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Connor Callejas drives through the defense during Tuesday’s game at Riverside.

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Page 4 – Two charged in Oct. 2011 homicide Page 7 – Crime watch discusses bath salts sales Page 10 – Diversity Sabbath brings in faithful Page 13 – District favors new school building

17 ARTS Page 17 – Kreskin has played in Scranton before Page 21 – Politics, popularity and more with Madigan Page 22 – PHOTOS: BTL presents ’Shrek’

26 SPORTS Page 26 – Half-time champs decided Page 27 – Craig improves record at Rider Page 28 – ROBINSON: Leaders never said die

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Tuesday injury needs better story Any of our readers who follow me on my personal social networks know that Tuesday was a painful day for me.

Literally.

As a fun experiment, here are two sides of what happened on Jan. 17.

THE REPORT As I stepped towards my car Tuesday morning, I slipped on the black ice on my front sidewalks, landing directly on my face and breaking a recently repaired pair of eyeglass frames in the process. The swift fall even flung my lunch out of my messenger bag and onto the sidewalk.

BEHIND THE BYLINES CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES Obviously injured, I touched my hand to my face, saw the blood from my lip, and carefully went back inside to inspect my injuries.

To make a long story short, I required two stitches in my upper lip which I received at Scranton Urgent Care on Mulberry Street.

The first person to speak with me there later told me he thought I got jumped.

When I told him the truth, he told me I needed a better story. So…

THE STORY Over dinner Saturday night, I had the pleasure of meeting a friend’s boyfriend who just happens to be a competitive mixed martial arts fighter. As drinks flowed, liquid courage got the better of me and I pushed him into a crowd of people outside a Scranton bar to prove how tough I was.

In retaliation, he plotted his revenge. He hid around the corner from my house Tuesday morning, waiting to catch me in a moment of weakness.

He emerged in ninja-like fashion, leaped off the stone wall in front of my house, and brought me crashing to the ground in a diving bulldog headlock. He left me in a

heap after shouting some unflattering things about my mother.

Great story, right?

With the exception of actually meeting an MMA fighter who is dating a friend on Saturday, none of it is true.

So, what’s the lesson here?

Sometimes, a straight report might not be much on the eyes or the ears. The important thing is that you’re getting an honest look at what happened based on the available facts.

Too often, a story can unintentionally (or, in some cases, completely intentionally) dramatize what may have happened.

As for my face, I’m pretty sure the true report and the good story would have had the same impact.

CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES likes a good story when appropriate.

Email him at chughes@golackawanna.com.

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39 years after Roe v. Wade,

Local pro-life chapter invites woman who had unborn child with Aerosmith frontman to speak

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

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s the 39th anniversary of the controversial landmark decision over abortion rights in the United States, Roe v. Wade, passes today, one woman with a unique perspective on the subject is prepared to share her story with a national audience in Washington, D.C., and residents in Scranton over the next several days.

COURTESY JULIA HOLCOMB

Julia Holcomb and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler had an unborn child together in the 1970s during a three-year relationship. Holcomb did not reveal the incident to her children until a magazine report in 2011 named her as the mother.

Holcomb said. “He intended for me to have that abortion before I left that hospital, and that’s what ended up happening.”

Doctors injected her uterus with saline and told her that her baby was dead when it was delivered. Some time after the procedure, Tyler, who was in the room while she was in labor, told her that the baby boy was born alive. Holcomb said it is not unusual for babies to be born alive following an attempted instillation abortion.

Tyler wrote about the relationship “in a very inaccurate way” in the Aerosmith autobiography “Walk This Way,” Holcomb said, but used a fake name to protect her.

“I felt like I didn’t have to respond because no one would know it was me,” she said.

That changed in 2011.

Following the publication of Tyler’s “Does the Noise in My

“I’ve been put in a position where I really needed to respond to the things that Steven had said for the sake of my own children. They needed to hear their mother’s voice respond to the inaccurate accounts that Steven had given.”

— Julia Holcomb

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She did, and a three-year relationship that would inevitably end with the abortion of their son began that night.

Shortly after the relationship began, Holcomb said her mother signed guardianship over to Tyler. About a year after the two discussed having a child together and Holcomb stopped taking the birth control pill, she became pregnant at age 17, but she said she did not received prenatal care for Tyler’s baby.

After surviving a fire in their Boston apartment in 1975, Holcomb was taken to an area hospital for treatment to check on the baby who was approximately five months old. During that hospital visit, she said Tyler suggested that she have an abortion because of smoke inhalation she suffered during the fire.

“He said I needed to have an abortion. He was very firm,”

Steven had given.”

Holcomb’s message will be shared on the same day as an event that has brought the abortion debate to the forefront of some minds in Scranton. The University of Scranton will hold a “Ready to Run” event aimed at educating women on how to become involved in politics.

The pro-abortion rights views of keynote speaker and former Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies drew criticism from Diocese of Scranton Bishop Joseph C. Bambera late last week, but Margolies told The Times Leader that her views would not be part of her discussion at the university.

“I have not been asked to come and speak on the choice issue,” said Margolies, 69, who served from 1993 to 1995 in the U.S. House of Representative as a Democrat from Philadelphia.

A teacher at the University of Pennsylvania in media and women’s studies and a former journalist, Margolies said she will talk about how different it is for a woman to run for office compared to a man.

“We bring something that’s different to the equation and running is different for us,” said Margolies.

Bambera supported the purpose of the conference, but opposed having Margolies participate at it.

“Although a forum such as this, designed to support and encourage women to engage in public service, is by its nature good and noble, for a Catholic institution in the Diocese of Scranton to invite a pro-abortion advocate to speak at a University sponsored event is dismaying and personally disheartening to me,” he said in a prepared statement.

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Julia Holcomb, a resident of Texas, is expected to speak at the March for Life event on the steps of the United States Supreme Court on Monday, Jan. 23. On Saturday, Jan. 28, she will be the keynote speaker at the annual Respect Life Prayer Breakfast hosted by the Scranton Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life at St. Mary’s Center, 310 Mifflin Ave., Scranton.

Holcomb is somewhat of an unintentional pro-life advocate, having stayed silent about her experience with abortion for more than 30 years.

In 1973, the then-16-year-old girl found herself working her way backstage at an Aerosmith concert in Portland, Ore. “When I was 16, that sounded like a fun time. I didn’t have to think too hard about whether or not I wanted to go to a rock concert and go backstage,” she recalled in a phone interview this week.

After seeing photographs of lead singer Steven Tyler and hearing the song “Dream On,” Holcomb said she was intent on meeting the front man.

Head Bother You?” in May and his rekindled fame as a judge on “American Idol,” a Star Magazine artiHolcomb cle used a photograph of Holcomb and Tyler from the 1970s along with her real name. Her adult son came across the article on the Internet and spoke with his mother about it.

“I didn’t want to burden them. That was such a dark passage of my life. I certainly didn’t want them to know about the abortion because I regretted it so much,” she said of her children. “I did see in them a surprising level of maturity, and they responded with a very graceful forgiveness towards me, but they also grieved to know that they had a brother and his life was taken from him.”

Now in her 50s and married for 30 years with six sons, a daughter, and three granddaughters, Holcomb has moved from the quiet pro-life message that she actively shared in church ministries to speaking publicly about her brush with celebrity and postabortive life.

“My motive in telling my story is, first, to give thanks to God for his goodness in helping me rebuild my life… I have a very full life as a Christian, as a mother, as a student, and I’m very happy to say that God has helped me to rebuild my life,” she said.

“I’ve been put in a position where I really needed to respond to the things that Steven had said for the sake of my own children. They needed to hear their mother’s voice respond to the inaccurate accounts that

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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Two in custody for October 201 1 homicide NEWS

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

SCRANTON – The death of a 22-year-old man outside of a Pepsi bottling plant in North Scranton in Oct. 2011 was ruled a homicide today by Lackawanna County Coroner Tim Rowland on Thursday. Police arrested one suspect and a second turned himself in on Friday afternoon.

Ronald Dean, 22, and Joseph Lee Powell, 31, both of Boulevard Ave., Scranton, face charges for the death of Rene Rosario, who was found outside of the Pepsi Bottling Group facility at 3015 N. Main Ave., Scranton, in the early morning hours of Oct. 14.

An autopsy conducted shortly after his death was initially inconclusive. At the time, Rowland said Rosario was “in fact struck by a vehicle” but “injuries sustained then occurred postmor-

Dean

Powell

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During the investigation that followed, police discovered that Rosario had spoken to Yajaira Ocasio on his cell phone prior to his death.

Ocasio told Scranton detectives that she was “being harassed” by Rosario on Oct.13 and early Oct. 14. Rosario allegedly encountered her at the Irish Wolf Pub on Linden Street in downtown Scranton “where the victim grabbed her and would not leave her alone until he was told to leave the bar.”

Rosario allegedly called Ocasio while she was at Powell’s residence. The men agreed to “meet and fight at Schiff’s parking lot,” according to a criminal complaint.

When Powell and Dean arrived, Rosario was instead in the parking lot of the Pepsi plant.

In interviews, Dean and Powell told police that Rosario was holding a crowbar and box cutter. Both men told police that Powell punched Rosario, knocking him to the ground and that they continually punched and kicked him “for one to three minutes.”

Powell told police that “Dean kicked the victim’s head repeatedly” and that he believed those kicks killed Rosario.

After the incident, “Powell stated to Dean, ‘I hope we didn’t kill him,’” according to the complaint.

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SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL

City funds investigation suggested

By RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com

SCRANTON – Still reeling from news last week that $3 million in unspent parking meter revenue was found in a city account, City Council accused Mayor Chris Doherty on Thursday of concealing the money, called for the firing of Business Administrator Ryan McGowan, and urged a full local or federal investigation into the matter.

Discovered by the city controller’s office, the $3 million was deposited by the Scranton Parking Authority in a Fidelity Bank account from 2009 to and 2011, where it was overlooked by the business administrator’s office and never transferred into a PNC Bank account earmarked as the city’s general fund.

Council solicitor Boyd Hughes provided further details about the allegedly forgotten Fidelity account. Opened on Oct. 30, 2002, he said the account “languished” for three years and three months, yet money was deposited daily with regular receipts and monthly statements provided to the city.

Hughes cited copies of five checks totaling $1,308,000, numbered 111 through 115 and

dated from May 31, 2007 through June 12, 2008, as proof that the mayor was aware of the account for years, as each is signed by Doherty and former City Treasurer Douglas A. Hein.

“It’s my conclusion that the mayor had knowledge of this account,” Hughes said.

Council President Janet Evans agreed, saying that she doesn’t believe that the administration was unaware of the account over the past three years, as Doherty claimed last week.

“We’re being asked to believe that nobody ever read these (bank) statements. Now the statements were made, they were mailed, they were delivered, but nobody read these statements? ...If this is the case, it appears to be gross incompetence on a part of the city administration. If not, it appears to be an intentional act of gross malfeasance,” she said.

Evans said this hearkens back to a similar 2008 incident when $12 million in “undistributed tax revenues that had accumulated over several years” was found in a Single Tax Office bank account.

As recently as May of 2011, the Single Tax Office discovered $569,310 in unused 888 tax reve-

nue, a wage tax placed on nonresidents who work in the city whose hometown does not have a wage tax, of which the city received $409,882.

“The mayor’s been in office for 10 years…I think it’s time for the voters to learn that we have mayor that’s not doing his job,” Councilman Pat Rogan said, but added that he also blames McGowan and independent city auditor Robert Rossi & Co. Evans focused her criticism on the administration and the Parking Authority. She felt that if the StreetSmart Technology “smart” parking meter system was implemented last year, as council had budgeted for in 2011, then these issues may not have occurred.

While council said the newly discovered $3 million could have prevented “unnecessary layoffs” and tax hikes in the 2012 budget, Doherty said last week that the money “can only be spent on cash bills…because the money was already appropriated and allocated when the budgets were passed those years.”

The city will now petition the Court of Common Pleas of LackSee COUNCIL, Page 12

On Jan. 19, Rowland stated to police that the “cause of death was Myocardial Insufficiency (sic) due to severe Coronary Artery Disease (sic) precipitated by Physical Assault (sic) and the manner of death is homicide.”

Both men face one count each of criminal homicide, conspiracy to commit criminal homicide, aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, simple assault, conspiracy to commit simple assault, reckless endangerment, and conspiracy to commit reckless endangerment.

Powell was taken into custody at his Boulevard Avenue home at about 1 p.m. Friday, according to a release from Scranton police.

He was denied bail, and a preliminary hearing was set for Jan. 30 following his arraignment at about 2 p.m., according to court records.

Dean turned himself in to Scranton police just after 4 p.m. on Friday, according to Duffy.

The homicide is the fourth in 13 months in the city of Scranton.

Police discovered the frozen body of Michael Jackson of Yonkers, N.Y., off Saginaw Street in Dec. 2010, and Harrisburg resident Malik Carter was shot at point blank range inside Finn McCool’s bar in South Scranton in May 2011. Antwoin Woodard was allegedly stabbed by his girlfriend in their Oak Street apartment in Sept. 2011.

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By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

Allen Greer has been wanted by Scranton police since Nov. 7

Cedar Avenue robbery under investigation

tody for one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was wanted by Scranton police for an alleged theft on Nov. 7, 2011. Greer allegedly took $300 in rent money from Deborah Thurston. Both Thurston and landlord Nasser Mohammadzad gave written statements to police concerning Greer. He faces one count each of robbery and theft for that incident.

Duffy had alerted members of the West Scranton Hyde Park Neighborhood Watch about Greer’s status as a wanted suspect in an email message on Jan. 14.

Greer was arraigned Jan. 17 on the drug paraphernalia charge. He was held for $5,000 bail, and a preliminary hearing is set for Monday, Jan. 23.

SCRANTON – City police are looking into a home invasion and robbery that occurred Wednesday afternoon.

According to a press released issued by the Scranton Police Department, police responded to the rear of 1826 Cedar Ave., Scranton, for the incident earlier today and spoke with a juvenile female victim.

The victim claimed she was at the home babysitting when suspects entered the home and “committed a robbery at gunpoint,” according to the release.

The suspects allegedly closed the victim and a three-month-old infant in an upstairs bedroom during the robbery.

The girl fled the home after she no longer heard the suspects in the building and called police from a nearby business.

Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call (570) 3484139.

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

SCRANTON – While driving in a civilian vehicle Tuesday afternoon, Scranton Police Chief Dan Duffy noticed a wanted robbery suspect seated in the passenger seat of a vehicle traveling down South Main Avenue in Scranton towards Taylor.

Duffy trailed the silver vehicle carrying 31-year-old Allen Greer, last known address on North Main Avenue in Scranton, into the Stauffer Industrial Park as he called for backup from the Taylor Police Department.

When the driver, Brianna Blasko, pulled into the UPS center in the industrial park, Duffy identified himself as a Scranton police officer as Taylor Chief Leonard Mickavicz, Ptlm. Cord Mickavicz,

and Ptlm.

Robert Zuby detained Greer.

While under arrest, Greer allegedly told poGreer lice that he was smoking synthetic marijuana, and police found rolling papers and an open packet of Cloud 9 inside the vehicle. After Blasko gave consent to search, they also found a spoon with residue and a bottle cap, consistent with intravenous drug abuse.

A gym bag allegedly belonging to Greer also contained several hypodermic needles and a piece of a heroin wrapper, according to a criminal complaint.

Greer was taken into cus-

POLICE BLOTTER The following criminal complaints were filed in Lackawanna County Court between Dec. 8 and Jan. 17. All accounts are derivative of police affidavits, all charges are pending following their preliminary hearings unless indicated otherwise, and all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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• DISORDERLY CHARGES were filed Dec. 8 against Tyrone Kovalcin, 35, of Lehigh Street, Exeter, after police found him trying to sell two metal grates to Booth & Sons Scrapyard. Kovalcin stole the metal gates from a car wash in Pittston. Police had to chase Kovalcin out of the scrap yard before he surrendered.

Officer James Giehl was the arresting officer.

Kovalcin was charged by summons with receiving stolen property, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. A preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 24.

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• ASSAULT CHARGES were held for court against Kwayshawn Adams, 18, of Pittston Avenue, after he made threats against a Scranton police officer just after midnight on Jan. 1. Off-duty officer Steven JESSUP Lavin was walking on Pittston Avenue to • DISORDERLY CONDUCT CHARGES were meet his family to watch fireworks when filed on Jan. 12 against Thomas Padden, 52, he was approached by a male that stated, of Third Avenue, Jessup, after an incident in “I know who you are. You arrested my a holding cell. Padden was put into the father and now you’re (explicit).” A group holding cell after he was arrested for a DUI. of at least five men chased Lavin down

the street. Lavin was able to escape until police arrived on scene. Cpl. Thomas McDonald was the arresting officer.

Charges of retaliation for past official action and aggravated assault were held for court at a Jan. 17 preliminary hearing.

He is held for a lack of $25,000 bail, and a formal arraignment is set for Mar. 2.

• THEFT CHARGES were filed on Jan. 15 against James Brozino, 60, listed as homeless, after he allegedly left Carl Von Luger’s Steak & Seafood restaurant without paying his $77.07 bill. Cpl. Justin Butler was the arresting officer.

Brozino was arraigned on charges of theft of services, theft by unlawful taking, and receiving stolen property. He is held for a lack of 10 percent of $1,000 bail, and a preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 23.

• DRUG CHARGES were waived by Allen Cartusciello, 40, of Washburn Street, Scranton, during his preliminary hearing on Jan. 20. Cartusciello was found by police passed out in a stolen truck with heroin and other drug paraphernalia in a driveway near Cherry Street. Ptlw. Nancy Baumann was the arresting officer.

Cartusciello waived charges of two counts each of possession of drug paraphernalia and receiving stolen property, and one count of illegal drug possession.

He is held for a lack of $20,000 bail.

• DRUG CHARGES were filed against on Jan. 17 against Sabrina Helring, 35, of Farber Court, Dunmore, after police monitored several heroin deals she conducted. Police used a confidential informant to purchase heroin stamped “Pink Panther” from Helring four times in January. They executed a search warrant

to find the buy money, heroin, and the target cell phone.

Helring was arraigned on charges of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance, and criminal use of a communication facility. She is held for a lack of $50,000 bail, and a preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 26.

• ASSAULT CHARGES were filed on Jan. 16 against Gregory Rudis, 35, of Brook Street, Scranton, after his girlfriend claimed he hit her in the head several times, knocked out her front teeth, and restricted her from leaving their apartment. Ptlm. Joseph Dombroski was the arresting officer.

Rudis was arraigned on Jan. 16 on charges of simple assault, false imprisonment, and harassment. He is held for a lack of $12,000 bail, and a preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 23.

• HARASSMENT CHARGES were waived

by Rod Weisel, 42, of Capouse Avenue, Scranton, after he allegedly threw a stereo out of his window with the intention of hitting someone on the sidewalk. Witnesses called police to report the incident. On scene, Weisel admitted he threw the stereo because juveniles in the area were harassing him. Ptlm. Matthew Phillips was the arresting officer.

Weisel waived charges of recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct, and harassment at a Jan. 17 preliminary hearing. He was released on $10,000 unsecured bail, and a formal arraignment is set for Mar. 2.

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• BURGLARY CHARGES were filed on Jan. 16 against Jason Bartsch, 26, of Tree Top Road, Tunkhannock, after he allegedly broke into the Clarks Summit Post Office on North State Street in search of his package of the synthetic drug known as bath salts.

Bartsch broke in to retrieve the order as the office was closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. He allegedly stole a knit post office hat, mail, and a coin operated machine that was attached to a photocopier. Officer Christopher Yarns was the arresting officer.

Bartsch was arraigned on Jan. 16 on charges of burglary, criminal trespassing, theft, receiving stolen property and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He was held for $35,000 bail, and a preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 23.

He made threats towards officers and their families before breaking a door to the cell. Lackawanna County Sheriff Deputy Joe George was the arresting officer.

Padden was arraigned on charges of terroristic threats, vandalism, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct. He is held for a lack of $75,000 bail. Information on his Jan. 20 preliminary hearing was not available at press time.

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

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SCRANTON–A27-year-old Scrantonresidentallegedlyadmitted to police that he was responsible for a robbery at a video game shop on Jan. 14.

Anthony Marsico, of Rundle Street, Scranton, was arrested

by Scranton police shortly after the incident.

According to a criminal complaint: Police were called to the Video Game Store Marsico at 1150 S. Main Ave., Scranton, at about 12:12 p.m. after Marsico allegedly entered the shop and displayed a black handgun. Despite the gray hat that covered his face, the victim recognized him.

Marsico, who is accused of stealing a Playstation 3 console and Xbox 360 controller on Saturday, also allegedly robbed two customers of an Xbox 360 on Friday, the employee told police.

Police received information about Marsico’s Rundle Street address and set up a perimeter around the house. Marsico’s mother finally convinced him to exit the house, and he was detained by police.

Inside the home, police discoveredaBBgunthatmatched the apparent handgun used in the robbery along with a bag in an attic crawl space that allegedly held all of the stolen items.

Marsico allegedly admitted to his role in the robbery during interviews at police headquarters. He told police he had a “major addiction to heroin.”

Marsico was charged with three counts of robbery and one count each of theft, receiving stolen property, simple assault, and reckless endangerment. He was arraigned on Jan. 14 and held for $100,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 23.

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Sunday, January 22, 2012

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Synthetic drug sales concern West Scranton crime watch

By GERARD HETMAN For Go Lackawanna

nized with the first-ever “Be Part of the Solution” award from Scranton Police Chief Dan Duffy.

The neighborhood watch will meet Thurs., Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. at All Saints Academy, 1403 Jackson St., Scranton.

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SCRANTON- The West Scranton Hyde Park Neighborhood Watch’s first meeting of 2012 contained several questions about the recent abuse of substances similar to bath salts and synthetic marijuana.

Before handing the meeting over to Watch President Karin Foster, Scranton Police Sgt. Bob McCool addresses several questions from local residents regarding the sale of the substances similar to the synthetic drugs that were abused heavily in early 2011.

Referred to as “spice,” McCool said the materials have been sold in recent weeks by businesses that include the Smokes R’ Us in the Southside Shopping Center and P&K Novelty on Main Avenue in West Scranton.

“What is being sold there is technically legal,” McCool told the approximately 20 residents in attendance. “State and federal legislation has prohibited the sale of other synthetic substances,

such as bath salts, but the materials those stores are selling is not covered under that legislation.”

During the meeting at All Saints Academy on Thursday, Jan. 19, McCool also reported the Scranton Police Department responded to “approximately 57,000” calls for service in 2011.

McCool noted that while the department continues to remain busy with such calls, the number actually marks a decrease from recent years.

“Within a few hours of the end of this meeting, our department is expected to surpass the 2,500 mark in terms of calls for this year,” McCool said of the report.

“But the 57,000 mark for last year represents progress, because in previous years we had been over the 60,000 mark in terms of calls for service.

“The department continues to keep a close eye on West Scranton. We just executed several search warrants and made multiple arrests on drug activity in West Scranton within the last few

weeks.”

While a blight report from Scranton Director of Licensing, Permits, and Inspections Mark Seitzinger was unavailable, Foster shared news with the group regarding the launch of Project Sanctum, an initiative aimed at providing a safe refuge for children and senior citizens to report abuse and other crimes to trained citizens residing in Scranton neighborhoods.

Foster noted that the first group of about 40 volunteers underwent training during the weekend of Jan. 14 with the Scranton Police Department and Lackawanna County Emergency Management officials. The training covered first aid and CPR certification, as well as confidentiality issues and cooperation with emergency responders when reporting a crime.

“We approached members of the first two classes of the Citizen Police Academy program first, and as a result, our pilot program is spread throughout the city,” Foster said.

In other news, Foster said that the neighborhood watch is now fully operational with their new website, www.hydeparkwatch.org. The group was also recog-

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rea residents who may be putting off essential dental care or even just a regular teeth cleaning due to a lack of insurance have a professional and inexpensive alternative that they may not be aware of.

Formerly known as Allied Medical and Technical Institute, Fortis Institute, 517 Ash St., Scranton, offers a two-anda-half year dental hygiene program to students pursuing an associate degree, and they must see 65 patients to graduate and become licensed oral health professionals.

For $25 or less, their patients can receive dental exams, cleanings, X-rays, and more, with no insurance required.

Whitening trays are also available at discounted rates.

“The problem is that we’re not getting patients in, whether it be that they just don’t want to come in or they don’t know about the program,” explained the Institute’s Director of Dental Hygiene Nicole M. Greco.

“Dental insurance has become a luxury…A lot of people don’t have dental insurance, so

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Fortis’ dental hygiene students must treat 65 patients to complete graduation requirements.

they don’t go, or they’re afraid of the dentist. You see both sides of the story here. This is a little more comfortable because it’s not going to the dentist. You’re not going to be getting numb. You’re just getting a cleaning, but we can get you numb if you need to.”

Greco estimated that the average cost of an exam with Xrays and cleaning in the city could reach about $200, which adds up with regular visits.

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“You can ask most patients when the last time they had a physical was, and they’ll tell you a lot more than a year.

There are a lot of things that can be covered just by having a cleaning. We check the patient’s blood pressure. They may not see their primary care physician enough, so a lot of

times we are catching high blood pressure here,” she said.

“Everyone is at risk, but the patients who can’t afford it that don’t have dental insurance are usually the geriatric population, because where are they getting dental insurance? And young people are getting oral cancer.

“The most common statistic is the non-smoker under the age of 20 that’s diagnosed with oral cancer from (human papillomavirus). As HPV gets more prevalent, so does oral cancer.”

The procedures are completed using all brand new, sterile equipment and digital x-rays.

Those concerned with students performing the work should note that they are supervised at all times, Greco added.

“Throughout the procedure, faculty check on them and we are all licensed hygienists.

We’re never going to let the student do something that’s harmful or doesn’t benefit the patient. It’s actually more thorough than going to the office because their grade depends on it as well. They have a lot more time with the patients, and a lot of patients prefer that,” she said.

“Whatever has to get done can get done in one appointment rather than multiple appointments. It’s scary to see any student, whether medical or dental, but know that there’s faculty behind them. We’re basically right on top on them.

We have six students with three faculty, so there’s no making a mistake there.”

With daytime and nighttime hours, Greco said this “invaluable” service is also convenient, as the facility is within walking distance of many of the surrounding neighborhoods.

“If you have a family and there are eight students, you can all get seen at the same time, so it works better for families. That would never happen at an office.”

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• Planning commission, Wed., Jan. 25, 6:45 p.m., township municipal building.

DICKSON CITY

• Special meeting of borough council, Tues., Jan. 31, 5 p.m.

801 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City. Business includes adoption of a proposed amended 2012 budget.

• Planning commission, work session, Tues., Jan. 31, 5:30 p.m., administration building, 801 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City.

DUNMORE

• School board work session, Mon., Jan. 23, 6 p.m., board room.

• Borough council, Mon., Jan. 23, 7 p.m., Dunmore Community Center, 1414 Monroe Ave., Dunmore.

• School board meeting, Wed., Jan. 25, 6 p.m., Dunmore High School cafeteria.

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• Commissioners meeting, Wed., Jan. 25, 10 a.m., sixth floor, 200 Adams Ave., Scranton.

• Prison board, Wed., Jan. 25, noon, sixth floor, 200 Adams Ave., Scranton.

MID VALLEY

• School board meeting, Thurs., Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m., board room, Mid Valley Secondary Center, Underwood Road, Throop. Work session at 7 p.m.

OLD FORGE

• Zoning hearing board, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m., borough building, 310 S. Main Ave., Old Forger. Business includes request by Tanya and Peter Kuckla for seven-foot variance on new home at end of Tamara Driver.

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• City council, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 340 N. Washington Ave., Scranton.

• Scranton Public Library Authority, Tues., Jan. 24, 3 p.m., Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine St., Scranton.

THROOP

• Council work session, Mon., Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m., municipal building, 436 Sanderson St., Throop. Meeting immediately follows.

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• School board, Mon. Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., high school library. Business includes proposed preliminary budget for 2012-13.

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Rabbi Joseph Mendelsohn of Temple Israel discusses the upcoming Diversity Sabbath, which is supported by the Scranton Area Ministerium.

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

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he concept is a simple one, but that’s the

point.

Religious leaders from six different houses of worship will open their doors on the fourth weekend of each month from January to April to foster a better understanding of what connects the various faiths and what differentiates them.

“It’s simpler than it sounds. We have a habit of looking for the hidden agenda, but there is none,” Rabbi Joseph Mendelsohn of Temple Israel explained about the Diversity Sabbath services that begin Friday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. at Temple Hesed, 1 Knox Rd., Scranton.

The program is an invitation to the community from the Scranton Area Ministerium to open a dialogue about what the faiths offer and how they function.

Many, it turns out, share a similar origin.

“I can claim ownership,” Mendelsohn said with a smile, “because a lot of it comes from Judaism.”

For example, many Christian liturgies contain the phrase, “Holy, holy, holy is Lord of Hosts,” which stems from the Jewish service, according to Mendelsohn.

“When people are at the service and they hear that (in Hebrew), they don’t re-

alize it. When they look over and see the English translation, they say, ‘Wait a second! That’s in our Bible!’” he said with a laugh. “That’s the kind of thing that’s enjoyable to see.”

Interfaith services call upon Mendelsohn’s seminary training and the overall mission of the ministerium that he serves as president. The ministerium works to be a spiritual and ethical force in the community by publicly advocating for social justice and diversity and has presented services in the past, including one on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The diversity services – the first of their kind for the ministerium – are different from previous events that attempt to incorporate aspects of all faiths. For the upcoming program, each house of worship will conduct its own traditional service See NEIGHBORS, Page 12

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awanna County for permission to borrow less than the planned $9.85 million to cover remaining 2011 debt.

“I don’t know if the court might order that a tax increase is required in order to satisfy (the judge) that the debt service payments will be made each year on time, considering the condition the city is in. That’s a possibility,” Evans commented.

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and spiritual leaders will meet guests, explain services, and answer questions afterwards.

“It seems like only when you’re upset with your own house of worship do you start looking at others to see what they have to offer. This is opening the doors in a positive way….

Come in, enjoy, and learn,” Mendelsohn said.

“It’s a better understanding that we all are good people with the same belief in God. We may use a different name for God, but it’s still the same entity.

That’s what we’re trying to have the public appreciate because it will help in breaking down barriers.”

The so-called “wild experiment” will include Reform and Conservative Jewish, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Muslim, and Methodist services. Mendelsohn hopes the program will be successful and include influences from Catholicism and other faiths in 2013.

Sunday, January 22, 2012 Reached Friday, Doherty denied that he knew about the $3 million and said that the checks Hughes cited were signed electronically, as it would take too much time to sign each one personally.

“There are tens of thousands of checks that go out with my signature on it and the treasurer’s signature on it,” Doherty said. “I don’t personally sign them. When we open up accounts, there’s a stamp with my signature on it and the treasurer’s signature on it, and that signature is electronically put on the checks.”

IF YOU GO Diversity Sabbath services in Scranton begin Fri., Jan. 27, at 8 p.m. at Temple Hesed, 1 Knox Rd., and Sat., Jan. 28, at 9 a.m. at Temple Israel, 918 E. Gibson St. The program continues Sun., Feb. 26, at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Ash St., and Taylor Ave.; Sun., March 25, at 10:30 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Vine St. and Madison Ave.; and Sun., April 29, at 11 a.m. at Bethel A.M.E., N. Washington Ave. and Pine St. Space at the University of Scranton’s Campus Mosque, 12:30 p.m. on Fridays, is limited to one man and one woman per service. Contact Dr. Riaz Hussain at (570) 347-8077 or hussain@scranton.edu for details.

For more information, contact Rabbi Joseph Mendelsohn at (570) 342-0350 or rabbijoe@epix.net.

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The signatures of both Doherty and Hein appear identical on the five checks.

“You learn from this,” he continued. “This is something the BA’s office missed, and we have put policies and procedures in

place and we will sweep out those accounts every month now.”

In other council business, the legislators unanimously gave final approval to authorize the Single Tax Office to collect 2011

delinquent real estate taxes and approved the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s acquisition of 910 square feet at the intersection of Keyser Avenue and Jackson Street to widen the intersection.

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Dr. Mandarano has joined Horizon Medical Corporation, a 12-member physician practice serving Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties.

President of Horizon Medical Corporation Dr. Paul Remick welcomes Dr. Mandarano as a new member of the Horizon team. “We are fortunate that Dr. Mandarano has come home to practice medicine. His skills will provide a broad spectrum to our patients. He will be a fine addition to our practice and to the community we all serve,” he said.

Dr. Mandarano graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA. He completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at The State University of New York University at Buffalo and trained under professors and physicians who are internationally recognized for their contributions to health care. Dr. Mandarano is a graduate of The University of Scranton where he received a Master of Science degree in biochemistry and he earned a bachelor of science in biology from Marywood University.

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Donation goes to the dogs McNichols students give to K-9 division

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Officer Kyle Kemp and his dog, Ecko, thank students at McNichols Plaza for raising money for Ecko’s bulletproof vest.

Unit.

“That’s always the highlight of the program,” Natale said of the K-9 demo.

It also elicits lots of questions about the dogs, too, including details on their bulletproof vests. When the nearly 85 students at McNichols learned that 3-year-old Ecko didn’t have one, they took up the cause

themselves.

“They’re eager to help at that age,” Natale said.

Ecko, the only passive indicator dog in the unit, was introduced by the department in June 2011. The donation means a lot to his human partner.

“It’s humbling, especially when they take it upon themselves. It’s not just one dog and

Officials lean toward new school site

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

The board is scheduled to meet in a work session on Monday, Jan. 30, and in a regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 6.

Director of Elementary Education Lou Paris, 52 students would move to Adams, 48 would go to Whittier, and 45 would move to Prescott. Thirty-two autistic students served at Audubon would move to Kennedy and Tripp elementary schools.

Eliminating Audubon elementary would create a “dramatic reduction” in staff, Paris said.

Superintendent William King said directors have had discussions expressing “serious interest in building a new school to replace Audubon and Prescott,” which he supported despite the tough economy. A public hearing on the matter is pending.

Board President Bob Lesh said he’s discussed a $1 sale of the former Serrenti Memorial Reserve Center on Colfax Avenue with Mayor Chris Doherty. The site is directly adjacent to Nay Aug Park, but the city does not currently hold the title to the

land, Doherty said Friday.

Doherty said that the process could take several years but expressed his consent.

“If the district feels this is needed, I’m supportive of it,” he said.

Lesh, who suggested the board build a two- or three-year plan with a new school in mind, said informal discussions about the sale have been going on for about two years. The mayor has also previously discussed the sale of the former Lincoln-Jackson Elementary School in the city’s Hyde Park section for $1 to create a new park.

“My thought was if the mayor was generous to give us the Colfax center, we should be generous enough to give him LincolnJackson,” Lesh said.

Other business District officials must also move to fix persistent problems in the roof at Neil Armstrong Elementary School.

Repairs to the roof at West Scranton High School will cost approximately $5,800, according to Director of Facilities and Grounds Jeff Brazil. Adams Elementary also needs roof repairs, directors said.

SCRANTON – Former Lackawanna County commissioner A.J. Munchak’s desired leniency because of charitable work in the community isn’t worth much consideration, prosecutors said in papers filed Tuesday.

Munchak, convicted in June 2011 on eight of the 21 counts against him including bribery and extortion, filed a motion for downward departure in sentencing on Oct. 26, 2011.

In Tuesday’s Munchak filing from United States Atty. Peter Smith, the prosecution states that “civic, charitable or public service, employment-related contributions; and similar prior good works are not ordinarily relevant in determining whether a departure is warranted…

“Defendant Munchak’s specified good works are insufficient to constitute an exception to the general rule against such downward departures.”

Munchak cited a combined 236 years of service to community and charitable organizations along with the donation of more than 180 pints of blood as reasons behind seeking leniency.

The court has reserved a ruling on a possible lighter sentence until Jan. 30, when both Cordaro and Munchak are expected to be sentenced at 10 a.m. inside Courtroom 1 of the William J. Nealon Federal Building and United States Courthouse before Judge Richard A. Caputo. A pre-sentence conference is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 3 of the Max Rosenn United States Courthouse in WilkesBarre.

Cordaro faces up to 229 years in prison and $4.5 million in fines. Munchak faces up to 93 years and $2 million in fines.

In a filing dated Jan. 18, Philadelphia Atty. Lisa A. Mathewson entered an appearance as additional counsel for Munchak alongside Scranton Atty. Chris Powell.

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SCRANTON – Several school directors spoke in favor of building a new elementary school as opposed to rehabilitating an existing structure as they continue to debate what to do with Audubon Elementary.

The building has been closed since Oct. 2010 following the discovery of mold.

Board members met on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Isaac Tripp Elementary School to discuss the fate of the building and its approximately 230 students.

Plans presented in Nov. 2011 showed that minimum repairs would cost $3.7 million; extensive upgrades and renovations could cost $8 million; and demolition and new construction on the existing site would reach $12 million. A new school that could combine the populations of schools including Audubon, Prescott, and Whittier elementary schools “and other attendance areas” could hit $17,225,000 plus “soft costs” for land acquisition and associated costs.

If the district were to redraw boundaries according to a tentative plan presented by

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SCRANTON – After completing the Scranton Police Department’s Be Safe program in December, second grade students at McNichols Plaza and their parents collected donations to help the newest fourlegged member of the department.

Students taught by Laura Christianson, Laura Kerrigan, Jill Natale, and Linda Winters presented a check for $438.18 to Chief Dan Duffy, Officer Jill Foley, and Ptlm. Kyle Kemp and his K-9 dog, Ecko, on Thursday morning, Jan. 19. Donations for the K-9 unit were collected through a dress down day and the students’ winter program, according to Natale.

The Be Safe program, led by Foley, introduces second grade students throughout the district to the police department and discusses gun safety and stranger danger, among other topics. The program includes a tour of police headquarters and demonstrations from the Special Operations Group and K-9

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one handler. This helps the entire unit,” Kemp, one of four K-9 officers, said.

Costs of bulletproof vests vary, Duffy said, but Ecko will receive the most modern vest available. Kemp said modern vests help K9 dogs move more freely than outdated models.

Other dogs in the department are equipped with vests, but they are slightly more restrictive.

Duffy said programs like Be Safe, which is funded in part by a grant from Sanofi Pasteur, are great ways to teach children about the positive work police officers do in the community.

“When you look at it, essentially it’s like a very small Citizen Police Academy,” Duffy said. “These kids are forming relationships with us, and now they’re getting involved in being part of the solution at the earliest age.”

Duffy expressed his thanks on behalf of the department during Thursday’s gathering.

“I’m sure if Ecko could talk to you, he’d thank you,” Duffy said.

Ecko soon followed with a bark of thanks before giving dog kisses to some students.

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he Amazing Kreskin remembers Scranton fondly.

With family residing in the Lehigh Valley area, Kreskin, born George Joseph Kresge, started performing as a mentalist as a teenager.

He recalls driving weekly to an old club on a highway in Scranton early in his show business career and looks forward to returning to his favorite state on Sunday, Jan. 29, to perform at the Scranton Cultural Center.

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Now 77, the hypnotist and mind read- there is “no boundary” between himself er has come a long way since that time, and his audience.

“The audiences are not there to holding the record for the most guest appearances, 88 in all, on “The Tonight watch a show…They realize that they’re Show Starring Johnny Carson,” hosting part of the program, because without his own television series, writing over them, I can’t read the thoughts of an 16 books, creating his own board game, empty chair. I have to be tuning in on their thoughts,” Kreskin continued. and making hundreds of apAnother reason, he bepearances on dozens of talk lieves, relates to the tough and variety shows world- IF YOU GO economic time in the counwide. Kreskin topped his try’s history, which it con237 appearances around the What: The Amazing tinues to repeat. world in 2010 with 261 ap- Kreskin “When there are times pearances in 2011, flying Where: Harry and Jeanette Weinberg over 3 million miles Theatre in the Scran- like this with such uncertainty – not that I have all throughout his storied ca- ton Cultural Center the answers, I don’t have reer.

When: Sunday, Jan. any answers – the public beDespite his astonishing 29, 2-4 p.m. comes frustrated with evfeats, he never claims to be Cost: $15, $50 for a eryday factors and the aupack of four tickets, clairvoyant or to wield suthorities and they’re lookpernatural powers, instead $35 for meet and ing for something beyond, relying on “the power of greet which kind of gives them suggestion.” hope that there’s more to “People who are receptive to the power of suggestion are usually life than the physical.”

Looking back, he feels that one of his people who are creative or empathetic who are sensitive to others and could greatest and most dramatic accomput themselves in other people’s shoes. plishments was when he found “LifeThey’re not so narrow-minded, they’re styles of the Rich and Famous” host not so closed; otherwise, they would Robin Leach, who was hiding sometend to block off outside stimuli. It has where in all of New York City, in about nothing to do with gullibility; it has to 48 minutes.

Also famous for his predictions, Kresdo with sensitivity,” Kreskin explained.

“It becomes in my performance, of kin said he has already determined who course, a dramatic part because I have will win the 2012 election, along with total strangers on stage responding who the Republican nominee will be, sometimes to crazy, not embarrassing, and has placed this information within a but crazy situations. I can go up to (tele- sealed envelope and locked it in a guardvision host) Jimmy Fallon…on the ed safe on July 25 on “Late Night with street right now, say hello to him, and Jimmy Fallon,” sending duplicate, sefive seconds later his eyes would be shut cured copies to Leach, a broadcaster in and he would not be able to open his New Jersey, and Patsy’s Italian Restaueyes…I can influence people’s muscular rant in New York City. All four will open their copies two days after the election. response in a matter of seconds.”

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Knox mine disaster forever remembered MINING HISTORY

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Regional observances continue through Tuesday.

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The massive whirlpool along the banks of the Susquehanna River was filled with mine cars, boulders, coal waste, wood shavings, hay, and 60 huge “gondola” railroad cars, but not before an estimated 10.37 billion gallons of water to enter mines of the Wyoming Valley of Luzerne County.

Because a number of the barriers of solid coal separating mines had been “robbed” over the years by some companies, the water spread from mine to mine. To try to save the industry, the federal and state governments undertook a major pumping operation. Forty large pumps were strategically placed in mine shafts around Port Griffith. At their peak they discharged more than 142,000 gallons per minute. After several weeks, they lowered the water level enough so that crews could travel under-

ground to look for bodies and begin work on a concrete seal.

The disaster was remembered on Saturday, Jan. 21, at a program at the Anthracite Heritage Museum in McDade Park. A free public program today, Sunday, will mark 53 years since the bitter January day.

Historian Robert P. Wolensky and others who have addressed the topic will offer perspective. Survivor George “Bucky” Mazur is expected to be present. A large needlework designed and embroidered by Audrey Baloga Calvey, as a tribute to her father, John Baloga, and the other men lost that day, will be exhibited.

A new video trailer from “Knox Mine Disaster – The End of Anthracite,” a feature length documentary centered on the coal mining tragedy, will be shown. The purpose of this documentary is to highlight the heroic miners who escaped the Knox Mine Disaster and honor the 12 men who lost their lives.

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Do you want to plant a garden?

Try buying gardening supplies in March and early April for the best discounts. April also offers discounts on vacuum cleaner or cleaning supplies, which have a long shelf life. Women should grab their pocketbooks and head to a favorite shoe store in April to find boots on sale.

May offers sales on party supplies, patio furniture, televisions, sunscreen, and bug spray.

While you’re shopping for swimsuits in June, get your body

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Although July brings us various sales in department stores, it’s also time to stock up on condiments, hot dogs, rolls, paper products, and barbeque supplies.

Back-to-school time brings tons of sales, but did you know that the best time to buy these supplies is June and September?

Sales for school supplies start earlier each year, but stocking up in September can save you over 90 percent on items that will last the entire year.

September also brings some huge discounts on foods for kids heading back to school. Stock the pantry with juice boxes, boxed pasta mixes, canned goods, and zip lock bags.

October and November are the best time to grab baking supplies, candy, cold medicines and cough drops, and bedding. For those planning a wedding, December is the best time to grab a discounted dress and party favors.

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Have you ever wondered how people find such discounts on products from food to home decor? Typically, products will go on sale some point during their shelf life, but when do these sales happen?

The first rule of thumb is to never pay full price for an item that you want and try to purchase items that you will need in advance.

Birthdays and holidays come at the same time every year, so plan ahead and purchase gifts to save a ton of money. If you know that your child will have a few birthday parties in the next few months, try to stock up on toys so you won’t have to pay full price at the last minute. January and July are the best times to purchase toys, and you can find discounts of up to 75 percent off.

January is also a great time to stock up on soup and other products like diet bars, cereals, and frozen meals. Exercise equipment can also be purchased at huge discounts.

You should never have to pay full price for clothing, especially for kids. They’ll usually grow one

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Fifty-three years ago today, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 1959, 81 mineworkers reported for work at the Knox Coal Company in Port Griffith, about eight miles north of Wilkes-Barre in Luzerne County. At about 11:35 AM, the Susquehanna River broke into the River Slope mine.

Three men escaped by running up the River Slope. Thirty-three others exited on elevator lifts at the Hoyt and May Shafts. Forty-five men were caught deep in the mine. After a two hour trek, seven made their way to the abandoned Eagle Air Shaft. Their survival brought hope for the others.

After nearly seven hours, 26 men were found by a rescue party near the same air opening. The 12 workers who did not survive - Samuel Altieri, John Baloga, Benjamin Boyar, Francis Burns, Charles Featherman, Joseph Gizenski, Dominick Kaveliskie, Frank Orlowski, Eugene Ostrowski, William Sinclair, Daniel Stefanides, and Herman Zelonis - remain entombed in the mine to this day.

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AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Info: (570) 969-1040, www.artistsforart.org.

‘Visual Truths,’ Sally Wiener Grotta and Niko Kallianiotis, exhibit continues through Jan. 28.

Camerawork Gallery, 515 Center Street, Scranton, (570) 3443313, www.cameraworkgallery.org.

‘Excavation’ Gary Cawood, exhibit continues through Jan. 31.

New Visions Studio and Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. Info: (570) 878-3970, www.newvisionsstudio.com.

Art in an Instant and works by Matthew Mroz, exhibit continues through Jan. 27.

Shields Center for Visual Arts, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Info: (570) 348-6278, www.marywood.edu/galleries.

2012 Northeast PA Scholastic Art Awards, in the Mahady Gallery, through Feb. 12.

‘Michael Mirabio: Lost Voices,’ in the Suraci Gallery, Feb. 1 to March 18. Gallery talk, Feb. 15, 3 p.m.

Opening reception, Feb. 24, 4:306:30 p.m.

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F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 32 Public Square,

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“That’s as far as I go in politics because it’s very, very hard to keep my hands clean, and I believe in sanitation,” Kreskin quipped.

Referring to his life as “an adventure,” he finds it flattering that his name has become synonymous with reading minds, and he became the inspiration for the film “The Great Buck Howard,” a 2008 comedy written by his former road manager, Sean McGinly, and produced by actor Tom Hanks. John Malkovich played the quirky title role.

“Everything that happened onstage – I could tell you the month, the city, the day it took place – was accurate, but offstage, none of that was my lifestyle,” Kreskin said of the movie, which he enjoyed.

“I was quite moved by, at the end of the movie, there’s the statement that…it has never been shown ever in the history

Sunday, January 22, 2012 Wilkes-Barre. Info: (570) 8261100, www.kirbycenter.org.

‘Charlotte’s Web,’ Sun., Jan. 29, 2 p.m. Cost: $14.50.

Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton.

Info: (570) 344-1111, www.scrantonculturalcenter.org.

‘In The Mood,’ Thurs., Jan. 26, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $32.50, $39, $49.

The Amazing Kreskin, Sun., Jan. 29, 2 p.m. Cost: $15.

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Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave., Scranton.

Info: Timothy Smith, (570) 346-6400.

Thomas Heinze, oboe soloist, with Sophie Till and Christianne Appenheimer-Vaida, Sun., Jan. 22, 3 p.m. Cost: Free, donations accepted.

River Street Jazz Cafe, 667 N. River St., Plains, (570) 8222992.

Donna Jean Godchaux Band w/ Jeff Mattson of DSO, Mike Miz, Jan. 26, 8 p.m.

Clarence Spady Band, Jan. 27, 8 p.m.

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F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts.

Kathleen Madigan, Fri., Jan. 27, 8 p.m. Cost: $27.

Mt. Airy Casino Resort, 44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono, (877) 682-4791, www.mountairycasino.com.

Jackie ‘The Joke Man’ Martling, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., Cost: $20-$30.

of his career that Kreskin has ever used confederates, secret assistants, electronic devices, and what have you. That meant an awful lot to me.”

The movie included Kreskin’s signature feat – having his check hidden somewhere within the building he is appearing in, forfeiting his fee if he fails to find it. This will also be a part of his performance at the Scranton Cultural Center “That is a hell of a way to make a living, I’ll tell you,” he noted. “When that part of the show is over, you will see written on my face gigantic relief.”

He said that he hopes to see an old friend from the area, Phil Thomas, who worked as an associate producer when he was on “The Mike Douglas Show” and his own show, “The Amazing World of Kreskin,” on Jan. 29.

He knew one thing relatively for sure about Scranton, despite other 2012 predictions one may have heard elsewhere.

“I think it will still be here next year.”

WM3 trilogy encourages

ACTION, JUSTICE INFINITE IMPROBABILITY RICH HOWELLS Everything seems to move slower in places like Arkansas, but justice has been at a standstill in the Natural State for 18 years.

In that time, the world has heard the sad but true story of the West Memphis Three many times. After three young boys were found brutally murdered in the woods of West Memphis in 1993, three teenage boys were quickly accused of the crime and found guilty in the court of public opinion long before they entered an actual courtroom. Using a forced confession, questionable evidence, and Bible Belt paranoia, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley were handed life sentences as Damien Echols was sentenced to death.

This story was best told by two documentary filmmakers, Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky.

Once “Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills” played on HBO in 1996, many more started to question if the real suspects were still out there.

In 2000, the pair released “Paradise Lost 2: Revelations,” a worthy follow-up that updated everyone on the case while highlighting a possible suspect – John Mark Byers, the strange stepfather of one of the victims.

When we meet the WM3 again in “Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory,” which premiered on HBO on Jan. 12, the boys are now men, having grown up behind bars yet still retaining hope that they would one day be exonerated. This installment fills new viewers in on the past details while adding new DNA evidence as well as pointing out a new suspect – Terry Hobbs, the wife-abusing stepfather of another victim.

Like the others, “Paradise Lost 3” proves that truth is stranger than fiction. The most shocking part of the film to me wasn’t that

a new suspect had emerged, but that the other had changed so much over the course of a decade. Byers had had changed his mind about the WM3 completely. He was now demanding the release of the men he was dramatically condemning to hell years before after reviewing the DNA evidence.

Celebrities like spoken word artist and former Black Flag frontman Henry Rollins and Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder have been raising money to support the WM3 for years, but when Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines implied that Hobbs may have been involved in the brutal murders at a 2007 rally, Hobbs responded with a defamation lawsuit that threw himself under the public microscope.

Seeing the “then and now” footage was also quite telling.

Some people had changed, while others remained relatively the same, but I doubt anyone could have predicted what would happen after the case reached the Arkansas Supreme Court in 2010.

On Aug. 19, 2011, Echols, Baldwin, and Misskelley were allowed to enter rare Alford pleas, which let them maintain their claims of innocence while acknowledging that prosecutors had enough evidence to convict them, thus setting them free but protecting the police from legal action. It even came as a surprise to the filmmakers, who had to add an extra 12 minutes to the initial film festival version of the movie to include this shocking development. My only real qualm was that we didn’t get to see more footage of Damien, Jason, and Jessie outside of their cells.

I’m not really sure what “Lord

of the Rings” director Peter Jackson hopes to add with the film he produced, “West of Memphis,” that wasn’t already covered meticulously in the “Paradise Lost” trilogy, but one mission that remains for the Three is to clear their names completely.

Personally, I think Berlinger and Sinofsky proved that art can bring about real change in the world when wielded as brilliantly as it was in these documentaries.

I would hesitate to say that this film brings true closure to the story, as those responsible are still out there, but maybe this incident taught us all a lesson.

Damien and Jason were arrested not because of the evidence stacked against them but because they wore black, listened to metal music, and occasionally got in trouble. Jessie has an IQ of 72, but that didn’t stop police from interrogating him for 12 hours until he produced the false confession they required.

They were targeted because they were different, and as a result they lost over 18 years of their lives while the murders of Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers remain unsolved. I was different when I was their age too, and my brother is autistic. Over the years, I’ve imagined what it would be like if my own sibling and I were the ones accused of a crime we didn’t commit.

It was a scary thought, but for those teenagers, it was a reality for 18 years that will haunt them for the rest of their lives.

So, what’s the lesson in all of this?

Stand up for injustice when you see it. Don’t wait for the DVD, because next time, it may be too late.

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By RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com

omedian Kathleen Madigan is considered one of the funniest women alive by critics, colleagues, and audiences alike, but not all her appearances in Pennsylvania have been as well received.

What: Comedian Kathleen Madigan Where: F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts When: Friday, Jan. 27, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.

Cost: $27

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

TAYLOR – Riverside’s Poetry Out Loud competition, held Tuesday in the high school auditorium, welcomed Kimes some new faces to the poetry recitation contest and the talents of other students.

Sarah Murphy and Andrew Gallagher traded roles on piano, guitar, trumpet, and drums to bridge the gap between the nine spoken word competitors, teacher Stephanie Monahan said.

“I can’t believe how talented they are,” she said.

Monahan led Riverside’s school-level competition for the third year, making sure to include students not yet eligible to move on to the regional competition.

“If they come to me and ask if they can be involved, there’s no way I can turn them down because it’s something you have to foster at a younger age,” she said of participating seventh and eighth grade students.

Poetry Out Loud teaches students an appreciation for the literary art form as it encourages confidence in public speaking and memorization skills.

Sophomore Ariel Kimes was chosen to advance to the regional competition in February. Kimes recited “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost and “When I Am Asked” by Lisel Mueller on Tuesday morning.

While she enjoys collaborating with students on poetry analysis, Monahan said the friendly competition provides much more to her dedicated students.

“The most exciting part is seeing how proud they are of themselves after the program is over.

They’re beaming with pride. It’s really cool to see.”

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Spending the majority of her time on the road, she barely has time to stop home in Los Angeles or at her farm in the Midwest, yet she has released four albums, two DVDs, had her own specials on HBO and Comedy Central, and appeared unchallenged on NBC’S “Last Comic Standing” during her over 20 year career. Winning many awards for her own work, she’s also written for other comedians, including Black and Garry Shandling.

“You have to just think in their voice.

You have to hear their voice and their point of view coming through your own head. I wrote jokes for Garry Shandling that would never work for me, but he could do them. It’s also a cadence thing, like Lewis.”

After writing speeches for recently retired Navy Admiral and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen while on United Service Organizations tours, however, Madigan would like to try her hand at writing for politicians, who are usually at the receiving end of her jokes.

“You’re more likeable if you’re funny, and people can relate to you. I don’t mean ridiculous, because that would just be weird as a politician, but I mean they’re so boring. Mitt Romney – why is he not making fun of himself being boring? He should because people would relate to that,” she suggested.

“I know you can’t be loony because you’re running for president, but you could be funnier for God’s sake.”

Madigan feels her gender has never held her back in the largely male comedy business, which she believes rewards talent if you have what it takes.

“Stand-up is one of the last things that I think is actually pretty fair as far as if you’re funny, you’ll keep going and getting paid,” she emphasized.

“NBC has never given a woman lead a sitcom. I think TV is a harder nut to crack, but stand-up, which is really all I

want to do, I think is pretty fair, all in all.”

Being famous, however, isn’t always a sign of success, in her opinion.

“It’s actually an occupation now. I mean, on MTV when they ask kids what they want to be, they go, ‘A celebrity.’ They don’t even have a specific thing they’re going to do. Are you going to be a dancer? Are you going to be a singer? Are you going to be an actor?

Are you going to be a comedian? ‘Nope, just a celebrity.’ Oh, so that’s interesting,” she mocked.

“Is America out of talent yet? Someone say we’re out. Has everybody auditioned yet? I think we’re almost done.”

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While touring in Amish country a few years ago with fellow comic Lewis Black, she was kicked off the tour for poking fun at rumspringa, a time during adolescence when teens can leave the community to explore the outside world.

“All I said was, ‘Are they given another outfit?’” Madigan cracked.

“But I was serious! You can’t go out into the real world dressed like Abraham Lincoln and expect to have a good shot.”

She’s confident, however, that her upcoming appearance at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Jan. 27, will go much more smoothly. She plans to discuss family, politics, and current events in her trademark relatable style, finding humor in many of the same places other Americans do.

“A lot of the current events stuff is just so, so ludicrous to me. It’s so absurd. I just watch it all like it’s a reality show. I am friends with Lewis Black, and he watches it and gets angry. I’m not even invested anymore. I watch because I want to pay attention, but I don’t even believe half the stuff we are doing. I don’t even believe what’s in front of my face,” she explained.

“I don’t even know who the Kardashians are. I don’t know why I’m supposed to know. Somebody goes, ‘Well, one girl made a sex tape and her sister is a whore.’ I’m like, ‘Well, I don’t have the energy to make a sex tape, and my sister is not a whore, so I’m not going to have a show.’”

While Madigan, 46, has been offered her own television shows in the past, she feels that the freedom to come and go as she pleases is the best part of her profession.

“That’s the most awesome part about this job. I look at the schedule, I pick where I want to go, when I want to go, and then I go,” she said. “Once you’ve been free for 20 years, I can’t even imagine anything else.”

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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Fans flocked to the Scranton Cultural Center on Friday, Jan. 20, as the story of Shrek came to life on stage.

Based on the Oscar-winning film, the musical follows the unlikely hero as he rescues Princess Fiona.

Wyalusing native Lukas Poost portrays Shrek in the current tour of the production, which runs through Sunday in Scranton before moving on to Schenectady, N.Y.

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1. Tim, Casey (12), Gretchen, Caroline (8), and Kate Welby (10), of Scranton.

2. Tami Garvey with her daughters Ashlee (11) and Caitlyn (8), of Elkton, Md. 3. Gary Maroni with Ryan (5), Olivia (10), and Jen Miller, all of Scranton.

4. Michelle and Anthony Cantafio, 6, of Dunmore.

5. Shrek, played

by Wyalusing native Lukas Poost, tries to stop the fairytale creatures moving into his swamp.

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Keystone College students, from left, Megan Fry, Brad Conlon, Shawon Gibbons, and Sarah Liparulo create sleeping bags during a day of service on Monday, Jan. 16.

Keystone students build sleeping bags for homeless

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

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LEARN MORE Details on the Sleeping Bag Project can be found at www.thesleepingbagproject.org.

for the homeless. I’m glad that we can do something,” Taylor said.

Students worked on parts of the 10-step process Monday, working collectively for about an hour on each of three new sleeping bags to sew edges shut and attach neckties to be used as straps to wrap and carry the bags.

Some students from Keystone were scheduled to travel to New York City on Wednesday as a part of the college’s day of service where they were expected to meet with other organizers and deliver 250 sleeping bags to three

city shelters, Taylor said.

Compelled by a love of volunteer work, Honesdale native and junior criminal justice major Shawon Gibbons said he was happy to take time between classes to assemble at least one part of one sleeping bag.

“It’s freezing out there. I know that I have a warm bed to sleep in while these people aren’t sure where they’re going to sleep,” Gibbons said. “It’s great to be able to give back to them and make sure people are warm.”

Fry felt the bags would be a welcome gift to anyone in need.

“I imagine it would mean the world to that person,” she said. “I would love to have somebody offer their free time, help, and extra materials that they had to do something like this for me.”

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A PLUME – Temperatures stayed below freezing Monday as students at Keystone College worked inside the Hibbard Campus Center to help the less fortunate fight the cold.

“I have a heavy jacket and a scarf on today, and I’m cold because there’s nothing on my face or hands,” sophomore education major and communications minor Megan Fry said. “I can’t imagine not having a sleeping bag or something like that at night.”

Fry, a Limerick Township native, was one of more than two dozen students who gathered to participate in the Sleeping Bag Project.

Started in 1982 by Hop Bottom native Florence Wheatley, the Sleeping Bag Project uses recycled fabrics to create simple sleeping bags that are distributed for free to the homeless.

Keystone College Diversity Coordinator Lucas Taylor, another Hop Bottom native, said the project was an excellent choice for students who returned to classes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is often observed as a national day of service.

“We are doing something to help someone through one night.

If we can help them through more, it makes it a great project

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Rosencrance sparks AH in close win

By TOM ROBINSON For Go Lackawanna

CARBONDALE – Friday night’s Lackawanna League girls’ basketball first-half playoff brought out an obvious enthusiasm in Katherine Rosencrance.

“I was really ready to play,” Rosencrance said. “I was pumped for it all day.”

That energy helped make Rosencrance the key performer in Abington Heights’ 2928 victory over Scranton Prep, but she also was able to calm herself when needed to hit the two free throws with 12 seconds left that lifted the Lady Comets to victory.

“Earlier in the game, coach (Vince Bucciarelli) said I wasn’t following through,” Rosencrance said. “I was concentrating more.”

After going 1-for-3 at the line early in the game, Rosencrance was 4-for-4 in the fourth quarter. She scored all six Abington Heights points in the fourth quarter after producing all seven in the first quarter on the way to a game-high, 17-point effort. She also joined Breanna Toro in double figures in rebounds.

“She was getting the other kids pumped up,” Bucciarelli said. “I couldn’t believe it.

It’s the first time I’ve ever seen it from her.

“At halftime, she was the one saying, ‘Come on, we’re not going to lose this game.’ That’s the first time I saw Rosey get that excited. I was real happy to see that.”

Rosencrance provided the only offense for Abington Heights at the beginning and end of the game.

A strong interior defensive effort helped the Lady Comets outscore the Classics 16-7 over the middle two quarters for a 23-19 lead.

During that time, Rosencrance blocked three shots while Toro and Tiffany O’Donnell blocked two each as Abington Heights limited Scranton Prep to 3-for-27 shooting.

The Lady Comets held the Classics scoreless for more than 11 minutes to end the first half and start the second half. They scored nine points in the process, the first five by O’Donnell, on the way to an 18-16 lead.

Olivia Burke led Scranton Prep with 10 points.

Tricia Byrne gave the Classics their only lead of the second half on a 12-footer from the right wing with 23 seconds left.

Rosencrance then battled for an offensive See GIRLS, Page 30

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First-half hoops titles decided

SCRANTON – Malik Draper and Andrew Moran led a dominant defensive effort as Scranton completed an unbeaten run to the Lackawanna League Division 1 boys’ basketball first-half title Thursday night with a 50-33 victory over Abington Heights.

The Comets were one of two teams – eventual second-place finisher Scranton Prep was the other – that entered the night with a chance to force a playoff.

Draper had 20 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and blocked four shots to help defending champion Scranton extend its division winning streak to 19 games despite playing without point guard Karlon Quiller because of a medical issue.

Moran took over one of Quiller’s assignments and held Abington Heights scoring leader J.C. Show to a 2-for-15 effort and just five points. The Knights did not allow Show to hit a jump shot, limiting him to two field goals on drives.

“We decided to go with Andrew (on Show),” Scranton coach Tony Battaglia said. “He’s an unbelievable defensive player.

“He got over screens. I think he contested every shot Show took.”

Terry Turner, who became Scranton’s career scoring leader earlier in the week, added 13 points, six rebounds and three steals.

T.J. Murray used a variety of moves on the inside to lead Abington Heights (13-2 overall) with 15 points.

The Knights bounced back from suffering their first loss last weekend in Harrisburg to win two league games and improve to 12-1 overall.

“We had a slow start against Honesdale,” Battaglia said. “The first quarter was a little sloppy, but we had a real nice second half.”

Turner had 17 points in Tuesday’s 63-42 win over Honesdale while Draper added 12 and Moran and Quiller had 11 each.

A jumper from just inside the 3-point arc with 2:28 left allowed Turner to break Lamar Johnson’s career scoring record. He finished the night with 1,573 points.

There were other school records set during the week.

Josh Kosin of Holy Cross had 13 rebounds in Tuesday’s 63-61 overtime win over Riverside, the first of which broke a tie at 385 with Mark Bevacqua and made him the school’s career leader in the category.

Riverside’s Jerry Kincel had a school-record 52 points in the same game, then became the Vikings’ career scoring leader two nights later.

He had 30 more in a 78-75 overtime win over Valley View. Kincel finished the game with 1,492, seven more than the previous mark held

by Mike Morgan Jr. Holy Cross joined Scranton in clinching a first-half title Thursday while Lakeland forced a playoff that was scheduled for Saturday night.

Kosin and Connor Callejas had 11 points each when Holy Cross defeated Old Forge, 45-29, to finish the half 7-0 in Division 2.

Lakeland knocked off Montrose, 58-50, to leave both teams at 6-1 in Division 3 and set up an immediate rematch.

Division 3 playoff game details can be found at www.golackawanna.com/sports.

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The week started with a tie atop the Division 1 standings.

Dunmore forced what was temporarily a three-way tie in Division 2 when Alexa Gerchman scored 16 points in a 43-35 victory over Valley View.

Riverside finished the night tied with those two teams after beating Holy Cross, 59-53.

Kellie Nash had 22 points and 12 rebounds while Rebecca Mekilo had 18 points.

Mekilo had 11 and Nash 10 in the fourth

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Abington’s Jason Bamford fouls Scranton’s Malik Draper. quarter when Riverside broke a tie and scored 25 points.

Kayleigh Semion hit three 3-pointers and scored 15 points when eventual first-half champion Dunmore locked up its playoff spot with a 52-35 win over Western Wayne Wednesday.

Riverside downed Valley View, 41-32, to knock one team out of a share of the lead and set up Friday’s playoff game.

The Lady Vikes took a 23-11 halftime lead and held on despite making just one second-half field goal.

Nash went 10-for-12 from the line while scoring 16 points. She was 5-for-6 in the fourth quarter when the team went 10-for-12 as part of an overall 21-for-27 effort.

Casey Palko led Valley View with 13 points.

Abington Heights and Scranton Prep each won twice to preserve their shares of the Division 1 lead and set up the Friday playoff that the Lady Comets won.

Abington Heights used a pair of fast starts.

Tiffany O’Donnell had eight of her 18 points in the first quarter when the Lady Comets jumped to a 16-4 lead on their way to a 54-28 romp over West Scranton.

Melanie Coles and Lauren Hoyt had six points each when the Lady Comets opened a 14-0 lead over Scranton after one quarter of a 45-18 rout. Coles finished with 12 points.

Scranton Prep needed strong finishes.

Tricia Byrne had 11 of her 21 in the fourth quarter when the Classics stretched a fourpoint lead into a 38-29 victory over North Pocono.

The Classics were 6-for-6 from the line in the fourth and 14-for-15 in the game when they beat Wallenpaupack, 38-32, Wednesday. Byrne had 13 points and Olivia Burke added 12.

Montrose won twice to complete a 7-0 run through the first half in Division 3.

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West Scranton took over sole possession of the Lackawanna League Division 1 lead when freshman Kameron Van Wert came up with a pin in the closing 285-pound bout to rally the Invaders past Honesdale, 36-31, Wednesday.

Kyle Kroptavich and Angel Ortiz also had pins for the Invaders, who are 3-0 in the league.

Defending champion Delaware Valley is 2-0.

The Invaders also added a 34-33 win over Lake-Lehman Friday night.

Lake-Lehman, the champion of last week’s Zurn-Bush Memorial Dual Meet Tournament at Elk Lake, is unbeaten in the Wyoming Valley Conference.

Kroptavich, Jon Kobrynich, and Van Wert all had pins.

The Invaders had their scheduled appearance in the South Williamsport Tournament Saturday called off because of snow.

Lackawanna Trail shares the Division 2 lead with Western Wayne at 3-0 while Valley View is 2-0.

Billy Lee, Zach Goodwin, Eric Laytos, and Ben Lehman all had first-period pins Thursday to lead Lackawanna Trail to a 63-11 rout of Elk Lake.

GIRLS’ SWIMMING

Abington Heights is at Scranton Prep at the University of Scranton’s Byron Complex Tuesday night at 7.

The two teams are tied with Delaware Valley at the top of the Wyoming Valley Conference Northern Division with 3-0 records.

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ANOTHER BURNS DIVING TJ Burns is a senior diving standout for the College of New Jersey, and now his younger brother, Zach, is a member of the West Chester men’s diving team.

BILL ARSENAULT Zach (Abington Heights) is learning the ropes this season as a freshman on a team that Craig has five other divers who have already qualified for the NCAA Division II Tournament.

“Zach has certainly been a positive addition to the team,” diving coach Ronn Jenkins said. “I can’t believe how much he has learned in just one semester. Technique is a major focus for the improvement of any athlete, and Zach has not only improved his technique but has also learned several new and more difficult dives.”

West Chester recently faced the College of New Jersey. TJ won the 3-meter and finished second in the 1-meter while Zach had to settle for fourth in the 3-meter (262.58) and fifth in the 1-meter (229.05).

MERLI BREAKING RECORDS The men’s swim season is a little more than half completed, but junior Tim Merli (Valley View) has already

etched his name in the record book at Marywood. He set three individual records and was part of four record breaking relay teams in the first half of the season.

Merli has new marks in the 100 (54.47) and 200 (2:02.96) backstroke and the 200 IM (2:07.92). He won the 100 free (50.73) and the 200 free (1:57.37) in a recent 157-42 victory over Cabrini. He also swam legs on the winning 200 free and 400 medley relays. He won 12 individual races the first half of the season.

“Tim currently ranks third in both the 100 and 200 backstroke in the league (Landmark Conference),” coach Greg Brown said. “He’s been working very hard and has a great chance to finish high in the league championships in February.”

Junior Ryan Widenor (Valley View) is also a key member on the squad. He competes in all relay events and also is a standout performer in freestyle and butterfly events for the Pacers.

“Ryan has won six individual events the first semester,” Brown said. “He is extremely quick and has put the time in this year. We look for him to continue to swim strong the rest of the year.”

Senior captain Benjamin Raines (Scranton) is a steady performer with the team. He

competes in the backstroke, individual medley and with the relay teams.

NICOLOSI VERSATILE Show Stephen Nicolosi a swim stroke, and it’s a good bet he can perform it well.

Nicolosi (Abington Heights) is a junior with the Scranton men’s swim team competing in the freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and the individual medley as well with all of the relay teams for the Royals. In a recent 147-115 victory over Catholic, he finished third in the 200 back (2:22.45), third in the 200 IM (2:10.86), and swam a leg on the winning 200 medley relay team.

“Stephen is an excellent swimmer and a fine studentathlete,” coach Paul DeAngelo said. “He has been instrumental to the success of the team this year and is wellversed in all of the strokes.

I’ve asked him to swim events that would be best for the team, even though they are not his best events and he has accepted the challenge in every instance.”

Freshman Ryan Holmes (Scranton Prep) and sophomore Dan Gleason (Abington Heights) are also members of the team. Both compete in relays, and Holmes is one of the team’s top backstroke swimmers.

Two hockey players selected as AJHL all-stars

By TOM ROBINSON For Go Lackawanna

BANTAM AAA The Knights Bantam1997 AAA team won the Silver Stick Tournament in Port Huron, Mich., Sunday by beating the nation’s top-

ranked team, St. Louis Blues, 3-2, in double overtime in the championship game.

Denis Smirnov scored his second goal of the game for the game-winning goal.

The semifinals of the 40-team event featured the top-four ranked teams in the United States on the Bantam level.

Nikita Anitratenko also scored for the Knights.

The game was the second of the day for each team. The Knights beat Detroit Belle Tire, 4-2, in one semifinal while the Blues went four overtimes to down Chicago Mission, 2-1, in the other.

The Knights went 6-0 in the tournament with wins of 9-2 over Oakland, 8-3 over the TorontoTitans,8-3overthePKWarriors,3-0 over Huron Perth, and 5-2 over Shattuck St. Mary’s.

Forward Daniel Sprong and defenseman Ivan Provorov made the all-tournament team.

For daily roundups of local college sports, see www.golackawanna.com/ sports.

TOP STORY

Marywood University needed just two seasons to produce its first winning record in men’s swimming.

The Pacers defeated visiting Wells College, 131-53, Wednesday to improve to 7-5 with one dual meet remaining before hosting the Landmark Conference Championships Feb. 10-12.

Chris Brown, Andy Blevins, and Anthony Pisano each won two individual events and a relay.

WEEKLY AWARDS

Basketball players Kenneth Hardnett and Tiana Cuttino were honored

by Keystone College and the Colonial States Athletic Conference.

Hardnett was named CSAC men’s Player of the Week while Cuttino was part of the CSAC women’s Honor Roll.

They were also Keystone’s Athletes of the Week.

Hardnett helped Keystone extend its winning streak to seven games with 47 points and 24 rebounds in two wins.

Cuttino had 27 points for the Giants in the last two games of a six-game winning streak.

University of Scranton senior Carolyn Gillespie was named Landmark Conference women’s swimming Athlete of the Week for the third time this season. She had two individual and one relay win in a 156-105 victory over Catholic University.

Marywood’s Matt Lepri made the CSAC men’s basketball Honor Roll after averaging 18.0 points and 6.3 rebounds in a 2-1 week.

Paul Vignati, a men’s swimmer, was named Scranton’s Athlete of the Week after one individual and two relay wins in a 147-115 win over Catholic.

TOP EVENTS

Kacee Rava scored 36 points and grabbed 14 rebounds Wednesday to lead Baptist Bible College to a 73-60 women’s basketball victory over Cedar Crest College.

Mariah Schaeffer scored 18 points and moved into seventh place on Marywood’s all-time scoring list Wednesday while leading the Pacers to a 61-55 victory over Neumann University.

Abington Heights graduate Luke Peterson scored 22 points and had 11 rebounds Wednesday in a 73-61 men’s basketball triumph over Neumann.

Malcolm Boone had 21 points and 11 rebounds when Keystone rallied Wednesday to defeat Immaculata University, 83-79, in men’s basketball.

Former Division I players Erin Boggan and Meredith Mesaris led the way Jan. 14 when Scranton rallied in the second half for a 64-48 women’s basketball victory over the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Abington Heights graduate Ross Danzig had 16 points and four steals Jan. 14 when Scranton defeated USMMA, 67-55.

- Compiled by Tom Robinson

SPORTS

Forward Jack Ceglarski and defenseman Erik Lyrvall were selected to represent the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights in the Atlantic Junior Hockey League All-Star Game.

The Atlantic and Metropolitan Leagues willconducttheirall-stargamesJan.29atIorio Arena in Walpole, Mass.

Lastyear’sall-starweekenddrewnearly50 National Hockey League and NCAA scouts.

Coaches voted for the all-star game selections.

Ceglarski and Lyrvall will represent the Knights’ top Junior team in the Atlantic game. Knights head coach Justin Lyle will serve as one of the assistant coaches in the game.

The Atlantic League will also conduct a Young Guns game for the top players among 1993 birth year players and younger.

Knights defenseman Brian Hurlimann

was named as an alternate for the Young Guns game.

Max Antonides, a forward for the Knights’ other Junior team, has been named as an alternate for the Metropolitan League game.

Ceglarski leads the Atlantic team in scoring with 10 goals and 19 assists. Lyrvall is third on the team, and first among defensemen, with two goals and18 assists.

Hurlimann has a goal and two assists.

The Knights are 2-2-2 in the last six games to improve to 10-17-2-3 for ninth place out of 12 Atlantic teams.

Antonides, a 6-foot-6 forward, is fourth on the Metro team in scoring with six goals and 11assists. The Knights are last among seven Dowd Division teams with a 4-25-0-1record.

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Last season, the 285-pound sophomore, posted an 11-20 record, 8-12 in dual matches, and finished fourth in the Colonial Athletic Conference Championships.

“Evan is making strides toward improvement this year,” coach Gary Taylor said.

“His record is better than it was at this point last year.”

The CAA Championships will be held Saturday, March 3 in Binghamton, N.Y. The Broncs will next compete in a triangular match against Sacred Heart and Franklin & Marshall on Feb. 4 in Lancaster.

ON CAMPUS

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van Craig is starting at the heavyweight position again for the Rider University wrestling team.

Craig (Abington Heights) has posted an 11-9 record, including a 5-5 mark in dual matches, and has two pins. He finished fourth in the Keystone Classic.

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Connor Callejas drives through Riverside’s Jerry Kincel, left, and Michael King.

TAYLOR – Holy Cross led by nine points more than a minute into the fourth quarter and one player had all but one field goal for Riverside, which was in deep foul trouble that would eventually lead to four players fouling out.

The Vikings were finished, except that nobody told Jerry Kincel.

Kincel’s heroics turned the game around and sent Riverside into the final minute of overtime with a six-point lead. One Holy Cross starter had gone to the bench with five fouls in each of the first three

KEEPING SCORE TOM ROBINSON minutes of overtime.

Clearly, the Crusaders were done.

Connor Callejas did not get the memo.

Callejas scored six points and sophomore sub Connor Jones turned an offensive rebound into his only basket and the game-winning points Tuesday night when Holy Cross scored the game’s final eight points – in the last 49 seconds – to pull out an improbable 63-61 victo-

ry in the game that decided the Lackawanna League Division 2 boys’ basketball first-half title.

The overtime thriller clinched at least the first-half title for the Crusaders, who locked up the title for themselves Thursday night by defeating Old Forge, 45-29.

To get to Thursday with the division lead, Holy Cross had to withstand a remarkable performance by Kincel and ruin the last remaining unbeaten overall record for a Lackawanna League basketball team this season.

Two teams had entered the week perfect overall.

First-half Division 1 champion

Scranton suffered its first loss Jan. 15 in Harrisburg when 6-foot-9 Wake Forest recruit Devin Thomas led host Central Dauphin to a 7857 victory in the final game of the Villa Classic 2.

That left the Vikings as the lone unbeaten in the league.

Kincel did everything in his power to keep the Riverside record spotless. The senior scored 24 points – in the fourth quarter alone – by making nine of 12 shots from the floor.

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rebound to set up her free throws that allowed Abington Heights to beat Scranton Prep for the third time this season.

The Classics, who had won five straight since the last loss to the Lady Comets, fell to 11-4 overall.

Abington Heights improved to 13-2, matching Dunmore for the best overall record by a Lackawanna League team.

DIVISION 2 Freshman Kayleigh Semion hit six 3pointers while scoring 26 points as six-time defending champion Dunmore avenged its only Division 2 loss with a 53-30 romp over Riverside in the second half of the doubleheader.

“My teammates attacked the gaps and I

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jas said. “We tried everything we could try.

“He’s a super player who had a great night.”

The Crusaders still led by three when Riverside called timeout at midcourt with 18.8 seconds left in regulation.

Everybody in the gym knew the ball was going to Kincel and that he would have to hit a 3pointer to force overtime.

He got the ball once, patiently gave it back and fought his way open again.

It was time to shoot.

Kincel nailed a 3-pointer over a defender with five seconds left to force overtime where he scored all nine Riverside points before fouling out.

“I was just looking for the best way to help my team,” said Kincel, who was 17-for-31 from the floor while the rest of the Vikings were going 2for-16.

Working at a pace that would be exhausting for most players, Kincel found just enough room to receive passes and get off tough shots. Attempts taken over defenders by Kincel, usually from the area around the foul line,

just sat outside and set my feet,” said Semion, who went 6-for-9 from long range and 10-for-16 overall.

Dunmore picked apart the Riverside defense while slowing pulling away to reverse the 40-36 loss from Jan. 5.

“I thought the difference in this game from the first game we played them was that they did a great job getting down the lane,” Riverside coach Jack Mekilo said. “You have to give them credit for that.

“They found their shooters, and their young shooters made shots.”

When the Lady Bucks weren’t hitting, they were retrieving more than half their misses with Jill Korgeski, Semion, and Courtney Murray each grabbing at least five offensive rebounds.

Molly Burke added 11 points and four assists while Alexa Gerchman had 10 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and four steals for Dunmore.

Madison Haduck had nine points to lead Riverside (10-5).

turned out to be higherpercentage shots than open looks for just about anyone else in the game.

“I’ve been coaching here a long time,” Riverside coach Mike Morgan said. “My son (Mike Jr.) had 48 one time.

“This was the greatest performance I ever saw.

Jerry just put us on his back. Jerry tried to will us to win. His desire to compete exceeds everything else.”

Somehow, it was not enough.

Josh Kosin and Connor Callejas were responsible for drawing many of the Riverside fouls. When Kosin, the Holy Cross junior center, fouled out with 17 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocked shots, the Crusaders attack was left in the capable hands of Callejas.

Riverside’s intense defense had forced 18 turnovers in the first three quarters, but with Callejas handling the ball down the stretch, the Crusaders coughed the ball up just two times in the fourth quarter and overtime.

The longer Callejas controlled the ball with his dribble, the more likely he was to draw more fouls. He went 4for-6 from the line and

scored on a drive in the final 49 seconds.

As an emotional player who runs his father’s team, the sophomore point guard often finds himself the target of opposing fans. There was no distracting Callejas, however, with the game – and the first-half title – on the line.

“I don’t think a lot of people gave us a shot in overtime, but the guys who came off the bench, I can’t say enough about the poise they had,” coach Callejas said. “Connor Jones’ rebound was huge and Connor Callejas has the heart of a lion.”

Callejas said he has taken to yelling nastily at his son at practice to prepare him for playing while being taunted.

“He just doesn’t quit,” Al Callejas said. “He has no fear. He’s not afraid to take the big shot. We needed someone to go to when people were out.”

Connor Callejas proved that the choice was right.

“We need to have the ball in his hands at the end of the game,” Al Callejas said.

Just as the Crusaders had been helpless against Kincel earlier, at the end, the Vikings could do nothing to take the ball or the game away from Connor Callejas.

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HONDA `07 ACCORD

V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1 owner with maintenance records.

Slate blue with leather interior. Sunroof. Asking $12,500.

Call 570-239-2556

VOLKSWAGEN 00 BEETLE 2.0 automatic, air 67k miles $6400.

570-466-0999

JACOBY EXCAVATING

Chimney Repair Call Now and $ave

Parging • Brick and Block Repair • Stucco • Animal Removal

1-800-943-1515

20% OFF Any Competitors Estimate

SENIOR CUSTOM CITIZEN METAL DISCOUNTS SHOP

Spring Hill Chimney Will Not Be Undersold!!

Septic and Basement Water Problems-SOLVED!

Snow Removal

570-561-7796or570-587-1494 ABINGTON PRO SERVICES

ALL TYPES OF REPAIRS & INSTALLATIONS

Winter Special - New Kitchen or Bath

Licensed & Insured

Complete&InstalledBathsfrom$3,700.Kitchenmakeovers-$4,700 for18linearfeetofcounterspace.Allcabinets,tub,sinkandflooringincluded

No Job T oo Masonry, Tile, Fencing, Roofing, Siding, Etc. Small

Call 570-815-1227

BARGAIN BUNDLES

Call Jeff For Details at 570-877-3601

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415 Autos-Antique & Classic

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415 Autos-Antique & Classic

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DESOTO CUSTOM 49 4 DOOR SEDAN

FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

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

To place your ad call...829-7130 412 Autos for Sale

STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500.

570-579-3517 570-455-6589 Shopping for a new apartment?

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FORD SALEEN 04 281 SC Coupe

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

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

To place your ad call...829-7130 412 Autos for Sale

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

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MERCEDES 1975

Good interior & exterior. Runs great! New tires.

Many new parts.

Moving, Must Sell. $1,300 or best offer 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

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

412 Autos for Sale

6 cylinder automatic.

52k original miles.

Florida car. $1500.

570-899-1896

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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

Call 829-7130 to place your ad.

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Motorcycles

442 RVs & Campers

SUNLINE SOLARIS `91

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

$15,000 FIRM.

Call 570-262-0914 Leave message.

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

25’ travel trailer A/C. Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater.

Excellent condition. $3,900.

570-466-4995

To place your ad call...829-7130 451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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

OUTBACK 2.5i

with beige leather interior. 22” rims.

Runs great. $8,500 Call 570-861-0202

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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.

• All Wheel Drive • 31 MPG Highway • IIHS Top Safety Pick

24,900 24,900 + 1.9

$

%

1 CDB-0

FINANCING AVAILABLE

Highest Predicted Resale Value Midsize Utility Vehicle

570-346-4641 1-800-982-4054

www.minookasubaru.com HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 9:00 A.M.TO 8:30 P.M. FRIDAY 9:00 A.M.TO 5:00 P.M. SATURDAY 9:00 A.M.TO 2:00 P.M. • CLOSED SUNDAY Based on ALG’s 2012 Residual Value Award for Midsize utility Vehicles. ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. EPA estimated fuel economy for Outback 2.5i CVT models. Top Safety Pick given by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (iihs.org).

Actually mileage may vary. Tax not included. Financing contingent on lender approval.

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

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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

To place your ad call...829-7130 451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

CADILLAC `99 ESCALADE 97k miles. Black

06 CHEVY COLORADO To place your CREW CAB Z71 ad call...829-7130 78K MILES.

2012 SUBARU

SALE PRICE

439

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. $12,500 570-575-5087 OR 570-718-1834

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

To place your ad call...829-7130 FORD 02 EXPLORER

Red, XLT, Original non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery.

90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016

GMC `05 SAVANA

1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic.

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

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 WRANGLER X 6 cylinder. Auto.

4x4. $10,999

KELLY

875 W. Market St. Kingston, PA. 570-287-2243

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RANGE ROVER 07 SPORT Supercharged

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

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Collect Cash.

Not Dust.

Sell it in The Times Leader Classified section.

542

CDL-A DRIVER Gas field/landscape

512

Business/ Strategic Management

Automotive Body Shop Supply Chain with 30 locations has immediate opening for an experienced Buyer. *Competitive Salary *Health Care *401k *Paid Vacation Send resume to collette@ gocolours.com

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Education/ Training

TEACHING POSITION Call 829-7130 to place an ad.

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460 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DIRECTORY 468

Auto Parts

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

FREE PICKUP

570-574-1275

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Logistics/ Transportation

Adjunct day position in the Pharmacy Technician program.

Must have minimum 3 years work experience in a pharmacy. Teaching experience a plus, but not required. Fax resume to: 570287-7936 Email to jgiovannini@ edaff.com or mail to Director of Education Fortis Institute 166 Slocum Street Forty Fort PA 18704

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

Openings for

OPERATOR QUALIFIED GAS PERSONS Wilkes-Barre,

Scranton and Williamsport area.

100% pre-employment drug testing.

Competitive wages.

Health, dental, vision, and 401k.

Send resume to: Franchelli Enterprises, Inc. PO Box 1668 Plains, PA 18705 E.O.E.

drivers plus hands on labor required.

Operate dump trucks & load equipment on lowboy.

Deliver to job site.

Must operate skid steer excavator, hydro-seed truck, etc. Will plow in winter. Must have clean driving record and pass drug test. Top Wages Paid.

Call Harvis Interview Service @ 542-5330. Leave message. Will send an application.

Or forward resume: varsity.harvis@ gmail.com Employer is Varsity, Inc. No walk-ins. EOE

548 Medical/Health

RNS

Needed immediately.

Full time, part time & per diem positions.

Covering Luzerne & Lackawanna counties. Competitive salary, mileage reimbursement.

Pleasant working conditions. For interview call Superior Health Services at 570-883-9581

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Other

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

in the life of a child by becoming a foster parent. Full time and weekend programs are available.

FCCY 1-800-747-3807 EOE

554

Production/ Operations

METAL FABRICATION SHOP FOREMAN (M/F)

Ability to supervise and coordinate all metal fabrication projects, including labor, materials and scheduling. Send resume via email: asfabricating@ gmail.com

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Production/ Operations

566

USM

NOW HIRING: AUTO SERVICE TECHNICIANS

AEROSTRUCTURES CORP has immediate

openings for: Aerospace CNC/Pressbrake Setup/Operator Ability to setup and run CNC/Press Brake, this includes changing tooling and programming basic bend patterns based on drawings.

Ability to factor feed rates using the latest tooling technology. Must have setup experience.

Mechanical Assembler Ability to assemble and test structural mechanical systems on aerospace products at various levels.

Send resume via email: r.delvalle@ usmaero.NET

To place your ad call...829-7130 560 Quality Assurance/Safety

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

Gateway Ford in Tunkhannock is expanding and we need 2 Experienced Technicians to join our service team.

We offer health insurance, paid vacation and ford certified training.

Call 570-836-3135 Email gtwford@epix.net Ask for Paul

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569 Security/ Protective Services

QUALITY CONTROL

Manufacturer seeks inspector to test, analyze, maintain, compare and submit reports to achieve highest quality standards.

Send resume: c/o The Times Leader Box 2910 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

566

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

COCCIA FORD

LINCOLN

Due to a recent expansion, one of the area’s largest & fastest growing Dealerships is now seeking

SALES PEOPLE AUTOMOTIVE SALES EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Excellent pay and benefits including 401k plan.

Apply to:

Greg Martin 577 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702 570-823-8888 email:

grmartin@ cocciacars.com

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708

600 FINANCIAL

700 MERCHANDISE

610

702

Business Opportunities

INVEST IN YOURSELF WITH JAN – PRO Quote from current Franchisee, “I started with a small investment & I have grown my business over 600%. It definitely changed my life and I would recommend Jan-Pro.” * Guaranteed Clients * Steady Income * Insurance & Bonding * Training & Ongoing Support * Low Start Up Costs * Accounts available throughout WilkesBarre & Scranton

570-824-5774

Jan-Pro.com

SECURITY OFFICERS

Join Vector Security Patrol and become a name on a winning team.

We have career opportunities for Security Officers and those wishing to begin a career in the security field with openings for Part Time hours in Wilkes-Barre and Noxen.

Previous security experience a plus. EOE 800-682-4722

To place your ad call...829-7130 630 Money To Loan

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“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.

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Accounting/ Finance

PETE ROSE hand signed autographed bat photo of pete signing along with coa. $199. 851-1837

Air Conditioners

AIR CONDITIONERS: 5 For $150. Call 570-362-3626

TAX REFUND COMING?

Accounting/ Finance

Purchasing Agent/Buyer Local industry-leading manufacturer seeks a Purchasing Agent/Buyer. This position ensures appropriate product levels for the supplies and materials necessary for production. This individual is also responsible for supplier relationships, purchasing strategies, inventory control and price negotiation.

Must be able to communicate in a timely manor delays, changes or other concerns that impact the manufacturing floor, quality or engineering areas.

The successful candidate has 5 years experience in purchasing; self motivated, able to work in a fast paced environment, has the ability to multitask; is highly organized; has strong business writing skills and is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience working in a manufacturing/assembly facility preferred. International purchasing a plus.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits.

Send resume and salary history to:

c/o Times Leader Box 2895 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

To place your ad call...829-7130 708

Antiques & Collectibles

Antiques & Collectibles

CLEAR COLORED BOTTLE, vintage from felch bros bottling works, Nanticoke, Pa size 1 pint 12 oz. in good condition , $5.00 570-735-6638 COINS: Buffalo nickels, 1 roll from the 20’s &30’s. All have dates, some mint marks. $40.

570-262-0708 COMICS Golden Age Comics Captain Marvel Adventures #43 CGC Grade 8.0/Green Hornet Comics #30 CGC Grade 8.0 Both in Mylar Cases Still Sealed $225. & $275. 1960 Remco Fighting Lady in box, all parts intact, not working with batteries, can be repaired $75. 262-0363

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PHONOGRAPH RECORD LP COLLECTION 60S artists, excellent condition, discs & covers, approximate 300 albums$250. for all or will separate. 561-5432 PRECIOUS Moments figurines – 26 with boxes. All pieces for $100.

OBO.570-868-5048 SEWING MACHINE. (1) Singer Vintage factory with sewing table $25. OBO. (1) Singer touch & sewing machine with sewing table. $20 OBO 570-824-7314

To place your ad call...829-7130 STAMP collecting supplies, black backed mounts, individual stamp sizes as well as strips, retails over $125 sell for $50.

Old stamp collecting catalogues 1981 us SPECIALIZED $15.

1981 us., un., bRIT., cOMMONWEALTH 415. 1983 us., Canada, Gr. Britain & Commonwealth, UN $15. all excellent condition. 3 for $40.

570-823-6035

710

Appliances

CONVECTION OVEN Ge Profile Stainless 30” built in oven.

Never used or installed. $999.

570- 678-7075

548 Medical/Health

MERCY CENTER NURSING UNIT, INC. Mercy Center Nursing Unit, Inc., a Long Term Care facility, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Mid Atlantic Community, is committed to the care of the elderly in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing settings. Mercy Center Nursing Unit, Inc. is seeking the following positions:

NURSING CNA

3-11 Part Time- 6 days per pay-EOW 5-9 Part Times-EOW Per Diems Available All Shifts

LPN

Per Diem All Shifts

PERSONAL CARE NURSE AIDE

Per Diem Available All Shifts

DIETARY

PM Dishwasher Competitive salary and compensation package which includes health insurance including Vacation, sick time and personal days, 403B retirement, credit union, tuition reimbursement.

Partial Benefits available for part-time employees.

If you are interested in joining a compassionate and professional organization, fax resume to 570-674-3132; email to: hresources@mcnu. org, apply in person at Mercy Center, Lake Street, Dallas; or call 570-675-2131 ext. 378.

Mercy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employers

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Accounting/ Finance

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Accounting/ Finance

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Accounting/ Finance

Accounting Manager We seek an outstanding accounting manager to join our fast-paced accounting department. Responsibilities include completing month-end close, preparing monthly financial statements, assisting with budgets and audits and providing leadership and direction to our accounting staff.

Position will report to CFO. Requirements include minimum of bachelor’s degree, five years of accounting experience and proficiency in Excel.

Salary commensurate with experience.

710

Appliances

DISHWASHER, portable, Kenmore, black with butcher block top, $200.

570-333-4494 MICROWAVE GE Profile over the range with added features. $100.

Dishwasher Kenmore Elite. $90 Manuals included.

All excellent condition. 570-814-5300.

MICROWAVE. GE. Countertop, white.

1.4 cf, 1100 watts.

Like new $35.

570-474-6028 WASHER & DRYER $100.00 570-855-5803

WASHER/DRYER

Kenmore Elite.

White. FRONT LOAD. Like new.

Electric dryer.

Storage drawer on bottom of each. $800 for both 570-261-5120

Send cover letter with résumé and salary history to: hiring@timesleader.com

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Human Resources Impressions Media 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

No telephone calls please. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

566 Sales/Business Development

566 Sales/Business Development

566 Sales/Business Development

566 Sales/Business Development

712

Baby Items

BABY WALKER Baby walker with lights & music, hardly used $25.

570-735-6527.

Immediate opening for a strong leader for our Digital Products team. Must have solid digital sales experience, with knowledge of SEO/PPC Marketing. Candidate must possess: • • • • •

Willingness to sell and lead others Track record of prospecting and closing Ability to develop sales partnerships Strong motivational and training skills High energy level

This is a fabulous opportunity for a driven, creative individual to showcase their sales abilities.

Send cover letter with résumé and salary history to: hiring@timesleader.com

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Human Resources Impressions Media 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

No telephone calls please. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Clothing

CLOTHING, women’s size 14. 3 pair slacks & 2 skirts, $10. Large, 10 tops and 1 skirt, $20. Like new.

570-474-6028

To place your ad call...829-7130 COAT

KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75.

570-855-5385 COAT men’s allweather with zipout lining. New. Tan. Size 44. $65.

570-654-2657 COAT: Women’s size medium reversible Dennis Basso faux fur coat.

Faux navy suede 1 side, faux brown fur on other. 3/4 length with hood.

Purchased from QVC. $25. 905-5539 JEANS men’s LL Bean Denim - flannel lined, never worn 38wx30l $25.

570-735-5274

730

Computer Equipment & Software

CHILD CARRIER Kelty Kids FC 3.0 frame child carrier like new! $100.

570-333-0470

COMPUTER. Dell optiplex GXa and large computer desk. All for $60 570-344-1207

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732

Building Materials

KITCHEN CABINETS 10’ with counter top & sink $400. 30” bath room cabinet with sink $50.

570-301-8200 VANITY TOP solid surface 5’ X 22”, & undermount china sink. New. Bought wrong size. $375. call 570 288-9843

Digital Sales Director

726

720

Cemetery Plots/Lots

MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY

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

MEMORIAL SHRINE

LOTS FOR SALE 6 lots available at 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.

Exercise Equipment

ELLIPTICAL for saleExtreme performance Evolution model EE 120 with owners manual, barely used. $60. call 570-709-9863 EXERCISE BIKE, ergometer, arm action, computer, fan wheel, excellent condition $30.

570-735-0436 PROFORM BIKE & ELIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER PLUS PROFORM CROSSWALK (TREADMILL) 380 $250.00 570-829-2628 TEETER HANG UPS Inversion Table, like new. Can’t use anymore due to health condition.

Paid $300, will sacrifice for $150. 836-0304 TOTAL GYM 1700 Like New. $100.

570-262-6052 YOGA accessories 1/4” hi density yoga mat never used in original wrap never opened. phthalate free. 74”x24” $18.

570-814-2773

742

Furnaces & Heaters

COAL STOVE Harman insert with accessories, 3 year old stainless steel chimney liner with cap. All for $500.

Dimensions of coal stove 23 ½ H x 26 ¾” W x 10 ½” D. Plate will cover standard fireplace.

570-574-4816

742

Furnaces & Heaters

WOOD STOVE Englander 2009 model 2000 sq. ft. heating cap. glass door excellent condition $450. 954-0577

744

Furniture & Accessories

BAKER’S RACK green metal with 2 wicker baskets for storage.

Excellent condition, asking $100. Large living room lamps (2) brass base with cream colored shade, brand new asking $30 each or $50 for pair.

570-239-6011.

BED FRAME & metal headboard, blue, twin size. FREE. 570-235-6056 BEDROOM FURNITURE: Hardwood Bunk Beds. Can be set up individually. $125. 2 Chest of Drawers, $50.

570-362-3626 BEDROOM SET: Queen size headboard & footboard.

Includes dresser, hutch, mirror & nightstand.

Dark pine. $125 or best offer. Call 570-899-9582 BEDS girls toddler $50. Boys Toddler bed $50.

570-417-2555 BRAND NEW P-TOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET!!

Still in bags! $150!!

MUST SELL!!

Call Steve @ 280-9628!!

CHANDELIER Tiffany Chandelier. $70 Hunter Ceiling Fan. $30. 570-814-5300 COUCH medium brown.

Excellent Condition. $75.

570-603-9597 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 56wx71h, glass doors, 2 lights, $200.

570-735-5482

To place your ad call...829-7130 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 63.5”h x 53”w. Looks brand new . Must see, asking $100.

570-235-6694 ENTERTAINMENT center solid oak, leaded glass door, 2 shelves, large bottom drawer, solid brass handles, 26” TV opening, like new $100. 592-4858

744

Furniture & Accessories

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

To place your ad call...829-7130 HEADBOARD light cherry queen size solid light cherry headboard.

New, moving used 3 months paid $400 selling for $100.

570-654-1691

744

Furniture & Accessories

LAMPS 2 never used, Rembrandt, marble bases. $50.

570-822-9697 ROCKING CHAIR wood with blue seat cushion & back. clean & well taken care of in a smokefree home. Excellent condition & works perfect. $90 570-824-3310 SOFA BED LIKE NEW - $250.00 570-829-2628 VANITY with mirror & 2 glass shelves.

Excellent condition. $25.. Adult walker.

Like new. $15.

570-735-6527.

754

Machinery & Equipment

LOG SPLITTER, 5 ton, electric, Excellent condition.

Works good. $200.

570-606-9705 LOG SPLITTER, Troy Bilt 27-ton, 3 years. old, 160 cc Honda engine.

Barely broke in. Asking $800.

Call 570864-3456 Evenings.

SNOW THROWER. Snow Joe. Brand new, never used. $85. 570-779-4246

758 Miscellaneous CABINET 4 cabinet sliding shelves, brand name, Saranac, brand new. $50. 788-1571 WINE JUGS. 25 One gallon glass. $15 for all. 825-3408

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

570-735-1487 WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

BUYING 11am to 6pm

39 Prospect St • Nanticoke

758 Miscellaneous

758 Miscellaneous

FRAME Marquis walnut 43 1/2x31 3/4 picture 24 1/4x 36 5/8. Excellent condition $50 OBO. 570-406-7269

VHS MOVIES children’s Olsen twins 3 pack $20. 5 Disney movies $5. each.

HONDA CAR RIMS 4 pair 15” will fit any model Accord, Civic & Del-Sol cars.

Brand new $250. or OBO. 570-239-6011

HOT WATER heater AO Smith, new, 40,000 BTUs, gas. $300. 570-417-7222

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LEATHER CASES 3 sample leather cases for products a sales person carries several brief cases all in good condition total $120.

A must see or make offer. 570-788-6654 MINI BIKE ‘07 Baja Warrior recoil start (like a lawn mower) top speed 25 mph. for off road use only. $450. 472-3440 SEWING machine Singer in cabinet, attachments + 18 discs for various patterns $50.

570-474-6028 TIRES: 4 matching Bridgestone Blizzak 16” Studless DM-Z3 snow tires. 225/ 70R16 102Q -Used 3 seasons on 4WD Hyundai.

Good tread . Purchased from Kost Tire for $600. Selling now for $150. 371-3699

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Musical Instruments

HONER HW200 Acoustic Guitar/ Korg GA-1 Electronic tuner/compact sheet music stand.

All slightly used in boxes. great condition. $150.

570-262-0363

766

Office Equipment

EPSON workforce 500 printer new in box 5 featuresprint/scan/copy/fax/ photo including. cable retail $90 sell for $35. 819-4951

Personal Electronics

TELEPHONE, Mobile 1993 Motorola cellular one. Carry type.

New in box. $25.

826-1415

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Photo Equipment

CAMERA. Brownie Kodak movie. Model #2-8mm. Still in box. $25. 570-826-1415

776 Sporting Goods BOW Hoyt Reflex compound, camouflage, right handed.

Excellent condition.

29” adjustable draw length, 60-70lbs adjustable draw strength.

Comes with peep sight, vibration dampeners, 3 pin glow in the dark Truglo bow sight, bow wrist sling, bow stabilizer, removable Truglo bow quiver, and bow whisker biscuit rest. $200. OBO 570-510-0503 ICE FISHING EQUIPMENT. 2 hand auger, 7 tip-ups, 2 jig poles, 2 ice scoops, ice cleats. $125 for all.

570-826-1415

776 Sporting Goods

784

POOL TABLE American Heritage 7’ oak & slate Billiard table with blue cloth, includes wall rack, 4 cues & bridge.

Excellent condition, buyer must move $899.

570-474-2206

SNOWBLOWER. 8 HP, heavy duty, Simplicity, electric start & light. Paid $1300 sell $550. 474-6028

To place your ad call...829-7130 POOL TABLE barley used $75.

570-417-5256 UNICYCLE Sun unicycle with 24” tire.

New/excellent condition. $40.

570-868-5048 TWO VOUCHERS for Myrtle Beach National West Golf Course. Valid anytime, never expire.

Good for two greens fees including cart rental.

Great deal, $100!

(570) 814-4643

780

Televisions/ Accessories

TV 32” Quasar color with original remote $35.

570-868-5450

784

Tools

FAX MACHINE Excellent. Sacrifice. $50.

570-540-0175

POOL TABLE bar room size slate pool table. $800.

Call Jack 570-824-9166

BAND SAW 12” Craftsman, Rockwell drill press, Craftsman power table saw.

10” Craftsman belt & disc sander, all standing units $800. package deal.

570-822-8646

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Business/ Strategic Management

Business/ Strategic Management

Impressions Media, a local multimedia company, has an immediate opening for Vice President of Circulation. The position reports directly to the President of the company.

As a multimedia company, Impressions Media publishes its flagship publication, The Times Leader, as well as several other print publications. The digital business comprises several news websites as well as marketing/advertising products for the small to midsize business locally and nationally.

We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in growing newspaper circulation and providing top-notch delivery service to our subscribers. Experience with postal and ABC audit regulations is a must.

Marketing experience would be an added advantage.

Send cover letter with résumé and salary history to: hiring@timesleader.com

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Human Resources Impressions Media 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

No telephone calls please. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Tools

786 Toys & Games KITCHEN – Step 2 Lifestyle Party Time with accessories.

42”h x 37”w. $40.

SWEET STREETS 7 houses with accessories, + Sweet Streets town floor layout.

All pieces for $40. 868-5048 THOMAS THE TANK table, tracks & trains $100.

570-417-2555

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

906 Homes for Sale

800 PETS & ANIMALS 810

Cats

CAT/ADULT neutered, spayed, loving, kids & people friendly, urgent, would bring.

570-977-9167 KITTENS (3) free to good home.

570-575-9984 KITTENS, FREE, 7 weeks old, litter trained.

570-417-1506

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BASEBALL CARDS WANTED

Pre 1975. Call 856571-3618 or email trebor_crane@yahoo .com to let me know what you have. Top prices paid and I PAY CASH!

To place your ad call...829-7130

BUYING SPORT CARDS Pay Cash for

baseball, football, basketball, hockey & non-sports. Sets, singles & wax.

570-212-0398

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

VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks

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906 Homes for Sale Having trouble paying your mortgage?

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To placeyour adcall. .829-7130 BACK MOUNTAIN Centermorland

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.

529 SR 292 E For sale by owner Move-in ready. Well maintained. 3 - 4 bedrooms. 1 ¾ bath.

Appliances included. 2.87 acres with mountain view. For more info & photos go to: ForSaleByOwner.com Search featured homes in Tunkhannock. $275,000. For appointment, call: 570-310-1552

906 Homes for Sale

DALLAS CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS

ENGLISH YELLOW LABRADOR PUPPIES

AKC Reg. Family raised, wormed, shots, etc. $475.

717-933-4037

SHIH-TZU MIX PUPPIES

Parents on premises Shots Current. $400 570-250-9690

JENKINS TWP.

21 Spring St. 2 or 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home. Large fenced yard with shed, 50x200’ lot. 3 off street parking spaces.

By Owner $99,900 570-825-9867

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PITTSTON TWP

FOR SALE:T $257,500 L UXURY

OWNHOME

New construction: 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, large entry with cathedral ceiling, upstairs laundry. Oak kitchen cabinetry, granite counters & stainless steel whirlpool appliances. Open floor plan is great for entertaining.

Upgrades include hardwood floors & gas fireplace. Two walk-in closets & master suite with private bath features cherry/ granite double vanity, jetted tub.

Attached garage, full basement, a great location; minutes to I-81 & Turnpike off 315, 7.5 miles north of Mohegan Sun.

READY FOR OCCUPANCY

Call Susan at 877-442-8439

906 Homes for Sale

PLAINS

$350 each. 7 weeks old. Dewormed. Call 570-836-1090

Highest Prices Paid!!

FREE

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road

Charming 4 bedroom, 3 bath home situated on 1 1/4 acre on a private setting.

Close to schools and shopping. Living room with beautiful stone fireplace and built ins. Hardwood floors throughout.

Master suite on 1st floor. Kitchen has cherry cabinets with tile floors. Screened porch. Detached 2 car garage. $365,000 For appointment 570-690-0752

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

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ASHLEY PARK

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

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DALLAS

Large 3 bedroom 2nd floor. No pets.

Off street parking.

Call Joe 570-881-2517

DUMORE bedroom

Two 1 bathroom apartment on Apple St. $600/month + utilities. Available 1/15.

(570) 815-5334

EDWARDSVILLE

2 large bedrooms.

Large kitchen. Full basement. $575 + utilities. 1 month security.

References. Section 8 ok.

609-947-0684

KINGSTON

Cozy 1st floor, 1 bedroom apartment Heat, hot water & electric included.

Laundry in basement, non-smoking, no pets. Off-street parking. $650. + 1 month security, lease & $40 credit check required.

Call for appointment 570-762-3747

PITTSTON

1 bedroom efficiency. Brand new appliances. All utilities included except electric. Move in now! $595. Call 570-969-9268

Apartments/ Unfurnished

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS

RUNDLE STREET

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

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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

E.Light, WALNUT ST. bright, 3rd

floor, 2 bedrooms, carpeted, security system. Garage.

Extra storage & cable TV included.

Laundry facilities.

Heat & hot water furnished. Fine neighborhood.

Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References.

Security. Lease.

No smokers please. $715.

570-287-0900

NANTICOKE 2 bedroom, 1st

floor. Large eat in kitchen, fridge, electric stove, large living room, w/w carpeting, master bedroom with custom built in furniture. Ample closet space.

Front/back porches, off street parking, laundry room available.

No dogs, smoking, water, sewer, garbage paid. $525/mo + gas, electric, security, lease, credit, background check.

(570) 696-3596

NANTICOKE 2nd floor, freshly

panted. 1 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking. No pets. $475 month, heat, water, hot water incl. 570-4776108 leave message

PITTSTON

2 bedroom, 2nd floor, bath, kitchen, living room. Heat & water included. $575/month. 1st month & security.

No pets.

570-451-1038

NANTICOKE Available Mar. 1.

Nice starter apt. or great for downsizing into retirement.

1st floor, 2 bedroom, non smoking.

W/w carpeting, all appliances, off street parking. W/d, porch and back yard. Electric heat. $490/mo., water, sewage incl. Tenant pays other utilities.

1 month security and references.

570-650-3358

NANTICOKE

Ready Immediately!

Spacious 2nd floor non smoking, 2 bedroom. W/w carpeting, all appliances incl. w/d.

Electric heat. Tons of storage, off street parking. Yard and porch. $480/mo, 1 month security, references. Water and sewage incl. tenant pays other utilities 570-650-3358

WILKES-BARRE

Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available

Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*

Toplaceyour adcall. .829-7130 WILKES-BARRE NORTH 813 N Washington

Street 2nd floor. 1 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, new paint & flooring, eat in kitchen with appliances, laundry facilities, enclosed porch. Heat, hot water and cable included. $520 + electric & security.

No pets.

Call 570-814-1356

1 & 2 bedroom apartments.

Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok.

570-332-5723

WILKES-BARRE

UPPER N. MAIN Join our family offering efficient, stylish, compact 1 bedrooms, Victorian building, parking laundry.

NO PETS/ SMOKING/LEAS ES REQUIRED. Details upon request for applicants.

Starting at $465 + utilities

AMERICA REALTY 288-1422 944

Commercial Properties

DOLPHIN PLAZA

Rte. 315 1,200 - 2,000 SF Office / Retail Call 570-829-1206

PITTSTON TWP.

BUILDING FOR RENT Suscon Road. Available 02/01/12, 3,000 square feet, parking lot, 4 bay, Call 570-237-6548 for details.

950

Half Doubles

ASHLEY

2 bedroom apartment, Carey’s Patch, completely remodeled. Appliances included with washer & dryer.

Full yard & off street parking.

No smoking. $650.

Call Will at 570-417-5186

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KINGSTON

Single 3 bedroom 1 full bath, living room, dining room,. kitchen, wall to wall carpet and hardwood floors. Washer dryer hookup.

Single garage, corner lot. Lawn maintenance included $775 plus utilities.

Available February 570-287-5333 after 6:30 pm

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LUZERNE

Available immediately, 6 room single family home, $600 + 1 month security.

570-650-4628

NANTICOKE Desirable

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

SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

MOUNTAIN TOP

Crestwood School District. Great geta-way. 2 bedroom mobile home with an 18x18 3 season sunroom.

Large deck, situated on 2+ acres. Quiet setting.

Location conveniently close to Jack Frost, Big Boulder & White Water Challengers along with I-80, I-81 & PA Turnpike. Stove, fridge, washer / dryer, dishwasher & microwave included.

Water & sewer by landlord.

Tenant covers electric & propane. Pet friendly with landlord approval (additional deposit required). 6 month lease required. $750 + security. 570-4740388 OR 417-8751

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PLYMOUTH

WEST WYOMING

rooms, modern kitchen, new bath, new carpeting and vinyl. Refinished hardwood floors.

Parlor, dining room and office. Gas heat. Off street parking, front porch, big back yard, w/d hookup. $720 + utilities, landlord pays garbage & sewer. 1 month security. References, background check , 1 year lease required.

Call (570) 498-7428 leave message.

WILKES BARRE AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1

20 JOHN ST. Cozy Single House 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, wall to wall carpeting, all appliances included.

Screened in patio. NO PETS. $650/month plus utilities & one month security.

570-762-7535.

After 5:00 p.m.

Call: 570-826-0872

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SAINT JOHN Apartments 419 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre

570-970-6694

Equal Housing Opportunity

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953 Houses for Rent

DURYEA Single family. 3 bed-

We’ll run your ad in the classified section until your vehicle is sold.

Secured Senior Building for 62 & older.

1 bedroom apartments currently available INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES. YOU regulate heat & air conditioning Laundry Room Access Community Room/Fully equipped kitchen for special events Exercise Equipment 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Garage & off street parking Computer / Library area Curbside public transportation

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, $475/month plus utilities, lease and security. Nice neighborhood.

Call 570-287-2405 429 West 8th Street New 2 bedroom with off street parking, private patio, washer/dryer, stove included. No pets. $575/mos + security Sewer & garbage included other utilities by tenant.

570-760-0458

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Insurance

NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY

Long Term Care Insurance products/life insurance/estate planning. Reputable Companies.

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