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Page 4 – Scranton thrilled by Obama visit

Scranton’s Shernai Bentley takes a jump shot over Marywood’s Maggie Presnal on Wednesday. STORY: Page 32

Page 6 – Realtor speaks against transfer tax hike in city Page 8 – DPW workers allegedly solicited prostitute Page 11 – Blake hosts international business forum

13 ARTS Page 14 – Civic Ballet’s ’Nutcracker’ a tradition Page 17 – PHOTOS: Langor mystifies audience Page 21 – DEALS: Holiday fun doesn’t have to cost a lot

26 SPORTS Page 26 – ROBINSON: Openers set season tone Page 32 – Royals top Marywood in city rivalry

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Thank you. There’s not much more a man can say after the outpouring of support behind the no-shave Govember effort we embarked on more than four weeks ago. Through the support of readers, both familiar and unfamiliar with Go Lackawanna, we did what I had only hoped would truly happen. When we officially launched the Govember campaign in support of good journalism on Nov. 2, 18 new fans joined us on Facebook, according to our analytics. Over the course of the month, your shares and likes and laughs at my continually growing facial hair brought us 121 new Facebook fans and 41 Twitter followers.

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CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES That’s up to 162 new readers gathering news from another source in our area to keep themselves informed. Since then, we’ve added a Go Lackawanna page to the Google+ network, too. I can’t say thank you nearly as many times as is necessary for the outpouring of support. Getting up and doing this job isn’t always easy. Staying up late to complete it is sometimes even harder. But the constant thumbs-ups and comments on how Grizzly Adams-ish I was becoming made dealing with my wife’s verbal jabs worth it.

Having John scratch my beard every night while reading bedtime stories with him, then turning to watch him scratch his own imaginary beard, made it worth it, too. Over the course of the month, we only lost seven fans, Facebook reports in its page insights. I often wish we could find the users who no longer follow us to see what made them unfriend us faster than an ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. Regardless, we asked you to support good journalism and recognized that the phrase means something different to everyone. For me, as the editor here, it’s pretty simple. It means finding the facts, talking to people about the issues they care about and expanding on them, reporting without protecting or attacking a person

just because of who they are or where they work, and commending or criticizing our communities and elected officials when necessary. We did that again this week, as we have since this paper began publishing under its current name in June 2010. This edition carries reports on President Barack Obama, local arts and culture, criminally charged public employees, and outstanding area athletes. They’re each pieces I’m proud to print. You may read or have even noticed yourself how tough times have resulted in smaller printed editions, but it hasn’t resulted in any diminished ethics. Newsprint and ink cost money, but making decisions on how and what to report in a fair and balanced manner is priceless. I’m glad that you support that.

CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES shaved Wednesday night, for the first time in a month. Email him at chughes@golackawanna.com.

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President Barack Obama pauses during his speech inside the Scranton High School gymnasium on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

President pushes legislators on American Jobs Act, middle class tax cuts in Scranton speech By RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com

visit her East Elm Street home before she introduced the president onstage at 2:34 p.m. “Come to my house!” a woman yelled. “Next time,” Obama retorted with a smile. Bringing greetings from Vice President Joe Biden, a Scranton native, Obama cited the Festas as an example of an typical middleclass American family, but noted that they have good, “steady jobs” See OBAMA, Page 5

ByBILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

SCRANTON – Patrick and Donna Festa had a surprise guest for lunch Wednesday – the President of the United States. Barack Obamastopped at the Festa home at 950 E. Elm St. in South Scranton on his way to Scranton High School. The presidential motorcade weaved its way past hundreds of people lining the streets leading to the Festa home. Donna Festa, 49, would later introduce Obama at the school that her two children – Bridget, 16, and Patrick, 15 – See SCRANTON, Page 5

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SCRANTON – Millions of people across the country heard President Barack Obama’s speech at Scranton High School on Wednesday, but only those in the room could shout their concerns and encouragement to the commander in chief that frenzied afternoon. The 44th president of the United States used much of his 30minute speech to tout his American Jobs Act and urge Washing-

ton to extend a one-year payroll tax cut that will expire at the end of the year. Thespeechwasoftenlocalized, relating what these taxes mean to the average Scrantonian, and his rally cry to ask “our wealthiest citizens to pay their fair share” in taxes provoked consistent cheers and applause from the reported 1,950 people in the gymnasium. Opening with “Go, Knights!” referring to the high school’s mascot, Obama thanked city resident Donna Festa for allowing him to

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Casey welcomes Obama; Reps. Marino, Barletta question visit By JONATHAN RISKIND Times Leader Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON – Sen.Bob Casey, D-Scranton, was in the Senate on Wednesday, not his hometown during President Obama’s visit to push for a Social Security payroll tax cut extension. But Casey sent out a statement welcoming Obama to Scranton and thanking him for promoting the payroll tax cut extension proposal. Casey helped unveil Senate Democrats’ bill seeking to extend the current one-year payroll tax cut expiring Dec. 31, expand the size of the cut for 2012, and pay for it by placing a surcharge on income taxes paid by people making more than $1 million. “I’d like to welcome President Obama to my hometown of Scranton to discuss a critical issue for working families in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Commonwealth,” Casey said. “Congress must pass legislation I have introduced to help businesses create jobs and stop a tax increase for working families.” Republican Reps. Lou Barletta of Hazleton and Tom Marino of Lycoming Township also were on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, but their reactions to Obama’s visit weren’t nearly as positive. “It’s always exciting whenever the president of the United States comes to your area,” Barletta said via email. “But I believe the president would have been better served had he stayed in Washington and talked to members of Congress about his (payroll tax cut extension) plan rather than campaign in Scranton at the taxpayers’ expense.” Noting his 11th congressional district has the highest unemployment rate in the state, Barletta said, “The people of Scranton need a job, not a presidential campaign stop paid for by the American taxpayer.” Marino charged that Obama’s “lack of leadership and his refusal to do what is best for the country and his insistence on sticking to his worn-out ideologies and Chicago-style politics is clearly hurting the national economy and Americans of all walks of life.”

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Community thrilled by visit Commissioners, school officials, students, and residents react

By RICH HOWELLS and CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES Go Lackawanna staff

CRANTON – Those waiting for tickets Monday afternoon, standing in line beginning Wednesday morning, or crowding street corners in South Scranton were all equally excited to listen to President Barack Obama speak or get up-close and personal with the leader of the free world. Supporters lined up Monday with the hopes of receiving tickets to hear Obama speak about extending payroll tax cuts and the American Jobs Act.

Among them was Michelle Nash, 47, of Taylor, a volunteer with the president’s successful 2008 campaign. “I think he’s been blocked in a lot of areas, obviously. I’d like to see a little more cooperation across party lines, but I think that’s becoming a pipe dream, unfortunately. I think he honestly has done quite a bit with the opposition he’s been met with,” Nash explained, adding that she plans to volunteer for his reelection effort. Another Democrat, A.J. Jump, 27, of Kingston, simply wanted to hear the man speak. “Any time you can go see a world leader, especially our world leader, you should go hear them and the way they present themselves in front of people. In my lifetime, as far back as I can remember, I was a little too young to remember Reagan, and people spoke so highly of him,” Jump said. “He is probably the most wellspoken president in my time. He’s very inspirational. He’s a very good speaker.” Gulnara Sadowski, 12, of Scranton, stood in line with her mother, recalling her first inter-

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Ryan Rinaldi, 18, holds a picture of himself with Barack Obama in 2008. With him is Kaitlyn Raven.

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People waiting in line outside Scranton High on Monday for tickets to see President Barack Obama.

action with Obama. After reading one of his books, she wrote him letter to tell him how much she enjoyed his work, and he wrote back saying he had “high hopes” for her generation. Now she was hoping to meet him in person. “I want to hear what he has to say because everyone’s saying how he’s going to raise taxes and everything, but he might have something different to say,” Sadowski said, adding that she wouldn’t agree with a tax increase. Retired United States Marine Corps Col. Charles Gunnin, 60, of Scranton, a Vietnam War veteran, was very confident in his

own support as a “born and bred” Democrat, believing that the 44th president has done an “excellent job” in office considering his opposition. “Republicans work for (conservative leader) Grover Norquist. They report to him. They don’t work for anybody else. They just stand up here and tell you all the lies in the world. They’re nothing but a bunch of bald-faced liars. They care about one thing and one thing only – that’s Grover Norquist,” Gunnin emphasized. “It’s supposed to be a government by the people and for the people, but the Republicans have made it a government by

the money, for the money, and I am sick and tired of listening to their bald-faced lies. Period.” Elected officials outside Scranton High on Wednesday hoped Obama’s message would bring a concrete plan for job creation. Lackawanna County Commissioner Bruce Smallacombe expressed concerns over unemployment, including the recently announced closure of Marian Community Hospital and the possible closure of a mail processing plant in Scranton. “We have 9.7 percent unemployment right now, and we need a plan. I want to find out if he has a plan, if it’s a good plan, and if it’s doable or just a political stop with a speech,” Smallacombe said. Fellow Commissioner Corey O’Brien, an early supporter of Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign, said there needs to be an end to the “gridlock in Washington.” “When (U.S. Sen.) Mitch McConnell (R-Kent.) starts off the president’s term by saying, ‘We’re going to do everything we can to defeat the president and we’re not going to work with him,’ that’s counter-productive. That hurts Americans, and it hurt Lackawanna County. “I’m hopeful that the president is going to usher in here today a new sense, a new obligaSee COMMUNITY, Page 10

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attend. Patrick Festa, also 49, has taught third grade in the Scranton School District for 25 years. Donna Festa works as a graphic artist at Universal Printing. John Rizzo, press secretary for U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, said the business is solely owned by the senator’s sister, Margi McGrath. The Festas said the president sat at their dining room table, ate a little lunch and then chatted with them about their jobs and their children. They said he seemed genuinely interested in how they were doing and asked a lot of questions. “We were nervous before he arrived,” Patrick Festa said. “But he had a way of just putting us at ease. It was a great visit and we enjoyed talking with him.”

“He told us he wants to put people to work,” Mrs. Festa said. “He shared his concerns about our country. It was a thrill of a lifetime to have him come to our home.” Outside the Festa house onlookers gathered to catch a glimpse of the 44th president. Rosemary Schirg, 72, lives at 934 Maple St., not far from the Festas. “I took work off to be here,” she said. “He’s our president – we should stand behind him. I’m more worried about what Congress is doing.” Amanda Gilroy, 27, of Luzerne Street, Scranton, brought her son, Sean, 8 months old. Obama patted the young boy’s head as he was leaving. Sean Gilroy got video of his son with Obama. “To have that moment forever is really cool,” he said. “It’s something I can show Sean when he’s older and say, ‘You were there, and you met a very influential person.’ ”

whom don’t even want those tax breaks?” he questioned. “(Republicans) may have voted ‘no’ on these tax cuts once, but I’m already filled with the Christmas spirit. There’s kind of some chill in the air. I saw some Christmas decorations at the Festas, so I’minaChristmasspirit.Iwantto givethemanotherchance.Iwant to give them a chance to redeem themselves.” Balancing his serious plea with lighthearted jokes throughout, he told the audience to send the Senate a message this holiday season: “Don’t be a Grinch.” “Don’t vote to raise taxes on working Americans during the holidays. Make sure to renew unemployment insurance during the holidays,” he continued. “Stop saying ‘no’ to steps that would make our economy stronger. Put our country before party. Put money back into the pockets of working Americans. “Do your job. Pass this bill.” Obama’s Nov. 30 message may have fallen on deaf ears as the Senate voted 51-49 in favor of the MiddleClassTaxCutActof2011, falling nine votes shy of the required 60 for the bill to pass. Pennsylvania’s senators split their votes as Casey, the sponsor of the legislation, voted in favor and Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Zionsville, voted against it.

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Onlookers snap cell phone pictures of President Barack Obama on East Elm Street on Wednesday afternoon.

while many have it “a lot tougher.” “A lot of you watched your incomes fall or your wages flatline. Meanwhile, the costs of everything from college to health care were all going up. And then, after all that, the financial crisis hit because of the irresponsibility of some on Wall Street. And that made things a whole lot tougher,” he explained. “There’s a sense of deep frustration among people who’ve done the right thing, but don’t see that hard work and that responsibility pay off. And that’s not the way things are supposed to be, not here in America.” Obama sent the American JobsActtoCongresstwomonths ago, which “independent economists said…would create up to 2 million jobs,” but Republicans in the Senate blocked it. Mentioning another Scranton-born politician, he said Democratic Senator Bob Casey is “already on the program.” “(Republicans) refused to even debate it. Even though polls showed that two-thirds of Americans of all political stripes sup-

ported the ideas in this bill, not one single Republican stepped up to say, ‘This is the right thing todo,’”hesaid,whichwasmetby boos from the audience. Deflecting Republican criticism labeling him as a “tax and spend liberal,” he noted that taxes on the average middle-class family are lower now than when he took first office in January 2009, giving “working families” a $1,000taxcutin2011thatissetto expire in about a month. “Instead of a $1,000 tax cut next year, the typical working familyundermyplanwouldgeta taxcutof$1,500,”Obamasaid.“If you’re a small business owner, my jobs bill will cut your payroll taxes in half. So if you’ve got 50 employeesmaking$50,000each, you’d get a tax cut of nearly $80,000.” The president pointed to Scranton’s history of immigration, with “each successive generationdoingalittlebitbetter”by doing their part while “looking out for one another” and compared this to the “simple choice that’s facing Congress right now.” “Are you going to cut taxes for the middle class and those who are trying to get into the middle class? Or are you going to protect massive tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires, many of

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Occupy members criticize city budget RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com

SCRANTON – Members of Occupy Scranton expressed their concerns about Mayor Chris Doherty’s proposed layoffs of 29 firefighters in 2012 to City Council on Tuesday, receiving praise from council for getting involved in city affairs. After Occupy Scranton demonstrator Bob Hall spoke critically about the proposed cuts on Nov. 22, several other self-identified members joined Hall at the Nov. 29 council meeting to ask council to do all that they can to save the jobs of 29 firefighters slated to be cut by the mayor next year. Justin Simonetti noted areas that would be directly affected by the cuts and said that response times would suffer as a result. “It seems to me Mayor Doherty is putting a price on human life. I hate to say that, but that’s what it seems to me,” Simonetti said. Also in attendance was International Association of Fire Fighters Local 60 President and Scranton Fire Lt. Dave Gervasi, who said that generally, two out of eight firehouses would be open and three trucks running out of 10, which he found “completely and totally unacceptable.” Council President Janet Evans responded to the Occupy members, saying that while council agrees with them, its “hands are tied” because only the mayor has the court-mandated power to make or prevent the layoffs. “Council hears the cries of the people of Scranton. We do understand, which is why last year, we were the first council to lower taxes in my memory, maybe ever, for businesses, for homeowners. Right now, we are working very hard to lower these tax increases,” Evans said. Calling the cuts “criminal,” Councilman Jack Loscombe said he appreciated the new speakers attending the meeting and suggested

they occupy “the first floor,” referring to the mayor’s office in City Hall. “We need all the help we can get in this city, all the fresh ideas. I’m disappointed we didn’t have more speakers here tonight, especially with the way the budget is turning out,” Loscombe said. Councilman Frank Joyce was also pleased to see fresh faces getting involved. “Often, too many times, you here people say, ‘Well, no one pays attention to the 20year-olds and the 30-yearsolds because they don’t care as much,’ and it’s nice to see that trend changing not only here in my home city, but also throughout the country as well,” Joyce said. Parking Authority budget criticized In other council business, council discussed the Scranton Parking Authority’s 2012 budget, which must be approved by council. Last year, council’s amended SPA budget was passed, but ultimately not followed by the authority. This year, council requested an individual line item breakdown in the budget with side-by-side comparisons to 2011 spending, but instead received a document only two pages long with few details. Council solicitor Boyd Hughes said Scranton Parking Authority Executive Director Bob Scopelliti also requested that council budget for $1.6 million to pay the SPA’s 2012 loan obligations, but when Hughes requested further information on usage of the funds over five weeks ago, it was never received, which he found “reprehensible.” Councilman Pat Rogan felt that they should let the SPA default on their current loans, sell its assets, and keep the parking meters in possession of the city. Hughes felt that the SPA budget is not one that “council could approve or should approve.”

Realtor: Home ownership ‘impossible’ under proposed changes

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Greater Scranton Board of Realtors Vice President Wayne Evans speaks with City Council solicitor Boyd Hughes on Tuesday.

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t a City Council public hearing to discuss the 2012 operating budget on Tuesday, Greater Scranton Board of Realtors Vice President Wayne Evans decried Mayor Chris Doherty’s proposed 16 percent realty transfer tax increase, saying it would be “nearly impossible” for middle income families to buy a home in the city if taxes continue to climb.

The mayor’s proposed budget would raise real estate transfer taxes from 2.5 percent to 2.9 percent, property taxes by 29 percent, and restore business and mercantile taxes to the 2010 level of .1 percent from .075 percent in 2011. Lackawanna County has already approved a 38 percent property tax increase for 2012. Evans said Scranton’s newly proposed realty transfer taxes will make be the second highest in the state and more than twice the rate of any other municipal-

ity in Lackawanna County. The realty transfer on the purchase of a home in Scranton for $100,000 would be $4,400, he continued, yet the same transaction for a home in Dickson City, Dunmore, Moosic, or Clarks Summit would be $2,000. “Our realty transfer tax is higher than both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and almost twice that of the city of Harrisburg, a city which is currently seeking bankruptcy protection and financial takeover from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” Evans stated. “In fact, since 2006, the year of the last increase in realty transfer tax, the city of Scranton has seen a dramatic reduction in the sales of single family homes and other properties.” He said 495 single family homes were sold with a sales volume of $48 million in 2006, compared to 250 in 2011 with a sales volume of $20 million year-todate. He estimated that it would take approximately 15 months to sell the homes currently for sale in Scranton, with homes sitting on the market for an average of 140 days as compared to 88 in 2006. “We have seen the average

sold price of a single family home fall from a high of $104,876 in 2007 to the current average of $82,864. You and I have lost at least 20 percent in the value of our homes,” Evans said, himself a homeowner, property owner, and small business owner in the city. “We have to find a way to stop those trends. We have to.” He called the tax increase “regressive” and asked council to roll back the tax, pointing out that lower income homeowners spend a higher percentage of their income on housing than higher income households, adding that up-front costs are the “biggest constraints” to homeownership for first-time buyers. “The mayor’s budget on its face continues the attack on the American dream of homeownership in our city. Nationally, 65 percent of all residents are homeowners. In Scranton, that number is 55 percent. Economically healthy cities are not defined by how many renters occupy their neighborhoods, but an economically healthy city can be easily defined by how many homeowners occupy their neighSee REALTOR, Page 12

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The original run of the Green Ridge Suburban Streetcar Line began at Franklin and Lackawanna Avenues, traveling up Franklin to Spruce Street and on Spruce to Adams Avenue. Following a turn on Ash Street, the line continued up North Washington Avenue nearly to Delaware Street. A turntable in the middle of Adams Avenue near Delaware allowed the car to return to it departure point. It is impossible to trace the original route in its entirety by car because of the many one way streets now located in downtown Scranton.

among the many elected officials who delivered proclamations for Charles J. Van Depoele Day, named for the man commissioned to build the system. Harold “Kip” Hagen, superintendent of the National Historic Site at Steamtown, said he rode the final run of the electric trolley in 1954 when he was 2 years old. “My mother always told the stories of how she used it to get downtown,” Hagen said. “There’s a lot of history. I want to see it preserved… It’s site like this that make Scranton a destination and not just another exit

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off of (Interstate) 81.” The recognition Thursday of Scranton’s national significance – given its gifts of electric streetcars and such major former industries as iron, anthracite coal, and rail, among other contributions – were not far from speakers’ minds. The celebration of that first streetcar ride on that slushy November day was delayed from Wednesday to Thursday by President Barack Obama’s visit to Scranton High School. “That, to me, makes it all the more significant,” said Dominic Keating, master of ceremonies and member of the Board of Directors at the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority. “We’ve given a lot to the nation, and we’ve been fortunate to receive a lot.” The ceremony was concluded with a commemorative ride that traced most of the original path in a County of Lackawanna Transit System trolley-themed bus.

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Lackawanna Historical Society Director Mary Ann Moran-Savakinus, left, and Pennsylvania Sen. John Blake enter the COLTS trolley bus Thursday afternoon for a commemorative ride.

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SCRANTON – One hundred twenty-five years ago, through the innovation of a Belgian-born inventor and engineer, the city’s first continually operating electric streetcar took to the streets of the city’s downtown. The five-mile, round trip journey, part of which stopped at a turntable in Dunmore to return downtown, was recognized for its local and national importance on Thursday by various elected officials, rail enthusiasts, historians, and more during a ceremony at the Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. “It is a great event to remind us where we came from, where we’re going, and that people with dreams can make them come true because they changed our city,” Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty said of the anniversary of the inaugural run on Tues., Nov. 30, 1886. “With its success, the days of the horse-drawn carriage were over.” The streetcar gave Scranton it’s nickname as “The Electric City,” which was rekindled by Doherty during the course of his administration. The mayor was

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• RETAIL THEFT CHARGES were filed on Nov. 25 against Robert Heal, 58, of Suffex Street, Old Forge, after he allegedly stole a food processor from The following criminal charges were Boscov’s in the Steamtown Mall. A loss filed in Lackawanna County Court beprevention officer witnessed Heal walk tween Nov. 2 and Nov. 25. All accounts out of the store with a Kitchen Aid food are derivative of police affidavits, all charges are pending following respective processor without paying for it. The preliminary hearings, and all suspects are officer chased after Heal, took him back to the store, and verified that no food presumed innocent until proven guilty. processors were sold prior to Heal being stopped. The item was valued at SCRANTON $229.99. Heal has bas been convicted on • THEFT CHARGES were filed Nov. 25 five prior retail theft charges. Ptlm. against Angelica Allen, 19, of Pittston Lowell Stevens was the arresting officer. Avenue, Moosic, after she allegedly stole Heal was arraigned on Nov. 25 on several items from the gas station where charges of retail theft and receiving she was formerly employed. Veerkaran stolen property. He is held for a lack of Singh, the owner of the Exxon gas station $10,000 bail, and a preliminary hearing on Montage Mountain Road, notified is set for Dec. 5. police after he noticed money shortages • RETAIL THEFT CHARGES were filed when Allen would work. When Singh Nov. 23 against Chastity Henspoke with Allen, she admitted to taking dricks, 35, of Barney Street, Wilkes multiple food and drink items while Barre, after she allegedly stole items working, cash, and also activating gift from a K-Mart in Moosic. Hendricks was cards to exchange for cash for other seen by a store employee taking papers products at different Exxon locations. Singh estimated to police that Allen stole out of a purse and stuffing the bag with $975 in gift card purchases, $903 in cash items from the store. The employee stopped Hendricks before she left the and $282.41 in products taken. Officer store. Inside the purse was two hat/shirt Bryan Besecker was the arresting officer. Allen was arraigned on Nov. 25 on two combos and a piece of pink lingerie. Police also found Orajel inside her back counts of theft and one count each of pocket. Another K-Mark employee found receiving stolen property and access device fraud. She was released on $5,000 the tags to the items in the toilet of the unsecured bail, and a preliminary hearing store bathroom. Hendricks was previously convicted on five of her eight is set for Dec. 5 prior retail theft charges. Officer James • DRUG CHARGES were filed on Nov. Decker was the arresting officer. 25 against Vincent Beckett, 36, of She was arraigned on Nov. 23 on one Marton Street, Scranton. Police received count of retail theft. She is held for a a call about a disorderly man yelling on his cell phone in the middle of the street. lack of $5,000 bail, and a preliminary hearing is set for Dec. 5. When police approached the man, they • ASSAULT CHARGES were filed on asked if he had any illegal drugs on him. Nov. 25 against Corey Lewis, 18, of Beckett responded no and told police North Washington Avenue, Scranton, they could search him. The allegedly after an altercation with is girlfriend. found a push-rod used to pack crack Police were called to the scene after a cocaine pipes, two empty packets of report of a physical domestic assault. heroin, a cigarette container that contained part of a burnt broken crack pipe, Lewis’ girlfriend informed police that Lewis allegedly hit her in the side and other paraphernalia, according to several times, choked her, and then police. Cpl. Justin Butler was the arrestslammed her head off of a coffee table ing officer. before returning the cell phone. When Beckett was arraigned on Nov. 26 on police arrested Lewis, he proceeded to three counts of possession of drug continually bang his head off of the paraphernalia and one count each of patrol vehicle, according to the affidavit. possession of marijuana and resisting Ptlm. Robert McKeon was the arresting arrest. He is held for a lack of $10,000 officer. bail, and a preliminary hearing is set for Lewis was arraigned on Nov. 25 on Dec. 5. charges of simple assault, harassment, • THEFT CHARGES were filed on Nov. and disorderly conduct. He is held for a 23 against Jonathan Fuller, 25, of lack of $10,000 bail, and a preliminary Thunderbird Drive, Scranton, after he hearing is set for Dec. 5. allegedly stole firearms and sold them • FRAUD CHARGES were filed on Nov. for money. In August, detectives in2 against Christine Williams, 47, of vestigated a report of missing firearms 10th Avenue, Scranton after an inbelonging to Brian Nicholoff. Nicholoff vestigation into her income. For three believed his five missing guns were months in 2010, Williams participated in stolen by Fuller, the grandson of the “SNAP” food stamps program, using tenant who rents his apartment. Fuller roughly $1,720 to obtain food. In 2010, had allegedly previously stolen property Williams failed to report her selffrom the residence. When police interviewed Fuller, he allegedly admitted to employment income, resulting in the $1,720 not being entitled to her. Instealing the fire arms to support his spector General Agent Moriah Talarico crack cocaine habit. All five firearms were sold for a total of $900. Det. Jennif- was the arresting officer. Williams was charged by summons er Gerrity was the arresting officer. with the fraudulent obtainment of food Fuller was arraigned on Nov. 23 on stamps. She waived a preliminary charges of theft and receiving stolen hearing on Dec. 2. property. He is held for a lack of 10 - MATT MORGIS / FOR GO percent of $5,000 bail, and a preliminary hearing is set for Dec. 5. LACKAWANNA

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Scranton Police: Two DPW workers solicited prostitute By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

SCRANTON – An off-duty sergeant spotted a Department of Public Works employee with an alleged prostitute on Black Friday, according to a criminal complaint. While hanging his Christmas decorations, Detective Sgt. Tim Harding allegedly spotted the suspicious vehicle occupied by Robert Pope, 63, of Harrison Avenue, Scranton, and a partially undressed Brittany Wuchter, 19, listed as homeless, at about 3:12 p.m. on Nov. 25. The two allegedly told Harding that Pope was looking for a place to talk to Wuchter about “giving her a job with the City (sic) of Scranton.” Wuchter allegedly told responding officer Sgt. Mike Mayer that she was given $30 in exchange for sexual favors performed with Pope. Pope “was adamant that was not the case,” and later admitted to paying $20 for oral sex. Pope told police that he was introduced to Wuchter by Charles Matis, “a fellow employee of Mr. Pope at DPW.” Matis allegedly called Pope from a private garage along Joseph Avenue,

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Scranton, with promises of a “nice girl who would ‘take care’ of him,” according to the complaint. When police asked Pope why he drove to a secluded wooded area and not his home or a garage to discuss the potential employment opportunity, he did not answer. Wuchter told police that she was picked up by Matis on Friday afternoon while she was walking along Capouse Avenue. After she allegedly performed oral sex on him in exchange for $20, Matis “made a phone call… and arranged another ‘date’ for her.” Pope and Wuchter “exchanged names” inside his truck at the Joseph Avenue garage. They drove to the secluded area, and she “was about to perform her end of the deal when Det. Sgt. Harding arrived.” When interviewed by police, Matis told officers that Wuchter was hitchhiking at about 2 p.m.

“She was a good looking girl. Why wouldn’t I give her a ride?” Matis allegedly said in a police interview. He told police that he only paid $10 in exchange for oral sex. Police searched Wuchter’s Hello Kitty purse and removed two $20 bills and 17 condoms as evidence. Pope was arraigned Nov. 25 on one count of patronizing prostitutes and released on $5,000 unsecured bail. Wuchter was arraigned Nov. 25 on one count of prostitution and released on $5,000 unsecured bail. All charges are pending, and preliminary hearings are tentatively set for Dec. 5. As of Saturday afternoon, no charges were filed against Matis. However, criminal complaints indicate that he will also face one count of patronizing prostitutes. DPW Director Jeff Brazil said Wednesday morning that both Matis and Pope were not on the clock Friday afternoon and are still employed by the city of Scranton. They have not been placed on any form of administrative leave, and the department is performing an internal investigation, Brazil added.

Drug raid nets five from Luzerne Street By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

SCRANTON – City police took five individuals into custody on Nov. 22 after executing a search warrant on a home at 1124 Luzerne St., Scranton. Carl Van Mackes, 42, and Ann McDonald, age unknown, both residents in a second floor apartment at 1124 Luzerne St., Scranton; Scott Kulenich, age unknown, of100 Perrin Ave., Shavertown; Brittany Churi, age unknown,of42115thAve.,Scranton; and Taylor Kopp, age unknown, of 32664 Belle Rd., Avon Lake, Ohio, are listed as co-defendants in the case. According to a criminal complaint: Police discovered the group inside the rear second floor apart-

ment on Luzerne Street, at about 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Mackes and Kulenich were taken into custody inside the kitchen as McDonald allegedly attempted to through “numerous glassine packets containing heroin into the toilet and flush.” Officers were able to grab one packet marked “Warning” from the toilet bowl before taking McDonald into custody. Mackes admitted to holding heroin in the pocket of his hooded sweatshirt, and police found 15 packages with a stamp matching the one retrieved from the toilet. ChuriandKoppweretakeninto custody in a hallway and later told police that they had Adderall in a container on a nightstand. MackeswasarraignedDec.1on two counts of possession with the

intent to deliver a controlled substanceandonecounteachofcriminal use of a communication facility, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was held for $50,000 bail. McDonald was arraigned Dec. 1 on one count each of conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was held for $25,000 bail. No charges were filed against the other three co-defendants as of Saturday morning. All charges are pending, and preliminary hearings against Mackes and McDonald are set for Dec. 15, according to court records.

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tion, a new responsibility for Congress to work with him and not against him all of the time.” Approved extensions in the payroll tax cuts would help offset tax hikes approved by the county and proposed by some municipalities, O’Brien added. Ryan Rinaldi, 18, a senior at North Pocono High School, said it was an “awesome opportunity… to come see the sitting president in our hometown.” Rinaldi asked why students should have to move away from areas like Scranton to find a high-paying job after graduation and hoped Obama would offer plans to ensure such job creation. The young man who said he loves politics had his photo taken with Obama during a March 2008 campaign event in Scranton but was just as excited to see him speak as the current commander in chief. He has kept a political sign autographed by Obama during the event since that day. North Pocono sophomores Corey Fischer and Blake Bauman both said they were looking forward to hearing the president but for different reasons. Fischer said that many would say Obama hasn’t done enough to be re-

Sunday, December 4, 2011 elected. “But you can’t do a lot when you have a Congress that doesn’t work with you,” he added. Bauman said Obama accomplished what he wanted before the mid-term election in 2010 and is pushing legislation that he doesn’t believe would pass so he can run against a “do-nothing Congress.” “I personally don’t want him to get reelected. I don’t like him very much,” Bauman said. And Scranton Superintendent William King said he had “goose bumps” over the opportunity to host Obama at Scranton High. “It’s a huge honor. As far as we can remember back, I don’t think we’ve had a sitting president visit one of our schools,” King said. Nearly 500 Scranton High School students were set to attend Wednesday’s speech, and Glen Lesh, an Iraq War veteran and SHS health and physical education teacher, was selected to lead the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Scranton High students Elizabeth Keathing, Maura McGowan, Nico Fargione, Patrick O’Malley, and Cara Browning sang the national anthem prior to Obama’s remarks. King, the director of the Steamtown Marathon, also delivered a small gift bag to the president that included marathon and school district memorabilia.

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Representing the U.S. Department of Commerce, Antonio Ceballos described the services offered by his agency via the U.S. Export Assistance Center in Philadelphia as “a Match.com for local businesses seeking to expand trade on the international stage.” “We are aiming to not just introduce businesses to trade relationships in new foreign markets, but to create the basis for long-term trade partnerships,” Ceballos said. “So many of the businesses we see are trading with Canada, which is wonderful. But we need to help them buildonthatsuccessandpushinto new markets.” Blake praised the turnout for theevent,whichhesaidincluded registrations from more than 20 local companies. The forum could become an annual event. “Nextyear,wemaymoveaway from hunting season a bit, but our commitment to local business and commerce is more than strongenoughtokeepuscoming back again and again for these types of events.”

overstated,”Blakesaid.“Wehave 70 foreign-owned firms with business operations in Lackawanna County, and especially in a down economy, we want to do everything we can to encourage both exports and foreign direct investment in our region.” With the U.S. and Canadian flags providing a backdrop, trade relations with Canada received special attention from many presenters. Paul Gillis, consul from the Consulate of Canada in Philadelphia, was quick to point out why trade between the two nations was such a vital part of both the economy of the region and America as a whole. “Trade between Canada and the United States, valued at $627 billion annually, is the world’s largest international trade relationship,” Gillis said. “For 35 of 50 states, Canada is the number oneexportmarket….Morethan8 million jobs in America are supported by Canada-U.S. trade every year, and many of those are right here in your region.”

ployees. The system is looking at the possibility of providing outpatient services at the Marian facility. “For 86 years, the IHM Congregation has been recognized as the face of health care in the greater Carbondale area. As a native of the Carbondale community, I was hopeful that the 1992 consolidation of the former Carbondale General and St. Joseph’s Hospitals, that created Marian Community Hospital, would endure well into the future,” Diocese of Scranton Bishop Joseph Bambera said in a release. “However, it is apparent that present economic conditions in Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond, combined with the current climate of health care in general, continues to be our lived reality and has forced this most difficult conclusion.”

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Business leaders hoping to learn the ways and means to expand their business beyond American borders gathered Tuesday, Nov. 29, to learn how to avoid the hidden perils of selling their products in foreign markets. The International Business Development Forum at Marywood University, hosted by the office of Pennsylvania Sen. John Blake, D-Archbald, brought togetherrepresentativesfromlocal businesses and various government and nonprofit entities to help share the best methods of starting and managing customer bases in foreign countries. Speakers from organizations such as the U.S. Department of Commerce and the NEPA Alliance took their turn in offering their advice on conducting business overseas. “The importance of foreign trade to the economy of Northeastern Pennsylvania cannot be

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MEETING NOTICES CARBONDALE • There will be a reorganization meeting of the Carbondale Area Board of School Directors on Wed., Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium of the elementary school followed by the regular monthly meeting. CLARKS SUMMIT • Borough Council will be discussing their tentative budget at their regular meeting on Wed., Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. in the Borough Building, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. The proposed budget will be available for review during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. LACKAWANNA COMMISSIONERS • The Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Wed., Dec. 7, at 10 a.m., in the commissioners’ conference room, sixth floor, County Administration Building, 200 Adams Ave., Scranton, to consider a resolution approving the formation of an airport authority in connection with the operation of the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Airport and authorizing the filing of all necessary applications. LANDFILL HEARING • The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), will conduct a public hearing on Mon., Dec. 12 from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Scranton State Office Building, 100 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, conference room B-3 to solicit comments on Keystone

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borhoods,” Evans said. “When it comes to Scranton’s future, homeownership matters, and it should matter.” Only three additional speakers addressed council at the caucus, primarily to criticize the proposed tax increases and elimination of 29 firefighters in the mayor’s budget. Councilman Frank Joyce said during the regular Tuesday meeting that amendments are being drafted by all members of council and

Sunday, December 4, 2011 Sanitary Landfill Inc.’s application 101247-1101 to modify their current operating permit by increasing their average daily volume from 4,750 tons/ day to 7,250 tons/day and the maximum daily volume from 5,000 tons/day to 7,500 tons/day. A copy of the application may be viewed at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. For further information, please contact Tracey McGurk at (570) 826-2076. Any person intending to participate in the hearing should submit a written Notice of Intent by Dec. 9, 2011 to William Tomayko, program manager, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. The written notice should include the person’s name, address, telephone number, and a brief statement as to the nature of the presentation. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit written statement to Tomayko on or before Dec. 31, 2011. NORTH ABINGTON • The Board of Supervisors will vote on adopting an ordinance during their regular meeting on Tues., Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. providing for the vacating, removal, repair, or demolition of any structures or conditions dangerous to the health, morals, safety, or general welfare of the people of the township; and for the assessment of the cost thereof. Meetings are held at the Township Building on Route 407. OLD FORGE • On Wed., Dec. 7, the school board will hold its reorganization meeting at 7 p.m. in the LGI Room. SCRANTON

• The Scranton School Board will meet on Mon., Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the administration building, 425 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, for their reorganization meeting. • The Scranton School Board will meet on Mon., Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at

West Scranton High School, 1201 Luzerne St., Scranton, for a public hearing on the budget. • City Council meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers, second floor, City Hall, 340 N. Washington Ave., Scranton.

WEST ABINGTON TOWNSHIP • The 2012 budget for West Abington Township will be adopted at the Dec. 6 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Dalton Fire Company. The budget will be available for inspection during the meeting.

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the “blow” to taxpayers will be softened as much as possible. Councilman Jack Loscombe said he was “disappointed” that Doherty, Fire Chief Tom Davis, and Business Administrator Ryan McGowan did not attend the caucus to discuss how the fire department would be affected by the cuts despite being invited via letter. City Clerk Nancy Krake told council that only Davis responded to invitation, saying he could not come to the meeting because he was hunting that evening. The Home Rule Charter mandates council to adopt an operating budget by Dec. 15.

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The Suzuki Kizashi from Ken Pollock Suzuki, on display at the Mall at Steamtown, is one of only 10 snow globe displays in the nation this winter.

variety of cars and sport utility vehicles because the Kizashi is an all-wheel drive vehicle that does not demand the amounts of fuel that most SUVs require,” Detrick said. Suzuki also makes a

front-wheel drive version of the Kizashi, but the allwheel drive is in higher demand in parts of the country where snow and tricky driving conditions make it a very desirable option.

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‘God Has Promised,’ Advent service, Sun., Dec. 4, 7 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua Church, 208 Smith St., Dunmore. Cost: Free. Info: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish at (570) 346-7429 or Ss. Anthony and Rocco Parish at (570) 344-1209. Marywood University’s Life Long Learners Christmas lunch, Wed., Dec. 7, noon, Nazareth Hall. Cost: Members, $15; non-members $20. Info: loftus40@comcast.net Pasta dinner for 8-year-old leukemia patient Justine Burns, Wed., Dec. 7, 4-7 p.m., Colarusso’s La Palazzo, 4500 Birney Ave., Moosic. Cost: $10. Info: Bob Houston at (570) 457-1513, Maureen Hopkins DiMattia at (570) 471-3436, Breznay Family Chiropractic and Be Wise Occupational Health at (570) 457-5249, and Queen of the Apostles Parish at (570) 457-3412. Holiday open house, Fri., Dec. 9, 7 p.m., Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. Cost: Free. Info: (570) 344-3841, www.lackawannahistory.org. Wreath making with Abby Peck, Fri., Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly. Cost: $2. Pancake breakfast with Santa Claus, Sat., Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m., Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly. Cost: $8. Meet and Greet for Pit Bull Awareness, Sun., Dec. 11, noon to 4 p.m., Puppy Love Pet Spa, 107 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Info: Jennifer O’Donnell, sweetbarkpbr@gmail.com. Worldwide Candle Lighting, Sun., Dec. 11, 7 p.m., Marywood University’s Swartz Center for Spiritual Life. Info: Deede Rothenberg at (570) 587-0208.

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“I think that earning this display is an accomplishment that can be attributed to the way we treat our customers in the Ken Pollock Auto Group,” said Detrick, general sales manager of Ken Pollock Suzuki. The staff decided to display the award winning 2012 Suzuki Kizashi inside the snow globe inside the Steamtown Mall. “We sell a considerable amount of Kizashis. We have over 30 in stock, and we chose to display the Kizashi not only because of its recent JD Powers and Associates award, but because our customers that buy Kizashis love them,” says Detrick. Detrick said the Kizashi is quickly becoming a popular, “must test drive” option when buying a new car. “We’re trading in a wide

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This holiday season you can find something at the Mall at Steamtown that you won’t find many other places in the country. In fact, you can’t miss it. That’s because only the top 10 Suzuki dealers in the nation were given the Winter Snow Globe display as a token of their accomplishments in total sales volume and customer satisfaction ratings. Ken Pollock Suzuki, located in Pittston, has received one of the coveted 10 snow globe displays. With 265 Suzuki dealers nationwide, earning this display is an incredible accomplishment for AJ Detrick and the staff at Ken Pollock Suzuki. The dealership has been operating in Pittston for just two years and has already achieved a national ranking.

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s the Scranton Civic Ballet Company completes preparations this week for the 25th annual performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Scranton Cultural Center, dancers and directors say that the ballet is as much a part of their own holiday traditions as it is for audiences that flock to see it. “They look forward to it each year, just like you do,” said Scranton High School senior Maura McGowan, this year’s Dewdrop Fairy. “It’s the best part of Christmas.”

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IF YOU GO WHAT: ‘The Nutcracker,’ presented by the Scranton Civic Ballet Company. WHEN: Fri., Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 11, 2 p.m. WHERE: Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. COST: $14 and $17. INFO: Scranton Cultural Center box office at 1-800-745-3000 or www.scrantonculturalcenter.org. JASON RIEDMILLER PHOTO

Scranton Civic Ballet Company students, from left, Jamie Doyle, Maura McGowan, and Tori Sluko are each prominently featured in the upcoming production of ’The Nutcracker.’

That’s been the case since 1987, when the company first put on the famed ballet under Artistic Director Helen Gaus. Gaus, who formed the Scranton Civic Ballet Company in 1978, said the performance changes slightly each year. “Every year, you have a new Sugar Plum Fairy, a new Snow Queen. I’m choreographing to that person’s abilities,” Gaus said. Changes this year include a comedic pas de deux, or ballet duet, for the Chinese dance. Past interpretations have included traditional parasols and Chinese dragons, according to Gaus. After 25 years, some things still remain constant including special effects that increase the size of a Christmas tree from 10 to 30 feet during the so-called nightmare scene and fresh snow falling from the sky during “The Waltz of the Snowflakes.” Lighting is controlled by Rich Larsen, director of the University of Scranton’s theatre program, and costumes are made

by Clarks Summit resident Helen Kasarda with additional touches added by Gaus herself. Kasarda has worked with the company since its foundation. Snow Queen Jamie Doyle, another Scranton High senior, said the day between performances of “The Nutcracker” has served as a kick-off for her family’s holiday season for several years. “That’s when the Christmas music starts in my house, after ‘Nutcracker,’” Doyle said. “That Saturday, I usually get my Christmas tree.” For Scranton Prep senior Tori Sluko, this year’s performance also allows her to realize a lifelong ambition: performing as the Sugar Plum Fairy. “I love partnering with my partner, Luke (Kameroski), and it’s the only solo in ‘The Nutcracker.’ It’s been a dream of mine since I was 2. The choreography is just so beautiful,” said Sluko, a Scranton Civic Ballet student since age 4. “‘The Nutcracker’ is what defines winter for me. It sets the ball rolling.”

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Yoe’s career one to admire The cartoonist and author who was dubbed “Dr. Seuss on acid” doesn’t do drugs, nor does this Eisner Award-winning comics historian enjoy superhero comics, calling graphic novels “too pretentious.” Just who is this Craig Yoe character? For starters, he’s probably one the nicest and most interesting geeks I’ve ever met. I was first introduced to Craig’s work when I purchased a book called “Weird But True Toon Factoids” for my father as a gift. The “factoids” were so interesting that I ended up reading the book cover to cover before he did, and on its jacket was a picture of an odd looking man with a large string of hair hanging over his face. Never did I imagine that I’d be interviewing him at his kitchen table many years later, but those kinds of things happen when you befriend artists. My friend, Ted Michalowski, invited me to join one of his Marywood University art classes on Sunday as they went on the road to Peekskill, N.Y., where

INFINITE IMPROBABILITY RICH HOWELLS Craig’s daughter, Victoria, was hosting life drawing sessions. The only thing more impressive than the giant stone pillars and balcony battlement on the outside of his castle - no, really, it’s a castle - was its colorful inside, which resembled a museum more than a home that included extensive bookshelves and priceless art personalized to Yoe from everyone from Charles Schultz to Will Eisner. His love of comics began when his mother bought him a subscription to “Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories.” When he started reading “The Amazing Spider-Man” by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, their credits fully published as opposed to Carl Banks’ Disney work, he immediately became fascinated with those behind the panels. As a teenager, he printed a fanzine in his basement about

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comics history, but soon moved his art from two dimensions to three when he answered an ad seeking a toy designer, which eventually led him to a position at think tank Marvin Glass & Associates, who dreamed up Lite-Brite, the memory game Simon, and Mr. Machine, to name a few. While working on toys for The Muppets, he continually turned down job offers from some guy named Jim Henson

until he made him an offer he couldn’t refuse – creative director and then vice president and general manager of everyone’s favorite puppets. “It was great working with Jim. He was the real deal, a man of peace and love and certainly creativity, as we all know,” Yoe recalled. .” After turning down a job deSee HOWELLS, Page 19

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AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Gallery hours: Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. Info: (570) 969-1040, www.artistsforart.com. Life Drawing sessions, Mon., 7-9 p.m. Call Phil for info, (570) 5617817. Drawing Socials, Sun., 6-9 p.m. Cost: $5, $2 students. 2011 December Members Show featuring over 40 artists. Art Council of the Abingtons, Clarks Summit Info: artscota2@aol.com. Second Friday art walk, Fri., Dec. 9 ArtWorks Gallery, 502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Fall gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; or by appointment. Info: (570) 2071815, www.artworksnepa.com. ‘A Visual Feast,’ works by Verve Vertu artists, Fri., through Jan. 27. Camerawork Gallery, Downstairs, 515 Center St., Scranton. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: (570) 344-3313, www.cameraworkgallery.org. ‘Excavation,’ photographs by Gary Cawood, Fri., through Jan. 31. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Cost: $5 adults, $3 students/ seniors, $2 children 6-12, members free. Info: (570) 346-7186, www.everhart-museum.org. ‘Buds, Blooms & Berries: Plants in Science, Culture & Art,’ through Dec. 31 in the Maslow Galleries. New Visions Studio and Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. Gallery hours: Tues.–Sun., 12-6 p.m. Info: (610) 636-9684, www.newvisionsstudio.com. ‘Give the Gift of Art,’ exhibit and holiday sale, works by Erin Jordan, Emily Taylor, Anthony Fanucci, Christine Altmiller, Casey Heyen, Matt Mroz, Sally Russick, Jeff Bensley, Mary Crespo, Erica Simon, Frank Ohotnicky, Michelle Wheeler, Megan Hughes, Sarah Gilmer, Amber Weeks, Kevin Vogrin, Samantha Nardelli, Amy Wyman, Gerry Stankiewics, Lyndsey Hughes, Shane McGeehan, Michael Swanson, Stephanie Shotwell, Nick Shotwell, Jeff Kuratnick, Jenna Mancini and more, continues to Dec. 28. STAR Gallery, Mall at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave. Info: (570) 969-2537 or (570) 343-3048. Ceramic sculpture and the Children’s Art Corner. Call Tom Gates, (570) 877-3261. Drawing and painting classes. Call Karen Mahalik, (570) 383-1220. Private Photoshop classes. Call Gerry Stankiewicz, (570) 7099203. Vision Burn Tattoo and Gallery, 1211 Wheeler Ave., Dunmore. Gallery hours: Mon–Sat, 1-9 p.m. Info: (570) 558-0994,

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SCRANTON – The Lackawanna Historical Society and Electric City Trolley Museum will host a series of events through the holiday celebrating Christmas and seasons past. The Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St., Scranton, welcomed Santa Claus on its annual trolley ride for the first time this year on Saturday, Dec. 3. Santa Trolley excursions continue Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18, with departures at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30, and 3 p.m. The museum will also host the annual Festival of Trees exhibit beginning with an opening reception on Friday, Dec. 9, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Under a unique theme each year, community organizations and business decorate trees, and all proceeds are given to Toys for Tots. Tickets for Friday’s opening reception, which includes refreshments from the Wall Street Deli and live music by Kriki, are $20. The exhibit continues through Sunday, Dec. 31 during regular museum hours. The LHS, housed in the his-

toric Catlin House at 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton, will host a Kissing Ball making workshop on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Kissing Balls, which trace their roots to the Victorian Era, are made of boughs of evergreen and herbs and were traditionally hung from ceilings or doorways to symbolize love and fill the home with sweet smells during the holidays. The workshop is free, but participants are asked to being a 1012 inch Styrofoam ball to create their own Kissing Ball. Events continue on Friday, Dec. 9 with the society’s annual holiday open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Costumed guides will share time-honored holiday traditions in the fully decorated home. New this year, the society will recall some past popular Christmas gifts on loan from LHS members including Tonka trucks, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, and more. For information on these events, call the Trolley Museum at (570) 963-6590 or the LHS at (570) 344-3841.

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p.m. Groups are encouraged to make reservations at (570) 963-6590. The cost is $8 for adults and $6 for kids. Lowes offers free Build and Grow Clinics on Saturdays at 10 a.m. On Dec. 10, bring your kids to Lowes to build a Coal Car. Visit lowesbuildandgrow.com for more information. On Dec. 10, there will be a Holiday Petting Zoo at the Mall at Steamtown between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you are looking for an inexpensive family meal, then you might want to stop by one of the many “Breakfast with Santa” events throughout the area. Most of these events are fundraisers, so the cost is very family-friendly. Most events cost around $6 for adults and $3 for kids. One that caught my eye is on Dec. 10 at Scranton High School with seatings at 9 and 11 a.m., and it benefits Mat-

thew’s Mission. Call (570) 961-0818 for reservations. This is such a wonderful time of the year to help support fundraisers while you spend time with your family. On Dec. 17, bring the family to a free showing of the Disney holiday movie, “The Search for Santa Paws,” at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. and the movie will start at 2 p.m. Pre-movie entertainment will start at 1:30 p.m. with choral music, bell ringers, dancers, and a juggler. The annual performance of ‘The Nutcracker,’ is a treat at the end of December. Bring your family to Marywood University on Dec. 26, 27, and 28 for the 2 or 7:30 p.m. performances presented by the Ballet Theatre of Scranton. Reserve your free tickets by calling (570) 347-2867. Do you know of any family friendly events? Share with us on facebook.com/golackawanna

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The holidays bring families closer together, and many people are looking for ways to create holiday memories without tapping into their Christmas Clubs. Creating a family tradition doesn’t mean that you have to spend big bucks. There are a ton of cheap or free family attractions throughout Lackawanna County that will keep you within your holiday budget. Northeast Pennsylvania hosts one of the most beautiful light holiday light displays at Nay Aug Park. Running until December 31 at 7 p.m., pack the car and head to the top of Mulberry Street in Scranton to enjoy over 100 displays of holiday lights. There is no charge for this holiday treat, but donations are accepted at the end of the ride where you can also get a picture with Santa. One of my favorite family activities is the family trolley ride. Take a train ride with Santa Claus on Dec. 10, 11, 17, and 18 when rides depart at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 and 3

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TOM ROBINSON The end of the season will determine which teams are champions. It’s no coincidence, however, that on an annual basis the high school basketball teams that end up being champions seem to keep finding each other at the start of the season. Soon enough, the top teams will be fighting for division titles and playoff seeding, then eventually district championships and state tournament berths. First, however, they have to get through the openers. Part of what has made the nonleague portion of the schedule so interesting in recent years is that the best teams have been so willing to jump right into strong competition. It certainly helps that, unlike in football, losses in early non-league games do absolutely no damage to playoff hopes. Non-league games count in the overall record, but are referred to as “exhibitions” by many. The only impact these games have on the big picture is in providing an early indication of which teams are the strongest at the start of the season and giving the other potential contenders a lesson in what they need to improve on to be a factor. On the first night that Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association teams are allowed to play games in the winter sports season, two games will match the top boys’ basketball teams from different divisions against each other. District 2’s defending champions in the top two classifications will meet when Class AAAA champion Scranton hosts Class AAA champion Holy Redeemer Friday night. Both also won regularseason titles, the Knights in Division 1 of the Lackawanna League

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and the Royals in Division 2 of the Wyoming Valley Conference. Two division leaders meet at Riverside. The Division 2 champion Vikings, who also won a District 2 Class AA championship, host Montrose, which had the best record in Division 3 but came up short of a title through playoffs in the league’s half-season system. All three Lackawanna League powers have key players returning. Terry Turner, Malik Draper and Karlon Quiller lead a loaded Scranton lineup that has the potential to become one of the strongest teams the league has ever

produced. Scoring leader Jerry Kincel returns at Riverside, which was eliminated with a one-point loss to powerful Communications Tech in the second round of the state tournament. Colby Major is back at Montrose. The games at Scranton and Riverside are not the only interesting openers. On the same night, Holy Cross is at Abington Heights in an opener that annually matches two of the Lackawanna League’s top teams. The Crusaders won the

first-half title in Division 2 last season when Abington Heights tied for second place in the second half in Division 1. Scranton and Holy Cross are facing the tough 1-2 punch of following up a Friday night opener with a Saturday afternoon game. After playing Holy Redeemer in the opener, Scranton will come back against Pocono Mountain West. Last season, when the Knights lost only two other games – by two points in overtime and by four points – Pocono Mountain West ripped Scranton, 71-49, in the same situation. Holy Cross is home Saturday against defending Division 3 champion Lackawanna Trail, which won the first-half title in Division 3 last season. Holy Cross junior Josh Kosin, one of the area’s top big men, will be put to the test against Lackawanna Trail 7-footer Steve Miller. The Crusaders have a different challenge in the opener trying to contain J.C. Show, who averaged 15 points per game for Abington Heights as a freshman. Lackawanna Trail is at Tunkhannock Friday night before taking on the Crusaders the next afternoon. The girls have a high-profile opener as well, although West Scranton and Dunmore will wait until Dec. 11at 1:15 to open their seasons. The rare Sunday game features teams that won both division and district titles. West Scranton is trying to replace heavy graduation losses from its Lackawanna Division 1 and District 2 Class AAA champions. Dunmore will be without four-year starter Ashley Murray, but otherwise has much of the lineup back from a team that won Lackawanna Division 2 and District 2 Class AA titles on the way to an appearance in the state championship game in State College. The marquee openers will not decide anything. They will, however, give the best possible preview of what can be expected in the season ahead.

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Rossi leaves high marks at Sacred Heart POINTS FOR BLUMER Sophomore Jenna Blumer (North Pocono) is a key performer for the Oklahoma State Western equestrian team. Blumer totaled 75.5 points in reining to help the Cowgirls defeat Baylor 13-10 in a Big 12 match. She tied for first in discipline to help her team defeat TCU in another show. Oklahoma State returns to action hosting New Mexico State Sunday in Stillwater.

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ich Rossi wrapped up a big season and a great career with the Sacred Heart football team. Rossi (Riverside) played wide receiver his first two seasons with the Pioneers, but the 6-foot-2, 225-pounder moved to tight end his last two seasons. That didn’t slow his performance one bit. Rossi caught 39 passes for 513 yards and five touchdowns this season. That gave him a total of 147 receptions for 1,798 yards and 13 touchdowns for his career. The receptions and yardage are second best in Sacred Heart history. His touchdowns are sixth best. He had his best season as a junior catching 51 passes for 704 yards and five touchdowns. The 51 receptions are fifth all-time on the Pioneers one-season record list. Sacred Heart finished 5-6 on the season.

Rich Rossi, a Riverside graduate, had the second highest career receptions and yardage in Sacred Heart’s history.

COLLINS HELPED FALCONS Freshman Kiersten Collins (Forest City) saw a lot of action with the Cedar Crest

volleyball team. The middle blocker finished with 121 kills, fourth best on the team, 88 digs and 15 blocks, tied for second on

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the team. The Falcons posted a 10-17 overall record and a 3-7 mark in the Colonial States Athletic Conference.

GRIFFIN SEES ACTION Junior Pat Griffin (Abington Heights) played backup quarterback with the Ithaca football team. Griffin, a 6-foot-1, 220pounder, hit nine of 14 passes for 83 yards. He also carried the ball four times for 16 yards, including a 5-yard touchdown run in a 21-7 loss to Salisbury. It was his first

DUO WITH WARRIORS Red-shirt sophomore Thomas Chesko (Valley View) and true freshman Ray Dominguez (West Scranton) were starters for the East Stroudsburg football team. The Warriors finished 3-8 on the season. Chesko, a 6-foot-1, 205 pound defensive back, had 64 tackles, including 40 solos, and two interceptions. He also had a sack. Dominguez caught 14 passes for 198 yards, which averaged out to 14.1 yards per reception. CRAIG SEES ACTION True freshman Morgan Craig (Abington Heights) played in 10 games as a backup tight end and a special team performer for the Villanova football team. The 6-foot-4, 255-pounder caught two passes for 23 yards. The Wildcats finished 2-9 on the season.

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PALMER IN THE RUNNING Joshua Palmer (Abington Heights) saw limited action with the Connecticut men’s tennis team this fall, but the freshman should see more action next fall when the Huskies lose five players via graduation. Palmer posted a 2-2 record in singles and a 2-2 record in doubles. He finished fourth in doubles and was 1-1 in singles at the Brown Invitational and posted a 1-1 mark in singles at the UConn Invitational.

touchdown as a collegian. The Bombers finished 4-6.

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BARRETT DID THE JOB Junior Tarrean Barrett (Scranton High) started at wide receiver for the Clarion football team. The 5-foot-10, 170-pounder caught 21 passes for 168 yards. His longest reception was 18 yards and he averaged 8 yards per catch. The Golden Eagles finished 3-8 on the season.

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The week featured several basketball meetings between local teams. Kenneth Hardnett scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds Monday night to lead Keystone College to a 91-77 victory over host Marywood University in a Colonial States Athletic Conference men’s basketball game. Keystone and Cabrini went into their meeting Saturday as the only two CSAC

teams with 2-0 starts. Marywood split its two local CSAC games. The Pacers came back to defeat host Baptist Bible College, 65-55, Wednesday. Pierre Bakinde, who had 23 points and 10 rebounds in the loss to Keystone, had 11 points in the win to support Matt Lepri’s team-high, 14-point effort. Before losing 82-75 at the University of Scranton Wednesday, the Marywood women’s basketball team ripped Keystone, 59-22, Monday. The Pacers allowed just nine secondhalf points.

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Marywood’s Lepri was named CSAC men’s basketball Player of the Week while Carly Leitzel was named to the women’s basketball Honor Roll. Lepri had 15 points and 10 rebounds in a 72-69 overtime win over Immaculata in Marywood’s CSAC opener. Leitzel had 20 rebounds, along with nine points, four steals and three assists in a 68-45 win over Wilkes University. The 20 rebounds is the highest single game total by a CSAC player this season. Erin Boggan is Scranton’s Athlete of the Week after posting 12 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out five assists in a 65-60 women’s basketball

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Chris Brown won four events to lead Marywood to a 142-93 men’s swimming victory over Cazenovia College Wednesday. Brown won the 1000 free, 100 backstroke, and 200 breaststroke while also contributing to a 200 medley relay win. Ramapo College defeated the University of Scranton, 86-82, in men’s basketball Monday despite 25 points and seven rebounds by Ross Danzig, a freshman from Abington Heights. - Compiled by Tom Robinson

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he University of Scranton women’s basketball team was in search of offensive options. The Lady Royals may have located the formula to get their season turned in the right direction when Alison Sweeney and Erin Boggan led the way Wednesday night in an 82-75 victory that continued the program’s dominance over visiting Marywood University.

“I still think the pieces are there for us to be successful,” Scranton coach Mike Strong said after his team began the process of recovering from its first1-3 start since1990. “They’re just not sewn together yet.” Four straight road games to begin the season made it clear that the Lady Royals needed to formulate more offensive options to reach their accustomed level of success. Sweeney, a sophomore guard, had an outstanding shooting night in the home opener to match a career-high with 31 points. Boggan gave the team an option in and around the paint while adding 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Freshman point guard Linday Fluehr showed the ability to get the ball to the right spots while posting 11 assists. Once Sweeney and Boggan gave Marywood players it had to stop, Katherine Torto and reserves Christina Hiltunen and Sidney Jacques showed the ability to take advantage of more space while hitting from long range. “I knew, especially after losing four senior starters, that different people were going to have to step up this year,” said Sweeney, who also had 31 in a late-season game against Landmark Conference champion Juniata College as a freshman. “I knew after last year

that I would have to be one to step up, but also that a lot of girls would have to.” Sweeney is leading the team with an average of 18.6 points per game. She was 10-for-17 from the floor, including 6-for-9 from 3-point range, and 5-for-6 from the line. Boggan, a 6-foot-1 junior forward from Danbury, Conn., has become a valuable inside presence after transferring from Division I Gardner-Webb where she appeared in 23 games in two seasons. She is second on the team with 11.6 points per game and first in rebounds with 10.6. See ROYALS, Page 33

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Scranton student-athletes honored The Landmark Conference recognized 248 student-athletes, including 43 from the University of Scranton, on its Fall Academic Honor Roll. Five cross country runners who

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Prep, VV runners compete in regionals Scranton Prep sophomore Tessa Barrett was 34th in the girls’ race and Valley View senior Aaron Wilkinson was 47th in the boys’ race Nov. 26 in the Foot Locker Northeast Regional Cross Country Championships at Sunken Meadow State Park, N.Y. Barrett, one of 86 runners, finished in 19:47.9. Wilkinson, one of 121, ran in 17:03.5. The event featured top high school runners from seven states – Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland and New Hampshire.

Miners set players’ meeting The Scranton Miners baseball organization will hold an informational meeting for all existing and new players that want details about the spring 2012 season. The meeting will be conducted at the Connell Park Baseball Complex, 716 O’Hara St., Scranton, meeting room Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. The meeting is for parents of 8under to 12-under players. For more information, contactscrantonminersbaseball@gmail.com.

two points until it started a streak of nine straight misses as Sweeney and Jacques were hitting back-to-back, 3-pointers for a 75-67 lead. “Some of our girls who come from outside the Scranton area don’t know the intensity of the rivalry,” Strong said. The intensity showed in efforts by the Pacers, who feature six Lackawanna County players, increasing their awareness of what it would mean to beat the nationally prominent program that the Lady Royals have built in 32 seasons under Strong. Ashley Murray, a freshman from Dunmore who had also considered Scranton, kept pace with Sweeney early.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights Bantam Major team was finally challenged for two consecutive weekends in November before returning to its dominant ways the day after Thanksgiving. The Knights got at least three points from seven different players and 21 saves from Gavin Lewis in an 11-0 rout of Suffolk PAL to start a weekend sweep. After beating Suffolk again, 6-2, the Knights continued to possess the best record in the Atlantic Youth Hockey League. The Knights won one game and tied the other against strong opposition each of the previous two weekends. They started with a 2-2 tie against Long Island Nov. 19 then ended the series with a 5-4 win to hand the Gulls their first AYHL loss. Dennis Smirnov had a hat trick in the game that left Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (now 110-2-0) on top of the AYHL. The previous weekend featured hat tricks by Paul DeNaples of Moscow and Smirnov in consecutive games. DeNaples led a 6-4 win over the Connecticut WolfPack before Smirnov had a five-point effort and DeNaples scored two more goals in a 6-6 tie. “We can credit our fast start to hard work,” Alex Vasko, the coach of the team for 1997 birth year players and younger, said in a story on the league Web site. “We prepare the same way every week. “Our main goal is player development and competing at the Sweeney had Scranton’s first eight points for an 8-5 lead with 17:20 left in the first half. Murray had 11 points in the first 8:50, including joining Riverside graduate Morgann Haduck for back-to-back 3-pointers to cut Scranton’s lead to 17-16. Marielle Thorsen led Marywood with 17 points, including 13 in the second half. Murray and Mariah Schaeffer had 12 points each while Haduck had 10 in just 17 minutes off the bench. Allison Bruet had five assists and four steals. Marywood (4-2) had a fourgame winning streak broken when Scranton went 7-for-8 from the line in the final 45 seconds to seal the victory.

national championships.” The Knights showed their ability to compete on a high level earlier in November by winning the Bantam Major Elite Division title at the Bauer International Invitational in Chicago. After starting with a 5-5 tie against the Mississauga Senators from Ontario, the team gave up just six goals total in five straight wins, including a 6-3 championship game victory over Detroit Compuware. Youthhockeyreport.com ranks the Knights third in the country in their age group while myhockeyrankings.com has the team sixth. The Knights had won their first seven games in the AYHL by a combined margin of 66-14

before hitting tougher games in mid-November. The team features three Lackawanna County players – DeNaples, Patrick West from Dickson City and Elijah Latimer, a defenseman from Carbondale. Along with a strong international flavor, the roster has other northeast Pennsylvania players in David Eifert from West Pittston, Ryan Flanagan from Duryea, and defenseman Marcus Joseph and goalie Lewis, both from Mountain Top. DeNaples had a goal and four assists in the Nov. 25 rout while Ivan Provorov had two goals and three assists, Nikita Anistratenko had two goals and two assists, and Nikita Pavlychev had two goals and an assist.

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While Boggan handled the inside, the Lady Royals had their best shooting night on the outside, going 11-for-19 from 3-point range while scoring 23 points over their season average. Hiltunen was 2-for-3 from long range to provide eight points in 11 minutes. Scranton improved to 33-0 in the series with Marywood, which started in 1975. The game was tied until Boggan hit two free throws for a 6765 Scranton lead with 6:30 left. Marywood was still within

The Electric City Chargers won the Regional American Football League title when they won a battle of unbeatens from the New York Predators, 18-16. Both teams went 10-0 in the RAFL regular season and took 13-0 overall records into the championship game. The Chargers beat the Philadelphia Braves, 42-6, and the Philadelphia Gators, 34-16, in the first two rounds of the playoffs.

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Former Lackawanna College wide receiver Donald Jones has been placed on injured reserve by the Buffalo Bills, ending his season. Jones started in all eight games he played. Buffalo’s fifth-leading receiver is sidelined with an ankle injury. In his second season as a professional, Jones caught 23 passes for 231 yards and a touchdown. Jones is missing from the lineup as Scranton native Mike Munchak, a first-year head coach, brings the Tennessee Titans to Buffalo for today’s National Football League game. The Titans are 6-5.

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General manager Ed Wade has been fired from the Houston Astros by new owner Jim Crane. Wade, a Carbondale native, said Monday that he is disappointed he will not be with the team when prospects he added arrive. “I do think the work we have done with regard to depth in the system will be saluted in due time,” Wade said, according to the Associated Press. “We had a lot of work to do when we first got here.” Wade joined the team in 2007. He spent the previous two seasons as a scout after serving as general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies from 1998 to 2005. The Phillies made the postseason five times since Wade left, including in 2008 when they won the World Series. “If this turns out the way the Philadelphia experience did, then good for them,” Wade said.

graduated from local high schools were included among those honored at Scranton. Holy Cross graduates Jason Bohenek and Benji Brust and Scranton Prep graduate Chris Cummings were named from the men’s team while Scranton Prep graduates Kathleen Druther and Cara Notarianni were among the selections from the women’s team.

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AUDI `05 A6

3.2 Quattro AT6. Auto tiptronic 6 speed. Black with black leather. Garage kept. Fully loaded, gps, cold weather package. 78K miles. Carfax report included. $15,900. 570-814-6714

BMWSilver, `01 X5fully 4.4i.

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

To place your ad call...829-7130 BMW `07 328xi

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

BMW `99 M3

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

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BUICK `05 LACROSSE

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

BUICK `05 LESABRE Garage kept. 1 owner. Local driving, very good condition. 53,500 miles. Asking $9,700 (570) 457-6414 leave message

CADILLAC `05 SRX

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

To place your ad call...829-7130 FORD `04 MUSTANG Mach I, 40th

ANNIVERSARY EDITION V8, Auto, 1,200 miles, all options, show room condition. Call for info. Asking $24,995 Serious inquiries only. 570-636-3151

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CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with

FORD 08 FOCUS SE

CHEVY 11 MALIBU LT

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

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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

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Moonroof. 7K miles. $16,880

TEACHER 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

CHRYSLER 08 SEBRING

Leather. Heated seats. DVD Player. $12,450

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

EAGLE `95 TALON Only 97,000 Miles.

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

FORD 02 MUSTANG

GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black

top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $17,500 570-760-5833 Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified!

FORD 06 MUSTANG

GT CONVERT. One owner. Extra clean. Only 15K miles. $17,450

We are looking for qualified, dedicated individuals to join the Head Start Team Full Time Teacher is needed. BS Early Childhood Development degree required. Visit our website at www.lchs.hsweb.org for details. Classroom Substitute positions are also available at all sites in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Applicants must possess current PA State Police Criminal Clearance, FBI Fingerprints and Child Abuse History Clearance; Send Resume/Cover letter and 3 Written Letters of Reference to LCHS, ATTN: Human Resources, PO Box 540, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0540. Email LCHSHumanResources@hsweb.org; Fax #570-8296580. E.O.E. M/F/V/H. NO PHONE CALLS

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HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S

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

HYUNDAI `02 ELANTRA 129,995 miles,

manual, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, CD player, leather interior, sun roof, rear windshield wiper, tinted windows, GREAT ON GAS. REDUCED $3,000. 570-654-8469

SUBURU 06 LEGACY GT LIMITED SEDAN

4 door, black, approximately 76,000 miles. 2.5 liter engine, auto. asking $12,000. 570-510-3077

548 Medical/Health

Chief Executive Officer

Full Time position responsible and accountable for the overall financial, operating, and strategic performance and growth of InterMountain Medical Group, Inc. Assists in developing the Corporation s Vision and is responsible for the implementation of the Strategic, Operational, and Financial Plans to meet corporate goals. Bachelor s Degree in Business/Health Care Management required. Masters Degree preferred. Ten years minimum experience in health care management with specific experience leading and directing large physician organizations

JAGUAR `00 S TYPE

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

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JAGUAR 94 XJS CONVERTIBLE

Mint Condition Magnolia red, with palomino beige leather interior. This car rates a 10 in & out. 4 new tires and services. Florida car. $13,300. 570-885-1512

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Logistics/ Transportation

MAXUM PETROLEUM A nationwide distributor of fuel and lubricants is seeking dedicated long-term employment combined with dedication to safety, customers and the environment for our Williamsport, PA location. Competitive Wages and Benefits. We are a growing company looking to expand operations in the Eastern region of the United States and offer challenging positions which will assist us in our achieving our strategic initiatives. We offer a full benefit package available the first of the month following 30 days of employment including 401K company match. Paid holidays, sick days and vacation days are provided as well. EOE

DRIVER CDL Class A or B

Seeking Transport (Class A) and Tankwagon (Class A or B) Drivers. Not an over the road trucking company. We offer DOT roadside and annual achievable safety bonus programs based on your safety performance Requirement: Class A or B Commercial Drivers License, HAZMAT & Tanker endorsements, Two years verifiable experience and clean driving record, Positive Attitude/Willing to Work

HEAVY DUTY DIESEL MECHANIC

Requirements: Must have own tools, At least five years experience, Local travel required - local garage facility in Williamsport, PA, Must be able to work independently, Flexible scheduling a must. Physical Requirements: Able to push, pull, and lift in excess of 75 pounds, Must be able to stand for long periods of time and work outdoors and within the shop during all weather types associated with location of facility.

Apply on line at http://www.maxumpetroleum.com/careers.aspx

548 Medical/Health

Director Practice Operations

Full Time position to provide senior leadership and direction for all operational activities of a 52 physician multispecialty group. Human Resources and purchasing experience helpful. Bachelor s Degree in Health Care or Business Administration required. Masters Degree preferred. 5 years experience in a large multi-specialty physician group practice preferred.

Human Resource Specialist

Full Time position to coordinates all human resources functions. Candidate must have excellent communication and relationship skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Access required. Bachelor s Degree required. Healthcare experience preferred.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Full Time position to review, code, & process payment of invoices and check requests for a multi specialty medical practice. Proficiency in Microsoft office applications and Real world accounting software preferred.

Health Coach

Full Time position to provide information, teach disease specific skills and promote patient behavior changes. Candidate must have excellent communication, computer, & nursing skills. Available to work flexible hours. LPN preferred.

Receptionist

Full Time position to provide a variety of clerical duties for the office. Candidate must have excellent communication, computer, and nursing skills. Evening hours required.

LPN/Medical Assistant

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

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Full time position for a Float Nurse. Expected to travel to various practices. Candidate must have excellent communication, computer, and nursing skills. Must be able to give immunizations and work flexible hours

Please fax resume to (570) 283-6924 or email to hr@ihgltd.com

Career opportunities are currently available throughout our service area, including:

Nursing Assistants Phlebotomists Laboratory Assistants Medical Technologists Environmental Services Workers Foodservice Workers Clerical Support To learn more about career opportunities with Geisinger, contact a Recruiter at: www.geisinger.org or 1.800.845.7112

Redefining the boundaries of medicine. Shaping the future. Join us.

724048

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

Auto. Alloys. CD Player. $11,880

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LEXUS `98 LS 400

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

MERCEDES-BENZ `95 SL 500 Convertible, with removable hard top, dark Blue, camel interior, Summer Driving Only, Garage Kept. Very Good Condition, No Accidents. Classy Car.

New Price!

$5,000 or trade for SUV or other. 570-388-6669

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PONTIAC 02 SUNFIRE

2 door. Very clean! Warrantied. 75K. $5,695. BUY * SELL * TRADE

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TOYOTA 07 CAMRY LE Low miles. One owner. $13,880

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

TOYOTA 09 COROLLA S Auto. 4 Cylinder. $16,450

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

To place your ad call...829-7130 VOLKSWAGEN `04

Beetle - Convertible GREAT ON GAS!

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

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CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000

FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD

All original $12,000

MERCEDES 76 450 SL $24,000

MERCEDES 29

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

DESOTO CUSTOM 49 4 DOOR SEDAN

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AUTO SALES

570-350-4541

9 S. Keyser Ave Taylor, PA 18517 Where Taylor meets Old Forge 01 Dodge Van V6. Auto. Inspected. Ready to work. Now $4,675 95 Chevy Blazer V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. 4WD. Only $2,875 00 Pontiac Grand Prix V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. Moonroof. Local Trade. Only $5,875 05 Chevy Tahoe This beauty is fully equipped and brand new. Reduced $18,750 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 cylinder. Auto. Air. Alloys. 4WD. Only $3,475 99 Pontiac Mountaineer Van V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. 3 row seating. Now $3,575 01 Ford Mustang V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. Local trade. Now $5,875 00 Buick LeSabre Custom V6. Air. Alloys. FWD. 1 owner. Local Trade. Only $4,775 98 Ford ½ Ton Pickup Style side XL. V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. Only 88K. Like New $5,475 88 Buick Retta V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. Moonroof. A true sports car. 66K. $3,375 95 Mercury Villager Van V6. Auto. Air. 3rd row seating. Just traded. $1,875 92 Buick Roadmaster V8. Auto. Air. Local Trade. Big & beautiful. $4,675

SPECIALIZING IN CARS UNDER $5,000

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415 Autos-Antique & Classic

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

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

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FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

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

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MERCEDES 1975

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

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

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DAELIM 2006

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

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ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023

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HARLEY DAVIDSON `03

Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200

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

• All original

45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727

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OLDSMOBILE 53 98 SEDAN 72K original miles.

Rocket V8 motor. Hydromatic transmission. Mechanically sound. Antique tags. Excellent Driver. Must see to appreciate! Asking $7,200 Or best offer. (570) 855-3040

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Motorcycles

96 HONDA American Classic

Edition. 1100 cc. 1 owner, under 20,000 miles. Yellow and white, extra chrome, VNH exhaust, bags, lights, MC jack, battery tender, helmets. Asking $3500 570-288-7618

To place your ad call...829-7130 BMW 07 K1200 GT

Low mileage. Many extras. Clean. $9,000 (570) 646-2645

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

KAWASAKI 05

NINJA 500R. 3300 miles. Orange. Garage kept. His & hers helmets. Must sell. $2400 570-760-3599 570-825-3711

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SUNLINE SOLARIS `91

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

TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft

Rear queen master bedroom, Walk thru bathroom. Center kitchen + dinette bed. Front extra large living room + sofa bed. Big View windows. Air, awning, sleeps 6, very clean, will deliver. Located in Benton, Pa. $4,900. 215-694-7497

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BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!

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

CADILLAC `07 ESCALADE ESV Black with extended

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

CHEVY 10 EQUINOX LT

CHEROKEE 10

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

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

FORD `04 EXPLORER

D.P. MOTORS

1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING

570-714-4146

FORD 05 ESCAPE XLS 4 Cylinder. 5 speed. Front wheel drive. air. Warranted. $7,895. BUY * SELL * TRADE

GMC `05 SAVANA

1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Very clean. $11,950. Call 570-474-6028

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

HONDA 09 CRV LX

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FORD 08 EDGE SEL Leather. Auto. $17,940

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

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1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING

570-714-4146

GMC '02 SAFARI CARGO VAN

AWD. Auto. Warrantied. $5,195 BUY * SELL * TRADE

JEEP `04 CHEROKEE 135,000 miles, auto-

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

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HONDA `10 ODYSSEY

AWD. 1 owner. $17,880

To place your ad call...829-7130 NISSAN `10 ROGUE SL AWD. Gray. Sunroof. Bose stereo system. Black, heated leather seats. Sunroof 6,800 miles. $24,000 (570) 696-2777

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D.P. MOTORS

1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING

570-714-4146

HYUNDAI '04 SANTA FE

4 Cylinder. Auto. Front wheel drive. 78K. Very clean!. Warrantied. $7,795. BUY * SELL * TRADE

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HYUNDAI 06 SANTE FE LTD

Leather. Moonroof. One owner. $14,580

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

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

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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

Moonroof. Alloys. 1 Owner. $22,450

442 RVs & Campers Travel trailer. 39 ft., 4 slide outs, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, microwave, awning, tinted windows, Brand new. Have no pets or smokers. Much more!!!!! $33,000 (cell) 682-888-2880

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Special Edition. Maroon, Fully loaded. Leather seats. TV/DVD, navigation, sun roof plus many other extras. 3rd seat . Only 1,900 Miles. Brand New. Asking $37,000 (570) 328-0850

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HONDA 06 CRV SE Leather & Moonroof. $15,872

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

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JEEP 04 GRAND CHEROKEE

4.0 - 6 cylinder. Auto. 4x4. Air. Many options very clean! 1 owner. Warrantied. $9,295. BUY * SELL * TRADE

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Children’s Behavioral Health Services, Inc. is currently looking for:

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JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST CONSULTANTS Must have a a Master’s Degree in a Clinical ﬁeld.

Full-Time Therapeutic Staff Support Workers

Bachelor’s Degree/Associate Degree in Human Services. Provide 1:1 interventions & support to children. Full-time TSS are guaranteed a minimum of 35 hours per week.

Full-time beneﬁts include: competitive pay, health insurance, paid holidays and vacation days.

EOE If you are outcome oriented and a team player seeking a challenging opportunity, please send, fax or e-mail your resume & letter of interest to:

Children’s Behavioral Health Services

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

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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

VOLVO `08 XC90

Fully loaded, moon roof, leather, heated seats, electric locks, excellent condition. New tires, new brakes and rotors. 52,000 miles highway $26,500/ best offer. 570-779-4325 570-417-2010 till 5

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

570-735-1487 WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

BUYING 11am to 11pm

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JEEP 06 WRANGLER

JEEP 98 WRANGLER

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

Only 29K miles! $17,450

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4WD & Alloys. $15,880

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

JEEP 08 COMPASS

4 WD. Auto. CD. $13,992

Attn: Susan Hurd 104 Woodward Hill Road Edwardsville PA 18704

Email shurd@cbhsinc.com or Fax to 714-7231

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6 Cylinder. 4WD. $9,250

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MERCURY `07 MARINER One owner. Luxury

4x4. garage kept. Showroom condition, fully loaded, every option 34,000 miles. GREAT DEAL $14,500 (570)825-5847

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We are currently looking for RN’s, PT’s, OT’s, and ST’s to service patients in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. All interested applicants can ﬁnd more information out about the company and submit interest on our website:

www.mhomehealth.com or submit resume to: Kathleen Winkler Angel’s Touch Home Care 341 Wyoming Ave., Suite 2 West Pittston, PA 18643 Fax: 570-655-3175

570-585-4624

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Accounting/ Finance

INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX PREPARER

For local accounting firm. Seasonal positions (January to April). Full or part time. Experience necessary. Flexible schedule. Excellent pay. Send inquiries to: Manager PO Box 1253 Kingston, PA 18704

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Part time. Knowledge of individual partnerships - corporation tax returns. IRS PTIN required. Send Resume to: 561 N. Main St. Suite 2 Pittston, PA 18640

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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

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We are a top-rated State Farm agency, located in Dallas, PA. We are looking for individuals to help us develop our expanding sales force. If you are highly motivated, results-driven, and have a positive attitude, we want you! Successful candidates will be goal-oriented self-starters who can demonstrate an above average talent for setting and achieving aggressive goals. You must have a positive attitude and the ability to work independently, with strong sales background. Requirements:

Please mail or fax resume to Lisa Zavada-Rizzo State Farm Insurance Co. 156 Tunkhannock Highway Dallas, Pa 18612-1220 Fax: 570-674-7054

A local non-profit Association seeks candidate with building industry and office management experience. Must be proficient with Quickbooks, MS Office and Publisher. Will plan events and serve the Board of Directors. Full time salary position. Call Harvis HR Services with questions 542-5330 or forward resume to apply: BIANEPA.JOBS@ GMAIL.COM Please, no calls to BIA office.

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DAY CARE AIDE

Part time. 12:30pm - 5:30pm $7.50/hour. Call 570-823-7907

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

AUTOMOTIVE MANAGERS/MECHANICS

Mavis Discount Tire/ Cole Muffler is currently in search of high quality, experienced Tire Store Managers and Mechanics. Qualified applicants should be proficient in tire sales, undercar repairs and exhaust. PA emissions license a plus. Experienced candidates please call 914-804-4444 or e-mail resume to cdillon@ mavistire.com

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PLUMBERS, HIRING: TRUCK DRIVERS, Looking for the right deal PIPEFITTERS & HVAC MECHANIC AND Lstarting ABORERS on an automobile? Excellent Turn to cl a ssi f i e d. rate. Must be physically fit and reliable It’s a showroom in print! LocalTECHNICIANS with a friendly attimechanical tude. Call Mondaycontractor seeking Classified’s got Friday 1pm-4pm. experienced 570-477-5818 plumbers, pipefitters the directions! & HVAC technicians

INSURANCE SALES

Excellent organizational skills Attention to detail Strong communication skills Customer service skills and experience

Business/ Strategic Management

Ability to work well within a team Computer skills Active PC/Life/Health Insurance license or willing to acquire license

EOE

527 Food Services/ Hospitality KITCHEN HELP NEEDED

SALAD PREP COOK & DISHWASHER BOBBY O’S DUPONT 570-654-2200

566 Sales/Business Development

for immediate openings. Wage based on experience. We have a comprehensive benefits package. References required. EOE. Please send your resume to: c/o Times Leader Box 2850 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

542

Logistics/ Transportation

MEDICAL DRIVER/ LAB DUTIES

A local distributor of Radiopharmaceuticals has an opening for a part-time, reliable individual. Lab duties and delivery of medical supplies. Varying shifts. Average of 20 hours/ week, rotating weekends. Clean driving record, high school diploma, drug screen required. Applications taken Monday through Friday at 300C Laird Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 9:00am to 1:00 pm. EOE.

Motors is looking for a part-time driver for our Wholesale Parts Department. A valid PA driver’s license and clear driving record required. Applicant must be able to pass a drug test. To apply, please contact Dan Yurko by phone or in person at: WYOMING VALLEY MOTORS 126 Narrows Road Larksville, PA 18651 570-288-7411

TRANSPORTATION MANAGER: USAgain Textile

Recycling Looking for a Transportation Manager to handle the daily field operation. Responsibilities: Handle route drivers, route efficiency, route accuracy, hire drivers, train drivers and do routes when needed. Base salary $50K + benefits. Email resume to: p.jorgensen@ usagain.com.

One of the premier Telecommunications and IT services providers is seeking an experienced and motivated business to business sales person to tend to existing accounts and cultivate new business opportunities in this growing market. Send your confidential resume today to itsalespros@gmail.com for consideration. E.O.E.

LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN HEALTH CARE? Join us at the HEALTH CARE CAREER FAIR! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 10am-5pm at the Waterfront 670 N. River St. Plains, PA

Meet with employers and discover the many opportunities available to advance your career!

A complete vendor list is available at timesleader.com

Other

Do you have a special place in your heart for young people? FCCY is a foster care agency looking for giving families. Reimbursement, training and support provided. Interested? Call 1-800-747-3807. EOE

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

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

HEALTH CARE CAREER FAIR!

PARTS DRIVER Wyoming Valley

566 Sales/Business 548 Medical/Health Development

Looking for a fresh start in 2012 with your sales career?

551

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 10am-5pm at the Waterfront 670 N. River St., Plains, PA

700 MERCHANDISE 708

Antiques & Collectibles

BASEBALL CARDS, 2011 complete set, $25 570-824-8810 DALE EARNHARDT items, $45.DOLLS. (3) Porcelain. Heritage collectibles. Still in original package. $20 for all. 570-235-5216 DOLLS: Porcelain, 12” in original boxes $10. each. 570-654-6283 SLOT MACHINE, Red Meteor with tokens, $100. 570-239-4864 TRAINS, (3) Lionel, Brand New, Harry Potter, Polar Express & American Flier, $200/each. 570-239-4864

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Appliances

A complete vendor list is available at

timesleader.com

575

Employment Services

HEALTH CARE CAREER FAIR!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 10am-5pm at the Waterfront 670 N. River St., Plains, PA

A complete vendor list is available at

timesleader.com

CERAMIC HEATING UNITS

Stiebel Eltron, 240 volts, 3,000 watts. Bought new, 3 @ $150 each. 570-474-9202 COUNTERTOP RANGE Kenmore, electric. Stainless steel, 4 burner with center grill. $200. 570-675-0248 MICROWAVE, white Kenmore countertop 1.2 cu ft, 1200 wt. $40. Washer & dryer, white, electric, Kenmore 70 series. Good condition $100. 855-9221 Washer and Dryer. Maytag. White. Good condition. $200. Call 570-474-0753

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

To place your ad call...829-7130

WASHER G.E. & G.E. DRYER, Frigidaire refrigerator $75. each. Moving must sell. 570-655-3512

712

Baby Items

BABY SWING, Rainforest by FP with music, lights, mobile., hardly used, $40. Portable pack & play by Evenflo, removable bassinet, light blue $40. 855-9221 BOTTLE HOLDERS: Two (2) Leechco “Keep-it-up” bottle holders. Great for multiples or just busy moms! $8/each. 2/$14. 570-592-3159 CHANGING TABLE, NURSERY 2 shelves, DRESSER, with 3 drawers, cherry finish, brand new still in box. $100 each, $175 for both. 570-405-4366

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Join our outstanding health care team! FOR A FULFILLING HEALTH CARE CAREER WITH A DYNAMIC, GROWING ORGANIZATION, choose Wyoming Valley Health Care System. Our commitment

to our employees means an outstanding working environment for all. JOIN OUR TEAM NOW.

We have a variety of outstanding career opportunities available today! Openings are available at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and Behavioral Health Services. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS A REWARDING WORK/LIFE BALANCE:

Competitive Wages Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision packages Life Insurance Disability Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Time Off Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement …and more!

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WVHCS.ORG TO APPLY ON-LINE ANYTIME. WVHCS.ORG

Give us a year, we’ll give you a career! www.wbpracnsg.com

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Accredited by the National League for Nursing A.C. 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone: (404) 975-5000; FAX: (404) 975-5020 [www.nlnac.org/]

Metro. Join a company delivering market leading healthcare solutions to support caregiver efficiency and improve patient care. InterMetro Industries, a division of Emerson and a known leader in providing healthcare solutions, has several exciting opportunities in our growing Healthcare market. We are currently seeking candidates for the following key roles: • Product Manager, Medication Management • Product Manager, Healthcare • Area Manager, Point of Care • Territory Manager,Automated Dispensing These key positions are critical in our expanding Healthcare market.They will provide strategic planning and direction in our endeavor to provide solutions to healthcare professionals. The successful candidates should possess the following qualifications: • Bachelors degree in Marketing, Healthcare, Engineering, or related field. • 3+ years experience in marketing/sales. • 2+ years experience in an acute care and/or LTC environment. • Experience with IT applications helpful. • Strong analytical and presentation skills are essential. • Dynamic leadership skills with the ability to focus on growth and providing solutions to our customers. InterMetro Industries offers a competitive total compensation and benefit package. InterMetro Industries is an equal opportunity employer and strongly promotes diversity in the workplace. To apply for any of these exciting opportunities, please visit the Emerson careers page at:

http://www.emerson.com

Residential Program Workers Full and Part Time positions available, working with adult individuals with developmental disabilities in a group home setting in Lackawanna and Luzerne County. CNA or behavior management experience always helpful. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Generous beneﬁt package for full time employs including eleven paid holidays, sick & annual time, and health insurance.

Step By Step, Inc. Cross Valley Commons 744 Kidder St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 skauffman@stepbystepusa.com (570) 829-3477 EXT. 605 EOE

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Management & Training Corporation at the Keystone Job Corps Center in Drums, PA has immediate openings for: Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is a privately-held company that successfully operates Job Corps, corrections, medical, and international and domestic workforce development contracts. MTC has been serving disadvantaged populations for 30 years and employs nearly 10,000 workers. MTC is a rapidly-growing, innovative and competitive company that is the leading operator of Job Corps centers in the United States. Job Corps is a national residential training and employment program administered by the Department of Labor to address the multiple barriers to employment faced by disadvantaged youth throughout the United States. Job Corps program’s mission is to assist young people become more responsible, employable and productive citizens. The Keystone Job Corps Center was one of the first and oldest centers in the United States, opening its doors in 1967. It trains over 900 students annually in construction and health care fields providing a valuable resource to employers throughout Pennsylvania and the east coast. MTC offers a competitive wage and comprehensive employee benefits package. For more information please visit www.mtctrains.com. Practical Nursing Instructors – Full time/part time. Responsible for providing career technical training instruction to students in accordance with approved curricula and basic direction for the Practical Nursing Trade, in compliance with government and management directives. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or currently enrolled in a BSN program. Valid Pennsylvania Nursing license (LPN or RN) and three years experience in acute care and/or LTC setting within the last five years required. On Call Health Occupations Instructors - Responsible for providing career technical training instruction to students in accordance with approved curricula and basic direction for the Certified Nursing Trade, in compliance with government and management directives. Valid certification, license, or accreditation in PA by a professional trade organization and one year experience required. Must have a valid PA driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Full Time Career Development Counselor – Responsible for planning, coordinating, developing and implementing a professional individual and group career development counseling program for assigned students. Requires a Bachelor’s degree including 15 semester hours in social services related instruction and one year experience.

DaVita Dialysis - Giving Life! We offer career options to fit your lifestyle. We have opportunities for Registered Nurses and Patient Care Technicians in the greater Scranton area. We are a FORTUNE® 500 company featured in Training Magazine’s Top 125 and Modern Healthcare’s 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. To apply online, please visit http://careers.davita.com or send an email to Sarah Rollins at sarah.rollins@davita.com

Part Time Bus Drivers - Responsible for keeping vehicles in a clean and orderly condition and for operating vehicles for the purpose of transporting, in compliance with government and management directives. Schedule: Tuesday 5:00pm - 8:30pm Thursday 3:00pm - 8:30pm Friday 11:45am - 4:45pm. High school diploma or equivalent and one year experience as a licensed driver required. General knowledge of maintenance/repair preferred. Valid PA CDL with a physical examination certificate semi annually and an acceptable driving record also required. Part Time Driver’s Education Instructor – Responsible for providing academic instruction in the field of PA Driver’s Education to students in accordance with approved curricula. Requires a valid PA teaching certificate and one year related experience. On Call Residential Advisors – Responsible for providing proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the program, which includes the supervision of designated dorms and maintenance of a safe, secure, and clean living environment which is appropriate to students. Requires High school diploma and valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. May lead to full time position. Part Time & On Call Kitchen Helper - Assists the cooks in preparation of student meals in compliance with government and management directives. High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience in food service industry with sanitation regulations also required. Serve Safe certification preferred. Valid driver’s license, in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record. Mon & Tues 5:30pm-9:30pm; Sat & Sun 5:00pm - 9:00pm Criminal Background Check, Driver History Check and PA Child Abuse History Clearance required. Interested candidates can create a profile to apply online at http://www.mtctrains.com/employment-opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

COME JOIN OUR NURSING TEAM Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking caring and responsible Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to provide dedicated homecare service to patients in the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Area. Currently we have night, evening and day shifts available for nurses who are looking for full or part-time work. Maxim welcomes all candidates with at least 1 year of experience but an ideal candidate will have experience with Ventilator, Trach, G-Tube and Pediatrics. Training is offered for all interested candidates. Flexible scheduling, competitive pay, benefits and the opportunity to work in a team environment that strives to enhance the lives of our patients are just a few things Maxim can offer. We encourage interested candidates to complete an online application or submit their resume to MaximJobs@maxhealth.com. For immediate consideration, please call our office directly, 570-822-6900 and ask for Maureen or Sarah.

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Wayne Woodlands Manor has it’s 121 beds nestled in the heart of the Pocono Mountains in Waymart, Pennsylvania. We are 20 miles north of Scranton off of Route 6 and offer a loving home-like atmosphere for your short term rehabilitation to help patients get back to active living is provided by Physical, Occupational, and Speech-Language Therapists. Our Genesis Rehabilitation team helps people of all ages achieve maximum physical, social and emotional independence. We are also a Long Term Care facility should you or your family member require 24 hour nursing care and staying at home is just not an option. Our campus also includes Waymart Medical Center, X-ray and laboratory services, Mogerman Jason Orthopedic Institute, Waymart Family Health Center Primary Care Physician Offices and Great Valley Cardiology office. For a tour please contact Marion Swencki, NHA, RN at 570-488-8701 or Michael Freund, BSW, Director of Admissions at 570-488-7130 x1112

Compassionate Care Hospice

Where Care and Compassion Come Together We are hiring for all positions in Hazleton and CNA, RN’s and LPN’s for all other areas. 960 North Main Avenue Scranton, PA 18508 570-346-2241 866-744-9660 Toll Free 570-346-2247 Fax Compassionate Care Hospice is proud to serve the following counties! Columbia Lackawanna Luzerne Susquehanna Wayne Wyoming Compassionate Care Hospice is a community based organization committed to providing the highest quality of end of life care to patients, their families and close friends throughout nineteen states. The Compassionate Care team strongly embraces the philosophy that end of life care is so much more than just treating the symptoms of a disease. Treating the spirit and soul are equally important in allowing a terminally ill patient to die in peace and allow those left behind to be supported through their grief.

New ofﬁce soon to open in Hazleton!!

548 Medical/Health

Both Bo oth facilities faccil i ittie i s looking lo ook okin ing g for: ffo orr:: Per diem nurses all shifts P r diieem Pe m nurrssees al a l ssh hiiffts Per Peer P er diem d em di m CNA’s CN NA A’s all all shifts shi h ftts and a d Full an F llll Time/Part Fu Tim ime/ e Pa e/ Part rt Time CNA’s 2-10 pm T me Ti me CN NA A’s 2-1 -110 p Full Fu ull l Time Tim imee 3-11 3 11 RN 3RN Competitive Comp Co C mpettit itiv i e Salary Salla Sa lary ary & Benefits Ben nefi efitts Package Pack Pa ckag age ge ge Golden Gold Go lden en Living Liv ivin ng Center Cent C nter er - Summit Sum ummi mitt 500 N. N. Pennsylvania Penn Pe n sy sylv lvan nia Avenue Avenu nuee Wilkes-Barre, Wilk W Wi lkes lk es-B -Bar arre re,, PA 18701 187 8701 01 570-825-3488 3488 88 570-8225-34 pamela.smith2@goldenliving.com pamela.smith2@goldenliviing.com p com Golden Living Center – East Mountain l 101 1 1 East E Mountain Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 loretta.sokolowsky@goldenliving.com lore lo rett tta. a. ng. gc g. EOE/M/F/D/V

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Baby Items

CRIB, metal tube style, baby colors & white, with matching changing table. $25. 570-301-2694 DOUBLE STROLLER: Graco Duoglider. 7 mos. old, slight wear underneath carriage. Part of Graco easy travel system. Will include pink mommy hook with purchase. $80 or best offer. 570-592-3159

To place your ad call...829-7130 HIGH CHAIR, wooden, Eddie Bauer $25. (2) ladybug comforter sets $25. each. 1 pink car seat $15. 570-417-1171

720

Cemetery Plots/Lots

732

PROFORM 825 elliptical trainer, good condition $95. call Mark 570-762-4914 TREADMILL. Pro Form J41 Power incline. Excellent condition. $250 570-474-2224

742

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

722

Christmas Trees

CHRISTMAS TREE, 7.5 foot, pre-lit, 400 clear lights. Paid $135. Selling for $25. 570-288-3784

726

Clothing

CLOTHING size 18/XL misses pants, Lee & Eddie Bauer, (24 pairs) $10-$12 each. Lee jeans (5 pairs) $12 each, 1 Raincoat $10, Woolrich coats (3) $25 each. JM Collection tops (10) $10 each. Eddie Bauer sweaters (2) $10 each, Worthington ankle pants (4) $15 each . Winter/Spring items. New or in excellent condition. 570-474-6069

COAT

KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385 LOAFERS 2 pair 9 1/2 1 brown, 1 black, new in box $10 each. 654-6283

Furnaces & Heaters

HEATER: Vent free propane gas 30k BTU blue flame wall heater, New with blower and thermostat. Manual and mounting bracket included. $150.00 New in box vent free with thermostat & blower. Floor or wall mount. Propane and natural gas. 20k $180. 30k BTU $210. With warranty. Call after 6 pm or leave message 570-675-0005

744

MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY

Exercise Equipment

Furniture & Accessories

BED, twin with headboard, footboard, frame, light wood $85. Wooden computer desk, natural wood $25. 570-735-0812 BEDROOM SET 4 piece complete, queen, modern, like new, headboard, footboard, frame, dresser with mirror, tall chest of drawers & nightstand $500. COMPUTER DESK & CHAIR $25. FULL BED COMPLETE, wood, Broyhill $200. TV STAND $20. 570-332-4400 COFFEE TABLE drop leaf, cherrywood, $75. 570-472-1646 DINING ROOM SET 7 piece Bernhardt antique, mahogany table, 4 chairs, buffet, china closet, very good condition $700. 570-690-1184

DINING ROOM SET Oak by Broyhil. table, 2 leafs, 5 chairs, lighted china cabinet, buffet 2 wall mirrors $400. 570-675-0248 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, oak, 46” h, 40”w. Will hold up to 26” TV, has drawers & shelves, excellent condition. $50. 570-696-1703

FURNISH FOR LESS

Exercise Equipment

POWER RIDER exercise equipment, new condition $50. 570-675-0920

HOPE CHEST: Light oak excellent condition $75. 570-696-5204

732

Furniture & Accessories

KITCHEN SET green, 4 swivel captain chairs, green wrought iron legs + extension $75. Handmade apron & doilies $4.331-3220 SOFA 84”, 2 recliners built in, beige$75; TV 42” Sony Wega LCD- $50. 570-655-0211 WARDROBE, metal extra closet space in your home $50. COUCH, green, has recliner in both ends of couch. $50. ANTIQUE couch & chair, floral print. $75. Queen ann chair, light green, $50. 570-446-8672

750

Jewelry

HEART & CROSS pendants on necklaces asking only $3 Have rings for $1 & bracelets for $2. 570-332-7933

BAKERS RACK hunter green, metal, 2 drawers $125. 570-239-6011

* 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

SUITS 2 men’s black, size 38 regular. worn once. Paid $100 sell for $35. each. 570-735-0812

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RING DIAMOND

1.5 carat, G-color, VS1. Paid $6,000, asking $3,500. Call Stan 570-702-5967

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Medical Equipment

HOSPITAL BED Electric Like new. FREE TO SOMEONE IN NEED 570-823-4936 leave message Mini Jazzy Chair new batteries Needs repair ($75 price of batteries only) 474-5683 PERFIT INCONTINENCEUNDERWEAR Size X-L 14 per Pkg $5 each (570)288-9940

758 Miscellaneous CAR RAMPS 2, metal, yellow. $15. for both. 655-2154

CHRISTMAS lights, small bear 12 sets $20. Christmas tree 7’ pine in sections with stand $50. Christmas green platform 4’x8’ with train tracks $75. 570-826-1460

758 Miscellaneous

788

LUGGAGE SET, Jaguar 5 piece, good condition, $50. MATT CUTTER, Logan Compact, cuts straight & beveled, barely used, $40. 570-301-2694

STEREO: 240 Watt JVC Stereo. 3 Disc changer. Excellent condition. $80 or best offer. 570-592-3159

NATIVITY SET, ceramic, $50 570-824-8810

772

Pools & Spas

HOT TUB 6 person Jacuzzi

brand hot tub with lounger. $2,700 (570) 466-3087

782

Tickets

BUS TRIPS

RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

12/4, 1:00 pm Show Orch. $156 12/9,1 :00 pm Show 2nd Mezz. $91 12/11,2:00 pm Show, Orch. $156 12/16,1:00 pm Show 2nd Mezz. $91 12/17 11:30am Show Orch. $156 2nd Mezz. $121

DECK THE HALLS WINE TOUR at Seneca Lake Sat. 12/3. $186 per couple Receive a Free Christmas Wreath

NEW YORK CITY SHOPPING

12/4 & 12/10 Only $35 BASKETBALL AT MSG 12/10 DUKE VS. WASHINGTON PITTSBURGH VS. OKLAHOMA STATE $85 or $115

COOKIE S TRAVELERS 570-815-8330 570-558-6889

HELMET bell motorcycle helmet with visor $55., 25 Barbie dolls, unopened, $100. for all. 570-650-3450

DVD PLAYERS Samsung, $40. for both. 570-472-1646

NEED CASH? We Buy:

Gold & Gold coins, Silver, Platinum, old bills, Watches, Old Costume Jewelry, Diamonds, Gold Filled, Sterling Silver Flatware, Scrap Jewelry, Military items, old Tin & Iron Toys, Canadian coins & paper money, most foreign money (paper/coin). PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR GOLD & SILVER COINS FROM VERY GOOD, VERY FINE & UNCIRCULATED. Visit our new location @ 134 Rt. 11, Larksville next to WOODY’S FIRE PLACE & PRO FIX.

We make house calls!

Buyer & seller of antiques! We also do upholstering. 570-855-7197 570-328-3428

VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks Highest Prices Paid!!

cookiestravelers.com

784

Tools

LADDER, Aluminum extension folds,to step, scaffold etc, new. $75. 570-675-6513

FREE PICKUP

288-8995

TOOLS. saws, and various others. Moving must sell. $140 for all 570-235-5216

AFUIT FRIENDS new in box, Sage $55. Willa $68. Logan $75 and Serafina $80. 570-899-3372

To place your ad call...829-7130 CHRISTMAS DOLL on 3 wheel bicycle, blonde hair, blue eyes, 18” H $25. 570-696-1927

DOLLHOUSE custom made, 35 years old, 8 rooms. For all items: $150 or best offer. 570-256-3933

810

Cats

KITTENS, FREE, 7 weeks old, litter trained. 570-417-1506

815

906 Homes for Sale

BACK MOUNTAIN Centermorland

Dogs

Video Equipment

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

786 Toys & Games HANDBAG & CHANGE PURSE, Dooney & Bourke, $200. Ladies shoes & sneakers, size 8, medium, 7 pairs, $100 for all, negotiable. Chair-pads, 4 black micro-fiber $25. Droid, Verizon cell phone, 3 back covers, $100. 570-855-3363

792

Stereo/TV/ Electronics

800 PETS & ANIMALS 810

Cats

CATS

Loveable, free to a good home. Male & female litter mates. Both house trained & neutered. Need good home due to allergies. Very well behaved & good natured. Call 570-362-0277

938

BOSTON TERRIER

Male 3 years old. Papers. Not neutered. $350.

BOSTON TERRIER PUG Female. 1.5 years old. Not spade. $225.

* PUPPIES *

Boston Terrier, Pug

Born 8/11/11. 1 male, $250. 1 male Blue eyes (rare), $350. 1 female, $350 Ready to Go! Call 570-825-5659 or 570-793-3905

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: 570-333-4024

DURYEA

PITBULL/LAB MIX PUPS

7 weeks old. 4 black, $50 each. 2 yellow, 1 white, $100 each. Call 570-836-1090

ROTTWEILER

1 year old. AKC Registered. $500. Call 570-704-8134

DON T BE FOOLED!

Demand the Best AKC Purebred Puppies. Find Breeders at:

www.puppybuyerinfo.com 845

Pet Supplies

FISH TANK. 29 gal. glass with oak stand, hood, heater, filter, air pump, replacement filters, food, test kit, etc. $175 540-814-6167

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.

DURYEA Blueberry Hill.

3 bedroom ranch. Large lot with pool. $339,500 No Realtors For more details call 570-406-1128

Apartments/ Furnished

PLAINS

Furnished 1 bedroom, luxury apartment. EVERYTHING INCLUDED. Heat, hot water, A/C, electric, phone, cable. Private, no smoking, no pets. 570-954-0869

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

DALLAS

Large 3 bedroom 2nd floor. No pets. Off street parking. Call Joe 570-881-2517 KINGSTON 595 MARKET ST

BRAND NEW

NOT IN FLOOD ZONE 319 Bennett Street For Sale by Owner Two story, 2-unit home. Live in one unit rent the other to pay mortgage or great investment property. Small fenced-in yard and detached garage.

2 bedroom apartment. $650 + utilities. No pets / No smoking. Off street parking, air, new appliances & microwave, laundry. Security, references & Background check required. 570-288-4508

570-430-1962

Newly remodeled 2 bedroom, dining & living room, off street parking. All new appliances. $575 month + utilities, security & references. Water & sewer included. Absolutely No Pets.570-239-7770

$65,000 Negotiable Call Tara

MOUNTAINTOP New Listing

For Sale By Owner 2+ acre lot. 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 2 story home. Hardwood floors. New roof. Large detached garage. Crestwood area school district. $69,000. Needs some TLC. Call 570-868-8223

Toplaceyour adcall. .829-7130 PLAINS

KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road

TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2

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

570-885-1512

915 Manufactured Homes

ASHLEY PARK

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

KINGSTON

LUZERNE

41 Mill Street. Convenient to Cross Valley, large 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, large living room with ceiling fan, large bath with shower, utility room with washer & dryer, large closets professionally organized, off street parking, no smoking $595 + utilities. 570-288-3438

To place your ad call...829-7130 NANTICOKE Second floor, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, appliances, air conditioning, heat & hot water, no smoking or pets. $625/ mo. 570-735-8939

PITTSTON

152 Elizabeth Street Spacious 2 bedroom apartment with ample closet space. Off street parking. All utilities and appliances included. No pets. $795 + lease & security. Call 570-510-7325

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

WEST PITTSTON 203 Delaware Ave.

PITTSTON TWP.

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

PLAINS

15 & 17 E. Carey St Clean 2nd floor, modern 1 bedroom apartments. Stove, fridge, heat & hot water included. No pets. Off street parking. $490-$495 + security, 1 yr lease Call 570-822-6362 570-822-1862 Leave Message

SWOYERSVILLE

Available immediately, 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, refrigerator and stove, off-street parking, no pets, living room & kitchen. $385/month, plus utilities, & security. Call 570-287-0451 or 570-239-3897

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Out of flood zone. 4 rooms, no pets, no smoking, off street parking. Includes heat, water, sewer, fridge, stove, w/d. High security bldg. 1st floor or 2nd floor 570-655-9711

WEST PITTSTON East Packer Avenue 2 bedroom Townhouse with full basement, 1 bath, off street parking. $625/mo + utilities. No Pets. 570-2831800 M-F, 570-3886422 all other times

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

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

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

WILKES-BARRE

9 Sycamore St. (off W. Chestnut near General Hospital) Clean 1st floor, 1 bedroom, bath. Appliances with range, fridge, microwave, includes water and sewage. Section 8 welcome. No smoking or pets. Security $475 + utilities. 570-829-1253 570-817-5345 (c)

412 Autos for Sale

Certain Restrictions Apply*

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

WILKES-BARRE Downtown. Unique,

modern. 2,300 sq ft NY Loft style apartment. Oak hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, high ceilings. 12 bedrooms, 2 full baths. New tiled kitchen, living room & great room. Fireplace. Front / rear entrance with deck. Water incl. $1,500. 570-821-0435

Toplaceyour adcall. .829-7130

Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com

941

For lease, available December 5th. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath room, refrigerator and stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, no pets, $400/per month, plus utilities, $200/security deposit. Call

Commercial Properties

Center City WB

WILKES-BARRE

GENERAL HOSPITAL VICINITY

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

WILKES-BARRE

944

AMERICA REALTY 288-1422 To place your ad call...829-7130 WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom

(570) 688-4925

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

412 Autos for Sale

FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET! Why pay extra for

internet? Our new leases include a FREE high speed connection! Affordable modern office space at the Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square. Rents include internet, heat, central air, utilities, trash removal, and nightly cleaning all without a sneaky CAM charge. Parking available at the intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available. We can remodel to suit. Brokers protected. Call Jeff Pyros at 570-822-8577

950

Half Doubles

KINGSTON

Sprague Ave. Charming, Spacious 6 room, 2 bedroom duplex, includes 2nd and 3rd floor. Convenient to Wyoming Ave. Washer/dryer hook-up, basement storage, $550 / month + utilities, security & lease. NO PETS.570-793-6294

MOCANAQUA

3 bedroom, modern kitchen & bath, large yard and deck, off-street parking, water and sewer paid. $600/month, + security & lease. Call 570-542-4411

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KINGSTON

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher provided, washer/dryer on premises, front and rear porches, full basement and attic. Off-street parking, no pets, totally remodeled. $1,000/ month, plus utilities, security & lease. Call 570-824-7598

MOUNTAIN TOP AREA NEAR LILY LAKE

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

953 Houses for Rent

NANTICOKE

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

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Roommate Wanted

HARVEYS LAKE 1 bedroom, fully

furnished. Includes utilities/cable, internet, access to lake. $400 month. Call Don 570-690-1827

542

Logistics/ Transportation

1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 1156

Insurance

NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY Long Term Care Insurance sales. Reputable Companies. 570-580-0797 Free Consult www.nepa longtermcare .com

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Logistics/ Transportation

DRIVER NEEDED:

Maxum Petroleum is currently seeking Tankwagon Driver (CDL Class A or B) with Hazmat and Tanker for our Scranton, PA location. Not an over the road trucking company. We offer a full benefit package available the first of the month following 30 days of employment including 401K company match. We offer DOT roadside and annual achievable safety bonus programs based on your safety performance. Paid holidays, sick days and vacation days are provided as well. EOE Requirements: Class A or B Commercial Drivers License, HAZMAT & Tanker endorsements, Must have two years verifiable experience and clean driving record, Positive Attitude/ Willing to Work Apply online at http://www.maxumpetroleum.com/careers.aspx

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Auto Parts

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Auto Parts

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP

$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!

NOBODY Pays More 570-760-2035

Monday thru Saturday 6am-9pm • Happy Trails!

GOLACKAWANNA, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2011

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Excellent Career Opportunities Berwick Hospital RN Positions Med-Surg, OR, ICU, OB, Cardiac Cath, ER Full and Part time 12 hr shifts also available

Since 1975, Bayada Nurses has provided nursing, rehabilitative, therapeutic, hospice, and personal home health care services to children, adults, and seniors in the comfort of their own homes.

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Now hiring RNs, LPNs, and Home Health Aides! Apply today! www.bayada.com

Pediatrics – Clarks Summit (570) 587-8000

Please apply on-line at www.berwick-hospital.com or send resume to:

Adults – Pittston (570) 883-5600

Berwick Hospital Center Human Resources Department 701 East 16th Street • Berwick, PA 18603 E-mail: carol_a_martinez@chs.net • Fax: (570) 759-5035 EOE

Pediatrics – Pittston (570) 883-9022

RN Unit Managers

Join Our Team at Allied Services!

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Full-Time 3p-11:30pm

RN Supervisor

to work 16 hour shifts every weekend

RN Per Diem

All shifts available

CNA’s

Full-Time/Part-Time 3p-11p

• • • • •

RNs & LPNs Certified Nurse Aides Physical Therapists/PT Assistants Occupational Therapists/COTAs Speech Therapists

• • • •

Behavioral Health Workers Direct Care Workers Resident Assistants Food Service Workers

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If interested, please apply online at: www.allied-services.org

Full-Time/Part-Time 7a-3p or 3p-11p Part time Flexible Hours

Apply In Person to: KINGSTON 615 Wyoming Ave. KINGSTON C OMMONS Kingston, PA 18704 COMMONS

570-288-5496 Or email: Cparsons@ageofpa.com

Allied Services Human Resource Department 100 Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Fax (570) 348-1294 For more, pinformation, pp yplease contact Human Resources at (570) 348-1348 alliedservices.org or 1-800-368-3910

Phone 570·348·1348 • 800·368·3910

AGE Institute of Pennsylvania, Inc. A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION

E.O.E. • Drug Free Workplace

Allied Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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K E N P OL L OCK N IS S A N S C AN H ERE FO R S ERVIC E S PEC IAL S

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S TK #N 20533 M O D EL# 13112 M S R P $23,820

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2011 N 2011 NISSAN ISSAN P PATHFINDER ATHFINDER 4X4ʼS 4X4ʼS

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