’s success. BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE rtomkavage@theabingtonjournal.com

“I think she will do really well in districts, definitely in the top three,” said AHHS swim coach Mary Gromelski.

CLARKS SUMMIT Freshman swimmer Rachel Smertz, 14, has been a key part of the Lady Comets’ success this season. Abington Heights head coach Mary Gromelski thinks Smertz’ strong work ethic has led to her early accomplishments. She finished first in the 200 individual medley in the Lady Comets 100-84 win over Dallas on Dec. 13. In the Lady Comets 101-83 loss to Hazleton Area on Dec. 15, she finished second in the 100 backstroke. Smertz had three wins in the Lady Comets’ 113-72 win over Wyoming Valley West (500 free, 200 individual medley, and 200 medley relay) on Dec. 22. “She’s dedicated and a hard worker,” Gromelski said. “The whole team is pretty much working really hard and pushing each other. She has a great attitude. She wants it and loves it. She likes doing it and I think it shows in her performance. She’s really doing a great job as a freshman.” Despite being young, Gromelski thinks Smertz can be a big factor in the postseason.

“I think she will do really well in districts, definitely in the top three,” Gromelski said. According to Gromelski, Smertz is a valuable asset to the team because of her versatility. “Right now, we’re just playing around and learning about her,” Gromelski said. “She’s really a utility for us. Wherever we have put her, she’s really met the challenge. She started off very strong in the backstroke, that was her strongest event as an age-group swimmer, but we’re also finding out other things she can do.” Smertz started swimming competitively at a young age and fell in love with the sport. “I started when I was 5 years old in the age-group swim league,” she said. She enjoys going up against the other athletes and the bond she has developed with her teammates. “I like the competitiveness (of the sport) and my team,” Smertz said. Although she’s only a freshman, Smertz has adjusted well to the varsity level. “I think my endurance and

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experience is helping me,” she said. She credits the coaching staff for improving her technique and for encouragement after meets. “They help me when I’m down after having a bad race and they help me perfect my strokes,” she said of the coaches. The Clarks Summit resident hopes to keep improving throughout the season and peak toward the end. “I just want to improve, drop times and get my best times at districts,” Smertz said. Smertz is also a member of the tennis and track and field teams at Abington Heights. Last March, as a member of the Abington Gators 14 and Under swim team, Smertz, along with Morgan Muller, Sydney Gualtieri and Krista Brickel, broke the record time in the 200-free relay previously set in 1999. Smertz is the daughter of Michele and Alan Smertz and resides in Clarks Summit. The Lady Comets will be in action on Jan. 10 at 4:30 p.m. when they travel to Elk Lake High School.

SCRANTON - Abington Heights claimed its fourth championship while playing in its seventh straight final in the Ninth Annual Lynett Memorial Tournament. Tiffany O’Donnell and Breanna Toro were part of a balanced offense and contributed to a strong defensive effort that carried Abington Heights to a 39-29 victory in the final, held on Dec. 27. The game matched the two Lackawanna League teams with the best overall records this season and the most impressive recent histories. Dunmore, the last unbeaten from the league, suffered its first loss since last season’s state Class AA championship game. The Lady Bucks (6-1) have won the last six Lackawanna Division 2 and District 2 Class AA titles. Abington Heights finished the night on a sixgame winning streak and with the best overall record among league teams at 7-1. The Lady Comets had won four straight Lackawanna Division 1 titles before falling short last season when they still managed to win a second straight district title, claiming the Class AAAA championship. The Lady Comets opened the tournament with a fourth-quarter rally for a 48-34 victory over defending champion Scranton Prep. They locked up the title by shutting down a Dunmore rally, thanks to a defensive adjustment that changed O’Donnell’s assignment to Alexa Gerchman in the man-to-man defense. Gerchman drew a third foul on Lauren Hoyt by posting up and continued to set up down low, forcing Abington Heights coach Vince Bucciarelli to acknowledge it would be dangerous to keep Hoyt there defensively. “We felt like (Tiffany) would be a little stronger down there and she didn’t have the three fouls,” Bucciarelli said. O’Donnell held Gerchman, Dunmore’s alltournament representative, without a field goal for the final 13 minutes. She matched Katherine Rosencrance for the Abington Heights scoring lead with eight points and was named as the See Lady Comets , Page 13

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Lions roll past MMI Prep with the win, but we have a lot of work to do.” Lions’ 7-1 center Stephen TAYLOR - Lackawanna Miller, an all-tournament Trail turned up the defensive selection, scored 11 of his pressure to pick up its first game-high 21 points in the win of the season. The Lions first quarter. The senior added held MMI Prep scoreless for 14 rebounds and three blocks. the first four minutes of the “We were on a tough losing game in their 66-36 victory streak; we just wanted to over the Preppers in the concome out and get after it,” solation game of the boys’ Miller said. “We had good Taylor Lions Tournament at communication. My teamPatrick C. Revello Gymnasimates did a great job getting um on Thursday, Dec. 29. me the ball. We’re going to try “We’ve been struggling of to use the win as momentum. late and we knew that this was We got off to a rough start last a winnable game for us,” year and ended up winning Lackawanna Trail head coach nine of our next 10 games, so Andrew Kettel said. “We maybe that will happen wanted to dictate it right from again.” the start. We pressured the Lyle Sweppenheiser scored ball and got a nice lead. We 10 of his 12 points in the first were able to get our core guys half as Trail took a 40-18 halfout early and get some of the time lead. The senior guard younger guys in. We’re happy

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also had four rebounds and four assists. “Lyle shot the ball well,” Kettel said. “Everyone tries to take Stephen (Miller) away so we have to have other guys step up. They all did a good job.” Freshman Ross Fauquier added nine points and five rebounds off the bench for the Lions. Trail forward Matt Lochen picked up three first-half fouls, but came back strong, scoring eight of his 12 points in the third quarter. The senior also contributed six rebounds and two steals. “Coach just told me to play smart and keep my head in the game,” Lochen said. “I was really trying to do too much.” Freshman Cory Rogers led MMI Prep (1-6) with 11 points

Jason Bamford brings down the rebound for Abington Heights in the Comet’s win over Meyers in the Meyers Christmas Tournament.

Comets streak right by Meyers Jeremiah and Nanticoke’s Joe Yudichak. Meyers’ problems were twofold against Abington (9-0). First, the Comets used a BY JOHN ERZAR match-up zone defense, jerzar@timesleader.com something the Mohawks rarely see in the Wyoming WILKES-BARRE – Valley Conference. The reMeyers did what it needed to do defensively on Thurs- sult was clogging up opporday Dec. 29 by holding un- tunities inside for the Mohawks, especially Moore. defeated Abington Heights “We went to our bread and to its lowest point total of butter, the match-up,” Bithe season. anchi said. “We kept workBut the Comets proved ing on it, working on it and they could play defense as tonight it was the best it’s well, as they defeated host Meyers, 38-30, in the cham- been this year.” The defense gave Meyers pionship of the Meyers some chances beyond the Christmas Tournament. arc, but it finished unoffi“Defensively, you hold a cially 1-of-19 from threeteam like Abington in the 30s, you should have a pret- point range. The Meyers offense found ty good chance of winning no continuity all night as the game,” Meyers coach Krawczeniuk was the only Pat Toole said. player with more than one Meyers (6-2) did have a solid chance of winning the field goal in a quarter. He game until Abington’s stand- had two in the second period, but was shut down the out sophomore J.C. Show rest of the way. found his touch in the sec“That match-up zone, we ond half. Show was just really don’t see that much in 2-of-8 from the field in the our league,” Toole said. “We first half, but hit 5-of-7 attempts from the field in the didn’t execute and settled for too many long-range final two quarters. He finished with 21 points and was threes.” The Mohawks were also named the tournament MVP. “He’s our leader,” Abing- shorthanded with standout ton coach Ken Bianchi said Eugene Lewis in Texas for of Show. “He’s only a soph- an all-star football game and omore, but he’s like a soph- key reserve Tyriek Steward still sidelined with an ankle omore in college in basketinjury. ball knowledge with his Moore, who finished with father (Baptist Bible’s Mike a team-high nine points, Show) being a college scored on a drive to start the coach.” fourth quarter, tying the Show was joined on the game 26-26. Abington, all-tournament team by though, took control from teammates Pat Calvey and John Vassil, Meyers’ Rash- there by reeling off eight consecutive points. eed Moore, Coughlin’s Ian

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and four rebounds. R.J. Kupsho added eight points for the Preppers. Although this is the Lions’ first win, Kettel hopes that playing a difficult early schedule will have his team prepared for league competition. “We scheduled tough teams like Tunkhannock, Holy Cross and Riverside on purpose to get ready for our league,” he said. “We hope that it helps us. We had some small victories within those seven losses. Tonight we got the win and hopefully we got better from it.” Lackawanna Trail (1-7, 0-1 Div. III) will travel to Mountain View High School today for a Lackawanna League Division III contest at 7:15 p.m.

Girls’ basketball teams to host ‘Pink Night’ The Scranton Preparatory School Classics and Abington Heights Lady Comets will face off on Jan. 27 for the fourth annual “Pink Night.” This year’s contest will take place at the Scranton Prep Saint Francis Xavier Center with the junior varsity game starting at 6 p.m. and the varsity game beginning at 7:15 p.m. “Pink Night has become one of the most highly-anticiPHOTO COURTESY ALICE STUFFLE pated games of the season. We definitely expect a large, enthusiastic crowd to show up once again to support the teams and this very important Lackawanna Trail’s Eric Laytos (220), shown above, pinned North Penn’s Nate Stettler in 2:27 cause,” said Ellen Byrne, to win his second consecutive Kiwanis’ title. Lackwanna Trail’s Jeremy Greenley (152) and president of the Scranton Prep Caleb Darling (182) both finished fourth in their weight classes. The Lions will take on MonGirls Basketball Boosters trose High School at home on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 6:45 p.m. Club. During the game, both Abington Heights and Scranton Prep players will wear Freshman Jill Korgeski con- special pink jerseys and all of the third quarter with one fans are encouraged to wear low-post move before drawing tributed 10 points and six repink. Proceeds from the game bounds for Dunmore but the foul on Hoyt with another. Continued from Page 12 will be donated to the NorthAbington Heights often conGerchman, who also had a tournament’s Most Valuable east Regional Cancer Institute trolled the inside play. game-high four steals, manPlayer. Breanna Toro, an all-tourna- to support local breast cancer aged just one point the rest of Gerchman had nine of her education programming. ment choice, and Melanie the way. game-high 14 points in an 11Admission to the game is Coles added seven points each Dunmore needed some inpoint Dunmore streak that brought the Lady Bucks within side help from her while play- while helping the Lady Comets $4 for adults and $2 for students. Additionally, “Pink 23-20 early in the second half. ing the entire tournament with- to a 32-23 rebounding edge. out starting post player Court- Toro had 11 rebounds and four Night” t-shirts will be on sale She scored five points in the blocked shots. Coles had seven at the game for $8 each. ney Murray because of an infinal 22 seconds of the first rebounds. half, then added the first basket jury.

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The win gives the Lady Invaders confidence heading into league play after a disappointing loss to Nanticoke in the tournament opener. “Bouncing back in this game sends us into league play on a high note,” Ciullo said. Mannick was pleased with his team’s intensity and is hopeful that their energy will lead to some wins during league play. “We’re very inexperienced,” he said. “We’re just struggling to make the easy stuff at this point, but we played really, really hard. We had great effort. Hopefully that will translate into league success.” Lackawanna Trail (1-7) will travel to Lakeland High


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Denim Day fights cancer at AH Newton-Ransom Elementary School employees sported denim on Denim Day recently. The drive is spearheaded by elementary teacher Karen Pocius and reaches throughout the Abington Heights School District. Employees who participated in Denim Day are, from left, first row, Sarah Sosko, Lynn Lisofsky, Carole LaCoe, Angela Montagna, Mary Ann Menichiello and Karen Pocius. Second row, Lynne Earley, Becky Kameroski, Pam Kane, Chris Beck, Maureen Hager and Pat Kennedy. Third row, Chrissy McAndrew, Johanna Wise, Lara Beth Lunger, Kate Sebring, Brian Saslo, Hilary Frear, Amanda Schwank, Robert Bugno, Sherri Dikeman, Sherri Sickler, Lori Carroll and Gina Seyer.

Infant’s first birthday benefits animal shelter Steve and Kristy Voytek held a first birthday party for their son, Grayson nd asked friends and family to bring gifts for the animals at the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in South Abington Township. Grayson, center, is shown here with his parents and his brothers, R.J., left, and Charlie, right.

From story times to craft times to game and trivia nights, the Abington Community Library at 1200 W. Grove St. in Clarks Summit, is much more than a place from which to borrow books - especially for children. Lori Kareha, of Clarks Green, said she and her children enjoy visits to the library together every other week. Her oldest son, Brady, 7, participates regularly in various after-school activities there, such as Story Hour. When asked what he enjoys most about visiting the library, Brady said, “Getting books.” Then he added, “And story time.” Kareha said the programs at the library have aided her son a lot in learning to read, and she believes he is one of the best readers in his class because of it. Brady also participates in a “Make-it, Take-it” Craft Time. Some of the things Kareha said Brady remembers from the craft times are making an apple sun-catcher and planting a corn seed and watching it grow. “Mrs. McGrath always has great craft ideas,” she said

Mary Ann McGrath, Head of Children’s services at the Abington Community Library, reads during children’s story hour to, from left, Gabriel Earl, Christopher Ryan and Molly Badalamente.

Mary Ann McGrath is Head of Children’s Services at the library, and can usually be found with a smile on her face sitting behind the desk in the children’s room, assisting a youngster in locating a book or performing tasks in the main section of the library. “I enjoy the atmosphere of it,” McGrath said of the Children’s Room. “I enjoy working with the children.” McGrath said one thing she

thinks the youngsters like about the children’s room, which was built as an addition to the main library in 2002, is the room itself. With bright colors, toys, picture books, child-size tables and chairs, computers with child-safe internet access and a wide selection of children’s videos and DVDs, it’s like a child’s paradise. McGrath recently observed one child arrive exclaiming,

Want to get involved? Seating is limited for many of the following events at the Abington Community Library and participants are asked to pre-register. To register, or for more information, contact the library at 587.3440. Tuesday Winter Story Hours: January 10, 17, 24 and 31 and February 7, 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 1:30 to 2 p.m. For ages 3 through 5. Thursday Winter Story Hours: January 12, 19 and 26 and February 2 and 9, 10:30 to 11 a.m. For ages 2 and 3 Friday Winter Story Hours: January 6 and 20 and February 3 and 17, 10:30 a.m. For children 12 months through 36 months. For a full listing of upcoming activities at the Abington Community Library, visit http://www.lclshome.org/abington/.

“Mommy, mommy! I’m going to the playroom!” This enthusiasm for visiting the library is common among its young patrons, and McGrath said the children’s staff has a variety of fun activities and programs planned for them through mid-February. One is a winter reading club which will be held from January 9 through February 17. She said the theme of the reading club will be “Warm up with a good book” and the idea behind it is to give children something to do while the weather is too cold to play outdoors. “We want to encourage visits to the library,” she said. “And it’s a nice place to come when it’s cold outside.” Instead of including a set list of books to read, McGrath said the Winter Reading Club will provide incentives for participants to read books of their own choosing. She wants the program to feel more personal to each individual.

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Dig out your Olympic gear because in the spirit of the 8th annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice: “The Frozen Games of 2012,” we are seeking one boy and one girl between the ages of 5 and 12 to be our young “Gold Medalists!” Show us your best Olympic-inspired costume (gymnast, figure skater, etc.)

• $100 savings bond each, compliments of Penn Security Bank. • Honorable ceremony to be held at Penn Security Bank on Thursday, February 2nd. • Photo appearance in The Abington Journal’s Festival of Ice special section edition publishing Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. • Personal appearance in the Festival of Ice Parade on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. • Honorable ceremony at the Clarks Summit Borough Building immediately following the parade.

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It’s time to brush up on your history and show your Greek flair! We’re seeking one adult (18 or older) with a Greek-themed costume that makes us turn our heads.

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interior. Heated seats. Back up & navigation systems. New tires & brakes. Sunroof. Garage kept. Many extras! 46,000 Miles. Asking $20,500. 570-825-8888 or 626-297-0155 Call Anytime!

To place your ad call...829-7130 NEW!! Full size adult ATV. Strong 4 stroke motor. CVT fully automatic transmission with reverse. Electric start. Front & rear luggage racks. Long travel suspension. Disc brakes. Dual stage head lights. Perfect for hunters & trail riders alike. BRAND NEW & READY TO RIDE. $1,695 takes it away. 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre

Attorney Services

ESTATE PLANNING /ADMINISTRATION

412 Autos for Sale

loaded, tan leather interior. 1 owner. 103k miles. $8,999 or best offer. Call 570-814-3666

TOMAHAWK`10 310

412 Autos for Sale

BMWSilver, `01 X5fully 4.4i.

ADOPT

A caring, married couple would love to provide a happy home for your baby. Expenses paid. Allison & Joe 877-253-8699 www.allisonjoe.com

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP

NOBODY Pays More

Instruction & Training

150 Special Notices

Auto Parts

$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!

360

ATV, 110 CC. Brand New Tomahawk Kids Quad. Only $695 takes it away! 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre

BMW `99 M3

Convertible with Hard Top. AM/FM. 6 disc CD. 117 K miles. Stage 2 Dinan suspension. Cross drilled rotors. Cold air intake. All maintenance records available. $11,500 OBO. 570-466-2630

BUICK `05 LACROSSE

Metallic Gray. Heated leather seats. Traction control, 6 way power front seats, remote start. Rear park assist. New tires. 41,400 miles. $11,000 570-696-2148

CADILLAC `05 SRX All wheel drive,

traction control, 3.6 L V-6, power sunroof, autostick, leather interior, auto car starter, factory installed 6 CD disc changer, all power, memory seat. 39,000 miles. $21,000 570-453-2771

412 Autos for Sale

HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S

black and red interior. 9,700 miles, auto, HUD, removable glass roof, polished wheels, memory package, Bose stereo and twilight lighting, factory body moldings, traction control, ABS, Garage kept - Like New. $25,900 (570) 609-5282

EAGLE `95 TALON

Only 97,000 Miles. Full custom body kit, dark green metallic with gray interior. Dual exhaust, 4 coil over adjustable struts. All new brakes, air intake kit, strut brakes, custom seats, custom white gauges, 2 pillar gauges, new stereo, alarm, custom side view mirrors. 4 cylinder automatic, runs excellent. $8,500. Call 570-876-1355 or 570-504-8540 (evenings)

Excellent condition inside & out. Garage kept. Regularly serviced by dealer, records available. Option include alloy wheels, decklid spoiler, sport seats, interior accent lighting (blue), Nose mask and custom cut floor mats. Dark grey with black interior. 56K highway miles. REDUCED! $13,300. Call 570-709-4695

HONDA `07 ACCORD

LEXUS `98 LS 400

Excellent condition, garage kept, 1 owner. Must see. Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS navigation, moon roof, cd changer. Loaded. $9,000 or best offer. 570-706-6156

CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE

FORD ‘28 MODEL A Sport Coupe.

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

$49,000

FORD ‘76 THUNDERBIRD

Rumble Seat. Professionally Restored. Ford Blue with tan canvas top. $15,225 570-339-1552 after 5:00pm

All original $12,000

MERCEDES ‘76 450 SL $24,000

MERCEDES ‘29

Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com

FORD SALEEN ‘04 281 SC Coupe

Line up a place to live in classified!

JAGUAR ‘94 XJS CONVERTIBLE

Selling your Camper? Place an ad and find a new owner. 570-829-7130

V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1 owner with maintenance records. Slate blue with leather interior. Sunroof. Asking $12,500. Call 570-239-2556

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

1,000 miles documented #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854

MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE

new condition. Brilliant blue exterior with beige hides. Car is fully equipped with navigation system, V-8, automatic, climate control AC, alarm system, AM/FM 6 disc CD, garage door opener. 42,000 original miles. $9,000 Call (570) 288-6009

GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black

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

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

JAGUAR `00 S TYPE 4 door sedan. Like

Mint Condition Magnolia red, with palomino beige leather interior. This car rates a 10 in & out. 4 new tires and services. Florida car. $10,500. 570-885-1512

FORD ‘02 MUSTANG

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

VOLKSWAGEN `04

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

DESOTO CUSTOM ‘49 4 DOOR SEDAN

MAZDA `88 RX-7

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

3 on the tree with fluid drive. This All American Classic Icon runs like a top at 55MPH. Kin to Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial Desoto, built in the American Midwest, after WWII, in a plant that once produced B29 Bombers. In it’s original antiquity condition, with original shop & parts manuals, she’s beautifully detailed and ready for auction in Sin City. Spent her entire life in Arizona and New Mexico, never saw a day of rain or rust. Only $19,995. To test drive, by appointment only, Contact Tony at 570-899-2121 or penntech84th@ gmail.com

Beetle - Convertible GREAT ON GAS!

Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition. Garage kept. Newly Reduced $14,000 570-479-7664 Leave Message

MERCEDES 1975

Good interior & exterior. Runs great! New tires. Many new parts. Moving, Must Sell. $2,300 or best offer 570-693-3263 Ask for Paul

Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200 • All original

45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727 Let the Community Know! Place your Classified Ad TODAY! 570-829-7130

OLDSMOBILE 1953 SEDAN MERCEDES-BENZ `73 72K 98 original miles. V8 motor. 450SL with Rocket Hydromatic transConvertible mission. Mechani-

removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $28,000. Call 825-6272

FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589

6 cylinder automatic. 52k original miles. Florida car. $1500. 570-899-1896

cally sound. Antique tags. Excellent Driver. Must see to appreciate! Asking $6,250 Or best offer. (570) 855-3040

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Commercial Trucks & Equipment

CHEVY ‘08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.

Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322

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563-1123

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FREE STATE INSPECTION AS LONG AS YOU OWN THE CAR! *Tax and tags extra. Security Deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. See salesperson for details. All payments subject to credit approval by the primary lending source, Tier 0 rate. Special APR financing cannot be combined with Ford cash rebate. “BUY FOR” prices are based on 72 month at $18.30 per month per $1000 financed with $2,500 down (cash or trade). Photos of vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford is not responsible for any typographical errors. No Security Deposit Necessary. See dealer for details. Sale ends JANUARY 31, 2012.

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

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Motorcycles

BMW 2010 K1300S

Only 460 miles! Has all bells & whistles. Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

GMC `05 SAVANA 1500 Cargo Van.

AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Very clean. $10,750. Call 570-474-6028

JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

$15,000 FIRM.

DAELIM 2006

150 CCs. 4,700 miles. 70 MPG. New battery & tires. $1,500; negotiable. Call 570-288-1246 or 570-328-6897

HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023

HARLEY DAVIDSON `03

100th Anniversary Edition Deuce. Garage kept. 1 owner. 1900 miles. Tons of chrome. $38,000 invested. A must see. Asking $18,000. OBO 570-706-6156

HSoft ARLEY DAVIDSON ‘80 riding FLH. King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348

442 RVs & Campers

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.

Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, , awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986

SUNLINE SOLARIS `91

25’ travel trailer A/C. Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

06 CHEVY COLORADO CREW CAB Z71 78K MILES. NEWER 31-10-15 HANKOOK TIRES. 4WD, AUTO, POWER WINDOWS LOCKS. TRUCK RUNS LIKE NEW. 5 CYLINDER GREAT ON GAS HAVE LEER CAP & NERF BARS AND BED LINER, CD, AIR LIGHT BLUE WITH BLUE INTERIOR. $14,500 570-575-5087 OR 570-718-1834

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!

AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New inspection. Like new, inside & out. $13,000. (570) 540-0975

CADILLAC `07 ESCALADE ESV Black with extended

cab. Fully loaded. Low miles. Extra set of tires & rims. Leather interior. $32,000. (570) 357-1383

CADILLAC `99 ESCALADE 97k miles. Black

with beige leather interior. 22” rims. Runs great. $8,500 Call 570-861-0202

FORD `04 EXPLORER

Eddie Bauer Edition 59,000 miles, 4 door, 3 row seats, V6, all power options, moon roof, video screen $12,999. 570-690-3995 or 570-287-0031

506 Administrative/ Clerical

ADMINISTRATIVE/ CLERICAL

New car dealership is seeking full time employee. Experience only. Must have excellent phone etiquette and good ability to multi-task. Excellent pay and benefits including 401k plan.

Call 570-262-0914 Leave message.

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Triple black, economical 6 cylinder. 4x4 select drive. CD, remote door opener, power windows & locks, cruise, tilt wheel. 108k highway miles. Garage kept. Super clean inside and out. No rust. Sale price $6,495. Scranton. Trade in’s accepted. 570-466-2771

JEEP `03 LIBERTY

SPORT. Rare. 5 speed. 23 MPG. 102K highway miles. Silver with black interior. Immaculate condition, inside and out. Garage kept. No rust, maintenance records included. 4wd, all power. $6,900 or best offer, trades will be considered. Call 570-575-0518

JEEP `04 CHEROKEE 135,000 miles, auto-

matic, four wheel drive, $6,500. (570) 237-6979

NISSAN `10 ROGUE SL AWD. Gray. Sunroof. Bose stereo system. Black, heated leather seats. Sunroof 6,800 miles. $24,000 (570) 696-2777

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

RANGE ROVER ‘07 SPORT Supercharged

59,000 miles, fully loaded. Impeccable service record. $36,000 570-283-1130

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Accounting/ Finance

TAX PREPARER

No experience necessary. Enroll in a FREE 1-week training class. Focus on providing quality service to Liberty Tax customers. Day and evening classes available. Seasonal job opportunities. Pittston & Plains 883-7829 Edwardsville & West Pittston 288-4007 Wilkes-Barre & Hanover Twp 208-1096 Dallas 675-2240

Find homes for your kittens! Place an ad here! 570-829-7130

Send resume to: c/o Times Leader Box 2875 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

542

Logistics/ Transportation

DRIVERS Attention experienced reefer drivers. Great pay. Freight lanes from Presque isle, ME, Boston-Lehigh, PA 800-277-0212 or primeinc.com DRIVERS CDL drivers needed. Dirt Excavating is seeking help in many areas of our company. The following positions are availab le: CDL Truck drivers with tanker endorsement. Flaggers/Spotters. Roustabouts. Truck Dispatchers. Some experience required. Complete benefits package, full health care, matching 401k & competitive salaries. 114 Rt 660 Mansfield, PA 16933 570-724-DIRT (3478) DRIVERS CDL drivers wanted to deliver Semi & box trucks throughout the NE region. Tow vehicle is beneficial. Call 855-764-1601 or www.qualitydriveaway.com DRIVERS CDL-A DRIVE WITH PRIDE. Up to $3,000 sign on bonus for qualified drivers. CDL & 6 months OTR experience required, USA Truck 877-521-5775 www.usatruck.jobs DRIVERS Hiring Experienced or Inexperienced Tanker Drivers. Great benefits and Pay. New fleet Volvo tractors. 1 year OTR experience required. Tanker training available. call Today 877-8826537 www.OakleyTransport.com DRIVERS O/O $5,000 sign on bonus. Tons of warm, prosperous south Texas runs. Frac sand hauling. Must have tractor, pneumatic trailers, blower. 817-980-6095 DRIVERS Pyle Transport needs owner operators & company drivers. Regional truckload operations HOME EVERY WEEKEND!. O/O average $1.84/mile, steady year round work. Requires CDL-A, 2 years experience. Call Charity 877910-7711 www.DriveForPyle.com DRIVERS Start out the year with daily pay & weekly hometime. Single source dispatch. Van & refrigerated. CDL-A, 3 months recent experience required. 800-4149569 www.driveknight.com DRIVERS top pay on excellent runs. Regional runs, steady miles, frequent hometime, new equipment. Automatic detention pay. CDL-A, 6 month experience required. EEOE/AAP 866-322-4039 Drive4Marten.com

SERVICE DRIVER & GENERAL LABORER For local portable

restroom company. Good pay & benefits Call 570-388-6352 Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm.

545

Marketing/ Product

MARKETER

Audition to be our famous Lady Liberty. Male or Female. Energy and Enthusiasm a must! Earn income being a Liberty Tax Marketer. Pittston & Plains 883-7829 Edwardsville & West Pittston 288-4007 Wilkes-Barre & Hanover Twp 417-4814 Dallas 675-2240

548 Medical/Health

RN SUPERVISOR Full Time 3-11

Monday - Friday Experience in LTC

ACTIVITY AIDE Per Diem DIETARY AIDES Per Diem CNA’S

Per Diem, All shifts Competitive Salary & Benefits Package Golden Living Center Summit 50 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Fax 570-825-9423 or pamela.smith2@ goldenliving.com EOE M/F/D/V

548 Medical/Health

720

Cemetery Plots/Lots

SOCIAL WORK MEMORIAL SHRINE LOTS FOR SALE CONSULTANT 6 lots available at Part time to work

with adoptive parents and pregnant women & outreach in Scranton/WilkesBarre. Home studies, post-placement visits, and information meetings. BSW/ MSW required, Adoption experience preferred. Must have flexible schedule. Fax resume and hourly requirements to (610) 432-8200 Attention: Tammy or TammyC@afth.org EOE

551

Other

AIRLINES ARE HIRING. Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified, housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 888-834-9715

554

Production/ Operations

TRANSLOAD OPERATOR

Rapidly growing business has a need for self-motivated individuals to fill the fast paced position of Transload Operator at our Pittston, PA site. Mechanical and computer skills are a plus and excellent communication abilities are a must. The position requires multi-tasking and shift work along with respect for safety and customer service. The successful candidates must be able to manipulate levers from scaffolding and possess a valid driver’s license. Competitive Wage and Benefit Package. Submit Resume to: Human Resources PO Box 726 Sheffield, PA 16347

600 FINANCIAL 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.

Memorial Shrine Cemetery. $2,400. Call 717-774-1520 SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY

724 Cellular Phones

APPLE IPHONE 4 S

Brand new with 64GB Memory and Apple iPad 2, 64GB with wifi-3g this are factory unlocked with Complete accessories (Well packed & sealed in original company box) and can be used with any network provider of your choice Email: order@tradebitlimited.com or skype: wg.fields for more information.

726

Clothing

CLOTHING boys size 2T blanket sleepers; 9 total; $12. excellent condition Men’s large long sleeve dress shirts (Chaps, Eddie Bauer, Natica, Perry Ellis) excellent condition; asking $5 each 570-333-0966

COAT

KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385 COAT men’s Columbia warm green color coat size xl $10. Girls brown London Fog jacket, hood & flowers embroided on 1 sleeve, size 7-8 asking $10. 570-650-8710

Designer Clothes at Discount prices. Your favorite current styles. Convenient, local fashions, with no shipping or return hassles. Wed., Fri. & Sat. 11 - 5 Thurs. 12 - 6 100 Wyoming Ave. Wyoming, PA

730

Computer Equipment & Software

CD Burner/DVD player for pc. Hewlett Packard model ts-h493 sata combo drive. $35 call rick 283-2552 LAPTOP: Dell XPS Laptop computer (15) includes cooling pad/mouse $550. 570-266-2923 TOWER Gateway Pentium 4 Tower. 3ghz cpu with hyperthread. 1gb ram, new mainboard & 80gb harddrive, card reader, dvdrw. $75. 570-905-2985.

732

Exercise Equipment

AERO Pilates Performer 298 exercise chart, DVD’s cardio rebounder $200. 288-3634 EXERCISER ABS rocker $8. 570-735-5529

700 MERCHANDISE 708

Antiques & Collectibles

WAGON. Radio Flyer. 34x15. Needs restoration. New in mid 1940’s. $35 570-823-2505

710

Appliances

DISHWASHER, Portable, Kenmore, Black with Butcher Block top, $200. 570-333-4494

To place your ad call...829-7130 MICROWAVE GE over range, 7 months old, white, excellent condition $75. 570-474-0281 570-371-1866

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Baby Items

BABY GLIDER brand new, cherry /tan. $100. 570-970-9243 BABY TRAVEL SYSTEM $50. Jumparoo $35. 2 infant car seat Bases $20. each. 570-417-2940

716

Building Materials

BATHROOM matching sink set Gerber white porcelain bathroom sink with mirror & medicine cabinet $80. 570-331-8183 CERAMIC FLOOR TILE Davinci brand new, never used maui color, 12 x 12” 11 boxes of 11 tiles each. $40. 570-287-5358 SCREEN DOOR. 4x8 for 8’ patio door. New in box. $75 570-823-2505

720

Cemetery Plots/Lots

MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available

May be Separated Rose Lawn Section $450 each 570-654-1596

PULL UP/ DIP POWER TOWER/ Weider, excellent condition. $200. 570-970-9243

744

Furniture & Accessories

BAKER’S RACK green metal with 2 wicker baskets for storage. Excellent condition, asking $125 obo. 239-6011. BED FRAME classic style, queen size raised panel, headboard, footboard & side rails. Black wood finish. Asking $200. assembly required, easy instructions included. 570-283-3086 BRAND NEW P-TOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET!! Still in bags! $150!! MUST SELL!! Call Steve @ 280-9628!! COMPUTER DESK oak, 25 3/4dc60 1/2 wx301/4H, removable hutch, excellent condition $200. 570-829-1454 COMPUTER DESK, like new L shaped used 2 months paid $500 sell for $200. Wood/walnut. 570-287-3934 DESK, wood computer desk , pull out keyboard tray, lower shelf to hold tower off the floor, has rollers for easy moving 31 1/2”w x 19 1/2”d x 55 1/2 “h $40. Maple 3 shelf open back book stand 9 p3/4”w x 23 1/2”l x 28 1/2”h $20. Wooden lamp with shade hangs on wall, $20. Kaz cool moisture humidifier with air cleaning filter, 20-24 hour operation, on-off switch, directional spout $15. 570-288-8689 DINING TABLES 3 2 with extensions for $35. each. 1 dark finish oval for $25. Antique dressing table $35. 570-825-3888 LAMPS (2) parlor stand up, grey metal & black. $25 each. 570-740-1246

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Furniture & Accessories

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, oak, $60. Call Mark at 570301-3484 or Allison at 631-6635.

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, oak, 46” h, 40”w. Will hold up to 26” TV, has drawers & shelves, excellent condition. $50. 570-696-1703

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 LOVE SEAT, white $100. Kitchen Table marble top $300. Queen Waterbed mattress & heater $100.570-655-8598 TV Armoire with lighted curio on top $75. 570-954-2712

754

Machinery & Equipment

ENGINE 3 HP Briggs & Stratton engine in good condition mounted on a 2 wheel sprayer with hose & nozzle that needs work. $75. 570-693-1918

756

Medical Equipment

SCOOTER PRIDE MOBILITY good condition. $350. 570-350-4298

758 Miscellaneous AQUARIUM - 20 gallon with oak finish stand, clean & excellent condition pump, filter, hoses, light, & many accessories. $99. 570-824-3310 BEDLINER: 89 Chevy S10 truck bedliner, standard 6’ cab $15. Battery charger 6/12 volt, 2/6 amp, new $25. Chevy small block headers with gaskets $20 both. Holley 4 barrel carb 600 cfm rebuilt $90. Gong Show movie DVD $10. Large frameless mirror 36”X42” $40. 5 storm windows $15. 570-740-1246 BEDROOM SET Thomasville 7 drawer bureau with mirror, 2 matching night stands $300. obo 570-994-7921

758 Miscellaneous TIRES 2 used Winterforce 215/70R15 tires on rims from 2000 Chevy Venture $80. 570-474-0935 TRUCK CAP. Fiberglass A.R.E. with sliding screen windows and locking door. 76x62. $600 STEPCLIMBER, 425i Tunturi, $200. FLASHING, copper 3x8, $200 570-574-0680

762

Musical Instruments

PIANO/UPRIGHT FREE. MOVING 570-479-1810

776 Sporting Goods BIKE ProForm XP70 exercise bike & Proform 675 cardiocross trainer elliptical both like new. $75. each. 570- 696-9979 EVERLAST HEAVY BAG with chain $40. 570-954-2712 FOOSEBALL TABLE, very good condition, $75. OBO. 570-262-7923 GOLF CLUBS Callaway X-20 Flighted 5.5 iron set 4-PW steel shafts $125 Ben Hogan BH-5 iron set 3-PW graphite shafts $75. Taylor Made Burner 2.0, 6 iron, new. $35.498-4556 INSTANT FISHERMAN (2) & 2 travel cases never used with additional knife. Paid around $100. sell $65. 788-6654 Snowboard Millennium 3 with Bindings with Burton snow board boots, size 9. $199. Nike Mercurial’s Soccer Spikes size 10 paid $159 will sell $50. Call Mark at 570-3013484 or Allison at 631-6635. TONY LITTLE AB lounge extreme paid $160. sell $90. still in box.288-9889

780

Televisions/ Accessories

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER with 27” tv, hardly used. $80. 570-287-0023 TELEVISION: GE. 28” works good, needs remote $80. 570-740-1246 TVS 36” Super Scan color TV measuring 34” W, 29 1/2” H, 25” D manufactured by Sears $75. 14” RCA color TV $20. 14 w X 13” h X 14” D. 570-288-8689

BIRD CAGES $25. each. 570-417-2940

794

CARRIER Sears Black X-Cargo Sport 20 car top carrier with lock and key. Measures 67 1/2 x 26 1/4 x 20 1/4. Excellent condition. Asking $125. 570-829-4776

Wii - (2) Bowling Balls, brand new $5 each. CHARGER, Nyko for Wii, 4 ports with batteries and covers. Like new $15. 570-693

DINNERWARE Coca Cola dish set, service for 4, brand new, asking $30 570-239-6011 GLASS DOOR. 4 way glass door for bath tub. $25 570-331-8183 HELMET motorcycle Outlaw brand, size large, new in box, 1/2 helmet style ,3 snap visor, leather look with skull embroidery. Retails for $120 sell for $50. OBO. 822-6258 PHONE: hearing impaired phone (MiracleEar) $25 Opentech (miracle phone) for the hearing impaired l, instructional video also included, $25. Milk can with lid, painted black has decal, good condition $30. Hamilton Beach slow cooker $10. Soup tureen & ladle $8. Electric Mr Coffee 12 cup $8. Micro Perk microwave coffee maker makes 4 cup, additional glass maker $5. Beautiful 2 piece wall planter by syrocco $25. 570-650-8710

Video Game Systems/Games

XBOX 360 firmware installed. 4 games included-$350. DVD player Toshiba, remote excellent condition $15. 570-472-1646

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

PAYING TOP DOLLAR for Your Gold, Silver, Scrap Jewelry, Sterling Flatware, Diamonds, Old High School Rings, Foreign & American Paper Money & Coins. WE WILL BEAT PRICES! We Buy Tin and Iron Toys, Vintage Coke Machines, Vintage Brass, Cash Registers, Old Costume Jewelry, Slot Machines, Lionel Trains & Antique Firearms. IF YOU THINK IT’S OLD BRING IT IN, WE WILL GIVE YOU A PRICE. COME SEE US AT 134 RTE. 11, Larksville 570-855-7197 570-328-3428

SANITIZING STEAM CLEANING SYSTEM, Hahn multi function Model MS30 numerous attachments, mint condition $75. 570-829-1454

WILL BUY stationary bike in good working condition. call cell #’s 845-2249151/845-380-2490

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

570-735-1487 WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

BUYING 11am to 6pm

39 Prospect St • Nanticoke 539

Legal

539

Legal

LATONA LAW, P.C. Criminal Division

Latona Law, P.C. is expanding to include a criminal division. Applicant must have at least 3 years criminal law experience. Salary and benefits package based on experience.

Please fax resume to 570-822-5169 or Email to tlorince@epix.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

815

Dogs

906 Homes for Sale

SCRANTON

RUNDLE STREET

800 PETS & ANIMALS 810

Cats

CATS Free to good homes. Help! Living in country & caring for approximately 15 strays, 3 months to 2 years. Health issues are forcing me to find good homes for them. References required. 333-4164 KITTENS, FREE to good home. 8 weeks old. Kingston 570-239-8391

815

Dogs

PUG PUPPIES

Adorable ACA registered fawn pug puppies. Shots, wormed, and vet checked. 5 female and 2 male. Ready to go 01/08/12. $450. 570-837-3243

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Nice ranch in very well maintained, quiet neighborhood with finished basement, hardwood floors, and big, fenced back yard with deck. REDUCED PRICE $94,900 MLS# 11-4025 Joseph P Gilroy Real Estate (570) 288-1444 Ask for Holly Kozlowski (570) 814-6763

WYOMING

906 Homes for Sale

PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.

BOXER PUPPIES!

1 Male remaining. AKC Registered. Tail docked. 1st shots. $650. Ready now. Call 570-821-5635

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

Parents on premises Shots Current. $500 570-250-9690

Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.

Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130! MOUNTAIN TOP Laurel Lakes Section. Beautiful colonial on 2 private acres. 4 bedrooms, large kitchen, big family room with fireplace and builtins, spacious living room and dining room, 2.5 baths, oversized 3 car garage. Priced to sell at $279,000. Call 610-295-9550.

PLAINS

KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road

TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2

bedrooms, huge modern kitchen, big TV room and living room, 1 bath, attic for storage, washer, dryer & 2 air conditioners included. New Roof & Furnace Furnished or unfurnished. Low Taxes! Reduced $115,900 FINANCING AVAILABLE

570-885-1512

Brick home for sale. 2 Car Garage. For more info, call 570-856-1045

915 Manufactured Homes

ASHLEY PARK

Laurel Run & San Souci Parks, Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, MobileOneSales.net Call (570)250-2890

938

Apartments/ Furnished

PITTSTON TWP.

Attractive weekly & monthly rates for single and double rooms and suites. Water, heat, cable & maid service included. AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN 570-655-1234

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

DALLAS

Large 3 bedroom 2nd floor. No pets. Off street parking. Call Joe 570-881-2517


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2004 Hyundai....... Elantra............ 4dr Sdn GLS Auto...................................... 49,537 MILES $7,995

STK: H27147A

STK: H26966B

2008 Chevrolet .... Cobalt............. 2dr Cpe LS ................................................. 48,085 MILES $8,995

STK: JP15472A 2008 Ford..............Edge ............... 4dr SEL AWD............................................. 44,679 MILES $20,495

STK: J4758A

2006 Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn GLS V6 Auto................................. 83,287 MILES $8,995

STK: H27333A

2011

STK: T28731A

2004 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn LE Auto......................................... 77,313 MILES $8,995

STK: T28455A

2007 Acura...........RDX ................ AWD 4dr Tech Pkg .................................... 52,582 MILES $20,800

STK: K12193B

2008 Chevrolet .... Cobalt............. 4dr Sdn LS ................................................. 37,868 MILES $8,995

STK: T28907A

2010 Toyota..........RAV4 .............. 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT............................ 36,813 MILES $20,979

STK: H27191A

2008 Kia................. Optima ........... 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LX .................................... 49,571 MILES $9,995

STK: T28870A

2010 Toyota..........Tacoma .......... 4WD Reg I4 MT......................................... 11,498 MILES $20,979

STK: T28193B

2007 Scion............ tC .................... 3dr HB Auto............................................... 47,446 MILES $10,995

STK: D0368B

2010 Honda..........Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto LX-P ........................................ 9,350 MILES $20,995

STK: T28702B

2004 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn XLE V6 Auto ................................. 58,641 MILES $10,995

STK: HP15499

2008 Honda..........Accord............ 4dr V6 Auto EX-L ....................................... 19,647 MILES $20,995

STK: T28323B

2005 Toyota.......... Sienna............ 5dr LE FWD 7-Passenger........................... 86,299 MILES $10,995

STK: L11333A

2009 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn Auto ............................................. 30,709 MILES $21,200

STK: H27059A

2007 Honda.......... Accord............ 2dr I4 AT LX ............................................... 36,480 MILES $11,995

STK: T28905A

2009 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 32,461 MILES $21,400

STK: T28652B

2007 Buick............ Terraza ........... 4dr CXL *Ltd Avail*................................... 72,288 MILES $11,995

STK: T28535A

2007 Toyota..........4Runner ......... 4WD 4dr V6 SR5 ....................................... 67,425 MILES $21,495

STK: D0387B

2008 Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto GLS.................................. 46,179 MILES $11,995

STK: B9371A

2008 Toyota..........RAV4 .............. 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd...................... 39,045 MILES $21,499

STK: K12287A

2007 Kia................. Sorento .......... 4WD 4dr LX ............................................... 53,037 MILES $11,995

STK: H27242A

2009 Honda..........Accord............ 4dr V6 Auto EX-L ....................................... 20,783 MILES- $21,500

STK: P15473

2010 Nissan.......... Versa .............. ................................................................... 32,182 MILES $11,995

STK: T29053A

2006 Toyota..........4Runner ......... 4dr SR5 Sport V6 Auto 4WD..................... 33,854 MILES $21,695

STK: J4770A

2005 Ford.............. Mustang......... 2dr Cpe Deluxe.......................................... 38,789 MILES $12,995

STK: T28706A

2010 Toyota..........Camry ............ 4dr Sdn V6 Auto SE................................... 29,524 MILES $21,979

STK: T28743A

2009 Ford.............. Focus.............. 4dr Sdn S................................................... 14,380 MILES $12,995

STK: T28926A

2009 Toyota..........Camry Hybrid 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 35,423 MILES $21,995

STK: T28419A

2006 Toyota.......... Prius ............... 5dr HB........................................................ 53,806 MILES $12,995

STK: C3484A

2009 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn Auto ............................................. 43,640 MILES $21,995

STK: K12351A

2008 Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn V6 Auto Limited ........................... 38,245 MILES $13,295

STK: T28859A

2011

STK: L11356B

2009 Mitsubishi... Eclipse............ 3dr Cpe Auto GS........................................ 38,628 MILES $13,995

STK: H26913A

2010 Subaru.........Legacy............ 4dr Sdn H4 Auto Limited Pwr Moon ......... 8,685 MILES $22,895

STK: K12490A

2006 Hyundai....... Tucson ........... 4dr GLS 4WD 2.7L V6 Auto....................... 47,371 MILES $13,995

STK: AP15259

2009 Acura...........TSX ................ ................................................................... 45,734 MILES $22,995

STK: DP15570

2010 Dodge.......... Caliber............ 4dr HB SXT ................................................ 29,155 MILES $13,995

STK: T28939A

2010 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr LX ............................................... 13,714 MILES $23,479

STK: HP15532

2008 Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr Man EX................................................ 23,632 MILES $13,995

STK: T28454B

2008 Jeep .............Wrangler........ 4WD 4dr Unlimited Sahara....................... 50,699 MILES $23,800

STK: K12395A

2010 Hyundai....... Elantra............ 4dr Sdn Auto GLS...................................... 17,876 MILES $13,995

STK: DP15583

2011

STK: AP15460A 2009 Nissan.......... Altima ............ 4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.5..................................... 43,250 MILES $13,995

STK: T28593A

2010 Toyota..........Venza.............. 4dr Wgn I4 FWD........................................ 29,108 MILES $23,995

STK: H27178A

2010 Ford.............. Focus.............. 4dr Sdn SE................................................. 20,788 MILES $13,995

STK: CP15581

2011

Chrysler.......T & C .............. 4dr Wgn Touring........................................ 8,231 MILES $23,995

STK: H27088A

2009 Hyundai....... Santa Fe......... AWD 4dr Auto GLS ................................... 80,094 MILES $13,995

STK: H27230A

2011

Honda..........Element.......... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 9,071 MILES $23,995

STK: T28236B

2009 Mitsubishi... Eclipse............ 3dr Cpe Auto GS........................................ 34,268 MILES $14,495

STK: H27279A

2009 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX-L w/Navi............................... 19,534 MILES $23,995

STK: H26856C

2008 Scion............ tC .................... 2dr HB Auto............................................... 45,479 MILES $14,995

STK: H27023A

2010 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX-L............................................ 22,484 MILES $24,479

STK: H26771A

2008 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto LX-P ........................................ 32,402 MILES $14,995

STK: T28395A

2011

STK: K12460A

2010 Hyundai....... Elantra............ 4dr Sdn Auto GLS...................................... 7,996 MILES $14,995

STK: T28438A

2008 Toyota..........Highlander..... 4WD 4dr Sport .......................................... 60,900 MILES $24,595

STK: K12415A

2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto LE......................................... 28,495 MILES $14,995

STK: J4835A

2010 Jeep .............WranglerUnltd 4WD 4dr Sport .......................................... 20,287 MILES $24,900

STK: T28397A

2010 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 30,454 MILES $14,995

STK: A10955A

2010 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 31,879 MILES $24,995

STK: DP15411

2010 Dodge.......... Avenger ......... 4dr Sdn R/T ............................................... 33,945 MILES $14,995

STK: H26810A

2010 Honda..........Odyssey ......... 5dr EX ........................................................ 24,482 MILES $24,995

STK: DP15453

2010 Dodge.......... Avenger ......... 4dr Sdn R/T ............................................... 34,206 MILES $14,995

STK: J4902A

2010 Jeep .............WranglerUnltd 4WD 4dr Sport .......................................... 5,317 MILES $25,479

STK: T28930A

2009 Toyota.......... Tacoma .......... 2WD Reg I4 AT.......................................... 31,938 MILES $15,479

STK: A10968A

2010 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 8,265 MILES $25,500

STK: H27355A

2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto LE......................................... 16,905 MILES $15,479

STK: A10992A

2010 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 13,265 MILES $25,600

STK: H27151A

2006 Honda.......... CR-V ............... 4WD EX AT SE........................................... 79,134 MILES $15,489

STK: H27080A

2010 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr LX ............................................... 27,906 MILES $25,979

STK: T28469A

2009 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 21,756 MILES $15,900

STK: H27162A

2010 Ford..............Edge ............... 4dr Limited AWD....................................... 35,839 MILES $25,995

STK: J4693B

2010 Dodge.......... Avenger ......... 4dr Sdn R/T ............................................... 25,961 MILES $15,900

STK: A10964A

2010 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 14,947 MILES $25,995

STK: TP15408

2010 Toyota.......... Camry ............ ................................................................... 33,768 MILES $15,900

STK: B9173A

2009 Lexus ...........IS 250 ............. 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD.......................... 29,650 MILES $25,995

STK: H26850A

2008 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto EX-L PZEV ............................... 47,559 MILES $15,995

STK: JP15522

2011

STK: TP15419

2009 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto LX............................................ 19,930 MILES $15,995

STK: T28005A

2007 Ford..............F-150............... 4WD SuperCrew 150� Lariat .................... 43,586 MILES $25,995

STK: T27166A

2011

STK: H27115A

2010 Honda..........Odyssey ......... 5dr EX ........................................................ 17,524 MILES $25,995

STK: T28398A

2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto S .......................................... 39,408 MILES $15,995

STK: D0494A

2009 Lincoln.........MKS ............... 4dr Sdn FWD ............................................. 20,194 MILES $26,499

STK: TP15341

2010 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 32,873 MILES $15,995

STK: JP15224

2011

STK: T28741A

2009 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 33,337 MILES $15,995

STK: T28828A

2009 Toyota..........Venza.............. 4dr Wgn I4 AWD....................................... 35,914 MILES $26,995

STK: T27764A

2008 Nissan.......... Altima ............ 4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.5 SL................................ 36,661 MILES $15,995

STK: H27204A

2011

STK: T28664A

2008 Jeep ............. Compass........ 4WD 4dr Sport .......................................... 26,701 MILES $15,995

STK: AS0345

2010 Acura...........RDX ................ FWD 4dr .................................................... 18,920 MILES $26,995

STK: P15482

2009 Nissan.......... Altima ............ ................................................................... 17,703 MILES $15,995

STK: B9212A

2010 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 21,490 MILES $27,900

STK: H27061A

2009 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 25,285 MILES $16,100

STK: L11444A

2009 Lexus ...........IS 250 ............. 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD.......................... 29,916 MILES $27,979

STK: K12476A

2007 Hyundai....... Santa Fe......... AWD 4dr Auto GLS *Ltd Avail* ................ 37,615 MILES $16,400

STK: BP15539

2008 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury 4MATIC..................... 23,713 MILES $28,200

STK: C3458B

2010 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 20,486 MILES $16,500

STK: L11354A

2009 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 11,812 MILES $28,700

STK: T28474A

2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto S .......................................... 19,863 MILES $16,800

STK: B9326A

2009 Lexus ...........IS 250 ............. 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD.......................... 22,147 MILES $28,979

STK: TP15506

2010 Toyota.......... Camry ............ ................................................................... 26,265 MILES $16,800

STK: BP15516

2008 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury 4MATIC..................... 28,756 MILES $28,995

STK: T29000A

2009 Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr Auto EX ............................................... 22,130 MILES $16,979

STK: A11072A

2010 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 19,138 MILES $28,995

STK: H26871A

2009 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto EX ........................................... 34,843 MILES $16,995

STK: BP15540

2009 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 25,755 MILES $29,400

STK: HP15383

2010 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto LX............................................ 33,291 MILES $16,995

STK: L11395A

2008 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 7,349 MILES $29,897

STK: KP15456

2011

Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto GLS .............................. 22,573 MILES $16,995

STK: B9148A

2009 InďŹ niti ..........FX35 ............... AWD 4dr.................................................... 34,181 MILES $29,900

STK: KP15549

2011

Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto GLS .............................. 20,438 MILES $16,995

STK: LS0351

2010 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 16,997 MILES $29,979

STK: KP15548

2011

Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto GLS .............................. 22,813 MILES $16,995

STK: A11048A

2010 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 27,481 MILES $29,995

STK: KP15547

2011

Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto GLS .............................. 22,531 MILES $16,995

STK: A11084A

2009 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 22,419 MILES $29,995

STK: K12356A

2011

Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto GLS PZEV..................... 26,881 MILES $16,995

STK: L11384A

2010 Lexus ...........IS 250 ............. 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD.......................... 20,941 MILES $29,995

STK: T28661A

2007 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto XLE .................................. 33,770 MILES $16,995

STK: LS0358

2010 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 21,704 MILES $30,900

STK: K12028B

2008 Suzuki.......... XL7 ................. AWD 4dr Luxury w/3rd Row ..................... 46,762 MILES $16,995

STK: LS0353

2010 Lexus ...........IS 250 ............. 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD.......................... 16,210 MILES $30,979

STK: HP15487

2009 Honda.......... Accord............ ................................................................... 33,740 MILES $16,995

STK: C3478A

2009 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 8,753 MILES $30,995

STK: JP15582

2010 Jeep ............. Compass........ ................................................................... 28,142 MILES $16,995

STK: B9305B

2010 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 16,367 MILES $30,995

STK: T28730A

2011

STK: BS0348

2011

STK: H27249A

2008 Ford.............. Escape............ 4WD 4dr V6 Auto XLT ............................... 45,785 MILES $17,795

STK: BP15542

2009 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 20,261 MILES $30,995

STK: HP15498

2008 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto EX ........................................... 17,658 MILES $17,995

STK: A10978A

2010 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 12,691 MILES $31,400

STK: H27066A

2009 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto LX............................................ 12,459 MILES $17,995

STK: A11023A

2010 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 10,685 MILES $31,479

STK: T28669A

2009 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 16,419 MILES $17,995

STK: C3447B

2010 Chevrolet ....Tahoe ............. 4WD 4dr 1500 LT....................................... 34,356 MILES $31,995

STK: T28238A

2008 Nissan.......... Altima ............ 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SL .............................. 30,799 MILES $17,995

STK: T28466A

2009 Chevrolet ....Suburban....... 4WD 4dr 1500 LT w/1LT............................ 33,071 MILES $31,995

STK: CP15563

2010 Chrysler....... T & C .............. 4dr Wgn Touring........................................ 28,353 MILES $17,995

STK: A11022A

2008 Acura...........MDX ............... 4WD 4dr Tech/Pwr Tail Gate .................... 18,121 MILES $31,995

STK: CP15566

2010 Chrysler....... T & C .............. 4dr Wgn Touring........................................ 28,534 MILES $17,995

STK: D0413A

2010 Lexus ...........IS 250 ............. 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD.......................... 7,665 MILES $33,679

STK: T28489A

2009 Toyota.......... Prius ............... 5dr HB........................................................ 35,483 MILES $17,995

STK: H26995A

2010 Toyota..........Highlander..... 4WD 4dr V6 Limited.................................. 22,151 MILES $34,000

STK: JP15557

2010 Jeep ............. Compass........ ................................................................... 30,235 MILES $17,995

STK: P15626

2011

STK: H27174A

2009 Honda.......... CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr LX ............................................... 27,820 MILES $18,700

STK: BP15621

2009 MB................M-Class .......... 4MATIC 4dr 3.5L........................................ 33,384 MILES $34,900

STK: T28698A

2009 Honda.......... Civic Hybrid... 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 37,550 MILES $18,979

STK: B9339A

2010 Toyota..........Highlander..... 4WD 4dr V6 Limited.................................. 17,874 MILES $35,995

STK: A11039A

2009 Honda.......... Accord............ 2dr I4 Auto LX-S ........................................ 26,474 MILES $18,995

STK: LS0355

2010 Lexus ...........RX 350............ AWD 4dr.................................................... 22,540 MILES $36,879

STK: A10794B

2007 Lexus ........... ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 61,702 MILES $18,995

STK: L11470A

2010 Lexus ...........RX 350............ AWD 4dr.................................................... 27,111 MILES $36,979

STK: D0418A

2003 MB................ S-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 4.3L .............................................. 79,107 MILES $18,995

STK: T28944A

2009 Chevrolet ....Avalanche ...... 4WD Crew Cab 130� LTZ .......................... 33,018 MILES $37,499

STK: DP15622

2008 Dodge.......... Charger .......... 4dr Sdn SXT RWD ..................................... 34,220 MILES $18,995

STK: LS0360

2010 Lexus ...........RX 350............ AWD 4dr.................................................... 20,442 MILES $38,995

STK: HP15560

2008 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr V6 Auto EX-L ....................................... 23,847 MILES $18,995

STK: L11369A

2011

STK: A10970A

2008 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr V6 Auto EX-L PZEV.............................. 26,571 MILES $18,995

STK: J4760A

2008 Cadillac........Escalade......... AWD 4dr.................................................... 30,412 MILES $39,995

STK: K12361A

2009 Toyota.......... Prius ............... 5dr HB........................................................ 7,644 MILES $18,995

STK: BP15612

2010 MB................E-Class ........... 4dr Sdn Luxury 3.5L 4MATIC..................... 26,661 MILES $40,995

STK: H26390B

2010 Toyota.......... Prius ............... 5dr HB I...................................................... 15,618 MILES $18,995

STK: L11461A

2011

STK: M7917A

2010 Toyota.......... Prius ............... 5dr HB II..................................................... 37,304 MILES $18,995

STK: B9367A

2009 MB................CLK-Class....... 2dr Cabriolet 5.5L...................................... 10,979 MILES $43,995

STK: J4739A

2008 Chevrolet .... TrailBlazer ...... 4WD 4dr LT w/3LT..................................... 37,118 MILES $19,495

STK: C3495A

2009 Cadillac........Escalade......... AWD 4dr.................................................... 30,110 MILES $43,995

STK: H27368A

2012 Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr Auto LX................................................ 1,417 MILES $19,995

STK: B9168A

2010 MB................E-Class ........... 4dr Sdn Luxury 3.5L 4MATIC..................... 15,260 MILES $46,479

STK: K12304A

2011

STK: SR0018A

2010 MB................GL-Class ......... 4MATIC 4dr 4.6L........................................ 16,351 MILES $54,995

STK: T28510B

2007 Chevrolet .... Silv1500 Classic 4WD Ext Cab 143.5� LT2........................... 52,940 MILES $19,995

STK: C3497A

2010 BMW............6-Series.......... 2dr Conv 650i ............................................ 8,313 MILES $60,995

Mazda.......... Mazda3 .......... 4dr Sdn Auto i Touring .............................. 15,142 MILES $15,995

Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr Auto LX-S ............................................ 11,305 MILES $17,670

Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto Ltd................................ 13,188 MILES $19,995

2008 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 32,099 MILES $20,300 Jeep .............Liberty............ Sport Wagon 4 Door ................................. 13,874 MILES $20,700

Toyota..........Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto XLE .................................. 7,485 MILES $21,995

Dodge..........GrandCaravan 4dr Wgn Crew ........................................... 14,337 MILES $23,995

Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 9,892 MILES $24,500

Jeep .............GrandChero... 4WD 4dr Laredo ........................................ 19,740 MILES $25,995

Jeep .............GrandChero... 4WD 4dr Laredo ........................................ 17,523 MILES $26,600 Honda..........Odyssey ......... 5dr LX ........................................................ 5,282 MILES $26,995

MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 11,008 MILES $30,995

Cadillac........CTS................. 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury AWD ......................... 10,100 MILES $34,400

Lexus ...........RX 350............ AWD 4dr.................................................... 13,114 MILES $39,879

Cadillac........SRX ................ AWD 4dr Performance Collection............. 6,967 MILES $42,995

*ALL PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG, & TITLE. FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT. PRIOR SALES EXCLUDED. DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. WARRANTY ON SELECT MAKES AND MODELS. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. UNITS MAY BE SOLD PRIOR TO PRINTING. OFFERS EXPIRE 1/31/12.

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DUMORE

Two bedroom 1 bathroom apartment on Apple St. $600/month + utilities. Available 1/15. (570) 815-5334

FORTY FORT AMERICA REALTY RENTALS

AVAILABILITY FIRST FLOOR $465 + utilities. Managed. 1 Bedrooms. Small, efficient, modern, appliances, laundry, gas fireplaces, courtyard parking. 2 YR SAME

RENT/ LEASE, EMPLOYMENT /APPLICATION, NO PETS/ SMOKING.

288-1422

KINGSTON

1st floor, newly remodeled 1 bedroom, central heat and air, off-street parking, wall to wall, washer/dryer hookup, No pets. $475. Call 570-288-9507

950

Half Doubles

KINGSTON 3 bedrooms, 1.5

baths, new wall to wall carpeting, freshly painted, partial A/C, gas heat, large fenced in yard, walking distance to Kingston Corners. All appliances, off-street parking, no pets. $700/month, plus utilities, & 2 months security. Application & references. Call 570-639-4907

953 Houses for Rent

LAFLIN 2 bedrooms, 1.5 car

garage. Appliances. 1st month rent, security & references. $625 + utilities. 570-332-9355

KINGSTON

NANTICOKE

603 Hanover St 2nd floor, 1 bedroom. No pets. $500 + security, utilities & lease. Photos available. Call 570-542-5330

PLAINS 1 bedroom loft style

apartment. Off street parking. Water & sewer included. $425. Call 570-855-6957

WEST WYOMING 2nd floor, 1 bedroom

apartment. All appliances. Washer/ dryer. Off street parking. No pets. $525 + utilities, security & references. Call 570-954-2972

WILKES-BARRE

155 W. River St. 1 bedroom, some utilities & appliances included, hardwood floors, Pet friendly. $600/month. Call 570-969-9268

WILKES-BARRE

264 Academy St 1.5 bedrooms, newly renovated building. Washer & dryer available. $600/per month includes heat, hot water and parking. 646-712-1286 570-328-9896 570-855-4744

WILKES-BARRE

“GENERAL HOSPITAL” VICINITY

Super Clean, remodeled compact 3 rooms, laundry, appliances, off street parking 1 car. $470 + utilities. EMPLOYMENT, CREDIT, LEASE REQUIRED. NO PETS/SMOKING. Managed Building!

AMERICA REALTY 288-1422 WILKES-BARRE NORTH 815 N Washington

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NEAR LILY LAKE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, Farm house. Modern kitchen, hardwood floors. $950/month + security & 1 year lease Call 570-379-2258

SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

SALEM TWP. 3 bedroom home on 24 acres with 1000 ft of creek. Private, secluded, next to state game land. Kitchen with appliances. Laundry room. 2 bedrooms, full bath on 1st floor. Master bedroom, bath on 2nd floor. Enclosed hot tub, opens to deck. 2 car garage. Electric fence for dogs. Water, sewer included. Berwick School District. 10 minutes from Berwick Power Plant. $1500 month. 570-542-7564

968

$136,000

PLACE YOUR OWN CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE! IT’S FAST AND EASY! PLUS, YOUR AD WILL RUN FREE FOR ITEMS PRICED UNDER $1000. GO TO “CLASSIFIED ADS” AND CLICK ON “PLACE YOUR AD.”

404 Summit Ave., Clarks Summit Prudential Preferred Properties

Dir: Do not use GPS, Winola Road to top of hill, right onto Earl, go 2 blocks turn right onto Summit, house on left about 1 block! MLS#11-4685

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$379,900 Our online system will let you place Announcements, Automotive Listings, g Merchandise, Pets & Animals, Real Estate and Garage Sales.

1027 Circle Green Dr., Clarks Summit Lewith & Freeman

Customize the way your ad looks and then find it in the next day’s edition of The Times Leader, in our weekly newspapers and online at timesleader.com. *Your ad will appear in the next day’s paper if placed online before 4 p.m. Mon. through Thurs. Place on Friday before 1 p.m. for Saturday’s paper and before 4 p.m.

Dir: South Abington Rd to Fairview. Take a right on Griffin Pond Rd. and Circle Green is on the left. MLS#11-3654

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NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY

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Long Term Care Insurance products Reputable Companies. 570-580-0797 FREE CONSULT longtermcare@ verizon.net

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Snow Removal

SNOW

Commercial

Industrial

Residential DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS SALTING

570-574-1275

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Reserve your booth early! Call Rachel at 570.970.7372 or Christina at 570.970.7356

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PLAINS

3 bedroom, fresh paint, new hardwood/tile/carpet, gas heat, new bath. Includes stove and fridge. $695/month plus utilities, security deposit and references Call Scott 570-714-2431 Ext. 137

NUMBER

2,000 square feet of Warehouse Space for storage only. $600/month, 1 year lease. Call 570-760-3779, leave message.

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WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom

950

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8TH

NANTICOKE

PLOWING

Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

Open House Directory

Desirable Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric

Street, Rear 1 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, new paint & flooring, eat in kitchen with appliances, enclosed front & back porch, laundry facilities. heat, hot water and cable included. $520 + electric & security. No pets. Call 570-814-1356

apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok. 570-332-5723

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MOUNTAIN TOP AREA

Cozy 1st floor, 1 bedroom apartment Heat, hot water & electric included. Laundry in basement, non-smoking, no pets. Off-street parking available. $650. + 1 month security, lease & $40 credit check required. Call for appointment 570-762-3747

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